The video reviews the Argo Atlas in Star Citizen Alpha 3.24.1, discussing its pricing, new skins, and capabilities, including its tractor beam functionality and cargo handling. While the host finds the Atlas somewhat overpriced, they appreciate its unique features, highlighting its resilience and improved speed, but note limitations in maneuverability and usage in space.
In the video, the host reviews the new Argo Atlas in Star Citizen Alpha 3.24.1, highlighting its pricing and various new skins. Before diving into the details, the host discusses the anticipated price points for the Atlas, which range from $1 to $35 for warbound and non-warbound versions, respectively. Ultimately, the Atlas is priced at $35 for warbound and $40 for non-warbound, which the host considers quite high. The video also showcases four new skins for the Atlas: Iron Side, Carbon Black, Monsoon, and Lon Heart, each with different aesthetics and price points.
The host then conducts a series of tests to evaluate the Atlas’s capabilities. Notably, the Atlas is described as indestructible, able to withstand damage without showing any signs of wear. However, the host clarifies that while the Atlas itself is resistant, players inside can still take damage from external attacks. Improvements in the Atlas’s running speed are also noted, allowing for a faster movement when holding the left shift key, which is a welcome change from its previous sluggishness.
The primary function of the Atlas is to use its tractor beam capabilities. The host demonstrates how the right arm of the Atlas can hook and track boxes while the left arm’s function remains unclear. The video shows how the Atlas can tractor various items, including small ships, missiles, and components, with the ability to rotate items while using the tractor beam. However, the host mentions that the Atlas struggles with larger objects and emphasizes that players must be precise when placing items.
In terms of cargo handling, the host conducts a mission to transport cargo using the Atlas. The process of loading and unloading cargo is demonstrated, revealing that unloading is significantly faster compared to loading. The host also notes the challenges faced when trying to maneuver the Atlas for precise placements, suggesting that using the tractor beam is often a more efficient method. The video highlights that the Atlas cannot be used in space, limiting its functionality to planetary surfaces.
Overall, the host expresses mixed feelings about the Atlas, considering it somewhat overpriced but appreciating its unique capabilities as a specialized tool for cargo handling and other creative uses. The video concludes with a call to viewers to share their thoughts on the Atlas and whether they believe it is worth the investment. The host wraps up by thanking viewers for watching and promising to return with more content in the future.