Atomic Heart

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7.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 2387 Ratings

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  1. Edwardtheone
    Sep 7, 2023
    9
    I really liked the game. Excellent atomsphere, interesting puzzles and gameplay. Well done well done
  2. SekiroKenpachi
    Sep 8, 2023
    9
    What a beautiful game. This reminds me of the old bioshock days. Fun setting and creative way of using powers and weapons. This game is not made by a triple A studio and yet this beautiful quality!
  3. Simprv
    Sep 8, 2023
    9
    Incredibile experience, combining shooting and Power. The story Is great and the main character Is a really bad guy. To improve shooting, hand combact.
  4. AlexandrRosca
    Mar 3, 2023
    8
    Atomic Heart | 2023 | PC | Played for: 36h

    Far from perfect, yet very much worth playing! If you know russian language/culture, a must play. Otherwise, it takes elements from Bioshock, Fallout, Doom and mixes them together. Story is settled in an alternative reality where USSR developed at a much faster pace after WW2. Plot is nicely paced and kept me interested. Graphically it is    Atomic Heart | 2023 | PC | Played for: 36h

    Far from perfect, yet very much worth playing!

    If you know russian language/culture, a must play. Otherwise, it takes elements from Bioshock, Fallout, Doom and mixes them together.
    Story is settled in an alternative reality where USSR developed at a much faster pace after WW2. Plot is nicely paced and kept me interested.
    Graphically it is both jaw-dropping and cringe inducing here and there, or better: inconsisten.
    Sound is top notch, but also not bugless. Music is fire.
    Animations, hitboxes, contrls precisions all are mediocre.

    Story: 8.5/10
    Gameplay: 7.5/10
    Graphics/Physics: 8.5/10
    Music/Sound: 9.5/10
    Final Score: 8.25/10    … Expand
  5. Bitek
    Mar 29, 2023
    8
    i am impressed by this game. The level of imagination is above average and graphics are nice. Russia set in a bioshock like world with cool robots and futuristic technology is unique and interesting. I enjoyed cheese dialogues between main protagonist and his glove. The game needs some polishing here and there, not all animations are perfect, some power ups are a bit useless but overall iti am impressed by this game. The level of imagination is above average and graphics are nice. Russia set in a bioshock like world with cool robots and futuristic technology is unique and interesting. I enjoyed cheese dialogues between main protagonist and his glove. The game needs some polishing here and there, not all animations are perfect, some power ups are a bit useless but overall it is good, well optimized PC game.… Expand
  6. MalcomGTX
    Mar 21, 2023
    8
    Game is far better than it initially seemed. At first I was annoyed, but then it just.. clicked. There is so much love in the design of the world and plenty of dicking around too, they clearly had so much fun making this game. Its not the most polished but man it really does have heart. Love the little cartoons they animated for the save rooms.
  7. Kerber
    Apr 2, 2023
    8
    Just to share that my review is based on full game actually bought, not pirated pre-built it seems some of users here reviewed.

    Game is polished, no bugs, no hiccups, so technically working as expected (not given today, just look $ony games) Two things missing- surround sound and HDR, along with crosshair which can't be removed are weird things. But on positive- great story, great    Just to share that my review is based on full game actually bought, not pirated pre-built it seems some of users here reviewed.

    Game is polished, no bugs, no hiccups, so technically working as expected (not given today, just look $ony games)

    Two things missing- surround sound and HDR, along with crosshair which can't be removed are weird things.

    But on positive- great story, great atmosphere, world well thought of and really delivering that soviet positivity vibe gone wrong. Rtx is really well implemented adding to claustrophobic atmosphere in corridors. For me atmosphere was main driver but building up of character was also adding as well implemented (only that robot was really cheesy with sex allusions).

