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Automaton Lung

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95%Game Brain Score
Most mentioned positive aspects:music, atmosphere
Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
95% User Score Based on 147 reviews

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About Automaton Lung

Automaton Lung is a single player open world platformer game with mystery and science fiction themes. It was developed by Luke Vincent and was released on December 16, 2022. It received very positive reviews from players.

Make use of your special abilities to skate, shoot, and fly through over 40 unique locations. In a strange land with almost no information you must be resourceful and clever. Question everything you see and trust nothing you hear.

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95%Audience ScoreBased on 147 reviews
music21 positive mentions
gameplay4 negative mentions
  • Unique and immersive atmosphere with surreal, liminal, and dream-like worlds evoking nostalgia for late 90s and early 2000s games.
  • Simple yet satisfying exploration-focused gameplay with multiple movement mechanics like hoverboard and jetpack that encourage experimentation and reward player curiosity.
  • Outstanding soundtrack that perfectly complements the game's environments and mood, enhancing the overall experience.
  • Gameplay is minimalist and can feel repetitive or overly simplistic, with some players finding platforming and combat clunky or frustrating at times.
  • Short length and limited content may leave some players wanting more depth, replayability, and narrative context.
  • Visuals and controls reflect 3DS hardware limitations, resulting in occasionally janky performance, low-poly models, and awkward camera behavior that can detract from immersion.

  • music

    40 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    53% positive mentions, 39% neutral mentions, 8% negative mentions

    The music in Automaton Lung is widely praised for its ethereal, otherworldly, and nostalgic qualities, perfectly complementing the game's surreal and mysterious environments. The soundtrack significantly enhances the atmosphere and exploration experience, often described as amazing, dreamy, and essential to the game's unique vibe. While generally consistent and immersive, a few minor tracks are noted as less impactful, but overall the music is a standout aspect highly recommended by players.

    • “Even with how simple it is, I really, really enjoyed my time with it and oh my god, the soundtrack is incredible.”
    • “The atmosphere, level design, soundtrack, and overall vibes of Automaton Lung are like nothing else.”
    • “The lighting, in particular, is fantastic—the dev did a great job of capturing this never-ending twilight that melds perfectly with the amazing soundtrack.”
    • “Level design is barebones, the platforming/shooting is not good, and the music is whatever.”
    • “The only real downside I had with the game was the inconsistent soundtrack.”
    • “On the other hand, the weird foreign alien synthetic music just pumps strange feelings as you wander these sparse lands, fighting ducks, robots, clowns, aliens for no apparent reason.”

  • atmosphere

    34 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    62% positive mentions, 29% neutral mentions, 9% negative mentions

    The game boasts a uniquely immersive and surreal atmosphere, characterized by eerie, liminal spaces, intriguing environmental storytelling, and a haunting soundtrack that deeply enhances exploration. Despite simple gameplay and minimal graphics, its dense, dreamlike world captivates players, offering a mysterious and relaxing experience that stands out as its greatest strength.

    • “Through atmosphere, music, tone, setting, and environmental storytelling, it allows your mind to wander.”
    • “The atmosphere, level design, soundtrack, and overall vibes of Automaton Lung are like nothing else.”
    • “The atmosphere of its worlds was so dense I couldn't help but be sucked in; the world outside the game faded away as I ventured through a world reminiscent of the levels of empty multiplayer video games once filled with players.”
    • “They don't have as much of the dreamy atmosphere, as they tend to turn into a bit of a grind to get the chips.”
    • “A very strange atmosphere.”
    • “The extremely low-fidelity graphics (made for the 3DS' 400x240 screen) give the game a very surreal atmosphere, working with the open-ended level design to make the game feel like you're always exploring out of bounds of a different game, with no plot or explicit end goal driving you forward, just your own sense of exploration.”

  • gameplay

    26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    12% positive mentions, 73% neutral mentions, 15% negative mentions

    The gameplay is characterized by simple, minimalistic mechanics centered around platforming, exploration, and movement in surreal, open-ended environments, often drawing comparisons to classic adventure and collectathon titles. While some find it janky or repetitive, many appreciate its smooth controls, unique aesthetic, and sense of wonder that make it engaging despite lacking complexity or polish. Overall, it offers a charming, easy-to-pick-up experience that emphasizes atmosphere and exploration over deep gameplay systems.

