NieR: Automata - Become as Gods Edition

 Xbox One
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9.1

Universal acclaim- based on 821 Ratings

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  3. Negative: 43 out of 821

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  1. M1sfiT
    Sep 3, 2023
    9
    Gaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaameeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees!!
  2. Akatshiya
    Jun 14, 2023
    10
    NieR is a beautiful game with an amazing soundtrack, a game that only keeps getting better.
  3. Dom007
    Feb 25, 2023
    10
    Best game I've ever played. Has the best soundtrack and story I've ever seen in a game. Combat is fantastic as well.
  4. SamJustSam
    Dec 28, 2022
    10
    NieR: Automata is the peak of gaming experience. An awesome story with amazing twists, gameplay that is fun and does not get boring, even after 40+ hours of gameplay, incredible details in the world and side quests, a unique way of storytelling from the numerous endings and side characters. The music is incredible, graphics could be better, but they are still marvelous. One of the bestNieR: Automata is the peak of gaming experience. An awesome story with amazing twists, gameplay that is fun and does not get boring, even after 40+ hours of gameplay, incredible details in the world and side quests, a unique way of storytelling from the numerous endings and side characters. The music is incredible, graphics could be better, but they are still marvelous. One of the best games i ever played, definitely recommend to play it. Worth every second of dedication… Expand
  5. OMIbiswas
    Oct 1, 2021
    10
    This game is like emotional rollercoaster. Yoko Taro did great job. Soundtrack synchronized with gameplay pretty well. This game is so unique that you can hardly find game like this. My rating is only for Story, Music and uniqueness. I am so glad that I played this game,It was an amazing experience. This game make you ask yourself "Is this world really meaningless?"...
  6. Tuniax
    Sep 7, 2022
    9
    Where should I start? This game is a masterpiece in almost every way. The story is extremely well written, but characters are unfortunately not as interesting as in the original NieR. Still, there is an extreme amount of fun to be had in this game. The combat is extremely fun and Platinum Games has done an extremely good job there. It feels buttery smooth and they really put a lot ofWhere should I start? This game is a masterpiece in almost every way. The story is extremely well written, but characters are unfortunately not as interesting as in the original NieR. Still, there is an extreme amount of fun to be had in this game. The combat is extremely fun and Platinum Games has done an extremely good job there. It feels buttery smooth and they really put a lot of thought into how it would feel best for the player. The soundtrack is a 10 out of 10, I still have a few songs in my Spotify playlist and enjoy them every time they come on. The music is extremely diverse and can be anything. Dramatic, sad, funny, anything you can imagine. The music also actually always fits perfectly with what's going on. NieR Automata is more than just an anime waifu, it's such an incredibly interesting and beautiful game that I want to erase all my memories of this game and experience it again.… Expand
  7. GamePartisan
    Aug 28, 2022
    10
    This game has achieved something beyond what I thought to be possible. This game is undoubtedly one of the first games that I'd call perfect. Never have I felt so engaged to a story, it's characters and the messages layered within. If you haven't taken the opportunity to play through this game, play it. It doesn't matter if this message is read 10 years from now, play it. It doesn't matterThis game has achieved something beyond what I thought to be possible. This game is undoubtedly one of the first games that I'd call perfect. Never have I felt so engaged to a story, it's characters and the messages layered within. If you haven't taken the opportunity to play through this game, play it. It doesn't matter if this message is read 10 years from now, play it. It doesn't matter if you are reading from the year 2040, play it. This is the game of the century.… Expand
  8. Ollanius
    Jun 6, 2022
    10
    If you appreciate gaming itself, beautiful music and characters, a dystopian world with an intriguing and thought provoking story about finding oneself then play this game, I give it my full recommendation and praise to yoko taro for his masterpiece
  9. Vishal99
    Jun 5, 2022
    9
    An excellent game with good story and nice gameplay. There are so many different endings in this game but there are 3 main endings and you play 3 characters in each ending. All of them were cool to play. But I will be honest this did not blew my mind. This was a damn good game but not enough for 10/10
  10. MovesLikeJag3r1
    Apr 28, 2022
    10
    With an incredible soundtrack, well-written, deep characters, expansive locations, and good, fulfilling combat, NieR: Automata is undoubtably one of the greatest JRPGs of all time. The story alone would make it one of the greatest pieces of fiction that I have ever experienced, but Yoko Taro builds on the story and makes the entire game an absolute joy.
  11. ThaFlu84
    Apr 15, 2022
    9
    This has to be one of the most weird, unique, and creative games ever made. There are countless memorable and thought-provoking moments. I would even describe some of them as powerful. I really enjoyed the open world, the depth of the combat, the serene soundtrack, and the engaging story and characters. My only grievances are some of the weaker side quests and the story can be a little tooThis has to be one of the most weird, unique, and creative games ever made. There are countless memorable and thought-provoking moments. I would even describe some of them as powerful. I really enjoyed the open world, the depth of the combat, the serene soundtrack, and the engaging story and characters. My only grievances are some of the weaker side quests and the story can be a little too abstract, especially if you don’t do a little homework on it’s lore beforehand. I will be contemplating this game for a long time.… Expand
  12. MorisonZ
    Apr 3, 2022
    10
    this is the best game i have ever played in my whole life, the story, the music, the gameplay, the side quests, ITS JUST WONDERFUL. 10/10
  13. Zsanke
    Mar 14, 2022
    8
    Buenismo para cuando estas aburrido y quieres jugar un juego de mundo abierto
  14. nohaInteractive
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    I cannot stress how amazing and dare I say it, Revolutionary this game is! It creates such a fantastic balance of incredible story telling and gameplay that I have never seen in any other video game. This is my favorite video game of all time. Nier: Automata is a revolutionary work of art and I recommend it to every single person that has access to electricity, It's just that good.

