Nier Automata 2 please !
I picked up this game after finishing *Stellar Blade*. I had read that the lead creator of *Stellar...
I picked up this game after finishing *Stellar Blade*. I had read that the lead creator of *Stellar Blade* drew heavy inspiration from NieR: Automata which makes sense, especially considering the paid crossover DLC with Automata outfits. After playing both, you can clearly see the shared DNA, but they’re very different experiences by the end.
This is a strong game with a lot of bold, creative design choices. The constant shifts between 3D and 2D gameplay keep things unpredictable. The giant boss fights feel properly epic. And the multiple playthrough structure with different protagonists and endings adds real narrative depth. The chip system is another standout feature. The ability to customize your build and even automate mechanics like attacking, evading, or healing adds a strategic layer that most action games simply don’t have.
Visually, it’s solid for a 2017 release, however with mods this game looks so much better. I recommend three mods :HD Texture Pack, CyReShadeX - NieR Automata and Grass Mode. It is a bit convoluted how to make them work but trust me when i say this. It is so worth to get this done.
The soundtrack is phenomenal. The music is emotional, atmospheric, and easily one of the most memorable parts of the entire experience. The composer absolutely nailed it.
Now I’ll be honest. I had a lot of frustration near the end of ending "A", and it was mostly my own fault. I ignored key instructions in the Resistance Camp and went into the final boss fight without proper healing setup. I was out of recovery items and tried to brute-force a very difficult boss without auto-heal chips. It felt impossible. I almost quit.
Out of desperation, I started looking into health mods only to realize the game already provides tools like easy mode, auto-heal, auto-combat, and auto-evasion chips that make things far more manageable. I just didn’t pay attention. Lesson learned: talk to the NPC with the massive head in the camp. Don’t skip instructions like I did.
Overall, the praise this game gets is deserved. It’s creative, ambitious, emotional, and different and that’s rare. I’m planning to complete endings A, B, C, D, and E to get the full story experience. After that, I’ll probably pick up NieR Replicant next.
If you give it the attention it asks for, it rewards you.
