NieR: Automata

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8.9

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  1. 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.
  2. Makaveli
    Mar 16, 2017
    10
    A flawed masterpiece. Awesome Storytelling, Awesome game-play , Awesome music.. Awesome replayability.... So far this is my Game of the Year

    Rate 9.5
  3. Caiobrz
    Aug 1, 2017
    10
    Nier:Automata is different and unique, and in that, it might not please some people .. some weird people. It has everything you would expect from a top game: gameplay, action, customization, leveling, easy to play but hard to master, great pace and varied - really varied gameplay. And it topples it of with an awesome thought provoking plot (and sub-plot, and sub-sub-plots, or just randomNier:Automata is different and unique, and in that, it might not please some people .. some weird people. It has everything you would expect from a top game: gameplay, action, customization, leveling, easy to play but hard to master, great pace and varied - really varied gameplay. And it topples it of with an awesome thought provoking plot (and sub-plot, and sub-sub-plots, or just random shower thoughts that hit you like a truck) and great replay value. That it changes game type often, from dual stick shooter to side scrolling, top view, 3D third person or hacking minigame is great to break the sameness of the plot, but it never overreaches to badly, so even when you dislike one of these game styles, you can be assured it will be over soon. If you like, you can seek them out in game.

    It might not feature the best graphics around, but this is a game that proves that you don't need the best graphic fidelity to be awesome. Its art style fits, and by the time you are in the middle of a bullet hell having to smash 4 buttons at the same time to master the field, you won't even care about graphics - and let it be known that this is on purpose, since the game strives to deliver 60 FPS nonstop, and manages to do so most of the time.

    That this game might not be considered the best game of 2017, of the best of our generation, is a testament to how much so many reviewers dislike the anime art style, or that it comes from a weird director from Japan. That despite that it is a huge success in both critics and sales, shows how good this actually is.    … Expand
  4. 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
  5. ciccio80_1980
    Nov 11, 2018
    10
    I have just finished the game, leaving behind many secondary missions and activities to do. Analyzing the title I can say that ...
    Graphics: Su Ps4 behaves really well, never had a problem or a bug, stable frame rate, breathtaking views and spectacular animations.
    Sound: amazing soundtrack and general sound perfectly performed.
    History and gameplay: beautiful and fascinating
  6. 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.
  7. Exebiel
    Mar 7, 2017
    10
    Yoko Taro made a great sequel with a dream team that achieved the category of "Masterpiece", The game as a whole is very different and unique than previous single player games in this industry, It's very rare to find this handcrafted fantasy game resembling gameplay / story / music above the high bar and a philosophy touch which is a game signature from Yoko Taro.

    Many thanks to Square    Yoko Taro made a great sequel with a dream team that achieved the category of "Masterpiece", The game as a whole is very different and unique than previous single player games in this industry, It's very rare to find this handcrafted fantasy game resembling gameplay / story / music above the high bar and a philosophy touch which is a game signature from Yoko Taro.

    Many thanks to Square Enix and all the people who contributed in this game.    … Expand
  8. danygreenwood
    Mar 9, 2017
    10
    NieR Automata is without a doubt the best project developed by PG, with the directon of a great and -sometimes twisted- mind, if u have a good bitter-sweet sense of humour you will love Yoko Taro, SE is publishing one of the best action rpgs with elements of sandbox world ystems and hack and slash.

    im glad that the spin-off saga from one of my favorites franchise n the ps2 is shining    NieR Automata is without a doubt the best project developed by PG, with the directon of a great and -sometimes twisted- mind, if u have a good bitter-sweet sense of humour you will love Yoko Taro, SE is publishing one of the best action rpgs with elements of sandbox world ystems and hack and slash.

    im glad that the spin-off saga from one of my favorites franchise n the ps2 is shining and receiving the praise it deserve    … Expand
  9. Near
    Nov 10, 2020
    10
    This game is just really good. I do think that the second playthough overstays its welcome, but the first and third one... It's the first time a finale MOVES me. Not because it was sad nor because it was shocking, but because of how he carried to me a special message. I felt different once I was done. It's that good.

