NieR: Automata

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  1. Wifflum
    Jun 12, 2017
    10
    This game has the best execution of a story that I've seen in my life. I say execution because, while the plot points have a pretty substantial effect on me, the emotional moments are hundreds of miles beyond any other game, or even movie. Without a doubt this game is a highlight of my video gaming life, and I strongly doubt I'll ever forget about this game.

    As for the combat and the    This game has the best execution of a story that I've seen in my life. I say execution because, while the plot points have a pretty substantial effect on me, the emotional moments are hundreds of miles beyond any other game, or even movie. Without a doubt this game is a highlight of my video gaming life, and I strongly doubt I'll ever forget about this game.

    As for the combat and the large changes in gameplay, I think you'll get a lot of mixed opinions from people, but personally I'm playing through fresh once more. The gameplay is good enough to make doing everything again on a harder difficulty appealing, but maybe that's me. I also don't want this game to leave my life for as long as I can hold onto it.    … Expand
  2. mackenzie129
    Sep 14, 2017
    9
    Is it good? YES! But honestly this is it. There is no other DLC or Expansions coming out. Once you beat the game you can run for the other endings and that's about it. It is really fun the combat is nice and quick a lot of free flow . The story is amazing and satisfying. For all the pervs L3+R3 enjoy
  3. Elite74
    Apr 18, 2017
    10
    The game may be seem average at first. However, after multiple playthroughs, my opinion of the game changed drastically.
    Pros:
    -Great Story
    -Unique Presentation
    -Combat
    -Soundtrack
    -Character development
    -40+ hours of content
    Cons:
    -Hacking may seem frustrating at times
  4. grab41
    Apr 3, 2017
    10
    One of the best games EVER! Real masterpiece from Yoko Taro.
    Superb music and epic story you can't forget!
    Just don't stop playing after first ending!
  5. Modesta
    Apr 18, 2017
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I played P5 after finishing N:A, and i still love N:A more than P5. Compared to high polished stuff like P5, N:A feels really raw. But that's the charm of N:A for me, and probably because of my age and my life experience till today. I can absorb and understand about the message that was hidden behind the stage play of this game. The combat system is nice and difficulty level easily adjustable with chips, and far from boring buttons smasher like Dynasty series. Really really satisfied with it :)… Expand
  6. SeiferAlmasy
    Apr 16, 2017
    10
    French review here :

    Ce jeu est juste une oeuvre d'art, c'est vraiment compliqué de décrire ce jeu sans spoil et en même temps c'est vraiment compliqué de spoil étant donné que ça gâcherait la surprise à tous ceux qui n'ont pas joué au jeu ! Car ce jeu se vit ! Si ce que vous cherchez dans un jeu c'est avant tout un bon scénario, une bonne narration Si vous aimez les    French review here :

    Ce jeu est juste une oeuvre d'art, c'est vraiment compliqué de décrire ce jeu sans spoil et en même temps c'est vraiment compliqué de spoil étant donné que ça gâcherait la surprise à tous ceux qui n'ont pas joué au jeu !

    Car ce jeu se vit !

    Si ce que vous cherchez dans un jeu c'est avant tout un bon scénario, une bonne narration
    Si vous aimez les retournements de situation
    Si vous aimez vous posez des questions existentielles, ce qu'est réellement l'humain ? Quel est le sens de la vie ?
    Si pour vous le sens même du "RPG" c'est le sens premier du terme, à savoir incarner un joueur, être le joueur, avoir l'impression d'être dans le jeu, avoir l'impression que ce n'est même pas un jeu au final, que c'est bel et bien réel..

    J'ai rarement vu un jeu entreprendre et réussir à développer toute son intrigue entièrement et qu'en même temps ce soit fait d'une main de maître, que la qualité, la quantité et la diversité soit présente et que l'impact sur le joueur soit aussi grand et persiste même après 1 mois

    Je vous invite de tout cœur à acheter ce jeu, il mérite tellement la reconnaissance des joueurs, il mérite tellement d'être connu de tous
    1 million de vente c'est tellement peu pour tout ce que ce jeu a à offrir aux joueurs et au monde du jeu vidéo

    Avec l'apparition des nouvelles console et des nouvelles technologie, le jeu a pris un virage tellement extrême, l'accent est surtout mis sur les graphismes à présent, sur le gameplay, sur les quêtes annexes
    Je dis pas que c'est mal, mais tout ce qui est scénario, approfondissement des personnages, narration, toute cette partie qui nous permettait de réellement vivre le jeu vidéo en temps que personne
    Toute cette partie qui donnait l'impression au joueur d'être à la fois acteur et spectateur d'un récit a quasiment disparu

    Toute cette richesse scénaristique apporté par les jeux PS1, PS2 n'existent quasiment plus maintenant et il est rare de trouver un jeu actuel qui rivalise ne serait-ce qu'un peu avec les chefs d'oeuvre que nous avons connu auparavant

    Rappelez vous de votre enfance, rappelez vous quand vous jouiez à Final Fantasy 7 ou 10, à Onimusha, à Grandia
    A tous ces jeux qui mettaient avant tout l'accent sur un scénario approfondis, un développement des personnages, une narration excellente

    Ca ne vous manque pas ?

    Vous pourrez retrouver toutes ces sensations avec NieR : Automata, j'y crois vraiment

    J'espère vous avoir donné envie d'y jouer, ne vous arrêtez pas aux graphismes et ne retirez pas votre jeu après la fin A

    Les fins A et B ne sont même pas des prologues, ce sont des mises en situations, le générique d'introduction défile au début de la troisième run, c'est à partir de là que le jeu commence réellement
    Et à partir de ce moment le jeu va enchaîner twist sur twist sur twist sur twist jusqu'à la dernière seconde de jeu qui est aussi un putain de twist

    Ce jeu m'a retourné le cerveau et m'a donné une bonne leçon, ce jeu m'a appris ce qu'étais réellement le jeu-vidéo

    Un pur chef d'oeuvre

    Et au passage, la DA est somptueuse, l'OST est incroyable (probablement une des meilleures OST de jeu vidéo que j'ai écouté de ma vie), le gameplay est fluide, prenant, diversifié, nerveux, parfait ! La durée de vie est plus qu'acceptable, les quêtes annexe ne sont pas toutes Fedex, la plupart approfondissent certains éléments du scénario

    Je ne saurais comment décrire à quel point ce jeu est génial, sérieusement, achetez ce jeu, il mérite d'être joué, il mérite une plus grande reconnaissance, il mérite tellement plus ♥    … Expand
  7. Elkamyst
    Apr 21, 2017
    10
    First play through and ending A is only 40% of the game. Replay for rest of the game and story. All replay will have different main story so it's not boring like other game replays. Main endings are A, B, C, D, and E.
  8. skiits8
    Apr 23, 2017
    10
    Incredible game. Would recommend for anyone. Had never heard of the game and didn't even really like the look but I guarantee it's worth your money - it's the most intriguing, beautiful game and Yoko Taro is an incredible writer. I could go for days about how much i love it but you've got to give it a go for yourself.
  9. Kaminami
    Apr 28, 2017
    10
    Simple review:

    PROS: -Godlike narrative and characters -the soundtrack is one of the best ever, perhaps the best(best imo) -Multiple endings (26 endings) -Combat by platinum games -Multiple Routes that tell more and more sides of the story -Fun side-quests, all carrying some sort of message -A philosophers wet-dream CONS: -Open-world can feel really empty, mostly due to    Simple review:

    PROS:
    -Godlike narrative and characters
    -the soundtrack is one of the best ever, perhaps the best(best imo)
    -Multiple endings (26 endings)
    -Combat by platinum games
    -Multiple Routes that tell more and more sides of the story
    -Fun side-quests, all carrying some sort of message
    -A philosophers wet-dream

    CONS:
    -Open-world can feel really empty, mostly due to budget limitations
    -Some side-quests can turn into boring Fetch quests
    -Game can get some major FPS drops when you destroy multiple robots

    OVERALL:
    A masterpiece of a game, easily on the level of Witcher 3 and the last of us. In my opinion, i think Nier is better than the two. If you are looking for a good story with godlike soundtrack, plus some fun gameplay and side quests, then nier is the game for you

    "If history forgets this game, **** history" - Jim Sterling    … Expand
  10. BarnabusRex
    Apr 28, 2017
    10
    The first play through (route A) doesn't do it justice. Please continue through routes B and C, they create an entirely new appreciation for the brilliants of the game in its gameplay and narrative.
  11. khanhduong
    May 5, 2017
    10
    Been a fan since the original Nier. Didn't have high hope for its sequel in terms of game play mechanism but it really surpasses my expectation. The plot and BGM are a 10/10.

    Highly recommended!
  12. YiunaFreyia
    May 11, 2017
    9
    Nier Automata, un chef d’œuvre de platinum games.
    Le jeux est un J-RPG action-aventure.
    Un gameplay très bon mêlant exploration et beat'em all, un scenario à toutes épreuves, un monde riche, des personnages attachant (lorsque que l'on avance dans la trame principale). On pourrait lui reprocher des graphismes vieillot (PS3), mais ce n'ai pas pour autant que les décors sont laid, bien    Nier Automata, un chef d’œuvre de platinum games.
    Le jeux est un J-RPG action-aventure.

    Un gameplay très bon mêlant exploration et beat'em all, un scenario à toutes épreuves, un monde riche, des personnages attachant (lorsque que l'on avance dans la trame principale).

    On pourrait lui reprocher des graphismes vieillot (PS3), mais ce n'ai pas pour autant que les décors sont laid, bien au contraire il sont somptueux.

    Une bande sonore juste délicieuse qui se fait discrète lors de l'exploration et se fait entendre lors des phases d'action.

    En bref, Nier Automata est un excellent jeux dans son genre et n'a rien a envie aux autres triple A qui peuvent sortir. Une fois entrer dans son univers, il est difficile d'en ressortir. C'est un jeux qui se vit et qui lorsque terminer laisse son empreinte en vous et créer rapidement une espèce de vide qu'aucun jeux ne peux remplacer.
    Je le recommande ÉNORMÉMENT aux joueurs qui ont soif de bon J-RPG.
    Et je ne peux que le recommander au néophyte du genre (mais néanmoins gros de jeux-vidéos) qui devrait y trouver ici une perle rare eux aussi.

