Fallout 2

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  1. Seto89
    Feb 2, 2004
    10
    Fallout is the best!
  2. JohnDoe
    Jun 29, 2008
    10
    The game that change my perception of role playing game.I didn't know game can be so alive before I played this game.
  3. WillF.
    May 14, 2007
    10
    Best Game Ever, Fallout is truely the best example of a RPG experience , with a madmax-like world , its just awsome ..all the humor and gore-ish ambiance ..it still has to be toped in my book .
  4. EliasO.
    Jul 7, 2007
    10
    One of the best RPG's! It is almost as good as Arcanum.
  5. LukaM.
    Feb 20, 2009
    10
    One of the best games ever. Beyond comparison with Bethe$da's crappy work.
  6. christopherc
    Sep 13, 2009
    10
    If its buggy try restoration project by killap!includes new cities and children removed from the original game
  7. OdairF.
    Apr 23, 2003
    10
    We could end up just like that and we gotta watch our backs, a damn fine game to me, enough to keep me sitting at the keyboard for a long time roaming through the wastelands.
  8. AaronO.
    Dec 21, 2004
    10
    Best RPG ever!!!!!
  9. DanielDenmark
    Jan 25, 2005
    10
    One of the best! ...That's it ....! :) A little buggy ... But who cares?
  10. Bob
    Jun 28, 2005
    10
    This is the best game i have played to date it has been hard to enjoy anything else because it is so good.
  11. KarlSeverinT.
    Jun 3, 2005
    10
    Fallout 1 but with much more depth and variety it is just the best ever RPG.
  12. LisacT.
    Sep 27, 2006
    10
    This truly non-linear RPG set in the dark post-apocalyptic future based on the '1950s culture and filled with well-known pop-references is still an unmatched example of gameplay and atmosphere one game can offer. Pure 10.
  13. Theo
    Jan 24, 2007
    10
    Superb game..had it so many years and I still reinstall it and play like MAD!
  14. DanielS.
    Jun 10, 2007
    10
    The only RPG I've ever enjoyed playing and probably the best game I've ever played overall.
  15. ToddG
    Dec 18, 2008
    10
    I really, REALLY can't help but laugh at some of the comments below. Yes, you do have to clear out enemy checkpoints (guard posts) every time you go through them. What so many of them fail to grasp is that YOU DON'T HAVE TO GO THROUGH THEM. Maybe someone used to Halo or even Call of Duty expects to perform the same action over and over again, but this game is NOT Halo or Call of I really, REALLY can't help but laugh at some of the comments below. Yes, you do have to clear out enemy checkpoints (guard posts) every time you go through them. What so many of them fail to grasp is that YOU DON'T HAVE TO GO THROUGH THEM. Maybe someone used to Halo or even Call of Duty expects to perform the same action over and over again, but this game is NOT Halo or Call of Duty. For my playthrough, I adopted a full stealth strategy. Silenced Pistol, sniper rifle, and a rocket launcher if I needed a lot of bang. When I first started, though, I was popping caps left and right with a shotgun and flamethrower. But the thing about this game is that you're NOT relegated to any one experience. As I said, I adopted a stealth strategy. How do I deal with checkpoints? Either sneak around them in the brush, or shoot a guard from a distance, wait for all his buddies to come looking for me, then sneak through while they're busy searching. And the game ENCOURAGES this. Or, if I'm not in the mood for sneaking, I can borrow a boat from the Dock at the bar and take the river route. Very few guard posts and they're less likely to chase you. So if you think you're having a hard time, CHANGE your strategy. You're not limited by the game, you're limited by yourself. As for the game itself, its quite beautiful, at least before you start blowing it up. The fire effects are pretty awesome but still have a ways to go. Best I've ever seen, though. You can actually predict where the flame will go based on wind direction and terrain. What else can I say? The world is very immersive. AI is frustrating, but in a good way. Often I'll think I was perfectly hidden when someone will spot me becuase I poke a gun barrel around a corner. Often I'll kill a guard, think i'm in the clear then find out he had a buddy just down the road who saw me kill him. And sometimes that buddy will shoot off a flare and call MORE of his buddies to finish me off. All in all, this game punishes your mistakes to be sure, but definitely rewards good performance. So if you play this game, don't think that you're limited to roads or checkpoints. Don't think you have to kill every enemy or do every mission. Make the game yours. Kill some buffalo or zebras. And most of all DON'T get discouraged, where theres a will (and a lot of ammo) theres a way.… Expand
  16. AaronO.
    Oct 23, 2008
    10
    Best RPG ever!!!!!
  17. Mordeth13
    Oct 3, 2008
    10
    Best game I've ever played in my life. And the only RPG I've played all the way through more than once.
  18. Maran
    Mar 24, 2008
    10
    I've played more RPG's than most people will ever even read about and I can honestly say, Fallout was the pinnacle of roleplaying for its time, in many ways its still not been surpassed. Judging it by the standards of its time, it blew everything else away. The story is different and setting almost a unique amongst rpg