    I    I cannot stress how amazing and dare I say it, Revolutionary this game is! It creates such a fantastic balance of incredible story telling and gameplay that I have never seen in any other video game. This is my favorite video game of all time. Nier: Automata is a revolutionary work of art and I recommend it to every single person that has access to electricity, It's just that good.

    I have no complaints, please give it a try.    … Expand
  15. RedSomeguy
    Feb 24, 2022
    10
    Amazing, masterpiece, and the soundtrack is one of the best I have ever heard.
  16. ItsDan
    Feb 23, 2022
    10
    NieR Automata is undeniably the best game of all time and I genuinely mean it when I say that. I will try to keep this review relatively short but also informative.

    The overall story telling is absolutely impeccable and has you hooked at all times from the very start with 2B's incredibly philosophical Monologue. I felt like I was genuinely contributing to the story the more I played    NieR Automata is undeniably the best game of all time and I genuinely mean it when I say that. I will try to keep this review relatively short but also informative.

    The overall story telling is absolutely impeccable and has you hooked at all times from the very start with 2B's incredibly philosophical Monologue. I felt like I was genuinely contributing to the story the more I played which is hard to say for a lot of games in my opinion.

    Gameplay is so satisfying and fun. Getting huge combos on dozens of enemies at once feels great and makes you want it even more. Great RPG elements allowing you to upgrade yourself over time, although the system is quite confusing at first.

    Everything else such as graphics, art design, sound design and the soundtrack is amazing too. The soundtrack is so memorable and is even comparable to the Halo soundtrack which I would consider as the best of all time.

    Overall, NieR Automata is still the best game of all time and even that title doesn't do the full game justice. I beg you to play it if you haven't already because you will seriously fall in love.    … Expand
  17. daddygamer1010
    Feb 12, 2022
    10
    Deep, thoughtful, engaging, fun. Just an absolute joy to play through. Masterpiece. I only have 1 gripe: too much revisiting old areas. 9.5.
  18. OandO
    Jan 1, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. An amazing game. Soundtrack is outstanding, I can listen to it all day and never get tired of it.

    The fighting is not the most engaging, but the flashiness and depth that it has really makes up for it. The fighting is also easy, so as to not get in the way of the story, so you can not feel barred off from fighting optional enemies that deepen the lore, characters, and story.

    The story itself is intriguing. Not the most original, but there is originality in it, and when you thought you finally got to the big reveals, those were simply small potatoes for what’s truly ready to be unveiled.

    The world is vast and ready to be explored. The player is rewarded and told to do side quest to make leveling up, upgrading weapons, finding lore, gaining knowledge of characters all that much more rewarding.

    I cannot recommend this game enough. The longer you play it the more you wish there was more of it.

    As advice, when you get to ending E make sure you’re connected to the internet to make the final boss possible.    … Expand
  19. EvanSmallwood
    Dec 30, 2021
    8
    As someone who has had a general disinterest in video games for the past 4 years, I can safely say that I enjoyed Nier: Automata. I bought this game for 20 bucks off of the Xbox store and have invested a beefy 15 hours into it, meaning i just finished the first campaign. I think for now that's about as much as i need from this game though.

    I absolutely love the world building,    As someone who has had a general disinterest in video games for the past 4 years, I can safely say that I enjoyed Nier: Automata. I bought this game for 20 bucks off of the Xbox store and have invested a beefy 15 hours into it, meaning i just finished the first campaign. I think for now that's about as much as i need from this game though.

    I absolutely love the world building, characters, music; all of the atmospheric stuff comes a long way in delivering an interesting world. i loved spending time as 2B in this environment, and when I eventually come back to play more in the next two campaigns, I'm sure I'll enjoy it as well. The combat is really great. It feels fair, balanced, skillful. I LOVE switching between different weapons and fighting enemy spawns. Going after bosses was also a fun challenge. As well, just taking in my surroundings and enjoying the detail each developer put into the world building was simply fantastic. Everything about this game's atmosphere and design screams love, care, and detail. I even got both world guides because of how much I LOVE the creative energy of this game.

