ResidentAtelier
NieR: Automata 2017
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Completed
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Days in Journal
1 day
Last played
February 15, 2023
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I just can’t do it…I cannot form a comprehensive review on this game. Saying what it meant to me and how much I needed it, saying the themes it addressed resonated with me so much, and saying how much I adored it, still wouldn’t do it justice. So instead of writing a proper review here, I am just going to give some advice.
Go in as blind as possible.
Do the side quests. If you leave one or two of the ones for completionists, that is fine, but get the most world-building you can.
Be open-minded. Some of these themes and decisions you make in game are VERY uncomfortable. They are worth it though.
Don’t get hyper focused on what you think of the combat system.
Finally, have someone to discuss it with after! I saw the true ending, but didn’t break until I discussed the game and its themes with a friend. Then, it truly made a difference in my life. Plenty of people have played this…so find someone!
That is all. Truly a work of art.
Go in as blind as possible.
Do the side quests. If you leave one or two of the ones for completionists, that is fine, but get the most world-building you can.
Be open-minded. Some of these themes and decisions you make in game are VERY uncomfortable. They are worth it though.
Don’t get hyper focused on what you think of the combat system.
Finally, have someone to discuss it with after! I saw the true ending, but didn’t break until I discussed the game and its themes with a friend. Then, it truly made a difference in my life. Plenty of people have played this…so find someone!
That is all. Truly a work of art.