Automata was designed so that no prior knowledge for either the original Nier game or the Drakengard series was necessary in order to enjoy it.
Playing the Drakengard series and the original Nier will enhance Automata with subtle (and not so subtle references) but won't really do anything else for you.
Has your experience with Automata inspired you to go back and play the original Nier (Gestalt or RepliCant) and the Drakengard series?
As Zelda fans do you now want to know more about the lore Taro has built?
Playing the Drakengard series and the original Nier will enhance Automata with subtle (and not so subtle references) but won't really do anything else for you.
Has your experience with Automata inspired you to go back and play the original Nier (Gestalt or RepliCant) and the Drakengard series?
As Zelda fans do you now want to know more about the lore Taro has built?