NieR: Automata

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  1. Virtue777
    May 20, 2017
    0
    I really didn't enjoy this game as much as I had hoped. They make you backtrack through the same boring lifeless areas over and over and over. And there are several segments of the game that are purposefully frustrating because they're trying to make some weird artistic point. Just watch someone play this on YouTube or read a plot synopsis. The story is good, the rest of the game is garbage.
  2. regnar
    May 20, 2017
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Make more Drakengard you **** hack **** I hate this game it's not even good I hate it so much please just make more Drakengard. Where is Caim, is he secretly the major esports host Redeye? I need to know. Please tell me Taro. I want to know what happened to the Watchers in the Nierverse. Are they responsible for the corruption in the androids of Automata? What does it all mean? Please just tell me Taro-sama I hate you.… Expand
  3. elshahhat
    May 20, 2017
    9
    OMG!! this is not a "game" .. nier automata is a revolution in the gaming world, it raises the bar to an extent i never thought was possible.
    constantly variating gameplay and fluent fighting/evading controls along with always renewed fighting circumstances makes for an amazing gaming experience.
    for most of the time i spent playing nier automata, i was amazed with my eyebrows hitting    OMG!! this is not a "game" .. nier automata is a revolution in the gaming world, it raises the bar to an extent i never thought was possible.
    constantly variating gameplay and fluent fighting/evading controls along with always renewed fighting circumstances makes for an amazing gaming experience.
    for most of the time i spent playing nier automata, i was amazed with my eyebrows hitting the ceiling and my jaws dropped to the floor.
    few negative points :
    - low frame rates on PS4, sometimes it's very low it's embarrassing for a game like this
    -most dialogues are without voice overs, you just read subtitles while characters stand there "sometimes not even looking at each other while talking"
    other than that the game is a masterpiece, the soundtrack is a piece of art on its own.
    nier automata has made it much harder for game developers from now on.    … Expand
  4. SWERY_51
    May 20, 2017
    10
    Ok, let's make that simple and short.

    I've just finished all the 5 main endings in about 65 hours.

    It's just the best story i ever seen in my entire life !

    Few advices :

    1/ Play this awesome game
    2/ Do NOT stop playing after the first ending
    3/ Do NOT stop playing after the second ending
    4/ Thank me later

    Your gamer life will be probalbly changed forever...
  5. jpacor
    May 19, 2017
    6
    I must say, I was pretty disappointed by this game. The opening hours are promising, with fun combat and an interesting story, but the game soon becomes repetitive and dull. Mostly boring fetch side quests, and very limited fast travel requires frequent running around. The boss battles are relatively fun and exciting, but after finishing the game once, I would definitely not go through itI must say, I was pretty disappointed by this game. The opening hours are promising, with fun combat and an interesting story, but the game soon becomes repetitive and dull. Mostly boring fetch side quests, and very limited fast travel requires frequent running around. The boss battles are relatively fun and exciting, but after finishing the game once, I would definitely not go through it again just for another ending.… Expand
  6. vinicius01
    May 17, 2017
    10
    Overall, an excellent game! if i have to complain about something,that would be the framerate drop...but it didn`t affect my gameplay in any way.but it was noticeable.
  7. John_2000000
    May 16, 2017
    9
    Antes de comenzar a redactar esta reseña debo señalar que este no es el mejor juego, tiene muchas carencias con respecto a gameplay, gráficos e incluso un gran numero de glitches... sin embargo, desde el punto de vista del juego, este fue ejecutado de la mejor manera que pudo haber sido hecha por un juego con un presupuesto mucho menos que otros juegos y desarrollado por un equipo B. PorAntes de comenzar a redactar esta reseña debo señalar que este no es el mejor juego, tiene muchas carencias con respecto a gameplay, gráficos e incluso un gran numero de glitches... sin embargo, desde el punto de vista del juego, este fue ejecutado de la mejor manera que pudo haber sido hecha por un juego con un presupuesto mucho menos que otros juegos y desarrollado por un equipo B. Por lo cual en muchos casos creo que las quejas existentes referentes al "mundo" abierto o los gráficos están fuera de escala con respecto a comparar este juego con otros.

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

    Una vez explicado esto es posible comentar sobre los detalles propios del juego... lo cual es: no es un juego para todos... si no se esta interesado en la narrativa o los pequeños detalles y se esta dispuesto a "ganarse" la experiencia de una historia... este juego no presentara nada de interés para el jugador y únicamente agraviara al jugador (por lo que pueden encontrarse muchas reviews con 10 y otras (algunas justificadas) con 0, Sin embargo, personalmente creo que merece un 9 cuando todos los aspectos son considerados, ya que quizás no sea uno de los mejores juegos, pero como experiencia será una que solo se tendrá una oportunidad en la vida.    … Expand
  8. pdh115
    May 16, 2017
    5
    This Game Has Good Story, Good Sound, Good Mood
    But It's Battle Skill System is Bad. There is only one customize System Pod Program, Bad Map And Bad Ranged Battle
  9. GhostmanJ
    May 15, 2017
    10
    Just amazing. The game has an amazing soundtrack, lovable characters you get a attached too, and a deep character driven story, IMHO. I have no real complaints, GOTY for me
  10. sylvanguria
    May 15, 2017
    10
    Nier: Automata is one of the best games i played in decades. So narrative and atmospheric, unique vision of the future, and plus best OST i ever heard, and yeah, of course, 2B is so damn hot :)))
  11. major_rip
    May 14, 2017
    10
    I really enjoy the great mix of old school side scrolling, top down Japanese game genres that blend together seamlessly with the modern open world 3rd person perspective. Neir-Automata plays fast and furious presenting a welcome challenge to the current trend of homogenized uncreative games on the market today. Platinum has done an excellent job once again creating a absolutely beautifulI really enjoy the great mix of old school side scrolling, top down Japanese game genres that blend together seamlessly with the modern open world 3rd person perspective. Neir-Automata plays fast and furious presenting a welcome challenge to the current trend of homogenized uncreative games on the market today. Platinum has done an excellent job once again creating a absolutely beautiful universe with strong characters designs and a good story. The game does have its flaws, and can be confusing at times, but what it does right more than makes up for its shortcoming.… Expand
  12. Boulz
    May 13, 2017
    10
    I picked up this game waiting for a patch for an online game. I'm not usually into single players, but this game really set a new standard for me. The story and atmosphere are incredible and the game play is pretty good. I would suggest playing this alone so you can fully immerse in the atmosphere.
  13. Caroso
    May 13, 2017
    9
    Story, combat and music in this game is 10/10
    No game is perfect but this is close. Don't quit after the first ending because you have seen nothing. The last chapter of the story is amazing and changes everything.
    Normal was a bit too easy and hard was not fun. I wish they could have made the game a bit more challenging without just turning up the enemy damage numbers.
  14. NexusTsunami
    May 11, 2017
    10
    NieR:Automata stand eingentlich nicht auf meiner "To Play" Liste. Ganz ehrlich... bei Ankündigung des Spiels lies es mich diese sogar relativ kalt.
    Spontan habe ich mir das Spiel aus einer Laune heraus dann doch digital gezogen... und ich wurde keineswegs enttäuscht.
    __Gameplay: Die JRPG Wurzeln merkt man NieR:Automata in jeder seiner Poren an. Das Kampfsystem ist nach Hack and    NieR:Automata stand eingentlich nicht auf meiner "To Play" Liste. Ganz ehrlich... bei Ankündigung des Spiels lies es mich diese sogar relativ kalt.
    Spontan habe ich mir das Spiel aus einer Laune heraus dann doch digital gezogen... und ich wurde keineswegs enttäuscht.

    __Gameplay:

    Die JRPG Wurzeln merkt man NieR:Automata in jeder seiner Poren an.

    Das Kampfsystem ist nach Hack and Slash Manier wuchtig, rapide, direkt, dynamisch und effektgeladen. Ebenso ist es einfach zu erlernen und schwer zu meistern...
    alleine die schier endlosen Kombomöglichkeiten (jede Waffe mit eigenem Moveset) in Verbindung mit den verschiedenen POD-Programmen (sozusagen Spezialattacken mit Cooldown)
    bringen ordentlich Vielfalt. Für perfektes Ausweichen bekommt man zudem die Möglichkeit Kontermoves auszuführen. Apropos ausweichen... gerade auf hohen
    Schwierigkeitsgraden ist dies essentiel denn Treffer können durchaus mal die halbe HP Anzeige leeren. Timing ist in diesem Spiel somit ein wichtiger Faktor das einem
    , wenn man es meistert, aber mit teils erhabenen Momenten belohnt.

    Auch für Abwechslung im Grundgerüst ist gesorgt. Es gibt im Spiel mehrmals die Möglichkeit einen Mecha zu steuern. Hier wechselt das Spiel von Hack and Slash zu einem
    Bullet Hell Shooter. Ebenso sind Hackingeinlagen möglich, die ebenfalls von diesem Konzept gebrauch machen (in Form eines Minispiels). Auch Umgebungstechnisch wechselt
    das 3D Gewand manchmal in eine 2D Sidescroller Ansicht.

    Das Charactersystem ist auch sehr interessant. Man sammelt im Laufe der Zeit sogenannte "Chips" an. Diese bringen verschiedene Boni mit sich (+10% mehr Nahkampfschaden, 15% schnellere Programm Abklingzeit,
    20% mehr Erfahrung usw.) welche durch Fusion mit einem Chip gleicher Art auch gelevelt werden können. Dann gibt es noch eine Art Mainboard (wir spielen ja schließlich Androiden :-)) auf welchem die Chips
    eingesetzt werden können (erst dann werden die jeweiligen Boni aktiv - ähnlich wie bei The Witcher 3). Allerdings haben die Chips eine individuelle Größe und man hat nur begrenzt Platz - somit sollte man sich
    seinem gewünschten Spielstil im Klaren sein und die Chips danach priorisieren um das effektivste Ergebnis zu erzielen (zum Glück gibt es aber drei "Mainboards" die im Menü auch während der Kämpfe gewechselt werden können)

    __Story:

    Hier müsste ich sehr weit ausholen und auch viel Spoilern um überhaupt mal zu einer groben Beschreibung zu kommen. Da ich Spoilerfrei bleiben will, werde ich an
    dieser Stelle bis auf meine Erkenntnise nichts schreiben. Die Geschichte ist sehr philosopisch, manchmal fast schon poetisch umgesetzt. Man kommt viel zum Nachdenken
    und auch auf emotionaler Ebene ist man manchmal geschockt oder sogar den Tränen nahe. Wirklich sehr gut gemacht!

