Fallout 4: Automatron

 PlayStation 4
Metascore
69

Mixed or average reviews - based on 18 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 18
  2. Mixed: 12 out of 18
  3. Negative: 0 out of 18
  1. Twinfinite
    Mar 24, 2016
    100
    Automatron manages to take everything that made Fallout 4 great and magnify it. The customization afforded by the robot building, the interesting new weapons, the mysterious adversary, and the hordes of mechanical enemies make for an enjoyable experience throughout that will last well beyond the final quest. It captivates the best of science-fiction while never deserting the core of the franchise that fans love.
  2. Gaming Nexus
    Apr 7, 2016
    80
    Automatron pays off by taking advantage of Fallout 4's pulpy, ludicrous--yet still somehow slightly dry--sense of humor. Like any good sci-fi involving robots, it exposes people's humanity and inhumanity. And it adds new toys and settlement pieces to your toolbox. It's a well-rounded piece of DLC, and introduces you to the Mechanist, one of Fallout 4's more memorable villains.
  3. IGN Denmark
    Apr 7, 2016
    80
    The robots are coming! Automatron is a wonderful addition to Fallout 4. It fits well into the universe, both thematically and story-wise. Too bad we can't erase our memory and start over from scratch.
  5. Game Rant
    Mar 29, 2016
    80
    Fallout 4’s first DLC, Automatron, is robot centric and although it doesn’t pack quite as many new quests as consumers may have hoped, it more than makes up for it with the robot workbench.
  6. COGconnected
    Mar 27, 2016
    80
    The story quality in the quest line is great, but the adventuring feels short and hastily constructed. If what you want is simply a solid addition to the base game, particularly if you’re on console and can’t play with mods yet, then Automatron will surely spark your interest.
  7. GameGrin
    Apr 13, 2016
    75
    A bunch of new items and weapons, with a new companion and a huge amount of exploring to be done, there’s little reason Automatron shouldn’t be on your radar.

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User Score
6.4

Mixed or average reviews- based on 123 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 51 out of 123
  2. Mixed: 44 out of 123
  3. Negative: 28 out of 123
  1. olivermatt
    Mar 23, 2016
    9
    With the idea of this DLC, along with wasteland workshop, being a fillers for the real player in Far Harbor coming this may, The installmentWith the idea of this DLC, along with wasteland workshop, being a fillers for the real player in Far Harbor coming this may, The installment of Automatron did its job wonderfully. It brought together the customization aspect of character creation to your mechanical companions. The customization possibilities are endless and this was a major must have for this DLC. Now in terms of the story, it was not all it could have been, robot companion Ada lacks excitement and doesnt pressure current involvement with the mechanist. If there was more emphasis on the need to fight the mechanist, the gameplay would be more intense and more enjoyable. The dungeons were very thorough and provided fantastic loot, the end of one having all three of the new weapon editions. Overall, this was more than i could have ever hoped Automatron to be. It is well worth paying for anyone who missed the opportunity of buying the 30 dollar season pass. Rejuvenates the game and adds more hours of enjoyment!!!… Full Review »
  2. Dal_ReviewedDat
    Mar 29, 2016
    9
    Value for Money right here.

    As a DLC Automation opens up a smallish dungeon and story (no more than a handful of hours) and the ability to    Value for Money right here.

    As a DLC Automation opens up a smallish dungeon and story (no more than a handful of hours) and the ability to build your own robot companion - which is as deep as the rest of FO4!

    Don't see this DLC pack as meant to change the game entirely, but as someone that's wondering the wasteland some 700+ hours in, I find this DLC and the new mechanical gangs refreshing.

    People complaining it's to easy are ... ???!!! THERE'S AN OPTION TO CHANGE DIFFICULTY, USE IT!!

    Personally, I'm really pleased I bought the Season Pass the day I bought the game last year, this is just the beginning and FO4 is already a superb sandbox RPG now :)    … Full Review »
  3. imbtyler
    Apr 5, 2016
    8
    I really enjoyed this first DLC from Bethesda for Fallout 4. "Automatron" brings the *incredible* opportunity to build your own robotI really enjoyed this first DLC from Bethesda for Fallout 4. "Automatron" brings the *incredible* opportunity to build your own robot companion(s), which leads to a very unique experience, and opens up for Robot Mods to be released in future DLC, as well.

    Though the DLC Main Quest is only 3-4 hours long, the introduction of robot creation is what really stands as the foundation of this new content. I only started playing FO4 a month ago, just dinged lvl26 while writing this; with that said, I'd have to admit that this content isn't very valuable for players who have already finished the game in its entirety. This is definitely the kind of DLC pack that can completely change how you play the game, if you have it installed early in your campaign.

    I usually prefer to travel with Dogmeat, because DOGS.... but being able to run around the Commonwealth with one of my own custom robots, while I'm still relatively new to the game, makes all the difference in the world.    … Full Review »
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