Gaming News NieR Automata: Yoko Taro finally reveals the incredible reason for the game’s success
As usual, the brilliant creator of the NieR and Drakengard series surprised everyone by answering a very simple question: What is the reason for the incredible success of NieR Automata? Check out Yoko Taro’s answer…
NieR Automata, the success story that fascinates
Lasted until 2017 for the franchise NieR gained its recognition with the release of the NieR Automata episode, some still wonder about the reasons that allowed this title, very atypical in many respects, to achieve such an overwhelming success. as a reminder The game’s excellent reputation among press and gamers has resulted in an exceptional level of word of mouth, which has allowed the title developed by PlatinumGames to sell 6.5 million copies worldwide ahead of the recent release of NieR Automata: The End of YoRHa Edition on Nintendo Switch. So the rise of Yoko Taro’s masterpiece is far from over. But how to explain such a success, apart from the obvious qualities of the title in terms of narrative and others?
“The real reason for the success of NieR is…”
After the opportunity to speak to Yoko Taro, the creator of the franchise and who also directed and wrote the screenplay for NieR Automata, NintendoLife journalists took the opportunity to ask him the question directly: “It has been over 5 years since NieR Automata was released. Why do you think the game has gained so much traction over the years? ». And here is Yoko Taro’s amazing answer.
You might not believe it, but the real reason NieR Automata was so successful is… total coincidence! – Yoko Taro (director and screenwriter of NieR Automata)
true to form, Yoko Taro has fun surprising her interlocutors off guard by giving an almost provocative answer to the question everyone is asking. Should we see the confession of a genius who absolutely did not expect his creation to be so welcomed by players? As if the planets aligned at just the right time for Yoko Taro to make NieR Automata a planetary hit beyond its obvious qualities. However, for producer Yosuke Saito, who was also present at the time of the interview, the reasons for NieR Automata’s success are much more pragmatic.
It could be the mysterious and fascinating world of YOKO-san, the charismatic characters 2B and 9S of Yoshida Akihiko, the eccentric melodies of Okabe-san, or the sublime action game feel of Platinum Games’ craftsmen. But I think the biggest reason is probably how Automata managed to mix all these different elements to make it a success. – Yosuke Saito (NieR Automata Producer)
Clearly, NieR Automata brings together enough arguments to legitimize its success. The impressive compositions by Keiichi Okabe don’t miss out, of course!
I think it’s probably how the things YOKO-san dreamed up and PlatinumGames’ ability to achieve those things and balance them came together so well. After that it was probably the power of my music. (laughs) – Keiichi Okabe (composer of NieR Automata)
What is certain is that each of us was probably shaped by NieR Automata for personal reasons. Impossible to admit that the success of the title is only the fruit of a very mysterious coincidence…
NieR Automata: The End of YoRHa Edition will be available on October 6th for Nintendo Switch.
