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  1. Feb 23, 2023
    10
    One of the best releases for the last few years. Awesome visuals, really great combat, fresh setting, we didnt see much USSR-like games, looks cool. Story is ok, but nothing special. Game is like compilation of bioshock + metro:exodus + dying light for me.
  2. Feb 22, 2023
    10
    Действительно интересный проект! Я так долго ждал и все мои ожидания были не зря! Динамичный, смешной, красивый! Никакой пропаганды тут нет (привет хейтерам) просто советский союз в другом виде. Mundfish огроменный респект!
  3. Feb 22, 2023
    10
    Solid gameplay, interesting story and incredible proposal setting, very well optimized, amazing graphics. of negative points, the game has some bugs, but nothing that disturbs the fun and the progress of the game
  4. Feb 22, 2023
    10
    Ребята постарались на славу. Графика, саунд, гемплей - мое почтение! Сюжет мне, в целом, понравился
  5. Feb 22, 2023
    10
    Such a great game! After two years of waiting, all my expectations have come true. The style is excellent, there are many Easter eggs for Russian people, and I'm really glad that the political situation hasn't affected this game. I give it a 10 out of 10.
  6. Feb 22, 2023
    10
    this game is a masterpiece, I love it
    optimization, voice acting, plot - great
  7. Feb 23, 2023
    10
    Awesome game! Very atmospheric. It do not demonize USSR, but shows good and funny part of it. It has a lot of funny link that is understandable only for people who lived at that time. Believe each person who remember that time do like this game. But there are some bugs and visual artifacts. But it will be fixed.
  8. Feb 23, 2023
    10
    Лучший шутан с интересным сюжетом со времен киберпанка.
  9. Feb 23, 2023
    10
    In our age of loot boxes, online monotony and politicization of the gaming industry, it is very difficult to find a good quality game with a good storyline, lore, atmosphere and delicious ice cream. Atomic Heart is just from the category of games where all this is and at a very high quality level! The game will appeal to both hardcore players and casual players. Fans of Retro-FuturisticIn our age of loot boxes, online monotony and politicization of the gaming industry, it is very difficult to find a good quality game with a good storyline, lore, atmosphere and delicious ice cream. Atomic Heart is just from the category of games where all this is and at a very high quality level! The game will appeal to both hardcore players and casual players. Fans of Retro-Futuristic games like Bioshock and Fallout will definitely play! Players from the CIS and former territories of the USSR will be inspired by pleasant nostalgia for the old days, when the grass was greener, and Lenin was not demolished in different cities. 10 points!

    on a personal computer is played much better than on consoles! Play on PC!

    Игра просто бомба!
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  10. N2x
    Feb 22, 2023
    9
    One of the best games of 2023 at the moment. Graphics, puzzles, gameplay, bso etc... GREAT GAME. Thanks mundfish.
  11. Feb 22, 2023
    10
    Красота!
    за озвучку отдельное спасибо. это бомба
  12. Feb 22, 2023
    10
    loved this game . all these xenophobic brainwashed haters can go cry to a corner .
  13. Feb 22, 2023
    10
    ATOMIC HEART is a modern masterpiece of games.
    They compare it with BioShock, but this game is better and better and more technologically advanced, so to speak, the best version of BioShock, plus a different style and presentation.
    The introduction is ingenious in its detail and design. That's who the real game designers are, Ubisoft would be worth learning with their "copies of the
    ATOMIC HEART is a modern masterpiece of games.
    They compare it with BioShock, but this game is better and better and more technologically advanced, so to speak, the best version of BioShock, plus a different style and presentation.

    The introduction is ingenious in its detail and design.
    That's who the real game designers are, Ubisoft would be worth learning with their "copies of the world", not extolling anything new, although offering more volume.

    You should try this game to appreciate its full depth of design and gameplay.
    But the feelings are very positive, really, something interesting in the world of modern, mediocre games.

