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The Automatician

A fun albeit short puzzle game betrayed by a confusing UI and some naive design choices, this isn’t the Heath Robinson contraption game we were hoping it would be but it’s nonetheless a good time.
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48%Game Brain Score
Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, atmosphere
Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
56% User Score Based on 32 reviews
Critic Score 60%Based on 1 reviews

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About The Automatician

The Automatician is a single player casual puzzle game with a mystery theme. It was developed by DreamPunks and was released on July 23, 2017. It received neutral reviews from both critics and players.

Take on the role of Emma in a first person puzzle game, solve puzzles and problems in a Victorian mansion. Prove your worth as a candidate to become "The Automatician" and build increasingly complex chain reaction machines. Can you become the new Automatician?

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56%Audience ScoreBased on 32 reviews
graphics4 positive mentions
story3 negative mentions
  • The game features stunning visuals and a charming atmosphere, reminiscent of games like Supraland.
  • The Rube Goldberg-style puzzles are fun to play, providing a unique and engaging experience.
  • The Whodos characters add personality and charm to the game, enhancing the overall experience.
  • The game is very short, with completion times averaging around 1-2 hours, leaving players wanting more content.
  • Many puzzles are overly simplistic and repetitive, leading to frustration rather than challenge.
  • There is a lack of developer support and unresolved bugs, contributing to an unfinished feel and a sense of wasted potential.

  • story

    16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    13% positive mentions, 68% neutral mentions, 19% negative mentions

    The story in the game is perceived as incomplete and lacking depth, with players noting that it is only partially told and fails to deliver a significant conclusion. While there are opportunities to gather some backstory through interactions, the narrative promised on the store page is minimally explored, leaving many players hoping for future expansions to enhance both the story and the puzzle experience.

    • “You can also talk to the whodos who will give you a tiny bit of backstory about the mansion.”
    • “The story is only partly told, and there is no big reveal at the end.”
    • “I also feel as though the story was unfinished.”
    • “However, the story about what happened at the mansion, as promised on the store page, is merely mentioned once or twice instead of actually told.”
    • “The story is only partly told and there is no big reveal at the end.”

  • graphics

    12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    33% positive mentions, 42% neutral mentions, 25% negative mentions

    The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some praising the stunning visuals and unique concepts, while others criticize them as dated and unable to compensate for gameplay shortcomings. Overall, the visuals are described as well-executed, but opinions vary on their effectiveness in enhancing the overall experience.

    • “The graphics are fantastic and the concept is really unique.”
    • “Stunning visuals and a great soundtrack!”
    • “I didn't find the cute Victorian-style graphics able to rescue the repetitive nature of the puzzles themselves.”
    • “Nice idea, but unfortunately not well done: very dated graphics even if you crank up every setting, extremely easy puzzles, very short playing time, and - last not least - no chance to get 'perfect game' due to failed last achievement.”
    • “The graphics are really well done and I genuinely like the look of the whodos.”

  • atmosphere

    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    50% positive mentions, 50% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The game features a charming and cute atmosphere reminiscent of Supraland, complemented by beautiful models. While the overall ambiance is well-received, some players express a desire for more depth and variety.

    • “The game has a cute atmosphere that reminds me of Supraland.”
    • “Good atmosphere, beautiful models; I just would have liked more.”

  • music

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

    The music in the game is highly praised, with reviewers highlighting its impressive quality and ability to enhance the overall experience alongside the stunning visuals.

    • “Stunning visuals and a great soundtrack!”

  • optimization

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

    The game runs smoothly without any noticeable bugs or glitches, leading users to feel that it is well-optimized; however, some players still perceive it as feeling incomplete.

    • “While it doesn't feel like an early access game, since it runs smoothly and I've found no bugs or glitches, it feels incomplete.”

  • stability

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

    Overall, the game demonstrates strong stability with smooth performance and no reported bugs or glitches, although some users feel it still lacks a sense of completeness.

    • “While it doesn't feel like an early access game, since it runs smoothly and I've found no bugs or glitches, it feels incomplete.”
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The Automatician is a casual puzzle game with mystery theme. Common tags for The Automatician include first-person, indie, family friendly, relaxing, soundtrack and others.

The Automatician is available on PC and Windows.

The Automatician was released on July 23, 2017.

The Automatician was developed by DreamPunks.

The Automatician has received neutral reviews from players. Most players liked The Automatician for its graphics but disliked it for its story.

The Automatician is a single player game.

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