NieR: Automata

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  1. SteeLisPain77
    Mar 12, 2017
    10
    Gameplay: Great sword play with a lot of variety of combo's and the change or perspective and bullet hell segments add plenty to the experience...playing on the second playthrough as 9S allows you to do more hacking than sword play and the third playthrough allows you to use A2 which has different moves...all in all great gameplay.

    Graphics: Great visuals, but what sets this game apart    Gameplay: Great sword play with a lot of variety of combo's and the change or perspective and bullet hell segments add plenty to the experience...playing on the second playthrough as 9S allows you to do more hacking than sword play and the third playthrough allows you to use A2 which has different moves...all in all great gameplay.

    Graphics: Great visuals, but what sets this game apart is the art style and design...it's very stylistic and unique, some textures are a bit blurry on some objects but nothing that ruins the experience.

    Sound: Nothing much to say here...the voice acting is pure greatness and music is simply epic...and certainly lives up to the original Nier's OST.

    Characters: Very deep and emotionally engaging characters...though you will not get everything on them on the first playthrough...They mostly shine in the main five endings routes.

    Story: As expected from Yoko Taro...the story is pure insanity and beautifully bizarre and challenges your mind to the very end...again, multiple playthroughs are needed to grasp the whole story...and it's completely worth it.

    Verdict: Great game, do yourself a favor and buy it.    … Expand
  2. No1Inparticular
    Mar 12, 2017
    10
    Game is an absolute masterpiece that deserves to be experienced by anyone that calls themselves a true gamer. I truly cannot possibly recommend this incredible experience enough. 10/10
  3. KuKuruYo
    Mar 12, 2017
    10
    This is a masterpiece game, of those that only appear every several years. It has an amazing story, full of drama and character development, inmersive setting, music, battles, variety of enemies, challenging. It has everything. Best game of the year and one of my favourites ever.

    Have in mind though, that despite of what Yoko Taro said, you need to play Nier first, since this is a    This is a masterpiece game, of those that only appear every several years. It has an amazing story, full of drama and character development, inmersive setting, music, battles, variety of enemies, challenging. It has everything. Best game of the year and one of my favourites ever.

    Have in mind though, that despite of what Yoko Taro said, you need to play Nier first, since this is a continuation, or at least watch some video explaining the story before this one.    … Expand
  4. shiftyman
    Mar 12, 2017
    10
    Just an amazing game in every aspect, a true candidate for game of the year. Truly deserves the accolades it receives, no fake puppet reviews like horizon yawn by Sony pigeons here.
  5. Petju
    Mar 12, 2017
    10
    What a surprise! Just can't stop to play this masterpiece together with listening to it's absolutely brilliant soundtrack.
    Simply, one of the BEST games ever made and there is nothing more to say.
  6. DeadbeatJesus
    Mar 11, 2017
    10
    I have been gaming obsessively since 1996, and I made a metacritic account purely to give this game in particular a 10/10. It's an stunning title, and I find it incredibly hard to imagine another game getting my GOTY vote this year. I would buy a PS4 exclusively for this title, if I didn't have one already.

    Graphics - 9/10 - Perfectly suited to the game. Suffers from some mild    I have been gaming obsessively since 1996, and I made a metacritic account purely to give this game in particular a 10/10. It's an stunning title, and I find it incredibly hard to imagine another game getting my GOTY vote this year. I would buy a PS4 exclusively for this title, if I didn't have one already.

    Graphics - 9/10 - Perfectly suited to the game. Suffers from some mild invisible-wall syndrome, but totally within reason. Beautiful, imaginative environments, and no framerate slow-down.
    Sound - 10/10 - One of the best action OSTs of all time, in my personal opinion. The voice acting was believable and endearing, and the sound effects were seemless.
    Gameplay - 10/10 - Smooth, crisp, engaging combat. The regularly changing perspectives and genre blending hold the players' attention well, creating a constantly diverse and exciting experience. The level-up system is simple yet provides incredible freedom, and each weapon class is unique enough that combat feels satisfyingly different with each possible combination.
    Story - 10/10 - I don't usually play games for their stories, but I couldn't help myself with NieR: Automata. It was rife with intrigue, the characters were charismatic, the plot was deep and raised many appealing existential questions. NieR: Automata presents one of the best stories, and some of the best character interactions in a video game to-date.

    Some may ask "Why are you hyping this game up so much?" The answer: It's been so damn long since I played a Triple A game of this calibre. It excites me that this game exists, because it means that other games of the same quality are possible. It gives me nostalgia, whilst feeling up-to-date, and presents a serious plot credibly, whilst maintaing a fantastic sense of humour during side-quests and throughout. In NieR: Automata, moving is fun, fighting is fun, levelling up is fun, questing is fun, fishing whilst listening to the OST and admiring the landscape is fun. It's just damn good fun all-round, and I can't find anything about that disappoints me.

