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An Automaton's Journey

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94%Game Brain Score
Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
94% User Score Based on 51 reviews

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About An Automaton's Journey

An Automaton's Journey is a single player role playing game. It was developed by Xyros Games and was released on June 3, 2026. It received very positive reviews from players.

Explore the world An open world filled with secrets that opens up as you advance through the game and find new items. Explore dungeons and solve puzzles Explore 8 different dungeons, each with unique enemies and puzzles. Help your friends Complete a variety of side quests, often culminating in exciting boss battles, and receive great rewards. Obtain powerful items Complete dungeons and side quests…

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94%Audience ScoreBased on 51 reviews
gameplay9 positive mentions
  • The game offers a large amount of content with engaging exploration, puzzles, and dungeon variety, providing a satisfying classic Zelda-inspired experience.
  • Characters and dialogue are well-written, authentic to Hololive personalities, filled with humor and references that enhance enjoyment especially for fans but remain accessible to newcomers.
  • Boss battles are creative and challenging, with well-designed mechanics that test player skills and fitting character themes; progression and item acquisition systems are rewarding and expand gameplay options.
  • Some control and combat mechanics are frustrating, including limited attack directions despite free movement, awkward hitboxes especially for the lance weapon, and unforgiving enemy damage leading to high difficulty spikes.
  • The overworld can feel empty and disjointed, lacking believable world-building and sometimes uneven difficulty pacing, with some lengthy puzzles and backtracking that may feel tedious.
  • Quality-of-life issues such as obstructive mini map placement, slow or cumbersome weapon/item switching, and respawning far back after falling into pits cause unnecessary player frustration.

  • gameplay

    26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    35% positive mentions, 53% neutral mentions, 12% negative mentions

    The gameplay is praised for its solid mechanics, engaging puzzles, and diverse dungeon designs that introduce unique challenges and keep exploration rewarding. While some find certain elements like platforming and punishing respawns frustrating, the intuitive controls and steady progression create an enjoyable and memorable action-adventure RPG experience. Overall, it balances accessibility for new players with enough challenge for veterans, appealing both to fans of the source inspiration and newcomers.

    • “At first glance, it looked like some cheap RPG Maker game with a lot of mechanics similar to the old classic Zelda games, but it was much more than that, and I enjoyed the journey of this game quite a bit.”
    • “Across eight major dungeons, players encounter a mixture of environmental puzzles, enemy encounters, and unique mechanics that keep the experience from becoming repetitive.”
    • “Its carefully designed world, enjoyable dungeon structure, rewarding exploration mechanics, and satisfying progression system come together to create a memorable experience.”
    • “The first dungeon is probably the most difficult one until the finale because the clone mechanic is extremely unforgiving.”
    • “However, the gameplay, first I kinda hate that if you fall into a pit or water, instead of putting you back to the spot before you fell, you get sent all the way back to the beginning of the room.”
    • “The gameplay, however, left me with much to be desired.”

  • story

    21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    24% positive mentions, 62% neutral mentions, 14% negative mentions

    The story is an entertaining and charming RPG experience that balances a main quest with rich optional side missions, enhancing world-building and character development. While it may include typical fan-oriented elements, its humor, engaging characters, and surprising boss encounters keep players invested, even without prior knowledge of hololive lore. Overall, the narrative provides a fun, exploration-driven journey complemented by clever dialogue and rewarding puzzles.

    • “An automaton’s journey is a charming action-adventure RPG developed by Xyros Games and published by Holo Indie that successfully combines classic exploration-driven design with a story rooted in the Hololive universe.”
    • “Once-friendly inhabitants and familiar faces have been transformed into hostile threats, setting the stage for a quest filled with discovery, danger, and personal connections.”
    • “These quests provide extra context for the world and its inhabitants while encouraging players to fully engage with the game's content. Instead of feeling like filler, the optional objectives complement the main storyline and help create a richer overall experience.”
    • “The story, sadly, is just your typical Hololive fangame shtick.”
    • “The story isn't exactly high art, but the dialogue made me aw or chuckle multiple times.”
    • “The bosses are actually your corrupted friends, the same people who hid you away at the beginning of the story.”

  • humor

    12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The humor in the game is consistently praised for its funny and corny writing, charming character interactions, and numerous witty references. Players find the dialogue and comedic moments both cute and entertaining, enhancing the overall enjoyable experience. Some humorous voice clips add charm, though repetitive scenarios can occasionally become frustrating.

    • “There are so many references and funny moments.”
    • “You made a really neat game with lots of great details, good challenges, secrets, creative dungeons, funny dialog, and more!”
    • “They had genuinely funny bits, and it felt like the characters were pulled right out of the stream, so well done on that.”

  • music

    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    50% positive mentions, 33% neutral mentions, 17% negative mentions

    The music effectively enhances the game's atmosphere, fitting well with each dungeon's mood and contributing to the overall immersive experience. While some tracks stand out as great, the soundtrack is generally enjoyable and complements the game's art style and gameplay flow.

    • “The dungeons all have their own gimmick that fits with the mood of the location they are in, with associated music working in their favor of atmosphere.”
    • “Seriously though, everything about this game is so damn good, from the art style to the flow of the gameplay, to the music and just... absolutely everything.”
    • “The music also absolutely slaps.”
    • “The music too is alright, with some occasional great tracks.”

  • graphics

    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    60% positive mentions, 40% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The game's colorful pixel-art style effectively complements its retro-inspired gameplay, offering a visually appealing and charming experience. While the graphics are simple, they are consistently well-executed and occasionally impressive, enhancing the overall aesthetic.

    • “Visually, an automaton’s journey embraces a colorful pixel-art style that suits its retro-inspired gameplay.”
    • “Seriously though, everything about this game is so damn good, from the art style to the flow of the gameplay, to the music and just... absolutely everything.”
    • “The graphics are absolutely serviceable and occasionally are actually quite nice-looking.”

  • atmosphere

    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The game's atmosphere is well-crafted through unique dungeon designs and fitting music that enhance each location's mood, while its art direction, though not technically groundbreaking, effectively supports exploration and immersion.

    • “The dungeons all have their own gimmick that fits with the mood of the location they are in, with associated music enhancing the atmosphere.”
    • “The art direction may not push technical boundaries, but it effectively supports the game's atmosphere and exploration-focused design.”

  • emotional

    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    Users find the game emotionally engaging, describing it as fun, wholesome, and cute, with a strong sense of excitement and eagerness to continue playing. It evokes positive and memorable feelings rarely experienced in other games.

    • “I'm already incredibly excited to continue playing tomorrow after work, and I honestly can't remember the last time a game made me feel that way.”
    • “Very fun, wholesome, and cute.”
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An Automaton's Journey is a role playing game. Common tags for An Automaton's Journey include indie, 2d, female protagonist, exploration, pixel graphics and others.

An Automaton's Journey is available on PC, Steam Deck and Windows.

An Automaton's Journey was released on June 3, 2026.

An Automaton's Journey was developed by Xyros Games.

An Automaton's Journey has received very positive reviews from players. Most players liked An Automaton's Journey for its gameplay.

An Automaton's Journey is a single player game.

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