    Lots of interesting design ideas and mechanics.
    Very diverse decorations and interiors.
    There is a real feeling that the player is in the game, and not a bystander.

    There is not even HP over the heads of enemies, which can already be considered very risky and unusual in modern game development.

    We can say that the best game of recent years in the classic style of shooters, but higher in quality, from the creators of the old school of games and shooters.

    The most important thing is that unlike modern games, the game has excellent dialogues, without a lot of water.

    I don't know what else to say, the best games of recent years, in the spirit of BioShock, Half-Life 2 and other classic shooters.
    Yes, there is not enough physics in the game, this is not the Half-Life 2 level, but the levels themselves are excellent, the design, dialogues, narration, that's all from classic shooters, but with modern detail and graphics.
    And not from games in the spirit of Ubisoft games with unnecessary empty open worlds that are just filled with meaningless activities.
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  14. Feb 22, 2023
    10
    Artistically gorgeous, musically perfect, action-packed game. I'm surprised how optimized is this game. It's a miracle.
  15. Feb 24, 2023
    10
    8/10 game. (giving 10 here to counter 0 trolls) Beautiful graphics, works flawlessly from day 1, interesting story and setting, combat feels great and impactful. I recommend playing on hardest difficulty so each encounter keeps you on your toes, game doesn't spoon feed you everything, you have to plan and think to win for once. I usually brush off these games as "youtube games", ones you8/10 game. (giving 10 here to counter 0 trolls) Beautiful graphics, works flawlessly from day 1, interesting story and setting, combat feels great and impactful. I recommend playing on hardest difficulty so each encounter keeps you on your toes, game doesn't spoon feed you everything, you have to plan and think to win for once. I usually brush off these games as "youtube games", ones you might as well just watch on youtube, but in this case experiencing it yourself is 100% worth it. Expand
  16. 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
  17. Feb 23, 2023
    10
    Ставлю десять (хотя на самом деле оценил бы ее в 8-8.5) назло тем тем кто пытался отменить игру. Какая же жесть у людей в головах и какую же дичь они несут. Касаемо самой игры - для первого проекта студии это просто гениально. На игру года ее не номинирует, по понятным причинам, а жаль. Кандидат достойный. Желаю успехов разработчикам. Чуваки, вы крутые.Ставлю десять (хотя на самом деле оценил бы ее в 8-8.5) назло тем тем кто пытался отменить игру. Какая же жесть у людей в головах и какую же дичь они несут. Касаемо самой игры - для первого проекта студии это просто гениально. На игру года ее не номинирует, по понятным причинам, а жаль. Кандидат достойный. Желаю успехов разработчикам. Чуваки, вы крутые.
  18. Feb 23, 2023
    10
    The game world is beautiful and it is one of the best game worlds I have seen We must not forget that it is the studio's first game I'm waiting for what their future projects will be like
  19. Feb 23, 2023
    9
    Игра про гигачада, ебашущего роботов. Что может быть лучше?
    Но -1 за то, что мультики в сейвзоне не работают
  20. Feb 23, 2023
    10
    Чудова гра, вдари мене Вагнер! Награв би 30 годин, якби не перебої з елетрицтвом! Адиктивна як кокаїн! Готовий ще двісті тисяч покласти, заради продовження!
  21. Feb 23, 2023
    10
    Amazing game! Wonderful graphics, good optimization, nice.
    And Sexy robots…
  22. Feb 23, 2023
    9
    Amazing game! The immersive atmosphere, authentic music, excellent PC optimization, and fast-paced gameplay really make you stay in it for a long time. I highly recommend this work of art by Russian game developers! And preferably not the dev-build, but the actual release.
    Don't pay attention to the zeros and ones in the ratings, they have nothing to do with objectivity.
    I gave it a 9
    Amazing game! The immersive atmosphere, authentic music, excellent PC optimization, and fast-paced gameplay really make you stay in it for a long time. I highly recommend this work of art by Russian game developers! And preferably not the dev-build, but the actual release.
    Don't pay attention to the zeros and ones in the ratings, they have nothing to do with objectivity.
    I gave it a 9 solely because of minor rough spots like open-world and stealth.
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  23. Apr 2, 2023
    8
    This game lives up to the hype. The world concept and art are some of the best I've seen in a decade, and the performance optimization is nothing short of miraculous for a startup company founded to make this game. The gameplay is also a well rounded FPS action game that is reliably fun.
  24. Feb 23, 2023
    10
    Este juego tiene de todo para ser lo que se necesita en este inicio de 2023. Probadlo que no se arrepentirán.
  25. Feb 23, 2023
    10
    Excellent! 10 Stalin of 10!!! Beautiful graphics and an interesting storyline
  26. Feb 23, 2023
    10
    Best game I have ever seen and more characters to submit a review against bots
  27. Feb 22, 2023
    10
    A fantastic game that will find its player.