    The story is pretty cool as well. I can say that i had a great experience overall. The characters 2B and 9S are great. It was a blast playing them and discovering the truth behind the world so far. Each time they got a cut-scene it was super badass. Seeing them react to the different worlds and characters they meet along the way is also great. I also love how the story incorporates into the open world. Each environment feels connected, alive, and teeming with awesome creative energy. I can't say it enough, but I love the detail put into this game. I'm super excited to discover more about the story and unlock more about the world later down the line!

    However, it breaks my heart to say that my enjoyment plummeted after a certain point.

    The final chapter of the first campaign was pretty disappointing; It felt like the game shat all over itself! The bosses from the mega spider onward felt like a cheese fest of annoying battle "tactics". I seriously did not have fun fighting anything from that point onward. Forcibly lowering my difficulty and cheesing from vantage points effectively stripped any sort of enjoyment I had from the game, and it was even more heartbreaking when the last 14 hours of the game were done so right!

    The story also takes a bit of a left turn, and when I wanted to learn more about this world, i was pushed into a dramatic side-plot about how some dude's brother was killed (trust me, I'm not spoiling much). All of this beautiful world building and story set up is effectively out of the picture! WTF? I'm sure i get more good stuff from the next two campaigns but this ending for now is simply unsatisfying; it felt like a slog to the finish line.

    I know that I'll come back one of these days for the absolutely amazing stuff mentioned previously, but a lukewarm story sort of knocks it down. I'd like for this game to be a 10, but all of the good stuff honestly just sort of dissipates into thin air after a certain point. I can say that I will keep revisiting Nier: Automata, but i'm not exactly dying to play the next portion, more so, I'll keep it on my radar when i have the time.

    BONUS: I speak Japanese as my second language, and I must say, it was a blast to play it in pure Japanese with the JP subtitles as well. I went into this thing with zero English. I hope to find other RPGs that do this if I pick a few more up. And as for anyone out there that's looking for a great game to play in pure Japanese (whether it's for language learning or pure enjoyment) you'll be satisfied with this one! It's intermediate-advanced level, but I think that anyone with JPLT N3 or higher should be able to digest what's going on with ease.    … Expand
  20. Leonsjm
    Dec 24, 2021
    8
    aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa
  21. archangel1
    Dec 19, 2021
    10
    This game is a game with flaws.
    But this game gave me an impression that I couldn't see in other games.

    ​I played this game because it had a high rating.
    I want to say thank you to all the players who gave this game a high score.

