Status killerstar Apr 23, 2022
Wow, I didn't know that you could
(Doing my part to add at least some none Elder Ring content.)
NieR: Automata (2017)
PlatinumGames, Square Enix Business Division 6
PC (Microsoft Windows) · PlayStation 4 · Xbox One
4.36 from 5065 ratings · #71 top rated on Grouvee
11928 members have it in their collection · 1001 playing now · 3874 backlogged · 3585 wish listed
How long? Main story 25h · with extras 38h · 100% 59h (from 194 logged playthroughs)
Details
- Developers
- PlatinumGames, Square Enix Business Division 6
- Publishers
- Square Enix
- Genres
- Hack and slash/Beat 'em up, Role-playing (RPG)
- Themes
- Action, Drama, Fantasy, Open world, Science fiction
- Franchises
- Drakengard
- Series
- NieR
- Events
- PlayStation E3 2017 Media Showcase, PlayStation Experience 2016 Showcase, Square Enix E3 Conference 2015
- Steam
- View on Steam
Release dates
- Feb 23, 2017 (Full Release) (Japan) PlayStation 4
- Mar 07, 2017 (Full Release) (North_America) PlayStation 4
- Mar 10, 2017 (Full Release) (Australia) PlayStation 4
- Mar 10, 2017 (Full Release) (Europe) PlayStation 4
- Mar 10, 2017 (Full Release) (New_Zealand) PlayStation 4
- Mar 17, 2017 (Full Release) (Worldwide) PC (Microsoft Windows)
- Apr 27, 2017 (Full Release) (Asia) PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4
- Jun 26, 2018 (Full Release) (Worldwide) Xbox One
Also available on
- NieR: Automata - Day One Edition (2017) · PS4
- NieR: Automata - Black Box Edition (2017) · PS4
- NieR: Automata - Limited Edition Steelbook (2017) · PS4
- NieR: Automata - Steelbook Edition
Related
Bundled in
- Nier: Automata - Become as Gods Edition (Jun 2018) · PC, XONE
- Nier: Automata - Game of the Yorha Edition (Feb 2019) · PC, PS4
- Nier: Automata - The End of Yorha Edition (Oct 2022) · NSW
DLC
- Nier: Automata - 3C3C1D119440927 (May 2017) · PC, PS4
Featured in lists
Rating distribution
5 stars
2943
4 stars
1317
3 stars
560
2 stars
186
1 star
59
Community All Reviews Statuses
Status killerstar Apr 22, 2022
At this point it seems like a series of disjointed mini stories that are all variations on a common theme. Mostly weird stuff. But so far story beats don't come together as a cogent plot.
Status killerstar Mar 19, 2022
This was on my list of games I wanted to play but would not run on my old laptop. It was on sale on Steam and decided to give it a go. (Probably not a good idea with BOTW also on the playing list, but I don't claim to make only good decisions.)
I'm on the early hours so no …
This was on my list of games I wanted to play but would not run on my old laptop. It was on sale on Steam and decided to give it a go. (Probably not a good idea with BOTW also on the playing list, but I don't claim to make only good decisions.)
I'm on the early hours so no spoilers but I have I question: am I, as a player, supposed to take the story about humans on the moon and alien-deployed machines at face value or is it meant to be preposterous and unbelievable?
Status gamingitlaldy Jan 12, 2022
Game had great potential for me. My friend warned me she played for 45 minutes only to die and not have her progress saved. Same happened to me so I unisntalled it.
I know this may upset some people.
Status DucksOnQuack Jan 1, 2022
I had indifferent opinions regarding NieR: Automata after playing through it for the first time. But now after the recent news, I now consider NieR: Automata to be a masterpiece that should be played by everyone just to beat the shit out of the president.
Status albcorp Oct 11, 2021
There is 10 hours of fun game play here. The transitions between the various camera perspectives are elegant and easy to follow. The combat is a fun sort of button mash, but challenge and mastery are subverted by the over abundance of health items that are too easy to use. The map is a pleasant puzzle.
