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Review sentiment over time
Weekly positive-review rate (green) and review volume (bars). Dashed lines mark significant patches; the amber line is the start of the current scoring window. Hover the dots to see what drove a dip or a jump.
How this score was computed
The VGC Score is a weighted blend on a press-comparable 0-100 quality scale. Steam approval rates are first calibrated (95% positive on Steam ≈ 89.5 quality, since Steam approval skews high). Press and tracked creator reviews each count ~2x a player review and share one cap against player evidence (creator buy/skip calls pool into an approval rate, calibrated like Steam approval); all-time sentiment is capped and halved (it's context, not verdict); reviews of the current build carry the most weight when a fresh patch anchors the window; and a 'typical game' prior keeps small samples from pegging the scale. Because press reviews and Metacritic user aggregates describe the launch build, their weight decays as the game ages (3-year half-life after a 1-year grace). That's how a game that launched rough can outgrow its old reception once updates win players over. Reviews under 2h playtime (the refund window), non-Steam activations, and free copies are downweighted.
| Component | Positive | Quality (0-100) | Weight (pseudo-reviews) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Press reviews (Metacritic) | – | 90 | 18 |
| All-time Steam reviews | 95% | 90 | 464 |
| Metacritic user ratings | – | 92 | 192 |
| Post-patch Steam reviews (trust-weighted) | 93% | 88 | 4 |
| Calibration prior (typical game) | – | 72 | 50 |
Acclaim gate: the raw blend lands at 89.0, but scores above 88 must be earned in front of a mass audience; this verdict rests on 1,778 player reviews, a largely self-selected fanbase. As more players weigh in, the ceiling rises (full scale unlocks at 100,000 reviews).
Scoring window: last 30 days (no significant patch detected) · 10 reviews sampled · 10 total reviews in window · weighted 6.4 up / 0.4 down · computed 2h ago · full methodology →
Press & Creators reviews (30)
Individual verdicts from outlets we track: scored reviews first, most trusted outlets first among them. The small badge is each outlet's trust score: how well its scoring history aligns with players.
- 90
“In spite of all the odds against Yoko Taro's career, he has finally delivered a true masterpiece that finally delivers on all fronts, including gameplay. Environmental detail aesthetics lacking aside, Nier: Automata is an unbelievable game and one that just might make even the most stone cold hearted gamers well up into a weepy emotional mess. This is a landmark in storytelling that is one that embraces the fact it is a videogame and does not try to imitate film like the way most story-driven titles do.”
read full review ↗ - 90
“There is a ton to see and do in Nier: Automata. Talking about much of it does it a disservice to the player. Don’t think about it. The game is finally on Xbox One. The more platforms the merrier. Perhaps one day Switch owners will get to experience it as well. This is a once-in-a-generation type experience. Go buy this game. Play it multiple times. It is worth every second of investment and I enjoyed pounding through all the endings for a second time. Somehow it was even better.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“NieR: Automata - Become as Gods Edition gives to all Xbox One players the chance to play one of the most ambitious and loved games we had last year.”
read full review ↗ - 90
“Thanks to Platinum Games' knack for riveting and gratifying combat, Automata is Yoko Taro's most exciting game to date.”
read full review ↗ - 90
“A fantastic mix of explosive action and thoughtful storytelling, that results in one of the most unpredictable and ambitious action role-players of the modern era.”
read full review ↗ - 90
“NieR: Automata is nothing short of outstanding. Its storytelling is deep and engaging, its gameplay is in-depth and remarkably fluid, its design remains innovative throughout and its pacing is second to none. Rarely do we see such a high level of attention to detail in games of this type. Simply put, this is a near masterpiece that more than deserves your time and attention. It’s a truly sensational experience.”
read full review ↗ - 90
“NieR: Automata is a product of auteur game making at its finest. ”
read full review ↗ - 89
“As good as it was on PS4, but with a bit more content, and it's cheaper. A win-win situation despite its delay.”
read full review ↗ - 90
“Excellent combat executed with stylish flair. A must have for action game fans. [Sept 2018, p.90]”
- 100
“The story has impact on both a base level and philosophically, and will no doubt leave you with questions to consider for days after you finish if you enjoy that kind of thing. I wish I could have more games like NieR: Automata, but I'll probably be waiting a while, it's only so often a game this excellent comes around.”
read full review ↗ - 100
“Beautiful, eccentric and whimsical, Yoko Taro’s one of a kind dream child is something every Xbox One owner should experience, and who knows, maybe in exchange we’ll get more unusual Japanese games appearing on the platform too.”
read full review ↗ - 90
“Nier: Automata has been one of the most unique games in recent years, and now, Become as Gods Edition lets Xbox One users to experience it too. ”
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ZTGD
Eurogamer
GameSpot
Metro GameCentral
Xbox Tavern
GameSpew
IGN
TrueAchievements
Darkstation
BaziCenter…and 18 more tracked reviews.
Patch history
- Patch note - April 14thApr 13, 2022
- Fixed a bug on level select menuApr 1, 2022
- Steam workshop and MacOS version now available.Mar 29, 2022
- Japanese localization updateJan 14, 2022
- Bug fix: Mouse scrollwheel and Ctrl+ZNov 22, 2021
- To-do list (updated)Nov 15, 2021