Fallout 2

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9.1

Universal acclaim- based on 1669 Ratings

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  3. Negative: 70 out of 1669

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  1. OlegO.
    Nov 17, 2007
    10
    Best RPG ever. Very unique.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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!
  5. ArturoV.
    Mar 11, 2006
    10
    This is my favourite RPG of all time.
  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. FrostormNidhegg
    Oct 31, 2019
    10
    Одна из лучших рпг за все время. При этом в не-фэнтези стилистике. Играть всем любителям рпг обязательно
  8. 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.
  9. 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.
  10. 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
  11. 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.
  12. 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.
  13. 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
  14. 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
  15. 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
  16. 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.
  17. 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.
  18. 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
  19. 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.
  20. 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
  21. CenkAlp
    Jan 3, 2018
    6
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  22. 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.
  23. 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
  24. a_dog
    Oct 10, 2019
    10
    This is a fallout. Real fallout. No other part compares with this part. **** you with your fallout 3
  25. 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
  26. 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
  27. 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.
  28. 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
  29. 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.
  30. 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.
  31. 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.
  32. Panica3643D
    Jun 17, 2018
    9
    Великолепная игра, которая сочетает в себе интересную механику и неповторимую RPG составляющую.
  33. 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)
  34. 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
  35. 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.
  36. 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
  37. 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
  38. 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.
  39. 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.
  40. 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.
  41. 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
  42. Deathxgrind
    Jun 3, 2019
    10
    Война никогда не меняется. Эталон своего игрового жанра.
  43. 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.
  44. 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
  45. 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.
  46. 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
  47. 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.
  48. DNW
    Dec 11, 2019
    10
    The best post apocalyptic game! Good plot. Perfect concept of the whole game world. Nice grapics and drawings style.
  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. nurfedx
    Nov 19, 2021
    10
    One of the best games to the series and an All-time Classic. A true Masterpiece of a Game!
  51. 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
  52. 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)
  53. 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
  54. 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
  55. 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
  56. Createdforfallo
    Jun 20, 2020
    10
    quite literally the best game of all time. I made this account specifically to rate Fallout 2.
  57. 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
  58. 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.
  59. 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
  60. 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.
  61. 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
  62. 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.
  63. Jahidster
    Apr 5, 2021
    10
    Absolutely beautiful game! Even if it is in 2d I is still very interesting and entertaining.
  64. 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.
  65. 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
  66. 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!
  67. 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@!!!!
  68. 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.
  69. 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
  70. 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
  71. TheCroWolf
    May 13, 2022
    10
    This is one of the best rpg not like disco elysium crap this is how you make rpg
  72. 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
  73. 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
  74. 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
  75. White-Zorro
    Sep 15, 2022
    10
    Best game ever, true RPG of all time. Thanks Black Isle Studios and Interplay!
  76. nastyjes
    Mar 7, 2023
    8
    Pretty good. .
  77. EVIL_UJIN
    Oct 15, 2022
    9
    Я: Стреляю из ракетомета
    Игра: You critically missed and your weapon destroyed.
  78. Cahqt
    Jan 24, 2023
    10
    The game that changed my life. Best RPG of all time.
    NOTHING CAN STOP A HIGHWAYMAN!
  79. 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.
  80. 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.
  81. 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.
  82. 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.
  83. 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
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#9 Best PC Game of 1998
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#3 Most Discussed PC Game of 1998
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#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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