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NieR:Automata™

NieR:Automata™

NieR: Automata tells the story of androids 2B, 9S and A2 and their battle to reclaim the machine-driven dystopia overrun by powerful machines.

87%
Very Positive
DevelopersPlatinumGames Inc., Square Enix
PublisherSquare Enix
Release DateMar 17, 2017
$39.99
Peak Players23.8K
Metacritic84
PlatformsWindows
Action
RPG
AI Review Summary

NieR:Automata is a genre-bending masterpiece that blends stylish Platinum Games combat with a profound, existential narrative requiring multiple playthroughs to fully experience. While it occasionally suffers from technical PC port issues and repetitive segments, its emotional depth and iconic soundtrack make it an unforgettable experience for most players.

Pros

  • Deep, philosophical, and emotionally impactful storyline that stays with the player.95%
  • Fast-paced and stylish hack-and-slash combat mechanics courtesy of Platinum Games.90%
  • Exceptional and atmospheric musical score that is widely considered one of the best in gaming.90%
  • Unique gameplay structure involving multiple perspectives and endings that reward persistence.85%
  • Iconic character designs and a beautiful aesthetic that draws players into the world.75%

Cons

  • Technical issues on PC including crashing and poor mouse input lag that mimics a controller stick.65%
  • Repetitive gameplay loops and story beats, particularly when replaying sections for different routes.60%
  • Imbalanced difficulty scaling where overleveling can make combat trivial and unchallenging.50%
  • Frustrating grind for high-level chips and specific item drops.40%

Notable Mentions

  • The game features a unique fourth-wall-breaking end credits sequence that is highly praised.
  • Completionists emphasize that reaching Ending E is essential to seeing the full scope of the story.
  • Some players find the transition between different gameplay genres like bullet-hell and action to be jarring.
Confidence: 65%
Based on the 181 most relevant reviewsGenerated on Jul 15, 2026
Game Vitals

Live snapshot

Player Activity

Current peak
846
Peak · last 90 days
1.5K
All-time peak
23.8K

Price

Current price
$39.99
Lowest tracked
$15.99since Jan 3, 2026

Review Sentiment

Launch week
—
Last 30 days
91%
All-time positive
87%
Review Statistics
Total Reviews153.1K
Positive: 133.8K (87%)Negative: 19.2K (13%)

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Reviews from Steam Deck

0%

Dev Response Rate

54h

Avg Playtime at Review

82%

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