Atlas Fallen

 PlayStation 5
User Score
6.0

Mixed or average reviews- based on 52 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 21 out of 52
  2. Mixed: 16 out of 52
  3. Negative: 15 out of 52
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  1. Shaqman
    Aug 15, 2023
    7
    Graphically it is attractive, the story is quite weak and in the end it becomes very repetitive. It's not a bad game but it has good aspects that make it entertaining, such as exploration and moving freely as if you were a superman without a cape.
  2. Pacmania
    Aug 11, 2023
    5
    It is not a bad RPG but it has several shortcomings. It is very repetitive! Its mechanics are a bit outdated and the combat is confusing!
  3. eric-g
    Aug 12, 2023
    5
    i knew this wasn't a great game, everything told me that the game was not really ambitious with moderate budget and the team behind the surge a ok game. But damn, i regreat to have bought it, everything is broken and the visuals put us back to the PS3/X360. I give it 5 because of lot of good intentions, but no it's not a good game. wait to have it on ps+, gamepass or a big discount !
  4. arunassain
    Aug 15, 2023
    7
    I was excited for this game but combat and gameplay experience isn't great. The graphics wise game looks good but lack of proper combat is deal breaker for me.
  5. Jt0429
    Aug 13, 2023
    6
    Good-
    Fascinating setting with a unique aesthetic; Engaging worldbuilding and rich lore; Strong art design; Sand surfing remains consistently enjoyable; Engaging exploration, thanks in large part to the visual design and variety of environments; Combat is conceptually interesting; Deep, flexible progression mechanics.
    Bad- Shoddy storytelling doesn't do justice to the strong setting;    Good-
    Fascinating setting with a unique aesthetic; Engaging worldbuilding and rich lore; Strong art design; Sand surfing remains consistently enjoyable; Engaging exploration, thanks in large part to the visual design and variety of environments; Combat is conceptually interesting; Deep, flexible progression mechanics.

    Bad-
    Shoddy storytelling doesn't do justice to the strong setting; Moment-to-moment movement feels incredibly clunky; Unresponsive, sluggish combat can be quite frustrating; Plenty of technical issues; Pervasive lack of polish.

    Thoughts-
    In the end, Atlas Fallen is about what I expected it to be- a solid game that deserves legitimate praise for some of the things it does, but one with more than a few rough edges, all of which combine to prevent the game for ever managing to reach its potential in disappointing ways. Thanks to its setting, worldbuilding, traversal and exploration, and the deep progression systems, Atlas Fallen is still a game worth a look in spite of its issues. But it does have issues, and they’re numerous, and not easy to ignore, especially when they add up the way they do.    … Expand
  6. PMG-Writer
    Sep 2, 2023
    7
    Thus, those responsible for "Atlas Fallen" managed to create a decent action role-playing game for the consoles and the PC. At the same time, the storyline can entertain well. The voice actors also always do a good job. However, not all actions are good and the empty game world is not always convincing. On the other hand, the fights are good and are always fun. Still, there are simplyThus, those responsible for "Atlas Fallen" managed to create a decent action role-playing game for the consoles and the PC. At the same time, the storyline can entertain well. The voice actors also always do a good job. However, not all actions are good and the empty game world is not always convincing. On the other hand, the fights are good and are always fun. Still, there are simply better games to play in this genre, so if you need a new game, feel free to pick up "Atlas Fallen".… Expand
  7. neonvega
    Aug 12, 2023
    6
    DISAPPOINTING:

    The game feels very unpolished from the get-go had about 3 crashes randomly happen throughout the playthrough, combat feels a bit outdated and the sound effects dont add much immersion ; pop-ins are the norm ; for a Ps5 title it loads slow or as a standard Ps4 title would ; no instant loading this game is when you turn the camera the motion blur is so distracting    DISAPPOINTING:

