An Automaton's Journey

The game started incredibly strong but ended with frustration. The main points of frustration came from Pekora (good lord was she annoying to fight), the weird control of the teleport ability, fairly often random enemy projectiles while on water, sliding of platforms for some reason AND the huge amount of knochback you receive. It is incredibly annoying that i always "respawn" at the start of the room when falling. Im only pointing out the negatives in this review BUT i genuinely do think that this game is a awesome little game to beat 100%. Somewhere around 5 game hours in total that were filled with mostly joy and the occasional annoyed sigh. 8 out of 10 total One of the best games holo indie has published Make another game, just add more fast travel options next time. Good job devs

Хорошая игра. В игре на удивление достаточно много контента, неплохие боссы, особенно понравился босс файт с пекорой. Для своего жанра очень неплохо

As someone who isn't that much into Zelda games, this one's not so bad. This game is a top-down adventure based on the Zelda games that presents itself as straightforward, yet colorful in its own way. When everyone is affected by an unusual curse (by that, I mean more impulsive), this coffee hating automaton goes around trying to save the day. All while occasionally snarking and having the guts to lampshade all the weird things Link has to deal with in all of his adventures, including but not limited to greedy shopkeepers, inexplicable money caps, rituals that just work, NPCs that make you do all the heavy lifting, and that one NPC who exists just to say screw you and is completely useless. Also the chicken resorts to forth-wall breaking because she's jealous about losing protagonist rights to GREEN. It's as if Link finally decided to comment on the bizarre things he has to do/deal with every time he goes on a quest to save the world, and I respect that. Gameplay wise, its solid and plays quite well to its inspiration, unnecessary and repetitive shouting and all. Controls are simple and can be re-binded. Items are a good mix of helpful offense and utility, similar to Zelda. The dungeons all have their own gimmick that fits with the mood of the location they are in, with associated music working in their favor of atmosphere. And the boss battles offer a good fight once you understand their attacks. The pixel art is nice and the music is good enough, especially since it didn't end up using holo remixes. The dialogue fits with how they would act and is filled with good comedy. I will admit that the difficulty is on the hard side with bosses and hitboxes but I never saw Zelda games being on the easy side and the overworld is a bit barren, but you can't please everyone. Regardless, its a good game for Zelda fans and overall not too shabby.

An Automaton’s Journey is a charming action-adventure RPG developed by Xyros Games and published by holo Indie that successfully combines classic exploration-driven design with a story rooted in the Hololive universe. Players step into the role of Cecilia Immergreen, an ancient automaton who awakens to find a mysterious curse spreading across the land. Once-friendly inhabitants and familiar faces have been transformed into hostile threats, setting the stage for a quest filled with discovery, danger, and personal connections. While the game clearly draws inspiration from Hololive lore, it also works as a standalone adventure thanks to its strong focus on gameplay and world exploration. The game's biggest strength lies in its interconnected world. Rather than guiding players through a strictly linear path, the adventure encourages curiosity and rewards those willing to search every corner of the map. New abilities and special items gradually open previously inaccessible routes, creating a satisfying sense of progression. This design makes exploration feel meaningful because each discovery can reveal hidden treasures, shortcuts, side quests, or entirely new areas. Fans of classic action-adventure titles will appreciate how the game constantly motivates players to revisit older regions with newly acquired tools. The dungeon content provides much of the game's challenge and variety. Across eight major dungeons, players encounter a mixture of environmental puzzles, enemy encounters, and unique mechanics that keep the experience from becoming repetitive. The puzzle elements are especially important because they add depth beyond simple combat. Each dungeon feels like a distinct location with its own identity, forcing players to think carefully about navigation and problem-solving while still delivering satisfying action sequences. The balance between combat and exploration helps maintain a steady pace throughout the adventure. Combat is straightforward yet engaging, with a variety of enemies standing in Cecilia's path. The game features more than forty fan mascots affected by the mysterious curse, along with thirteen significant boss battles. These boss encounters serve as major highlights because they test the player's mastery of acquired abilities and often feature memorable character-inspired designs. Each victory feels rewarding, especially as players gain access to new powers and equipment that expand both their offensive capabilities and their exploration options. One of the more appealing aspects of the game is its progression system. Fifteen unique items are scattered throughout the world, and obtaining them dramatically changes how players interact with the environment. Rather than acting as simple stat upgrades, these items unlock new traversal methods, secret pathways, and combat possibilities. This creates a rewarding gameplay loop where exploration leads to stronger abilities, which in turn open even more opportunities for discovery. The result is a world that continually evolves as the player advances. The side quest structure also adds considerable value. Helping various characters throughout the adventure leads to optional missions that often contain worthwhile rewards and additional boss encounters. These quests provide extra context for the world and its inhabitants while encouraging players to fully engage with the game's content. Instead of feeling like filler, the optional objectives complement the main storyline and help create a richer overall experience. Visually, An Automaton’s Journey embraces a colorful pixel-art style that suits its retro-inspired gameplay. The environments are easy to read, enemy designs are distinctive, and the overall presentation captures the spirit of classic top-down adventures. The art direction may not push technical boundaries, but it effectively supports the game's atmosphere and exploration-focused design. Combined with its lighthearted charm and adventurous tone, the visual presentation contributes significantly to the game's appeal. Although knowledge of Hololive characters and references can enhance the experience, the game does not rely entirely on fan recognition. Players unfamiliar with the source material can still enjoy the well-designed world, rewarding progression system, and engaging exploration. However, longtime Hololive fans will likely gain additional enjoyment from the character appearances, references, and boss encounters that celebrate the franchise. An Automaton’s Journey succeeds by delivering a genuine adventure rather than merely functioning as a fan project. Its carefully designed world, enjoyable dungeon structure, rewarding exploration mechanics, and satisfying progression system come together to create a memorable experience. While it may primarily attract Hololive enthusiasts at first glance, the quality of its gameplay allows it to stand on its own as a worthwhile action-adventure RPG. For players who enjoy uncovering secrets, solving puzzles, and steadily expanding their abilities within a richly connected world, this title offers an entertaining and rewarding journey from beginning to end. Rating: 7/10

