### Atomic Heart
**Release Date:** February 21, 2023
**Platform:** Steam
**Overview:**
*Atomic Heart* is a first-person shooter with action-adventure and survival-horror elements, developed by Russian studio Mundfish. Set in an alternate-history Soviet Union in the year 1995, the game combines RPG mechanics with intense combat and stealth strategies. Players take on the role of P-3, a top KGB operative sent to investigate a research facility that has gone dark, uncovering a world filled with mutated enemies and advanced technology.
**Gameplay:**
*Atomic Heart* offers a rich blend of combat and exploration, where players can approach encounters with both aggression and stealth. Key gameplay elements include:
– **Resource Collection and Crafting:** Gather resources from the environment and fallen enemies to craft and upgrade melee weapons and other tools.
– **Combat and Stealth:** Face a variety of mutated foes with different abilities. Use both firearms and improvised melee weapons. Employ stealth to avoid detection and plan strategic attacks, as enemies can call reinforcements through the Kollektiv hivemind.
– **Exploration:** Navigate a large, defunct research base filled with secrets and challenges. Discover the reasons behind the facility’s sudden shutdown and uncover its dark past.
**Story:**
In an alternate 1995, technological advancements such as the Internet and holograms have progressed faster than in our world. The USSR is engaged in secretive projects to gain a strategic edge over the US. When a top-secret facility goes silent, the KGB dispatches their elite agent, P-3, to investigate. As P-3 delves into the abandoned research centers and test sites, they unravel the mysteries of the facility and its sudden blackout.
**Reception:**
*Atomic Heart* received a positive initial reception, with praise for its unique setting and atmospheric design. The game’s trailer drew comparisons to the *BioShock* series, earning it the moniker “Soviet BioShock” among fans and reviewers. The energetic soundtrack, composed by Mick Gordon (known for his work on *DOOM* and *DOOM Eternal*), also received acclaim.
**Key Features:**
– **Investigative Gameplay:** Explore a mysterious research base to uncover its secrets and the cause of its sudden silence.
– **Mutant Enemies:** Battle against mutants that are connected through a hivemind, requiring careful planning and strategy.
– **Diverse Arsenal:** Utilize a range of melee weapons and firearms, and craft upgrades from collected resources.
– **Immersive Soundtrack:** Enjoy a dynamic soundtrack created by Mick Gordon, enhancing the game’s atmosphere.
– **Stealth and Combat:** Choose between direct combat and stealth approaches to handle various threats effectively.
**System Requirements:**
**Minimum Requirements:**
– **Processor:** Intel Core i5-2500K @ 3.3 GHz or AMD FX 6300 @ 3.5 GHz
– **Graphics:** Nvidia GeForce GTX 780 (3 GB) or AMD Radeon R9 290 (4 GB)
– **Memory:** 6 GB RAM
– **Disk Space:** 22 GB available space
– **System:** Windows 7, 8, 8.1, 10 (64-bit)
**Recommended Requirements:**
– **Processor:** Intel Core i7-4770K @ 3.5 GHz or Ryzen 5 1500X @ 3.5 GHz
– **Graphics:** Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060 (6 GB) or AMD Radeon RX 580 (8 GB)
– **Memory:** 8 GB RAM
– **Disk Space:** 22 GB available space
– **System:** Windows 7, 8, 8.1, 10 (64-bit)
*Atomic Heart* promises a gripping experience with its blend of action, horror, and RPG elements, set against a dark and intriguing alternate-history backdrop.
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