Atomfall

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  • Summary: A single player, survival-action game, Atomfall blends post-war Britain with Cold War paranoia, folk horror, and elements of classic British sci-fi like Day of the Triffids, Doctor Who and The Prisoner, to create an immersive and thrilling gameplay experience.

    Set in the rolling British    A single player, survival-action game, Atomfall blends post-war Britain with Cold War paranoia, folk horror, and elements of classic British sci-fi like Day of the Triffids, Doctor Who and The Prisoner, to create an immersive and thrilling gameplay experience.

    Set in the rolling British countryside with idyllic pubs, quaint villages, and red phone boxes it soon becomes clear that things are far from normal.
    Created by Rebellion, the makers of the much-loved Sniper Elite and Zombie Army franchises, Atomfall is inspired by a real-world nuclear disaster that occurred in northern England in 1957. The game follows a fictional storyline where you find yourself in the quarantine zone five years after the event.

    Everything has changed in that time, and you find yourself in a very different Britain, on the wrong side of the quarantine wall. The area is run by the military and beset with factions, in-fighting, and a growing sense of fear.

    It’s up you to unravel the mystery of what happened. Explore the countryside, villages, and settlements and meet odd people, wicked cults, rogue government agencies and others along the way.    … Expand

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 24 out of 45
  2. Mixed: 21 out of 45
  3. Negative: 0 out of 45
  1. Siliconera
    Mar 30, 2025
    90
    I was still incredibly impressed with Atomfall. Dense maps filled to the brim with things to discover. A strong delivery of world-building and storytelling. Engaging gameplay that wasn’t afraid to ask more of me. Not to mention impeccable sound design! It kept me on my toes as much as it convinced me of the spaces I was travelling through. In the end, I was thoroughly happy. I wanted more of this world and its secrets. If that phone ever starts ringing again, I will definitely answer.
  2. The Games Machine
    Mar 24, 2025
    85
    Atomfall is a simplified immersive sim that transports the player into a Quarantine Zone filled with mysteries, where moral decisions shape the course of the adventure and its conclusion. Featuring a retrofuturistic sci-fi setting that is distinctly "British", Rebellion’s game offers non-linear progression and a fair degree of freedom. The survival and combat mechanics are solid as well, although the final stages suffer from a sudden and unjustified spike in difficulty.
  3. Gamesurf
    Mar 25, 2025
    80
    We’ve finished Atomfall, and now we can truly judge it. It’s not perfect, but over time, it leaves something behind that many more polished titles can only dream of. It’s a game that carves out its space quietly, without shouting, but with clear ideas, a personal vision, and an old-fashioned boldness. Not everything works, but what does work does so well that it deserves more than just a passing mention.
  4. Gaming Age
    Mar 21, 2025
    75
    If you want a traditional, linear experience with clear goals and objectives, Atomfall probably isn’t what you’re after. It’s very much a player-directed experience – for better and for worse, depending on your perspective. However, if you’re the type who wants a game to give you the freedom to play however you want, then you owe it to yourself to check out Atomfall.
  5. Vgames
    May 25, 2025
    70
    Is Atomfall a game worth trying? If you like games that don't hold your hand - absolutely, but if you have a hard time with shaky combat systems and lacking character development it's important to remember that Atomfall unfortunately fails to rise to the occasion here.
  6. IGN Turkey
    Apr 17, 2025
    65
    Despite its charming setting, witty NPCs, and solid voice acting, the game suffers from weak combat, questionable AI, and immersion-breaking load times. It’s a decent Game Pass title for genre fans, but its short length and shallow depth make it hard to recommend at full price.
  7. VG247
    Mar 21, 2025
    60
    It’s closer to puddle deep when it could be a lake or ocean given its cool premise. Or, to put it in a more Atomfall way, it’s a pasty that doesn’t quite deliver a filling that matches how tasty the pastry looks.

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