NieR: Automata World Guide Volume 1: City Ruins Survey Report

First let's make this clear - this is a 'world guide', not a game guide. There is information here which is useful in the game, but in no way is this a game walkthrough. Like many others, I love Nier Automata and I couldn't wait for the English translation of this book. I wasn't disappointed. The paper quality is great, and it is absolutely packed with artwork and game lore, including a couple of short stories. Much of the art is concept art (of great quality), but the in-game art is rather 'washed out'. This does not seem to be a printing issue, but a stylistic decision (as if actually viewing the picture on a monitor). In some cases there are deliberate interference patterns over the 'screen'. This is in keeping with the style of the book, which is presented as a sort of an instruction manual. I did not find it a problem especially as there is so much amazing concept art. Each game area is given a section with loads of associated information, and near the end there is a wonderful section on the machines in the game, including exploded views of all the parts. Concept art and details are given for all the major characters. Any fan of the game is going to love this, and I'm really looking forward to volume 2!

Didn't play the original which received rave reviews and purchased this as I ordered the White Snow Edition. This book is a bit of a hybrid. Not a game guide and not an art book even though there are lots of images about the various destinations in the game. A detailed synopsis is provided on the main characters and the art work is also spliced with screenshots of the game. I like how each destination/character/enemy combatants are described as "reports" making this tome feel more like a document than a fictional sci-fi book. There are also intricate maps detailing where weapon shops, item shops and simple rest areas are located. I have no knowledge of this game (yet) but for fans this is an essential purchase and once again a impeccable presentation from Dark Horse, they have really never produced a product that is nothing short of exceptional. 190 pages providing extensive knowledge of a deep multi-faceted world. Highly recommended.

Amazing for Nier fans for a collection. It is an art book with helpful tips on the side rather than a Guide book and I fear this is why I gets a lot of negative reviews. Don't buy it if you are wanting to use it as a tool to play the game but if you're just a fan that wants everything Nier in your collection this is a beautiful and stunning Hardback book. I suggest buying the second volume too!

Huge book, filled with gorgeous art (a lot of which I've never seen before) and lore. Even some game tips like what items can be found in which areas - helpful for when I get around to my second playthrough. Can't recommend it enough

Very high quality book. Beautifully presented and packed full of images, lore & info. I had just finished Automata a few weeks ago, but this has me wanting to jump right back in to see and experience things I missed.

A great books for Fans of this amazing Game!

A gorgeous book to accompany a gorgeous game! It's great to finally have the English version :)

Absolutely perfect product, beautiful images and captivating captions, couldn’t have asked for a better guide book.

Todo ok. Llegó rápido y en perfecto estado.

INSANE quality! This book is a feast for any fan of the NieR:Automata The pages, the art, everything is just 10/10. Delivery was also really fast even though it was an internation purchase. It arrived in pretty much one week.

Much in the same vein that Nier: Automata is an interesting blend of gaming genres, this book is a mash up of different print media we generally see in gaming. Part artbook, part strategy guide, and part narrative lore expansion, the World Guide has a nice little mix of everything. That said, this book is predominately an artbook akin to Nier being predominately an action RPG. At about 180 pages long, the hardbound volume consists of character art, scenic portraits, maps, screenshots, and narrative. It's really interesting. I have to say, having purchased other localized gaming artbooks, every one of these sorts of English editions gives me strategy guide vibes. I think that's just an issue with me, as I used to purchase guides back in the day since most artbooks were never localized. My brain just correlates English text and gaming imagery with a strategy guide. I have seen videos of the Japanese edition of this book and it appears to be a 1:1 localization, from an aesthetic perspective. It also looks like the Japanese version has a softcover to boot. Recommended for Nier fans.

ottimo prodotto, in ottime condizioni e molto bello

Bastante contento, llegó en perfectas condiciones, la calidad del libro es 100% premium, sin duda una compra excelente para cualquier fan de NieR.