    Par ailleurs, le jeux est en promo actuellement en dématérialiser sur le PSN a 50e au lieu de 70e jusqu'au 25 mai 2017.    … Expand
  13. kiddy23
    May 25, 2017
    10
    This game is great in gameplay, with an emotioanl story and with fast pacce combat syle. People who play this game is important to know that you must not stop in the second round since that just a prologue to the story, the real story start in the third round of the game ehere it gets better from there in term of storywise.
  14. 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
  15. Chenhanhnannnah
    Jun 3, 2017
    10
    For me this game is a 10/10 because I have never seen anything like this before. Either the game is a master piece per se or because I am not an experienced gamer. Overall, this game is as impressive as MGSV and TLOU.
    The game play is intense. The story, taught by multiple play throughs, is mind-blowing. The Art design is a bit plain but suitable for the apocalypse setting. The sound    For me this game is a 10/10 because I have never seen anything like this before. Either the game is a master piece per se or because I am not an experienced gamer. Overall, this game is as impressive as MGSV and TLOU.
    The game play is intense. The story, taught by multiple play throughs, is mind-blowing. The Art design is a bit plain but suitable for the apocalypse setting. The sound track is one of the most beautiful one I have ever heard in a video game. It even echoes in my head days after I have finished the game.    … Expand
  16. seyiDALegend
    Oct 7, 2017
    9
    My Doubts
    Initially, I was fascinated by the trailers and videos I saw online but was also sceptical. Fans had hyped this game up with so much praise all of which sounded vague when you tried to understand what made this special. Things such as "it will make you cry", "it gave me an existential crisis", "the story is amazing" didn't prepare me for what was in store and to top it off the    My Doubts
    Initially, I was fascinated by the trailers and videos I saw online but was also sceptical. Fans had hyped this game up with so much praise all of which sounded vague when you tried to understand what made this special. Things such as "it will make you cry", "it gave me an existential crisis", "the story is amazing" didn't prepare me for what was in store and to top it off the rumoured "multiple play throughs" nearly put me off trying the game at all. I didn't want to buy into the hype only to encounter a game where the story and philosophical meaning goes completely over my head leaving me with nothing to enjoy.

    Multiple play throughs are great game design
    Fortunately, none of this happened. I found the multiple play throughs varied enough to be unique experiences, similar to experiencing the clever level design of a soulsbourne game - an ever-expanding maze. Just this time, we had different characters telling their side of the story within this maze. Some may disagree with me but the second playthrough was my favourite. It was quite fortunate that I didn't go into this totally blind as I stumbled across the best approach for myself. I played the first time through with a vanilla experience in mind ignoring the many side quests and focusing on the main storyline. This worked out perfectly as the second run with 9S - who had access to more elements of game - make exploration a lot more rewarding. You got to open more treasure boxes with your hacking ability and you received more cutscenes and world-building that were not available in the first playthrough. Also by then, I started to come to terms with the new weapons, the additional skills and items I picked up. On top of new equipment to customise my experience. I think this is best way to enjoy the multiple playthroughs. Treat the first one like a linear experience and explore the second one like a normal RPG. Try new weapons and fighting styles and you'll be better rewarded rather than burning yourself out on side missions and maxing your build the first time round. Which is what open world players tend to do. Also I would recommend saving buying the HUD Item Scan Chip for the second playthrough as it made exploration ten times better by making it less grindy more focused and rewarding.

    This is a work of art
    Everything about this game is fitted together in a jigsaw puzzle of emotion, philosophy, gameplay, character development, sound and art design. You play sections of this game from 3D Action style, Side stroller, top-down Action, geometry wars-style all the way to bullet-fest battles. It's a buffet of gameplay formats executed in timely fashion. Then you are delivered a story in carefully crafted trail of cutscenes, written text, individual character's moments, witty dialogue and plot twists. All of this is enhanced by the best soundtrack of 2017 or even this generation so far. This is how you utilise the video game genre to deliver a story in such a well-crafted way. Not many games go beyond cutscenes in terms of storytelling. Not many games draw upon elements from this many genres to deliver a complete gaming experience. I think this is what makes this game so special, it feels like a video game but at the same time, well-told story. Neither the storytelling or the gameplay are holding each other back. They work in parallel and it's beautiful.

    The game is feature packed, refreshing with enough plot twists to hold your attention on the most eloquent roller coaster ride you'll ever experience.

    The only cons I can say are the graphics / framerate / combat system which could have been more polished but that didn't take away from the experience at all.    … Expand
  17. deimon1313
    Jul 5, 2017
    10
    Do you realize how they make a desolated world to become so beautiful?
    Do you realize how they make the music with powerful feelings and lyrics for every part of the game?
    Do you realize how they make even the side story quest so meaningful? And how they make us to not give up to find the [E]nding? I have played many games, completed almost side quests in every game. But, this game    Do you realize how they make a desolated world to become so beautiful?
    Do you realize how they make the music with powerful feelings and lyrics for every part of the game?
    Do you realize how they make even the side story quest so meaningful?
    And how they make us to not give up to find the [E]nding?

    I have played many games, completed almost side quests in every game. But, this game got me so much with all their beautiful aspects and mostly the story is way beyond my expectation of this (machine world) game. Absolutely stunningly beautiful and sad at the same time. I hope this game is GOTY 2017 or even if it not, it is till GOTY for me.    … Expand
  18. RegularNormal
    Aug 5, 2017
    10
    A model for the future of gaming. This was my favorite game to come out in the past 15 years. Not since KH1 has there been a game to do what this game did for me. The action and depth of play is relatively unparalleled in games of it's type. But the story somehow outshines everything, You might guess one of the twists before it's delivered, but that won't take away from how touching it allA model for the future of gaming. This was my favorite game to come out in the past 15 years. Not since KH1 has there been a game to do what this game did for me. The action and depth of play is relatively unparalleled in games of it's type. But the story somehow outshines everything, You might guess one of the twists before it's delivered, but that won't take away from how touching it all is.. I never give 10s. This was a 10.… Expand
  19. TrophyHunter14
    Aug 29, 2017
    10
    NieR:Automata is a masterpiece of a game. This is the best game I have ever played. With amazing combat that doesn't get boring even after 35 hours, great graphics and an apsolutly amazing story it exceded my expectations. If you are going to buy this game make sure to GET ALL 5 MAIN ENDINGS!
    This is really important to understand why this game is a masterpiece (or at least an amazing game).
  20. Canon89
    Oct 19, 2017
    9
    I have to say that Nier: Automata is a fantastic and addicting game. The graphics are beautiful, the music does exactly what it should do and that is immerse you deeper in the game. The story line is great and keeps you in the game. Overall, I was not expecting much but when I got this game I found a gem!
  21. Kostas101
    Jun 4, 2020
    10
    One of the most special & unique games I've ever played. The story is masterfully crafted with some very interesting characters, and the writing is genius, the constant fourth wall break is spot on! I don't want to spoil it for you, but I can safely say that this is one of the best stories I've ever experienced, I haven't played a game that tells a tragic story in such a special way everOne of the most special & unique games I've ever played. The story is masterfully crafted with some very interesting characters, and the writing is genius, the constant fourth wall break is spot on! I don't want to spoil it for you, but I can safely say that this is one of the best stories I've ever experienced, I haven't played a game that tells a tragic story in such a special way ever before. Once you finish the first playthrough, you'll need to load from your save data to play the second playthrough & then the third playthrough to experience the whole game, and the payoff is definitely worth it! The gameplay mechanics are incredible too, from very smooth Hack 'n' Slash action, to Bullet Hail, and then Platformer, it's honestly full of surprises. Last but not least, the music is absolutely phenomenal, one of the best soundtracks ever. This game is an unforgettable masterpiece.… Expand
  22. Agent_Zigzag
    Mar 12, 2017
    10
    Good Points:
    -Fantastic story, although the story itself is very sad
    -Excellent music -Has a strong link with previous stories -Characters are pretty Bad Points: -Some of the boss fight are kind of too hard (unless you are playing the easy mode) -Some people may feel disgusting for the story -- I really like this sad story between 3 androids, I feel sad for everyone, but this    Good Points:
    -Fantastic story, although the story itself is very sad
    -Excellent music
    -Has a strong link with previous stories
    -Characters are pretty
    Bad Points:
    -Some of the boss fight are kind of too hard (unless you are playing the easy mode)
    -Some people may feel disgusting for the story -- I really like this sad story between 3 androids, I feel sad for everyone, but this doesn't means that everyone will like this story.
    -Weird control system and camera view, people may need time to get used to it.    … Expand
  23. Makaveli
    Mar 16, 2017
    10
    A flawed masterpiece. Awesome Storytelling, Awesome game-play , Awesome music.. Awesome replayability.... So far this is my Game of the Year

    Rate 9.5
  24. Azeriel
    Mar 23, 2017
    10
    Breathtakingly complex...this game can not be more perfect even if the gods themselves crafted it.

    I've been playing video games for around 18 years now and all this time has left me jaded towards the medium. I've found it increasingly harder to find games that can capture my enjoyment and provide me an awe inspiring experience that can take me away from the real world like when I was    Breathtakingly complex...this game can not be more perfect even if the gods themselves crafted it.

    I've been playing video games for around 18 years now and all this time has left me jaded towards the medium. I've found it increasingly harder to find games that can capture my enjoyment and provide me an awe inspiring experience that can take me away from the real world like when I was younger. Nier Automata is one of those rare gems in gaming that brings me back to why I fell in love with the medium in the first place. Nier is the only game since the Witcher 3 that had me blink and 10 hours had passed without my noticing. Yoko Taro and his team have created a masterpiece that nobody should miss.

    I will start by saying that I haven't played a Yoko Taro directed game before, but I have heard a lot of great things about his weird world that he has created that links between multiple games and franchises (Nier/Drakengard respectively) so I was really excited when I heard that Square decided to give him a good budget and a very well known studio for their character action games (Platinum) to make a sequel to the original Nier from the previous generation. So without any doubt and after hearing that it got a PC release I instantly purchased it, because I was fascinated by what Yoko Taro could do.

    And what a fantastic job he and his team at Platinum Games have done. A game that shouldn't be passed on by ANYONE, because it does something that I, personally, haven't encountered in a game before (which I won't spoil here, because you HAVE TO experience it yourself).

    Imagine a Platinum game that has exquisite combat, a director that is so masterful in how he presents the story giving small information and tidbits as you go along and a soundrack by a composer that is well known (Keiichi Okabe) that you take a few moments from playing the game just to listen to the music..it's THAT GOOD.

    I won't go much into the story of the game, because it's very easy to spoil, but the story and overarching plot is so well done and it makes you question a lot of things about humanity, emotions, life itself and many other things.

    This has been an eye opening experience that I will never forget. From the amazing soundtrack by Keiichi Okabe to the wonderful directing and story by Yoko Taro and the combat by Platinum games..they all mesh together to create one of the best Action RPG's that I have ever played. Yes, the fetch quests can be tedious and grinding can be a pain at times to achieve everything this game has to offer, but I did not waver and was fascinated by this world.

    I will now post a quote from Jim Sterling's review that resonated with me so much that I cannot state it better as an ending to this lenghty review:

    "Nier itself is important. It is, as far as I’m concerned, historically significant in terms of its design and the way in which it uses the framework of a videogame to tell an evolving story. If I had my way, every budding game developer would play this game to the point of acquiring endings A, B, C, D, and E before acquiescing to its final and alarmingly direct request.

    Few games are able to showcase the power of the medium like Nier: Automata.

    If history forgets this game, then **** history."    … Expand
  25. Xanxus00
    Mar 15, 2017
    10
    GOTY so far! Best OST of the year no question about it.The only thing that I think would come kinda close for OST is Persona but even then I'm pretty sure Nier will still take it
  26. user24601
    Mar 14, 2017
    10
    First of all, this is not a game for everyone. This game is more like a graphic novel whereas the plot is carefully layered and told in an indirect way. You won't get to enjoy it unless you beat the game multiple times and get the true ending. If you are looking for just another action rpg where you just slash and mash your way to the end then this game is not for you.

