Reviews

• gamedeal user

  Apr 14, 2022

  Was an amazing game =(
• gamedeal user

  Jun 1, 2016

  I'll admit, I first got this after the Overwatch open beta ended, and I was craving more of the same. At first glance it might seem similar if you ignore ALL the information about the game. Fortunately, it was an entirely different game, and has become one of my absolute favorite surprises in a long time. This is a turn based tactics competitive strategy game. First to five kills, 4v4, but you can make custom games which change up that formula. This a purely PVP game, with no PVE aspect (unless you play with bots). You move on a grid and on each turn you have twenty seconds to decide what to do. Within that time frame, you can see your team mate\'s moves but not the enemies. After the twenty seconds, all turns play simultaneously in a specific order of operations. It ends up playing like a very animated game of chess. Your whole team may plan to attack one person, but before the attack phase is the dash phase, and if that enemy dashes all your teams attacks will still play out, each one missing the shot. Which could place them in a bad spot, or maybe another enemy accidentally dashes into someones line of fire and gets killed. The strategy of the game is not the abilities or perfectly placed shots, but correctly guessing your opponents next move or two. This is not a twitch game, which is refreshing. I'm not against twitch games. I've played those my entire life and they are my favorite genre. But this is a nice change of pace. Seeing your team mate's choreographed moves executed as planned and out-smarting the entire team is one of the best experiences I've had in a competitive game in a long time. I cannot get enough of this game even in this state and I sincerely hope it does well once it comes out. It needs more players. No pay to win. Microtransactions are only for cosmetics and taunts. Free updates and characters for everyone. This scratches an itch I never knew existed. [Edit] They have added a free mode, similar to other games with a couple free freelancer rotations and some other restrictions. They actually removed some of the loot box restrictions upon feedback from the community. They have been very active in adding new freelancers since release. I remember at least five new freelancers from when I got the game, with another one just being teased around the corner. Their community support has been phenomenal.
• gamedeal user

  Jun 11, 2016

  Want a game where you have to actually work as a team?Then this is it.Literally one of the best team strat games I've ever played in my life.The community is welcome to new players and the few that are toxic are a rare occurence,which is good if you're just getting into it(cuz let's be real who wants to start a game for their first time and deal with rude people that aren't caring that you're a noob)If you liked X-Com and you like MOBA games such as DOTA or Heroes of the Storm you will love this game due to it being a hybrid of the two genres.I say it's a hybrid due to the 4v4 turn based combat,which is very innovative.
• gamedeal user

  Jun 15, 2016

  Edit: Hello again, I am just about to round 50 hours in the Atlas universe and figured I would write a more specific review. To quickly recap my 15 hour review: "This game is insanely awesome!" Let me get this out of the way first - this game reminds me of X-Com greatly. This is mostly due to me practically never playing the single player and instead facing off against my brother in team vs team warfare. If tactics-based games (FFTactics, Fire Emblem, X-Com, Wakfu, ect) are not your cup of tea, this game will likely not be as well. ---Despite that I still have to reccommend giving it a shot. This could be the game that ignites that spark of tactical love in your heart. Plus the community, as I have seen it, is usually pretty supportive and rarely blows up at people for their mistakes *unlike some of those other team-based multiplayer PvP games*--- So anyway, on to the review. Pros (That is right, pros and cons list - going classic style) -Enough Freelancers to keep the variety up, with more in development. The game gives enough time per turn to let you make some plays, but keeps it short enough that it feels very action packed and intense. -Skill mods. Although there are only a couple per skill, it still feels like I am making each Freelancer my own. I know me and my brother play Pup very, very differently and our skill loadouts are reflective of that. -Fast matches. The matches in this are refreshingly short - averaging around 15-20 minutes. Long enough to enjoy it, short enough to play a round on my lunch break. -The games atmosphere - graphics, character personalities, music, maps, ect - all flow really well together to make the game more immersive. -Big in your face taunts! -Least toxic community I have seen in a while. -(This could just be me) Not based on your internet speed or reflexes to win (looking at you FPSs and MOBAs) -"GG" items. Nothing says good game like an ISO (in-game currency) and exp buff to everyone in the match. Activating one gives you 50% bonus and each one activated by another player increases that bonus by 25% to a max of 275%. It makes leveling go by crazy fast. It is dope. Cons -As with any character based game like this, you do notice some Lancers popping up in games waaaayyy more often then others. Not to call anyone out though... Celest... -The UI can be a bit tricky, I have it ingrained in my brain that right-clicking cancles things - in this game it controls your movement. Also, to erase movement you have to hit 'esc'. That costs valuble seconds folks -(Again this could be just me) Lack of a dedicated healer. *Now before people holla at me about the 3/4 of the current supports being "healers"* I see more people playing those supports as damage dealers instead of healing. If there was a Lancer with insanely low damage, I am talking almost none - in fact, none works for me - that could churn out some solid heals (eh, 15-20ish a turn) that would be bliss. -Big in your face taunts... They are cool at first, but when you get people spamming them it is the worst. -The matchmaking system could use some tweaking, although I think that a large part of the problem with it right now is that the player base isn't large enough to really match folks more appropriately. -Sometimes, and this is pretty rare - but frusterating, when you get into a match it will force you to choose another character because "someone else claimed it" or something along those lines. I absolutely hate this. I have straight-up left a game because of this. It is especially infuriating because I have no idea what determines who gets to play the character. It has only happend twice, like I said - it is rare - but it really is the worst thing ever. EVER! Potental improvements: -Like I said above, healer! -Wouldn't mind an "opt-out of taunts" option, so I can 86 it when I start growing tired of seeing them (this is usually because I have thus far been marathoning it with 5+ hour sessions). -A 5v5 mode, also a super chaotic 4v4v4 or 5v5 mode - and maps to accomidate the increased team sizes. -I haven't tried, so this could already be a feature, customizable controls. In case I end up getting super-furious at my right-clicking antics. -More skill mods would be amazing, the more in-depth I can customize my Lancers, the better. Or so I think. All-in-all this game, especially while still being a beta, is a breath of fresh air. It is crazy original, quick paced, and keeps you on your toes. I look forward to seeing it grow and claim its spot amung the fiercly competitive PvP giants. I absolutely cannot stress enough how much I recommend this game. It truly is one of a kind. 10/10
• gamedeal user

