NieR: Automata

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  1. Zewis
    Feb 13, 2021
    10
    Nier Automata es simplemente genial. Su historia es una genialidad,su banda sonora es simplemente perfecta, acompañada del maravilloso combate que nos tiene acostumbrados
    platinum games es la trinidad que hacen este juego uno de los mejores de la generación y mi favorito personal.
    Sus personajes pese a mostrarse simples en un comienzo, tienen una profundidad y desarrollo brutal, además    Nier Automata es simplemente genial. Su historia es una genialidad,su banda sonora es simplemente perfecta, acompañada del maravilloso combate que nos tiene acostumbrados
    platinum games es la trinidad que hacen este juego uno de los mejores de la generación y mi favorito personal.
    Sus personajes pese a mostrarse simples en un comienzo, tienen una
    profundidad y desarrollo brutal, además que al mostrarte la historia desde sus distintos puntos de vista y mostrarnos detalles que en su primera vuelta no vemos, solo enriquece mas su estupenda historia.
    Si bien tiene sus puntos puntos negativos como: diseño de enemigos muy repetitivo (enemigos normales, sus jefes están geniales), sus misiones de recadero que nos hacen caminar por su mundo vacío (que sirve para la inmersión en este mismo, pero el exceso molesta un poco) Sigue siendo una puta obra de arte.    … Expand
  2. Yeray
    Sep 11, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. En mi opinión este juego aunque llamarlo juego seria menospreciar lo esta obra de arte me ha encantado bien su jugabilidad puede ser simple como entretenida con ligeras variaciones depende el personaje y los mapas pueden no ser lo más extensos posibles o los gráficos no son nada innovador ni en la época cuando salió ni ahora pero su belleza artística en el mapeado y en los personajes su gran banda instrumental el amor al crear el juego es notable pero sobre todo la historia es lo mejor una gran historia que te dejará alegre y triste depende el momento un hermoso hilo argumental es magnífico si alguien duda de comprarlo no lo piense y hágalo yo no sabia nada del juego y me arrepiento de haber tardado tanto en comprarlo… Expand
  3. Huntir8778
    Sep 17, 2019
    10
    This is the best game I have experienced so far, a part from the Dark souls franchise.
  4. LordSec
    Sep 19, 2019
    10
    One of best game ever. One year after still i thinking about game. Platinum games are the best
  5. Jonnieve
    Sep 28, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Juego excelente.el mejor juego de la historia recomendable ...... me gusta mucho y a vosotros también… Expand
  6. Kaijyuu
    Oct 9, 2019
    10
    Just... Amazing... The story might seem repetitive after ending A but trust me it's all worth it for the second half of playtrough B and ending C and ending D and specially ending E.
  7. Hmody10087
    Jul 3, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I love this game it is now on my favourite game i love the story the ending after the first ending i was very sad because what happened to the characters then i found out about the ending E which make me very happy.… Expand
  8. Lord_Sec
    Oct 11, 2019
    10
    Best game ever made! From story, music, gameplay and world of this game! Masterpiece in every way!
  9. NeonArmageddon
    Oct 22, 2019
    10
    I just wanna say that the people who didn't go past the first ending and decided the game was meh haven't even experienced a fraction of what this game really is: an incredibly powerful story, at whose core lies the question: what does it mean to be human?

    On top of the deep philosophical themes, you have many emotional scenes. The C and D endings are an emotional rollercoaster, as you    I just wanna say that the people who didn't go past the first ending and decided the game was meh haven't even experienced a fraction of what this game really is: an incredibly powerful story, at whose core lies the question: what does it mean to be human?

    On top of the deep philosophical themes, you have many emotional scenes. The C and D endings are an emotional rollercoaster, as you see the story become darker and darker. It makes ending E so impactful, because the ultimate ending is one full of hope.

    It helps a lot that the music is absolutely amazing, not only fitting everything that happens, but enhancing it. I doubt the scene at the factory would be the same level of eerie without "Become as Gods", or that the ending E would have as much impact without "Weight of the World".

    It's also hard not to mention the characters, who make the whole story possible. And as much as I love 2B, 9S, and their interactions and relationship which is complicated to say the least, I think it's A2 that ultimately stole my heart. She's made out to be a cold and mysterious character at first, but the more time you play as her, the more her soft side shows, and you grow sympathy for her. By the end she was easily my favorite. I also loved Devola and Popola, Adam and Eve, 6O and 21O, and Pascal, who are all side characters, but are still incredibly interesting and lovable.

    Mechanically the game is really solid, the combat and movement were all smooth and felt nice, I often jumped around just to see the smooth animations of the main characters. The experience is very customizable: on Easy mode you can choose just how much help you need. For example, I only ever used the Auto-shoot chip, because I was annoyed with having to constantly manually shoot. All 3 playable characters are unique, and each is fun to play, I'd have a hard time picking my favorite.