    Pros: The atmosphere, a plot full of nonsense, the grotesque, caricatured and clichéd depiction of the USSR, Prey 2017-style gameplay, cool cutscenes, and great visuals. Oh, and twins, of course ;)) Cons: Extremely uneven and steep difficulty curve, the graphics are beautiful but not perfect, occasional bugs, and most importantly, 90% of
    A fantastic game that will find its player.

    Pros: The atmosphere, a plot full of nonsense, the grotesque, caricatured and clichéd depiction of the USSR, Prey 2017-style gameplay, cool cutscenes, and great visuals. Oh, and twins, of course ;))

    Cons: Extremely uneven and steep difficulty curve, the graphics are beautiful but not perfect, occasional bugs, and most importantly, 90% of the references and jokes in the game will only be understood by residents of the USSR and/or the former CIS, or those who have somehow studied what was in the USSR. Additionally, many may be offended by seeing things that are not actually present. (I suggest studying posters from the Soviet era and not linking them to modern realities).

    My personal rating is 8.5 out of 10, but I rated it 10 out of 10 to compensate for negative reviews from offended individuals.
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  28. Feb 22, 2023
    10
    I’m proud that Russian developers can do such a wonderful game. And it is their first project.
  29. Feb 23, 2023
    9
    Triple AAA game where everything is at a high level of quality. Rarity. He also threw a ball for the filigree aesthetics of the Soviet Union. Passed and want more. I honestly don't understand how anyone can dislike this game. Soul and mind are invested in it.
  30. Feb 23, 2023
    10
    Game of the year! Lots of interesting references and a great atmosphere. Great gameplay
  31. Feb 23, 2023
    10
    Я в восторге, стилистика, геймплей, графика и атмосфера невероятная. Пожалуй лучшая игра за последний год, а может и два. Я очень рад что не вышло как в киберпанком, не зря ждал)
  32. Feb 23, 2023
    10
    There is only one word that comes to mind when I think of this game, awesome. Cool art design and top sound combined with the interesting gameplay = Atomic Heart!
  33. Feb 23, 2023
    10
    This game does not deserve the low grades it is getting, at least 85, and probably all the press gives it this rubbish grade for being a Russian game, too bad for a game with so many years of development and so much love in it, regrettable
  34. Feb 23, 2023
    10
    it's a great game. it's a pity that it gets negative ratings just because she "supports the war." no it doesn't support that. questions?
  35. Feb 22, 2023
    9
    They obviously need a patch for FOV, Achievements, and some minor bugs. If your goal is to get another platinum – wait, you will not be able to complete all the Achievements right now.

    For the first game of the studio, the project is outstanding: it has huge artistic potential, the gameplay is immersive, and the battles are tense. But it is also not quite what many people waited for –
    They obviously need a patch for FOV, Achievements, and some minor bugs. If your goal is to get another platinum – wait, you will not be able to complete all the Achievements right now.