  19. Arana
    Apr 19, 2008
    10
    FO2? Even better than the first and favorite rpg game to date. No others came in comparison... especially to its wry sense of humor.
  20. CoreyD
    Jan 30, 2009
    10
    Great game. Better than Fallout 3 in almost every way, except of course the graphics.
  21. PavleB.
    Jun 15, 2005
    10
    Best game eveR! i love the lighting effects on night levels!!!1 everything lights up so franticly..... gore effects superb! this game is so expandable... it makes my head spin 360!
  22. MetaPhysical
    Dec 5, 2006
    10
    Fallout 2 is like water in a wasteland - a symbol of hope for anyone that an epic RPG can be achieved. Fallout 2 creates a fully engaging world of a seemingly mistfit reality with all points improved apon from the original. With chacter development nothing less than mind-tingling, gameplay interaction beyond amazing, freedom of action more than what the imagination would allow, and such Fallout 2 is like water in a wasteland - a symbol of hope for anyone that an epic RPG can be achieved. Fallout 2 creates a fully engaging world of a seemingly mistfit reality with all points improved apon from the original. With chacter development nothing less than mind-tingling, gameplay interaction beyond amazing, freedom of action more than what the imagination would allow, and such superior gameplay plot and flow that the most modern games would shy away, Fallout 2 is the most memorable RPG game to have ever been concieved, on par with the Baldur's Gate series.… Expand
  23. ArturoV.
    Mar 11, 2006
    10
    This is my favourite RPG of all time.
  24. OlegO.
    Nov 17, 2007
    10
    Best RPG ever. Very unique.
  25. SHODAN
    Dec 28, 2007
    10
    One of the greatest triumphs of gaming. Artfully constructed game world, atmospheric setting, interesting characters, interesting narrative - well written. All of it unique. Strategic combat, non-linear, freedom, choice and consequence, moral ambiguity. A triumph in thoughtful design. 10 years later and the industry has offered little else that even comes close - and certainly not in the One of the greatest triumphs of gaming. Artfully constructed game world, atmospheric setting, interesting characters, interesting narrative - well written. All of it unique. Strategic combat, non-linear, freedom, choice and consequence, moral ambiguity. A triumph in thoughtful design. 10 years later and the industry has offered little else that even comes close - and certainly not in the last 5 years.… Expand
  26. KrisztianT.
    Sep 28, 2007
    10
    Even though it is almost a decade old, in my mind this was STILL the single best role playing game every created period.
  27. VladimirX.
    Nov 14, 2003
    10
    This is by far the best RPG ever created. Amazing story line, huge playable world, so many different things to do. Similar to postal in some ways, you do whatever the hell you want. Dont play that Brotherhood of steell tactics whatver sh..t...fallout 1 and 2 are the best ones, the rest dont even have anything to do with fallout. If you see this game for sale, buy it! You won't regret it.
  28. SerkanP.
    Nov 26, 2005
    10
    this is the best one on the world,creators of the game are the most admireable people on the world. Two thumbs up!
  29. DickR
    Dec 19, 2009
    10
    Absolutely the best RPG game I've ever played. It is a true non-linear game that lets you do pretty much whatever you want. It is fully possible to smash orphans in the groin with a sledge hammer, if you are so inclined. The game suffers from a myriad of bugs in its original form, applying "Killap's Unofficial Fallout 2 Patch" removes most of the bugs and adds a bit of extra content.
  30. 9r33n
    Mar 11, 2011
    10
    A great game that got me into CRPGs, it has everything that was missing in fallout 1. Memorable characters, more customization, another great story, epic ending, no time limit ... WAR ... WAR NEVER CHANGES
  31. Cgarater
    Nov 24, 2010
    10
    When I played I was a BLAST, it was the first one of the RPG games I've ever played, and as the people say you'll always remember the first one. It is a highlight in the RPG business. Realistically I have no words to qualify this one if I could I'll give it a 1000 or even a 1000000. Please have in mind that the interface is an old one nothing like the ones we are used now please be patientWhen I played I was a BLAST, it was the first one of the RPG games I've ever played, and as the people say you'll always remember the first one. It is a highlight in the RPG business. Realistically I have no words to qualify this one if I could I'll give it a 1000 or even a 1000000. Please have in mind that the interface is an old one nothing like the ones we are used now please be patient it will be worth it I promise… Expand
  32. JHango
    Aug 16, 2011
    10
    This is a great game! The best of the Fallout serie. A true RPG. Few games can be copared with this one.
  33. Freeid
    Jun 3, 2011
    10
    I got caught messing with a farmers daughter, forced into marriage at gunpoint, got addicted to jet then pimped my wife while I went to run guns and star in porn.