    All in all, it's a game that everyone should play, and it easily jumped to my #1 spot in terms of favorite game, it has great characters, story, music, graphics, gameplay... I don't know how one would go about making a greater game, it simply hits the right beats in so many different places, and it's so clearly a product of a lot of work, but more importantly a lot of love, not only from the director, Yoko Taro.

    If you didn't give it a chance after ending A, or didn't play it at all, please do. It's the one game I can recommend without any doubts.    … Expand
  10. CallumMcA
    Oct 24, 2019
    10
    Nier: Automata builds an expectation and then smashes it out the park. This game delivers a consistent enjoyable experience throughout. It's a hack and slash that gives you some freedom on how you would like to play with comfortable controls. The story is enjoyable and thought provoking. Areas of the game are innovative and interesting.

    This is a memorable experience every step of the    Nier: Automata builds an expectation and then smashes it out the park. This game delivers a consistent enjoyable experience throughout. It's a hack and slash that gives you some freedom on how you would like to play with comfortable controls. The story is enjoyable and thought provoking. Areas of the game are innovative and interesting.

    This is a memorable experience every step of the way but the one thing that stands out from all else, is the music. The soundtrack on this game is by the best I've heard in a long time, it reinforces the theme of the game while being pleasant to listen to.    … Expand
  11. Clamichi
    Oct 27, 2019
    10
    In my Opinion, everything in this game is awesome, the soundtrack, the story, characters and other things that makes this game my best gamer experience.
  12. Phased
    Dec 28, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. An absolute masterpiece that kept getting better after each ending. The combat is fun and mechanically fluid. The graphics are very nice and the art style fits perfectly. Loved the characters and the game elicits emotion through its gameplay so well. Also, soundtrack is one of the best in any game I've ever played. This is the only 10 I've ever given on this site, but it's completely deserved.… Expand
  13. Elumati
    Nov 1, 2019
    10
    This game is a masterpiece play it if you haven't you will love it nothing else needs saying
  14. PepeDelCielo
    Nov 5, 2019
    10
    Mind blowing masterpiece. The story, the combats, the narrative, the musics, the technique. Graphically imperfect, but I am in love so... 10
  15. Realisa
    Nov 7, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. i have a lot of different feeling about this game like no other game, some time im like i wanna kill the ROBOTS! and 2 quests later im crying feelin bad for ROBOTS?!?! WTF lol good game very different from anything i've played and i like the waifus so 10/10 MUST BUY!!!… Expand
  16. Freeman999
    Aug 1, 2020
    10
    One of the best games of this generation. The game raises deep philosophical themes and makes you think. The soundtrack deserves a special mention. Perhaps this is the best soundtrack for the game of all that I have heard. In general, I highly recommend playing. I am sure you will not be disappointed.
  17. Lazydragon
    Nov 14, 2019
    10
    Truly great. Starts of great, but kept surprising me by getting better and better. Be sure to play it through at least 3 times
  18. jlcegri
    Nov 16, 2019
    10
    This is the best game I've ever played. Yoko Taro and the all studio is incredible. Everything that makes up the game keeps you immersed in it and is a very stony topic to discuss which is used in a wonderful way. I find the plot plot of the game incredible and how complicated and easy it is to understand it, and not to mention the endings, which makes the endings so absurd that there areThis is the best game I've ever played. Yoko Taro and the all studio is incredible. Everything that makes up the game keeps you immersed in it and is a very stony topic to discuss which is used in a wonderful way. I find the plot plot of the game incredible and how complicated and easy it is to understand it, and not to mention the endings, which makes the endings so absurd that there are from the F make it very special.… Expand
  19. xenobrain
    Dec 5, 2019
    10
    Metal Gear Final Fantasy. The best game on PS4 hands down. Best story, best gameplay, looks beautiful. Seriously though, this is the best game on the playstation 4. Also the soundtrack might be the best videogame OST of all time. This game is right down my ally, so your millage may vary . But even if you aren't into japanese games, I really think anybody should have a great time with this.
  20. Saito86
    Dec 2, 2019
    10
    A master piece !
    Just on of the best game ever made , thank you Yoko Taro, thank you square Enix !
    You have made a really unique game :) and I LOVE IT !
  21. DimixondX
    Nov 21, 2019
    10
    Лучшая игра которая только была установлена на мою пс4, повелся как и все на юбку, а оказалось там лучший сюжет в играх последних .... да вообще ever
  22. bubyilda
    Nov 23, 2019
    10
    In my opinion it is the best game that i had ever seen. Only minus it is graphics but it is not a big problem
  23. StrangerM
    Dec 4, 2019
    10
    Awesome story, beautiful songs, very charismatic characters, and a dynamic hack'n slash gameplay, my favorite game after years, I've finished 100% with a smile on my face.
  24. Alentejano
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Wow I don't even know how to start this one. Let's say this: Nier: Automata isn´t "nier perfect", it is a straight masterpiece. Everything about the game is beautiful.
    It has a cast of great characters that have defined relationships and personalities that make it easy to connect with them (the humor involving them is also great). I loved everyone (even the operators and the pods). The enemies are also amazing and always come with an interesting story and purpose. 2B, 9S, A2, Pascal, just to name a few, are characters whose stories get developed during the game and we end up loving each one because we are able to see through their perspective.