    For the first game of the studio, the project is outstanding: it has huge artistic potential, the gameplay is immersive, and the battles are tense. But it is also not quite what many people waited for – it's a little creepy (in a good way), mysterious (mostly exploration and new enemies), immersive (hidden items, notes, puzzles), but also a little awkward here and there.

    The ugliest part is the dialogue: they tried to make the protagonist look stupid, but he is dumb, angry, rude, and constantly does things, that make you feel in a creep's shoes.
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  36. Feb 23, 2023
    10
    It's just a beast! Beautiful setting and special combat system. Reminds me of good old times when I played Bioshock Infinite..
  37. Feb 22, 2023
    10
    Juegazo, claro que tiene algunos fallos pero su mayor fallo es la panda de gente que le intenta hacer boicot, señores este es un videojuego y solo hay que juzgar eso
  38. Feb 23, 2023
    10
    Ещё не играл, но на всякий случай поставлю
  39. Feb 22, 2023
    10
    turned out above my expectations
    The introduction is ingenious in its detail and design.
    That's who the real game designers are, Ubisoft would be worth learning with their "copies of the world", not extolling anything new, although offering more volume. You should try this game to appreciate its full depth of design and gameplay. But the feelings are very positive, really, something
    turned out above my expectations
    The introduction is ingenious in its detail and design.
    That's who the real game designers are, Ubisoft would be worth learning with their "copies of the world", not extolling anything new, although offering more volume.

    You should try this game to appreciate its full depth of design and gameplay.
    But the feelings are very positive, really, something interesting in the world of modern, mediocre games.

    Lots of interesting design ideas and mechanics.
    Very diverse decorations and interiors.
    There is a real feeling that the player is in the game, and not a bystander.

    There is not even HP over the heads of enemies, which can already be considered very risky and unusual in modern game development.
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  40. Feb 24, 2023
    10
    What an amazing game! The amazing atmosphere of the Soviet Union, where people lived in kindness, joy and loved each other, it reminds me so much of my childhood - cartoons - "Well, wait" on all TVs in the game, great music by brilliant Russian composers and popular singers of that time, just like Alla Pugacheva. Gorgeous, stylistics and aesthetics, amazing ballerina robots and of courseWhat an amazing game! The amazing atmosphere of the Soviet Union, where people lived in kindness, joy and loved each other, it reminds me so much of my childhood - cartoons - "Well, wait" on all TVs in the game, great music by brilliant Russian composers and popular singers of that time, just like Alla Pugacheva. Gorgeous, stylistics and aesthetics, amazing ballerina robots and of course Eleanor's refrigerator). It's just impossible not to fall in love with this game! Expand
  41. Feb 23, 2023
    10
    Great atmosphere. There is nothing superfluous, the worked out dialogs, there are no stupid dialogues and quests as in Fallout 4 in which the dialogs were written as if the students of primary grades .. good mechanics of the game as a sip of fresh air after any already tired run shoot. In the game, there is a physicist, after so many games with welded objects to the floor, physics wasGreat atmosphere. There is nothing superfluous, the worked out dialogs, there are no stupid dialogues and quests as in Fallout 4 in which the dialogs were written as if the students of primary grades .. good mechanics of the game as a sip of fresh air after any already tired run shoot. In the game, there is a physicist, after so many games with welded objects to the floor, physics was again returned to the games, since the time it controlled the feeling that these were the lost technologies of the ancient civilizations of the Half-Life. Not bad graphics, but the main filling and scale of the game, plus it is not a corridor shooter as a metro, which is very pleased to feel freedom, puzzles, mini stories, everything is very concise ... Expand
  42. Feb 23, 2023
    10
    The game is beautiful, but admins removing positive review here, so I must write it again...
  43. 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.
  44. 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
  45. Feb 22, 2023
    0
    bioshock its you really? why such games should exist in 2023? copy-pasted low quality.
  46. 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.
  47. 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.
  48. 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
  49. 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.
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  50. Feb 22, 2023
    0
    Atomic Bugs i played 10 hours when i came claire quest its bugged. waste of time.
  51. 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.
  52. 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.
  53. 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.
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  54. 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.
  55. 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.
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  56. 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
  57. 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.
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  58. Feb 22, 2023
    0
    Writing - bad
    Voice acting - bad
    Puzzles - bad
    FOV - atrocity
    DENUVO - should be punishable by 7 hells
  59. Feb 22, 2023
    0
    This game is just a cheap copy of bioshock, with "loot it all" gameplay from older games. Overhyped.
  60. Feb 23, 2023
    0
    The game is so boring. After 20 hours, i can just say: parody of bioshock :(
  61. 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????
  62. Feb 22, 2023
    0
    Bad animation, bad plot, bad optimization, communist propaganda! I would not recommend anyone to spend money on this.
  63. 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.
  64. 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.
  65. 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.
  66. 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...
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  67. 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
  68. 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
  69. 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
  70. 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.
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  71. Feb 22, 2023
    1
    Buggy mess with sexualized robots, unengaging combat and terrible AI. Shameful combination of BioShock and Red Alert.
  72. 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.
  73. Feb 22, 2023
    1
    There were high expectations for this game, but unfortunately it turned out to be a big disappointment..
    Only one thing is good enough in this game - that is a music. Every other aspect was shamelessly stolen from Bioshock series, except USSR atmosphere, it really could be interesting world. However inconsistent mechanics, voice acting, dialogues, bugs, AI issues, sameness of enemies,
    There were high expectations for this game, but unfortunately it turned out to be a big disappointment..
    Only one thing is good enough in this game - that is a music. Every other aspect was shamelessly stolen from Bioshock series, except USSR atmosphere, it really could be interesting world. However inconsistent mechanics, voice acting, dialogues, bugs, AI issues, sameness of enemies, fake open world sent potential of this game to the bottom of trash can.

