The more we see of Atomic Heart, the more we can't wait to dive into the Bioshock-esque shooter. With its Soviet setting and bombastic gameplay style, it certainly looks unique, if nothing else. We got an extended look at a boss fight courtesy of IGN's First coverage, which will continue throughout November, so if you are looking forward to this one, buckle up for some more juicy reveals.
In the trailer, we are introduced to a bizarre robotic boss that takes the form of a mechanical ball. Known as Hedgie, this fearsome opponent employs all manner of attacks, boasting an impressive arsenal of high-calibre weaponry and some more conventional physical techniques. Fast and capable of unleashing area-denying shock waves, Hedgie has us excited to see more of Atomic Heart’s boss encounters, and we hope they are all as outlandish as this one.
Atomic Hearts recently received a 21st February release date, and we can't wait. Are you as excited about this one as we are? Be prepared for anything in the comments section below.
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I want to be excited but I'm worried, something about it seems... off
@Nepp67 I know what you mean. That big spinning ball is so strange, just doesn't seem natural or right.
I was excited until this weekends revelations of how poorly they've been treating their staff.
yawn... chasin ball
Man, the movement and motion blur is excellent. Animation is in point. I can't wait
Graphics still look fantastic. Hopefully it's locked 60 on ps5.
I like it. Looks very good.
N.i.c.e. atomic heart will be a instant classic.this game looks amazing.word up son
Looks.. nice. But the fact that the player just repeatedly died and the vid didn't show them acutally beating the boss puts me right off. It could just end up being a game that punishes you for playing and that would end up being frustrating and pointless.
One to keep an eye on for sure as it looks sort of unique. First quarter next year could be pact though so hoping it reviews really well in a pact crowd to tempt me. Managed to grab Plague Tale Requiem this weekend and Ragnarok and Callisto Protocol coming soon on top of my backlog so I'm good the remainder of this year
I dont why people dislike it it looks cool the gameplay looks hard I love it. I love the different death animations that are shown. 😁👍
@Beerheadgamer82 Man there is way to much in the start of the year its insane. 😭
I’m really looking forward to this game. But I’ll definitely also be waiting to pick it up until I’ve read some player reviews as well as seeing how difficult the platinum is. I will say though that this game is one I’ve had my eye on for some time with eager anticipation.
This looks too good to be true. I don‘t know why but I think we get a massive graphics downgrade and many many bugs
Is nobody else put off by the complete lack of environmental destruction? There aren’t even temporary little effects when this giant ball slams the ground several times. I think that’s what feels most off to me.
Also even though there are effects to warn of low health, it still felt surprising when the death screen showed up. Maybe that’d be fixed if they showed more of the player dying before the black screen came up.
So it looks interesting but definitely agree something feels off.
@Flaming_Kaiser I know yh crazy isn't it. Although it is better to be spoiled for choice instead of a dry stale 6 months of not so good games. No doubt a couple games will have to be sacrificed to get the ones more interested in and get the others later on sales?. And to think there's many exciting unannounced games potentially in 2023 too
Watching this is painful as the player clearly did not learn how to beat it. Of course it’s IGN, lol’d the melee attempt.
I was reading elsewhere that Atomic Heart started off as just fake trailers then they hired a dev team to make the trailers into reality. Also the CEO has said things like the game exists to tell a story and the gameplay is irrelevant, so there's that...
@Beerheadgamer82 I rather see them spread out a bit more so more games get in the spotlight its always a waste to see games get buried and underperform. Even great games can be left in the dust if they have to much competition especially with big names.
@Flaming_Kaiser very true. But I think someone who doesn't get a game on its first week cause of getting another different game on that same week will eventually get it the following week or a few weeks later. I'm sure theres plenty interested in the Sonic Frontiers but might end up getting Ragnarok instead and will then get Sonic a few weeks later especially a chunk of PS gamers or the other way around. An example of this is someone like me grabbing Plague Tale Requiem a few weeks after release. Still think it's a bit silly though having Sonic the same week as Ragnarok but Sonic does have its diehard fans still
@Beerheadgamer82 I agree but smaller titles will get forgotten. And with the EA/ Square Enix/ Activision Blizzard if it doesn't sell fast enough it's a failure and it will get chopped.
@Flaming_Kaiser Smaller indies always seem to not sell great compared to bigger triple A anyways unless they get lucky like that goose game maybe or Among Us. It's a shame really cause there's some genuinely really good smaller type games that don't always get the sales they deserve. I'd love to see something like Dave the Diver come to consoles so it can get more sales, be a day oner for me that would
Gameplay looks nice, but sadly my February money is already going to both Hogwarts Legacy and Wanted: Dead.
I'll be sure to pick Atomic Heart up in a future sale though, when it's $20 New or cheaper.
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