    The combat is simply amazing, full of different ways of fighting your enemies. The strikes are powerful and the agility of the androids accompanied with a fantastic evade button makes for great fights. Each character has a different style we'll get accustomed to (hacking is really fun).
    The goddamn music is simply the best in video game history. Each zone theme was beautiful and represented said area perfectly ("city ruins", the desert complex theme, "the forest kingdom", the GODDAMN AMUSEMENT PARK THEME), the battle themes are godly ("become as gods", "this cannot continue", "birth of a wish"), the fight with Simone while "a beautiful song" plays and is synchronized with the gameplay ... love it. These are just some examples. I just want to end this section by saying that "The weight of the world" hits differently after finishing the game.
    The story and the world are extremely philosophical. The story takes the characters to the limits of their "emotions" and throughout the game it shows examples of characters facing hard questions like : the purpose of their life? why do they still live if they cannot feel?. Some acquire emotions in their attempt to copy the humans but are confronted with fear, others with desire. The machines form family ties and try to avenge their fallen loved ones. Both the machines and the androids end up acting like humans. In the route C and D we see how both sides (especially the androids) try to find meaning in their lives when their sole purpose is destroyed. Both sides try to live in a world without god, without values and by doing that these pieces of AI end up practicing free will.
    Ending E is beautiful. Everything about it is perfect: how the pods cannot let the androids they actually grew attached to die so by refusing for that to happen they exercise free will and develop consciousness; the player has to fight the credits, which represent the creators or God, while the weight of the world plays...but you can't and fail. Then after a few attempts the kindness of total strangers, who deleted their save data in a selfless act, allows you to fight but this time not alone and the weight of the world plays now in chorus. Then the post credits scene shows that there is meaning to it all and only you can decide your future. The game ends by asking if you want to delete your save to help others. This goes in line with the theme of the game: you can keep your save but you can try to be kinder and give purpose to your work (by allowing it to aid others in their quest to finish this game).
    Nier: Automata is a masterpiece. A game that transcends its medium and tries to question its players while also giving them a thrilling experience. Everything about this work of art is beautiful and purposeful. Nier will certainly be an experience I won't forget. A journey of emotional and philosophical moments and ideas.    … Expand
  25. AndreyCloud
    May 5, 2020
    10
    What can I say? An absolute masterpiece. This game achieves such deep levels of storytelling, questioning the very essence of humanity and philosophy. The characters are amazing and unique as these androids struggle with the exact same questions we do when it comes to suffering, understanding, and meaning of life. Their journey and character development is a joy to watch as they fight aWhat can I say? An absolute masterpiece. This game achieves such deep levels of storytelling, questioning the very essence of humanity and philosophy. The characters are amazing and unique as these androids struggle with the exact same questions we do when it comes to suffering, understanding, and meaning of life. Their journey and character development is a joy to watch as they fight a long and arduous war with the machines; quest to help others and always question the meaning behind all their actions. The full credit ending was amazing, bringing in other players to help you and giving you a choice to be selfless and help another player in the future. Besides the incredible journey and story, the world design and map changes keep the game fresh and beautiful. The combat mechanics are some of the best and interactive I have ever played, great combat variety and challenging. Best music in any video game I have ever heard hands down. Overall, nothing wrong with it at all. Be sure to keep playing past ending A, B, C, and D there is a lot of story still there. This game truly deserves a perfect score, the only reason I feel it wasn’t more popular is because it didn’t gain much publicity as it launched. I also read the short book associated with this game, it also adds amazing detail in short stories of A2, 2B, and 9S that you would love if you loved the original game. A JRPG masterpiece, if you love the genre or would love to explore it, perfect game for it.… Expand
  26. ViggoLuke
    Dec 8, 2019
    10
    I was honestly surprised of how good Nier:Automata was, even though I knew how good the reviews where. I mostly play FPS titles like rainbow six siege or COD but so at first I was not sure if if like this sort of game, but I shortly realized how good it was and I could not get of the computer!
  27. hunterontoss
    Jun 16, 2020
    10
    хочется плакать от того на сколько это уникальная и интересная игра, лучше ее пока что еще не создали, красота и только!
  28. Kirikoou
    Jun 25, 2020
    10
    It's my favorite game of the decade, it's just that good, money and budget don't make a great game, Nier is at best a AA but to tell it's story, a story about humanity, about what make a human being you first need a direction, and thanks To Yoko Taro, we have that.
  29. Solaris123
    Dec 24, 2019
    10
    This is real Ghost in the shell ,intelligent story and character , nice plot twist ,easy and addictive combat system
  30. MadAlf
    Apr 21, 2021
    10
    One of the best games I've ever played. Perfection on visuals, narrative, philosophy, music and experimental game mechanics. Must play.
  31. LikeaPisces
    Dec 22, 2019
    10
    Until I met this game I thought action rpgs was just something interesting. Nier is nice to play, has an excellent history, beautiful track, and a metalanguage previously seen in a game, but never so well performed
  32. Yosemito
    Jul 15, 2023
    10
    Oynanışı ve açık dünyası güzel olan bir oyun cidden zevk aldım oynarken. 10/10
  33. TheSmogs
    Feb 3, 2020
    10
    Wonderful game awesome fight soundtrack nice thicc girl and beatiful grafics
  34. Soom-12
    Mar 5, 2020
    10
    The Nier Automata game is a A masterpiece game,

