Atomgrad
- May 25, 2023
- Jösses
"Atomgrad" is a point-and-click simulation game where you play as an American agent infiltrating a Soviet airbase to disarm nuclear warheads. The challenge lies in deciphering foreign language text and recordings using a morse code system and your pattern recognition skills. Prevent nuclear annihilation and save the world in this thrilling cold war-era adventure.
Reviews
Audience ScoreBased on 25 reviews
gameplay2 positive mentions
- The game features a nice setting and immersive atmosphere, making for an engaging experience.
- Despite its flaws, the game offers fun puzzles and is considered worth the low price of admission.
- The visual design is appealing, and many players found it enjoyable and addictive, even if it's not a typical genre they would play.
- The game lacks clear clues and hints, making it difficult for players to progress without external help.
- The linguistic elements are not as prominent as expected, leading to confusion about the game's true nature as a puzzle experience.
- Inconsistencies in puzzle structure and stability issues detract from the overall experience.
- gameplay4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The gameplay of [i]atomograd[/i] is engaging and enjoyable, though it does not emphasize linguistics as much as expected from its description as a "linguistic puzzler." Players appreciate the premise and find the overall experience satisfying, despite the mischaracterization.
“The premise and gameplay are very engaging, and despite the mischaracterization, I had a good time playing this game.”
“Although [i]atomograd[/i] is described as a 'linguistic puzzler', linguistics doesn’t play as big a part in its gameplay as in inkle’s [i]heaven’s vault[/i].”
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