"Exploring All Atomfall Playstyles"

*Atomfall* offers a unique RPG experience, allowing you to tailor your journey according to your preferred playstyle. With a variety of options at your disposal, selecting the right one can be crucial to your enjoyment. Here's a comprehensive guide to help you understand each playstyle available in the game.

All Playstyles in Atomfall and How They Work

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*Atomfall* prides itself on offering players the utmost freedom in how they experience its story. Upon starting a new save, you're greeted with a Playstyle menu featuring five distinct modes, each designed to cater to different player preferences.

• Sightseer – Ideal for those who wish to immerse themselves in the story without the stress of combat or survival. This "low-pressure mode" sets Exploration, Survival, and Combat to 'Assisted' difficulty.
• Investigator – Suited for players who enjoy independent exploration without HUD assistance but prefer less stressful combat. Exploration is set to 'Challenging', while Survival remains 'Casual' and Combat is 'Assisted'.
• Brawler – Perfect for those who relish combat challenges. This mode sets Combat to 'Challenging', with Survival at 'Casual' and Exploration at 'Assisted', guiding you through the game's world.
• Survivor – Recommended by the developers, this mode offers a balanced challenge across all aspects. Combat, Survival, and Exploration are all set to 'Challenging' difficulty.
• Veteran – The most demanding mode, designed for players seeking to test their skills to the limit. All categories—Combat, Survival, and Exploration—are set to 'Intense' difficulty.

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Choosing the right playstyle initially can be daunting, but *Atomfall* allows you to switch without penalty if you find your choice too stressful or too easy. To adjust your playstyle, pause the game, navigate to 'Options', and select 'Game'. Under the 'Playstyle' section at the top, you can re-customize your experience by toggling the difficulty of Combat, Survival, and Exploration, which will align your settings with one of the predefined playstyles.

For a more granular approach, dive into 'Advanced Options' to fine-tune multiple aspects within each category, ensuring your gameplay aligns perfectly with your preferences.

Which Atomfall Playstyle Should You Start With?

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*Atomfall* is crafted to deliver a balanced experience, catering to a wide range of player preferences without pushing extremes. The game encourages you to experiment and find what you enjoy most, with the flexibility to adjust your experience at any time.

Among the default options, starting with either the **Investigator** or **Brawler** playstyle can help you gauge your comfort with the game’s combat and exploration mechanics. These modes offer a good middle ground, allowing you to adjust as you become more familiar with the game.

However, the most personalized experience comes from creating a customized playstyle. This option lets you tailor every element of gameplay to your liking, from enemy behavior to the ease of exploration and bartering. Importantly, *Atomfall* does not tie achievements or trophies to specific difficulty levels, so you're free to switch your playstyle as often as you wish without any penalties.

This concludes our guide on the playstyles in *Atomfall*. For more tips and tricks, including how to obtain a free Metal Detector early in the game, be sure to explore our additional content.