Atomic Heart

 PC
User Score
7.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 2387 Ratings

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  2. Mixed: 185 out of 2387
  3. Negative: 507 out of 2387

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  1. RAMS0S
    Apr 23, 2023
    10
    + awesome fps mechanics, there are a little bit of tech issue but very negligible
    + I loved the atmosphere its like a combination of Bioshock and Prey 2017 from arkane .
    +puzzle dungeons with rewarding weapon upgrades loved it
    +decent lore
    - glitchy animation in some of the cut-scenes
    -we need more sand box elements
  2. uthermatsu
    Feb 23, 2023
    9
    This game lives up to the hype, and the art direction is my favorite part in this game. Gameplay could make me stick for hours in a session so far:)
  3. EBAZER
    Feb 23, 2023
    10
    Haven't played such unique games for a long time, very cool! Cool design of locations, characters, etc.
  4. The_D4RknesS
    Feb 23, 2023
    10
    Loved this game! It has everything I like in a game, lots of blood and gore, nice and fluid combat, good story, 50's, beautiful graphics



    Bioshock from the USSR
  5. XMrFrozenX
    Feb 23, 2023
    10
    If I were to describe the game in one word, it would be "good".
    Dev version leaked a while ago had problems, most of which like combat balance, audio bugs, too little loot, interaction bugs and others were mostly fixed at release. Overall, great job with finishing touches, considering only a few months have passed.
    Graphics are good, 8-9/10, Mundfish really did their homework on this    If I were to describe the game in one word, it would be "good".
    Dev version leaked a while ago had problems, most of which like combat balance, audio bugs, too little loot, interaction bugs and others were mostly fixed at release. Overall, great job with finishing touches, considering only a few months have passed.

    Graphics are good, 8-9/10, Mundfish really did their homework on this one. For the most part, the game looks amazing.

    Audio is great too, if we exclude the bugs (most of which got fixed anyway), I'd say it's a firm 8/10 for overall audio and 9/10 for sound design.
    Combat system has its problems, overall it's good and fun, but it takes a lot of time to adjust to it. Powers and upgrades are well-made, can't say anything bad about them. Problems are mostly noticed in guns and dodging (mostly guns). It's not critical, but still, 7/10 for guns, 9/10 for powers, and I guess 7-8/10 overall.

    The game is undoubtedly fun when it gets going, got lost in some locations a few times, but it's not much of an issue considering that they are very well-made. And here's for the next point.

    Design. Here I'll address something.
    This game stands on the vibes, vibes of idealized retro-futuristic Soviet Union.
    If there is any ideology in the game - it's anti-Soviet one, just like in every other game since the beginning of gaming as we know it. Bad party, lies, etc. This game has nothing close to propaganda, some flattery towards China is all I noticed, and that is most likely for Chinese players.
    But man, VIBES, vibes in this game are fantastic. Devs have managed to hit a nostalgic Soviet spot like no others did before.
    You can walk through locations and see the inspirations they took in, for example Buzludzha and VDNH. They nailed everything they could about design and environment.
    After all, that was the plan from the beginning. 10/10.

    I could go on and on with this game, but I'll stop here. I decently recommend it to anyone who is into this kind of games.
    My score is probably between 8 and 9/10, but I'll score 10/10 just to counter the zeros from people who for whatever reason believe that 15 years of all the Developer's hard labor and tremendous work their big and multinational team have putted into this game should be scored 0 because this game gives "wrong vibes" to them.    … Expand
  6. Pigorez3000
    Feb 23, 2023
    10
    Beautiful graphics, good music. Twins...
    Good storyline and good melee combat.
    Such a mixture of bioshock and Soviet punk.
    A lot of people underestimated the game due to "sponsoring the Russian Federation." That's why I bought the game twice.
  7. Nadaenconcreto
    Feb 23, 2023
    8
    This game would be nominated for game awards 100%. Its a goty candidate for sure.
  8. Tandemfelix
    Feb 23, 2023
    10
    Прекрасно сделанная игра. Минусы судя по всему ставят люди из-за политики, которую они сами себе надумали. Однозначно 10 из 10.
  9. User0011
    Feb 24, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Comentario en spanish buen juego me he divertido mucho, tengo que señalar que me gustó la dificultad muy buena si te gustan los juegos difíciles.

