Windows Central Verdict
Atlas Fallen is an above-average action RPG with plenty of positive qualities.
Expansive open-world locales rich with many ruins to explore, towns to visit, and hidden secrets to discover.
The mobility tools you have for both exploration and combat are fun to play around with.
Welcome the world of Atlas Fallen, ruled by the tyrannical Thelos.
There is a huge variety of enemy Wraiths to fight, preventing combat from becoming stale.
An engaging combat system that rewards players for playing perfectly.
The story is your typical save the world from the evil empire plot with little to no surprises.
Use the power of the Gauntlet to uncover ruins that hide valuable treasures within.
The Essence Stones system feels needlessly restrictive, to the game’s detriment.
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Some of the locales you’ll visit in Atlas Fallen are artistically rich with detail and history.
Disclaimer: This review was made possible thanks to a review code provided by Focus Entertainment.
The company did not see the contents of this review before publishing.
Along your journey, you will encounter NPCs trying to survive in ruined towns.
The Wraiths of Atlas Fallen are both numerous and terrifying to behold.
Surprisingly, I enjoyed the exploration portion of Atlas Fallen more than I was expecting.
There are also some fun non-linear platforming segments that test your skills with the Gauntlets mobility tools.
They are satisfying to complete and serve as a nice break between exploration and combat.
Whip enemies into shape with the power of the Gauntlet’s Sandwhip Hook.
The boss Wraiths have multiple health bars attached to specific parts of their bodies.
To slay them, you must destroy each of a boss body parts marked with red health bars.
Luckily for you, the Gauntlet has more than enough tools and weapons to reduce the Wraiths to dust.
Level up the Momentum Gauge to transform your weapons into deadlier tools of mass destruction.
The Momentum Gauge of Atlas Fallen elevates the combat system to new heights of excitement.
Another benefit of the Momentum Gauge is that it will activate Essence Stones.
These stones can enable you to use powerful abilities which can enhance your effectiveness in combat.
Barter with merchants and complete quests to unlock new powers for the Gauntlet.
For the most part, I enjoyed the combat of Atlas Fallen.
It is fast-paced, the mechanics are engaging and the Wraiths are fun and challenging enemies to fight.
The best part about the combat is the Momentum Gauge.
Break body parts to topple Atlas Fallen’s gigantic bosses.
Essence Stones come in three Tiers and can only be equipped to certain Tier slots on your characters.
While Atlas Fallen may have some flaws, they dont tarnish the diamond within the rough of this game.
My last issue is relatively minor but its worth pointing out.
Are you ready to free the world from Thelos' tyranny?
Dont go into this game expecting a grandiose narrative with world-shattering plot twists, just focus on the gameplay.
Atlas Fallen Should you play it?
Overall despite its rough edges, I enjoyed my time journeying through the wastelands of Atlas Fallen.
While Atlas Fallen may have some flaws, they dont tarnish the diamond within the rough of this game.
If youre a fan of open-world action-RPGs and like to hunt giant monsters, then I recommend Atlas Fallen.
It may have some rough edges but they dont overshadow the high fun factors this game can reach.
