NieR: Automata

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  1. vitorhugojapa
    Nov 17, 2018
    10
    This game motivated me to buy a PS4 just to play it.
    It's a hell of a game, both story and gameplay.
    The first time I played it, the gameplay reminded me the first time I played Bayonetta. PlatinumGames has it's way to design complex game controls that are easy to understand and challenging to master it. As the story gets deeper, you'll feel more connected with the characters and    This game motivated me to buy a PS4 just to play it.
    It's a hell of a game, both story and gameplay.

    The first time I played it, the gameplay reminded me the first time I played Bayonetta. PlatinumGames has it's way to design complex game controls that are easy to understand and challenging to master it.

    As the story gets deeper, you'll feel more connected with the characters and might feel confused or reflective about what you're experiencing through this game.

    The soundtrack is one of the best ones I ever experienced in a game or movie. It is the highest point of this game that surely is a master piece.    … Expand
  2. Leontorres7
    Nov 15, 2018
    10
    Legendary game, play it, this game changed my life for good, all I have for this game is LOVE.
  3. Violett
    Nov 14, 2018
    10
    One of the best games I ever played! Really strong story! Graphics? Well, screw it - why do you need graphics with such A+ class gameplay, music and story? Simple genius. Story is really tangled and sad, but this makes the game even more amazing. Finally a real competitor to Bioshock Infinite. I still cheching my screens I made during the game and listening the music on youtube. HighlyOne of the best games I ever played! Really strong story! Graphics? Well, screw it - why do you need graphics with such A+ class gameplay, music and story? Simple genius. Story is really tangled and sad, but this makes the game even more amazing. Finally a real competitor to Bioshock Infinite. I still cheching my screens I made during the game and listening the music on youtube. Highly reccomended for anyone… Expand
  4. Nimzabaat
    Nov 14, 2018
    5
    Nierly unplayable (heh). So to be completely honest, I really hate bad in-game camera. I hated it in the Resident Evil series and every single time it shows up. Nier makes the terrible camera a mechanic and constantly changes modes to throw the player off. I see that some people like it, but honestly, I'd rather play Too Human again than another minute of Nier. While the story is rumoredNierly unplayable (heh). So to be completely honest, I really hate bad in-game camera. I hated it in the Resident Evil series and every single time it shows up. Nier makes the terrible camera a mechanic and constantly changes modes to throw the player off. I see that some people like it, but honestly, I'd rather play Too Human again than another minute of Nier. While the story is rumored to be good, the best way to experience Nier is to watch a "Let's Play" with a player who has the patience to get through the awful gameplay.… Expand
  5. Ignalion
    Nov 12, 2018
    10
    This is the best game I've ever played. And I've played a lot.
    This is like a puzzle, you put chunk by chunk and finally see the whole picture and it's... breathtaking. makes you cry and laugh simultaneously. and think... silently.
    Yoko Taro did what I thought was impossible. He used every single way from an art style named "video game" to bring this experience to you. It could not have    This is the best game I've ever played. And I've played a lot.
    This is like a puzzle, you put chunk by chunk and finally see the whole picture and it's... breathtaking. makes you cry and laugh simultaneously. and think... silently.
    Yoko Taro did what I thought was impossible. He used every single way from an art style named "video game" to bring this experience to you. It could not have been made as a book or even a movie.

    Soundtrack is amazing. Visual style is perfect. The story is deep and sad yet giving you a hope.
    But all those words are pretty useless when describing this game separately because only in union they meld into this Masterpiece from true master of this century, named NieR: Automata.

    Thank you, Yoko Taro, for giving me an opportunity to touch this piece of art.    … Expand
  6. ciccio80_1980
    Nov 11, 2018
    10
    I have just finished the game, leaving behind many secondary missions and activities to do. Analyzing the title I can say that ...
    Graphics: Su Ps4 behaves really well, never had a problem or a bug, stable frame rate, breathtaking views and spectacular animations.
    Sound: amazing soundtrack and general sound perfectly performed.
    History and gameplay: beautiful and fascinating
  7. canceRnya
    Oct 29, 2018
    6
    Ужасна технически, играл на фатке, слишком однообразна для такой продолжительной игры, и при этом тебе зачем-то дают еще раз проходить одни и те жи миссий за 9S, так что когда приходит время A2, ты ужэ слишком устал, и хочешь просто быстрее закончить это.
    Ну и теперь о хорошем: трусы, музыка, да и не плохая развязка, изначально оценивал эту игру намного ниже, но если взять перерыв где-то    Ужасна технически, играл на фатке, слишком однообразна для такой продолжительной игры, и при этом тебе зачем-то дают еще раз проходить одни и те жи миссий за 9S, так что когда приходит время A2, ты ужэ слишком устал, и хочешь просто быстрее закончить это.
    Ну и теперь о хорошем: трусы, музыка, да и не плохая развязка, изначально оценивал эту игру намного ниже, но если взять перерыв где-то на середине, то получится не так уж и плохо, наверна.    … Expand
  8. Pinkie-Apple
    Oct 22, 2018
    9
    Surpreendente, está palavra resume NieR: Automata, boa jogabilidade, história fascinante e belíssima trilha sonora, possui quedas de FPS, porém nada que lhe faça desistir de se encantar e admirar essa obra-prima! Minha avaliação 9/10, para mais conclusões ID: Pinkie-Apple PS4
  9. Mitusonator
    Oct 21, 2018
    10
    The game with incredibly deep story and joyfull gameplay that never ceases to surprise you. Combination of of Yoko Taro's vision and Platinum Games work bring us the true masterpiece and the best game I have ever humbly played. If games could be called "the work of art" this is the proof of it.
  10. Stonewallish
    Oct 20, 2018
    8
    If you can manage to get yourself invested in the NieR universe -and I know it can be difficult-, you’ll find yourself in a magical place. Following 2B’s adventures has been a pleasure all throughout the game. The combat flows fantastically and the artistic direction -the music, in particular- is, simply put, outstanding. Saying anything about this game’s story would probably be consideredIf you can manage to get yourself invested in the NieR universe -and I know it can be difficult-, you’ll find yourself in a magical place. Following 2B’s adventures has been a pleasure all throughout the game. The combat flows fantastically and the artistic direction -the music, in particular- is, simply put, outstanding. Saying anything about this game’s story would probably be considered spoiler, so I’m not gonna touch on that. Just know that it’s really, really good. The only problem I can find with this game, has to do with its performance. It runs pretty bad on underpowered machines, and can struggle on high end computers as well. Don’t let this stop you from enjoying one of the best games to come out in recent years though; you simply need to experience it at least once.… Expand
  11. iOS
    Oct 18, 2018
    9
    Nier: Automata is a crazy, beautiful, and highly entertaining journey full of nutty ideas and awesome gameplay. It may not include the most sensical story or compelling characters, but its frenzied combat -- coupled with beautiful visuals and a stunning soundtrack – make it too much fun to pass up.
  12. phoeniix23
    Oct 18, 2018
    10
    Nier is a true 10/10 game for me. It's my personal game of my life so far. It's perfect. I can't believe this day would ever come but yes, it's taken the number one spot in my heart, finally toppling The Witcher series, FF7, Bloodborne, Mass Effect, Bioshock. Yoko Taro is a name I will forever remember, for delivering a true masterpiece, my game of the generation, of any generation thusNier is a true 10/10 game for me. It's my personal game of my life so far. It's perfect. I can't believe this day would ever come but yes, it's taken the number one spot in my heart, finally toppling The Witcher series, FF7, Bloodborne, Mass Effect, Bioshock. Yoko Taro is a name I will forever remember, for delivering a true masterpiece, my game of the generation, of any generation thus far that I've experienced. Nier transcends gaming, elevating it to an undescribable experience.

    I'm trying to craft a review in the traditional sense to be objective and rational, to state the pros and cons like I normally do, but it's beyond that. I'm listening to Keiichi Okabe's amazing music (Weight of the World) while typing this and I cannot tell you, dear reader, the number of times his music brings me goosebumps, tugging at my heartstrings, full of melancholy, hope and so hauntingly beautiful.

    I wish everyone in the world could play this. This has to be experienced, not watched. It engaged multiple sensory experiences in me, I can't even begin to explain it. I didn't even realize I played 50hrs of it at the end. I just deleted it to make space for Red Dead Redemption 2 but immediately regretted it. Never has a game left a gaping hole in my heart after finishing it. I'm playing Prey as my next game in my playlist but I cannot bear to go on. My mind, my heart, is still in Nier's desolate and heartbreaking world. I need time to recover.

    I am regretting so much not buying this Day One, and not getting the Collector's Edition. I'll be buying anything with Nier Automata on it; books, art, vinyl, music, everything. The newly released book by Yoko Taro in English will be in my mail today and man I cannot wait to experience Nier's story again.

    I implore you, play Nier Automata. Experience it for yourself. You'll be in tears at the end, the true end.

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  13. ToMajonez
    Oct 18, 2018
    10
    Bullet Hell/ Hack and Slash, Rpg, and of course fishing possible, i love Japanese games and Japan!
  14. agent13
    Oct 8, 2018
    8
    i'm not really a fan of jrpg but this game is amazing, the music is one of the bests you have ever experienced in a video game combat and gameplay is ok graphics could be better story is good depite it's slow pace
  15. Ishi123
    Oct 6, 2018
    10
    A game this good is rare. A game capable of tugging emotions so strongly while imposing questions about purpose, loss, and life itself is even rarer. A perfect lovechild of the amazing gameplay of Platinum with the incredible storytelling of Yoko Taro, this game is the proud owner of the title of the only game that made me cry actual tears not once, but two times. Absolutely astounding andA game this good is rare. A game capable of tugging emotions so strongly while imposing questions about purpose, loss, and life itself is even rarer. A perfect lovechild of the amazing gameplay of Platinum with the incredible storytelling of Yoko Taro, this game is the proud owner of the title of the only game that made me cry actual tears not once, but two times. Absolutely astounding and buying it should be mandatory for everyone with a PS4.… Expand
  16. yavi
    Oct 5, 2018
    10
    This is a masterpiece that makes you think and feel along the way. Battles and mechanics are secondary.
    Also, that music.
  17. mrpavlikov
    Oct 4, 2018
    10
    It's a diamond. If you are afraid of Japanese games its ok, you should be, but don't be afraid of this one. It's absolutely amazing. You will love each of 3 playthroughs.
  18. crislepe06
    Sep 30, 2018
    10
    One of the most epic stories i have ever witnessed in a video game. The game is perfect in every aspect except for its graphics but it didnt bother me. My GOTY in 2017 is NieR Automata.
  19. Grahl1
    Sep 25, 2018
    6
    What could have been a great game ends up being quite a banal experience due to a lack of balance in difficulty. I found the game simply unplayble in anything above Normal (you get one-shot by everything, and how are you supposed not to take damage in such an ultra fast-paced combat style), while the combat in Normal and Easy is just not challeging, just hack away and press that healWhat could have been a great game ends up being quite a banal experience due to a lack of balance in difficulty. I found the game simply unplayble in anything above Normal (you get one-shot by everything, and how are you supposed not to take damage in such an ultra fast-paced combat style), while the combat in Normal and Easy is just not challeging, just hack away and press that heal button that will give you acess to a limit 300 very cheap, very easy to acquire potions.

    I just feel like this is a game made specifically for 13 year olds. From the "shallow-philosophical" story of 2 emo robots, from the fact that you see 2B's panties all the time, to the boring hack and slash and loot. It all made for a very bland experience, in a world and environment and concept with the potential for much more.

