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What makes NieR: Automata truly exceptional is how it integrates gameplay mechanics into its narrative. Your user interface is literally the androids’ OS; removing a "OS Chip" from your inventory will result in an instant Game Over. The most famous example of this meta-storytelling occurs in the "true" ending (Ending E), where the player must fight against the very credits of the game. To succeed, the game asks for a sacrifice that forces the player to choose between their own progress and the well-being of a total stranger, turning a digital experience into a tangible act of empathy. A Humanist Fable NieR.Automata.Game.of.the.YoRHa.Edition-CODEX.p...
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CODEX brings you the definitive version of Yoko Taro’s masterpiece — NieR: Automata Game of the YoRHa Edition . This release is based on the final patched version, includes all DLCs, and bypasses the DRM that plagued earlier PC ports. Your user interface is literally the androids’ OS;
NieR:Automata Game of the YoRHa Edition is a comprehensive bundle that includes the original base game along with its major expansion and several bonus cosmetic items. Included Content
The original NieR: Automata launched on PlayStation 4 and PC (via Steam) in March 2017. The "Game of the YoRHa Edition" was later released physically and digitally for PS4, and eventually made its way to Xbox One (as Become as Gods Edition ) and Nintendo Switch.
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