60 Seconds! Atomic Adventure
- September 22, 2016
- Robot Gentleman Studios
- 5h median play time
"60 Seconds! Atomic Adventure" is a single-player comedy simulation game with a good plot and fantastic mechanics. As Ted, you have 60 seconds to scavenge supplies and rescue your family before a nuke hits, then survive in a fallout shelter making difficult decisions. However, the game is known to be very buggy. The game requires at least an iPhone 5, iPad 3, or iPad mini 2.
Reviews
- The game is fun and can test your survival skills.
- Comical, chaotic, and easy to play, with great character design and decision-making.
- The gameplay is addicting and challenging, offering a unique concept.
- The controls for scavenging are frustrating and unresponsive, making it hard to pick up items.
- Many players experience issues with the game getting stuck on the loading screen.
- The game can become repetitive after a while, lacking variety in gameplay.
- gameplay48 mentions
- 46 % positive mentions
- 48 % neutral mentions
- 6 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally praised for its unique concept, engaging mechanics, and strategic depth, particularly in resource management and survival elements. However, many users express frustration with the controls, especially on mobile devices, citing issues with responsiveness and awkwardness that detract from the overall experience. While the game offers addictive and challenging moments, some players find it repetitive and lacking in gripping narrative, leading to mixed feelings about its long-term enjoyment.
“The gameplay is addicting and challenging: it offers a perfect blend between skill and RNG.”
“Amazing gameplay and so many endings to go for.”
“Once you begin the real part of the game, surviving in the shelter, it is smooth graphics and wonderful gameplay.”
“While the day-to-day bunker gameplay works fine, the 60-second scavenging run is horrible on tablet.”
“The experience is very repetitive and doesn't really suffice as a true time-killer due to the lack of actual gripping gameplay or narrative.”
“I can't even walk properly in the beginning on mobile; the walking and physics are just so special (not in a good way). I can't believe this game costs money. My phone isn't broken and works on any other game; your mechanics are just awful.”
- graphics31 mentions
- 45 % positive mentions
- 39 % neutral mentions
- 16 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players praising the unique art style and high-quality visuals, while others criticize performance issues, lag, and a lack of graphical settings. Many users appreciate the overall aesthetic and find the graphics enjoyable, but several also express disappointment with the technical execution and controls. Overall, the game's graphics are seen as a highlight by some, but significant improvements are needed according to others.
“The graphics are amazing, it's extremely good.”
“This game is amazing; it has excellent graphics and you can choose what mode you want so it doesn't have to be that hard of a game.”
“Amazing graphics and a great game; I recommend it.”
“The performance of this 3D section is pretty bad, and there are no graphical settings.”
“The graphics are the worst and it's very, very, very laggy; I can't even move when I start a game.”
“Okay, I would like my money back; this is not worth your time or money. It has bad graphics and a lot of other issues.”
- humor18 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is widely praised for its humor, featuring a mix of funny dialogue, dark comedy, and entertaining situations that enhance the overall experience. While many players find the humor engaging and enjoyable, some express a desire for more variety and updates to keep it fresh. Overall, the humor is a standout aspect that contributes significantly to the game's fun factor, despite some criticisms regarding controls and pacing.
“Very fun game, well made and very funny with lots of different situations and challenges.”
“The game has great replayability, solid music, and a pleasant sense of humor.”
“I like how the humor and survival aspects mash together.”
- story17 mentions
- 47 % positive mentions
- 35 % neutral mentions
- 18 % negative mentions
The game's story has received mixed reviews, with some players praising its creativity and engaging choices, while others find it limited and tedious. Many appreciate the adventurous elements and the ability to influence the narrative, likening it to popular titles like Fallout. However, there are criticisms regarding the reliance on reading and the overall execution of the storyline, with some players preferring a more action-focused experience without extensive narrative.
“I love how straightforward gameplay is and that the stories within the story are creative and unique.”
“Amazing game, love the story to it and love how you can kind of choose your own path, would recommend.”
“Intriguing story with interesting choices throughout.”
“The game is incredibly limited with very few variations to the story.”
“The whole reading the story thing is kinda boring, but it makes it a whole lot easier and cheap to make.”
“Not fun at all.. the collection part is fun, but the gameplay and storyline is terrible.. waste of money.”
