Minimum:
Système d'exploitation *: Windows 7 /8.1 /10 64bit Processeur : Intel Core i3 2100 or AMD A8-6500 Mémoire vive : 4 GB de mémoire Graphiques : NVIDIA GeForce GTX 770 VRAM 2GB or AMD Radeon R9 270X VRAM 2GB DirectX : Version 11 Réseau : connexion internet haut débit Espace disque : 50 GB d'espace disque disponible Carte son : DirectX® 11 supported Notes supplémentaires : 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.
Recommended: Système d'exploitation *: Windows 8.1 /10 64bit Processeur : Intel Core i5 4670 or AMD A10-7850K Mémoire vive : 8 GB de mémoire Graphiques : NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 VRAM 4GB or AMD Radeon R9 380X VRAM 4GB DirectX : Version 11 Réseau : connexion internet haut débit Espace disque : 50 GB d'espace disque disponible Carte son : DirectX® 11 supported Notes supplémentaires : 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
The story, with 113 mentions, dominates conversation, trailed by the game’s haunting soundtrack. Overall, 87 % of 152 136 reviews are positive, and 89 % of the 490 post‑release reviews are also favorable. Players who spent more than 25 h Europese the game found it almost universally praised (94 % positive).
What it's about: NieR: Automata raconte l’histoire des androïdes 2B, 9S et A2 et leur combat féroce contre une dystopie régie par de puissantes machines.
In-game
« Revisiting this just confirms that nothing else in the industry dares to be this conceptually ambitious. Pure art. »👍 anonymous review · 40 h played9321« Unfortunately the game wasnt meant to be played on keyboard and mouse, but playing this on console with a controller was a life changing experience the first time i played it »👍 anonymous review · 1 h played3« This is potentially one of the best games i've ever played, thanks for everyone who worked on this masterpiece, and i wish every person that finishes it, to have a good day. »👍 anonymous review · 91 h played211« An amazing action game with fast, stylish combat and a story that sticks with you. The world is beautiful, haunting, and full of emotion, and the soundtrack is incredible. Truly an unforgettable game that’s absolutely worth playing. »👍 anonymous review · 839 h played111« Give this game a chance, i bought it on 2019 and never played it, i watched the anime and wanted to play it. It shows that even very different beings can share feelings, pain, and hope. “Why do we exist?” »👍 anonymous review · 49 h played1« Everything that lives is designed to end. They are perpetually trapped in a never-ending spiral of life and death. However, life is all about the struggle within this cycle. That is what 'we' believe. »👍 anonymous review · 4 h played1
« plus de details sur la culotte de 2B que sur les murs de la premiere zone »👎 anonymous review · 3 h played« Level Design horrible (mures invisibles) gameplay fade, et j'ai pas du tout accroché à l'histoire ... Après le jeu est de 2018, nous sommes en 2026 j'avoue que ça peu s'expliquer... »👎 anonymous review · 19 h played« Stuck on rebel base camp, getting intel. »👎 anonymous review · 4 h played« Purposefully convoluted, tedious, and actively trolling the player, "for the story". »👎 anonymous review · 17 h played« That a good game i finish on PS4 but now with my disability i cant play with isometric problem sadly. »👍 anonymous review · 0 h played43
In players' words
« Revisiting this just confirms that nothing else in the industry dares to be this conceptually ambitious. Pure art. »👍 anonymous review · 40 h played9321« plus de details sur la culotte de 2B que sur les murs de la premiere zone »👎 anonymous review · 3 h played« Unfortunately the game wasnt meant to be played on keyboard and mouse, but playing this on console with a controller was a life changing experience the first time i played it »👍 anonymous review · 1 h played3« Level Design horrible (mures invisibles) gameplay fade, et j'ai pas du tout accroché à l'histoire ... Après le jeu est de 2018, nous sommes en 2026 j'avoue que ça peu s'expliquer... »👎 anonymous review · 19 h played« This is potentially one of the best games i've ever played, thanks for everyone who worked on this masterpiece, and i wish every person that finishes it, to have a good day. »👍 anonymous review · 91 h played211« Stuck on rebel base camp, getting intel. »👎 anonymous review · 4 h played« An amazing action game with fast, stylish combat and a story that sticks with you. The world is beautiful, haunting, and full of emotion, and the soundtrack is incredible. Truly an unforgettable game that’s absolutely worth playing. »👍 anonymous review · 839 h played111« Purposefully convoluted, tedious, and actively trolling the player, "for the story". »👎 anonymous review · 17 h played« Give this game a chance, i bought it on 2019 and never played it, i watched the anime and wanted to play it. It shows that even very different beings can share feelings, pain, and hope. “Why do we exist?” »👍 anonymous review · 49 h played1« That a good game i finish on PS4 but now with my disability i cant play with isometric problem sadly. »👍 anonymous review · 0 h played43« Everything that lives is designed to end. They are perpetually trapped in a never-ending spiral of life and death. However, life is all about the struggle within this cycle. That is what 'we' believe. »👍 anonymous review · 4 h played1
Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.
What players say, by aspect
PositiveMixedNegative
Story / writing
83 % pos · n=113
Gameplay
68 % pos · n=82
Audio / music
98 % pos · n=44
Graphics / art
68 % pos · n=31
Content / longevity
60 % pos · n=10
Interface / UX
0 % pos · n=7
Performance
50 % pos · n=6
Stability / bugs
0 % pos · n=5
Value for money
67 % pos · n=3
Detailed data (table)
Aspect
Mentions
Positive
Mixed
Negative
Story / writing
113
94
6
13
Gameplay
82
56
10
16
Audio / music
44
43
0
1
Graphics / art
31
21
0
10
Content / longevity
10
6
2
2
Interface / UX
7
0
0
7
Performance
6
3
0
3
Stability / bugs
5
0
0
5
Value for money
3
2
0
1
Positive reviews by playtime
🎮 Players who like it have spent 36 h on median; those who dislike it: 11 h.
<2h
20 % (n=15)
2-10h
72 % (n=61)
10-25h
91 % (n=99)
>25h
94 % (n=315)
Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time
➡️ Stable reception over time
% of positive reviews per month (months with ≥ 15 sample reviews).
100% completion difficulty ("platinum")
5,2 %Moderate
of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 47 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 22,1 % of players.
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Fans of deep, philosophical narratives with rich musical scores will find NieR:Automata compelling, while players who prioritize technical polish may feel disappointed by its performance issues.
Is NieR:Automata™ worth it in 2026?
Yes, without reservation for most players: 87% of 152,136 Steam reviews are positive (player score 89/100). Most-praised strength: Story. Current price: 39,99€.
Verdict
NieR:Automata excels as a storytelling and audio experience, delivering an emotionally resonant journey that draws players into its universe. However, its occasional performance hiccups and UI shortcomings may deter those who expect a flawless technical experience. For those willing to overlook minor technical flaws, the game rewards with a profound and memorable adventure.
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