    __Charaktere:

    Auch hier möchte ich nicht zu viel verraten. Man steuert im Laufe des Spiels drei verschiedene Protagonisten: 2B, 9S und A2 (Androiden). Sie unterscheiden sich nicht
    nur von ihren Persönlichkeiten sondern auch von ihren Movesets. Man erlebt im Laufe der Zeit die Entwicklung der Charaktere hautnah mit und kann ihre Motive,
    Entscheidungen und Gefühle nachvollziehen (auch wenn man manchmal etwas umdenken muss - wir sprechen hier schließlich von Androiden :-)). Wirklich sehr gut
    ausgearbeitet und umgesetzt. Ich für meinen Teil Empfehle übrigens die Japanische Tonspur zu wählen - hier bekommen die Charaktere nochmal das i-Tüpfelchen an Tiefe dazu.

    __Spielewelt:

    Ein postapokalyptisches Szenario (es erinnert ein wenig an Horizon: Zero Dawn - nur ohne Steinzeitfaktor :-)). Alte Stadtruinen und Brachland aber auch idyllische Wälder erwarten einen. Allerdings ist sie nach heutigen
    Standarts etwas klein geraten... aber dennoch sehenswert.

    __Sound:

    Hier kommt neben der Story und den Charakteren der dritte große Nenner der NieR:Automata so atmosphärisch macht... Der OST ist einfach genial! Die Lieder könnten
    in den Situationen in denen sie gespielt werden nicht passender gewählt werden. Episch und Emotional... und thematisch auf den Punkt gebracht. Ganz großes Kino (oder Konzert :-)).

    __Grafik:

    Die Charaktermodelle und Animationen sind sehr gut gelungen (die Mädels sehen einfach klasse aus... und 2B´s Pantyshot ist für mich schon Kult ;-)). Die Umgebungsgrafik hätte allerdings um ein paar Nuancen schärfer und
    detailierter ausfallen können (ist aber meckern auf hohem Niveau). Was bei mir aber absolut den Spielfluss gestört hat, waren die Framerateeinbrüche die hin und wieder auftraten (allerdings nicht so häufig das es unspielbar wäre)...
    Das Spiel läuft auf 60FPS kann diese allerdings in einigen Fällen nicht stabil halten (z.B. überladene Gebiete + viele Gegner + Nebel + Rennen).
    Zu guter letzt kann ich sagen, dass die ca. 50 Stunden Spielzeit jede Minute wert waren. Ein wirklich tolles und tiefgründiges ....$$&/"§§$... FAtAl ErRor"§%%(/(... THiS CanNOT coNtiNUe..§$"%)=    … Expand
  15. YiunaFreyia
    May 11, 2017
    9
    Nier Automata, un chef d’œuvre de platinum games.
    Le jeux est un J-RPG action-aventure.
    Un gameplay très bon mêlant exploration et beat'em all, un scenario à toutes épreuves, un monde riche, des personnages attachant (lorsque que l'on avance dans la trame principale). On pourrait lui reprocher des graphismes vieillot (PS3), mais ce n'ai pas pour autant que les décors sont laid, bien    Nier Automata, un chef d’œuvre de platinum games.
    Le jeux est un J-RPG action-aventure.

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

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

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

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

    Par ailleurs, le jeux est en promo actuellement en dématérialiser sur le PSN a 50e au lieu de 70e jusqu'au 25 mai 2017.    … Expand
  16. Cumdonor69
    May 9, 2017
    10
    (Single player only review)
    Story: 10
    Gameplay: 8
    Characters: 8
    World: 10
    Graphics: 8
    Optimization: 9
    Value: Worth the original price (60$)
    Art direction: 10
    Enjoyment: 10
    Overall: 10
  17. frysguineapig
    May 8, 2017
    7
    I liked the game overall, but it didn't blow me away either - while the story was fairly strong, it was also a bit repetitive to get most of the various endings.
  18. gjdklfjg
    May 8, 2017
    10
    Best story for recent years, It contains lots of philosophical ideas which truly make players think very deeply. You can feel those aren't robots, but humans and lives. If you skip this game, them probably, you may gonna lose a world with full of treasure.
  19. vgm
    May 7, 2017
    10
    This is one of the best games I have played in the last years. It might not be a 10 but it's very close. Here is why:

    The characters are very charismatic and, despite being androids, they feel more human than many other characters in other games. The story combines comedy and tragedy and I always want to play more and more in order to know about the thrilling mystery behind the alien    This is one of the best games I have played in the last years. It might not be a 10 but it's very close. Here is why:

    The characters are very charismatic and, despite being androids, they feel more human than many other characters in other games. The story combines comedy and tragedy and I always want to play more and more in order to know about the thrilling mystery behind the alien machines taking over the Earth, humanity living on the moon and the Yorha corporation.

    The gameplay is made in PlatinumGames. It’s very funny and addictive and, despite being an action-RPG game, sometimes it feels like a shoot-em up, sometimes a pure hack and slash and some other times a 2.5D platformer.

    The soundtrack is gorgeous and is also some of the best I heard recently. There are all kind of tracks, from epic choral pieces to more acoustic songs accompanied of children chants. These tracks suit perfectly all the events and locations in the game. To sum up how good the soundtrack was to me, I can say that whenever I wasn’t playing the game, I was listening to the soundtrack…

    The only flaws I found in this game are the graphics, which look a little bit old-fashioned, and some frame rate drops during the game (even playing with a PS4 Pro). It would have been great they included a photo mode.    … Expand
  20. Kamikazeshocki
    May 7, 2017
    10
    Honestly I thought this game would be just a stylish fun but average hack 'n' slay exclusive. Then I thought, hey you like japanese stuff and this games gets crazy reviews.... gotta check it out, I might miss something. OH HELL YEAH. I was in love with this game after one hour and couldn't put it down until I hit platinum trophy. This game is not perfect, but it excels so much inHonestly I thought this game would be just a stylish fun but average hack 'n' slay exclusive. Then I thought, hey you like japanese stuff and this games gets crazy reviews.... gotta check it out, I might miss something. OH HELL YEAH. I was in love with this game after one hour and couldn't put it down until I hit platinum trophy. This game is not perfect, but it excels so much in originality, music, creating lovable characters, a kind of huge world with a philosophical touch about existence in general. The more you play it, the more you discover story bits that makes you feel that game even more. The combat also never ceases to be fun. And goddam 2B and A2 are the most beautiful chicks I had in a game for a long time ;) I consider this game along my top three PS4 games (1. Bloodborne, 2. Witcher III, 3. Nier Automata). Probably it's in my top 10 games of all times (and I play for 27 years).
    Buy this masterpiece and convince everyone to play it, please.    … Expand
  21. RuslanDZE
    May 7, 2017
    10
    Are you looking for a something unique? Fed up with western profit orientated games that made for nothing but milking players for money? You have a chance to play one of the greatest and unique games for a past few years.
    Yoko Taro made the masterpiece and proved that games can be better than books and movies in storytelling and deliver great messages to a consumer. After 40 hours, I    Are you looking for a something unique? Fed up with western profit orientated games that made for nothing but milking players for money? You have a chance to play one of the greatest and unique games for a past few years.
    Yoko Taro made the masterpiece and proved that games can be better than books and movies in storytelling and deliver great messages to a consumer. After 40 hours, I finished a game. And I would do it again. I can't stop thinking about this game for a long time after I beat it. This piece of art has so many gameplay varieties and it surprises you constantly. Technically it is not the best and it has problems but in that case, it does not matter. What does matter is that Platinum Games and Yoko were not scared to release a game like that. A soundtrack is the best and I do not think we will get something better in 2017. Characters are interesting and you care for them, also you wanna know what happened to this world and what will happen. Strange and refreshing game design is giving you new emotions and it works perfectly. Everything is built so organically here. Gameplay is made by Platinum Games so you probably know what to expect from them. They are one of the best in industry. Hack'N'Slash mechanics maybe not as advanced as Bayonetta for example but I did enjoy it.

    Guys If you are a hardcore gamer who appreciates games as an art, you must get this game and support games like that.    … Expand
  22. WhiteRaito
    May 5, 2017
    10
    One of the best games in a while. Sound track is good story telling is unique. RPG system is like Kingdom Hearts.

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

    On the side note people who complain about autosave clearly is hardcore noob kid and not even cleared the prologue because they are just so effin bad, git gud son. back then on SNES there is no autosave feature. if this is hard then i doubt you can play Bloodborne/Darksouls past the 1st boss LOLOLOL. so man up and fix your reaction time.    … Expand
  23. khanhduong
    May 5, 2017
    10
    Been a fan since the original Nier. Didn't have high hope for its sequel in terms of game play mechanism but it really surpasses my expectation. The plot and BGM are a 10/10.

    Highly recommended!
  24. wesker2012
    May 4, 2017
    6
    I bought this game and beat the game once. I realize there are at least 3 other endings, but I didn't feel any incentive to play the game again once I beat it the first time. The game was unique and creative, and I also played the first Nier, but this game just didn't feel fun to me. Would of been great as a rental. I also bought the game after reading all the hype. And I don't thinkI bought this game and beat the game once. I realize there are at least 3 other endings, but I didn't feel any incentive to play the game again once I beat it the first time. The game was unique and creative, and I also played the first Nier, but this game just didn't feel fun to me. Would of been great as a rental. I also bought the game after reading all the hype. And I don't think the game is as good as the hype suggests. I was preparing for a very engrossing plot, but the plot was super thin. I finished watching the plot/story on youtube and still don't understand whats so great about it. Who knows, maybe its one of those games you have to play yourself to fully understand. The time investment was just too much for me though.… Expand
  25. PawpawTheCat
    May 1, 2017
    10
    Wow!! I love this game! I bought it out of a whim after finishing nioh. Been playing action games for some time now. Started with ninja gaiden, then soul series, then bloodborn and nioh. It was a toss up between getting and replaying the remastered devil may cry for PS4 or this. Im happy I tried something new. This game is a work of art. BUY IT!!
  26. vonMotyl
    May 1, 2017
    10
    I have souls disease as you would call it. Love the series for the lore and history which is quite hilarious considering that you need to dig through the internets to get the glimpse on what the heck is going on through the game. Then comes NieR: Automata, went into the game thinking 'meh another bayonetta or DmC', simple story or lore if you should call it. This game however, when itI have souls disease as you would call it. Love the series for the lore and history which is quite hilarious considering that you need to dig through the internets to get the glimpse on what the heck is going on through the game. Then comes NieR: Automata, went into the game thinking 'meh another bayonetta or DmC', simple story or lore if you should call it. This game however, when it comes to pacing, storytelling, something that was completely lost due to QTE's and just shoving the backgrounds of the story of any new title down our throats held its grounds. Every quest, any type of progression in this title is worth your time as it all is interconnected. There is no loose ends. Heck... the only time I had to check the background behind it was watching 'where are we now' vids explaining the groundworks behind it all which is the original Nier. Truly magnificent. calling this title Game of a decade is not enough to give this game its credit. 11/10 all the way.… Expand
  27. JohnWitten
    Apr 30, 2017
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. [Portion of original Full-Length Review]

    One of the most intriguing aspects of gameplay at least stylistically stems from the change in perspective that litters some portions of the game. Typically you play in an over-the-shoulder third-person format, yet on occasion the game shifts to on the rails and top down perspectives for intense firefights utilizing your full android arsenal and party. While ultimately even the bullet-hell segments of the game boil down to eliminating your enemies and clearing the area in search of any interesting lore or story progression, I still found combat and the nice pace of breaking things up a suitable way to keep the monotony of most hack and slash titles to a minimum. The combat is solid enough that there honestly doesn’t need to be too much done with it that is flashy or gaudy and the enemy encounters and boss fights are memorable enough and frenetic and entertaining as is.

