Downloading ATOM RPG: A First Impression

As I began downloading ATOM RPG, I couldn't help but wonder how far along the writing was in this promising game. While it's hard to gauge its level of completion from the outside, one thing is certain - it has a distinctive Fallout-like aesthetic that immediately grabbed my attention.

Upon launching the game, I noticed some aspects that could be improved upon. The font size and style for dialogue text seemed small and thin, which can be straining on the eyes when reading extended passages. A simple solution would be to bolden the text and use a fatter font to make it easier to read. Additionally, the text box should be expandable, allowing players to avoid constant scrolling.

Another pet peeve of mine is the 'screen within a screen' design often seen in character screens. Why not provide a character screen key or button for easy access? It's also frustrating that only one weapon slot is displayed at a time, requiring players to click a button or use the 'b'-key to switch between them.

On a more positive note, I appreciate the game's 'minimalistic HUD' design, which keeps the action box and text box clean and uncluttered. The loading times are also impressively fast, making it easy to jump back into the game quickly.

One feature that caught my attention is the ability to specialize in Major Skills, similar to Fallout. I'm eager to learn more about how skill point gain will work throughout the game, especially since the 'tagging' system for skills seems reminiscent of Fallout's own skill system.

Before diving deeper into the game, I think it would be beneficial to have a text-box during character creation that explains each stat and skill in detail. This would provide new players with a better understanding of how to allocate their attributes effectively.

As someone familiar with the Fallout series, I'm excited to see ATOM RPG as an alternative take on the classic formula. From what I've seen so far, it has a lot of potential, and I'm looking forward to exploring more of its features in the demo.