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Nier: Automata mastermind Yoko Taro says he's still making games for "dementia prevention"

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NieR: Automata
Genres · rpg
Release · Feb 23, 2017
Developer · PlatinumGames, Square Enix
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175 articles 109 writers 13 reviews
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Active · 1993
Latest · Terminator 2: Judgment Day
Top genres · fps
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