NieR: Automata

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  1. DMB1985
    Sep 3, 2020
    4
    I really struggled to see why there was so much hype around Nier:Automata. One of the biggest areas of praise I heard about N:A as how powerful and original the story is. Whilst it isn't bad, it doesn't cover anything that hasn't been done in sci-fi media numerous times before and relies on anime clichés to try and deliver an emotional punch. This is made all the worse by the fact that inI really struggled to see why there was so much hype around Nier:Automata. One of the biggest areas of praise I heard about N:A as how powerful and original the story is. Whilst it isn't bad, it doesn't cover anything that hasn't been done in sci-fi media numerous times before and relies on anime clichés to try and deliver an emotional punch. This is made all the worse by the fact that in order to see the full story you need to play the game 3 times. If you can't get into the game on your first play through then you are in for a painful slog trying to see everything, especially as the second playthrough is by far the worse.

    From a gameplay perspective this is really poor. There are some epic moments. The prologue delivers an exciting introduction to the game and there is a great boss battle just past the halfway point of the first route but these moments are few and far between. Combat is so simple that it quickly becomes tedious. As enemies don't block or dodge, the game quickly becomes a case of just mashing square with the occasional dodge required. I didn't expect this to match the depth of combat games such as GoW or DMC but I expected at least a bit of skill to be required rather than just the mindless button masher that this is. RPG elements are also paper thin offering no depth beside

    I could probably forgive the poor combat and lack of depth if the open world was interesting and fun to explore. Unfortunately this is bland and empty with nothing really to see and do bar some really tedious side quests that are no more inventive than fetch quests or killing a bunch of enemies. There is so much backtracking throughout this game both through the main story and side quests that it quickly becomes soul destroying. This is made all the worse by how ugly the open world is, looking like a late PS2 game. I appreciate that this is a low budget game but there are plenty of low budget games that still manage to look like they belong in this generation by using an art style that is appropriate for the budget. This would look so much better if the devs had gone for a cel-shaded style rather than trying to adopt a more realistic approach.

    One thing that N:A does do really well is mesh numerous different game styles together seamlessly. One minute you can be playing a hack and slash game, then an old school space shooter like Galaga and then a Metroidvania style level. But the novelty of this quickly wears off as the general gameplay just doesn't have enough depth to keep things interesting.

    Nier:Automata is really a niche game that is well suited for those who have a deep interest in Japanese anime culture but will feel a chore for most other people.    … Expand
  2. matthewrussel
    Sep 3, 2020
    9
    One of the best games of this generation. The gameplay is really fun, the characters design and world design are over the top, the artistic direction in its entirety is one of the best in the medium. What holds this game from achieving the perfect score is the side quests design, fetch quests for the most part, you have to go from point A to point B and come back. On the other hand theOne of the best games of this generation. The gameplay is really fun, the characters design and world design are over the top, the artistic direction in its entirety is one of the best in the medium. What holds this game from achieving the perfect score is the side quests design, fetch quests for the most part, you have to go from point A to point B and come back. On the other hand the stories you discover through these side quests are one of the biggest pro of this game. The plot and the characters are well written, the world building is incredible. This game pushed me to explore every single part of it, all endings, secret bosses, side quests and so forth, in order to discover the lore of the world and the characters whose live in it. Play this game, you won't regret it.… Expand
  3. Chell_R
    Aug 29, 2020
    2
    BORING, bland, typical, power fantasy trash - clunky combat system, easily broken leveling system... Unsatisfying, and unengaging combat...

    I swear the only reason people loved this game so much: was the "realistic" anime graphics... and of course... SHOCK and awe...

    2B's perfectly toned... METALIC, ass.

    Go play DMC5, or literally ANY Platnium game: that came before this.
  4. CRI031218
    Aug 24, 2020
    10
    JUEGASO en todo sentido, desde el inicio muy dinámico y divertido, aunque el primer boss sea a la vista "difícil", lo puedes completar y la banda sonora es espectacular.
  5. User7355608
    Aug 19, 2020
    8
    It's a good game. By all means. I just have one little issue with it. WHAT THE HELL IS SHE WEARING??? The main character, a thicc android, has ass n' boobs hanging out at ALL TIMES. She wears borderline fetish gear, with a much too short dress, garters, and fishnets, and the only thing managing to keep this game as M rated, is a VERY thin strip of white cloth, barely covering her genitals,It's a good game. By all means. I just have one little issue with it. WHAT THE HELL IS SHE WEARING??? The main character, a thicc android, has ass n' boobs hanging out at ALL TIMES. She wears borderline fetish gear, with a much too short dress, garters, and fishnets, and the only thing managing to keep this game as M rated, is a VERY thin strip of white cloth, barely covering her genitals, and wedged between her asscheeks (and her uhh, "Lips" as much as I hate to say it). There is one other uniform in the game, and it's a ridiculous suit of armor, requires very specific story choices, and takes about 30 hours too reach. The DLC has a "revealing outfit"(as if the default one isnt revealing enough) which is one thigh-high, and a nightgown.

    Everytime you run, jump, or climb a ladder, between wind picking up her dress, and some crazy "coincidental" camera angles, you get your camera pointed directly at her exposed caboose, and numerous cutscenes show you ass and cameltoe.

    and don't you dare tell me this is empowerment, or story accurate. This is the same as Quiet in metal gear, or the female armor in monster hunter. Japanese games tend to not treat women the same way as western games. That's it. One of the devs even said he solely chose it cause it's hot.

