I love games that could only be games. So many AAA releases these days could just as easily succeed as prestige TV or movies. NieR: Automata takes full advantage of the medium to deliver a moving statement on the importance of love, empathy, and hope. I didn't think it was quite a masterpiece; I found the themes way too heavy-handed (like if you had asked me to write a video game story after my second year of a philosophy degree) and the gameplay, especially during your first playthrough as 2B, started to become a slog. But I think the slog is worth it. I found the "true" ending to be incredibly moving. Also, the soundtrack is one of the best I have heard in the last few years. A very unique and rewarding experience.