NieR: Automata

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8.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 1804 Ratings

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  1. Skyliteh
    Jul 27, 2020
    10
    It's a pity there were so many porting issues on release. Even taking that to account, the sheer quality of this game more than makes up for the technical issues. It's one of the best games I've ever played.
  2. Maxmaximum
    Apr 1, 2019
    10
    one of thee foinest bottoms ever created for a game, they spent alot of time on crafting the perfect behind for a reason, play it and find out. did I say foine? Yeah wonderful game got to give it a 10, not a single crash on pc, so they must have worked it out. You cant play games to the fullest without at least a 10 button programmable mouse, it comes in handy for this game. Also stickone of thee foinest bottoms ever created for a game, they spent alot of time on crafting the perfect behind for a reason, play it and find out. did I say foine? Yeah wonderful game got to give it a 10, not a single crash on pc, so they must have worked it out. You cant play games to the fullest without at least a 10 button programmable mouse, it comes in handy for this game. Also stick through route b, route c is so incredible I still gave it a 10… Expand
  3. Your_Muza
    May 7, 2019
    10
    This is best of the best game. I really fell in love with this game. Everything is good in it. Story, music, design, heroes, absolutely everything! I don't know what could be better. You will really enjoy this game.
  4. LonelyEmptines
    Mar 24, 2019
    10
    Одна из лучших игр,в которые я когда-либо играл,за более чем 15-летний стаж гейминга.Эта игра множит эмоции,полученные от предыдущего NieR: Replicant, на прекрасные во всех отношениях визуал и звуковое сопровождение,которые столь тесно вплетены в игру,что со временем сами задают тон повествованию.Дополняет всё великолепие этого шедевра и отлично сделанная,но всё же бедная,Одна из лучших игр,в которые я когда-либо играл,за более чем 15-летний стаж гейминга.Эта игра множит эмоции,полученные от предыдущего NieR: Replicant, на прекрасные во всех отношениях визуал и звуковое сопровождение,которые столь тесно вплетены в игру,что со временем сами задают тон повествованию.Дополняет всё великолепие этого шедевра и отлично сделанная,но всё же бедная, боёвка,отлаженная как часы,соединяющая в себе и иной инструмент взаимодействия с миром игры - механику передвижения, коя в полной мере передаёт тот вес,лёгкость и смещения центра тяжести персонажа.В общем,с "инпутом" таже была проделана потрясающая работа,как и с анимациями,которые просто прекрасны(после них, невозможно и на минуту зайти в AC:Ориджинс,хочется его стыдить за убогую халтуру).В общем,всё что нужно знать об этой игре потенциальному игроку - это произведение однозначно стоит вашего времени,если вы достаточно взрослы и развиты морально, конечно.… Expand
  5. ChumaGG
    Mar 12, 2021
    10
    Esto es un 10... apenas acabe la segunda parte, pero lo puedo asegurar sin lugar a dudas, este juego es una joya.
  6. ya-negr-ramazan
    Jun 2, 2020
    10
    This is probably the best story I've ever seen.

    I would call Nier Automata, the Evangileon of the world of games.
  7. svonton
    May 7, 2019
    10
    at time writning of this review it greatest game what I played. That game consist mix of genre: slasher/fighting/bullethell/platformer/beat a map - all of this perfectly work together? with interesting mechanica of 3x beating game (to know all plot u need to finish this game 3times). And final and most important - it`s 2B ohh damn she so hot (probably everyone know that =D)
  8. AlpMellow
    Jun 11, 2019
    10
    great game , great music and great graphics what else can I say that a masterpiece game is also 2B very sweet
  9. Geralt123
    Nov 2, 2020
    10
    This is one of the best games I've ever played. Why? It's about the whole atmosphere, music, story and combat. The combination of all these.

    It is a VERY artistic and philosophic game with VERY sexy combat.

    You will only like it if you can open up to its atmosphere, suck in every bit of it. Then, this game will make you very happy!

    And, the boss fights, are really epic!!!
  10. Sergmaster
    May 18, 2020
    10
    Should I play this game?

    -Magnificent story by Yoko Taro

    -Beautifull music (take a look to the OST pls)

