NieR: Automata

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  1. AdrikD
    Dec 5, 2021
    5
    I don't understand why do people like this game so much. Long, not interesting fights, terrible graphics
  2. DartFeld
    Nov 9, 2021
    10
    best combat experience with very deep meaning in the story that will tell you how beautiful the game is.
  3. AnimePlace
    Nov 5, 2021
    10
    A truly beautiful story that captures your attention and it won't let you go till the conclusion of this 40 hour story. The way this game expands into something so much more than it's counterparts is something to marvel at. It changed my perspective to how stories could be told and unfold in a game. The sheer amount of polish here is incredible and this has become an all-time classic andA truly beautiful story that captures your attention and it won't let you go till the conclusion of this 40 hour story. The way this game expands into something so much more than it's counterparts is something to marvel at. It changed my perspective to how stories could be told and unfold in a game. The sheer amount of polish here is incredible and this has become an all-time classic and is one of gaming's best.… Expand
  4. knur
    Nov 2, 2021
    10
    It's a beautiful story that will live in your memories for a very long time.
  5. fsq111111
    Oct 24, 2021
    8
    The plot and music are very good, other parts are average, and the combat system needs to be strengthened.
  6. Snaki
    Sep 23, 2021
    10
    Amazing story, wonderful music and great game design. One of the best games i have ever played
  7. xiekaidream
    Sep 17, 2021
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. 比死亡搁浅更直白的哲学著作（X） 2B天下第一（在A2出现前 相比ARPG，9S打飞机还玩的挺爽的0.0 操作时候只会无尽按住R1，狂按□，一秒按一下R2竟然也感觉动作很爽-。- 虽然只做了20%多的支线但是每个都很有意思 为避免强迫症纠结要不要白金，真结局直接帮我删除存档一了百了，我谢谢你-。- 棒极啦~… Expand
  8. DJKrimson
    Sep 15, 2021
    6
    This game has it's good and negative side. It has amazing music, good graphics and okay gameplay. There are some really annyoing flaws though:

    *Like the manual saving that made me redo 30 minutes gameplay for being instakilled by a boss:s first attack (after the hacking tower with 9s). * The 9s playthrough is pretty much exactly the same as 2b:s. * The fact that 2b ans 9s being so    This game has it's good and negative side. It has amazing music, good graphics and okay gameplay. There are some really annyoing flaws though:

    *Like the manual saving that made me redo 30 minutes gameplay for being instakilled by a boss:s first attack (after the hacking tower with 9s).
    * The 9s playthrough is pretty much exactly the same as 2b:s.
    * The fact that 2b ans 9s being so affectionate towards eachother makes no sense, they have known eachother for like no time at all and aren't even supposed to being able to develop feelings.
    * Combat is classic japanese like, it takes ages to kill some of the monster and you'll have to bulk up with a million pots.    … Expand
  9. Dave999
    Sep 14, 2021
    10
    Una delle trame più belle che abbia mai giocato.
    Gameplay divertente al quale ci si può approcciare sia in modo molto pacato sia in modo più acceso e frenetico
  10. Yotanabe
    Sep 8, 2021
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Probably One of the best games i ever played in the playsation!!
    - Story Wise? It's a masterpiece
    - Gameplay? lot of weapons, different Kinds of fighting style, fun combat movements
    - Voice acting? English and Japanese Dub did they very job to make this game wonderful, they managed to Relay the feelings of the androids even if its hard because they supposed to not have any feelings.
    - Music? Nier have the best ost out of all the games i played, Really hits you right into the heart and feelings
    - Design? superb, Well not going to lie most of people came for 2B's Cultured Android Parts but i know very well that we all stayed for the story
    - Characters? everyone of them got their own Characters and behavior, i may find 9S little bit unreasonable at the end but i find it really beautiful.. the brothers adam and eve, they both really have a wonderful relationship, mostly eve being a little spoiled brother.. Machines like Pascal Really well made, it's a little bit sad that everything that he tried to protect gone and at the end he chose to forget it since he said that it pains him in his heart (even if he is a machine), A2 your typical Tsundere type but really fun to play and watch with, she may not straight with her feelings but when she do, you know it's something special.. 2B although 2b's original mission was regarding to all the YoRHa units, she still forced herself composed with her emotion, it's indeed a curse of cycle of life and death. The Twins Devola and Popola, Same as Adam and eve, The Twins really made the story much more interesting, also them dying together rather than being alone is little bit sad but beautiful reason.


    overall this game has been one of the greatest choice i ever made in my life, with the ability to do the things at the end of Ending E (which is deleting data just to help the other players stucked) i found it very beautiful, to me deleting all the data i had (more than 50 hrs) even if i picked yes out of curiosity, in the end when i found out that it really got deleted, it was the best choice i did not because i hated it but because it's the best way to end a journey!! Thank you very much yoko taro for making this game and as for the other nier games i highly recommend you all to play it!!    … Expand
  11. Denis94
    Sep 7, 2021
    7
    Es un título que hace cosas de 10 y otras que no llegan al 5 me explico: la banda sonora es una autentica maravilla y quizás sea lo más destacable del juego, la jugabilidad se nota fresca y rápida, no tiene muchos combos pero si variedad de armas para dar profundidad al combate, gráficamente está bastante descuidado excepto los modelos de algunos personajes que lucen bastante bien, elEs un título que hace cosas de 10 y otras que no llegan al 5 me explico: la banda sonora es una autentica maravilla y quizás sea lo más destacable del juego, la jugabilidad se nota fresca y rápida, no tiene muchos combos pero si variedad de armas para dar profundidad al combate, gráficamente está bastante descuidado excepto los modelos de algunos personajes que lucen bastante bien, el mapeado de mundo abierto es un auténtico solar en ocasiones caminarás y correrás sin apenas encontrarte nada y la historia sin ser una revolución se puede decir que cumple, en definitiva un juego que podría ser un 10 pero se queda en un 7 por esos aspectos poco pulidos.… Expand
  12. eMeLDi
    Sep 5, 2021
    0
    The game developer must really hate gamers! UI is a mess. it is like early PS2 era games. Old, cluttered menus deep in other menus. Combat is button mashing while having no idea what is happening in the screen. Oh and saving and famous game restart and watching aaaaaall cutscenes and tutorials after each death in game prologue. Those guys in Platinium really hate gamers. :D
  13. vvv123
    Sep 3, 2021
    5
    I loved the visuals and soundtrack, but the story is lackluster and the enemies are all too similar. I think the first route should be enticing enough for me to play the other routes, but as it wasn't I don't think I'll come back to it. Imo, there are many other RPG/JRPG to get into that have a better story.
  14. RSB
    Aug 11, 2021
    9
    An incredible heart-wrenching compelling story that cannot be fully appreciated if you haven't beaten the game twice after 9S's ending that at the end of all my playthroughs had me thinking about the existence of life and God.

    I cannot stress enough how imperative it is to see this game to the end to really understand everything that is going on. It does have its faults for e.g. the    An incredible heart-wrenching compelling story that cannot be fully appreciated if you haven't beaten the game twice after 9S's ending that at the end of all my playthroughs had me thinking about the existence of life and God.

    I cannot stress enough how imperative it is to see this game to the end to really understand everything that is going on.

    It does have its faults for e.g. the button mashy combat with little variety in moves and facing robots for the entirety of the game doesn't sound like the best type of enemy variety but with a story that packs this much of a punch, you would be doing yourself a disservice to toss this to the side because of it. Its variety of playstyles that ranges from games from the 80s and 90's up to modern-day makes up for the combat though.