    It's not. It's cringey. It's like watching a Tarantino movie, but it's ALL footscenes. Like "come on bro? have you no shame". I don't honestly care that much about feminism or things like that, and I don't care if someone objectifies a fictional person, but it's ridiculous that the devs force us to stare at that BS. Grow the **** up. It's greasy.    … Expand
  6. Kanon-mg0
    Aug 18, 2020
    5
    Cada video juego tiene algo que atrapa a las personas! Yo ame cada momento de este juego
  7. Chicuelino
    Aug 12, 2020
    9
    By no means a perfect game, the thing is riddled with bugs and technical deficiencies, it shows that it is indeed a port. and little was made to optimize it for pc. you have to do a lot of things before it is playable.
    but man did the effort i put into playing it was worth my while.
  8. AlexeyLilicenko
    Aug 12, 2020
    9
    Great game, that gives you a lot of surprises. Graphics are outdated though, more like ps3.
    But characters and mechanics make game pretty good.
    Of course 2B is pretty and sexy character with her own charisma. Game definitely has a Soul.
  9. GabFire
    Aug 10, 2020
    9
    Jogo sensacional, um dos melhores jogos que já vi da Square Enix e espero muito que tenha nova sequência com trilhas sonoras ainda mais cativantes.
  10. Tsunowa
    Aug 9, 2020
    9
    I really enjoyed played this game, I just disappointed about the port to PC, has to buy the game on PS4. But the combat is really good
  11. monks99
    Aug 9, 2020
    10
    If you haven't played this game. Your really missing out. It's one of the best.
  12. CubiReviews
    Aug 5, 2020
    10
    Nier Automata is nothing less than a videogame masterpiece. The story and how it is told really is something special. Gameplay mechanics aren't too complex, but very fun and very well paced. But what elevated the overall experience is hwo it's presented. Graphics, sounds and voice acting are really good, but espeacially the music is just brilliant. Nier Automata is a game like no other is.Nier Automata is nothing less than a videogame masterpiece. The story and how it is told really is something special. Gameplay mechanics aren't too complex, but very fun and very well paced. But what elevated the overall experience is hwo it's presented. Graphics, sounds and voice acting are really good, but espeacially the music is just brilliant. Nier Automata is a game like no other is. And it's an amazing one! Loved every second of it and I stll keep going back to it, playing it over and over again. Just perfect!… Expand
  13. Ninonino
    Aug 4, 2020
    10
    Taro Yoko's amazing story telling, it says it all a must play game, and the music it’s just wow.
  14. Chaos69
    Aug 4, 2020
    10
    For me is a Beautiful game. I love all about this game! It's my favourite! Soundtrack, GamePlay, pg, and other! Yoko Taro is a master ❤️
  15. Hug_Mou
    Aug 2, 2020
    10
    An absolute masterpiece, an absolute must-play for everyone who likes good story and a godly music. I wish I could forget it all just to play it all over again, best game story I ever played in my life.
  16. MikhaiI
    Aug 2, 2020
    8
    Интересная история. Хорошо проработанные персонажи. Великолепная музыка.
    Из минусов - пустые локации и плохо оптимизированная графика. После первого прохождения пробегать опять те же самые локации другим персонажем уже не очень интересно.    Интересная история. Хорошо проработанные персонажи. Великолепная музыка.
    Из минусов - пустые локации и плохо оптимизированная графика. После первого прохождения пробегать опять те же самые локации другим персонажем уже не очень интересно.
  17. Zetsky
    Aug 1, 2020
    10
    Best game i ever played, the gun goes brrr, the android goes slash slash slash, unique gameplay
  18. Freeman999
    Aug 1, 2020
    10
    One of the best games of this generation. The game raises deep philosophical themes and makes you think. The soundtrack deserves a special mention. Perhaps this is the best soundtrack for the game of all that I have heard. In general, I highly recommend playing. I am sure you will not be disappointed.
  19. gamingtime
    Jul 31, 2020
    10
    I really like the heart breaking story with a small light of hope in the end. The music itself is really a masterpiece even if one didn't play the game. The battle process sometimes gets a bit overwhelming with too many special effects going off, but is nevertheless enjoyable.
  20. Thegamegg1
    Jul 31, 2020
    9
    Excelente una experiencia inigualable. 100% recomendado. Gran gameplay y gran historia llena de detalles.
  21. ariachu
    Jul 27, 2020
    10
    I LOVE IT. literally all i want in one game, great story, characters and music
  22. eluxox
    Jul 27, 2020
    10
    Cuando conocí este videojuego me llamó previamente la atención su particular estética y banda sonora, pero al experimentarlo en carne propia me pareció algo increíble, sobretodo la estructura de su historia y su desarrollo. El sistema de combate es divertido, los personajes entrañables y carismáticos y la historia y finales te llenan de satisfacción. Puede llegar a tener algunas misionesCuando conocí este videojuego me llamó previamente la atención su particular estética y banda sonora, pero al experimentarlo en carne propia me pareció algo increíble, sobretodo la estructura de su historia y su desarrollo. El sistema de combate es divertido, los personajes entrañables y carismáticos y la historia y finales te llenan de satisfacción. Puede llegar a tener algunas misiones secundarias o apartados mejorables, pero eso no tiñen la excelente experiencia y la caja de sorpresa que presentan, la cual personalmente me duró más de 65 horas. Es un videojuego de finales hermosos, momentos únicos y que te refleja muchos sentimientos, para mí, una maravilla de experiencia.… Expand
  23. FelipeNucci
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    The game is an absolute masterpiece. The way Yoko Taro goes with the story telling is just unique (a trade mark of the nier/drakengard series).
  24. shaggx83
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    Didn't know what to expect when I started playing this game. I was not fully captivated early on but the creative game play from side scrolling, 2D platforming to the typical 3D action RPG style kept me playing. What finally made me realized that this is a special game was when I reached the Amusement Park. The music, the environment and the mystery of all the machines just clicked fromDidn't know what to expect when I started playing this game. I was not fully captivated early on but the creative game play from side scrolling, 2D platforming to the typical 3D action RPG style kept me playing. What finally made me realized that this is a special game was when I reached the Amusement Park. The music, the environment and the mystery of all the machines just clicked from then on. I continued watching YouTube videos about the story long after I finished the game. The music is also becoming my all time favourite and they are high on my most played songs on Spotify. One of the best games I've played ever.… Expand
  25. Baldingsan
    Jul 21, 2020
    9
    A great game, with a great combat system and an interesting story that tackles complex and reflexive themes. The whole experience is brilliant, yet is hold back by repetition. The lasting impact it achieves on the player is remarkable, just see it until the very end credits roll
  26. Konachu
    Jul 20, 2020
    10
    This game was my reason for getting a PS4. Amazing game overall, Great story and enjoyable combat.
  27. bernardrossouw
    Jul 18, 2020
    10
    The brilliant and emotional storytelling of Yoko Taro with the polish of Platinum games creates a masterpiece.
  28. Subject98
    Jul 16, 2020
    5
    To me the praise Nier Automata gets is like someone saying 'This toaster is a **** masterpiece. You put bread in the slot, push the lever down, then 3 minutes later it pops back out! See how ground breaking and innovative it is?'

