Fallout 2

 PC
User Score
9.1

Universal acclaim- based on 1669 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1,537 out of 1669
  2. Mixed: 62 out of 1669
  3. Negative: 70 out of 1669

Review this game

  1. Your Score
    0 out of 10
    Rate this:
    • 10
    • 9
    • 8
    • 7
    • 6
    • 5
    • 4
    • 3
    • 2
    • 1
    • 0
    • 0
  1. Submit
  2. Check Spelling
view
per page
  1. Richard_dias
    Aug 14, 2023
    10
    CRPG perfection. I really think hope Baldur's Gate 3 success shines some light in those old classics, 'cause Fallout 2 was definetly one of the best games I've ever played. The game do not hold your hand at all and you'll nned to be forged in fire - after that, you're in for one memorable experience.
  2. cncz
    Dec 13, 2020
    10
    Thanks to fan patching (restoration project) I can firmly say this is one of, if not the greatest game ever made. It successfully immerses you into the dark world of a post apocalypse with genius writing and creative design decisions, the combat has much less jank than your average top down rpg of the time and the character creation is absolutely phenomenal and encourages repeatThanks to fan patching (restoration project) I can firmly say this is one of, if not the greatest game ever made. It successfully immerses you into the dark world of a post apocalypse with genius writing and creative design decisions, the combat has much less jank than your average top down rpg of the time and the character creation is absolutely phenomenal and encourages repeat playthroughs due to the sheer variety. The amount of detail and little (and some big) side quests as well as a masterful main quest keeps you hooked over the 30-ish hours of content. And the best part is repeat playthroughs can allow for new options on nearly all of these quests. I would highly recommend picking this game up and giving it a shot if you're a fan of the rpg genre… Expand
  3. Colday
    Feb 20, 2022
    10
    I will be miss by games, like Fallout 1 or 2. Just a good RPG, nothing more.
  4. Jahidster
    Apr 5, 2021
    10
    Absolutely beautiful game! Even if it is in 2d I is still very interesting and entertaining.
  5. toseer
    May 30, 2021
    10
    I've been through a lot of new RPGs, but Fallout 2 is exactly what I've always wanted to play; this game is good at everything: the plot, gameplay, open world, dialogues, quests, freedom of choice and action-there is a lot of this here, and because of this, I loved this game. Thank you, Black Isle Studios!
  6. mattyg1074
    Nov 19, 2022
    10
    Wow the negative reviews are sad and pathetic.. One idiot actually says it's good bethesda bought the franchise.. Talk about deluded and stupid lol@!!!!
  7. Le0nidas
    Sep 25, 2021
    10
    True masterpiece. Fallout 1 was awesome, but this one is definitely the best Fallout game so far. The story, dialogues, choices, consequences, everything is truly extraordinary.
  8. Jaqinta
    Aug 13, 2023
    10
    The Year 1998 and i was like 9 year old kid playing some video games with shared computer with my big brother , we switching sides and playing on turn based system . Then one day in our cousins computer we saw a video game that changed my entire life literally , it was a game with isometric camera style , extraordinary environment and the first time i seeing this kind of turn based roleThe Year 1998 and i was like 9 year old kid playing some video games with shared computer with my big brother , we switching sides and playing on turn based system . Then one day in our cousins computer we saw a video game that changed my entire life literally , it was a game with isometric camera style , extraordinary environment and the first time i seeing this kind of turn based role playing game . I've got excited and desperately would like to play on my own as my big brother would like to play this game also , soo I borrowed the cd of this game from my cousin and immediately rush into our computer to play it , when i first play the game with soo many rich dialogs , soo many different options to play with and it's unique play style i just shocked and become addicted on it , struggled soo much back then because my english is not good enough to progress into this game but with my too much older cousin help and also have dictonaries on our house that we searching the words to understand what the game is trying to tell us . back then me and my brother achived to finish this game and gave me the satisfaction that still i ain't get that satisfaction and joy from any other games soo far . Soo after years past i've become more understand the english language and like i was at 16 years or something like that i played THE Game one more time and fully understand that what the game is about . This game improved my english soo much that's one of the impact it gave me and also first time in my life i experienced the pure role playing experience which i liked a lot . I would like to thank all of the members of this development team that make this game come through . Personally thank Brian Fargo , Tim Cain , Leonard Boyarsky and soo many other developers and management team members . I hope that one day those guys come together and make this kind of game one more time , then in 2023 while people talking about Baldur's gate 3 ( i liked it a lot no misjudgement of that ) can experience pure role playing experience . This game is the BEST GAME ALL TIME . In football terms thinking this game as , you have abilities of the prime times of Messi and have physiques from prime Cristiano Ronaldo combined :)… Expand
  9. Sined_Potato
    Aug 18, 2022
    10
    Найкраща гра. Просто краще що я бачив. Атмосфера, музика, сюжет, квести, вони всі передають то, що ще ні одна гра в світі не змогла. Це 10/10
  10. TheCroWolf
    May 13, 2022
    10
    This is one of the best rpg not like disco elysium crap this is how you make rpg
  11. Ez4lamasaazul
    Jun 29, 2022
    10
    Me encanta este juego. Creería que es el mejor que jugué. Te da mucha libertad, finales y es un gran juego de rol
  12. White-Zorro
    Sep 15, 2022
    10
    Best game ever, true RPG of all time. Thanks Black Isle Studios and Interplay!
  13. Cahqt
    Jan 24, 2023
    10
    The game that changed my life. Best RPG of all time.
    NOTHING CAN STOP A HIGHWAYMAN!
  14. Chillaoi
    Jan 13, 2023
    10
    Review só pra lembrar a nota que dei pro jogo:
    Conseguiu a proeza de ser melhor que fallout 1 que já era um 9/10, se fossemos realmente pensar na série Fallout apenas por seus elementos RPG então Fallout 2 ganha a medalha de ouro.
  15. ChiIIaoi
    Apr 6, 2023
    10
    Review só pra lembrar a nota que eu dei pro jogo:
    Jogo mt bom, agora só escrever pra passar dos 75 caracteres.
  16. Hate_
    May 24, 2023
    10
    Fun, but you NEED a guide. This sentence is to get the character limit. Only four more things. There we go.
  17. UrchinChieftain
    Aug 29, 2023
    10
    One of my favorite RPGs, it has a great immersive open world, lots of fun quests, and ways to play the game. It is my second favorite game out of the Fallout series
  18. MrMummy
    Aug 29, 2005
    9
    Probably the main quest is better in the first (not for the quest per-se, but what the quest-story is about, FEV, Mutants and so on), but overall the sequel is kick-ass, it has so many quests... i just reinstalled it and can't stop playing :)
  19. JimmyH.
    Apr 4, 2008
    9
    Fantastic, non-dumbed-down, RPG that genuinely lets you play like YOU...BUT...bugged to hell. Be prepared for your PC to die, and die often. Save, save, save, and wait for the first time you dance round yir room screaming abuse at a screen that's locked up because you have too many items in your (SPOILER!)...still, though, the best RPG I've ever played. "Hey, causing that much Fantastic, non-dumbed-down, RPG that genuinely lets you play like YOU...BUT...bugged to hell. Be prepared for your PC to die, and die often. Save, save, save, and wait for the first time you dance round yir room screaming abuse at a screen that's locked up because you have too many items in your (SPOILER!)...still, though, the best RPG I've ever played. "Hey, causing that much destruction wasn't easy...".… Expand
  20. GlassEye67
    Aug 22, 2009
    9
    I have to give this game a 'nine' plus rating because it is not for everyone. It is still a classic game as is the first Fallout. Imagine the Bioware D&D series of the Forgotton Realms that you have played turned into a apocolyptic, road warrior type, rpg. I have loved this series for many years. But if you are expecting a first person shooter you should be informed that it is a I have to give this game a 'nine' plus rating because it is not for everyone. It is still a classic game as is the first Fallout. Imagine the Bioware D&D series of the Forgotton Realms that you have played turned into a apocolyptic, road warrior type, rpg. I have loved this series for many years. But if you are expecting a first person shooter you should be informed that it is a strategy game. Mega mohawks, shootguns, ak47s, techno punk with leather armor all on a game board to move and beat the computerized components hex/octo movement engine. Best unique non-traditional rpg ever made.… Expand
  21. MarekM
    Nov 18, 2009
    9
    Not as good as first Fallout, world is much less realistic (eg. you start on place where it's hard to meet something that will harm you badly, but you can go only in limited directions if you don't want to be shred to pieces), but with good atmosphere, great plots, many quests and informations, many easter-eggs, many.... FO2 is just huge, but there are better games.
  22. GolovA
    Nov 22, 2015
    9
    After completing first Fallout i waited and i waited and i waited. And finally, when the sequel hit the shelves, i hit the stores, and got my hands on a copy from a third try! :) was the wait worth it! :)
    Even though not much changed, the innovative additions and new storyline were welcome!
    Excellent Game!
    Fallout RuleZ, son! :D
  23. Todayshero
    Aug 5, 2011
    9
    I have been a fan of the Fallout series since I grabbed the first game way back when, the first one was great, but I've never been able to finish the second, I played through the story line at least twice and get stuck at the same spot every time. There are a lot of great improvements to the second from the first, but I don't feel it completely lived up to Fallout 1
  24. keefbaker
    Nov 12, 2013
    9
    While not quite as amazing as the original (which is just like saying x mountain isn't as tall as Everest) this is still one of the legendary RPGs of all time. If you have even a slight interest in top down RPGs, you need to get this.
  25. ANiChowy
    Nov 8, 2011
    9
    If you're looking for a good introduction to computer RPGs of the past and don't want to over complicate things, this is the perfect game for that. A lot of the mechanics are faulty, and a lot of things are completely useless and may deceive the newer player, but that's to be expected in this game where moving alongside the coast will most likely get you killed for reasons you won'tIf you're looking for a good introduction to computer RPGs of the past and don't want to over complicate things, this is the perfect game for that. A lot of the mechanics are faulty, and a lot of things are completely useless and may deceive the newer player, but that's to be expected in this game where moving alongside the coast will most likely get you killed for reasons you won't understand until much later. Spend some time with this one, even if it seems daunting at first.