    THAT my friends is a ROLE PLAYING GAME

    Possibly not just the greatest RPG of all time but GAME of all time.

    Black Isle Studios, we miss you.
  34. Zoltar
    Nov 7, 2011
    10
    I think I've played this game about 10 times, each time polishing character just to reveal as many quest as it was possible and each ime finding new. Addictive as jet. Surprising in so many ways (have you ever died traveling the wastelands after using too much jet? hey, steroids my save your life when taken at right time)! Once one of my friends finished the game fighting with bare handsI think I've played this game about 10 times, each time polishing character just to reveal as many quest as it was possible and each ime finding new. Addictive as jet. Surprising in so many ways (have you ever died traveling the wastelands after using too much jet? hey, steroids my save your life when taken at right time)! Once one of my friends finished the game fighting with bare hands only! It was amazing to see his character actually doing this. Ahhh, nobody rocks anymore like Valve Software.
    (Arcanum rocks as hell as well ;-)    … Expand
  35. exo88
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    Bought it in '99 and still playing it after 12 years...that's all I have to say. The greatest RPG game of all time. Even with many bugs the game is almost perfect.
  36. Dusty_Hayes
    Jul 21, 2014
    10
    Best of the Interplay FO series and stands head and shoulders with the Bethesda games FO2 expands on the first game by leaps and bounds with a great immersive story loads of character customization choice, flexibility, challenging, rewarding, no timer, mods FO2 is still one of the best RPG's out there.
  37. Zanuda
    May 13, 2012
    10
    Fallout 2 should definitely get more points than 10 out of 10 :) I've lost track of how many times I have completed this game since 1999 and each time is was fun.
  38. Josh_789
    Jul 15, 2012
    10
    As amazing as the original, some bits where a bit tough to work out and if you didn't search every section of one area there is a good chance you'll have to do a good bit of backtracking. Despite this it is an amazing game and deserves a play just for the storyline, only one bug which is the same as the fallout 1 which is the colours, same fix in the ddraw.ini file (google it) and I can'tAs amazing as the original, some bits where a bit tough to work out and if you didn't search every section of one area there is a good chance you'll have to do a good bit of backtracking. Despite this it is an amazing game and deserves a play just for the storyline, only one bug which is the same as the fallout 1 which is the colours, same fix in the ddraw.ini file (google it) and I can't mark it down for it as it is a problem with modern computers not the game.

    Give it a chance and if you get stuck there's no shame looking at a guide, lots to do, large areas, plenty of gameplay, so many years on and still a great game.    … Expand
  39. JamesBondX
    Jan 26, 2015
    10
    Fallout 2 is simply a great game. There's lots to do and the environment is great, especially when you mod the game with sFall and killap's unofficial patch that fixes a lot of the bugs that were in the original game. I also like the fact that it's a game where everything doesn't always go your way (even though a lot does go your way :) ). There's also lots of comical dialogue, events andFallout 2 is simply a great game. There's lots to do and the environment is great, especially when you mod the game with sFall and killap's unofficial patch that fixes a lot of the bugs that were in the original game. I also like the fact that it's a game where everything doesn't always go your way (even though a lot does go your way :) ). There's also lots of comical dialogue, events and random encounters.

    Now, even for some of the game's faults, it's still a great game. The faults of the game include silly moments, quests that end abruptly and well, bugs. However, like I said a lot of this can be fixed with Killap's patch.

    I'm not going to complain about graphics, it's an old game, doing so would be very silly and stupid. In fact, in my opinion the graphics are charming. Sprites are a little low res and textures too, however, compared to other 2D games it's still great! The textures and such can be improved with sFall and the high res pack, if you want to use nicer graphics.

    Edit: Look at some of the negative reviews. Bashing this game for the single reason that they enjoy Wasteland 2 and they have heard people saying Fallout 2 is better one too many times. Now I won't name any names, but yeah... Then they went here and saw it had a better score, thus they just had to put in a "revenge review" and put 0/0. Even though the two games are really similar except for the story and setting (which is still very similar) . Quite silly, but I suppose you're not allowed to think FO2 is better. Their main argument therefor always falls to complaining about the graphics.