    N:A doesn't do much of anything that hasn't been done already, and it doesn't do any of it justice. The world is really small, kinda ugly to look at and    To me the praise Nier Automata gets is like someone saying 'This toaster is a **** masterpiece. You put bread in the slot, push the lever down, then 3 minutes later it pops back out! See how ground breaking and innovative it is?'

    N:A doesn't do much of anything that hasn't been done already, and it doesn't do any of it justice. The world is really small, kinda ugly to look at and overall not gratifying or rewarding to explore. Graphics aren't everything but most environments don't even look good artistically. RPG elements are really tame, almost non existent despite the game being advertised as an RPG. Sidequests are mostly fetch quests, NPCs are mostly lifeless, just standing around staring blankly ahead like action figures.

    The story can be entertaining but whether or not you still care by the time you get to the good stuff will depend on how many times you can stand being forced to retread the same bland locations, since the full story is locked behind NG+.

    The combat functions fine but even that is screwed to a degree because your only options for difficulty are play on autopilot, or die in 2 hits and go back to your last manual save, which feels totally out of place in a game like this and ends up making it even more tedious than the easier mode.

    It's a serviceable enough hack n slash if you're just looking for something to turn your brain off and slice up enemies, just beware of the hype surrounding this one.... It's just a freaking toaster!    … Expand
  29. CascabelSonico
    Jul 15, 2020
    10
    Maravilloso juego, excelente historia, te deja ganas de seguir investigando en internet sobre el argumento. Es uno de los mejores juegos que he jugado de esta generación, combates muy entretenidos y adictivos.
  30. otakumhgamer
    Jul 15, 2020
    10
    this game is a masterpiece which is about life and matters and hopes the budget for this game was very few and thats why it has a lot lack of content BUT the storytelling is that fastpace to hide this flaws
  31. HEVS777
    Jul 14, 2020
    10
    This is hard to explain, because the game does something you can't put into words, it's just weird and awesome at the same time.

    A simple gameplay that makes sense, but a button layout that will make you learn to use six fingers at once, therefore keeping it interesting. A strange story, that won't make any sense until you are almost finished with the second gameplay (you need to play it    This is hard to explain, because the game does something you can't put into words, it's just weird and awesome at the same time.

    A simple gameplay that makes sense, but a button layout that will make you learn to use six fingers at once, therefore keeping it interesting.

    A strange story, that won't make any sense until you are almost finished with the second gameplay (you need to play it 3 times to complete the game, but don't worry, each time you use a different character so it's not boring) and yet somehow this story connect s with you.

    One of the best if not the best gaming music ever, even though the lyrics are in made up languages.

    Nice visuals of a post apocalyptic world and gorgeous cutscenes. For me, this is the best game of this year.    … Expand
  32. DinoBeam
    Jul 11, 2020
    5
    In the beginning of the second play-through [where you play as a different character with different moves and some new story elements] I picked up a quest I had done in play-through one. Go kill these machines in this red circle on the map and bring back the parts. Just like the first time, I killed them all and got 3/4 parts. Looking it up online I had found out that the only way toIn the beginning of the second play-through [where you play as a different character with different moves and some new story elements] I picked up a quest I had done in play-through one. Go kill these machines in this red circle on the map and bring back the parts. Just like the first time, I killed them all and got 3/4 parts. Looking it up online I had found out that the only way to complete this quest is to quit and reload the game and do that quest yet again. It was at this point, I realized this game has no respect for me alot of the time.

    At first this game's aesthetic and unique chip upgrade system. had me thinking this might be one of my favorite rpgs. But you've heard the hype, lets get down to brass tacks the mainstream reviewers blatantly ignored.

    -Grossly poorly designed and super cringily cheesy shirtless anime boys turn out to be the villains, and ruin the games entire aesthetic and believability

    -There are no level indicators for missions which makes for tons of frustration and backtracking and wasted time

    -seeing enemies level up when I do to stay the same level as me just feels like cheap plastic

    -There is absolutely no warning that you are about to progress the story to a point of no return and loose all those unfinished quests you've already completed 75% of.

    -I did a side quest that took me all around the map and it gave me a key to a mysterious elevator. Found the elevator and it wouldn't open, had to look it up online, turns out because I didn't have a character with me for the rest of the game due to story reasons, I could no longer go down that elevator. No story reason for it, just a blatant big ol' slap in the face.

    -A quest where you hunt down defectors just straight up broke

    -Make sure you save in the middle of big sequences because just because you think it would autosave after a big fight while the action is still building, it may not

    -Plot starts strong and inspiring, then gets generic, predictable, and juvenile

    -I was told i was given a chip and could take it off, spent a long time looking for it. Turns out that chip doesn't actually exist, unlike every other chip in the game, such as the chip that is your life, which you can remove to kill yourself.

    -Finding stuff the world is an annoying chore, had to keep looking up a guide to find how to get places.

    -there is even a part where you get in a giant cannon and have to shoot a giant epic enemy, and they don't even let you aim. might as well have been a quicktime event

    This game is verrry overhyped, and i really hope they come out with a sequel that is much much better, because there is some cool stuff in this game.

    [Update]

    -upon watching the rest of the story on youtube, it is over drawn out despair porn, do not play this game if you want to be happy    … Expand
  33. cheburagen
    Jul 10, 2020
    10
    ЭТО ПРОСТО АХ*ЕННО!
    1010.
    Особенно доставила музыка. На повторе была пару месяцев
  34. BL0ODYHAMSTER
    Jul 9, 2020
    10
    Nier Automata in my opinion has one of the best story telling in gaming this generation. The game is not perfect by any means but these small problems do not detract what a great game this is overall.
    This game does take more than 1 play through, if by any means you see the credit and just think its over....it isn't, you have to play it again to get more of the story.
    (side note I    Nier Automata in my opinion has one of the best story telling in gaming this generation. The game is not perfect by any means but these small problems do not detract what a great game this is overall.
    This game does take more than 1 play through, if by any means you see the credit and just think its over....it isn't, you have to play it again to get more of the story.

