Atomic Heart

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7.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 2387 Ratings

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  1. AlanSpite
    Feb 22, 2023
    2
    Developers seem to have tried to copy good mechanics from good games but failed. The game could be used as a bad game design guide. A lot of tech problems. A lot of issues with sound design. Bad voice acting. Bad level design. Bad combat design.
  2. metacriticLOL
    Feb 22, 2023
    0
    Not even close to being worth $60. FOV is locked to 80 and cannot be changed, dialogue is cringe at best, combat is unimaginative and very generic, enemies are bullet sponges, map is useless, low enemy variety, forced mouse acceleration that can't be disabled, boss/enemy pathing issues causing enemies to just stand in place, lack of a true open world, too many fetch quests with too fewNot even close to being worth $60. FOV is locked to 80 and cannot be changed, dialogue is cringe at best, combat is unimaginative and very generic, enemies are bullet sponges, map is useless, low enemy variety, forced mouse acceleration that can't be disabled, boss/enemy pathing issues causing enemies to just stand in place, lack of a true open world, too many fetch quests with too few enemies, game is way too short (can easily be finished in 10-15 hours) and progression-breaking bugs that should've been hammered out before the game released (people becoming stuck off the map, interactable items not allowing interaction, etc). … Expand
  3. ozon671games228
    Feb 22, 2023
    0
    bioshock its you really? why such games should exist in 2023? copy-pasted low quality.
  4. whiite666
    Feb 22, 2023
    2
    Absolute trash game, that steals ideas from Bioshock and turned them into unplayable s.... Stupid dialogue, poor shooting, lack of balance, low open world quality, like in indie on Unity for $5.
  5. Fliqpy
    Feb 24, 2023
    0
    It is a cheap parody of Bioshock, but this thrash won't reach the real innovative game, it's just a very bad clone of it.
  6. rijht
    Feb 22, 2023
    3
    Atomic Heart, where everything looks great but nothing works. The graphics are stunning, but the open world is so empty that you'll wish it was less detailed. The story and characters are not captivating, and the gameplay is dull and uninteresting. Even with the inspiration from the Bioshock series, Atomic Heart fails to create something unique and outstanding. The puzzles are completelyAtomic Heart, where everything looks great but nothing works. The graphics are stunning, but the open world is so empty that you'll wish it was less detailed. The story and characters are not captivating, and the gameplay is dull and uninteresting. Even with the inspiration from the Bioshock series, Atomic Heart fails to create something unique and outstanding. The puzzles are completely monotonous, and the shooting battles are unintuitive and extremely boring. Ultimately, the game just becomes tedious, showing nothing interesting to move forward. If you're looking for a quality shooter with puzzles, it's better to look at other games because, unfortunately, Atomic Heart doesn't deliver any fun.… Expand
  7. Tiergott
    Feb 23, 2023
    0
    Atomic Heart is an absolute letdown of a game that fails to deliver on almost every level. The game's concept and premise seemed promising, but the execution is so poor that it's hard to find anything redeeming about it.

    First of all, the game's technical issues are a major obstacle that makes it almost unplayable. From the constant frame rate drops to the never-ending loading screens,    Atomic Heart is an absolute letdown of a game that fails to deliver on almost every level. The game's concept and premise seemed promising, but the execution is so poor that it's hard to find anything redeeming about it.

    First of all, the game's technical issues are a major obstacle that makes it almost unplayable. From the constant frame rate drops to the never-ending loading screens, it's clear that the developers didn't put much effort into optimizing the game for modern hardware.

    Furthermore, the game's combat is a complete mess. The clunky controls and unresponsive mechanics make it frustrating to fight even the simplest of enemies. The game's AI is also terrible, making it easy to exploit their predictable behavior and making the game feel repetitive and dull.

    But perhaps the biggest disappointment of all is the game's story. The plot is convoluted and nonsensical, and the characters are uninteresting and forgettable. The game's attempts at humor fall flat, and the overall tone of the game is just confusing.

    Overall, Atomic Heart is a game that simply isn't worth your time or money. It's an unpolished mess that fails to deliver on every level, and there are far better games out there that are worth your attention.

