NieR:Automata™

Great Story, Great Idea, Great Characters, Great Everything really

Top tier gooning material with an epic story to captivate even the most deprived souls 9/10

Awesome Game.
Can be a bit repetitive on the Combat side of things if you play a huge part of it in a a short time but the Story is worth it.

One of my favorite games, from the story to the soundtrack to the aesthetic and atmosphere, there isn't anything else quite like it.

Excellent game with a great story, voice acting, and soundtrack. The character animations are also very good. Overall, the graphics are good, but the environments lack detail and variety.
The game regularly surprises the player with unique twists and plays with expectations. The latter and the way the story is told make Nier:Automata a unique experience.
There are a few small drawbacks. The game can be a bit repetitive at times: you revisit the same levels over and over again and some side quests are simple errands. Some quests/actions have to be done in a certain order, which can be annoying as you are not allowed to interact yet and sometimes you do not know why. Moreover, the minimap could be more helpful in showing nearby quest locations. Unfortunately, there is no shortcut to open the world map directly (it has to be opened from the game menu).

best plot best character design best music, this game gives you sorrow ending but also provides you courage to carry on and keep the important seconds in this game deeply into your memory. sorrow but beautiful.

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When i first played this I was excited i thought this was *the* game, the intro sequence which was a pain in the ass to complete drew me in, the ending of the story early through me off, dying to a mackerel also did too.

Amazing yet unsatisfied at the ending (note you have to search online for the true ending) and funnily enough the 3rd game the game after this Nier Reincarnation is a mobile game which we can no longer access that continues the story.

(on second thought the entire story could of been revamped and expanded and improved a lot more and have much more impact, the premise is great, really is its just not flesh out enough, the world feels empty and small (by design?) ie you feel like you play in the same areas for more or less 20 hours (you will memorise the map once the game is over) its just two androids going on missions (i wished the android i was travelling with either 2B or 9s would talk to me when i press E or something)

I feel like 2B got killed off too early there wast much explaining i feel of "red eye" and the logic virus (my theory is there is an android on the moon controlling the shindig of the game) the 9S route is usually where people call quits and dont want to play the same boring thing again but with no ass or whatever. the game is insanely repetitive (the coding and the engine are amazing and i would *kill* for those transitions) but i look upon this game and see an average story that starts off great crescendos, gets great only to nose dive off of a cliff. The game has a crappy camera like M64 and the game is just one big philosophy of "is your life meaningful?" "are you controlled?"

(i hate knowing that this game could of been something much greater if the story was just fleshed out more and we felt close to the characters since the beginning only then to kill them when they become slowly more aware)

once you reach ending E the game will feel devoid of content till you collect all items and do everything (even though there is no use in using said items once the game is over as enemies do not scale up levels) (yes lvl 1 enemies will stay as lvl1 enemies unless nexus modded)

If i was to play the game again I would play only up to the part where 2B dies because there the game kinda ends for me. The best parts of the game was simply when

also screw Hegel in the A2 route, that is harder than the final bosses combined.

(my thoughts on the next game after that might come out? probably some time travel thing to go back and kill the watchers or sent into the past to find out why humanity died)

Nier: Automata is an absolute masterpiece that combines stunning storytelling, deep philosophical themes, and thrilling combat into an unforgettable experience. The game brilliantly blends hack-and-slash action with RPG elements and features a beautifully desolate world filled with secrets and lore. The multiple endings and perspective shifts provide a fresh take on narrative, making each playthrough more impactful than the last. Its hauntingly beautiful soundtrack, fluid gameplay, and thought-provoking narrative make Nier: Automata a must-play for anyone seeking a game that is as emotionally resonant as it is fun.

I always knew I'd play Nier at some point, I just didn't know when. A timely Steam sale and the realization that it was made by Platinum Games (Bayonetta, Vanquish, Metal Gear Rising...) gave me the excuse I needed to finally get into it. How is it ? It's good !

What most people will talk about when it comes to Nier is probably the story. It's beautiful and original with good voice acting, and although it's unlikely to blow your mind, it has enough twists and turns to keep it interesting until the end. Enough to complete the three playthroughs required to experience the full story ? Most likely, yes.
This could scare some people away, but those two extra playthroughs are shorter and add new gameplay elements that justify sticking with the game a little longer.