    This game is a masterpiece that will make you go on an emotional rollercoaster that is unlike any game I've ever played. Going through subject matter most critically acclaimed directors wouldn't dare attempt to approach.    … Expand
  15. MortalShaw
    Aug 9, 2021
    9
    me encanto la historia del juego y el cul0 de 2b, muy buen gameplay y banda sonora, no sabia que antes de esto iba drakengard, me impresiono mucho eso, juegazo super recomendado.
  16. Monclair
    Aug 5, 2021
    10
    A really good game that surprised me a lot, especially towards the end! The combat system is really fun and the story is really gripping. The only thing that I have to complain about is the loot system. Nier Replicant will definitely be bought!
  17. Yuuta211
    Aug 4, 2021
    9
    Story:

    At first i was not interested in the story of this game and i dropped the game before the first ending (yes there are like 26 endings) but when i purchased it for ps4 and i started getting into the story that game changed so much, the first and second run are like a tutorial where you get used to the game mechanics but the third one is tone of the best things I've played, this    Story:

    At first i was not interested in the story of this game and i dropped the game before the first ending (yes there are like 26 endings) but when i purchased it for ps4 and i started getting into the story that game changed so much, the first and second run are like a tutorial where you get used to the game mechanics but the third one is tone of the best things I've played, this game uses the first and second run to get you to know the game, the world and the characters that you'll encounter through the story.

    Music:

    The music of this game is something that you can't describe, the score on this game is an absolute masterpiece from the sad moments when it plays sad music to the epic boss fights with epic music there is no song that doesn't give you goosebumps.

    Graphics:

    Good graphics.

    Gameplay:

    unfortunately i didn't enjoy the combat so much, i mean is good but if you play it in Normal difficulty it is too easy and if you play it in hard it gets so difficult.    … Expand
  18. strangebrew123
    Jul 30, 2021
    9
    Fantastic game with a great storyline with multiple twists and turns, superb! Great gameplay and graphics. Tricky first hour, but definitely worth pursuing to the main game. Don't forget to save your progress! Some glitches in the game of the YoRHa version, but nothing to worry about, and some of the interactions with npc could have been handled differently. I got endings ABCDEGWFantastic game with a great storyline with multiple twists and turns, superb! Great gameplay and graphics. Tricky first hour, but definitely worth pursuing to the main game. Don't forget to save your progress! Some glitches in the game of the YoRHa version, but nothing to worry about, and some of the interactions with npc could have been handled differently. I got endings ABCDEGW after 80+ hours of play! Definitely worth playing!… Expand
  19. Terrasaw
    Jul 23, 2021
    10
    I won't go into the details but I want to give my 2cts and write that everyone interested in action/RPGs and/or thought-provoking narratives should give it a try. I have played A LOT of videogames on several different platforms throughout my 31 years of living. To me, NieR:Automata is the best game ever made. Be prepared to be completely blown away by this masterpiece of art, to a pointI won't go into the details but I want to give my 2cts and write that everyone interested in action/RPGs and/or thought-provoking narratives should give it a try. I have played A LOT of videogames on several different platforms throughout my 31 years of living. To me, NieR:Automata is the best game ever made. Be prepared to be completely blown away by this masterpiece of art, to a point that you may grow emotionally and start experiencing life in better ways.… Expand
  20. JustABitAgroed
    Jul 23, 2021
    10
    The top negative review was literally an accident. What else is there to say? This is easily the best game I've ever played and almost certainly the best of all-time, and I imagine it will stay that way for a very long while. The game's sole issue is that the amount of things on screen makes it hard to see what's going on sometimes. Other than that, the story, characters, gameplay, music,The top negative review was literally an accident. What else is there to say? This is easily the best game I've ever played and almost certainly the best of all-time, and I imagine it will stay that way for a very long while. The game's sole issue is that the amount of things on screen makes it hard to see what's going on sometimes. Other than that, the story, characters, gameplay, music, graphics, performance (on console), is all perfect. If you haven't played NieR: Automata, what is truly wrong with you?… Expand
  21. Valexdm99
    Jul 21, 2021
    10
    Truly a masterpiece. The music, the story, the game direction, the gameplay. Everything is top notch. They could've done something more for the graphics, but they are utterly gorgeous the way they are.
  22. Grobeu
    Jul 17, 2021
    0
    Played 3 hours and uninstalled it. If you don't like anime, you'll hate nier. All the tired clichés are there. The map is hideous. The combat (80% of the gameplay) is beyond boring, the enemies are badly designed bullet sponges, the story and characters are cringy, childish and ridiculous. Levelling up doesn't change a thing, the weapons are all the same, the combat never changes, andPlayed 3 hours and uninstalled it. If you don't like anime, you'll hate nier. All the tired clichés are there. The map is hideous. The combat (80% of the gameplay) is beyond boring, the enemies are badly designed bullet sponges, the story and characters are cringy, childish and ridiculous. Levelling up doesn't change a thing, the weapons are all the same, the combat never changes, and you'll have to grind through this poorly developed grind fest 6 TIMES before you can get the really ending - if you really care about the run-of-the-mill, boring weeaboo sci fi "story".
    Easily the worst game I played in the last 5 years.    … Expand
  23. gotas
    Jul 16, 2021
    10
    Such a beautiful experience. The game shines in every aspect, music, aesthetic, plot, ambience, characters, battle sistem, everything is so well done.
  24. baldasianman
    Jul 14, 2021
    10
    My favorite game of all time. Its deep story, world and characters makes you feel a constant melancholy that simply no other game offers. No other game has ever left this big of an impact on me and I would recommend this to anyone who enjoys a meaningful and unforgettable experience!
  25. Umidahh
    Jun 28, 2021
    9
    Nier Automata fue un antes y un después en cuanto a la persepción que se tiene de los videojuegos en lo que a mi respecta, ofrece una experiencia única que no podrás experimentar en ningún otro juego y una vez lo termines vas a llevarlo en el corazón para siempre. La musica en conjunto con el ambiente de la historia están ejecutadas de forma perfecta, logrando sumergirte dentro de laNier Automata fue un antes y un después en cuanto a la persepción que se tiene de los videojuegos en lo que a mi respecta, ofrece una experiencia única que no podrás experimentar en ningún otro juego y una vez lo termines vas a llevarlo en el corazón para siempre. La musica en conjunto con el ambiente de la historia están ejecutadas de forma perfecta, logrando sumergirte dentro de la historia aún mas y logra hacerte sentir cosas de forma tan sencilla que es simplemente exquisito.

    Videojuegos tan únicos y distintos como este no se encuentran todos los dias, una experiencia que recomiendo a todo el mundo sin duda.    … Expand
  26. Naes
    Jun 5, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I just totally love this game its beautiful the soundtrack the atmosphere the grafics its just beautiful… Expand
  27. djdizzy
    Apr 30, 2021
    10
    After reading about the game, I was expecting it to be so-so then dramatically change after the famous “Ending E.” While the game changes somewhat after each endings (will avoid elaboration here to avoid spoiler territory) it’s anything but a so-so game during the first playthrough. I enjoyed it from the first minute but it took me a few hours for me to start mastering the “perfect dodge”After reading about the game, I was expecting it to be so-so then dramatically change after the famous “Ending E.” While the game changes somewhat after each endings (will avoid elaboration here to avoid spoiler territory) it’s anything but a so-so game during the first playthrough. I enjoyed it from the first minute but it took me a few hours for me to start mastering the “perfect dodge” is when a new depth of gameplay opened up with the combat.

