NieR: Automata Restored My Faith in Humanity 

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Crying at a video game is not embarrassing. A story, regardless of medium, at makes you feel something, is a triumph. Never ever apologize for being human

Automata’s Ending E completely changed my life and it made me cry for over a week straight just thinking about it. Thanks for making this. Glory to mankind!

NieR had me crying at SIDE QUESTS. The game is phenomenal and hits in all of the right places

Still the greatest story I’ve seen in any medium. No story has ever immersed me and impacted me so much.

Nier Automata is a story that can only be told in the medium of video games. Such a special experience

This game literally altered my perspective in life. It's unlike anything I've ever played. Thank you for this video, amazing job!

This is one of my favorite games all time. Story, gameplay, lore inside in this beatiful world and the soundtracks are one of the best. I love this game!

Whenever I'm talking about this game, I have to bring up the credits. I tear up pretty often with games, but that moment got me harder than anything else, and the fact that it was the credits that did it still blows my mind.

0:17 Nah mate, being able to say a piece of art brought you to tears is some of the highest praise one could possibly give it.

This is one of the few types of art that made me sit in silence for half an hour straight, after finishing the endings. It’s one those things that I don’t think will ever leave me, but it was so damn worth it

“If there’s no point to life, we can still live for eachother”. Actual goosebumps and tears in my eyes

Nier automata, is the rare gem of a game, that has a deep philosophical story about life and what it means to be human. The game takes their time for each character to have their personality and story, and their struggles in a post apocalyptic world to find meaning in life and connections. Especially the Weight of the world song, is uplifting in my opinion, in a way it gives you hope.

I really want to watch the video but I don't want to see spoilers , but i gave you a like because I know your content is amazing even without watching it , keep the good work my friend and don't you dare go hollow 👍

I absolutely love how this game keeps generating this kind of videos 6 years after a release. I'm so glad NieR Automata exists

Big agree even just 10 seconds in. No embarrassment from crying at NieR Automata, it’s genuinely one of, if not the most emotional game of all time. Also, very obvious that I’m a big NieR Automata fan by my PFP

I was planning to play all the sidequests after the game ends but then the game hit me with that ending where you need to lose your save file to help the others. I thought about it for a minute but then i click yes to sacrifice my save file because eventhough i won't be able to play the sidequests and other contents, it felt genuine to help others at that moment. I don't regret it. Still the best game i've ever played.

NieR Automata's story really runs DEEP. Even without the context of Yokotaro's other games the game makes you think and question but if you have the context of the other games all these feelings just hit tenfold

The only game ever where I cried my eyes out while going through the ending credits.

Definitely the most impactful story for me. I too don’t really care for the story in games, it’s not what attracts me, but this one just hits different. Still get those feeling just thinking about the game.

The story is really really good, but is the directing that made this game a masterpiece. Prolly my fav game of all time

This right here is the definitive review of this game. There's so many videos that do philosophy deep dives for this game but rarely does anybody talk about the emotion that stir while playing and the irl impact that this can have. I openly admit that I cried several times throughout this game, story, awe inspiring surrounding and the soundtrack. It's not embarrassing to cry, emotions should always be shown. I've only recently come across your channel and your videos definitely hit the mark (though I watch them on my main YT account and not this one). Keep up the great work and thanks for sharing the most human review of one of my favourite games 💜

i wish more people known about this game, the ending (E) is such an impact full moment that at least to me haz never being topped, and i being playing since 98, it also make me questioning things about my own life and values, it took me like half an hour to confirm my decision about erasing all my data to help other random player, after that everything in real life feels different for some moments, im usually more attracted to gameplay but this game story just hits you like no other (and also haz a really fun gameplay in general) truly a masterpiece

NieR: Automata is probably my favorite game storywise, I know you said you didn't get into research about all the storylines and phylosophical stuff it makes reference, but you should, it's going to blow your mind even more. Pascal's and Simone's stories are impactfull as hell. Without going into spoilers, it's just, oof, I want to cry just remembering

The NieR series as a whole is beyond words as nothing I could say would justify how much I love and adore the games (I recommend trying NieR Replicant if you haven’t) NieR Automata is different in a good way the gameplay changes, evolving story through the play-through, the cast we follow we watch our characters grow and recess through grief, fear and rage as well as understand their sacrifices (especially in other content outside the game). My favourite part of ending E is that You ,the player, get the option to sacrifice something like the characters you’ve watched over the last 40-60 hours of gameplay, you get too give up your data for the sake of another who may be struggling just like you could’ve been it really brings the theme of sacrifice full circle and the fact that you/your data becomes officially are of the game is actually awesome.