The environments look decent, but they're more impressive from a design standpoint than they are from a technical standpoint.
The destroyed buildings and overgrown ruins, mixed with mechanical structures form a rather small but cohesive world, that is a big part of Nier's personality. There are a lot of fast travel points scattered in every zone, and even when they're inaccessible for story reasons, the running speed of your character means traversing the regions is never a chore.
You could even see it as an opportunity to listen to the beautiful and eerie soundtrack, while exploring this strange world to get your hands on loot or crafting materials.

Those will be used to upgrade your weapons and skills but you'll quickly realize that it gets really grindy for a simple damage upgrade. It will be more fun to switch between the different weapons you find because there are quite a lot of them ! They don't all have a unique moveset or many combos, and the hack and slash nature of the game means the gameplay will mostly consist of mashing buttons, but they're fun to try.
The loot that doesn't come from exploring the world will come as drops from the robots inhabiting it. I like that the basic enemy's main attack is the "Lisa Simpson", but there are really too few different robots to fight, especially on your first playthrough. They are oddly way more varied and interesting during the subsequent ones.
There aren't many bosses either, but most have a great design so you shouldn't mind fighting them several times.

On the other hand, the game is quite generous with the different styles of gameplay it offers. Beyond the main hack and slash combat that you'll sometimes experience from unusual camera angles, you'll have shooter phases, hacking mini-games, light platforming... Not everything is necessarily well though-out and hacking does get old, but the variety is very welcome.
Those looking to get the most out of Nier will also have to do with clunky side quests you get locked out of easily, but a chapter select exists to remedy this.
And if you ever feel down while playing as 2B, just find a ladder to climb onto and angle the camera upwards. Sometimes, it's the little things !

I believe that Nier Automata is a game that's better than the sum of its parts, and it's a shame that it might lose people along the way. Beautiful, interesting and definitely unique, the game is fun to play and will reward you for getting to the end.
I'll give it an 8 because it's very original, and originality has become a rarity these days. Absolutely worth playing.

What I expected: Booty.
What I got: Good story, nice characters, and decent combat. And Booty.

Absolutely phenomenal title. I was hooked on the story from the first minute in and had to sink my teeth deeper and deeper in. Gameplay is also extremely tight, far more so than I had initially expected. If you're a lore hunter when it comes to the games you love, do yourself a favour and play this, like now.

"It always ends like this"

Nier:Automata is a hot mix of a great story, a great soundtrack, and dynamic combat (especially on higher difficulties). After the True Ending, you'll feel like you've been through one of the most emotional rollercoasters in the world. And every playthrough ends like this.

randomly stumbled upon this game and so happy i did. It's a shame this game isn't a bigger deal. It's a fantastic game. unlike anything I've ever played before and I really enjoyed it. Well put together. Sexy revealing characters is a huge bonus. Game play is a lot of fun and so many layers to it. Highly recommend

Definitely a must-play game. Replaying this game for the 4th time and it still looks very good, and the soundtrack never gets boring. You could say the soundtrack is one of the best in the industry. The developers also deserve the praise for the attention to details throughout the entire game. Playing this game makes you wish that you existed in this world as well.

Fantastic game, masterpiece of a story, quite emotional, you need quite a bit of patience to get through some tough parts just don't ever give up and it's so worth it. All the different endings added so much more to it, thoroughly enjoyed the whole game.

This game really looks so beautiful, especially the sky. Everytime I run in the open world I can't help but look up

Great story, art, music, combat, characters. I've played through the majority of the content and it's been one hell of an emotional ride. Highly recommended. People ask me if they should play Replicant to understand Automata, and my answer is mostly no... but a little yes. When you get deep into the game, a lot of lore you pick up refers back to Replicant (amd lore you gathered during that game) and ties it all together. You won't miss out on anything major in the plot, but having played Replicant, a lot of subtle lore points are a lot clearer than if I hadn't played it. Recommend both, amazing games.

Easily one of the best games I've ever played.

