The premiere of NieR: Automata Ver 1.1a stuck so close to the script of the game it was based on, dispelling any worries that it would not be a faithful adaptation of its source material. The second episode flips the script entirely, introducing new plot threads and characters in an emotionally devastating episode that makes it clear to everyone that this will deliver on the high expectations fans have of the property and the mind of creator Yoko Taro. These exciting changes set the stage for what is shaping up to be the best video game adaptation currently streaming.