    (side note I wrote a review but accidently deleted it and I don't want to rewrite it again)

    Overall Overall, how I feel about this game is this, the director really know and understand how to pull on your heart strings. This game does that really well. Only if you give it time and play it to the fullest. You can't just play it for the first run and just be done with it.

    Overall this    … Expand
  35. archaim
    Jul 6, 2020
    10
    Игра не без недостатков, но плюсы для меня так перевешивают минусы, что меньше 10 поставить не могу. Отличный мозговыносящий сюжет, персонажи, которых любишь, необычный мир, в который хочется заглянуть, который хочется изучить. Великолепная боёвка, дизайн, озвучка.

    Из недостатков хочу отметить бесполезную систему прокачки. Никаких очков навыков или характеристик распределять не нужно,    Игра не без недостатков, но плюсы для меня так перевешивают минусы, что меньше 10 поставить не могу. Отличный мозговыносящий сюжет, персонажи, которых любишь, необычный мир, в который хочется заглянуть, который хочется изучить. Великолепная боёвка, дизайн, озвучка.

    Из недостатков хочу отметить бесполезную систему прокачки. Никаких очков навыков или характеристик распределять не нужно, просто с каждым уровнем герои становятся сильнее. Но ведь и враги точно также становятся сильнее. В итоге прокачка выглядит каким-то странным и недоработанным не то наследием, не то заимствованием из других игр.    … Expand
  36. ViktorKrakov
    Jul 4, 2020
    9
    Really enjoying the game so far. Halfway through my first NG+. The combination of different styles and mechanics is very refreshing.
  37. Hmody10087
    Jul 3, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I love this game it is now on my favourite game i love the story the ending after the first ending i was very sad because what happened to the characters then i found out about the ending E which make me very happy.… Expand
  38. ADCT800
    Jul 2, 2020
    8
    Nice game, amazing combat, good animations and beautiful characters. I am not that impressed about the world or those robots. They should have scrapped those multiple endings and invested that time creating more unique enemies or world.
  39. MTaguchi
    Jul 2, 2020
    10
    Simply put, this is one of the best games of all time. Yoko Taro finally balanced an amazing story with great gameplay, making this game a masterpiece in the action RPG genre. The replay value is amazing and the pacing of the story is excellent. If you still haven’t played this game, hurry! It’s one of my personal favorites of the PS4/ONE generation.
  40. lcja
    Jul 1, 2020
    8
    very good combat and music! I have to say that it has surprised me greatly. Hightly recommended.
  41. Sagnol
    Jun 28, 2020
    10
    Aside from butt and hot scenes the Storyline and the Concept is amazing!
    And seriously such an underrated game : I know it didn't get the love from developers to support it even with some updates but the actors,the soundtrack and the gameplay is more unique than most of 2017 games.
  42. ngeduardo
    Jun 27, 2020
    10
    Pros
    -Grandioso sistema de combate
    -Personaje entrañable y carismáticos
    -Siempre hay algo que encontrar
    -Muy rejugable
    -Historia con buena profundidad

    Contras
    -Puede tener algunas caídas de FPS
  43. Alentejano
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Wow I don't even know how to start this one. Let's say this: Nier: Automata isn´t "nier perfect", it is a straight masterpiece. Everything about the game is beautiful.
    It has a cast of great characters that have defined relationships and personalities that make it easy to connect with them (the humor involving them is also great). I loved everyone (even the operators and the pods). The enemies are also amazing and always come with an interesting story and purpose. 2B, 9S, A2, Pascal, just to name a few, are characters whose stories get developed during the game and we end up loving each one because we are able to see through their perspective.
    The combat is simply amazing, full of different ways of fighting your enemies. The strikes are powerful and the agility of the androids accompanied with a fantastic evade button makes for great fights. Each character has a different style we'll get accustomed to (hacking is really fun).
    The goddamn music is simply the best in video game history. Each zone theme was beautiful and represented said area perfectly ("city ruins", the desert complex theme, "the forest kingdom", the GODDAMN AMUSEMENT PARK THEME), the battle themes are godly ("become as gods", "this cannot continue", "birth of a wish"), the fight with Simone while "a beautiful song" plays and is synchronized with the gameplay ... love it. These are just some examples. I just want to end this section by saying that "The weight of the world" hits differently after finishing the game.
    The story and the world are extremely philosophical. The story takes the characters to the limits of their "emotions" and throughout the game it shows examples of characters facing hard questions like : the purpose of their life? why do they still live if they cannot feel?. Some acquire emotions in their attempt to copy the humans but are confronted with fear, others with desire. The machines form family ties and try to avenge their fallen loved ones. Both the machines and the androids end up acting like humans. In the route C and D we see how both sides (especially the androids) try to find meaning in their lives when their sole purpose is destroyed. Both sides try to live in a world without god, without values and by doing that these pieces of AI end up practicing free will.
    Ending E is beautiful. Everything about it is perfect: how the pods cannot let the androids they actually grew attached to die so by refusing for that to happen they exercise free will and develop consciousness; the player has to fight the credits, which represent the creators or God, while the weight of the world plays...but you can't and fail. Then after a few attempts the kindness of total strangers, who deleted their save data in a selfless act, allows you to fight but this time not alone and the weight of the world plays now in chorus. Then the post credits scene shows that there is meaning to it all and only you can decide your future. The game ends by asking if you want to delete your save to help others. This goes in line with the theme of the game: you can keep your save but you can try to be kinder and give purpose to your work (by allowing it to aid others in their quest to finish this game).
    Nier: Automata is a masterpiece. A game that transcends its medium and tries to question its players while also giving them a thrilling experience. Everything about this work of art is beautiful and purposeful. Nier will certainly be an experience I won't forget. A journey of emotional and philosophical moments and ideas.    … Expand
  44. intra
    Jun 26, 2020
    8
    7 or 8/10. Mixed feelings about this game. Nier does so many things right I want to give it a 9/10, however a tedious world with tons of repetition dulled the experience.

    The story is compelling and gripping from the very beginning, the ost is perhaps one of the best and most fitting in recent memory and the characters including the machines are engaging. The storytelling, addition of    7 or 8/10. Mixed feelings about this game. Nier does so many things right I want to give it a 9/10, however a tedious world with tons of repetition dulled the experience.