    Really, I can't get it how this is only getting 9s and 10s. Seems like people no longer play a game to have a challenge, to actually have some dopamine going in their brains, no, they just want an overpriced interactive Hollywood movie.    … Expand
  20. m_hero15
    Sep 18, 2018
    10
    it is a masterpiece and if you don't play it you will regret, the story is amazing, music is great and you feel great after finishing the game and getting the platinum trophy.
    the story is a little confusing and start of the game but when you collect intel and play more you will understand the great backstory
  21. RoloBianchi
    Sep 17, 2018
    9
    una OBRA MAESTRA en todo sentido, jugabilidad, historia ( que parece muy simplona y predecible de principio pero es realmente excelente) visual y auditivamente,
  22. TatsMcGee
    Sep 8, 2018
    5
    I tried this game on Saturday so it’s still very fresh in my mind. There were a lot of things that I didn’t like about the game so I just stopped playing it fairly quickly. I hated the music, I just found it to be very annoying and distracting. For the most part, music is not that important to me and as long as I can zone the music out then I’m fine with it. This was so bad that I couldn’tI tried this game on Saturday so it’s still very fresh in my mind. There were a lot of things that I didn’t like about the game so I just stopped playing it fairly quickly. I hated the music, I just found it to be very annoying and distracting. For the most part, music is not that important to me and as long as I can zone the music out then I’m fine with it. This was so bad that I couldn’t do that and I would say that five minutes into the game, I had to mute the game music.

    The combat itself, I didn’t like the way that the cameras kept shifting from an overhead view to a 2-D plane to 3-D plane. I know its a way to shake up the combat but the only plane that I enjoyed was the 3-D plane because that felt like the most natural in this type of game.

    Finally, what turned me off from this game was, I was on a bridge and I had to fight two Compound Miter Saw things and it wasn’t fun trying to dodge those and I ended getting stuck in between both of them and I died. Which this is a fun game where if you die within the first half hour of the game then you have to start the whole thing over again because that’s how I like to play video games. Redoing things that weren’t that much fun to begin with.

    I have sent this game back to Gamefly and I will not be playing this game again.    … Expand
  23. Mindtricks
    Sep 7, 2018
    10
    Potential GOTY here, beautiful story with multiple endings, The varied gameplay that astonishes in this game and lacks in too many current games, The SOUNDTRACK that makes landscapes, and combats are amazing, if you read this I recommend you buy this game in the platform you want because it is an excellent game.
  24. aditya1101
    Sep 4, 2018
    7
    I'm not 100% done with my playthrough yet, but I'm already incredible impressed by this game. One of the best stories i've seen in a while, and it's the kind of story that really is best told through an interactive medium - it's always a big plus when video games really take advantage of their medium to tell stories that wouldn't be as good in other mediums. The gameplay is superI'm not 100% done with my playthrough yet, but I'm already incredible impressed by this game. One of the best stories i've seen in a while, and it's the kind of story that really is best told through an interactive medium - it's always a big plus when video games really take advantage of their medium to tell stories that wouldn't be as good in other mediums. The gameplay is super entertaining, the upgrade system was really fun to play around with, overall just felt incredibly well done and polished as well as super fun and satisfying to play.… Expand
  25. SunsetShimmerx3
    Aug 21, 2018
    10
    NeiR:Automata is a must buy for everyone who loves briliant game design and endless ways of fighting.
  26. Nerayo
    Aug 17, 2018
    10
    Do you know what a Mindf*** game is, no ? Play NieR: Automata and get the full joy.
  27. vahn
    Aug 11, 2018
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game is 100% "okay" and that's really the best thing I can say.

    After playing for 30 hours, doing all the quests i cared to do (about 83%), doing the main 5 endings (ABCDE) and enjoying and hating aspects of it, i just thought that "this game was ok". Really, it was just okay, especially when there are so many flaws - both gameplay and story-wise - that just don't really make it that great.

    For instance the combat is fun! Repetitive but fun, really REALLY repetitive but very fun, and I always loved using 2B for the fighting, which was smooth and easy to use but too bad the controls are utter crap and the lock on is awful.

    You also get to control 9S in the second playthrough, who is a scanner (aka hacker) and can kill most enemies with ease making the combat easier against tough enemies. Too bad that in exchange for that 9S fights like ASS, having the worst and most unreliable combat ever that I had to rely on the pod's gun to do damage. And the hacking is also repetitive too - what a surprise!

    The story is well done too: I had legitimate times where it surprised me and it had some very good scenes, especially the last endings.
    I won't lie when the game tried its best it did impress me with some deep scenes and sad ones too but at the same time it's ruined by a LOT of scenes that try SO HARD to make you feel sad it was hilarious.
    I wish I was kidding but that's actually how the game tries to make you feel sad, with forced scenes of death and dialogues ending with ellipses all the time.
    The only thing missing was a sign saying "Feel something", which I did: an urge to laugh.

    Some characters are well done too - I particularly loved Pascal and 9S (the start) - and I was legitimately curious to see how the game would end, but unfortunately most of the rest are either boring (2B) not well developed (Devola/Popola, Anemone, A2)) or just done there for that brief moment of sadness I was talking about (the random chats with your operator, quest related characters, etc).

    And the story itself...it's really not unique: it's basically a story of how androids and machine try to emulate humans and how they learn the meaning of existing. I don't dislike that though because it's HOW you tell a story that matters, but here's my problem with it:

    You can switch anyone with the binomial Android/Machine with anything and not much would change - besides the obvious stuff - and honestly there's not even much of that: the androids act like humans, the machines act like humans, everyone acts like humans...so why was it necessary to turn them into machines? It would've been more interesting if they were SLOWLY turning into humans, discovering feelings, having sadness, ANYTHING but they already know that stuff! They even say "Feelings are prohibited" because they KNOW feelings are a pain to deal with - which is true...WHICH IS WHY IT MAKES NO SENSE WHY ROBOTS WOULD HAVE FEELINGS, IT ONLY HINDERS THEIR ACTIVITY, AND IT EVEN SHOWS LATER IN A QUEST WITH PASCAL, YOU DUMB MORONS!
    There is a reason why the goddamn terminator had no feelings: if he did he would be freaking out whenever he terminated someone!
    In other words, this plot makes no sense and whereas they could've made some badass robots that start to learn what it means to have feelings, to slowly learn what it actually means to be human, including its weaknesses, but by giving them feelings right away they don't become more relatable: they just become annoying ****
    I've met real women with bigger balls than 2B and 9S! I'm not exaggerating!

    So...do I recommend it? Yeah sure: it's an okay game with good combat, a pretty decent story (which is more than can I say about Square Enix nowadays) and it has a good amount of pros and cons that beat each other out, making the experience equally balanced.

    I guess what makes the game better is the music which is good (not a fan myself) and the voice acting is QUITE amazing, probably one of the best of latest times and helps following the plot better even during its hiccups.

    But best game ever? not even close, at least for me, a spot taken for Berseria who not only made me sad for actual good reasons, it also had bits and pieces of existence too that were better explained and not too pretentious either.

    Overall I can recommend, get it on a discount if you're curious and enjoy/hate it.
    I did my part and I also got my saves deleted for others' sake because even if I didn't enjoy it, others might. That's the great thing about opinions.

    I simply don't understand what's so special about it and frankly I still prefer the original Nier way more than this.    … Expand
  28. SplitMind
    Aug 8, 2018
    6
    I feel like I'm the only person who didn't really like this.

    Contrary to a lot of people, the restrictions on saving were manageable, but I do think this was an unnecessary element to have in the game. It seems that the developers really wanted to be original here and whilst they have succeeded, they may have hindered the game in some ways. My biggest gripe is with having to travel    I feel like I'm the only person who didn't really like this.

    Contrary to a lot of people, the restrictions on saving were manageable, but I do think this was an unnecessary element to have in the game.

    It seems that the developers really wanted to be original here and whilst they have succeeded, they may have hindered the game in some ways. My biggest gripe is with having to travel from place to place. In my first few hours of the game there was no quick way of doing this and it quickly became cumbersome and monotonous to complete quests.

    This leads me to another frustrating factor, in that the quests and general narratives do not flow very well; even in the early periods of the game I was left wondering where to go next or how to progress the story, making me feel like I was wasting time. Having to resort to online guides and videos makes the game feel more like a DIY project rather than fun or a pleasure.

    Would I recommend this game? At a decent price, yes, but bear in mind the issues delineated above. The high review scores this game has gotten has me very confused indeed.    … Expand
  29. OneManCast
    Aug 7, 2018
    2
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I find its lack of self-awareness and its lack of factual backup to the story, quite reprehensible. There's so much I can rant and rave about, down to finite details.

    NieR: Automata is made by Square Enix and Platinum Games.
    It features a multitude of gameplay mechanics, and those who love nostalgia may initially get their kicks and such.
    Normally I'd say "Until they grow tired of it and realize how worthless and bland it is" but it is quite clear that people are so delusional that they are no longer qualified to judge what a good game is.

    Where to start?
    Let's break down this story.
    So, starting with the story setting, and we already have problems.
    Basically, aliens arrived on Earth and invaded.
    "In the year 11945 during the 14th Machine War (some time after the 4th ending of the original NieR), Earth has suddenly been invaded by extraterrestrial life forms, armed with weapons known as “bio-machines.”

    Facing imminent destruction, mankind had no choice but to flee the Earth and take refuge on the moon. In an attempt to reclaim their planet, humanity formed a resistance army of android soldiers.

    To break through this deadlock and reclaim their homeworld, humanity sends the “YoRHa” – an infantry unit of state-of-the-art androids – into battle.

    An arduous battle between androids and bio-machines unfolds on an uninhabited, barren planet. And who knows what forgotten truths are revealed in war…"

    Two things. A)This gets a literal retcon closer to the end of the game. B)Biomachines are physically and universally impossible. None of the materials known to the entire universe allow metal based alloys to allow biological life. Constantly, you are FORCED to watch as BS goes down.
    Stuff like machines creating humanoid machines (which is literally just androids, of which does not need the overt attempt at a moral and philosophical gray zone) is physically, chemically, biologically IMPOSSIBLE.
    Here's the thing about this game ladies and gentlemen. This entire game is a pseudophilosophical ATTEMPT at commentary over what makes someone or something "human". Both sides show this shallow attempt as well. Pascal reading Nietzsche, Androids having emotions and desires, biomachines making humanoids, said humanoids reading religious and historical diatribe to further solidify of how 3Deep5Me this game is.
    The aliens who invaded? Already dead. The killers? Adam and Eve. I kid you not, those are the names of the two machines. If you cringed in disgust or annoyance, I can't blame you. It is so transparent about how cool and edgy and meaningful they wish to be.
    It is disgustingly overbearing, with no basis in actual fact and it requires your suspense of disbelief to an ABSURD degree.
    They're passing off this other message of mere Nihilism, and to a real Nihilist like me, I see through this phony BS.
    The whole premise of "what makes us human" is so easy to properly portray that a mentally low-functioning eight year old could do it in their sleep.

    The fix is simple. Switch the Androids of YoRHa with the machines (I.E. the machines serve YoRHa and the Androids serve and eventually kill the Aliens), and adjust the story accordingly. Makes FAR MORE sense, less overbearing, and the ending part of the whole final arc makes more sense too. Not only that, but 9S and 2B would also be more imposing of villains than Adam and Eve, who we have a complete disconnect with.

    It is so simplistic to make your point better than the writing direction you gave it, that it baffles me how stupid Yoko Taro is. I mean, if you wish to write the story your way, by all means. Just don't pass off this story as something so intellectually and morally deep when WITH EASE I can just Mad Lib and switch out adjectives and nouns to make it a million times more effective.

