NieR: Automata

 PC
User Score
8.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 1804 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1,528 out of 1804
  2. Mixed: 126 out of 1804
  3. Negative: 150 out of 1804

Review this game

  1. Your Score
    0 out of 10
    Rate this:
    • 10
    • 9
    • 8
    • 7
    • 6
    • 5
    • 4
    • 3
    • 2
    • 1
    • 0
    • 0
  1. Submit
  2. Check Spelling
view
per page
  1. Dnische
    Aug 29, 2021
    4
    Extremely overrated game that people defend for any cost just not to admit that this is another fanservice anime, which only meaning of existence is to be the basis for countless porn SFMs. It would be better if the whole game was visual novel solely concentrated on pretentios plot and 2B's arse , but instead we have dull repetitive half-slasher half-RPG game with drab quests and primitiveExtremely overrated game that people defend for any cost just not to admit that this is another fanservice anime, which only meaning of existence is to be the basis for countless porn SFMs. It would be better if the whole game was visual novel solely concentrated on pretentios plot and 2B's arse , but instead we have dull repetitive half-slasher half-RPG game with drab quests and primitive core mechanics (most of the encounters you'll have to overcome by just spamming the attack button). All characters are empty and utterly boring. Graphics stuck in PS3 era, when the first part came out.
    Music is decent though.
    Concentrated trash 4/10    … Expand
  2. Sih1l
    Dec 20, 2021
    4
    This game is so repetitive. I memorized the entire game's map after playing 5 hours and you have to play at least 20 hours to finish it, I thought I was gonna puke when I saw Resistance Camp for 178th time. Combat i so boring. This game is a slasher but you can't even do combos like in normal slashers, you just have light and heavy attacks, that's all. You play as an andriod but devsThis game is so repetitive. I memorized the entire game's map after playing 5 hours and you have to play at least 20 hours to finish it, I thought I was gonna puke when I saw Resistance Camp for 178th time. Combat i so boring. This game is a slasher but you can't even do combos like in normal slashers, you just have light and heavy attacks, that's all. You play as an andriod but devs didn't even bother to give you some fun abilities to play with. When playing as 9S you don't even have heavy attacks they gave him hacking ability instead, you press a button and a hacking minigame starts and those are so f annoying. I think this game is the biggest gaming disappointment in my life. If not for the weebs who rate this 10/10 because you play as a nice looking female android this game would never even have green rating, it's as repetitive as Mafia III.… Expand
  3. Xelluse
    Nov 4, 2018
    2
    Let's be clear here, It's not a Port, it's a blatant Emulation.
    OK, now about the game, it's empty...
    Game is just Autotarget Clicker, with Graphics, that looks like games from 2009 and Optimization, that will make this game run worse, than Witcher 3 with Chrome running in background. Controls are bad even for Controller, but as they promoted this game on market: "PC Keyboard+Mouse    Let's be clear here, It's not a Port, it's a blatant Emulation.
    OK, now about the game, it's empty...
    Game is just Autotarget Clicker, with Graphics, that looks like games from 2009 and Optimization, that will make this game run worse, than Witcher 3 with Chrome running in background.
    Controls are bad even for Controller, but as they promoted this game on market: "PC Keyboard+Mouse support" < **** game do not have any PC support, you just can Emulate it on PC and to be honest this (Emulation and Port) are very different things.
    Enemies, one of the most boring and monotonous enemies in gaming history I think.
    World is also boring and very empty.
    I see only one reason to play this game: Teen Panties...
    So, if you are a pervert and you love curved and monotonous games on PC, which should be played just with Controller, then you will enjoy this game, but if you prefer good HnS games, that have proper Camera+Aim controls, good Visuals, Optimization and not sexy asses of teen boys and girls, if you love games with various, interesting and fun enemies, if you love games with interesting and properly filled word(s), then better stay away from this garbage.    … Expand
  4. deaththekid922
    Jul 28, 2017
    0
    "you may not turn off Voices because reasons , even EA and Ubisoft dont do BS on this level , the gameplay is dull af basically just a 60 € Touhou and then the Characters make Tidus and Hope Estheim look like the most loveable Characters ever

    i honestly am more sick of this game after 3 Hours than some other games after over 100 , i regret wasting my money
  5. Baluberda
    Mar 22, 2017
    0
    Characters Model:8 (Pretty good, lacks a bit of color on the enemies, all mate shines)
    Characters Personality: 3 (the commander has a bit so +1)
    Gameplay: 7 (quite good but invisible walls takes 2 points off) Enemies: 10 (they are mostly perfect) Quests: 7 (good enough) Level Up/ Items:6 (Level up is good, items are not relevant) Enviroment interaction: 0 (doesnt have) History:    Characters Model:8 (Pretty good, lacks a bit of color on the enemies, all mate shines)
    Characters Personality: 3 (the commander has a bit so +1)

    Gameplay: 7 (quite good but invisible walls takes 2 points off)
    Enemies: 10 (they are mostly perfect)
    Quests: 7 (good enough)
    Level Up/ Items:6 (Level up is good, items are not relevant)
    Enviroment interaction: 0 (doesnt have)

    History: 3 (just 2 androids killing, dying and blood. Pascal gets +3 to this)
    Human History: 1 (Your commander tells you, no cinematics or photos)
    Alien History: 1 (Just a cinematic of dead aliens)
    Choice/non-linear development: 1 (just ending cinematics)

    Moral/censorship: 0 (it doesnt have censorship, neither sexual or blood)

    So i give it a 4, but the price...
    Price: 60 euros for an unfinished game that should worth 20)
    I give it a 2    … Expand
  6. kankernaut
    Aug 26, 2018
    0
    The game is just dead. Horrible management, an empty and boring world, primitive quests, disgusting graphics of a decade ago, an illogical disturbing camera, monotonous bosses, a map on which you can not find anything. I'm glad that someone liked it, but the game is absolutely empty and soulless. Reminds Ed Wood's films-the level of mediocrity is simply masterpiece, probably, that attractsThe game is just dead. Horrible management, an empty and boring world, primitive quests, disgusting graphics of a decade ago, an illogical disturbing camera, monotonous bosses, a map on which you can not find anything. I'm glad that someone liked it, but the game is absolutely empty and soulless. Reminds Ed Wood's films-the level of mediocrity is simply masterpiece, probably, that attracts attention))) Personally, I can not evoke emotions.… Expand
  7. Fengtorin
    Sep 1, 2018
    0
    I have rated the company Square Enix a 0 because of their atrocious actions towards their fans in Final Fantasy Brave Exvius. While I enjoyed NieR Automata, I will not be purchasing another title from Square Enix ever again. They are a predatory company and do not deserve success.
  8. AcerolaOrion
    May 13, 2017
    10
    Perfection.
    Brilliant visuals, brilliant sound design, premium platinum games gameplay, tons of variety, deep story with multiple endings. Even fully customizable gamepad controls!

    Absolutely brilliant.
  9. karuroneesan
    Mar 21, 2021
    1
    Dont buy! Two reasons:
    1: You need to be lucky for your specs being able to handle without problems.
    2: Square Enix.
    A new version is coming out and i doubt they will respect old users enough to give the update for free.
  10. Destoxin
    May 4, 2021
    0
    The fact that there is no save in the 40 minute prologue, forcing new players to repeat the entire thing upon death, is enough for me to give this a 0, uninstall, and never try again.
  11. HonestCritic198
    Aug 27, 2017
    0
    Do not believe the 10/10 reviews, most of them are made by 1 review accounts.... It seems japanese discovered the secret of guerilla marketing and flood the internet with bogus "word of mouth".

    Nier automata is an overrated mess of a game. Its story might, just might appeal to 12 year old anime lovers, but for the rest of us is a waste of time. The gameplay is boring as well.    Do not believe the 10/10 reviews, most of them are made by 1 review accounts.... It seems japanese discovered the secret of guerilla marketing and flood the internet with bogus "word of mouth".

    Nier automata is an overrated mess of a game. Its story might, just might appeal to 12 year old anime lovers, but for the rest of us is a waste of time. The gameplay is boring as well. Graphically it is nothing special. And the PC port is abysmal.

    All in all, a mediocre game. I am giving it a 0 to counter the Square Enix employees.    … Expand
  12. Jirekianu
    Apr 6, 2017
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Fantastic game, only minor polish issues like graphics quality in cutscenes defaulting to low. Otherwise a near flawless game. What ever errors it has are more than made up for in concept and execution of story and gameplay.

    Multiple playthroughs don't feel like a chore, and right about when you're not sure you have the energy to keep slogging through the beginning segment (playthrough 3) is when the game unlocks chapter select, and allows you to swap characters. Which is useful for finishing side quests, etc.

    Honestly, the biggest thing that hit me is Ending E's final combat segment, and what getting "help" means. I was selfish, for now, knowing that dlc will be releasing at some point (those bunkers you find never open up during gameplay as of the time of this reviews writing). But afterwards if I 100% the game. I think I'll replay E, just to sacrifice my save data to help someone.    … Expand
  13. nonsensu
    Apr 2, 2017
    10
    Easily one of the best games I've played to date.

