NieR: Automata

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  1. Lyco
    Mar 8, 2017
    10
    A really beautiful game that surpass my expectation.
    Almost everything in this game awesome, the story & plot, the musics, the action/battle, world setting and characters. The game that you must play to understand how good it is and get full experience in a good way.
    Yoko Taro and Platinum game did a good job on this game, this is definitely a gem in PS4.
  2. chslin
    Mar 8, 2017
    10
    You will have to buy and play this game by yourself to understand how good it is! I spent 65 hours to realize I was only playing the preview of this game. After that, the true story begins and blow off my mind. Also, the sound of this game is so good that I can't get it out of my head. BUY IT! that is the only suggestion that I can give to you guys.
  3. UrbaboReviews
    Mar 7, 2017
    10
    BEST GAME OF THE YEAR. Story, sound, music, and gameplay are all superb. I highly recommend the purchase! ...........................................................................................................................................................................
  4. Vero9999
    Mar 7, 2017
    10
    THE game that make you CRY after the true ending.
    META game + Platinum action + Tragic story + Beautiful character.
    You will be immersed into the emotions days after you finished the game.
  5. zclhjw
    Mar 7, 2017
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. NieR: Automata is no doubtedly the most fantasy game in the fisrt season in the 2017. Grand pattern of music and profound story make me take part in the game of world. Beautiful place, and its scenery is very fascinating for me also a good point. As 2B says goes that, all death is aother start.… Expand
  6. fantasticknight
    Mar 7, 2017
    10
    NieR: Automata - another masterpiece from Platinum Games. I was fascinated by this game, and I'm ready to go back again and again. The game reminded me the best of Metal Gear Rising.

    Atmosphere + Story + (A lot of endings, some very tragic, you'll cry) Characters + (A2, B2 sweet) Locations + Open world + Graphics + Optimization + 2017 is very good! NieR: Automata is now on the    NieR: Automata - another masterpiece from Platinum Games. I was fascinated by this game, and I'm ready to go back again and again. The game reminded me the best of Metal Gear Rising.

    Atmosphere +
    Story + (A lot of endings, some very tragic, you'll cry)
    Characters + (A2, B2 sweet)
    Locations +
    Open world +
    Graphics +
    Optimization +

    2017 is very good! NieR: Automata is now on the list of my favorite games that nobody should miss.    … Expand
  7. Jamesshen
    Mar 7, 2017
    10
    Well nier automata is one of the game that ill never forget for the rest of my gaming life. If you give me a choice of giving this game 11/10, i would gladly do so. Its actually combining platinum's great action gameplay into Taro Yoko's amazing story telling. The action in this game felt so fluid and amazing. But what wins me over was the amazing story paired with emotional andWell nier automata is one of the game that ill never forget for the rest of my gaming life. If you give me a choice of giving this game 11/10, i would gladly do so. Its actually combining platinum's great action gameplay into Taro Yoko's amazing story telling. The action in this game felt so fluid and amazing. But what wins me over was the amazing story paired with emotional and outstanding music. This game fill you up with non ending emotions. Sometimes you will laugh looking at those cute robots and sometimes you will cry when all the hope is lost. Dont listen to bad reviewers, buy it today now or you will regret when the stock runs out!!… Expand
  8. Joker29
    Mar 7, 2017
    10
    A true trailblazer. Never before have I played a game that was capable of switching genres on the fly. Nier Automata is everything I had hoped Final Fantasy XV would of been. At first I was sceptical but I am glad I took the plunge. I would love to see more games genre-bend in the future.
  9. Revviolous
    Mar 7, 2017
    10
    Gameplay, story, sound, and characters are absolutely amazing.
    There is much i can say about this game but really just go and experience the game yourself.
    There might be complaints regarding having to play through another chapter again but what it doesn't tell you is that you play it through with a set of different eyes. There also is the complaint of FPS drops on the PS4 but its a    Gameplay, story, sound, and characters are absolutely amazing.
    There is much i can say about this game but really just go and experience the game yourself.

    There might be complaints regarding having to play through another chapter again but what it doesn't tell you is that you play it through with a set of different eyes.
    There also is the complaint of FPS drops on the PS4 but its a miniscule issue that won't have a big effect on your experience.    … Expand
  10. artimis
    Mar 8, 2017
    10
    Nier: Automata is a masterpiece! Possibly the biggest sleeper hit of 2017, Set in the post apocalyptic world, game does an amazing job showing a world desolated by robots, beautiful graphics, amazing character development, smooth game play, top notch story, and amazing sound design with beautiful music. games got 10/10 across all those. This game is a must buy!
  11. Kilo_Mike
    Mar 7, 2017
    10
    Just sublime. The fact that this sequel even exists is a miracle in itself. By far the greatest Yoko Taro game overall so far, IMHO. I have no real complaints, GOTY for me.
  12. 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
  13. 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
  14. 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
  15. 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
  16. Ultima777
    Mar 8, 2017
    10
    One of the best action RPG'S ever made.The storyline is wonderful,the chracters are indeed interesting and adds a nice flare to the story.One of the best improvements than the last nier game.
  17. MaximCryseria
    Mar 7, 2017
    10
    Story: 10/10
    It will intrigue you.

    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
    It suits the tone of the game.
  18. rensyphon
    Mar 8, 2017
    10
    This is one of the best games I've played in a long time, and it's the reason we all got PS4s. To start with, the game looks great, particularly on the Pro. You may play the first area and be put off by the drab color scheme, but don't be fooled: each area has different visuals and an array of colors. You never once feel that the art becomes repetitive. One thing that stands out in thisThis is one of the best games I've played in a long time, and it's the reason we all got PS4s. To start with, the game looks great, particularly on the Pro. You may play the first area and be put off by the drab color scheme, but don't be fooled: each area has different visuals and an array of colors. You never once feel that the art becomes repetitive. One thing that stands out in this game particularly is the score. In the very first section, I found myself just stopping to listen to the BGM. As for the gameplay, it's primarily a third-person action RPG, but the game mixes it up by occasionally changing the camera angle until it becomes a side-scroller or even occasionally a bullet hell game. The third-person combat flows well, and your character is easy to control, but it does take some getting used to. Personally, I had to adjust the controls, before getting comfortable. You have the ability to upgrade your character, and the upgrade system looks more complicated than it actually is. Regarding the storyline, if you were interested in Nier's story, this will be right up your alley. It's very reminiscent of classic sci-fi anime, with different layers you have to go through.… Expand
  19. Rozen
    Mar 8, 2017
    10
    Nier: Automata vastly improves upon its combat system compared to Nier, the story however is still as amazing if not better. Do yourself a favor and play this game, you won't regret it.
  20. Trichite
    Mar 7, 2017
    10
    For this game, the story, music, performance are very good,At the same time the game also has some shortcomings, such as quality in general, frame rate instability...but these are irrelevant, it really touched me.
  21. 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 !
  22. 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
  23. 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 :)
  24. Revenancer
    Mar 7, 2017
    10
    This is a possible GOTY for sure. I say this even as someone who has been spending a lot of time playing Zelda: BOTW. The gameplay in Nier: Automata is crisp. Combat is smooth, exciting, and engaging. The soundtrack is totally on point. It fits the game well and really enhances the gameplay experience. The story is quirky, but it's an interesting one for sure.

