Is NieR: Automata Hard? Difficulty Rating 5.5/10

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Is NieR: Automata Hard? Difficulty Rating 5.5/10 | HDII

NieR: Automata

Full Release (2017)

DIFFICULTY

5.5/10

Moderately Difficult

(2 ratings)

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Difficulty Summary

NieR: Automata offers a moderate challenge, balancing accessibility with moments that require focus and adaptation.

Why Players Find It Difficult

Players usually describe the challenge in this game as coming from a few core areas:

PC control schemes may add complexity in action-heavy sections
Some mechanics translate differently than on controller
Touch controls can add imprecision to timing-sensitive moments
Some mechanics designed for physical buttons may feel harder on touchscreen

Who Will Find It Difficult

NieR: Automata may challenge beginners and players unfamiliar with similar games, but experienced players will usually find it manageable after learning its systems. Players who rated games like Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, Cyberpunk 2077, and Death Stranding at a similar challenge level may find NieR: Automata broadly comparable in difficulty.

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2 ratings

avg: 5.5

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Based on 2 ratings on Normal/Default difficulty, the average score is 5.5/10. Most players rated this game between 5 and 6.

Developer(s)

Square Enix Business Division 6, PlatinumGames

Publisher(s)

Square Enix

Genre(s)

Role-playing (RPG), Hack and slash/Beat 'em up

Platform(s)

PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4

Keywords

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About NieR: Automata

NieR: Automata tells the story of androids 2B, 9S and A2 and their battle to reclaim the machine-driven dystopia overrun by powerful machines.

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