*Atomfall* is an RPG that empowers you to tailor your gaming experience to your preferences, starting with the selection of your playstyle. If you're unsure about which to choose, this guide will help you understand each option.
All Playstyles in Atomfall and How They Work
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*Atomfall* offers a high degree of freedom in how you engage with its story. When starting a new save, you'll encounter five distinct playstyle modes, each designed to cater to different player experiences:
- Sightseer – Ideal for those who wish to immerse themselves in the story without the pressure of intense combat or survival challenges. Exploration, Survival, and Combat are all set to 'Assisted' difficulty.
- Investigator – Suited for players who enjoy exploring independently without hints or HUD assistance, while keeping combat manageable. Exploration is 'Challenging', Survival is 'Casual', and Combat remains 'Assisted'.
- Brawler – For those who relish combat and are ready for a challenge. Combat is set to 'Challenging' difficulty, while Survival is 'Casual' and Exploration is 'Assisted'.
- Survivor – Recommended by the developers, this mode offers a balanced yet challenging experience across all aspects. Combat, Survival, and Exploration are all set to 'Challenging'.
- Veteran – The most demanding mode, designed for players who want to test their skills to the limit. All categories - Combat, Survival, and Exploration - are set to 'Intense' difficulty.
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If the playstyle you initially choose feels too demanding or too easy, you can adjust it without any penalties. Simply pause the game, navigate to 'Options', and under the 'Game' tab, select 'Playstyle'. You'll find options to toggle the difficulty of Combat, Survival, and Exploration, aligning you with another playstyle.
For a more detailed customization, head to 'Advanced Options' where you can fine-tune multiple aspects within each category.
Which Atomfall Playstyle Should You Start With?
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*Atomfall* strives to provide a balanced gameplay experience, adaptable to what you find most enjoyable. The game allows you the freedom to decide what challenges you want to embrace or avoid.
If you're leaning towards one of the default playstyles, consider starting with either **Investigator** or **Brawler**. These options can help you gauge your comfort with the game's combat and exploration mechanics. From there, you can tweak your settings as needed.
However, the most personalized approach might be to create a customized playstyle. This allows you to adjust every element of the game, from enemy behavior to the ease of exploration and bartering, to suit your playstyle perfectly.
Notably, there are no achievements or trophies linked to completing the game on specific difficulties, so you're free to change your experience as often as you like without repercussions.
This wraps up our explanation of all the playstyles in *Atomfall*. For more tips and tricks, don't forget to check out our guide on how to get a free Metal Detector early in the game.