    Great music (probably best    This is a possible GOTY for sure. I say this even as someone who has been spending a lot of time playing Zelda: BOTW. The gameplay in Nier: Automata is crisp. Combat is smooth, exciting, and engaging. The soundtrack is totally on point. It fits the game well and really enhances the gameplay experience. The story is quirky, but it's an interesting one for sure.

    Great music (probably best of the year, even this early), amazing combat, a good story, etc. Definitely give it a try if you love action games.    … Expand
  25. KittySona
    Mar 7, 2017
    10
    Nier Automata is a very well, fleshed out game that revolves around a post apocalyptic setting set many years in the future where humans have left the earth due to an unknown alien attack. Nier Automata has many things going for it, from the enriching plot/story, to the fast paced combat system. The Combat is very fluid, something that hasn't been seen in Platinum Games since Bayonetta 2,Nier Automata is a very well, fleshed out game that revolves around a post apocalyptic setting set many years in the future where humans have left the earth due to an unknown alien attack. Nier Automata has many things going for it, from the enriching plot/story, to the fast paced combat system. The Combat is very fluid, something that hasn't been seen in Platinum Games since Bayonetta 2, and the story, being made by the famous Yoko Taro himself, is very unique and down right depressing at its very core. If you're looking for a video game that focuses a lot of its time on its narrative, as well as giving engaging gameplay, this is definitely the game to check out.… Expand
  26. 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
  27. JiveAfro
    Mar 8, 2017
    10
    One of the best games I've played in a long time. Just has so much flavor in the game. And the booty game is amazing. I really sugguest you buy this game before you spend it on anything else.
  28. 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
  29. sankyuu999
    Mar 12, 2017
    10
    Do yourself a favor and play through the 5 main endings before giving this game a score. .........................................................................................
  30. 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
  31. 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
  32. 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
  33. Berrlett
    Mar 8, 2017
    9
    This is one unbelievably addictive game, smart and colourful combat with very creative type of enemy/machines having a go at you and a killer sound track, beautiful visuals and a slick game play with interesting characters and dialogs. Nier Automata is a success in every single way.
  34. kyrsben
    Mar 7, 2017
    10
    Yoko Taro has spent his life trying to make games that push the limits of the medium, but has always been held back by shoestring budgets and developers of questionable competence. With this new Platinum collaboration, it finally pays off. Nier Automata is an absolute masterclass game on every level that makes other games feel unfulfilling and small in scope. Every time you think you'veYoko Taro has spent his life trying to make games that push the limits of the medium, but has always been held back by shoestring budgets and developers of questionable competence. With this new Platinum collaboration, it finally pays off. Nier Automata is an absolute masterclass game on every level that makes other games feel unfulfilling and small in scope. Every time you think you've figured it out, it changes and becomes larger, the stakes become higher, pulls the rug from under you, switches genres, perspectives, characters, mechanics, it doesn't stop. No one stops. This is the only game I've played that actually becomes continuously better the more you play it. Drawbacks are few and nitpicky. More enemy variety would be nice, some textures are low res, some side quests are dull, and god, I feel like such a douche even typing these out because they don't remotely matter. Probably the only drawback that matters is that the game gets a while to get going - the first route tells you nothing of the story and leaves you confused, forcing a second and third (and fourth and fifth and...) playthrough. Frontloading the story and craziness a bit more would probably have been a good idea, but like its protagonist, Nier Automata has its goods in the back end.

    Bottom line: Nier Automata is absolute top tier. If you have a PS4 and don't get this game, I seriously have to ask - why the f___ did you even buy it?    … Expand
  35. izam
    Mar 9, 2017
    10
    This game is perfect, one of the most greatest game fo all time.
    Masterpiece! thanksplatinum games!
    Story
    Characters
    Locations
    Open world
    Graphics
    Optimization

    10/10
  36. edermath
    Mar 7, 2017
    10
    Buy it. Best Platinum Game out there. Gameplay and soundtrack is outstanding, the story is a little complex but if you reach the true ending you'll be satisfied.
  37. Atemu
    Mar 7, 2017
    10
    Nier Automata: In fact this is an amazing game. Platinum corrected the onlly thing that was wrong about the first nier: Gameplay. The history isn't the best I ever see, but it fill its role. The OST is Amazing and the gameplay is addicting.
    I think Nier Automata don't worry about being as realistc as possible, but uses it advantages as a GAME qne nail it.
  38. 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
  39. 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.
  40. 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
  41. Hazziness
    Mar 8, 2017
    10
    Nier : Automata

    Graphics : 7 / 10
    Story : 9/10
    Action n Gameplay : 9/10
    Unique playstyle : 20/10
    Character design : 10/10
    Sound n Music : 25/10

    First you try, you can understand what i said.
  42. SylviaLehman
    Mar 8, 2017
    10
    Mindblowing game ! Masterpiece ! I cried a lot at the Act 3 . Touching .

    Gameplay 10/10
    Soundtrack 10/10
    Story 10/10
    Designer 10/10
    Characters 10/10
    Dubbing 10/10
    Inovation 10/10
    Visuals 8/10
  43. 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.
  44. 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
  45. jacobfrench
    Mar 7, 2017
    10
    A groundbreaking title, Yoko Taro's masterpiece and Platinum's best game since Metal Gear Rising. Easily a GOTY contender for 2017 and one of the most emotional and intellectual games of the past several gaming generations
  46. SWERY_51
    May 20, 2017
    10
    Ok, let's make that simple and short.

    I've just finished all the 5 main endings in about 65 hours.

    It's just the best story i ever seen in my entire life !

