

You don’t need to have seen Terminator to know what comes next. Polymer even allows humans to connect to this neural network, the «Kollektiv 2.0». Thanks to a technology called Polymer, the USSR has developed a networked artificial intelligence of high-tech robots. The story is set in a fictional universe in 1955 where the Soviet Union has grown into a futuristic superpower. A pity, because Atomic Heart does offer a lot worth experiencing. Even though the digital art book in the main menu gives me some backstory on Sergey’s character, I find him unbearable as ever after 10 hours of play. I can’t remember ever playing a more unlikable character. Now, none of this would be a problem if Sergey wasn’t the main character of Atomic Heart and I wasn’t forced to listen to his constant grumbling. He makes Duke Nukem look like the world’s most charming gentleman. Sergey Nechaev is a Soviet special agent and grade A asshole.