    The gameplay is    First of all, this is not a game for everyone. This game is more like a graphic novel whereas the plot is carefully layered and told in an indirect way. You won't get to enjoy it unless you beat the game multiple times and get the true ending. If you are looking for just another action rpg where you just slash and mash your way to the end then this game is not for you.

    The gameplay is refreshing and comes in different forms - normal hack and slash, 2d scroller, top view shooter, Macross type shooter, etc. My first playthrough was in Normal mode, which is relatively easy for non action type players to get through, If you want more challenges, you should definitely play in hard mode.

    Similar to the original Nier, this game has one of the best soundtracks in gaming. I even dare say it beats the original Nier. I would even go AFK and stay in a zone just to enjoy the beautiful music when I want to take a break.

    Overall this game delivers, both as a Yoko Taro game, as well as a JRPG.    … Expand
  27. naughtss
    Mar 14, 2017
    10
    Absolutely everything is amazing about this game and it is well worth the price. The sound track is unbelievably good and every single track has multiple versions that the game flows between to fit the area or timing of events happening. The combat is fluid and fun as well. The story is some of the best writing I've seen in years, and after getting the platinum trophy for the game I amAbsolutely everything is amazing about this game and it is well worth the price. The sound track is unbelievably good and every single track has multiple versions that the game flows between to fit the area or timing of events happening. The combat is fluid and fun as well. The story is some of the best writing I've seen in years, and after getting the platinum trophy for the game I am still wanting more. It is a real shame that the two non positive critic reviews are from people who did not come anywhere near actually finishing the game. After reading them, it is clear that nearly all their complaints and questions would have been answered had they actually done their job and finished the game before tarnishing it with bad reviews.… Expand
  28. axxonn242
    Mar 11, 2017
    10
    Thank you, Post Arcade, for knocking it out of the 90s and into the number 2 spot. Finally a game looked like critics and users were aligned, and metacritic was accurate. There's always one...
  29. Rebelllion
    Mar 7, 2017
    8
    Graphics are very subpar, game looks like it came out 10 years ago or more. Aside from the intro that will most likely cause a ton of frustration if you didn't play the demo, the game is great. At first I thought it would be nothing like the original Nier, but it definitely lives up to the name. Just very sad they completely copped out on the graphics.
  30. KirsiKitty
    Mar 13, 2017
    10
    Please keep in mind, this game has multiple playthroughs, but each one is very different from the last you will have new experiences and learn more and new stories, you will even have new gameplay aspects.

    Nier games exist to make you question your morality, and morality in general. What you know to be the right thing, may actually be the wrong thing. The combat in Automata is    Please keep in mind, this game has multiple playthroughs, but each one is very different from the last you will have new experiences and learn more and new stories, you will even have new gameplay aspects.

    Nier games exist to make you question your morality, and morality in general. What you know to be the right thing, may actually be the wrong thing.

    The combat in Automata is outstanding, the animations really help it be that way, this is probably one of the most perfectly animated games Ive seen. Im about 30 hours in on my second playthrough and Im still discovering new places, new things and it genuinely feels like a new experience itself. The story may look thin on the first, but I promise if you keep playing and learning, it gets very deep very quickly.

    The soundtrack though...The soundtrack is ABSOLUTELY OUTSTANDING. Absolutely beautiful and so many different songs for different areas, fights, situations, and every single one of them is outstanding, havent found a song yet that I dont love.    … Expand
  31. Sharpshooter188
    Mar 18, 2017
    8
    I was always a fan of the Bayonetta, Ninja Gaiden, and DMC games. If those are your thing you need to at the very least rent this game with some kind of service. Very fluid and flashy combat, a lot of different weapons to find and expand your arsenal, and teensy bit of fan service. The story is interesting, though I admit a bit nonsensical at times. It becomes a bit difficult to followI was always a fan of the Bayonetta, Ninja Gaiden, and DMC games. If those are your thing you need to at the very least rent this game with some kind of service. Very fluid and flashy combat, a lot of different weapons to find and expand your arsenal, and teensy bit of fan service. The story is interesting, though I admit a bit nonsensical at times. It becomes a bit difficult to follow with so many twists in the story. Environments could've been more interactive as well. Soundtrack isn't bad though I'm more a fan of the DMC and Metal Gear Revengeance tracks myself. Sidequests are a bit repetitive.

    But at it's core this game is about combat. And it performs that exceedingly well. Lots to do as well as multiple endings. However, some endings are just gimmicky things. Like a short clip of something happening and then the game ending because of some vague reason. I've sunk about 50 hours of gameplay into this thing and Ive still got a few hefty things to do. There are a couple of hidden bosses as well to extend gameplay time and a newgame+ of sorts as well. No shortage of content here.

    Give it a shot. I think you'll find it worth your time.    … Expand
  32. EmilyMonster
    Oct 23, 2017
    9
    Finally got around to playing this, and I wish I had made time for it sooner. This now rivals Kingdom Hearts as my favorite action RPG game play wise.

    Pros - Solid and fluid combat, giving you a few different styles to mess around with - Memorable locations, despite the heavy use of browns due to it being post apocalyptic. I didn't need to rely on my map because I remember where    Finally got around to playing this, and I wish I had made time for it sooner. This now rivals Kingdom Hearts as my favorite action RPG game play wise.

    Pros
    - Solid and fluid combat, giving you a few different styles to mess around with
    - Memorable locations, despite the heavy use of browns due to it being post apocalyptic. I didn't need to rely on my map because I remember where everything is due to it being so memorable.
    - Amazing story and a few plot twists that had me speechless.

    Cons
    - The hacking mini game is a bit over used and over powered, but I still enjoyed it
    - To get the full story, you have to replay the game several times. I didn't have a problem with this, but by doing this many people will finish the first story not play the rest.    … Expand
  33. tomvs123
    Mar 24, 2017
    10
    This is a mature-themed JRPG that reaches philosophical levels. Like the original Nier, I believe it has gone beyond (in a good way) what people expect of video games. It does this in a different way than the original Nier, so don't expect the same game this time around.

    Unlike Yoko Taro's other games, which reach a climax (normally final ending) due to your actions, Automata is all    This is a mature-themed JRPG that reaches philosophical levels. Like the original Nier, I believe it has gone beyond (in a good way) what people expect of video games. It does this in a different way than the original Nier, so don't expect the same game this time around.

    Unlike Yoko Taro's other games, which reach a climax (normally final ending) due to your actions, Automata is all about the journey. That might make the game hard to digest for long-time fans of the series, but it's definitely still worth the journey for them. And like all of Yoko Taro's games, it takes a while (normally weeks) to fully comprehend what you just witnessed, so don't expect to come to a final conclusion immediately after finishing the final ending.

    Okay, for some normal review stuff:

    - Game play/action/etc: It works. you normally hit buttons until things die and try not to get hit. These bits of games aren't all that important to me. Though I hear it's comparatively very good. A few action segments blew me away, but I'm not sure how those compare to full-action games (since I don't play a lot of those).

    - The soundtrack is amazing and fits the world extremely well, But then again, everyone's music taste varies.

    - Story: Very good. It's more straight-forward (simple) than Yoko Taro's other games, but there's still plenty of strangeness it it to keep you interested. And this time around, you won't have to read external books or download extra DLC to get the full story. For the most part, it's all self-contained within the game.

    - Voice Acting: Japanese: top notch. English: below average (not as good as the original Nier).

    - Themes, Ideas, Thought-provoking-ness: The best I've played since the original Nier. The themes on show here are more numerous and varied than the original, so one of them is more likely to catch your attention, stick with you, and make you contemplate life/existence/etc. This is where the game is best to me and why I'm giving it a perfect score. Just be sure to do (and read) the side quests, as that's where many of the themes/ideas are explored by the world inhabitants.

    And some other less-useful information:
    - The game is complete. There's no planned DLC, no micro-transactions, and no "to be continued" after the ending credits. It's like we're back in the 90's where game developers focused on completing a single good game before asking money for it.
    - The game was made possible by fans of Nier and made by fans of Nier (in Platinum Games), and it shows. The amount of content we're getting and the quality of that content seems to be greater than what you'd expect from a game with the budget this one had.
    - If you play the game like a JRPG (do some exploration, research, and side quests), expect at least 45 hours of playtime.
    - I put Dark Souls 3 on hold three weeks ago (when I was near the end) to play this. I don't regret it.    … Expand
  34. matrixasiseefit
    Mar 15, 2017
    10
    I call Nier: Automata "unique" not because it's just a fun gorgeous action RPG , but because Nier at it's multi-layered core is a chameleon of game mechanics. If Ghost in a Shell, Devil May Cry, Final Fantasy and Robotech had a baby it would be Nier Automata. I will say this game isn't for everyone. If you are not a fan of games like Bayonetta, Devil May Cry or Metal Gear: Rising youI call Nier: Automata "unique" not because it's just a fun gorgeous action RPG , but because Nier at it's multi-layered core is a chameleon of game mechanics. If Ghost in a Shell, Devil May Cry, Final Fantasy and Robotech had a baby it would be Nier Automata. I will say this game isn't for everyone. If you are not a fan of games like Bayonetta, Devil May Cry or Metal Gear: Rising you probably wont enjoy Nier as much as I do. However, if you did enjoy the games I previously mentioned and you also like anime style hack and slash games with an intriguing (yet slightly weird) narrative, you should pick-up Nier as soon as you can. B-2 will not disappoint.… Expand
  35. Zurce
    Mar 18, 2017
    10
    Best Yoko Taro work, an ode to the videogames that rescues forgotten mechanics to give live to a master piece. Artistically incomparable with a script that will brand you
  36. rudo1990
    Mar 18, 2017
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Wie könnte ich Nier: Automata am besten beschreiben ? Für mich war bis jetzt FF7 das beste Spiel aller Zeiten und seit FF7 habe ich kein Spiel gespielt ( und ich habe viele .... viele Spiele gespielt ) welche nur im Ansatz an die Story heran kamen. Nun aus dem Nichts Nier gesehen geholt und 3 Tage nicht das Haus verlassen. Die Story die Charaktere die Grafik und vor allem die Musik haben mich zu Tränen gerührt und ich bin ein Eishockey Spieler .... wir haben keine Tränendrüsen.

    Wer denkt, das Nier zu kurz ist sollte alle 5 Enden durchspielen es wiederholt sich nichts, denn das Spiel ist darauf ausgelegt, das man es mehrfach durch spielt.

