Atomfall has stoked intrigue over the last few months with its trailers showcasing a new action survival game set in an alternate-history version of 1960s England. Combing through a quarantined countryside, players gather resources to survive while trying to uncover a mystery of nuclear proportions.
Recently, The Outerhaven had the pleasure of going hands-on with Atomfall. The preview of the Rebellion title provided a look at the Casterfell part of the map, thick woods inhabited by not-so-friendly cultists. Even this one area holds a variety of activities, including gathering intel, infiltrating cults, and hitting said cultists over the head with a cricket bat.
Entering the Casterfell Woods, I found myself immediately attacked by the cultists. What should I fight back with? Between a shotgun, cricket bat, axe, and flashlight (or torch, for our UK friends), the axe seemed most sensible. But the cricket bat seemed more fun so I went with that.
And let me tell you, that cricket bat quickly became my favorite weapon. Bringing it down on an enemy’s head provided a satisfying thwack. Following up with another sent them down like a plastered pub-goer. Everything about the cricket bat is so visceral,...
