Atomic Heart

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6.9

Mixed or average reviews- based on 867 Ratings

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  1. Zeev
    Feb 27, 2023
    4
    The combat is addicting, story is OK, the underground or in building levels are awesome, but I have 2 main issues with the game: The outdoor exploration is mostly boring, and for my current 13.5 hours playthrough I still did not get the last 4 weapon recipees and keep getting only the known ones, and is pretty annoying knowing that for the most if not all my playthrough I wont experienceThe combat is addicting, story is OK, the underground or in building levels are awesome, but I have 2 main issues with the game: The outdoor exploration is mostly boring, and for my current 13.5 hours playthrough I still did not get the last 4 weapon recipees and keep getting only the known ones, and is pretty annoying knowing that for the most if not all my playthrough I wont experience the full weapon roster just because of some problematic rng game nechanic..… Expand
  2. Smyek
    Feb 23, 2023
    4
    it's like bioshock, but cheaper, Mick Gordon soundtrack and visual style are probably the only nice things about this game
  3. samstylle
    Feb 22, 2023
    4
    Primeiramente 10 horas zerei o jogo o porque desanimei o jogo e chato o mundo aberto só tá ali pra você passear sem propósito então foquei só na história principal que no final me surpreendeu de forma negativa! Que droga pois e. Q história e arrastada cheio de conversa com aquela luva falantr e irritante. A história de perde depois de 4 horas do jogo que seu propósito e só seguir reto. EuPrimeiramente 10 horas zerei o jogo o porque desanimei o jogo e chato o mundo aberto só tá ali pra você passear sem propósito então foquei só na história principal que no final me surpreendeu de forma negativa! Que droga pois e. Q história e arrastada cheio de conversa com aquela luva falantr e irritante. A história de perde depois de 4 horas do jogo que seu propósito e só seguir reto. Eu zerei o jogo sem vasculhar nada eu acho chato você fica entrando em asinha pra fica sugando itens r pra isso mundo aberto que na vdd nem existe. Final do jogo sério que final tosco o final ruim e o final bom. E o final bom e o final ruim. Ou seja o jogo todo e uma droga minha nota e porque a única coisa que presta e a gameplay e o combate o resto e sem nexo entendo que muita gente vai se iludir com começo que parece mó cinematográfico mais depois o jogo só cai pro fundo do poço personagens pouco carismático o cara fica FALANDO MESMAS PLAVRAS MIL VEZES CARNIÇA DEFUMADA ! QUE POHHA E ESSA. EU ENTENDI A HISTÓRIA MAIS ELA NAO E COMPREENSÍVEL ELA NAO TE FAZ FICA INTERESSADO NELA PENA QUE A IDEIA FOI MUITO MAL ADMINISTRADA SEM MAIS INFELIZMENTE ESSA MINHA NOTA.… Expand
  4. spawnrus
    Feb 23, 2023
    4
    An average game in an inhuman setting. For those who will not be sick of Soviet interiors, vulgar jokes and boring and viscous gameplay, it's fine.
  5. Niko007
    Feb 27, 2023
    4
    All these people giving it a 10 cause oh it's the first game from the developer's ya that's not how it works this game is full of mediocre gameplay the puzzles are for no reason bullet sponge enemies and one of the dumbest protagonist ever
  6. lautix
    Feb 22, 2023
    4
    Boring Fighting mechanics, guns seems to don´t work, voice acting and history really disappointing,
  7. fieldofargentum
    Feb 23, 2023
    4
    Promising start but quickly came boring. Seems the most of the funds were spend for trailers and marketing. Not worth it
  8. Alberto31
    Feb 23, 2023
    4
    Troppi bug. Mi ne è capitato uno dopo l'ultima patch che non mi fa piu andare avanti perché quando prendo un ascensore nella storia mi sprofonda sotto la mappa. Ho ricaricato il salvataggio più volte ma nnt. Già come gioco in se ha diversi limiti, poi se capitano pure questi bug è grave.

    Gioco noioso, open world inutile, stealt fatto malissimo, movimenti legnosi, menu di gioco    Troppi bug. Mi ne è capitato uno dopo l'ultima patch che non mi fa piu andare avanti perché quando prendo un ascensore nella storia mi sprofonda sotto la mappa. Ho ricaricato il salvataggio più volte ma nnt. Già come gioco in se ha diversi limiti, poi se capitano pure questi bug è grave.