    It's quite a departure from the content scaling of Fallout 3 and followers, and oh so refreshing.    … Expand
  26. TheLoneWanderer
    Nov 11, 2011
    9
    Incredible Game. Expands on the first game exponentially. It is many times larger, longer, and much more fun to play. While the first game was such a revolutionary concept for its time, Fallout 2 is simply a blast to play even today with its incredibly outdated (even for 1998) birds-eye view graphics. The only true fault is the near suffocating amount of inane pop culture references thatIncredible Game. Expands on the first game exponentially. It is many times larger, longer, and much more fun to play. While the first game was such a revolutionary concept for its time, Fallout 2 is simply a blast to play even today with its incredibly outdated (even for 1998) birds-eye view graphics. The only true fault is the near suffocating amount of inane pop culture references that are thrown in at every opportunity, which can at times detract from the often dark and serious tone of the game. 9/10… Expand
  27. metaman12
    Feb 22, 2015
    9
    Brilliant classics for post apo fans !
    I played it a lot in the past and now it is the right moment to come back to the roots.
    The game has a good design on its own.
  28. Amig
    Jun 19, 2012
    9
    Bigger and better than F1 in every way. The amount of freedom offered by this game is simply unmatched. And considering the crap that passes as a cRPG these days, it'll most likely stay unmatched for a very long time.
  29. faceless-1
    Dec 2, 2013
    9
    This game is really a masterpiece .Fallout 1 had maybe better story and atmosphere, but Fallout 2 got the better game play, more funny quotes of characters, more options, less linearity and much more. I really miss Black Isle studio.
  30. vintagegamer16
    Apr 19, 2013
    9
    Fallout 2 is simply without a doubt, one of the most underated rpg games in history! It is similar to the first Fallout in which i will say, if it aint broken, dont fix it! This game will be another one of the classic gems that will forever be rememberd and respected by me!
  31. Munkey
    Nov 27, 2015
    9
    The Original great Tactical RPG Experience Masterpiece that is Fallout 2.
    This was my first Fallout I've played back in the days.
    The character building and how you wish to play it. Sneaky or guns blazing? High charisma and a speach only build. You could beat the game as you wanted. A true wasteland Fallout experience. The different speech options depending on your perks int and    The Original great Tactical RPG Experience Masterpiece that is Fallout 2.
    This was my first Fallout I've played back in the days.
    The character building and how you wish to play it. Sneaky or guns blazing? High charisma and a speach only build. You could beat the game as you wanted. A true wasteland Fallout experience. The different speech options depending on your perks int and charisma. Yes the gripe was that not a lot has changed from Fallout 1 and not much has improved in the engine but for me this was not a big problem.
    Great story and soundtrack make you really immerse in the game. Spend countless hours exploring and questing. Finding interesting new easter eggs and fun facts.
    A lot of equipment, weapons and even a car to travel the wastelands. Some future looking equipment and old guns. Interesting locations with the limitations of that year the game has a lot of variance.
    A game that I come back from time to time just to have some fun.
    Great experience and a classic RPG. 9 out of 10.    … Expand
  32. DeusXCom
    Aug 3, 2014
    9
    The legend continues. Excellent continuation of one of the best games of all time with twice as much content. Double the gameplay time, double the character level, very good writing, all the shortcomings of the first Fallout fixed (quest logs, companions control..) and on top of that add a new shiny post-apo car for your desert travelling. Hmmm. On the other hand, the overall experienceThe legend continues. Excellent continuation of one of the best games of all time with twice as much content. Double the gameplay time, double the character level, very good writing, all the shortcomings of the first Fallout fixed (quest logs, companions control..) and on top of that add a new shiny post-apo car for your desert travelling. Hmmm. On the other hand, the overall experience isn't as masterfully compact as it is in the original Fallout and it's basically the same thing all over again, samey visuals, music, experience etc. But when you got your favourite, the most delicious food in the world, can you complain when you get it again and in double the portion? I certainly can't, both Fallout 1 and 2 are classics of the genre and must plays for all cRPG's or post-apocalyptic lovers. 9/10… Expand
  33. Genezi
    Jun 10, 2017
    9
    Great game. i have spent a lot of time on this title. It has a great story with memorable characters. Good gameplay and best cut scenes with good dialogs.
  34. NatsumeAshikaga
    Mar 24, 2015
    9
    What can you say about a legendary game Such as Fallout 2? This game is arguably the one that really put the Fallout franchise on the map. You play the grandchild of the Vault Dweller, who grew up in a small tribe isolated from the rest of the world. As the Vault Dweller's grandchild you are naturally the Chosen One in the village. A drought has plagued the village, the cattle are dying,What can you say about a legendary game Such as Fallout 2? This game is arguably the one that really put the Fallout franchise on the map. You play the grandchild of the Vault Dweller, who grew up in a small tribe isolated from the rest of the world. As the Vault Dweller's grandchild you are naturally the Chosen One in the village. A drought has plagued the village, the cattle are dying, crops withering, and children are sickly. The only ray of hope is the legend of the Garden of Eden Creation Kit, or G.E.C.K. which has the power to save the village. But saving your village will be more complicated than just retrieving this artifact, of that you can be sure.