    Don't get me wrong, Wasteland 2 is great too, both games are, and there's nothing wrong from enjoying both of the games.    … Expand
  40. oliver1h
    Nov 14, 2012
    10
    This game is legendary! They don't make RPGs like that anymore! Gripping story, hundreds of hours of gameplay, a huge free word to explore, killable children (It might sound sick, but it is about the freedom the developers gave to the player. If you don't want to hurt them... don't do it, but 'Black Isle' won't restrain you from doing it!). The game was a perfect blend of funny and adultThis game is legendary! They don't make RPGs like that anymore! Gripping story, hundreds of hours of gameplay, a huge free word to explore, killable children (It might sound sick, but it is about the freedom the developers gave to the player. If you don't want to hurt them... don't do it, but 'Black Isle' won't restrain you from doing it!). The game was a perfect blend of funny and adult content, with dozens of memorable dialogs. The way the turn based combat mechanics worked was great (a certain amount of action point could be used during combat to shoot, crouch, heal yourself, move etc.) The character stat system was also great. It was divided into four categories: attributes, skills, traits and perks. The player is governed by the system called "S.P.E.C.I.A.L." (an acronym for Strength, Perception, Endurance, Charisma, Intelligence, Agility and Luck). There are also 18 different skills in the game. Perks are a special element of the level up system. Every three levels (or every four if the player chooses a certain trait), the player is presented with a list of perks and can choose one to improve their character. All these had great impact on gameplay (smart character had more dialog option etc,). The post-apocalyptic word of the game was rich and the story is very memorable. Arroyo is suffering from a drought. The village elder tasked the direct descendant of the Vault Dweller (Main protagonist of Fallout 1) referred to as the Chosen One to perform the quest of retrieving a Garden of Eden Creation Kit for the village. The player is given nothing more than the Vault Dweller's jumpsuit, a RobCo PIPBoy 2000 handheld device, a Vault 13 water flask, a spear and some cash to start on his quest. During his quest the Vault Dweller will face foes like the Enclave, mutants, raiders and many more. I enjoyed the visual direction of the game very much. The music was also very memorable!
    I can only recommend this game!    … Expand
  41. StaticSpine
    Jan 2, 2013
    10
    My personal all-time favorite CRPG. I've been playing since it came out in 1998. The things I love are: great post-apocalyptic atmosphere, awesome turn-based combat, non-linear playthrough and a variety of gamestyles/ways to solve quests/ways to win battles etc, variety of items/guns/ammo/armor, numerous sidequests, memorable NPCs...you name it! I'm hoping for a revival for this kind ofMy personal all-time favorite CRPG. I've been playing since it came out in 1998. The things I love are: great post-apocalyptic atmosphere, awesome turn-based combat, non-linear playthrough and a variety of gamestyles/ways to solve quests/ways to win battles etc, variety of items/guns/ammo/armor, numerous sidequests, memorable NPCs...you name it! I'm hoping for a revival for this kind of games to come!… Expand
  42. trollololololol
    Dec 21, 2013
    10
    A truly amazing game. As long as you don't mind having to read a lot, you will absolutely love this game. A definite contender for the best RPG of all time.
  43. Orctownorc
    Oct 5, 2012
    10
    The Greatness of this game is not nostalgia or wishful thinking. The greatness of this game is in the writing. In the mad excessive glory of the plot lines and the openess of the role playing to do what you want and play it anyway you could dare to imagine. There will come a day when developers gain the ambition to try and rebuild this with contemporary graphics or even make somethingThe Greatness of this game is not nostalgia or wishful thinking. The greatness of this game is in the writing. In the mad excessive glory of the plot lines and the openess of the role playing to do what you want and play it anyway you could dare to imagine. There will come a day when developers gain the ambition to try and rebuild this with contemporary graphics or even make something better. I hope they try, because if someone could do something like this in 2012 it would rock the gaming world with greatness… Expand
  44. bdog011
    Dec 18, 2012
    10
    I have purchased fallout 1 and 2 twice. Once, back in 2000 but the game suffered from so many bugs that it was definitely difficult if not impossible to finish the game. It definately wasn't possible to finish every quest. Even the final encounters were buggy and potentially game breaking. The answer? Save more... I had forgotten how many hundreds of hours I poured over Fallout 1 and 2I have purchased fallout 1 and 2 twice. Once, back in 2000 but the game suffered from so many bugs that it was definitely difficult if not impossible to finish the game. It definately wasn't possible to finish every quest. Even the final encounters were buggy and potentially game breaking. The answer? Save more... I had forgotten how many hundreds of hours I poured over Fallout 1 and 2 back in 2000. Buying the collection on steam for 8 bucks(original cds long lost) has definately reminded me how genius the storyline and gameplay are. Everything is much deeper than you initially believe. You definitely have to install "Killap's Unofficial Fallout 2 Patch." It fixes 99% of the nonsense. You will need the high-res patch as well. Even with the high res patch the graphics will be the worst part of the experience. Time has not been kind. I have so much fun playing that I can look past that weakness. Be warned though the Steam version is definately the one containing the last patches released by interplay 10 years ago or whenever. This version on steam is minus 1000's of bug fixes by fans. You MUST install the fan patches to have the games run properly. Out of the download box the game was 400x800 and displaying a rainbow all over the screen. Still a 10.… Expand
  45. iseeall
    Jul 29, 2013
    10
    Surely the best RPG I ever played, with Fallout 1 and well, Baldur's Gate 2, coming very close.
    Just look for the "The Ultimate guide to Fallout 2" on the Internet and make sure you do every quest while reading the walkthrough. I hope Brian Fargo make something comparable in Wasteland 2, with the new graphics.
  46. KreatoR
    Jan 11, 2013
    10
    This is a true classic, if you want a deep and compelling RPG than this game is for you(if you dont mind the age of the game).Personally I think this game never gets old it is one of my favorite RPGs of all time and I have played it for years and years and it never gets old. It's a shame that Fallout 3 was such a big disappointment.
  47. frankielee
    Oct 28, 2014
    10
    after 15 years still the best game i've ever played with it's atmosphere, skills, perks, turn-based system, possible endings, characters, details and background -2014-
  48. Strelok-
    Apr 11, 2013
    10
    This game is a true example of how good classic games can be. The graphics are excellent even for an old game, it doesn't match up to newer games but it also doesn't hurt your eyes like the textures of many older games do. The story is great and it uses cut-scenes to give a realistic sense of urgency to the players main quest. I have NEVER run into any bug surprisingly, I don't know whatThis game is a true example of how good classic games can be. The graphics are excellent even for an old game, it doesn't match up to newer games but it also doesn't hurt your eyes like the textures of many older games do. The story is great and it uses cut-scenes to give a realistic sense of urgency to the players main quest. I have NEVER run into any bug surprisingly, I don't know what people saying this to have tons of glitches is about. The gameplay is great as well, absolutely flawless. You get absolute freedom, you can even kill children in this game if you like.… Expand
  49. tufferugli
    Jun 9, 2013
    10
    one of the thing that i probably will never understand, it's how fallout 2 is still so obscure to the big public.
    after the release of fallout 3, i thought that f1 and f2 would have seen their importance recognized, but they are still semi unknown. this makes me sad :(
    anyway... if you never played fallout 2, grab it now and thanks me later.
  50. iddqd4
    Jan 20, 2018
    10
    Иди куда хочешь, делай что хочешь, будь кем хочешь, но водяной чип будь добр доставь в деревню, со всех сторон крайне сильная RPG.
  51. taufirec
    Nov 3, 2015
    10
    This is objectively the best rpg ever made. A truly open ended experience featuring memorable characters and a large variety of quests with multiple answers to completing them. The only people who wouldn't prefer this to any modern fallout game are those with poor taste or no imagination.
  52. EUPOLEMOS
    Sep 2, 2013
    10
    How can anyone give a 9 to this game?I guess they didnt try to play it with an unarmed specialist like I do.The game is perfect.One of the best games for the PC that will never lose its value.
  53. Jpz38_Hetzer
    Dec 3, 2013
    10
    Story wise, this is the best fallout game ever. The gameplay holds up ptetty well, and the violence is way overthe top in a good way. There are numourous pop cultar references. Less serious than the first fallout at times, and way darker at others. If gpu like games with a good story, this is for you.
  54. tw1984
    Feb 18, 2014
    10
    OH MY GOD. How can anyone dislike this game? If your PC bugs out then get rid of your friggin viruses. No replay value? If you don't change the way you play it, then I guess it could seem so.
    This is a top cult classic game, which rocks the socks out of any other game ever made. PERIOD.
    I'd bet the reason "new kids" won't appreciate it is because they have no patience these days.
  55. Wolfie1987
    Mar 27, 2014
    10
    Far ahead of its time non-linear RPG. Comparable to the Ultima series & Deus Ex in terms of influence and advances in virtual world building. This game is not very politically correct, it's only concerned with being a masterpiece.
  56. Xtord
    Mar 21, 2016
    10
    I will start with saying that this game is far better then Fallout 3 (ps3), Fallout 4 (pc) and i probably enjoyed it more then new Vegas (ps3) too and tactics ( only played 2 hrs).