    The story is a slow unraveling mystery that keeps me coming back. The fun gameplay has me addicted and the music is a top-tier epic game soundtrack that’s cinematic. The graphics are perhaps average to slightly above average for PS4, there are some cool effects, some beautiful scenery and some unfortunate pop-in in places.

    I’m addicted to the gameplay/combat and the story... well the story has shook me through the multiple playthroughs. This game is extraordinary and I don’t know what can follow it to play next. This is a story-driven action RPG, a it’s a hack & slash and a dash of shoot em up. To put it simply, it’s a must-buy for the PS4.    … Expand
  28. BrainlessCowork
    May 26, 2021
    8
    Now I've been a Platinum Games fan forever so i knew i'd like this game. Its a pretty standard Hack and Slash but there is a huge skill ceiling if your good enough. The story is alright, i heard people saying it was the next Evangelion but in my opinion it really doesn't live up to that much praise but it still has some good moments to keep things interesting.
    Final rating 80/100
  29. Superbolonio
    May 20, 2021
    9
    Grandísimo juego, una de las mejores historias que he jugado y un gameplay muy divertido. No es perfecto y tiene sus cosas malas como la dificultad, la diferencia que hay entre el modo normal y el difícil es muy alta, sus gráficos o algunas misiones secundarias pero solo recordar esa historia hace que me olvidé de todo lo malo de este juego.
  30. MarleyW
    May 16, 2021
    6
    Only did first play through started 2a and have to say this game is extremely overrated. It has no real story on the first play through and first personally wasn’t good enough to warrant a 2nd play through as a less fun character.
  31. Millymolly
    May 11, 2021
    10
    Игра класс, музыка великолепна, история мозговыносящая, лор и так далее тоже очень достойны, сам геймплей динамичный постоянно меняется, очень круто это выглядит, из минусов графика слабовата и ещё один очень существенный минус, после первого прохождения , пробегать тот же сюжет идея так себе. Очень жалко что нет русской локализации, многие игроки пропустили данный шедевр.Игра класс, музыка великолепна, история мозговыносящая, лор и так далее тоже очень достойны, сам геймплей динамичный постоянно меняется, очень круто это выглядит, из минусов графика слабовата и ещё один очень существенный минус, после первого прохождения , пробегать тот же сюжет идея так себе. Очень жалко что нет русской локализации, многие игроки пропустили данный шедевр.
  32. Ourflag
    May 9, 2021
    10
    Weirdly beautiful game. The story is kinda depressing (Yes it's Yoko Taro's story), but it is harmonized with amazing soundtrack and beautifully designed world. Gameplay is also great and well-balanced.
  33. Ibal
    May 8, 2021
    8
    After loving Bayonetta, Bayonetta 2 and Astral Chain, I tried this one. Great game but somehow it did not live to my high expectations. It is still a good game though.
  34. YokoHugo
    May 6, 2021
    9
    Yoko Taro nunca decepciona y nos ha traído otra obra maestra. Nier Automata es un juego que desprende amor por los videojuegos por todos sus costados. El juego mezcla varios géneros tales como el hack & slash, el bullet hell o el mundo abierto, lo cual aporta mucha frescura y diversidad al título. Los personajes, tanto principales como secundarios, son inolvidables y la historia es de loYoko Taro nunca decepciona y nos ha traído otra obra maestra. Nier Automata es un juego que desprende amor por los videojuegos por todos sus costados. El juego mezcla varios géneros tales como el hack & slash, el bullet hell o el mundo abierto, lo cual aporta mucha frescura y diversidad al título. Los personajes, tanto principales como secundarios, son inolvidables y la historia es de lo mejor que he visto ej un videojuego nunca. En este juego vemos claramente la huella de su director; el primer final es solo el principio del juego. De los 5 finales principales, el último te sacará una que otra lagrimilla. La historia de 2B, 9S Y A2 es tan emotiva como triste, y el juego tiene un par de decisiones que costará mucho tomar. El juego no es una revolución gráfica, pero se ve bien. Eso sí, la música es inolvidable, igual que la de su predecesor. Si tuviera que poner una pega serían las misiones secundarias, que pese a aportar historia interesante, son todas de "recadero" y llegan a ser un coñazo. Un juego imprescindible para todo amamte de una buena historia.… Expand
  35. Gerasim
    May 5, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. One of the best games i've ever played! I had so much emotions with this game! Amazing plot with a lot of twists in it! Good graphics and interesting gameplay!(What other things you want!?!?… Expand
  36. ryunmi
    May 4, 2021
    8
    The story is so good and makes you want to progress. The idea of having a lot of endings is amazing for the player to tried different things throughout the game. Yoko Taro story is always dark but absolutely masterpiece. The battle system is a standard hack and slash with different combo animation based on the combination of the weapons equipped. The graphic is good, the soundtracks areThe story is so good and makes you want to progress. The idea of having a lot of endings is amazing for the player to tried different things throughout the game. Yoko Taro story is always dark but absolutely masterpiece. The battle system is a standard hack and slash with different combo animation based on the combination of the weapons equipped. The graphic is good, the soundtracks are definitely the best, it change to 8 bit music when the player do a hacking in the battle. I consider it as one of the best soundtrack that I love. Some of the side quest is not interesting and it doesn't make the player wants to finish them all. But after the first ending, the side quest is actually on different perspective. I think the developer needs to make the side quest more interesting to play.… Expand
  37. karmic_devil
    May 2, 2021
    7
    Nier Automata is a beautiful game with a beautiful score in a fascinating world that falls short of greatness by quickly becoming repetitive. In the beginning of the game as you figure out the combat and learn about the world it does a great job of capturing your interest but as it goes on the battles all feel the same and the questing devolves into simply heading to the illuminated pointNier Automata is a beautiful game with a beautiful score in a fascinating world that falls short of greatness by quickly becoming repetitive. In the beginning of the game as you figure out the combat and learn about the world it does a great job of capturing your interest but as it goes on the battles all feel the same and the questing devolves into simply heading to the illuminated point on the map - and worse sometimes the spot on the map is so vague that you can be right next to it and then spend 30 minutes wandering around to figure out how to actually get TO it.

    This game isn't terrible. On the contrary it's quite good. But at some point in your play the frustrating is likely to outweigh the fun. And that's a shame.    … Expand
  38. MF_SUB
    Apr 29, 2021
    10
    A truly one of a kind experience.
    The story, music, gameplay, world building and characters are all amazing and of top-notch quality. You can't help but be immersed in the game world and its lore. Yoko Taro's unorthodox storytelling also adds to the mystique of this game; it is truly something that you must play to fully understand.
  39. LiirThropp
    Apr 26, 2021
    9
    Incredible in my opinion, though not recommended if you're looking for an action-oriented-with-little-story game. Most of its appeal comes from the story and the characters, and if you get invested it takes you through a heavy emotional journey.

    Pros: Great story, amazing soundtrack, fast paced battles, lots of hidden little secrets, above-average replayability, interesting characters,    Incredible in my opinion, though not recommended if you're looking for an action-oriented-with-little-story game. Most of its appeal comes from the story and the characters, and if you get invested it takes you through a heavy emotional journey.

    Pros: Great story, amazing soundtrack, fast paced battles, lots of hidden little secrets, above-average replayability, interesting characters, mostly open exploration.