    The story is compelling and gripping from the very beginning, the ost is perhaps one of the best and most fitting in recent memory and the characters including the machines are engaging. The storytelling, addition of 'light' multiplayer elements and layered gameplay make for an unforgettable experience that everyone should try.

    The problem for me is that the world itself gets boring fast, which is mainly an issue because this game is designed to easily surpass 50+ hours.
    Fixing this is not too difficult (but costly of course). Fleshout the world more, more details, more npcs and most importantly more areas to explore. Revisiting the same places over and over was very tedious by the end.

    With that said I still enjoyed the game and wish to see more like it. Hopefully developers can make some of these improvements, looking forward to what is next.    … Expand
  45. iStrikeBlaze
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Masterpiece, only thing that I can say is, this is a game that you never expect nothing and it gives you the best/mind-blowing experience ever. Through the gameplay, you see the game's lore/history from 3 perspective...
    Overall, after the 2B gameplay, the game starts to beat you with "Philosophical punches"... This game is amazing, you just need to play...
    Total different experience.

    YOOKOOO TAROOOOOOO    … Expand
  46. Burattix54
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    A masterpiece in innovative storytelling. Truly something unique in the videogame medium.
    The gameplay costantly has something new to offer, with costant camera view shifts, melee and bullethell sections, minigames and much more.
    It tells a deep and meaningful story without boring you to hell with useless cutcenes, or massive exposition dumps, but using the tools the gaming media offers.    A masterpiece in innovative storytelling. Truly something unique in the videogame medium.
    The gameplay costantly has something new to offer, with costant camera view shifts, melee and bullethell sections, minigames and much more.
    It tells a deep and meaningful story without boring you to hell with useless cutcenes, or massive exposition dumps, but using the tools the gaming media offers.
    The music is the final perfect touch to this beautiful masterpiece.

    Also anime ass so 10/10    … Expand
  47. Kirikoou
    Jun 25, 2020
    10
    It's my favorite game of the decade, it's just that good, money and budget don't make a great game, Nier is at best a AA but to tell it's story, a story about humanity, about what make a human being you first need a direction, and thanks To Yoko Taro, we have that.
  48. Moish
    Jun 25, 2020
    10
    From the best of Platinum Games and Square Enix brought to life by the genius of Yoko Taro one of those games both in gameplay and story that only Japanese developers can create, great merger of game mechanics into story and story into game mechanics, lots of fun, entertainment and an interesting moving story.
  49. sakura96
    Jun 24, 2020
    10
    Es una experiencia única, no esperaba nada y me pareció una maravilla en todos los aspectos.
  50. Oliver9192
    Jun 23, 2020
    10
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  51. Chestwig
    Jun 23, 2020
    9
    Absolutely fantastic!
    I loved the first game despite middling reviews and this is even better. Just like the first game the soundtrack is amazing. The story demands more play throughs to get the whole picture. There are multiple endings including some comedy ones.
    Like the first game it asks lots of questions and really makes you question your actions. The graphics are good for a AA game    Absolutely fantastic!
    I loved the first game despite middling reviews and this is even better. Just like the first game the soundtrack is amazing. The story demands more play throughs to get the whole picture. There are multiple endings including some comedy ones.
    Like the first game it asks lots of questions and really makes you question your actions.
    The graphics are good for a AA game and there is a good 50 hours of gameplay to see the true ending.
    This is hands down my favourite game of this generation.    … Expand
  52. Harlequinz_Eg0
    Jun 23, 2020
    10
    masterpiece of a soundtrack, amazing story and really fun game play in both the main game and the bullet hell sections. the hacking game play I found difficult sometimes but still fun.

    The game is simply a masterpiece for me.
  53. Daiwolf
    Jun 22, 2020
    10
    “I believe... Only tragedy awaits us in our future...” No.2

    It is a very philosophical, depressing, tragic game. Deals with existentialism. It left me with an existential void when I finished the whole game, it made me reflect on many things. The goddamn soundtrack is a gem, the story behind the characters. 9S's personality change is pretty strong. I loved the gameplay. The game doesn't    “I believe... Only tragedy awaits us in our future...” No.2

    It is a very philosophical, depressing, tragic game. Deals with existentialism. It left me with an existential void when I finished the whole game, it made me reflect on many things. The goddamn soundtrack is a gem, the story behind the characters. 9S's personality change is pretty strong. I loved the gameplay. The game doesn't have the most realistic graphics, but I personally love the type of graphics of NieR: Automata has, sooo for me it's very good.    … Expand
  54. Arctic_Kurioshi
    Jun 22, 2020
    10
    I had a lot of fun playing it. Good story, music and gameplay. Way way better than i expected in production values.
  55. ProjectEchoes
    Jun 21, 2020
    10
    "The Time I Was Able To Spend With You. It Was Like Memories Of Pure Light.” Thank You...NieR: Automata.

    PLAY. THIS. GAME.

    Have you ever heard the phrase, “more than the sum of it’s parts”?
  56. Pietrovish
    Jun 21, 2020
    9
    Una maravilla de jugabilidad e historia. Lo rejugué hasta sacar todos los finales. Totalmente recomendable.
  57. CinderShoiler
    Jun 21, 2020
    2
    The game was overrated . It has a lot of disadvantages :
    Not a big world that you can run in 5-8 minutes .
    Total 4 types of weapons . Few game mechanics . Uncomfortable the linear flow . With the inability to even run around the world without a task . There is simply nothing to do in the game after a complete pass . Price . Game landscape, with design and filling with a strong    The game was overrated . It has a lot of disadvantages :
    Not a big world that you can run in 5-8 minutes .
    Total 4 types of weapons .
    Few game mechanics .
    Uncomfortable the linear flow .
    With the inability to even run around the world without a task .
    There is simply nothing to do in the game after a complete pass .
    Price .
    Game landscape, with design and filling with a strong sense of isolation .
    The developers refused to support the game and fix problems with bugs .
    Textures , no matter what anyone says, but they are terrible .