    Few advices :

    1/ Play this awesome game
    2/ Do NOT stop playing after the first ending
    3/ Do NOT stop playing after the second ending
    4/ Thank me later

    Your gamer life will be probalbly changed forever...
  47. 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.
  48. inory850628
    Mar 7, 2017
    10
    NieR: Automata is very good game for me！I very like music for this game, I'm not a fan of Japanese style games,Horizon and The Witcher 3 is my gaming style,but this game is surprised me！
  49. Funposting
    Mar 8, 2017
    10
    Open world done right. How can Western devs even compete? Sadly this will be overshadowed by other games that just recently came out, but anyone looking for a good, challenging time should consider picking up Nier.
  50. Multipleman
    Mar 7, 2017
    10
    A true trailblazer. Never before have I played a game that was capable of switching genres on the fly. Nier Automata is everything I had hoped Final Fantasy XV would of been. At first I was sceptical but I am glad I took the plunge. I would love to see more games genre-bend in the future.
  51. iamhuman1
    Mar 7, 2017
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Although the game play gets repetitive after a while especially since you have five endings to get, the story picks it up. I did not expect a "happy" ending due to the fact that this game is made by Yoko Taro but lo and behold, ending E gives a happy feel for me. The characters are lovable, even when they are on the other side of the war. Some side quests were REALLY interesting and even disturbing at times but for me that's on the great side of the game. The soundtrack is really amazing and really captures the feel of the environment. Overall, a really good game to buy and get immersed into. Get ready to get depressed and feel empty at times, though.… Expand
  52. Marka14
    Mar 7, 2017
    10
    This game has many flaws.
    But I can not dislike it.
    The world view, music and art style intensely attract players. It can not be experienced in other games.
    The side view complements the world view.
    Many players will think that they do not want to let go, even after clearing.
    The soundtrack is undoubtedly the best quality in recent years.
  53. GeoXV
    Mar 7, 2017
    10
    NieR Automata is a modern classic JRPG. A refreshing return that proves games with this formula can still work and I'm glad to be able to experience it. Yoko Taro's story's emotions can feel forced at times, but damn it if I can't say this game captivated, subverted, then overcame all my already (high) expectations in traditional Yoko Taro fashion.
  54. TheTG
    Mar 7, 2017
    10
    NieR Automata can't be done justice with a review, you have to play the game to comprehend how amazing this game is. Fantastic combat, fantastic story, fantastic soundtrack and great resolution and fps performance.
  55. Syren
    Mar 7, 2017
    10
    Did you talk about innovation ?
    Platinum used a mixture of formulas with hack and slash, platform, Arcade, 2D, RPG and other elements; Let's consider which games of this type would be considered "Mediocre", where in this generation what matters is FPS and graphics of last generation - and it is worth noting that it was a very risky recipe, but Platinum did its homework. Throughout the    Did you talk about innovation ?
    Platinum used a mixture of formulas with hack and slash, platform, Arcade, 2D, RPG and other elements; Let's consider which games of this type would be considered "Mediocre", where in this generation what matters is FPS and graphics of last generation - and it is worth noting that it was a very risky recipe, but Platinum did its homework. Throughout the game, you feel that you are part of the game's plot. Congratulations to all Platinum staff who did a great job. I am grateful to have lived all these years to play this work of art. Master Yoko Taro, take good care of your health, because we need more games like this :)    … Expand
  56. mikehettfield
    Mar 8, 2017
    10
    Awesome! everithing from the playability to the desings, to the music, stylish rpg, produced by the allmighty Square-Enix, with the DNA of Metal Gear Rising Revengeance, it's just a killer app, hopefully Platinum and Square would make alliances more often, lengty for an action game, practical and consice as an rpg, ys such a great and smart mix that turned out excelent. A must Buy eitherAwesome! everithing from the playability to the desings, to the music, stylish rpg, produced by the allmighty Square-Enix, with the DNA of Metal Gear Rising Revengeance, it's just a killer app, hopefully Platinum and Square would make alliances more often, lengty for an action game, practical and consice as an rpg, ys such a great and smart mix that turned out excelent. A must Buy either on PS4 or PC when it launches.… Expand
  57. 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
  58. 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!
  59. RafaelaBorges
    Mar 7, 2017
    10
    Best game évah, tks Taro and Platinum. Everything is perfect on this title.
    Best game évah, tks Taro and Platinum. Everything is perfect on this title.
  60. Maikel_12
    Mar 7, 2017
    10
    de los mejores juegos de este año! artisticamente hermoso, acción pura de la buena, una historia fantastica! duración hasta decir no más, creo es el juego más largo de Platinum Games que pueda recordar, los gráficos en sí no son la gran cosa pero su ambientación y arte les queda de maravilla haciendo que te de igual los gráficos, tampoco se ve mal claro está, los efectos de las batallas yde los mejores juegos de este año! artisticamente hermoso, acción pura de la buena, una historia fantastica! duración hasta decir no más, creo es el juego más largo de Platinum Games que pueda recordar, los gráficos en sí no son la gran cosa pero su ambientación y arte les queda de maravilla haciendo que te de igual los gráficos, tampoco se ve mal claro está, los efectos de las batallas y animaciones son espectaculares, un juegazo que ultra recomiendo! y dentro de 1 semana sale en PC así que mientras más puedan disfrutar de esta joya mejor!… Expand
  61. pedroam14
    Mar 7, 2017
    10
    Already had the japanese copy, after playing it for a good while and reaching the final ending I can safely say this is one of the best games of this generation. The way it uses the medium to deliver the narrative and message of the game (which deals mostly with existential themes) is unparalleled. Even if you are not Yoko Taro's fan you should definitely give this game a chance, since notAlready had the japanese copy, after playing it for a good while and reaching the final ending I can safely say this is one of the best games of this generation. The way it uses the medium to deliver the narrative and message of the game (which deals mostly with existential themes) is unparalleled. Even if you are not Yoko Taro's fan you should definitely give this game a chance, since not just the narrative but the gameplay was also a homerun. I had high expectations for this game and was very happy to have them blown away.… Expand
  62. InfinityCritic1
    Mar 7, 2017
    10
    An excellent part of the continuation of the legendary game NieR.My game I liked strongly unambiguously.The game will soon be released on PC I know what I will buy on my computer
  63. Myrmonden
    Mar 7, 2017
    9
    Core Gameplay:

    First of all the NieR:Automata actually has 2 completely different gameplays, one classic shoot em up (SHMUP) version and one quick intense beat em up based action mixed with variation of long range projectile battling, and than its some roleplaying elements sprinkled over it. Furthermore, the game is not only in 3D action but also features complete 2D stages which    Core Gameplay:

    First of all the NieR:Automata actually has 2 completely different gameplays, one classic shoot em up (SHMUP) version and one quick intense beat em up based action mixed with variation of long range projectile battling, and than its some roleplaying elements sprinkled over it.
    Furthermore, the game is not only in 3D action but also features complete 2D stages which reminds one of classic great game from the Super Nintendo and Sega Genesis era.