Nier Automata is the first and only time the video game medium has ever entered the realm of high art. Nothing else even comes close.

It's OK to cry at a video game. It's also OK to cry at a YT video about a game, because it put words to, and resonates deeply with one's own past experience with said game. It's a perfect day for raining.

I love that this video barely even touches on any of the complexities of this game’s philosophy and yet it still has such a clear impact

When you combine a great storyteller and increadible game studio you create a masterpiece. Thank you Yoko Taro and Platinum Games for creating the best game I have ever played. Oh and I gotta give credits to Keichii Okabe for composing the best music I have ever heard in a video game.

Nier: Automata fundamentally changed both the way I look at life and how i go about writing. Something i enjoy doing

Great video!! Always happy to see people enjoy this game.

Fun fact: There is a Nier Automata Anime coming out and it's gonna be on air in January 2023

I love the games message and the fact that you have to delete your save file to help somebody else is very cool of a game to do love your videos ember keep up the great work.

I really like how you’re adding insights from your own life into these videos, to me it makes them a lot more intresting. I’ve heard of this game but now I have to add it to my list. Also great outro man xd

The whole game is based on the Mahayana Buddhism's concept of detachment and compassion. Anything you do it for ego's sake will ended up causing more suffering. With true, self-less compassion to help others w/o any expectation of reward, you free yourself from the attachment of your own ego. Even erasing the proof of your own existence will bring true release from the pains of ego-clinging. Not many game or any other media has based itself on Mahayana Buddhist teachings, and to do it in this fashion, with millions of players not realizing the underpinning philosophy is actually dharma teachings, it nothing short of astonishing. Yoko Taro is a true genius.

Nier automata is one of the best games ever. The way it goes over philosophers and existentialism. The way it brings hope to it all and the way it goes over why we truly live instead of giving up. It's a masterpiece in every single way. I was sobbing at the end of ending E. I really want more people to play it

Glad someone feels the same way i do. after playing NieR automata i felt like a different human and its not just a game, its a life lesson. I can't explain how much i love NieR automata and replicant. I wish more people would give it a try but its hard to persuade people to play it since its "anime" - NieR and Yakuza are the only games that had me crying so much, even the sidequests were a pain for my soul.

There's no perfect piece of art or entertainment. But Automata is so close it hurts. Even its imperfection makes it the unique experience it is. Game of its generation... and the true Citizen Kane of video games.

Nier Automata changed my life and made me question everything I believed and took for granted, even my existence itself. I played the game for the combat but unexpectedly found myself hooked up to the story in a way no other game got close to. The void I felt after completing the game stuck with me for 3 weeks, it got so hard on me to the point that part of me had wished I never played the game. The impact was enormous and I was equally unprepared for it. It took some time, but playing Nier Automata was the best decision I have made in my entire life.

The amusement park is my favorite area in all of the video games I have played. The music and atmosphere are just so beautiful and the bossfight is so fun

I started like you, wasn't that interested, untill the first boss came in hahaha. Also the soundtrack. Oh that soundtrack. This game really changes the way we view ourselves and life's meaning. I've never felt this empathic before cause of a videogame, a feeling I'll never forget

I just completed this ending and felt the exact same way. We are stronger together in all things!

I’m always so excited whenever Ember uploads

This game has some of the best music I've ever heard in gaming. Very emotionally intense soundtrack.

i love that people are still talking about this game even 6 years after its release.

NieR Automata will always be the best video game experience for me. I'm grateful to stumble upon the series and the positive impact it gave me

I’d like to play this someday, the music in the Nier series is amazing. I’ll come back and watch the rest of the video once I’ve played the game!