    Buy it. Don't miss this one. It's a standard-setter.    … Expand
  7. RaidenHUN
    Mar 11, 2017
    10
    The game is amazing. Expecially A2's companing, the music and gameplay is superb. Best hack n' slash I have played for ages. You should learn how to play first, but after that it really is fun, game of the year for me.
  8. Quina
    Mar 11, 2017
    10
    This is the most polished and innovative game I have played in recent years. It keeps blowing my mind over and over again the more I play. Sadly, it's hard to specify anything without giving spoilers. The less you know about this game, the better the experience will be. I can see myself putting another 70+ hours into this game, on top of my current 30h.

    The plot is in equal amounts    This is the most polished and innovative game I have played in recent years. It keeps blowing my mind over and over again the more I play. Sadly, it's hard to specify anything without giving spoilers. The less you know about this game, the better the experience will be. I can see myself putting another 70+ hours into this game, on top of my current 30h.

    The plot is in equal amounts crazy and hooking. Again, innovative is the best way to describe it. The combat is engaging and deep. The graphics are crisp and the visual design interesting and even partly humorous. And if all that wasn't enough, I give the soundtrack 12/10.

    Masterpiece. Must play.    … Expand
  9. juanchi120
    Mar 11, 2017
    10
    Uno de los mejores juegos que jugue en mi vida. Taro Yoko es un genio creo una obra maravillosa. No dejen de jugarlo hasta el final E que es el true ending una autentica maravilla. Y la banda sonora esta a un nivel altissimo
  10. axxonn242
    Mar 11, 2017
    10
    Thank you, Post Arcade, for knocking it out of the 90s and into the number 2 spot. Finally a game looked like critics and users were aligned, and metacritic was accurate. There's always one...
  11. Hseeker25
    Mar 11, 2017
    9
    This game is just awesomesauce, the fights, the tension, the music, a must have.
    If money is a issue then wait, but its definatly worth it, hoping for a next sequal.
  12. dark_ogamiya
    Mar 10, 2017
    10
    In a first place I want you to tell that Nier:Automata is masterpiece.
    If you have played Nier or Drakengard 1/3 and beat it than you know that it's pointless to check reviews of Yoko Taro games. I would explain you why: his games are loved because of story and lore, but if you want to get a true ending (if you want to know the full story), than you MUST to beat game several times. Heck,    In a first place I want you to tell that Nier:Automata is masterpiece.
    If you have played Nier or Drakengard 1/3 and beat it than you know that it's pointless to check reviews of Yoko Taro games. I would explain you why: his games are loved because of story and lore, but if you want to get a true ending (if you want to know the full story), than you MUST to beat game several times. Heck, in previous games you need to collect EVERY weapon to proceed through story. There's probably a few "magazine reviewers" that beat his games and get true ending. This is why his previous games got such a low marks on metacritic — they are bad, but the story so AWESOME, that you falling in love with this series of Yoko Taro games.
    And now, speaking about Nier:Automata — he's go even further. You getting a SECOND VOLUME of this game after you beat the game second time to get an ending B. The game itself is fun to play, has many deep stories and I was almost crying a few times (which is RARE to such a cold-hearted **** as I). Automata can give you a challenge if you're a hardcore gamer or make everything easy if you want to enjoy the story.
    In my opinion this is the best game I've played in years. This game overshadowed previous games of PlatinumG and set a high bar for Yoko Taro — I can't even imaging how badass would DOD4 (drakengard 4) looks like in the future.
    Easily 10 out of 10. Game of the year, hack'n'slash of the decade.    … Expand
  13. LUMRED
    Mar 10, 2017
    10
    Best game ever played after i had become a teenager. Nowadays too many sucks game, Even FFXV story lines not so interesting . But nier automata story was freaking good man. Seriously recommend this game to all of you :)
  14. fasihnho
    Mar 10, 2017
    10
    This is classic gaming. This is what our generation (growing up with a PS1) missed for so many years, all these for-profit games that promise much but give less. Finally there is a game that really gives you that classic PlayStation platform/RPG feeling with a rich story and amazing unique gameplay. If you are having doubts about getting this game, I'll promise you it'll blow you away!This is classic gaming. This is what our generation (growing up with a PS1) missed for so many years, all these for-profit games that promise much but give less. Finally there is a game that really gives you that classic PlayStation platform/RPG feeling with a rich story and amazing unique gameplay. If you are having doubts about getting this game, I'll promise you it'll blow you away!

    It has Dark Souls elements combined with platform and classic RPG elements.

