Fallout 4: Automatron

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The mysterious Mechanist has unleashed a horde of evil robots into the Commonwealth, including the devious Robobrain. Hunt them down and harvest their parts to build and mod your own custom robot companions. Choose from hundreds of mods; mixing limbs, armor, abilities, and weapons like the all-new lightning chain gun. Even customize their paint schemes and choose their voices! For characters level…

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Role Playing

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

81%

Audience ScoreBased on 47 reviews

story6 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The robot customization feature adds a fun and engaging element to the gameplay.
The story has interesting twists and enhances the lore of the Fallout universe.
Overall, it's a solid addition to Fallout 4 that provides enjoyable moments and new content.

The main quest is short and lacks depth, leaving players wanting more.
There are several bugs and glitches that can disrupt the gaming experience.
The focus on robot building may not appeal to players looking for a more traditional quest-driven experience.

story
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The story in the DLC is generally well-received for its strong writing and interesting twists, particularly regarding the antagonist and robot customization features. However, it is criticized for being short, with only three missions, and plagued by bugs that detract from the experience. While the narrative builds on the foundation of Fallout 4, it lacks depth and can feel unremarkable at times.
- “The main quest has stellar writing, if falling a little short on length, but the ability to create an army of deeply customizable robots is something that permeates the rest of the game.”
- “[builds upon the great foundation left by Fallout 4, building robots is a blast, the Mechanist is a worthwhile antagonist, Ada, solid story with interesting twists.]”
- “The story is enjoyable enough and has some great moments, while the extra features, such as the companion crafting and the new encampment buildables, make for enjoyable additions to the existing world.”
- “Just don’t expect a fully fleshed out story to guide you through the new content.”
- “Weak story and characters, show-stopping bugs.”
- “Constructing robots is a highlight, but Automatron's quest is short and unremarkable.”
gameplay
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The gameplay is characterized by a strong emphasis on customization and modifications, particularly through robot building and new weaponry, which enhances the overall experience. Players appreciate the engaging combat against a variety of mechanical enemies and a mysterious adversary, contributing to a lasting enjoyment beyond the main quest.
- “The customization afforded by the robot building, the interesting new weapons, the mysterious adversary, and the hordes of mechanical enemies make for an enjoyable experience throughout that will last well beyond the final quest.”
- “Once again, they focus way too heavily on modifications instead of actual gameplay.”
- “The gameplay feels repetitive and lacks any real innovation.”
- “I found the controls to be clunky and unresponsive, which made the experience frustrating.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The stability of the DLC for Fallout 4 is criticized for being plagued by numerous bugs and glitches, leading players to frequently revert to previous saves or restart their consoles. Despite introducing some interesting elements, the overall experience is marred by these technical issues, contributing to a sense of frustration.
- “It's really short (3 missions) and I experienced several bugs/glitches that had me reverting back to previous saves or turning my console on/off.”
- “Fallout 4's first DLC offering adds some interesting elements to the established formula, but it's over in a blink and still just as buggy.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players note that without an intelligence-focused build, significant grinding is required to unlock all content in the game.
- “If you don’t have an intelligence-centric build headed into the game, you’re definitely in for some grinding if you want to unlock everything.”
- “The grinding in this game feels endless and often tedious, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “I found myself repeating the same tasks over and over just to level up, which quickly became frustrating.”