# NieR:Automata™

> NieR: Automata tells the story of androids 2B, 9S and A2 and their battle to reclaim the machine-driven dystopia overrun by powerful machines.

## Game facts

- Developer: Square Enix, PlatinumGames Inc.
- Publisher: Square Enix
- Release status: Released
- Release date: Mar 18, 2017
- Platforms: PC
- Genres: Action, RPG, ActionRPG
- Steam Deck: Playable (Steam, checked Nov 4, 2026: https://store.steampowered.com/app/524220/)
- Playtime: Main story 21.8 hr, Main + some extras 33.3 hr, 100% completion 76.9 hr (IGDB, checked Nov 4, 2026: https://www.igdb.com/games/nier-automata)
- Languages: Interface: German (Germany), European Spanish, Japanese (Japan), French (France), Italian (Italy), American English; Subtitles: German (Germany), European Spanish, Japanese (Japan), French (France), Italian (Italy), American English; Audio: Japanese (Japan), American English (IGDB, checked Nov 4, 2026: https://www.igdb.com/games/nier-automata)

## AI Review Analysis

Analyzed Sep 2, 2026

### Strengths

- A deep and intricately crafted story that gradually unfolds through multiple endings and repeated playthroughs
- Impressive themes exploring the emotions and meaning of existence of androids and machine lifeforms
- Deep motivations and powerful emotional narratives for characters including 2B, 9S, and A2

### Weaknesses

- The progression, especially in Route B, may feel tedious because it repeats content that has already been seen
- Some players find the 9S sections and bullet-hell-style minigames extremely unpleasant and frustrating

## Links

- [NieR:Automata™ on WAME](https://www.wame.is/game/3380)
- [Player reviews](https://www.wame.is/game/3380/reviews)

Updated: 2026-11-09T17:31:11.528Z