    P.S. Worth mentioning the fact of romanticizing of the USSR and KGB in this "game". Im not a historian, but all I know about USSR is repressions, mass crimes against humanity, corruption, stupidity which costs thousands and thousands of lives (Chernobyl) etc. Why did you try to show "good" USSR, it simply couldn't exist.
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  74. Feb 22, 2023
    0
    Dull and boring, red corridor simulator. 1 score for optimization. I also want to note that the politicization of the game is sickening, the authors are hypocrites who promised to be without politics.
  75. Feb 22, 2023
    3
    Cheap parody of Bioshock. Terrible gameplay and story. Nice music and graphics. Nothing special.
  76. Feb 22, 2023
    4
    Atomic Heart - A game with a unique style: beautiful, bewitching. And... That's it, that's all there is in this game.
    Well, you can still highlight the bosses, where the game is revealed from the best side, but more on that later.
    Open world: beautiful but empty. There is nothing to do. All mechanics of the open world are used ONLY at the entrances to the bunkers, in which there are
    Atomic Heart - A game with a unique style: beautiful, bewitching. And... That's it, that's all there is in this game.
    Well, you can still highlight the bosses, where the game is revealed from the best side, but more on that later.

    Open world: beautiful but empty. There is nothing to do. All mechanics of the open world are used ONLY at the entrances to the bunkers, in which there are weapons / attachments for weapons, that's all, there is nothing else.

    Puzzles: simple.

    Mobs: From extreme to extreme, that's how you can characterize the fight with them. What do I mean by this - If at the beginning you poke them for half an hour, then towards the middle of the game you almost one-shot them. Few types of enemies. (Worth noting, fighting late game with 5+ enemies is fun)

    Bosses: The only real thing in this game is where it's really fun to fight. The hedgehog is the top one, most likely for the music and the unfinished staff (Weapon/Skills) (IMHO).

