Atlas Fallen

With exploration enhanced by fun traversal, a progression system that doesn't tie you to levels, and combat that never gets boring with flashy abilities and fast-paced movement - Atlas Fallen is definitely worth your time.

69%Game Brain Score

story, gameplay

stability, monetization

71% User Score Based on 1,516 reviews

Critic Score 67%Based on 58 reviews

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"Atlas Fallen" is an action-adventure game set in a timeless land, where you play as a warrior fighting against a corrupted god to liberate mankind. The game features spectacular combat with shape-shifting weapons, sand-powered abilities, and the option for solo or cooperative play. Explore a vast world filled with secrets, dangers, and legendary creatures, while harnessing the power of your enemies to create a custom playstyle.

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71%

Audience ScoreBased on 1,574 reviews

story220 positive mentions

stability20 negative mentions

Engaging combat system with a variety of abilities and builds to customize playstyle.
Beautiful graphics and enjoyable traversal mechanics, particularly sand surfing.
Decent exploration with rewarding side quests and collectibles.

Clunky combat and camera issues, especially during multi-enemy encounters.
Generic story and poor voice acting that detracts from immersion.
Frequent bugs and performance issues, including crashes and frame rate drops.

story
881 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
64%
11%
The story in "Atlas Fallen" is generally viewed as simplistic and lacking depth, with many players finding it predictable and unengaging. While some appreciate the world-building and the bond between characters, the narrative often feels generic and fails to captivate, leading to a focus on gameplay rather than story. Overall, the consensus suggests that while the game offers enjoyable combat and exploration, its storytelling is a weak point that detracts from the overall experience.
- “The storyline was simple, but to the point and fun; the bond between Nyaal and the gauntlet bearer was a fun, wholesome, and entertaining one.”
- “I also like the adventure; it may not be the greatest story ever, but it's just good and epic.”
- “The story is interesting (mostly because of what you don't yet know).”
- “Unfortunately, the story is completely forgettable; the first hour I played introduced nothing to me or why I should care to continue playing, especially when it hasn't done anything particularly well so far.”
- “The story is both over-the-top and bland, lacking any real depth or engagement.”
- “The story was, well to be blunt, bad. It was just a very generic story with no characters that really draw you into it.”
gameplay
369 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
36%
58%
6%
The gameplay of "Atlas Fallen" is characterized by engaging combat mechanics and enjoyable traversal systems, particularly the unique sand surfing feature. While many players appreciate the depth of customization and the fun combat, some criticize the game for its inconsistent difficulty, clunky mechanics, and lack of polish, which can detract from the overall experience. Despite these issues, the game is generally seen as a solid action RPG that prioritizes gameplay over narrative, making it a worthwhile pick for fans of the genre.
- “The gameplay is engrossing and sandsurfing makes for super fun action.”
- “The combat is fun and the mechanics motivate to continue.”
- “With fantastic traversal and a fun, engaging combat system, the developer has nailed the gameplay in every sense.”
- “The gameplay is constantly halted to learn a new minor mechanic; it feels like you're just fighting against the game to even play the game.”
- “Ultimately, the game feels like it was at the mid-point of development where mechanics, game feel, and story start to feel cohesive but needed more time (I'd say 2-3 years at max), and the publisher needed it to come out.”
- “From gameplay to graphics, it fails to live up to even the most modest expectations.”
graphics
227 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
52%
34%
14%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players praising the beautiful visuals and stable performance, while others criticize them as mediocre or dated for a 2023 title. Many users noted issues such as stuttering, low-resolution textures, and poor optimization, which detracted from the overall experience. Overall, while the graphics can be visually appealing, they are often described as not groundbreaking and sometimes inconsistent in quality.
- “The graphics are beautiful and the game ran perfectly for me.”
- “Visuals are beautiful, great vistas, enemy designs, armors, you have it all.”
- “The graphics are amazing and runs perfectly!”
- “The graphics are shockingly outdated, making it feel like a relic from the early 2000s.”
- “What I got was a game that has visuals which seem like a 10-year-old game to the extent Monster Hunter World beats it graphically, even with today's technology this game just... looks and feels awful.”
- “The graphics is barely serviceable, with lots of low textures.”
optimization