    All in all, so far good candidate for one of best games this year and great first game of this dev studio.    … Expand
  8. Veska
    Feb 28, 2023
    8
    So Soviet Bioshock finished and believe me, it's not bad at all. Although the inventory pissed me off towards the end, I didn't even find half of the accessories, but it's really good to play :) 15 hours, 50% achievements.

    It reminds a lot of Singularity and Bioshock, but in a good way. Story is interesting, not the best, but for FPS game is good:) Just you will really need to upgrade    So Soviet Bioshock finished and believe me, it's not bad at all. Although the inventory pissed me off towards the end, I didn't even find half of the accessories, but it's really good to play :) 15 hours, 50% achievements.

    It reminds a lot of Singularity and Bioshock, but in a good way. Story is interesting, not the best, but for FPS game is good:) Just you will really need to upgrade shield and character with "charles". And try to find blueprint to Kalach so early, how it is possible, because it will be your main weapon.

    With 6700XT and 5700X, ultra settings, FSR 2.0 Quality outside approx. 150 fps, inside 220-230 fps in 1440p :)    … Expand
  9. antigin
    Feb 28, 2023
    8
    If you like BioShock, Half-Life, Fallout, Prey, Metro, Portal etc you may like Atomic Heart too.
    Optimization, graphics, art design, robot design, music and some characters are pretty good overall.
    Story, open world section, gun play, weapon balance are less well designed. There may be game breaking bugs. Personally I was unable to create a weapon due to the bug. Bee robots stuck at    If you like BioShock, Half-Life, Fallout, Prey, Metro, Portal etc you may like Atomic Heart too.
    Optimization, graphics, art design, robot design, music and some characters are pretty good overall.
    Story, open world section, gun play, weapon balance are less well designed.
    There may be game breaking bugs. Personally I was unable to create a weapon due to the bug. Bee robots stuck at repairing overloaded generator. There are also a lot of broken achievements.
    But anyway the game is very good.    … Expand
  10. parallax_84
    May 6, 2023
    8
    Good game! great looking graphics,setting and music and also good performance. The powers you have are fun to use, the guns too but there are few of them. The boss fights and enemies are really cool and nicely designed (some of them of them starts to appear too often later in the game).
    The story is good but unfolds too late in the game in my opinion and the shop machine is not    Good game! great looking graphics,setting and music and also good performance. The powers you have are fun to use, the guns too but there are few of them. The boss fights and enemies are really cool and nicely designed (some of them of them starts to appear too often later in the game).
    The story is good but unfolds too late in the game in my opinion and the shop machine is not comfortable to use.    … Expand
  11. safari
    Apr 6, 2023
    8
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  12. win32
    Mar 4, 2023
    8
    great game with enjoyable combat system, interesting plot and estetic. big varietyof enemies and weapons
  13. liquidchild101
    Mar 9, 2023
    8
    Great bioshock clone with a couple of janky bit through out. A must play for any bioshock fan
  14. Mprochy
    Feb 23, 2023
    8
    Firstly, metacritic should so something about these fake reviews. If you compare this game to bioshock than you did not play this game. The game is closer to Prey and little bit of half life.
    Game gets somewhat bombed because it's been created by a Russian developer. Honest and unbiased rating:
    People writing they have allot of technical issue do not own a original copy and used the    Firstly, metacritic should so something about these fake reviews. If you compare this game to bioshock than you did not play this game. The game is closer to Prey and little bit of half life.
    Game gets somewhat bombed because it's been created by a Russian developer. Honest and unbiased rating:
    People writing they have allot of technical issue do not own a original copy and used the developed debug version which was leaked before the release. The official released version runs like butter. It actually surprised me that I can play the game on 4K with settings on "Atomic" with an AMD 3600 and AMD 6800 between 60 and 90 fps. So you are playing on a developer debug version or you are simply lying.

    Game looks beautiful, no woke characters, just a blast. It's not perfect but arguably the best shooter that has come out for the last 3+ years.

