Atomic 79
- January 13, 2017
- Get(Color) Games
- 300h median play time
Get on SteamAtomic 79 is a first-person puzzle game set in a surreal atomic world. Players must manipulate and combine different atomic elements to solve challenging puzzles and uncover the mysteries of the periodic table. With unique mechanics and a striking visual style, Atomic 79 offers a fresh and engaging gameplay experience.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- Fun, addictive gameplay with a simple yet engaging risk-reward mechanic.
- Great soundtrack and charming voxel art style enhance the overall experience.
- Perfect for quick gaming sessions, making it easy to pick up and play anytime.
- Controls can feel floaty and unresponsive, making gameplay frustrating at times.
- The game lacks polish and can become repetitive once upgrades are maxed out.
- Some players experience issues with enemy spawn rates and collision detection.
- music34 mentions
- 68 % positive mentions
- 29 % neutral mentions
- 3 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for its catchy and entertaining quality, enhancing the overall experience with a bopping soundtrack that complements the fast-paced gameplay. While some players may have differing tastes, the majority find the soundtrack to be fantastic and non-repetitive, contributing to the game's addictive nature. The integration of music into the game's aesthetic and mechanics, such as the unique menu system, further enriches the player's engagement.
“The music is absolutely fantastic.”
“Extremely addicting and fun little arena shooter, great soundtrack and clever gameplay mechanics.”
“Another nice touch is the start menu - instead of being in a traditional menu system, all the features you would normally find in a game menu are laid out on the interior of the ship, so to turn the in-game music off or to a different track, you go over to the radio.”
“There's only a couple of songs; a standard level song and a secondary one that can be unlocked.”
“I'm not a huge fan of the music like everyone else is, but that's just me and my taste in music.”
“A lot of times I find myself getting irritated with songs in games where you continually start over repeatedly, but so far I haven't gotten sick of it.”
- gameplay27 mentions
- 48 % positive mentions
- 48 % neutral mentions
- 4 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by its addictive, fast-paced arcade style, featuring simple yet engaging mechanics that keep players hooked. The clever "greed mechanic" adds a layer of strategy, rewarding players for taking risks while managing persistent weapon upgrades and a smooth difficulty curve. Despite some criticisms regarding controls and graphics, the overall experience is described as fun, frantic, and enjoyable, making it a standout in the arena shooter genre.
“Very fun, challenging gameplay that isn't too hard.”
“The gameplay is fun, frantic, and extremely enjoyable.”
“Astonishingly addictive gameplay, easy to lose several hours at a time saying 'just one more run... just one more run...'”
“The controls feel so clunky and only half of them are rebindable, graphics are an eyesore, shotgun mechanics make no sense, and some of the enemies are overpowered.”
“Gameplay-wise, it manages to achieve constant tension over whether you'll be able to get back to bank the gold but doesn't become overbearing.”
“There's very little to lose in buying it and you're supporting what I feel is a very promising new developer who had a great iteration on a classic arena/horde shooter on their hands, and then took those mechanics and pumped every single crevice they could find with so much charm that the end result came out watertight and bulletproof.”
- graphics15 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are generally praised for their adorable and clean design, particularly the voxel art style, which many players find enjoyable and fitting for the game's aesthetic. While some reviews mention a lack of polish and clunky controls, the overall visual presentation, combined with a catchy soundtrack, contributes positively to the gaming experience. However, a few players noted that certain graphical elements could be considered an eyesore, indicating a mixed reception in that regard.
“Amazing game, adorable graphics, really clean and well thought through.”
“I really enjoy the voxel art style and the catchy song that plays when you start.”
“Nice voxel graphics and a sweet soundtrack.”
“The controls feel so clunky and only half of them are rebindable; the graphics are an eyesore, shotgun mechanics make no sense, and some of the enemies are overpowered.”
“Graphics and sounds are not over the top or anything, but they leave much to be desired.”
“While the game executes a simple premise and control scheme, the graphics detract from the overall experience.”
- humor3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its quirky and engaging humor, highlighted by an unusual and entertaining soundtrack, humorous details, and clever easter eggs. The lighthearted tone is reinforced by charming visuals and amusing elements, creating an overall enjoyable experience.
“The soundtrack is unusual and funny.”
“It's fun; there are a lot of humorous details and easter eggs to find. The tunes are positively rockin', and the idea of physics-based enemy health is an intriguing one.”
“From the little informational posters in your base to the voxel-cute enemies (except the bone balls; those things are freaky), the whole thing feels like it has a great sense of humor.”
- story2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The story revolves around a nameless astronaut on a quest to extract gold from a meteorite, driven by a desire for wealth. Players are tasked with fulfilling their greed for gold, adding a personal motivation to the mission.
“In this game, you play as a nameless astronaut who is on a mission to extract gold from a meteorite.”
“Your mission is to satisfy your greed for gold.”
“Your mission is to satisfy your greed for gold.”
“In this game, you play as a nameless astronaut who is on a mission to extract gold from a meteorite.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game offers strong replayability, highlighted by its fun gameplay, engaging learning curve, and appealing soundtrack. Players express a desire for additional content, such as new weapons and maps, but still find ample challenge and enjoyment in the current experience.
“Replayable, fun, with a great learning curve and soundtrack.”
“I would love to see an update or an expanded sequel, just for a few more weapons and maybe another map or two, but as it is, it's still got a lot of replay value due to the challenge.”
“I would love to see an update or an expanded sequel, just for a few more weapons and maybe another map or two. As it is, it still has a lot of replay value due to the challenge.”
“After completing the game, I found little incentive to play again. The lack of new content makes it feel repetitive.”
“While the initial experience was enjoyable, I quickly realized that there isn't much to draw me back for a second playthrough.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game somewhat tedious, particularly in the initial hours needed to unlock content, but they still praise the overall experience as an impressive arcade-style 3D arena shooter with great sound, graphics, and enemy design.
“This game lacks a bit of polish, and the grind to unlock everything during the first few hours is a bit tedious, but otherwise it's an amazing arcade-style 3D arena shooter with excellent sound, graphics, and enemy design.”