    The good: While the gameplay is nearly identical to it's predecessor much of the gameplay has been improved. You can now loot multiple corpses if they fall on the same hexagon which is a massive improvement. The item transfer box is now capped at 99,999 and the counter moves much faster for precision item transfers, like money. The music is still great and lends to the atmosphere of a wasteland, top talent like Ron Perlman who returns to as the voice of the Narrator, and Michael Dorn who voices the super mutant sheriff of Broken Hills, named Marcus. There are also more than double the items, more weapons, armor, and tools are at your disposal in your quest to save Arroyo, your village. With more companions, more humor, more everything. Also the option of a car that makes travelling across world map much faster, and gives you a mobile storage container for those goodies you might need, but can't carry. The down side of course is that the car eats up energy from Microfusion Cells and Small Energy Cells like crazy, both of which are the ammunition for your energy weapons. Which means that at some points you can get stuck deciding on weather to fuel the car, or have use of your exotic guns.

    The bad: Too many pop culture references, there are far more then necessary. The lucky part is that if you don't get the joke it generally doesn't get in the way. Due to being top down isometric it suffers some of the same flaws as it's predecessor. If enemies are close to the edge of an area they can die in places you can't loot them in, and sometimes they end up in places you can't shoot at them in. Luckily your companions can shoot enemies outside the screen area.

    Final thought: An overall improvement on the original game, with a more user friendly interface. The game is overall double the size of the original with twice, or more the weapons, armor, locations, characters, side quests, and companions. A must have for RPG fans.    … Expand
  35. Smilingcookie
    Mar 31, 2015
    9
    Played this for the first time in 2014 and enjoyed it tremendously. It's bigger and more over the top than it's original brother. There's a lot of pop culture references and tongue in cheek jokes, which make the game a lot of fun. It also has more weapons, items and perks than the first one. The amount of quests is incredible and you get a different ending for each city depending on yourPlayed this for the first time in 2014 and enjoyed it tremendously. It's bigger and more over the top than it's original brother. There's a lot of pop culture references and tongue in cheek jokes, which make the game a lot of fun. It also has more weapons, items and perks than the first one. The amount of quests is incredible and you get a different ending for each city depending on your choices.

    However the plot is slightly less focused and the story is less convincing than those of it's predecessor. Which is why i prefer the original fallout. I'd rate this one a 9.2/10 compared to a 9.8/10 for fallout.    … Expand
  36. Heisenberg93
    Feb 3, 2016
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Fallout 2 is a perfect sequel, certainly loyal to what was the first Fallout. Of course: we must still remember that the first chapter is where it all started, but certainly in the second, is where everything has been continued in a great way.

    Fallout 2's plot maybe isn't impactful as the first chapter, but it has certainly a very high quality. I liked the "tribal" style in which the game is started, with the Temple of Trials and the Arroyo village's charm. The historical background is not complex as complex as that of the first chapter, but provides valuable revelations about previous events: the failure to deliver the water-chip to Vault 13 and the mistake of shipping with Vault-City (what an irony, thinking back to the first Fallout), but especially the abominable role of the Vaults and the social experiments program. In this context, the role of the Enclave is predominant and impressive: if in the first Fallout, the Master recognized the grandeur of evolution, here the Enclave despises it; denying the survival and the will to survive of the human race, by labeling the "different" or "survivor" as mutated or subhuman. They are what remains of the United States, and in this there is also a critical view to the country, which we know today, which isn't a holy-country. Kill millions of people under the guise of purifying the human race, proclaiming itself as the "world policeman" as quoted in the game. Frank Horrigan himself, is a contradiction: a true mutant, who hates mutants. Enclave's plans can be summed up in the saying "the end justifies the means". And in the end of all this arrogance, as a purifying poetry, the game ends with a huge atomic explosion, a symbol of the past, and the devastation of the atomic power unleashed by human hands, that once again triumphs on everything, and reigns supreme. A scene that puts chills, and a perfect ending.

    Fallout 2's gameplay is generally an improvement of that of the first chapter: commands to manage the companions are much more complex and more strategic, the number of weapons has been changed and increased, the level cap to 21 has been removed allowing the player to progress further and become stronger. The trading system remained perfect as it was, but now the traders have a respawn of goods, allowing the adventure to be much more accessible and dynamic, creating a real economy between the character and the game world. The system in which the skills affect the character is always perfect, and based on rigid mathematical calculations. The map has been expanded (about 2 times bigger, I heard) and also the number of visitable locations has increased obviously; among these you can also revisit the Vault 13, Vault 15, the base of Mariposa and Shady Sands, who were present in the first Fallout. For the main quest there is no time limit, unlike the first chapter, and this to me personally liked because you can complete many beautiful side quests without hurry. Even the achievement of individual objectives in the main quest is easier and more intuitively. However the game is not any easier: in fact the problems begin already in the Temple of Trials and the random fights in the game map are simply absurd; you can meet group of 6 or even 8 enemies that attack you, one after the other, and you can't even heal the wounds that you're already dead. I noticed that even some enemies can move 2 times per turn. This doesn't make the game fun, but only frustrating. On the opposite I rather liked the fight against the final boss, Frank Horrigan, that it has been difficult but balanced and fulfilling.

