Atomic Heart has officially launched! Praised as a "highly imaginative, atompunk-inspired" FPS, it combines ambitious gameplay with intense action and exploration. Critics highlighted its "unique art direction" and the dystopian Soviet setting that create a truly memorable experience. Take a look at some of the reviews here:
IGN: "Atomic Heart is a deeply ambitious, highly imaginative, and consistently impressive atompunk-inspired attempt at picking up where the likes of BioShock left off – something it’s done with a lot of success."
Hardcore gamer: "Atomic Heart keeps on going and throws everything at the wall, from large set-pieces to quiet moments of exploration, packed encounters or tough single enemies, stealth areas that you can bull on through if sneaking isn’t your thing, and plenty of little puzzles to add more variety to a game that already had plenty."
PCGamesN: "The fact that Mundfish has delivered such a formidable shooter on its debut release is astonishing. It’s a reminder of how rare it is now to see a story-driven, single-player shooter produced to this high standard."
The Times: "Atomic Heart is a game that confidently weds progressive themes found in science fiction literature from the likes of Philip K Dick and Isaac Asimov with adrenaline-fuelled set pieces synonymous with action movies from the 80s and 90s."
Dexerto: "For a first game from a new studio, Atomic Heart executes many of its ideas very well, delivers a solid story, and actually manages to innovate in a genre where it would be easy to remain stagnant."
we got this covered: "The art direction is truly one of a kind, and the combat and mission design are pretty top-notch."
dualshockers: "Despite the fact that it’s clearly a bombastic sci-fi adventure, Atomic Heart is also a well-detailed time capsule into a lost world."
shacknews: "Atomic Heart is undoubtedly one of the best first-person shooter campaigns I’ve played in years."
gameinformer: "The fun and frantic gunplay, outstanding visual design, and intricate level of detail in its world amount to an experience worth your time."
gamingbolt: "As a first major project from a largely new studio, Atomic Heart is astounding. It is a visual spectacle with great gameplay and an overarching story that is worth seeing to the end."