    NieR: Automata couples Yoko Taro's amazing direction/writing together with some of the best gameplay PlatinumGames has developed to date. The story is emotional and engaging, and spans over multiple playthroughs of the game. The characters in NieR's universe are believable and have motives behind their actions- the androids and machines    Easily one of the best games I've played to date.

    NieR: Automata couples Yoko Taro's amazing direction/writing together with some of the best gameplay PlatinumGames has developed to date. The story is emotional and engaging, and spans over multiple playthroughs of the game. The characters in NieR's universe are believable and have motives behind their actions- the androids and machines have more personality to them than actual human characters in other games. The combat has a ton of depth, as expected of any game developed by PlatinumGames. You could spend the entire game mashing heavy and light attacks, or you could dive in deep and learn combos and different chip builds. It offers plenty in terms of difficulty settings, from the game nearly playing itself up to being killed in one hit from any enemy. NieR: Automata provides as little or as much challenge as you want it to.

    However, the PC port is where things are more than questionable. The game doesn't have the best graphics out there, and the port is iffy at best. Running it on a GTX 970 at 1080p, I often struggled to get 60 FPS above medium graphics. Hopefully we'll see a performance patch from Square Enix in the near future, as it would pretty much perfect the entire experience.

    In the end, NieR: Automata is the big break Yoko Taro finally deserves. This game is the best he's directed to date, and hopefully we see more of his work in the future.

    Final Score: 10/10    … Expand
  14. Fullmetal_chan
    Mar 22, 2017
    10
    There`s not much to say about such great game. It is really fun to play. Plus OST`s are just insane. Game deserves solid 9/10 aside all performance issues. Compared to MGR:R, NIER have a too simple combo system that didn't really touched my hearth. Still miss those combos tho. Thank you very much "Platinum Games" for such amazing game.
  15. Zuha
    Apr 6, 2017
    10
    There is just one word: Masterpiece, you have to play it.
    The only thing I will add is that you shouldn't expect a fully developed hack n slash game-play like dmc, bayonetta, ninja gaiden... because there is not.
  16. MaxOverload
    Mar 18, 2017
    0
    Many excuses can be made for the games crashes and it's severe graphical problems such as poor, inconsistent framerates, but there is not excuse for making the Keyboard controls so poor and less customizable than those of the controller.
  17. Kraks
    Mar 25, 2017
    9
    I almost want to give this game a 10, but I'm not for a few reasons I'll mention in a moment.

    But first, here are the good things: ALMOST EVERYTHING. And I mean that quite literally. The combat isn't as detailed and technical as Dark Souls, but it is better than Shadow of Mordor and the Batman series. I place it nearly perfectly between the two. You won't be timing almost every    I almost want to give this game a 10, but I'm not for a few reasons I'll mention in a moment.

    But first, here are the good things:

    ALMOST EVERYTHING. And I mean that quite literally. The combat isn't as detailed and technical as Dark Souls, but it is better than Shadow of Mordor and the Batman series. I place it nearly perfectly between the two. You won't be timing almost every single attack, dodge, and parry as meticulously as you would in Dark Souls, but you'll also not be spamming 2 buttons non-stop as the previously mentioned games either. Dodging is very simple yet not at the same time. You can spam it if you wish, but you'll be missing out on counter opportunities and you will also be spending much longer than necessary to defeat enemies, and it flat out won't work on Hard difficulty or above.

    The graphics are great. I wouldn't say perfect, but they are impressive enough. I am not going into that more, because graphics aren't all that important to me these days.

    Customizing your character, while a bit arduous at times, is really deep and worth the investment. Do you want to be a ranged hero? Ok, put those chips in. Do you want to be a defensively minded speed demon? You can do that as well. Do you want to have higher drop rates and exp? Also doable. Whatever you can imagine, you can do if you just spend time customizing your chip loadout. On the flip side, if you do not like how time consuming that can be, you can use the 3 automatic options (Balanced, Attack, and Defense). They do a good job of maximizing your potential with the chips and space you have.

    The humor in the game is just about perfect. I don't like games that border on slapstick, unless that's what I'm specifically playing, but I also don't like games that always take themselves too seriously. This one hits the nail on the head. The Pods' dry wit is always enjoyable, while the Easter Eggs are perfectly placed and the incidental humor from some quests is obscure enough to feel proud of yourself when you get it but not so obscure that only Dennis Miller would enjoy it.

    My last positive, but not the last positive this game has, is the story and replayability. There is so much depth to a game with only 10-15 hours of play through the first time you get through it. Even when that is done, you get to come back an watch the entire main story line a second time through another perspective, and when that's done, you get to play further into the future to see the consequences of the main story and develop out the lore of the entire series just a bit further. This is where Platinum and Square Enix nailed it, and where I think they've improved upon the genre for all times as Dark Souls did with its ambiguity. I highly expect to see many other games in the future take this route as well: save money by reusing graphical assets and maps, but develop the story more by making second and third play throughs flesh out the main story line and other characters in those same areas. They perfectly nailed it in Nier: Automata.

    Now for a very short list of cons...

    There is no ramp up from Normal to Hard. Normal is really simple. It may as well be "Easy" except that it doesn't allow you to use some of the automated gameplay chips that Easy does. Hard and Very Hard are nearly the same difficulty. Trash mobs are worse in Very Hard, but even then, they are still just Trash. Bosses, on the other hand, nearly always can one shot on both difficulties. If you're going to play hard, just set it to Very Hard so you can feel a bit better about yourself when all is said and done. A positive of all of this is that Easy allows for people with disabilities or those that do not like challenges in games to still enjoy the story, which is well worth the price of admission.

    Another thing you're going to find awful is a certain part during the 3rd play through. I won't get too in depth about it, but let's just say stumbling around with almost no abilities for 5-10 minutes could have been better accomplished via a cut scene rather than making everyone play through it. It was absolutely awful and unfun. Just glad I didn't die. I can't imagine having to do that again.

    Overall, I'd give this game a 9.5 out of 10. The worst part about this game isn't really something that can be detrimental to the review score: it is over and done with. The developer has already said we should not expect any meaningful DLC, if we get any at all. That's very sad. However, with the success this game is seeing, I cannot wait to see where they take a sequel, and I'll be anxiously waiting to throw my money at it.    … Expand
  18. SquirrelSeth
    Mar 22, 2017
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. In my opinion this game is a masterpiece. I can think of maybe 2-3 other games that I had this much fun playing through. It's story is far deeper then any western RPG I have experienced.

    What you can expect:

    -The game has a brilliant, unique storytelling. You should know, that playing through the game multiple times is a MUST. The 1st playthrough is little more then an extended tutorial. The second playthrough is mostly the same story, but from the perspective of a different character, with new mechanics and informations available, so it doesn't get boring. It is in the 3rd playthrough where the real story begins.

    -The combat is extremely enjoyable. The PC version does have some control issues during hacking mini-game sessions, and the occasional flight missions however. You can get used to it fast, but it might cause some annoyance.

    -The soundtrack is amazing.

    -The graphics are average, It's apparent here that the game didn't have a AAA budget.    … Expand
  19. OccamsRazor
    Mar 27, 2017
    10
    This is one of the best games that I have played in the last couple of years. The story is compelling, the soundtrack is awesome and the game-play is fast & fun. Its true true that your PC needs muscle power to run this optimally, but if it is, you will not want to miss the experience.
  20. SaintMSent
    May 22, 2017
    9
    Awesome game, I LOVE story-based games. And this masterpiece is so unusual. Combat system is not too bad, graphics is awful, but art design is so beatiful. Love this game a lot.
  21. UrikoBB3
    Apr 1, 2017
    9
    Firstly, a lot of the magazine reviews of NieR: Automata only cover the initial play through (Ending A). While this is good on its own, it should really be noted that the game expands way beyond that, and most of the actual story is from the third play through onwards. Keep that in mind if you plan to play for the story as it turns a 10 hour game into a 50+ hour one. I won't spoil anythingFirstly, a lot of the magazine reviews of NieR: Automata only cover the initial play through (Ending A). While this is good on its own, it should really be noted that the game expands way beyond that, and most of the actual story is from the third play through onwards. Keep that in mind if you plan to play for the story as it turns a 10 hour game into a 50+ hour one. I won't spoil anything in this review, but please play until route C at least.

    The game follows the story of three androids - 2B, 9S and A2. They are sent to Earth to take back control of the planet from the machines who almost wiped out the humans (at least, this is what you're told initially...). The game mechanics are very slick and combat is incredibly smooth and satisfying, as expected by a game by Platinum.

    The game world is barren but very atmospheric and the soundtrack by Keiichi Okabe is easily one of the best I've ever heard. Boss fights are multi-layered and extremely epic, and the game switches genre seemingly on the fly between an action RPG, twin-stick shooter, top-down shooter and side-scrolling shooter.

    The real magic of NieR: Automata is the story though. On the first playthrough you'll get to the end and think "there has to be more to this". You're then greeted by a message saying that the game has multiple endings. Sure enough, the 2nd play through is similar to the first but with a few key changes. It's not until you get to the third play through that you realise there's so much more going on. In fact, I would consider the first two play throughs to be more like an extended prologue.

