NieR: Automata - Become as Gods Edition

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Universal acclaim- based on 821 Ratings

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  3. Negative: 43 out of 821

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  1. CaJrA
    Oct 1, 2019
    10
    The best versión of an all time masterpiece, Great story, characters, world setting, mechanics, soundtrack, etc.
    Nothing more to say, just play it
  2. Rwmfilm85
    Sep 5, 2018
    10
    As someone with both an Xbox One and a PS4, I'm excited that Xbox One users get to experience this game. I do have to say, PS4 is killing it this generation when it comes to great exclusives and so I rarely use my Xbox One which I think is unfair in a way. Hopefully the next generation of consoles have close to equally great exclusives to reward buyers of each console.
  3. TeddyKristensen
    Apr 5, 2021
    10
    One of the best games on xbox one if now the Best game on xbox one!

    Not that there are many good games on xbox to compite with for that title
  4. rubensmiranda
    Dec 12, 2018
    10
    Incredible game with a fabulous story. For the first time in a game the New Game + actually made sense.
  5. CDizzness
    Apr 5, 2020
    10
    Platinum Games is literally one of the best studios, and they make my favorite action games to ever exist. Bayonetta 1&2 to this day still hold the crown for best action games I have ever played and this is no different. The story is beautiful, and it really makes you think. The music sets the mood for each sequence and the atmosphere is gorgeous. I could go on and on all day, but if youPlatinum Games is literally one of the best studios, and they make my favorite action games to ever exist. Bayonetta 1&2 to this day still hold the crown for best action games I have ever played and this is no different. The story is beautiful, and it really makes you think. The music sets the mood for each sequence and the atmosphere is gorgeous. I could go on and on all day, but if you loved Bayonetta or any of the DMC games, this is right up your alley. P.S. 2B is so freaking hot, just the way she walks tells you she plays no games, the character models are just, ahhh!!! Im in love. People rating this anything under a 9 are either Sony fanboys pissed off that good games are coming to a better console, or people who clearly don't know what a good game is.… Expand
  6. 22446688Bb
    Jul 10, 2019
    10
    THE PEOPLE RATING THIS GAME AT 0 HAVE NOT EVEN BEATEN THE FIRST LEVEL.
    They are upset that the game doesn't immediately start as a JRPG like Final Fantasy. That starts on the 2nd level. This game is criminally underplayed and absolutely deserves more recognition than it gets. The game had a great story, amazing hack and slash gameplay,
  7. Miguel117
    May 25, 2019
    10
    A master piece, excelent gameplay, amazing soundtrack, a great history and memorables characters
  8. ECB19
    Feb 26, 2021
    10
    I am not a player of RPGs,
    And I have not been able to play NIER Gestalt (now I really want to play it). Because this game hooked me with its history, artistic aspect (visually beautiful for me), and its combat system.
    Recommended if you have xbox gamepass give it a try.
  9. Mrqwerty
    Jun 28, 2018
    10
    Amazing game, graphics are first class on the Xbox one X (Digital Foundry have found this version to be the best console version). Great gameplay and story, 10/10.
  10. NumOfADevil
    Jul 1, 2020
    10
    The most philosophical ever. Amazing story, amazing gameplay and make u think, ur existence again and again. Make sure to play all 5 main endings
  11. chromoman
    Jul 18, 2018
    10
    This is the best game I have ever played. Not because it has the best graphics, or it has the most open world - it doesn't. But it certainly has the best story. It's affecting, hugely affecting, and innovative beyond belief. If you want a standard RPG then this either won't be for you, or it will deliver something so far above that that you it will blow your mind and change the way youThis is the best game I have ever played. Not because it has the best graphics, or it has the most open world - it doesn't. But it certainly has the best story. It's affecting, hugely affecting, and innovative beyond belief. If you want a standard RPG then this either won't be for you, or it will deliver something so far above that that you it will blow your mind and change the way you view games forever. I guess my only concern is that I oversell it here and make my review seem too good to be true. Maybe. But for me it's a stone-cold 10.… Expand
  12. AwfulThings
    Jun 26, 2018
    10
    Square enix did it yet again. Nier: Automata is the single player hack and slash RPG every xbox gamer wanted to come to our platform, and it did.