    Gioco noioso, open world inutile, stealt fatto malissimo, movimenti legnosi, menu di gioco stravecchi, storia banale come poche.
    Mi chiedo come possa piacere un gioco così.    … Expand
  9. Andrudis
    Feb 22, 2023
    3
    Huge disappointment. Such things happen if you hire painter to do foreman's job: you get unique facade but absolutely useless conditions for living - the same with playability of this game here.
  10. Willar
    Feb 28, 2023
    3
    Awful voice acting, slow and boring gameplay, I am not sure there is much to like.
  11. vlakon
    Mar 4, 2023
    3
    A lot of bugs when mission can not be completed because trigger is not working
    Ans it is not shooter. More like resident evil with a lot of "foam" enemes and low ammo.
  12. tmnt2008
    Feb 23, 2023
    3
    Atomic Heart: A Game That Failed to Meet the Hype

    Atomic Heart, an action-packed, open-world, sci-fi shooter game developed by Mundfish, has been one of the most anticipated games of 2023. The game's teaser trailers and concept art promised a unique gaming experience, with a blend of retro-futuristic aesthetics, immersive gameplay, and a fascinating storyline. However, upon release, the    Atomic Heart: A Game That Failed to Meet the Hype

    Atomic Heart, an action-packed, open-world, sci-fi shooter game developed by Mundfish, has been one of the most anticipated games of 2023. The game's teaser trailers and concept art promised a unique gaming experience, with a blend of retro-futuristic aesthetics, immersive gameplay, and a fascinating storyline. However, upon release, the game failed to meet the expectations of many gamers. In this article, we'll discuss the reasons why Atomic Heart did not live up to the hype.

    Lack of Clarity and Bugs

    One of the major issues that plagued Atomic Heart was the lack of clarity in the game mechanics and storyline. The game throws players into a complex world without any proper introduction or explanation of the various systems and mechanics. This results in confusion and frustration for players, especially in the early stages of the game. Moreover, the game suffered from numerous bugs and glitches, which further added to the frustration of players.

    Repetitive Gameplay

    Atomic Heart promised an open-world experience with a diverse range of enemies, weapons, and abilities. However, the game failed to deliver on this promise, with the gameplay becoming repetitive and monotonous after a few hours of play. The enemies lacked variety, and the combat mechanics felt clunky and unresponsive. This resulted in players losing interest in the game quickly, with many feeling that the game was simply a chore to play.

    Disappointing Storyline

    One of the most significant selling points of Atomic Heart was its intriguing storyline. The game promised a deep and immersive narrative, filled with twists, turns, and a diverse cast of characters. However, the actual storyline of the game was lackluster, with a convoluted plot that failed to engage players. The characters lacked depth, and their motivations were unclear, leading to a disconnect between players and the game's story. Especially the ending that ended up being one of the scenes from the early gameplay showcases.