    The few complaints that I would have do touch a bit on what repetition there is actually present within the game and that comes largely as a narrative and strategic thing. Your character will be afforded the opportunity to deck themselves out in the occasional rare bonus here and there, plugging in a special upgrade chip that boosts stats in certain areas and are hard to come by. Ultimately this adds some strategy to the game, however there isn’t much diversity outside of a health or damage boost and so it isn’t as interesting as it could be in terms of use. Another case I would like to make is that Automata falls heavily into the Dragon Age II camp of adventure titles- meaning there is plenty of lore and content there and it isn’t a bad game at all, however you’re likely to retread many of the same or all-too similar areas for the duration of the campaign and throughout your quests. Although encounters will be varied and narrative progression unhindered, it’s a sort of lazy game design flaw that bugs any and everyone.

    The world and lore is entirely too intriguing for it to be limited in some of the ways it is- perhaps not literally as it is quite expansive, but in terms of scope and use as a character in and of itself. All things considered, if you played the previous installment then you’ll probably agree that Automata is certainly a leg up on the original in nearly every single way possible. The combat encounters are fun if not always diverse, the lore is handled quite well and manages to promote some intriguing plot lines, and the gameplay mechanics are quite solid and rarely offer any hiccups to halt the fluidity of the game. If you’re looking for an experience that has the ability to be a comprehensive one but doesn’t force you to explore it as deeply as you could, then Nier: Automata is for you.

    Concept: Guide your android comrades in the eternal war against the machines. Quite literally, rage against the machine.

    Graphics: While you will see ultimately a lot of the same, what is there is rendered quite well and there aren’t too many muddy textures involved.

    Sound: The melancholy mood that permeates the soundtrack and the narrative itself lends to the experience overall and is a strong selling point.

    Playability: While it has some quirky features and abrupt changes in perspective at times, the gameplay handles excellently and fluidly throughout your adventure.

    Entertainment: There are often hidden depths to be found but the main draw lies in the fact that the experience is totally what you make of it and there are many interesting facets to the characters and the world and conflict themselves.

    Replay Value: Moderate.

    Overall Score: 8.5    … Expand
  28. El112119
    Apr 30, 2017
    10
    Simply One of the Best Platinum Games Out there just like the Bayonetta Series.....The world just tell it's own story and lore...and the character are fleshed out even if other side characters kinda forgettable in my opinion...but i cannot deny of how good and fast the gameplay is...this is definitely Platinum's at it's finest definition of Fast Phase JRRG....What a well made Game i must say
  29. BarnabusRex
    Apr 28, 2017
    10
    The first play through (route A) doesn't do it justice. Please continue through routes B and C, they create an entirely new appreciation for the brilliants of the game in its gameplay and narrative.
  30. Kaminami
    Apr 28, 2017
    10
    Simple review:

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

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

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

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

    "If history forgets this game, **** history" - Jim Sterling    … Expand
  31. Leoxdie
    Apr 27, 2017
    10
    The game is not perfect for a 10. At least a 9. But to compensate haters by giving 0 unfairly in order to lower the score, I am giving 10.

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

    Average: 10
  32. albertwtf
    Apr 24, 2017
    9
    I resell most of my physical games I buy, but I'll be holding onto this one. Let me say: I'm not usually into action RPGs, but really glad I gave this a chance. Nier: Automata really is a masterpiece. It may not come off that way in the opening stages, but by the time I reached the first "town", my opinion was gradually changing. Keep playing it and you'll learn the game has deepI resell most of my physical games I buy, but I'll be holding onto this one. Let me say: I'm not usually into action RPGs, but really glad I gave this a chance. Nier: Automata really is a masterpiece. It may not come off that way in the opening stages, but by the time I reached the first "town", my opinion was gradually changing. Keep playing it and you'll learn the game has deep mechanics, a profound story, great soundtrack, and a surprising amount of replayability. Normally I only play a game until I beat it, but this game I'm well into my second play-through and I'm still interested in what it has to offer. Nier isn't just some cookie cutter action RPG, with a couple upgrades to make it "new". No... There are plenty of unique and original ideas here that will definitely be copied by and influence future games, evolving gaming the same way Kanye evolved music during his early albums. Highly recommended.… Expand
  33. JAX85
    Apr 23, 2017
    9
    The most important part of each game is its STORY !!! I like games like Nioh , Nier , Horizon zero down! Offline mode with story mode and perfect gameplay!!
  34. Doneagle
    Apr 23, 2017
    10
    Completed it today and so sad the journey has come to an end. This game is a gem and if you are doubting to pick it up, just do it already. It's a pity this game hasn't gotten the coverage other AAA games are getting as that means people might miss this one.
  35. skiits8
    Apr 23, 2017
    10
    Incredible game. Would recommend for anyone. Had never heard of the game and didn't even really like the look but I guarantee it's worth your money - it's the most intriguing, beautiful game and Yoko Taro is an incredible writer. I could go for days about how much i love it but you've got to give it a go for yourself.
  36. kikkkz
    Apr 23, 2017
    9
    Goty 17

    Elegant game with divine music, great art, very rich gameplay and with a good story and characters that still do not reach the Drakengard 3.

    I'm looking forward to a new game from Yoko and Keiichi in cooperation with Platinum.
  37. Elkamyst
    Apr 21, 2017
    10
    First play through and ending A is only 40% of the game. Replay for rest of the game and story. All replay will have different main story so it's not boring like other game replays. Main endings are A, B, C, D, and E.
  38. Revadarius
    Apr 21, 2017
    9
    This game revitalizes narrative-driven gameplay in videogames. Whilst toying with multiple genres, and sub genres, related to hack'n'slash and top down/side scrolling shooters and general bullet hell games. Through changes in camera angles, and various segments from flight units to hacking... this game expands magnificently on a concept the original Nier touched upon.

    Besides from    This game revitalizes narrative-driven gameplay in videogames. Whilst toying with multiple genres, and sub genres, related to hack'n'slash and top down/side scrolling shooters and general bullet hell games. Through changes in camera angles, and various segments from flight units to hacking... this game expands magnificently on a concept the original Nier touched upon.

    Besides from it's diverse mechanics and styles of gameplay, the visuals play a vital role. Being absolutely stunning to the point of realism upon closer inspection, especially when it comes to it's character models. Square Enix have this unique ability to bring to life light and water effects upon characters, as seen in FFXV and SO5, as well as make clothing look weighted, and work as physically intend with movement, gravity and added weight with the inclusion of dirt and moisture. Though most of that can only be seen on 2B, it's still a minute detail that exemplifies Platinum Games' efforts with regards to Nier: Automata.

    The soundtrack to this title itself is a standalone masterpiece, fitting perfectly with the emotion and narrative of the game and helps shape the atmosphere wonderfully. Always 'kicking' in when you least expect it and with it always being the icing on a very wonderfully crafted cake. So much so it's entirely memorable and itself is another key reason that this game will someday be remembered as a classic.

    Now, story wise... this game is unique in the sense as it tells the story of an epic whilst using a variety of narrative styles that slowly unfold the game through the main story. The side quests, as well as hidden items and lore, expand upon the solid foundation to create a more wholesome world and breath life into characters. I found myself towards the end of the game remembering earlier side quests, and noting how they tied into the main themes of the game by the time I reached the ending, realizing how even some of the side quests had minor plot twists. Subliminally spilling the beans early on for you to only find out at the end... and ultimately realize what you've overlooked, and that's the true impact of the story. This always works due to the various playthroughs and narrative points of characters. Especially as there are instances where you (re)play the same part of the game, but in a different area or just from another character's perspective.

    Now, for some down points to the game. I found that the world just wasn't big enough. And that a lot of the sidequests were barbarically uninspired and dull, though there were some easily amazing side quests that I won't be forgetting any time soon. That being said, I spent 20hrs+ of my 50 running around like a headless chicken - although a lot of the running around can be "sped up" through certain mechanics later in the game - it doesn't devoid the sense that with majority of the side quests being boring and/or pointless, they were trying to make use of a small map by adding in a lot of fluff. Too much, unfortunately. And I found this game doesn't have the replayability necessary to allow so much fluff, as well such a short map. Granted, there's plenty of content - just on finding items, enemy types, weapons, pods and programmes, etc. But even at the end game there wasn't anything to do except a bunch of menial side quests and 2 secret bosses. The second being overly difficult and unrewarding (no in-game reward, or secret item/weapon, barely any expanse upon the lore). Another issue was the hacking mechanic was used too much, that a small segment of the game utilized the hacking mechanic and was plainly difficult. Mainly because it was seemingly uninspired, as well as the fact I'm objectively bad at bullet hell games, as well as subjectively hating them. And that hacking "breaks" the game, even allowing you to insta-kill the 3rd most difficult enemy in the game, and make light work of the last 2 with ease.

