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You likely have heard about Nier: Automata. It's the game with the sexy anime android girl and her shapely gynoid butt. That it has an excellent story and multiple endings that will provide, at the very least, a certain amount of introspection as to the meaning of existence. And a pretty good friggin' soundtrack. These things are true. Nier: Automata takes place in the Nier/Drakengard series, known for its unique story telling and, oddly enough, its cult following. It is developed by Platinum Games, known for Bayonetta most of all, and their flair for combat paired with Yoko Taro's, the creator of the Nier/Drakengard series, writing, makes for an immensely satisfying game. Beneath the ballsy and shameless veneer of brandishing attractive, scantily clad android women and a very welcome and strong leading man as its headliner and main characters lies a story of duty, choice, and betrayal. But I've already said too much. Be warned that the game is longer than it appears, and with five major endings, the story only truly progresses once you finish the second, as endings A and B are two sides of the same coin. Be just as warned that if you prefer happy endings, stick with those. Unless you want to work for your true happy ending. My personal opinion is that, as my first JRPG I've truly enjoyed since FFXII in 2006, Nier: Automata doesn't disappoint. I by some miracle managed to avoid all spoilers for over a year until I got it and enjoyed the story immensely, and the gameplay almost addictively. Within three days over the holiday season I had accrued around thirty-five hours without finishing the first ending. The game is free-roam, but not sandbox as you know it. It's world is justifiably barren, this is no teeming world full of the stories of minutiae, civilians on the streets and unique player experiences to expound. It also boasts a large collection of weapons to wreak havoc on your enemies, but the game will make you question whether or not that is something you truly want to do. And it is in that regard that I find my one disappointment in this game, even aside from the bitter-sweet yet hopeful feeling it left me with after finishing it. There is no 'choice' in it as you would find in a typical western RPG. Outside from very scant moments in the story where you can choose to fight, or not, there is no way to change things. To make them better, to achieve a catharsis that the bleak world in which Nier: Automata takes place in so desperately needs. It is a quiet and desolate world with very few around, and so, quite justifiably, the actions you do choose to take or not to take are not acknowledged by anyone, merely yourself. This is both intriguing yet frustrating if you want to feel as if you've left an impact, have helped the characters in this world that you will become attached to. It's a good game. Buy it.Read full review
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It's been a long time since I've been excited about a video game and when so many people told me how great this game is I got excited. I new little to nothing about this game before purchasing it, like going into a good movie blind I just wanted to have a fun experience without everything being spoiled for me before I picked up a controller. I put the game in and the first thing I see is square enix. Squeenix. The makers of such other beautiful but horrible games like final fantasy 15. The story is completely lackluster. In the first hour of gameplay all I knew was the main character's name.the doors in the levels blend in with the walls so it's very easy to get lost. You second-guess yourself and run backwards through levels because they couldn't guide you properly. I will still continue to play the game but my hopes for it are severely lowered. It has inventive mashups of game styles from platformer to shmup. I hope this helps somebody. If I would have known that square made it I probably would not have bought the game. I am tired of giving a company money for bland games.Read full review
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Wow what a game, so smooth. The flow of the game is perfect. It changes styles on the fly but so smooth. Story is very compelling. And more playthroughs it gets deeper, multiple ends. The music is perfect and fits every second of the game, one of the best game soundtracks. Gameplay is fast and seamless. Fun, so much fun. Visually compelling, mentally stunning, and one of those you will remember for 20+ years. A true diamond if the ruff. An unknown gem. Its hard to find words that truly describe neir automata. The first game was epic as well, but you dont need to know story from first, but its is awesome as well. Highly recommend!!! Masterpiece.
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At first glance this title looks like a mess of Japanese fantasy cliche's like giant swords amd maid outfits but under this exterior lies a deep game that forces you player to contemplate the meaning of their existence. The soundtrack is the best I've ever heard in a game and really helps the player to create a bond with the world. The art direction is purposely grayscale with color popping out in areas where emotion and wonder are more present. I know that doesn't make much sense but it's the best description I can give. This game is truly a work of art.
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The main storyline for the main character (2B) is kind of short overall, but it was truly a treat to play on hard. I found the gameplay somewhat similar to bayonetta; fast paced hack n' slash with flairs of drama and weird robot dialogue. It's enough to keep you wanting more. Totally addicting in my opinion, and I've never really been a fan of machine-type storylines. Each play through has a different character, but the story takes a more defined point of view. Kind of like a tour behind the curtain.
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