    2B OR NOT 2[B]E    … Expand
  37. Cryope
    Nov 12, 2017
    10
    Featuring a complex and intriguing story and smooth mix of hack n slash and bullet hell gameplay and one of the greatest video game soundtracks ever, if all that sounds good you will love this game. Just make sure to see it through to the end.
  38. Ventus7
    Mar 27, 2017
    10
    Yoko Taro, Platinum Games, Keiichi Okabe, thats a dream time if I ever seen one.
    This game it's just amazing, surpass any expectation and delivers a deep and emotional story with a solid cast of characters. After more than 50 hours and a platinum trophy I still want to play it, I still want to listen the beautiful soundtrack and most important I still want to fight some of those amazing    Yoko Taro, Platinum Games, Keiichi Okabe, thats a dream time if I ever seen one.
    This game it's just amazing, surpass any expectation and delivers a deep and emotional story with a solid cast of characters. After more than 50 hours and a platinum trophy I still want to play it, I still want to listen the beautiful soundtrack and most important I still want to fight some of those amazing boss fights. But to truly understand how good this game really is you have play it, it's a must, it's an experience, and trust me on this, a really fantastic one. What? Still here? BUY IT! DO IT NOW!    … Expand
  39. TXSao19
    Apr 2, 2017
    10
    In really short terms this game is simply a masterpiece!
    Everything from the character and story development to the soundtrack of the game (which is magnificent) just keeps getting better and better as you go along. The raw emotion in the dialogue and cut scenes are incredibly beautiful and powerful. It has been so long since a game made me feel this way. If you are thinking whether to    In really short terms this game is simply a masterpiece!
    Everything from the character and story development to the soundtrack of the game (which is magnificent) just keeps getting better and better as you go along. The raw emotion in the dialogue and cut scenes are incredibly beautiful and powerful. It has been so long since a game made me feel this way. If you are thinking whether to buy it or not I really recommend you to stop wasting time and pick up a copy for yourself and experience this game because i really think it will be a long time before we get another game like this one.    … Expand
  40. Prrgangsta
    Mar 7, 2017
    9
    This game is one of the many best RPG's i have played this year. The combat flows really well and the control is amazing, add on an open world and you got a RPG to be remembered. I also loved how the self destruction setting makes you feel like you are a machine that will do anything to succeed a mission even if it means death.

    The only issue is there is no autosave so you have to    This game is one of the many best RPG's i have played this year. The combat flows really well and the control is amazing, add on an open world and you got a RPG to be remembered. I also loved how the self destruction setting makes you feel like you are a machine that will do anything to succeed a mission even if it means death.

    The only issue is there is no autosave so you have to always remember every time you go to a safe area to save before heading out again.    … Expand
  41. wazula5
    Mar 14, 2017
    10
    wow. easily one of the top 5 games i have ever played. some critics say the world is desolate, but it's post apocalyptic and peaceful at the same time...you know when you're not in amazing and chaotic combat. the musical score is a treasure in it's own right. my wife likes that i'm playing just for the sake of the background music lol.
  42. theman222
    Mar 18, 2017
    10
    Nier: Automata is a work of art, and gamers everywhere need to experience it.

    It's definitely not perfect. While the combat is fun, it's a little shallow for my tastes. The graphics aren't the best, but the art style makes up for it somewhat. The narrative takes some questionable turns and the presentation isn't done very well (I'm not saying it's bad either). The difficulty spike from    Nier: Automata is a work of art, and gamers everywhere need to experience it.

    It's definitely not perfect. While the combat is fun, it's a little shallow for my tastes. The graphics aren't the best, but the art style makes up for it somewhat. The narrative takes some questionable turns and the presentation isn't done very well (I'm not saying it's bad either). The difficulty spike from Normal to Hard is completely ridiculous. There are a few good bosses, but there are just as many disappointing ones. The sidequests are hit or miss, and they all boil down to fetch quests.

    In the end, despite its flaws, it's very clear that this game has a ton of heart. My inner critic wants to give this an 8/10, but the experience as a whole had such a profound emotional impact on me (mainly thanks to the compelling narrative and the brilliant soundtrack), that I just can't do it. I know this game got sandwiched between some huge releases, but you should definitely keep it on your radar if it's still there.    … Expand
  43. BlakDak666
    Jul 30, 2017
    10
    This will be my third and final revision of my score/quick review on NieR: Automata. I very rarely give 10s for games and while many can find this game to not be anywhere near that (and even enjoy it still) it is totally acceptable to say that this will not be for everyone. Considering the PC port still hasn't been fixed (let alone any patches for the game since launch on the PS4 either),This will be my third and final revision of my score/quick review on NieR: Automata. I very rarely give 10s for games and while many can find this game to not be anywhere near that (and even enjoy it still) it is totally acceptable to say that this will not be for everyone. Considering the PC port still hasn't been fixed (let alone any patches for the game since launch on the PS4 either), you will likely write the game off as buggy and untested. Even as you come into the game in full circle, characters behave awkwardly at times, quests can be boring to complete, fighting enemies can be mundane and lack spice of variety, the writing can have dips that don't make sense and really alot of its combat and system is pretty easy to exploit. Individually, each mechanic is basic at its core with nothing to write home about. Combined however and you have an experience that is outstanding.

    I love how this game is utilized. The way the medium is played is something I rarely see in games and on top of that work and don't come off as pretentious. While Yoko Taro is very blunt and straightforward with his odd persona the reflections of his views on the world are very much in this game and it makes it more interesting to me as a player to see how he feels about something. To put this as easy as I can. NieR: Automata is one giant stage play and philosophical trip of what we humans always seem to think about in our everyday lives to some degree. The world is bland, boring and really lacks any sort of splendor, but THAT'S the beauty of it: it doesn't need pretty graphic engines to prove it and it doesn't need much color to prove it's points. The enemy variety does leave alot to be desired and even after your first act done you'll become tired of fighting them, but THAT is exactly Yoko Taro's point: killing things that are so easy to you or coming at such a repeating pace is only going to numb your enjoyment to the finer moments the game offers.

    The characters are odd and eccentric and will clearly act out of character, but perhaps that's the point. 2B is clearly a parody of sorts to the typical male soldier that follows all orders and clearly doesn't want to show feelings or emotions, yet she does and isn't technically human. She says things that contradict her previous quote, so is it a glitch in her system? A mistake by the team? It's easy to see on the surface it's the devs doing this but I playing almost 100 hours of the game has made me tear back the layers it offers and realize so much about myself as a gamer and person.

    Considering the game is a budget game on top of that, you get a rare example of a indie/AAA game hybrid that is as niche and unique compared to many other games on the market. It's why despite the issues I might have in performance, it's style and delivery is superb as you finish the true ending and sit back and think hard. If you love art games like Shadow of The Colossus or Journey, then you will understand why you should approach this with a more open mind than simply "is the combat good? is the open world full of great content?" like some critics and people who I think looked at this game all wrong.

    A 10/10 game doesn't have to be deemed perfect. Nothing is and no matter the game there will always be flaws. NieR: Automata can have even major flaws, but I tend to judge it also on how much I enjoyed the game. I was skeptical initially but by the end I embraced the game's brilliance close to heart, bought the soundtrack out of respect for Yoko Taro and his team and have not faltered on my stance for the game. If anything, the more I return to the game and look at its layers of understanding, I felt a sense of wonder that I could not find in any other game in my life. Not the graphics, or the combat, but really the medium and how well it's handled that very few games do now in an age where risk is not worth the expense of profit loss.

    Call me pretentious, call this game pretentious but I love this game for what it set out to do and nailed it through and through. Yoko Taro and his team crafted a gem that only gets better as I enter back into the game time and time again. Once again, this is not meant to appeal everyone but with it's structure I'd wager it's one of the finest examples of how mixing genres and types can prove wonderful. A 10/10 breaks grounds on what games should try to match and proceed past that with greater effect. NieR: Automata, out of the hundreds of games I've played, is one of the greatest games of all time for me and will always stay strong in my mind for years to come.    … Expand
  44. Leoxdie
    Apr 27, 2017
    10
    The game is not perfect for a 10. At least a 9. But to compensate haters by giving 0 unfairly in order to lower the score, I am giving 10.

    Story: 8/10
    Soundtrack: 10/10
    Gameplay: 10/10
    Replayability: 10/10
    Graphics: 7/10
    Hater compensation: 15/∞

    Average: 10
  45. AsrielDreemur
    Mar 17, 2017
    10
    Nier Automata is a masterpiece on it's own way. From the characters design, unique stages, the in game combat mechanics and not to mention the amazing sound track the game has to offer. For a hack and slash game i would never have thought that the strongest point in the game is the story plot it self. This is by far one the best game platinum games had ever made.

    Graphic: 8/10    Nier Automata is a masterpiece on it's own way. From the characters design, unique stages, the in game combat mechanics and not to mention the amazing sound track the game has to offer. For a hack and slash game i would never have thought that the strongest point in the game is the story plot it self. This is by far one the best game platinum games had ever made.

    Graphic: 8/10
    Character Design: 9/10
    Sound : 10/10
    Gameplay : 10/10
    Story: 10/10
    Replay Value: 10/10

    Overall: 10/10 - A must buy game    … Expand
  46. edzep82
    Mar 13, 2017
    10
    NieR: Automata is my favourite game of the year so far. Featuring a superbly presented story and incredibly fast paced, satisfying combat mechanics from Platinum Games. The combination of the two provide much desire to keep coming back for more and intrigues until the very end(s).
  47. majiayouxiang
    Mar 13, 2017
    10
    Look at how that 50/100 reviewer from Post Arcade said on his Twitter:

    Chad Sapieha‏ @chadsapieha Mar 9 Lego Worlds gobbled up time I was supposed to spend on Nier. It's rough in spots, but (close to) the game true Lego fans have long wanted. Chad Sapieha‏ @chadsapieha Mar 6 Okay, Nier, let's see whether/how much I begrudge you for taking me away from Zelda. Chad Sapieha‏    Look at how that 50/100 reviewer from Post Arcade said on his Twitter:

    Chad Sapieha‏ @chadsapieha Mar 9
    Lego Worlds gobbled up time I was supposed to spend on Nier. It's rough in spots, but (close to) the game true Lego fans have long wanted.

    Chad Sapieha‏ @chadsapieha Mar 6
    Okay, Nier, let's see whether/how much I begrudge you for taking me away from Zelda.

    Chad Sapieha‏ @chadsapieha Mar 6
    Nier: Automata arrives today. If I end up liking it that'll mean it must be really good, 'cause it's pulling me away from Zelda and Horizon.

    As a strongly biased reviewer who only finished 1/3 of the game, I was wondering how metacritic allows such an unprofessional reviewer to submit his comments and scores.

    Nier is a revolutionary game as a great combination between action and stories. Hope that it sells well and more games of this type come out.    … Expand
  48. DSouls_guy
    Mar 7, 2017
    9
    Nier Reminds me of the good old days when jrpg's where still HUGE and western rpg's where a rarity to be seen. however Nier is a breath of fresh air in a sense. the game play is frantic and well done, the graphics are good on a ps4 pro, the voice acting is spot on and the sound track is FANTASTIC!!!
    but let it be known that Nier is a hack N slash jrpg and it has a very anime feel to it,    Nier Reminds me of the good old days when jrpg's where still HUGE and western rpg's where a rarity to be seen. however Nier is a breath of fresh air in a sense. the game play is frantic and well done, the graphics are good on a ps4 pro, the voice acting is spot on and the sound track is FANTASTIC!!!
    but let it be known that Nier is a hack N slash jrpg and it has a very anime feel to it, and since i enjoy anime it fits right into my area. over Nier is a great game that should not be missed.    … Expand
  49. Mauge
    Mar 21, 2017
    10
    Playing this game has left me in a state of serious existencial crisis.
    It feels like i can't go on with my life as i did before.
    This game is larger than life, filled with emotion, beautiful score, and likable characters. It succesfully breaks the way we understand and play games, and does this without feeling gimmicky. For me personally this has been one of the biggest, maybe even    Playing this game has left me in a state of serious existencial crisis.
    It feels like i can't go on with my life as i did before.
    This game is larger than life, filled with emotion, beautiful score, and likable characters.
    It succesfully breaks the way we understand and play games, and does this without feeling gimmicky.
    For me personally this has been one of the biggest, maybe even the biggest experience of my life of any medium.
    There simply put is nothing that compares in existence. This game is a pure work of art,
    and therefore the best game i have ever had pleasure of experiencing.