    And yeah - this game is full of soviet/russian propaganda. Avoid at all cost.    … Expand
  8. Staly
    Feb 22, 2023
    0
    Atomic Bugs i played 10 hours when i came claire quest its bugged. waste of time.
  9. BesAaron
    Feb 23, 2023
    4
    Story is cringe, dialogues are cringe, battle system is... well, it is acceptable. But this game feels like it is made by people who know nothing about game design at all.
  10. WellEvil
    Feb 23, 2023
    0
    The game is a bunch of ideas mixed together with neither head nor feet. A type of game that seems impressive when you read or hear about it, but falls flat when you actually get down to playing it.
  11. maximus90
    Feb 23, 2023
    1
    Atomic Heart has been one of the most anticipated games in recent years, with its impressive trailers and stunning visuals, but unfortunately, it fails to deliver on the gameplay front. Despite its potential, the game falls short in almost every aspect of its gameplay mechanics.

    First and foremost, the combat system is clunky and unresponsive. The hit detection is unreliable, making it    Atomic Heart has been one of the most anticipated games in recent years, with its impressive trailers and stunning visuals, but unfortunately, it fails to deliver on the gameplay front. Despite its potential, the game falls short in almost every aspect of its gameplay mechanics.

    First and foremost, the combat system is clunky and unresponsive. The hit detection is unreliable, making it difficult to accurately land a hit on enemies, and the overall combat system lacks depth and strategy. It feels like a chore to engage in any combat encounter, and it's clear that the developers didn't put enough effort into fine-tuning this crucial aspect of the game.

    The AI of the enemies is equally disappointing. They lack any form of intelligent decision-making, often running straight towards the player with no regard for their own safety. It's as if the developers forgot to program any sort of basic AI behavior.

    Additionally, the game is riddled with technical issues, including frequent crashes, bugs, and glitches that can completely ruin the immersion. The game is also poorly optimized, causing frequent frame rate drops and lag, which is especially frustrating during combat encounters.

    The story of Atomic Heart is intriguing, but it's bogged down by tedious and repetitive gameplay. The side quests are uninspired, and the main storyline fails to fully engage the player due to the monotonous gameplay.

    In all honesty, I cannot recommend Atomic Heart to anyone. Despite its stunning graphics and intriguing storyline, the gameplay is so poorly executed that it ruins any potential the game had. The clunky combat system, unintelligent AI, technical issues, and tedious quests make for an overall frustrating and disappointing experience. It's clear that the developers focused more on the game's aesthetics than on the gameplay, and it's a shame because with more effort and attention to detail, it could have been a great game. In its current state, however, Atomic Heart is simply a bad game that falls short in almost every aspect. Save your time and money and look elsewhere for a more enjoyable gaming experience.    … Expand
  12. GameGugu
    Feb 22, 2023
    1
    Nothing special. Like many others are saying the combat feels very bland, the open world isn't really open, there's only like 6 enemy types in the whole game and it's very short for a full priced game.
  13. Time4Tales
    Feb 24, 2023
    0
    In their official ad (!), this game has dared to compare itself to Hogwarts Legacy.
    Which is absolutely hilarious as Hogwarts Legacy is literally everything this game IS NOT.
    Writing: - This game's story is the definition of a placeholder. In fact, its just a bunch of MacGuffins instead to drive you from location to location. - Saying that the main "protagonist" is unlikable would be    In their official ad (!), this game has dared to compare itself to Hogwarts Legacy.
    Which is absolutely hilarious as Hogwarts Legacy is literally everything this game IS NOT.

    Writing:
    - This game's story is the definition of a placeholder. In fact, its just a bunch of MacGuffins instead to drive you from location to location.
    - Saying that the main "protagonist" is unlikable would be an understatement. Absolutely unrelatable, as he realizes what's happening several hours after the player does. The dumb lines he throws are all over the place (in this regard the game took over Forespoken BY FAR). It is quite noticeable the writers had very little idea what they wanted him to be, besides being 1) a some "KGB officer" (the Chekhov's gun never shot) 2) a "brutal" man (so they come up with a 11-years old boy in an adult body).
    - The "humor" in this game... Well, if you would laugh on somebody slipping on a banana skin, there is a chance you will appreciate some of it.

    Gameplay:
    - The "open world" (I would rather call it "open space") is absolutely empty and pointless. Clearly added only to tick the checkbox for "the modern audience".
    - After several hours in, fights and enemies become so repetitive and boring.

    Other
    - No FOV slider - this will make some players feel sick on regular monitors and is absolutely unplayable on ultra-wide.