    Onto the review. Gameplay: This game is a turn based rpg , set in a post apoclyptic world. You have huge map to explorer and you can if you want to go straight to the last locations. The game has tons of    I will start with saying that this game is far better then Fallout 3 (ps3), Fallout 4 (pc) and i probably enjoyed it more then new Vegas (ps3) too and tactics ( only played 2 hrs).

    Onto the review.
    Gameplay: This game is a turn based rpg , set in a post apoclyptic world. You have huge map to explorer and you can if you want to go straight to the last locations. The game has tons of various cool character you can talk to. And quests you can do. With multiple factions all with they own agendas, and if you don`t like any of them you can either kill them or skip doing those quests all together. Also every companion can be order to be offensive, use melee weapons or ranged, carry stuff or to wait or move if they stand in you way , witch may happens sometimes. It might no be the best gameplay but it still works just fine. And the game is neither to hard nor to unforgiving.

    Character development / leveling/skills and quest: How your develop you character is entirely up to you. Do you want to fist you way trough the game you can do that. Do you wanna be a sniper and let your companions if you want to have companions do the fight for you , you can do just that. Do you want to play the game alone you can do that. For every four level you reach you can choose a skill and some of this skills is pretty good and actually has a meaning. Do you want to be a sweet talker and try to talk your way trough most of the quests you can do that. Compared to the later fallout especially fallout 4 at least in a large extent you have more freedom in how you do your quests and how you accomplish them all with multiple solutions and your choices also has consequences. All the character you meet have their own personalities and perhaps even problems or a reason they need your help or a reason why the want to join you and lastly those character especially on the companion side is plentiful and enough of them but not to many and neither to few. All skills have they own usefulness. Almost every character you meet has something to tell about the world. Plus if you really want to you can be a made - man/woman. And lastly you earn exp by doing quests and killing or even picking up a special items or using seeing special encounters. So yeah the game is pretty violent. Like shooting the groin of someone or the head of someone.

    Factions: A short note on factions. Every factions as previously said have they own agendas. Some are evil som are good some are somewhere in between. Some want to make prostitution and gambling legal. Some want to focus on something else.

    Setting: Perhaps most important of all is the setting. The setting is great. It feels very mush like an a post-apocalyptic game. All of the locations feel different in a good way. Different cultures. Different rules in the different places. Every places has it own mini-stories of side quests to tell. And with the wonderful music it could nt be any/much better. And the game has tons of Charm and Humor.

    Music: the soundtrack is very good. And a lot of the tracks if not all you will remember.It really helps you immerse yourself into the setting

    Bonus: I would put it here. The humor is very good. There is a lot of times you will laugh. Like missing a 95% hit or hitting a target with 20% hit for that matter. You will laugh by the funny and witty and good written dialogue. A lot of cool Easter eggs that even i understood or laughed and thought was funny, i am not the best at finding Easter eggs, but i could in this game.
    And the ending is more then good enough to and so is the voice acting at least for that time. And despite some few crashes the game is still utterly fantascic. Give it a shot , even if you disliked fallout 3/4. Hugely different.

    Score : highly recommended 10/10 if you enjoy turn based rpg set in a wonderful and brilliant rpg setting
    One of the best pc game i have ever played if not the best . The only one that is close in Planescape, Deus ex and perhaps Max payne 2 and Portal 2.