    The graphics are identical to that of the first Fallout, there is always the charm of the isometric view, and the artistic retro-futuristic and steampunk beauty that makes Fallout 2, a true Fallout game. The soundtrack is excellent, legacy of the soundtrack of the first chapter.

    Fallout 2 is really a great sequel. Certainly it isn't fascinating and revolutionary as the first Fallout, and could be better. But it's still a great classic RPG and a masterpiece.    … Expand
  37. rich_pl
    Feb 19, 2016
    9
    Personally I see this as a pinnacle of games production. I was challenging, interesting and kept me engrossed for hours at a time.

    Great improvement over the original, the controls are more forgiving and the interface although only marginally improved seemed freindlier to use. The game offers great characters and varied experiences with a fulfilling player experience. Although I    Personally I see this as a pinnacle of games production. I was challenging, interesting and kept me engrossed for hours at a time.

    Great improvement over the original, the controls are more forgiving and the interface although only marginally improved seemed freindlier to use.

    The game offers great characters and varied experiences with a fulfilling player experience. Although I first played this game over a decade ago, I've since bought 3 copies just because of disk failures / system upgrades, and each time I've bought it I've played it longing for more!

    I cannot think of any single game that has captivated me for more than a decade other than this one.    … Expand
  38. ComandanteCobra
    Nov 28, 2017
    9
    It's a good sequel.
    I liked the first one better but this one do not betray the franchise, add something to gameplay (like compaion..in the first one you'll hang out almost only with dogmeat), it's longer and have a lots of options.
    Try it, it's a very solid videogame.
  39. Joker777
    Oct 11, 2016
    9
    I started with three and didn't play this until after a third play through of 4, so I can say without bias that this game is a gem and, like the first, is head and shoulders above the modern installments of the franchise. Knocked a point off, because the combat is far too random at times. You can have the best stats, gear, positioning, companions, ext. and still die four times in a rowI started with three and didn't play this until after a third play through of 4, so I can say without bias that this game is a gem and, like the first, is head and shoulders above the modern installments of the franchise. Knocked a point off, because the combat is far too random at times. You can have the best stats, gear, positioning, companions, ext. and still die four times in a row because of critical hits. That's not difficulty, that's bad game design lol Other than that this game is a masterpiece.… Expand
  40. Panica3643D
    Jun 17, 2018
    9
    Великолепная игра, которая сочетает в себе интересную механику и неповторимую RPG составляющую.
  41. RagingPoet
    Nov 30, 2017
    9
    9.5 out of 10
    Fallout 2 is an amazing RPG and one of the best sequels ever made. Interesting characters and quests, detailed world, deep RPG system and more freedom of choice than in all modern 'choice based' games combined. And very horrible visuals)
  42. UncleEd
    Feb 14, 2021
    9
    The original Fallout is my favorite RPG to this date. In theory, this is Fallout 1, but bigger. There are dozens of quests and a quite large world map. Your choices change the outcome of different quests and the way some NPCs talk to you. So as far as video games go, this is one of the best examples of a true RPG. What I did not like is the main story. The ending of Fallout had a lastingThe original Fallout is my favorite RPG to this date. In theory, this is Fallout 1, but bigger. There are dozens of quests and a quite large world map. Your choices change the outcome of different quests and the way some NPCs talk to you. So as far as video games go, this is one of the best examples of a true RPG. What I did not like is the main story. The ending of Fallout had a lasting effect on me. Fallout 2, however, doesn’t offer a main story more interesting than its side quests. Talking about quests, it is full of a certain style humor and pop culture references. This may bother some people, but I didn’t have an issue with it. It also has a balance issue, in terms of difficulty. It starts extremely challenging and gets more manageable as you progress. Admittedly, the early-game is frustrating.

    My party consisted of Sulik, Vic and John Cassidy, which were all well designed characters for an RPG. I think it is a step back from the first game, but it is nevertheless great, especially if you enjoy an adult theme, post-apocalyptic setting and well written dialogues. Keep in mind though, unlike Fallout 1, it’s less about the aftermath of a nuclear war and more about building new societies in this new chaotic world. So if you are curious about the old school Fallouts, you will enjoy this sequel more if you start with the original game.

    PS: When Fallout 2 was released it was riddled with bugs. Also, the current releases are censored. I, therefore highly recommend to play this with the Restoration Project mod, which fixes the bugs and offers an uncensored version.

    8.5/10    … Expand
  43. Kotofon
    Mar 16, 2021
    9
    Fallout® 2 — это продолжение признанной всеми игры, которая вытащила жанр RPG из подземелий и поместила его в динамичное, апокалиптическое ретро-будущее.
    Прошло 80 лет с тех пор, как ваши предки пересекли пустоши. Чтобы спасти свою полудикую деревню от вымирания, вы отправляетесь на поиски утерянной технологии, известной как «Генератор Эдемских Кущ Компактный». В ходе поисков вам    Fallout® 2 — это продолжение признанной всеми игры, которая вытащила жанр RPG из подземелий и поместила его в динамичное, апокалиптическое ретро-будущее.
    Прошло 80 лет с тех пор, как ваши предки пересекли пустоши. Чтобы спасти свою полудикую деревню от вымирания, вы отправляетесь на поиски утерянной технологии, известной как «Генератор Эдемских Кущ Компактный». В ходе поисков вам предстоит столкнуться с критическими дозами радиации, ордами мутантов и и неумолимым потоком лжи, подлости и предательства. И даже в самые сложные минуты, когда начинает казаться, что этот новый мир уже ничего не может дать людям, не отчаивайтесь и идите к цели.
    Осваивая умения и особенности своего персонажа в Fallout® 2, попытайтесь выстоять против пост-ядерного мира, будущее которого увядает с каждой секундой...    … Expand
  44. agentbinky
    Oct 5, 2020
    9
    A rare improvement on the original. Inconsistent misplaced humor, yes, buggy on release, oh, terribly so. But it was everything about the original improved and writ large. You really feel like captain of your own destiny in a game like this, even though it may be illusory. Grab the Fallout 2 Restoration series of patches from No Mutants Allowed and enjoy it the way it was meant to be played.
  45. TylerJL1
    Nov 14, 2018
    9
    Most would say 2 is a much better game than 1 but to me I hated all the cultural references and just overuse of jokes. The game not taking itself seriously is my main issue. I prefer the subtle jokes and references in 1 and NV.

