- Publisher: Square Enix
- Release Date: Mar 17, 2017
- Also On: PlayStation 4
User Score
Generally favorable reviews- based on 1804 Ratings
User score distribution:
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Positive: 1,528 out of 1804
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Mixed: 126 out of 1804
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Negative: 150 out of 1804
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Jan 21, 2018
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Sep 12, 2022Genuinely one of the most important pieces of games-as-art ever made, it's just a shame that the actual gameplay gets tedious later on. Still a must play.
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Apr 6, 2017This review contains spoilers, click expand to view.
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Mar 10, 2020One of the best games I've ever had the pleasure and fortune to play. Quite possibly the best soundtrack of any video game (in my opinion, obviously). Story is great and very emotional. If you want to feel some things, this will make you feel. Gameplay is solid as well.
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Jan 14, 2018Nier: Automata is 2017's GOTY. It is an experience that transcends the medium. To describe it at all would tarnish some element of the player's time in the game. Jaw dropping, heart pounding, tear jerking, and mind bending. Play this game.
Don't give up. Maybe I'll save you. -
Jun 24, 2020This is one of the best games to show how video games are a unique form of art.
It allows you to feel whatever way you want without forcing it, yet you'll usually end up in agreement with the creators. Unlike a certain recent game that does complete opposite (check the upload time of this review). -
May 13, 2017
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Apr 23, 2017
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Jun 1, 2017
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Mar 29, 2017
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Oct 26, 2019A magnificent adventure in a post-apocalyptic world among the piles of robots sneaking gentle creatures with blindfolds. Very difficult, very interesting, exciting game, great music. Passed on 99%, to kill Emil need still pass couple of times, someday...
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Oct 5, 2018
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Dec 30, 2019
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Mar 20, 2017I would like to thank the developers for this game. A powerful example of when a game is made by those who love games. Thanks for the release on PC in 7 days. Thank you for the incredible story. Thanks for the interesting characters. Thanks for interesting gameplay. Thanks for the game.
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May 10, 2017Just the best game last 3 years, actually mb 3-4 last years. Perfect all things : graphics, sounds, music. Glad to play this game and need to continue NIER
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Mar 28, 2017This game is art, really well crafted storytelling and a great use of the artistic expressions that can only be on a video game, square fix it to make it perfect
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Feb 13, 2020Incredible... A masterpiece. TOP 10 of my life.
1st gameplay - good
2nd gameplay - ok
3rd gameplay - wtf... MASTERPIECE.
The PC port is bad thought.. I had to install mods to play it . -
May 13, 2017Perfection.
Brilliant visuals, brilliant sound design, premium platinum games gameplay, tons of variety, deep story with multiple endings. Even fully customizable gamepad controls!
Absolutely brilliant. -
Mar 19, 2017Ok, let's make that simple and short.
I've just finished all the 5 main endings in about 65 hours.
It's just the best story i ever seen in my entire life !
Few advices :
1/ Play this awesome game
2/ Do NOT stop playing after the first ending
3/ Do NOT stop playing after the second ending
4/ Thank me later
Your gamer life will be probalbly changed forever... -
Mar 24, 2017
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Apr 15, 2017
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Jul 18, 2020A masterpiece of a game with a lot of philosophical elements. Fantastic soundtrack and great combat as expected from platinum games. Could not review this game higher.
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Apr 7, 2017
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Jan 29, 2022One of my favorite games of all time, the gameplay is insanely smooth, they worked a lot on all the animations, the various weapons etc. The OST is also amazing.
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Mar 19, 2017Definitely a great port from platinum's side. This game is hard to emulate on a M&K combination due to its genre mashing elements, thus a controller is recommended.
The performance is stable, with no frame rate drops below 40 on heavier action scenes,
Great port, kudos to platinum.
The full screen bug is there, hope it gets fixed soon. Temporary fix will be to use Borderless Gaming App. -
Mar 23, 2017
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Apr 17, 2019You got a Royal Edition FF15, which got sloppy story and they give up dlc to explain all the **** now. Create more problem.
And Nier Automata GOTY, which got great story and thoughtful meaning.
I guess it's not that hard to choose then. -
Oct 23, 2019One of the best games I ever played.
Sorry.
I take my words back. THE best game I ever played. And I have strong suspicion it is the best game ever and will remain such.
The soundtrack is a masterpiece by itself too. -
Mar 21, 2017
Awards & Rankings
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May 11, 2017Sometimes 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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Apr 10, 2017This 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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Apr 5, 2017There 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.