    A very significant event happens at the start of Route C which will hit players hard. You'll soon realise that the game is an extremely emotional one with twists and turns that leave you reeling. Definitely try to keep away from spoilers where possible and stick with it and you'll experience one of the greatest games of this generation. Yoko Taro loves to toy with his playerbase's emotions and some of the things that happen (particularly in Route C) will tear your heart out.

    There are a couple of technical issues with the PC version currently. 1920x1080 fullscreen actually upscales 900p so it looks blurry. This is a bug but it hasn't been fixed at time of writing. This can be solved by using a Borderless Window program. Some users are also experiencing some freezing and white screens. I use a GTX1060 and have had a couple of 1 second freezes but nothing too major. Just be aware that it isn't a perfect port, but it is a playable one.

    Once some of the technical issues are worked out, I genuinely believe that this will go down as one of the greatest games of the last 10 years. The story is that good and I would seriously recommend anyone on the fence to give it a shot.    … Expand
  22. Ananisapta
    Apr 25, 2017
    9
    Masterful writing! When you get to the end, you've seen 20% of the story. More points of view show you how you've been lied to, but the lying is never done. Some of this is pretty challenging and the learning curve is steep so don't be ashamed to play the intro on Easy Mode because it's a long way to the first save.
  23. Trypsinogen
    Mar 10, 2020
    10
    One 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.
  24. Soujirop
    May 11, 2017
    8
    Graphics: one of the best things in the game are the flawless animations, which were expected from Platinum Games. Not so good are the low quality textures and the crazy framerate, but overall the graphics get the job done. Artistic direction is a bit of a mixture, with really nice character design and some original stages, that contrasts with a quite forgettable world. 7/10

    Music: It’s    Graphics: one of the best things in the game are the flawless animations, which were expected from Platinum Games. Not so good are the low quality textures and the crazy framerate, but overall the graphics get the job done. Artistic direction is a bit of a mixture, with really nice character design and some original stages, that contrasts with a quite forgettable world. 7/10

    Music: It’s been a while since I found a videogame in which I actually stopped playing and started listening to the music. It is impossible not to notice how flawlessly the beautiful songs are blended with the scenery. The english dubbing is not bad, and the japanese is amazing. 10/10

    Gameplay: 1 word - original. The game is presented as an action RPG, but the “action” element plays a big part. The combat mechanics have nothing to envy to the best action games and are clearly inspired in Bayonetta, meaning they are fun and difficult to master. There are several weapons with their own movesets (including flawless transitions between weapons mid combo). I needed around 35 hours to complete the game, and the hard and extreme difficulties were a hell of a challenge.

    But it’s not only about the combat, the game keeps surprising you throughout the adventure, it will suddenly metamorphose into a side scroller beat em up, and at the next moment into Space Invaders. Despite the variety, the game can get a little bit repetitive sometimes. The major gameplay flaw is the camera, which can be all over the place sometimes and seems impossible to manage with a joystick. Another thing that the game doesn’t get right is the open world: a medium sized place with not much to do besides mindlessly practicing your combat skills against loads of repetitive enemies. Finally, the lack of autosaving for long periods of time can really be a pain. 8.5/10

    Story: the story is interesting enough to keep you hooked until the end, and interesting too is how it is conveyed piece by piece (and playthrough by playthrough). Sometimes you will feel it’s a little bit melodramatic or childish for your taste, some others that you are being presented with these anime clichés you already know too well, but luckily those moments don’t last long, and the whole thing, without having many (or any) major moments, still manages to stay interesting and mostly unpredictable until the end. About the side content, you have your typical fetch quests mixed with some that are more story focused, but ultimately most of them are not very entertaining. 8/10

    In summary, Nier Automata is full of fresh action oriented gameplay, with a beautiful OST and a technical aspect that gets the job done. But a boring open world and a plot that lacks climax somehow jeopardize what could have been a masterpiece. 8/10    … Expand
  25. LordZed
    Apr 29, 2021
    4
    I finally got around to playing this mediocre, hodge-podge of a game. It leaves a lot to be desired and outstays its welcome considerably. I spent 36h to get all the main endings and do all the side quests.

    Pros: -2B's ass. -Decent soundtrack though some of them (forest theme) got on my nerves. -Neat genre mixing in the combat and twin stick shooter hacking segments. -Reasonable    I finally got around to playing this mediocre, hodge-podge of a game. It leaves a lot to be desired and outstays its welcome considerably. I spent 36h to get all the main endings and do all the side quests.

    Pros:
    -2B's ass.
    -Decent soundtrack though some of them (forest theme) got on my nerves.
    -Neat genre mixing in the combat and twin stick shooter hacking segments.
    -Reasonable graphics and good character designs.

    Cons:
    -3/4 of the game is basically a prologue for the actual story to start (route c).
    -One of the worst stories ever put into a video game.
    -The worst story pacing of any game I've ever played.
    -Mediocre, poorly balanced combat. You can play on Normal where it's impossible to die or Hard where you have to use some plug-ins and then it's impossible to die. Or you can play on masochist, die-in-one-hit no matter what you do Very Hard. Unlimited use of healing items is a serious problem.
    -Repetitive combat and some of the worst, most boring side quests ever.
    -Tiny, open empty world with little to explore. There are only 4 main zones and 2 "towns", you visit them all in the first 10 hours. Enjoy running around the same areas again and again for the next 25 hours.
    -Bad voice acting.
    -60 FPS lock.

    My advice if you want to try the game: Skip ALL of the side quests and optional content and just finish the main story. It would have been a much more tolerable game at ~20 hours. Regardless Nier: Automata may in fact be one of the singular worst games I've ever played that wasn't mechanically broken, horrible buggy, or blatantly unfinished.    … Expand
  26. andarial6670
    May 13, 2017
    10
    First and foremost, this is not the best PC port ever created, and 2 months later, the devs have still not provided adequate patching and support to fix several problems this game has on PC: such as crashes every 10 minutes, stuttering, strange resolution, etc. The 10 minute crashing is particularly aggravating when the prologue tutorial is 1 hour long and has no save point. The problemsFirst and foremost, this is not the best PC port ever created, and 2 months later, the devs have still not provided adequate patching and support to fix several problems this game has on PC: such as crashes every 10 minutes, stuttering, strange resolution, etc. The 10 minute crashing is particularly aggravating when the prologue tutorial is 1 hour long and has no save point. The problems vary immensely from user to user, even between those who have virtually identical PC setups, but I assure you that it is playable on every minimum requirement PC, you just have to...find the particular problem your PC has(I needed to drop to lowest resolution, set my game to high priority and disable all the odd numbered cores through task manager every time I launched). I can also verify that this game is 99% playable with mouse and keyboard: you do NOT need a controller to enjoy yourself. Just to reiterate, if you have a PS4 and a PC, get the game for PS4, but it is very possible to have a satisfactory experience on PC once you fix your crashing problem.

    Game breaking bug/crashes normally keeps me from reviewing any game to be 10 stars, but after playing through to reach 'the true ending' of the game, I have to say... from a story perspective, this just might be the single best game I've ever come across, and it would be a tragedy if the world forgot about it. This is the "Breaking Bad" of video games. This is "The Witcher 3" of 2017. The existentialist plot is about as deep as "The Matrix". The game is devised of 3 (different) playthroughs, but even hinting at what the tone of each ending is becomes a spoiler. This is a beautiful game, and all the hardships that come with playing it on PC masterrace...are ultimately worth it.    … Expand
  27. Xzenor
    Mar 4, 2020
    9
    I just loved the game. the atmosphere, the gameplay, the graphics.. it all just fits.
    The gameplay is just great. It's a little getting used to not having autosave but it 'kinda' fits in the game so it's actually a good decision.

    The story is weird but cool.
  28. Serenityinaz12
    Nov 1, 2019
    9
    **Spoiler free**

    I'm going to do my best to be objective with this review here, I think it would be easy for me to just give the game a 10 based on the effect it had on my by the end, but I'm going to give it a 9 due to the pc version having a lot of issues for me and some of the other aspects of the game lacking a bit. I feel the GAMEPLAY is worthy of an 8 score for the game, but    **Spoiler free**

    I'm going to do my best to be objective with this review here, I think it would be easy for me to just give the game a 10 based on the effect it had on my by the end, but I'm going to give it a 9 due to the pc version having a lot of issues for me and some of the other aspects of the game lacking a bit. I feel the GAMEPLAY is worthy of an 8 score for the game, but since the story and connection to characters is so powerful by the end I have to bump it up to a 9

    So the most important thing here - I played original Nier completely all endings and it's one of my all time faves. I'm 2.5 years late to the party with this game and one thing I heard from original PS3 Nier fans (some of them anyway) is that Nier Automata pales in comparison to PS3 Nier in almost every way. I couldn't disagree more, I feel this game improves on literally everything. As much as I became attached to Yonah, Nier and Kaine, I would say I'm even more connected to this game's characters. Having said that though, the connection for me came much later than it did with Nier as it took longer in this game for me to feel the attachment to the characters. There were actually times early in the game that seemed to have some emotional intensity that I felt detached from and I wondered if it was just not clicking with me. But, later it did come and even changed how I viewed those scenes that didn't hit for me at first.