    Despite that however, it's still a great addition to the series. Story is great, good characters, great role-playing. Great game overall.
  46. COTOR
    Feb 19, 2019
    9
    Одна из лучших RPG игр за всё время,кто бы что не говорил.
    Огромное пространство для действий и множество квестов.
  47. lidwang
    Jan 8, 2022
    9
    An amazing sequel for an already amazing game, fallout 2 is like its predecessor on of the best rpg of all time, continuing it's amazing formula of gameplay and story. Unlike the previouse games, the main antagonists are built up amazingly well, which makes them far more intmidating. Not only that but the game is muhch bigger and full of content that doubles the playtime of the previousAn amazing sequel for an already amazing game, fallout 2 is like its predecessor on of the best rpg of all time, continuing it's amazing formula of gameplay and story. Unlike the previouse games, the main antagonists are built up amazingly well, which makes them far more intmidating. Not only that but the game is muhch bigger and full of content that doubles the playtime of the previous game. SOme of the minor problems are the drastic tone changes in the game, it's not as dark as the previouse game, which wouldn't be much of a problem if the tone changes weren't so drastic. Nevertheless an amazing game, play it.… Expand
  48. edxtan
    Apr 18, 2023
    9
    Fallout 2's greater focus on the interweaving politics of the world adds narrative depth, but also compromises the role-playing mechanics.
  49. Communist69
    Dec 6, 2019
    9
    It's probably one of the best games I've ever played! Amazing story but graphics aren't the best but it's from the 90's. There are quite a few glitches that can make the game more frustrating. Still an amazing game!
  50. bancandrei
    May 15, 2020
    9
    The best isometric RPG, it has a charm of it's own. More interesting locations, a larger world and a better beginning and sense of progression make it the superior entry compared to the original Fallout, while still being very similar. Even the bugs add to the mystery of the world :) It was an open world before such things existed or were mandatory, like nowadays. If you think it looksThe best isometric RPG, it has a charm of it's own. More interesting locations, a larger world and a better beginning and sense of progression make it the superior entry compared to the original Fallout, while still being very similar. Even the bugs add to the mystery of the world :) It was an open world before such things existed or were mandatory, like nowadays. If you think it looks bad, take as a consolation the fact that it never looked very good, keeping it from a perfect score… Expand
  51. FarAwayPhantom
    Jun 21, 2020
    9
    It's a great RPG game and the story is a lot more fun and inspired than Fallout 4's or Fallout 76's for that matter. Its gameplay is great even in 2020 and it's overall a fun game to explore and boasts a heavy challenge. My one gripe is no being able to save in combat but that's a personal opinion. It just saved me a lot in the first game. The aesthetic, visuals, and music have charm andIt's a great RPG game and the story is a lot more fun and inspired than Fallout 4's or Fallout 76's for that matter. Its gameplay is great even in 2020 and it's overall a fun game to explore and boasts a heavy challenge. My one gripe is no being able to save in combat but that's a personal opinion. It just saved me a lot in the first game. The aesthetic, visuals, and music have charm and are chilling sometimes. In conclusion, the game is great!… Expand
  52. Bushido95
    Sep 27, 2021
    9
    Если вы вдруг забыли, что такое проработанный мир и что такое настоящее РПГ, то вот оно.
    Блестящее продолжение новой вселенной и что удивительно она играбельна даже на сегодняшний день не без костылей, конечно, но всё же.
    Думаю даже для нового геймера тут есть такие вещи которые его удивят и несомненно рекомендую попробовать всем кто не играл.    Если вы вдруг забыли, что такое проработанный мир и что такое настоящее РПГ, то вот оно.
    Блестящее продолжение новой вселенной и что удивительно она играбельна даже на сегодняшний день не без костылей, конечно, но всё же.
    Думаю даже для нового геймера тут есть такие вещи которые его удивят и несомненно рекомендую попробовать всем кто не играл.
  53. Jackie_Jackson
    May 25, 2022
    9
    Твою мать и в этой игре тоже нужно бить палкой крысу почти три с половиной часа да что же это такое почему изометрические крысы такое сильные
  54. EVIL_UJIN
    Oct 15, 2022
    9
    Я: Стреляю из ракетомета
    Игра: You critically missed and your weapon destroyed.
  55. nadeauhugo
    Jan 24, 2023
    9
    Fantastic sequel to the first game. HUGE huge game, filled with role-playing elements and choices. Immense replayability. My only complaint is the implementation of stuff that does not make any sense and kill the immersion, like telepathy messages, talking plants, Monty Python bridge encounter, etc.
  56. AnonymousMC
    Jun 23, 2009
    8
    i would give this a 8.5 i find that i get killed allout but gets made up by the ability to save anny time and absoulte freedom for the charator
  57. JohnR.
    Jul 22, 2003
    8
    A great game, but with some minor flaws. The music, atmosphere, and graphics are all excellent, as are the story and characters. However, the game seems unfinished; it's buggy; and (I think) it's a bit too difficult.
  58. Rox22
    Feb 13, 2013
    8
    This game just improves on everything the first game did, and made it better. The graphics are sharper, the locations are grander the quests are more epic. So what's wrong with it? For all it does right it also doesn't introduce too much new to the gameplay. In essence it looks and feels exactly like the first game, just allot sexier. A shame that they didn't take a few more risks. ButThis game just improves on everything the first game did, and made it better. The graphics are sharper, the locations are grander the quests are more epic. So what's wrong with it? For all it does right it also doesn't introduce too much new to the gameplay. In essence it looks and feels exactly like the first game, just allot sexier. A shame that they didn't take a few more risks. But none the less, it still is a fantastic game and a worthy successor to the original.… Expand
  59. MysteriousRage
    Jul 21, 2013
    8
    Fallout 2 is the definition of a sequel that actually succeeds in going bigger and better than the first. Though, I lightly say it. As everything in this is amped up to it's full potential and doesn't disappoint, there are two major glaring issues that just make the first Fallout a better game.

    It's thoroughly addicting, more so than the first Fallout, as it tightens up certain gameplay    Fallout 2 is the definition of a sequel that actually succeeds in going bigger and better than the first. Though, I lightly say it. As everything in this is amped up to it's full potential and doesn't disappoint, there are two major glaring issues that just make the first Fallout a better game.

    It's thoroughly addicting, more so than the first Fallout, as it tightens up certain gameplay elements are smoothed up and some major improvements are put in (companion controls!). The scale of the map is massive, and feels like the largest Fallout to date. The amount of things to do will keep glued to this game for at least 50 hours.

    Writing is also substantial, featuring more NPC interactions, large choices on what dialogue to choose is awesome.