I cannot understand the …
There is 10 hours of fun game play here. The transitions between the various camera perspectives are elegant and easy to follow. The combat is a fun sort of button mash, but challenge and mastery are subverted by the over abundance of health items that are too easy to use. The map is a pleasant puzzle.
I cannot understand the high praise for the story. It contains dialog that often made me cringe, and the premise is a sort of replaced-by-weapons concept that is less interesting than even very old takes such as the Second Variety or the match cut from bone to spaceship in 2001.
The final blow was the instructions at the end of the play through to replay the game. I complied, and was served a barely warmed over dish of last night's left overs.
Status PKdubs May 8, 2021
On one hand, I feel obligated to finish this game. The story is interesting and I'm really interested. On the other hand, I feel forced to do side quests to finish the game. I'm also not a huge fan of anything that is made by platinum games when it comes to combat. I just need to push through and finish …
Read moreOn one hand, I feel obligated to finish this game. The story is interesting and I'm really interested. On the other hand, I feel forced to do side quests to finish the game. I'm also not a huge fan of anything that is made by platinum games when it comes to combat. I just need to push through and finish it to truly say if it was worth it.
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Status Inc Mar 30, 2021
So I just finished my 3rd playthrough which, apparently, gets you the final ending. Well, if that was the final ending, colour me disappointed.
From googling around, I'm not convinced I got the true ending, which is what everyone was saying you're supposed to get after the 3rd playthrough....
Hmmmmm.
I'm just going to watch it on YouTube. I'm not …
So I just finished my 3rd playthrough which, apparently, gets you the final ending. Well, if that was the final ending, colour me disappointed.
From googling around, I'm not convinced I got the true ending, which is what everyone was saying you're supposed to get after the 3rd playthrough....
Hmmmmm.
I'm just going to watch it on YouTube. I'm not up for another playthrough. It was a good game but not so good I want to play it over and over to flesh out all the finer details.
Status internpepper Mar 16, 2021
I am shook. Route A was solid and action-packed with promises of a great story. Route B was a bit repetitive, but opened up more story and Route C was everything coming together in one cohesive, incredible package. This is my favorite RPG on the Playstation 4 and one of my favorites of all time. Highly recommended.
Status Inc Mar 13, 2021
So I beat the first ending, but I'm not sure if I can be bothered to beat it several more times to get the so called "real ending". I've started a second play through and it is different but I'm not sure it's different enough. But this game has a habit of throwing surprises and twists at you, so, should …
Read moreSo I beat the first ending, but I'm not sure if I can be bothered to beat it several more times to get the so called "real ending". I've started a second play through and it is different but I'm not sure it's different enough. But this game has a habit of throwing surprises and twists at you, so, should I keep at it?
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Status Inc Feb 27, 2021
Make a start on Nier Automata this afternoon. A couple of hours in and early impressions are good!
I like a game that does a good job explaining its mechanics. The art direction is interesting. And that soundtrack.... very nice.
Looking forward to seeing more! If anyone has any spoiler free suggestions for early game, let me know! Spoiler free!
Status donnyblot Dec 13, 2020
I own a ps5 and a switch. I make sure that I only play ONE game for each system so I am able to conquer my backlog. Ironically, when I click on “Tell What to Play” it told me Nier Automata. For my switch, I’m also playing Astral Chain both by the same developer. It’ll be interesting to get a …
Read moreI own a ps5 and a switch. I make sure that I only play ONE game for each system so I am able to conquer my backlog. Ironically, when I click on “Tell What to Play” it told me Nier Automata. For my switch, I’m also playing Astral Chain both by the same developer. It’ll be interesting to get a nice comparison going.
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Status RxBrad Dec 5, 2020
Fairly early into Route C, I've hit my first wall, and it's shit-slicked doozy.
Dear game designers who add sequences where you need to go from point A to point B, but you're "injured" and randomly lose the ability to use basic movements like jumping and running: Fuck you.
This segment has sucked so much fun out of this game.