    • “If I had to sum up this game (gameplay-wise), I'd say it's similar to a Metroid Prime game with all the weapon unlocks and platforming through weird, unknown landscapes, just without a lot of the bosses or progression items and more platforming segments instead.”
    • “The gameplay is jank in a way that's still fun and rewarding, and I can't tell you how cool it feels to fly around the map once you get to that point in the game.”
    • “Every one of these tools have several uses and hidden mechanics which you need to figure out.”
    • “If I had to sum up this game (gameplay-wise) I'd say it's similar to a Metroid Prime game with all the weapon unlocks and platforming through weird, unknown landscapes, just without a lot of the bosses or progression items and more platforming segments instead.”
    • “I dig the visual aesthetic, it's like some sort of strange alternate reality N64 game, but gameplay is really really lacking.”
    • “I think there are some great bones here for a really promising sequel, but this game's mechanics have left a lot to be desired for me and the sauce and vibe isn't enough for me to stay with a 15 dollar pricetag.”

  • graphics

    20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    35% positive mentions, 50% neutral mentions, 15% negative mentions

    The game's graphics feature a distinctive low-poly, retro-inspired aesthetic reminiscent of early 3D consoles like the N64 and PS1, creating a surreal, atmospheric experience with blurry textures and polygonal landscapes. While simplistic and intentionally low-fidelity, these visuals, combined with strong art direction and ambiance, effectively evoke nostalgic vibes and enhance exploration. The upgraded PC version offers crisper visuals and smoother performance, further highlighting the game's unique artistic charm.

    • “The aesthetic was awesome though, I really love the looks and feel of the 3D/low poly environment.”
    • “The extremely low-fidelity graphics (made for the 3DS' 400x240 screen) give the game a very surreal atmosphere, working with the open-ended level design to make the game feel like you're always exploring out of bounds of a different game, with no plot or explicit end goal driving you forward, just your own sense of exploration.”
    • “The atmosphere, soundtrack, and environments all hit harder now that it has released on PC, and it now feels like a fully fledged experience, more than a novelty, where the art style can truly shine.”
    • “That 3DS eShop aesthetic with all its blurry textures and polygonal landscapes is quite unique but pulls me in nonetheless.”
    • “The extremely low-fidelity graphics (made for the 3DS' 400x240 screen) give the game a very surreal atmosphere, making it feel like you're always exploring out of bounds with no plot or explicit goal.”
    • “The artwork and ambiance are fine, but they don't make a game, not even a $5 title at that.”

  • story

    11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    27% positive mentions, 46% neutral mentions, 27% negative mentions

    The story in this game is minimalistic and largely implied through atmosphere, music, and environmental storytelling rather than explicit narrative or text. It emphasizes exploration within a surreal, forgotten world, creating an open-ended experience without a clear plot or end goal. While some find the lack of a traditional story limiting, others appreciate the mysterious, immersive mood it fosters.

    • “Through atmosphere, music, tone, setting, and environmental storytelling, the game allows your mind to wander.”
    • “What little story there is is almost entirely implied, which feels in tune with the logic of exploration.”
    • “A bit like finding a forgotten, dying world to explore, or logging on to an old multiplayer game with no sign that anyone else has logged on in years and piecing together what's going on in the story.”
    • “No text, no story, only the counter for the number of "chips" you collect in each stage.”
    • “The game is too minimalistic story-wise in my opinion and that's why I forgot about it right after I finished it.”
    • “The game has no story.”

  • emotional

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

    Users praise the game's emotional impact through its unique ambiance, blending a liminal space atmosphere with nostalgic 90s game vibes, evoking deep, unexpected feelings and a strong sense of nostalgia.

    • “They also had some of the best ambiance, combining a liminal space feel with the vibe of a forgotten 90s game to create an atmosphere that made me feel something truly unique.”
    • “It's incredible how this game made me feel nostalgia for games I had not thought about for literal decades.”

  • optimization

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

    The game offers a well-optimized PC port of the original 3DS version, delivering smooth performance throughout.

    • “This is a very good and optimized PC port of a 3DS game.”
    • “The entire game runs smoothly.”

  • replayability

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

    The game is relatively short and offers limited replayability, making it a fair value primarily at a lower price point.

    • “It's relatively short and there isn't much replayability, so I'd say the sale price I got it at ($10) is totally fair.”
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Automaton Lung is a open world platformer game with mystery and science fiction themes. Common tags for Automaton Lung include 3D, indie, psychedelic, female protagonist, exploration and others.

Automaton Lung is available on PC, Mac OS, Steam Deck, Windows and others.

Automaton Lung was released on December 16, 2022.

Automaton Lung was developed by Luke Vincent.

Automaton Lung has received very positive reviews from players. Most players liked Automaton Lung for its music but disliked it for its gameplay.

Automaton Lung is a single player game.

Similar games include Cavern of Dreams, Anodyne 2: Return to Dust, Automaton Heart, Corn Kidz 64, Anodyne and others.