I am usually not very good at these types of games, or good at games in general, but even I managed (with help) to reach 100% completion on this gem of game. It is rough at some edge, like hitboxes on enemies and some dungeons being pretty hard when it comes to moving diagonal with keyboard and mouse, but overall: A very pleasant and fun experience. I needed more time because I really died a lot in some dungeons to get the last gear pieces, but I believe most gamers will need around 10-12 hours for a normal game. Now to get all achievements you probably gonna need much more time, even if you are a good gamer. Me, I am content with my 18 hours and having played through the entire game, talking and beating up all the Holomen and getting all the treasure on the map. I liked the easter eggs I found and the passion that went into creating this game. And I like that the Dev kept on improving the game when receiving feedback on bugs and glitches. Thank you for all the hints and tips as well, when I was stuck! Thank you very much, Dev! I hope other Holofans as well as Not-Holofans can find the time to enjoy this game at their own pace as well. I would recommend this game to both types, Holofans due all the extra stuff you find in it, and not-Holofans due the amount of joy you get of a Zelda-like game with appropriately growing challenges for the amount you pay.

An above average fan game. With the goal of making a SNES/GBA era Zelda game for Cecilia, the dev certainly succeeded. The amount of content is fun to complete (lots of bonus boss battles for even more cameos), the story is funny throughout, and the gear you find is useful in combat and exploration. Once you get used to her controls, Cecilia is a reliable MC who can pull off all kinds of attack and defense moves. The game also plays without any issues on Steam Deck, which is nice. For critiques, the difficulty isn't exactly a curve. The first dungeon is probably the most difficult one until the finale because the clone mechanic is extremely unforgiving. Falling in the water comes with a funny voice clip that unfortunately means it takes a bit too long to respawn, which becomes annoying in areas based around being knocked into the water consistently. Finally, you gain a lot of health (gears), but never any improved defense, which makes Ceci a huge glass cannon, which is not super accurate, her main positive trait lore wise is "durability." This one would be fixable with either an item you can get partway through for more defense (like Link's various tunics, it could be a Libestal cape or something like that) or perhaps an easier mode where you take half damage. Some of the streamers who might want to try this could struggle with taking damage in the early part and dying a lot. Overall, I do recommend and had more fun with this one than from many of the other games in Holo Indie.

粉絲向作品，但內容扎實，主角Cecelia，劇情是EN的正義跟降臨兩組為主，也有部分EN前輩跟JP 3期生的戲份，有把角色特色跟關卡結合，設計的頗具巧思，像Liz的關卡的火焰要素就不錯。也有結合直播梗，例如自然就開了自然商店。 畫面陽春，操作略滑，但玩起來還算順，畫面如果能精細點的話，就算沒有Holo角色其實也算不錯的薩爾達類遊戲。 畫面能忍的話可以考慮玩看看。

fun game, felt like the old school zelda games and I enjoyed it

SPIIIIIIIIIIIIIIN TO WIN

還沒全要素，但破關了，挺有趣的小遊戲 滿推薦。