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

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

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

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

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

    Now let's talk about the flaws
    The difficulty difference between the midume and the hard is very large, the midume is easy and hard is very hard.    … Expand
  35. NAPPERY
    Feb 18, 2020
    10
    A game crafted by gods, Yoko Taro has yet again crafted a compelling work of art. The music is one to listen to when hit by feels, studying, work, tests and more. Gameplay is on a whole other level with gripping combat to boot.
  36. PochoEpic
    Feb 23, 2020
    10
    Ultra futurista, las máquinas y cyborgs invaden el mundo, muestra la desesperanza y la pérdida de cordura en su máximo esplendor, expone de forma emocional las consecuencias que puede traer la IA en la humanidad, abre la cuarta pared involucrandote directamente con el juego y otros jugadores, el sistema de combate mezcla varios géneros como hack and slash, rpg, shooter, naves y puzzles, aUltra futurista, las máquinas y cyborgs invaden el mundo, muestra la desesperanza y la pérdida de cordura en su máximo esplendor, expone de forma emocional las consecuencias que puede traer la IA en la humanidad, abre la cuarta pared involucrandote directamente con el juego y otros jugadores, el sistema de combate mezcla varios géneros como hack and slash, rpg, shooter, naves y puzzles, a mi gusto una joya que no deja cabos sueltos y que la ambientación post-humanidad está muy bien lograda teniendo de la mano una dirección musical y un diseño de personajes que te ayudarán a disfrutar aún más de un juego que sólo por sus mecánicas y jugabilidad ya entrega mucho.… Expand
  37. nakaosensei
    Feb 26, 2020
    10
    A masterpiece, it brings a reflection about the way we see life, it has a good gameplay also, can't recommend this enough.
  38. Rakoor_11037
    Mar 16, 2020
    10
    This is definitely one of the best games i've ever played.. amazing soundtracks, Great story, absolutely beautiful characters.. very smooth and fun gameplay.. and great endings...
  39. AlexSandroXz
    Dec 12, 2020
    10
    Here is the one of best ingame story ever what ive seen. Wow, I haven't any words.
  40. Rukru
    Apr 8, 2020
    10
    Absolutely loved this game, the varied game play styles, the amazing music, the powerful stories this game is a masterpiece
  41. CractosBeast
    Dec 2, 2020
    10
    Score: 10/10; A Masterpiece.
    NieR: Automata is a spectacular game that features gameplay and plot elements we rarely, if ever, see in video games. The plot mainly follows the journey of 2 Androids, 2B and 9S who are part of a foundation named YoRHa created to wipe machines out of existence. Humans have fled from the machine infestation to the moon, and it is up to YoRHa to make the earth    Score: 10/10; A Masterpiece.
    NieR: Automata is a spectacular game that features gameplay and plot elements we rarely, if ever, see in video games. The plot mainly follows the journey of 2 Androids, 2B and 9S who are part of a foundation named YoRHa created to wipe machines out of existence. Humans have fled from the machine infestation to the moon, and it is up to YoRHa to make the earth omce again a hospital place. The story on paper, is very simple, but once you dive in deeply into the narrative being told her you find yourself questioning a lot of what seems to be a mystery in our life. God, life, death, love, beauty, fear, despair, conflict; all of these and more are subjects that the game tackles either subliminally or explicitly, and its beyond extraordinary the way this game handles these several sensitive topics. Make sure to play through all the routes to get the full experience though, endings A to E are the main endings that YOU MUST play for the real experience. Gameplay wise, it features multiple perspectives and gameplay elements that correlate together seamlessly, sometimes the game is a hack and slash rpg, other times its 2D platformer, other times its a hacking simulator. You might be confused with all these thinking that sounds horrible but trust me it is the absolute opposite. It all just works astonishingly here with little to no flaws and absolutely no disruption to your immersion. The soundtrack is hands down the best OST you'll ever hear in a video game ever and it'll trigger your goosebumps like no other in a very good way. If you still haven't, please get this game and give it a try, you won't regret it. (Once again play through all the routes it's extremely important)    … Expand
  42. bashimon
    Jan 12, 2021
    10
    Whoever plays this game until the end and is not emotionally moved by it is less of an human-being than 2B ever was.
    The music is perfect, the story makes total sense as soon as you get it, the game's got nice plot twists here and there and the game itself just has too many layers of story-telling which makes this whole thing as perfect as it is.
  43. ChesterField
    May 1, 2020
    10
    Personally, the best hack and slash ever created. The customization of your character, the visual and artistic section, the story, the design of the enemies and levels, the soundtrack, frenzied combat, in general, everything is outstanding. I really can't think of any better hack and slash than this. 10/10 masterpiece.
  44. MrMiggins
    Dec 29, 2020
    10
    The greatest video game ever made? Probably. Nier: Automata is a much deeper and richer experience than it first appears. You will come to empathize and love these characters, and remember your experiences with this game for the rest of your life. It's not just a video game, it's an important piece of pop culture that shouldn't be missed. Excellent voice acting, brilliant gameplay, and aThe greatest video game ever made? Probably. Nier: Automata is a much deeper and richer experience than it first appears. You will come to empathize and love these characters, and remember your experiences with this game for the rest of your life. It's not just a video game, it's an important piece of pop culture that shouldn't be missed. Excellent voice acting, brilliant gameplay, and a story that will bring a tear to your eye. An absolute masterpiece.… Expand
  45. yangfanhong
    Mar 8, 2021
    10
    As one of the best games with greatest storytelling, Nier provides impressive game interactive experience.
  46. AnsemTheWise
    May 23, 2020
    10
    The best game of 2017.
    + BEAUTIFUL music
    + Amazing artstyle
    + Great Battle system
    + Inspiring Plot
    + 2B
  47. DAVIDVA11
    Jun 1, 2020
    10
    Hermoso...... El final deja un vacío existencial y a la vez una satisfacción que jamás pensé que sentiría por un vídeojuego.
  48. Burattix54
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    A masterpiece in innovative storytelling. Truly something unique in the videogame medium.
    The gameplay costantly has something new to offer, with costant camera view shifts, melee and bullethell sections, minigames and much more.
    It tells a deep and meaningful story without boring you to hell with useless cutcenes, or massive exposition dumps, but using the tools the gaming media offers.    A masterpiece in innovative storytelling. Truly something unique in the videogame medium.
    The gameplay costantly has something new to offer, with costant camera view shifts, melee and bullethell sections, minigames and much more.
    It tells a deep and meaningful story without boring you to hell with useless cutcenes, or massive exposition dumps, but using the tools the gaming media offers.
    The music is the final perfect touch to this beautiful masterpiece.

