"Atomfall Playstyles: A Comprehensive Guide"

*Atomfall* is an RPG that empowers players to tailor their gaming experience through a variety of playstyles. If you're unsure which to choose, this guide will help you understand each option and find the one that suits you best.

All Playstyles in Atomfall and How They Work

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*Atomfall* offers unparalleled freedom in how you engage with its narrative. Upon starting a new save, you'll encounter five distinct playstyle modes, each designed to cater to different player preferences:

Sightseer – Ideal for those who want to immerse themselves in the story without the pressure of combat or survival. All aspects—Exploration, Survival, and Combat—are set to ‘Assisted’ difficulty, making it a low-stress experience.

Investigator – Perfect for explorers who prefer to navigate the world independently. Exploration is set to ‘Challenging’, while Survival remains ‘Casual’ and Combat is ‘Assisted’, keeping the combat experience relaxed.

Brawler – Suited for players who thrive on combat challenges. Combat is set to ‘Challenging’, while Survival and Exploration are kept at ‘Casual’ and ‘Assisted’, respectively, providing a more guided experience in those areas.

Survivor – Recommended by the developers, this mode offers a balanced challenge across all areas. Combat, Survival, and Exploration are all set to ‘Challenging’ difficulty.

Veteran – The ultimate test for seasoned players. All categories—Combat, Survival, and Exploration—are set to ‘Intense’ difficulty, making this the most demanding playstyle.

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If you find your initial choice too challenging or too easy, you can adjust your playstyle without any penalties. Simply pause the game, go to ‘Options’, and under the ‘Game’ tab, select ‘Playstyle’. Here, you can toggle the difficulty of Combat, Survival, and Exploration to switch to another preset or use ‘Advanced Options’ for more granular control over your experience.

Which Atomfall Playstyle Should You Start With?

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*Atomfall* is crafted to provide a balanced gaming experience, adaptable to your personal enjoyment. The best initial choice among the default options is likely either Investigator or Brawler. These modes will help you gauge your comfort with the game's combat and exploration mechanics, allowing you to adjust your settings as needed.

However, the most personalized option is the customized playstyle, enabling you to fine-tune every aspect of the game to your liking, from enemy behavior to exploration and bartering. Importantly, there are no achievements or trophies tied to specific difficulties, so you're free to experiment and change your playstyle at any time.

This covers all the playstyles in *Atomfall*. For more insights and tips, such as how to obtain a free Metal Detector early in the game, be sure to explore our additional content.