    -Platinum Games

    Do you need more reasons?
    - Ending E
  11. d4rt
    Sep 16, 2019
    10
    This is an amazing game. There is nothing that can be said about it that has not been already said. This is a must buy on all consoles and is a masterpiece of game design. Surely in my top 3 favorite games. Buy this game if you have not yet.
  12. ImperialYama
    Dec 22, 2020
    10
    NieR:Automata is just ahead of its Time, with the best and saddest Story i have ever experience. The Gameplay and Open World is also very flexible and fun.
  13. Swagvadar
    Jun 19, 2020
    10
    Nier:Automata is a very deep and emotional experience that really makes you think about the bigger question. The 'in the moment' parts of this game is enough to make you feel something but after you finish the game and look at people's 1 hour videos discussing it, that's when you realise this game had much more to say than what you saw. The gameplay also is really fun most of the time. ItNier:Automata is a very deep and emotional experience that really makes you think about the bigger question. The 'in the moment' parts of this game is enough to make you feel something but after you finish the game and look at people's 1 hour videos discussing it, that's when you realise this game had much more to say than what you saw. The gameplay also is really fun most of the time. It has some annoying moments such as the hacking you do later in the 2nd playthrough but in the same swing has some of the most eye opening and interesting experiences which are so unique. The characters are really well done and have a really striking personality from the operator to the bosses you fight. Many of the characters you meet will bring something new to the table and have a story behind them which you will either learn about or just think about in your head later on.

    This game also has one of the most beautiful and diverse original soundtracks I've ever heard in a video game and is amazing that we haven't heard more from Keiichii Okabe. With all these things mixed together so perfectly, it really is just a nice feeling to be part of this story and it makes me upset that I'll never experience this for the first time ever again. Don't miss out one, you won't regret it.    … Expand
  14. tunahan43
    Oct 14, 2021
    10
    Tek kelimeyle efsaneydi.Hantal oyunların fanboyları dark souls çöplerini sevenler bu oyunu sevmesede olur .Müzikleriyle oynanışıyla hikayesiyle karakterleriyle 100 üzerinden 100lük bir oyun.Siz kaslı kratoslu balonunuzu oynayın.
  15. derokhai
    Nov 23, 2019
    10
    Cried with the goddamn game

    the controls were wanky but it was so worth it
  16. Elitesune
    Nov 26, 2019
    10
    Amazing amazing amazing, one of my favorite games of all time, purchased 4 copies 1 for myself and 3 for my friends because I feel this game needs to be experienced that badly.
    Absolutely a must play.
  17. Alalaxia
    Dec 22, 2019
    10
    Однажды я наткнулся на видео, где игровому персонажу этой игры подсматривают камерой под юбку и она с возмущением уворачивается, а игрок за подобное действие получает игровое достижение. Тогда мне показалось это чем-то странным и я решил скачать игру с торрентов, не надеясь на шедевр... Как же я ошибался тогда...
    В начале игры героиня произносит небольшую речь о смысле жизни и как суров    Однажды я наткнулся на видео, где игровому персонажу этой игры подсматривают камерой под юбку и она с возмущением уворачивается, а игрок за подобное действие получает игровое достижение. Тогда мне показалось это чем-то странным и я решил скачать игру с торрентов, не надеясь на шедевр... Как же я ошибался тогда...
    В начале игры героиня произносит небольшую речь о смысле жизни и как суров наш мир, эту речь я запомнил наизусть, проникшись её глубиной. Проходя пролог я уже начинал понимать, что это игра не про трусы героини, а что-то крайне любопытное - мир настиг апокалипсис, люди вынуждены переместиться на Луну, Земля захвачена инопланетными роботами, а играем мы за оставленных когда-то людьми андроидов, верящих в спасение человечества.
    Так и проходит игра спокойно: мы бегаем по миру, выполняем задания командования, общаемся с вечно сопровождающим нас напарником. Все это проходит под божественный саундтрек, описывая который я бы написал отдельный хвалебный обзор, не за просто так игра получила награду за лучший саундтрек в семнадцатом году.
    Кстати, игру нужно пройти трижды: Сначала мы проникаемся миром, осваиваем игру, встречаемся с нашими первыми противниками и союзниками, играя за девушку-андроида 2B. Далее, во втором прохождении, играем за её напарника 9S, который может взламывать роботов-противников и узнавать их мысли, их сущность. Тут то я и осознал гениальность этой игры, ведь бесчувственно кромсая противников мы лишь выполняли приказы, а тут мы можем понять с кем воевали и посмотреть на сюжет с другой точки зрения. А третье прохождение так вообще полно спойлеров и сюжетных поворотов, причем все не возникает из ни откуда и во второй раз меняет наше восприятие сюжета путем раскрытия всех возникавших при первых двух прохождениях вопросов. Кстати, как раз таки проблема, почему не все поняли эту игру и заключается в том, что не все прошли её в третий раз, совершив огромную ошибку... А в конце так мы вообще сражаемся с титрами, чтобы пройти игру до конца!
    В итоге имеем - захватывающий сюжет, который дает поразмышлять о великом, невероятный божественный саундтрек, который можно постоянно слушать и вне игры, приятную глазам графику с прекрасными и самыми различными пейзажами от парка аттракционов и средневекового замка, оккупированных роботами до почти пустой пустыни.
    О минусах тяжело говорить, они везде существуют, в этой игре они связаны лишь с малым бюджетом ввиду того, что Square-Enix не поверили в невероятный успех проекта и выпивающего сценариста...
    Вердикт: Играть однозначно! Не играть - строго не рекомендуется, ибо это, возможно, идеал видеоигры, по крайней мере я так считаю...    … Expand
  18. Prometheus1241
    Jul 31, 2023
    10
    This game... I mean, it is something unique. Yea, it has quite clunky gameplay, but it's atmosphere, music, and especially plot with characters... it something created not in this world, it is from somewhere else. I highly recommend anyone to give it a shot, although firstly it might firstly seem to be like an average game, trust me, when you finish it, you would feel fulfilled.
  19. cxjiek
    Mar 28, 2020
    10
    Really good game. Its an action RPG in post apocalypse setting. You play as robots fighting robots.
    Graphics, story, music and game play are all good.
    Only downside is you need to get the settings correct for PC or else it the game crashes.
  20. AlexSandroXz
    Dec 12, 2020
    10
    PC version is more realistic, dynamic. This game one of my favorite ingame story after the FF universary. It was rly cool to be there.
  21. sivrisnake4
    Mar 25, 2021
    10
    nice actually, probably balanced and fun game I didnt expected that much. after a pirate playthrough, I actually bought this one for respect.
  22. triplex540
    Apr 25, 2021
    10
    The game is just an underrated gem, one of the very few "experiences" instead of "games" I've felt along with God of War and FFVII Remake. The story is portrayed very well and it evokes philosophical aspects in any way. It is a great JRPG that stands on its own compared to the others.

