NieR: Automata

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8.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 4607 Ratings

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    It's a serviceable enough hack n slash if you're just looking for something to turn your brain off and slice up enemies, just beware of the hype surrounding this one.... It's just a freaking toaster!    … Expand
  29. CascabelSonico
    Jul 15, 2020
    10
    Maravilloso juego, excelente historia, te deja ganas de seguir investigando en internet sobre el argumento. Es uno de los mejores juegos que he jugado de esta generación, combates muy entretenidos y adictivos.
  30. otakumhgamer
    Jul 15, 2020
    10
    this game is a masterpiece which is about life and matters and hopes the budget for this game was very few and thats why it has a lot lack of content BUT the storytelling is that fastpace to hide this flaws
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#6 Best PS4 Game of 2017
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#6 Most Discussed PS4 Game of 2017
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#6 Most Shared PS4 Game of 2017

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Generally favorable reviews - based on 101 Critic Reviews

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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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