In the absence of Hollow Knight which I loved I also went for Nier.
It's incredible really. I remember having this odd realisation of "wow I'm really enjoying this game". Also it kind of knows it great, they way the play styles switch so effortlessly. Coupled with one of the best OST's ever created and a unique and somewhat bonkers story line...!
A Great game
So much this. It's so elegantly put together and the story makes it seem like the game plays you, not the other way around Besides, even if the game wasn't this good, it'd be worth it for the OST alone. There's an entire live concert on YT, it's great.
I hope Taro doesn't give up on the franchise and gives us yet another weird work of art somewhere down the road.