NieR:Automata™ Review Summary

Last updated: 2026-08-31
Review summary
  • Memorable and deep characters
  • Exceptional soundtrack and story
  • Masterpiece with philosophical themes
  • Poor keyboard and mouse controls
  • Side quests feel like filler
  • PC port has performance issues
NieR:Automata™ header

Categories

Action RPGHack and SlashOpen-World ExplorationMultiple EndingsBullet-hellSoulslike CombatCharacter ProgressionPhilosophical Exploration

Emotions

Archetypes

Hardware

Windows <8GB VRAM / <16GB RAMpositiveWindows <8GB VRAM / 16-31GB RAMpositive

Timed cohorts

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Refund churn

Risk snapshot

Fast read on churn risk and the loudest complaints.

93.9% PrecisionFeb 6, 2020 → Aug 31, 2026
Total revenue at risk
$716,301

~$8,961 per month

Modeled from refund-intent reviews

Most dangerous issue
Poor Keyboard Controls

Technical · 19.1% of risk

Churn driver breakdown

Weighted by churn risk

$716,301
Design
Technical
Business
Other
65.6%$469,608
25.5%$182,790
8.5%$60,930
0.4%$2,972
Issue map

Complaint treemap

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Issue treemap
Design · 65.1% share
Technical · 23.8% share
Business · 9.5% share
Other · 1.6% share
Issue · Technical
Poor Keyboard Controls
Share of issues
17.5%
Primary region
United States
Detected from language cues
Anger level
Frustrated
Average sentiment intensity