    In a time where aliens invade earth with machine lieforms, the human race hangs by a thread on orbiting "bunkers". There are so many things that this games does perfectly that tons of other games attempted. Lets start with the constant POV    Square enix did it yet again. Nier: Automata is the single player hack and slash RPG every xbox gamer wanted to come to our platform, and it did.

    In a time where aliens invade earth with machine lieforms, the human race hangs by a thread on orbiting "bunkers". There are so many things that this games does perfectly that tons of other games attempted. Lets start with the constant POV changes. One minute you're in the standard 3rd person, next you're playing as a 2D sidescroller, usually finished with a top down sequence. The game blends the POV so well in a way that comes off as refreshing in the gaming world.

    The combat is fluid and satisfying. Every blow to an enemy feels significant and wonderful to do. Nier: Automata in a way reminds me of a faster paced Bloodborne. If you aren't evading enemy attacks you could instantly die to a combo in higher difficulties. (You'll die instantly from one hit on the hardest difficulty regardless). The boss battles always have your adrenaline running which is something I haven't personally felt since Cuphead.

    Story wise, the game is pretty straightforward and makes you question your morals and the cause you're fighting for around halfway through the game. Otherwise, the game is spectacular in every respective way. My only complaint is that there are a few questionable texture pop in times here and there. Nonetheless, Nier: Automata is the perfect game every Xbox player should own.    … Expand
  13. ninjagaidenfan2
    Jul 26, 2018
    10
    This and Bloodborne are game of the generation. Cannot wait for NieR 3. a good 40 hours of content to explore.
  14. JustABitAgroed
    Jul 23, 2021
    10
    The top negative review was literally an accident. What else is there to say? This is easily the best game I've ever played and almost certainly the best of all-time, and I imagine it will stay that way for a very long while. The game's sole issue is that the amount of things on screen makes it hard to see what's going on sometimes. Other than that, the story, characters, gameplay, music,The top negative review was literally an accident. What else is there to say? This is easily the best game I've ever played and almost certainly the best of all-time, and I imagine it will stay that way for a very long while. The game's sole issue is that the amount of things on screen makes it hard to see what's going on sometimes. Other than that, the story, characters, gameplay, music, graphics, performance (on console), is all perfect. If you haven't played NieR: Automata, what is truly wrong with you?… Expand
  15. TheReviewerCat
    Feb 8, 2019
    10
    Amazing graphics,amazing game

    A good hack n slash game i highly recommend it
  16. mattstang
    Jan 12, 2021
    10
    Absolutely amazing one of the best games ever made.With one of the best stories I have even seen in entertainment.
  17. venommurks
    May 11, 2019
    10
    I made an account, just so i could rant about how great this game is. I played this on my pc a while back but never put hours into it, since my PC is kinda a potato and so performance wasn't great. The game stop reps didn't even know this was on Xbox and was utterly lost trying to help me find a digital code. It's a real shame this game doesn't get the praise it deserves.

    I'm playing on    I made an account, just so i could rant about how great this game is. I played this on my pc a while back but never put hours into it, since my PC is kinda a potato and so performance wasn't great. The game stop reps didn't even know this was on Xbox and was utterly lost trying to help me find a digital code. It's a real shame this game doesn't get the praise it deserves.

    I'm playing on the One X and man, is it a pretty game. Sure some of the textures could use a bit more pop to them, but honest i was happy with the 4k and HDR. The game play was super fun and was smooth. No performance issues and the only real bad thing i could say is the cut scenes was a bit lower res and just didn't have the fidelity that the rest of the game did.

    Now you can't review this game without mentioning the 2 best features of this game. The music and the story. The combat is fun and all, but dear lord the soundtrack is probably the best i've ever heard. it really fits the atmosphere and the whole post apocalypse vibe to the planet. It's very anime feeling with the music but it fits the feel so well.

    Now the story is going to get the highest praise i can give. Now some may not agree but i genuinely could not wait to do more missions and learn more. To see the story unfold and to see the twists and the differen't routes. The character development between 2b and 9s was superb. Honestly even the machines with their different quirks was such endearing characters and i was happy with the endings i have seen so far.

