![]() Atomic Heart really steps up to try and make players experiment and use different weapons and powers. BioShock is an incredible game, but its combat did get to be very much the same after a very short time. Thankfully, Atomic Heart‘s enemies all have strengths and weaknesses so you’re not REALLY able to stick with one strategy for the duration. ![]() ![]() It saves on ammo and (mostly) makes short work of enemies. Interestingly, although there are a huge number of options when it comes to combat, I still find myself sticking to the tried and true BioShock method of zapping and then smacking. ![]() Other powers you’re able to unlock include a frost beam, shield, flammable polymer and more. These functions are largely used for puzzle-solving but also do make an occasional appearance in combat, especially boss fights. You can use it to power up machinery and to switch the polarity of magnetic objects. SHOK is handy for shocking and stunning enemies but it serves other functions too. Two other slots are open for when you learn other powers which are activated by LB and switched by pressing up on the D-PAD. The first power you gain access to is SHOK which is always available by pressing Y on an Xbox controller. Initially, you’re only given access to an axe, though very quickly you’ll find this arsenal growing to include a shotgun, pistol, electric handgun, rocket launcher and so on. CHAR-les is the Swiss Army Knife of power gloves. P-3’s powers in Atomic Heart come via CHAR-les, the AI-powered polymer glove who also provides a running commentary, unlocks doors, collects resources and…well pretty much everything else the game lets you do. Like BioShock, you’ll unlock and use a variety of melee and ranged weapons while also wielding powers for dual-action combat. ![]() At its most basic, Atomic Heart is a first-person shooter / RPG. ![]()
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