Atomfall Reviews
Atomfall is a departure and a triumph for Rebellion Developments. A showcase of narrative freedom that allows players to discover their own story within a tightly designed puzzle sandbox. While the strict mechanics have been seen before, the depth of the world and strength of the central mystery are the secrets behind Atomfall's true success.
Atomfall is a surprise in all the best ways – it is a dense but enjoyable world to explore with a sense of freedom in every sense of the word. The objective and quest designs feel truly open-ended, inspired by the best aspects of games like Fallout: New Vegas. But despite some friction between the game's action underpinnings and light RPG mechanics, Atomfall is an intriguing, unique and ambitious foray into a new genre for Rebellion, and one I hope to see them continue to dabble in.
Atomfall is a small town mystery, monster battle, folk horror, science fiction quadruple feature. A high degree of freedom lets you choose what kind of adventure you want to have. This hands off approach has some small downsides. But it also leads to an incredibly inventive survival game that offers players boundless possibilities.
Atomfall's satisfying exploration and open-ended narrative design somewhat offsets its surprisingly lean survival and RPG gameplay.
As far as we are concerned, Atomfall is the most brilliant and inventive title to ever come from Rebellion. It's fun, smart, highly replayable and well written, and almost forced us to begin a second run as soon as we completed the first. The combat system is basic, however (expecially lacking in close combat), and the AI routines are limited. A nice try overall, and we hope to see a sequel soon.
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Do you have a chance of surviving in this harsh new world?
I don't think we will see Atomfall in any "best of" lists at the end of the year, but the game nonetheless offers an unexpectedly unique and engaging experience.
Review in Russian | Read full review
Atomfall reminded me why I fell in love with open-world RPGs in the first place, offering the freedom to do what you want, but deal with the consequences of such. It'll be a struggle to survive, but it is worth it all in the end.
The developers from Rebellion have proven that they are not afraid of new challenges, they have crossed the imaginary line and moved their creation into new spheres. Atomfall is a demonstration of precise work, although with certain reserves. In the game you will enjoy solid action and exploration of the unexplored English environment in the shadow of the apocalypse.
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Atomfall, at first glance, might be regarded as a Fallout clone, but the truth is it has a clear identity that makes it stand out from the pack of imitators. Its green and lush surroundings give it a unique flair, even if its story is still a bit by the numbers.
Atomfall is a fascinating yet familiar game. The story is mysterious, even if the ending might not be that conclusive. The freedom that lies within is very appealing, as is the predominant use of melee versus firearms. The presentation is fine, and while other elements of the game (like stealth) are flawed, those issues are outweighed by the previously mentioned positives. Atomfall is well worth checking out for those looking for a very different experience.
Atomfall may be one of Rebellion's most different proposals in years, but it delivers a sandbox with investigation in an interesting and fun way. There are technical and some structural problems that are notable, but they do not take away the shine of a game that has everything to please a good portion of players.
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Atomfall tries to incorporate a mix of genre staples but ultimately fails to go in-depth into any one aspect save for its investigations. It is trying hard to punch above its weight class. But like every underdog at the beginning of a boxer movie, it is brought back down to reality by its superiors, in this case, the games it takes inspiration from. The game has potential, to be sure, but in its current state, it leaves a lot to be desired. I recommend you wait for a sale before adding this game to your library. Hopefully, Atomfall can mount a comeback with its upcoming DLC story expansion.
Atomfall is a cold fusion of elements that work with design decisions that are not entirely clear. Its British scenarios serve as a backdrop for an adventure that flees from the RPG promising a survival that falls short with some mechanics that feel forced. It is still an enjoyable game but comparisons with the greats of the genre leave a project that could have used a few more months of development.
Review in Spanish | Read full review
Atomfall marks a courageous change of direction for Rebellion, offering a fascinating British uchronia with satisfying exploration and effective ranged combat. However, technical shortcomings, deficient AI, and superficial storytelling prevent the title from fully expressing its potential, despite the commendable freedom granted to the player.
Review in Italian | Read full review
Atomfall is a raw gem, great in its own right and great in the context of far too titanic titles. Give it and give me credit, and I can assure you that if you're looking for an immersive sim with an interesting narrative and a sprinkling of shooter and survival, Atomfall is what you're looking for.
Review in Italian | Read full review
Atomfall is a brilliant game that will keep you hooked for its 18 hour run time. The game’s approach to player freedom allows for you to shape the story the way you want it to be, which is more than can be said for most modern RPGs. Add on brutal gameplay, beautiful environments and so much lore to dive into, and Atomfall is a must play for those longing for a new immersive experience. Despite its flaws, Atomfall provides a lot more to players than most AAA RPG’s on today’s market, and for that it shouldn’t be ignored. Brew a tea, grab your trusty Lee Enfield, and set off on an adventure through jolly old England.
In all, I enjoyed Atomfall. It offers a unique visual tale that yes, whilst it most definitely borrows concepts from games past I wouldn’t agree to label it ‘English Fallout’ as the internet has titled it. This is a game for those who want to sink a sizable amount of hours exploring and piecing together a universe and positively, with 6 endings and multiple branching subplots the replayability is there.
Atomfall is quite an enjoyable game, which will not reach unknown heights, but there will be people who will have fun while playing. You won't find anything unique here, but it combines several familiar elements into a rather fresh mix. If you are a fan of British themes and can turn a blind eye to a few problems then Atomfall will be a tolerable adventure for you.
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