"Atomfall: A Guide to All Playstyles"

*Atomfall* is a distinctive RPG that empowers players to shape their own gaming experience. This begins with selecting a playstyle that aligns with your preferences, offering a range of options. If you're unsure about which to choose, this guide will break down 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 players the freedom to tailor their journey through the game's story. When you start a new save, you'll encounter five distinct playstyle modes, each designed to cater to different gaming 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 prefer to explore independently without HUD assistance, while keeping combat manageable. Exploration is set to ‘Challenging’ difficulty, Survival to ‘Casual’, and Combat to ‘Assisted’.
• Brawler – For those who relish combat and seek a challenging fight, with guided exploration and survival elements. Combat is set to ‘Challenging’ difficulty, Survival to ‘Casual’, and Exploration to ‘Assisted’.
• Survivor – The developer-recommended mode, offering a balanced challenge across all aspects. Combat, Survival, and Exploration are all set to ‘Challenging’ difficulty.
• Veteran – The ultimate test for seasoned players, with the highest difficulty settings. Combat, Survival, and Exploration are all set to ‘Intense’ difficulty.

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Choosing the right playstyle initially can be challenging. However, *Atomfall* allows you to switch playstyles without penalty if you find your current selection too demanding or too easy. Simply pause the game, navigate to ‘Options’, and under the ‘Game’ tab, select ‘Playstyle’. You can then adjust the difficulty settings for Combat, Survival, and Exploration to align with one of the other playstyles.

For a more granular approach, head to ‘Advanced Options’ to fine-tune various aspects of each category according to your preferences.

Which Atomfall Playstyle Should You Start With?

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*Atomfall* aims to provide a balanced gaming experience, allowing players to decide what challenges they want to embrace. If you're choosing from the five default playstyle options, **Investigator** or **Brawler** might be the best starting points. These modes can help you gauge your comfort with the game's combat and exploration mechanics, allowing you to adjust your playstyle as needed.

However, the most flexible option is the customized playstyle, which lets you tailor every element of the game to suit your unique playstyle. From enemy behavior to exploration and trading mechanics, you have complete control.

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.

This wraps up our explanation of all *Atomfall* playstyles. For more insights into the game, including how to obtain a free Metal Detector early on, be sure to explore our additional content.