    Melee/Firearm weapons: There are few of them, you don't feel it, well, it doesn't feel, yes but no, it's a little better than bad, so much so that when you have a mega melee weapon in your hands, it feels like it's a piece of wood. A little better with a firearm, average. Sorry for the tautology.

    Skills: Are they needed at all? No, really, they can only be useful at the beginning of the game, when it's hard for you, long and tedious to kill mobs, and then what?

    Pumping: the main problem of this game, and for which it becomes more and more boring to play, due to the fact that it becomes so easy to play that it is already boring. This item includes both the pumping of the Persian and weapons / skills.

    Plot: average. The plot is kind of interesting, the characters are funny, and the presentation is **** more than half of the story is scattered around the world / bunkers, on terminals. I am still silent that if you accidentally touch the trigger of a new dialogue, then the old one will simply stop.

    Musical accompaniment: Well, everything is clear without comment, it's cool. Not only were there old cool songs, for example, by the same Pugacheva, but also the sound from Mick Gordon (Tracks from DOOM).

    Conclusion: the game is a maximum of one time, boring. A lot of problems.

    Completed the game on Armageddon difficulty with no deaths.
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  77. Feb 22, 2023
    0
    Low quality trash game pretending to be something unique and special but in fact it’s just a bad Bioshock parody with stupid dialogues, stupid plot, boring gameplay, almost unplayable due to bad game design and bugs. Don’t waste your time on this garbage, better replay Bioshock.
  78. Feb 23, 2023
    0
    Optimization is good.
    But the amount of USSR/Russia propaganda is just insane. Easter eggs about Ukraine is a terrifying joke, I hope studio will figure out how this content end up in game.
    Definitely not recommend
  79. Feb 28, 2023
    10
    Atomic Heart has the potential to be a captivating game, with its intriguing setting of a retro-futuristic Soviet Union and impressive graphics and sound design that immerse the player in this world. The game's combat system has also been praised as excellent, providing players with an enjoyable and challenging experience. However, the game's narrative falls short of its potential, with aAtomic Heart has the potential to be a captivating game, with its intriguing setting of a retro-futuristic Soviet Union and impressive graphics and sound design that immerse the player in this world. The game's combat system has also been praised as excellent, providing players with an enjoyable and challenging experience. However, the game's narrative falls short of its potential, with a lack of depth in the characters and storytelling that make it difficult for players to fully engage with the plot. Despite this, the game's strong gameplay mechanics help balance out the weaker aspects of the narrative. No entanto, it's important to note that in some aspects, Atomic Heart can be considered superior to Bioshock. The gameplay, graphics, and enemies, for example, are strong points of the game. Although there is a lack of variety in the types of enemies, the destructive robots with torn-off parts and the organic enemies with detailed gore provide an interesting combat experience. Additionally, the enemy moveset is impressive in its variety, making the bosses of the game worthy of FromSoftware games. In summary, Atomic Heart has its strengths and weaknesses, but overall, it is an interesting game that deserves to be explored by players seeking a challenging combat experience and a unique setting. With its impressive graphics and variety of enemies, it is possible that Atomic Heart will carve out a prominent place among games in its genre. Some poor ratings for Atomic Heart can be attributed to a boycott movement, supposedly motivated by the Russian government's involvement with the game's developer company. Furthermore, many Bioshock fans are unhappy with the game because of its lack of "wokeness" and considering the plot twist to be inferior to that of the Bioshock franchise. However, these fans are ignoring Atomic Heart's superior gameplay. Expand
