Nier: Automata is a fun action/RPG, but the market is not exactly hurting for fun action/RPGs. What sets it apart is that it has something to say — and a very, very weird way to say it.

In other words—and as fans of Yoko Taro’s work will already know—Nier: Automata is a really weird videogame. It’s also Japanese, which means for Western audiences, it carries the burden of ...

For the uninitiated, Nier Automata is a stand-alone sequel to 2010's flawed cult classic, Nier. While ambitious and weird, the ill-fated original failed to find a large audience thanks to its ...

Meanwhile, Taro is apparently working on his next game, and yes, it will be weird. For those who haven't experienced it yet, Nier: Automata is set for release on Nintendo Switch on October 6.