Automaton Story

Editorial Has potential

Automaton Story has earned genuine affection for its art, character writing, and atmospheric design—players consistently praise the visuals and story beats, especially the creepy Halloween sequence. However, the game is in active early development with a pattern of progression-blocking bugs that frustrate players: a notorious puzzle involving a creature and doll pile that many get stuck on with no clear solution, missing gallery images due to errors, and incomplete content across multiple character routes. Updates are infrequent and slow, and the build feels unfinished rather than polished. For those willing to tolerate mid-development friction and incomplete routes, the creative foundation is solid; for others seeking a complete, bug-free experience, this one needs more time in the oven.