  80. Feb 28, 2023
    9
    Having completed Atomic Heart, I can say with confidence that this is the game that has been missing for so long. From beautiful visual style to excellent music and immersion in the game world. The gameplay is addictive, but it has drawbacks in the form that not all abilities make sense and not all items of equipment are useful in combat, besides this can be such a feature of the game, butHaving completed Atomic Heart, I can say with confidence that this is the game that has been missing for so long. From beautiful visual style to excellent music and immersion in the game world. The gameplay is addictive, but it has drawbacks in the form that not all abilities make sense and not all items of equipment are useful in combat, besides this can be such a feature of the game, but I think that such a slow movement is rather a minus than a plus it would be better if the gameplay was faster and more energetic. I think there should be no questions about graphics and optimization on a PC, because everything is done well. There are such claims to the open world, such as the fact that Moskvich in the game is apparently the same in quality as in real life and explodes from three collisions, also the fact that there are no particular points of interest in the game, except for polygons, so after completing the story, continue there is no point in playing, but as I remember, the developers did not say that this is a new Witcher, Red Dead Redemtion or a new part of the Elder Scrolls where you can live. The combat is good, but as already mentioned it is a little slow and needs more variety. Despite the fact that the reviews do not pay due attention to the plot, I am ready to say that it pleasantly surprised me, especially the ending, which gives a good plot to continue, I also did not predict all the plot moves in advance and concluding the topic, we can say that the plot is good concentrated, well remembered and not squandered for 100 hours or more. There are not so many characters influencing the plot, but everyone has a character and is more or less interesting, I don’t agree with the claim that the main character and glove talk a lot because it better reveals the world and characters, I can’t help but agree that the main character is a bit of a gopnik , however, this is explained by the plot and makes it more expressive, and of course, one should not forget about the Ballerina Twins (because of which even Tibetan monks would refuse the Abstinence procedure), Eleanor (vulgar refrigerator) and Baba Zina, who became not only symbols of the game, but also memes. In conclusion, I want to say that the game turned out to be interesting and enticing, because you do not have time to get tired of it and it captures you with its atmosphere, design and musical accompaniment, it is also worth mentioning that boycotting or vice versa praising the game because of its political opinion, as well as criticism of the game, even without really knowing anything about it, is stupidity and complete disrespect not only for the authors, but also for art in general Expand
  81. 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 :)
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  82. Feb 28, 2023
    9
    Купил игру в VK Play. Хорошая оптимизация, отличный сюжет, бодрый геймплей. Игра была сделана русскими и в первую очередь для русских. Те кто не с территории бывшего СССР, многие вещи в игре не поймут. Саундтрек просто великолепен. Ну и за что я особенно полюбил эту игру так за советский футуризм.