    Just wish they added a FOV slider. The view is too narrow which can make you suffer from come motion sickness.    … Expand
  15. philzlz
    Apr 11, 2023
    8
    Throughout the years and before the official release media outlets would write that Atomic Heart would never release and looks too good to be true in the trailers. With multiple games releasing already in 2023 with performance issues and bugs I had surprisingly little problems with this game. An example of how you should not judge a game before release, the negative press was uncalled for.Throughout the years and before the official release media outlets would write that Atomic Heart would never release and looks too good to be true in the trailers. With multiple games releasing already in 2023 with performance issues and bugs I had surprisingly little problems with this game. An example of how you should not judge a game before release, the negative press was uncalled for.

    A love letter to Bioshock your first impression is the fantastic world building and environmental storytelling. The second impression is the annoying main character, constantly swearing and arrogant which becomes grating over time. While some dialogue was funny, most of it is childish and I would have wished for a different protagonist.

    The game itself looks absolutely stunning, the music with a mix of classical and house music (sometimes mixed together) is fantastic and the gunplay serviceable. Playing with a controller on PC some bosses were a bit hard to keep in focus with their fast movements.

    I thought the upgrade system that returns spent materials if you want to try a different weapon or skill is a great idea.

    Overall an enjoyable game for fans of Bioshock that does not need to hide behind his inspiration.    … Expand
  16. VG_Alex
    Feb 26, 2023
    8
    Atomic Heart provide a wonderful Utopia with USSR's art for industry,It feels like 'Bioshock' when the game began,But the open-world part was ruined whole design,Also gameplay can be more funny and the skills was too less.After all,This game still great for every FPS player who loved Sci-Fi background,Especially the style of art itself is most unique.

    Atomic Heart Graphic/Art: 8/10    Atomic Heart provide a wonderful Utopia with USSR's art for industry,It feels like 'Bioshock' when the game began,But the open-world part was ruined whole design,Also gameplay can be more funny and the skills was too less.After all,This game still great for every FPS player who loved Sci-Fi background,Especially the style of art itself is most unique.

    Atomic Heart

    Graphic/Art: 8/10

    Music/Sounds: 10/9

    Narrative/Performance: 8/7

    Gameplay: 7

    Overall design:7.5

    Score: 8.5 (+0.2)    … Expand
  17. SimensQ
    Feb 22, 2023
    8
    great game, I especially liked the music, thanks to the developers
    It's amazing that their first project turned out to be so high quality right away.
  18. LucianoMollo
    Mar 2, 2023
    8
    Artistic Direction: 10/10
    Campaign History: 6.5/10
    Lore: 8.5/10
    Gameplay: 7/10
    Music: 9/10
    Dialogues: 6.5/10
    3D Graphics: 9/10
  19. RanGom007
    Mar 9, 2023
    8
    the idea that inspired the authors is very interestingly implemented and the game has a strong atmosphere, cool music, powerful gameplay and an attractive visual. the guys are great fellows, I wish success to atmonic heart, she gave me a lot of emotions and I will look forward to the next mundfish project.
  20. Ryazanecc
    Feb 23, 2023
    8
    Played ~10 hours, I enjoyed retrofuturism style of the USSR, interesting story, humors. Combats- not strong side of projeсt, but it doesn't annoy me, just normal
  21. Triplexbee
    Feb 28, 2023
    8
    This game has a heart. Unlike the crap pumped out by the fat cat studios, you can feel the love and attention that has been put into it.

    Sure, it has some rough edges but they do not take away from the overall experience. I had two updates during my play through and I hope the devs continue polishing. A solid 8/10 and a scraper 9 but for the rough bits and what seemed like a rushed    This game has a heart. Unlike the crap pumped out by the fat cat studios, you can feel the love and attention that has been put into it.

    Sure, it has some rough edges but they do not take away from the overall experience. I had two updates during my play through and I hope the devs continue polishing.

    A solid 8/10 and a scraper 9 but for the rough bits and what seemed like a rushed ending.

