Atlas Fallen might not make any game of the year lists, but its inventive, refreshing combat is worth checking out. It will require a bit of patience, as the opening and closing acts are a protracted slog, in addition to numerous bugs, but the foundation is set for a sequel that capitalizes on the promise of this new IP.

A combat-heavy action RPG with fun fights and spectacular landscapes, that's brought down by glitches, fiddly navigation, and an over-reliance on fetch quests.

At its best when you're fighting huge enemies with your carefully constructed (by trial and error) build. But it starts to get dull and frustrating quickly when you're repeatedly fighting the same enemies, when the story falls flat and the environments blend into one.