    I think it could be argued the STORY and LORE of this game aren't super strong or complex. In actuality, it's a bit simple and basic, but what shines is the emotional depth to which the game manages to get to as you get further in the game and via the characters as you learn more about them and what's really going on. I spent a good chunk of the game a little cold towards the main characters but by the end and after it was over just being overcome with emotion multiple times. This game DEEPLY affected me and I think will sit with me forever along with other games that have done so like original Nier, Xenogears and Xenosaga. This COULD be at the top of the list, but that may just be because it's most fresh in my mind.

    Gameplay wise it's good but has issues, just like Nier. The combat is good and much improved, the biggest step up from Nier in my mind. Graphics are pretty bad and outdated, most of the game looking like PS3 tier in my mind. The environments are iffy and a bit boring and the fishing is an afterthought, even more so than regular Nier. There is a TON of backtracking which gets annoying too, same as original Nier. But, there are some fun sidequests which have humor and a bit of lore building as well as a god-tier soundtrack and voice acting, also like Nier. This was a low budget game and you can feel it at times, but it more than makes up for it in the story department and main characters. If you did play original Nier there are a few nice fan service moments that are nicely done and hit emotionally.

    Ultimately I spent 80% of this game having fun but at the same time wondering if I was every going to feel a strong connection to the characters, then the last 20% and post-game thinking this is the most attached to game characters I've ever experienced and so much emotion wrapped up into this game and cast that it's hard to describe. I've been thinking about it for days after fully completing the game and I doubt I will ever stop.

    I've had to fight with myself multiple times in this review to not say things that would even give hints to spoilers, but trust me when I say I'm a bit dead inside as a human, a bit old, have played a lot of games, seen a lot of movies and watched a lot of tv. And in my time practically nothing has moved me like this game has.    … Expand
  29. Dreizehn
    Jun 14, 2017
    10
    This is probably one of the best well-done and mature games I have ever played. The issues suffered by their characters are very tough & philosophical, and show deep questions and thoughts about rich human concepts like existence, family and solitude. I am amazed.
  30. Wiebe
    Feb 27, 2020
    4
    I wanted to like it but I couldn't get into it. The story is just not there, NPCs are uninteresting, and its open world is empty. Its visual design is awesome though.
  31. JapanGamer29
    Jun 13, 2018
    2
    My experience with NieR: Automata on PC has been mostly negative. First, I couldn't set it to fullscreen (it kept reverting to windowed), then it crashed after 15 minutes. After lowering the settings to 720p, I was able to play the prologue. When I got to the first boss, I was insta-killed despite playing on Easy mode, and because there are no save points at all in the first 45 minutes, IMy experience with NieR: Automata on PC has been mostly negative. First, I couldn't set it to fullscreen (it kept reverting to windowed), then it crashed after 15 minutes. After lowering the settings to 720p, I was able to play the prologue. When I got to the first boss, I was insta-killed despite playing on Easy mode, and because there are no save points at all in the first 45 minutes, I had to replay from the beginning, which is just annoying. 2/10… Expand
  32. XiXil1337
    Jun 14, 2017
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Одна, из самых лучших игр типа слешер. Все в ней Отлично, и геймплей и сюжет и оптимизация, все на высшем уровне! 10/10… Expand
  33. newrandomage
    May 20, 2017
    10
    The stronger contender for this year's GOTY for the moment (probably tied with Persona 5), Nier:Automata is the desired masterpiece that Yoko Taro strived for. This game consists of the most perfectly executed genre blend ever: JRPG, Action, Shoot 'Em Up, Platformer, Hack and Slash and so forth, all tied together by a breathtaking and deep story. The post apocalyptic open world that isThe stronger contender for this year's GOTY for the moment (probably tied with Persona 5), Nier:Automata is the desired masterpiece that Yoko Taro strived for. This game consists of the most perfectly executed genre blend ever: JRPG, Action, Shoot 'Em Up, Platformer, Hack and Slash and so forth, all tied together by a breathtaking and deep story. The post apocalyptic open world that is presented is full of secrets and interesting characters. Any further explanation about the plot and how it works together with this insane amount of genres that are being interchanged between each other would be a spoiler, and the bosses that you encounter deserve the same treatment; they are unforgettable. If you buy a game in 2017, it should be Nier:Automata.… Expand
  34. PrinceNoctis
    Jun 2, 2017
    10
    It's a masterpiece, a permanent landmark in gaming industry, a Potential GOTY 2017! the story,amazing soundtrack,the horrifying post apocalyptic world I can go on,this game is worth every gamer's time and It's a must buy
  35. GY55
    Mar 29, 2017
    9
    If you don't know if you should buy this game, hopefully I can help you to decide:

    Story-wise, the game is amazing. The game has alternative endings, five of them are major endings. One of them is almost a "secret" ending, and this one is the true ending of the game. The ending "E". It has some technical issues as bugs, res, crashes etc, I had to solve it with Borderless Gaming    If you don't know if you should buy this game, hopefully I can help you to decide:

    Story-wise, the game is amazing. The game has alternative endings, five of them are major endings.
    One of them is almost a "secret" ending, and this one is the true ending of the game. The ending "E".

    It has some technical issues as bugs, res, crashes etc, I had to solve it with Borderless Gaming software, hence I'm giving 9 out of 10.

    The game basically has three story arcs:
    - First, you play as 2B
    - Second, you play as 9S
    - Third... things go wild.
    You really should finish the third arc before even thinking about giving a score for this game.

    As for 9S in your second gameplay, it is the story in his perspective, so a lot of new story details are shown. For the third arc, everything changes and this game will make you really feel. If you are stupid and get bored because reasons, you can literally ignore all his exclusive side quests and rush to the third arc easily. For more insight as why you should complete side-quests, see below.

    The gameplay is good, the mechanics don't make you feel bored. They change cameras in a good way, the scenarios are **** amazing and they offer new perspectives and mechanics here and there to change your experience with the game.

    The SIDE-quests are really important in this game. They are not "go get some bread for the homeless guy for no reasons". All of them are either connected and give information about the world or, after beating the game, you will remember that NPC that said or did something and you will relate really hard to it. The weapon stories are connected to the deepest feelings of the characters, in a poetic form. Many things and conversations between the characters will have a deeper meaning after you beat the game, which makes you wonder a lot. The collectibles (archives etc) are of major importance to clarify so many things and give insight about the world around you.
    What I'm saying is: everything in this game exists for a reason.

    The OST is incredible, one of the best I've ever seen. And somehow, they will touch you. I don't know how, but the songs are just... deep.
    If you go to youtube and look for the main theme in japanese, even the singer cries by the ending of the song. You know something is f*cking amazing when even the singer is crying over it.

    Graphs are ok. Nothing master race, but still you will enjoy them. The art concept of the game is incredible, I have no words to describe it, it's a work of a master.

    Price? It's worth it, I don't regret for paying the full price. You must have this game in your collection.
    Though I disagree with the high prices of SE on Steam, this one I can say I'm glad to have.    … Expand
  36. thefinalepic
    May 14, 2017
    10
    Existentialism, Humanity, identity and free will.

    "Why do I exist?" "What is my purpose?" "Who do I live for?" "Who do I fight for?" These are the question that all the characters in this game asks. "Everything that lives is designed to end. We are pertually trapped in a never-ending spiral of life and death" The first line that is spoken out of the game and out of 2b describes    Existentialism, Humanity, identity and free will.

    "Why do I exist?" "What is my purpose?" "Who do I live for?" "Who do I fight for?"

    These are the question that all the characters in this game asks.

    "Everything that lives is designed to end. We are pertually trapped in a never-ending spiral of life and death"

    The first line that is spoken out of the game and out of 2b describes the entire game in an a way that I never found out until I replayed the game.
    .
    The story and world is told in an artistic way that I cannot describe in text. It is something that you need to experience first hand and I will proudly say that it is a game that every gamer should at least play once in their life time.    … Expand
  37. A-C
    Apr 13, 2017
    10
    This is a landmark for the gaming industry on how to deliver a game.............. just play it and the first ending is but the ending to the first part of the Prologue, the second ending is the second part of the Prologue. Then and only Then the game truly starts
  38. LeRedempteur
    Apr 18, 2017
    10
    NieR Automata est sans aucun doute l'une de mes plus belles expériences de jeu vidéo.

    J'aime particulièrement l'alternance des phases en beat them all et en shoot them up alors qu'en temps normal, je ne suis pas du tout amateur de ce dernier. Mais ici, tout a été savamment dosé pour que l'expérience soit toujours digeste, jamais trop longue. En plus de cela, j'ai été profondément touché    NieR Automata est sans aucun doute l'une de mes plus belles expériences de jeu vidéo.