I remember playing when it first dropped on PS4, but I had no clue there were multiple endings (just played Ending A). I'm actually glad I didn't play it back then, because I've learned a lot more about life since then and I think I would have missed out on a lot of the deeper meanings in this story. Back then, I totally messed up by playing with the TV audio and missed out on the soundtrack. But let me tell you, after finally listening to it, it's one of the best I've ever heard... It reminds me of the Kara no Kyoukai soundtrack, that's exactly why I loved it more ngl.

Good game, though I think it was a weird idea to include an execution move where 2B crushes the enemy's head with her massive thighs.

This made me feel things I never thought a video game could.

The score is beautifully put together. And there is so much emotion conveyed with no dialogue.

The atmospheres of the places you visit somehow makes you feel nastolgic, even though you never been there before.

There just something so impactful about how the story makes you feel unsettled in just the right way. It feels like you lost something you never knew you had.

If you just want a surface-level hack and slash, then give this a miss. But if you want a captivating story that's told through sound and unspoken words, you should give this a try.

This is the best RPG I've played in modern times. There is basically nothing I don't like that wouldn't be considered the most minor of gripes. And good lord is the music for this game a veritable feast.

Please, do yourself the favor, buy it. Play it.

Hot girls and the fight for the future. I first played Stellar Blade on PS5 and then NieR Automata and NieR Replicant, this type of game is GOAT, a mixture of action, silliness, absurdity, and of course crippling depression, it is an intoxicating roller coaster of emotional bliss. Playing through again on PC, love the way the game looks and plays, the music is OMG good. 2B and 9S are some of my favorite characters, the story makes them evolve into soo much more than what you see at the beginning. There is an ocean hidden beneath the waves of this game, it is fascinating and heartbreaking. 999999999/10 Must play. Would also recommend Nier Replicant its older(the original is anyway) and grind-ieR but a well worth companion to this game's story.

this game caught my attention a while back when I had gotten a free wallpaper theme on PlayStation 4 few years ago, it had a picture of 2B inside a flight unit. i was amazed on how cool the mech was designed, and how pretty the person looked. the music played alongside with it was very calming, which made me purposely left my PS4 on while i was sleeping. i didn't manage to get the game at that time period, as i didn't have the funds for it. so I just watched people play it.

moving on 2023, i finally got my PC built and bought this game! funnily though, it was the same time when the anime adaption was released, until I was confused whether to finish this game or the anime first XD. I went for the latter and delayed my progression for the main game until now.

By the time im writing this, I have finished ending A @ 1am. It felt so blissful, I enjoyed every second of this game, even though the graphics aren't as good as Replicant, I still loved the world building. Though, the thing that irritates me most is that the cutscenes resolution quality looked compressed, with the black bars. The chip mechanics are very interesting, as I had to figure out how to fuse, and what other chips I can find, what builds I can make, and so on. Trying to deal with Emil's Shop was a pain in the arse lol! At times it's hard to stop him, and then he sells you a set of items you don't want, but I kinda liked this cause I've never seen something like this before.
The sidequests is something i didn't expect that I would enjoy, as it could be challenging, heart-warming, or sad at times. It really gives you the atmospheric experience of the game.

To end, I really enjoyed the NieR franchise, the musics were as harmonious as always, storyline is beautiful, and gameplay was engaging. Thank you Yoko Taro for giving me an early introduction to Hack N' Slash!

One of the most profound games ever made. PC port is 'okay'. Best played with controller as the bullet hell levels are not well ported for mouse & keyboard. There are mods that fix mouse/keyboard to behave more inline with what you'd expect on a PC title.

Amazing combat, story, and characters.

"It always ends like this."

Somebody liked Evangelion a little too much, huh. Excellent game, great story/character-building, memorable soundtrack, interesting side quests. Not gonna dwell on Adam & Eve being too...anime? A bit off-putting, compared to other characters, anyway. And 'E' ending - *chef's kiss*, kinda good art in its own way.

A very good game but felt like a chore so i kinda forced myself to play. The combat kinda gets repetitive at one point but its still good. Experienced all the endings. 8/10.

One of the best game that I never regret buying, trying, grinding and replaying. It's a beautiful game that not only captures it's unique well-written story but also having one of the best action-packed gameplay alongside with it. Imagine learning combos while watching sad scenes, it's just one of the few unique experience that I get while playing Nier. The balancing between storytelling and gameplay were also just fine without catering too much towards one specific audiences, making people can enjoy both story (for story lover) and gameplay (action game lover) at the same time.