    Besides some crashing/stuttering issues on PS4, this game mostly ran perfectly. Only stuttering when trying to load large areas, though being fine with mass amounts of enemies and noise on-screen. Ultimately this game has etched itself on my emotions, scaring my fragile heart so as to never forget it. And overlooking some of it's flaws, as they're not game-breaking (maybe the hacking, let's be real), and that this game really is a modern classic that all should play, and that all should remember.    … Expand
  39. starceph
    Apr 20, 2017
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. No pensaba darle un 10 a este juego hasta que llegué al final, el mejor final de la historia de los videojuegos. La jugabilidad perfecta, el apartado técnico también, los gráficos flojean un poco en PS4 normal (no se como funciona en pro) y la historia es la típica japonesada pero contada de manera distinta pero aún así te engancha, sobretodo en la tercera vuelta. Sin duda es un obra maestra, y quien diga lo contrario es que solo se ha pasado el primer final.… Expand
  40. LeoRichardson
    Apr 19, 2017
    10
    How do you rate a game? Maybe its the gameplay, soundtrack, or the story. Well this game gets a 10 in all those catergories but what makes this game great is how it connects to you on an emotional level. This game makes you want to help other players while making the ultimate sacrifice (in terms of being a gamer). Please play this game and rate it!
  41. Elite74
    Apr 18, 2017
    10
    The game may be seem average at first. However, after multiple playthroughs, my opinion of the game changed drastically.
    Pros:
    -Great Story
    -Unique Presentation
    -Combat
    -Soundtrack
    -Character development
    -40+ hours of content
    Cons:
    -Hacking may seem frustrating at times
  42. PumpkinSoup
    Apr 18, 2017
    10
    NieR:Automata is a piece of art that is probably the best game for decades. I thought it was such a great game that I have to write a review, just so someone in the world will give the game a chance. I never written a review in my life in any kind. However I thought I had to! For a while I lost interested in gaming as I was use to. Spending 100 hours trying to find all the easter eggs andNieR:Automata is a piece of art that is probably the best game for decades. I thought it was such a great game that I have to write a review, just so someone in the world will give the game a chance. I never written a review in my life in any kind. However I thought I had to! For a while I lost interested in gaming as I was use to. Spending 100 hours trying to find all the easter eggs and all the secret of the game. However as I grow I stoped doing that, I thought is simply because I was getting old and I just don't get as excited anymore. However Nier broke my thoughts entirely I was so shocked that after playing 34 hours of game play it was just a intro of the game(finally showing intro screen with the title of the game) I was so shocked thinking "Oh I just started? After all that??".

    After finishing the game for the first time it is only about is not even 1/4 of the game and it's story and content it gives you. The game truly start to shine after the 3rd play though. This is what makes the game great because it never really gets bored with all the new stories and contents that gives you. Additionally the music is simply beautiful not just 1 or 2 track that was great. it was very single one of them I had so many moments I had to take some moments to just listen the tracks. Finally I want to talk about the narrative of the game and the story. I do not want to mention any spoilers however philosophy behind is vey strong, as you progress the the game(more and more endings) it start to make you wonder if what you are doing is really right? Anyway I just want to say is if you really love game I think you really should try it and play though to the very end (The route E:). I am sure you will not regrat it.    … Expand
  43. Modesta
    Apr 18, 2017
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I played P5 after finishing N:A, and i still love N:A more than P5. Compared to high polished stuff like P5, N:A feels really raw. But that's the charm of N:A for me, and probably because of my age and my life experience till today. I can absorb and understand about the message that was hidden behind the stage play of this game. The combat system is nice and difficulty level easily adjustable with chips, and far from boring buttons smasher like Dynasty series. Really really satisfied with it :)… Expand
  44. GamerJosh0137
    Apr 17, 2017
    8
    I don't have much, if any experience with hack and slash games or even JRPGs for that matter. Final Fantasy 15 is probably the only JRPG game I have ever played, oh and Metal Gear Solid 5 (if you consider that a JRPG. I don't but I could see why someone would). I may not know what makes a hack and slash, or a jrpg game good but imo NieR Automata is VERY good. Nier Automata makes anI don't have much, if any experience with hack and slash games or even JRPGs for that matter. Final Fantasy 15 is probably the only JRPG game I have ever played, oh and Metal Gear Solid 5 (if you consider that a JRPG. I don't but I could see why someone would). I may not know what makes a hack and slash, or a jrpg game good but imo NieR Automata is VERY good. Nier Automata makes an attempt at putting almost every genre of game into 1 title. Bullet hell, side scrolling platformer, top down shooter, etc. To my surprise all of those things are done rather well. I can't say that the story is great yet because I feel like I need to play it a couple more times to really get it, there is still much I'm not sure about but what is important here is that I am COMPLETELY willing to play through a couple more times. That says something. With all the titles released recently my backlog seems to get bigger and bigger everyday but I am content with playing Nier exclusively for the time being. Another big plus for this game is the soundtrack. The music that plays with each scenario is sublime, and should be the industry standard for what kind of role music should play in video games. One gripe I have being new to this style of game is being overwhelmed by certain mechanics that have to do with leveling up your character. You are playing as an Android named 2B and your defense, and attack protocols are dependent on the "chips" (as in computer chips, or programs) you have and equip. I still don't think I could explain it but if you are new to this type of game I highly suggest you watch some youtube videos on leveling up 2B. Anyway, the game is great and worth the price. There is a lot of game here, probably around 35 hours I think. And although the open world isn't full of intricate details, it is a blast to explore.… Expand
  45. SeiferAlmasy
    Apr 16, 2017
    10
    French review here :

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

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

    Car ce jeu se vit !

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Ca ne vous manque pas ?

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

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

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

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

    Un pur chef d'oeuvre

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

    Je ne saurais comment décrire à quel point ce jeu est génial, sérieusement, achetez ce jeu, il mérite d'être joué, il mérite une plus grande reconnaissance, il mérite tellement plus ♥    … Expand
  46. Pauzzz
    Apr 15, 2017
    10
    I made an account just to review this game. This is the best single player game I've ever experienced. It has the prequel stories of NieR:Gestalt and Replicant tied into it in ways that make sense, great art, amazing music, all the elements of an action game that made Devil May Cry and Bayonetta great, and some RPG elements in the form of leveling up and leveling your weapons. TheI made an account just to review this game. This is the best single player game I've ever experienced. It has the prequel stories of NieR:Gestalt and Replicant tied into it in ways that make sense, great art, amazing music, all the elements of an action game that made Devil May Cry and Bayonetta great, and some RPG elements in the form of leveling up and leveling your weapons. The immersion is there with or without all side quests done, and several times there are decisions you make that make changes to your experience of the rest of the game. Can't speak for the PC port, but the PS4 version is a solid 10.… Expand
  47. RidleayRomero
    Apr 14, 2017
    10
    One of the best games I've played this year, and it's only April!
    Nier: Automata throws you into a thought-provoking story by acclaimed game director Yoko Taro. With the help of PlatinumGames, he has given us an action RPG with so many interesting play styles. Every character is intriguing, the bosses range from standard machines to the absolutely weird, and a slightly depressing setting.    One of the best games I've played this year, and it's only April!
    Nier: Automata throws you into a thought-provoking story by acclaimed game director Yoko Taro. With the help of PlatinumGames, he has given us an action RPG with so many interesting play styles. Every character is intriguing, the bosses range from standard machines to the absolutely weird, and a slightly depressing setting. This game deserves all the accolades it was given from gaming sites. The ending really got to me, even after 50 hours of gameplay I don't think I'll get tired of it for a while.    … Expand
  48. chesaro
    Apr 14, 2017
    9
    This game had a lot of hype, but for once it was more than justified, the music, the game play, the story (well... that just if you are very patient) was great in a moment where a lot of non worthy games are considered a master piece... This game by no means is better in every aspect of the rest (specially on the graphics department), but it has a lot of elements on the story that makesThis game had a lot of hype, but for once it was more than justified, the music, the game play, the story (well... that just if you are very patient) was great in a moment where a lot of non worthy games are considered a master piece... This game by no means is better in every aspect of the rest (specially on the graphics department), but it has a lot of elements on the story that makes you wanna go on playing, specially when you are not rewarded when not dying or defeating a boss without being touched, it is indeed a weird game, but worth in almost every aspect.

    Note: There are a lot of hiccups during exploration, but meh    … Expand
  49. Juloch
    Apr 14, 2017
    10
    I bought this game without knowing anything about it except the trailers combat.
    I expected action and a nervous game. I got that, but I got way more with it : the best and most beautiful story I ever saw in a video game, with a wonderful ost using both to play with your feelings.
    You will need to buy it to really understand why this game is a masterpiece.
  50. hopper1974
    Apr 14, 2017
    9
    An interesting fact of Metacritic (or IMDB etc) is that there is no game or film ever made that does not get 0/10 from some and 10/10 from others. In other words, excepting fan-boys and trolls, we're all different and look for different things. But one can at least try and be objective (e.g. one may not 'like' Queen's music, but one cannot deny its technical accomplishment etc).

    Nier A    An interesting fact of Metacritic (or IMDB etc) is that there is no game or film ever made that does not get 0/10 from some and 10/10 from others. In other words, excepting fan-boys and trolls, we're all different and look for different things. But one can at least try and be objective (e.g. one may not 'like' Queen's music, but one cannot deny its technical accomplishment etc).

    Nier A has decent graphics (not mind-blowing, but I imagine its core engine has been in development for some 'pre-pro' time) and truly excellent music (the most under-rated and least-commented-upon aspect of games, despite its importance). The almost postmodern mix of genres and 'fourth-wall-breaking' elements tells you this is a game that can operate on several levels (i delighted in the shoot-em-up and 2D scrolling sections, but that may be my age - and nostalgia).

    Underpinning the game is an astonishingly complex and morally-questioning story (I don't understand those who say it is bland or by the numbers - it poses some very challenging philosophical questions, but I appreciate these may be missed by those who assume it is a 'kill the robot enemies' game). Much will depend on how you react to the climax of the first level 'proper' (no spoilers, but that will tell you whether this is your kind of game or whether you are better off with COD). The muitiple play-throughs are a clever twist on 'alternative perspective' or 'alternative storyline' films and books. It takes until the third (or more) play-through to really get this game (30-40 hours or so in, and it hits you).

    As for 'hack and slash': yes, on easy (or maybe even normal, if you are a seasoned gamer) it can be pretty simplistic; but, on hard, you have to change your approach, and learn the complex combat mechanics and manage the RPG elements (which are not necessarily explained). I liken this to Witcher 3: play on easy, and you don't really have to worry about anything; play on the harder levels, and potions and preparations become paramount; or Uncharted: play on easy, and walk though every fight; play on hard or crushing, and battles become tactical stand-offs. But this is why games have difficulty levels!

    I do agree in respect of the design-choice error in terms of the prologue (no save points for 30-40 minutes) and the invisible walls - which is why I arrived at 9/10.

