Wasteland 2

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  1. darkwolf79
    Sep 22, 2014
    9
    I have to be honest, at first, I wasn't sure if I like it.
    After spending some hours with it though I think it's great and definitely lives up to its namesake and similar games like the Fallout series (1 and 2, let's ignore anything that came thereafter because it was a departure from this type of game)
    The Plot: It's pretty much what you would expect from your post apocalyptic story    I have to be honest, at first, I wasn't sure if I like it.
    After spending some hours with it though I think it's great and definitely lives up to its namesake and similar games like the Fallout series (1 and 2, let's ignore anything that came thereafter because it was a departure from this type of game)

    The Plot:
    It's pretty much what you would expect from your post apocalyptic story line. The characters are a healthy mix of serious and fun, pretty much what I would have expected. The world is believable and yet never overly serious. It's enjoyable and frames the action and core game play well.

    The core experience:
    I started playing on Ranger Difficulty. At first, I was shocked at how hard it seemed to be. I was constantly scrimping for ammo and trying not to get blown to bits. But well, I didn't give up. Instead, I re-adjusted my strategy. It worked. I can't say I am swimming in ammo but as long as you're not going gung ho on everything and everyone you meet and always do a "risk assessment" you will do just fine. (It's worth re-visiting areas to clean out safes as well!)
    I think the game is hard but most definitely fair.

    The tech:
    I helped kick-start the game but never touched it until it's final release. Perhaps that's the reason for some of the more negative reviews? Hard to say...
    Being a game dev myself I've come to the point where I rather wait until something is done so I can enjoy the final experience.
    I've spend 14 hours playing so far and the game has been extremely stable. Not a single crash or technical issue, so I'm most happy from that perspective.
    Graphics and Audio design are great. They're not high end but they absolutely do the job. I very much love the visual aspect of the game. Audio design also works very well. The only thing that ever freaked me out a bit are the goats. But then, that's intended... Right?

    Overall:
    I think it's a very well executed game. I enjoy the encounters, they force you to work on your strategy and think before you shoot. It doesn't need a lot of the modern baggage but instead concentrates on the core game play instead. I like that. Back to the roots and such...

    I love finding those little references to it's great predecessors everywhere as well.

    So yes. Definitely a good game. It's been way too long since I've had the chance to play a game like this. The only other recent contender worth mentioning would be Halfway. An excellent little gem as well.    … Expand
  2. Slate
    Sep 29, 2014
    10
    Excellent game all of the way through, great ui, sound, graphics, and most important..storyline. Wasteland 2's game mechanics are amazing, there is so much content in this game its unbelievable.
  3. 0hope
    Sep 27, 2014
    8
    The spiritual successor of fallout indeed and game is more of fallout then that Bethesda version will ever be. But cant say that game is without any flaws and definitely not a 10 game.

    The good: -main plot is interesting enough -there is plenty of side stuff to distract you -tactical combat -the ability to solve stuff on different ways and your choices actually do matter(well on    The spiritual successor of fallout indeed and game is more of fallout then that Bethesda version will ever be. But cant say that game is without any flaws and definitely not a 10 game.

    The good: -main plot is interesting enough
    -there is plenty of side stuff to distract you
    -tactical combat
    -the ability to solve stuff on different ways and your choices actually do matter(well on occasion at least)

    The bad: -textures are really bad at times and probably the worst thing is that you actually see your char zoomed up close on char creation makes it just even more obvious

    -some balance issue simply to say some weapons are far better then other, now this have more to do with fact that range wins all most of time especially if you play on harder difficulty as you want to kill anything before it comes to you

    -certain skills are useful only on few occasion sometimes you will wonder why i wasn't able to do this or that

    -save scumming is the thing that you actually want to exploit as it eliminates not that fun RNG which usually wont do much except make you grind for few hours random encounters so you can buy stuff that you actually want

    Now what i noticed is that ppl expected from this game fallout clone and this is not one. Brian Fargo stated that in start. Mostly there is no perk system and there isn't even need for one as there is lot of different skills which are only useful if you specialize in them and you don't even get that many skill points per level so your one char can't be good in everything. And there is no need for it either as you control squad (4 rangers) and not single char + 3 other npc that can join your party.