- stability17 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The stability of the game has received significant criticism from users, with many reporting frequent freezes, glitches, and buggy controls that hinder gameplay. While some players express a desire to enjoy the game, the persistent technical issues have led to frustration and requests for refunds. Overall, the game's stability is a major concern, detracting from its potential enjoyment.
“It is a 5-star game, but I rated it 4 stars because I can only get one game out of it before it freezes on the home screen.”
“I waited for the game to come out, but when I begin the adventure, the game freezes.”
“Honestly, I need a refund. This game isn't good; it always pauses and glitches, and even the app stops and closes out.”
- music14 mentions
- 21 % positive mentions
- 57 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed reviews; while some players praise it as solid and fitting for the game's atmosphere, others criticize it for being repetitive and reminiscent of free download samples. Many appreciate the soundtrack's ability to enhance the gaming experience, but the inability to change tracks leads to some frustration. Overall, the music contributes positively to the game's replayability, despite some complaints about its quality and variety.
“The game has great replayability, solid music, and a pleasant sense of humor.”
“The sounds and the soundtracks are fantabulous!”
“The music makes the feeling of the game perfect.”
“Music and sound effects sound like free download samples on loop.”
“Also you cannot change the music so it is an endless loop.”
“Bad controls, boring gameplay that relies on RNG, bland music and very bland art.”
- optimization5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- -20 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The game's optimization is widely criticized, with users reporting poor performance, choppy frame rates, and lag, particularly on non-16:9 screens. Many players express frustration over the lack of graphical settings and responsiveness issues, although some find the gameplay enjoyable if they can manage to improve performance. Overall, significant optimization improvements are needed to enhance the gaming experience.
“The game is really fun when you get used to the controls; however, they could be improved. The game's FPS is really choppy, and it can sometimes not detect your input, which needs fixing. The lag and slow performance really detract from the experience, but I hope the developers take note of these issues to enhance the gameplay.”
“I did some research to optimize my tablet's performance, and while it's still pretty laggy, the game is enjoyable if you can get it to work.”
“As a fan of this game, I enjoy it, but the performance issues really hinder the experience. If the developers could address the lag and input detection problems, it would make the game much smoother and more enjoyable.”
“The performance of this 3D section is pretty bad, and there are no graphical settings.”
“Not optimized for non-16:9 screens.”
“The game's FPS is really choppy... maybe you could look into this problem and fix it... the game can sometimes not detect you pressing on the item even though you are... so that needs fixing too... however, the one thing that is really ruining the game is the fact that it can really lag and slow down the game performance.”
- monetization5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 40 % negative mentions
The monetization aspect of the game is positively received, with users highlighting the absence of ads and a lack of pay-to-win mechanics, which enhances the overall enjoyment and accessibility of the game. Players appreciate the focus on gameplay rather than intrusive monetization strategies.
“I love this game! I would recommend it to everyone. Even though it is a bit dark, it helps with problem solving and decision making. I would recommend this game to even children, and last but not least, there's no ads and no pay-to-win.”
“No ads!”
“Really fun, no ads! 😃😃😃👍👍👍”
- replayability3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Overall, the game offers strong replayability with solid design and enjoyable elements, making it a fun experience for players. However, some users note that its replay value may diminish after a few hours, despite being a worthwhile purchase at its price point.
“The game has great replayability, solid music, and a pleasant sense of humor.”
“For those unfamiliar, this is a good game with solid design, lots of replay value, and it's actually fun.”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the initial segment of the game tedious due to difficult controls and an overwhelming number of random items on the floor, which slows down gameplay and detracts from the overall experience. This grinding aspect makes the early moments feel laborious, overshadowing the more choice-driven gameplay that follows.
“The only reason I'm not giving this 5 stars is because the controls you use when preparing the shelter are too difficult to use, and there are too many random items on the floor as you're running, which slows you down so much that the first minute of the game becomes tedious.”
“The opening segment is really tedious and hard to play, and that's the only major gameplay since the rest is choices.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Reviewers consistently highlight that the game excels in creating a captivating atmosphere, enhancing the overall experience.
“The atmosphere is incredibly immersive, drawing you into the game's world.”
“Every detail contributes to a hauntingly beautiful atmosphere that keeps you on edge.”
“The game's atmosphere is rich and layered, making every moment feel significant.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players find the game emotionally rewarding, as its challenging nature is balanced by a sense of happiness and fulfillment during gameplay.
“This game is so hard, but it's the only game that made me feel happy while playing it.”