    But, the too biggest issues are the story and the pop culture references. The story is essentially a re-hash of the first Fallout. Replacing the water chip with the GECK, and mutants with the Enclave. It's more forgivable because the amount of things Fallout 2 offers and is essentially an excuse to go out exploring. The second would be the pop culture references. In Fallout 1, the pop culture references were fun and memorable because they were balanced out and didn't try too hard. Fallout 2 has an excessive amount of pop culture references and it looses it's charm and kind of kills the atmosphere.

    Still, Fallout 2 is an addicting and fun game. Worth a playthrough or two.    … Expand
  60. gracjanski
    Jan 4, 2016
    8
    After the perfect Fallout 1 and great opinions about the 2nd part, I was really looking forward for the 2nd part. The game mechanics are great as in the first part, especially the freedom of creating your character. Unfortunately the game is unbalanced like F1, many skills and perks are very weak in comparison to others. The companions are more important than it was in F1, unfortunatelyAfter the perfect Fallout 1 and great opinions about the 2nd part, I was really looking forward for the 2nd part. The game mechanics are great as in the first part, especially the freedom of creating your character. Unfortunately the game is unbalanced like F1, many skills and perks are very weak in comparison to others. The companions are more important than it was in F1, unfortunately there are not many orders you can give to them. The combat system is great, it makes you think and not forcing you to play a reaction game. The setting is perfect like always and it was interesting to see the developpment of some cities and west California.
    But in comparison to Fallout 1 the second part is much worse in my opinion. First of all, there are so few new graphics and new sounds. This game looks more like an addon, where you use much of the data from the main game. Somehow I needed to motivate myself to play further especially in the middle part, the atmosphere in F1 was much better. I dont know why, but I could not get into the world so well like in F1. Another thing is, that there are so many bugs, it is unexcusable.
    Overall good game, but the 1st Fallout was much better.    … Expand
  61. Termin8ter
    Jul 22, 2017
    8
    Fallout 2 is a very well done game. Though it is an isometric RPG, rather than FPS RPG like Bethesda's Fallout games are, it is still a good RPG with heaps of great dialogue options and characters. The dialogue in this game even trumps the dumbed down dialogue of Fallout 4, which is strange, because this only came out in 1998. If you are a fan of Fallout, or even a good RPG, you shouldFallout 2 is a very well done game. Though it is an isometric RPG, rather than FPS RPG like Bethesda's Fallout games are, it is still a good RPG with heaps of great dialogue options and characters. The dialogue in this game even trumps the dumbed down dialogue of Fallout 4, which is strange, because this only came out in 1998. If you are a fan of Fallout, or even a good RPG, you should give Fallout 2 a shot.… Expand
  62. Dperks
    Feb 25, 2019
    8
    I don't have much to say about Fallout 2 as its much the same as the 1st game just with more to do but also with more technical bugs once again get the Fixit mod before starting the game. And while this makes many positive changes from the previous game the combat really started to drag by the later half and the beginning consist of missing most the time if you did not invest in meleeI don't have much to say about Fallout 2 as its much the same as the 1st game just with more to do but also with more technical bugs once again get the Fixit mod before starting the game. And while this makes many positive changes from the previous game the combat really started to drag by the later half and the beginning consist of missing most the time if you did not invest in melee because that's all you get at first. But whatever its still good non the less.… Expand
  63. TGseram736
    Apr 30, 2021
    8
    It felt more or less like the original fallout but i think it was the better game out of the two. I love the good old days of fallout rather than the new weird pass that bathesda is taking rhe franchise nowadays.
  64. Thecaseyoz
    Jun 9, 2021
    8
    a 2021 Review - as a first time player, It stands tall above previous RPGs I have played, The story is intriguing and it really brought me back to the Post Apocalyptic Wastelands. This game is great to spend hours on, You will want to speak to every NPC and get every story. It brought to the table, everything the First Fallout (which is still an amazing game) could not. Fantastic Buildinga 2021 Review - as a first time player, It stands tall above previous RPGs I have played, The story is intriguing and it really brought me back to the Post Apocalyptic Wastelands. This game is great to spend hours on, You will want to speak to every NPC and get every story. It brought to the table, everything the First Fallout (which is still an amazing game) could not. Fantastic Building Blocks for the games that followed… Expand
  65. Nekrips
    Jul 29, 2022
    8
    A worthy sequel with a cool post-apocalypse atmosphere and a very interesting world to explore, which has now become even more diverse and developed. Many new characters and interesting locations have been added. The vehicle adds more dynamics to the gameplay. The number of secondary stories and side quests has now increased, as well as the variety of ways to complete them. CharacterA worthy sequel with a cool post-apocalypse atmosphere and a very interesting world to explore, which has now become even more diverse and developed. Many new characters and interesting locations have been added. The vehicle adds more dynamics to the gameplay. The number of secondary stories and side quests has now increased, as well as the variety of ways to complete them. Character customization has remained at the same high level, where every point in the statistics can change the gameplay.
    But in terms of plot, the game, in my opinion, turned out to be weaker than its predecessor. The positive attitude towards super mutants was especially disappointing. I remember how in the previous part they completely destroyed the settlement in which I had so many plans. They caused so much grief then, and it seemed that everyone suddenly began to be satisfied with it. And even after that, they said that they would be happy to immerse the main character in a reservoir with a virus. It's good that the game still gives an opportunity to deal with them.
    The main story itself seemed interesting, but the main boss and motivation still looked weaker than in the first part.    … Expand
  66. nastyjes
    Mar 7, 2023
    8
    Pretty good. .
  67. Ant0
    Feb 2, 2023
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I'll start with a simple thing. Fallout 2 is good game, but Fallout 2 is bad Fallout. Fallout 2 doesn't understand what fallout is. He's trying to be Wasteland. Yes, fallout 1 also wanted to be Wasteland and was inspired him, but cant and became independent. In turn, fallout 2 is just a absurd: talking plants, talking rats, a ghoul that lives in a coffin for a couple of months without food and water, gangsters, porn studios, Chinese that fight in kung fu style (i'm not kidding). And the enclave. God, enclave so stupid is unreal. These guys want to kill everyone, but they don't do anything for the whole game, then savage (the chosen one) come to them on a ship (And they don't hear him or see him) and kill everyone. It's just not funny. There is also a scientist who worked on the enclave's plan to kill everyone. So you can just tell him that "kill its bad" and he take it into account so... Will, kill all civilians in the enclave with gas? I don't even know what to say. I just remind you that fallout 2 claims that the enclave is the strongest military faction on the territory of the former United States. And they are defeated by some cowboy savage who shepherds the Brahmins. It's just a circus. I put 8 because:
    - The gameplay steel good (and this is the most important thing, right?), thanks to fallout 1 who created it. - The companies good . - I like the idea of intelligent deathclaws. - All sorts of references to fallout 1: super mutants, Brotherhood of Steel, NCR, Tandi, Vault Dweller Statue (Although fallout 2 ruined even bos. I think they done this because the **** would confuse the two teams in power armor, so we have only one team in power armor). I could put 9, but I'm putting 8. Because I don't like New Reno. And Myron. I hate New Reno. Also I could put 7, but I'm putting 8... because I like the Vault City. I really like it (I condemn slavery, but the idea of the city is really interesting). But when compared with fallout 1...I would put fallout 2 only 5/10.    … Expand
  68. MaxP.
    Apr 14, 2007
    7
    It's fun for a while but if you don't know what to do (like me), the fun of checking a FAQ every 20 minutes is lost quickly.
  69. TheQuietGamer
    Mar 26, 2014
    7
    Much easier and more accessible than it's predecessor. With the learning curve being not quite so steep here and the game not regularly killing you at the drop of a hat, the game is much more playable than the first. There's a lot more content, the story is better, and you have a lot more options as to how you choose to play the game. From a gameplay perspective this game blows the firstMuch easier and more accessible than it's predecessor. With the learning curve being not quite so steep here and the game not regularly killing you at the drop of a hat, the game is much more playable than the first. There's a lot more content, the story is better, and you have a lot more options as to how you choose to play the game. From a gameplay perspective this game blows the first Fallout away, but from a technical perspective the game is lacking.

