An honest review

[Moe]

Alright, buckle up, folks, because I’m about to drag Atomfall through the irradiated mud of Northern England, and it’s not gonna be pretty. Picture this: you’re an amnesiac wanderer stumbling out of a bunker into a lush, green quarantine zone, ready for some quirky British survival-action shenanigans. Sounds promising, right? Wrong. What I got instead was a game so devoid of flavor it makes unseasoned boiled potatoes look like a Michelin-starred feast. And the biggest crime? Atomfall forgot to invite the rainbow squad to the apocalypse party.

Let’s start with the characters—or should I say, the endless parade of grumpy, straight, white dudes with bad teeth and worse attitudes. I’m traipsing through this quaint little hellscape, dodging fire-spewing robots and whacking cultists with a cricket bat (because apparently that’s peak British combat), and all I meet are NPCs who look like they were cloned from the same pasty bloke who runs the local chippy. Where’s the fabulous drag queen scavenging glitter bombs from the ruins? Where’s the non-binary botanist taming mutant plants with a killer quip? Nowhere, that’s where! It’s like Rebellion said, “Diversity? Nah, mate, let’s just slap some Union Jack vibes on this and call it a day.” Yawn.
And don’t even get me started on the lack of LGBTQ+ messaging. I’m out here solving mysteries, bartering with surly villagers, and trying not to die from a rogue Druid’s pitchfork, and there’s not a single wink of queer subtext to spice things up. No star-crossed lovers hiding from the military in a bunker, no sassy gay bestie telling me to “werk it” while I craft a Molotov. Nothing! This game is straighter than a ruler in a geometry class, and I’m over it. I mean, it’s 2025—where’s my post-apocalyptic power couple smooching under a glowing mushroom? Atomfall clearly didn’t get the memo that the end of the world should at least be fabulous.

The NPC diversity is a joke, too. Every face feels like it was pulled from a “Generic British Villager” mold—think ruddy cheeks, scruffy beards, and accents thicker than week-old porridge. I get it, it’s rural Cumbria, but surely the quarantine zone could’ve attracted someone who doesn’t look like they’ve spent their life herding sheep and complaining about the weather. Give me a punk-rock hijabi sniper or a wheelchair-bound survivalist with a knack for explosives. Instead, it’s just Bob, Jim, and Oi-You-Over-There, all mad because I nicked their last tin of beans. This isn’t a game; it’s a casting call for a Brexit reenactment.

Gameplay-wise, it’s a slog. The “Leads” system—where you’re supposed to play detective with cryptic clues—sounds cool until you realize it’s just a fancy way of saying “wander aimlessly until you trip over something useful.” Combat’s clunky, stealth’s a gamble, and the crafting feels like busywork for people who think sorting socks is a thrill. But honestly, I could forgive all that if Atomfall had a shred of inclusivity to keep me invested. Instead, it’s a monochrome wasteland where the only thing glowing is my disappointment.

Rating: 2/10. Atomfall is a post-apocalyptic bore that forgot the apocalypse is supposed to be for everyone. Next time, Rebellion, hire a DEI consultant—or at least let me snog a robot.

Lecture: Why Implementing DEI is Crucial in Gaming.

Alright, class, settle down—Professor Snark is here to drop some truth bombs about why Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) isn’t just a buzzword, but a game-changer for, well, games. Atomfall flunked this test harder than a kid who forgot to study for finals, so let’s break down why DEI isn’t optional—it’s essential.

First off, representation matters. Games aren’t just pixelated escapism; they’re cultural artifacts that shape how we see the world. When your cast looks like it was photocopied from a 1950s British census, you’re not just boring your players—you’re alienating them. The world’s a messy, beautiful tapestry of identities—LGBTQ+ folks, people of color, disabled individuals, you name it. Ignoring that diversity doesn’t make your game “focused”; it makes it irrelevant. Players want to see themselves in the story, not just as a faceless avatar, but as heroes, villains, and everything in between. A queer romance subplot or a badass trans scavenger doesn’t just check a box—it breathes life into a stale narrative.

Second, DEI fuels creativity. If your dev team and character roster are as varied as a bag of plain rice, you’re missing out on fresh perspectives. Diverse voices bring new ideas—think of the wild quests, mechanics, and lore we’d get if Atomfall had a team that mirrored the real world. Instead of another gruff white guy muttering about tea, maybe we’d get a South Asian engineer rigging traps with curry-spiced flair, or a neurodivergent tinkerer obsessed with decoding alien tech. Homogeneity breeds predictability; diversity breeds innovation.

Third, it’s good business. The gaming audience isn’t a monolith—it’s global, it’s varied, and it’s growing. If you’re still pandering to the same narrow demographic in 2025, you’re leaving money on the table. Players from marginalized groups aren’t niche; they’re a massive, engaged market. Plus, inclusivity sparks buzz—word of mouth from thrilled fans beats any ad campaign. Atomfall could’ve been the talk of the town with a vibrant, inclusive cast. Instead, it’s a whisper in a sea of meh.

