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An Automaton's Journey

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92%Game Brain Score
Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
92% User Score Based on 52 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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92%Audience ScoreBased on 52 reviews
gameplay9 positive mentions
  • The game offers a substantial amount of content with about 8 dungeons and many side quests, providing roughly 10 hours of engaging gameplay with a good balance between exploration, puzzles, and combat.
  • The game features well-designed, creative boss fights and a rewarding progression system where items unlock new abilities and areas, maintaining a satisfying sense of advancement.
  • The writing and characters are charming and stay true to their Hololive personas, with plenty of accurate fan references and humor that appeal both to fans and newcomers alike.
  • The controls and combat can feel awkward or frustrating due to limitations like attacks only targeting cardinal directions and hitboxes not always aligning well, leading to occasional unfair hits and challenging enemy encounters.
  • Some design choices, such as being sent back to the start of rooms after falling into pits or water, lack of defense upgrades, and occasionally punishing enemy contact damage, contribute to difficulty spikes and player frustration.
  • The overworld and story presentation feel somewhat generic and video game-like, with areas feeling empty or disjointed and the plot relying heavily on familiar fan tropes and references that may not engage all players.

  • gameplay

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

    The gameplay offers a solid, engaging action-adventure RPG experience with diverse dungeon mechanics, rewarding exploration, and intuitive controls inspired by classic Zelda games. While some players find certain challenges, like platforming and the clone mechanic, tough and occasionally punishing, the variety and progression keep the gameplay fresh and enjoyable for both fans of hololive and newcomers. Minor frustrations exist, such as respawning far after falling, but overall the gameplay is praised for its flow, puzzle design, and satisfying challenge.

    • “At first glance, it looked like some cheap RPG Maker game with mechanics similar to classic Zelda games, but it was much more than that, and I enjoyed the journey 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.”
    • “Shiori's dungeon introduced a bunch of new mechanics that completely threw me off - hidden walls, mimics, lots of projectiles.”
    • “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.”

  • story

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

    The story is engaging and accessible to both new players and Hololive fans, blending humor, charm, and lore with a mix of main quests and meaningful optional missions that enrich the narrative. It features familiar characters facing unexpected challenges, creating emotional stakes and rewarding exploration. While not overly complex or high art, the story's lighthearted dialogue and character-driven moments make it enjoyable and motivating throughout the game.

    • “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.”
    • “Despite not knowing the characters initially, the story and characters kept the game entertaining and pushed me to continue to see the next part in the story.”
    • “These quests provide extra context for the world and its inhabitants while encouraging players to fully engage with the game's content.”
    • “The story, sadly, is just your typical Hololive fangame shtick.”
    • “The story isn't exactly high art, but the dialogue made me awe 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 writing, charming character interactions, and numerous witty references, adding a lighthearted and enjoyable tone throughout. Players appreciate the cute, corny, and often hilarious dialogue, as well as amusing moments during gameplay, making the experience entertaining despite minor annoyances like some lengthy respawn times. Overall, the humor complements the game's creative design and fan-centric appeal effectively.

    • “There are so many references and funny moments.”
    • “They had genuinely funny bits, and it felt like the characters were pulled right out of the stream, so well done on that.”
    • “You get cute interaction between the girls and some very funny moments.”

  • music

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

    The music effectively enhances the game's atmosphere, with dungeon themes that complement their environments. It is generally well-received, featuring some standout tracks and a style distinct from common remixes. Overall, the soundtrack is praised for contributing positively to the game's immersive experience.

    • “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 dungeons all have their own gimmick that fits with the mood of the location they are in, with associated music working in favor of the atmosphere.”
    • “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 graphics feature a colorful, retro-inspired pixel-art style that is both cute and well-executed, complementing the overall gameplay. While simple, the visuals are consistently appealing and contribute positively to the game's charm and flow.

    • “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 the exploration-focused experience.

    • “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.”
    • “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

    The game evokes strong positive emotions, making players feel excited and eager to continue playing. It is described as fun, wholesome, and cute, creating a genuinely enjoyable and heartwarming experience.

    • “But 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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