The Automatician

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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.

In "The Automatician" , players step into the shoes of Emma, attempting to become the new Automatician by solving puzzles and creating chain reaction machines in a Victorian mansion. The game features hexagonal puzzles that become increasingly complex, as well as a chance to explore the Absolon Estate, uncover secrets, and interact with its inhabitants. Success in the challenges leads to a final, ultimate test.

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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%
68%
19%
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%
42%
25%
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%
50%
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%
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%
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
100%
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.”