    Tengo que señalar que es estúpido querer arruinar un juego solo porque el ministro de Ucrania no sabe diferenciar la realidad con la ficción del juego una lastima por lo cual es estúpido y ridículo de su parte querer cerrar un juego como este madure.    … Expand
  10. pardusurbanus
    Feb 24, 2023
    10
    The best system shock / bioshock from the latest bioshock games. Nice gameplay mechanics, original world and storyline. Totally recommend!
  11. OttoFonKarius
    Feb 23, 2023
    10
    amazing soviet wave game with cum-munism i love this game, with this gachi memes
  12. mrdiegos
    Feb 24, 2023
    10
    Incredible funny, authentic and well done. Insane optimisation, best launch of AAA game of decade
  13. Danyaa
    Feb 23, 2023
    10
    I can say that game is really fascinating their entourage. For me, post-soviet country guy, this game made so big impression I cant tell. Overall, game almost have no bugs, great story and! What is the most important! No grind. All new games are sick of grind. This game gives you just enough time to complete all the story. It's not long, not boring, not repetative. I like it!
  14. vadim_comments
    Feb 23, 2023
    10
    This is one of the best games I have ever played. It has ideas from other games and at the same time it has its own unique world. The art style, the graphics and it's optimization is at very high level. The story is interesting, and gameplay is very realistic.The game is very unique in its atmosphere. For me this game is 10/10.
  15. Gustavomehl
    Feb 24, 2023
    10
    Jogo incrível, trilha sonora impecável, gráficos excelentes e muito imersivo.
  16. NahrUK
    Feb 23, 2023
    9
    the game has a very interesting setting, design. in general i really liked it although people from one country try to cancel or downgrade. this game reminded me of the times of half-life 2, it reminded me of it at the first launch (this is all on the positive side) the last time I sat playing the game for so long, probably about 10 years ago. and I want to say one more phrase "nixuya sebethe game has a very interesting setting, design. in general i really liked it although people from one country try to cancel or downgrade. this game reminded me of the times of half-life 2, it reminded me of it at the first launch (this is all on the positive side) the last time I sat playing the game for so long, probably about 10 years ago. and I want to say one more phrase "nixuya sebe nahr UK"… Expand
  17. Pe4KyH
    Feb 23, 2023
    10
    Такой глоток советской культуры получил, среди всех других пропаганд сами знаете какой страны, что не передать словами. Хоть в какой-то игре ты играешь за "своих", понимаешь буквально все, начиная от каких-то мелких технических характеристик определенного робота, всяких плакатов, заканчивая бабой Зиной :)
    Большое спасибо всем, кто разрабатывал эту игру. Жаль, что она кончилась и в    Такой глоток советской культуры получил, среди всех других пропаганд сами знаете какой страны, что не передать словами. Хоть в какой-то игре ты играешь за "своих", понимаешь буквально все, начиная от каких-то мелких технических характеристик определенного робота, всяких плакатов, заканчивая бабой Зиной :)
    Большое спасибо всем, кто разрабатывал эту игру. Жаль, что она кончилась и в ближайшее время таких проектов нам не видать. Я в восторге!    … Expand
  18. claruspoetttta
    Feb 23, 2023
    10
    I don't understand why the game was treated so unfairly. It deserves more than these points.
  19. Toxic86
    Feb 23, 2023
    10
    Great game, beautiful graphic and interesting story!!! Best time spent for last years!!!
  20. spaun15
    Feb 24, 2023
    10
    Вот это я понимаю игра! А не эти забагованные и не очень интересные шляпы с запада. Атмосфера прям классная! Русская игровая индустрия еще может! Ставьте оценки не стесняйтесь.
  21. Simple_human
    Mar 6, 2023
    10
    хорошая и освежающая игра, с сомобытностью
  22. yamaci17
    Feb 26, 2023
    9
    This game caught me by surprise. I had no expectations yet this game delivered.