    Lets first look at the base action(and ignore the SHMUP for now), NieR:Automata has a great flow to the action. Standard of Platinum previous games and the game do actually play as a mix between Bayonetta and Vanquish. Many of the bosses do truly split in between a hack and slash high tempo action or 3D shooter where its about avoiding bullets while hitting them with your special abilitets.
    NieR:Automata features 4 different main weapons, short swords,large swords,spears and fist weapon. You can set up 2 weapon as your main and than easily swap between the 2 preset. Combos are based around mixing the 2 different weapons equipped and/or by holding the buttons down.

    During all of that, you also have your pod. Your companion and often a very logical(wanting to kill everything) personal partner. The pod is the living gun that you will use for shooting at enemies, while this mainly feels like its to be used for the shooter part of encounters, it actually a big part to learn how to constantly fill your enemies with bullets while you punch them in the face a big part of mastering the combat. This is both hard and rewarding, especially when you also combo in the special abilitets that your pod has.
    The most important customizeable part of the game is to what your pod should do, first the pod has the Lazer which is often the best thing to have and the go to ability but there is a lot of cool and interesting special abilitets. You will also later have more then 1 pod and than just like the weapon can be swapped constantly, each pod have their own unique projectile so this is important to maximum damage but even more so to trigger your different abilitets for great effect.

    Mastering the combos of weapon + using the pods + abilitets is quite a challenge and the core gameplay simply is a blast to enjoy.
    But the best part is actually the mix between 2D and 3d. This game has a very cool how it mixes this things so effortlessly. You can have a whole dungeon as 2d, but the boss be in 3d. Or Vice versa. Some stages mixes this back and forth constantly this is showcased mainly in the shmup stages that do this constantly. A part of the shmup can be in Side 2D, the next Overhead 2D. Then classic rail shooter, into a 3d etc. All of this is extremely impressive, especially as some bosses are fight in both 3d and 2d, so even if its the same boss they have different feel to them as the sudden 2d limitation can be make the encounter feel vastly different.

    The Shmup part then its actually what NieR:Automata starts with and then this game mode will be used every now and than. Its extremely nauseating difficult on very hard but otherwise its generally just a fun game experience, arguably to easy on the other difficulty. As mentioned on the Shmup part the game truly love to constantly swap the perspective and its 2 main different ones, whiel it features several different 2d views they all play the same. But in the 3d view, the games go classic Gundam and the airplanes becomes a mecha that has fighting abilitets.
    The mecha part is played in a similar way to standard combat, you have weak and strong attacks which are in melee range, you got your special abilitets etc. The different 2ds are purely airplane mode and than you have only projectiles.
    The only real problem with the shmup is that the game overall has an issue that enemies can both move and shoot during cut scenes, so each time the game changes perspective you might die, you cannot move during perspective change so especially on very hard then this might kill you. Enemies also fly into you in wait for the perspective to change and this will make projectile spawn at your face in some parts of the game. (On the standard gameplay there are places when you are completely surrounded by machines after the cut scene or load finishes as well)

    The game is semi open world where you can explore areas that are currently unlocked and you later gain more areas by getting further in the story. You have classic rpg elements like crafting and improving weapon and pods, these are fine but not fantastic you simply get the mats and than you can make them better, but its also a lot of hidden items to find. The game also has fishing and some of the side quest are kinda like their own mini games for example there is a racing side quest where you have to get to places in a set amount of time. The game ha    … Expand
  64. Bitrip
    Mar 7, 2017
    10
    I was starting to lose faith in Platinum Games after TMNT and Legend of Korra. Let's just say my faith has been restored. Their collaboration with Yoko Taro has really created something special. They have managed to blend so many different genres and an impactful narrative all in one nice tight little package. This game gets two thumbs up from me. Truly a masterpiece.
  65. Coronado1984
    Mar 7, 2017
    10
    One of the best game this year to come out for the PS4 gaming system. Storyline is top notch and gameplay controls are tight. Boss fights are very memorable. If you thinking of picking this game up, please refrain from listening to the trolls giving this game a 0. The demo is available at the PSN store if you want to try it before buying.
  66. 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
  67. LSM224556
    Mar 7, 2017
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The game is a true masterpiece. People frequently label a game as "masterpiece" casually and make this word looks so cheap. But I can tell you that this game is a real masterpiece. I call it masterpiece do not mean that the game has no flaw at all. This game has some flaws but these flaws are not enough to reduce the score.

    Nier:automata provides a completely unique experience to players. First, the unique story telling, it is still Yoko Taro style and it is better than the old games from him. The game could be divided into two section, the first half is about Adam and Eve and the second half is about the secret of human, machine life form and the YoRHa. The "Multiple Ending" of the game is in fact multiple story lines. It is so different from other game that only a few new features in ng+. The ng+ of this game is play as another character and hence you can look into the story from a different perspective. During the 2nd play-through, many ideas will came out and make you step into thinking. The 3rd is a new chapter after the first 2 ending.

    The game leading you to think some sort of Existentialism questions. Both sides include in the war looks so difference but they have many similarity. Both of them are lost their purpose to exist. it is not difficult to find out that both of them are suffering from that and you can see how they try to escape from the pain.

    The stories of the side quests are no bad, they make the world more solid. Also, some quests are about researching how human live. It is quite interesting because we seldom looking at human at this perspective.

    Beside story, the different combat style of the two character make the game stay fresh. Although some people may not like the changes of gameplay.

    The soundtrack and the use of these music is flawless. They use a tone changing technique to control the atmosphere of the game, which is an uncommon amazing approach.

    The flaw of this game are some minor bugs, fps drop in some area or chapters and low difficulty when your level is too high. But these problem are not affecting the gaming experience so much.

    10/10 I can't give it a higher score.    … Expand
  68. Magistarkyo
    Mar 7, 2017
    10
    Fantastic game! leave it japanese devs to continue to make pretty women, unlike western devs. Do yourself a favor and go buy this game, its really that good.
  69. Skitzofreniq
    Mar 7, 2017
    10
    One word: BOOTYLICIOUS! Any game where you can self-destruct, blow up your character's skirt and let her walk around in a thong is a 10/10 in my book.

    All jokes aside, the stories (yes, plural) are amazing, graphics are great, characters are well written. What more can I say. I'm glad PC can enjoy this masterpiece too. PS: Still sucks to be a Xbox player though PPS: For real    One word: BOOTYLICIOUS! Any game where you can self-destruct, blow up your character's skirt and let her walk around in a thong is a 10/10 in my book.

    All jokes aside, the stories (yes, plural) are amazing, graphics are great, characters are well written. What more can I say. I'm glad PC can enjoy this masterpiece too.

