NieR:Automata – Cane and Rinse No.356

“We are alive, after all. And being alive is pretty much a constant stream of embarrassment.” We turn our attention to one of 2017's most talked about sexy androids smash up robots named after philosophers with floating swords games, NieR:Automata. As well as its high concepts and emotional and existential ambitions, does Yoko Taro and PlatinumGames' action RPG hold up to gameplay scrutiny? Analysis: The Leon, Brian, Leah and Tony pods must transfer data with the Cane and Rinse community. http://media.blubrry.com/caneandrinse/caneandrinse.com/podcast/cane_and_rinse_issue_356.mp3 Music used in this issue: 1. Pascal by Keiichi Okabe2. A Beautiful Song by Keiichi Okabe Cane and Rinse 356 was edited by Jay Taylor Don't forget, you can get an extended Cane and Rinse podcast a week early if you support our Patreon for just $1 a month! Do you have an opinion about a game we're covering that you'd like read out on the podcast? Then venture over to our forum and check out the list of upcoming games we're covering. Whilst there you can join in the conversations with our friendly community in discussing all things relating to videogames, along with lots of other stuff too. Sound good? Then come and say hello at The Cane and Rinse forum