    It is so shallow and so transparent to me, that it amazes me that this game has successfully conned its way to not only have common acceptance by the ignorant masses, but also be considered one of the BEST games of 2017. I kid you not, this is a real thing that people delude themselves to be.

    I only covered the entire skeleton of the game. I would prefer not to do play by play honestly, but to be frank there's so many issues with the story, I do not have the time nor character limit to go over it all.    … Expand
  30. wolfie79
    Jul 31, 2018
    5
    I'm so tired of these over rated games that are littered with faults that no one mention. First of all, knowing where to go in this game is nearly impossible. It gives slight hints but you'll guess your way around. So the map is borderline useless. Second, you have an AI with you, and he works great but looks almost exactly like you so good look keeping track of who is who. Third, theI'm so tired of these over rated games that are littered with faults that no one mention. First of all, knowing where to go in this game is nearly impossible. It gives slight hints but you'll guess your way around. So the map is borderline useless. Second, you have an AI with you, and he works great but looks almost exactly like you so good look keeping track of who is who. Third, the challenge when you die isn't to go back and pick up your stuff, it's to FIND where to pick up your stuff. Forth, invisible walls! It's not open world! It's an extremely linear game and you have no idea where you can jump down or where you can't. It's like playing a remastered 90's game. Other than that, fun combat, beautiful graphics and excellent music.. If anything I pointed out isn't your cup of tea: DON'T BUY THIS GAME..… Expand
  31. zbucket
    Jul 28, 2018
    5
    A confusing mix of genres that feels more of a chore than a game. Switching from a side scrolling space shooter to a running platformer to an open world 3rd person rpg is novel for the first few hours. It soon becomes more irritating than fun though and that is where my biggest problem with this game is... I've now played for +20 hours, on my second playthrough, and can't think of aA confusing mix of genres that feels more of a chore than a game. Switching from a side scrolling space shooter to a running platformer to an open world 3rd person rpg is novel for the first few hours. It soon becomes more irritating than fun though and that is where my biggest problem with this game is... I've now played for +20 hours, on my second playthrough, and can't think of a single part of the game where i was enjoying myself.

    space shooter + uninspired fetch questing in a ps3 level rpg was just boring.

    Combat generally works well and has a depth to it if you are willing to work at it, but 90% of enemies can be killed just by holding the shoot button and running around so there is little incentive to.

    Music is nice though... which i guess is a thing    … Expand
  32. jewel5
    Jul 25, 2018
    6
    Geez, I don't understand people going **** over this game. The story and characters were average at best. The gameplay was ok, but very repetitive. I enjoyed the characters and story of the 1st Nier so much better. This one left me cold.
  33. pongkrit03
    Jul 25, 2018
    6
    Nier has some merit but to give a 8 or 9 is too exaggerate. I was having a high hope after read all reviews here but after I played it myself. It is not the game I was looking for. It is still fun sometimes, but not anywhere near other great games out there. In fact, apart from charming main character model, it is average game at best.

    Note: I finished first ending then tried playing    Nier has some merit but to give a 8 or 9 is too exaggerate. I was having a high hope after read all reviews here but after I played it myself. It is not the game I was looking for. It is still fun sometimes, but not anywhere near other great games out there. In fact, apart from charming main character model, it is average game at best.

    Note: I finished first ending then tried playing second one half way then felt too bored to continue, people who praise the game usually say that you have to play at least 3 endings, so I don't know, maybe it get better, but I have no motivation anymore.

    Pros
    - Charming unique character models (2B) - you can see her pantie while playing.
    - Unique camera style - the camera keeps switching between 3D and 2D, and bird view. allow various style of gameplays
    - Good unique BGMs

    Cons
    - Very Outdated graphic
    - Empty & Small World
    - Repetitive looking enemies
    - Shallow combat mechanic - Combat in this game is various but everything is shallow. You can melee or range, dodge .... etc. Nothing serious since you can drink potion anytime with no animation, so as long as you have plenty health potions, you should not die unless due to carelessness. Moreover, dodging is too powerful, you can spam dodging button endlessly and nothing will hit you due to very long i-frame. I would say Nier is kind of jack of all trade, master of none. It gets repetitive real fast.
    - Hard difficulty is not fair - Devs just raise dmg to the point that normal enemies can kill you in 1-2 shots, it is just artificial challenge.
    - Boring Side quests
    - The game is very short 10-13 hrs

    Story is subjective one. It is very creative world, about the fight between android and machine, but personally I feel like the story of Nier lacks of backbone. It feels like anything can happen in this world without any reason. I do not care that much about relationship between characters but the devs emphasize this too much. It was disappointed for me.

    In the end, score 6/10 is the best I can give for this kind of quality and quantity. For those who never play this game before, there is a free demo, but warning, that demo stage is the best of combat stage they could offer. If you expect something better, you may get disappointed.    … Expand
  34. combobreaker96
    Jul 23, 2018
    10
    Sencillamente una obra maestra. Todo lo que ofrece, es de un nivel altísimo: historia increíble y con MUCHOS giros que uno no espera, especialmente si te encariñás con los personajes, como me pasó a mi. La música es de otro mundo, no me extraña que este juego haya recibido un premio por mejor banda sonora después de haberla escuchado, pero no solo por las melodías, sino también por losSencillamente una obra maestra. Todo lo que ofrece, es de un nivel altísimo: historia increíble y con MUCHOS giros que uno no espera, especialmente si te encariñás con los personajes, como me pasó a mi. La música es de otro mundo, no me extraña que este juego haya recibido un premio por mejor banda sonora después de haberla escuchado, pero no solo por las melodías, sino también por los momentos que acompañan. Los gráficos en mi opinión son más que suficientes para un juego como este, lo que quizás uno echaría en falta en gráficos, lo compensa con la cantidad de enemigos en pantalla que puede llegar a haber, la cantidad de partículas y efectos de chispas en medio de las peleas, la fluidez (lo más importante), etc. El sistema de combate es una delicia, fluido, intuitivo y visualmente hermoso, pero eso ya lo sabíamos, Platinum Games se especializa en eso. Es un juego con muchísimo contenido, yo tardé más de 70 horas en conseguirlo absolutamente todo. Después tenemos el DLC pero esta review es del juego base.

    Para mi es un 10, hacía mucho tiempo que un juego no me causaba tantas emociones distintas. Y te aviso, si este es tu primer juego de Yoko Taro (el director), prepará tu corazón, porque te espera una jodida.    … Expand
  35. vampyren
    Jul 20, 2018
    6
    I play allot of games on many consoles so i can compare this game to allot of other games.
    After reading so much positive about it i decided to play it right after i finished Horizon (which was an amazing game experience!).
    I do like the sort of games Nier tries to be but in all honesty the game never delivers the experience everyone here trying so hard to convince you about. The story    I play allot of games on many consoles so i can compare this game to allot of other games.
    After reading so much positive about it i decided to play it right after i finished Horizon (which was an amazing game experience!).
    I do like the sort of games Nier tries to be but in all honesty the game never delivers the experience everyone here trying so hard to convince you about. The story is so so. The menu, map and even the annoying item pick up where you accidentally talk to your partner got me quite mad at first. Ok i got used to it at the end but for a game people give 9 or 10 that is just not acceptable.
    And even if i only played it 1 time the game is not that appealing enough for me to continue. Many games like dark soul or even Horizon or Witcher are so amazing that i can keep playing them but not this game. Its just boring. Enemies are pretty much all alike. Stories are just so so.
    Its a ok game but no where near a 9 or 10 grade games. Also its way way to short even if they say you need to play it multiple time. The first run took me 3 days or so. That is no where near a 9 grade game!
    Personally i dont like huge games that takes months to finish but even for me this was way to short.
    Just my 2 cent anyway. Enjoy.    … Expand
  36. TheAlin1213
    Jul 15, 2018
    10
    It is one of the best game ever to be released. The game that is a masterpiece as a game. I know it may sound confusing. But lots of games have an excellent story yet lots of them are afraid of being games, that is using tools which this medium gives. Thanks to it, Automata works only as a game. Nier ia a game masterpiece, as a whole while in many games we don't appreciate a game, butIt is one of the best game ever to be released. The game that is a masterpiece as a game. I know it may sound confusing. But lots of games have an excellent story yet lots of them are afraid of being games, that is using tools which this medium gives. Thanks to it, Automata works only as a game. Nier ia a game masterpiece, as a whole while in many games we don't appreciate a game, but their single elements like narrative, music, characters, acting, world design and so on.

    Adventages:
    + amazing narrative that can't be told in any another medium
    + stunning soundtrack (the best video game soundtrack I have ever heard)
    + interesting however depressing world
    + good sidequests
    + a mysterious world to interpret
    + shocking plot twists
    + one of the most beautiful ending in the history of video games
    + enjoyable gameplay that often change format what makes it not dull

    Disadvantages:
    - later in the gane we have hacking sequences (that are supposed to be more like minigames) which become a main mechanic although it is not so expanded    … Expand
  37. setuis
    Jul 10, 2018
    8
    The problem with nier automata was its release window. It was released very close to Horizon zero dawn and some players who finished dawn also purchased Nier, I was one of those people who need to go back to Nier as i had burnout on machine based combat when i first started to play it. I will currently rate it an 8 as it was overshadowed a little in the graphical area. I will come backThe problem with nier automata was its release window. It was released very close to Horizon zero dawn and some players who finished dawn also purchased Nier, I was one of those people who need to go back to Nier as i had burnout on machine based combat when i first started to play it. I will currently rate it an 8 as it was overshadowed a little in the graphical area. I will come back and edit this sometime this year.

    I would say the game has complexity , it has story lines it's just some buildings looked a little off putting, texture wise.    … Expand
  38. Colone
    Jul 4, 2018
    10
    Up until now my favorite game of all time was Final Fantasy X the story and music were the best that I had ever experienced.

    I originally skipped Automata because I just thought it would just be a stupid game about a robot in a short skirt. Never have I ever been so wrong in my life, the story for this game was down right amazing and the soundtrack was down right chilling and gave me    Up until now my favorite game of all time was Final Fantasy X the story and music were the best that I had ever experienced.

    I originally skipped Automata because I just thought it would just be a stupid game about a robot in a short skirt. Never have I ever been so wrong in my life, the story for this game was down right amazing and the soundtrack was down right chilling and gave me goosebumps during certain scenes. I don't want to give anything a away but the twists and turns of this game will have you holding your controller in your hand and just staring at the screen in shock and awe. Theres not much else to say about this game, go and buy it right now and you will not regret it.

    On a less positive note I do feel the only fan service thing of the game is a bit ridiculous given the atmosphere of the world and the seriousness of the plot the fan service really has no place in the game and originally made me skip it. However do not make the same mistake I made, go buy it.

    I hold FFX to a high standard and I believe Automata is better if not at the same level of FFX in terms of story and soundtrack    … Expand
  39. jelikey
    Jun 28, 2018
    8
    A really beautiful game that surpass my expectation.
    Almost everything in this game awesome, the story & plot, the musics, the action/battle, world setting and characters. The game that you must play to understand how good it is and get full experience in a good way.
    Yoko Taro and Platinum game did a good job on this game, this is definitely a gem in PS4.
  40. VmsCritic
    Jun 27, 2018
    7
    The game is pretty impressive in a few aspects: history, level design, soundtrack. The most surprising element is the diversity in the gameplay: you can play puzzles, you can play in 2D, 3D, air space fight and you can smash giants such as Shadow of the Golossus (but giant machines). I also found the game more difficult than I've imagined....the saving is soulsike, you need to checkpointThe game is pretty impressive in a few aspects: history, level design, soundtrack. The most surprising element is the diversity in the gameplay: you can play puzzles, you can play in 2D, 3D, air space fight and you can smash giants such as Shadow of the Golossus (but giant machines). I also found the game more difficult than I've imagined....the saving is soulsike, you need to checkpoint in order to save. One thing I really disliked was the death. if you use all your options against an enemy and you die, once you're back you'll have 0 potions. How can you survive the fight this way?