    PS: Still sucks to be a Xbox player though

    PPS: For real though, how do they feel that Scalebound (also a game by Platinum Games) got cancelled and Nier: Automata got released

    PPPS: lolz    … Expand
  70. mephistozx
    Mar 7, 2017
    10
    Amazing game. One of the best I've played. Music, story, combat...the mechanics are great!
    Also it will have you in tears at times, if you've played he original don't skip on this!
  71. JTJSGamer
    Mar 7, 2017
    8
    Great game, despite having a rough development, it turned out great. Great graphics, fast paced gameplay, and a great story. I suggest you give it a go.
  72. kotymba
    Mar 7, 2017
    8
    I was skeptical before playing NieR: Automata. It looks like anime, which I'm not keen on. But a few hours in this game broke the ice in my heart. As all games it has some pros and cons. Obviously pros are challenging gameplay on hard, very impressive music and interesting story. And cons.. I want to warn you that I'm mean and jealous Sony fan. An when it was announced that this game willI was skeptical before playing NieR: Automata. It looks like anime, which I'm not keen on. But a few hours in this game broke the ice in my heart. As all games it has some pros and cons. Obviously pros are challenging gameplay on hard, very impressive music and interesting story. And cons.. I want to warn you that I'm mean and jealous Sony fan. An when it was announced that this game will be released on PC too, I felt upset. I have expectation that this IP become a new exclusive diamond on PS crown, but damn it Square Enix! Imho it will be cracked in a couple days after Steam release. Now I'm even regret about my Amazon order(… Expand
  73. Sektor_X
    Mar 7, 2017
    10
    In the first few minutes of gameplay you are already excited and even more with the beautiful protagonist, 2B.
    NieR: Automata is a crazy game for crazy people. When you face your first boss, you think: What the **** is that? Ah yes . . . The wonderful world of Yoko Taro. The soundtrack is incredible, I've never heard anything like it! You end the game, you think you know everything about    In the first few minutes of gameplay you are already excited and even more with the beautiful protagonist, 2B.
    NieR: Automata is a crazy game for crazy people. When you face your first boss, you think: What the **** is that? Ah yes . . . The wonderful world of Yoko Taro. The soundtrack is incredible, I've never heard anything like it! You end the game, you think you know everything about him, but you really do not know much about anything, baby. I really do not know what to write, I'm still shaking.    … Expand
  74. Cuppumcake
    Apr 4, 2017
    10
    This game is so good that I made an account to help out its score. I have never played the first game in this series. I pay full price for games very seldom, but I did pay full price for this and it was absolutely worth it. I stand fully behind that statement even though I have only beaten the game twice, which does not contain all of the game's content by any means. I have roughly 50This game is so good that I made an account to help out its score. I have never played the first game in this series. I pay full price for games very seldom, but I did pay full price for this and it was absolutely worth it. I stand fully behind that statement even though I have only beaten the game twice, which does not contain all of the game's content by any means. I have roughly 50 hours of game time so far. If anything I have said or will say seems confusing, it's because I'm intentionally being vague to avoid spoilers. This game is very complex and unique.

    On a surface level, each type of gameplay the game offers is a bit basic, but handles incredibly well. The mechanic of switching between types of gameplay keeps things interesting, but it isn't very challenging. There are different difficulties, but to me hard does not equate to challenging. Hard would mean I take more damage or enemies are tougher, etc., which the game has, but isn't fun. Challenging would mean that the gameplay holds depth and requires you to develop skill or carefully think. I have only once ran into any bug while playing, and unfortunately my game crashed from it. The graphics are beautiful and I haven't noticed any significant frame rate drops.

    However, despite these complaints, the game really shines if you are academically educated. I'm only in college and I'm sure a great deal of references go above my head, but the deep commentary of the references I catch have multiplied my enjoyment of the game tenfold. Specifically, I would say that the more you know of literary and philosophical references, the more you will enjoy this game.    … Expand
  75. sylvanguria
    May 15, 2017
    10
    Nier: Automata is one of the best games i played in decades. So narrative and atmospheric, unique vision of the future, and plus best OST i ever heard, and yeah, of course, 2B is so damn hot :)))
  76. PawpawTheCat
    May 1, 2017
    10
    Wow!! I love this game! I bought it out of a whim after finishing nioh. Been playing action games for some time now. Started with ninja gaiden, then soul series, then bloodborn and nioh. It was a toss up between getting and replaying the remastered devil may cry for PS4 or this. Im happy I tried something new. This game is a work of art. BUY IT!!
  77. vgm
    May 7, 2017
    10
    This is one of the best games I have played in the last years. It might not be a 10 but it's very close. Here is why:

    The characters are very charismatic and, despite being androids, they feel more human than many other characters in other games. The story combines comedy and tragedy and I always want to play more and more in order to know about the thrilling mystery behind the alien    This is one of the best games I have played in the last years. It might not be a 10 but it's very close. Here is why:

    The characters are very charismatic and, despite being androids, they feel more human than many other characters in other games. The story combines comedy and tragedy and I always want to play more and more in order to know about the thrilling mystery behind the alien machines taking over the Earth, humanity living on the moon and the Yorha corporation.

    The gameplay is made in PlatinumGames. It’s very funny and addictive and, despite being an action-RPG game, sometimes it feels like a shoot-em up, sometimes a pure hack and slash and some other times a 2.5D platformer.

    The soundtrack is gorgeous and is also some of the best I heard recently. There are all kind of tracks, from epic choral pieces to more acoustic songs accompanied of children chants. These tracks suit perfectly all the events and locations in the game. To sum up how good the soundtrack was to me, I can say that whenever I wasn’t playing the game, I was listening to the soundtrack…