    Also anime ass so 10/10    … Expand
  49. sofiaclyg
    Jun 19, 2020
    10
    the most impactful game i’ve ever played ! the plot is so good and the gameplay fun and attractive to play !! really recommend it
  50. GreenDynomite
    Jun 19, 2020
    10
    This Is such a Wonderful experience, please give it a chance =0. It's amazing how Yoko Taro uses Philosophy he has Learned over the years to make such a compelling story that implements such a creative experience.=0
  51. karay123
    Jun 20, 2020
    10
    Outstanding game, beautiful soundtrack, amazing story and fascinating fights.
  52. otakumhgamer
    Jul 15, 2020
    10
    this game is a masterpiece which is about life and matters and hopes the budget for this game was very few and thats why it has a lot lack of content BUT the storytelling is that fastpace to hide this flaws
  53. ngeduardo
    Jun 27, 2020
    10
    Pros
    -Grandioso sistema de combate
    -Personaje entrañable y carismáticos
    -Siempre hay algo que encontrar
    -Muy rejugable
    -Historia con buena profundidad

    Contras
    -Puede tener algunas caídas de FPS
  54. FelipeNucci
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    The game is an absolute masterpiece. The way Yoko Taro goes with the story telling is just unique (a trade mark of the nier/drakengard series).
  55. ProjectEchoes
    Jun 21, 2020
    10
    "The Time I Was Able To Spend With You. It Was Like Memories Of Pure Light.” Thank You...NieR: Automata.

    PLAY. THIS. GAME.

    Have you ever heard the phrase, “more than the sum of it’s parts”?
  56. Daiwolf
    Jun 22, 2020
    10
    “I believe... Only tragedy awaits us in our future...” No.2

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

    It is a very philosophical, depressing, tragic game. Deals with existentialism. It left me with an existential void when I finished the whole game, it made me reflect on many things. The goddamn soundtrack is a gem, the story behind the characters. 9S's personality change is pretty strong. I loved the gameplay. The game doesn't have the most realistic graphics, but I personally love the type of graphics of NieR: Automata has, sooo for me it's very good.    … Expand
  57. Harlequinz_Eg0
    Jun 23, 2020
    10
    masterpiece of a soundtrack, amazing story and really fun game play in both the main game and the bullet hell sections. the hacking game play I found difficult sometimes but still fun.

