NieR: Automata

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8.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 4607 Ratings

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

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

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


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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Music:

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

    Graphics:

    Good graphics.

    Gameplay:

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

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

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

    I’m addicted to the gameplay/combat and the story... well the story has shook me through the multiple playthroughs. This game is extraordinary and I don’t know what can follow it to play next. This is a story-driven action RPG, a it’s a hack & slash and a dash of shoot em up. To put it simply, it’s a must-buy for the PS4.    … Expand
  28. BrainlessCowork
    May 26, 2021
    8
    Now I've been a Platinum Games fan forever so i knew i'd like this game. Its a pretty standard Hack and Slash but there is a huge skill ceiling if your good enough. The story is alright, i heard people saying it was the next Evangelion but in my opinion it really doesn't live up to that much praise but it still has some good moments to keep things interesting.
    Final rating 80/100
  29. Superbolonio
    May 20, 2021
    9
    Grandísimo juego, una de las mejores historias que he jugado y un gameplay muy divertido. No es perfecto y tiene sus cosas malas como la dificultad, la diferencia que hay entre el modo normal y el difícil es muy alta, sus gráficos o algunas misiones secundarias pero solo recordar esa historia hace que me olvidé de todo lo malo de este juego.
  30. MarleyW
    May 16, 2021
    6
    Only did first play through started 2a and have to say this game is extremely overrated. It has no real story on the first play through and first personally wasn’t good enough to warrant a 2nd play through as a less fun character.
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 101 Critic Reviews

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