    And just if you wonder i would rate new Vegas 9.5
    fallout 3 9/10
    fallout 4 6-7/10

    NBI am going to say this is beyond me why this game ha snt gotten enough recognition, well atleast that what it seems like. How a game like this can`t get on top 128 games on gamefaq when games like fallout 3 or say undertale ( as there is many who thought it should nt be there)or any top 50 pc games is beyond me. But i guess everyone has is taste, no bias. and yeah i know in the fallout community this is considered the best fallout game and i have to agree despite putting at least 250 hrs in fallout 3 and 250 hrs in new vegas if not more. Thx for reading.    … Expand
  57. argo2001
    Nov 7, 2017
    10
    Лучшая игра всех времён и народов наравне с Baldur`s Gate 2.
    Квесты - вообще лучшее, что когда либо было и не имеющие аналогов в других играх. По сравнением с ними даже квесты Ведьмака 3 выглядят убого.
  58. Mugichan
    Oct 6, 2014
    10
    Game for the ages, the best creation in the gaming industry.Huge variability, interesting stories, amazing world and a giant study of the gaming universeThis is one of those games that will please everyone. And what beautiful music here! Depressive motives they drive into depression and create an incredible atmosphere. 10 out of 10, the best game.
  59. Argoth
    Jan 5, 2015
    10
    This is the BEST Rpg ever made! A real rpg thats not only shooting killing; but also based on intelligence, changing dialogue options. Make fun of politics, social events (for example you will see Mike Tyson in game:) words are not enough just play it. Also fallout 3 is not like f2, not like we expected
  60. therob91
    Jan 30, 2015
    10
    This is very likely the best RPG of all time. Certainly its age shows somewhat, but not nearly as much as most games even 5 years old. This game must have simply had a magical assortment of a development team because WOW it shows. Even creating a character is better than most RPGs today due to the SPECIAL stat system with perks and skills which is the best RPG stat system I have seen toThis is very likely the best RPG of all time. Certainly its age shows somewhat, but not nearly as much as most games even 5 years old. This game must have simply had a magical assortment of a development team because WOW it shows. Even creating a character is better than most RPGs today due to the SPECIAL stat system with perks and skills which is the best RPG stat system I have seen to date. The characters you can recruit are varied and interesting, and build their character through in depth dialogue as much as through combat and (in some cases) reactions to your choices. The factions of the game feel like they are more from the real world than most games, few characters, even the NPCs are complete caricatures. The exploration is just the right blend of time spent exploring and traveling. SOME backtracking makes the world feel a lot more interconnected than simply walking from one town to the next like a Final Fantasy game. Very open style where you can skip towns, visit out of order(to some extent, as the game does not change due to your level, but there is some leeway), or even ignore the main story if you want. Hundreds of fun small moments, great uses of skills(though the overall balance is certainly leaning towards certain skills- no game is perfect.) Humor is nice but the idea of being able to skip it in New Vegas was certainly the way to go - One of the only serious flaws in Fallout 2 is the fight between being a serious game and being a humorous one. You can have humor in a serious game but sometimes this one can go over the top. One of the greatest games of all time but probably not for someone that really loves RPGs at this point as the ISO view and old UI do make it a bit of a chore to get through. If you can get through that though you will have an incredible time playing this game.… Expand
  61. Hyaon13
    Mar 1, 2015
    10
    One of the best single player post nuclear games I've ever played. Not even Fallout 3 has managed to touch this game in terms of plot/writing/choices.
  62. SMIICE
    Jun 19, 2018
    10
    This game was I why I fell in love with PC gaming and RPGs. There was no better post-apocalyptic RPG since then. What Bethesda did with this franchise is just travesty. I own it in old school cd-rom (boxed version, steam (before GOG existed), and GOG.
  63. Shmorgan
    Feb 24, 2018
    10
    After Fallout Fallout 2 is another great RPG game I play once or twice a year. The atmosphere is just something absolutely amazing to look at and just stare at.

    I hope BGS seriously learns from the catastrophic boring game that is Fallout 4 and makes Fallout 5 as good as Fallout 3 and better. Fallout 4's dialog wheel and short same worded quests were really bad.
  64. Widgez
    Nov 11, 2015
    10
    Personally, I think Fallout 2 is the best in the series. Yeah, I know the graphics are 1999 and it plays in 2D but geez, this really is how a RPG should be. Once you get past the dated graphics you'll be gripped by the storyline and great dialogue. The dark humor of the Fallout series is at it's best here.
  65. Streamlinek
    Dec 4, 2022
    10
    Perfect post-apo light open-world RPG game with turn-based fights, amazing story and good decisions which impacts whole game.
  66. Skipp3rUA
    Dec 1, 2018
    10
    One of best games in My life, real Fallout, real RPG, real game with big soul!
  67. DirtyOldShoe
    Dec 18, 2015
    10
    Why more companies didn't learn from this classic I will never know. Fallout 2 defines RPG. I still play this game currently and find it just as rewarding as when it was released.
  68. HarijanD
    Sep 7, 2016
    10
    The only thing that annoy me in this game, is the tons of bugs in the first versions.

    Ahead of that detail, everything on this game ressamble the pure adventure in a true wasted land. A mix between the future of Terminator, with brutal tribal gangs like Mad Max, in all trash way of the best thriller in radioactivity land you can imagine. Every time I play this game, something new    The only thing that annoy me in this game, is the tons of bugs in the first versions.

    Ahead of that detail, everything on this game ressamble the pure adventure in a true wasted land.

    A mix between the future of Terminator, with brutal tribal gangs like Mad Max, in all trash way of the best thriller in radioactivity land you can imagine.

    Every time I play this game, something new uncover in the admist, and no matter the kind of character I play, fun never fail to amuse me.