    But over 1 million copies sold (in the midst of a mass of triple-A releases), a critic score of almost 9, and a user score of almost 9, probably tells you something.

    It might not be for you, but that does not necessarily justify 0/10 or 1/10 for a game that clearly has considerable technical merit and is trying to be more than your standard game.

    I'd say try it (and, most importantly, give it time - in pop music terms it's 'a grower')    … Expand
  51. AnimeKing
    Apr 13, 2017
    9
    It's a really great game and worth a look at but is it worth $60, I'd say more $55 or $50 if you've never played the old Nier game.

    Graphics, it's not bad but definitely not new gen graphics. it's not broken like some games that have been coming out lately. It looks like a late ps3 type game. Sound, I don't mind the music but it's not like Final Fantasy were I can sit around    It's a really great game and worth a look at but is it worth $60, I'd say more $55 or $50 if you've never played the old Nier game.

    Graphics, it's not bad but definitely not new gen graphics. it's not broken like some games that have been coming out lately. It looks like a late ps3 type game.

    Sound, I don't mind the music but it's not like Final Fantasy were I can sit around listening to just the music. I will say I do like the vocal song(I don't know the name) the 1 that plays in the demo.

    Story, it's long winded and has 4 ending so you have to play through the game at least 3 times, once you beat it the 3rd time it unlocks chapter select so the 4th ending is just do the fight.
    So the story is humanity has gone extinct androids are the new people fighting for humanity who they believe is still alive and they are fighting machines who came on alien ships, so basically its androids vs. robots.
    You start as 2B who like a soldier android who are programed to fight robots her story line is pretty straight forward kill robots save humanity all the way up until the ending which then their is a twist, and it's not 'she turns on her people' she does have another purpose to exist.
    After that play through you start over but now you play as 9S who is like a scout. he observes the enemy and hacks machines. In this play through you fight like 2B and hack items, but the ending in this 1 changes.
    Now you're on the 3rd play through it's a split play, you play as 9S and A2. A2 is a rogue android you find in your earlier play through 's. The story on this play through is it's a little after the 2nd play though and 9S just wants to kill all machines while A2 starts that way but then changes once she finds a village of nice machines she changes her mind and just wants to kill some.

    Gameplay, it's a hack n slash, leveling, bullet hell, 3rd person, side/overhead scroller. and shooter.
    The main gameplay is shooter and hack n slash, it does have a hacking mini game throughout it but that's really only when your 9S.
    leveling makes you a little stronger but what really boosts your ability to kill is plug-in chips.

    Overall, its defiantly worth a play through    … Expand
  52. eridiani
    Apr 12, 2017
    10
    I totally fall in love in to the drakengard and nier series due to nier automata and his complex history, the impressive controls, the increíble change in to a shooter bullet hell hack and slash with RPG options, the dialogues the great character design and the development of every one of the main protagonist and oh dear god THE AMAZING MUSIC. I just love this game and I looking for anyI totally fall in love in to the drakengard and nier series due to nier automata and his complex history, the impressive controls, the increíble change in to a shooter bullet hell hack and slash with RPG options, the dialogues the great character design and the development of every one of the main protagonist and oh dear god THE AMAZING MUSIC. I just love this game and I looking for any DLC or new entry on the series, thank you Yoko Taro for this lovely game… Expand
  53. YuyoDrift
    Apr 12, 2017
    10
    A game that I believe no one will ever forget, once they have played it.

    My experience with playing NieR:Automata, has left me with emotions, that I never knew could EVER be felt by just playing a video game. It was a terrific experience, and I would gladly do it all over again, just to feel like I did once more.
  54. Crext
    Apr 11, 2017
    10
    It's a system of elements which together adds up to become much better than the sum of its parts. Gameplay, story, music, etc. It's weaved together in a presentation which can only be achieved on the game media as a delivery platform. I'll remember this one, as it is more than just a game, it's a true work of art.
  55. victhom
    Apr 11, 2017
    10
    What can I say about this game? Never played the original so was curious about this game, especially when I heard Platinum Games was helping out. This game is honestly one of the weirdest games I've ever played but weird in all the right ways. It is action packed, game play changes constantly into different styles from third person hack n slash, top down shooter, side scroller and miniWhat can I say about this game? Never played the original so was curious about this game, especially when I heard Platinum Games was helping out. This game is honestly one of the weirdest games I've ever played but weird in all the right ways. It is action packed, game play changes constantly into different styles from third person hack n slash, top down shooter, side scroller and mini game hacking segments. But above all this, it has an intriguing story and deep down an emotional core to all the madness.

    It is definitely right that passing the game the first time barely scratches the surface. you really only get about 20% of the story. Replaying the game isn't just replaying it all over again. It really feels like you're going onto the next chapter in a book. j

    The music in this game is absolutely phenomenal. They match the mood and scenes in the game and are catchy. One of the tracks in particular was so catchy I had to download it on my phone to listen to it. The soundtrack alone is enough to get this game and luckily it complements the action, story and characters.

    The characters in this game are also likeable. Some took a while for me to warm up to but you do eventually become invested in their motives and story. This game I realised in the end talks about what it means to be human - the emotions we feel, what the meaning of our existence is and how the machines and androids in this game may not be as different to humans as they seem.

    This is a must buy. I thought Breath of the Wild was my game of the year and it may still be, but now that Nier Automata has come, I'm still deciding which one takes that spot now.    … Expand
  56. kalmaverick
    Apr 9, 2017
    10
    Obra maestra, had a blast incredible plot, delightful fighting mechanics, cool weapon leveling, really interesting chip customization to enhance your abilities, amazing OST, nice graphics. In my book this is the game of the decade and most definitely GOTY -at least for me-, 50 hours played, all save data gone, a must play.
  57. RubyEye
    Apr 9, 2017
    10
    This was an amazing game, enjoyed about everything about it, and the story was deep, well-written, and was one of the best stories I've seen in a game, and I loved it, and I really liked the characters, I felt emotionally attached to them. I've also enjoyed the gameplay in this game, it was a lot of fun, and I really liked the world I explored, and the post-apocalyptic setting reallyThis was an amazing game, enjoyed about everything about it, and the story was deep, well-written, and was one of the best stories I've seen in a game, and I loved it, and I really liked the characters, I felt emotionally attached to them. I've also enjoyed the gameplay in this game, it was a lot of fun, and I really liked the world I explored, and the post-apocalyptic setting really helped set the mood, and I've felt bad for enemies in the game since I had to destroy them and other things, and the games' endings and several scenes shocked me and made me cry. I can see myself playing this game for a long time.… Expand
  58. j_strider
    Apr 9, 2017
    10
    The game's a freakin masterpiece…though a flawed masterpiece. It is definitely a unique experience, the likes of which I have not come across often. Getting into what's great (and stuff which is not so great):

    Pros: *Story: An incredibly twisted, thought-provoking and moving story, which really starts to unravel itself in the most unique way through subsequent play-throughs. As it's a    The game's a freakin masterpiece…though a flawed masterpiece. It is definitely a unique experience, the likes of which I have not come across often. Getting into what's great (and stuff which is not so great):

    Pros:
    *Story: An incredibly twisted, thought-provoking and moving story, which really starts to unravel itself in the most unique way through subsequent play-throughs. As it's a Yoko Taro game, expect a lot of dark moments.
    *Combat: Fast-paced and super satisfying, plus it changes up with each character you play.
    *Boss fights: This game has some of the most creative and crazy boss battles you will experience!
    *Switches genres: Go from a third-person to side-scroller to bullet hell to mini-arcades to other game genres I didn't even know existed. But it is all seamless and addictive!
    *Soundtrack: The music of the game is phenominal and really adds to the narrative and the big story moments.
    *History and lore: At first, it might seem there isn't a lot to the open world, but as you progress and unravel the hystory and mysteries of this dystopian world, there are a great many surprises and easter eggs to discover.
    *Uses the medium to its fullest: Nier Automata is a wholy unique experience, because it likely wouldn't work in any other medium other than as a video-game…that also a Yoko Taro game.

    However, just as everything, the game isn't perfect and has few technical faults.
    Cons:
    *The difficulty is broken: even while playing on normal, the game is at times incredibly easy and at times excruciatingly difficult.
    *Jaggies: the graphics are incredibly jagged and takes some getting used to.
    *Open world is not so open: there are a number of invisble walls (in places there shouldn't be) and gets to be a bit frustrating to navigate at times.
    *Ranged attacks: the combat mechanics of the game is awesome, however, you can find yourself relying too much on the range attack function in situations, that it becomes more of a crutch that takes away from the awesome melee combat, especially in difficult boss battles.

    All in all, Nier Automata is an incredibly unique and riveting experience, the likes of which will stay with you long after you have finished it.    … Expand
  59. ace_pilotson
    Apr 8, 2017
    5
    This game is certainly not for everyone. I bought it because of all the great reviews and scores and didn't enjoy a moment playing it. The music is annoying, the camera and controls are a pain in the a**, the checkpoint/autosave feature is a joke. The story is the usual Japanese futuristic nonsense some will love, some will not, but no-one will understand a thing.
  60. Xenogears
    Apr 8, 2017
    10
    Wow! Automata is like some twisted and sad sci fi art house film with a measure of fragility that will make you question the nature of reality, morality and existence. Amended - if you are time poor at least do a speed run of the first few endings, it gets better with every ending until the final one blows your mind. For those with short attention spans or no critical thinking skills, playWow! Automata is like some twisted and sad sci fi art house film with a measure of fragility that will make you question the nature of reality, morality and existence. Amended - if you are time poor at least do a speed run of the first few endings, it gets better with every ending until the final one blows your mind. For those with short attention spans or no critical thinking skills, play something else. AMAZING.… Expand
  61. penaferus11
    Apr 8, 2017
    0
    NieR Automata is a great concept. But, sadly, the story is one-noted and the characters are dull. I loved the original NieR, but this game is a bargain bin piece of junk.
  62. Puertorican87
    Apr 8, 2017
    10
    This game is simply amazing with amazing soundtracks, well done characters, amazing story and the fast pace fighting style. At first the story is great but in the third part playing through the game, there were the story pick up and get even better with unexpected plot holes. As for me this game will be one of my favorite game of all time.
  63. Streps
    Apr 8, 2017
    4
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Masterpiece of game design? Really, did I bang my head and wake up in 1989? This game offers nothing new, ZERO INNOVATION, but yet it is being heralded as a Masterpiece in every aspect and detail it offers gamers in 2017.

