Atomic Heart Esrb

Atomic Heart – An ESRB Take

Atomic Heart is a first-person action-adventure shooter game developed by Russian studio Mundfish and published by All In! Games. Set in an alternate universe Soviet Union, players take on the role of Polyom’s Lieutenant Petrov as he embarks on a mission to investigate a mysterious facility. Atomic Heart has drawn attention due to its striking visuals and features, and consequently it was recently rated by the Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB).

Elements Affecting The Rating

The ESRB assigned Atomic Heart an “M” for “Mature”, indicating that the game’s content may be suitable only for those aged 17 and above. It noted in its rating that the game contains:

• Blood and Gore – The story includes occasional instances of violence and death featuring realistic depictions of gore. This includes depictions of injuries such as dismemberment, stabbing and impaling.
• Strong Language – Throughout the game there is occasional strong language, including “f**k”, “s**t” and “a*s”.
• Suggestive Themes – Some dialogue contains references to suggestive sexual behavior, including the use of condoms and other references to intimacy.

Positive Takeaways

The ESRB also recognized that Atomic Heart offers positive messaging, including respect for and cooperation with others, as well as a few instances of interactive and realistic elements which may benefit players. This includes choices that affect the story, as well as realistic physics and reactions as players interact with various objects in the game.

The Final Verdict

Thus, the ESRB’s rating of Atomic Heart suggests that the game is best suited for mature audiences, as the content includes violence, strong language and suggestive themes. However, players may also find the interactive play and realistic physics engaging, while the story also offers some positive messages.