Automaton Kingdom

About

Automaton Kingdom is a single player strategy game. It was developed by Trail Studio and was released on May 23, 2022. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

2D turn-based puzzle game with a medieval setting and two game phases. Allied and enemy characters will behave automatically after setting them up in the edit phase. you can see the outcome of the different iterations of the level in the game phase.

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Play Modes

Single-Player

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Audience ScoreBased on 17 reviews

music1 positive mentions

graphics3 negative mentions

The game is free, demonstrating the developer's confidence in their work and providing value to players without cost.
The puzzle mechanics are unique and engaging, offering a fun challenge that encourages strategic thinking.
The gameplay is entertaining and can be enjoyed casually, making it suitable for players looking for a light puzzle experience.

The graphics are poorly executed, with inconsistent pixel art that gives an amateurish feel to the game.
The user interface is clunky and confusing, making navigation and gameplay frustrating at times.
The game lacks a proper tutorial and has poorly written instructions, which can hinder player understanding and enjoyment.

graphics
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The graphics have been criticized for their low quality, described as "godawful" and resembling amateur pixel art rather than polished visuals. While some users find the pixelated style acceptable, the inconsistent scaling of pixels across objects contributes to an overall impression of laziness and lack of skill in design.
- “The 'pixelated' graphics aren't bad but have this amateurish feel because the scale of 'pixels' varies across different objects.”
- “Kind of like a bridge constructor mobile app but with worse graphics and worse gameplay.”
- “This features really godawful, lazy pixel art instead of real graphics.”
- “It's hard to say if this was because the developer didn't have the skill to create 3D visuals, or couldn't afford to hire someone who does, but it also doesn't matter.”
gameplay
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is likened to a bridge constructor mobile app, though it suffers from inferior graphics and UI polish. However, the mechanics are accessible yet diverse, offering a balanced challenge that remains engaging without becoming frustrating. Players appreciate the interesting interactions and characters, although personal preferences may vary.
- “Basically, it looks like the game's UI could use another round of polish, but the idea behind the gameplay seems solid :)”
- “The mechanics were easy to grasp, but deep enough to be diverse. The levels were difficult enough to become a challenge, but never too obtuse to become frustrating. The different interactions and characters were quite interesting and never got boring (though I must admit I do not like the backpacker, but that is a personal issue), and the general aesthetic matched the gameplay very well.”
- “Kind of like a bridge constructor mobile app but with worse graphics and worse gameplay.”
- “Basically it looks like the game's UI could use another round of polish, but the idea behind the gameplay seems solid.”
- “The mechanics were easy to grasp, but deep enough to be diverse. The levels were difficult enough to become a challenge, but never too obtuse to become frustrating. The different interactions and characters were quite interesting and never got boring (though I must admit I do not like the backpacker, but that is a personal issue) and the general aesthetic matched the gameplay very well.”
music
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The music in the game is described as enjoyable and complements the clean user interface, enhancing the overall experience.
- “The UI is clean, and the music is fun.”