    10 out of 10    … Expand
  50. Ormegasm
    Mar 22, 2017
    10
    I loved the first one and they managed to please my rabid fanboyism although I have bias its definitely worth the pickup. Gameplay story and characters all blend together well and the multiple endings will keep you going again and again.
  51. ehcab
    Mar 15, 2017
    8
    After playing 8 hours at a normal level of difficulty, I can decently declare that this game is fresh and fun. However, I can't find yet all the hype that I read on both User's and press articles.

    The world is immersive, the story is deep enough, the 3C's are awesome but : the graphics are not so nice, the frame rate is not constant (you do have some slight drop of frame rate) and the    After playing 8 hours at a normal level of difficulty, I can decently declare that this game is fresh and fun. However, I can't find yet all the hype that I read on both User's and press articles.

    The world is immersive, the story is deep enough, the 3C's are awesome but : the graphics are not so nice, the frame rate is not constant (you do have some slight drop of frame rate) and the rpg mechanics has so far not been useful (been equiping maybe 10% of the items i found / could buy)

    So it's a YES, but I am still eager to live the hype that I read.    … Expand
  52. uVimOvil
    Mar 21, 2017
    10
    increible juego, nunca habia jugado a nada tan innovador en todos los sentidos de la palabra hasta sus creditos del final son unicos, el juego no acaba cuando acaba ni acaba cuando vuelve a acabar y a cada vez que lo 'reinicias supuestamente' todo cambia y te van dando mas informacion hasta que pum al final todo cuadra y la historia que te cuentan es Amazing ;) un 10 ... mencion especial aincreible juego, nunca habia jugado a nada tan innovador en todos los sentidos de la palabra hasta sus creditos del final son unicos, el juego no acaba cuando acaba ni acaba cuando vuelve a acabar y a cada vez que lo 'reinicias supuestamente' todo cambia y te van dando mas informacion hasta que pum al final todo cuadra y la historia que te cuentan es Amazing ;) un 10 ... mencion especial a los 3 protas 2b, 9s y a2 son increibles...… Expand
  53. marcelus
    Mar 17, 2017
    8
    A Yoko Taro with great gameplay. Maybe not the deepest Platinum Games combat system but the sum of all things makes a great product. The soundtrack by Keiichi Okabe with vocals by Emi Evans. The story which can be deep for fans but also can be enjoyed by newcomers on the first Route (Route A Ending). Maybe the fans wanted more screen time for old characters and the cameo of a special oneA Yoko Taro with great gameplay. Maybe not the deepest Platinum Games combat system but the sum of all things makes a great product. The soundtrack by Keiichi Okabe with vocals by Emi Evans. The story which can be deep for fans but also can be enjoyed by newcomers on the first Route (Route A Ending). Maybe the fans wanted more screen time for old characters and the cameo of a special one from a previous game but they game worth it every single penny. I would write tons of lines about NieR with spoilers and all...You'll know if you become Drag-On Dragoon | NieR fan as I am now. BTW those shooters parts...Yoko Taro...you did it! :)… Expand
  54. Crext
    Apr 11, 2017
    10
    It's a system of elements which together adds up to become much better than the sum of its parts. Gameplay, story, music, etc. It's weaved together in a presentation which can only be achieved on the game media as a delivery platform. I'll remember this one, as it is more than just a game, it's a true work of art.
  55. Drakon
    Mar 25, 2017
    10
    Nier is a fantastic game, that is the simplest way to put it, I don't know what more I can say without saying to much. It is something you need to experience, I can say how absolutely amazing the story, the world, and the gameplay are, but it will never equal you experiencing it for yourself, so that said, this is a must buy for people who enjoy: RPGs, Action, Adventure, Science fiction,Nier is a fantastic game, that is the simplest way to put it, I don't know what more I can say without saying to much. It is something you need to experience, I can say how absolutely amazing the story, the world, and the gameplay are, but it will never equal you experiencing it for yourself, so that said, this is a must buy for people who enjoy: RPGs, Action, Adventure, Science fiction, High fantasy, Emotional narrative, Video games, Thinking. Enjoy the game!… Expand
  56. RpgLover1
    Mar 20, 2017
    9
    Things I don't like about this game.

    No autosaves. The first hour of this game has no checkpoints whatsoever so if you die at at any point you go all the way back to the beginning. This is the only part of the game that's like this however. It turns into an open world game with save stations around the place and some bosses have good checkpoints. Some don't and you have to listen to    Things I don't like about this game.

    No autosaves.
    The first hour of this game has no checkpoints whatsoever so if you die at at any point you go all the way back to the beginning. This is the only part of the game that's like this however. It turns into an open world game with save stations around the place and some bosses have good checkpoints. Some don't and you have to listen to the boss monologue for 10mins before the fight starts over and over again.

    Enemy design.
    It's pretty basic if you've played a platinum game before you'll fight hoards of enemies throughout this game and they only have a couple of different attacks, but it's still better then dynasty warriors. The bosses get reused a lot as well and some are straight up boring to fight. You can't even get close to them to attack in melee so you're forced to use the gun which you can't aim because there's no lock on hard and above.

    Wanted to play this like Bayonetta in a 2nd playthrough.
    There is an overclock chip in this game which gives you slow down on your perfect evades, but it doesn't give you iframes. In other words you just die and have to continue boring yourself to death only attacking enemies with the pod. This chip completely worthless.

    Obviously I was able to live with these problems and thoroughly enjoyed this game. You will too.    … Expand
  57. aquiles1990
    Mar 24, 2017
    10
    This is one of the best games ever made and i'm gonna tell you why . From a storytelling aspect just simply goes far as the human can go into philosophy themes even their characters like pascal or hegel just tell you how much heart this game has . It jump on the train of human existence question and takes the answer even further . From a soundtrack direction it simply has the finest songsThis is one of the best games ever made and i'm gonna tell you why . From a storytelling aspect just simply goes far as the human can go into philosophy themes even their characters like pascal or hegel just tell you how much heart this game has . It jump on the train of human existence question and takes the answer even further . From a soundtrack direction it simply has the finest songs from the last 10 years: Beautiful , sad , emotional that breaks your heart in to pieces. From a gameplay point of view is complete and fill with deep mechanics and 2d/4 wall breaking levels. It's just a complete package traying to reach perfection . Nier automata will be remember in the history of mankind as Art in the very best definition. I can't keep writing because there is too much talk i don't want to spoil this ride. Enjoy this masterpiece gamers it's just simply something else.… Expand
  58. Amleida
    Mar 31, 2017
    9
    After completing the first play-through of this game, I was left very disappointed. The game seemed to end abruptly, without answering any of the questions I had regarding the plot and the various characters you encounter throughout it. The story seemed very cliché, and my overall impression wasn't particularly good. Although, the music was pretty good, the game had several minorAfter completing the first play-through of this game, I was left very disappointed. The game seemed to end abruptly, without answering any of the questions I had regarding the plot and the various characters you encounter throughout it. The story seemed very cliché, and my overall impression wasn't particularly good. Although, the music was pretty good, the game had several minor annoyances, like the, at times gimmicky gameplay, stuttering frame rates and a storyline that seemed quite half-assed at the time. I figured the game had been hyped up by fans of the Drakengard series and the original Nier game, none of which I've played myself.

    How wrong I was. The overwhelmingly positive reviews I'd read, convinced me to give the game another chance and complete the "A,B,C and D routes", AKA the different endings or play-throughs of the game. And that's when I finally realized how fantastically unique the story really is. I can't believe I initially wrote it off as cliché and half-assed. Despite it's many flaws and shortcomings, Nier: Automata is easily one of the most original games I've ever played, and it's also one of the best games I've played in recent time. It's just a shame that the game forces you to play through it twice, under almost identical circumstances, before it offers the content that drastically changes the overall quality of the game, and more than compensates for the poor impression (most people) will be left with after completing the initial play-through. It's also worth mentioning that the battle system allows for quite a lot more intuitive and advanced moves than simple button-mashing, but the majority of consumers will probably button-mash anyway. Said techniques require a lot of timing and coordination, and there aren't any in-game tutorials for advanced techniques, after all - which is strange.    … Expand
  59. Tazcat2011
    Mar 14, 2017
    9
    This is a game where I didn't know much about it prior to playing it. The world is interesting and the main character is really good. This is A-Team Platinum for sure with lots of polish and well tuned controls. The saving system took getting used to and I do wish it had auto saves. The interactions between 2B and 9S are sometimes funny and touching. This game is definitely "very Japanese"This is a game where I didn't know much about it prior to playing it. The world is interesting and the main character is really good. This is A-Team Platinum for sure with lots of polish and well tuned controls. The saving system took getting used to and I do wish it had auto saves. The interactions between 2B and 9S are sometimes funny and touching. This game is definitely "very Japanese" and I am enjoying it immensely. I like the philosophical nature of the story the game world. It's a nice balance between a fun game and something that gives you something to think about. This a GOTY candidate for sure.… Expand
  60. OneLifeLeft
    Mar 22, 2017
    9
    The combat system is fast, fluctuating, and startlingly innovative.
    The vocalized soundtrack is haunting, riveting, and all but ethereal.
    But above all else, the narrative will shatter any assumption you may have, that this is just another video game. NieR: Automata deftly achieves something that few games, to date, have even attempted. It compels us to reflect on what it means, to    The combat system is fast, fluctuating, and startlingly innovative.
    The vocalized soundtrack is haunting, riveting, and all but ethereal.

    But above all else, the narrative will shatter any assumption you may have, that this is just another video game.

    NieR: Automata deftly achieves something that few games, to date, have even attempted.
    It compels us to reflect on what it means, to be human.
    And the result is a beautiful feeling of emptiness, that will linger long after you've ejected the game from your console, for the last time.    … Expand
  61. jarlaxle_95
    Mar 25, 2017
    10
    Remember that feeling when playing Demon/Dark Souls for the first time? When you realise that a master of his craft is at work here and you cannot help but carry on and see this through? Buy this game.
  62. cythrawll
    Mar 16, 2017
    9
    This open game world isn't especially large and indepth as a lot of modern open world games are. However, the game play mechanics, story, and the seamless switching between 3d action, 2.5d platformer and 2d space shooter make this game fun. The great soundtrack and visuals really give this game a coherent aesthetic, that really plays well with immersing you into the world.
  63. Niebo
    Mar 20, 2017
    10
    This game is unique, something different. Myself i compared it to undertale as it triggered similiar emotions. For me it's GOTY. For the Glory of Mankind!

