A 2017 action RPG by PlatinumGames and Square Enix in which YoRHa androids 2B and 9S battle machine lifeforms on a far-future post-apocalyptic Earth.
Concept
Directed by Yoko Taro, NieR Automata folds nihilistic philosophy into stylish action. The game requires multiple playthroughs to reach successive endings, each unlocking new perspectives and gameplay genres.
Combat
PlatinumGames delivered fast melee combat with pod-mounted gunfire and air-juggles. Players install plug-in chips to customize stats, abilities, and HUD elements.
Legacy
NieR Automata sold over seven million copies and became Yoko Taro’s breakout hit. It led to the 2021 remaster of the original NieR (now called NieR Replicant ver.1.22474487139…) and the 2023 anime adaptation.