    It's not, however, a game for everyone. I've invested 50 hours into    This game is just really good. I do think that the second playthough overstays its welcome, but the first and third one... It's the first time a finale MOVES me. Not because it was sad nor because it was shocking, but because of how he carried to me a special message. I felt different once I was done. It's that good.

    It's not, however, a game for everyone. I've invested 50 hours into it. If you can't do the same, I feel like you would miss part of the experience. This game can be played casually, but it's wasted, you really need to do every side-quest and explore every corner.

    So yeah, the game is not perfect, but it carries a weight that I cannot ignore. I wish I could delete my memory and play it again blind.    … Expand
  10. renaldowhat2
    Jun 24, 2019
    10
    The best games that I've ever played. It took me awhile to get his get a chance I'm so glad I did. Absolute masterpiece. Anyone else says otherwise they are wrong..
  11. Bulldozer
    Mar 8, 2017
    10
    It's THE Masterpiece every TRUE gamer was asking for.

    Graphics (PS4) 8.5/10 (Pro) 9/10 (PC) -probably- 10/10
    Sound 11/10
    Story 11/10
    Gameplay 15/10
    Replay Value 26/10

    Still here ? Go get this game, play it and enjoy a true Masterpiece.
  12. Gwyndolin
    Mar 20, 2017
    10
    It's not just genre mashups that makes this game a masterpiece, it's the perfect blend of wistful serenity and adrenaline fueled excitement. Yoko Taro + Platinum Games is definitely a marriage made in heaven.
  13. luluebelle
    Mar 9, 2017
    10
    pros:
    1- Great gameplay.
    2-touching Story. 3- Amazing design of main characters and Enemies. 4- playing Game+ is fun and rewarding. 5- one of the best OST you can hear in games ever i don't know whos behind it but should win the Grammy for this masterpieces> cons: 1- open world is not very big compared to other open world games. 2- No Photomode feature. (this is the most needing    pros:
    1- Great gameplay.
    2-touching Story.
    3- Amazing design of main characters and Enemies.
    4- playing Game+ is fun and rewarding.
    5- one of the best OST you can hear in games ever i don't know whos behind it but should win the Grammy for this masterpieces>
    cons:
    1- open world is not very big compared to other open world games.
    2- No Photomode feature. (this is the most needing feature i want in the game i tweet Yoko Taro about it but no response)
    thats all ^-^
    Enjoy this masterpiece guys    … Expand
  14. dbuhos
    Mar 9, 2017
    10
    Amazing story that unveils the more you explore the world, the art direction is spot on with beautiful character designs, smooth and stylish animations and let's not forget the sound and gameplay. A masterpiece.
  15. darkwyve
    Mar 20, 2017
    10
    I'll start with saying I am a fan of the original . I love the haunting melancholy of this world. Personally I feel it carried over perfectly. The characters at first seem one dimensional, but have many subtle layers and countless subtext in their conversations that fleshes out well as the story unfolds.

    The dark visual beauty of Nier is a joy to explore and the phenomenal soundtrack    I'll start with saying I am a fan of the original . I love the haunting melancholy of this world. Personally I feel it carried over perfectly. The characters at first seem one dimensional, but have many subtle layers and countless subtext in their conversations that fleshes out well as the story unfolds.

    The dark visual beauty of Nier is a joy to explore and the phenomenal soundtrack is something I'll continue to listen to long after I'm done with the game. The one thing that was a drastic change was the combat and that was entirely for the better in my opinion. It is so fluid and entertaining that I never tired of battling enemies to level up even when doing the simplest of side quests or exploring the world.

    Last, but certainly not least, is the incredible story that isn't truly or fully experienced unless you do three play-throughs of the game. While you can get a satisfying ending in one run, you cannot experience the true depth of the world and story itself until the third run concludes.. With 60+ hours as I completed the game on Ending 'E' (which I consider the true ending) I felt a sense of true awe and connection to my fellow Nier players.