    Put into bucket slasher, rpg, bullethell, sidescroller and a beautiful story which is the main point of this game!

    One final advice - See it to the very end, you won't regret it!
  64. incendras
    Mar 20, 2017
    10
    Absolute fun, the games combat style employs a hybrid of high speed combat, bullet-hell scenarios, and even a merciless '1 hit die' difficulty. After playing through normal I can honestly say that 1 hit mode is for the extremely patient. Nier: Automata offers a lot of content that does extremely well at avoiding the dreaded fetch and return style we have all come to know and despise fromAbsolute fun, the games combat style employs a hybrid of high speed combat, bullet-hell scenarios, and even a merciless '1 hit die' difficulty. After playing through normal I can honestly say that 1 hit mode is for the extremely patient. Nier: Automata offers a lot of content that does extremely well at avoiding the dreaded fetch and return style we have all come to know and despise from the 21st century flood of MMORPG's.… Expand
  65. Memoflame
    Mar 20, 2017
    10
    More a work of an art than a game. Nier Automata is a truly brilliant masterpiece that refuses to restrict itself to one thing. It is an action game, but it is also a bullethell shootem up. It can be very weird and goofy, but also very profound and deep. It will make smile and it will make you cry. My biggest criticism towards this game would be the difficulty , which can be very easy onMore a work of an art than a game. Nier Automata is a truly brilliant masterpiece that refuses to restrict itself to one thing. It is an action game, but it is also a bullethell shootem up. It can be very weird and goofy, but also very profound and deep. It will make smile and it will make you cry. My biggest criticism towards this game would be the difficulty , which can be very easy on normal, but borderline impossible on hard with so many enemies capable of one hit killing you ( unless you are overleveled)

    This aside, this is a game that needs to be experienced and one of my favorite games of the last 10 years    … Expand
  66. golden_
    Mar 22, 2017
    9
    NieR:Automata is my new favorite game hands down.
    //
    The first two playthroughs are good but its the third and fourth that really make this a 9/10 for me. The story is a masterpiece, the characters are amazing, the gameplay is good, but it can get repetitive at times mashing R2 and square while holding R1 for several minutes. I preferred the Japanese voice acting over the English this    NieR:Automata is my new favorite game hands down.
    //
    The first two playthroughs are good but its the third and fourth that really make this a 9/10 for me. The story is a masterpiece, the characters are amazing, the gameplay is good, but it can get repetitive at times mashing R2 and square while holding R1 for several minutes. I preferred the Japanese voice acting over the English this time but both were great. The soundtrack is fantastic and I have been listening to my favorite songs in my free time. I would have liked to see a larger map with more playable area, more/better side quests, and better graphics. However this was the first game in a while where i couldn't put the controller down, and after I had completed all endings I was a very satisfied and happy person.
    //
    Pros: story, soundtrack, voice acting, customization, developers sense of humor, anime waifus, worth the $60
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    Cons: repetitive gameplay, small map, side quests kinda sucked, graphics could be better
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    I strongly recommend this game to anyone questioning whether to buy it or not.    … Expand
  67. regnar
    May 20, 2017
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Make more Drakengard you **** hack **** I hate this game it's not even good I hate it so much please just make more Drakengard. Where is Caim, is he secretly the major esports host Redeye? I need to know. Please tell me Taro. I want to know what happened to the Watchers in the Nierverse. Are they responsible for the corruption in the androids of Automata? What does it all mean? Please just tell me Taro-sama I hate you.… Expand
  68. preciado_101
    Oct 18, 2017
    9
    hours and hours of quality gameplay. Grinding is quite enjoyable, you don't really have to spend hours calibrating your gear, great variety of characteristics along the gameplya. Weak story.
  69. dharma
    Jun 10, 2017
    8
    Weird. Eccentric. Completely bonkers RPG- Bullet hell- hard stylish Platinum style fighting game hybrid is a sleeper hit. You have to finish the game a couple of times to see the true ending (which shamefully,I haven't done :p). Platinum Games, collaborating with reclusive Game Designer Yoko Taro and Square Soft, given the opportunity, always create some of the best games in the market.Weird. Eccentric. Completely bonkers RPG- Bullet hell- hard stylish Platinum style fighting game hybrid is a sleeper hit. You have to finish the game a couple of times to see the true ending (which shamefully,I haven't done :p). Platinum Games, collaborating with reclusive Game Designer Yoko Taro and Square Soft, given the opportunity, always create some of the best games in the market. This shows you that Japanese developers are back in the market after a long slump. Bravo.… Expand
  70. RuslanDZE
    May 7, 2017
    10
    Are you looking for a something unique? Fed up with western profit orientated games that made for nothing but milking players for money? You have a chance to play one of the greatest and unique games for a past few years.
    Yoko Taro made the masterpiece and proved that games can be better than books and movies in storytelling and deliver great messages to a consumer. After 40 hours, I    Are you looking for a something unique? Fed up with western profit orientated games that made for nothing but milking players for money? You have a chance to play one of the greatest and unique games for a past few years.
    Yoko Taro made the masterpiece and proved that games can be better than books and movies in storytelling and deliver great messages to a consumer. After 40 hours, I finished a game. And I would do it again. I can't stop thinking about this game for a long time after I beat it. This piece of art has so many gameplay varieties and it surprises you constantly. Technically it is not the best and it has problems but in that case, it does not matter. What does matter is that Platinum Games and Yoko were not scared to release a game like that. A soundtrack is the best and I do not think we will get something better in 2017. Characters are interesting and you care for them, also you wanna know what happened to this world and what will happen. Strange and refreshing game design is giving you new emotions and it works perfectly. Everything is built so organically here. Gameplay is made by Platinum Games so you probably know what to expect from them. They are one of the best in industry. Hack'N'Slash mechanics maybe not as advanced as Bayonetta for example but I did enjoy it.

    Guys If you are a hardcore gamer who appreciates games as an art, you must get this game and support games like that.    … Expand
  71. YellowKoala
    Sep 19, 2017
    10
    I'm having so much fun with this game. It's one of the few games I've played where the controls work how I want. Unfortunately, I now find some other games I play less enjoyable since the controls aren't as smooth or responsive. The battles are very enjoyable and if things start to feel repetitive, I just try out new weapons. It was also one of my favorite stories which kept me playingI'm having so much fun with this game. It's one of the few games I've played where the controls work how I want. Unfortunately, I now find some other games I play less enjoyable since the controls aren't as smooth or responsive. The battles are very enjoyable and if things start to feel repetitive, I just try out new weapons. It was also one of my favorite stories which kept me playing longer than I should at one sitting. If you enjoy action RPGs, I would definitely recommend giving this one a try (and make sure to play the story again after the credit roll).… Expand
  72. yar1k
    Sep 18, 2017
    10
    Best game evar, period. So much emotions, never felt something like this playing the game. Enjoying every minute of it. 10.0! Some people could not like games style or something else, but when game is in your heart you cant see the flaws
  73. Maist
    Sep 17, 2017
    10
    Wow, this word really summarizes the game for me.
    At first i saw the ads for this game and i wan't at all interested in it. However, after buying it and playing it, i can proudly say that it was each and every penny i payed for this game.
    This is indeed the Neon Genesis Evangelion of gaming. I rate it 10, and there are only four other games i rate the same: Witcher 3, Call of duty 4    Wow, this word really summarizes the game for me.
    At first i saw the ads for this game and i wan't at all interested in it. However, after buying it and playing it, i can proudly say that it was each and every penny i payed for this game.

    This is indeed the Neon Genesis Evangelion of gaming.
    I rate it 10, and there are only four other games i rate the same: Witcher 3, Call of duty 4 and GTA IV.    … Expand
  74. Turbodowg
    Jun 25, 2017
    10
    Nier: Automata is one of my favorite games of this year. I had no expectations for the game and would have ignored it if I hadn't read reviews on this site. So I decided to give it a go. Within an hour I was hooked. After my current play time of 45 hours I'm still hooked!

    Nier: Automata is an action role playing game with a lot of focus on combat. It at first appears to be a straight    Nier: Automata is one of my favorite games of this year. I had no expectations for the game and would have ignored it if I hadn't read reviews on this site. So I decided to give it a go. Within an hour I was hooked. After my current play time of 45 hours I'm still hooked!

    Nier: Automata is an action role playing game with a lot of focus on combat. It at first appears to be a straight forward action rpg but dig deeper and you find it is an absolutely genius game packed with quests, deep story lines, beautiful graphics complemented by an unforgettable soundtrack, a unique and insanely varied combat system, multiple endings, secrets and many items and weapons.

    Nier is a game you must play through more than once or you will miss out greatly. The first play through is like the tutorial to the the world, combat and characters, the second is the main game. I realised after first completion I'd barely scratched the surface. My play time was 15 hrs at the end of my first play through, I've since added an extra 30 hours (at time of writing and have still not finished the second playthrough.) There is so much more than simply completing the main story.

    The characters you play with have varied combat styles making each playthrough different. They also have different story sequences. 2B the female android used two weapons along with her pod (a machine used as a long range weapon). When using her the game works like a part shooter part brawler. 9S has the ability to hack machines, hacking takes the form of a top down bullet hell shooter. During battle you can instantaneously jump into hacking a machine and within a second be back to hand to hand combat, it works flawlessly.

    I've enjoyed everything about this game. The dungeons are unique, once you enter the game changes from the 1st person perspective to top down to side scroller which adds an interesting variety that shakes up gameplay. Boss battles are fun and varied with memorable boss characters.

    The soundtrack is absolutely beautiful, so good that you will want to buy it separately. It's such a unique soundtrack and unlike anything I've heard in a game before.

    Anyway, I've praised the game enough. So here are a few small issues I have with it. The first is so small and pedantic you may not even notice but it did irritate me. The o button is used to open chests and pick up items. The o button is also used to interact with your AI partner. The amount of times I'd pressed o and started a conversation instead of opening a chest was bloody annoying!
    The other issue is that on second playthrough I couldn't chose to equip items onto 2B which would have been a cool feature.

    And the biggie; frame-rate can drop badly. It is by no means gamebreaking but can pull you out of the action. These are insignificant compared to the overwhelming list of positives.

    So I believe it deserves a 10/10 score. It isn't 100% perfect but it is a game so beautifully crafted and so fun to play it fully deserves top class recognition.

    Edit. I've no beat the entire game and must point out that there is a 3rd play through with an entirely new character A2, a new story-line that continues from where ending A&B finished and entirely new areas. There is so much content to this game. Even the ending (ending E) throws in a genius surprise.

