NieR: Automata The End of YoRHa Edition

Think that's where I still stand w/ it, too. The setting, themes, score, hell even the gameplay at times, that's all good. This is a remarkably well put together game that goes in directions you don't often see in the AAA space.

And while that's commendable, you're right, it doesn't translate to an engaging story.

My issue is more that while the setting, lore and themes are cool, the characters and plot developments are painfully bland. Not to mention a lot of dramatic moments came off as unintentionally hilarious because of how heavy-handed they ended up being, like Eve's tantrum after Adam's death, him screaming "NOTHING MAKES SENSE ANYMORE!!!" or some shit like that, I was just laughing during that whole part lmao

I agree with this to an extent, but I also feel like it’s intentionally written in such a way that the “plot” is a lot less important than the setting + small narrative moments that take place within it, which kind of add up to something greater by the end.