    Starting off with the game's greatest element for me is its OSTs. The very great ones, one that I'll    The game is just an underrated gem, one of the very few "experiences" instead of "games" I've felt along with God of War and FFVII Remake. The story is portrayed very well and it evokes philosophical aspects in any way. It is a great JRPG that stands on its own compared to the others.

    Starting off with the game's greatest element for me is its OSTs. The very great ones, one that I'll put in the same tier as the remade songs of FFVII OG in FFVII Remake. The atmosphere is moody, it definitely adds up with the OST. The combination of the moody atmosphere and the OSTs tells the background and the story of the game very differently compared to the conventional methods other games employ -- it is hidden but it is something you can feel while you play the game, you can foresee the future events just by playing the game.

    The combat is truly a great aspect of it. The characters have different abilities, the animations are very smooth when chained together. It is good for both beginners and players with great skills. There is a plethora of enemies in the list, with different attacks and attack patterns, plus your playstyle with different weapons, it doesn't feel repetitive unlike most of the RPGs there is (grind, loot, repeat).

    The graphics? It is great, ofc not AAA-title nor Mario graphics and it simply conveys what there is to it there. The moody theme + OST is the perfect combination I've been finding in today's videogames, but I only found it here.

    The menu is not clunky, it is straightforward but not really a fan of the map (it can be a bit confusing at times). All you need to see is reachable only by L1/R1 buttons unlike the mess in some games.

    On the technical aspect, it is one of the worst ports ever made from a PS4 game. Square is good at keeping the nostalgia which makes them still run today only producing few new games (lmao), but this is something I hated from them. The PC port has lots of struggles, but I knew the PS4 version is perfect so I have it a 10. It is a 4 in PC, there are various workarounds you need to do for the experience I've been telling which includes mods. They are simple and easy, but buying off something and having to do the mess the devs should have addressed before releasing the port is an annoyance. Haven't bought NieR: Replicant, but I think they have addressed this kind of problem they have as a company.

    NieR: Automata is a 10/10 for me in OST and Story + story telling, an 8/10 for me in combat, and the worst 4/10 for the PC Port. It is also the sequel of NieR: Replicant, and from Drakengard if you want to know the whole story. The timeline is way too far from each other that you can almost separate Automata from the 2010 game but Automata having some elements of it. This is something I recommend, in PS4, but not much in PC unless you know what you're doing. It is rarely on sale, so i suggest to grab it once it has been on one.

    There is more greatness there is I can tell, but can't remember them all because this is not a game, it is experience worthy to cherish.    … Expand
  23. sex69
    Oct 9, 2021
    10
    No need for long words.
    Let me explain in one line.
    NieR: Automata = Skyrim Mod. If I buy this game, I can enjoy action, RPG, listen to good music, watch touching stories, and enjoy shooting games. In fact, it was a game that I never expected, but it was an imagination. The Last of Us Part 2, which I've been waiting for more than six years, was **** but NieR Automata, which I    No need for long words.
    Let me explain in one line.
    NieR: Automata = Skyrim Mod.

    If I buy this game, I can enjoy action, RPG, listen to good music, watch touching stories, and enjoy shooting games.