    I can not say that it is terrible , but I can definitely say that it looks raw and unfinished with this overrated quality .    … Expand
  58. karay123
    Jun 20, 2020
    10
    Outstanding game, beautiful soundtrack, amazing story and fascinating fights.
  59. GreenDynomite
    Jun 19, 2020
    10
    This Is such a Wonderful experience, please give it a chance =0. It's amazing how Yoko Taro uses Philosophy he has Learned over the years to make such a compelling story that implements such a creative experience.=0
  60. sofiaclyg
    Jun 19, 2020
    10
    the most impactful game i’ve ever played ! the plot is so good and the gameplay fun and attractive to play !! really recommend it
  61. michaelb1928
    Jun 19, 2020
    8
    Nier Automata is a pretty incredible achievement in storytelling. Its deep and makes you really think afterwards. The Gameplay is fun enough although is a little repetitive especially as 9s where the omission of heavy weapons limits your playstyle and once you unlock all the pod abilities as 2b early in her playthrough there isn't anything new as far as I saw anyway maybe I missed them inNier Automata is a pretty incredible achievement in storytelling. Its deep and makes you really think afterwards. The Gameplay is fun enough although is a little repetitive especially as 9s where the omission of heavy weapons limits your playstyle and once you unlock all the pod abilities as 2b early in her playthrough there isn't anything new as far as I saw anyway maybe I missed them in some sidequests. The soundtrack is 10/10. While the story didnt grip me as hard as others, something with me and machines I find it hard to empathize with them. However its still an amazing story thats never been done like this before and a fun game that I might go back to a few years from now and potentially appreciate even more… Expand
  62. morgoth834
    Jun 19, 2020
    9
    Breathtaking. This game is just a ton of fun with an intriguing story. The way the game seamlessly switched between entirely different game genres ensured I was never truly bored. It's nice to see that Yoko Taro was finally given a large budget.
  63. pattcz
    Jun 18, 2020
    10
    Various gameplay , deep story , very interesting choices in gameplay and design , original ideas. Music is very orchestral and immersive. Combat is highly customizable so is playing experience. Twists in story.
  64. ak47
    Jun 17, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The game takes you places, pick it up if you still haven't. Everything about is just amazing. Gameplay felt arcade-y but fresh and the storyline has the potential to hit you like a jackhammer.… Expand
  65. hunterontoss
    Jun 16, 2020
    10
    хочется плакать от того на сколько это уникальная и интересная игра, лучше ее пока что еще не создали, красота и только!
  66. SlyMajin
    Jun 12, 2020
    10
    Easily in the top 5 games I've ever played. Truly an experience I wish I could live through again and again. 10/10 would recommend to anyone who's even touched a video game controller once in their lifetime. Play this game!
  67. CSYBR
    Jun 7, 2020
    8
    Incredible gameplay and an exciting story, that almost made me cry. Setting, beautiful graphics.
  68. XxAlbertoBuzzxX
    Jun 2, 2020
    9
    Nier Automata
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  69. DAVIDVA11
    Jun 1, 2020
    10
    Hermoso...... El final deja un vacío existencial y a la vez una satisfacción que jamás pensé que sentiría por un vídeojuego.
  70. Hanxius
    May 27, 2020
    1
    This game is so god damn boring... The Characters and their diaolgues are god damn cringe and, the Story, the Levels and the World Design made me sleep as hell... Even controling 2B and the Camera is **** up. The Gameplay is so repetitive and the game so easy you just have to lock on an ennemy and shoot it until it dies. No need to say that the Enemies and the Bosses are really really bad.This game is so god damn boring... The Characters and their diaolgues are god damn cringe and, the Story, the Levels and the World Design made me sleep as hell... Even controling 2B and the Camera is **** up. The Gameplay is so repetitive and the game so easy you just have to lock on an ennemy and shoot it until it dies. No need to say that the Enemies and the Bosses are really really bad. The game doesn't even look good... Really I really don't how people can describe this game as the best in the world...