    It may not be your favorite game, but I highly recommend this game.
    It's one of the must-play games when you're on the Game Pass.
  22. cmonard
    Dec 15, 2021
    10
    Que dire si ce n'est cette note parfaite pour un jeu parfait en tout point !
    Le gameplay varié et excellent
    La DA qui ne laisse pas de marbre
    L'histoire (ou plutôt les histoires) qui laisse rêveur.
    Les multiples fin et dénouement.
    Bordel il m'a été impossible de décrocher !
    Mon seul regret c'est de ne pas l'avoir fait plus tôt !!!
  23. nu-me-ro
    Dec 14, 2021
    10
    I got my Nier: Automata introduction from Final Fantasy XIV raids. After I tried game it just swallowed me.. like totally. It was like a drug that I needed more and more.. and it also haunted me while I was not playing it. My dearest gaming experience. Thanks Yoko Taro.
  24. Mazillion
    Dec 6, 2021
    10
    This game is a masterpiece in literally every way. The combat never gets old and flows incredibly well, the soundtrack is one of the best I’ve ever heard in the games industry, and the story is extremely thought provoking and engaging. You come to care about the characters a lot as the story progresses, and none of them follow typical anime tropes, it’s even difficult to actually call thisThis game is a masterpiece in literally every way. The combat never gets old and flows incredibly well, the soundtrack is one of the best I’ve ever heard in the games industry, and the story is extremely thought provoking and engaging. You come to care about the characters a lot as the story progresses, and none of them follow typical anime tropes, it’s even difficult to actually call this game a jrpg with how different it is from the rest. For me the world never felt empty, and it was for a reason as large scale vistas were displayed in front of you. The only area I believe can be criticized is the lack of gameplay variety in side quests, however the side quests still add to the world, whether it be new weapons or adding to the lore of the world. This game definitely makes it into the top 10 games I’ve ever played, and even if you have the slightest inclination to buy and play it, absolutely do it because you will not be disappointed!… Expand
  25. notnoxi
    Dec 1, 2021
    10
    Beautiful soundtrack, art direction, and interactions. While the ending is tedious to acquire and my biggest complaint, it's still a overall wonderful experience. A game that deserved the praises and positive reviews it gets, from those are actually played it atleast. Played this on Steam but Im glad they went to release it on the Xbox, it's a game they don't want to miss out on.
  26. SirToty
    Nov 21, 2021
    10
    This is the most unique game I've ever played can't wait to see what Yoko Taro does next, this is a must play
  27. KAM1054
    Nov 16, 2021
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. THE STORY AND THE MUSIC ARE FANTASTIC! If you want the full experience you NEED to play all 3 main storylines: 2b, 9S, A2. There's other alternate endings but those are the main 3. The story unravels slowly as you play each characters play through and it's worth the extra hours. the combat reminds me of Bayonetta with the amount of action going on screen and needing to keep up but the developers are platinum games who MADE Bayonetta so not surprised but. If you haven't played Bayonetta then you're gonna have to get used to that QUICKLY as you move up in the game. Unpopular opinion but Simone( the second boss you fight) is the BEST boss with the best boss music. Also hold L3 and R3 buttons together you'll thank me later.… Expand
  28. Bruninho1997
    Oct 13, 2021
    10
    Eu amo tanto esse jogo que sinto que não importa o que eu escreva aqui jamais vou conseguir expressar o quanto amei a experiência de ter jogado essa obra.
    Ignorando o fato das texturas estarem bem borradas em alguns locais, posso dizer que em todos os outros pontos o jogo está impecável, como na jogabilidade, trilha sonora, e principalmente sua história e seu universo.
    A definição de    Eu amo tanto esse jogo que sinto que não importa o que eu escreva aqui jamais vou conseguir expressar o quanto amei a experiência de ter jogado essa obra.
    Ignorando o fato das texturas estarem bem borradas em alguns locais, posso dizer que em todos os outros pontos o jogo está impecável, como na jogabilidade, trilha sonora, e principalmente sua história e seu universo.
    A definição de arte, uma obra prima!    … Expand
  29. Miragee
    Sep 17, 2021
    10
    NieR Automata açık ara bu jenerasyonun en iyi oyunu. Oynanışı, müziği, hikayesi atmosferi, sanat dizaynı her şeyi mütiş. Tam anlamıyla mükkemmeliğe ulaşmış durumdayız.
  30. jeatog
    Aug 23, 2021
    8
    PROS:
    - Controles fluidos y satisfactorios.
    - Combates frenéticos. - Narrativa de lujo, tocando temas sensibles y que no se abordan generalmente en la industria. - Historia decente y conmovedora, con personajes entrañables a lo largo del juego. - Variedad de armas. - Soundtrack excelente y memorable. CONTRAS: - Aunque justificable por la historia, el mundo es vacío. Demasiado. -    PROS:
    - Controles fluidos y satisfactorios.
    - Combates frenéticos.
    - Narrativa de lujo, tocando temas sensibles y que no se abordan generalmente en la industria.
    - Historia decente y conmovedora, con personajes entrañables a lo largo del juego.
    - Variedad de armas.
    - Soundtrack excelente y memorable.

    CONTRAS:
    - Aunque justificable por la historia, el mundo es vacío. Demasiado.
    - Tiende a ser injusto y castigar fuerte al que no se sepa las mecánicas o los controles, pues es un juego de velocidad y precisión.
    - No hay un motivo general que motive a rejugar, como probar diferentes tipos de builds pues aunque hay variedad de armas, solo cambia el timing de ellas.
    - No hay guardado automático, y puede ser un problema tras horas de juego.

    Nier: Automata como hack & slash es un gran juego con gameplay y mecánicas exquisitas que aborda temas no tan explorados y los ejecuta bien. El mundo justifica su historia, pero tiene carencias grandes que pueden arruinar la experiencia del jugador por momentos. Además, se entiende que el estilo artístico no logre atrapar a todos. Por otro lado, el fanservice no es muy de mi agrado en videojuegos.    … Expand
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#6 Best Xbox One Game of 2018
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#12 Most Discussed Xbox One Game of 2018
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#23 Most Shared Xbox One Game of 2018

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Metascore
90

Universal acclaim - based on 30 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 29 out of 30
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 30
  3. Negative: 0 out of 30
  1. Official Xbox Magazine UK
    Aug 18, 2018
    90
    Excellent combat executed with stylish flair. A must have for action game fans. [Sept 2018, p.90]
  2. TheXboxHub
    Aug 17, 2018
    70
    Nier: Automata Become As Gods Edition has a very deep and thoughtful story, but it requires a lot of time before you get down to it.
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  3. Gaming Nexus
    Aug 1, 2018
    100
    XBox One owners have no excuse to miss out on this game. It is one of the best examples of video games as a medium of entertainment and needs to be played by every person possible. I cannot stress enough how important this game is, or how good it is.
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