    Cons: Only 4 weapon styles, no autosave (not usually problematic, but is a hassle if the game crashes, which it sometimes does), some grindy element to 100% it.

    But all in all it is amazing. If you're looking to get completely absorbed by a great story that leaves you asking yourself complex questions, this is the game for you.    … Expand
  40. Scarlet_Knight
    Apr 26, 2021
    10
    As unbelievable as it may sound, this game has a great story, gameplay, soundtrack and characters. As for the English dub, it may not be the best at times, but there’s some other times in which it’s just top notch! It starts off as a pretty simple game and evolves into peak fiction. Would recommend it to almost anyone!
  41. Zantsama
    Apr 23, 2021
    10
    Excelent soundtrack, gameplay ansd story. One of the best games of this generation.
  42. Vatt1ghern
    Apr 23, 2021
    10
    Amazing. Thanks to this game I found out who really is YOKO TARO. His games are unpredictable and unique master pieces
  43. alimax035
    Apr 22, 2021
    10
    This game was my reason for getting a PS4. Amazing game overall, Great story and enjoyable combat
  44. Quinten1
    Apr 22, 2021
    10
    One of my favorite games of all time and a true masterclass of storytelling.
  45. MadAlf
    Apr 21, 2021
    10
    One of the best games I've ever played. Perfection on visuals, narrative, philosophy, music and experimental game mechanics. Must play.
  46. tharikleo
    Apr 19, 2021
    8
    Complexo sem deixar de ser divertido e desafiador, é um excelente RPG de Ação.
  47. Neatqt
    Apr 18, 2021
    9
    Cast: 9/10
    Story: 9/10
    Fun: 9/10
    Gameplay: 10/10

    MUST PLAY
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  48. neesan
    Apr 17, 2021
    10
    This is a beautiful game, it's like a movie the vast and majority of enemies, great ui, women and story!
  49. Espolosin
    Apr 14, 2021
    10
    Un juegazo increíble, con una historia maravillosa y llena de momentos inolvidables.

    Cuando hace unos pocos meses me decidí embarcar en esta obra de arte llamada NieR: Automata, lo hacia con la expectativa de encontrarme un videojuego de ROL Japonés normal y corriente, eso si, con un estilo de combate en la jugabilidad muy llamativo que me encanto al verlo en diferentes gameplays.    Un juegazo increíble, con una historia maravillosa y llena de momentos inolvidables.

    Cuando hace unos pocos meses me decidí embarcar en esta obra de arte llamada NieR: Automata, lo hacia con la expectativa de encontrarme un videojuego de ROL Japonés normal y corriente, eso si, con un estilo de combate en la jugabilidad muy llamativo que me encanto al verlo en diferentes gameplays.

    Todo así comienza en una experiencia de juego tremenda, que durante las primeras 3 o 4 horas estaremos peleándonos con hacernos a los controles un tanto particulares, que dependiendo del escenario, la posición de la cámara y los enemigos deberemos ir variando. En toda esta encrucijada de situaciones, el videojuego no deja de sorprender en ningún momento, con escenarios que pasan de la expiración de mundo abierto, a secciones 2D de scroll lateral, o incluso también a secciones Shoot'em up al mas estilo de los Bullet Hell como Ikaruga u otros arcades de los 90.

    El combate principal esta basado en un estilo Hack and Slash, como bien saben hacer los de Platimun Games con anteriores títulos como Bayoneta o Metal Gear Rising, aun que este que han realizado para NieR: Automata en particular a mi gusto, se me hace el mas satisfactorio y resultón por las animaciones de combate de los diferentes personajes, que están tan sumamente bien detalladas, que cuando realizas ciertos combos a enemigos simplemente te deja asombrado las locuras increíbles capaces que se pueden ejecutar.

    En cuanto a la historia y personajes no debo, ni quiero contar mucho al respecto, pero lo que si quiero comentar es que jamás pensé que este juego al final me fuera a encandilar y maravillar por este apartado. Creo que es mejor que cada uno sin ninguna clase de spoiler lo descubra por si mismo. Eso si, debo decir que las primeras 10 horas de juego estaremos algo desubicados en cuanto a argumento, que poco a poco se ira desengranando, dando paso a cambios que para nada esperaremos y nos dejaran impresionados. Es un juego al que, por favor, hay que dedicar un mínimo de horas para que vaya enganchando, si llevas 5 o 6 horas jugando a Nier: Automata y ves que es algo que no va contigo, o que simplemente te esta aburriendo. Por favor, continua, y continúalo hasta el final verdadero, no te quedes a medias por nada del mundo. Te aseguro que merece mucho pero que mucho la pena todo lo que vas a vivir y sentir en cuanto a argumento y evolución de la trama. No tengas ansias de terminar el juego, simplemente ve dejándote llevar, y disfruta.

    La banda sonora es sencillamente hermosa, esta al nivel de las mejores bandas sonoras de la historia. Con un toque único, como es el de esta saga en muchos aspectos, canciones que carecen de sentido ya que las letras de estas composiciones están escritas en diferentes idiomas imaginándolos de cara al futuro como podrían sonar, pero no por eso son peores, de hecho es todo lo contrario, la logran dotar de una personalidad única, y con la que consiguen transmitir mucho, llegando a hacerte sentir, grandeza, melancolía, tristeza... y todo ello, con una vocalización llena de cariño y belleza en cada una de sus composiciones, con lo que son capaces de introducirte totalmente en el videojuego.

    Para mi NieR: Automata es sinónimo de, descubrimiento, humanidad, y por supuesto también de reflexión. Creo que nadie que finalice Nier: Automata puede quedar indiferente ante el. No voy a decir que me haya cambiado la vida, pero si que me ha dado motivación a pensar en ciertas cosas de manera diferente.

    Siempre van a faltar palabras para poder definir a un videojuego de estas características, pero en definitiva, es uno de los mejores juegos de esta generación. Y que para todo aquel que lo finalice, dejara un recuerdo y un pensar, que será inolvidable. Una obra de arte.    … Expand
  50. ChumaGG
    Apr 9, 2021
    10
    Sigo sin creerme esta joya. se siente como un juego verdaderamente japones.

    Los gráficos no serán los mejores, pero la jugabilidad y la historia es increíble.