    The kind of dialogues and answers you can choose in this game is beyond pleasure.    … Expand
  69. wald
    Jan 7, 2017
    10
    I played more than 1000 games. I played some of them for just 10 minutes, some of them for years. Fallout 2 is the best game I've ever played definitely.
  70. butters25
    Feb 14, 2017
    10
    One of the best RPG's that I've played and can always come back to. With amazing writing and dialogue, more challenging combat mechanics than it's predecessor, and a thrilling adventure the whole way through, this game is a must buy.
  71. buerere
    Aug 21, 2017
    10
    Every single aspect of this game, make it a MASTERPIECE.
    Amazing atmosphere
    excelent sound
    detailed graphics
    engaging story
    brilliant dialogue
    complete freedom to do whatever you want how you want..
    Fundamental title to have in every pc game colection
    I wasn't a RPG gamer at all before fallout 2, but after the experience
    its teh only thing worth playing.
  72. RogalDorn
    Oct 27, 2017
    10
    one of the very best rpgs of all time. if you haven't played it, do yourself a favor and buy it. it doesn't matter how old it is. its one of THOSE games.
  73. sofozex
    Oct 29, 2017
    10
    Fallout 2 jest to gra RPG wyższego sortu..

    Trzeba być cierpliwym (bo z metra nie do wielkiego faceta ze strzelby) oraz wytrwałym (niektóre momenty mogą dopiec), ale jest to pewien urok tej gry.. Według mnie warto w nią zagrać, warto wydać te 9.99 euro bo gra starczy na dużo godzin i jest jedną z najlepszych gier strategii czasu rzeczywistego połączonych z elementami Role-Playing    Fallout 2 jest to gra RPG wyższego sortu..

    Trzeba być cierpliwym (bo z metra nie do wielkiego faceta ze strzelby) oraz wytrwałym (niektóre momenty mogą dopiec), ale jest to pewien urok tej gry..

    Według mnie warto w nią zagrać, warto wydać te 9.99 euro bo gra starczy na dużo godzin i jest jedną z najlepszych gier strategii czasu rzeczywistego połączonych z elementami Role-Playing Games.. Sam grałem często w tą grę gdy byłem mały..

    Więc życzę powodzenia i pamiętaj: "War, War never changes...."    … Expand
  74. Dabood
    Feb 3, 2022
    10
    I can't believe they made this game in 1998. Way ahead of its time. I played this in 2022 and it still felt fresh and new and creative. The sense of humour and cultural references really cement it as a classic. Just unbelievably good.
  75. Tiebreak
    Jun 24, 2018
    10
    My favourite game all-time, all platforms. This game was ahead of it's time and the re-playability is very high! Graphics, dialogue, gameplay, back-story is top notch. If you like RPGs you have to play this game, you'll love it!
  76. voditelnlo
    Dec 19, 2018
    10
    Nothing short of superb - it takes "Fallout," expands upon it, enriches it, enhances it in so many ways that it makes one feel as if the original was immature.
  77. MadLemonYT
    Oct 13, 2018
    10
    Played it about 6 times. Bethesda will never make a Fallout game as good as it was.
  78. jaydecay
    Nov 15, 2018
    10
    this is the best fallout game out of all of them, and might be the greatest RPG of all time. this and the first one are the only ones you need to play. if you like modern games then 3 and New Vegas are okay. Avoid Fallout 4 and Fallout 76, those are terrible.
  79. FrostormNidhegg
    Oct 31, 2019
    10
    Одна из лучших рпг за все время. При этом в не-фэнтези стилистике. Играть всем любителям рпг обязательно
  80. AskaFreedom
    Sep 20, 2019
    10
    For me, it's simply the best game ever created. It is my favorite RPG and despite the years I still enjoy doing it regularly. While I only finish a game once, Fallout 2 always makes me want to come back despite the years.
    Frankly, with the "restoration project", which makes it possible to play it properly today... it's even better.
  81. pjnt
    Apr 20, 2019
    10
    Best game I have ever played.

    It is dated now, yet the story and true open world make this a groundbreaking and pinnacle of the gaming industry. Yet to be reproduced, although many have tried.