    The combat to me feels like DMC so if that aint your thing, then you may find it hit or miss. It did get a tad annoying to constantly hold the pods shoot button but the combos and different abilities gave some refreshing options to different fights.

    The camera will switch between 2d and 3d views and feels very stylish and really makes it feel more cinematic, but oddly kinda still helped keep the immersion. Same with some of the UI. It felt very robotic which is fitting for the setting.

    Now there is 26 different endings. You level up for what seems like forever, so there is a metric ton of replay ability. You definitely want to at least get the main endings in the main routes. A, B and C. Some was kinda nice to stumble upon and a few felt kinda funny, but really it just gives you more to do.

    Honestly all things said and done, if you are reading this, you probably heard about this game. I honestly dont know why you wouldn't play it. Sure i wish the story was longer, the world was more open and a few other things but this is a MASTER PIECE. The music and story is instant classic. The gameplay is fun, and i mean really isn't that why you play games?

    Dont listen to the others. This game can be challenging on higher difficulties, its save and camera features are different from most games, but trust me when i say if you play this game the right way you shouldn't have many issues. I think i died only once the entire play through on normal and experienced zero serious bugs or save related issues. So just take the 30-40 hours and beat the main routes and enjoy this game. It's definitely one of a kind.

    Just a few tips, first buy plenty of healing items. save often incase you trigger an ending, always use your pod, and dont repair your dress after you self destruct, unless you dont like "the view" XD    … Expand
  18. NotDrizzt
    Jul 9, 2019
    10
    THE PEOPLE RATING THIS GAME AT 0 HAVE NOT EVEN BEATEN THE FIRST LEVEL.
    They are upset that the game doesn't immediately start as a JRPG like Final Fantasy. That starts on the 2nd level. This game is criminally underplayed and absolutely deserves more recognition than it gets. The game had a great story, amazing hack and slash gameplay, and some bullet hell moments that will give you a good    THE PEOPLE RATING THIS GAME AT 0 HAVE NOT EVEN BEATEN THE FIRST LEVEL.
    They are upset that the game doesn't immediately start as a JRPG like Final Fantasy. That starts on the 2nd level. This game is criminally underplayed and absolutely deserves more recognition than it gets. The game had a great story, amazing hack and slash gameplay, and some bullet hell moments that will give you a good challenge no matter how experienced or inexperienced you are. Give this game a try.    … Expand
  19. Darrelcr
    Sep 3, 2019
    10
    Perfecto. Un juego que mezcla todo de una manera hermosa y con una calidad poco antws visto
  20. Nixxx2000
    Jul 13, 2020
    10
    One of the best games I have ever played. The graphics, music and the story are breathtaking. This is not a game this is an experience. I've been playing it on standard Xbox One and it is available on XPass. The game runs at 60 fps for most of the time with minor dips.
  21. garethvine22
    Apr 28, 2020
    10
    Nier: Automata traz uma soundtrack absurdamente serena, uma gamepay involvente que mistura diversos generos em uma historia de cair o queixo, onde tanto a principal quanto as secundarias nos mantem por horas seguidas em jogo.
  22. AndreOF
    Mar 31, 2021
    10
    A true Masterpiece. Easily the best story ever told in a video game. Gameplay is very fun. Visuals are great and audio is among the best. The game has every element that you expect in a great game and much more. The game starts great and gets better as you progress, and in the end, well... you must see for yourself. This game will stay in my memories forever. Thanks PlatinumGames and Square Enix.
  23. ironviv66v
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    Un juego asombroso. Puede que sea haga monótono al tener que acabarlo 4 veces para ver el final bueno. Pero el sistema de juego y la historia, algo de lo mejor he visto en años
  24. iJezabella
    Nov 22, 2019
    10
    Previously I had played NieR:Automata on PS4, I would have given that a 9.8. on XBOX One X though it puts it at that perfect 10.

    The differences are a much more improved framerate and resolution, visuals don't really improve too much but theres a little more smoothing around edges. You play as part of the Yorha team, your duty is to do everything in the name of mankind, doing battle    Previously I had played NieR:Automata on PS4, I would have given that a 9.8. on XBOX One X though it puts it at that perfect 10.

    The differences are a much more improved framerate and resolution, visuals don't really improve too much but theres a little more smoothing around edges.