    I can give this game only 3 out of 10. I was searching for the way to describe this game in the best way possible and I think the most true to life description would be – the game of PlayStation 2 era, with ideas that are old for 2023 game, yet with ray-tracing enabled.    … Expand
  13. redroofsquared
    Feb 23, 2023
    3
    Been overwhelmed and had a lot of expectations for AAA but it is not an AAA title at all. Kinda fun to spend few hours in soviet Utopia hence the gameplay is repeatative and mediocre. Kudos for 2-hour refund policy, thanks Steam!
  14. chmoha
    Feb 23, 2023
    3
    у игры действительно хороший сеттинг, неплохие миксы на музыку. Сам же геймплей - тотальное говнище. механика боёвок скучна, а сами бои несбалансированы. Также оптимизация игры отвратительна, особенно сравнивая её с недавней ААА игрой "Hogwarts Legacy" или тем же Cyberpunk2077. Настройки графики падают более, чем в двое. менее заметной проблемой является управление. Плазмиды выставленыу игры действительно хороший сеттинг, неплохие миксы на музыку. Сам же геймплей - тотальное говнище. механика боёвок скучна, а сами бои несбалансированы. Также оптимизация игры отвратительна, особенно сравнивая её с недавней ААА игрой "Hogwarts Legacy" или тем же Cyberpunk2077. Настройки графики падают более, чем в двое. менее заметной проблемой является управление. Плазмиды выставлены неудобно, сбор предметов пытались сделать интересным, но он ужасен. Также в игре случались краши раз +- в пол часа, а с такими редкими сейвами это критично. Сюжетная часть тоже оставляет желать лучшего. Главные герои абсолютно непривлекательны. Подача игр через дневники смотрелась терпимой в bioshock, но прошла куча времени и такой способ подачи сюжета смотрится ужасно. Игра напоминает связь bioshock и cyberpunk, но от обеих этих игр она не взяла действительно хороших элементов. Не рекомендую… Expand
  15. asknapp2000
    May 19, 2023
    3
    I heard the comparisons to Bioshock and was very excited for this game...unfortunately this game stinks. It's boring, frustrating, repetitive and just not fun. The endless drones and blind swimming through slime tunnels finally made me quit. This game is terrible. Off to ebay it goes and I won't miss it!
  16. diptanw
    Feb 23, 2023
    2
    Unfortunately, this particular game falls short of meeting expectations set for a triple-A title, as its gameplay, visuals, and mechanics do not meet the high standards typically associated with such releases. Given the quality of the product, I am left questioning the pricing strategy implemented by the developers. Additionally, in light of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the game'sUnfortunately, this particular game falls short of meeting expectations set for a triple-A title, as its gameplay, visuals, and mechanics do not meet the high standards typically associated with such releases. Given the quality of the product, I am left questioning the pricing strategy implemented by the developers. Additionally, in light of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the game's messaging missed an opportunity to highlight the atrocities of an autocratic regime, instead appearing to praise it.… Expand
  17. MajorZero7
    Feb 27, 2023
    2
    Just a really buggy boring mess, graphics get a solid 9, everything else about the game is just poor. Not fun at all
  18. Jod563
    Feb 23, 2023
    2
    The game starts promising with good quality of the visual part. But starting from ~40-50% of the progression huge fps drops on cutscenes. Crashes all the time and progression loss (save file not working). The first boss fight (ball on arena) was pretty good, but all others were super boring, same with the plot. They started with great ideas and concepts, but the "open world" looks so dullThe game starts promising with good quality of the visual part. But starting from ~40-50% of the progression huge fps drops on cutscenes. Crashes all the time and progression loss (save file not working). The first boss fight (ball on arena) was pretty good, but all others were super boring, same with the plot. They started with great ideas and concepts, but the "open world" looks so dull and generic, the enemies were just "dropped" on the map without any reason. In almost the whole game, I've seen strange artifacts on walls/shots/other effects. Closer to the end looks like they just don't know how to end this story, scenario turns wild like a super-scientist is also a ballet genius. The ending looks like a piece of ... you will not have anything you want to get from it. Maybe if Mundfish will patch the game to reduce problems with stability and other bugs it could be okay-ish ~6-7 points game. Damn, I'll say it one more time, but the plot is really bad in culmination and looks so strange, and unfinished or dropped.… Expand
  19. gerasim_vol
    Feb 22, 2023
    2
    - open world parts are boring
    - main character monologues are dead CRINGE
    - looks WAY not that good as in trailers. regular past gen game
    - fighting feels wooden sometimes
    - storytelling is mess
  20. ChChhlion223
    Feb 23, 2023
    2
    Atomic Heart is a game that unfortunately leaves a lot to be desired. First of all, it suffers from serious optimization problems, which lead to serious crashes and freezes. Secondly, the gameplay can seem tedious and monotonous, as most of the time the player will repeat the same tasks. In addition, the game often has problems with balance and difficulty level, which can lead to feelingsAtomic Heart is a game that unfortunately leaves a lot to be desired. First of all, it suffers from serious optimization problems, which lead to serious crashes and freezes. Secondly, the gameplay can seem tedious and monotonous, as most of the time the player will repeat the same tasks. In addition, the game often has problems with balance and difficulty level, which can lead to feelings of unfairness and frustration. Finally, the story and characters can seem incomplete and uninteresting, which reduces the overall impression of the game.… Expand
  21. apayas
    Feb 22, 2023
    2
    Bad attempt at copying bioshock. The game has repetitive and boring gameplay. The story is badly written.
  22. sirop122343
    Feb 22, 2023
    2
    Уныло, очень уныло. Хоча чего еще можна было ожидать от наших разрабов.
    Такое ощущение что игру делали в попыхах и на коленки.
    - Скучный сюжет
    - Отвратительная боевка
    - И ЭТО ЗА ТАКИЕ ТО ДЕНЬГИ
    Без коментариев, просто 2/10
  23. shepardinho
    Feb 23, 2023
    2
    The game is not very funny for a parody, but you can't watch on the screen without a constant facepalm. Besides, the characters are constantly trying to make serious faces and make very (VERY) poor stupid jokes. Half of the game you will listen to cringe dialogues between the main character and his AI glove (even during the combat). The characters themselves are empty as well as the plotThe game is not very funny for a parody, but you can't watch on the screen without a constant facepalm. Besides, the characters are constantly trying to make serious faces and make very (VERY) poor stupid jokes. Half of the game you will listen to cringe dialogues between the main character and his AI glove (even during the combat). The characters themselves are empty as well as the plot as a whole. Seems like, developers tried to make the main bet on gameplay, but they did it just by copying the mechanics they liked in other hit FPS games (BioShock, Dying Light, Fallout 3+, etc.) and putting them into the environment of the ussr. In fact, they did it crookedly and as badly as a plot. There is nothing unique in that game - an ordinary shooter with a cringe plot, boring monotonous gameplay and combat, a cardboard environment, and poor animations.
    Put 1 point for wooden toilets in "the most technologically advanced place of the ussr and planet" - this is very ironic :) Another 1 point for the nice implementation of the "Left" and "Right".
    Summarize:
    If you like to fap to effeminate androids with a red star in their heads and if you want to visit a real poor russian/ussr village, then welcome.
    If you want to get a good gameplay, fresh mechanics, a normal plot, and not a boring combat, then can't recommend that piece of rugamedev.    … Expand
  24. PrinceShpil
    Feb 24, 2023
    1
    I really didn't like the idea of ​​this game and its message. It glorifies communism and idealizes the KGB! As for the technical side of the game, I was unpleasantly impressed by the large number of bugs. I played for some time and deleted it, it doesn't take me.
  25. Decadency
    Feb 22, 2023
    1
    This is not even close to Bioshock.