    The story telling is a yawn fest, the earth has been invaded by alien robots, but we managed in the middle of mass genocide to build a base on the moon and then build a space station that for some unknown reason the aliens just couldn't be bothered blowing up. There's a lesson in great story telling, not. This is a weak premise for a game, and the story doesn't get any better, it is an antiquated mess of ideas mixed in with some very typical Japanese inspired cliche characters that are lifeless.

    I haven't come across a single element that this game offers that is new, or even an element that has been copied and improved on from another game. If this game is truly a masterpiece then the core element of the game, the combat, must be absolutely brilliant. Well, the combat in this game is lame, easy and requires no skill, none. I spent the entire game running around in circles, and holding the range attack button on my drone for every combat. Game of the year contender, give me a break.     … Expand
  64. Littlerusty7
    Apr 8, 2017
    10
    This is a FANTASTIC game, a amazing story, amazing game play, phenomenal music, there isn't very much like it, besides other Yoko Taro games, also, don't finish the game after getting an ending, there are 26 endings, tho 5 of them are the main endings, 1 of them is a secret ending that fans of the original NieR will get, and the rest are just joke endings. This is my GOTY! :3
  65. darkelf
    Apr 8, 2017
    10
    Every once in awhile a game comes along that has the potential to either significantly change you or gaming as an industry, or both. Nier: Automata is both.

    Even more interesting is the brilliance of this game revealed in the contrast of the burdened by politics and poor development games like Mass Effect Andromeda. In that contrast, Nier shines even more brightly. I'd give it an 11 if I could.
  66. peck324
    Apr 8, 2017
    9
    Here is my review of Niet Automata (Spoilers):
    Story - The story is interesting, astoundished and leads the player into so much questions, but that's how Squenix (Square Enix) start their stories. Having an all female (And one male to be seen) Android operative squad, fight against aliens (In which the player hears about but never gets to see them) who created machines to wipe out all of    Here is my review of Niet Automata (Spoilers):
    Story - The story is interesting, astoundished and leads the player into so much questions, but that's how Squenix (Square Enix) start their stories. Having an all female (And one male to be seen) Android operative squad, fight against aliens (In which the player hears about but never gets to see them) who created machines to wipe out all of humanity on Earth seems to be something out of an anime show considering there are a total of 26 endings to beat the whole game (Only 20/26 I have unlocked so far). In which most of these ending end up in a dark, or a joke twist and would lead to a sequel.
    Gameplay - The open world is very well put. But the level up design is only for show as it only powers up your defense and attack power, no other customization besides weapons. 2b's fighting style is that of Dante from Devil May Cry and her... Design is from Bayonetta. You got to hand it to Japan for making the best female design. The machines are what got me interested in, as they develop emotions and characters of their own as the player progresses deeper into the game. The music sometimes repeats the same soundtrack whenever the player jumps into any battle including bosses, but the music is great overall. The gameplay changes the camera angle depending on the platform the player is in, which makes this game feel like a Devil May Cry moment.
    Mechanic - Though the combo input list is short, the animation it brings in is Platinum's signature move. The player can also freely switch between weapon and hand to hand combat during combos to make the game more interesting. Pods come in handy when keeping your enemies at distance and help the player from taking fall damage. Having 9s to help the player out and changing his fighting tactics remind me of Kingdom Hearts 1 and 2 as the player can change 9s fighting type from agressive, defensive, support or protect. The dodging mechanic is the players best savior when constantly tapping the R2 button to dodge a frenzy attack and executing with an uppercut and perform some aerial combos (Won't work on small bosses though).
    Characters - 2b and 9s already have a weird relationship after their first mission, especially 2b, if anything happens to 9s she goes to a panic/anger attack on the machines if anyone hurts 9s. But makes sense for 9s being the only male to be seen in the YOHRA squad, but seeing 9s trying to communicate 2b with humor and having 9s being the damsel in distress is humorous. What's wierd to me is that all characters consider Pascal a male even though her voice is female, could it be that some machines can have a homosexuality chip in their circuit showing that the world and machines can appear in many and different ways, or was this a dialogue mistake from Squenix?
    Conclusion - Story is interesting, Gameplay is astounding, mechanics are fun to input and the characters have flaws in their appearance and actions. Niet: Automata gives an interesting route to the game of it's story, gameplay and it's open world. With so many endings I believe that is the reason why DLC is not shown or required for this game.
    Final Verdict:
    9/10 - The game is so much fun and having the gameplay change time to time after unlocking each ending gives new way of gaming.
    Buy, Not Buy or Rent - Buy. This game is well suited for Devil May Cry/Bayonetta fans out there including some New comers who have little to no experience of action role-playing games.
    Video version will be up soon.    … Expand
  67. 1080pony
    Apr 8, 2017
    10
    + Gameplay, Artstyl, Emotional and philosophic story, Great characters
    - Only 900p on Standard PS4 and some framerate drops from time to time, Graphics/textures could be better
  68. alahrav
    Apr 7, 2017
    10
    This is easily one of the best games I've played in years. Gameplay is solid and engaging, mixing a variety of styles and at times toying with player expectations in interesting ways. Similarly, the story is full of twists, told through multiple successive playthroughs that change substantial elements (including the characters you play) with every new start of your save, creating aThis is easily one of the best games I've played in years. Gameplay is solid and engaging, mixing a variety of styles and at times toying with player expectations in interesting ways. Similarly, the story is full of twists, told through multiple successive playthroughs that change substantial elements (including the characters you play) with every new start of your save, creating a fantastic twist on more traditional New Game Plus modes (since you blissfully get to keep all of your progress each time). The cast of characters, from the main ones down through support characters, are interesting and memorable, and even now there are so many moments between them that keep replaying in my mind. The game's somber but beautifully stylized environments are accompanied throughout by a beautiful musical score, composed with the sort of excellence in craft that the pieces themselves evoke a sense of place or enhance a mood. For me, Nier: Automata joins the company of a very select few games that I don't think I'll ever forget.… Expand
  69. nubman
    Apr 6, 2017
    10
    I absolutely adore this game, I'm a bit surprised by how much I ended up liking it
    The Story was compelling and drew me in,
    The characters were interesting and likable
    The music was amazing and did a good job to set the mood
    The game play was fun fresh and original, never played something that switched things up like this game did before.
    For me this game was perfect
  70. fortigas
    Apr 6, 2017
    0
    Hack ans slash, mucho frenetismo, pero graficos que podrian estar mejor y misiones secundarias muy de repetitivas, another so so RPG, nothing impressive.
  71. GrumpyReviewer
    Apr 6, 2017
    7
    I think Nier Automata is a fantastic game. The story is intriguing, the art is incredible and the gameplay is smooth and a lot of fun. But there are some basic aspects that really frustrate me: 1) the map/exploration and 2) side quests.

    The map is a MESS. Hard to navigate, hard to read, hard to know where to go. It's a chore. And the side quest system is all over the place. Some quests    I think Nier Automata is a fantastic game. The story is intriguing, the art is incredible and the gameplay is smooth and a lot of fun. But there are some basic aspects that really frustrate me: 1) the map/exploration and 2) side quests.

    The map is a MESS. Hard to navigate, hard to read, hard to know where to go. It's a chore. And the side quest system is all over the place. Some quests are OK, some are fun, some are confusing and you don't even know exactly where you are supposed to go (due to the map being a complete mess).

    On top of that, the game is still buggy and the framerate drop is ridiculous and distracting. A beautiful, fun, very nice game. A very sexy game, I'd say (and not just because of the protagonist). The whole thing feels sexy and monochromatic and post-apocalyptic in the best way possible. But the game is far, far from perfect.    … Expand
  72. Samyar91
    Apr 5, 2017
    10
    One of the best game I've ever played...from art to gameplay and soundtracks...and the story is mindblowing...two thumbs up!It's a must buy game.as you go through,the game become more intresting and you will connect to it's world that you never exprienced such a artistic wonderfull world they created before...with passion and heart
  73. Videntify
    Apr 5, 2017
    10
    Good plot. Good mechanic. Great soundtrack. Great characters design. Best DMC style game in years.
    Only cons i would think of is only the graphic still it's acceptable range. So 10/10 I think
  74. Cuppumcake
    Apr 4, 2017
    10
    This game is so good that I made an account to help out its score. I have never played the first game in this series. I pay full price for games very seldom, but I did pay full price for this and it was absolutely worth it. I stand fully behind that statement even though I have only beaten the game twice, which does not contain all of the game's content by any means. I have roughly 50This game is so good that I made an account to help out its score. I have never played the first game in this series. I pay full price for games very seldom, but I did pay full price for this and it was absolutely worth it. I stand fully behind that statement even though I have only beaten the game twice, which does not contain all of the game's content by any means. I have roughly 50 hours of game time so far. If anything I have said or will say seems confusing, it's because I'm intentionally being vague to avoid spoilers. This game is very complex and unique.

    On a surface level, each type of gameplay the game offers is a bit basic, but handles incredibly well. The mechanic of switching between types of gameplay keeps things interesting, but it isn't very challenging. There are different difficulties, but to me hard does not equate to challenging. Hard would mean I take more damage or enemies are tougher, etc., which the game has, but isn't fun. Challenging would mean that the gameplay holds depth and requires you to develop skill or carefully think. I have only once ran into any bug while playing, and unfortunately my game crashed from it. The graphics are beautiful and I haven't noticed any significant frame rate drops.

    However, despite these complaints, the game really shines if you are academically educated. I'm only in college and I'm sure a great deal of references go above my head, but the deep commentary of the references I catch have multiplied my enjoyment of the game tenfold. Specifically, I would say that the more you know of literary and philosophical references, the more you will enjoy this game.    … Expand
  75. akirafox
    Apr 3, 2017
    8
    Summary - This game is absolutely worth your time. It's not perfect, and to put it bluntly this game does a lot of dumb **** But the great moments in both gameplay and story more than make up for it. The team did a great job at crafting an emotional story that manages to successfully make the non-human characters feel relatable. Complimented with satisfying combat and an incredibleSummary - This game is absolutely worth your time. It's not perfect, and to put it bluntly this game does a lot of dumb **** But the great moments in both gameplay and story more than make up for it. The team did a great job at crafting an emotional story that manages to successfully make the non-human characters feel relatable. Complimented with satisfying combat and an incredible soundtrack, this makes for an unmissable experience.