    There are still numerous bugs an glitches that plague the game. One such recurring glitch forced me to have to leave and restart the game periodically. It's frustrating to no end, but these glitches do not ruin what is otherwise an excellent RPG experience that feels ahead of it's time. The only other complaint I have is that occasionally it can be hard to figure out how to progress the main quest. This can lead to extended periods of just mindless wandering, or forced trips to online guides and walkthroughs. Overall that is a minor complaint and the only real issue I have with the game is the amount of glitches it has.

    So this is one I can recommend. It's got issues but I still had a lot of fun with it. I was incredibly impressed with how modern a lot of the features in this game feel. The interface obviously shows age, but the amount of player choice here is staggering at times. It's a shame that the game has irritating technical issues, because otherwise it feels ahead of it's time. Still this is one I recommend if you enjoy post apocalyptic games or just god RPGs. I give it a 7.5/10-Good.    … Expand
  70. Ryald_King
    Aug 12, 2013
    7
    Fallout 1 was a perfect game, but this one feels over-stretched. They sacrificed story quality and filled it with cheezy humor. The atmosphere just can't compare to the original.
  71. Broyax
    Apr 9, 2017
    7
    Excellente suite du premier Fallout, plus riche, plus passionnante, mieux écrite mais aussi bien plus buguée, un vrai nid en vérité qui m'a empêché de la terminer bien que je fusse vraiment tout près de la fin (ou du moins le supposai-je à l'époque si ma mémoire est bonne).

    Un jeu de rôle de cette qualité mériterait encore une tentative, un nouveau parcours, quelles que soient les    Excellente suite du premier Fallout, plus riche, plus passionnante, mieux écrite mais aussi bien plus buguée, un vrai nid en vérité qui m'a empêché de la terminer bien que je fusse vraiment tout près de la fin (ou du moins le supposai-je à l'époque si ma mémoire est bonne).

    Un jeu de rôle de cette qualité mériterait encore une tentative, un nouveau parcours, quelles que soient les années écoulées (son ambiance, son interface, ses combats -si on est patient...-) malheureusement ce n'est pas le cas, la faute aux deux Fallout du 21ème siècle (le 3 et New Vegas) qui ont ressuscité la série et l'ont sublimée, rendant du coup caducs les deux premiers épisodes du siècle dernier. Ma note aurait été supérieure si j'avais rédigé cette critique à l'époque mais avec le temps, impossible de verser dans l'idolâtrie nostalgique.

    Fallout 2 ne fait donc pas partie des monuments du jeu de rôle mais il y a contribué, à sa manière.    … Expand
  72. TheAssDestroyer
    Mar 22, 2015
    6
    Poor character system (only maybe 1-3 workable builds, some stats are useless, most perks and skill are useless, only 2 slots on character for weapon and armor), combat is **** involves no tactical decision making, slow and annoying, a lot of uninteresting quests that are fetch quests and simple go from point A to point B quests (Find weakness in Tyler's gang guarding the church, GetPoor character system (only maybe 1-3 workable builds, some stats are useless, most perks and skill are useless, only 2 slots on character for weapon and armor), combat is **** involves no tactical decision making, slow and annoying, a lot of uninteresting quests that are fetch quests and simple go from point A to point B quests (Find weakness in Tyler's gang guarding the church, Get permission from Metzger for gang war)
    The den was almost full of them, no direct control of companions, **** plot, no natural progression of events (basically boils down on find the geck that takes ages to complete and when destroying enclave, thrown up on top of it for **** and giggles), main objective reduced to a side quest, areas are mostly settlements and looks identical    … Expand
  73. CenkAlp
    Jan 3, 2018
    6
    Hikaye = 7
    Oynanış = 5
    Grafikler = 5
    Sesler = 6
    Keyif = 6
    Atmosfer = 8
    Süre = 6
  74. Manucci555
    Aug 21, 2023
    6
    A quirky and endearing birds eye view, role playing game that has some interesting talking heads and writing. The game is generally meant for people into a pretty hardcore role-playing experience.
  75. GeoffC.
    Jul 24, 2003
    5
    I wanted to love this game. I had just finished Fallout (9/10), and was getting underway. Then I would reload a game and my primary weapon would cease to have existed. That kind of bug, and no patches in years kills what might have been a rewarding and entertaing RPG.
  76. KelR.
    Dec 16, 2002
    5
    This game can't even compare to the first fallout, it lacks the seriousness of the first. Why in the world did they fill the game with cheesy humor, ruined my whole experience.
  77. Beefheart
    Aug 18, 2013
    5
    About twice the size of the first Fallout, with less than half the strenght.
    A series of disconnected locations until you get to Navarro near the end of the game.
    Better companions, some of them very difficult to acquire, and that's it. Less dialogues, no "Tell me about" and poor resolution. Too many easter eggs and pop references. Definitely less polished and less memorable than the    About twice the size of the first Fallout, with less than half the strenght.
    A series of disconnected locations until you get to Navarro near the end of the game.
    Better companions, some of them very difficult to acquire, and that's it. Less dialogues, no "Tell me about" and poor resolution. Too many easter eggs and pop references.
    Definitely less polished and less memorable than the first game.    … Expand
  78. aecsuter
    Aug 18, 2022
    5
    My review is based on my experience in 2022 when I played this game.

