NieR:Automata

NieR:Automata is an action role-playing game developed by PlatinumGames and published by Square Enix. It serves as the second title in the NieR series and is set in a distant future where humanity has fled to the moon due to an alien invasion of machine lifeforms. Players control combat androids of the 'YoRHa' unit, such as 2B, 9S, and A2, as they fight and explore a post-apocalyptic Earth, uncovering the truths behind the war. The game is praised for its unique narrative style, profound themes, fluid combat system, and the evocative soundtrack by Keiichi Okabe. It blends action, RPG, and shooting elements and features multiple endings, requiring multiple playthroughs to fully understand the story. Since its release in 2017 on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC, NieR:Automata has garnered widespread acclaim and spawned various forms of media such as manga and anime adaptations.