    Goods Combat/gameplay is top notch. Guns are fun to use, and game ends before things start to feel repetetive. You get different guns that calls for different play styles, and on top of that, each gun has dedicated upgrades that changes or adds functionality which makes it even more fun. Enemy interactions    This game caught me by surprise. I had no expectations yet this game delivered.

    Goods
    Combat/gameplay is top notch. Guns are fun to use, and game ends before things start to feel repetetive. You get different guns that calls for different play styles, and on top of that, each gun has dedicated upgrades that changes or adds functionality which makes it even more fun. Enemy interactions are fun, they usually take damage/get damaged realistically..

    Story and setting were more than good enough to captivate me through the end. Setting is actually rather spectacular, and story has multiple plot twists that hit you back to back. I was interested all the time. World is crafted with a lot of detail and lore and you can read all about it in in-game terminals.

    Open world is there, but it is not tedious as most open world games are. It is a condensed world that just acts as a tool to progress the story. You enter "hubs" called training grounds for weapon upgrades and additional loot, and these locations boast different challenges, platforming puzzles and so on. You do not need to do all of them; game specifically tells you what upgrades you will find in specific training grounds, which is a welcome feature. This way you can focus on the upgrades for the weapons you desire and ignore others. However game was so captivating that I ended up completing most of the training grounds, it simply was fun.

    Bads
    Well story is a bit cliche, and dialogue can get cringey at times (not all times! sometimes it gets very philosophical and makes you stop and think about stuff).
    Sometimes there are too much dialogue to a point it overlaps with stuff.
    Quest design is a bit archaic, mostly they're fetch/go grab type of quests. However overall gameplay loop and story makes it bareable.    … Expand
  23. WiLDone27
    Feb 25, 2023
    10
    Amazing game from russian guys. optimization, story, atmosphere is here! thanks a lot
  24. Emounicprn
    Feb 25, 2023
    10
    The only game in the last 3 years that I liked. Good music, interesting gameplay, the plot is just 100/10. Looking forward to the continuation of this series of games
    Replay value - yes
    originality yes
    Easy to learn - yes
    Gameplay: 9.0
    Graphics: 9.5
    Sound and music: 10.0
  25. ryellow1999
    Feb 25, 2023
    10
    The main character is a f****** white male! Enough said, excellent game 11/10. I am very pleased with the lack of vile black actors in this game.
  26. hells012
    Feb 26, 2023
    10
    Игра прекрасная по духу и картинке. Никакой повестки, бьющей в лицо, геймплей радует.
  27. naswaii228
    Feb 26, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Игра сэкс одни близняшки чего стоят задротил часов 15 без перерыва неплохая боевика интересные локации и гейм дизайн… Expand
  28. Helga96
    Feb 23, 2023
    10
    Really like the quality of the graphics, beautiful juicy colors and charismatic music! Good job
    I downloaded Atomic Heart this morning and didn’t notice the day have passed. It’s the first time a game has pulled me in like this
  29. NewEconomy5
    Feb 23, 2023
    10
    Lots of people crying just because it's a Russian game.

    Atomic Heart is one of the best games of the last years with graphics, music and dubbing of 10.
  30. brozermanik
    Feb 23, 2023
    10
    Great game, that received undeserved hate from brainwashed people.

    Visuals 10/10
    Audio 10/10
    Gameplay 9/10
    UI&Controls 9/10 (fix FOV and it is 10)
    Overall 9.5/10
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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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