    I felt difficult in understanding the gameplay, it's not very well explained, as the developer really wanted to show everything as an android program. The hack and slash action is beautiful, but I found it limited. I've played several hack and slash games, and this is not my favorite. DmC Reboot for PS4 is a better option if you're looking for action, and NieR Automata is a smoother option.

    I only played the Route A and had other 3 endings (short ones). I really wanted to play the Route C but I couldn't find enough material to teach me how to do it, and didn't feel like going over the game again (didn't feel it was worth it).    … Expand
  41. Genjira
    Jun 22, 2018
    9
    I doubt anything I can say about this actual masterpiece hasn't already been said. It doesn't offer clinical perfection but it's not far off. Playing as 2B, I found 9S's close attendance annoying and, at times, he interfered with gameplay (e.g. when trying to stand on top of a column). I felt the characters could have done with some transitional animation between walking and running but,I doubt anything I can say about this actual masterpiece hasn't already been said. It doesn't offer clinical perfection but it's not far off. Playing as 2B, I found 9S's close attendance annoying and, at times, he interfered with gameplay (e.g. when trying to stand on top of a column). I felt the characters could have done with some transitional animation between walking and running but, since you spend most of your time dashing and sprinting, that's a fairly minor niggle. I also found the middle section a tad choresome sometimes, but it doesn't drag on and there's some great new gameplay involved. That's all I can think of to deny Nier: Automata 10/10. It's a truly great game: the story is magnificent, the combat is varied and tons of fun in and of itself, the visual presentation and soundtrack are equally beautiful, the upgrade paths are complex and satisfying... it all amounts to a deeply rich and rewarding experience and one I look forward to repeating on the Xbox, after the passage of time.

    Gorgeousness. 9/10.    … Expand
  42. comicbookcreep
    Jun 19, 2018
    10
    Slick, smooth visuals running at 60fps, compelling story, fantastic music score, insane combat, huge open world, loads of quests and items/weapons, 26 different endings to discovery and more! What's not to enjoy!?
  43. VETRA
    Jun 18, 2018
    9
    Platinum Games en todo su esplendor, muy buena jugabilidad, frenetico, dinamico, sientes la satisfacción y todo esto acompañado por una buena historia, con carisma y una gran GRAN banda sonora, recomendadisimo.
  44. Rstiles7
    Jun 12, 2018
    10
    Going into this game, I had no idea of what to expect. This was a game that complete flew under the radar in 2017, as I did not hear anyone talk about the game at all. In fact, the only reason I bought this game was because it was on sale and I had seen that it got good reviews, but I was complete unsure of whether I would like the game or not. To say this game exceeded my expectationsGoing into this game, I had no idea of what to expect. This was a game that complete flew under the radar in 2017, as I did not hear anyone talk about the game at all. In fact, the only reason I bought this game was because it was on sale and I had seen that it got good reviews, but I was complete unsure of whether I would like the game or not. To say this game exceeded my expectations would be a massive understatement.

    The second I began playing this game, I instantly loved it, as the game throws you into one of the most diverse and memorable tutorials in video game history. You begin by playing through a 2D shooter-like level, before then moving into a 3D hack-and-slash playstyle that feels so much better than I ever could have dreamed of it being. From there on out, I could not stop playing this game, as it succeeds so well in almost every aspect I can think of. As I said before, the gameplay and combat are fantastic, because not only does the game give you many different types of weapons to use (all of which work really well) but all of the actions go together so well, such as the pod's ability to use many different types of powers (lasers, shields, giant hammers, etc.) and the very responsive dodging. In addition, the soundtrack is top notch, and every single song throughout the entire game feels so atmospheric and sets the tone perfectly. I found myself listening to the soundtrack for weeks after finishing the game, and even now, I still listen to many of the songs. Other positive aspects of this game include epic boss fights, fun side quests, and interesting lore.

    In terms of the game's story, the idea of robots ruling over a post-apocalyptic Earth may seem uninspired and unoriginal, but the formula and execution of the story are both done so well that it makes this one of the best stories in video game history. I won't go too in depth on the plot, but I will go over a rough summary: it involves an organization of android soldiers called "Yorha" that was created by humans as a last ditch effort to fight back against the robots on Earth and save humanity. The story centers around the androids "2B" and "9S" who complete many missions under the command of Yorha in order to exterminate the robots on Earth and help bring humanity back home. Throughout the course of the game, you will encounter numerous shocking plot twists, memorable characters, and unforgettable lore and dialogue. Now, the story does require multiple playthroughs in order to experience everything, but this is not a bad thing, as you will play as a different character during each playthrough and see the story from a different perspective each time. I won't spoil anything that occurs, but what I will say is that this will be a story you will never forget.

    Unfortunately, even with the huge amount of great aspects that this game brings, it does have shortcomings. Firstly, there is very little reason to try and explore the world of this game, as you will rarely ever find anything spectacular. You might find one or two cool things, but otherwise it isn't worth your time to do a whole lot of exploring. Secondly, some of the bullet-shooter minigames you are forced to play are way too hard. In fact, I encountered several that I swear were almost completely impossible to beat unless you put the game on easy mode, which is always a sign of bad game design. Finally, the game should've have a few more interesting side quests than it does have. Some of them are indeed great, but a lot of them don't feel worth your time and effort.

    All and all, Nier: Automata is an incredible game that falls just short of being a masterpiece. But regardless, this is an absolute must-have title for PS4 and PC gamers alike, and one you definitely will not forget.    … Expand
  45. Gugul
    Jun 8, 2018
    10
    Through all the years of my life ive played many, many, many games, and this is the first time that i feel im not capable of telling with words how much i liked this game
    I know i rated it 10, and it deserves it, but that doesnt mean is a perfect game, it has pretty big flaws in its open world design, because the game itself finds troubles defining if it wants to be a onirical place such    Through all the years of my life ive played many, many, many games, and this is the first time that i feel im not capable of telling with words how much i liked this game
    I know i rated it 10, and it deserves it, but that doesnt mean is a perfect game, it has pretty big flaws in its open world design, because the game itself finds troubles defining if it wants to be a onirical place such as Shadow of The Colossus or if it wants to be a place full of side quests and activities such as GTA V, (SPOILERS) im not sure if this has a -reason beyond- trying to impress the feeling of losing our identity after finding out our life purpose has been a lie just like 9S does, but id rather stay away from that discussion(END SPOILERS)
    This game posses the most astonishing beautiful art direction of 2017 (asides of Breath of The Wild), including OST and characters.
    The first playthrough and the first half of the second were fun, but thats it, felt a little bit rushed but it was ok
    But then, the game suddenly stops acting like a videogame and starts a mature, intricated and amazing story, i dont really want to say any spoiler, but keep in mind that if you find boring or bad this game, is because you havent played the C Route.
    And you definitely should    … Expand
  46. Steff86
    Jun 5, 2018
    5
    Found Nier Automata very dull and boring! Started off ok but then it was much of the same with forgettable characters.
  47. dgrein
    May 28, 2018
    10
    Nier:Autómata es para mi uno de los mejores videojuegos de la historia. Tiene fallos, como una jugabilidad demasiado fácil y sencilla, poca variedad de enemigos, unas malas misiones secundarias...Pero con todos sus fallos, tiene una de las mejores historias que se han creado en el mundo de los videojuegos.
    En un futuro lejano, una raza de alienígenas dejó un ejército de máquinas en el    Nier:Autómata es para mi uno de los mejores videojuegos de la historia. Tiene fallos, como una jugabilidad demasiado fácil y sencilla, poca variedad de enemigos, unas malas misiones secundarias...Pero con todos sus fallos, tiene una de las mejores historias que se han creado en el mundo de los videojuegos.
    En un futuro lejano, una raza de alienígenas dejó un ejército de máquinas en el planeta Tierra, obligando a la humanidad a retirarse a unas instalaciones en la luna. Los humanos crearon a los YORHA, un ejército de androides con la función de acabar con las máquinas y recuperar la Tierra.
    El juego nos pone en la piel de 3 personajes diferentes a lo largo de la aventura:
    2B, un androide femenino diseñado para el combate.
    9S, un androide masculino diseñado para reconocimiento con la habilidad de piratear a las máquinas.
    2A, una androide femenina también diseñada para el combate.
    Este juego se divide en rutas. Hay un final para cada letra del abecedario, pero los canon son el final A,B,C,D y E. Tendrás que completar el juego 3 veces para desbloquear los 3 finales principales, y después deberás hacer cosas específicas para el D y el E.
    No contaré nada más sobre la historia del juego, ya que perdería toda la gracia. Es un videojuego al que DEBES jugar si o si, una obra maestra diferente.
    Jugablemente, siendo un título de Platinum Games no decepciona. La jugabilidad es frenética, propia de un Hack and Slash y sus controles son intuitivos, con la presencia de algunos minijuegos de pirateo con el personaje 9S.
    La banda sonora del juego es magistral. Hay un tema para cada ocasión y todos son una delicia para los oídos.
    Gráficamente, el juego es regular tirando a malo. Su gama de colores es muy corta, los diseños de los secundarios dan pena, hay muchos dientes de sierra...
    Pero, ¿Os habéis dado cuenta de una cosa? Ya he dicho varios fallos del juego y no dudo de la nota que le he puesto. Simplemente, la historia hace que te olvides de cualquier fallo del juego.
    Os animo a que disfrutéis de esta obra de Yoko Taro.
    Gloria a la humanidad.    … Expand
  48. shadowloo
    May 26, 2018
    10
    I can't believe I put this game on hold because of the disappointing Mass Effect Andromeda. Nier Automata isn't just my personal GOTY for 2017 but it probably ones of the best games ever made. Combining Yoko Taro's genius writing with platinum games' solid fighting system is a golden (or dare I say platinum) combination. Nier doesn't just manage to seamlessly combine different gameI can't believe I put this game on hold because of the disappointing Mass Effect Andromeda. Nier Automata isn't just my personal GOTY for 2017 but it probably ones of the best games ever made. Combining Yoko Taro's genius writing with platinum games' solid fighting system is a golden (or dare I say platinum) combination. Nier doesn't just manage to seamlessly combine different game elements, but what it does with story telling...oh boy...saying it transcends gaming wouldn't be an exaggeration. The only thing I can say without spoiling anything is, make sure you play past the first ending. You need to play the game twice (though the 2nd time is a completely different experience) to unlock the rest of the game.… Expand
  49. Snyx
    May 25, 2018
    10
    The story telling, characters, soundtrack and voice acting all are fantastic and highly original. The seamless blend of melee and ranged attacks makes for a fast paced, fun and action heavy combat that finds its culmination in numerous boss fights.
    NieR: Automata's innovative use of the camera and core mechanics allows for a mix of genres that never feels forced or out of place. A true    The story telling, characters, soundtrack and voice acting all are fantastic and highly original. The seamless blend of melee and ranged attacks makes for a fast paced, fun and action heavy combat that finds its culmination in numerous boss fights.
    NieR: Automata's innovative use of the camera and core mechanics allows for a mix of genres that never feels forced or out of place. A true masterpiece!    … Expand
  50. Kuresz
    May 23, 2018
    10
    Just finished the game and get the platinum trophy. WOW it was good! The story, the characters, the world, THE FIGHT. Everybody should try this game.
  51. ChavesAnt
    May 19, 2018
    8
    I liked a lot, have everything a like in a game; hack n slash, Ass, RPG **** waifu as main character, space shooter time, **** annoying hack minigames and fishing.