    En resumen es una mezcla de generos increible.
  51. andreramos9
    Apr 3, 2021
    10
    This is some serious stuff here.
    If you love beautiful soundtracks and an AWSOME story that makes you question your own existence This is for you.
    Great details, you will enter another dimension here. This is not a game, its an experience that reaches your deepest thoughts. That kind of thoughts we are affraid to think of.
  52. Ben_ben
    Mar 26, 2021
    10
    Most creative game. Use strategy and technique incisively and vividly to present the scenario that ONLY game can achieve.
  53. Guados
    Mar 25, 2021
    10
    Truly one of best game on PS4/5 .. 10/10
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  54. scorp332211
    Mar 23, 2021
    5
    The game starts out pretty exciting. There’s various means of fighting and even vehicles. But once it gets past the Factory it gets pretty slow and kinda boring. There are tedious fetch quests that are just not interesting. Sometimes it’s hard to know what you’re supposed to do next. I thought this would be non-stop action like Bayonetta- but it’s not. Not sure why it got such glowingThe game starts out pretty exciting. There’s various means of fighting and even vehicles. But once it gets past the Factory it gets pretty slow and kinda boring. There are tedious fetch quests that are just not interesting. Sometimes it’s hard to know what you’re supposed to do next. I thought this would be non-stop action like Bayonetta- but it’s not. Not sure why it got such glowing reviews. At about 4 hours in I was ready to quit. I cannot recommend this game.… Expand
  55. Yorwhor3
    Mar 22, 2021
    10
    I could go on forever about how great nier really is it's absolutely one of the best games ever made the music,story and characters are all incredibly designed and written this really is a special game and an absolute masterpiece up there with the likes of The ocarina of time or God of war imo truly a game I'll never forget and as close to a ten a game can get.
  56. iamreadymade
    Mar 11, 2021
    10
    This is simply one of the greatest games I have ever played. It delivers such a captivating and masterful story through devices I had not yet seen from this medium. The story, the characters, the world, and the SOUNDTRACK deliver an unforgettable experience that will stay with you for long beyond the credits rolling.
  57. yangfanhong
    Mar 8, 2021
    10
    As one of the best games with greatest storytelling, Nier provides impressive game interactive experience.
  58. SuperSuki
    Feb 17, 2021
    10
    Truly A masterpiece and one of those games I will and can't forget don't miss out on this gem( btw play routes A,B, C its actually necessary)
  59. clairealcee77
    Feb 15, 2021
    10
    One of the best PS4 games which has amazing soundtrack, atmosphere and storytelling.
  60. David1994
    Feb 15, 2021
    10
    Un gran juego con personajes inolvidables y una historia mas profunda de lo que se ve a simple vista. El combate es increíble y cambia dependiendo de los personajes que uses algo magnífico
  61. Zewis
    Feb 13, 2021
    10
    Nier Automata es simplemente genial. Su historia es una genialidad,su banda sonora es simplemente perfecta, acompañada del maravilloso combate que nos tiene acostumbrados
    platinum games es la trinidad que hacen este juego uno de los mejores de la generación y mi favorito personal.
    Sus personajes pese a mostrarse simples en un comienzo, tienen una profundidad y desarrollo brutal, además    Nier Automata es simplemente genial. Su historia es una genialidad,su banda sonora es simplemente perfecta, acompañada del maravilloso combate que nos tiene acostumbrados
    platinum games es la trinidad que hacen este juego uno de los mejores de la generación y mi favorito personal.
    Sus personajes pese a mostrarse simples en un comienzo, tienen una
    profundidad y desarrollo brutal, además que al mostrarte la historia desde sus distintos puntos de vista y mostrarnos detalles que en su primera vuelta no vemos, solo enriquece mas su estupenda historia.
    Si bien tiene sus puntos puntos negativos como: diseño de enemigos muy repetitivo (enemigos normales, sus jefes están geniales), sus misiones de recadero que nos hacen caminar por su mundo vacío (que sirve para la inmersión en este mismo, pero el exceso molesta un poco) Sigue siendo una puta obra de arte.    … Expand
  62. imnotraph
    Feb 4, 2021
    10
    A nice message I learned from Nier Automata is that not everything in life needs an answer. philosophically it is beautiful it makes you think, to discover yourself, to learn things about yourself ... it makes you feel ... Combined with the wonderful music and experienced from the game itself my feelings are indescribable
  63. obedparla
    Feb 3, 2021
    10
    What an absolute masterpiece of a game. Perhaps the best game I've ever played with the most thought provoking story and philosophical questions.
  64. Daemon20
    Jan 25, 2021
    9
    Arguably the best JRPG of all time, NieR: Automata delivers in anything it tries to do, exhilarating fun combat, likeable characters, gut-wrenching moments and plot twists, and deep Philosophical themes, all with one of the weirdest, best and most fitting soundtracks in any game. Absolutely a must play no matter what you care about, gameplay, story, characters, world, NieR: Automata has it all.
  65. FuriousAegon
    Jan 17, 2021
    8
    Thats a pretty good game!
    -Great Combat
    -Amazing Soundtrack -Locations are disegned vry well. -Side Quets are boring alittle and most of them are not memorable -The Main Plot is very interesting and mysterious,but at the start it can unclear and messy. But ill recomend to play that game,it is really got something,and everyone will perceive this game differently so my personal mark    Thats a pretty good game!
    -Great Combat
    -Amazing Soundtrack
    -Locations are disegned vry well.
    -Side Quets are boring alittle and most of them are not memorable
    -The Main Plot is very interesting and mysterious,but at the start it can unclear and messy.
    But ill recomend to play that game,it is really got something,and everyone will perceive this game differently so my personal mark for this game is 8.    … Expand
  66. JettFueled
    Jan 14, 2021
    5
    This game has nice character design, decent combat, but that's about it. The chip upgrade menu is absolutely terrible, the world isn't one that feels worth saving, the music puts me to sleep, the bosses suck, the side missions are boring and weird, it just feels like I'm going through some sort of contemporary art museum instead of enjoying a bright and inspiring video game. EverythingThis game has nice character design, decent combat, but that's about it. The chip upgrade menu is absolutely terrible, the world isn't one that feels worth saving, the music puts me to sleep, the bosses suck, the side missions are boring and weird, it just feels like I'm going through some sort of contemporary art museum instead of enjoying a bright and inspiring video game. Everything about the world is painfully bleak. God, I just, really REALLY hate the map. People have told me you have to get through the first playthrough before the game gets good. I'm sorry, no. If you have to play a game for 8 hours before things come together, and it hasn't grabbed me in that time, then it is NOT a good video game. Why not START with the good part, and keep that consistent for the whole game?… Expand
  67. bashimon
    Jan 12, 2021
    10
    Whoever plays this game until the end and is not emotionally moved by it is less of an human-being than 2B ever was.
    The music is perfect, the story makes total sense as soon as you get it, the game's got nice plot twists here and there and the game itself just has too many layers of story-telling which makes this whole thing as perfect as it is.
  68. Fierce750
    Jan 8, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Best game I have ever played from the story to the action to the music, there is nothing bad about this game and I mean nothing...… Expand
  69. ursimon
    Jan 5, 2021
    10
    I've enjoyed it from the start to the end. It's beautiful artistically, plays so well and shoot-em-up segmens are simply great, combat is great. And the music ! OMG, I have enjoyed it so much. First I have missed it, but my friend recommended me the game and I was blown away. We need more games like these.
  70. overratedhuman
    Dec 30, 2020
    0
    I don't know who designs games these days and what kind of people think, "let's just not let people save the game for the first 2 hours".
