Atomic Heart (Xbox Series) Review - Atomic ambitions, janky execution

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Published on February 28, 2023 2:50:07 PM ● Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DzAjrQC7nU4

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Atomic Heart is a compelling mess of narrative ideas and mechanics that, after a slow and meandering start, settles into an enjoyable but inconsistent rhythm.

As developer Mundfish’s first game, the ambition on display is impressive – but Atomic Heart’s striking aesthetics and soundtrack can’t obscure the fact it’s a janky mid-tier game at heart, stretched too thin. The pacing is all over the place, with little sense of escalation. The dialogue can swing from philosophical to farcical in the same exchange. The gameplay mechanics range from clunky and frustrating, to slick and streamlined. The over-world feels underdeveloped and underutilised. The production values often feel sky-high, but you don’t have to look too closely to see the rough edges.

I enjoyed it in the long run but Atomic Heart rarely feels as coherent or cohesive as it should be.

0:00 - Intro
0:54 - Weird, dumb, fun in need of an edit or three
3:52 - The whole is greater than the sum of the parts
6:47 - Music über alles
8:49 - Atomic ambitions, janky execution
9:58 - Score

Written review: https://gameblur.net/reviews/game-reviews/atomic-heart-xbox-series-review/

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