Finally, it’s about responsibility. Games have power—they can challenge stereotypes or reinforce them. In a world already wrestling with division, a lack of DEI in Atomfall feels like a missed chance to build bridges. Why settle for a beige apocalypse when you could have a kaleidoscope of survivors proving humanity’s resilience? Implementing DEI isn’t “woke” pandering—it’s a commitment to reflecting reality, sparking joy, and making games that actually matter.
So, devs, take note: DEI isn’t a chore, it’s your cheat code to a better game. Class dismissed—now go make something worth playing.

[squidek4]

Steam Level: 0 - Where are you from?

[FreeLuigi]

Publicado originalmente por squidek4:

Steam Level: 0 - Where are you from?

From a place where it's common knowledge that private profiles are displayed as "Steam Level: 0".

[Flash Point]

Bro has no life at all

[RiChuF]

Publicado originalmente por FreeLuigi:

Publicado originalmente por squidek4:

Steam Level: 0 - Where are you from?

From a place where it's common knowledge that private profiles are displayed as "Steam Level: 0".

just like mine which i recently made private
because some users here are right weirdos

[FreeLuigi]

Publicado originalmente por RiChuF:

Publicado originalmente por FreeLuigi:

From a place where it's common knowledge that private profiles are displayed as "Steam Level: 0".

just like mine which i recently made private
because some users here are right weirdos

It's hilarious how quickly this always comes up.

Because people are not interested in engaging with arguments anymore - or some people might just not have the cognitive abilities to even attempt that. So instead they just want to find any kind of virtual feces they can fling in your general direction, and predictably they will start on your profile.

Sorry folks, but if you want to interact with me, then you have to interact with the argument at hand.

[squidek4]

I think, People who are doing well in life and are happy show their Steam Level

[W@Rr!0R]

wow interesting

[50 Shades of Gandalf the Grey]

Publicado originalmente por FreeLuigi:

Publicado originalmente por squidek4:

Steam Level: 0 - Where are you from?

From a place where it's common knowledge that private profiles are displayed as "Steam Level: 0".

Give him a break, he's too dumb to realize at Steam level 8 and a first forum post of ~8 years ago that he's the newbie here, and that a huge percentage of 'Level 0' accounts have been here many, many years longer than he has and that they just don't want creepers such as himself stalking them and trying to cause problems IRL, like so many on the left love to do to their ideological adversaries.

EDIT - how is anyone only Steam level 8 after 8 years on the platform? That's like...actually hard to do.

[FreeLuigi]

Publicado originalmente por squidek4:

I think, People who are doing well in life and are happy show their Steam Level

That is legitimately the dumbest thing I've ever read on this platform.

The last time this braindead reverse psychology had an effect on me was probably in elementary school.

[Enola Gay]

The sad thing is, these days idiots like the op are all too real. it probably is a troll, but it could very well be their honest opinion.

[FreeLuigi]

Publicado originalmente por 50 Shades of Gandalf the Grey:

they just don't want creepers such as himself stalking them and trying to cause problems IRL, like so many on the left love to do to their ideological adversaries.

First of all, I am on the left, if my profile name wasn't a dead giveaway already.

Secondly, feel free to talk to all the thousands of families of people who are currently deported to countries they sometimes have never even been in, and explain to them how the "left" is causing them "IRL problems" right now.

Or talk to the thousands of families where the bread winner was baselessly fired from his/her federal job, maybe they are open to hear your arguments about the "left" causing their "IRL problems"

I'd be curious on their replies, feel free to report back.

[FreeLuigi]

Publicado originalmente por Enola Gay:

The sad thing is, these days idiots like the op are all too real. it probably is a troll, but it could very well be their honest opinion.

No, it couldn't. It was false flags all along, to fuel the culture war.

[я.. проиграл?]

I have no achievements in my Steam library, and there are no achievements in the Steam overlay in the game itself. Does anyone else have this problem? Were you able to solve it somehow?

[MPD211]

He is part of a larger group that has been trolling the gaming communities and posting WOKE/LGBTQ/BLM messages. I have seen posts like these on a few communities. Behind that keyboard is lost soul trying to find him/her/itself.

[FreeLuigi]

Publicado originalmente por MPD34311:

He is part of a larger group that has been trolling the gaming communities and posting WOKE/LGBTQ/BLM messages. I have seen posts like these on a few communities. Behind that keyboard is lost soul trying to find him/her/itself.

Or more likely: A Russian dude trying to make a living by posting culture war ragebait across various platforms until his superior decides he can call it a day, and go home. Until tomorrow morning.