Atomfall, a stealth-driven survival adventure, throws players into a radioactive mystery right from the start, set in an alt-universe plagued by a nuclear disaster in northwestern England.
The game features paramilitaries, pagan cults, and a Fallout-esque retrofuture backdrop, offering British humor and dangerous encounters.
Players wake up underground with choices to make, feeling the thrill of exploring the devastated Cumberland countryside with minimal guidance.
Compared to other open-world games like Assassin’s Creed Shadows, Atomfall's immersive opening prioritizes investigation and discovery over spoon-fed tutorials.
The game challenges players to experiment with crafting, combat, and stealth, encouraging strategic thinking and adaptation to survive encounters.
Atomfall's gameplay involves uncovering mysteries through subtle clues and coordinates, allowing players to dictate their investigative paths.
The game's pacing and urgency are highlighted as it effectively engages players without extensive setup, emphasizing a 'show, don’t tell' approach to storytelling.
Atomfall's medium-sized scope enhances its pacing, providing a balance between immediate engagement and gradual exploration compared to larger AAA games.
The game's immersive experience encourages players to take risks, explore, and uncover the secrets of the disaster-filled world.
Atomfall is available on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Windows PC, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X, offering a unique and engaging survival adventure experience.