    In fact, it was a game that I never expected, but it was an imagination. The Last of Us Part 2, which I've been waiting for more than six years, was **** but NieR Automata, which I enjoyed with a light heart, became a fun game.
    Rather, the main character of NieR Automata should have been the main character of The Last of Us Part 2.    … Expand
  24. NikolkaVKolke
    Jul 11, 2020
    10
    Best.Game.Ever. Nier: Automata is my favorite game it has: Great combat, Beautiful world and the most epic story i have ever seen. Truly a masterpiece
  25. Engaskar_91
    Jul 14, 2020
    10
    The whole idea of this game is just remarkable !

    A mixture of action RPG / hack and slash + some touch of Final Fantasy characters is something amazing !

    Also, it has the best soundtrack ever in videogame history! 10/10 without a doubt.
  26. KyuKyu
    Sep 23, 2020
    10
    First of all - PC port is a massive ass. It has bugs, glitches, you have to use third party stuff to play the game normally. But even despite all of this, it is a really well made game. Story, world, level design - outstanding. The soundtrack is out of this world, you can listen to it forever. Combat is very simplistic and honestly a bit basic but for this game this is not a problem at all.
  27. Amazakii
    Nov 7, 2020
    10
    It is truly an exceptional experience.

    This game expertly illustrates it's philosophical themes through the interesting characters, enigmatic world and flawless soundtrack. Playing through the multiple endings never feels too tiresome and in a sense provides a segmented pacing for the whole narrative. Throughout my time with the game, I have begun to see the nature of Yoko Taro's work    It is truly an exceptional experience.

    This game expertly illustrates it's philosophical themes through the interesting characters, enigmatic world and flawless soundtrack. Playing through the multiple endings never feels too tiresome and in a sense provides a segmented pacing for the whole narrative. Throughout my time with the game, I have begun to see the nature of Yoko Taro's work and how he wants to tell his stories. It is fair to say that not everything will be clear to you and yet it will. The final moment of this game is truly an exceptional experience in this medium and one pulled off perfectly. It left me with a heavy heart and yet I can't help but smile. Does this mean that I did not have any reservations towards this game? No. I certainly did. But, a great game such as this can go beyond that for what it ultimately strives for.

    I've never had a desire to write a review before, but my time with this game induced something that gave me a the urge to do so. If I can extend my hand as a recommendation for this game in hopes that at least one person gives it a chance, then that's all I can wish for. I just wished I played this much earlier. I won't forget about this game.    … Expand
  28. xcylo
    Nov 17, 2020
    10
    This is it. Looking for a game with fun and rewarding exploration? Check. Looking for some smooth as butter combat that's easy to learn and hard to master? Check. Looking for an incredibly original gaming experience that plays with the mechanics and tropes of the entire medium in an interesting way? Check. Looking for one of the best stories in video game history? You got it. What about aThis is it. Looking for a game with fun and rewarding exploration? Check. Looking for some smooth as butter combat that's easy to learn and hard to master? Check. Looking for an incredibly original gaming experience that plays with the mechanics and tropes of the entire medium in an interesting way? Check. Looking for one of the best stories in video game history? You got it. What about a unique and rewarding progression system that, while massively rewarding grinding doesn't force you to spend hours leveling and upgrading if you just want to come out and enjoy the game? Perfect. I have almost 150 hours logged into this game over multiple playthroughs and I really can't recommend this enough. If you're looking for an AAA quality experience with the creativity and love of the best indie games on the market, this is for you. And i really can't stress the story and character quality enough. I promise you've never seen anything like this. Don't wait for a discount, don't waste more time debating whether this game is for you. If they doubled the price I'd say it's still worth your money. Oh, and definitely buy the DLC if you're looking for a real challenge.… Expand
  29. Fierce750
    Jan 8, 2021
    10
    While not as polished as the Ps4 version this game is the best Pc game I have ever played.
  30. hyliancete
    Jul 5, 2022
    10
    This game had me hours and hours hooked, + the story has a great narrative that makes you think + the side missions are pretty good for an action RPG and a solid casts of characters, also the world building is crazy, one of my favourite games of all time.
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Awards & Rankings

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#29 Best PC Game of 2017
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#10 Most Discussed PC Game of 2017
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#74 Most Shared PC Game of 2017

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Generally favorable reviews - based on 12 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 12
  3. Negative: 0 out of 12
  1. PC PowerPlay
    May 11, 2017
    90
    Sometimes frustrating but always compelling, Nier: Automata is a wondrous and strange experience that could only ever be a game. [Issue#261, p.60]
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  2. Riot Pixels
    Apr 10, 2017
    91
    This unusual action game set in an offbeat world created by Taro Yoko is a treasure trove of pleasant surprises. It's not often that we meet such a stylish, offbeat, memorable game.
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  3. IGN Spain
    Apr 5, 2017
    70
    There is no doubt that Nier Automata is a great game, but the PC version does not do it justice. A new case of a shameless port for PC.
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