Automata Empire

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Automata Empire is a multiplayer strategy game. It was developed by Nonadecimal and was released on April 8, 2016. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Seize power and build an empire of fuzzy cellular automata monsters!Inspired by Conway's Game of Life, Automata Empire challenges you to herd hundreds of mindless automata subjects to smash your rivals' castles and steal their territory. While your loyal subjects lack individual intelligence, you can sacrifice them to build chains of taverns and roads to impose order on chaos. Ready to invade? Bui…

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Audience ScoreBased on 45 reviews

gameplay5 positive mentions

Unique and novel RTS concept inspired by Conway's Game of Life, offering a fresh and strategic gameplay experience.
Addictive and fun once players understand the feedback loop mechanics, with several game modes providing variety and challenge.
Active developer involvement with ongoing bug fixes and plans for multiplayer that promises to enhance replayability.

Steep learning curve with unintuitive rules and a lack of effective tutorials or introductory missions, making it confusing for new players.
Gameplay pacing issues with matches feeling slow, repetitive music, and a lack of player control leading to a sense of playing a mostly uncontrollable system.
Limited content currently: no single-player campaign, missing multiplayer at release, and AI is considered weak, reducing strategic depth and replay value.

gameplay
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
63%
38%
The gameplay is praised for its unique and interesting mechanics, inspired by a modified version of Conway's Game of Life, offering strategic depth and fun multiplayer potential. While simple in design, the mechanics can be tricky and engaging, though some users suggest adding more variety and control over game speed to enhance the experience.
- “The mechanic allows for really interesting designs, and I look forward to seeing what people do when multiplayer is added.”
- “Which has a great multiplayer dynamic with much more interesting gameplay and truly a game difficult to master the strategy to.”
- “The principle of the game makes for really fun and interesting gameplay which is quite unique.”
- “Maybe more variety in game types which actually include different mechanics and features would help; or some way to speed up and slow down the game.”
- “I've noticed a couple people saying they're confused by the mechanics, but it's just a modified version of Conway's Game of Life, turned into an actual game.”
- “The game mechanics are simple but quite tricky.”
music
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The music in the game is generally enjoyable and fitting for the setting, with many players appreciating its quality and ambiance. However, the repetition of a single track can become annoying and fatiguing over extended play sessions.
- “The music is great, the little monsters are adorable, and setting up feedback loops to launch your dudes at their dudes is really hypnotic and fun.”
- “The music and sounds were enjoyable and the gameplay seems like it could be a lot of fun.”
- “The music is great as are those little critters.”
- “The music gets pretty annoying after a while because it's too repetitive.”
- “I understand it's there to fit the 'automata' setting, but I could imagine a much better soundtrack.”
- “Main gripe is the music track; there is only one repeating track which, while quite nice, will destroy your soul after half an hour.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The graphics are charming and well-suited to the game's setting, offering a simple yet appealing aesthetic. While some players may find them too simplistic, many appreciate the satisfying visual style that enhances the gameplay experience.
- “I found the graphics cute and appropriate for the setting, though some players might find them too simplistic.”
- “Graphics: 8/10”
- “It feels great to build up a swarm and take down a pile of enemies, a satisfying game with a wonderful aesthetic.”
story
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story aspect is noted for lacking a proper tutorial and introductory missions, making it challenging for players to understand how the game mechanics and narrative unfold initially.