    The game feels very unpolished from the get-go had about 3 crashes randomly happen throughout the playthrough, combat feels a bit outdated and the sound effects dont add much immersion ; pop-ins are the norm ; for a Ps5 title it loads slow or as a standard Ps4 title would ; no instant loading this game is
    when you turn the camera the motion blur is so distracting especially in combat

    seems most skills you would want to use are capped behind a MOMENTUM gauge which you constantly have to keep attacking to build up the meter and avoid getting hit ; its no souls game but there were a couple of untimley deaths early on due to the system that got me killed or the camera which is at times abysmal allows enemies free hits on you while you scramble quickly to find the enemy again ; Npc names are weird and odd like npc females named short- stout, splinter, and googles and other odd names to name a npc; traversing feels slow after awhile so thankgod theres fast travel; the game is very short if your just doing the campaign soley ;ppl undoubtedly will compare this to Forspoken but Forspoken is a masterpiece compared to this

    this is a good weekend rental    … Expand
  8. FindA2ndOpinion
    Aug 27, 2023
    6
    As someone that’s been an adoring fan of The Surge series, I found myself severely disappointed by almost everything Atlas Fallen attempts to do. Graphics aren’t everything, but Atlas Fallen is just ugly to look at. Its voice work is quite bad, and has been paired with very little animation work to sell the performances. The worst of which is the gauntlet strapped to your arm which oftenAs someone that’s been an adoring fan of The Surge series, I found myself severely disappointed by almost everything Atlas Fallen attempts to do. Graphics aren’t everything, but Atlas Fallen is just ugly to look at. Its voice work is quite bad, and has been paired with very little animation work to sell the performances. The worst of which is the gauntlet strapped to your arm which often talks to you. Its semi open world play areas can be somewhat fun to traverse, but its main traversal mechanic feels unfinished. And the world and its structures feel very basic in every sense. The combat, which is its only interesting selling point can be fun but also has a handful of issues that makes it frustrating or unsatisfying at times. The game boasts a large list of items for different builds but I never saw a reason to try more than one build out because of how little combat and enemies there tends to be. The fantasy setting and world itself is uninteresting and bland. I often felt like I was playing a game from 2 generations ago, and even back then I don’t think this would have been great. Spend your time and money on another game. If you’re a fan of souls likes, try their previous games out at least. Atlas Fallen can be skipped entirely.… Expand
  9. Mysteroius18
    Sep 2, 2023
    6
    A short review of the game Atlas Fallen - desert of fault! Fast action, adventure among the caves under the desert and comboing with various weapons of the game are among the most enjoyable parts of this game. But the story and characterization works opposite to the gameplay and is considered the main Achilles heel of this game. But sometimes the sub-missions of the game are so attractiveA short review of the game Atlas Fallen - desert of fault! Fast action, adventure among the caves under the desert and comboing with various weapons of the game are among the most enjoyable parts of this game. But the story and characterization works opposite to the gameplay and is considered the main Achilles heel of this game. But sometimes the sub-missions of the game are so attractive that it makes you find your game in the desert without water and grass that you have been busy with for several hours! The game world is beautiful and empty. The artistic graphics of the game are eye-catching and one of the few completely 9th generation experiences. But technical problems will make your overall experience of this work seriously affected. Even the graphics in the console versions are worse and it seems that the creators left a small budget to optimize the game! In addition to all the above problems, limited customization, weak soundtracks are also added, which greatly reduce the value of the game experience. But it should be mentioned that if you enjoy these styles of games like Forspoken, be sure that you will not regret the experience of this title! Of course, the game has a fast and relatively challenging gameplay that can make it a normal and forgettable experience...… Expand

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Metascore
64

Mixed or average reviews - based on 57 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 57
  2. Mixed: 44 out of 57
  3. Negative: 2 out of 57
  1. RPGamer
    Jan 22, 2024
    60
    I wish that I could call Atlas Fallen an overlooked gem from an overstuffed year of games, but it doesn’t quite reach that bar. It’s not an unsalvageable project and with some refinement in the gameplay, a stronger script, and some better performances this could be a solid action RPG. I didn’t even have a chance to try out the game’s co-op, which could potentially go some ways to opening up the game’s RPG elements. That doesn’t change that what is there is a fine attempt at something new but one that never fully rises to the occasion.
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  2. XGN
    Nov 16, 2023
    85
    In this big open world there is plenty to see, do and experience. Atlas Fallen is full of puzzles and treasures. You can play the game alone or with a friend. The navigation works very organically and if you pick up the game again after a long break, you can find a short and concise tutorial list in your journal. This way you can quickly pick up the adventure without too much hassle. As far as we’re concerned, this game is easy to recommend.
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  3. PLAY! Zine
    Nov 10, 2023
    69
    If you are looking for something new and fresh, Atlas Fallen might just be the game for you. It has an intriguing world design and ways of traversing it, as well as interesting fighting mechanics. Unfortunately, the rest of the world building relies on boring characters and a story that will hardly keep you entertained for a long while, which is a shame since the rest of the game has some real potential.
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