NieR: Automata - Game of the YoRHa Edition

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  • Summary: Humanity has been driven from the Earth by mechanical beings from another world. In a final effort to take back the planet, the human resistance sends a force of android soldiers to destroy the invaders. Now, a war between machines and androids rages on... A war that could soon unveil aHumanity has been driven from the Earth by mechanical beings from another world. In a final effort to take back the planet, the human resistance sends a force of android soldiers to destroy the invaders. Now, a war between machines and androids rages on... A war that could soon unveil a long-forgotten truth of the world.… Expand
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 10
  3. Negative: 0 out of 10
  1. RPG Fan
    Apr 2, 2019
    97
    If you've never played NieR: Automata, this package is the perfect way to experience this bizarre and haunting masterpiece.
  2. Digital Chumps
    Mar 5, 2019
    95
    I’m shocked with the scope, the size, and the feel to a game that is now two years old (as of March 7th). It is still very much a unique title that offers up about everything you ever dreamed in one single experience. The fact that you’ll want to replay it speaks volumes about what is in store for you. There aren’t a lot of games that make you want to revisit them so quickly, but NieR: Automata is definitely one of them.
  3. Gaming Nexus
    Mar 19, 2019
    95
    NieR Automata: Game of the YoRHa Edition was my first foray into the NieR series and I personally loved it. I know some people soured on having to basically replay the same game again just to get to the third run that opened up more of the story, but the first two routes don’t take incredibly long to play through if you don’t do any side missions. Then again doing the side missions just made the game more fun for me and I kept forgetting that I needed to finish the main story to write this review. If you’re into hack-and-slash RPGs and don’t mind having to play through the game three times to experience the full story, give this game a shot.
  4. Game Revolution
    Feb 26, 2019
    90
    While it’s a bit disappointing that the bulk of the package is just a compilation of already released content, it’s still easy to recommend NieR: Autoamta Game of the YoRHa Edition to anyone that hasn’t already played the best game of 2017.
  5. Attack of the Fanboy
    Feb 28, 2019
    90
    NieR:Automata remains one of the greatest games of this generation, if not of all time. And with all of the game's content available in one complete package, there's no excuse to not check it out now. If you're someone who already owns the game, however, the Game of the YoRHa Edition doesn't offer much for you to justify buying it again.
  6. Screen Rant
    Feb 27, 2019
    90
    It’s no question that NieR: Automata is one of the most memorable video game experiences in this current generation, and the NieR:Automata: Game of the YoRHa Edition is a convenient and cost-effective entry point for newcomers.
  7. COGconnected
    Mar 5, 2019
    80
    If you haven’t pulled the trigger on NieR: Automata yet, this is the time! As a brand new player, I feel ridiculous for waiting this long to dive in. Dearth of new content or not, the Game of The YoRHa edition is a terrific good time.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 72 out of 95
  2. Mixed: 11 out of 95
  3. Negative: 12 out of 95
  1. Momonga
    Mar 2, 2019
    10
    Best Game in Looooong Time Si es perfecto que mas puedo decir la musica la accion el hecho que lo pase bien y no me aburi como con los otrosBest Game in Looooong Time Si es perfecto que mas puedo decir la musica la accion el hecho que lo pase bien y no me aburi como con los otros AAA que salen como productos sin almas. Este juego es una experiencia interactiva hasta el ultimo de los creditos. mexclando realidad con virtualidad en una forma que pocos ejemplares pueden hacerlo. le doy 10 no por fanatismo sino porque la experiencia fue de 10 y al final todo lo que buscamos en un juego es esa cosa que nos dice me alegro de haberlo terminado y no de por fin lo termine.… Expand
  2. frostfirestang
    Mar 5, 2021
    10
    Awesome! Beat it 3 times to get the full story! 2nd time is from a diff perspective and 3rd is new content!
  4. VoltageYTW
    Feb 14, 2023
    10
    Game is amazing, love the 2D parts, 2B is a robot killing machine and i love the combat animations, story is good.
  5. Rozen_Knight
    Jul 18, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Pros:
    -Excelente historia, la mejor que he jugado en la actual generación de consolas.
    -Impecable banda sonora. Una de las mejores que he escuchado en años.
    -Game play profundo.
    -Diseño de personajes increíble.

    Contras: -Dificultad no balanceada. El juego base tiene una dificultad muy fácil y el contenido adicional de paga está extremadamente difícil.
    -La Camara en ocasiones no es tan amigable, sobre todo contra enemigos gigantes.    … Expand
  6. ArtyomShpytyack
    Feb 12, 2020
    9
    Despite not up to date graphics and other flaws (like boring mmo-like side quests and unbalanced weapons) the game is one of the mostDespite not up to date graphics and other flaws (like boring mmo-like side quests and unbalanced weapons) the game is one of the most memorable and atmospheric games of all time. The characters and the music are unique, and if you beat the game you will never forget it.… Expand
  7. SplitMind
    Jun 10, 2020
    8
    Let's get the first thing out of the way - it is a complete con to sell a new version of a game with the additional content on a voucher andLet's get the first thing out of the way - it is a complete con to sell a new version of a game with the additional content on a voucher and not the disc, especially when this additional content is paltry at best.

    This game is unique and will forever be etched into my mind, however I think there were a few missteps where they tried too hard.

    The combat is generally good, however when multiple enemies are on the screen at once it gets very chaotic and I found it hard to dodge due to there being so much going on. It makes for a wonderful visual display but isn't always practical.

    The story is a highlight of the game which needs to be played to be properly enjoyed. There's nothing as memorable as robots having existential crises and identity issues. However the whole multiple endings concept wasn't very well executed and became tedious towards the (fifth?) ending. They tried to be a bit too meta here. On your first playthrough there is enough mystery to pique curiosity but after another few attempt it gets a bit muddled. I'd say I found the ending fairly unsatisfying really.

    The soundtrack is very memorable and haunting; definitely a highlight that I'd want to download to listen again later.

    The graphics are also something to behold simply due to the framerate. I've not seen many games on the PS4 achieve such a high framerate that is consistent. It causes my PS4Pro to sound like a jet engine at times but this didn't concern me.

    Overall, this game is well worth it. I actually didn't enjoy this when I first played it but reading up on it showed me just how much I missed out on. One further criticism I'd have is that I had to read up on a bit too much for this game, from story analysis to consequences of choices offered in game. I found this more annoying than interesting. Still well worth the price tag these days.    … Expand
  8. PIANTOM4R
    Jun 26, 2020
    0
    Not a good game the frames are not the best hhshusushejjdjdjdjjdjdjdjdjididk

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#2 Best PS4 Game of 2019
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#44 Most Discussed PS4 Game of 2019