    It's baffling, it could have been a great game perhaps, but I'm fed up with this silly details like "you don't save", or "your character dies forever". It's a game, the main point is that there's no serious consequences for failure like in real life. I    I don't know who designs games these days and what kind of people think, "let's just not let people save the game for the first 2 hours".
    It's baffling, it could have been a great game perhaps, but I'm fed up with this silly details like "you don't save", or "your character dies forever". It's a game, the main point is that there's no serious consequences for failure like in real life. I don't want to play the game in easy or normal mode because that's boring, and in hard it's not easy enough for you to pass through on the first run... I've died 3 times an hour and a half into the game and had to repeat the entire thing. All the artistic effort you put on the game is wasted on some silly stubborn decision. This one goes into a special place with Death Stranding of designers I write the name down so I never buy anything created by them ever again.    … Expand
  71. MrMiggins
    Dec 29, 2020
    10
    The greatest video game ever made? Probably. Nier: Automata is a much deeper and richer experience than it first appears. You will come to empathize and love these characters, and remember your experiences with this game for the rest of your life. It's not just a video game, it's an important piece of pop culture that shouldn't be missed. Excellent voice acting, brilliant gameplay, and aThe greatest video game ever made? Probably. Nier: Automata is a much deeper and richer experience than it first appears. You will come to empathize and love these characters, and remember your experiences with this game for the rest of your life. It's not just a video game, it's an important piece of pop culture that shouldn't be missed. Excellent voice acting, brilliant gameplay, and a story that will bring a tear to your eye. An absolute masterpiece.… Expand
  72. m7mmd_00
    Dec 23, 2020
    10
    A Masterpiece Game.
    A great new feeling experiment towards Non-living things, amazing story, Plot, combat modes and style, graphics and animation, and the music never be forgotten.
    this is the best game of 2017 after The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild.
  73. Vitalick
    Dec 19, 2020
    9
    Excelent game , story and music is awesome. The combination of open world jrpg and action game is perfect
  74. JasonBroady
    Dec 16, 2020
    10
    Masterpiece. Just like that. Maybe the best story i ever got from video game. Gameplay and graphics are weak, but emotions in the end make me give this game 10/10
  75. AlexSandroXz
    Dec 12, 2020
    10
    Here is the one of best ingame story ever what ive seen. Wow, I haven't any words.
  76. Bonjo158
    Dec 7, 2020
    10
    A true Master piece that shows games are not only a recreational form of media but also a form of beautiful unalterated art.
  77. Crystal_Void
    Dec 3, 2020
    10
    NieR Automata is a beautiful game in terms of visuals and gameplay. It is a shining example of how impactful, emotional and philosophical games can be. If you are someone who believes that games are just about shooting stuff and getting a high score then NieR Automata will definitely open your eyes to the potential of this medium. If you are stubborn, closed minded or don't know theNieR Automata is a beautiful game in terms of visuals and gameplay. It is a shining example of how impactful, emotional and philosophical games can be. If you are someone who believes that games are just about shooting stuff and getting a high score then NieR Automata will definitely open your eyes to the potential of this medium. If you are stubborn, closed minded or don't know the meaning of the word emotion, this game is not for you. And if you are one of those people who thinks call of duty has the best story you have ever played I would tell you that you NEED to play NieR Automata because honey, you've got a big storm coming… Expand
  78. Ukropchik
    Dec 3, 2020
    10
    Та самая игра, которая по окончанию оставляет тебя опустошённым осмыслять увиденное. А после, бросает в дрожь и пробивает слезу от прослушивания великолепного саундтрека с попутным наплывом воспоминаний.
  79. Skyyfall
    Dec 3, 2020
    7
    For 2017 year this game not bad. Very bad graphic and open world looks like empty. I think this game needed remake!
  80. CractosBeast
    Dec 2, 2020
    10
    Score: 10/10; A Masterpiece.
    NieR: Automata is a spectacular game that features gameplay and plot elements we rarely, if ever, see in video games. The plot mainly follows the journey of 2 Androids, 2B and 9S who are part of a foundation named YoRHa created to wipe machines out of existence. Humans have fled from the machine infestation to the moon, and it is up to YoRHa to make the earth    Score: 10/10; A Masterpiece.
    NieR: Automata is a spectacular game that features gameplay and plot elements we rarely, if ever, see in video games. The plot mainly follows the journey of 2 Androids, 2B and 9S who are part of a foundation named YoRHa created to wipe machines out of existence. Humans have fled from the machine infestation to the moon, and it is up to YoRHa to make the earth omce again a hospital place. The story on paper, is very simple, but once you dive in deeply into the narrative being told her you find yourself questioning a lot of what seems to be a mystery in our life. God, life, death, love, beauty, fear, despair, conflict; all of these and more are subjects that the game tackles either subliminally or explicitly, and its beyond extraordinary the way this game handles these several sensitive topics. Make sure to play through all the routes to get the full experience though, endings A to E are the main endings that YOU MUST play for the real experience. Gameplay wise, it features multiple perspectives and gameplay elements that correlate together seamlessly, sometimes the game is a hack and slash rpg, other times its 2D platformer, other times its a hacking simulator. You might be confused with all these thinking that sounds horrible but trust me it is the absolute opposite. It all just works astonishingly here with little to no flaws and absolutely no disruption to your immersion. The soundtrack is hands down the best OST you'll ever hear in a video game ever and it'll trigger your goosebumps like no other in a very good way. If you still haven't, please get this game and give it a try, you won't regret it. (Once again play through all the routes it's extremely important)    … Expand
  81. Flammie
    Nov 12, 2020
    9
    Nier Automata is an action RPG with futuristic theme. You control androids and the plot starts of with seemingly basic sci-fi space fight but evolves into a truly unique and interesting plot. The battle in the game provides the player few choices of fighting strategies, either close combat or ranged weapons can be used pretty freely in most battles, with a few additional more creativeNier Automata is an action RPG with futuristic theme. You control androids and the plot starts of with seemingly basic sci-fi space fight but evolves into a truly unique and interesting plot. The battle in the game provides the player few choices of fighting strategies, either close combat or ranged weapons can be used pretty freely in most battles, with a few additional more creative battle modes added later in the game. There are also shoot-em-up style battles and something that could be best called as twin-stick shooter. The controls are solid and most deaths are due to player's mistakes, though it won't happen very often in my experience. The graphics are okay, I understand that there's a theme but it's very monochromatic and especially hard to read if you are playing on a moderate sized television and further than a few metres away, as is usual in console gaming; it's all light brown on dark brown or vice versa. Music is interesting, it has a lot of tracks with vocals that probably try to convey emotional meanings, I am still on the edge whether it's more disturbing and odd than atmospheric… Expand
  82. Near
    Nov 10, 2020
    10
    This game is just really good. I do think that the second playthough overstays its welcome, but the first and third one... It's the first time a finale MOVES me. Not because it was sad nor because it was shocking, but because of how he carried to me a special message. I felt different once I was done. It's that good.