    Summary
    You can clearly see that huge money were put into the game, but it's a shiny (and fairly well-polished) shell with nothing nearly pleasant inside. What was in advertisement stayed there. Would have never bough it even for 20 bucks and selling it for 60$.. it must be yet another cringy joke from the writers.

    I would advice everyone not to get hooked on the adds and trailers and just stay away from this piece of software.    … Expand
  14. Igor78
    Feb 23, 2023
    2
    Atomic Heart была одной из самых ожидаемых игр! А что мы в итоге получили?? Скучный симулятор красной помойки, геймплей не очень, оптимизация норм, низкое качество открытого мира, визуально игра смотрится классно но не более чем, Сюжет так себе, Открытый мир красивый, но пустой. Здесь абсолютно нечего делать! Вся механика открытого мира используется только на входах в бункеры! ДешеваяAtomic Heart была одной из самых ожидаемых игр! А что мы в итоге получили?? Скучный симулятор красной помойки, геймплей не очень, оптимизация норм, низкое качество открытого мира, визуально игра смотрится классно но не более чем, Сюжет так себе, Открытый мир красивый, но пустой. Здесь абсолютно нечего делать! Вся механика открытого мира используется только на входах в бункеры! Дешевая пародия на Биошок!… Expand
  15. AlexCipher
    Feb 22, 2023
    0
    Atomic Heart is an absolute disaster of a video game. From start to finish, this game is an unmitigated mess that is sure to disappoint even the most forgiving of players.

    First and foremost, the game is plagued with technical issues that make it almost unplayable. From constant crashes to sluggish performance, you'll spend more time trying to get the game to work than actually playing    Atomic Heart is an absolute disaster of a video game. From start to finish, this game is an unmitigated mess that is sure to disappoint even the most forgiving of players.

    First and foremost, the game is plagued with technical issues that make it almost unplayable. From constant crashes to sluggish performance, you'll spend more time trying to get the game to work than actually playing it. The graphics, while promising in trailers and teasers, are underwhelming and unimpressive in practice, and the overall design of the game is lackluster and unoriginal.

    But even if you manage to get past the technical issues, the gameplay is a complete letdown. The combat is clunky and unresponsive, and the AI is so terrible that it makes the game feel like it was made in the 90s. The game's story is convoluted and poorly executed, leaving the player with little to no investment in the game's world or characters.

