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Metacritic 90

NieR:Automata BECOME AS GODS Edition

Platinum Games|2018ActionRPG

LumiScore

76/ 100
GREAT
120+ min/day recommended

Growth

64/100

Growth Value

  • Reading & Language
  • Ethical Reasoning
  • Hand-Eye Coordination

Risk

LOW

Engagement Patterns

Minimal pressure to spend or play excessively.

Heads up

💸 Monthly cost: Free

Parent Pro-Tip

Discuss the philosophical themes and ethical dilemmas presented in the game with your child. The game offers opportunities to talk about what it means to be human, the nature of consciousness, and the impact of conflict.

Top Skills Developed

Reading & Language5/5
Ethical Reasoning5/5
Hand-Eye Coordination5/5
Reaction Time5/5
Problem Solving4/5

Development Areas

Cognitive?Problem solving, spatial awareness, strategic thinking, creativity, memory, and learning transfer. Weighted 50% of the Benefit Score.
76
Social & Emotional?Teamwork, communication, empathy, emotional regulation, and ethical reasoning. Weighted 30% of the Benefit Score.
40
Motor Skills?Hand-eye coordination, fine motor control, reaction time, and physical activity. Weighted 20% of the Benefit Score.
70
Overall Benefit Score (BDS)64/100

Representation?How diverse the game's characters are in gender and ethnicity. Higher = more authentic representation. Display only — does not affect time recommendation.

Gender balance
1/3
Ethnic diversity
1/3

Bechdel Test?The Bechdel Test checks whether a game has at least two named female characters who talk to each other about something other than a man. A simple measure of representation.Passes the test

There are multiple female characters who talk to each other about things other than men.

Parent Pro-Tip

Engaging in discussions about the game's mature themes can help children develop critical thinking skills, empathy, and a deeper understanding of complex narratives. It also provides an opportunity for parents to guide their children through challenging content and reinforce their values.

What your child develops

NieR:Automata offers a rich narrative experience that encourages critical thinking and ethical reasoning through its philosophical themes and moral dilemmas. Players engage in complex problem-solving during combat and exploration, enhancing spatial awareness and strategic thinking. The game's demanding action sequences also hone hand-eye coordination and reaction time.

Base: UnknownMonthly: FreeReviewed Apr 2026

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About this game

NieR:Automata tells the story of androids 2B, 9S and A2 and their battle to reclaim the machine-driven dystopia overrun by powerful machines. Humanity has been driven from the Earth by mechanical beings from another world.