Games like NieR:Automata only come by once in a generation. While its PC port leaves a lot to be desired, everything else about the game is like nothing you’ve experienced before. If you haven’t had a chance to try out NieR:Automata yet, you can grab it on Steam now, where it is discounted by 60%.
You’ve probably seen NieR:Automata’s protagonist 2B across many franchises like Fortnite, Genshin Impact and most recently, Stellar Blade. But 2B is just one piece of the puzzle, with the game featuring numerous unforgettable characters. For the most part, NieR:Automata is a hack-and-slash game, but that often changes to bullet hell and 2D often.
In NieR:Automata, you’re sent to a dystopian version of Earth where humanity has ceased to exist for thousands of years. Nature has reclaimed most cities and you, as an Android, are tasked with taking down robots, the game’s primary antagonists. Written by eccentric game director Yoko Taro, NieR:Automata’s story is unlike anything you’ve ever seen, with 26 unique endings.
That, combined with its haunting soundtrack, makes NieR:Automata a must-play. The above discount also applies to the game’s sole piece of DLC called “3C3C1D119440927”. It provides you with access to some new cosmetics and side-content, and a chance to slug it out with the CEO of Square Enix and Platinum Games.
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