Nier Automata director says Stellar Blade is much better than his own iconic game

Yoko Taro has revealed that Shift Up's upcoming title Stellar Blade is much better than Nier: Automata, his iconic fan-favorite game. The renowned director recently sat down in an interview alongside Stellar Blade's director Kim Hyung-tae, claiming that Kim's action-adventure game is superior to Nier: Automata.

Taro also presented some strong reasons for this statement.

Yoko Taro and Kim Hyung-tae had an extended interaction with IGN Japan ahead of the release of the PS5-exclusive title, during which they discussed numerous aspects related to their respective projects. However, most of the conversation focused on topics surrounding Stellar Blade and various inspirations behind its development.

Stellar Blade is highly influenced by Nier: Automata, which is still considered one of the best video games. When Yoko Taro was asked about the comparisons between both games, he said he was surprised to see how different Kim's title is despite having several elements of his own game. Here's exactly what Yoko Taro said:

To explain why he thinks Kim Hyung-tae's project is superior, he elaborated that the visuals and aesthetics are simply mesmerizing alongside Eve's attractive character design due to the sheer amount of technology used by Shift Up.

Moreover, Yoko Taro also disclosed that the PS5-exclusive title looks phenomenal in terms of graphics and overall build quality that's makes him envious. He commended Kyun Hyung-tae's development team for all the efforts put in for making the ambitious project a reality. Here's what he said:

Shift Up's anticipated video game is slated for a global debut on April 26, 2024. Players who can't wait for the release can enjoy Stellar Blade's demo in the meantime.

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