    Over all game is still worth its money and its 8/10 for sure. Now it was delayed once already but i get feeling that they should have extended that with more time it could easily be 9/10.    … Expand
  4. Sadlyborn
    Sep 28, 2014
    9
    So far I am really enjoying Wasteland 2. This is a nostalgic CRPG which can be compared by titles as the first Fallout series, Baldur´s Gate and Divinity Original Sin. The post-apocalyptic setting is atmospheric which is strengthen by nicely done story telling, voice acting and music. Also there is some criticism to mention. The User Interface is very cumbersome. It is often necessary toSo far I am really enjoying Wasteland 2. This is a nostalgic CRPG which can be compared by titles as the first Fallout series, Baldur´s Gate and Divinity Original Sin. The post-apocalyptic setting is atmospheric which is strengthen by nicely done story telling, voice acting and music. Also there is some criticism to mention. The User Interface is very cumbersome. It is often necessary to move an item to a character with a particular skill and then again to switch back that item. Sometimes equipped items are not longer equipped, which signifies a bug. It is annoying equip the item again on the character. Skills like Demolition, Alarm Disarming are a risk to use and will require a lot of save-load sequences in order to handle the situation well. Those loading screens takes a long time compared to other games of this generation. However the shortcomings does not outweigh the pleasure that this game has to offer. Must buy for the CRPG fans!… Expand
  5. Typhoon2142
    Oct 8, 2014
    8
    What the heck is wrong with most people? They either rate a ten because they have no idea what they are doing or they rate it zero because they found a bug or because the game wont run on their ancient, broken, virus-infected computers. Some people don't even own the game, let alone played it, yet they write reviews like a champion.

    They either praise the game as the new Jesus or they    What the heck is wrong with most people? They either rate a ten because they have no idea what they are doing or they rate it zero because they found a bug or because the game wont run on their ancient, broken, virus-infected computers. Some people don't even own the game, let alone played it, yet they write reviews like a champion.

    They either praise the game as the new Jesus or they condemn it to be the worst scam ever. This is going on all over metacritic, not just for this game. How can any sane person, who is not retarded and older than 12, rate this game zero or ten? This is not how rating works and defeats the purpose of this website. Roughly half of the 700 reviews here are written by trolls. You people are effectively making this site completely useless - but hey, it's what trolls do... In order to push their own ego, they destroy working systems that decent people created. That goes for all aspects of life, not just gaming and trolls are everywhere, making this planet a bad place to live on. Congratulations.

    Wasteland 2 is not a better Fallout 3, but it's a solid, enthralling, postapocalyptic RPG with nice visuals and audio. From a technical point of view, it could use some improvements, but the story and gameplay make up for that. The game is not for the casual Xbox gamer, but for the mature, hardcore gaming enthusiasts who are into turn based combat.

    It is not the best game ever, as those 10/10 losers say, but it's also not the worst game of all times, like the 0/10 trolls claim. You people think about what you're doing, because if you keep this up, you'll break yet another system that was working before. It doesn't help anyone. When this website goes down because decent people stop using it, your agenda goes with it.    … Expand
  6. grimloki
    Sep 29, 2014
    10
    So good... 25 years later, I'm back in the Wasteland. This game is good enough to stand on its own merits, but its especially great, considering it's one of the longest awaited sequels in game history, if you've played the original back in all its 4 color pixellated text adventure goodness.

    Whiners need not apply. The Wasteland isn't a forgiving place. There's not a simple 'I win'    So good... 25 years later, I'm back in the Wasteland. This game is good enough to stand on its own merits, but its especially great, considering it's one of the longest awaited sequels in game history, if you've played the original back in all its 4 color pixellated text adventure goodness.

    Whiners need not apply. The Wasteland isn't a forgiving place. There's not a simple 'I win' button. Save early and often.    … Expand
  7. MrSubjective
    Oct 9, 2014
    8
    First launch and first hour in game didn't do ANY good impression. Pretty weak graphics (what do you want from Unity, btw?), ugly and cheap characters models. I didn't expect anything good after I went for wastelands journey. How was I wrong! Deep game, awesome in-game characters, dramas, politics, deceptions, backstabbing, strong people, sneaky bastards. Lord! I can't even express myFirst launch and first hour in game didn't do ANY good impression. Pretty weak graphics (what do you want from Unity, btw?), ugly and cheap characters models. I didn't expect anything good after I went for wastelands journey. How was I wrong! Deep game, awesome in-game characters, dramas, politics, deceptions, backstabbing, strong people, sneaky bastards. Lord! I can't even express my feelings in proper form.

    If you ever talked about "good old Fallout 2" on any forums - this one is absoultely for you.