    You can feel that this game was created with love and care, very unique.    … Expand
  15. Gh0st42
    Mar 10, 2017
    0
    Neir: Automata is a broken game. In the beginning, it seems like a really great game but if you die even once you have to restart the entire game. You have ti watch every cut scene and redo the whole tutorial just to die again at a boss who kills you in one hit. This game does not deserve all the praise it's getting. I really regret wasting 60$ on a broken game.
  16. mayu_euphan
    Mar 10, 2017
    10
    Un juego sublime , jugabilidad excelente , gran historia , un juego algo corto , la primera vuelta puedes durar como unas 10 a 12 horas pero el juego tiene varios finales y si no sacas todos los 4 finales no te enteras muy bien , un juego super recomendado
  17. Rem14
    Mar 10, 2017
    10
    Amazing gameplay!
    Amazing characters!
    Amazing story!
    Amazing 60fps!
    Amazing visuals!
    ...oh and Godly music of course!

    Yoko Taro and Platinum games have really outdone themselves this time. Great job!
  18. Metatron245
    Mar 10, 2017
    10
    Probably the greatest game ever for its genre. I am having a blast. I've made it to the 2nd boss (3rd if you count tutorial) and the music, the ambiance, and story is gripping me! Plays super smooth on my PS4 Pro I just got (bought it for Zero Horizon Dawn). Just wanted to type a few words... get it!
  19. ChojWaBom
    Mar 10, 2017
    10
    Nier Automata is one of the greatest game I've ever played; the story is so much engaging with a lot of hidden messages and plot twisted; open world feel great, the combat system is one of my favourites, you can create as many combos as you like. Also, the thing that keeps me playing for hours without getting bored are the soundtracks; I can't find any others game that has this kind ofNier Automata is one of the greatest game I've ever played; the story is so much engaging with a lot of hidden messages and plot twisted; open world feel great, the combat system is one of my favourites, you can create as many combos as you like. Also, the thing that keeps me playing for hours without getting bored are the soundtracks; I can't find any others game that has this kind of music that is so epic. The game running smoothly 1080p/60fpst in PS4 Pro with Boost mode on,
    Gameplay: 10/10
    Graphic: 10/10
    Story:10/10
    Soundtrack: 11/10
    Overall: 10/10 ( If I can grade 100/10 I'm still giving it 100) best game ever
    POTG confirmed, will play it again and again and again, money well spent    … Expand
  20. gabooorn
    Mar 10, 2017
    10
    NieR: Automata isa fantastic game everyone should play, with the fun combat perfected by Platinum Games and a crazy story made by the Madman Yoko Taro. This game will take you to the intense feeling of battlefield and deep depression.
  21. ikatyanman
    Mar 10, 2017
    8
    Story: 10/10
    good story
    multi ending system

    Sound: 10/10
    Best ost I've heard in a videogame in recent years.

    Gameplay: 10/10
    Fun and addicting.

    Replayability: 10/10
    26 endings nuff said.