    The game is kinda a scam. Gameplay is not enjoyable at all. Jokes are stupid.

    Main hero is a KGB agent? That's embarrassing.
  26. Senselessvirus
    Mar 2, 2023
    1
    The Russian sexbots(and they are sexbots, the company partnered with a Russian condom maker to promote the game) seems to be the only thing this game has going for it. The gameplay is insufferably tedious even on easy with how many hits the base enemies take to kill, the story is slow and cutscenes sometimes take a long time to do something really simple because the animators wanted theirThe Russian sexbots(and they are sexbots, the company partnered with a Russian condom maker to promote the game) seems to be the only thing this game has going for it. The gameplay is insufferably tedious even on easy with how many hits the base enemies take to kill, the story is slow and cutscenes sometimes take a long time to do something really simple because the animators wanted their time to shine and the English VA for the protagonist is insufferable. Play it on gamepass or some other way for free if you're really interested but you will be incredibly disappointed by the plot.… Expand
  27. VALTURY
    Mar 7, 2023
    1
    It's the most **** fight system ever. Story? I played like 5 hours to be honest because it was boring, so isk how story is. Game design it's not bad, I like it.

  28. LedumPalustre
    Feb 23, 2023
    1
    Another clunky Bioshock knock off that also steals ideas from Last of Us, but fails to deliver immersive gameplay and combat. Alternative look on communism are kinda interesting but that's it. Optimisation could be better, and how we can release without few gamebreaking bugs, right? Overall pretty bland experience, not worth your time and money.
  29. VeritasLocus
    Feb 23, 2023
    1
    Atomic Heart is a game that failed to live up to my expectations. While the developers tried to create an immersive gaming experience, they seemed to have relied too heavily on the propaganda of the Soviet Union and Russia, instead of focusing on creating an interesting and engaging gameplay. Additionally, the game suffers from an over-reliance on stolen elements from other games,Atomic Heart is a game that failed to live up to my expectations. While the developers tried to create an immersive gaming experience, they seemed to have relied too heavily on the propaganda of the Soviet Union and Russia, instead of focusing on creating an interesting and engaging gameplay. Additionally, the game suffers from an over-reliance on stolen elements from other games, particularly from Bioshock.

    One of the main problems with Atomic Heart is that it lacks originality. The game feels like a mishmash of other popular games, rather than being something unique and exciting. It's clear that the developers were heavily influenced by Bioshock, with many gameplay mechanics and design elements being taken directly from that game.

    Moreover, given the current political climate, it is not ethical to support a game created by a country currently involved in an aggressive and expansionist war. It's important to be mindful of the games we choose to play and the message we send when we play them.

    Overall, I cannot recommend Atomic Heart due to its lack of originality, over-reliance on stolen elements, and the ethical concerns around supporting games created by countries involved in wars of aggression.    … Expand
  30. Ceteth
    May 24, 2023
    1
    Boring, tasteless, dull, buggy, russian. Don’t waste your time and money on this crap.
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Metascore
70

Mixed or average reviews - based on 45 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 22 out of 45
  2. Mixed: 21 out of 45
  3. Negative: 2 out of 45
  1. PLAY
    Apr 5, 2023
    40
    All style and no substance. Atomic Heart’s world looks the part but is undermined by poor mechanics and some of the worst writing in gaming history. [Issue#26, p.84]
  2. Gamer.no
    Mar 13, 2023
    70
    Despite being both fussy and clumsy throughout parts of the barely 15 hours the game lasts, Atomic Heart has just enough character and cool sequences to make this a game that might be well worth a closer look.
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  3. Vgames
    Mar 9, 2023
    70
    Atomic Heart is full of stuff that will absolutely make you love it immediately, but each one of those things comes with a major flaw that ultimately pulls it back from being a great game. It's far from perfect, but will still give you hours of awesome story, world, gameplay and music.
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