    At all sometimes in the vast world, I've felt a little sleep or disinterest, but when I go back to action it's back to being a masterpiece

    cute bots and nice ass, this game is revolutionary!
  52. godhandj
    May 19, 2018
    9
    NieR: Automata is a niche game, a wonderful experience of action, emotions, addictive and with a great visual appeal!

    It is not a game for everyone, it is focused on an adult audience that likes to enter into the story and understand the philosophy that the game will show.

    A game worth considering if you want a deep experience full of details.
  53. CyberRobotnix
    May 18, 2018
    10
    May I ask, why does this game have a lower metascore than Super Mario Odyssey? Because guess what? I had more fun wandering around in this game than I did with Super Mario Odyssey since it actually felt rewarding.

    It also succeeds in terms of level design, game design and creativity whilst games like Sonic Forces or Super Mario Odyssey fell flat on each categories. If you buy this    May I ask, why does this game have a lower metascore than Super Mario Odyssey? Because guess what? I had more fun wandering around in this game than I did with Super Mario Odyssey since it actually felt rewarding.

    It also succeeds in terms of level design, game design and creativity whilst games like Sonic Forces or Super Mario Odyssey fell flat on each categories.

    If you buy this game, expect to have a lot of fun!    … Expand
  54. Merciless
    May 16, 2018
    10
    Make me feels it even better than Witcher 3 and somehow more intense than Darksoul 3
  55. njja02
    May 15, 2018
    9
    An engaging and beautiful game that felt original and creative. I've never played a game like this. The look of the game is a bit ugly, but the game-play and story were just fantastic.
  56. xBlutwolfx
    May 13, 2018
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. personal appreciation of the game: 9.5/10
    Nier automata is one of the best games I have ever played in my 15 years ( i am 28 years old) as a ¨gamer¨ the lore/plot is top tier, worthy of 10/10 without a doubt, the combat gameplay is fast and enjoyable (60fps!!) you cant get bored playing as 2B*, the music is gorgeous is one of the best OST in the history of games (maybe i am overrating it. . . .but i doubt it. . .) i cant express with words how amazing is the music in the game, there are only 2 ¨bad things¨ about nier utomata:
    one is the graphics, that are kinda lame for being released in 2017, but is worth for having 60 fps on Ps4.
    the second one has a spoiler:
    the game has 3 principal routes, A, B and C, A and C are top tier and worth all the time you can spend in the game, but route b. . . . you play as 9s he´s clearly not a fighter so the combat gameplay gets from 10/10 to 3/10 (is like being in heaven and then fall to the ground!) is really bad but to get route C you have to pass route B . . . so the game gets boring. apart from that, the lore revealed in route B worth the whole route. you cant get disappointed with the game if you haven't played it go and buy it is amazing!    … Expand
  57. backInBone
    May 11, 2018
    10
    One of the most brilliant games I've ever played. Clever designs amaze me here and there throughout the game.
  58. Woboof
    May 9, 2018
    2
    Critics made me buy this game, huge deception
    Graphics - Ok, Gameplay is easy, but there's no game it's a movie, no matter what you do, you get throught ! just press the firing button until the next video, wasted money
  59. Balanzerote
    May 7, 2018
    10
    This is a game that make me play console again. I cannot describe entire attractiveness of this game by words. You must play it by yourself then you will admire game developers. Thank you for make this beautiful game.
  60. Skip_Rat
    May 4, 2018
    0
    The biggest let down of a game I have played this year. Don't believe the hype surrounding this game, It's a truly awful slog of battles at the start and just not worth it. Graphics are dull and gameplay and controls are beyond frustrating. Total trash.
  61. CerN
    May 3, 2018
    10
    A true masterpiece. One of the best games ever released. This is how you innovate video games as a storytelling medium.
  62. OnizukaRiv
    May 3, 2018
    10
    Música sublime, narrativa sensacional. El juego sorprende en muchos aspectos, aunque es un poco limitado los lugares que uno recorre en la historia, no deja de ser una joya de juego.
  63. XV_
    May 2, 2018
    10
    Pretty much everything about this game is incredible: music, gameplay, story, etc. Even the sidequests are very interesting per se. But for me the thing that stands out the most is that it knows that is a videogame and knows what kind of things can be done only in this medium (as much as I like Last of Us it feels that it wants so hard to be a movie), it blends perfectly gameplay andPretty much everything about this game is incredible: music, gameplay, story, etc. Even the sidequests are very interesting per se. But for me the thing that stands out the most is that it knows that is a videogame and knows what kind of things can be done only in this medium (as much as I like Last of Us it feels that it wants so hard to be a movie), it blends perfectly gameplay and storytelling in such a brilliant way that at the end I was so moved on that I could not sleep. Is hard to think that this comes after such a flawed game like Drakgengard 3 (which I really like but it's just kind of bad) but I guess that Platinum have an important role in that huge leap. On the negative side, I felt the combat system too simple, feels more like a God of War than Devil May Cry and the difficulty spikes are just ridiculous. I played normal for the most part but the thing played almost itself but when switching to hard it was like x5 times harder, I mean there's a Very Hard difficulty which pretty much everything one hits you but I would really liked to have something in the middle of Normal - Hard. Anyway, a masterpiece.… Expand
  64. Powermario0
    Apr 30, 2018
    10
    This game is masterpiece, It's just amazing game. Only bad thing I can say is graphics that aren't that amazing. If you haven't play Nier yet, you should definitely play it NOW! This game is my GOTY.
  65. gxilder
    Apr 29, 2018
    10
    Es un juego hermoso, con una hermosa historia y personajes. Si banda sonora es majestuosa.
  66. kevlarkev
    Apr 23, 2018
    10
    It is really hard describing this game, so I will not even try to say more than this is an experience different from anything i've ever had in the world of gaming. This game is unique in so many unforseeable ways with one of the best stories i have ever experienced, full of plot twists, interesting dialogue and fun characters. The music is also crazy good, so good that I many times foundIt is really hard describing this game, so I will not even try to say more than this is an experience different from anything i've ever had in the world of gaming. This game is unique in so many unforseeable ways with one of the best stories i have ever experienced, full of plot twists, interesting dialogue and fun characters. The music is also crazy good, so good that I many times found myself just standing still somewhere to enjoy the music for a good 15 minutes at a time. Gameplay is really satisfying with fast paced hack-and-slash style combat and the world is full of wonderful surprises if you take your time to explore it.… Expand
  67. peap21
    Apr 20, 2018
    10
    Possibly in my top 5 best games of all time.
    Hard to believe NieR: Automata has gone under the radar of so many gamers.
    NieR: Automata has a great, deep story that will go as far as making you wonder about the very nature of your existence. Music is amazing and will stay with you long after you stop playing the game. The combat system is extremely satisfying and the fine tuning of    Possibly in my top 5 best games of all time.
    Hard to believe NieR: Automata has gone under the radar of so many gamers.
    NieR: Automata has a great, deep story that will go as far as making you wonder about the very nature of your existence. Music is amazing and will stay with you long after you stop playing the game. The combat system is extremely satisfying and the fine tuning of abilities will allow you to create your own strategies.
    Go buy a good old physical copy of this game... It is the kind of game you want to see on your shelf.    … Expand
  68. DicaIdealGamer
    Apr 14, 2018
    1
    They are asking $ expensive for this game. If it were free to play I would give a 6 or 7. As an expensive $ I give 1/10
  69. Jaosnow
    Apr 13, 2018
    8
    Beautiful game, good design of characters, awesome gameplay and amazing ost and sound mixing, howecer there are various problems with the level design and performancez specialy on the pc version
  70. JYDeAlberto
    Apr 4, 2018
    6
    All this people rating this game 10/10 are just people who loved the game and are biased, or just people who don't know or played an actually interesting story and fun open world game.

    The reality is that while the art is amazing, the soundtrack stellar, and the writing has wtf moments that are really cool... Graphics look old, the world is big but empty and with so much backtracking    All this people rating this game 10/10 are just people who loved the game and are biased, or just people who don't know or played an actually interesting story and fun open world game.

    The reality is that while the art is amazing, the soundtrack stellar, and the writing has wtf moments that are really cool...

    Graphics look old, the world is big but empty and with so much backtracking the game has you doing, it starts to annoy you.

    You can make a postapocaliptical setting but at least fill it with stuff besides robots and ruins and just two different types of animals.

    Regarding difficulty there is a huge imbalance in between modes: on easy the game plays for you.On normal the game is easy. On hard you are mostly 2 hit ko regardless of your upgrades or level. And on very hard you are 1 hit ko by anything, even enemies at lvl1.

    The boss fights are cool when you fight robots but uninteresting when you fight humanoids cause these boss fights share the same mechanics every fight, with the same moves, and sometimes they get a couple extra attacks but it just feels like fighting the same boss with just slight variations.
    In addition, the game makes these boss fights challenging by making the bosses just hit sponges. Its like if you play skyrim on legendary difficulty where it takes forever to do some decent damage.

    The story is badly written,you may like it but it is badly executed. There are major plot holes even if you do the side quests that expand on the main story line and explain it, even if they explain it, it is bad writing.

    Not to mention these side quest are tedious and boring fetch quests and escort missions.

    The bullet hell and 2d sections in the game are fun. The rest is very dragging and boring, and from time to time you watch some crazy stuff happen which is really cool.

    Overall:

    Graphics: 5/10. Really old looking

    Story: 6/10. Interesting but with major plotholes and just bad writing.

    Gameplay: 6/10. Combat can feel fun but theres not much enemy variety which contributes to boredom and while robot boss fights are fun the humanoid ones are uninspiring and repetitive.

    Score: 6. Interesting and fun some times but mediocre and boring the rest of the time.    … Expand
  71. jrdnnn
    Apr 3, 2018
    9
    NieR: Automata is one of the closest a videogame has come to being a piece of art in my opinion. The story, visuals, style and music are all incredible and this is bolstered by being a really slick, challenging and fun game to play. Its pacing is a bit inconsistent, and this intrudes on the overall experience a little, preventing it from reaching the perfect score it's so near to.

    The    NieR: Automata is one of the closest a videogame has come to being a piece of art in my opinion. The story, visuals, style and music are all incredible and this is bolstered by being a really slick, challenging and fun game to play. Its pacing is a bit inconsistent, and this intrudes on the overall experience a little, preventing it from reaching the perfect score it's so near to.

    The plot for this game is more than just a story - the philosophical nature of the world where robots and androids fight a war on behalf of other races presents so many deep, meaningful questions. The characters (mainly 2B and 9S) are also fantastic, and the overall experience is pensive, mournful and cathartic all at the same time. This is definitely one of the best-written games I've encountered in a while and is on par with some of the golden age Final Fantasies or Metal gear Solid's most impactful moments for storytelling. It's hard to talk too much without spoiling, but this is way deeper than any videogame has gone before, and I'm still thinking about the wider implications of the plot now.

    Visually, this game is stunning. Its actual graphics may not be on par with Uncharted 4, for example, but instead NieR is grounded by a beautiful washed out pallet which extends from environments to menus to costumes. It's easily the most stylish game on PS4, sophisticated and thought out. The appearance of bright red lasers and purple explosions are jarring against the wreckage of utopia in which the game is set. Particle effects are brilliant during battle too, and the world was a joy to explore (something that is always recommended and rewarded).

