Atomic Heart
Most streamers rate Atomic Heart a mixed bag.
7 streamer verdicts· Released 2023-02-21Independent creators only · sponsored coverage never counts
Streamer Verdicts
7 displayed
Our analysis
Definitely worth getting even at full price. Something different and highly enjoyable, offering a unique experience.
Our analysis
Atomic Heart has excellent melee combat and some memorable levels, but poor writing, drawn-out puzzles and badly balanced enemies undermine the experience. Its parts never form a cohesive whole, so it is not recommended.
Our analysis
Immersive FPS with good combat mechanics and weapon customization. Story is interesting with some hilarious characters but has AI pathfinding issues.
Our analysis
Flawed with some janky charm in its visuals and bizarre dialogue, but ultimately outweighed by bugginess, frustrating combat, copy-pasted interiors, and an apocalyptically bad ending.
Our analysis
The standout strength is its rich, thoughtful alternate-history Soviet world-building, which makes exploring and uncovering its lore genuinely compelling. The gameplay is where it stumbles: combat feels sluggish and cumbersome, encounter balancing throws overwhelming enemy swarms at you, the open world feels aimless, and it is plagued by bugs like vanishing crafted items. Worth a try on Game Pass if the premise appeals, but hard to recommend paying full price.
Our analysis
Set-expectations review. For every lame enemy theres a shocking creative robot design. For every dull open-world part theres an in-depth indoor dungeon. For every tedious moment theres something cooler nearby. Story brought down by messiness and awkward dialogue. Unique tone elevates the adventure.
The creator may earn a commission from purchases of this game.
Disclosure details
Affiliate link · Video description
Buy Atomic Heart: https://amzn.to/3IB0fhA
Why this applies to this game: Store affiliate link for Atomic Heart; purchase label match this game. Detected automatically (#962).
Our analysis
Intriguing premise undermined by unlikable protagonist; engaging combat but bloated open world.
About
- Released
- 2023-02-21
- Genre
- Shooter, Role-playing (RPG), Adventure
Creator Mentions · 2
GmanLives😐 mixed
WatchOur analysis
A visually stunning and uniquely bizarre action RPG set in alternate-history Soviet Union with an intriguing premise and art direction, but undermined by excessive dialogue, poorly designed boss fights, tedious puzzles, and missing quality-of-life features that make extended play frustrating.
Sheshounet😐 mixed
WatchOur analysis
Atomic Heart is an ambitious attempt to evolve the Bioshock formula with a strong linear first half, but the poorly executed open world and various technical issues undermine the experience. The reviewer appreciates the initial game design and character interactions but finds the transition to the semi-open world disappointing.