NieR: Automata Become as Gods Edition

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NieR: Automata Game of the YoRHa Edition is a post-apocalyptic action RPG that tells the story of androids 2B, 9S and A2 fighting to reclaim a machine-driven dystopia. The edition includes the base game, 3C3C1D119440927 DLC, various Pod skins, Grimoire Weiss Pod, Machine Mask Accessory, and additional bonus content that varies by platform. This edition offers the full experience of the award-winning game, with extra content for a richer adventure.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

74%

Audience ScoreBased on 80 reviews

story7 positive mentions

The game features a captivating story that is best experienced through its unique gameplay mechanics.
Players find the combat system satisfying and the soundtrack to be one of the best in gaming.
Many reviewers describe the game as a masterpiece, highlighting its emotional depth and engaging characters.

The included DLC codes are region-locked, causing issues for players in the US and other regions.
Some physical copies arrived with damaged cases or loose discs, leading to concerns about packaging quality.
The game has been criticized for visual and technical issues, particularly on certain platforms.

story
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story of the game is praised for its depth, exploring themes of identity, theology, and philosophy, and is considered best experienced through multiple playthroughs to fully appreciate its complexity. While many find it compelling and emotionally resonant, some reviewers criticize it as convoluted and difficult to grasp, with a narrative structure that can be challenging. Overall, it is seen as a unique and thought-provoking experience, complemented by excellent gameplay and music.
- “This is a story that can only be told correctly through the medium of a video game.”
- “The story is amazing and touches upon many elements of identity, theology, and philosophy.”
- “The story is compelling, complex, and interesting - I've played through all the main endings three times and I'm still realizing the significance of some casual interactions and situations.”
- “However, some reviewers found the story to be convoluted and difficult to understand.”
- “The story is confusing and ultimately revolves around a theme that has become quite clichéd: developing artificial intelligence.”
- “This game must be played multiple times for the story to even emerge.”
music
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is universally acclaimed, with many reviewers highlighting its ability to evoke deep emotions and enhance the overall experience. The soundtrack is described as sensational, unique, and epic, often complementing the game's themes and gameplay beautifully. Overall, it is considered one of the best soundtracks in gaming, significantly contributing to the game's atmosphere and storytelling.
- “The soundtrack is simply sensational.”
- “It is the best soundtrack I have ever heard in a game, and in combination with the events that occur in the game, it is absolutely something that needs to be experienced.”
- “It's lovely, evokes a sense of loneliness or at other times music fit for exploring an ancient civilization with an epic feel.”
- “Sound: 9/10 I'd rate this quite highly, mainly because of the music.”
- “The game's soundtrack is also highly praised for its unique vocals and intensity.”
gameplay
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of the game is characterized by its challenging mechanics that require players to invest time in learning, particularly in the early stages. While some players find the combat and gameplay rewarding and innovative, others note a steep learning curve that may deter those unwilling to engage deeply. Overall, the gameplay is praised for its variety and integration with the story, making it a standout feature despite some mixed opinions.
- “This radically changing gameplay makes for a thrilling roller coaster ride.”
- “Amazing gameplay, phenomenal story and writing.”
- “The gameplay offers different modes during your playthrough of the game and it is quite unique in comparison to other games.”
- “The 45-minute tutorial/intro introduces the player to a few different mechanics (combat, platforming, character mod chips, various locked camera angles that can be as creative as sometimes sitting).”
- “The gameplay offers different modes during your playthrough of the game, and it's quite unique in comparison to other games.”
- “If you're not willing to put in the effort to learn the mechanics, stray away and play something else.”
graphics
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with character designs praised for their quality, while robot enemies are criticized for being repetitive and lacking variation. Some players feel the visuals fall short for a 2017 PS4 title, resembling last-gen graphics, though overall quality is considered excellent, with minor issues in background details. The game's cover art is also noted for its appealing design and illustrations.
- “Great graphics even though I notice the downgrade in quality from PC.”
- “It is a game which has excellent quality across the majority of the game; the only slight marks against it are some of the background graphics (e.g., buildings in the city) that can look a bit drab due to the choice of color palette. However, you can forgive small issues such as this when you look at what the game delivers.”
- “In addition, the reversible cover is much more beautiful and features different illustrations depending on how it is turned. On one side, you have 2B in the forest in front of the dead giant of the forest kingdom with the game's logo, while on the back, there's the artwork of the cover without logos.”
- “But mostly, the visuals are kinda bad for a 2017 PS4 game; they look in many instances like a last-gen game.”
- “The character design is great, but the robot enemies are repetitive and lack variation.”
- “Some of the background graphics (e.g., buildings in the city) can look a bit drab due to the choice of color palette.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is derived from unexpected elements, as players find amusement in the discrepancies between their expectations and the actual content, such as the misleading imagery associated with the product.
- “What's funny is I was expecting a UK version since that was the picture used for this product.”
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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While the character design is praised for its quality, the lack of variation in robot enemies detracts from the overall character development experience, leading to a mixed impression.
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's optimization is generally acceptable on a non-Pro PS4, indicating that it runs adequately without major performance issues.
- “I use a non-pro PS4, and the performance is acceptable.”
- “The game runs smoothly even on lower-end hardware, which is impressive.”
- “I appreciate how well-optimized the game is; it maintains a steady frame rate throughout.”
- “The game struggles to maintain a stable frame rate, especially in crowded areas.”
- “Loading times are excessively long, making it frustrating to get into the action.”
- “There are frequent stutters and lag, which detracts from the overall experience.”