Are You Okay With a Game That’s a Bit of a Slow Burn?
Oftentimes, RPGs like NieR take a while to get into, something that certainly held true for the first game. This isn’t to say you won’t be getting in on the action right away, because you will. Just don’t expect to truly understand what’s happening in the story until you’ve played for quite a bit. Automota’s director, Yoko Taro, is notorious for having convoluted and utterly strange storylines. Couple this with the fact that Automata has multiple endings, and you’re going to spend a while piecing everything together.
Keep in mind that if you feel lost about 7 hours into the game, you probably need to keep playing and see more, or even see another ending. Automata isn’t a short game, at least getting all endings won’t be short, clocking in around 35-40 hours. Just make sure you’re ready to be in for the long haul if you plan on picking the title up, as the payoff will be well worth your time.