    A must play title. Well done Mundfish.    … Expand
  22. Kelen
    Apr 17, 2023
    8
    [PL]
    7,5/10 - Bardzo dobra
    (po graniu 27h i ukończeniu gry) Świetny, unikalny klimat, przyjemny gameplay i w porządku fabuła ze szczyptą komunistycznej propagandy Rewelacyjny klimat i design świata - zdecydowanie podmuch świeżości. Specyficzna, utopijno-antyutopijna wizja świata. Podział na klasy społeczne, kult ciężkiej pracy będącej sensem życia - trochę takie dziwaczne    [PL]
    7,5/10 - Bardzo dobra
    (po graniu 27h i ukończeniu gry)
    Świetny, unikalny klimat, przyjemny gameplay i w porządku fabuła ze szczyptą komunistycznej propagandy

    Rewelacyjny klimat i design świata - zdecydowanie podmuch świeżości.
    Specyficzna, utopijno-antyutopijna wizja świata.
    Podział na klasy społeczne, kult ciężkiej pracy będącej sensem życia - trochę takie dziwaczne niewolnictwo, w którym prawie każdy jest gorszy i nikt tak naprawdę niczego nie posiada, ale wszyscy niby szczęśliwi.
    Mówienie do siebie "towarzyszu" ma sekciarski vibe.

    Chwilami propaganda - kapitalizm be, ludzie w nim wykorzystywani i im źle, a komunizm dobry i wszystkim żyje się super xD

    Fabuła niespecjalnie ambitna ani odkrywcza, ale wystarczająco przyjemna.
    Słabo opowiedziana - czasem nieco naciągana, czasem czegoś zabrakło, czasem jest tylko pretekstem do pokazania czegoś ciekawego/dziwnego.
    Nudnawy początek, zbyt od tak wrzuca w fabułę - nie czujemy relacji bohatera z szefem, którego darzy bezgranicznym podziwem i zaufaniem.
    Bohater nieprzyjemny, niezbyt inteligentny komuch, zwolennik ZSRR, wiecznie podirytowany, wyżywa się na wszystkich i zdanie zmienia jakby miał bordera. Powoli mu idzie domyślanie się oczywistości.

    Nie ma seksu, ale są nawiązania, a bohater bywa werbalnie molestowany.

    Proste i przyjemne zagadki logiczne.

    Walka dosyć prosta, ale dynamiczna i satysfakcjonująca.
    Zróżnicowani i fajni przeciwnicy, zwłaszcza bossowie.... choć z każdym przeciwnikiem walczy się prawie tak samo.
    Widać na nich ślady, i potrafią rozwalić się na kawałki z uwzględnieniem uderzenia.
    Bezsensowna możliwość zabijania po cichu - odpala długie i uciążliwe quick time eventy

    Broni nie jest dużo, ale zróżnicowane i każdą można się pobawić.
    Można je ulepszać, a balans niezły, choć są wyjątki.
    Dźwięki broni przyjemne, nie jak pierdziawki.

    Nieprzemyślany "otwarty" świat i system odradzania wrogów na mapie - w trakcie fabuły odrzuca od zwiedzania.
    Łatwo pominąć opcjonalne poligony z ulepszeniami - wystarczyłaby przemyślana, dodatkowa misja fabularna, która by do tego namówiła, bo warto, choć wejście do niektórych nie jest przyjemne/oczywiste.

    Bardzo dobre udźwiękowienie i muzyka.
    Idealnie pasuje do klimatu i sprawia, że wiele zwykłych czynności jest satysfakcjonujących.

    Grafika nieco starawa - zwłaszcza oświetlenie.
    Wygląda jakby ktoś chciał ją mocno podkręcić kilkoma trikami - winieta, wysoka ostrość i kontrast.
    Świetna optymalizacja.
    Bardzo ładne kolory.