The one and only game I've ever played to make me think I shouldn't give up

Nier Automata was the biggest suprise to me who picked it up randomly thinking that it'd be a dumb hack and slash anime style game to distract me for a few hours. The story really hit for me as I was going through a period in my life where I was asking the same type of questions as the game, which really helped me sort through things. It stands easily as my #1 game because it prompted and guided me towards finding my own reason for existing, which potentially saved my life. Also, great video!

Nier automata rocketed into one of my fav games after I beat. I don't play many story games but this one is something else

The best ember video tied with the Dark souls and elden ring video saving his life.

I cried at the end too, how can you not?

I think that is the best way to experience the game, I also was just swiping through game pass and it caught my eye, I finally decided to download it while knowing absolutely nothing and never even heard of it before. The journey was like nothing I've ever experienced and I was constantly left in awe. Even after playing it still sounds so weird saying that it's a game about Androids and robots with no a single human and yet it somehow was able to make such a strong emotional impact on us and really is the definition of a masterpiece, unfortunately the game is no longer on game pass so I'm waiting for it to go on special again so I can pick it up

NIER had the most impact for my Character ever. More than any other experience in my life.

Maybe the real outro was the friends we made along the way

Oh yes, that game with a Anime sword maiden cover that hits you in the feels. Several times.

One of my favorite games of all time. NieR is one hell of a series that makes you feel a ton of emotions along the games, and is one of the few games I played all over again and found more surprises. NieR Replicant is also incredible and you should definitely try it as well.

I already wanted to play the game but this makes me want to play it even more. I've just been waiting for it to go on sale on steam but for some reason it hasn't for so long.

I bought this game on sale and can't wait to give it a shot! I've heard nothing but good things about it and this just reaffirms all I've heard

Funny how video games are what have made me cry more than any other medium, followed by maybe a few shows. The amount of time you spend with the characters and in the world of these games, you grow very attached to everything.

I recommend some of the stage plays/novellas, they expand upon some of the characters past, and there's even one that continues past ending E. The english voice actors of 2b and 9s read them live, the video is in Kyle McCarley's youtube channel(9s voice), you should watch if you're interested

For me, this is the best videogame ever made. Like I fell in love with 2B 9S, A2, Pascal and every character in the game; the ending E made me whimper and cry so much at the moment. Thanks to everyone who made the ultimate choice at the end. The soundtrack was so good too, really deserved the Game Awards for best music in its year. Thanks you, really thanks you for this wonderful video.

I swear this game transcended the boundaries of what a video game is supposed to be and will be talked about for years to come. It's timeless. My jealousy for anyone who has not played this game and doesn't know what they are getting into is immeasurable. You start playing because of the android waifu swordgirl in a somewhat revealing victorian maid dress but after a few hours you end up crying and thinking about the human condition while listening to a soundtrack that has been touched by god himself. Hands down my favorite video game of all time.

i remember wanting to play this game from when it came out in 2017, i saw the entire game multiple times and last year i was able to purchase a gaming laptop and of course first thing i did was playing it . 10/10 , still an amazing experience even knowing what to expect from the game

I hope you'll give a chance to NieR:Replicant as well, especially since in Automata there are references to Replicant and I swear to god if you'll ever play it, god, it hits different, everything hits different, even Automata. Also you might not know, but when you meet Anemone for the first time she says " You're...number 2..." she sounds very sad in kinda weird way, well it's kinda a reference to a book, since A2 and Anemone were friends and something happened, to be exact when A2 says" the bunker is the one that betrayed you" what she exactly meant is in the book so if you enjoyed game I also recommend book named NieR Automata Short Story Long. Happy holidays btw !

I unfortunately don't want to spoil the game for myself so I've had to hold off finishing the video - But your dark souls one has made me want to play those games so badly, thanks for the content!

Great video bro

One of my favourite ever games, the ending my lord

Fun fact, some people did complete the end credits alone. Which misses the point of the story, but it's really impressive regardless.

