NieR: Automata World Guide Volume 1

The sheer amount of concept art in here is staggering, and the paper quality makes every page feel like a museum piece. I flipped through it twice before even reading the lore sections, which are just as thorough as the visuals.

The page quality is fantastic—thick, glossy paper that makes the concept art really pop, and the section on the game’s world map alone was worth the price. I found myself flipping back to the character profiles long after I finished reading.

The volume’s layout really shines when it breaks down the map regions with those annotated overlays—makes replaying the game with fresh eyes a lot easier. Paper quality is also noticeably heavier than other art books I’ve grabbed lately, so it holds up well to flipping.