    Gameplay-wise, NieR is excellent. The battle system is aggressive, fast-paced and weighty (think Bayonetta) with more than enough customisable depth to make it varied. Lots of weapons, plug-in chips (upgrades) and chances to grind for levels are available, in this respect it's traditional RPG. Plug-in chips are difficult to get your head around but ultimately satisfying. The real place that NieR shines is its constantly-evolving gameplay styles. From hack-n-slash, bullethell, 2D platforming, space invader style shooters, on-rails shooters and overhead action, this game seamlessly blends so many different genres into one and the result is so captivating. Changes are frequent and plot-related, and always refreshing. Bullethell sections in particular are hectic and difficult, but so much fun. Side quests are basic but gratifying and almost always give you something to think about whether it be a minor character's motives, a relic of the old world, or a plot enriching detail.

    The game's only flaw in my opinion is the pacing. It is designed to be played through multiple times from different perspectives to truly open up the wonderful story and characters, but the 2nd act in particular (while adding the gameplay element of hacking into the mix) is slow, and has a lot of recycled material. I see what the aim was story-wise, and respect and enjoyed this aspect, but in terms of playing the game, I was extremely put off by this. I was hesitant to return at times, but always found myself eventually enjoying it again. The third act is great, and worth the slog. But the mid-section slump is significant and stands in the way of me awarding this otherwise flawless game a 10. A game you love should be consistent throughout and while the other aspects in NieR mentioned are, the pacing change is so abrupt (if you want to do side-quests and get the full low-down on the plot) it is hard to ignore.

    I can't recommend NieR: Automata enough, despite the pacing issue. It's a tough, engrossing and exhilarating world, perhaps a bit anime and melodramatic at points (not a bad thing), but the thoughts raised about artificial intelligence, humanity, fate and purpose are truly magnificent and unlike anything I've ever experienced. Get this game.    … Expand
  72. oldskold
    Mar 31, 2018
    10
    This game makes FFXV look bad. This is the best game of 2017 and i recommend even if you don't play typically JRPG's.
  73. Kenji_Ishimura
    Mar 31, 2018
    10
    Então, como posso descrever minha experiência com NieR:Automata?
    Primeiramente, partimos de seu enredo. Tem um premissa bem simples, mas com uma história oculta cativante que te prende, fazendo você desejar jogar mais para descobrir.
    Agora os personagens. Estes, foram muito bem trabalhados, cada um tendo uma personalidade única, o que mais me surpreendeu foi o 9S que, até o final da rota    Então, como posso descrever minha experiência com NieR:Automata?
    Primeiramente, partimos de seu enredo. Tem um premissa bem simples, mas com uma história oculta cativante que te prende, fazendo você desejar jogar mais para descobrir.
    Agora os personagens. Estes, foram muito bem trabalhados, cada um tendo uma personalidade única, o que mais me surpreendeu foi o 9S que, até o final da rota B, tinha uma personalidade gentil e simpática, tal personalidade se alterou na metade da rota C, se tornando agressivo e impulsivo; foi uma das partes que mais me surpreendeu na trama, revelando ser um personagem muito bem feito e elaborado. As personagens femininas também possuem seu carisma, mas suas histórias não foram tão bem desenvolvidas como o do 9S; peguemos A2, uma personagem super interessante, mas seu background é envolto de um mistério, dando apenas para se criar especulações sobre.
    Um ponto de me decepcionou um pouco foi o gráfico, tendo algumas partes muito mal renderizadas. tornando o game ''feio'', mas foi compensada pelos incríveis efeitos especiais que, na minha opinião, ficaram perfeitos. A movimentação também foi muito bem feita, sendo ela fluída e precisa, sem contar a movimentação da roupa, que ficou ótima.
    Falaremos agora de gameplay. Simples e dinâmica. Essas duas palavras descrevem muito bem como a mecânica do game funciona. Sendo ela simples e prática, muito fácil de se aprender; um jogo digno de estilo hack'n slash.
    Agora chegamos na parte que eu queria falar sobre, a trilha sonora. O que falar dessa maravilhosa obra de arte? Simplesmente perfeita, não há outras palavras que descrevam melhor a soundtrack do jogo. Ela é fenomenal, linda demais, emocionante de se ouvir e triste também, as melodias em cada OST de NieR:Automata tem seu traço único, como a ''Amusement Park'' que é, pelo menos pra mim, uma das mais belas, sua composição é fantástica, mesclando perfeitamente com o ambiente em questão, fazendo você se sentir que está em outro mundo. Acho incrível como N:A consegue nos fazer sentir no ambiente. Muitas das músicas das quais fazem parte do jogo são melancólicas e tristes, mas sem tirar a beleza da letra, nos fazendo sentir toda a emoção e tristeza da música. Toda vez que escuto as músicas de encerramento do jogo, me faz sentir o peso das letras (quem escutou e leu as letras sabe do que estou falando). No geral, NieR:Automata possui a melhor soundtrack que já tive o prazer de escutar.
    Chegamos na parte final, ou seja, da minha opinião pessoal. Tenho que dizer, não pensava que um simples jogo, me faria ficar tão apegado. Sua campanha completa dura cerca de 35 horas, se pensarmos é um tempo relativamente curto para um jogo, eu mesmo fiquei muito triste quando acabou. Queria falar nesse tópico sobre a dificuldade do game, sendo ela um pouco salgada em certos momentos, os inimigos, no geral, são simples e fáceis de se lidar, NieR:Automata usufrui da quantidade em vez da qualidade, muitos momentos sua tela irá lotar de inimigos, o que gera uma certa poluição gráfica. ''Tá tá tá, Kenji, mas afinal, qual é seu veredito?''. Bem, como posso dizer? N:A é um jogo fantástico, uma pena que o jogo não veio legendado para o nosso idioma, mas, de qualquer forma, o game em si é espetacular, consegue te deixar entretido por diversas horas. Tanto seu enredo quanto os personagens da obra são muito bem feitos e elaborados, hoje em dia é meio difícil encontrar um jogo que não peque muito em alguns aspectos. Tenho que dizer, mesmo o jogo tendo um preço meio salgado, vale à pena conferir, pois como dito anteriormente, é meio complicado achar um jogo com pouquíssimos aspectos negativos, além de ter uma trilha sonora impecável. Recomendo muito.    … Expand
  74. gabes1919
    Mar 31, 2018
    10
    Beautiful and rich story and characters. Loved every moment of it. Didn't have the tears that some people had butthere were so many deep questions to be asked afterwards. And the gameplay itself was freaking awesome
  75. Gravypie
    Mar 25, 2018
    3
    Please DO NOT believe all the hype for this game. It is a festival of boring fetch-quests through a maze of bland scenery (PS2 textures) and mash-fights. Very boring and tedious. This style of game should've died out a long time ago. If you enjoy looking at the main character running and running...then more running, getting lost, back-tracking and then lots more running then this is thePlease DO NOT believe all the hype for this game. It is a festival of boring fetch-quests through a maze of bland scenery (PS2 textures) and mash-fights. Very boring and tedious. This style of game should've died out a long time ago. If you enjoy looking at the main character running and running...then more running, getting lost, back-tracking and then lots more running then this is the game for you.
    A cardboard cut-out of a game.
    P.S the graphics in the prologue/tutorial are lovely. That's where the good graphics end.    … Expand
  76. Frieza
    Mar 25, 2018
    10
    One of the BEST GAMES EVER MADE! simply amazing, what a gem. can't wait for a sequel or another Yoko Taro game!! 10/10 Masterpiece!
  77. Whitewolfx99
    Mar 25, 2018
    10
    It's just simply Masterpiece game that got on my all time Top 10 favorites personally :) Forget GOTY , automata transcends.
    because most people especially "norms" or normal ones can't handle or understand the abstract or weird genius of Nier: Automata it's gonna f*ck with your brain and touch your heart. Simply amazing
  78. Supervillan
    Mar 24, 2018
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Just finished this game, watching E ending. Since playing this game with too much expectation, I feel a little bit awkward when I realized this is the end. (I thought the factors people praise on this game just didn't show up yet even just before the ending.)

    First of all, the scale is too small to call it the war of species. Of course it's ok if it's just for efficiency of directing, but it's too much small reminding of children's role play, which I can't be immersed.

    It pursued open world game but I think totally failed. Every sub-quest wasn't interesting or intriguing because all they are too simple errands (at war?) and following rewards are not attractive at all.

    What I really don't get it is why people admire this common Japanese subculture story that somewhere I've already seen. And the way of disclosing truths is not that dramatic. (It feels like when I saw how Assassin was originated at Assassin Creed Origin. Just... flat) And Why does 9S fall in love with 2B in the first place? Was there something between them that I don't understand? Or just for her nice butt like everyone praising this game?

    I admit music is awesome, but graphic is ... sometimes it doesn't seem released in 2017. Quite many textures have very low definition with blur effect. But overall, the colors or atmosphere is quite emotional.    … Expand
  79. Arthur123
    Mar 22, 2018
    10
    Jogo fantástico em sua trilha sonora,história,cenários,personagens, misturando elementos de RPG,Hack and slash e Shoot 'em up alternando momentos entre o 3D e o 2D de maneira perfeita sem contar que não possui carregamento no seu mapa inteiro tornando o jogo mais incrível ainda, um jogo mais que recomendado pois te obriga a completar as suas diversas quests para entender a história deJogo fantástico em sua trilha sonora,história,cenários,personagens, misturando elementos de RPG,Hack and slash e Shoot 'em up alternando momentos entre o 3D e o 2D de maneira perfeita sem contar que não possui carregamento no seu mapa inteiro tornando o jogo mais incrível ainda, um jogo mais que recomendado pois te obriga a completar as suas diversas quests para entender a história de forma completa e finaliza-lo mais de uma vez caso queira ver o final verdadeiro nota 10 nesta obra prima.… Expand
  80. CaptainChau
    Mar 21, 2018
    10
    Nier: Automata is a really great game that not only has an intriguing storyline, but also great combat along with good difficulty settings. The difficulty settings were perfect for casual players along with players looking for a challenge. Each swing of the blades felt satisfying and crisp and by doing perfect evasions it made the players feel rewarded. I expected great things from thisNier: Automata is a really great game that not only has an intriguing storyline, but also great combat along with good difficulty settings. The difficulty settings were perfect for casual players along with players looking for a challenge. Each swing of the blades felt satisfying and crisp and by doing perfect evasions it made the players feel rewarded. I expected great things from this game when it was released and it honestly fulfilled what I was expected and gave me even more.… Expand
  81. ZacFry
    Mar 18, 2018
    9
    A true rarity in gaming, Nier Automata is a wholly unique experience that defies convention (and belief). From the jump, the game makes it clear that it is not going to be like any other, as you whip between classic Astroid shooter to modern JRPG mechanics to even a mix of both while bashing your way through the unforgiving opening. The soundtrack enraptures from the very start, and mightA true rarity in gaming, Nier Automata is a wholly unique experience that defies convention (and belief). From the jump, the game makes it clear that it is not going to be like any other, as you whip between classic Astroid shooter to modern JRPG mechanics to even a mix of both while bashing your way through the unforgiving opening. The soundtrack enraptures from the very start, and might just be what ultimately makes Nier a classic. It's intense, it's tragic, and as the best JRPG's do, it completely knocks you out with the timely vocal pieces. The music accompanies the most successfully ambitious story in any RPG, and one of the best in gaming history. Like many before it, Nier centers around AI existentialism, and what it means to be human. It does so with a beautiful stroke of genius, as we follow androids and robots living in a post-human world, both beginning to realize that they are becoming more than the sum of their parts. The gameplay is robust and explosive, but the game struggles with the weighting of its leveling system in the later playthroughs. Perhaps Nier's biggest sin is that the path to the game's masterful ending is fraught with traps, and even I had to look up the proper ending on YouTube, despite 40+ hours of gameplay. Despite these flaws, Nier is passion personified, and a video game that others in the industry should aspire to.… Expand
  82. madcritic_
    Mar 18, 2018
    9
    Nier: Automata is a great action RPG filled with beautiful locations and zany, fun-filled combat.
  83. UnderOverRated
    Mar 12, 2018
    10
    I pondered over this for a year. This is the best game I've ever played. It beats Ocarina of time, it beats Shadow of the colossus, and it beats final fantasy 7. This game is art, it's melancholy yet uplifting, and above all its fun and exciting. It's crazy in the best way, it **** with your head, and even has a small amount of typical RPG element to keep the casual player entertained. II pondered over this for a year. This is the best game I've ever played. It beats Ocarina of time, it beats Shadow of the colossus, and it beats final fantasy 7. This game is art, it's melancholy yet uplifting, and above all its fun and exciting. It's crazy in the best way, it **** with your head, and even has a small amount of typical RPG element to keep the casual player entertained. I played the demo and knew I'd like it, but I didn't expect this level of adoration for it. This is the first game that made me tear up. The environments aren't amazing but they fit the vibe of the narrative. And Route B is not only necessary, but also so quick is can't even be considered a hindrance. This is a master work that will be remembered. This game has literally improved my outlook on life. If you play through Route C and then get Ending E and still don't think this is an exceptional game, I feel like you have no soul and no sense of appreciation for game design. This hit me right in every way. I don't think it'll ever be topped. You can crush Route A in 20 hours or so, Route B in probably another 6-7. And the finale of the game in 10 hours or so. It'd basically a solid 40-50 hour game depending on your exploration and side quests. Masterpiece, mic drop… Expand
  84. Hyper-Dash
    Mar 11, 2018
    8
    Except for a few things Nier Automata has everything a good game today should have. Fluid and precise controls, an engrossing story that slowly unfolds as you play, and of course the gameplay, that is a combination of several other genres. like Shoot 'em ups, Hash and Slays, or RPGs.

