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Discover the Dark Secrets of Atomfall: A British Survival Adventure Awaits!

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Atomfall is a potent mix, primarily a survival game but with a uniquely British flavor. It draws from an array of influences, such as the outsider-fear folklore seen in films like The Wicker Man, the terrifying flora depicted in Day of the Triffids, and the sci-fi oddities of The Quatermass Experiment. The common description floating around online is ‘British Fallout’, and while that succinct comparison isn’t entirely off, it only scratches the surface – it shares a first-person post-nuclear disaster setting, but beyond that, the similarities are few.

It appears that in this game, Atomfall, there’s a great deal of scrambling for limited resources, such as discarded bullets, makeshift bandages, or scraps of canned food. Combat is brutal and unforgiving (there’s no V.A.T.S. to ease the burden), making you question whether it’s wise to confront roaming survivor groups, as you often end up worse off than them. Guns are corroded, ammunition is like a precious metal, and melee weapons aren’t ideal for skirmishes with hostile psychopath gangs, some of whom hurl arrows at you. You can create a bit of distance by kicking hard, but your best bet is to run to safety. Playing Atomfall for extended periods makes it clear that rushing into a fight without careful planning is a disastrous move.

Initially, I charged towards a cautious cluster of druids, barely armed with clenched fists itching for a fight, only to discover rather swiftly that I was outmatched. It’s a brutal welcome to an unforgiving land – in the world of Atomfall, everyone and everything seems determined to end your life. Navigating Casterfell Woods is like being dipped into a blaze, as rival factions emerge from the shadows, reminiscent of ruthless outlaws whose peaceful whistling masks their true ferocity, should you accidentally intrude upon their territory.

In the game “Atomfall”, the concept of traditional quests is non-existent. Instead, the eerie, quarantined village of Wyndham (a subtle reference to John Wyndham, author of “The Day of the Triffids”) presents intriguing ‘Leads’ that subtly hint at potential locations and items of interest. One such Lead directs players to the Old Mine, where Mother Jago, a friendly character, offers valuable advice and trading opportunities. The economic system in “Atomfall” operates without currency; instead, the game relies on the items you’ve scavenged. Any trade you make must be considered fair by the other party, as indicated by the tipping scales in the shop menu.

As I journey through this captivating world, every new discovery is penned onto my map, enticing me further down the rabbit hole. Each encounter leaves me yearning for more, from the eerie wreckage of a helicopter nestled within the forest, to Datlow Hall and its eccentric resident Prudence, a sewer system teeming with outlaws, and a fortress overtaken by druids. The towering wicker man, complete with a ladder leading into its torso, stands as a chilling reminder of the sacrifices that may be demanded in this land. A shiver runs down my spine, just like poor Sergeant Howie in The Wicker Man. As an outsider, I can feel the distrust of the locals, who wouldn’t hesitate to bind me up and burn me as a sacrifice within that wickerman.

Among the many dangerous factors to be mindful of, Druids are one such element. Even the character from Nicolas Cage’s “Wicker Man” remake would likely flee at the sight of vibrant blue bees emerging from their throbbing hive (not bees, oh no!). Rats with glowing eyes will attack and chew you to pieces, poisonous fungi will choke you, and subterranean mutants will eat away your skin with their corrosive slime. If you’re familiar with the radioactive settings of “Fallout”, then this place should feel quite comfortable to you, despite it being a distinctly British apocalypse – the aftermath of the actual Windscale disaster that occurred in 1957.

Atomfall

Set in a fictional 1960s, following the largest nuclear disaster in UK history, Rebellion masterfully captures the era’s atmosphere. After spending numerous hours pursuing leads and receiving mysterious calls from a classic red phone booth, one lead ends at a vast underground vault, seemingly central to the storyline. Upon arrival, it appears I may have come too soon, as I find myself unprepared to enter this crucial area filled with the dangerous blue fungus, reminiscent of the sickly neon shade of Nuka-Cola Quantum. However, despite the temptation to hide within the vault, it’s clear that there’s a mystery yearning to be solved outside.

On the surface, the cooling towers of the power plant and its domed main reactor cast an eerie blue energy column on the horizon. The sense of danger is omnipresent, intensifying with each step I take. Yet, beyond the vault and the ominous atmosphere lies a mystery waiting to be unraveled.

Despite the passage of time, there’s still so much left unexplored, as expected. There’s a great deal more happening here, and we won’t have to wait long before unraveling all the mysteries. Atomfall will be released later this month.

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2025-03-07 17:24

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