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2010PEGI 18PlayStation, Xbox

A bleak action RPG about a father who will do anything to save his sick daughter. It mixes hack-and-slash, bullet-hell and text-adventure moments, carried by a moving story, multiple endings and an outstanding soundtrack.

  • Emotional impact
  • Strong soundtrack
  • Lore and world history
  • Boss fights as highlights
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Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes NieR special. The reasons are listed right on each game.

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BioShock Infinite

84 %Match

2013USK 18PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Steam Deck playable93 % positive29.99 €

Brings what grabs you about NieR: emotional impact, a strong soundtrack and companions you grow fond of.

A first-person shooter set in the floating city of Columbia, mixing fast combat with Vigors and skyline rails with a mind-bending tale of alternate realities. Companion Elizabeth and the stunning finale make it a standout narrative experience.

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