Definitely recommend. One of the only few games that has cool action gameplay with amazing story......Loved it >v<

The things I liked about Nier Automata is; the story, gameplay mechanics, puzzles, main&side quest, and etc. I've known Nier Automata for quite a long time and I've been wanting to play it ever since I saw it. After finishing every route A to E, i've enjoyed playing it for 1 and half month.

Ok, so first of all, this game has 2B from Nier:Automata. And for a game about androids, this is very important. Any game with androids should have 2B from Nier:Automata. This is because 2B from Nier:Automata is very sexy and hot and awesome and epic and hot. This concludes why this game is good. (Because it has 2B from Nier:Automata)

if I was god I would destroy all the postmodern games but other than that a pretty solid game with nice character designs(I would **** 9s so hard)

very fun game with pretty good combat

Action packed, most of the time. Attraction for me is that I'm lousy at melee so I have the use of a pod which can fire guns and missiles. And after the main battle is over there is a chance to team with another android which can be given specific commands on how to fight and support the player. Its novel n that after beating the enemy at the end of the game it restarts with a different character, same story line though. I like it, game play is interesting and can be intense, as I'm in my seventies this keeps me awake!

I recommend this very good game with great graphics and great story, but the issue is this game is poorly optimized it gives low fps on older gpu like r5 430, gtx 750, but the game is awesome I highly recommend it to play bcz the story is too good.

As a stand alone game this is amazing. My first impression of the gameplay made me think of the 1989 Nintendo game Guardian Legend. A game that desperately needs a re-release and a remake. But this game is as close to that as we'll get. The unique blend of gameplay extends to the story as well. I love this game.

Sometimes words cannot describe something and this is exactly the case with this game. It was such an emotional experience. As much as I hate this feeling I can't help but accept it's embrace knowing that it makes me more human than ever.

This is genuinely one of the best games I have ever played, it is one of the few 10/10 I can give. The game play is nothing special (mostly DMC-ish hack-and-slash combat) but it is fast and fun with stylish skills, but that is not what makes this game great. The story of NieR:Automata is a beautiful journey, that some how in a world of machines they manage to tell the most human tale ever. The story took me through a roller coaster of emotions and events that nothing else has ever done before. The story tells the story of 2B and 9S fighting a war against machines long in the future, but not everything is a simple as it seems. I don't want to say too much because I personally think the game will be at it's best if you go in blind. The story is complex and mature masterfully covering thought provoking topics that reach out to all aspects of life. One of the ingenious things about this game is even when you have reached the end, it is just the beginning. In order to obtain the full story you will need to complete 5 different endings, each changing what you thought you knew from your previous run. I adore this game, and over the hundreds of games I have played this stands out as something truly special. If you like deep meaningful stories, complex characters, and thought provoking questions, NieR:Automata is for you.

TLDR: If you love games with a complex and beautiful story and can look past some flaws in game play, then this is one of the best games you can purchase.

Sword go wroom, bots go boom, and then you go woohoo. Ez pz. Recommended fr fr. Crazy.

One of the BEST game I’ve ever played, the stories are amazing and the overall graphics are awesome. Very recommended 👍

an absolute once in a life time experience MUST play all the way through and DO NOT give up at any point of the game.

The core of tragedy is to completely overturn the fate of a great person ———— Aristotle

epic story with fabulous music set the mood

This is... the best game ever created. I don't even think it should be called a game, it's more an experience.

Stop reading the comments and buy this game now. It is the best story you will ever have the chance to witness.

"No man ever steps in the same river twice. For it’s not the same river and he’s not the same man."

Few things in life are truly worth experiencing, and NieR: Automata is one of them. It’s got everything: robots, war crimes, dreading existential questions, a protagonist casually expressing a desire to kill God, and sharp-dressed sexy women—it really has it all.

Is Nier Autotmata for you?

FOR PEOPLE THAT PLAYED NIER AUTOMATA

The reason why NieR:Automata™ stands out as a video-game is beyond its combat system. The story, philosophy, characters and music are unitedly the reason why this game is complexly beautiful, and it should be patiently enjoyed to be thoroughly appreciated.

