A stylish action RPG set on a ruined Earth where androids 2B, 9S, and A2 fight machine lifeforms, unraveling existential mysteries across multiple intertwined playthroughs.
- Developer: PlatinumGames (in collaboration with Square Enix; Director: Yoko Taro)
- Release: 2017 • Platforms: PS4, PC (later Xbox One, Switch)
- Genre: Action RPG with bullet‑hell shoot ’em up segments
- Notable mechanics: Multi‑route structure (A/B/C/D/E endings), chip‑based build system, seamless genre shifts, hacking, dynamic soundtrack
- Reception: Critically acclaimed for storytelling, themes, music, and combat; strong cult following and lasting influence