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- Atan features beautiful visuals and a calming atmosphere, making it a relaxing experience for players.
- The climbing mechanics are fun and intuitive, allowing for creative movement and exploration throughout the game.
- As a free student-made game, it showcases impressive polish and creativity, with enjoyable puzzles and collectibles to discover.
- The game suffers from various bugs and glitches, including issues with controls and occasional soft-locks during puzzles.
- Atan is quite short, with only a few levels, leaving players wanting more content and depth.
- Some mechanics can feel clunky or unintuitive, leading to frustration during gameplay.
- gameplay23 mentions
- 48 % positive mentions
- 39 % neutral mentions
- 13 % negative mentions
The gameplay of [i]atan[/i] is praised for its polished climbing mechanics and engaging 3D platforming, complemented by simple environmental puzzles. While the game is fun and visually appealing, some mechanics are described as clunky or buggy, and the experience can feel short and abrupt. Overall, players appreciate the core gameplay and express optimism for future improvements and expansions.
“I haven't played too many free student-made games of late, but [i]atan[/i] is one of the best I've played in a while, an impressively polished effort that combines streamlined climbing mechanics with more traditional 3D platforming and a focus on solving simple environmental puzzles involving giant mechanisms.”
“Fun climbing, fluid mechanics with responsive movement... and that's in early access.”
“Still a little rough around the edges right now, but it has great core gameplay, pretty visuals, and the movement is smooth.”
“I like the concept and the mechanics; however, the game is a buggy mess.”
“The only down point are some of the mechanics in the game that are a bit buggy.”
“For a concept game, the mechanics are great, though a little bit clunky.”
- graphics14 mentions
- 79 % positive mentions
- 7 % neutral mentions
- 14 % negative mentions
Overall, the graphics of the game are praised for their incredible visuals, nice art style, and immersive atmosphere, enhancing the overall experience. However, some users reported issues such as low frame rates and graphical glitches, particularly on high-end PCs, indicating that the graphics may still need optimization. Despite these concerns, the aesthetics and sound design contribute positively to the gameplay experience.
“And of course the visuals are simply incredible.”
“Great atmosphere and art style.”
“The visuals are amazing!”
“10 minutes in and we've got graphical issues, low frame rate on a high-end PC. Rebound keys still display default keys in prompts, you have to jump to disengage a rope if you are standing on the ground, and if you walk anywhere you are not supposed to, you just die.”
“Graphics and sound enhance the experience, though cutscenes are really just too loud.”
- music8 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for its beautiful and calming qualities, enhancing the overall experience without overwhelming the player. Reviewers appreciate the soothing soundscapes that complement the visuals, creating a serene atmosphere that adds depth to gameplay. The ambient compositions are noted for their ability to evoke a sense of tranquility, making the game enjoyable and immersive.
“The music is beautiful but it never stays long enough to feel like it's too much or that it's taking away from anything.”
“I finally got around to playing atan and my high expectations were met with smooth 3cs, breathtaking visual art and vistas as well as tonally perfectly composed music!”
“The added ambient music, detailing to the environment, and adjustments go a long way to making the experience feel calming and fun to play.”
- story7 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 14 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The game's story is generally viewed as lacking depth, with some players expressing a desire for more narrative elements and background context. While the gameplay and graphics are appreciated, many reviewers feel that the story could benefit from additional development and integration, suggesting that a more robust narrative could enhance the overall experience.
“I would be better if there is more text in the game telling the story of the whole background setting.”
“Interesting game, the mechanics are a little bit persnickety and it's not really my type of game; however, with a few more years, this game looks like it could be pretty good with a little bit of story and fine-tuning.”
“I really like this game; the premise, the art style, the controller support, and I'm intrigued as to whether there will be a story element.”
“A sort of fantasy rock climbing game, similar to Jusant, but with less story.”
“If you made a game just like this, but with more puzzles (and also puzzles that have nothing to do with climbing or finding hidden stuff) and ten times as long, and added a story, I'm sure you could sell that easily.”
“Bad storytelling.”
- atmosphere6 mentions
- 83 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is consistently praised for its cozy and calming qualities, enhanced by smooth controls and unique art style. Players appreciate the relaxing environments and satisfying exploration, making it a standout experience in its genre. While some desire more puzzles, the overall ambiance remains a highlight.
“The controls felt really smooth most of the time, and that paired with the general atmosphere of the game created a very cozy experience (unlike others of the genre that can feel rather frustrating).”
“Loved the calm atmosphere!”
“Very atmospheric and unique game; the climbing and exploration is calming and satisfying.”
- stability5 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's stability has received mixed reviews; while some players note that it has become more polished over time, others still encounter significant glitches and bugs that affect gameplay, particularly with certain mechanics and the options menu.
“When you're stuck inside things because of glitches.”
“I like the concept and the mechanics; however, the game is a buggy mess.”
“The only downside are some of the mechanics in the game that are a bit buggy.”
