*Atomfall* offers a unique RPG experience that empowers players to tailor their journey to their preferences. With multiple playstyles to choose from, you can customize your gameplay to focus on what you enjoy most. If you're unsure about which playstyle to pick, let this guide help you understand each option.
All Playstyles in Atomfall and How They Work
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When you start a new save in *Atomfall*, you'll be greeted by the Playstyle menu, offering five distinct modes tailored to different player experiences:
- Sightseer – Ideal for those who want to immerse themselves in the story without the stress of combat or survival. Exploration, Survival, and Combat are set to ‘Assisted’ difficulty, making it a low-pressure mode.
- Investigator – Suited for players who enjoy exploring without assistance but prefer less stressful combat. Exploration is set to ‘Challenging’ difficulty, while Survival is ‘Casual’ and Combat remains at ‘Assisted’.
- Brawler – Perfect for those who relish in combat challenges. Combat is set to ‘Challenging’ difficulty, with Survival at ‘Casual’ and Exploration at ‘Assisted’.
- Survivor – Recommended by the developers, this mode offers a balanced challenge across Combat, Survival, and Exploration, all set to ‘Challenging’ difficulty.
- Veteran – The most demanding mode for players seeking the ultimate test. Combat, Survival, and Exploration are all set to ‘Intense’ difficulty.
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If you find your chosen playstyle too challenging or too easy, you can adjust it at any time without penalty. Simply pause the game, navigate to ‘Options’, and select ‘Playstyle’ under the ‘Game’ tab. Here, you can toggle the difficulty of Combat, Survival, and Exploration, aligning your experience with one of the preset playstyles. For more detailed customization, delve into ‘Advanced Options’ to fine-tune various aspects within each category.
Which Atomfall Playstyle Should You Start With?
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*Atomfall* is designed to provide a balanced experience, allowing you to choose what you want to be challenged by. If you're starting with one of the default playstyles, consider beginning with either **Investigator** or **Brawler**. These options will help you gauge your comfort with the game's combat and exploration mechanics, allowing you to adjust your experience as needed.
For the ultimate personalization, opt for a customized playstyle. This allows you to tweak every aspect of the gameplay, from enemy behavior to exploration ease and bartering, ensuring your experience matches your preferences exactly.
Notably, there are no achievements or trophies tied to completing the game on specific difficulties, so feel free to change your playstyle as often as you like without worrying about missing out on rewards.
That wraps up our guide to all *Atomfall* playstyles. For more tips, be sure to explore our content on the game, including how to obtain a free Metal Detector early on.
