Automaton Lung

by Luke Vincent

The Developer Says...

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.

Players Like...

❤ Gameplay Overview

This experimental third-person game blends 3D platforming, shooting, and collectathon mechanics. Players control a low-poly protagonist who skates, flies, and shoots through mysterious environments. The design strips away traditional narrative guidance, challenging players to discover mechanics and world through pure exploration.

❤ Movement and Traversal

Players glide on a hoverboard, rocket with a jetpack, and navigate intricate platforming challenges. Momentum-based controls demand precise input, rewarding players who master nuanced movement techniques. Each traversal method opens unique paths through the game's surreal landscapes.

❤ Exploration Mechanics

Forty distinct locations invite players to hunt computer chips scattered in ingenious, often hidden locations. Environments range from massive desert cities to compact, puzzle-like tower levels. Players create their own objectives, uncovering secrets through persistent curiosity and careful investigation.

❤ Combat System

Shooting mechanics emphasize fluid movement over complexity. Players dash and shoot simultaneously, with lock-on aiming that feels responsive but not overly sophisticated. Enemies serve more as environmental obstacles than traditional combat challenges.

❤ Unique Design Elements

The game communicates entirely without text, using visual language and environmental storytelling. Low-polygon graphics evoke nostalgic PlayStation and Nintendo 64 aesthetics, creating a dream-like atmosphere that constantly challenges player perception.

❤ Technical Aspects

Originally released on Nintendo 3DS, the PC port offers enhanced resolution, customizable controls, and expanded graphics options. Players can experience the original 400x240 screen resolution or scale to modern display sizes.

❤ Player Experience

Most players describe the journey as a hypnotic, almost meditative exploration. The soundtrack pulses with electronic ambience, complementing environments that feel simultaneously abandoned and alive. Gameplay rewards patient, observant players who enjoy piecing together environmental narratives.

❤ Recommended For

Experimental game enthusiasts, players who appreciate minimalist design, fans of atmospheric, non-linear experiences, collectors who enjoy discovering hidden mechanics

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