Fallout 2

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User Score
9.1

Universal acclaim- based on 1669 Ratings

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  2. Mixed: 62 out of 1669
  3. Negative: 70 out of 1669

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  1. 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
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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
  5. 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.
  6. 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.
  7. 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.
  8. 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
  9. nastyjes
    Mar 7, 2023
    8
    Pretty good. .
  10. 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
  11. 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.
  12. Cahqt
    Jan 24, 2023
    10
    The game that changed my life. Best RPG of all time.
    NOTHING CAN STOP A HIGHWAYMAN!
  13. 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.
  14. 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.
  15. 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@!!!!
  16. EVIL_UJIN
    Oct 15, 2022
    9
    Я: Стреляю из ракетомета
    Игра: You critically missed and your weapon destroyed.
  17. White-Zorro
    Sep 15, 2022
    10
    Best game ever, true RPG of all time. Thanks Black Isle Studios and Interplay!
  18. 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
  19. 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
  20. 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
  21. 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
  22. 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
  23. TheCroWolf
    May 13, 2022
    10
    This is one of the best rpg not like disco elysium crap this is how you make rpg
  24. Colday
    Feb 20, 2022
    10
    I will be miss by games, like Fallout 1 or 2. Just a good RPG, nothing more.
  25. 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.
  26. 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.
  27. 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
  28. nurfedx
    Nov 19, 2021
    10
    One of the best games to the series and an All-time Classic. A true Masterpiece of a Game!
  29. 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.
  30. 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.
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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

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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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