I bought ATOM RPG off of Steam around the first of September as a pre-release issue. First time I've ever done that but really wanted to get into this. It was only $15 then and the price remained the same with the December release. Go figure. Played up to level 13 or so and got a good idea how it all works and then quit since the full release upgrade was not going to be compatible with my saved games (it wasn't).
This really is what FO3 would have been had the game's developers not gone in another direction. The strategic map is relatively small, but LOTS of stuff to do. It is a bit different than many RPGs in that the genre usually gives you the first 3-4 levels as a learning experience. Well, ATOM does too I suppose. You learn you will die..a lot. You must pay attention as you start out with nothing (literally) and immediately need to find food, some water and some kind of weapon. You need these all the time, but it is urgent at the start. And you don't get much help. One of the toughest game start I've ever played. If you buy it I'd suggest you spend an hour or two on You Tube learning enough to get an idea what you are facing and some information on character builds.
The attached video gives you a decent (sort of) idea what its all about. I really, really like this game. See ya' 'round the wasteland Stalker.
This really is what FO3 would have been had the game's developers not gone in another direction. The strategic map is relatively small, but LOTS of stuff to do. It is a bit different than many RPGs in that the genre usually gives you the first 3-4 levels as a learning experience. Well, ATOM does too I suppose. You learn you will die..a lot. You must pay attention as you start out with nothing (literally) and immediately need to find food, some water and some kind of weapon. You need these all the time, but it is urgent at the start. And you don't get much help. One of the toughest game start I've ever played. If you buy it I'd suggest you spend an hour or two on You Tube learning enough to get an idea what you are facing and some information on character builds.
The attached video gives you a decent (sort of) idea what its all about. I really, really like this game. See ya' 'round the wasteland Stalker.