    I can firmly say this is the best game I have played in the last five years, and I have a feeling it may end up being one of the top ten games I ever play in my life. Very few games merit a perfect score from me, but this one is wholly deserving of it.    … Expand
  16. bassman2112
    Jun 6, 2017
    10
    Back in 2016, I continually caught myself saying “games haven’t had a year this strong for a very, very long time.” I’m thankful to be eating these words a bit, because so far, 2017 has provided us with an even greater bounty of amazing experiences - some of which I now consider among my all-time favourites. We have games like Persona 5, Zelda: Breath of the Wild, Horizon: Zero Dawn, NightBack in 2016, I continually caught myself saying “games haven’t had a year this strong for a very, very long time.” I’m thankful to be eating these words a bit, because so far, 2017 has provided us with an even greater bounty of amazing experiences - some of which I now consider among my all-time favourites. We have games like Persona 5, Zelda: Breath of the Wild, Horizon: Zero Dawn, Night in the Woods, PUBG, among many more - and we're only halfway through the year! I think the most noteworthy trend among these great games which has stolen my heart has been the resurgence of fantastic, weird Japanese developers. There is no question in my mind that NieR: Automata is not only the weirdest, but also the most fantastic. Please, let me share with you just some of the reasons why NieR: Automata has taken its place as my favourite all-time game.

    The combat system is simple, but fun, and engaging. Your character is adorned with a light attack, heavy attack, and a “pod” - your little robot buddy who can fire missiles/shoot bullets/pew-pew lasers at enemies, as well as provide other special moves. You have a massive selection of upgradeable weapons, and can upgrade those pods of yours too! Another interesting mechanic is the “chip” system, wherein you can upgrade your character’s hidden stats. You can add healing chips, so that you heal a percentage of your health back over time. Want a more active heal? Then you can get lifesteal stats. Want more critical hits? There’s a plugin for that. How about a sensor that reveals the location of all the hidden items onto your minimap? It has that too. There are far too many plugins to list here, but there are so many that - no matter your playstyle - you’ll find a combination which sits well with you.

    Gameplay doesn’t just take place in the typical 3D character action game mold, however. There are sections which split into 2D platforming, top-down bullet hells, and a hacking minigame which ends up proving both difficult and a little frustrating down the line. Overall, the game’s willingness to change itself time and time again is one of the reasons I like it so much. Often you’ll find games that try to do something drastically different from its main style of play crash and burn because of it (think The Walking Dead season 1’s shooting sequences), but one of N:A’s strengths is that all of these systems work together to create a cohesive, engaging experience.

    MONACA studio, as well as Keiichi Okabe knocked it twenty times beyond the park with their music. There are over 40 pieces of original music, each of which has alternate versions depending on the scenario you’re engaged with. (If you want to dive deeper into how this works, look up ‘layered soundtracks’) Not only are each of these pieces of music unique, strong as standalone music, and stylistically diverse; they each carry weight. They are emotional, and they perfectly convey what director Yoko Taro is conveying with his story. I feel that this game would not be half of the experience that it turned out to be were it not for such a spectacular soundtrack.

    All of these positives being said, I’m not going to say N:A is perfect. There are several things that I felt mixed about. For example, the performance/framerate on my OG PS4 was often middling (sometimes downright bad, if there is lots of vegetation). I was also not in love with the format of a number of sidequests (a few too many fetch quests for my liking). I also ended up having difficulties due to the lack of autosave on a few occasions (though, to be fair, that is more on me than the game). Truth be told, when contrasted against all of the amazing parts of N:A, these criticisms barely detract from my overall feelings on the game. I was never pushed away from the game because of any of these issues.

    This is the part where I should be gushing about NieR’s story, and its characters; but frankly, I’d be doing a disservice by simply running down a list of why I feel it is great. Let me put what little credibility I may have on the line by issuing a declarative statement: NieR: Automata is the most important video game I have ever played - a masterpiece. I had strong, emotional reactions to multiple parts of this game. Its storytelling flawlessly accomplishes what games like Spec Ops: The Line tried their best to do, and subverts every one of your expectations. It actively made me question my own ethics, morality, and perspectives. Not only did I feel emotional about the main plot and characters; there were also seemingly minor side characters who, when their full story was concluded, left me holding back tears. By the end of my 50-hour playthrough, I was so emotionally drained that I literally had to take a hot bath to calm my mind.

