Atomic Picnic

**Not Recommended** I received a review copy of Atomic Picnic through Keymailer. Just like all of my reviews, getting a free copy doesn't change my opinion. If I like a game, I'll say it. If I don't, I'll say that too. Atomic Picnic is one of those games that sounds amazing on paper. A 3D co-op roguelite where you're blasting through hordes of enemies, building crazy loadouts, and flying around the map with movement abilities? Sign me up. The problem is... somewhere along the way, that excitement just never showed up. The game isn't terrible. In fact, I actually think the foundation is pretty solid. It just feels really shallow right now, like it's missing that one thing that makes you want to queue up "just one more run." I kept waiting for the gameplay to click, and it just never did. One thing I do have to give the developers credit for is the art style. I really like how the game looks. It's colorful, stylized, and has a lot of personality. The music, though... I don't know how else to explain it, but it reminded me of something you'd hear in a Home Depot commercial. 😂 It just didn't match the energy of the game for me. The visuals are exciting, but the soundtrack never reached that same level. The game also supports co-op, which is a huge plus. Unfortunately, I wasn't able to try that side of the game, so maybe that's where it really shines. I can definitely see this being more enjoyable with a full group of friends. I also want to be fair here. This is still an Early Access game. Some of the things that bothered me today could be completely different six months from now, and I genuinely hope they are because I do think there's potential here. Right now, though, I just can't recommend it. Not because it's a bad idea. Not because it isn't well made. It just feels like it's missing that spark that keeps you coming back. This is definitely a game I'll be keeping an eye on, and I honestly hope I'm able to come back later and completely change my opinion. --- If you're into honest gaming reviews and first impressions, I also cover games over on my YouTube channel, **RawImpressions**.