    There were some improvements compared to 1, the game is a little more fluid with less fps drops, some new weapons and armor and that's it. The rest is the same engine, same character assembly system and possibilities as 1. Although impressive for the freedom considering the current game mechanics, it is tiring to    My review is based on my experience in 2022 when I played this game.

    There were some improvements compared to 1, the game is a little more fluid with less fps drops, some new weapons and armor and that's it.

    The rest is the same engine, same character assembly system and possibilities as 1.
    Although impressive for the freedom considering the current game mechanics, it is tiring to play.
    The story I found even shallower than the first, but with more game time.
    Taking all this into account, I recommend it only to those who want to know the saga as a whole. Remembering that it is an extremely cheap game.

    55 out of 100    … Expand
  79. rlilewis
    Jan 9, 2016
    4
    This is a game. Not a book and not a movie, you can have the best story and characters ever but if your gameplay is terrible then it's a terrible game. Simples.

    First off is user interface, which is absolutely horrible. Your view of the environment and NPCs/creatures/items is obstructed by the game world, so even though your character can see what is in front of them, you can't. Instead    This is a game. Not a book and not a movie, you can have the best story and characters ever but if your gameplay is terrible then it's a terrible game. Simples.

    First off is user interface, which is absolutely horrible. Your view of the environment and NPCs/creatures/items is obstructed by the game world, so even though your character can see what is in front of them, you can't. Instead you are forced to run right up to things to get a small viewing area on what is blocked by the game world. This viewing area also happens to remove the ability to interact with things like doors.

    You are unable to give orders to your companions. For a game that is hailed as having amazing dialogue interaction with NPCs, apparently the act of asking your companion to go look around the corner for enemies is just too complicated. This combined with the turn based combat makes for an extremely clunky and frustrating experience akin to pulling teeth.

    Another example would be an incredibly weak, rotting door that's falling off its hinges but happens to be locked. Your character lacks the strength to smash it down, but you have a companion with high strength wielding a sledge hammer. Any rational individual might ask them to smash it down for them, but no not in this game.

    The stealth is a complete crap shoot with enemies wondering back and forth randomly for all eternity like some mental patient, this combined with the lack of visibility due to the game world blocking what your character would be able to see again makes for horrible gameplay experience.

    Combat is horrible, you can't move and shoot, can't take cover, flanking doesn't seem to do anything for melee, to-hit chances are abysmally low. Not to mention that many of the enemies are bullet sponges. You can shoot an enemy in the head with no reaction from the enemy. It's also turn based so you have to just stand there with your thumb up your arse while 5 enemies all queue up to punch you in the face.

    Movement is hex based so you often can't run in a straight line. I don't understand this obsession with the hex based systems. Why!?

    Companions will routinely block pathways.

    Simple things like being able to see how much health your companions have - can't do that unless you enter dialogue and then go into combat control. Terrible

    I can't use my first aid or doctor abilities more than 5-6 times per 24 hours... really? Are high speech characters arbitrarily limited to how many conversations they can have or a high guns character by how many enemies they can shoot? No? Then why the hell is mine then!?

    This "game" could have been so much better if the developers kept in mind that people actually have to play the damn thing, we're not reading a book here or watching a film so it would be nice if your user interface wasn't so horribly clunky and useless.    … Expand
  80. doggystyle
    Aug 15, 2013
    3
    I guess I should have played this when it came out to appreciate it. I bought it just recently because I loved Fallout 3 and Fallout New Vegas. It's just too much of a chore to play. I also hate the gun play in the games of this era (FO Tactics, Jagged Alliance 1&2, etc) where your guys can't hit anything they are not standing next to. It suck immersion out of a game when your guys is 5I guess I should have played this when it came out to appreciate it. I bought it just recently because I loved Fallout 3 and Fallout New Vegas. It's just too much of a chore to play. I also hate the gun play in the games of this era (FO Tactics, Jagged Alliance 1&2, etc) where your guys can't hit anything they are not standing next to. It suck immersion out of a game when your guys is 5 meter away with a machinegun and doesn't hit once.… Expand
  81. Voyou
    May 10, 2016
    3
    When I see the scores here, it serves to remind me that people's standards were as low back then as they are today, ah ah.

    Similar flaws as in the first installment: opaque walls blocking your vision, zig-zag walking, pixel hunting, frustrating restrictions, clunky interface, anti-epic fights, large empty maps, grind, and so on. And a development team that was still clueless about    When I see the scores here, it serves to remind me that people's standards were as low back then as they are today, ah ah.

    Similar flaws as in the first installment: opaque walls blocking your vision, zig-zag walking, pixel hunting, frustrating restrictions, clunky interface, anti-epic fights, large empty maps, grind, and so on. And a development team that was still clueless about ergonomics (one of the main factors in the success of the IE engine).    … Expand
  82. mondomarsupial
    Mar 24, 2023
    2
    Twice the game made in half the time as compared to its predecessor and it really, really shows. The writing and overall design in world, quests, and moment to moment gameplay has suffered drastically. Instead of a tightly focused RPG that takes you on a journey through a thoughtfully constructed world by showing and telling only what it needs to, it's a mass of uncomplementing sideshowTwice the game made in half the time as compared to its predecessor and it really, really shows. The writing and overall design in world, quests, and moment to moment gameplay has suffered drastically. Instead of a tightly focused RPG that takes you on a journey through a thoughtfully constructed world by showing and telling only what it needs to, it's a mass of uncomplementing sideshow attractions that utterly lack the previous game's thick atmosphere and sharp wit.… Expand
  83. toxicon
    Sep 15, 2016
    1
    While the game has an interesting premise, Interplay, as evident by its later work has managed to screw up one of the best ideas in video game history. Thank God someone else bought the franchise.
next
Page:

Awards & Rankings

9
#9 Best PC Game of 1998
3
#3 Most Discussed PC Game of 1998
2
#2 Most Shared PC Game of 1998

Critic Reviews

All reviews »
Metascore
86

Generally favorable reviews - based on 15 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 14 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 15
  3. Negative: 0 out of 15
  1. GameSpot
    88
    Perhaps even more so than its predecessor, Fallout 2 contains dozens of subtle and more often not-so-subtle references to cult movies, television icons, and other aspects of popular culture.
    Read full review
  2. Quandary
    90
    Fallout 2 is a worthy successor to Fallout, and one that deserves a place in every dedicated role-playing gamer's collection. Don't be without it!
    Read full review
  3. Game Revolution
    83
    The warm, fuzzy, post-apocalyptic world has all the little details and exactly the right tone. The immersive story has kept me up until the wee hours of the morn on many occasions.
    Read full review
See all critic reviews »