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.

[Mutharex - Allkeyshop]

Messaggio originale di Martimus Prime:

I am an openly gay man.

I don't base my happiness and rate my existence based off of seeing what I have intercourse with overtly displayed in any media I choose to enjoy.

Grow up and let go of the narcissism.

In case you haven't been paying attention, the WORLD is getting sick of it.

It's ChaGPT-generated bait for jester awards. OP is heterosexual for sure, as you say gay people don't care

[Ruck]

Messaggio originale di FreeLuigi:

Messaggio originale di RiChuF:

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.

Because most arguments online, especially on Steam Forums, are bad faith culture war whining driven almost entirely by morons who couldn't pass a 5th grade civics exam if you gave them the answer bank. No one is interested in giving anyone the benefit of the doubt because most people on these forums don't deserve it. Steam forums' reputation is well deserved.

Opening a profile and seeing group membership in one of these notorious brigader groups saves everyone the trouble of engaging with a fool. At least 3 threads on the front page of this forum are obvious brigading by that crybaby SBI Detected group.

Hidden profiles help them mask their coordinated brigades so they don't get rightfully reported and banned. That said, a hidden profile can mean a lot of things. Some of us are just hiding from our coworkers while we ♥♥♥♥ around and play video games on the clock.

[Memnoch]

So which are you?

[Tr3m0r]

Messaggio originale di Ruck:

Messaggio originale di FreeLuigi:

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.

Because most arguments online, especially on Steam Forums, are bad faith culture war whining driven almost entirely by morons who couldn't pass a 5th grade civics exam if you gave them the answer bank. No one is interested in giving anyone the benefit of the doubt because most people on these forums don't deserve it. Steam forums' reputation is well deserved.

Opening a profile and seeing group membership in one of these notorious brigader groups saves everyone the trouble of engaging with a fool. At least 3 threads on the front page of this forum are obvious brigading by that crybaby SBI Detected group.

Hidden profiles help them mask their coordinated brigades so they don't get rightfully reported and banned. That said, a hidden profile can mean a lot of things. Some of us are just hiding from our coworkers while we ♥♥♥♥ around and play video games on the clock.

How would a private profile help conceal you from your coworkers? That doesn't make any sense, even if you worked for valve it doesn't make sense. Also, no one is getting banned because they are part of the SBI or DEI detected bot and thinking that seeing that group somehow will help people get banned is ignorant. Its merely people who don't like political funding injected into their games. Very few are against diversity but sadly some of them are indeed racist and people who are hateful. That's also nothing novel or different from other politically extreme and or discriminatory and ignorant people.

[GniQQ]

Who cares about inclusivity? Finally a game that's not about propaganda.