"Atomfall: Exploring All Playstyles"

*Atomfall* is a distinctive RPG that empowers you to craft your gaming experience according to your preferences. Right from the start, you're invited to select your playstyle from a variety of options. If you're unsure about which one to choose, this guide will walk you through each playstyle to help you make an informed decision.

All Playstyles in Atomfall and How They Work

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*Atomfall* prides itself on offering you the freedom to shape your journey through its story. When you begin a new save, the Playstyle menu presents five distinct playstyle modes, each tailored to different gaming experiences.

• Sightseer – Ideal for those who wish to immerse themselves in the story without the pressure of combat or survival challenges. Exploration, Survival, and Combat are all set to ‘Assisted’ difficulty.
• Investigator – Suited for players who prefer to explore independently without HUD assistance, yet desire low-stress combat. Exploration is set to ‘Challenging’ difficulty, while Survival remains ‘Casual’ and Combat is ‘Assisted’.
• Brawler – For combat enthusiasts who welcome a challenge from enemies but prefer guided exploration and survival. 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 all aspects of the game. Combat, Survival, and Exploration are all set to ‘Challenging’ difficulty.
• Veteran – The most demanding mode, designed for players eager to push their skills to the limit. Combat, Survival, and Exploration are all set to ‘Intense’ difficulty.

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If your initial choice feels too stressful or too easy, you can switch your playstyle without any penalty. Just pause the game, navigate to ‘Options’, and select the ‘Game’ tab where you'll find ‘Playstyle’ at the top. Here, you can adjust the difficulty of Combat, Survival, and Exploration to align with one of the preset playstyles. For a more detailed customization, head to ‘Advanced Options’ to fine-tune various aspects within each category.

Which Atomfall Playstyle Should You Start With?

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*Atomfall* is crafted to provide a balanced gameplay experience, allowing you to decide what challenges you want to face. If you're choosing from the default options, starting with either **Investigator** or **Brawler** could be beneficial. These modes will help gauge your comfort with the game's combat and exploration systems, allowing you to adjust your experience as needed.

However, the ultimate flexibility lies in creating a custom playstyle, where you can fine-tune every element of the gameplay to suit your personal style. Whether it's how enemies react or the ease of exploration and trading, you're in control.

It's worth noting that there are no achievements or trophies linked to completing the game on specific difficulties, so feel free to change your playstyle as often as you like without any repercussions.

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