117 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
32%
43%
25%
The optimization of the game has received mixed reviews, with some players experiencing smooth performance and high frame rates on powerful hardware, while others report significant stuttering, frame drops, and poor performance even on capable systems. Many users noted improvements after patches, but issues like unresponsive combat and poor graphics persist for some, leading to a general consensus that optimization remains a significant concern. Overall, while some players enjoy a stable experience, others find the game's performance lacking and frustrating.
- “Performance seems very good to me. 4070ti very high settings no DLSS or FSR 120+ fps at 1440p. Also, on Steam Deck, it runs really smooth at 30-40 fps with very good implementation of FSR 2. Even in low settings, the game looks gorgeous without any blocky or blurry visuals.”
- “Also, after several updates, the game runs smoothly and looks great as well, at least on my system with a GeForce 4070, 32GB RAM, and a 7800X3D processor.”
- “To try and balance my criticism somewhat; although I have only played a short time, the optimization seemed excellent. I gradually cranked up the settings to maximum in 4K and was getting a consistent 60 fps (capped using FSR 2 on RTX 3080).”
- “Very poorly optimized and the combat feels unresponsive.”
- “Turns out that the game is not able to distinguish e-cores from p-cores resulting in bad performance in mid-gameplay, cutscenes, menus, etc.”
- “Performance sucks though, 5800x3d and a 3080 getting 40 fps is absolutely inhuman.”
music
32 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
47%
40%
13%
The music in the game receives mixed reviews; while many players praise its quality, ambiance, and ability to enhance combat and cinematic moments, others criticize it for being too subdued or buggy during fights. Some users suggest that the soundtrack, though enjoyable, lacks memorable melodies and could benefit from more variety. Overall, the music contributes positively to the atmosphere, but technical issues and a desire for more impactful compositions detract from the experience for some players.
- “Superb music.”
- “The music is quite good and flows smoothly when going in and out of combat.”
- “Beautiful graphics, world building, atmosphere, and music.”
- “The audio and dialogues of this game were not great; I experienced overlapping dialogues over and over again, and the combat sound and music felt out of place and weird.”
- “Only complaints I have so far is the music is way too subdued; I feel like more memorable melodies would fit it better, and the enemies all being sand golems make them visually samey despite feeling very different to fight and parry.”
- “Music: hmmm it's okay when it's there, I just hoped there's more of it.”
stability
24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
83%
The game's stability has received mixed reviews, with some players reporting smooth performance and no crashes, while others experience significant frame rate drops, bugs, and crashes, particularly with third-party overlays and multiplayer features. Many users noted various glitches, including camera issues and save data loss, leading to frustration despite the game's enjoyable aspects. Overall, while some players find it stable and fun, others are deterred by its instability and bugs.
- “I've had no issues with the game crashing or running slow; in fact, it runs great on my PC and the graphics are decent.”
- “Runs great.”
- “I've had no issues with the game crashing or running slow; in fact, it runs great on my PC and the graphics are decent.”
- “Big performance problems with the game for me. Menus drop down to 10 fps, in-game cut scenes become a buggy mess. The game runs sometimes at 60 fps, but out of the blue something happens and the fps breaks down, switching between 10-15 fps and 40-60 with big stutters. Hopefully, the devs are fixing this; otherwise, I have to refund the game unfortunately.”
- “I quit the game after over 19 hours of playing. I'm done with glitches, and now I lost all my save with my friend; over 5 hours of progress is gone. I'm done!”
- “Great game, but a bit buggy at times with crashing to desktop. It does not like 3rd party overlays popping up in-game like Steam and other overlays, but that can be fixed.”
atmosphere
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of the game is described as beautiful and immersive, with a hand-built world that invites exploration and features stunning graphics and music. However, opinions are divided; while some appreciate the depth and gradual buildup of the atmosphere through dialogue and storytelling, others find it lacking and criticize the writing as bland. Overall, the game's atmosphere is seen as a key element, though its effectiveness varies among players.
- “The hand-built world is beautiful, atmospheric, and invites exploration.”
- “I love the open atmosphere, and the storyline is beautiful; the gameplay is amazing.”
- “Beautiful graphics, world building, atmosphere, and music.”
- “The gameplay itself is serviceable and I thought it would be a good co-op experience, but my fighting counterpart has already given up on this game due to the bland atmosphere and insufferable writing.”