    The game is simply a masterpiece for me.
  58. PeterShahan
    Nov 1, 2020
    10
    This game has the best Story and Ost. In the history of gaming
    The game play also good
    I wish that we had a combo list
  59. Oliver9192
    Jun 23, 2020
    10
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  60. sakura96
    Jun 24, 2020
    10
    Es una experiencia única, no esperaba nada y me pareció una maravilla en todos los aspectos.
  61. Valexdm99
    Jul 21, 2021
    10
    Truly a masterpiece. The music, the story, the game direction, the gameplay. Everything is top notch. They could've done something more for the graphics, but they are utterly gorgeous the way they are.
  62. CubiReviews
    Aug 5, 2020
    10
    Nier Automata is nothing less than a videogame masterpiece. The story and how it is told really is something special. Gameplay mechanics aren't too complex, but very fun and very well paced. But what elevated the overall experience is hwo it's presented. Graphics, sounds and voice acting are really good, but espeacially the music is just brilliant. Nier Automata is a game like no other is.Nier Automata is nothing less than a videogame masterpiece. The story and how it is told really is something special. Gameplay mechanics aren't too complex, but very fun and very well paced. But what elevated the overall experience is hwo it's presented. Graphics, sounds and voice acting are really good, but espeacially the music is just brilliant. Nier Automata is a game like no other is. And it's an amazing one! Loved every second of it and I stll keep going back to it, playing it over and over again. Just perfect!… Expand
  63. BL0ODYHAMSTER
    Jul 9, 2020
    10
    Nier Automata in my opinion has one of the best story telling in gaming this generation. The game is not perfect by any means but these small problems do not detract what a great game this is overall.
    This game does take more than 1 play through, if by any means you see the credit and just think its over....it isn't, you have to play it again to get more of the story.
    (side note I    Nier Automata in my opinion has one of the best story telling in gaming this generation. The game is not perfect by any means but these small problems do not detract what a great game this is overall.
    This game does take more than 1 play through, if by any means you see the credit and just think its over....it isn't, you have to play it again to get more of the story.

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

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

    Overall this    … Expand
  64. HEVS777
    Jul 14, 2020
    10
    This is hard to explain, because the game does something you can't put into words, it's just weird and awesome at the same time.