    J'aime particulièrement l'alternance des phases en beat them all et en shoot them up alors qu'en temps normal, je ne suis pas du tout amateur de ce dernier. Mais ici, tout a été savamment dosé pour que l'expérience soit toujours digeste, jamais trop longue. En plus de cela, j'ai été profondément touché par l'histoire et ces personnages au destin tragique. 2B, 9S et les autres... si aucun d'eux n'est physiologiquement pas humain, cela ne les empêche pas de dégager une profonde humanité. Celle-ci se dévoile progressivement et avec maîtrise, dévoilant tout le spectre de la complexité humaine, avec tout ce qu'elle a de plus beau et sombre. Amour, haine, vengeance, dévotion, sacrifice, foi... autant de facettes qui nous sont dévoilées par ces êtres doués d'émotions.

    Par-dessus tout, j'ai été touché par le message d'amour adressé directement aux joueurs par PlatinumGames et Yoko Taro. Selon moi, NieR Automata restera dans les mémoires (en tout cas, à coup sûr dans la mienne) pour un très long moment, méritant d'être analysé et traité plus en profondeur, avec plus de recul... celui du temps. Peut-être que tout le monde ne sera pas touché comme moi je l'ai été, mais ce jeu est à faire au moins une fois, vous passerez à coup sûr un bon moment avec lui.

    Merci PlatinumGames, merci Monsieur Yoko Taro, je tiens là l'une de mes perles de cette année 2017, et sans hésitation... de ma vie de joueur.

    À vous de jouer !    … Expand
  39. WhiteRaito
    May 5, 2017
    9
    Aside from the buggy port and super hard DLC everything is cool. would like to restart the game sometime in the future like 1-2 years when its patched properly.
  40. koonnae741
    Apr 20, 2017
    10
    10/10 For me
    story 10/10
    texture 10/10
    model 10/10
    ***SOUNDTRACK 10/10***
    control 10/10
    Over all 61/60 (+1 for me)
    .
    .
    .
    .
    .
    .
    .
    .
    .
    .
    .
    .
    .
    .
    .
    .
    .
    .
  41. Breezewind
    Apr 26, 2017
    10
    I found it to be probably one of the very best games I've ever played in my 25 years of gaming. NieR:Automata is simply mastery of the videogame medium and archievement in storytelling. I can wholeheartedly recommend this game for everyone.
  42. kangwonman
    May 17, 2017
    10
    Heart breaking story of most attractive characters, and one of the best OST ever made.

    Even there's are many cons on this game, like minor res&frame issue, doesn't matter at all.
  43. jrpgmaniac201
    May 31, 2017
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I have been a fan of JRPGs since i played one of the Tales series from bamco, but never i have encountered a game that's both cool and emotional. This game perfectly express each and every moment during your gameplay, from the curiosity of entering a amusement park in a post apocalypse timeline to the last moments of your life leading to an inevitable death. IMO this is one of PlatinumGames' strenghts, since Metal Gear Rising they have hit the mark in the soundtrack, you can feel every moment as if you're living on it. In terms of storytelling, Yoko Taro may have created his greatest work in my honest opinion, the plot was perfect, the different perspective is perfect, the slight but great freedom of choice is amazing, even if its just for the joke endings still. NieR: Automata is no doubt my GOTY, Game of the Generation even. Out of the all reviewed games in metacritic, i think this game deserves to be on top of the list, this game is just to perfect to this imperfect world.… Expand
  44. Letmethinkabout
    Jun 3, 2017
    8
    The game begins with you in control of one of these units. Before I even set foot on terra firma,
    I shoot robots out of the sky while flying up a screen on a 2D plane, transform into a mech and let loose in a twin-stick shooter, control my flight unit from behind as it weaves through the skeleton of an industrial complex, and navigate the building’s interior as a side-on shmup. It’s a    The game begins with you in control of one of these units. Before I even set foot on terra firma,
    I shoot robots out of the sky while flying up a screen on a 2D plane, transform into a mech and let loose in a twin-stick shooter, control my flight unit from behind as it weaves through the skeleton of an industrial complex, and navigate the building’s interior as a side-on shmup. It’s a strange mix, but it’s one that works, even if the shifting camera angles don’t always hit home, particularly in standard combat scenes.
    Automata is a busy game. As combat android 2B, you’re accompanied through most of the game by 9S, a recon specialist android who fights alongside you. You both also have pods – essentially drones which fly nearby and fire at your command. Sometimes the screen is filled with enemies, too. Some combat sequences see the camera switch from free movement to a fixed position, either like a side-scroller or a top-down angle, giving you a bird’s-eye view of the battle. The thing is, it makes it damn difficult to pick yourself out in some of the busier fights. It’s style over readability.
    Luckily, Automata is a forgiving game. So long as you stock up on potions when you can, you’re always just two buttons away from replenishing your health bar. There’s not really any reason why you wouldn’t run around with 99 potions all the time, just in case. Playing on Normal, I died around three times in my two playthroughs of the game, clocking in at around 30 hours. You wouldn’t know it was easy, though, what with all the dead androids scattered around. When other players die, their corpses appear in your world, you see. You can pray to their body for a health boost, you can resurrect them to fight alongside you – and now fights are even busier – or you can take on some random properties from their chipset.
    Chipsets are pure genius. You’re an android, right? So, you level up by messing about with computer chips. You can plug in loads of speed chips to make yourself run fast, plug in chips to auto-heal when you’re close to death, bump up your attack, create shockwaves with each swing, and loads more. You can also buy new slots to boost yourself further. You start the game with a bunch of chips plugged in. They’re your ‘essential’ chips, for HUD elements and the like. If you don’t feel they’re so essential, you can sacrifice things like being able to see the enemy’s health bar and level if you really want more power. Just don’t unplug your central processing chip because, well, you’ll die.
    It’s full of quirky little ideas like this, and you’ll find clever, touching, and bizarre moments throughout. I won’t spoil them for you, as they would have much less impact. Just make sure you rub your DualShock 4 touchpad gently, OK?
    One of the game’s running jokes is the map, displayed as a basic satellite image. A couple of NPCs offer tutorial-style advice and you can complain about the map being terrible to them. Automata is happy to take the piss out of itself. Unfortunately, that doesn’t mean the map isn’t pants. Likewise, the areas you explore can be a bit inconsistent, with invisible walls barring progress in places you should feasibly fit through.
    It’s a bit annoying when you’re trying to track down objects and characters in one of the many sidequests. Fortunately, though, like the combat, just moving around this world feels amazing. Just as a tap of R2 triggers a cartwheel, and it’s also a dash. Keep holding it and you begin to sprint, with your character building up momentum as you go. Marry this to a double jump, a glide, and mid-air dashes, and you’ve got a heady mix for some impromptu parkour. Now deck yourself out with as many speed chips as you can fit in your OS. Go!
    It feels good to go fast, right? Automata, however, is best savoured, completing all the sidequests and searching every corner. It’s a game that never really finishes. If you speed through the game and concentrate on the main quests only, putting it down once the credits roll, you will be disappointed. The ending doesn’t quite live up to what you’ve built up in your mind. But that’s because you’re not done. This is a game designed to be played over again and again. Your second playthrough is entirely different from your first. Though many of them are jokey skits, Automata has an ending for every letter of the alphabet.    … Expand
  45. Shakeys
    Jul 21, 2017
    10
    The story and soundtrack for this game are phenomenal. I still get some of the music stuck in my head and its been a month since I finished the DLC content. The combat is very reminiscent of Bayonetta - although more simplified, it's still a very fun experience. For friends I've recommended this game to, some have shied away due to the revealing appearance of 2B (the female android seenThe story and soundtrack for this game are phenomenal. I still get some of the music stuck in my head and its been a month since I finished the DLC content. The combat is very reminiscent of Bayonetta - although more simplified, it's still a very fun experience. For friends I've recommended this game to, some have shied away due to the revealing appearance of 2B (the female android seen on most media,) but those who've given the game a shot have all enjoyed the game to their own surprise. This game is a real gem and is my personal favorite of 2017 so far.… Expand
  46. auditbadger
    Jan 20, 2020
    6
    I think that this is truly a unique game and I would recommend that if you are a fan of this type of genre then I think you should give this game a try.
  47. fitzy-1982
    Aug 17, 2017
    10
    Game of the generation.

    Game as art.

    Sensational music.

    A privilege to play.

    Thank you. Thank you.