    It's not, however, a game for everyone. I've invested 50 hours into    This game is just really good. I do think that the second playthough overstays its welcome, but the first and third one... It's the first time a finale MOVES me. Not because it was sad nor because it was shocking, but because of how he carried to me a special message. I felt different once I was done. It's that good.

    It's not, however, a game for everyone. I've invested 50 hours into it. If you can't do the same, I feel like you would miss part of the experience. This game can be played casually, but it's wasted, you really need to do every side-quest and explore every corner.

    So yeah, the game is not perfect, but it carries a weight that I cannot ignore. I wish I could delete my memory and play it again blind.    … Expand
  83. RobCloud
    Nov 10, 2020
    10
    Trilha sonora espetacular, combate intenso, história foda. Nier foi uma surpresa pra mim, faltou só uma legenda BR, espero que no próximo jogo venha.
  84. Skully66
    Nov 10, 2020
    10
    An amazing and beautiful game with great story, characters, voicing, visuals, combat, soundtrack, etc.
    This has to be one of my all-time favourite games with just how much I enjoyed, and I'd definitely love to see a sequel come out of this. I'm very excited that its prequel, NieR Replicant, is getting a remake, and I'll definitely be playing that when it's released.
  85. Unthugged
    Nov 7, 2020
    10
    I **** out a few times when I first played this because I kept dying at the beginning of the game and having to start from the beginning. But once I put real effort into figuring out the games mechanics (and finally getting past the opening section) I fell in love with it. The combat is awesome once you figure it out and the strange melancholy world you're put into once you get into theI **** out a few times when I first played this because I kept dying at the beginning of the game and having to start from the beginning. But once I put real effort into figuring out the games mechanics (and finally getting past the opening section) I fell in love with it. The combat is awesome once you figure it out and the strange melancholy world you're put into once you get into the game proper is extremely immersive. At first I was worried that it'd be almost impossible to save my progress. But once you get past the start of the game you can save not quite whenever you like but more than often enough (and there are areas where you can save whenever you choose) Great game. Play it.… Expand
  86. PeterShahan
    Nov 1, 2020
    10
    This game has the best Story and Ost. In the history of gaming
    The game play also good
    I wish that we had a combo list
  87. magicsany
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This is an amazing game. It has great story, good visuals, incredible music and smooth gameplay. This is my new favorite game. I highly recommend it.
  88. barn1
    Oct 28, 2020
    10
    Absolutely beautiful. Every second you spend in the game is worth it. I would love to experience this game for the first time again.
  89. Neodamus
    Oct 28, 2020
    5
    This action shooter relies heavily on its quirky setting (an earth which humans left to flee from aliens who created androids to battle humans and now are gone themselves but androids and a few humans are left), its weird battle system (hack 'n slay against thousands of purple bubbles in either third person slasher or 2d side scrolling spaceship mode) and its annoying fan service. TwoThis action shooter relies heavily on its quirky setting (an earth which humans left to flee from aliens who created androids to battle humans and now are gone themselves but androids and a few humans are left), its weird battle system (hack 'n slay against thousands of purple bubbles in either third person slasher or 2d side scrolling spaceship mode) and its annoying fan service. Two androids are on a scout mission on earth and do repetitive and boring side missions for humans while discovering a twist that makes your eyes roll and forces you to several replays of the campaign until you try the bitter-lame final ending and true conclusion.… Expand
  90. amubher
    Oct 27, 2020
    8
    A rough gem in need of polish in a lot of ways, limited but fun combat. At its heart is a fascinating world and a great story worth telling, despite the weak dialogue and shallow characters.
  91. Demitrya22
    Oct 25, 2020
    10
    Es una obra maestra que debes jugar si o si, si eres fan de los videojuegos. Han sido capaces de mezclar de una forma super orgánica distintos géneros dándole sentido a su uso al mismo tiempo que gran personalidad a este Nier. En lo que sí considero que podrían haber mejorado serían los escenarios (muy vacíos, repetitivos y con un diseño carente de detalles) y los gráficos que para laEs una obra maestra que debes jugar si o si, si eres fan de los videojuegos. Han sido capaces de mezclar de una forma super orgánica distintos géneros dándole sentido a su uso al mismo tiempo que gran personalidad a este Nier. En lo que sí considero que podrían haber mejorado serían los escenarios (muy vacíos, repetitivos y con un diseño carente de detalles) y los gráficos que para la época en la que salió se han quedado un poco atrasados. Al fin y al cabo lo mencionado previamente son nimiedades ya que el resto de características son excelentes sobretodo la historia: triste, MUY TRISTE pero esperanzadora y con toques propios de su director como que todo lo que ves simboliza algo y esta ahí por un razón hasta los mismo jefes tienen su Por qué. En definitiva el combate es brutal propio de Platinum Games. Joya en bruto de los videojuegos que nadie se puede perder.… Expand
  92. Shaw2266
    Oct 23, 2020
    9
    Great game!! I’ll start with this is not the style of game I usually get into. However I really enjoyed every aspect from the story, gameplay, and visuals. It’s definitely worth doing the alternate ending, as it only gets better. It’s not a 10/10, but so close. I’ll most likely play it again someday.
  93. DKR
    Oct 22, 2020
    6
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. (wip) It hurts me to give NA this score. There is so much here that is so good! Rarely does a game NAIL it's atmosphere like NA does. Chrono Trigger, Kirby Super Star, Splinter Cell: Chaos Theory, FF7-8, there are some games that make such an immersive atmosphere that stands out above others. The gothic, anime style, the dark story, the giant-robot battles, the delicious waifus (rock on, Japan!), the slick sword play, the numerous, engaging side quests, and HOLY JEEBUS THE REPLAYABILITY, so why the low score?

    NA follows a sexy android known as 2B. 2B is a combat android that can swing swords that gravitate to her back like a sheathe, fly jets, super agile, and assisted by a little floating robot with an SMG, while sporting her standard-issue micro skirt and white thong. Tagging along is 9S, a young male android that's smitten with her. He's a hacker and scout.

    It all starts with 2B entering her mission via jet. The "machines" - more robust, less intelligent, and collective-zealous robots - are building something big, and she's off to save the day in an over the top clash with a giant robot. It's standard and ho-hum....but things eerily change as the machines grow more sentient, and start asking questions about their existence, form religions, and even try to procreate. Even the fellow androids 2B works with start behaving like adolescent teenagers. Things quickly spiral as you realize the game has no villain. You're slaughtering waves of confused innocents, as the game keeps reminding you NOT to feel bad for any of them. They're all just robots, right?

    This story telling is by far the most powerful aspect of NA. It does story-telling techniques of visual metaphors that has long since been lost in writing in recent times i.e. both the heroes wear blindfolds; signifying their ignorance to truth or purpose in a cruel world, or how NPC's are named after famous philosophers and behave similar to them. The story is wrapped in philosophical questions about god, religion, existence, war, meaning of life, meaning of suffering, and so on. It's a story like the books of old - Orwell's 1984, for example - where the events stayed with you; loomed in your mind and challenged what you believe in. It even inspired many youtubers to cut into NA's meaning, and they were very entertaining to watch! NA also has about 20 different endings, most of them 10s long jokes, but the final ending, and seeing it all come together had me crying a little.....but...

    The gameplay is where NA falls flat. It's a mediocre hack-n-slash that has 2 maps: a beige, city ruins, and a desert. They're about as exciting as they sound. What really kills it is enemy variety. I think I fought 3 enemies the entire game, outside of bosses. It gets really, really tedious, but what keeps you in it is the looming eeriness of the characters around you changing, along with that weird, anime s*** that ppl love, like if you play online and die, you have to leave a message of your death to other players based on presets. You'll make things like "A desperate android.....thought they heard an old friend....at a familiar place".

    Equally as good as the story is the majestic soundtrack. If I had any power to do so, I would put it somewhere in a list of "Top 50 video game soundtracks of all time". Some of these tracks will stay with me for the rest of my life, like:

    Vague Hope (featuring a beautiful, fictitious language called Chaos)
    City Ruins
    Wretched Machinery
    Treasured Memories
    Weight of the World (English)
    Grandma Destruction (ironic name, epic track)

    NA's OST captures a wide range of sounds from tragic, to nostalgia, to epic battle, to grim and soothing.

    What I commend NA the most for is taking such creative risks with the plot. I suppose I can only speak for myself when I say: I'm sick of every video game having # stories: ex-military's wife/daughter are killed/kidnapped, and now he's out for revenge, WW2, a little boy runs an errand and comes back to a burning village, WW2, a tyrant is taking over the world but stands no chance against the marine that can take a tank shell to the face but as long as he hides behind sheet metal and holds his breath for 10s, he'll be fine, WW2, the princess was kidnapped, WW2, OMG ZOMBIES, WW2. COME. ON. RISKS, like after you beat it once, you play it again but as 9S, and the game is slightly different with some plot insights, then a 3rd time through as the assassin droid A2 where the plot REALLY goes nuts.