    The combat is beautiful to look at, offering several combos and abilities, albeit a little too    Except for a few things Nier Automata has everything a good game today should have. Fluid and precise controls, an engrossing story that slowly unfolds as you play, and of course the gameplay, that is a combination of several other genres. like Shoot 'em ups, Hash and Slays, or RPGs.

    The combat is beautiful to look at, offering several combos and abilities, albeit a little too buttonmashy and a little too easy for most of the time.

    The story involves the often told battle between mankind and machine, but it's the tone of the narrative that separates it from other movies and games.

    The whole experience is wrapped up in a beautiful soundtrack that effectively complements the different situations of the game.

    A must buy, if you're a fan of Hack and Slash and RPG with an interesting story to follow.    … Expand
  85. Archound
    Mar 4, 2018
    10
    It starts from an excellent action-sequence, but also punishes and daunts players as there is no save option for the fist 1.5 h. It is a hard design choice, I was very frustrated about it, I quit game for couple of months, but now I understand it. It has flaws, lots of them, but there are the things which NieR does fantastically, things you will remember for a long time. GOTY 2017 and aIt starts from an excellent action-sequence, but also punishes and daunts players as there is no save option for the fist 1.5 h. It is a hard design choice, I was very frustrated about it, I quit game for couple of months, but now I understand it. It has flaws, lots of them, but there are the things which NieR does fantastically, things you will remember for a long time. GOTY 2017 and a great candidate to be recognized as a game of the generation.… Expand
  86. mrnice
    Mar 3, 2018
    8
    Core gameplay feels like a simpler version of Bayonetta or Metal Gear Rising. The storyline is has a lot of fetch-quests and open-world travelling "from point A to point B" with minimal input required from the gamer, apart from pressing forward and run button.

    The story is quite involved and intelligently done. It didn't blow my mind, but at least it explored some of the big themes of    Core gameplay feels like a simpler version of Bayonetta or Metal Gear Rising. The storyline is has a lot of fetch-quests and open-world travelling "from point A to point B" with minimal input required from the gamer, apart from pressing forward and run button.

    The story is quite involved and intelligently done. It didn't blow my mind, but at least it explored some of the big themes of existence a bit. I mean, that's a big deal in video games. Even if it feels slightly gimmicky.

    There's a famous in-game performance of 'Romeo and Juliet' that I looked forward to. But it was just silly joke. Didn't even pretend or try to live up to Shakespeare's play.

    I file Nier Automata under 'Japanese Sci-fi Action' and say it succeeded at what it tried to do. It's just not much more than entertainment, and certainly not as high-brow or philosophical as some people claim.

    And the gameplay is not as innovative or groundbreaking as I expected. At no point did it make me go "Wait, a game can do THAT?!". It does mix up various mini-games, but Final Fantasy had mini-games too. It didn't blow my mind in either series.

    I did actually play through the entire game and got the credits-mini-game. I invested plenty of time and consideration for the game, but it's just not the mind-blowing game that I expected. It's great as an open-world action game... but some of the fetch quests p*ssed me off.    … Expand
  87. RossBlack
    Mar 3, 2018
    10
    What can one say? About the flawless best soundtrack? About the storyline? About all those messages? One of the best titles ever on ps4, my personal favorite, nobody must miss it.
  88. platguy4
    Mar 1, 2018
    9
    As a Nier fan, I was in doubt. The first playthrough is a little lackluster, though what follows is an extremely thought provoking and interesting piece. There is no other game which has such subtle writing,, deep empathy with the supporting cast, and the pure weirdness that comes with automata. What is initially a fairly straightforward game becomes a master piece with each hour you play.As a Nier fan, I was in doubt. The first playthrough is a little lackluster, though what follows is an extremely thought provoking and interesting piece. There is no other game which has such subtle writing,, deep empathy with the supporting cast, and the pure weirdness that comes with automata. What is initially a fairly straightforward game becomes a master piece with each hour you play. Sure; the graphics are a little rough in places and enemy variety is a little thin. But this game is about way more then that; It is about seeing yourself in these characters as they live, die, and recreate. The creator wants you to know that existence is tangible and fraught, and the story bends at its knees to get the player to feel this anguish. It succeeds.

    There are a few bugs here and there, mostly related to the frame rate. But still, this surpasses all of this generations games in terms of story and curiosity. My only personal bug is the possibility to "buy" trophies post game. Maybe the developers were taking the piss out of the current love for trophies / achievements, or making a dig at our own reasons for existence. Either way it took some of the joy out of the end game for me, since I enjoy that end game grind that i both love and hat with JRPGs    … Expand
  89. HTGamer
    Feb 17, 2018
    8
    Nier: Automata is a great blend of many genres and revives interest in the niche Nier/Drakengard franchise.

    Nier: Automata is a spiritual successor to the original Nier released in 2008, its story taking place thousands of years after the 1st game. Some of Nier's characters and events are mentioned in Automata, but otherwise the new game is standalone. A long time before Automata's    Nier: Automata is a great blend of many genres and revives interest in the niche Nier/Drakengard franchise.

    Nier: Automata is a spiritual successor to the original Nier released in 2008, its story taking place thousands of years after the 1st game. Some of Nier's characters and events are mentioned in Automata, but otherwise the new game is standalone. A long time before Automata's events, aliens conquered planet Earth, and the remnants of mankind were driven away from their home planet taking refuge to the Moon. Humanity then created androids to battle against machines controlled by the aliens, resulting in a never ending war that has been raging for thousands of years. Players assume the role of androids 2B, 9S and A2 who fight against the machines. The story is told in 3 short playthroughs called "Routes" and features a total of 26 endings (5 main and 21 "joke" endings which can be triggered by things like eating a poisonous fish that kills you). Route A tells the story from the point of view of android 2B. Then Route B tells the same story from the point of view of 9S, plus we are provided with more info on the machines' past and background. The final Route C takes place after Routes A/B and narrates the conflict between androids 9S and A2, where both try to end the war, leading to the final story endings. The game explores sci-fi themes such as planetary war, alien invasion, AI, robots, consciousness, self-awareness, etc. It's interesting and has its share of twists and turns, but it's a bit of a mess by the end.

    Nier: Automata is an open world game with main missions and side quests, where hack n' slash and old-school shoot-em-up mechanics are implemented. You are accompanied by flying pods that can shoot enemies or do special attacks. 2B and A2 are straight forward melee fighters, whereas 9S is more of a hacker because he is a support unit. Hacking enemies is presented as playing an old-school arcade shoot-em-up bullet hell mini-game, and successfully beating the mini-stage results in dealing damage to the target enemy. The bullet hell mechanic is allso present in the enemies where both minions and bosses attack you by shooting multiple spheres in patterns along with physical attacks. Not only that, but the game often changes camera perspective and at times turns from 3rd person view into a 2D side-scrolling platformer, a 2D top-down vertical-scrolling shoot-em-up, and a top-down 2D twin-stick shooter. Variety is the name of the game in Nier: Automata.

    There is also a DLC which lets you fight in an arena against the respective CEOs of the game's publisher Square Enix and the game's developer PlatinumGames. It's surely hilarious and breaks the fourth wall.

    The game's soundtrack is awesome. There are plenty of melodies and songs that I can't forget. It's easily one of the best videogame OSTs out there. And the english voice acting is good.

    Nier: Automata is not perfect, though. The enemy design is uninspired, with units looking like tin cans (at least these minions come in many shapes and sizes). The map isn't really a well designed open world like that of Horizon: Zero Dawn or other genre staples, more like a collage of different stages, and sadly there is an abundance of invisible walls. And then there are the performance problems. The engine used has optimisation issues that prevent the game from running smoothly. Whether on PS4, PS4 Pro or PC you can't lock at 60 fps and there is plenty of random stutter and hitches. Graphics look bland, and pop-in of geometry and shadows at close range is visible even to the untrained eye. And the latter half of Route C is filled with boring arena fights. All these negatives don't mean Nier: Automata is a bad game, actually it's a good one, but they prevent it from reaching greatness.

    Overall, Nier: Automata is a great game even if it has some flaws. I definitely recommend it to every gamer.    … Expand
  90. ORevisor
    Feb 14, 2018
    9
    Dos jogos atuais Nier: Automata possui a melhor trilha sonora, o gráfico ficou um pouco a desejar e o jogo em si me pareceu tão curto queria que o jogo fosse maior... XP
  91. silencer
    Feb 9, 2018
    7
    Here's an honest opinion from someone who's not a fanboy of ps4 or japanese devs:
    Nier is a very nice 3rd person open world action rpg. It has beautiful environments, engaging stroy for the 1st part of the game (more on that later), fantastic atmosphere and one of the most beautiful soundtracks I have ever heard in a video game.
    However, the story is not complete until you reach part 3    Here's an honest opinion from someone who's not a fanboy of ps4 or japanese devs:
    Nier is a very nice 3rd person open world action rpg. It has beautiful environments, engaging stroy for the 1st part of the game (more on that later), fantastic atmosphere and one of the most beautiful soundtracks I have ever heard in a video game.
    However, the story is not complete until you reach part 3 of the game, and to get to part 3 you have to play part 1 all over again with tiny variations (call it part 2). It's such a chore that by the end of part 2 I was completely burned out on the game. Still, I got to part 3, and after an interesting story-filled section what does the game ask you to do? Go to 3 different places and collect keys. That's right, fetch quests in the middle of the action. That completely kills any momentum the game has going. Given how atrocious the save system is in this game (you can easily lose up to an hour of progress) and cheap deaths from some of the enemies, I feel like the game simply does not appreciate the time of the person playing. So, I give it a solid 7. It's a good game with some major flaws, but it's artificially stretched and level-gated. Part 1 is a lot of fun, but if you value your time, just stop there and watch the rest on youtube.    … Expand
  92. ZaPaAl
    Feb 6, 2018
    6
    Overhyped. Basic fighting gameplay is pretty enjoyable, but that is about all on it's strong side.