    The only flaws I found in this game are the graphics, which look a little bit old-fashioned, and some frame rate drops during the game (even playing with a PS4 Pro). It would have been great they included a photo mode.    … Expand
  78. RubyEye
    Apr 9, 2017
    10
    This was an amazing game, enjoyed about everything about it, and the story was deep, well-written, and was one of the best stories I've seen in a game, and I loved it, and I really liked the characters, I felt emotionally attached to them. I've also enjoyed the gameplay in this game, it was a lot of fun, and I really liked the world I explored, and the post-apocalyptic setting reallyThis was an amazing game, enjoyed about everything about it, and the story was deep, well-written, and was one of the best stories I've seen in a game, and I loved it, and I really liked the characters, I felt emotionally attached to them. I've also enjoyed the gameplay in this game, it was a lot of fun, and I really liked the world I explored, and the post-apocalyptic setting really helped set the mood, and I've felt bad for enemies in the game since I had to destroy them and other things, and the games' endings and several scenes shocked me and made me cry. I can see myself playing this game for a long time.… Expand
  79. alahrav
    Apr 7, 2017
    10
    This is easily one of the best games I've played in years. Gameplay is solid and engaging, mixing a variety of styles and at times toying with player expectations in interesting ways. Similarly, the story is full of twists, told through multiple successive playthroughs that change substantial elements (including the characters you play) with every new start of your save, creating aThis is easily one of the best games I've played in years. Gameplay is solid and engaging, mixing a variety of styles and at times toying with player expectations in interesting ways. Similarly, the story is full of twists, told through multiple successive playthroughs that change substantial elements (including the characters you play) with every new start of your save, creating a fantastic twist on more traditional New Game Plus modes (since you blissfully get to keep all of your progress each time). The cast of characters, from the main ones down through support characters, are interesting and memorable, and even now there are so many moments between them that keep replaying in my mind. The game's somber but beautifully stylized environments are accompanied throughout by a beautiful musical score, composed with the sort of excellence in craft that the pieces themselves evoke a sense of place or enhance a mood. For me, Nier: Automata joins the company of a very select few games that I don't think I'll ever forget.… Expand
  80. peck324
    Apr 8, 2017
    9
    Here is my review of Niet Automata (Spoilers):
    Story - The story is interesting, astoundished and leads the player into so much questions, but that's how Squenix (Square Enix) start their stories. Having an all female (And one male to be seen) Android operative squad, fight against aliens (In which the player hears about but never gets to see them) who created machines to wipe out all of    Here is my review of Niet Automata (Spoilers):
    Story - The story is interesting, astoundished and leads the player into so much questions, but that's how Squenix (Square Enix) start their stories. Having an all female (And one male to be seen) Android operative squad, fight against aliens (In which the player hears about but never gets to see them) who created machines to wipe out all of humanity on Earth seems to be something out of an anime show considering there are a total of 26 endings to beat the whole game (Only 20/26 I have unlocked so far). In which most of these ending end up in a dark, or a joke twist and would lead to a sequel.
    Gameplay - The open world is very well put. But the level up design is only for show as it only powers up your defense and attack power, no other customization besides weapons. 2b's fighting style is that of Dante from Devil May Cry and her... Design is from Bayonetta. You got to hand it to Japan for making the best female design. The machines are what got me interested in, as they develop emotions and characters of their own as the player progresses deeper into the game. The music sometimes repeats the same soundtrack whenever the player jumps into any battle including bosses, but the music is great overall. The gameplay changes the camera angle depending on the platform the player is in, which makes this game feel like a Devil May Cry moment.
    Mechanic - Though the combo input list is short, the animation it brings in is Platinum's signature move. The player can also freely switch between weapon and hand to hand combat during combos to make the game more interesting. Pods come in handy when keeping your enemies at distance and help the player from taking fall damage. Having 9s to help the player out and changing his fighting tactics remind me of Kingdom Hearts 1 and 2 as the player can change 9s fighting type from agressive, defensive, support or protect. The dodging mechanic is the players best savior when constantly tapping the R2 button to dodge a frenzy attack and executing with an uppercut and perform some aerial combos (Won't work on small bosses though).
    Characters - 2b and 9s already have a weird relationship after their first mission, especially 2b, if anything happens to 9s she goes to a panic/anger attack on the machines if anyone hurts 9s. But makes sense for 9s being the only male to be seen in the YOHRA squad, but seeing 9s trying to communicate 2b with humor and having 9s being the damsel in distress is humorous. What's wierd to me is that all characters consider Pascal a male even though her voice is female, could it be that some machines can have a homosexuality chip in their circuit showing that the world and machines can appear in many and different ways, or was this a dialogue mistake from Squenix?
    Conclusion - Story is interesting, Gameplay is astounding, mechanics are fun to input and the characters have flaws in their appearance and actions. Niet: Automata gives an interesting route to the game of it's story, gameplay and it's open world. With so many endings I believe that is the reason why DLC is not shown or required for this game.
    Final Verdict:
    9/10 - The game is so much fun and having the gameplay change time to time after unlocking each ending gives new way of gaming.
    Buy, Not Buy or Rent - Buy. This game is well suited for Devil May Cry/Bayonetta fans out there including some New comers who have little to no experience of action role-playing games.
    Video version will be up soon.    … Expand
  81. Littlerusty7
    Apr 8, 2017
    10
    This is a FANTASTIC game, a amazing story, amazing game play, phenomenal music, there isn't very much like it, besides other Yoko Taro games, also, don't finish the game after getting an ending, there are 26 endings, tho 5 of them are the main endings, 1 of them is a secret ending that fans of the original NieR will get, and the rest are just joke endings. This is my GOTY! :3
  82. eridiani
    Apr 12, 2017
    10
    I totally fall in love in to the drakengard and nier series due to nier automata and his complex history, the impressive controls, the increíble change in to a shooter bullet hell hack and slash with RPG options, the dialogues the great character design and the development of every one of the main protagonist and oh dear god THE AMAZING MUSIC. I just love this game and I looking for anyI totally fall in love in to the drakengard and nier series due to nier automata and his complex history, the impressive controls, the increíble change in to a shooter bullet hell hack and slash with RPG options, the dialogues the great character design and the development of every one of the main protagonist and oh dear god THE AMAZING MUSIC. I just love this game and I looking for any DLC or new entry on the series, thank you Yoko Taro for this lovely game… Expand
  83. Juloch
    Apr 14, 2017
    10
    I bought this game without knowing anything about it except the trailers combat.
    I expected action and a nervous game. I got that, but I got way more with it : the best and most beautiful story I ever saw in a video game, with a wonderful ost using both to play with your feelings.
    You will need to buy it to really understand why this game is a masterpiece.
  84. PumpkinSoup
    Apr 18, 2017
    10
    NieR:Automata is a piece of art that is probably the best game for decades. I thought it was such a great game that I have to write a review, just so someone in the world will give the game a chance. I never written a review in my life in any kind. However I thought I had to! For a while I lost interested in gaming as I was use to. Spending 100 hours trying to find all the easter eggs andNieR:Automata is a piece of art that is probably the best game for decades. I thought it was such a great game that I have to write a review, just so someone in the world will give the game a chance. I never written a review in my life in any kind. However I thought I had to! For a while I lost interested in gaming as I was use to. Spending 100 hours trying to find all the easter eggs and all the secret of the game. However as I grow I stoped doing that, I thought is simply because I was getting old and I just don't get as excited anymore. However Nier broke my thoughts entirely I was so shocked that after playing 34 hours of game play it was just a intro of the game(finally showing intro screen with the title of the game) I was so shocked thinking "Oh I just started? After all that??".

