NieR: Automata
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Androids 2B and 9S fight a war against machines on a ruined Earth in a game that keeps changing genre and perspective. Director Yoko Taro's story about meaning and humanity unfolds over multiple playthroughs that are each part of the real game.
Kit's verdict · 9.3/10
A stylish action game that becomes one of the most affecting stories in the medium.Kit · Sadkitty Games
Loved
- PlatinumGames combat is fast and fluid
- Keiichi Okabe's soundtrack is a masterpiece
- Story builds over playthroughs to a stunning finale
Not so much
- Open world is sparse and visually rough in places
- Side quests are mostly fetch jobs
Play it if anyone who wants a game that makes them think and feel.
Skip it if players who quit after the first ending and won't replay with changes.
Cheats & codes
No cheat codes
NieR: Automata doesn't have cheat codes. The tips and secrets below are the next best thing.
Tips
Play it better
- The first ending is not the end. Keep playing through the next routes to see the real story.
- Plug-in chips are your build. Fuse duplicates for cheaper versions and keep space for Overclock and Evade chips.
- On Easy, auto chips can fight for you if you just want the story.
- Swap Pod programs regularly; Pod A's laser and Pod B's gatling suit different enemies.
- Dodge at the last moment to trigger counters and a quick invincibility window.
- Fish in the waters around the map for a steady source of selling materials.
Secrets & unlockables
Hidden in plain sight
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Trivia
- Yoko Taro wears a mask in public appearances, often a large Emil head.
- It's a sequel to the 2010 NieR, which itself spun off from Drakengard.
- PlatinumGames, makers of Bayonetta, handled the combat.
- It has sold millions of copies, far more than Square Enix expected.
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