Action · 2010
NIER
Nothing is as it seems in Square Enix’s latest action adventure game, set in a crumbling world plagued by disease and dark, unrecognizable creatures. Players assume the role of the unyielding protagonist, NIER™, resolute in his quest to discover a cure for his daughter, who is infected with the Black Scrawl virus.…
Key facts
- Released
- 22 April 2010
- Genre
- Action · RPG
- Length
- ≈ 19 h to beat
- Game modes
- Solo
- Platforms
- PlayStation · Xbox
- Studio
- Square Enix
- Critics
- Metacritic 68
Why play it
- "Story" vibe
- ≈ 19h to see the end
- Story rich
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to beat NIER?
Expect about 19 hours to reach the end (average reported by players).
Can you play NIER with friends?
No, NIER is a single-player experience.
What platforms is NIER on?
NIER is available on PlayStation and Xbox.
Is NIER a good game?
Critics give it Metacritic 68.
What games are like NIER?
In the same spirit: Final Fantasy VII, Final Fantasy XVI and Final Fantasy VII (1997).