    Absolutely epic game!    … Expand
  75. Oxtails
    Aug 5, 2017
    10
    I've been playing games for over 30 years. I'm at the age where games just don't excite me as much anymore. Call me a jaded gamer. This game brought my love of gaming back. Great animation, great story, and great music. Nier automata is the complete package. One of the few games that get better the longer you play. I still think about the game after I've beaten it. Not many games can do that.
  76. VaclavBeran
    May 21, 2017
    10
    The game surprised me very pleasantly. Strong atmosphere, gorgeous soundtrack, fun combat, engaging storytelling. In spite of criticism, the graphics are nice, and they match the other aspects of the game.
  77. S_Stone
    Sep 3, 2017
    9
    A truly great game, fun to play and with a very interesting story and a unusual way to convey it.

    The game's mechanics are near perfect, combat is really fun and challenging, the chip setup to activate passive abilities or enhance your damage or defense is very useful (although it's quite hidden, I don't remember any prompt or tutorial about it). There are lots of things to do.    A truly great game, fun to play and with a very interesting story and a unusual way to convey it.

    The game's mechanics are near perfect, combat is really fun and challenging, the chip setup to activate passive abilities or enhance your damage or defense is very useful (although it's quite hidden, I don't remember any prompt or tutorial about it).

    There are lots of things to do. Almost too much, and that's my only problem with the game and why I can't give it a 10/10 (I would give it a 9,5, but Metacritic doesn't allow "half points").

    There are times you are given so much sidequests that the "main quests" are lost among them. Many sidequests are fun to do, and others help you to better understand the characters via exclusive dialogs and scenes. The problem, is that rewards are often very poor and that does not encourage you to do the sidequests.

    Other problem is that past a point in the game, you can't do them, until you've finished the game (where you can travel to any chapter in the game and do whatever you please to 100% it).

    If you have a PS4 and you don't have played this game, I don't know what are you doing.    … Expand
  78. CyrusDrake25
    Jun 29, 2017
    10
    I just beat the game and still need to get the other main endings. I think I can say, without a doubt, this is an absolute great game. I don't usually care of hack n' slash games but this one kept my attention for a solid 20 hours so far. I think that is because the world is very thought out, superbly detailed, and the music is extremely top notch. I've heard better voice acting but it isI just beat the game and still need to get the other main endings. I think I can say, without a doubt, this is an absolute great game. I don't usually care of hack n' slash games but this one kept my attention for a solid 20 hours so far. I think that is because the world is very thought out, superbly detailed, and the music is extremely top notch. I've heard better voice acting but it is done well enough to enjoy. There is actually a lot of humor in this game which brings some light to a very dark and grim post-apocalyptic setting. Also, game mechanics change up often in this game so it is not just pure hack n' slash. This is also very much an RPG so there is leveling, upgrading weapons, and finding new abilities. It keeps you hooked.

    I don't want to spoil anything for you. You just need to play it yourself.    … Expand
  79. SOLIDSNAKEN64
    Oct 2, 2017
    8
    Nier Automata is one of the best JRPGs that I have played this generation. That being said there where some things that kept me from giving this a perfect 10. I had put about 35 hrs into this game and something kept pulling me back to play and finish as much as I could. The story is entertaining and develops a lot more towards the end of the game. The controls are tight and the battleNier Automata is one of the best JRPGs that I have played this generation. That being said there where some things that kept me from giving this a perfect 10. I had put about 35 hrs into this game and something kept pulling me back to play and finish as much as I could. The story is entertaining and develops a lot more towards the end of the game. The controls are tight and the battle system is well done. Music in this game is great, but by the end of it you are tired of hearing the same songs. The RPG element isn't that in depth, you have plug in chips that you can customize to add different upgrades to your character and you have two weapons that you can use at a time that can be upgraded through NPC traders. This game is great for what it is but ultimately I feel like this game could of been an epic masterpiece if the devs had done some things differently. The big gripe I had with Nier was the graphics! It was like PS2/PS3 graphics, cmon this is next gen step it up. Also I didn't like having to play the first half of the game twice, one time as B2 to and the second as 9S just to get to the second half of the game. Also the simple fetch quests can get tiresome, and they could of had more rememberable NPCs and side quest. Could also use more of a variety of enemies, but there are some fun boss battles. Anyways I enjoyed my time with Nier just not as good of a game as it could of been! If you own a PS4 or PC definitely a game you should check out and experience yourself.… Expand
  80. destinyfan1
    Jun 3, 2017
    9
    Unexpected blast
    positive
    + One of the best music that I have ever heard in a game + grimmy enviroment + great combat that gets somehow not repetetive + one of the best story in a game in years ( my opinion) + mix of genres ( per example it changes into a twin stick shooter at some point) + great boss battles negative - the graphics are good but definitly not stunning - some    Unexpected blast
    positive
    + One of the best music that I have ever heard in a game
    + grimmy enviroment
    + great combat that gets somehow not repetetive
    + one of the best story in a game in years ( my opinion)
    + mix of genres ( per example it changes into a twin stick shooter at some point)
    + great boss battles
    negative
    - the graphics are good but definitly not stunning
    - some sidemissions are repetitive and boring
    conclusion:
    Platinum games brought their best game yet with an almost perfect game experience that you have to play NO MATHER WHAT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!    … Expand
  81. Frankdnb
    Jul 27, 2017
    10
    This game is more of a philosophy than a game, it makes you ponder existentialism and what makes us human. Beautiful music, well developed characters and an incredible storyline. This game is...nier...perfect. BECOME AS GODS!
  82. eyecanseeyou
    Sep 14, 2017
    10
    One word: AMAZING. Deep lore, great gameplay made by Platinum Games, ingenious OST and Taro's twisted mind behind the game makes Nier:Automata together with P5 to one of the game highlights this year. N:A easily puts to shame 99% of the recent AAA games.
  83. maochan81
    Oct 3, 2017
    9
    What a mind bending experience. To be real i can't give this game a full 10/10. Here's why: The 2nd play through is kinda annoying, you play a lot of the same and sometimes the hacking mini games can feel like a chore. There's also not a great variation of enemies and the side quest are uninteresting. Other than that, it was a wonderful game with strong story, great visuals, really niceWhat a mind bending experience. To be real i can't give this game a full 10/10. Here's why: The 2nd play through is kinda annoying, you play a lot of the same and sometimes the hacking mini games can feel like a chore. There's also not a great variation of enemies and the side quest are uninteresting. Other than that, it was a wonderful game with strong story, great visuals, really nice combat and upgrade system. I was kinda skeptic that i would fully finish the game, because everybody says you have to play it at least 3 times. This sound stupid, but you realize that the story expands as you play and the 3rd playthrough is completely new. So not a big problem. Every time you think something is weird about the game, just tell yourself "oh well, it's a Japanese game" and you'll enjoy it. You probably never played anything like that...and that's a good thing :)… Expand
  84. Sigfrid0s
    Aug 27, 2017
    10
    Obra maestra, de esas que te entristecen cuando lo terminas porque no sabes como afrontar tus próximos juegos luego de tantas emociones.
    La banda sonora es sin dudas la mejor que he escuchado en mi vida y seguramente no escuchare otra igual.
  85. Kyeoli
    Apr 3, 2017
    10
    The best game ever in the history of video games best story the music flipping amazing give the developers 2 million4 to make the next nier game because i cannot even describe the tears this brought me to at just its so amazing i was so happy i bought this game i had my doubts because of the constant changing camera from 2d to 3rd and everything but i got used to it and i have to sayThe best game ever in the history of video games best story the music flipping amazing give the developers 2 million4 to make the next nier game because i cannot even describe the tears this brought me to at just its so amazing i was so happy i bought this game i had my doubts because of the constant changing camera from 2d to 3rd and everything but i got used to it and i have to say this game was worth the 60$ i cannot express that i don't even have a shred of regret for buying this game please just make more rpgs like this. this is uniqueness in its purest form i swear to all the purest form. Thank you so much PlatinumGames… Expand
  86. Sventendo
    May 21, 2017
    8
    While "Nier - Automata" offers a highly compelling story about existentialism, side stories as well as the open-world are often not interesting enough and fail to keep the player engaged.

    The story of this game is outstanding and sets a new standard for games to come in the future. The depth of this story is phenomenal and also the main characters are extremely likable and unique.    While "Nier - Automata" offers a highly compelling story about existentialism, side stories as well as the open-world are often not interesting enough and fail to keep the player engaged.

    The story of this game is outstanding and sets a new standard for games to come in the future. The depth of this story is phenomenal and also the main characters are extremely likable and unique. Additionally, the gameplay is everything you would expect from a Platinum Game, especially on the higher difficulties are extremely challenging. The soundtrack of this game is the **** too.

    The main flaw of this game is the open-world, which does not really feel like one. Side-Stories are repetitive and fail to convey the depth of the main story-line. Also, the graphical composition of the over-world, which mostly contains of ruins, is not as good as it should be and feels rather outdated. Overall, the second playthrough is way too repetitive.
    .    … Expand
  87. LeoRichardson
    Apr 19, 2017
    10
    How do you rate a game? Maybe its the gameplay, soundtrack, or the story. Well this game gets a 10 in all those catergories but what makes this game great is how it connects to you on an emotional level. This game makes you want to help other players while making the ultimate sacrifice (in terms of being a gamer). Please play this game and rate it!
  88. WhiteRaito
    May 5, 2017
    10
    One of the best games in a while. Sound track is good story telling is unique. RPG system is like Kingdom Hearts.

    On the side note people who complain about autosave clearly is hardcore noob kid and not even cleared the prologue because they are just so effin bad, git gud son. back then on SNES there is no autosave feature. if this is hard then i doubt you can play Bloodborne/Darksouls    One of the best games in a while. Sound track is good story telling is unique. RPG system is like Kingdom Hearts.

