The international gaming press has released their final previews for Atomfall, the highly anticipated post-apocalyptic RPG developed by Rebellion, the acclaimed creators behind the Sniper Elite series. Reviewers have been overwhelmingly positive, highlighting that Atomfall takes clear inspiration from Bethesda's iconic projects while successfully forging its own unique identity.
Critics have described Atomfall as a distinctly British take on the Fallout series. The game boasts robust survival mechanics, a diverse arsenal of weapons, and a range of adversaries including cultists, robots, and mutants. Players can look forward to engaging in non-linear quests and experiencing a dialogue system that enriches the game's narrative depth.
Exploration is at the heart of Atomfall. The protagonist, new to the world, depends on interactions with NPCs and tools such as metal detectors to uncover the many secrets hidden within the game's environment. Journalists have commended the game's focus on environmental storytelling and the thrill of discovery.
A unique aspect highlighted by reviewers is the unreliability of firearms in Atomfall. Players will often come across shotguns with scant ammunition, left behind by farmers or bandits. This scarcity pushes players to rely on melee weapons and bows as vital survival tools.
Set in the aftermath of a nuclear disaster at the Windscale power plant in northern England during 1962, Atomfall invites players to navigate a vast exclusion zone filled with peril and mystery.
Atomfall is scheduled to launch on March 27 and will be available on PC, PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, and Xbox One. Excitingly, it will also be accessible on Xbox Game Pass from day one.