    As I reflect upon my time with NieR: Automata, I have an enveloping sensation of nostalgia for my first time - longing to have all of those “first experiences” again.    … Expand
  17. Ormegasm
    Mar 22, 2017
    10
    I loved the first one and they managed to please my rabid fanboyism although I have bias its definitely worth the pickup. Gameplay story and characters all blend together well and the multiple endings will keep you going again and again.
  18. ChadTyler
    Mar 7, 2017
    10
    This game is an absolute masterpiece. The combat is satisfying, runs at a smooth 60fps fairly consistently, the story is deep and engaging, the characters are complex and likable. This is also one of the most unique games I've ever had the pleasure of experiencing. It's a huge leap forward compared to the past entries.

    It's also one of the only games that I've wanted to play again    This game is an absolute masterpiece. The combat is satisfying, runs at a smooth 60fps fairly consistently, the story is deep and engaging, the characters are complex and likable. This is also one of the most unique games I've ever had the pleasure of experiencing. It's a huge leap forward compared to the past entries.

    It's also one of the only games that I've wanted to play again immediately after finishing. I put this game up there with my favorites, some of which include, Planescape Torment, Baldurs Gate 2, The Last of Us, and Mass effect 2.

    You'd be doing yourself a real disservice by missing out on this experience. Don't pay attention to the troll reviews, anything less than am 8 is pure garbage. Most likely a review by sjw's, nintendo fanboys, or some other losers with a grudge.

    Game is worth your money hands down. Collapse    … Expand
  19. Bovinus
    Mar 19, 2017
    10
    Before buying the game I thought it would be just another game with great combats made by Platinum Games, but Nier Automata is so much more than that. The lore is amazing, the characters are great and I felt myself fully immersed in the plot during most of the of the time.
  20. 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
  21. kiosia
    Nov 10, 2017
    10
    Beyond expectations. The soundtrack is a masterpiece, the plot moved the gears inside my head with all the philosophy references. Talking about the plot, it reminded of Ghost In The Shell, and now I know how a game based on GITS should be (with all the necessary adjustments to scenario, of course).

    Also, reminded me of how hyped I was for Final Fantasy XV and, it seems, all that FF XV    Beyond expectations. The soundtrack is a masterpiece, the plot moved the gears inside my head with all the philosophy references. Talking about the plot, it reminded of Ghost In The Shell, and now I know how a game based on GITS should be (with all the necessary adjustments to scenario, of course).

    Also, reminded me of how hyped I was for Final Fantasy XV and, it seems, all that FF XV failed to deliver, Nier: Automata delivered.

    Cons: when the game tells you that it is going to delete all your personal data and asks for confirmation, believe it.
    Pros: If you let the game delete your save, you can play it all again! :)    … Expand
  22. autoclav
    May 31, 2017
    10
    I liked this game very much!!!! Nier automata has a beautiful history, wonderful moments, i loved play with A2...
    gameplay 10
    soundtrack 100
    history 1000
    inovation 10000

    i would like play Nier automata 2 right now!!!!
  23. GoombaJMR
    Mar 25, 2017
    10
    Gameplay (19.5/20): Excellent open world exploration that isn't too large or too small with multiple types of gameplay. Mainly is an action rpg but has top-down shooter, twin-stick shooter, 2.5D platformer, bullet hell, top down action, and more mini modes that make the game so much more than just your standard jrpg. Enemies and characters are both excellently animated and well-textured,Gameplay (19.5/20): Excellent open world exploration that isn't too large or too small with multiple types of gameplay. Mainly is an action rpg but has top-down shooter, twin-stick shooter, 2.5D platformer, bullet hell, top down action, and more mini modes that make the game so much more than just your standard jrpg. Enemies and characters are both excellently animated and well-textured, and little details like eye color and alternate colors make everything about the gameplay enjoyable. There could be more types of stock enemies, but it remains a minuscule detail.

