Years ago, alien-created mechanical lifeforms that originated from another world have driven most of humanity from Earth. In a last-ditch effort to reclaim their home, the surviving humans send a force of android soldiers, the YoRHa squad, to defeat the invaders and reclaim their lost home. As the android soldiers fight powerful machines in the name of humanity, long-forgotten truths about the world and their invaders will be revealed.
NieR:Automata is an action role-playing game (ARPG) that gracefully blends fast-paced action with a captivating story.
The game follows the trials and exploits of 2B, a combat android, 9S, her companion, and A2, a fugitive prototype.
To fully unlock the narrative and additional story elements, multiple playthroughs is required. Gameplay combines role-playing elements and hack-and-slash combat. It also features switching between different video game genres from shoot-'em-up to text adventure. The story is notable for referencing and exploring philosophical concepts and existential themes.