    My rate is 8. -1 for graphics (truly could be MUCH better), -1 for present bugs, non-stopping by the way. Other stuff is real 10 of 10.    … Expand
  8. lepronoc
    Sep 29, 2014
    10
    This game is a wonderful experience, true Post Apocalyptic journey, where in the first place - free of will and numerous choices with hard ass consequence. You have a goal, a gun and Desert Ranger star, what else?
  9. softpsyche
    Oct 17, 2014
    9
    If you liked Baldurs gate icewind dale fallout 1 and 2, just buy this game. Do not pass Go, do not collect 200 dollars just go straight to steam and buy the $#$@ out of this game! The only reason it did not get a resounding 10 is because the pretty bad bugs towards the end of the game. In fact, the bugs are pretty bad and storylines break ( had to restart because my Cali quests got broken.If you liked Baldurs gate icewind dale fallout 1 and 2, just buy this game. Do not pass Go, do not collect 200 dollars just go straight to steam and buy the $#$@ out of this game! The only reason it did not get a resounding 10 is because the pretty bad bugs towards the end of the game. In fact, the bugs are pretty bad and storylines break ( had to restart because my Cali quests got broken. Normally this would warrant a 5 but thats how overdue a game like this is. It will take you back to those days of old and remind you that great games do exist - it is not just nostalgia. Too bad the game is as buggy as the they were back then too.… Expand
  10. bhhsieh
    Sep 28, 2014
    10
    8/10 for RPG lovers, 10/10 for fallout 1 and 2 lovers. The graphics may not be top-notch, but the missions, the atmosphere, the tactical combats are all great.
  11. bilbo1973
    Sep 28, 2014
    10
    Been playing video games since 1986...
    Been working in the industry for 10+ years...
    Been a reviewer (print press) for 5 years...

    Been waiting for the true Fallout 3, since Fallout 2...

    I am happy I finally get to play it today at my 40 years... Wish my kid was a bit older to enjoy it together ;-)

    /respect
    /bow
    /gj guys
  12. deadsanta
    Oct 7, 2014
    10
    Wasteland 2 is the sequel of the 1980's CRPG by Brian Fargo and the Fallout guys back when they all worked for EA. While it is not Fallout 3, like some folks were hoping for (and which generates a lot of baseless hate imo) it's a solid sequel to a classic RPG. Turn based isometric with decent if not overwhelming graphics and an attribute/skill system that again, takes more from WastelandWasteland 2 is the sequel of the 1980's CRPG by Brian Fargo and the Fallout guys back when they all worked for EA. While it is not Fallout 3, like some folks were hoping for (and which generates a lot of baseless hate imo) it's a solid sequel to a classic RPG. Turn based isometric with decent if not overwhelming graphics and an attribute/skill system that again, takes more from Wasteland than it does from Fallout (which I'm guessing would get them sued, since they don't have any rights to Fallout games).

    The plot is branching, with areas that one playthrough will not allow you to enter, based on your choices, and your actions have meaningful storyline driven consequences, albeit rather buggy at the moment. Combat is turn based and totally RPG-style (dice rule) but solidly tactical, with the caveat that like in almost every other strategy game, the AI can be rather stupid at times.

    Honestly, the zero scores here are utterly absurd, I'd normally give this game an 8-9, with points off for bugs and some rush finish lack-of-polish, but I'm bumping it to 10 just because the haters piled on too thick for an indie title. Yes, this is an indie title, a $3m kickstart does not put it into AAA territory, whose games run in the $50m range nowadays. You get what you pay for, and what you get is a sweet TBRPG throwback game.    … Expand
  13. DeusXCom
    Sep 27, 2014
    10
    Fallout's old uncle came back to show the modern games how it's done. This is how you create high quality RPG experience. It certainly has some flaws, bugs and shortcomings, but they mean nothing compared to the 100 hours long immersive experience that nails you from the start and won't let you go until you're finished. For a week I completely forgot about reality and I was living in theFallout's old uncle came back to show the modern games how it's done. This is how you create high quality RPG experience. It certainly has some flaws, bugs and shortcomings, but they mean nothing compared to the 100 hours long immersive experience that nails you from the start and won't let you go until you're finished. For a week I completely forgot about reality and I was living in the Wasteland, exploring the post-apo world, breathing the radioactive atmosphere. As expected - excellent writing full of interesting characters, various factions, dark sense of humour and tons of quests to do, no stupid quest markers or handholding, but actually good old figuring things out for yourself. Many important choices and moral decisions you have to make. Customizable party of 4 desert rangers plus 3 more companions and even more additional followers that follow you around lets you create unique set of specialists that support one another with their various skills and equipment. I spent 2 hours just creating my party, by that time, some of the newer games would be already over. Tactical turn-based combat ala X-COM with all it's features such as cover system or height advantages is a fun playground for many challenging battles. And the last, but not least - Fantastic audio! Music by Mark Morgan continues in his masterpiece ambient legacy that started in Fallout and sound design is full of beautiful textures and distortions, especially radio messages and broadcasts are a nice touch. I was pleasantly surprised to see the sound credit for Alexander "Deus Ex" Brandon in the opening credits, so basically 2 of my all-time favourite game composers working together on this dream project and it shows, because audio creates atmosphere here even more strongly than visuals, which brings me to the negative part of the review.

