It never really felt as tight as the one in Automata. This is because the combat in Rising, as exceptional it was, felt a bit light. But let me assure you that combat in Automata actually manages to exceed the mechanics we have seen in Rising and it possibly dethrones Bayonetta’s. After the amazing combat craftsmanship we witnessed in Platinum’s previous offerings such as Metal Gear Rising Revengeance and Bayonetta, Nier Automata is bound to have excellent hack and slash gameplay, right? But then again, PlatinumGames dropped the ball with games like Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles so some level of skepticism with Nier Automata’s combat is expected. It wouldn’t be a Platinum game if it didn’t had a fantastic combat system. It’s hard not to put down the controller for a minute and get lost into what is this generation’s most amazing soundtrack. The music resonates so well with the on screen action, whether it is a combat sequence, a cutscene or just during general exploration. If you think the original had a superb score then you must take a listen to Automata. If there is any game that proves that you don’t need to use high-end graphics tech to make the world beautiful then Automata is one such title.īut what makes the presentation stand out is the amazing soundtrack. But that is not to say the game lacks any colors…you will be treated to some amazing art style, unique enemies and some impressive particle and lighting effects throughout the game.
It’s a color palette that is not often used these days but its post apocalyptic setting ensures there is a thematic reason behind such a dark atmosphere. One look at Automata and it’s hard not to get discouraged by its brownish/yellowish graphical feel. They often say that “first impression is the last impression” but in case of Automata this doesn’t apply. "Let me assure you that combat in Automata actually manages to exceed the mechanics we have seen in Rising and it possibly dethrones Bayonetta’s." The story evolves constantly and is one that will make you laugh and cry, both at the same time. Initially the plot sounds like a script from a C-grade movie, but as I mentioned before, give it time and you will be surprised by the emotional depth the game presents. They have developed Machines to counter-attack Androids. Aliens on the other hand aren’t exactly dumb. Without going into spoiler territory, aliens have defeated mankind due to which humans have moved on to the moon where they have developed Androids to take down their enemies. But then, all of a sudden, the game picks itself from the graveyard of boredom and presents the player with a tale that has more twists and turns than a roller-coaster ride. The game’s first hour begins rather slowly and is extremely frustrating because there is no save point during this period. To begin with, you actually don’t need to play the original Nier to get the hang of the story in Automata.
The original Nier was something of a mix bag but by bringing PlatinumGames to spearhead the sequel, Square Enix has done wonders to the franchise. But with Nier Automata, PlatinumGames have brought back their exceptional and often over the top combat and the results are captivating. The recent cancellation of Scalebound and a spree of disappointing games like Star Fox Zero and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutants in Manhattan made gamers somewhat skeptical about the studio’s future. Over the last couple of years, PlatinumGames seems to have lost their touch.
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