Review · Action · PlayStation 4 · Xbox Series S/X · Xbox One
NieR:Automata Game of the YoRHa Edition
Reviewed: 30 Apr 2026
PlayStation 4 · Xbox Series S/X · Xbox One · Nintendo Switch · PC
Platinum Games · 2019
Ludograph rating
A
Recommended
76 /100
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
–
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 | Compulsion-loop 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.
Content (not in risk score)
| R4.1 | Violence Level | 1.00 | |
| R4.2 | Sexual Content | 0.67 | |
| R4.3 | Language | 0.67 | |
| R4.4 | Substance References | 0.00 | |
| R4.5 | Fear / Horror | 0.33 | |
Content risk is displayed separately and does not affect the time recommendation.
Regulatory design checks · DSA — Assessed: meets criteria·GDPR-K — Assessed: meets criteria·ODDS — Assessed: meets criteria
- DSA:What Ludograph checks: whether the game's design gives minors the transparency the EU Digital Services Act expects: plain terms, honest defaults, and clear reporting routes.: Estimated from review data. No dark pattern or child-targeting concerns found.
- GDPR-K:What Ludograph checks: whether age assurance and consent flows are designed for under-16s, in the spirit of GDPR Article 8.: Estimated from review data. No privacy or child-targeting concerns found.
- ODDS:What Ludograph checks: whether paid random-reward drop rates are disclosed, as required in China, Japan and South Korea.: Estimated from review data. No paid random-reward mechanics found, so drop-rate disclosure requirements do not apply.
These reflect Ludograph's assessment of the game's design practices against each framework's criteria, not a legal compliance determination.