    Haven't been this moved by a game in a long time.
  48. Faultlash
    Aug 14, 2017
    10
    This game is a masterpiece. Best game of the year so far. It has some minor technical issues but the gameplay and the story are fantastic. Art-design is top-notch and music is gorgeous.
  49. Jub1337
    Aug 14, 2017
    10
    Nier: Automata is one of the best games I've ever played. Even though the PC Port is **** the game knows how to tell a good story with lovable characters. You should play the side-mission and get all relevant endings for the best experience.
  50. lizardwizard
    Dec 2, 2017
    9
    Game Is amazing, one of the best action rpgs I have played to date. The way they combine hack and slash, bullet hell, 2d side scrolling is nothing short of amazing. The game is super pretty and most part runs smoothly. Only experienced some bad frames at end of 9s end where I was hacking boss and then coming out of it frames went down pretty hard.
  51. SugarHBear
    May 13, 2018
    4
    A JRPG? promoted as an action game. Unsatisfying bullet-sponge combat, sparse muted-color world, not fully voice-acted, constant manual collecting of crystals.
  52. JonsGone
    Apr 10, 2019
    7
    Excellent gameplay all around.
    Story gets in the way of the game.
    Slightly above average anime story.
    Soundtrack is ♥.
    Annoying character isnt actually that annoying.
  53. Karkoza
    Mar 29, 2018
    3
    Bad combat system, same type enemies, bad graphicrs and atrstyle.Good music and story,but you need to play 30 hours to understand and its like press "E" 30 hours to begin reading 451 fahrenheit. Good marketing and Weeaboo's overhype made this game popular
  54. eded9999
    Oct 2, 2018
    6
    Music is 10/10, story turns interesting by the end of the game (with a nice surprise!) but:

    > Secondary Quests are repetitive fetching tasks. > Combat is way too easy, just smash attack button, no skill require. Healing is also OP. > Mandatory replay of the first half of the game (Route A+B) cheese way to extend game duration. And finally, this is a HORRIBLE PORT, fullscreen is    Music is 10/10, story turns interesting by the end of the game (with a nice surprise!) but:

    > Secondary Quests are repetitive fetching tasks.
    > Combat is way too easy, just smash attack button, no skill require. Healing is also OP.
    > Mandatory replay of the first half of the game (Route A+B) cheese way to extend game duration.

    And finally, this is a HORRIBLE PORT, fullscreen is broken on several levels, poor optimization, full stutter cutscenes, and after more than a year later NO PATCH YET, they just don't care about PC version.    … Expand
  55. VVhiteCrow
    Jun 16, 2018
    9
    Overall: 10/Great
    Great great great great game!!
    Threw in 10h/day in 2 weekends (couldnt play midweek) and plan to redo all archs soon enough. Great combat, great story, the universe is mehly, great voice acting (play it in Jap, though english is fairly decent, its still weird), great combat (again), great open world to explore. Oh, and, bloody awesome soundtrack! The ost of this game    Overall: 10/Great
    Great great great great game!!
    Threw in 10h/day in 2 weekends (couldnt play midweek) and plan to redo all archs soon enough.
    Great combat, great story, the universe is mehly, great voice acting (play it in Jap, though english is fairly decent, its still weird), great combat (again), great open world to explore.
    Oh, and, bloody awesome soundtrack! The ost of this game is simply magnificient and greatly empowers every scene.
    9 months after I'm still listening to the OST.    … Expand
  56. eks77ern
    Aug 2, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The truest masterpiece.
    Magnificent experience, that you can uncover by spending enough time on it.

    Have to finish all 5 main story endings ;)    … Expand
  57. Vectis99
    Mar 12, 2019
    3
    NieR: Automata is a clunky and miserable experience. While I was barely captured by its graphical quality, everything else about the game is stitched together horrifically. Random, nonsensical game and RPG mechanics are strewn about wildly in the most frustrating and obtrusive way possible, never adding anything to the already braincell-killing core mechanical gameplay loop. Furthermore,NieR: Automata is a clunky and miserable experience. While I was barely captured by its graphical quality, everything else about the game is stitched together horrifically. Random, nonsensical game and RPG mechanics are strewn about wildly in the most frustrating and obtrusive way possible, never adding anything to the already braincell-killing core mechanical gameplay loop. Furthermore, once you get past the game's stunning beauty, it quickly degenerates into an ugly, meaningless story which tries very hard to be subtle/profound while rehashing absolutely dull ideas in a tasteless, brutish manner. I deeply regret spending as much time as I did on this game, mindlessly walking towards quest markers in a pseudo-open world and pressing the "X" button on my controller again, desperately waiting for the game to fulfill on a promise of becoming meaningful or engaging at any point. That point never came. Unless you like staring at the high budget low quality 3d models, this isn't worth your time.… Expand
  58. dianiche
    Nov 20, 2018
    10
    Una joya desde donde se lo mire, un hermoso cambio para la rutina diaria de videojuegos.
  59. BulgarianCritic
    Oct 11, 2019
    10
    Even if i may not survive the end of the century i can say with pride that i think this is the best video game of the 21st century.From the story to the music to the characters and to the gameplay i think everything was perfect ( except some technical problems on the pc port but oh well) and this game should be played with a clear state of mind so you can fully understand and enjoy it.AndEven if i may not survive the end of the century i can say with pride that i think this is the best video game of the 21st century.From the story to the music to the characters and to the gameplay i think everything was perfect ( except some technical problems on the pc port but oh well) and this game should be played with a clear state of mind so you can fully understand and enjoy it.And by the end i think you will fall in love with the greatest game created by Yoko Taro and his amazing and talented team.This was truly made with passion and love unlike most triple A games.Loved everything about the game.… Expand
  60. Anarkroft
    Dec 28, 2019
    4
    Sûrement bien, à n'en pas douter, mais ... beaucoup trop entaché par une technique aux fraises complet : jeu assez moche, résolution max en 1600 et qques, framerate indigent (45fps sur un environnement semi-ouvert, vide et moche : on peut définitivement dire que c'est mal optimisé) et des cinématiques à pleurer [de douleur], cadencé par un nombre d'images par seconde digne d'une PS1/PS2Sûrement bien, à n'en pas douter, mais ... beaucoup trop entaché par une technique aux fraises complet : jeu assez moche, résolution max en 1600 et qques, framerate indigent (45fps sur un environnement semi-ouvert, vide et moche : on peut définitivement dire que c'est mal optimisé) et des cinématiques à pleurer [de douleur], cadencé par un nombre d'images par seconde digne d'une PS1/PS2 max .. le coup dur).
    L'ergonomie des menus est lourde (1h de tuto pour ne pas t'expliquer la touche de soin, par contre te forcer à aller régler la luminosité alors que tu joues depuis 1H ? c'est ... concept).

    Du reste, la musique est géniale, les différents gameplay sympa (inspirés d'autres action-rpg certes, mais toute cette variété apporte un sentiment de fraicheur)

    Pas de doublage FR, et les pnj secondaires n'ont même pas de voix, juste un texte : ça transpire la tristesse

    En bref, si vous arrivez à supporter tous ces défauts => foncez. Le jeu est bien pour ceux que ces points ne rebuteront pas.    … Expand
  61. 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.
  62. Elthan
    Aug 27, 2019
    4
    A veces se pierde uno en las misiones, la tonalidad le hace ver monocromático . Que no se pueda jugar a 4K es decepcionante
  63. 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.
  64. Ordnik
    Apr 13, 2021
    3
    High potential but terrible design. I struggled with camera controls, combat gameplay (double-tap-dodge? Seriously?), and weirdly pixelated graphics. I had to stop playing the game to not get annoyed anymore. This is an overhyped game.

    Pros: -Great story -Good characters -Fine dialogues -Nice models -Amazing music Cons: -Camera control is terrible -Combat with less control    High potential but terrible design. I struggled with camera controls, combat gameplay (double-tap-dodge? Seriously?), and weirdly pixelated graphics. I had to stop playing the game to not get annoyed anymore. This is an overhyped game.

    Pros:
    -Great story
    -Good characters
    -Fine dialogues
    -Nice models
    -Amazing music

    Cons:
    -Camera control is terrible
    -Combat with less control
    -Graphic issues: 60 fps but not smooth, pixelated graphics and edges. (This is just making my eyes bleed.)
    -Bad UI. Can't even tell what kind of map I have.    … Expand
  65. 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
  66. Deaden
    Feb 7, 2022
    1
    For PC gamers, it's not promising anything except sexy panties. That why poor console players engorgement with these kind of games. They are really poor for real gaming quality in consoles. Real games are builds for PC not for consoles. As an old console players I've spoken.
  67. CinderShoiler
    Jun 21, 2020
    2
    The game was overrated . It has a lot of disadvantages :
    Not a big world that you can run in 5-8 minutes .
    Total 4 types of weapons . Few game mechanics . Uncomfortable the linear flow . With the inability to even run around the world without a task . There is simply nothing to do in the game after a complete pass . Price . Game landscape, with design and filling with a strong    The game was overrated . It has a lot of disadvantages :
    Not a big world that you can run in 5-8 minutes .
    Total 4 types of weapons .
    Few game mechanics .
    Uncomfortable the linear flow .
    With the inability to even run around the world without a task .
    There is simply nothing to do in the game after a complete pass .
    Price .
    Game landscape, with design and filling with a strong sense of isolation .
    The developers refused to support the game and fix problems with bugs .
    Textures , no matter what anyone says, but they are terrible .

    I can not say that it is terrible , but I can definitely say that it looks raw and unfinished with this overrated quality .    … Expand
  68. Relkad
    Aug 15, 2020
    7
    Good old F'D up japanese warrior philosophy in a good old F'D up universe accompanied by an engaging fighting system
  69. Pedro_Batista91
    Mar 28, 2020
    0
    Esse jogo não tem a menor condição de ser jogado, eu acreditava que por ser a edição GOTY, a má otimização e o problema de resolução estivesse solucionado, mas me enganei.

