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Atomic Heart – reviews and rating

Atomic Heart has an average rating of 84% based on 2 reviews from English-language gaming websites. Critics agree – the best rating was given by HardcoreGamer (4.5/5), the worst by Game Informer (7.8/10). The game was released on February 21, 2023 for PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, PlayStation 4 and Xbox Series S/X. Players on RAWG rate the game 62%.

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What critics praise
„Atomic Heart is an “everything and the kitchen sink” type of adventure that feels like it should explode from the weight of its ambitions, yet keeps it together through a combination of good pacing of new elements and a…“
What critics criticize
„Atomic Heart’s dazzling world design, extraordinary production values, and fast-paced fights make for a solid campaign, but the derivative plot and often painful writing constantly drag it down.“
7,8/10 Game Informer

Game info

Release date
Feb 21, 2023
Platforms
PCPS5Xbox Series X|SPS4Xbox One
Genres
ShooterAdventureAction
Developer
Mundfish
Publisher
Focus Entertainment
Age rating
ESRB: Mature
Average playtime
5 h
Reviews count
2

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FAQ

What is the rating of Atomic Heart?

Atomic Heart has an average rating of 84% based on 2 reviews from English-language gaming websites. Critics agree – the best rating was given by HardcoreGamer (4.5/5), the worst by Game Informer (7.8/10).

When was Atomic Heart released?

Atomic Heart was released on February 21, 2023.

What platforms is Atomic Heart available on?

Atomic Heart is available for PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, PlayStation 4 and Xbox Series S/X.

How long does it take to beat Atomic Heart?

Players on RAWG spend on average 5 hours playing Atomic Heart.

Is Atomic Heart worth playing?

Yes. With an average rating of 84%, Atomic Heart is one of the highly rated games and critics recommend it. Critics largely agree on the rating.

What games are similar to Atomic Heart?

Games similar to Atomic Heart are for example MLB The Show 22, Trek to Yomi, Far Cry 6, Riders Republic and Hitman 3.

Statistics

Critics consensus

Critics agree

Spread of ratings
13 percentage points
Standard deviation
± 6,3
Best rating
4,5/5 HardcoreGamer
Worst rating
7,8/10 Game Informer

The distribution of rating

Number of reviews in rating ranges (%)

Ranking

  • #85 of 280 games released in 2023 better than 70 % of games
  • #73 of 245 games released in 2023 on PC better than 70 % of games
  • #43 of 118 games released in 2023 on PS5 better than 63 % of games
  • #35 of 97 games released in 2023 on Xbox Series X|S better than 64 % of games

By the average of all reviews

Comparison of ratings

  • Critics in this language2 reviews 84%
  • Foreign critics10 reviews 80%
  • Players (RAWG)23 votes 62%

How players rate it

  • Exceptional 42 %
  • Recommended 13 %
  • Meh 4 %
  • Skip 42 %

23 votes · RAWG

Reviews

7,8/10
Game Informer Feb 21, 2023
Atomic Heart’s dazzling world design, extraordinary production values, and fast-paced fights make for a solid campaign, but the derivative plot and often painful writing constantly drag it down.
4,5/5
HardcoreGamer Feb 20, 2023
Atomic Heart is an “everything and the kitchen sink” type of adventure that feels like it should explode from the weight of its ambitions, yet keeps it together through a combination of good pacing of new elements and a deeply likeable world.  The Major actually comes across as a decent person, upset at hearing about people dying and loyal to those who have helped him, and Granny Zina owns any scene...

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