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

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

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

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

    Nice visuals of a post apocalyptic world and gorgeous cutscenes. For me, this is the best game of this year.    … Expand
  65. barn1
    Oct 28, 2020
    10
    Absolutely beautiful. Every second you spend in the game is worth it. I would love to experience this game for the first time again.
  66. MTaguchi
    Jul 2, 2020
    10
    Simply put, this is one of the best games of all time. Yoko Taro finally balanced an amazing story with great gameplay, making this game a masterpiece in the action RPG genre. The replay value is amazing and the pacing of the story is excellent. If you still haven’t played this game, hurry! It’s one of my personal favorites of the PS4/ONE generation.
  67. Quinten1
    Apr 22, 2021
    10
    One of my favorite games of all time and a true masterclass of storytelling.
  68. cheburagen
    Jul 10, 2020
    10
    ЭТО ПРОСТО АХ*ЕННО!
    1010.
    Особенно доставила музыка. На повторе была пару месяцев
  69. CascabelSonico
    Jul 15, 2020
    10
    Maravilloso juego, excelente historia, te deja ganas de seguir investigando en internet sobre el argumento. Es uno de los mejores juegos que he jugado de esta generación, combates muy entretenidos y adictivos.
  70. Bonjo158
    Dec 7, 2020
    10
    A true Master piece that shows games are not only a recreational form of media but also a form of beautiful unalterated art.
  71. Millymolly
    May 11, 2021
    10
    Игра класс, музыка великолепна, история мозговыносящая, лор и так далее тоже очень достойны, сам геймплей динамичный постоянно меняется, очень круто это выглядит, из минусов графика слабовата и ещё один очень существенный минус, после первого прохождения , пробегать тот же сюжет идея так себе. Очень жалко что нет русской локализации, многие игроки пропустили данный шедевр.Игра класс, музыка великолепна, история мозговыносящая, лор и так далее тоже очень достойны, сам геймплей динамичный постоянно меняется, очень круто это выглядит, из минусов графика слабовата и ещё один очень существенный минус, после первого прохождения , пробегать тот же сюжет идея так себе. Очень жалко что нет русской локализации, многие игроки пропустили данный шедевр.
  72. Konachu
    Jul 20, 2020
    10
    This game was my reason for getting a PS4. Amazing game overall, Great story and enjoyable combat.
  73. Azzajkd
    Aug 31, 2022
    10
    Un capolavoro indiscutibile, dalla difficile lettura e con scelte di design che impediranno a molti di apprezzarlo a pieno, ma per chi riuscirà a passare sopra alla pesantezza di secondarie noiose volutamente, scoprirà delle storie straordinarie, e arrivati alla terza run necessaria, uno dei giochi più belli della storia, in grado di uscire dal gioco in sé e di entrare nella vita di tuttiUn capolavoro indiscutibile, dalla difficile lettura e con scelte di design che impediranno a molti di apprezzarlo a pieno, ma per chi riuscirà a passare sopra alla pesantezza di secondarie noiose volutamente, scoprirà delle storie straordinarie, e arrivati alla terza run necessaria, uno dei giochi più belli della storia, in grado di uscire dal gioco in sé e di entrare nella vita di tutti i giorni.… Expand
  74. ariachu
    Jul 27, 2020
    10
    I LOVE IT. literally all i want in one game, great story, characters and music
  75. gamingtime
    Jul 31, 2020
    10
    I really like the heart breaking story with a small light of hope in the end. The music itself is really a masterpiece even if one didn't play the game. The battle process sometimes gets a bit overwhelming with too many special effects going off, but is nevertheless enjoyable.
  76. Zetsky
    Aug 1, 2020
    10
    Best game i ever played, the gun goes brrr, the android goes slash slash slash, unique gameplay
  77. Hug_Mou
    Aug 2, 2020
    10
    An absolute masterpiece, an absolute must-play for everyone who likes good story and a godly music. I wish I could forget it all just to play it all over again, best game story I ever played in my life.
  78. Chaos69
    Aug 4, 2020
    10
    For me is a Beautiful game. I love all about this game! It's my favourite! Soundtrack, GamePlay, pg, and other! Yoko Taro is a master ❤️
  79. Ninonino
    Aug 4, 2020
    10
    Taro Yoko's amazing story telling, it says it all a must play game, and the music it’s just wow.
  80. Timentiy
    Dec 1, 2022
    10
    Это совершенно точно игра 2017 года!!! Гениальный мир и история! Браво!!
  81. CRI031218
    Aug 24, 2020
    10
    JUEGASO en todo sentido, desde el inicio muy dinámico y divertido, aunque el primer boss sea a la vista "difícil", lo puedes completar y la banda sonora es espectacular.
  82. Demitrya22
    Oct 25, 2020
    10
    Es una obra maestra que debes jugar si o si, si eres fan de los videojuegos. Han sido capaces de mezclar de una forma super orgánica distintos géneros dándole sentido a su uso al mismo tiempo que gran personalidad a este Nier. En lo que sí considero que podrían haber mejorado serían los escenarios (muy vacíos, repetitivos y con un diseño carente de detalles) y los gráficos que para laEs una obra maestra que debes jugar si o si, si eres fan de los videojuegos. Han sido capaces de mezclar de una forma super orgánica distintos géneros dándole sentido a su uso al mismo tiempo que gran personalidad a este Nier. En lo que sí considero que podrían haber mejorado serían los escenarios (muy vacíos, repetitivos y con un diseño carente de detalles) y los gráficos que para la época en la que salió se han quedado un poco atrasados. Al fin y al cabo lo mencionado previamente son nimiedades ya que el resto de características son excelentes sobretodo la historia: triste, MUY TRISTE pero esperanzadora y con toques propios de su director como que todo lo que ves simboliza algo y esta ahí por un razón hasta los mismo jefes tienen su Por qué. En definitiva el combate es brutal propio de Platinum Games. Joya en bruto de los videojuegos que nadie se puede perder.… Expand
  83. jumpingjacks
    Oct 4, 2020
    10
    A beautifully made game that keeps you surprised and in awe of its production. The story, music, gameplay, and everything else is blended carefully and beautifully to create an amazing game. The game is addicting and intriguing, it will want you to look into the lore of the other games from Yoko Taro. A perfect 10/10.
  84. magicsany
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This is an amazing game. It has great story, good visuals, incredible music and smooth gameplay. This is my new favorite game. I highly recommend it.
  85. Rassane
    Sep 11, 2023
    10
    Obra maestra de videojuego, historia, jugabilidad, personajes... todo es muy bueno.
  86. Skully66
    Nov 10, 2020
    10
    An amazing and beautiful game with great story, characters, voicing, visuals, combat, soundtrack, etc.
    This has to be one of my all-time favourite games with just how much I enjoyed, and I'd definitely love to see a sequel come out of this. I'm very excited that its prequel, NieR Replicant, is getting a remake, and I'll definitely be playing that when it's released.
  87. RobCloud
    Nov 10, 2020
    10
    Trilha sonora espetacular, combate intenso, história foda. Nier foi uma surpresa pra mim, faltou só uma legenda BR, espero que no próximo jogo venha.
  88. Dom007
    Feb 25, 2023
    10
    Best game I've ever played. Has the best soundtrack and story I've ever seen in a game. Combat is fantastic as well.
  89. djdizzy
    Apr 30, 2021
    10
    After reading about the game, I was expecting it to be so-so then dramatically change after the famous “Ending E.” While the game changes somewhat after each endings (will avoid elaboration here to avoid spoiler territory) it’s anything but a so-so game during the first playthrough. I enjoyed it from the first minute but it took me a few hours for me to start mastering the “perfect dodge”After reading about the game, I was expecting it to be so-so then dramatically change after the famous “Ending E.” While the game changes somewhat after each endings (will avoid elaboration here to avoid spoiler territory) it’s anything but a so-so game during the first playthrough. I enjoyed it from the first minute but it took me a few hours for me to start mastering the “perfect dodge” is when a new depth of gameplay opened up with the combat.