    You play as part of the Yorha team, your duty is to do everything in the name of mankind, doing battle against small or rather large and grand machines, a lot of the machines have so much detail and care paid to personality that it becomes a bad feeling to be slaying them at times as you and 2B, A2 or 9S start to understand that machine life-forms have emotion and feeling just like us Androids. (I use that term because the world really felt like you were with them on the journey).

    Musically the game is in my view undoubtably in the top place for musical scores in a game, it's sad, depressing, grand, gracious and absolutely astounding.

    Difficulty options are very welcome allowing new players to play with absolutely no issues, also allowing vets to take on the stupidly difficult hardest mode where you die in one hit no matter what, Has anyone actually ever beaten that? I doubt it unless it was on PC with hacks, but it's there if you want a challenge.

    Visually landscapes and scenery are beautiful although the muted colors often seem like it could have been better although I'm not sure that would have fit the game which is why I don't hold that against it.

    Gameplay wise it's the same old you'd expect from Platinum but with additions as the game seamlessly moves into a Shump mode or a kind of side scrolling mode, welcome changes in the gameplay appear at times, it's something I haven't seen done this well elsewhere.

    Not going to discuss the story past the brief summary I gave, It's an experience one should experience and not be told.    … Expand
  25. TheBoiSardine
    Dec 1, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game is absolutely stunning; from the visuals to the story. A game that makes you question many things and with various different endings. I would highly recommend this game for those who want to fill the void that a game like Dark souls has left in you. Do not search up ending e I recommend that you get the earn the the ending l, it is enough to make full grown man cry.… Expand
  26. Vitoroncalves
    Feb 14, 2021
    10
    Após mais de 50 horas de jogo, posso garantir que você vai amar jogar esse jogo no seu PS4 e no seu xbox, mas vai odiar a falta de otimização da versão de computador;

    Pontos positivos: Trilha sonora muito bem feita, pelo compositor Keichii Okabe, as trilhas sonora incrimentão de uma maneira espectacular os cenarios. Map-design muito bem feito, mesmo após meses sem jogar é possível    Após mais de 50 horas de jogo, posso garantir que você vai amar jogar esse jogo no seu PS4 e no seu xbox, mas vai odiar a falta de otimização da versão de computador;

    Pontos positivos:

    Trilha sonora muito bem feita, pelo compositor Keichii Okabe, as trilhas sonora incrimentão de uma maneira espectacular os cenarios.

    Map-design muito bem feito, mesmo após meses sem jogar é possível lembrar de onde cada coisa fica no mapa.

    Histórias e desenvolvimento de personagem muito bem dirigida... A história principal do jogo não tem sentido, mas isso é parte de como ela foi construida, a história principal é apenas uma desculpa para contar a história secundária, que tenta chegar no emocional dos jogadores.

    A gameplay do jogo é muito variada, existem momentos onde joga um hack-in-slash, um jogo de navizinha e momentos onde você joga alguns mini-games de hack. Quando colocado tudo isso junto, eu pensei que não funcionaria muito bem, mas funciona incrivelmente bem.

    Pontos negativos:

    Falta de polimento na versão de PC, chega a ser injogavel, na versão de computador sem a instalação do mod FAR. A versão de computador é uma vergonha perto das versões de consoles( xbox one e PS4), eu tive o prazer de jogar isso no Xbox One, eu diria que se eu precisa-se escolher pegar por 50 reais NieR Automata no PC e por 150 reais no Xbox, eu pegaria facilmente a versão de console do jogo.    … Expand
  27. Solaris123
    May 14, 2020
    10
    Best storyline games on this decade , much better than boring Witcher 3 and Mass effect.
  28. gagagaga
    Apr 12, 2020
    10
    I rarely spend money on games, because I often regret buying them after a while. But this time, my friend advised me to play it, and it was like I've returned to my childhood when I could play games with bated breath without sleep. Wonderful game.
  29. guardian70k
    Feb 20, 2020
    10
    absolute master piece in every aspect -music band is overtaking every other game
  30. angel4agredano
    Apr 3, 2020
    10
    This game is simply perfect, I love the history and the characters and the visual and the control. Everything is perfect.
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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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