    So do I recommend? Not really. You can get anything you want out of this game by watching a youtube playthrough, though I still highly recommend supporting NA in any way you can.

    Conclusion: NA is a captivating experience and a meal for the intellectual mind with lovely waifus to top it off. Epic story, but there isn't much gameplay, which is feeding a trend of playable movies instead of video games.

    "I came for the thighs, and stayed for the cries." -Anonymous    … Expand
  94. Mohamedh312
    Oct 18, 2020
    10
    One of the best games I have ever played in terms of storytelling and music. Very highly recommend, even though im not a fan of jrpgs
  95. TheRavS
    Oct 10, 2020
    6
    Nier: Automata has broken my heart not in the way the game intends.

    Yoko Taro's game is a beautiful action rpg with great visual design and gorgeous music. In addition to that, the way the game plays with its UI is very pleasant and ultimately adds to the overall experience. However, those are the only qualities of the game I can praise. I really wanted to like this game; perhaps    Nier: Automata has broken my heart not in the way the game intends.

    Yoko Taro's game is a beautiful action rpg with great visual design and gorgeous music. In addition to that, the way the game plays with its UI is very pleasant and ultimately adds to the overall experience. However, those are the only qualities of the game I can praise.
    I really wanted to like this game; perhaps because of the general praise I had heard since 2017 or because it comes partly from Platinum games, but I simply couldn't ignore the blaring issues this game has and that make it, in my opinion, something very far from a masterpiece.

    First I want to talk about the combat, to which there is some slight depth with abilities (or chips) and the weapons you can use. However, though some work has been put in it, its depth is completely unnecessary, as one can simply level up the character and upgrade their main, original weapon and melt the enemies either way without any need to switch weapons, despite how much the game wants and makes it available to you. Therefore, as an action game, Nier: Automata falls in the painfully lower end of the spectrum, as the bare mechanics obsolete themselves into button spamming. This is surprising, as the game seems to rely on combat a lot to drive you towards 90% of the objectives and story, but it feels like no one sat to play-test the game and figured that in the 50h of gameplay it would get very old or that the dissonant difficulty in some parts (mainly bosses) was a red alarm indicating there is a problem with this unnecessary core mechanic.

    As an rpg, the game isn't anything special either. You have abilities that are mostly passive abilities to aid you in combat and which can easily break it, such as having passive regen or recovering 30% of your health each time you kill an enemy (of which there are too many to excuse the existence of this ability). There are a few actual abilities, such as pod programs (super moves with cool-downs) or being able to taunt, but they're scarce and overall they don't rock the combat as they could or should.
    Objects, whether materials for upgrading gear or consumables, become more of a chore than an actual nice system towards the overall experience you're given. This, added to the very "Go there, kill that"; "Go there, pick up that"; and "Go there, protect that" with a side of cheap morals/philosophy type of side-quests makes it very hard to actually care about the world you're playing in or to explore it and discourages you from really engaging with the NPCs. This is when the section you're in has been filled, as another issue is that most of the world is far too small and empty to usher the sandbox-ish map, that ultimately also becomes a nuisance rather than adding to anything.

    Given this is a story-heavy game, it makes a very poor job at keeping you engaged with both its plot and characters, as the latter are incredibly 2 dimensional and barely have any depth. Their interactions appear to create some depth, but neither the characters' minds or the themes the game "explores" have anything beyond surface level exposition, which is really heartbreaking. As for the plot, while it could work in some other medium, an interactive videogame is most certainly not the way this story should be told: the storyline is an incredibly bland and uncharacteristic one that pretends to have something to say but ultimately doesn't and tries to hide that through meaningless interactions, eye-candy like androids 2B or A2 and the illusion that you, the player, have some agency, such as with its "gag" endings in this light novel with combat.
    Also, having to repeat 5 hours of unnecessary gameplay just because, when what is added there could have been implemented in the first play-through, makes me think the writers didn't know how to structure a story.

    Conclusion: though Nier: Automata deserves a 10/10 in the visual and musical department, its gameplay, characters and plot completely crash down, mainly because this universe and story should be explored in a novel, not in a videogame. Because of this, it seems Taro's game wants to be a game by adding action rpg elements, but it completely misses the mark or whatever it tried to achieve, completely wrecking the story that could have been told or the entertainment it could have provided.

    The visuals and music made me give it a 6, but were they not there, this game would be a 3.5 out of 10.    … Expand
  96. jumpingjacks
    Oct 4, 2020
    10
    A beautifully made game that keeps you surprised and in awe of its production. The story, music, gameplay, and everything else is blended carefully and beautifully to create an amazing game. The game is addicting and intriguing, it will want you to look into the lore of the other games from Yoko Taro. A perfect 10/10.
  97. SirSoil
    Oct 4, 2020
    9
    Nier Automata is an excellent engaging game with an amazing combat system and gameplay, simple ways to play and a great open world to explore as well. Let’s begin with the overall story, it’s good as far as I’m concerned however it’s not flawless it has its viable flaws with some characters and moments but that’s the only issues with the game, other than that 26 different endings availableNier Automata is an excellent engaging game with an amazing combat system and gameplay, simple ways to play and a great open world to explore as well. Let’s begin with the overall story, it’s good as far as I’m concerned however it’s not flawless it has its viable flaws with some characters and moments but that’s the only issues with the game, other than that 26 different endings available is truly impressive not going to lie. Ok now to the best thing about the game, the combat it’s satisfying simple and at the same time complex, the leveling up system and the many options available to upgrade are all great and fun. The open world and quests aren’t huge but they do their job and are quite entertaining sometimes. The soundtrack though oh my god, the soundtrack is perfect it’s engaging at times chaotic at times, and relaxing at times, it’s the best part of the game by far. Nier Automata might not be a masterpiece but it had the potential with its amazing combat system great story and masterful soundtrack, would recommend this game truly just don’t expect the games story to be perfect like many say, it’s still a god damn engaging video game at the end of the day . (Amazing 4/5) Your Missing Out!… Expand
  98. INU4SH4
    Sep 30, 2020
    8
    Can't believe I forgot to review this gem for so long.

    Nier: Automata is a landmark for action games. Its gameplay is fresh and unique, its characters are compelling and interesting, the graphics look stunning and so do all the character designs, the music is some of the best, and the most important part, its story is really well-written. it's also worth noting that it also mixes many    Can't believe I forgot to review this gem for so long.

    Nier: Automata is a landmark for action games. Its gameplay is fresh and unique, its characters are compelling and interesting, the graphics look stunning and so do all the character designs, the music is some of the best, and the most important part, its story is really well-written. it's also worth noting that it also mixes many elements and video-game types so it's not only an action beat-em-up.

    Nier: Automata delivers the full-package and even features great replayability. Truly one of the best action games around. Square Enix truly did a great job here.    … Expand
  99. AlvaroK95
    Sep 10, 2020
    6
    La jugabilidad no está mal pero se hace repetitiva por la falta de progreso real en la variedad de posibilidades que puede ejecutar el jugador y por la repetitividad de las zonas, la historia está muy bien pero no llega a emocionar tanto como parece en un inicio, los gráficos son reguleros y la banda sonora es excelente.
  100. tjhillman
    Sep 6, 2020
    5
    Unfortunately, no matter how layered and philosophical the games “endings” are, the game fails to capture any sort of emotional attachment to the characters and themes due to its poor gameplay, voice acting (including voiceless lines), and graphics. An overall tedious, grossly overrated experience.
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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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