    Zepsute chodzenie po skałach - bardzo łatwo utknąć.

    Dobry dubbing PL.    … Expand
  23. fabiolongo
    Feb 25, 2023
    8
    Не повторяйте мою ошибку, не скачивайте пиратку! Это старый билд, датированный ноябрём, где нет никакого баланса и куча багов, что испортило мне первое впечатление. А так, игра шедевральна, если сравнивать её со всем тем, что выходило за последние время. Конечно, не без минусов, но кайф вы точно получите!Не повторяйте мою ошибку, не скачивайте пиратку! Это старый билд, датированный ноябрём, где нет никакого баланса и куча багов, что испортило мне первое впечатление. А так, игра шедевральна, если сравнивать её со всем тем, что выходило за последние время. Конечно, не без минусов, но кайф вы точно получите!
  24. Fr1zzle
    Feb 27, 2023
    8
    Optimization is excellent, the picture is nice, the gameplay is interesting, the story is mysterious. What else is needed?
  25. Jt0429
    Mar 2, 2023
    8
    Good-
    Satisfying combat; Inventive setting with incredible visuals; Solid story.
    Bad- Weak voice acting; Occasionally bad dialogue/writing; Too much talking that is easily cut off; NORA is too much. Thoughts- Keeping in mind that this is Mundfish’s first major game, it is easy to forgive the issues there are with Atomic Heart. The actual game (when you are allowed to play it), is    Good-
    Satisfying combat; Inventive setting with incredible visuals; Solid story.

    Bad-
    Weak voice acting; Occasionally bad dialogue/writing; Too much talking that is easily cut off; NORA is too much.

    Thoughts-
    Keeping in mind that this is Mundfish’s first major game, it is easy to forgive the issues there are with Atomic Heart. The actual game (when you are allowed to play it), is really very impressive, and it only falls slightly short of the promise of its hype. It’s not quite game of the year material, but I think Atomic Heart will hold its own in the gaming conversation for quite a while.    … Expand
  26. GLRaise
    May 5, 2023
    8
    Просто хорошая игра. Невероятная атмосфера, великолепное музыкальное сопровождение. Хороший сюжет. Невнятный открытый мир, где из развлечений только зачистка Полигонов. И странно поставленные кат-сцены, где видно не хватку бюджета и опыта разработки.Просто хорошая игра. Невероятная атмосфера, великолепное музыкальное сопровождение. Хороший сюжет. Невнятный открытый мир, где из развлечений только зачистка Полигонов. И странно поставленные кат-сцены, где видно не хватку бюджета и опыта разработки.
  27. 7373
    Feb 24, 2023
    8
    Игра не плохая,но ксожеленению открытый мир очень простой.Его не интересно иследывать.Еще переборшили с робатами на локации и их обнаружением.Из за этого мир еще больше не хочется иследывать.Игра очень хорошая,но отдавать 7 тысяч рублей не рекомендую.Игра не плохая,но ксожеленению открытый мир очень простой.Его не интересно иследывать.Еще переборшили с робатами на локации и их обнаружением.Из за этого мир еще больше не хочется иследывать.Игра очень хорошая,но отдавать 7 тысяч рублей не рекомендую.
  28. JoshuaVon4
    Feb 24, 2023
    8
    The best combination of rasterization and optimization on first launch PC Single player AAA Game after 2018.
  29. Icemanesp
    May 5, 2023
    8
    It's just a fun game. The game does not pretend to be bioshock 4 and manages to amuse the player, at least it amused me and I do not consider in any way having wasted time. I'll play it again later. I highly recommend it if you are looking for uncomplicated entertainment.
  30. ricky6
    Mar 5, 2023
    8
    I loved it, the open world is bad because of the infinite respawn, but it immerses us into the emergency situation of the world game and goes well with the credibility of the game universe. i would give a 15 but i can't here so i give a 8/16.
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#5 Most Discussed PC Game of 2023

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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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