![]() Where the criticism has seemed to miss something is buried a bit deeper in the minutiae of it all - the designs are meant to be sexy, but not sexualized. All these events combined to create a controversy surrounding the title and its depiction of women. When asked about the perceived sexual nature of 2B, Yoko Taro has been quoted as saying "I like girls, first of all, you have to remember that”. And since going around and collecting them is a pain, I’d like it if I could get them sent in a zip file every week.” This tweet in part was prompted by the creation and popularity of the very NSFW 2Booty subreddit. Two months prior to release, game director Yoko Taro infamously tweeted “Because of the brouhaha over 2B’s butt, there are loads of rude drawings and whatnot being uploaded. This seems by design, and not just for the sake of marketing. The black lace, short black dress with a slit down her right thigh, over the knee stockings and high heel boots, make for a conventionally attractive and sexy character. This has lead to, both prior to and after it’s 2017 release, NieR Automata facing a reputation as a sexualized product. ![]() It is unavoidable to not see the nature of 2B’s design - despite hand wavy explanations detailing how the bottom half of YoRHa outfits are actually heat sinks (as evident by the fact that they blow clean off on a self destruct), the clear metaphorical nature of the “sexy maid” characters being servants to humanity, and the domme/sub archetype in relation to 2B and 9S’s companionship - as one of clear sex appeal. This is something that is reflected through the nuanced discussion points this game wants to ponder on and which we'll be analyzing today. Sex and relationships are complicated enough as subjects to think about and discuss in the real world, let alone in a video game. In this piece I will be exploring the first two, breaking down how the game explores the idea of sex in a physical capacity, as well as what the game has to say about relationships on an emotional level. NieR Automata is concerned with all types, from physical to emotional to spiritual. The connections we make with others - whether fleeting or lifelong - are intrinsic to being alive.Ĭonnections come in all forms. ![]() Today we’re going to talk about one specific theme explored through the game, both in- and outside of its existence Connections.Ĭonnections with other living beings are something we both take for granted and cherish dearly they are something we seek and something we sever, an acknowledgement of self and an acceptance of others. Though superficially known for it’s Gothic inspired outfits, dramatic destruction of cute robots and 2B’s butt, NieR Automata harbours a profound exploration of many points of thought, from existential philosophy to analysis of identity.
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