- “Then of course there's people complaining about it having no atmosphere and bad writing, and then they proceed to complain about how there's 'too much' dialogue between the protagonist and other NPCs.”
- “A lot of people here seem to think that the atmosphere is just gonna be there the second you play the game, when clearly it has to build up as you progress further.”
monetization
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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86%
The game features no microtransactions, but it is criticized for its heavy reliance on advertisements, which detracts from the overall experience and adds significant playtime. While some players appreciate the absence of pay-to-win mechanics, the presence of ads is seen as a major drawback, leading to a perception of the game as a cash grab. Overall, the monetization strategy has left many feeling disappointed.
- “No microtransactions, no needlessly big empty open world.”
- “Garbage cash grab”
- “A huge disappointment under a shiny veil of advertisements.”
- “Ads probably add an extra 3 to 4 hours.”
emotional
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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15%
The emotional aspect of the game is mixed; while some players found the bond between characters to be wholesome and engaging, leading to moments of genuine emotion, others criticized the storyline as boring and lacking depth. The gameplay experience, including combat mechanics, elicited varied reactions, with some feeling overwhelmed rather than emotionally connected. Overall, the emotional impact seems to depend heavily on individual player experiences and expectations.
- “The storyline was simple, but to the point and fun; the bond between Nyaal and the gauntlet bearer was a wholesome and entertaining one.”
- “I cried.”
- “It has co-op; do you think your partner is going to wait for you to finish another emotional story?”
humor
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is described as a mix of unintentional hilarity, particularly in the voice acting and dialogue, which can be both amusing and cringe-worthy. Players noted that certain design choices, like an oddly placed grass patch, added to the game's comedic charm, despite the overall tone being less melodramatic than expected.
- “Hell, one grass patch was in between two trees at the top of them in the air; funny, yet not something you should see.”
- “The voice acting is at times okay, at times hilarious (not in a good way), but voice acting is really not a deal breaker for me in any game.”
- “You see, the funny thing is I thought this was going to be another melodrama.”
grinding
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
36%
64%
Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be significant, often requiring substantial time investment to progress, especially for newcomers to RPGs. While some appreciate the upgrade system despite its grindy nature, others feel it can lead to a tedious experience, particularly in comparison to other genres like souls-like games. Overall, grinding is seen as a necessary but potentially frustrating element of gameplay.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “If you're new to RPGs, this game may throw you into an ocean of unanswered questions that can only be overcome with some grinding.”
- “Not too demanding; souls-like games can be incredibly tedious.”
replayability
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the game offers potential replayability through build variety and the inclusion of a new game plus (ng+) mode, which could enhance the experience. However, some players express concerns about limited replay value after completing the main content, particularly if playing solo. Cooperative play may provide additional incentive for replaying the game.
- “The build variety feels good; New Game Plus could provide enjoyable replayability.”
- “As for replayability, I think I read something about New Game Plus, so hopefully there's enough content to get my money's worth.”
- “I'm unsure about replayability once I beat it, but that's something to be discovered.”
- “Cons: - not much replayability once you finish it, unless you have a partner for co-op.”
- “I'm unsure about replayability once I beat it, but that's to be discovered.”
- “As for replayability, I think I read something about NG+ so hopefully there's enough content to get my money's worth.”
character development
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Character development in the game is generally well-received, with players appreciating the character design, voice acting, and emotional depth of NPCs. The level design and character build system are also highlighted as strong points, although some players wish for more variety in creature spawns during exploration. Overall, while the character design is considered decent, the lip syncing has received mixed feedback.
- “Level design and character development system (build) are very good.”
- “Character design is fine, as are the sound effects, voice acting, dialogues, and the emotions of all NPCs.”