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  • Summary: In the Soviet Union of the future, in 1955, science reigns supreme. The world is on the verge of the greatest event. You are Agent Major P-3 and you will have to find out what is really lying behind the utopian dream.
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 22 out of 45
  2. Negative: 2 out of 45
  1. Feb 20, 2023
    95
    2023 has already been strong with Game of the Year contenders, and Atomic Heart is another one of them. It lives up to all of the hype and all of its promises; an amazing debut game for Mundfish. Nailing down a few things Atomic Heart is phenomenal at is nearly impossible because it’s extraordinary in all of them. This isn’t just my favorite game of this year, it might be one of my favorites of the decade.
  2. Mar 9, 2023
    87
    Atomic Heart is a love letter to retro-futuristic soviet aesthetic incorporated in an intriguing story and decent combat that will put you in a genuinely immersive and exciting world that does not overstay its welcome. It comes with its flaws, but it is such an audio-visual spectacle that tends to become better as you give it more time to open up, and it will surely stay in your memory as an original and fun experience.
  3. Feb 22, 2023
    80
    Atomic Heart has all the premises for a great game. That is why so frustrating that Mundifsh dropped the ball by trying to do too much, and botching up some gameplay mechanics, and also by releasing a game that desperately would have needed more time for fixing the bugs that poison the experience. And while the latter can be solved through patches, some peculiar game design choices and compromises take away from the overall value. The vibes of the game are great, but when you look beyond the atmosphere you will find flaws that are much more than simple nuisances. Still, despite the disappointment, Atomic Heart is worth playing and hopefully marks the start of a new franchise, that will give the developers the chance to produce a sequel that rises to the level of expectations.
  4. Feb 21, 2023
    70
    Frankly stunningly beautiful, Atomic Heart opens with stunning architecture and a catchy pitch before unfolding a story that struggles a little to convince and lets out dozens of dialogues that can make you wince. Remains a rather decent gameplay divided between classic and robust combat, hyper clever puzzles and barely decent platforming.
  5. 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.
  6. Feb 21, 2023
    65
    Atomic Heart offers an unique style and atmosphere with exciting gameplay and an incredible soundtrack. The game, however beautifully crafted, falls short in various departments. The protagonist is absolutely awful and shows no interest in all the stuff that is going on in the world of Atomic Heart. That also leads to not really wanting to explore the world to find all the secrets, because the protagonist just doesn't care.
  7. Feb 20, 2023
    40
    Despite what is a promising combat formula as well as the supporting systems behind it when it comes to skills, crafting, and upgrades, there are also several equally frustrating aspects of it that hold the game back. The hope is that Mundfish is able to fix some of the more glaring issues post-launch, but right now, it feels less like a welcomed revolution and more like a nuclear disaster.

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Score distribution:
  1. Negative: 94 out of 311
  1. Feb 22, 2023
    10
    After 18h what I can say, this game is just a pure madness. Gameplay and atmosphere are absolutely phenomenal. Very good story and fantasticsAfter 18h what I can say, this game is just a pure madness. Gameplay and atmosphere are absolutely phenomenal. Very good story and fantastics dialogs. Devs did an awesome job and every single moment playing AH it is easy to see they put their hearts into it. Playing with Russian dubbing makes this game so immersive. If you like Bioshock, Prey or Wolfenstein you will definitely love Atomic Heart. This is a perfect mix of those. One of the best game over the years without a doubt.
    Well done Mundfish!!
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  2. Feb 24, 2023
    10
    Atomic Heart is the type of game that the casuals and Games Journalist's will overlook but core gamers will be talking about for years..ThereAtomic Heart is the type of game that the casuals and Games Journalist's will overlook but core gamers will be talking about for years..There is so many mechanics at play and the game pulls no punches..
    This is the first game to actually impress me with its visuals this new generation. The gameplay and progression is top tier. The game starts with a Half Life style rail scene, moves into a Resident evil Style Survival Horror Underground section and emerges into a open world Far Cry style map..It honestly one of the most impressive FPS game I've played in years..
    Not only is the game stunningly gorgeous but it runs very smooth. There a grear progression tree , heaps of cool weopens and a great crafting system that makes you want to collect items. Combat is insane and fun requiring skill as well as reflexes and the story is one of the best stories I seen in a game since Nier Automata..Really impressive title.
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  3. Mar 28, 2023
    10
    В наш век лутбоксов, Онлайн-Dr04ильни и политизированности игровой индустрии, очень тяжело найти хорошую качественную игру, с хорошим сюжетом,В наш век лутбоксов, Онлайн-Dr04ильни и политизированности игровой индустрии, очень тяжело найти хорошую качественную игру, с хорошим сюжетом, лором, атмосферой и вкусным пломбиром. Atomic Heart как раз из того разряда игр, где все это есть и на очень качественном уровне! Игра понравится как хардкорщикам, так и казуалам. Фанатам РетроФутуристических игр, вроде Биошока и Фаллаут играть однозначно! Игрокам из СНГ и бывших территорий СССР, навеет приятную ностальгию о былых временах, когда трава была зеленее, а Ленина не сносили в разных городах. 10 баллов! Expand
  4. Feb 23, 2023
    10
    5 Years of waiting!!! And I'm very satisfied. Cool atmosphere, good optimisation, nice story. As for me we haven't seen such good games long5 Years of waiting!!! And I'm very satisfied. Cool atmosphere, good optimisation, nice story. As for me we haven't seen such good games long time ago. The best thing here is that developers made the story as they wanted it to be, without following any "modern rules" and pleasing "different audiences".
    Nice jokes, nice arts, funny dialogs. The story is NOT genius, philosophical, or instructive, but it's a very good fantastic adventure. 10 out of 10 to Mundfish! :)
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  5. Feb 23, 2023
    8
    Al principio comienza muy bien pero después se hace muy repetitivo artísticamente es una locura eso es un plus muy grande
  6. 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, repetitiveI 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! Expand
  7. Feb 24, 2023
    0
    This game has no idea what it wants to be. First person shooter, with driving mechanics, superpowers, a disgusting amount of puzzles, jankyThis game has no idea what it wants to be. First person shooter, with driving mechanics, superpowers, a disgusting amount of puzzles, janky platforming. They tried to do so many things that they didn’t do any of them right. Save your money. I’d honestly only play this if you have game pass. If not, wait until it’s free. Expand

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