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NieR: Automata

Nier: Automata is a 2017 action role-playing game developed by PlatinumGames and published by Square Enix. It is the sequel to Nier (2010).

Credits

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Parents Guide

Partially reviewed
Version covered

Original base game; not Game of the YoRHa, Become as Gods, or The End of YoRHa editions.. ESRB-listed platforms: Windows PC, PlayStation 4. Other editions, added content, mods and later updates are not assessed.

Violence

Strong

Combat includes robot destruction and bloody scenes of human-like characters being stabbed or impaled.

Sexual content

Mild

Some characters wear revealing outfits that leave part of the buttocks exposed.

Nudity

Mild

A nude male figure appears without genital detail.

Language

Strong

Dialogue includes f**k and sh*t.

Unlisted categories are unassessed. Content can vary by cut or edition.

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Time, story & content

TIME FORGE

How long does it take?

21h 30m

Base game

Base Game
21h 30m
Dedicated Playthrough
37h 30m
Perfect Game
61 hr

Named base-game community timing record across reported platforms; separately listed expansions and DLC are excluded. The main-story community metric does not guarantee every narrative route; the completionist metric is kept separate.

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The story

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