    O jogo não é ruim, mas o port desse jogo por parte da Square Enix e Platinum Games chega a ser cômico, pois é um jogo de 2017 que tem um problema ridículo de resolução. É normal que jogos mais antigos tenha alguns    Esse jogo não tem a menor condição de ser jogado, eu acreditava que por ser a edição GOTY, a má otimização e o problema de resolução estivesse solucionado, mas me enganei.

    O jogo não é ruim, mas o port desse jogo por parte da Square Enix e Platinum Games chega a ser cômico, pois é um jogo de 2017 que tem um problema ridículo de resolução. É normal que jogos mais antigos tenha alguns Patches para melhorar ou atualizar a resolução como no caso do "Widescreen Fix" dos GTA's da era 3D, mas esse que faz parte da atual ter esse tipo de problema? Não dá, fora que tem propaganda enganosa na chamada, pois a ultima coisa que esse jogo roda é a 60fps, pode verificar alguns relatos de quem já jogou este game via Steam, o jogo é totalmente cagado, até mesmo nos Settings que é completamente limitado.

    Se você quer pegar o game, pega no 'Xiboquinha' ou 'Preisteichion', pois na Steam não dá. Preze pelo seu rico dinheiro que você soa pra ganhar e escolha jogos que tenha ao menos o mínimo de otimização que é o caso da resolução, e até 1 real sai caro, pois tem jogos Indies que você gasta centavos que não existe esse problema.

    Fui praticamente obrigado a pedir reembolso na STEAM, um game de 2017 não pode depender de mod de RESOLUÇÃO para rodar como deveria.    … Expand
  70. kevin32
    Apr 9, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. 1. I can't follow 9S' mind. He is so annoying. I don't want to play like that character.
    2. PC version sucks. sometimes framerate is just 1 or 2. wow...    … Expand
  71. NoIdeaName
    Aug 24, 2020
    2
    This game has some extremely frustrating points that made me drop it and here are some examples:
    -One of the first quest depends on a RNG drop and the game don't tell you that, I wasted a lot of time trying to find the item then I looked into a guide and discovered that I had to reload the game to respawn the enemies.
    -I died on the main quest because the character was locked looking at    This game has some extremely frustrating points that made me drop it and here are some examples:
    -One of the first quest depends on a RNG drop and the game don't tell you that, I wasted a lot of time trying to find the item then I looked into a guide and discovered that I had to reload the game to respawn the enemies.
    -I died on the main quest because the character was locked looking at the scenario because of a side quest, the game locked me in position while enemies beat me to death.
    -The personalization of chips isn't satisfactory at all.
    -There is too much walking in the game.    … Expand
  72. 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.
  73. 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
  74. tufekciero
    Mar 12, 2021
    6
    BRONZ zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
  75. sikvoyo
    Jun 5, 2022
    0
    My favorite game of all time! I would actually say it's more like an "experience" than a game. It has an amazing story mixed with a gameplay to form an unforgettable piece of art. One of the things that make Nier special is how full of surprises it is. It constantly changes gameplay rules, always has something unexpected in its plot, but you definitely can't call these plot twists "cheap".My favorite game of all time! I would actually say it's more like an "experience" than a game. It has an amazing story mixed with a gameplay to form an unforgettable piece of art. One of the things that make Nier special is how full of surprises it is. It constantly changes gameplay rules, always has something unexpected in its plot, but you definitely can't call these plot twists "cheap". It has some existential philosophy in it which makes it really emotional and impactful for the player. Combine all of this with a GORGEOUS soundtrack and fantastic aesthetics and you'll get a wonderful game! Sure, it has its flaws, for example, open world is not rewarding to explore at all, broken economy that makes the whole combat system worse, etc. but I don't really care about them. I'm in love with this game.… Expand
  76. pokeaatrox
    Nov 22, 2021
    9
    In my TOP 3 of the best games of all time. I am going to follow Yoko Taro's next releases right away. Usually in games I remove the music but with Nier I increase it !!
  77. 3VObHbIXETEP
    Mar 17, 2022
    0
    Пососная хрень. С убогим графоном и не внятным сюжетом. Вовлекалочка для одиноких прыщавых задротов фапующих на анимешных вайф.
  78. Asspull
    Oct 13, 2022
    4
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. square enix products used to driving player mad. I know its style ,I had suffer enough . Bahamut Lagoon, Tactics Ogre,Life Is Strange, Romance Saga,DRAG-ON DRAGOON . somehow the game think their are justice on the righteous side , they they are not . a bad ending continue a much more bloody worse one .
    this game excellently make me realize that I am lack of tolerance, it is my fault I accepted .
    it was seduce. it is real desire I want so much to destroy every androids , all of them ,I haven't kill enough .I just hate them whatever they are friendly or not.
    I played seriously at early beginning , flirt with 9S is fine , until I dislike their charm . the different between old robot and androids is appearance . I decide to make 2B become suicide terrorist, a copy robot whatever I don't care .. then press "B" she undress the skirt , that really got me crazy.I was expecting a nuclear bomb which can destroy a giant titan . I lost . I active AutoBatlle let them play themselves while I watching videos , they finish the fight I move to another places , everything become meaningless . the weapon level no use at all ,items and money totally only buff monotonous number . this game is meaningless . me myself meaningless too .I remember ,fighting Adan or Eva the Autobattle system will be disable . waste my time anger bust again .
    this game got me sick , one of the worst game experience .I was ill and took mental medicines that time . just please , give me a choice to kill NPC and friendly . this should not decided by game designers, this is up to players. I can destroy robots NPC as wish as I want . but I can't kill android at will . if I insist refusing hurt any friendly androids , I shall decide to joint them , only the red eyes don't attack red eyes .
    no freedom . I am protesting . the desire to kill is so strong . square enix symbol of pain , they don't consider my feeling . so many times there obviously have two big different way . and always square enix let me no choice . game over or continue the unacceptable ending .
    one sure thing shall praise Square Enix have good sense of music .    … Expand
  79. itsoskej
    May 15, 2022
    10
    I'm yet to contemplate on why people tend to give bad review on videogames story that they didn't understand, nor even finished.
    They say that they're bored, story isn't engaging. I think it's universal to any game that is not holding players by their hands explaining every single detail around them to build up the narrative.
    Quite frankly, I'm still surprised people even consider    I'm yet to contemplate on why people tend to give bad review on videogames story that they didn't understand, nor even finished.
    They say that they're bored, story isn't engaging. I think it's universal to any game that is not holding players by their hands explaining every single detail around them to build up the narrative.
    Quite frankly, I'm still surprised people even consider putting this kind of argument in NieR: Automata reviews, as this game has its story unfolding right off the bat, throwing players immediately into their first mission.
    Without spoilers, NieR:Automata story revolves around the question that both philosophers, although more sophisticated, and more down to earth folk think about - soul, consciousness, and possibility of both forming in inanimate objects, like androids, machines. It is question that player, through character, at some point will naturally start asking themselves throughout the course of the game. If you feel like you're not fit to answer such abstract questions, do not fret, because there are protagonists that are programmed to 'think' they're not fit to do either, and going through their story ultimately let you find the answer... the answer that director, Yoko Taro, thought would make a touching story.
    I think the best part of both games in NieR series, are characters. I never thought I could be attached to videogame character in my life. In fact, before NieR I've never been attached to any protagonist of any videogame that i played. Whatever i felt during my playthrough was completely new feeling that i experienced.
    Main point of NieR series is answering existential questions and feeling of compassion towards not only friendly characters, but also the ones we face.
    Sadness also plays big role as, obviously, it's probably the best emotion to fill art with meaning and to put people in position to reflect on later. I think that's exactly what art is for, and NieR:Automata does it remarkably.    … Expand
  80. realWhiteMan
    Apr 9, 2023
    2
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. My rating is based on my impressions of the game. This is not an objective review. I play quite a big number of titles per year and decided to review them as a peace of art and not as a product.… Expand
  81. Obsidanse
    Jan 21, 2018
    10
    Nier Automata is a post apocalyptic anime action RPG. It contains a wide variety of control styles.
    3rd person fighter, 2 1/2D side scroll platforming, bullet hell....
    It's approach is oddly similar to Dark Souls though a lot less focused on one hit deaths and hair trigger reactions. Obviously, being anime in style, you're unlikely to see much rooting in realism with your combat too. If    Nier Automata is a post apocalyptic anime action RPG. It contains a wide variety of control styles.
    3rd person fighter, 2 1/2D side scroll platforming, bullet hell....
    It's approach is oddly similar to Dark Souls though a lot less focused on one hit deaths and hair trigger reactions. Obviously, being anime in style, you're unlikely to see much rooting in realism with your combat too.
    If you're looking for the very latest in graphic effects and the highest texture resolutions known to human-kind, you'll be disappointed... If you prefer a more holistic attitude to how something looks, this game will enthral you. It's not low res at all, just modest at times.
    The music is also completely endearing throughout and bosses often have their own 'theme song'. It's clear a great deal of care was put into that one area.
    There's a lot of highly negative reviews on here for very superficial or circomstantial reasons ("it looks crap", "I died and had to start again", "The graphics look old", "It doesn't work on my machine" - this is for reviews, not tech support) and despite that, this still has a user score of over 8/10 (as of 21/01/2018)
    If you like the look of this and EVEN if you couldn't enjoy a Dark Souls game (secret... I flipping hate them with a passion) give this a go... I'd advise PS4 if you can, but this works fine on a good PC with the FAR patch. A mindful Googling can find it easily.    … Expand
  82. epeternally
    Sep 12, 2022
    10
    Genuinely 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.
  83. Jdankens
    Nov 29, 2017
    9
    You can tell the game was done on a relatively low budget. The combat could use more variety, as with the enemies. The NPCs and world are relatively bland.
    That said everything just clicks in this game. A very memorable gaming experience overall.
  84. MikComposer
    Jan 11, 2023
    6
    It is a decent game (goty edition). In terms of gameplay and story it's a mix of old school snes action adventure jrpg's with new more open style design. It has its exciting moments but ultimately it doesn't reach hights it is set out to deliver. At least half of the game feels like a slog, but even so, there was enough fun gameplay in it to reach end of route A, but not enough to continueIt is a decent game (goty edition). In terms of gameplay and story it's a mix of old school snes action adventure jrpg's with new more open style design. It has its exciting moments but ultimately it doesn't reach hights it is set out to deliver. At least half of the game feels like a slog, but even so, there was enough fun gameplay in it to reach end of route A, but not enough to continue with other characters.
    Story style is like other anime; But want point out that anime is heavily influenced by classic Italian Cinema ( movies like warriors of the wasteland 2020) and classic Italian Opera. And that's what it is.
    Soundtrack is on the other hand stellar. Can hear many composition style influences, from Polish and Bulgarian, to German. And it drives the game. I've listened to this soundtrack more then I've played. All in all it's worth getting at a discount. I'm waiting for the third game and meanwhile maybe I'll check out Replicant.    … Expand
  85. MalFet1999
    Jan 14, 2018
    10
    Nier: 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.
  86. NoMaDXT
    Oct 27, 2017
    8
    Weirdly brialliant. If you like Anime the likes of Evangelion, hot androids, weird logic, and convoluted meta stories portraying the meaning of life and what it means to be human, Bullet hell games, Devil May Cry fighting mechanics with a slight RPG twist and ooodles of endings in your video game. This one's a winner. Also. 2B is the sexiest games character I have ever seen.
  87. iozay
    Dec 17, 2019
    8
    Legendary game which did surprise and surprise me again. I highly recommend it. Only strives I had where bugs (Whereof the worst one had to be resolved using a 3rd party plugin).

