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NieR:Automata for PlayStation 4 is an action role-playing game where players control androids 2B, 9S, and A2 in a war against machine lifeforms that have driven humanity from Earth. The game features a seamlessly integrated open world, a blend of hack-and-slash combat with projectile attacks, and a compelling story exploring themes of meaning and purpose. 

Here's a more detailed description:

Setting:

The game takes place on a desolate Earth, reclaimed by machine lifeforms after humanity was forced to flee to the moon. 

Story:

Players experience the conflict between androids and machines through the eyes of three characters: 2B, a combat android; 9S, a reconnaissance android; and A2, a prototype berserker android. 

Combat:

NieR:Automata features a mix of melee and ranged combat, with various weapons like short swords, long swords, bracers, and spears. Players can also utilize a support pod for ranged attacks and customize its abilities with chips. 

Open World:

The game features a beautifully desolate open world, with seamless transitions between different areas and no loading screens, according to the game's Steam page. 

Themes:

The game explores existentialism, the search for meaning, and the nature of consciousness, with a narrative that unfolds through multiple playthroughs. 

Additional Content:

The "Game of the YoRHa Edition" includes extra content like costumes, accessories, and a dynamic theme.