Nier Automata's Switch port might actually be the best place to play the 2017 game

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The new version is being hailed as a "miracle port"

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Nier Automata's Nintendo Switch port is being praised as a "miracle" for achieving the "impossible."

PlatinumGames's stellar 2017 action-RPG launches on Nintendo Switch today, October 6, following reviews singing the port's praises. Firstly, The Washington Post reviewer Gene Park hails the Switch version of Nier Automata as an "impossible" port from developer Virtuos.

Secondly, RPG Site similarly praised the Nintendo Switch launch of Automata as a "miracle port." Both reviews wax lyrical about what developer Virtuos has achieved with the new port, particularly praising the relatively stable frame rate on Nintendo's console.

If you weren't aware, critics praise Automata partly because this new Nintendo Switch port runs better than the console versions at launch in 2017. Over five years ago, PlatinumGames's title was bereft with frame rate drops and other technical issues, which means the new Switch port might well be one of the best places to play Nier Automata.

As for the developer that's achieved this "impossible" feat, Virtuos is is stranger to excellent Nintendo Switch ports. We already have the developer to thank for the likes of Dying Light and Dark Souls Remastered on the console, two games that run sublimely on the small piece of technology.

As we initially reported back in June, the Switch port of Automata was always aiming for 30FPS in docked and handheld modes. This benchmark might have guaranteed Automata's technical success on Nintendo's console, as it generally clears that bar. This is another reason to pick up PlatinumGames's incredible action-RPG on the Nintendo Switch. 

Elsewhere, we've got a Nier Automata anime adaptation debuting early next year in January 2023.

Hirun Cryer
Hirun Cryer
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Hirun Cryer is a freelance reporter and writer with Gamesradar+ based out of U.K. After earning a degree in American History specializing in journalism, cinema, literature, and history, he stepped into the games writing world, with a focus on shooters, indie games, and RPGs, and has since been the recipient of the MCV 30 Under 30 award for 2021. In his spare time he freelances with other outlets around the industry, practices Japanese, and enjoys contemporary manga and anime.