nIER AUTOMATA JAPANESE OR ENFGLISH?

idk, but have a Bump!

I played the game in English and thought the voice acting was fine. I guess just pick whichever language you're (more) fluent in; I strongly doubt that anything would be lost in translation if you don't pick the original script (especially since you can't find any info about it).

My default is always local language with subtitles. But especially if its originally in Japanese ... Japanese voice acting is just on a different level, I think in part because it's been a proper profession for decades.

Haven't played Automata yet, but I played quite loads of Replicant and did it in English, and it was really well done, haven't had any cringes at all. What's the original, I don't know.

I always pick English because... I'd rather understand what I'm listening to!
Just my opinion, tho. Have a bump!

I don't want to be like "obviously" but, it's Japanese since it's the country of origin.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nier:_Automata
Not really a spoiler ahead, but talks about character names and their emotions vs different versions, so keep that in mind before you beat me up.

"Localization
Localization for the English version was handled by 8-4, the same company which had localized of the original Nier.[56] According to Yoko, 8-4 changed elements of the script for each region, as some of the concepts in the Japanese script were difficult to understand if translated directly. The aim was to create a script that would appeal to players around the world.[57] As 8-4 had worked with Yoko before on Nier and Drakengard 3, they were familiar with his writing style and found it easy to ask clarifying questions during translation.[58] 8-4's biggest issue was writing the android characters; while ostensibly emotionless, they had distinctive personalities and much of the relationship between 2B and 9S revolved around emotion. While 9S was already written to be more emotive in Japanese, 2B had to be rewritten so she came off as "droll" rather than emotionless in English.[56]"

Not that it matters however, you just pick what you like. I haven't played it yet, but unless it has translations I'd be playing the English version, unless you speak Japanese and want to read, but I watch subbed anime.

I wasn't able to play the game till the end, just 2 hours or 3. The optimization was so bad that i just left it behind. I was playing in english.

played both games in english voice + subtitles and it was great. i prefer my anime, series or movies in original language with english subtitles (not my country's language) and if i miss something i can just rewind a few seconds. in games i always go for english voice + subtitles so i can focus more on the gameplay and what i'm listening to rather than always looking the subtitles not to miss anything.

I pretty much always prefer Japanese language options, but I also always use subtitles (even when in English).

I prefer playing in English first. It's good that I don't miss any dialogue, specially during cutscenes, so I can watch it without having to focus on the subtitles.

If you can understand Japanese then play it. If you are just gonna play with JP voices and subtitles then just play with English voice acting. There is somethings that are lost in translation but it's not that important to the story (From what I can remember the difference is mostly 2B's tone in interaction with 9S)

I usually prefer original language + subtiltes for almost anything, but both Nier-games are really great in english.

If I´d be more fluent in Japanese it would be different, but since I depend on subtitle-translation anyway, the great voiceacting makes this one of the rare cases where I prefer English over OV.