Man I feel like I can't fully articulate the effect this game had on me, especially Pascal's village.

nier and ff14 two games that have made teary eyed/cry. might be a few others but those left the biggest impact... and no i dont have my nier save anymore, cause like you i also realized i should help others and went back shortly after finishing to say yes and delete it.

What do you do when you can’t do anything? You do what you can

One of the best games to use the gaming medium to the fullest !!

Just watched your last video(how dark soul saved my life), and wanted to say that what you experienced sounds a lot like going from a fixed mindset to a growth mindset. I'm not even close enough to knowledgeable to give a accurate explanation of the concepts but can definitely recommend you check out some video's about it.

Watching this (and some other stuff) after playing because I didn't quite understand what made Automata so special to other people. I had high expectations for the game because, obviously I would, and because I played Nier: Replicant and enjoyed that. The game definitely didn't hit me like it hit others unfortunately. But I knew for sure that the messages of automata flew over my head. I think I'm understanding the message a lot better now. A bunch of robots going through different methods trying to understand humanity and what the purpose of life is. Meanwhile the 2 most human characters we see are just two people on a meaningless ride, together. And that's all that really matters: that they have each other. I think it started to hit a bit more for me in retrospect after I decided to give up the game. Leaving behind 9s, 2b and their world made me realize how enjoyable those two were. Like that feeling after you finish a good book or show, and the fictional world that you were immersed in just ceases to exist, and you start to miss it. There's just something special to me about two people who care for each other, just getting by in such a sad world. For some reason I got a bit teary writing this comment. I think I went through the game a bit too fast and didn't play many side quests. I went weeks between playing because it's hard for me to sit down and play single player games (dopamine addict) and Nier's gameplay wasn't too enjoyable for me. So, I just wanted to rush to the end and I didn't spend much time appreciating everything that was in between. But there's still hope, because I didn't delete my save file so I can always go back and do everything I missed (which is pretty much every side quest tbh). I also really enjoyed the message about people being there for each other and how that affected your life. I can definitely understand a lot more about how this game has impacted people, thanks to this video.

Hey awesome vid I also loved automata but if you haven't played nier replicant you should :) it makes some things in automata make sense and it ties in

Not even gonna lie,The way u introduced the video makes me want to play nier right now.

The prologue was fun but tough so I changed to easy. Went back to normal then and enjoyed route A but didn't feel it was anything too special. Route C changed everything. I cried so much and got so absorbed into everything. This is the greatest game ever made

Your first video where you talked about Dark souls it motivated me to start working out thank you so much god bless

Found the game too in the face, the message was already anticipated. Regardless loved the depth, aesthetic, and world this game had to offer.

Got Nier after one day accidentally playing a part of the ost on youtube via a missclick. Before then I thought it was just anime maid bait, but the Amusement Park theme pulled me in headfirst out of nowhere. Fantastic game.

I Freaking love Nier Automata. I haven’t gotten all the endings but it’s an incredibly crafted narrative and world with the typical rpg style gameplay. A masterpiece easily

This is the only video game that ever made me cry. Absolute masterpiece.

Automata is such a unique experience that their really is no one who gave it a genuine chance and pulled through ending E and not come out with a different outlook to every day life to some degree. On that same note though automata is a much more polished product its prequel Replicant also is such a interesting journey and exploration of introspective themes, hope you can give it a shot aswell

This has motivated me to give Nier another go, I tried it before after I finished Sekiro for the 7th time 😅 and it just wasn’t scratching that itch. Been meaning to give it another go and after watching this and hearing your thoughts (which I highly rate) I’m definitely revisiting it now that I’m done with God of War: Ragnarok

Only the MGS series have given me the same sort of emotional rollercoaster that Nier Automata did.