    Pros -
    - Contains the excellent combat expected from Platinum Games combined with the spot-on humour and craziness expected from a Yoko Taro title.
    - Emotional story with multiple major endings.
    - One of the best soundtracks found in any game.
    - The frequent changes in genre and style of gameplay helped keep things fresh.
    - Comprehensive upgrade system that allows for very different builds.
    - 2B.

    Cons -
    - I wasn't a fan of 9S' gameplay. While, save for a particularly frustrating segment near the end, I enjoyed the hacking, I felt that the hacking in regular combat disrupted the flow and slowed things down too much. This may be a personal preference however.
    - The game has its fair share of boring, dragged out, or sometimes just outright annoying segments. Luckily these are infrequent and are outweighed by the rest of the game.
    - The open world contains a lot of invisible walls and needlessly cordoned off areas that seem to negatively impact exploration.

    Overall Score - 8.4/10    … Expand
  76. Kyeoli
    Apr 3, 2017
    10
    The best game ever in the history of video games best story the music flipping amazing give the developers 2 million4 to make the next nier game because i cannot even describe the tears this brought me to at just its so amazing i was so happy i bought this game i had my doubts because of the constant changing camera from 2d to 3rd and everything but i got used to it and i have to sayThe best game ever in the history of video games best story the music flipping amazing give the developers 2 million4 to make the next nier game because i cannot even describe the tears this brought me to at just its so amazing i was so happy i bought this game i had my doubts because of the constant changing camera from 2d to 3rd and everything but i got used to it and i have to say this game was worth the 60$ i cannot express that i don't even have a shred of regret for buying this game please just make more rpgs like this. this is uniqueness in its purest form i swear to all the purest form. Thank you so much PlatinumGames… Expand
  77. mrlee97
    Apr 3, 2017
    7
    While the gameplay is fantastic and the soundtrack is decent, this spiritual successor really falls short of what made the original Nier such a masterpiece. The story in this title is pathetic, and the music is pretty underwhelming compared to its predecessor. The characters and world are also in particular very weak. But what saves this game is tight, TIGHT gameplay. Great combos, greatWhile the gameplay is fantastic and the soundtrack is decent, this spiritual successor really falls short of what made the original Nier such a masterpiece. The story in this title is pathetic, and the music is pretty underwhelming compared to its predecessor. The characters and world are also in particular very weak. But what saves this game is tight, TIGHT gameplay. Great combos, great selection of weapons, multiple ways to fight, and fantastic directing. I hope they can make another sequel with a story as great as the original but with this fantastic gameplay.… Expand
  78. grab41
    Apr 3, 2017
    10
    One of the best games EVER! Real masterpiece from Yoko Taro.
    Superb music and epic story you can't forget!
    Just don't stop playing after first ending!
  79. laboe22
    Apr 3, 2017
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. simple and short:

    1) amazing story with more then one ending.
    2) really good soundtrack
    3) gameplay is fun and kinda deep
    4)characters are interesting

    -1 because of the hacking games    … Expand
  80. TXSao19
    Apr 2, 2017
    10
    In really short terms this game is simply a masterpiece!
    Everything from the character and story development to the soundtrack of the game (which is magnificent) just keeps getting better and better as you go along. The raw emotion in the dialogue and cut scenes are incredibly beautiful and powerful. It has been so long since a game made me feel this way. If you are thinking whether to    In really short terms this game is simply a masterpiece!
    Everything from the character and story development to the soundtrack of the game (which is magnificent) just keeps getting better and better as you go along. The raw emotion in the dialogue and cut scenes are incredibly beautiful and powerful. It has been so long since a game made me feel this way. If you are thinking whether to buy it or not I really recommend you to stop wasting time and pick up a copy for yourself and experience this game because i really think it will be a long time before we get another game like this one.    … Expand
  81. stavrosperi
    Mar 31, 2017
    7
    Honest review from a guy who loves challenging games,loves japanese made games and loved to death Bayonetta and it's battle system

    Graphics: 8 Technically the graphics are ps3 but the artwork is amazing and builds excellent atmosphere.Artwork>graphics so 8/10 here Sound: 9 The soundtrack is truly memorable,one of the best i have heard in years in a videogame and it really compliments    Honest review from a guy who loves challenging games,loves japanese made games and loved to death Bayonetta and it's battle system

    Graphics: 8 Technically the graphics are ps3 but the artwork is amazing and builds excellent atmosphere.Artwork>graphics so 8/10 here

    Sound: 9 The soundtrack is truly memorable,one of the best i have heard in years in a videogame and it really compliments the mysterious setting of the game.The fx sound of the game is good, could be worse could be better.Not every dialog is voice acted though.It gest a 9 mostly for the amazing soundtrack

    Gameplay: 7 Serious balancing issues for the difficulty levels.Very hard=one hit killed.That makes the different enemies irrelevant. Weather u get him by the smallest enemy or from the largest robot it's the same and it kills any purpose of having different enemies and different levels of enemies.In normal u have to try hard to get killed.the camera is bad in this game.You don't have lock on on hard and very hard and i had to move the camera far away from me because u constantly get attacked my mobs and u have to be aware of your surroundings 360 degrees.That creates another problem and that is that u can't really see the animations of the opponents when the are ready to strike.This and the fact that u always get attacked by mobs makes the combat more like hit,hit evade and repeat repetitively without really reacting to whats happening on the battle.Combat can be satisfying but it has these serious problems that truly hold it back from being great and deep.

    In conclusion i give it a 7/10 it is a game with fresh ideas, excellent setting and atmosphere,engaging story and there is some fun to be had by the combat but at the same time it is severely flawed in the battle department and the difficulty imbalance.I find it quite good but certainly overestimated and judging by the scores it got and from the fact that it is developed by a company that i absolutely love, i must say i am a little bit disappointed.    … Expand
  82. Amleida
    Mar 31, 2017
    9
    After completing the first play-through of this game, I was left very disappointed. The game seemed to end abruptly, without answering any of the questions I had regarding the plot and the various characters you encounter throughout it. The story seemed very cliché, and my overall impression wasn't particularly good. Although, the music was pretty good, the game had several minorAfter completing the first play-through of this game, I was left very disappointed. The game seemed to end abruptly, without answering any of the questions I had regarding the plot and the various characters you encounter throughout it. The story seemed very cliché, and my overall impression wasn't particularly good. Although, the music was pretty good, the game had several minor annoyances, like the, at times gimmicky gameplay, stuttering frame rates and a storyline that seemed quite half-assed at the time. I figured the game had been hyped up by fans of the Drakengard series and the original Nier game, none of which I've played myself.

    How wrong I was. The overwhelmingly positive reviews I'd read, convinced me to give the game another chance and complete the "A,B,C and D routes", AKA the different endings or play-throughs of the game. And that's when I finally realized how fantastically unique the story really is. I can't believe I initially wrote it off as cliché and half-assed. Despite it's many flaws and shortcomings, Nier: Automata is easily one of the most original games I've ever played, and it's also one of the best games I've played in recent time. It's just a shame that the game forces you to play through it twice, under almost identical circumstances, before it offers the content that drastically changes the overall quality of the game, and more than compensates for the poor impression (most people) will be left with after completing the initial play-through. It's also worth mentioning that the battle system allows for quite a lot more intuitive and advanced moves than simple button-mashing, but the majority of consumers will probably button-mash anyway. Said techniques require a lot of timing and coordination, and there aren't any in-game tutorials for advanced techniques, after all - which is strange.    … Expand
  83. kiddy2345
    Mar 31, 2017
    10
    This game is excel my expectation, the story, the plot and the gameplay is fast pace and genoiusly well done. The soundtrack is one of the best I ever heard in my life. The story start good until the half the game It gets better and better but sadder and darker. The character are well done and lore within this world is interesting. This is Yoko taro best game yet and I definitely gladThis game is excel my expectation, the story, the plot and the gameplay is fast pace and genoiusly well done. The soundtrack is one of the best I ever heard in my life. The story start good until the half the game It gets better and better but sadder and darker. The character are well done and lore within this world is interesting. This is Yoko taro best game yet and I definitely glad that his work got recognized.… Expand
  84. jpoid
    Mar 30, 2017
    6
    Not for a hardcore player. I definitely do not recommend it after playing Nioh.
    There is some good things about Nier, like graphics, the transition between 2D and 3D scenarios, and the sound (although the music becomes a bit repetitive after a while). But the over-simplified combat system is thought for an 8-year old person. After playing Nioh, where you need a lot of skill to dodge and    Not for a hardcore player. I definitely do not recommend it after playing Nioh.
    There is some good things about Nier, like graphics, the transition between 2D and 3D scenarios, and the sound (although the music becomes a bit repetitive after a while). But the over-simplified combat system is thought for an 8-year old person. After playing Nioh, where you need a lot of skill to dodge and managing your stamina, here you need just to spam the infinite ammo of you Pod, which does a fair amount of damage, and stay safe at mid/long range. Enemies are so slow, that is almost hard not to avoid their hits, you should be really a troll in order to die there.
    Another very important fact, I have ended the game after only 9 hours of game play!! And it says: you can keep playing the sub-quests, but this is obviously not great, the main history should have been much more polished and complex than it is.    … Expand
  85. ViewtifulCaptur
    Mar 29, 2017
    9
    Beautiful game, fantastic on all fronts. My only complaint would be that the pacing for the final two chapters is a bit unfortunate. If you love Platinum brawlers and JRPGs, this is a must.
  86. kraster
    Mar 29, 2017
    10
    Ingenious use of game mechanics that are used to tell a remarkable tale.
    The game deals with dark and heavy themes but never feels morose or weighed down thanks to the kinetic fast paced combat and the game's wonderfully dark sense of humour.
    Special mention has to go to the music. It's one of the best video game soundtracks ever conceived.

    Simply put, this game is a masterpiece.
  87. Marigoldran
    Mar 28, 2017
    10
    This is a pretty good game. 3 hours in and I'm sort of confused (note the confused tone in this review) but this is a pretty good game. Damn good, actually. Very confusing, but damn good.

    It has some of the best music I've ever heard in a game.
  88. disappear81
    Mar 28, 2017
    4
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. i agree with Risotto review, i came to play combat rpg, ended up playing stupid mini game to kill enemies, story is 5/10 at best,

    i liked the combat style from demo, but realizing you play maybe 30% max with 2B got me angry, 9S behaves like little kid i was extremly annoyed playing with him    … Expand
  89. AscalonRift
    Mar 28, 2017
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I honestly made a Metacritic account just to review this title.

    Welcome to the world of Nier, depressing, altruistic, monochromatic and most of all engrossing.