    After finishing the game for the first time it is only about is not even 1/4 of the game and it's story and content it gives you. The game truly start to shine after the 3rd play though. This is what makes the game great because it never really gets bored with all the new stories and contents that gives you. Additionally the music is simply beautiful not just 1 or 2 track that was great. it was very single one of them I had so many moments I had to take some moments to just listen the tracks. Finally I want to talk about the narrative of the game and the story. I do not want to mention any spoilers however philosophy behind is vey strong, as you progress the the game(more and more endings) it start to make you wonder if what you are doing is really right? Anyway I just want to say is if you really love game I think you really should try it and play though to the very end (The route E:). I am sure you will not regrat it.    … Expand
  85. janusian_mikan
    May 25, 2017
    10
    I play a lot of hack and slash and JRPGs. This game mixes the best of both worlds for gameplay. However, what really shines for Nier: Automata is the soundtrack and storytelling. I haven't fallen in love with a game since almost two decades ago (i.e. FF6 and Chrono Trigger) and this game rekindled that passion.
  86. 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
  87. Dreizehn
    Jun 14, 2017
    10
    This is probably one of the best well-done and mature games I have ever played. The issues suffered by their characters are very tough & philosophical, and show deep questions and thoughts about rich human concepts like existence, family and solitude. I am amazed.
  88. YuyoDrift
    Apr 12, 2017
    10
    A game that I believe no one will ever forget, once they have played it.

    My experience with playing NieR:Automata, has left me with emotions, that I never knew could EVER be felt by just playing a video game. It was a terrific experience, and I would gladly do it all over again, just to feel like I did once more.
  89. Ungodly_Phantom
    Oct 12, 2017
    9
    Отличное жонглирование различными стилями и механиками, очень крутая подача сюжета, занимательный сеттинг и боевка. НИКАКИХ СИЗОН ПАССОВ И МИКРОТРАНЗАКЦИЙ! Любителям отличный игр,и в частности рпг и слэшеров обязательна к покупке. Образцовый разработчик и издательОтличное жонглирование различными стилями и механиками, очень крутая подача сюжета, занимательный сеттинг и боевка. НИКАКИХ СИЗОН ПАССОВ И МИКРОТРАНЗАКЦИЙ! Любителям отличный игр,и в частности рпг и слэшеров обязательна к покупке. Образцовый разработчик и издатель
  90. bellonman
    Jun 10, 2017
    10
    This is the first game in a while that had me searching through all pieces of story through intel or extra content in order to understand more about the story and characters. This truly a masterpiece of storytelling, which makes good use of multiple endings and different perspectives. It's a very unique experience. I think where this game truly shines is in its themes and characters. EveryThis is the first game in a while that had me searching through all pieces of story through intel or extra content in order to understand more about the story and characters. This truly a masterpiece of storytelling, which makes good use of multiple endings and different perspectives. It's a very unique experience. I think where this game truly shines is in its themes and characters. Every single mission and character is important to expanding on the themes and thus enhancing the story. Most videogames lack themes which make the games have unique experiences. This game takes full advantage of it. Also, the music is some of the best I've heard in a videogame. The combat is cool too.… Expand
  91. Kamikazeshocki
    May 7, 2017
    10
    Honestly I thought this game would be just a stylish fun but average hack 'n' slay exclusive. Then I thought, hey you like japanese stuff and this games gets crazy reviews.... gotta check it out, I might miss something. OH HELL YEAH. I was in love with this game after one hour and couldn't put it down until I hit platinum trophy. This game is not perfect, but it excels so much inHonestly I thought this game would be just a stylish fun but average hack 'n' slay exclusive. Then I thought, hey you like japanese stuff and this games gets crazy reviews.... gotta check it out, I might miss something. OH HELL YEAH. I was in love with this game after one hour and couldn't put it down until I hit platinum trophy. This game is not perfect, but it excels so much in originality, music, creating lovable characters, a kind of huge world with a philosophical touch about existence in general. The more you play it, the more you discover story bits that makes you feel that game even more. The combat also never ceases to be fun. And goddam 2B and A2 are the most beautiful chicks I had in a game for a long time ;) I consider this game along my top three PS4 games (1. Bloodborne, 2. Witcher III, 3. Nier Automata). Probably it's in my top 10 games of all times (and I play for 27 years).
    Buy this masterpiece and convince everyone to play it, please.    … Expand
  92. AivanFx
    Mar 26, 2017
    10
    At first I was a little skeptical about this game, as I did not expect much from it. Then the "Glory to Mankind" teaser showed up, and my interest was caught. Finally, I lost my battle to the hype and ordered the Day One Edition, so I played it during these past 2 weeks in order to complete it, and here we are.

    NieR: Automata is, probably the best game I've ever played so far. I have    At first I was a little skeptical about this game, as I did not expect much from it. Then the "Glory to Mankind" teaser showed up, and my interest was caught. Finally, I lost my battle to the hype and ordered the Day One Edition, so I played it during these past 2 weeks in order to complete it, and here we are.

    NieR: Automata is, probably the best game I've ever played so far. I have not played the first NieR (and I regret it now the most) but I can guarantee this game is a masterpiece in every possible way.

    Spoiler free.

    The story is incredible good and deep, even more if you care to read lores and data (Dark Souls style). Everything is well written and even there are small holes in the main story, the characters and their growth are there to compensate it in the perfect way. To add more depth, when you finish the game (route C) you can understand some small hints given at very specific points of the game that seemed irrelevant, and you start to realise how well developed the story is.
    Endings of every route are incredible. Specially the True Ending. One of the best moments I've lived in my gaming life.

    Side quests, even though they were a pain sometimes and very repetitive, helped me to understand and valorate more the doomed world the Earth was. In addition, they put more value in the main characters as you could see how 2B, 9S or A2 reacted to some of them.

    The design of both the characters and the world is just beautiful. Altough the game does not have the best graphics ever (not that it needed), they have so much quality and it's a fact the developers put much effort in it.

    Gameplay is fantastic. It's fluid, fast, deep, easy to learn and hard to master. And the best about this is how Platinum Games implemented it with the story. I'm having flashbacks from the last part of the game when they start to switch between characters and how well done it is.

    OST is... the mOST (jk) beautiful soundtrack I've ever seen (and listened) in ages. I thought it was not possible to see an OST better than the BloodBorne Old Hunters, guess I was mistaken. There are tracks for every single situation, and they are perfect for every single moment. Voice actors are superb, I've played the game with japanese voices and they are so freakin' good!.

    To [E]nd with my review, I have to say thanks to Yoko Taro, Square Enix and Platinum Games, for bringing this gem to life. I will keep these memories in my heart and pray for a new sequel in some years.

    Thank you for reading!

