Its setting is a surrealist vision of Earth nearly 10,000 years in the future, where humanity struggles to reclaim the planet after an alien machine invasion. From robots forming suicide pacts to a boss fight that would've been the final scene in other games, this first half hour effectively delivers a sampler course of the many narrative and gameplay surprises you'll encounter in this 35-hour journey of android existentialism. Nier: Automata beautifully expresses and flaunts its unconventional designs right in its opening minutes.

Now Playing: GameSpot's Best Of The Year 2017 - #10: NieR Automata There you have it, the best (so far) of what's shaping up to be a very good year.By clicking 'enter', you agree to GameSpot's Saying the latest Zelda game is great isn't exactly an original sentiment, but Breath of the Wild earns its praise, big time.Ĭheck out WWG's The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild review here.

And hey, don't worry, all the classic Zelda puzzle solving and intricate level design is still there, too. Exploring Hyrule isn't just a case of chasing random map markers, it feels like a real adventure, where you're free to tackle challenges your way. Breath of the Wild's world truly feels alive, with every inch packed with loving detail. Prior to the release of The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild some fans worried – could Nintendo make an open world game that was up to modern standards? Thankfully, the new Zelda not only measured up to best games the open-world genre has to offer, it surpassed them, breaking new ground. (Photo: Nintendo) 1) The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild

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