  Jul 7, 2016

  If an X-com and Heroes of the Storm had a child - that would be an Atlas Reactor. You are playing a classic moba heroes with a different abilities and ultimates in a strategic turn-based environment, where two teams of 4 players face each other. If you like turn-based games - give it a go. If you like mobas - give it a go. If you like chess - give it a go. If you are a psychic and can read peoples mind - definetly give it a go. On the other hand if your only redeeming qualities are the fast reaction and the motto "thinking is for losers" - i would advice to avoid this game though. Since the game is currently in a beta-phase there are some rough edges here and there, but the core expirience itself is already top-notch. I am currently having a blast with this game. And so should you!
• gamedeal user

  Aug 16, 2016

  Best multiplayer turned based strategy game I've played. Really wish they would advertise the game, needs a larger player base.
• gamedeal user

  Oct 3, 2016

  Refreshing and unique. X-com multiplayer hybrid style with great cheeky characters. Excelent pvp action and progression. Dedicated developers who always reply on steam forums and very active on social media. Hope to see the game grow with more content :D
• gamedeal user

  Oct 7, 2016

  It's like DotA's concept with XCOM's gameplay and Borderlands' graphics. It's like chess, but with guns and blades. Edit: Admittedly the payment model is not at its best. Think of it like this: the free version is only a demo for you to get a taste of the game, and if you really enjoy it, pay $30 to grab the full game. At its core this game is still B2P, much like other recent game successes such as Overwatch [strike]and Battleborn[/strike]. Personally I am okay with the free version except the inability to join ranked games. The free rotation system seems annoying at first as I really want to play Helio [strike]with his hammer[/strike] but I cannot get him, but then I found the other freelancers also interesting enough to get me keep playing. The core XCOM-like gameplay is solid, and if you are really into this kind of strategy game, the free version should keep you playing for hours and hours. [strike]I have been playing this non-stop plz send help[/strike] It sure does leave a sour taste in the mouth as I could never get to play the locked freelancers (still waiting for the weekly rotation reset), and piling 20 boxes in 12 hours but [b]could not open them all without WAITING A MONTH[/b]. But seeing myself enjoying this game very much, I am probably going to pay for the full game sooner or later. I don't see much room for a P2W situtation in a strategy game so I guess this is safe. Except this is Trion. They could always come up with something evil that you don't see it coming. I am going to pay for the full game now and I am probably going to regret this in three months. [h1]Conclusion: Game is great, price is good, Trion is not.[/h1]
• gamedeal user

  Nov 26, 2016

  Love MOBAs, but don't have adderall induced Korean level reflexes? This game may be for you! Outwit, and outplay your opponents in a simulataneous turn based 4v4 Deathmatch, and remember "If it tingles, it's working! If it burns... It's working!"
• gamedeal user

  Dec 7, 2016

  Back in the days of X-com and Master of Orion I was in heaven! Turn based strategy games were all over the place and life was good! Unfortunatly we turn based strategists are a dying breed and every once in a while we get somthing good, Final Fantasy Tactics, Advanced Wars etc. But there was never really a NEW game out there to quench our thirst for thinking, and not that RTS garbage. I even tried playing League of Legends for 3 years. *shakes head* Atlas Reactor is a game that we have all been waiting for. 4 v 4 deathmatch turn based strategy. Each turn you have ten seconds to plan your next move on a grid board. Your character can attack and move on one turn. The nice thing about this is when you planned your move and your turn is done, so is everyone else's turn, and everything happens at once in the end. Flashy new age graphics, with added quirks like taunting animations when you pick a move, makes this game grow on you. It is free to play in the sense. They have a couple of characters on rotation every week. Each month so far is a list of objectives like killing 200 opponents for bonus xp. Daily missions are also added. You gain xp to lv up your account. Each lv you gain a loot box with skins, taunts and stuff to customize your profile. Your characters can also lv up to give you character specific loot boxes too. Plus each character's set of abilities are customizable too! If you want to play ranked or unlock all characters you can pay 30 bucks to buy the game and play all characters whenever you want. No character is OP or too strong, and in 4 months I have been playing 3 new characters have been added. So the community is strong. All in all, try it. If in the first 3 matches you dont like it, play somthing else. But if any of my fellow strategists out there are anything like me, you will shell out the 30 bucks gladly!