    Overall, I would not recommend Atomic Heart to anyone. This game is a complete waste of time and money, and there are far better games out there that are actually worth your time. Save yourself the trouble and avoid this disaster of a game at all costs.    … Expand
  16. chumpwithnoname
    Feb 22, 2023
    0
    Writing - bad
    Voice acting - bad
    Puzzles - bad
    FOV - atrocity
    DENUVO - should be punishable by 7 hells
  17. BlazeManProject
    Feb 22, 2023
    0
    This game is just a cheap copy of bioshock, with "loot it all" gameplay from older games. Overhyped.
  18. MaximoRO
    Feb 23, 2023
    0
    The game is so boring. After 20 hours, i can just say: parody of bioshock :(
  19. annqad
    Feb 22, 2023
    0
    Awful game. i played 10 hours and that was the worst game experience i have ever had, the cringiest voice acting, millions of bugs, the most stupid fight system and sexuallizing robots, seriously . Is this game was created for 13 years old who enjoy robots nudity????
  20. TotMod
    Feb 22, 2023
    0
    Bad animation, bad plot, bad optimization, communist propaganda! I would not recommend anyone to spend money on this.
  21. ToxicKnight
    Feb 22, 2023
    0
    Crooked and boring parody of Bioshock for $60.
    Fight system is bad, story is bad, dialogues are bad. This game is trash.
  22. Bodiaka13
    Feb 23, 2023
    0
    Propaganda of the Soviet Union. "Hero of the KGB" such a concept has never existed in history. KGB officers have always been executioners of peoples. Boring gameplay.
  23. Astral94
    Feb 23, 2023
    1
    В этой игре нет ничего советского. Это какая-то похабщина. Главный герой матерится как сапожник и руинит советскую атмосферу. А еще много дешевого фансервиса. В общем игра не оправдала ожиданий.
  24. PashEffect
    Feb 23, 2023
    3
    Топорная графика как будто бы накидали асетов из анрила, пресный визуал, уродливые противники как пластиковые солдатики, картонная стрельба, не интересный дизайн локаций. Обычная игрушка категории B- не оправдывающая всего хайпа, который на неё свалился. Ставить высшую оценку игре, только потому что она типа Российская - величайшая глупость. И кстати Atomic Heart не российская игра,Топорная графика как будто бы накидали асетов из анрила, пресный визуал, уродливые противники как пластиковые солдатики, картонная стрельба, не интересный дизайн локаций. Обычная игрушка категории B- не оправдывающая всего хайпа, который на неё свалился. Ставить высшую оценку игре, только потому что она типа Российская - величайшая глупость. И кстати Atomic Heart не российская игра, разработчики всячески от этого открещиваются и не указали, что в команде есть разработчики чисто с Российским Паспортом. Надеюсь больше не увидеть такой игры выскачки, разработичики и фанаты должны были знать свое место изначально, и не перехайповывать эту обычную самоделку из готовых асетов. Игра на троечку из десяти, не более.
    P.S. - VK PLAY это ничтожный и самый забагованный лаунчер, в котором обязаны раздавать игры бесплатно, то что я купил в нём эту обычную игру категории B- это огромнейшая глупость, пожалуйста не совершайте её, в Steam это еще можно сделать, если вы любитель пресных однодневок, но не более...    … Expand
  25. GalaxyWayfaer
    Feb 23, 2023
    1
    Ничего креативного . Дизайн персонажей скучный . Сама игра это калька Биошока и Фолаута . + Восхваление советского союза и комунизма . Сюжет ни о чем , ровно как и геймплей
  26. Casablanca3301
    Feb 23, 2023
    0
    Bad game, its just Bioshock infinite+ Prey, bad boring story, bad Easter eggs about the war in Ukraine that humiliate Ukrainians. Its really bad
  27. Wieonanan
    Feb 22, 2023
    3
    Такое ощущение что просто деньги выкинул.
    Отвратительный сюжет, неуважение к моим взглядами, пропаганда совка, скучная прокачка ы неймоверно тупая боевка.
    Это не стоит своих денег.
    3/10
  28. kitty64_yes
    Feb 23, 2023
    4
    In short: the game could be better.
    The story is quite dull, I was playing with interest maybe first 30–40 mins, after it started to be very dull. The graphics and visual effects are not bad, but in 2023 there are many games with better visual.
    The worst part, IMHO, is a many of the Soviet Union and Russian stuff in the game. And I understand the genre with mixing some old things with    In short: the game could be better.
    The story is quite dull, I was playing with interest maybe first 30–40 mins, after it started to be very dull. The graphics and visual effects are not bad, but in 2023 there are many games with better visual.
    The worst part, IMHO, is a many of the Soviet Union and Russian stuff in the game. And I understand the genre with mixing some old things with AI and robot. It looks cool, but not in this game. Somebody forced authors to add such attributes into the game, and it would be better without them. They only make a noise.
    As I said, game quite dull, In my case, it is not worth the time.    … Expand
  29. Qusttyaia
    Feb 22, 2023
    1
    Buggy mess with sexualized robots, unengaging combat and terrible AI. Shameful combination of BioShock and Red Alert.
  30. Alex91ckua
    Feb 23, 2023
    4
    This is another unsuccessful copy of Bioshock, many mechanics that were introduced in the game are not working well. The graphics and environment are interesting, but that's where all the positives end.
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Metascore
76

Generally favorable reviews - based on 39 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 26 out of 39
  2. Mixed: 12 out of 39
  3. Negative: 1 out of 39
  1. LEVEL (Czech Republic)
    Jan 23, 2024
    80
    The first hours are spent in laboratory corridors, but eventually the game opens up wide and actually mirrors another game with the numbers 451 in its DNA, which is the closest to it - the modern Prey. It's also the one that best shows what the game does masterfully, and where it stumbles on its ambitions. [Issue#326]
  2. Game World Navigator Magazine
    May 4, 2023
    87
    Great level design, dangerous enemies, good gunplay and intriguing story come together to deliver an unforgettable game. [page 38]
  3. GameOver.gr
    Mar 19, 2023
    70
    For a first try from a studio without any previous games, Atomic Heart is certainly an achievement albeit rough around (some) edges. Its aesthetic and mixture of well crafted action, puzzles and exploration is dragged down a bit by an abysmal open-world design (which thankfully doesn’t last long) and a rather predictable story. Nevertheless, the overall experience created the feeling that Mundfish is a studio that we should keep our eyes on in the future.
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