Atomfall

 Xbox Series X
Metascore
73

Mixed or average reviews - based on 17 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 17
  2. Mixed: 12 out of 17
  3. Negative: 0 out of 17
  1. Digital Spy
    Mar 26, 2025
    100
    Atomfall is a distinctly British take on the sci-fi apocalypse, but it’s so much more than that. The different parts of the game work together to provide the player an open-ended experience that’s both thrilling and rewarding, in a harsh world that’s begging to be explored. It doesn’t matter if you’re a fan of Fallout or not – Rebellion has crafted something special. In fact, I’m already back exploring, cricket bat in hand.
  2. TrueAchievements
    Mar 26, 2025
    90
    Should you play Atomfall? Absolutely, yes! It's a gorgeous romp across the British countryside that's easy to pick up and extremely difficult to put down. Filled with richly detailed environments, simplified systems that will appeal to players new to the survival genre, and accessible combat, Atomfall is a superb adventure that proves survival games don't all need to be complex and brutal experiences.
  3. Irish Independent
    Apr 4, 2025
    80
    Though a little rough and ready round the edges, Atomfall’s nuclear fiction is an interesting fusion of ideas, albeit one that isn’t going to blow you away.
  5. Slant Magazine
    Apr 3, 2025
    80
    Atomfall invites the player to explore and discover what’s going on at their own speed, and on their own terms.
  6. Xbox Achievements
    Mar 21, 2025
    80
    British horror games are having a moment just now, and Rebellion has served up a witty, fun slice of apocalypse.
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  1. Xboxygen
    Apr 1, 2025
    Atomfall offers an immersive adventure in a post-apocalyptic universe sprinkled with a dash of British charm. Although it does not revolutionise the genre, we enjoyed the plot, the narration and the free exploration that bolsters the feeling of freedom. The bartering system adds a touch of originality, while the classic but effective gameplay and customisable difficulty make it accessible to all types of players. However, it is not without its flaws: unbalanced graphics, sound and image bugs, NPCs that are not always well modelled and a soundtrack that lacks depth. All in all, the title is more of a narrative FPS with some survival elements, but it does not embody a pure and simple authentic survival experience.