    Some interesting philosophy sprinkled across the game and story has a few moments, but sceneries and story are unbelievable for something to be so far in the future. The graphics and the 6-7 environments / areas are very very bland. Enemies to fight are basically machines based on a    Overhyped. Basic fighting gameplay is pretty enjoyable, but that is about all on it's strong side.

    Some interesting philosophy sprinkled across the game and story has a few moments, but sceneries and story are unbelievable for something to be so far in the future. The graphics and the 6-7 environments / areas are very very bland.

    Enemies to fight are basically machines based on a core design in many variations. The hacking mini game is an incredible basic shoot em up. Many weapons to find and some items to collect and upgrade, but they hardly make a difference. Difficulty on normal is near not existent.

    Overburding amount of backtracking and revisiting the areas, over and over again. 3 runs long, with minor changes. Fast travel and loading are oppressing with slow animations. Feels like the game was stretched as far as humanly bearable.

    Was it worth it for me? No. I was highly annoyed even before the first ending, but you are supposed to stick with it, it get's better. Well it did, but in the end, not enough at all. Endings are full of ... not alot at all. Like the game.    … Expand
  93. Andrea9922
    Feb 5, 2018
    10
    wow! such a incredible game! you guys must buy! perfect story and beautiful musics! amazing!
  94. Sinnthetic
    Feb 1, 2018
    10
    If there was an argument for video games being considered art, Nier Automata would be at the forefront.

    Nier Automata is unique in the sense that it is a story and media that can only be presented as a video game. It wouldnt be able to express it's full message or themes in a movie or book. Nier is a game that will stick with you after you finish it, consuming your thoughts and even    If there was an argument for video games being considered art, Nier Automata would be at the forefront.

    Nier Automata is unique in the sense that it is a story and media that can only be presented as a video game. It wouldnt be able to express it's full message or themes in a movie or book. Nier is a game that will stick with you after you finish it, consuming your thoughts and even make you consider different philosophies for your real life. Most people (including myself) originally picked up Nier because it was another action game made by Platinum Games, and perhaps the fan service got to you as well (2B is beautiful). But if you stay for the entire journey, you will find something truly unique in today's gaming, and an unforgettable experience, that tries things that most games are afraid of.

    This game would have higher ratings, and it makes sense if you dissect the actual gameplay, because there are flaws there, and I'm sure alot of critics never truly finished the game. However, if you truly love video games, and they are more than just simple play things, or mindless junk. You must do yourself the pleasure of experiencing one of the best games ever made.    … Expand
  95. claytastic
    Jan 25, 2018
    10
    NieR: Automata is stunning. It's a shining example of what games can and should be. It's always on the move, changing up and finding new ways to challenge or surprise you. It took me awhile to pick it up, but when I finally got my hands on it and played it, I couldn't have spent my money better.

    I was originally turned off by the idea of another open world action game, but I'd say this    NieR: Automata is stunning. It's a shining example of what games can and should be. It's always on the move, changing up and finding new ways to challenge or surprise you. It took me awhile to pick it up, but when I finally got my hands on it and played it, I couldn't have spent my money better.

    I was originally turned off by the idea of another open world action game, but I'd say this is the best one out there right now. The world is beautiful, and actually really well design. The different sections of the map are all different biomes, but rather than just changing the style of the setting, they have drastic shifts in design (for example, the desert is empty and barren with lots of enemies, the forest has narrowing and winding paths in a sea of trees, and the ocean swallowed some of the nearby buildings, giving you some platforming sections).

    Additionally, the story is surprisingly well done. I was worried that robots leading the main story would be a bad idea, but the way they help tell the narrative surpasses anything I expected. They have more emotional responses to things than most other games that sell themselves on their story. I won't spoil anything because I highly recommend that every goes out and experiences it for themselves.

    It's also a game where having multiple endings isn't a lame way of cramming in variety for variety's sake. They actually matter to the full game, so much so that if you got one and stopped playing, you'll only have scratched the surface. I hate to be one of those people who tell you that you're not playing a game right by only getting one ending or doing it a certain way, but that's absolutely the case with NieR, more so than any other game.

    The gameplay was another point of concern I had before the game's release. Given it's an RPG and from what I'd seen in early gameplay showings, I was worried it would have some confusing and unintuitive menus like Mass Effect Andromeda, and more recently, Xenoblade Chronicles 2. However, this was hardly a complaint, as you level up automatically, and choosing special skills and abilities and leveling up weapons are all super easy. But besides that, the gameplay is excellent. Combat handles well, the occasional platforming sections are really well done and don't happen too often, and every other different style of gameplay plays just as well as the others. This is showcased perfectly in the first 40 minutes, where it goes from being a top-down, twin-stick shooter, to a third person action game, to a 2D platformer, to a top-down platformer, then back to a third person action game, and each one transitions into the next as smooth as butter.

    Overall, NieR is easily my favourite game of the year, which in a year with Super Mario Odyssey and Breath of the Wild is no small feat. This is also already up there with some of the best games I've ever played, and might just be the best. I'm really glad it didn't get criminally underrated like the first NieR did. 10/10    … Expand
  96. Tirah
    Jan 9, 2018
    10
    So, I finally got to play this game and wow! This is one of the most messed up games I've ever experienced - because Automata is much more than just a game, it IS an experience. It's so surreal, everything goes, and you're never sure what going to happen next.

    I can't describe the story or characters without spoiling everything, so let's just say both are very likeable, very    So, I finally got to play this game and wow! This is one of the most messed up games I've ever experienced - because Automata is much more than just a game, it IS an experience. It's so surreal, everything goes, and you're never sure what going to happen next.

    I can't describe the story or characters without spoiling everything, so let's just say both are very likeable, very interesting, and very tragic. The controls are fantastic and the gameplay is smooth, this is Platinum Games at their very best.

    Automata's music is also absolutely fantastic and very catchy, I got my platinum trophy 2 weeks ago and haven't played the game since, but I'm still humming Beautiful Song to this day. It's a masterpiece and I wholeheartedly recommend you buy the soundtrack.

    Sadly the same can't be said about the graphics - they're hideous and the game looks very, very bad on my 4K TV. No antialiasing whatsoever, jagged edges everywhere, low resolution textures, NPC models look like something from the PS2 era... It's really bad. Fortunately, the game itself is so good that I was more than happy to overlook this.

    Pros:
    - complex story with multiple endings
    - great replay value, multiple characters, different paths
    - likeable characters
    - fantastic music!
    - great controls
    - enjoyable combat

    Cons:
    - terrible graphics    … Expand
  97. pastacheesecake
    Jan 1, 2018
    10
    Artistic, mind-blowing, fluid, philosophical. Best game of 2017 and probably one of the best of the last decade. This game elevates the medium.
  98. sityoazzdown
    Dec 28, 2017
    8
    A very nice game with great game play and interesting story that will keep you guessing throughout. At it's core it's a main hack and slash, with some side scrolling, some top-down beat-em up/shoot-em up and arcadey shooter. It also has an ok open world with kitchen sink side quests that are are ok, some hidden loot boxes that gives new weapons/ rare items, items to grind for that enemiesA very nice game with great game play and interesting story that will keep you guessing throughout. At it's core it's a main hack and slash, with some side scrolling, some top-down beat-em up/shoot-em up and arcadey shooter. It also has an ok open world with kitchen sink side quests that are are ok, some hidden loot boxes that gives new weapons/ rare items, items to grind for that enemies drop that are needed to max level your weapons to get that special ability ( which is actually addicting). The best this game features is a very smooth and visually pleasing combat hack and slash, before I know it i was smashing buttons and it didn't feel all that repetitive because of the visual fireworks on screen as you fight. The story was interesting, and it got more interesting as the game went on. I will say you'll have to atleast play through this game a few times to be satisfied of the story. This game is definitely not for someone looking for a 10 hour game. Pros: Excellent and visually pleasing combat, some loot worth grinding/looking for, story,great soundtrack and atmosphere. The So-So= Ok open world and sidequest, graphics look last gen. Cons: can get repetitive to some, not meant for people who don't like to grind, takes multiple play through to be satisfied of story. 8.5/10… Expand
  99. Findy37564
    Dec 28, 2017
    10
    Nier Automata is a game that give you so much more than you expect
    perhaps you expect just another hack n slash game kinda like DMC or bayonetta
    But nooooopppe This game is combine a lot of stuff and i mean A lot It combine bullet shooter, fast paced stylish hack n slash, top down arcade shooter, and open world elemen into it And its melt into one awesomeness that you never seen    Nier Automata is a game that give you so much more than you expect
    perhaps you expect just another hack n slash game kinda like DMC or bayonetta
    But nooooopppe
    This game is combine a lot of stuff and i mean A lot
    It combine bullet shooter, fast paced stylish hack n slash, top down arcade shooter, and open world elemen into it
    And its melt into one awesomeness that you never seen before
    Not to mention The music and the story is Superb
    you may think this kinda game story is sucks or mediocre but its surprisingly philosophical and dramatic
    This game is a MUST play for anyone who love RPG and it is worth it get The Platinum

    And dont forget DAT ass ;)    … Expand
  100. likevin96
    Dec 28, 2017
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Completion: Endings A, B, C, D, E and a few extra ones on normal difficulty. 85% quest .

    Pros:
    - Great character design
    - One of the most innovative stories in years that only works within the medium. However, the more surprising parts of the game are less exciting if you have already played the original.
    - Great characters and character development - definitely some of the best in the medium. 9S stands out in particular.
    - Ending E is incredibly powerful and greatly synthesizes many of the themes presented throughout the game.
    - The narrative associated with the side quests are astonishing in how thematically consistent they are.
    - Battle system is a huge upgrade from the original. Although this is one of Platinum's weaker offerings in terms of the actual depth of combat, it serves its purpose and looks great.
    - Incredible soundtrack and voice acting. Overall, the sound direction is superb. The final credits song is a stand-out and might be my best track of the year.
    - Bullet hell parts are fun and stand out since they're so uncommon in modern games
    - A lot of cool ludonarrative tricks. Every single part of the "game" is also part of the narrative.

    Cons:
    - Awful map system. Although they do contextualize it within the game, still feels lacking.
    - Many parts of the game feel repetitive - particularly Route B. Although this is partially intentional, it doesn't make it any less boring to play.
    - Route C is underwritten. The narrative would have been greatly bolstered by just a little bit more explanation of what was going on. This is more or less true throughout the entire game, but it is critically lacking here.
    - Side quests are simple fetch quests.
    - Weapon system is poor. Few if any weapons feel significantly different from each other (only 4 main categories) besides from appearance. For a 40 hour game, greater variation in weapon type or weapon movesets would be very much welcome. Same basic principle applies to the pod weapons.
    - Many janky parts such as the millions of invisible walls littering the environment.
    - Environments are ugly. Resemble a last-gen MMO.
    - Traversing the world is very annoying before you can fast travel.

    Final Word:
    NieR: Automata is a fantastic and unique experience, even more so if you have never played the original NieR. Although the combat and navigation can become repetitive and sometimes even frustrating, the incredible soundtrack, voice acting, lore, and narrative more than make up for it. Yoko Taro's voice truly shines through in this monumental title.

    True Score:
    8.6    … Expand
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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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