    At least 2B is hot tho (Oh and **** thoses 2D/Topside view parts.)    … Expand
  71. AnsemTheWise
    May 23, 2020
    10
    The best game of 2017.
    + BEAUTIFUL music
    + Amazing artstyle
    + Great Battle system
    + Inspiring Plot
    + 2B
  72. AndreyCloud
    May 5, 2020
    10
    What can I say? An absolute masterpiece. This game achieves such deep levels of storytelling, questioning the very essence of humanity and philosophy. The characters are amazing and unique as these androids struggle with the exact same questions we do when it comes to suffering, understanding, and meaning of life. Their journey and character development is a joy to watch as they fight aWhat can I say? An absolute masterpiece. This game achieves such deep levels of storytelling, questioning the very essence of humanity and philosophy. The characters are amazing and unique as these androids struggle with the exact same questions we do when it comes to suffering, understanding, and meaning of life. Their journey and character development is a joy to watch as they fight a long and arduous war with the machines; quest to help others and always question the meaning behind all their actions. The full credit ending was amazing, bringing in other players to help you and giving you a choice to be selfless and help another player in the future. Besides the incredible journey and story, the world design and map changes keep the game fresh and beautiful. The combat mechanics are some of the best and interactive I have ever played, great combat variety and challenging. Best music in any video game I have ever heard hands down. Overall, nothing wrong with it at all. Be sure to keep playing past ending A, B, C, and D there is a lot of story still there. This game truly deserves a perfect score, the only reason I feel it wasn’t more popular is because it didn’t gain much publicity as it launched. I also read the short book associated with this game, it also adds amazing detail in short stories of A2, 2B, and 9S that you would love if you loved the original game. A JRPG masterpiece, if you love the genre or would love to explore it, perfect game for it.… Expand
  73. tdebug
    May 3, 2020
    0
    I think they forgot to implement "save" option in the game. The fact you always need to start from the initial cut-scene once killed is interesting, but I don't think I have all time in the world to beat the game that way.
  74. TheReal_funboby
    May 1, 2020
    9
    This game took me by surprise. It was my first Nier experience and I was blown away. Although the graphics aren't up to par to what we're used to on AAA games, it more than makes up for it everywhere else. The gameplay is stylish and addictive, the music is amazing, and the story is a wild ride that needs to be experienced by everyone. It is very well paced and the story keeps youThis game took me by surprise. It was my first Nier experience and I was blown away. Although the graphics aren't up to par to what we're used to on AAA games, it more than makes up for it everywhere else. The gameplay is stylish and addictive, the music is amazing, and the story is a wild ride that needs to be experienced by everyone. It is very well paced and the story keeps you guessing until the end. There are multiple endings so just when you thought you were done, it opens another path for you. The only negative I've encountered are some minor glitches in this game that randomly happen but don't ruin the experience for me at all. I have heard that the YoRHA Edition has more glitches so do look into that before deciding if you should buy the standard edition or the YoRHA. This review was based on the standard edition.… Expand
  75. ChesterField
    May 1, 2020
    10
    Personally, the best hack and slash ever created. The customization of your character, the visual and artistic section, the story, the design of the enemies and levels, the soundtrack, frenzied combat, in general, everything is outstanding. I really can't think of any better hack and slash than this. 10/10 masterpiece.
  76. tony_blackie
    Apr 27, 2020
    0
    Very childish and repetitive. Deleted after 40 minutes of playing (no way to save btw).
    If you're above 14 I don't recommend this.
  77. yubery
    Apr 17, 2020
    9
    I miss out this game in 2017, manage to pick it up during sales. And i have never regret playing it. The design, theme, music and storytelling is fantastic. Only less interesting part is the part where you go through the story as 9S which can feel repetitive.
  78. OmegaBeast
    Apr 14, 2020
    10
    This quickly became one of my favourite games of the generation without a doubt. If you're looking for a unique game, this is it. Recommend highly. A perfectly crafted game with one of the best soundtracks ever, followed up by excellent combat and a complex story that will have you invested in the characters. It has everything you could ever want out of a video game. Don't hesitate, just buy it.
  79. Rukru
    Apr 8, 2020
    10
    Absolutely loved this game, the varied game play styles, the amazing music, the powerful stories this game is a masterpiece
  80. dr0nzer
    Apr 6, 2020
    8
    Firstly, a 2017 release - graphically does not hold that great in 2020, however the gameplay mechanics still do and are astonishing, i was pleasantly surprised and impressed many times over, the entire system is seamless, the boss battles are some of the best I've ever experienced, so many layers, so much depth..... so many phases! There is so much replay value if that's your thing, it's aFirstly, a 2017 release - graphically does not hold that great in 2020, however the gameplay mechanics still do and are astonishing, i was pleasantly surprised and impressed many times over, the entire system is seamless, the boss battles are some of the best I've ever experienced, so many layers, so much depth..... so many phases! There is so much replay value if that's your thing, it's a game that actually encourages you to in order to see the other endings.
    The music/soundtrack compliments the action so well, I personally didn't understand the story... I'm sure I'll get it on my next playthrough.    … Expand
  81. sscott0829tw
    Apr 5, 2020
    10
    Though this game has some cons that can easily been seen.
    Like some ugly textures and npc design here and there, some Fps dropping, combat is too simple for me compare to other platium games like Bayonetta or Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance.
    The Atmosphere, beauty, characters and boss fights in the game are just fantastic. Along with the second best video game soundtrack I ever heard    Though this game has some cons that can easily been seen.
    Like some ugly textures and npc design here and there, some Fps dropping, combat is too simple for me compare to other platium games like Bayonetta or Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance.
    The Atmosphere, beauty, characters and boss fights in the game are just fantastic.
    Along with the second best video game soundtrack I ever heard ever.
    The deep meaning in the game also left me in tears for 3 times.
    And there are 3 playthroughs to get ur money worth.
    One of the best game I ever played no doubt.    … Expand
  82. RomanSkyZ
    Apr 5, 2020
    10
    Brilliant and unique game. If you like a deep and meaningful story which makes you think about it after you finished the game, this game is perfect. Easy one of the best games ive ever played.
  83. CapNcrunk
    Mar 30, 2020
    2
    I bought this game after playing the demo, which contained the shooter elements of the game and nothing else. I was disappointed after finding out the full game was 75-80% wandering around a sparse, empty open world, fighting the same respawned enemies over and over again, wondering where you're supposed to go next. I uninstalled it, but decided to give it another shot a couple years laterI bought this game after playing the demo, which contained the shooter elements of the game and nothing else. I was disappointed after finding out the full game was 75-80% wandering around a sparse, empty open world, fighting the same respawned enemies over and over again, wondering where you're supposed to go next. I uninstalled it, but decided to give it another shot a couple years later because I remembered the shooter elements being so much fun. This time, I got to the end of the prologue that takes 30-45 minutes to complete and died, only to find out it doesn't save the game until after you finish it. Thus, it forced me back to the begining to play through the 40 minute prologue again. Uninstalled. It gets one point for the decent shooter game it advertised itself as, but only lets you play a few minutes of every few hours in reality.… Expand
  84. Rakoor_11037
    Mar 16, 2020
    10
    This is definitely one of the best games i've ever played.. amazing soundtracks, Great story, absolutely beautiful characters.. very smooth and fun gameplay.. and great endings...
  85. Daniel_Campbell
    Mar 9, 2020
    3
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I LOVED the first Nier, but I really wasn't a big fan of this one. The environments are drab and the combat feels very one-note. But my biggest gripe is a narrative one. It has an interesting story to tell, but it's undercut by the idea that all the androids have another version of themselves living in their HQ that will activate upon their destruction. What's the point of crying over a fallen comrade if their just going to reawaken in HQ with all of their memories? In this world, death means almost nothing. Why would 2B cry over 9S being destroyed when it means literally nothing is lost? There are no stakes if death means nothing. If that narrative bullet point were not there, it would be a profound and deep story...but it IS there. So, for me at least, it ruins the entire story.… Expand
  86. Soom-12
    Mar 5, 2020
    10
    The Nier Automata game is a A masterpiece game,

    the music is legendary and unforgettable, and it is one of the best games in terms of music (if not the best) and there are beautiful movements in music. If you hate enemies, you will see that the music has changed to become digital and so... 100000/10 The game​​Play is very, very fun You can hack and fight, raise them in the air,    The Nier Automata game is a A masterpiece game,

    the music is legendary and unforgettable, and it is one of the best games in terms of music (if not the best) and there are beautiful movements in music. If you hate enemies, you will see that the music has changed to become digital and so... 100000/10

