Nier: Automata’s Anime Looks Like a Gift to All Mankind

Released in 2017, Nier: Automata tells the story (at first) of 2B and 9S, a pair of human-made androids who fight machines from an invading alien force. During their efforts to push back the machines, the duo link up with A2 and learn more about their pre-programmed objective to take back Earth for humanity. The game became a critical darling, with particular praise directed toward its narrative and music. Commercially, the game is said to have exceeded Square Enix’s expectations enough to make it consider turning Nier into a franchise, and allowed PlatinumGames to continue operating as a developer.

Nier: Automata Version 1.1a will release in January 2023.

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Has an 8″ HD touchscreen which can let you watch shows, stream things, or even make video calls thanks to the 13 MP camera, you can also use it to control other smart devices in your home with ease, and even display photos if you want to as a digital photo frame.

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