Review · Action · PlayStation 4 · Xbox Series S/X · Xbox One
NieR:Automata Game of the YoRHa Edition
By the LumiKin editors
Reviewed: 01 May 2026
PlayStation 4 · Xbox Series S/X · Xbox One · Nintendo Switch · PC
Platinum Games · 2019
LumiScore
76/100
Recommended
NieR:Automata Game of the YoRHa Edition is an action game that encourages ethical reasoning and hand-eye coordination, but contains mature content including violence and strong language.
Growth (BDS)
61
Risk (RIS)
0
Daily limit
120min
Age guidance
17+
Developmental benefits
| B1 | Cognitive | 0.70 | |
| B2 | Social-emotional | 0.40 | |
| B3 | Motor | 0.70 | |
NieR:Automata offers a rich, thought-provoking narrative that encourages critical thinking and empathy. Its engaging action combat enhances hand-eye coordination and reaction time, while philosophical themes promote ethical reasoning.
Design risks
| R1 | Dopamine pressure | 0.00 | |
| R2 | Monetization | 0.00 | |
| R3 | Social risk | 0.00 | |
The game contains mature content including violence, partial nudity, and strong language, making it unsuitable for younger audiences. While not manipulative, its engaging nature and deep story can lead to extended play sessions.
Heads up
- Monthly spendTypical real-money spend by engaged players: $0–0/mo.
Regulatory compliance · DSA·GDPR-K·ODDS
- DSA:Estimated from review data. No dark pattern or child-targeting concerns found.
- GDPR-K:Estimated from review data. Low-level privacy signals; manual review required.
- ODDS:Estimated from review data. Some session-extension signals; manual review required.