    The game​​Play is very, very fun You can hack and fight, raise them in the air, destroy them, shoot and use special moves. FUN!
    10/10

    the story... what an amazing knitted story... you might think is simple because of the initial story but it is deep sad and embodies human feelings.
    10/10

    and the design of clothes and characters is very very beautiful.
    10/10

    Now let's talk about the flaws
    The difficulty difference between the midume and the hard is very large, the midume is easy and hard is very hard.    … Expand
  87. nakaosensei
    Feb 26, 2020
    10
    A masterpiece, it brings a reflection about the way we see life, it has a good gameplay also, can't recommend this enough.
  88. PochoEpic
    Feb 23, 2020
    10
    Ultra futurista, las máquinas y cyborgs invaden el mundo, muestra la desesperanza y la pérdida de cordura en su máximo esplendor, expone de forma emocional las consecuencias que puede traer la IA en la humanidad, abre la cuarta pared involucrandote directamente con el juego y otros jugadores, el sistema de combate mezcla varios géneros como hack and slash, rpg, shooter, naves y puzzles, aUltra futurista, las máquinas y cyborgs invaden el mundo, muestra la desesperanza y la pérdida de cordura en su máximo esplendor, expone de forma emocional las consecuencias que puede traer la IA en la humanidad, abre la cuarta pared involucrandote directamente con el juego y otros jugadores, el sistema de combate mezcla varios géneros como hack and slash, rpg, shooter, naves y puzzles, a mi gusto una joya que no deja cabos sueltos y que la ambientación post-humanidad está muy bien lograda teniendo de la mano una dirección musical y un diseño de personajes que te ayudarán a disfrutar aún más de un juego que sólo por sus mecánicas y jugabilidad ya entrega mucho.… Expand
  89. Adriella01
    Feb 22, 2020
    9
    As it is part of the drakengard/drag on dragoon and Nier lore, I had to play this wonderful game. For Fans it has many references to the old ps2 classics. If it would have more gameplay hours about the story like in Nier and Drakengard, it could be a 10 for me. Instead I got a bit disappointed getting all the various endings pretty soon.
  90. BlackFriday999
    Feb 22, 2020
    0
    Questo gioco fa vomitare al mio cane e il mio amico stupido (bubi) non vuole capirlo
  91. NAPPERY
    Feb 18, 2020
    10
    A game crafted by gods, Yoko Taro has yet again crafted a compelling work of art. The music is one to listen to when hit by feels, studying, work, tests and more. Gameplay is on a whole other level with gripping combat to boot.
  92. ArtyomShpytyack
    Feb 12, 2020
    0
    Despite not up to date graphics and other flaws (like boring mmo-like side quests and unbalanced weapons) the game is one of the most memorable and atmospheric games of all time. The characters and the music are unique, and if you beat the game you will never forget it.
  93. TheSmogs
    Feb 3, 2020
    10
    Wonderful game awesome fight soundtrack nice thicc girl and beatiful grafics
  94. StarsWitch
    Feb 3, 2020
    10
    Amazing, heartbreaking yet charming, I love Neir with all my heart, a game that literally uses its medium in an insanely creative ways
  95. Ryuail
    Feb 1, 2020
    10
    If there is such a thing as a perfect game, I think NieR: Automata is the closest we've gotten to it in a very long time.
  96. Steyraus
    Jan 20, 2020
    10
    Nier Automata is easily one of my favorite game of the last 30 years. I have liked it so much I have gone back and played other games Yoko Tara worked on over the years, from Drakengard to Nier gestalt. Every game has a magic to them that is woven through the intricate and expansive storytelling and absolutely compelling characters that these facets alone makes the experience worthNier Automata is easily one of my favorite game of the last 30 years. I have liked it so much I have gone back and played other games Yoko Tara worked on over the years, from Drakengard to Nier gestalt. Every game has a magic to them that is woven through the intricate and expansive storytelling and absolutely compelling characters that these facets alone makes the experience worth experiencing. Where they earlier games fell short a bit but gradually improved was gameplay, While the later games treated the played to a very fun and evolving ride Nier automata takes everything that worked in every other game and turns it up to 11. Thanks to the partnership with Platinum game Nier Automata and the amazing world and Story of Yoko Taro and the insanely addicting and complex gameplay of a Platinum Title. The result is a simply Masterwork, its a game like nothing else that exists, while borrowing from nearly every type of game that exists, and it makes it as fun as all them components combined could be,
    Nier Automata is full of hidden meaning and setpieces that are designed to make the player think about the big questions and while I usually hate when this type of stuff is forced into a game, here is is subtle and not preachy, it just stories and you take from them what you take from them.
    Overall this is a game I cant imagine anyone not loving, except maybe those strange incell men that get upset when an attractive female shows more than an ankle in a game.sexy.    … Expand
  97. dylan_sayre
    Jan 11, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I almost gave up after I finished Route A. I mean I had finished the game and made it to the end credits after all? I was disappointed by the story and found it very dull. However, after reading on the internet, you're actually supposed to keep playing and reload your save file after you finish the first ending, and boy did the rest of the game not disappoint. By the end of Route E I was nearly in tears, and this is coming from someone that doesn't cry very often in video games. The combat was fun although the most fun I had was playing as 9S and utilizing his hacking abilities to defeat enemies. It was a lot more satisfying than the repetitive button mashing of 2B and A2. With slightly tighter combat and story resources accessible in the game rather than real world novellas, I would give this a 10/10. But as it stands, with incredible atmosphere, music, and fun hacking, I give this game an 8/10… Expand
  98. Xepher
    Jan 11, 2020
    2
    Cheap garbage. It became overrated because of the interesting designs and beautiful soundtrack but beyond that there is nothing there. It's a poorly made boring indie game parading as AAA.
  99. Phased
    Dec 28, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. An absolute masterpiece that kept getting better after each ending. The combat is fun and mechanically fluid. The graphics are very nice and the art style fits perfectly. Loved the characters and the game elicits emotion through its gameplay so well. Also, soundtrack is one of the best in any game I've ever played. This is the only 10 I've ever given on this site, but it's completely deserved.… Expand
  100. Solaris123
    Dec 24, 2019
    10
    This is real Ghost in the shell ,intelligent story and character , nice plot twist ,easy and addictive combat system
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 101 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 98 out of 101
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 101
  3. Negative: 0 out of 101
  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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