    Story (14.5/15): Heart-wrenching story that really takes off after finishing the second playthrough. Each playthrough is unique in the sense that it's easier a new perspective or a continuation of the story. Finishing the first route will most definitely leave you unsatisfied, so make sure to play all endings (A~E) to get the ultimate picture, and try to do as many sidequests too, as they enhance the story. Overall, I was astonished with the emotional value attached to both the good and bad characters as I played through the game, and I still think about Nier: Automata as I go on about my life.

    Music (15/15): Some of the best orchestrated video game music to date has approached us thanks to Keiichi Okabe and his masterful pieces of art. Battle songs are simply amazing, requiem-esque and sadder songs strike all heart-strings, and location songs compliment the location more than well, with dynamic music increasing or decreasing in instruments and volume as the player approaches different parts of locations, or different stages of a boss, for example. The 8-bit tracks are simply amazingly done and the mixture of 8-bit and orchestra when playing as as certain character really is smooth and enjoyable.

    Art (9.5/10): Beautiful design for 2B, 9S, the machines, and everyone else. Symbolism shown with imagery and color usage in different areas (bunker, for example). Rust is shown clearly, buildings damaged but clean and accurate, large robots with the most fascinating design, androids with the smoothest movement and still animations, and list goes on. The water is beautifully textured as well, and nature is done at a very high level. Balls of energy are crisp and contrast with the background to help gameplay, and sand blows around the screen to create an accurate sight effect on the player.

    Presentation (8.5/10): Very clean interface with smooth ui and mostly easy to understand menu options. A slight lack of organization options for options such as plug-in chips and certain item folders reduce the quality of life feeling and there is occasional lag when either in battle (very rare) or crossing different parts of the open world (more common), which is noticeable but not very detrimental to gameplay and the overall experience.

    Length (9/10): 5 main endings spanning between 25 and 35 hours, then 21 short and funny endings for you to look for and achieve to push the final time you may put in this game from maybe 30 to 60 hours, including 100% quests, complete archive collection, and more. I'm still working my way through the extra endings and some more quests, so this game does admirably in this field for how much you're paying.

    Final Impression + Enjoyment (20/20): Simply such a fun game to play with such sublime music and a beautiful story. Overall, arguably one of the best games I've played to date when factoring in 'modern graphics', storytelling, and excellent music. I won't ever forget 2B, 9S, A2, Pascal, and many of the other great characters of Director Yoko Taro's masterful work.

