NieR:Automata

NieR:Automata

March 7, 2017
SQUARE ENIX CO. LTD.
4.8/5.0(47,447 reviews)
~13h playtime
Metacritic 86
ActionRole Playing Games

PlayStation 4 · Nintendo Switch · PC · Xbox One

Great

Overall, player feedback for NieR: Automata is overwhelmingly positive, with many players praising its deep storytelling, emotional impact, stunning visuals, and exceptional soundtrack. While there are occasional criticisms regarding gameplay repetition and pacing, the majority of players regard it as a masterpiece that has profoundly touched them. Many recommend experiencing the game multiple times to fully appreciate its narrative depth.

About This Game

NieR:Automata sets PlatinumGames' fast, fluid action against Yoko Taro's branching science fiction, casting players as YoRHa androids fighting machine lifeforms across a ruined Earth. Combat shifts between melee, ranged fire, and sudden changes of camera and genre, but the real architecture is the story: the game asks to be finished several times, each route recasting events through a different character and pushing its philosophical, frequently tragic themes further.

That structure is the whole debate. Critics and players treat the narrative, art direction, and Keiichi Okabe's score as among the genre's finest, yet the same crowd flags that later routes reuse environments and beats, and pacing sags early on. It rewards players who treat the repeat playthroughs as the point rather than a chore, and will frustrate anyone wanting a single, linear run. Rated Mature.

Highlights

  • Engaging storyline with multiple endings
  • Innovative blend of gameplay genres
  • Stunning visuals and artistic design
  • Deep philosophical themes
  • Dynamic combat system
  • Memorable soundtrack
  • Rich character development
  • Exploration of existential questions

Themes

sci-fipost-apocalypticphilosophicalpsychologicaldystopiandarktragicexploration

Mechanics

real-timecombatmelee-combatranged-combatcombo-systemexplorationstory-drivenmultiple-endingsbranching-narrativecutscenesvoice-actingcustomizationskill-treesai-companionsmini-games

Platforms

PlayStation 4
Nintendo Switch
PC
Xbox One

Multiplayer

Single Player Only

Game Information

ESRB Rating:ESRB Mature
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Gameplay

Modes
Single player
Perspective
Third personSide viewText

Player Reviews

Great

Overall, player feedback for NieR: Automata is overwhelmingly positive, with many players praising its deep storytelling, emotional impact, stunning visuals, and exceptional soundtrack. While there are occasional criticisms regarding gameplay repetition and pacing, the majority of players regard it as a masterpiece that has profoundly touched them. Many recommend experiencing the game multiple times to fully appreciate its narrative depth.

Pros

  • • Incredible story and emotional depth
  • • Beautiful art direction and graphics
  • • Exceptional soundtrack
  • • Smooth and varied gameplay mechanics
  • • Thought-provoking themes

Cons

  • • Repetitive gameplay during multiple playthroughs
  • • Pacing issues in the early game
  • • Limited enemy variety
  • • Some side quests perceived as tedious
  • • Learning curve for controls can be steep

Based on 102 reviews from playstation, steam

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NieR:Automata — Frequently Asked Questions

Is NieR:Automata worth playing?
NieR:Automata has a great reception from players, holding an average score of 4.8 out of 5 across 47,447 reviews.
Is NieR:Automata single-player or multiplayer?
NieR:Automata supports single player.
What platforms is NieR:Automata available on?
NieR:Automata is available on PS4.
When did NieR:Automata release?
NieR:Automata released on March 7, 2017.
What is NieR:Automata's age rating?
NieR:Automata carries an ESRB rating of ESRB Mature.