Atan

About

"Atan is a single-player action-adventure game where you climb and explore a massive, living colossus to help it, encountering challenges and inhabitants along the way. Join the developers, a passionate team from Breda University, in this student project with awesome game mechanics and sensational graphics, and share your feedback to help improve the game."

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

96%

Audience ScoreBased on 148 reviews

gameplay22 positive mentions

stability10 negative mentions

Atan features impressive visuals and a calming atmosphere, making it a cozy and enjoyable experience.
The climbing mechanics are fun and intuitive, allowing for creative movement and exploration, especially with the addition of collectibles like 'goobers'.
As a free student-made game, it showcases a high level of polish and creativity, with engaging puzzles and frequent checkpoints.

The game suffers from various bugs and glitches, including quirky controls and instances of players getting softlocked during puzzles.
Atan is quite short, with only three levels, leaving players wanting more content and depth in gameplay.
Some mechanics, such as the rope physics and button responsiveness, can be frustrating and may detract from the overall experience.

gameplay
46 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
48%
46%
7%
The gameplay of [i]atan[/i] is praised for its polished climbing mechanics and engaging 3D platforming, though some players noted that the mechanics can be clunky and buggy at times. The game encourages exploration through its cute character additions and environmental puzzles, but it feels short and could benefit from further development and additional levels. Overall, while the core gameplay is fun and responsive, there are areas that require fine-tuning and improvement.
- “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 somewhat [i]jusant[/i]-esque 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 downside 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.”
graphics
28 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
79%
11%
11%
The graphics of the game are generally praised for their incredible visuals, nice art style, and great atmosphere, enhancing the overall experience. However, some users reported issues such as low frame rates on high-end PCs and graphical glitches, indicating that the visuals may still need refinement. Overall, while the aesthetics are well-received, there are some technical concerns that could affect gameplay.
- “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.”
- “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.”
music
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
25%
The music in the game is widely praised for its beauty and calming qualities, enhancing the overall experience without overwhelming the player. Reviewers appreciate the soothing ambient tracks that complement the visuals, creating a serene atmosphere, although some noted that the music could feel too tranquil at times. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a perfect fit for the game's aesthetic, contributing to a relaxing and enjoyable gameplay experience.
- “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.”
story
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
36%
21%
The game's story is generally viewed as lacking depth, with many players expressing a desire for more narrative elements and background context. While the gameplay and graphics are praised, the consensus is that the story could benefit from additional development and detail to enhance the overall experience. Some players believe that with a stronger narrative and more engaging puzzles, the game could significantly improve.
- “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.”
- “I would be better if there was more text in the game telling the story of the whole background setting.”
- “- bad storytelling.”
atmosphere
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
83%
17%
The game's atmosphere is consistently praised for its calming and cozy qualities, enhanced by smooth controls and unique art style. Players appreciate the relaxing environments and satisfying exploration, although some feel that additional puzzles would further enrich the experience. Overall, the atmosphere contributes significantly to a pleasant and immersive gameplay experience.
- “Loved the calm atmosphere!”
- “Great little project, really good atmospheric environments and relaxing puzzles :)”
- “Very atmospheric and unique game, the climbing and exploration is calming and satisfying.”
stability
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability has improved significantly, with some users noting it is "pretty polished" at the time of their review, contrasting with earlier reports of numerous bugs. However, glitches still persist, particularly affecting certain mechanics and the options menu, leading to occasional frustrating experiences. Overall, while players enjoy the core gameplay, the presence of bugs remains a notable downside.
- “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.”
- “While the game is quite short and a bit buggy (the worst offender being the options menu honestly), I actually had the most fun trying to slingshot myself into the air using the rope.”