A close companion
Role-Playing Games, (RPGs) like any other genre, contain their share of unique titles. Nier Automata (NA) is one such game, notorious for being designed specifically to thwart so-called “completionists” with its obscure lore, vague instructions, and several head-scratching achievements.
near is a companion app designed to assist NA players. A familiar layout and minimal design help the necessary information pop out so players can peek in for the tips they need and pop back into their game. A more robust host of features provides more than the game does and reduces time spent in a research rabbit hole.
Card-based UI that borrows from the game’s design for seamless readability.
An interactive map that lets you place custom markers.
Comprehensive lists of items and enemies, with notes on how to farm and optimally equip them.
All quests and achievements complete with text guides and links to video walkthroughs.
A familiar face
Colors, icons, and even fonts have been hand-picked to help you fit in with your favorite androids. Never feel out of touch as you browse for your next objective. If you prefer accessibility, you can toggle to a more “human” UI, too.
Mapping it out
Mark the location of any quest, regardless of completion, so you can keep track of your exploits. Varied colors and labeling let you add all the detail you need to remember where that one rare enemy spawned. Or where that incredibly specific crafting material was. Or where you can catch a basking shark.
The usual.
Work smarter…
All the information. None of the clutter. From weapons to plug-in chips, near has what you’d like to know but shows you what you need to know first. Menus are sorted into neat bullet points or card-based lists for easy access, and each entry covers vital points before expanding into finer details.
Not harder
Whether you’re trying to blast through the game or casually walking through it, near keeps you from getting lost with quest and achievement guides. Step-by-step instructions and completion rewards are supplemented by video guides to carry you the extra mile. Links to external sources, like new player guides or analytical articles, provide additional assistance for relevant audiences.
