r/nier • u/M4T31_L3G3ND • 1h ago
NieR Automata Nier Automata was disappointing Spoiler
So after years of watching 2b porn I have to say that this game was PEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAK. This game was genuinely amazing and it's definitely the best game i've ever played.
The story was simply amazing. Every single story mission was a blast, and the areas you explored were so incredibly interesting. I was captivated from start to finish and I absolutely fell in love with the cast, they are so well written. Also I absolutely loved the themes of the story and how philosophical it was. One of my favourite parts was also that the game didn't really have a main villain, rather the characters struggles were against their destiny, their place in the world, their true nature and the way they should live their lives.
Also the replay mechanic was executed flawlessly.Route A and B were a bit predictable with their plot twists, but the story they told was still very solid and I really liked how each route complemented each other by telling the same story through the eyes of different characters. And then the real meat of the game comes. It's a shame that 2b dies so early, but what they did with 9s was really cool. And I also really liked A2 as a character. This part started incredibly strong with the destruction of yorha, and it was the perfect narrative decision for the story and characters. The struggle for meaning gets taken to a whole other level since the character's only guiding force was taken from them. But the game takes it a step further and has reveals that fell like bombs, which make 9s despair even more.
Both ending C and D are quite tragic, with each showcasing the resolve A2 and 9s respectively have to complete their final mission which is the cherry on top for both their characterisation. Ending E was also really cool, I liked the narrative device of making the minigame impossible without the help of others, although I have to say that it felt just a tiny bit forced, but I am all for happy endings so I do not mind at all. Also the final message was truly beautiful.
As a side note it sucks what they did to my goat Emil. Also I found the bait with Devola and Popola really funny, at first I rolled my eyes because I thought they would betray us again, but then they helped 9s hack the tower and i was extremely relieved. I also really liked them as characters and I liked their tragic story.
Overall, I absolutely loved this game. 9.5/10