>this game tries to be emotional but falls falt on that
>only good thing about this game is 2B and combat
>so there isnt any option for a MID rating
>so im giving it a thumbs up only for 2B
>game is MID tho

After getting all the 5 main endings and even the Nier outfits, I think I can now properly review this game. It's a MASTERPIECE. There are no bad characters in this game. All of them have deep backstories. I especially like Pascal. He's so like-able, you'll want to protect him and and the whole village. The combat is simple, straightforward, and so fun. The performance is quite smooth, mind you, I'm playing it on a laptop with integrated graphics, and it's very playable. The open-world is not too big, not too small. It's just right for the story and gameplay they are presenting. The waifus, 2B and A2, so bad-ass, so pretty, so smexy, I love them. This game has all of the things I want in a videogame, great story, great gameplay, plays well on a relatively low-end device, great characters, hot waifus. Gonna 100% this game and then play Nier Replicant next.

Nier:Automata is a very memorable and a special game mostly due to its setting and story delivery. Even though I enjoyed the experience as a whole I found quite some frustration throughout the whole thing. I mean leave it to the eastern developers to come up with some of the most original and fun stuff while completely omitting and underdeveloping some of the most basic shit. That just never ceases to amaze me.
The visual style of Nier is fairly unique and I loved the character and enemy designs most of the time, however I wasn't a huge fan of the environments in the game which felt a bit boring honestly.
The music is really good and the developers know that for sure as they give you the ability to just enjoy the soundtrack on its own inside the game and that was a very nice touch.
The combat looks very flashy and slick with the cool animations but it lacks depth for an action/slasher game in my opinion which makes it feel very button mashy and often unsatisfying. But even though the melee combat kind of grows on you, the ranged combat as well as hacking is just meh. I liked the chips system which opens the game up to interesting builds but recovering the chips is a hassle if you die as you get stuck in a lengthy animation which doesn't make you invulnerable which is a huge pain on HARD difficulty as you will have to grind for your favorite chips that drops the pace of the game to a crawl. The bullet hell/shoot em up sections with changing fixed cameras are an interesting edition but it can be a little frustrating occasionally but it is not a big deal.
The story and the setting is very unique and interesting especially when combined with exactly how it is delivered to the player in portions. There are a lot of interesting twists and emotionally charged moments and I enjoyed that but the main characters are not that interesting themselves and I mean all of them. It should also be noted that at the end of the game the story really gets needlessly convoluted like it usually does in most Japanese franchises, good examples being: Metal gear solid, Final fantasy series in some cases, even the Yakuza games and many more. I am kind of used to that at this point but it still causes some eye-rolling action from my part.
There is a lot of content in Nier:Automata if you wish to see all of the game. There's like 60 sidequests, bunch of equipment to find, optional bosses and encounters, 27 endings including the dlc, 3 different optional arenas and not to mention the fact, to get all of the story you need to get through the game at least 3 or 4 times. So needless to say, you can get a LOT out of Nier. Moreover, I got this game for like 7 dollars on a sale which means it's amazing value.
Overall, I enjoyed most of my time with Nier:Automata, especially considering the pricetag, however I want to leave a very important word of advise here: Do NOT play this game on HARD and this is coming from a person who completed the game 3 times on hard, including every sidequest and almost every ending and all of the arenas except for one optional final encounter of one of the arenas. Hard mode is awfully designed and just sucks all the fun out of the game and when that combines with some garbage checkpoint placements in this game, it just gets tedious. Don't do it to yourself, just play on normal and have fun cause it is not fucking worth it, trust me.
Anyways, a really good game and most importantly a very memorable experience.

It was a blast playing, and it’s not just about the main character's figure. The story hit hard and even brought a tear to my eye, and while playing, the characters felt like family ♡

This game made me a fan of Platinum Games, Yoko Taro, and hack & slashes all in one fell swoop. It fires on all cylinders in every department: Addictive gameplay. A mesmerising soundtrack. An unforgettable story. This is an experience that I STILL think about.

Best story ever???????? I don't know about that, but it fits all my tastes in a story. Robots, city areas, philosophical and somewhat psychological, and the main character is hot.