    PS: sorry if there are some grammar mistakes, english is not my main language ^^"    … Expand
  93. laboe22
    Apr 3, 2017
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. simple and short:

    1) amazing story with more then one ending.
    2) really good soundtrack
    3) gameplay is fun and kinda deep
    4)characters are interesting

    -1 because of the hacking games    … Expand
  94. akirafox
    Apr 3, 2017
    8
    Summary - This game is absolutely worth your time. It's not perfect, and to put it bluntly this game does a lot of dumb **** But the great moments in both gameplay and story more than make up for it. The team did a great job at crafting an emotional story that manages to successfully make the non-human characters feel relatable. Complimented with satisfying combat and an incredibleSummary - This game is absolutely worth your time. It's not perfect, and to put it bluntly this game does a lot of dumb **** But the great moments in both gameplay and story more than make up for it. The team did a great job at crafting an emotional story that manages to successfully make the non-human characters feel relatable. Complimented with satisfying combat and an incredible soundtrack, this makes for an unmissable experience.

    Pros -
    - Contains the excellent combat expected from Platinum Games combined with the spot-on humour and craziness expected from a Yoko Taro title.
    - Emotional story with multiple major endings.
    - One of the best soundtracks found in any game.
    - The frequent changes in genre and style of gameplay helped keep things fresh.
    - Comprehensive upgrade system that allows for very different builds.
    - 2B.

    Cons -
    - I wasn't a fan of 9S' gameplay. While, save for a particularly frustrating segment near the end, I enjoyed the hacking, I felt that the hacking in regular combat disrupted the flow and slowed things down too much. This may be a personal preference however.
    - The game has its fair share of boring, dragged out, or sometimes just outright annoying segments. Luckily these are infrequent and are outweighed by the rest of the game.
    - The open world contains a lot of invisible walls and needlessly cordoned off areas that seem to negatively impact exploration.

    Overall Score - 8.4/10    … Expand
  95. Pauzzz
    Apr 15, 2017
    10
    I made an account just to review this game. This is the best single player game I've ever experienced. It has the prequel stories of NieR:Gestalt and Replicant tied into it in ways that make sense, great art, amazing music, all the elements of an action game that made Devil May Cry and Bayonetta great, and some RPG elements in the form of leveling up and leveling your weapons. TheI made an account just to review this game. This is the best single player game I've ever experienced. It has the prequel stories of NieR:Gestalt and Replicant tied into it in ways that make sense, great art, amazing music, all the elements of an action game that made Devil May Cry and Bayonetta great, and some RPG elements in the form of leveling up and leveling your weapons. The immersion is there with or without all side quests done, and several times there are decisions you make that make changes to your experience of the rest of the game. Can't speak for the PC port, but the PS4 version is a solid 10.… Expand
  96. JVuo
    Jun 8, 2017
    10
    Masterpiece to say the least. I can't find any real complaints I have about the game so I will just mention the best parts.

    OST: Absolutely god sent. Can either send you into war or have you tearing up. They even have their own language for some of the songs. Truly a masterpiece. Dark and twisted stories: A great main story and some even more intense side quests that will have you    Masterpiece to say the least. I can't find any real complaints I have about the game so I will just mention the best parts.

    OST: Absolutely god sent. Can either send you into war or have you tearing up. They even have their own language for some of the songs. Truly a masterpiece.

    Dark and twisted stories: A great main story and some even more intense side quests that will have you questioning life and the human race. Pair it up with the amazing ost and it is just mind blowing.

    These are my favorite parts about the game. Everything else is still absolutely great. I enjoyed the game from start to finish. This game is the hidden gem of the ps4, a must play for everyone who loves these twisted mind stories.    … Expand
  97. 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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  98. SwiftReviews
    Dec 7, 2018
    8
    This game was a great play, it had some repetitive combat and what not but i didn't find it annoying at all, the combat mechanics were smooth and satisfying, it had ground combat and flying combat. It sort of reminded me of devil may cry with the sword fighting.

    The music was great and the art direction, different world zones were immersing and beautiful. I found the camera angles    This game was a great play, it had some repetitive combat and what not but i didn't find it annoying at all, the combat mechanics were smooth and satisfying, it had ground combat and flying combat. It sort of reminded me of devil may cry with the sword fighting.

    The music was great and the art direction, different world zones were immersing and beautiful. I found the camera angles sometimes to be annoying with it switching to side scrolling moving and combat but i think it also added to the art style.creativity and charm of the game.

    There was no auto-save which is annoying at the start, while your trying to learn controls, but later on there is so many opportunities to quick save, it wasn't too bothersome.

    The open world was interesting but i think the questing aspect would get really boring after a while, i was mainly focusing on the main story line which kept the pace of the game going with awesome cinematic scenes and boss fights to keep things interested and keep me entertained.

    The story was compelling enough to keep me playing until the end, overall this game is for people who like games like DMC slasher type games and games with an anime style and interesting story and big boss battles.    … Expand
  99. jelikey
    Jun 28, 2018
    8
    A really beautiful game that surpass my expectation.
    Almost everything in this game awesome, the story & plot, the musics, the action/battle, world setting and characters. The game that you must play to understand how good it is and get full experience in a good way.
    Yoko Taro and Platinum game did a good job on this game, this is definitely a gem in PS4.
  100. dager47
    Nov 20, 2017
    10
    wow..from sight, sound to story, just beautiful ....once you start playing it immerses you with extremely satisfying combat, u'll be lost in this world between the sliding the dodging and the slashing.

    After playing hundreds of other games, ending up getting bored part way through and then praying to clear my back log,,,,,This is the first and only game iv genuinely enjoyed from start    wow..from sight, sound to story, just beautiful ....once you start playing it immerses you with extremely satisfying combat, u'll be lost in this world between the sliding the dodging and the slashing.

    After playing hundreds of other games, ending up getting bored part way through and then praying to clear my back log,,,,,This is the first and only game iv genuinely enjoyed from start to finish, it was so much fun i didn't want it to end :(

    .....You can literally feel the heart of this game,its world and of its characters....this is true art...im left in awe....

    Yoko Taro and Platinum games are truly the perfect team, i look forward with great anticipation what this duo create next.    … Expand
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  1. Gamers' Temple
    Aug 21, 2018
    95
    NieR Automata: Beyond Gods Edition was a total shock to me with how much I enjoyed it. It takes a very solid experience for me to enjoy an RPG lately and NieR grabbed me quite well from the beginning and kept me entertained throughout. It's the type of game where I want to do everything that I possibly can just to make the experience longer - a type of game I rarely find nowadays. I went into NieR Autamata with no expectations other than the good gameplay that I usually find from Platinum Games, I went away floored with a near perfect action game.
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  2. Power Unlimited
    Oct 19, 2017
    87
    NieR: Automata is not for everybody. In fact, the game looks to be aimed at the most refined fans of the medium by not caring about the regular gaming conventions, in the same way the works of David Lynch are perfect for the hardcore moviegoers.
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  3. games(TM)
    Jun 14, 2017
    80
    Melancholic, wistful and creative at every turn. [Issue#186, p.80]
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