    FINAL SCORE: 96 - EXCELLENT GAME    … Expand
  24. Violett
    Nov 14, 2018
    10
    One of the best games I ever played! Really strong story! Graphics? Well, screw it - why do you need graphics with such A+ class gameplay, music and story? Simple genius. Story is really tangled and sad, but this makes the game even more amazing. Finally a real competitor to Bioshock Infinite. I still cheching my screens I made during the game and listening the music on youtube. HighlyOne of the best games I ever played! Really strong story! Graphics? Well, screw it - why do you need graphics with such A+ class gameplay, music and story? Simple genius. Story is really tangled and sad, but this makes the game even more amazing. Finally a real competitor to Bioshock Infinite. I still cheching my screens I made during the game and listening the music on youtube. Highly reccomended for anyone… Expand
  25. AsboXFlemzo
    Mar 15, 2017
    10
    Flawless sequal, to a very unique style of Dark rpg. Graphics-10 gameplay- 10 music-10 voice acting-10, Zero bugs seen, story-10. Best game of this generation.
  26. Steyraus
    Jan 20, 2020
    10
    Nier Automata is easily one of my favorite game of the last 30 years. I have liked it so much I have gone back and played other games Yoko Tara worked on over the years, from Drakengard to Nier gestalt. Every game has a magic to them that is woven through the intricate and expansive storytelling and absolutely compelling characters that these facets alone makes the experience worthNier Automata is easily one of my favorite game of the last 30 years. I have liked it so much I have gone back and played other games Yoko Tara worked on over the years, from Drakengard to Nier gestalt. Every game has a magic to them that is woven through the intricate and expansive storytelling and absolutely compelling characters that these facets alone makes the experience worth experiencing. Where they earlier games fell short a bit but gradually improved was gameplay, While the later games treated the played to a very fun and evolving ride Nier automata takes everything that worked in every other game and turns it up to 11. Thanks to the partnership with Platinum game Nier Automata and the amazing world and Story of Yoko Taro and the insanely addicting and complex gameplay of a Platinum Title. The result is a simply Masterwork, its a game like nothing else that exists, while borrowing from nearly every type of game that exists, and it makes it as fun as all them components combined could be,
    Nier Automata is full of hidden meaning and setpieces that are designed to make the player think about the big questions and while I usually hate when this type of stuff is forced into a game, here is is subtle and not preachy, it just stories and you take from them what you take from them.
    Overall this is a game I cant imagine anyone not loving, except maybe those strange incell men that get upset when an attractive female shows more than an ankle in a game.sexy.    … Expand
  27. backInBone
    May 11, 2018
    10
    One of the most brilliant games I've ever played. Clever designs amaze me here and there throughout the game.
  28. YellowKoala
    Sep 19, 2017
    10
    I'm having so much fun with this game. It's one of the few games I've played where the controls work how I want. Unfortunately, I now find some other games I play less enjoyable since the controls aren't as smooth or responsive. The battles are very enjoyable and if things start to feel repetitive, I just try out new weapons. It was also one of my favorite stories which kept me playingI'm having so much fun with this game. It's one of the few games I've played where the controls work how I want. Unfortunately, I now find some other games I play less enjoyable since the controls aren't as smooth or responsive. The battles are very enjoyable and if things start to feel repetitive, I just try out new weapons. It was also one of my favorite stories which kept me playing longer than I should at one sitting. If you enjoy action RPGs, I would definitely recommend giving this one a try (and make sure to play the story again after the credit roll).… Expand
  29. yar1k
    Sep 18, 2017
    10
    Best game evar, period. So much emotions, never felt something like this playing the game. Enjoying every minute of it. 10.0! Some people could not like games style or something else, but when game is in your heart you cant see the flaws
  30. phoeniix23
    Oct 18, 2018
    10
    Nier is a true 10/10 game for me. It's my personal game of my life so far. It's perfect. I can't believe this day would ever come but yes, it's taken the number one spot in my heart, finally toppling The Witcher series, FF7, Bloodborne, Mass Effect, Bioshock. Yoko Taro is a name I will forever remember, for delivering a true masterpiece, my game of the generation, of any generation thusNier is a true 10/10 game for me. It's my personal game of my life so far. It's perfect. I can't believe this day would ever come but yes, it's taken the number one spot in my heart, finally toppling The Witcher series, FF7, Bloodborne, Mass Effect, Bioshock. Yoko Taro is a name I will forever remember, for delivering a true masterpiece, my game of the generation, of any generation thus far that I've experienced. Nier transcends gaming, elevating it to an undescribable experience.

    I'm trying to craft a review in the traditional sense to be objective and rational, to state the pros and cons like I normally do, but it's beyond that. I'm listening to Keiichi Okabe's amazing music (Weight of the World) while typing this and I cannot tell you, dear reader, the number of times his music brings me goosebumps, tugging at my heartstrings, full of melancholy, hope and so hauntingly beautiful.

    I wish everyone in the world could play this. This has to be experienced, not watched. It engaged multiple sensory experiences in me, I can't even begin to explain it. I didn't even realize I played 50hrs of it at the end. I just deleted it to make space for Red Dead Redemption 2 but immediately regretted it. Never has a game left a gaping hole in my heart after finishing it. I'm playing Prey as my next game in my playlist but I cannot bear to go on. My mind, my heart, is still in Nier's desolate and heartbreaking world. I need time to recover.

    I am regretting so much not buying this Day One, and not getting the Collector's Edition. I'll be buying anything with Nier Automata on it; books, art, vinyl, music, everything. The newly released book by Yoko Taro in English will be in my mail today and man I cannot wait to experience Nier's story again.

    I implore you, play Nier Automata. Experience it for yourself. You'll be in tears at the end, the true end.

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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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