    Regardless, I highly recommend it.
  88. SavageStyle
    Feb 2, 2020
    9
    That game gave a birth to a legendary character - 2B. Now everyone can recognize her stylish look and bubble butt. It is very much deserved - the game a piece of art. Almost perfect.
    + Amazing characters
    + Great and epic music + Outstanding combat animation + Multiple endings it is not 10 because I would like to see a larger world with more attention to details, but everything else is    That game gave a birth to a legendary character - 2B. Now everyone can recognize her stylish look and bubble butt. It is very much deserved - the game a piece of art. Almost perfect.
    + Amazing characters
    + Great and epic music
    + Outstanding combat animation
    + Multiple endings
    it is not 10 because I would like to see a larger world with more attention to details, but everything else is perfect.    … Expand
  89. yusep
    Feb 13, 2020
    10
    Incredible... 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 .
  90. Hack
    Feb 9, 2018
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. After 27 hours I have just finished Nier and I'm not sure how I feel about it, overall it was good but it was heavily tarnished by certain bits.

    Nier starts off so, so well, route A was some of the most enjoyable gaming I have done in a very long time, almost everything about it was perfect, it's rare I enjoy a game so much in fact. At the time I was sad the game was over because I wanted more, but be careful what you wish for because route B almost killed the game for me, it was repetitive, filled with tedious hacking mini games and boring asteroids gameplay. It definitely caused me to burn out and enjoy the rest of the game less as a result, it would have been a far better game without it. Route C was decent, although once again filled with hacking mini games which I didn't enjoy at all, 9S in general wasn't very fun to play IMO. I would have much preferred just playing 2B throughout, although A2 was obviously fine as well.

    The main highs of the game for me were the music and combat, which is why it was even more annoying being tossed into mini games, I just wanted to kill machines as 2B, I didn't want to be taken out of the action to play asteroids either. As for the music it was just fantastic, it had me humming along or tapping my feet throughout, I need to listen to the OST after making this post. I also enjoyed the dialog, the banter was really good at times and some of the interactions were hilarious.

    Overall it was a roller coaster, it went from an extreme high to an extreme low and finished somewhere in the middle.    … Expand
  91. Metalpizza123
    Apr 9, 2018
    7
    this is a fantastic game, ruined by an abysmal port.
    Nier Automata is another hack n slash from Platinum, with Square Enix's Yoko Taro at the helm. This is a beautiful and deep game, with multiple endings, lots of side content and fantastic critique of human culture and society, while being quite fun to play. the combat is slick, smooth and mechanically sound. It's not DMC4, but each type    this is a fantastic game, ruined by an abysmal port.
    Nier Automata is another hack n slash from Platinum, with Square Enix's Yoko Taro at the helm. This is a beautiful and deep game, with multiple endings, lots of side content and fantastic critique of human culture and society, while being quite fun to play. the combat is slick, smooth and mechanically sound. It's not DMC4, but each type of weapon does have its own moveset. I do wish for more moves, as it gets repetitive very quickly. Some of the side missions also are frustrating and unrewarding. The RPG-esque Chip system is a fun way to tweak your experience and try out some silly playstyles. The story is fantastic and self contained, but ties into other Yoko Taro's work, if you have played Nier or Drakengard. the characters are fantastic, with depth and terrific voice acting to back up their struggle and story. However, you can run the risk of over levelling yourself like crazy, but that's the problem of many RPG hack n slashers. you can perfect dodge everything with skill, or just be a clown with 4x more health than the enemy. You set your difficulty accordingly, so those looking for a challenge should limit themselves.

    However, Square Enix has decided that this game doesn't need a good port, and unfortunately comes it many, many problems. 1080p and above doesn't work properly, forcing a bordered 720p image and creating a blurry mess. The game also locks itself improperly to 30 FPS all the time. fullscreen doesn't work correctly, and the game is poorly optimized. Digital Foundry on youtube has a much better explanation on the problems of the PC port.
    HOWEVER, there is a fix, one that solves all of these problems and makes the game a fantastic experience. Kaldaien's Special K mod for Nier:Automata fixes many of the games' problems while also allowing even higher quality options for those with an extra beefy rig.

    This game is worth it. i want to give it a 9 or even maybe a 10.However, it is currently broken on Steam and therefore does not gain my approval for anything higher than a 7. Fan-made mods do not change my score, as it is not part of the product.

    TL:DR grab it on sale, google the fan made patch, have fun.    … Expand
  92. Seyta
    Jan 29, 2022
    10
    One 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.
  93. Rewenom
    Jul 7, 2018
    9
    Игра от "поехавшего" Ёко Таро и японских экскпертов по слешерам Platinum Games, комментарии излишни.
    Плюсы:
    -Сиськи
    -Жопы
    -Панцу
    -ну и 9S, так за компашку.
    Это шедевр. Я не знаю, что ещё написать, честно.
  94. rockjeter
    Apr 17, 2019
    10
    You 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.
  95. RaymondSaint
    Oct 23, 2019
    10
    One 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.
  96. v4vendetta
    Oct 20, 2020
    8
    Its a good game. Quite different than regular hack and slash or shooter games.
  97. hijackk
    Aug 20, 2018
    8
    One of the best slasher being also a touching story with many badass moments. Everything with detailed narration and one of the best soundtracks i have ever heard. Unfortunetally, it's also a poor port so I have to take a 2 points out of 10 to be honest with you guys.
  98. safari
    May 18, 2021
    9
    2B çok sevdim ana hikaye güzel savaşlarda kombolar güzel çok hoş yan görevler çok cılız yok hız yarışı yok küçücük robotlarla dövüşler felan onları pek sevmedim onun dışında gemel oyunlardan çok farklı bir havası var. tavsiye edilir. unutmayın ilk 2B ile bitirdikten sonra başka bölümleride var onlarıda oynamadan geçmeyin.
  99. frjolito911
    Sep 3, 2019
    10
    Fresh air on the current garbage video game industry we have It has a lot of 90s Best games elements
  100. Kaneris
    Mar 18, 2022
    9
    The story , the soundtrack and the gameplay are amazing.
    Yoko Taro is a madman, and able to create this masterpieces that makes you think.
Page:

Awards & Rankings

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

Critic Reviews

All reviews »
Metascore
84

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]
    Read full review
  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.
    Read full review
  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.
    Read full review
See all critic reviews »