It took me a while to vibe with this game at all. It felt very wonky in a way I never entirely shook. I found myself enjoying it more as I began to explore its open vistas. But for every level or area that had a neat idea there were two or three that failed to really grab me.

That said, I can very much see this as being the kind of game that alters your brain chemistry if you play it at the right moment. The way it never explains itself to you, the atmosphere, the mystery - I give it five years before we get a video essay calling this an underrated masterpiece that does good, not viral numbers. And y'know what? I think Automaton Lung deserves to find its cult, even if i wouldn't count myself a member.

Very strange, especially for such a late title in the 3DS lifespan. Reminds me of those old 3D freeware titles I'd download off shady websites back in like 2008. No dialogue, exposition, story.. just sort of throws you into it without explanation. It leaves me intrigued, but at the same time lacking any reason to keep exploring.. but while playing it got me thinking about some larger question of why we play video games in the first place and what purpose it serves for us. To just entertain? Or to sink yourself into a world unlike ours? Escape from the daily mundanity? Surely the reason is different for everyone, personally I tend to lean more towards titles that may possibly have some greater lasting effect on me, which I suppose is a detriment.. you can't always force upon a profoundly moving experience. I'm rambling. Anyway, this was a somewhat interesting venture, if you are curious about a game that'll possibly make you thought-vomit like I just did, maybe this'll be for you!