    Игра не заслуживает того хейта который на неё обвалился, я зашёл восстановить
    Купил игру в VK Play. Хорошая оптимизация, отличный сюжет, бодрый геймплей. Игра была сделана русскими и в первую очередь для русских. Те кто не с территории бывшего СССР, многие вещи в игре не поймут. Саундтрек просто великолепен. Ну и за что я особенно полюбил эту игру так за советский футуризм.

    Игра не заслуживает того хейта который на неё обвалился, я зашёл восстановить справедливость. И поставить свою твёрдую девятку игре. Жду DLC!
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  83. Feb 26, 2023
    9
    An unexpectedly fun game. Game idea similar to bioshock, Portal and some classic shooters.
    This game is not for everyone, but it's great
  84. Feb 28, 2023
    10
    Awesome game! I've already finished it two times and would play it again later
  85. Feb 27, 2023
    10
    Игра конечно не заслуживает 10 но и все те 0 и 1 тоже поэтому приходиться ставить отлично
  86. Feb 27, 2023
    8
    Optimization is excellent, the picture is nice, the gameplay is interesting, the story is mysterious. What else is needed?
  87. Feb 27, 2023
    8
    It's not a masterpiece, there are controversial points in it, but it's one of the best games in the last two, maybe three years.
  88. Feb 27, 2023
    10
    Good graphics
    Cool optimisation
    Good jokes
    Tonns of easter eggs
    Tanks of woke tears
  89. Feb 27, 2023
    10
    Это первый продукт такого высокого уровня, который не пытается выставить СССР вселенским злом. Все сделано очень добротно - прекрасные саундтреки, дизайн локаций и моделей вызывает уважение. Очень много юмора, жаль, что не все его могут понять, но это связано с тем, что западные рецензент ничего не знают о русской культуре, это не про "злой русский, матрешка,балалайка". Буду следить заЭто первый продукт такого высокого уровня, который не пытается выставить СССР вселенским злом. Все сделано очень добротно - прекрасные саундтреки, дизайн локаций и моделей вызывает уважение. Очень много юмора, жаль, что не все его могут понять, но это связано с тем, что западные рецензент ничего не знают о русской культуре, это не про "злой русский, матрешка,балалайка". Буду следить за тем, какие советские саундтреки понравится иностранцам)) Expand
  90. Feb 27, 2023
    10
    Beam of light in the dark realm. At least someone does not listen to the minority with the agenda in mind. Great Game!
  91. Feb 28, 2023
    10
    One of the best games of 23 years. Awesome music. Good balance. As well as optimized and beautiful graphics
  92. Feb 26, 2023
    10
    One of the most beautiful games for the past years. Excellent sounds and voice over and awesome video insertions after death. Just bravo
  93. Feb 27, 2023
    10
    Я думал, что это будет очередной тупой боевичок в сеттинге советского союза, а оказалось, что это довольно интересный боевичок в сеттинге советского союза с разнообразными интересными идеями, прокачкой навыков и оружия. Играется очень прикольно.Я думал, что это будет очередной тупой боевичок в сеттинге советского союза, а оказалось, что это довольно интересный боевичок в сеттинге советского союза с разнообразными интересными идеями, прокачкой навыков и оружия. Играется очень прикольно.
  94. Feb 26, 2023
    10
    Cool game i love it best game
  95. Feb 27, 2023
    10
    Enfin un jeu bien optimiser sur PC et day one en +
  96. Feb 26, 2023
    10
    Best singleplayer game i´ve ever played, amazing story, amazing effects. Surprised that i could run it on a low end laptop with 80fps on average, truly amazing experience, other developers should learn from this game.
  97. Feb 27, 2023
    7
    Is the game perfect? No. Does the MC have cringey dialogue? Yes. Is the game good? Yes, imo. I had a great time with this game. It looks great, the gameplay is fun and the world/characters are cool. Some parts of it annoyed me, hence why it's not rated higher. I ended up liking the MC's voice lines. He was funny. Crispy critters! I had a good time with the game, it didn't really live up toIs the game perfect? No. Does the MC have cringey dialogue? Yes. Is the game good? Yes, imo. I had a great time with this game. It looks great, the gameplay is fun and the world/characters are cool. Some parts of it annoyed me, hence why it's not rated higher. I ended up liking the MC's voice lines. He was funny. Crispy critters! I had a good time with the game, it didn't really live up to the hype, but it still satisfied. Expand
  98. Feb 28, 2023
    10
    Cool game needs a sequel, cool mechanics, good optimization, needs a flashlight
  99. Feb 26, 2023
    8
    Одна из самых интересных игр в геймплейном плане за последнее время! Сюжету звезд с неба не хватает, но атмосфера вкупе с геймплеем творят чудеса! Крошить роботов и зомбей под ремиксы Травы у дома или Аллы Пугачевой - просто пушка! Спасибо разработчикам за такой необычный игровой опыт и удачи в будущих проектах!Одна из самых интересных игр в геймплейном плане за последнее время! Сюжету звезд с неба не хватает, но атмосфера вкупе с геймплеем творят чудеса! Крошить роботов и зомбей под ремиксы Травы у дома или Аллы Пугачевой - просто пушка! Спасибо разработчикам за такой необычный игровой опыт и удачи в будущих проектах!
  100. Feb 26, 2023
    10
    Конечно есть небольшие недостатки, но игра на 11 из 10 ussr gamedev great again
Metascore
76

Generally favorable reviews - based on 39 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 26 out of 39
  2. 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. 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.