Atlas Reactor
End of Life: June 28, 2019
Strategy, science fiction, turn-based, free-to-play, tactics, online, multiplayer, singleplayer, internet
OpenCritic
Steam
A turn-based strategy game by Trion Worlds, focused on battles fought between small mercenary groups. The action of Atlas Reactor is set in a futuristic metropolis in which rich investment fund companies fight for influence. Since their employees avoid getting their hands dirty, they hire trained mercenary groups to do the dirty work for them, and the players are the commanders.
Atlas Reactor for PC is a turn-based strategy game that puts an emphasis on tactical battles between small mercenary groups. The title was developed by Trion and is free-to-play.
Plot
The action of Atlas Reactor is set in a futuristic metropolis where rich companies fight for power. Of course, their employees do not personally get their hands dirty. Instead, they hire trained mercenaries to do the job. These groups are commanded by the players.
Atlas Reactor is focused on multiplayer gameplay and does not have a traditional plot. However, it offers numerous opportunities for expanding our knowledge of the game world.
Mechanics
In Atlas Reactor, the gameplay boils down to fighting in turn-based battles where each side commands a team of several members. These characters are not anonymous, though, and our teammates are chosen from a gallery of clearly defined heroes, each of whom has his own personality, biography, and unique skills.
To eliminate the dull waiting for our enemy’s move, Atlas Reactor is played in half minute turns during which all sides of the conflict issue orders in a way that’s invisible to the competitors. Once the time is up, all commands are executed at the same time. The result is that it’s not enough to merely react to the enemy’s moves to win—to triumph, we have to learn to predict our rivals’ decisions.
While playing, valuable items and bonuses are cast regularly into the map. Attempting to obtain them implies a serious risk, though, since it’s rather obvious that everyone would like to get them. The gameplay is enriched by the cone of vision system, which enables the player to see only those enemies who are within the sight of his subordinates.
Game modes
Atlas Reactor for PC is focused primarily on competing against other players but it offers an option of fighting against computer-controlled bots. However, it serves mostly as a way of training before playing multiplayer matches.
Last updated on April 25, 2016
Videos and Screens
[3:03] Atlas Reactor trailer - The Case
[2:21] Atlas Reactor development diary
Digital Chumps: 8 / 10 by Nathaniel Stevens
Atlas Reactor is an impressive turn-based tactical game that has ground work built on fast action and a steep learning curve.
GamingBolt: 8 / 10 by Alex Jackson
Atlas Reactor shows that even if there are no new ideas anymore, there are still new ways to use the old ideas and make them interesting again. Continued support and a community will hold it up but we need some serious expansion to really make it great. Even still, what is here is very solid and worth the time of any strategy lover.
GameSpew: 8 / 10
Atlas Reactor provokes an impending tension, utters of despair at turns wasted, and cries of joy at enemies falling victim to your ten turns of dastardly planning. Don’t let this game pass you by, it’s well worth a shot.
Atlas Reactor Summary
Platforms:
PC / Windows October 4, 2016 June 28, 2019 (EOL)
Developer: Trion Worlds
Publisher: Trion Worlds
Atlas Reactor System Requirements
PC / Windows
Minimum: Intel Core i5-2520M 2.5 GHz / AMD Phenom II X4 2.6 GHz, 4 GB RAM, graphic card 1696 MB GeForce GTX 480 or better, 5 GB HDD, Windows Vista SP2