Nier: Automata Game Details:
Nier: Automata is an action role-playing game developed by
PlatinumGames and published by Square Enix. The game was released for the
PlayStation 4 and Microsoft Windows in early 2017, with an Xbox One port later
in June 2018. Nier: Automata is a sequel to the 2010 video game NieR, a
spin-off sequel of the Drakengard series. Set in the midst of a proxy war
between machines created by otherworldly invaders and the remnants of humanity,
the story follows the battles of a combat android, her companion, and a
fugitive prototype. Gameplay combines role-playing elements with action-based
combat and mixed genre gameplay similar to that of Nier.
Production began in 2014, with series creator Yoko Taro,
producer Yosuke Saito, and lead composer Keiichi Okabe returning to their
respective roles, as well as Square Enix artist Akihiko Yoshida in charge of
character design. The story is based around themes similar to Yoko's earlier
works, such as people's impulse to kill and nihilism, while also incorporating
issues such as confronting prejudice and escaping difficult situations. The
goal was to make a Nier game true to the spirit of the original, while
simultaneously crafting a better combat system. As a project entirely new to
the developers, the staff at PlatinumGames faced multiple challenges when
developing its gameplay and open world environment.
Nier: Automata Minimum System Requirements:
- OS: Windows 7 /8.1 /10 64bit
- Processor: Intel Core i3 2100 or AMD A8-6500
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 770 VRAM 2GB or AMD Radeon R9 270X VRAM 2GB
- DirectX: Version 11
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Storage: 50 GB available space
- Sound Card: DirectX® 11 supported
- Additional Notes: Mouse, keyboard and game pad (XInput only). Screen resolution: 1280x720. This product only supports MS-IME keyboard input. There is a possibility that other IME will not function correctly with it.
Nier: Automata Recommended Requirements:
- OS: Windows 8.1 /10 64bit
- Processor: Intel Core i5 4670 or AMD A10-7850K
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 VRAM 4GB or AMD Radeon R9 380X VRAM 4GB
- DirectX: Version 11
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Storage: 50 GB available space
- Sound Card: DirectX® 11 supported
- Additional Notes: Mouse, keyboard and game pad (XInput only). Screen resolution: 1920x1080. Depending on the monitor and PC graphics card environment and setup used, this title can expand its display resolution to 4K. However, please be aware that 4K resolutions are not officially supported. This product only supports MS-IME keyboard input. There is a possibility that other IME will not function correctly with it.
Nier: Automata Gameplay:
Nier: Automata is an action role-playing game in which
players take the role of combat androids from the YoRHa units across an open
world environment. In addition to standard navigation on foot, using a special
item allows the player to summon a wild animal to ride, and in some scenarios
pilot a flying mech to fight enemies. As with the previous game, during
navigation in some environments, the camera shifts from its standard
third-person perspective to an overhead or side-scrolling view. Some areas also
include platforming elements, requiring the player to navigate by jumping
between platforms or over obstacles. The player can complete side quests for
non-playable characters found throughout the world. Shops available in hub
locations allow the player to purchase items, including consumables which
recover health.
Combat is action-based, with the player fighting enemies in
real-time in a variety of in-game environments. During battle, the player can
use light attacks—which are fast but weak—and heavy attacks—slow and more
powerful. The player can evade enemy attacks and, with successfully timed
button presses, can gain temporary invulnerability and launch a counterattack
that deals heavy damage. The player is also assisted by a Pod, a flying robot
assistant that can launch customizable ranged attacks varying from simple
gunfire to heavy-hitting hammer attacks. Pods can also shield the player from
harm in various ways. The player is able to bring two melee weapons in combat.
While attacking, the player can alternate between both weapons and attacks to
create combination attacks. There are four different classes of weapons
available: short swords, long swords, bracers, and spears. Attacks with
different weapon types can also be charged and launched for increased damage.
Weapon Stories, a recurring element in both Nier and the Drakengard series,
where weapons found throughout the world have unique stories attached to them,
are also featured.
As characters progress, they gain experience levels which
increases health, defense, and attack power. Character progression is handled
through 'chips', items installed onto the player characters that modify their
attributes; these chips provide benefits ranging from altering the HUD to
granting status buffs. The number of chips that can be installed at once are
limited by how many slots are available. Chips can either be purchased from
shops, or picked up from defeated enemies.
Characters who die will respawn at their previous save
point. The save points are scattered throughout the game world, and can be
found and activated. However, new players who start from scratch are required
to complete three boss fights before seeing the very first save point. They can
then find their original bodies, and either retrieve their items and experience
to gain a bonus, or attempt to repair them. Depending on the player's success,
a revived body either becomes a temporary ally, or an enemy the player can
defeat for an extra bonus. With online features enabled, the bodies of other
players can also be retrieved or revived at the location in which they die.
The game features 26 endings, designated "A"
through "Z". However, endings "F" through "Z" are
the various "game over" events instead of being the outcome of
finishing the game.
Nier: Automata Official Website
https://nier.square-enix-games.com/en-us/age-gate/