Automata Empire

This game has a slight learning curve but once you get used to it, it becomes friggin addictive. Highly reccomend this game for rts and board game fans.

Crashes on startup every time on two separate PCs :(

I really like this game. I was on the steam store and just happened to buy it the day (or maybe day after) it released and I was extremely pleased. The cellular automata idea is really a cool one. That said, there are a couple things that need mentioning if you're thinking about buying it. 1. Knowledge of Conway's Game of Life would benefit you greatly. I've noticed a couple people saying they're confused by the mechanics, but it's just a modified version of Conway's Game of Life, turned into an actual game. 2. There are ways to annihilate the computer player easily. If you destroy all your buildings, your cells will propogate into the world quite well. That said, I don't think that's a problem. The idea of the game is to use strategy to defeat the opponent, and that's really fun to do. Letting the game play itself doesn't even benefit you. The value of a victory in this game is that you were able to outplay the opponent, so if you didn't play at all, you gain nothing from a win. Neither of those are bad things, Just maybe something to keep in mind if you're thinking about buying it. Overall I like the game, personally I think it's fine as it is, but I'm excited to see where it goes.

This game...hmm how do I say this it is simple and in its simplicity it focuses on the fundamentals of programming and even is reflective of the global economy. To summarize it is brilliant in its simplicity. Please get multiplayer soon...this game is on the level of Chess and Go.

Buyer beware. Its been three mnoths now since a 'fire' prevented it from being available at release. Still no multiplatyer in sight. I finished everything on the hardest level in a couple hours. There is still no multiplayer. The idea is good, it does not have multiplayer as advertised though.

I'm old enough to remember playing a version of Conway's Game of Life on a Radio Shack TRS-80. Adding the upgrades (roads/shields/swords) add an interesting twist, yet the game remains well balanced and true to Conway's conceptualization. Interested to see if I can get "gliders" or some of the other unique patterns that I remember. The music is great as are those little critters. Even in Easy mode, this game is challenging. A lot of frustration can be avoided by reading the Tutorial. Great game! I'd recommend that the developer add a 'Sandbox' mode that simply runs the algorithm. The player can just watch what happens, or add some of the upgrades to mess with the little critters lives.

Great game and tons of fun once you figure out how to win =)

Easy to learn Quicky game play Great causual game to kill a few minutes here and there with.

Overall I would give this game a solid 8/10 (will update when Multiplayer comes avaliable, which is the main reason for losing the 2 points) My video when I look at some of the things about Automata Empire in game: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OyFJ3SDYNxo&feature=youtu.be

Fun little strategy game inspired by conways game of life. I dont think the principle is "shallow" because it has a lot of ways to experiment with very simple rules..kind of like chess...if your into that you will like it. Also the Dev seems really active fixing bugs and listening to suggestions...something that is rare and deserves support.