    Want to be civilizations savior? No problem, drug addicted pron star? OK.Whichever way you choose, it is your choice.
  82. Lefi
    Feb 15, 2019
    10
    One of the best role-playing games. You can play back a wide variety of roles, such diversity can offer not many role-playing games. The game is interesting to pass again with different starting characteristics of the character, which significantly change the gameplay
  83. Deathxgrind
    Jun 3, 2019
    10
    Война никогда не меняется. Эталон своего игрового жанра.
  84. Psiraphim
    Mar 22, 2019
    10
    Вторая часть стала удобней, больше и разнообразней чем первая часть. Но это был шаг в сторону, она не сильно развивала серию игр, просто дополняла. Тим Кейн ушел где-то в середине разработки - из-за этого такие проблемы с балансом: появление новой силовой брони, которую еще и можно украсть в первые 15 минут игры, гауссовка, которую можно заполучить на 5 минут раньше.
    Но зато - это тот    Вторая часть стала удобней, больше и разнообразней чем первая часть. Но это был шаг в сторону, она не сильно развивала серию игр, просто дополняла. Тим Кейн ушел где-то в середине разработки - из-за этого такие проблемы с балансом: появление новой силовой брони, которую еще и можно украсть в первые 15 минут игры, гауссовка, которую можно заполучить на 5 минут раньше.
    Но зато - это тот случай, когда ты проходишь первую часть и просишь - "тех же щей, да побольше влей". Игра не стала сильно менять геймплей, сосредоточившись на новой истории и она получилась интересная.
    Жаль, что это последняя игра в серии Fallout...    … Expand
  85. hakanthegreen
    Apr 13, 2019
    10
    This the best RPG game I've ever seen. The choices you made are clearly solid and effective. Also I love how game is making it hard for you but in fair way. You need to find your path, choose your priorities and make decisions. It's all on you, you may be controlling a virtual character but it's actually you... the pure form of you.
  86. Babutto
    Feb 17, 2022
    10
    Played AGAIN with the Restoration Project. The game is still top with the same bugs like missing shots on 95%. But still playable, cool, nice dialogues. It's more logical with the improvements and additional quests. No more cheese of going straight to Navarro.
    Will always remember the day when my cousin brought me this game as a present on the CD. Though, I didn't play Fallout 1 before that.
  87. MatveyShirshik
    May 11, 2019
    10
    This is a great game. The plot is good. Various quests. The gameplay is the same as in the first part. The characters are cool. Full freedom of action. Music on top. You can talk about this game for a long time. Just 10/10
  88. Unthugged
    Jun 12, 2019
    10
    One of the most fun,immersive RPG's I've ever played. I remember the bug in the power station that made me restart this game MANY times before I got past it. But I didn't even really care. Because once I got passed it I enjoyed it so much I was ready to forgive the odd bug or two. So much to do,loads of great characters and NPC's,and a dark sense of humor throughout.
  89. Jenshuiy
    Apr 23, 2020
    10
    Very nice another fallout game and is as good as/better than the original. Too bad for the Bethesda sellout
  90. a_dog
    Oct 10, 2019
    10
    This is a fallout. Real fallout. No other part compares with this part. **** you with your fallout 3
  91. DNW
    Dec 11, 2019
    10
    The best post apocalyptic game! Good plot. Perfect concept of the whole game world. Nice grapics and drawings style.
  92. nurfedx
    Nov 19, 2021
    10
    One of the best games to the series and an All-time Classic. A true Masterpiece of a Game!
  93. doj
    Feb 18, 2020
    10
    Просто шедевр на все времена, игра которая занимала от 120 до 400 мб умещала в себе мир намного больше, чем большинство современных игр занимающих более 40гб. Была возможность отыгрывать любую роль, от работорговца-изгоя до спасителя пустошей. Всё это приправлено адекватным сюжетом, сотнями (если не тысячами) побочных квестов, черным юмором и ощущением погружения в мир переживший третьюПросто шедевр на все времена, игра которая занимала от 120 до 400 мб умещала в себе мир намного больше, чем большинство современных игр занимающих более 40гб. Была возможность отыгрывать любую роль, от работорговца-изгоя до спасителя пустошей. Всё это приправлено адекватным сюжетом, сотнями (если не тысячами) побочных квестов, черным юмором и ощущением погружения в мир переживший третью мировою войну.… Expand
  94. Zaxaroff
    Mar 14, 2020
    10
    The best game of all time! The game we grew up on. A game that could not be repeated for modern computers and modern graphics. A game with an open world and endless possibilities remains relevant and playable now. And in those days - it was just incredible! It will remain in our hearts forever) And we will compare all subsequent games with it. Usually not in favor of new games)
  95. 3ae6al_T6l_cyka
    Apr 19, 2020
    10
    Хоть и не топ графон, что логично для её года выпуска, но игра хороша сюжетом, чем она лично меня и манит до сих пор
  96. vats_of_goo
    Jun 24, 2020
    10
    One of the best games I've ever played, every character has backstory and a purpose for existing truly great. The game punishes you early, but battling through will show you a world bethesda could never and most likely will never be able to replicate.

    the humour becomes a bit much, similar to how cowboys were in fallout new vegas, but this time, its actually funny unlike the sarcastic    One of the best games I've ever played, every character has backstory and a purpose for existing truly great. The game punishes you early, but battling through will show you a world bethesda could never and most likely will never be able to replicate.

    the humour becomes a bit much, similar to how cowboys were in fallout new vegas, but this time, its actually funny unlike the sarcastic option. the sidequests combine both quality and quantity very well and the main quest is excellent. voice acting and character models are spectacular, not a single voiced line felt forced.    … Expand
  97. Createdforfallo
    Jun 20, 2020
    10
    quite literally the best game of all time. I made this account specifically to rate Fallout 2.
  98. Zakular
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    A solid improvement on the previous entry, Fallout 2 seeks to do everything it's predecessor did but bigger and better. The story, the maps, the characters all seem improved from the last entry.
  99. ScathachPreach
    Dec 29, 2020
    10
    Just the best RPG out there. Of them all.
    Choices, humour, lots of dark and twisted stuff you can do, even the armwrestling that can go wrong on so many levels.
    Great companions and good storyline.
  100. TakablePigeon96
    Aug 2, 2020
    10
    Best game I ever played. Period. Is a really open game where you see that your choices really do a difference, and experimenting is fairly awarded or punished respectively. You don't feel like you don't have choices and you are limited to what the game wants you to do, that's one of the things that I most disagree with Fallout 4 & 3, you feel like experimentation is useless by having soBest game I ever played. Period. Is a really open game where you see that your choices really do a difference, and experimenting is fairly awarded or punished respectively. You don't feel like you don't have choices and you are limited to what the game wants you to do, that's one of the things that I most disagree with Fallout 4 & 3, you feel like experimentation is useless by having so many invencible craracters and invisible walls. Apart from having the two most powerful characters in the franchise, the most interesting, and developed story, and the biggest plot importance of the entire franchise (also with the first one of course), it is the most fun. And also with the most polished and intuitive mechanics.… Expand
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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

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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.
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  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!
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  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.
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