ATONE: Heart of the Elder Tree

 Switch
Metascore
76

Generally favorable reviews - based on 8 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 8
  3. Negative: 0 out of 8
  1. Universo Nintendo
    Jun 10, 2023
    95
    ATONE: Heart of the Elder Tree is everything I expect from a game and maybe more: It's both modern and retro at the same time, there are several different ways to have fun, the characters are deep and remarkable, the decisions sound meaningful and the technical quality is high. Everyone should know this game.
  2. WellPlayed
    Jan 26, 2023
    85
    ATONE: Heart of the Elder Tree sets out to do a lot in a short space of time and manages to pull it off impressively, even though I wanted to spend even more time within its take on Midgard compared to what it holds.
  3. TouchArcade
    Feb 7, 2023
    80
    ATONE: Heart of the Elder Tree is if nothing else a unique experience, and it’s nice to see it make a relatively unscathed trip to the Switch.
  5. Finger Guns
    Jan 27, 2023
    80
    Wildboy Studios’ Norse-inspired rhythm combat RPG is captivating thanks to a bright art style juxtoposed against a dark, deep and loss-filled narrative. While fun, the combat, puzzling and exploration don’t quite reach the same levels, but have more than enough to be worthy of your time. No atonement required, Estra’s journey needs no redemption to be recommended.
  6. Pure Nintendo
    Feb 21, 2023
    75
    ATONE: Heart of the Elder Tree is a vibrant game, artistically, that tells a dark tale involving coming to terms with one’s loss, making amends, and being pushed into a place of power. It surprisingly did a great job with its unique combination of action, adventure, puzzle, rhythm, and role-playing genres blended together. It is a short game that offers replayability due to the decisions one makes changing the course of the story.
  7. Checkpoint Gaming
    Jan 28, 2023
    75
    ATONE: Heart of the Elder Tree is a game with lots of love put into it. The story is emotional, the art is beautiful and original, and the soundtrack is outstanding. It’s just unfortunate that the rhythm game portion doesn’t work quite right on Nintendo Switch. I think it would only take a few small changes for it to be greatly improved, and I hope the team at Wildboy Studios may have the time to implement these in future. The game is already good, but it could be even better.

Awards & Rankings

84
#84 Best Switch Game of 2023
89
#89 Most Discussed Switch Game of 2023

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  1. BobsYourUncle
    Jul 8, 2023
    9
    The game is so varied in its gameplay with rhythm sections, interesting puzzles, engaging characters and writing. It’s all so great! I playedThe game is so varied in its gameplay with rhythm sections, interesting puzzles, engaging characters and writing. It’s all so great! I played it on apple arcade and bought on the switch just to support the devs. It shouldn’t be overlooked!… Full Review »