    Graphics: 8/10
    better
  22. reaperzone
    Mar 9, 2017
    10
    I can only say great things about this game it is that amazing. The combat is awesome, so much to do and explore, the sound score is one of the best I have heard in a long time and the story does a great job in making you question if you are doing the right thing. Not to mention multiple stories so the replay value is blown wide open it is a must buy if you like fast-paced action combat games.
  23. estebambuco
    Mar 9, 2017
    10
    Excelente jugabilidad, una nueva propuesta brillante, un hack and slash variado, con buenas animaciones, con cambios de cámara que parece que estuvieras jugando varios juegos a la vez, lucha, de naves, de bala, parece que jugaras en la super nintendo en algunas ocasiones por cómo te colocan la cámara y volvieras a la PS4 en otros momentos. Además de buena historia con varios finalesExcelente jugabilidad, una nueva propuesta brillante, un hack and slash variado, con buenas animaciones, con cambios de cámara que parece que estuvieras jugando varios juegos a la vez, lucha, de naves, de bala, parece que jugaras en la super nintendo en algunas ocasiones por cómo te colocan la cámara y volvieras a la PS4 en otros momentos. Además de buena historia con varios finales alternativos y lo más importante, te invita a rejugarlo una y otra vez en otras dificultades para completar otros finales y comprender aún más la historia. Muy divertido, recomendado para los que buscan un desafío con una buena historia.… Expand
  24. SoftwareLibre
    Mar 9, 2017
    10
    I played NieR on the PS3 and I think it is possibly the most underrated game on the PS3. So when NieR: Automata was announced I had high expectations, it's essentially a marriage of the designer Yoko Taro's ability to create strange beautiful worlds and stories with Platinum Games' vast experience of crafting intense action games. Thus this new game is different in that the action aspectI played NieR on the PS3 and I think it is possibly the most underrated game on the PS3. So when NieR: Automata was announced I had high expectations, it's essentially a marriage of the designer Yoko Taro's ability to create strange beautiful worlds and stories with Platinum Games' vast experience of crafting intense action games. Thus this new game is different in that the action aspect is so vastly better than the previous installation while keeping some familiarity, e.g. some of the weapons will feel very familiar and the soundtrack is just as great as the original's.
    What did not come as a surprise is that Platinum added a Bayonetta "Witch Time" like dodge mechanic, and combined shooting and melee. What surprised me a bit was that there are arcade style "bullet hell" and twin stick shooter elements - and it works suprisingly well. The characters are just as interesting and likeable as expected and the player has a very good variety of customization either the android itself or its accessory "pod".
    I have to admit in the beginning I lost against the second mini-boss and there is no save point until more than an hour into the game, essentially after the first real boss. So for the initial play session reserve about 1.5-2 hours so you can play until you find a save spot. The save spots can sometimes get very sparse and the first bosses can be tricky. Technically NieR: Automata is a huge step up from the previous NieR and Drakengard 3 titles. If you like strange beautiful experiences, fast action, superb soundtracks and games that you have to beat multiple times, this is a must-have title.    … Expand
  25. mutante2
    Mar 9, 2017
    0
    un juego visualmente impactante, pero falta de buenas fisicas, detalles, etc, le falta profundidad y repite la formula de ya muchos juegos, llega a aburrir muy rapido
  26. Yasutaka
    Mar 9, 2017
    10
    NieR:Automata is just very fun to play the soundtrack of the game (who is magnificent) put you more into the game and the story , the characters are so endearing and you have a lot to do between exploration , Side Quest and main quest the durability is very long so i recommend to everyone to play it !
  27. Mandra
    Mar 9, 2017
    10
    IMPORTANT : Don't stop after the first playthrough or you'll only have played like 10% of the game! Just load your save after you finished to start the second playthrough which is different from the first.
    Hope you enjoy this beautiful game!
    1) Very engaging and deep story : 6/10 2) Simple yet fun RPG elements : 7/10 3) Feels-good-man combat system : 8/10 4) Probably one of the most    IMPORTANT : Don't stop after the first playthrough or you'll only have played like 10% of the game! Just load your save after you finished to start the second playthrough which is different from the first.
    Hope you enjoy this beautiful game!

    1) Very engaging and deep story : 6/10
    2) Simple yet fun RPG elements : 7/10
    3) Feels-good-man combat system : 8/10
    4) Probably one of the most beautiful OST of 2017 : 9/10
    5) Multiple endings for deeper background and feeling like playing another game after the end credits : 10/10    … Expand
  28. cam_sux
    Mar 9, 2017
    10
    Nier Automata is a great game. I didn't play the original and came into this cold, not really knowing what to expect.

    The art style is really satisfying and the animations are really silky and nice. The gameplay is the best part of the game. Its quick and fluid and the fighting feels natural and smooth without being too easy. its nice to be able to link up all these combos and    Nier Automata is a great game. I didn't play the original and came into this cold, not really knowing what to expect.

    The art style is really satisfying and the animations are really silky and nice.

    The gameplay is the best part of the game. Its quick and fluid and the fighting feels natural and smooth without being too easy. its nice to be able to link up all these combos and seamlessly switch between weapons without dealing with stamina. it makes sense because 2b is an android after all.

    navigating and exploring the open world is tons of fun. this is the best game i've played on the PlayStation since bloodborne. I think Nier should rightfully take its place as a top 5 PlayStation 4 great next to bloodborne and the last of us.    … Expand
  29. TheBourbonKid
    Mar 9, 2017
    10
    Another Masterpiece for Ps4 while XBox users are waiting for a good Title. I wonder what Games should the Users play on the upcoming Scorpio ??:D

    Nier runs perfect smooth with 60 fps and looks great. Nice combat-system. Interesting Story.

    10/10
  30. Khdaface
    Mar 9, 2017
    10
    The game is a masterpiece it has a wonderful combination of great stroy, atmosphere, ost and gameplay.
    The game suffers a bit however in the graphic side specially the environment because the team was focusing on delivering fluid high speed 60 fps action.
    I really want to talk about the story but i dont want to spoil it for you. But know that you must finish it more than once to get the    The game is a masterpiece it has a wonderful combination of great stroy, atmosphere, ost and gameplay.
    The game suffers a bit however in the graphic side specially the environment because the team was focusing on delivering fluid high speed 60 fps action.
    I really want to talk about the story but i dont want to spoil it for you. But know that you must finish it more than once to get the full experience. My advise to you is to play the demo that is available for free on psn try it out, if you like what you see I am sure you gonna like the game.    … Expand
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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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