    I was unfamiliar to Yoko Taro's Drakenguard series as well as Nier, but after playing this game I was enticed by the story. The writer made a fair point regarding a connected universe separated by vast amounts of time which allows new players to join into the story without knowledge of the previous games.

    The color palette used in the game fits in thematically with a post-humanity earth, with Yoko Taro's distaste for humanity bleeding through the cracks, placing you in a proxy war against alien machines as an Automaton with human emotions in order to regain footing for humanity on Earth.

    The alien machines have begun to display strange patterns and begin to mimic humanity and places you, the player, in the eyes of 3 different Automata with different ideals, and the ever changing prerogative of the machines made by humans evolves with the different playthroughs.

    The sound is captivating, a second to none soundtrack with sound queues that warn you in combat of incoming enemy attacks in order for you to execute that perfect dodge to continue your robopocalypse.

    The combat was refreshing, as you are placed in different perspectives at times, and the combat flows really well from 3D to 2D, showing the technical expertise of the programmers. A different and fresh approach to the hack and slash genre.

    Overall the game is a must own title on the Playstation 4, and PC.    … Expand
  90. Quelaan
    Mar 28, 2017
    10
    Un juego increible, totalmente recomendado. Variedad de armas, misiones interesantes, una historia que te hace seguir pegado a la pantalla horas y hora, y una banda sonora de 10. Si tuviera que decir algo que me ha gustado menos sería la dificultad, ya que en medio me resultaba extremadamente fácil (nunca me he tenido menos de 3/4 de la barra de vida), y en dificil a menudo me obligaba aUn juego increible, totalmente recomendado. Variedad de armas, misiones interesantes, una historia que te hace seguir pegado a la pantalla horas y hora, y una banda sonora de 10. Si tuviera que decir algo que me ha gustado menos sería la dificultad, ya que en medio me resultaba extremadamente fácil (nunca me he tenido menos de 3/4 de la barra de vida), y en dificil a menudo me obligaba a pelear a distancia y a apretar el botón de esquivar hasta que se me cayera el dedo, por que muchas veces de un golpe estás muerto. Deberían reducir esa diferencia un poco.… Expand
  91. Kiowa1337
    Mar 27, 2017
    10
    Soundtrack: one of the best (if not the best) 10/10++
    Gameplay: 10/10
    Story: 10/10++ (just don't stop at the first ending)
    Graphics: 9/10
    Overall worth the full price. There are 26 endings so you can replay this game a lot.
    Recommend buying this game as soon as you can, no need to wait for sales.
  92. Trabanto
    Mar 27, 2017
    10
    I don't know what should i tell you about this game. So imma go short.
    MASTERPIECE:
    - It's a perfect combo of genres.
    - GREAT music
    - one of the best stories/complicated stories/with a message
    Yoko Taro blew my mind. He knows what I want and I hope he will have more budget for his next project, so I can die in peace.
  93. OneNobleSoul
    Mar 27, 2017
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game had me wanting more, an not in the bad "there should have been more" way. The story had an ending that was an ending and I wanted more afterwards, but Yoko Taro can do that every time. This is the GOTY for me for sure because of all the things it did right.
    The story is amazing and emotional.
    The soundtrack is the best I've ever heard, better, even, than the original Nier.
    The combat by Platinum Games is solid and (minor spoilers)
    When you play as 9S the mini game of hacking is interesting.
    There is more good but there were a couple of things that I didn't like as well.
    The hacking gets a little repetitive by the end but that is forgivable.
    Some lore of the story is in side quests. That is not a problem for me but for people who do not 100% the game it may be. Overall this is one of the easiest 10/10s I've given.    … Expand
  94. Ventus7
    Mar 27, 2017
    10
    Yoko Taro, Platinum Games, Keiichi Okabe, thats a dream time if I ever seen one.
    This game it's just amazing, surpass any expectation and delivers a deep and emotional story with a solid cast of characters. After more than 50 hours and a platinum trophy I still want to play it, I still want to listen the beautiful soundtrack and most important I still want to fight some of those amazing    Yoko Taro, Platinum Games, Keiichi Okabe, thats a dream time if I ever seen one.
    This game it's just amazing, surpass any expectation and delivers a deep and emotional story with a solid cast of characters. After more than 50 hours and a platinum trophy I still want to play it, I still want to listen the beautiful soundtrack and most important I still want to fight some of those amazing boss fights. But to truly understand how good this game really is you have play it, it's a must, it's an experience, and trust me on this, a really fantastic one. What? Still here? BUY IT! DO IT NOW!    … Expand
  95. silvestercx
    Mar 26, 2017
    10
    3 days later I am still overwhelmed by the sadness after beating this game [A-E]. Story is Yoko Taro standard and the music worth the price alone. Masterpiece. GOTY.
  96. AivanFx
    Mar 26, 2017
    10
    At first I was a little skeptical about this game, as I did not expect much from it. Then the "Glory to Mankind" teaser showed up, and my interest was caught. Finally, I lost my battle to the hype and ordered the Day One Edition, so I played it during these past 2 weeks in order to complete it, and here we are.

    NieR: Automata is, probably the best game I've ever played so far. I have    At first I was a little skeptical about this game, as I did not expect much from it. Then the "Glory to Mankind" teaser showed up, and my interest was caught. Finally, I lost my battle to the hype and ordered the Day One Edition, so I played it during these past 2 weeks in order to complete it, and here we are.

    NieR: Automata is, probably the best game I've ever played so far. I have not played the first NieR (and I regret it now the most) but I can guarantee this game is a masterpiece in every possible way.

    Spoiler free.

    The story is incredible good and deep, even more if you care to read lores and data (Dark Souls style). Everything is well written and even there are small holes in the main story, the characters and their growth are there to compensate it in the perfect way. To add more depth, when you finish the game (route C) you can understand some small hints given at very specific points of the game that seemed irrelevant, and you start to realise how well developed the story is.
    Endings of every route are incredible. Specially the True Ending. One of the best moments I've lived in my gaming life.

    Side quests, even though they were a pain sometimes and very repetitive, helped me to understand and valorate more the doomed world the Earth was. In addition, they put more value in the main characters as you could see how 2B, 9S or A2 reacted to some of them.

    The design of both the characters and the world is just beautiful. Altough the game does not have the best graphics ever (not that it needed), they have so much quality and it's a fact the developers put much effort in it.

    Gameplay is fantastic. It's fluid, fast, deep, easy to learn and hard to master. And the best about this is how Platinum Games implemented it with the story. I'm having flashbacks from the last part of the game when they start to switch between characters and how well done it is.

    OST is... the mOST (jk) beautiful soundtrack I've ever seen (and listened) in ages. I thought it was not possible to see an OST better than the BloodBorne Old Hunters, guess I was mistaken. There are tracks for every single situation, and they are perfect for every single moment. Voice actors are superb, I've played the game with japanese voices and they are so freakin' good!.

    To [E]nd with my review, I have to say thanks to Yoko Taro, Square Enix and Platinum Games, for bringing this gem to life. I will keep these memories in my heart and pray for a new sequel in some years.

    Thank you for reading!

    PS: sorry if there are some grammar mistakes, english is not my main language ^^"    … Expand
  97. Aztecace
    Mar 26, 2017
    9
    This game has one of the most amazing and heartfelt stories I've seen in a long time, the soundtrack is great, and the gameplay is fun and challenging at times. Though the game does have its faults, some bosses have one BS one-shot move and the camera has difficulty sometimes when transitioning. You will go back to old areas but luckily when you do there are decently drastic differences,This game has one of the most amazing and heartfelt stories I've seen in a long time, the soundtrack is great, and the gameplay is fun and challenging at times. Though the game does have its faults, some bosses have one BS one-shot move and the camera has difficulty sometimes when transitioning. You will go back to old areas but luckily when you do there are decently drastic differences, some enemies get a little repetitive but right as you think you've seen everything there is something else to discover with unique mini-bosses to hidden areas. Amazing game with some small but persistent issues but defiantly worth the money and time. I would personally say for new players to try to hold criticism until the third part credits, I almost left after the first credits but I was happily mistaken with two other almost entirely different parts. This game is a must-have for people tired of mindless games that have come out recently.… Expand
  98. h0mez
    Mar 26, 2017
    10
    10/10 easy, this game has entered my top 10 all time games ever made
    good unpredictable story, and i love the different perspective of story's.
    and the Soundtrack is godly, really epic
  99. Drakon
    Mar 25, 2017
    10
    Nier is a fantastic game, that is the simplest way to put it, I don't know what more I can say without saying to much. It is something you need to experience, I can say how absolutely amazing the story, the world, and the gameplay are, but it will never equal you experiencing it for yourself, so that said, this is a must buy for people who enjoy: RPGs, Action, Adventure, Science fiction,Nier is a fantastic game, that is the simplest way to put it, I don't know what more I can say without saying to much. It is something you need to experience, I can say how absolutely amazing the story, the world, and the gameplay are, but it will never equal you experiencing it for yourself, so that said, this is a must buy for people who enjoy: RPGs, Action, Adventure, Science fiction, High fantasy, Emotional narrative, Video games, Thinking. Enjoy the game!… Expand
  100. DPtdryste
    Mar 25, 2017
    10
    Absolutely fantastic, and what a Q1 for Sony with these exclusives. I have played Nioh, Horizon Zero Dawn and Nier Automata (in this order) and I have to say that this is my favorite of the three. I have review Nioh and Horizon both as 9's and I have to give this one a 10.

    It's an achievement... especially in the genre that it is in, which is effective and open-world, mission based    Absolutely fantastic, and what a Q1 for Sony with these exclusives. I have played Nioh, Horizon Zero Dawn and Nier Automata (in this order) and I have to say that this is my favorite of the three. I have review Nioh and Horizon both as 9's and I have to give this one a 10.

    It's an achievement... especially in the genre that it is in, which is effective and open-world, mission based hack-and-slash. It adds to its likeability by also throwing in some dual-stick shooter action, RPG elements and collectibles and great artistic quality in its storytelling. The game does what a lot of games would be scared to do, and it works to great effect.

    Again, played all three of Sony's Q1 amazing exclusives and loves them all. I like this one the best by a slim margin, but for anyone that doesn't care about comparisons:

    Play Nier Automata because it feels like a 2017 game. If you have a siiiiick PC that can make the graphics better, buy it on that "console," but yeah, enjoy the ride. It's like watching a fun/good/poignant anime and playing Devil May Cry at the same time, except ROBOTS/ANDROIDS.

    Hurray?    … Expand
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 101 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
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  2. Mixed: 3 out of 101
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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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