Nier Automata is undeniably a modern, timeless classic. It really surprised me positively, and in general reminded me of the early 00s' PS2 era mega classics like MGS2, SH2, Ico/SotC... on top of having a mood that's very akin to something like Ghost In The Shell. Having not followed anything Yoko Taro had created, and having only seen the very... off-brand image of 2B on the webs, I was ready to ignore and dismiss and ignore Automata as another T&A meme game. BOY, am I glad I was convinced to give it a shot, or I'd missed a true GOTYAY. I legit spent dozens of hours in the chapter A alone (no, they're not really "playthroughs"), and I for one actually adored playing as 9S + the shooting / hacking aspects. It's kinda funny how you go into great lengths to defend games as an art-format that has all the right to move and change people, as that's exactly what they have been for me. For a good 30 years. From the you-know what scenes in FF7, to some actually damn emotional moments in Metal Gear and Silent Hill, I grew up with games that took me to a real rollercoaster of emotions and sacred knowledge. I guess that side of the industry's been kinda fading the last decade or so, but fortunately we still get a game like NieR every once in a while. The big E really opened up my canals, I tell you that. Just hearing the Weight Of The World reminds me of that moment I gave up my 80 hours of progress for someone out there.

I totally agree with your initial statement! Nier-Automata was created to unite humanity!

i gotta finally play this while i have time, after sekiro

I believe that selflessness can be good OR evil, depending on what you mean. There has to be a YOU to exist and help others. They have their own YOU they stare in the mirror. But taking care of yourself doesn't have to come at the expense of others, or mean that helping others is beneath you. Same for helping yourself. I gotta actually play this game sometime. Bless the game's creator; he pulled me in with android ass and made a humanitarian plot line straight out of a novel.

About two weeks ago, I found out that this game was on switch. I obviously purchased it and I couldn't believe the graphics, OST, story that it conveyed to its players. I haven't finished yet since I am midway through Route B and playing it with my 7 year old sister (I am 18) who takes the left joy con when we explore only (its like pacific rim where u have two pilots controlling the same robot). Haven't cried yet as it has not hit me hard but it is depressing asf. However I never wanted a switch and wished for a ps4 instead from about 2 years ago because it was cheaper and had the mature games I really wanted (Spiderman, GOW, Souls games). I wanted my mother to return it as she had got me the switch as a Christmas present. Thus, my console just sat in the same spot without me touching it for 2 years straight as I did not like Mario and other first party Nintendo games. After finishing my final high school exams this year to then move into college, I wanted to sell the switch to get money for the ps4. But a question raised in my head "should I be grateful for at least getting gifted a nice console in everyone's eyes that I deemed obsolete because I didn't get the one I wanted?" Hence, I actually decided to keep the switch and next thing I knew was that I purchased games with my own money like the Bayonetta trilogy, DBFZ, NFS Hot Pursuit, and eventually Nier Automata: The End of Yorha Edition. Although I won't get to play the souls game I really wanted like Sekiro, Elden Ring, or Dark Souls 3 on the switch, at the very least Dark Souls Remastered is on the switch port. So I am glad that I stuck with the switch otherwise I couldn't have discovered Nier Automata at all since it got famous on the port as soon as it released. But ye, this game is greatest one I have played.

Trust me, there are so many more games like this that you have to try

NieR: Automata... still the only game I've ever platinum'd I remember picking it up for the promise of the MGR-like gameplay and wanting to see how dark can a Yoko Taro game truly get... I had no idea This game broke me bit by bit until the ending after crushing my soul, this game filled the hole it created with hope- a reminder that there is a tomorrow to look forward to and that we are not alone in this journey and this video... it made me realize something quite amusing- there's a sentence that really brings out what this made me feel: that sentence: Glory To Mankind

now play nier replicant, youll feel another whole wave of emotions

Nier Automata + Replicant changed my perspective on gaming and gaming as a medium for in-depth emotional storytelling. In Automata it was the philosophical themes and with Replicant it was the characters and their struggles that won me over.

Dude must have never played Red Dead Redemption 2 if this is the only game that made him cry.

I sacrificed my 100% cleared platinum trophied file :") .. while crying from the impact, message, and music.

Consense: everyone who played nier series, miss the person who they was before.

Even tho games like nier and Dark souls are not the most ambitious I've ever seen, their identity really make them special. It's a bit like Hayao Miyazaki's movies.

My favorite game of all time. It broke me.