    On the side note people who complain about autosave clearly is hardcore noob kid and not even cleared the prologue because they are just so effin bad, git gud son. back then on SNES there is no autosave feature. if this is hard then i doubt you can play Bloodborne/Darksouls past the 1st boss LOLOLOL. so man up and fix your reaction time.    … Expand
  89. albertwtf
    Apr 24, 2017
    9
    I resell most of my physical games I buy, but I'll be holding onto this one. Let me say: I'm not usually into action RPGs, but really glad I gave this a chance. Nier: Automata really is a masterpiece. It may not come off that way in the opening stages, but by the time I reached the first "town", my opinion was gradually changing. Keep playing it and you'll learn the game has deepI resell most of my physical games I buy, but I'll be holding onto this one. Let me say: I'm not usually into action RPGs, but really glad I gave this a chance. Nier: Automata really is a masterpiece. It may not come off that way in the opening stages, but by the time I reached the first "town", my opinion was gradually changing. Keep playing it and you'll learn the game has deep mechanics, a profound story, great soundtrack, and a surprising amount of replayability. Normally I only play a game until I beat it, but this game I'm well into my second play-through and I'm still interested in what it has to offer. Nier isn't just some cookie cutter action RPG, with a couple upgrades to make it "new". No... There are plenty of unique and original ideas here that will definitely be copied by and influence future games, evolving gaming the same way Kanye evolved music during his early albums. Highly recommended.… Expand
  90. vonMotyl
    May 1, 2017
    10
    I have souls disease as you would call it. Love the series for the lore and history which is quite hilarious considering that you need to dig through the internets to get the glimpse on what the heck is going on through the game. Then comes NieR: Automata, went into the game thinking 'meh another bayonetta or DmC', simple story or lore if you should call it. This game however, when itI have souls disease as you would call it. Love the series for the lore and history which is quite hilarious considering that you need to dig through the internets to get the glimpse on what the heck is going on through the game. Then comes NieR: Automata, went into the game thinking 'meh another bayonetta or DmC', simple story or lore if you should call it. This game however, when it comes to pacing, storytelling, something that was completely lost due to QTE's and just shoving the backgrounds of the story of any new title down our throats held its grounds. Every quest, any type of progression in this title is worth your time as it all is interconnected. There is no loose ends. Heck... the only time I had to check the background behind it was watching 'where are we now' vids explaining the groundworks behind it all which is the original Nier. Truly magnificent. calling this title Game of a decade is not enough to give this game its credit. 11/10 all the way.… Expand
  91. Caroso
    May 13, 2017
    9
    Story, combat and music in this game is 10/10
    No game is perfect but this is close. Don't quit after the first ending because you have seen nothing. The last chapter of the story is amazing and changes everything.
    Normal was a bit too easy and hard was not fun. I wish they could have made the game a bit more challenging without just turning up the enemy damage numbers.
  92. John_2000000
    May 16, 2017
    9
    Antes de comenzar a redactar esta reseña debo señalar que este no es el mejor juego, tiene muchas carencias con respecto a gameplay, gráficos e incluso un gran numero de glitches... sin embargo, desde el punto de vista del juego, este fue ejecutado de la mejor manera que pudo haber sido hecha por un juego con un presupuesto mucho menos que otros juegos y desarrollado por un equipo B. PorAntes de comenzar a redactar esta reseña debo señalar que este no es el mejor juego, tiene muchas carencias con respecto a gameplay, gráficos e incluso un gran numero de glitches... sin embargo, desde el punto de vista del juego, este fue ejecutado de la mejor manera que pudo haber sido hecha por un juego con un presupuesto mucho menos que otros juegos y desarrollado por un equipo B. Por lo cual en muchos casos creo que las quejas existentes referentes al "mundo" abierto o los gráficos están fuera de escala con respecto a comparar este juego con otros.

    En lo particular este juego debe ser comprendido como "algo diferente", aunque muchos parecen comprender esta característica como una "gracia" y que solo cambia los gameplay por el hecho de ofrecer variedad (lo cual hasta cierto punto podría considerar correcto al notar como se puede jugar partes de las secciones shooter sobrexplotando la dinámica del melee en el mecha); sin embargo este juego es la simplificación de muchos tipos de gameplay, los cuales mas que "tratar" de ser la mejor expresión de dicho gameplay pretenden exponer al jugador a diferentes mecánicas... incluyendo algunas que podrían no ser del agrado de todos los jugadores (como el hackeo).

    Una vez explicado esto es posible comentar sobre los detalles propios del juego... lo cual es: no es un juego para todos... si no se esta interesado en la narrativa o los pequeños detalles y se esta dispuesto a "ganarse" la experiencia de una historia... este juego no presentara nada de interés para el jugador y únicamente agraviara al jugador (por lo que pueden encontrarse muchas reviews con 10 y otras (algunas justificadas) con 0, Sin embargo, personalmente creo que merece un 9 cuando todos los aspectos son considerados, ya que quizás no sea uno de los mejores juegos, pero como experiencia será una que solo se tendrá una oportunidad en la vida.    … Expand
  93. VeGeTo
    Jul 7, 2017
    10
    Une superbe expérience !!
    Voila la preuve q'un jeux na pas besoin de beaucoup d'argent et de magnifique graphisme pour être bon.
    Il suffit juste d'avoir la passion du jeux vidéo.
    Merci Yoko Taro !!!!!!
  94. QwertyRevs
    Jul 17, 2017
    10
    Nier Automata was a masterpiece. Yoko Taro did it in my book, the game may not be for everyone but is sure as hell for me. Some may say the Combat was repetitive and in a way it is but only if you limit yourself to the same weapon types. Some also say that the game lacks originality and doesn't imply new mechanics, I mean if it ain't broke why fix it, sure they may not have implemented newNier Automata was a masterpiece. Yoko Taro did it in my book, the game may not be for everyone but is sure as hell for me. Some may say the Combat was repetitive and in a way it is but only if you limit yourself to the same weapon types. Some also say that the game lacks originality and doesn't imply new mechanics, I mean if it ain't broke why fix it, sure they may not have implemented new mechanics but they sure as hell did a good job the chip system was also great though not explained very well (Chips with a diamond means its the lowest possible Cost it can be, keep that in mind, Don't use the Offensive heal Chips as it makes the game too easy just my preference) but the further you play the more you'll understand. Difficulty wise i think playing on Normal mode is too easy and playing on Hard is probably the best way to play.

    Story 10/10 Story really reels you in the more you play it making more complex along the way. Completing side quests also adds to the lore of the overall game though its not necessary its a good way to fill some plot holes from the main story

    Gameplay 9/10 Sidequests are a chore and repetitive are what some negative reviews say and in a way they are, BUT and a big but like i said earlier sidequests add to the lore and if you're interested in the lore like i was it becomes less tedious and more exciting as you unravel the stories behind some of the sidequests. Combat wise its a normal hack and slash game that makes it interesting with the combination of weapons for new combos, the bullethell parts which i loved and the 2d, 3d, Top view parts are absolutely fantastic.

    Graphics 10/10 graphics were phenomenal and really captured the post apocalyptic feel of the game destroyed buildings, reclaimed areas, broken cars all the little details really add up to the total scenery of the game.

    Characters 9/10 I absolutely love the protagonists of the game and were in a way even emotionally invested in them some scenes gave me goosebumps some made me shed a tear some made blow air out of my nose more than usual, but in all seriousness the character development and relationships and interactions between characters really gives the game a lot of points from me. Though the only thing keeping me from giving it that one is the enemies its not as diverse as i'd like it to be they all look somewhat the same though some have different weapons its always better to have a wider variety of looks for regular mobs. All bosses were awesome though.

    Sorry if this was a bad review, this was my first one and i actually made a metacritic account just to make this review. I was that in love with the game that i just had to give it my personal opinions. I don't know if everyone will like it but YOU! yes YOU the one reading this you should cast all doubt aside and buy this. In all honesty i didn't expect a lot from this game was just interested from a post i saw somewhere that you can play a goth Loli with bad ass swrods, i though why not and bought the game thinking its just gonna be some generic Hack and slasher game, but in the end i just shot past my most favorite games of all time up there with the witcher 3 and Last of Us. You will not regret buying this game. You never know you might be looking at the game that will be at your Top list like mine :D    … Expand
  95. _Keiko
    Aug 27, 2017
    10
    comme par hasard on suce le jeu qd il est plus joli plus moderne plus ps4 hum .

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    un jeu qu'il est excellent, un de mes all time favs
  96. RaFfr0
    Aug 28, 2017
    9
    Let me start with the two things that are on another level of good, the gameplay/combat and the music both are excellent, also the story is great and is extremely emotional with such good developed characters. Despite rating it as a 9, for me is a 9.5.
  97. TheBananaSalmon
    Sep 2, 2017
    10
    this game is truly special, a breath of fresh air in a word of AAA titles catered to the widest audiences possible. this is no AAA title but it goes very far with what it was given. take a look at any of the negative reviews on here and on many of them it is apparent they haven't even finished the game before judging it. even with such a loyal fan base. i was VERY hesitant to purchasethis game is truly special, a breath of fresh air in a word of AAA titles catered to the widest audiences possible. this is no AAA title but it goes very far with what it was given. take a look at any of the negative reviews on here and on many of them it is apparent they haven't even finished the game before judging it. even with such a loyal fan base. i was VERY hesitant to purchase this game due to a few really bad reviews that seemed to paint it as a game that i wouldn't enjoy. It was only after i saw a spoiler about the story of the game that i suddenly understood where all the negative reviews were coming from. i played the Demo again and immediately purchased this game. I could not be more pleased with the experience the game has brought me. I have purchased the DLC merchandise and hope to see more games from this creator. maybe even a sequel of sorts.

    i find it ironic that the same negative reviews that kept me from getting this game originally, is what ended up making me so sure i wanted the game. if you were considering this game but a few mixed reviews intimidated you JUST DO IT! you will likely not regret this purchase. i have met no one who has genuinely played this game to completion that has bad things to say about it. sure the game isn't perfect. however it breaks molds in this industry in ways that truly should be recognized!    … Expand
  98. YossaBlackMage
    Sep 22, 2017
    10
    There is no way a few words written here would ever do this game justice. I won't go in depth repeating all the reasons this game has been praised as an artistic masterpiece. Although there are people for whom this game didn't work, the majority seem to have come away feeling like they have experienced something special and unique. There is a quote going around that I think was from aThere is no way a few words written here would ever do this game justice. I won't go in depth repeating all the reasons this game has been praised as an artistic masterpiece. Although there are people for whom this game didn't work, the majority seem to have come away feeling like they have experienced something special and unique. There is a quote going around that I think was from a reviewer who said 'if history forgets this game, then f**k history'. And I believe that the videogame community at large and videogame journalists aren't actually capable of praising this game enough. Individuals can do it justice, especially some of the heartfelt youtube reviews, but the masses? For this reason I think, in spite of the 'masterpiece' and 'groundbreaking' rhetoric being used by some, Nier: Automata will become one of the - if not the most - underrated game ever created.

    Play this game. You are doing yourself a huge disservice if you pass it up as you will be missing a truly unique and moving experience. Couple of caveats though if playing on PC. Use a gamepad. If you don't have one, buy one. Also, download the FAR mod program that fixes a number of issues. The PC port wasn't handled well, but get a pad and the mod and it's all good.    … Expand
  99. zurikm
    Sep 17, 2017
    10
    This game is a masterpiece. While the combat and exploration were fun, the story is brilliant and incredibly deep and I'll likely be picking the game up for a second full playthrough. The level design and music is incredible as well. Highly recommended.
  100. Powermario0
    Apr 30, 2018
    10
    This game is masterpiece, It's just amazing game. Only bad thing I can say is graphics that aren't that amazing. If you haven't play Nier yet, you should definitely play it NOW! This game is my GOTY.
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  1. Gamers' Temple
    Aug 21, 2018
    95
    NieR Automata: Beyond Gods Edition was a total shock to me with how much I enjoyed it. It takes a very solid experience for me to enjoy an RPG lately and NieR grabbed me quite well from the beginning and kept me entertained throughout. It's the type of game where I want to do everything that I possibly can just to make the experience longer - a type of game I rarely find nowadays. I went into NieR Autamata with no expectations other than the good gameplay that I usually find from Platinum Games, I went away floored with a near perfect action game.
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  2. Power Unlimited
    Oct 19, 2017
    87
    NieR: Automata is not for everybody. In fact, the game looks to be aimed at the most refined fans of the medium by not caring about the regular gaming conventions, in the same way the works of David Lynch are perfect for the hardcore moviegoers.
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  3. games(TM)
    Jun 14, 2017
    80
    Melancholic, wistful and creative at every turn. [Issue#186, p.80]
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