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

    I’m addicted to the gameplay/combat and the story... well the story has shook me through the multiple playthroughs. This game is extraordinary and I don’t know what can follow it to play next. This is a story-driven action RPG, a it’s a hack & slash and a dash of shoot em up. To put it simply, it’s a must-buy for the PS4.    … Expand
  90. Ukropchik
    Dec 3, 2020
    10
    Та самая игра, которая по окончанию оставляет тебя опустошённым осмыслять увиденное. А после, бросает в дрожь и пробивает слезу от прослушивания великолепного саундтрека с попутным наплывом воспоминаний.
  91. Crystal_Void
    Dec 3, 2020
    10
    NieR Automata is a beautiful game in terms of visuals and gameplay. It is a shining example of how impactful, emotional and philosophical games can be. If you are someone who believes that games are just about shooting stuff and getting a high score then NieR Automata will definitely open your eyes to the potential of this medium. If you are stubborn, closed minded or don't know theNieR Automata is a beautiful game in terms of visuals and gameplay. It is a shining example of how impactful, emotional and philosophical games can be. If you are someone who believes that games are just about shooting stuff and getting a high score then NieR Automata will definitely open your eyes to the potential of this medium. If you are stubborn, closed minded or don't know the meaning of the word emotion, this game is not for you. And if you are one of those people who thinks call of duty has the best story you have ever played I would tell you that you NEED to play NieR Automata because honey, you've got a big storm coming… Expand
  92. JasonBroady
    Dec 16, 2020
    10
    Masterpiece. Just like that. Maybe the best story i ever got from video game. Gameplay and graphics are weak, but emotions in the end make me give this game 10/10
  93. Fierce750
    Jan 8, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Best game I have ever played from the story to the action to the music, there is nothing bad about this game and I mean nothing...… Expand
  94. Guados
    Mar 25, 2021
    10
    Truly one of best game on PS4/5 .. 10/10
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  95. Rekbond
    Nov 20, 2022
    10
    Easily in my top 3 best games of all time.
    NieR: Automata has an interesting and deep story that will stay with you for sure even months after you finish playing. The gameplay and combat system are amazing and the fights feel great and satisfying. The OST is astounding and I hear it a lot daily.
    Just do yourself a favor and go immediately to buy this game.
  96. obedparla
    Feb 3, 2021
    10
    What an absolute masterpiece of a game. Perhaps the best game I've ever played with the most thought provoking story and philosophical questions.
  97. imnotraph
    Feb 4, 2021
    10
    A nice message I learned from Nier Automata is that not everything in life needs an answer. philosophically it is beautiful it makes you think, to discover yourself, to learn things about yourself ... it makes you feel ... Combined with the wonderful music and experienced from the game itself my feelings are indescribable
  98. clairealcee77
    Feb 15, 2021
    10
    One of the best PS4 games which has amazing soundtrack, atmosphere and storytelling.
  99. David1994
    Feb 15, 2021
    10
    Un gran juego con personajes inolvidables y una historia mas profunda de lo que se ve a simple vista. El combate es increíble y cambia dependiendo de los personajes que uses algo magnífico
  100. SuperSuki
    Feb 17, 2021
    10
    Truly A masterpiece and one of those games I will and can't forget don't miss out on this gem( btw play routes A,B, C its actually necessary)
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 101 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 98 out of 101
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 101
  3. Negative: 0 out of 101
  1. Gamers' Temple
    Aug 21, 2018
    95
    NieR Automata: Beyond Gods Edition was a total shock to me with how much I enjoyed it. It takes a very solid experience for me to enjoy an RPG lately and NieR grabbed me quite well from the beginning and kept me entertained throughout. It's the type of game where I want to do everything that I possibly can just to make the experience longer - a type of game I rarely find nowadays. I went into NieR Autamata with no expectations other than the good gameplay that I usually find from Platinum Games, I went away floored with a near perfect action game.
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  2. Power Unlimited
    Oct 19, 2017
    87
    NieR: Automata is not for everybody. In fact, the game looks to be aimed at the most refined fans of the medium by not caring about the regular gaming conventions, in the same way the works of David Lynch are perfect for the hardcore moviegoers.
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  3. games(TM)
    Jun 14, 2017
    80
    Melancholic, wistful and creative at every turn. [Issue#186, p.80]
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