    In a good RPG, graphics never mattered, hell, Fallout was ugly even back in 1997, but at least it had style and it didn't stop it from being a classic. Nevertheless, there is no way around it - Wasteland 2 is an ugly, badly optimized 3D mess. I blame the Unity engine, this is the 3rd unity engine game I played and they all shared the same problems - ugly visuals, tons of glitches and terrible optimization. What is even worse however is the camera controls and view angles. IF you must go 3D, at least do it properly like Dragon Age for example, where you can rotate the camera the way you want, not just horizontally, and even switch to 3rd person mode that helps you immerse in the world and navigate around the environment that way more smoothly. Here, you are stuck with predefined camera angles that are all wrong, when you zoom in, it's the right angle, but you don't see anything around you as it's to close up, so you zoom out to see more, but it automatically switches to a terrible bird view where you again don't see anything. Navigation is hell in this game and exploration is pain because of that. Unlocking the vertical camera angle movement and disabling that terrible default view would fix it, so hopefully in some future patch. This is not a cosmetic problem it's a critical game design flaw that negatively affects the gameplay and will prevent many new players to enjoy this gem. There are also tons of bugs, quest problems and missing features, such as no option to navigate in local world map. Every other RPG including all the old classics had this, just open the map, click on the other side of the current world and bam, you're there. You cannot do this here, you must manually scroll like an idiot through chaotic environment. Also the fact that the world is totally spammed with countless chests and safeboxes that are trapped with bombs, alarms and locks, forcing you to spend an eternity unlocking them with your skills that take too much time to process only to pick up some useless junk doesn't help the flow of the game either.

    But even despite these faults, Wasteland 2 is still the game of the year for me so far and one of the best RPG experiences in recent years, cannot wait for the Red Boots DLC only for 49.99$! 10/10    … Expand
  14. postulio
    Sep 22, 2014
    9
    This is the CRPG I was waiting on someone to make for about 20 years. Ever since I played Fallout 2, I was in love with the concept of a brutal, non-kiddie RPG set in a cruel and unjust world. No dragons, no kindly kings and no prophecy that a young boy will grow up to save the world: this is a game based on what happen when a world destroys itself and goes to hell, but people are still inThis is the CRPG I was waiting on someone to make for about 20 years. Ever since I played Fallout 2, I was in love with the concept of a brutal, non-kiddie RPG set in a cruel and unjust world. No dragons, no kindly kings and no prophecy that a young boy will grow up to save the world: this is a game based on what happen when a world destroys itself and goes to hell, but people are still in it. Gritty, suspenseful, touching and at time hilarious, most of my weekend was absolutely ruined because I wouldn't get up from playing Wasteland 2.

    Sure there are a few bugs here and there (what game doesnt?), but nothing that took away from my absolute joy of playing.

    I am very optimistic about the future of CRPGs now that Kickstarter along with InXile and Hairbrained Schemes proved it can be done!    … Expand
  15. RoccoSalvetti
    Sep 28, 2014
    8
    The AI cheats and the quests often are bugged, eventually you will get stuck but I can't stop playing it. Rebalance the combat system with a better AI and I will give it an 8 or a 9. I would allow the camera to go higher, sometimes it is very annoying to find your way around.
  16. jack67
    Sep 25, 2014
    9
    The full-on comparison of Wasteland 2 and Fallout is going to produce a little disappointment. It's a sequel to Wasteland -- and i think they did a damn good job with that. I'm a Kickstarter backer and a geezer old enough to have played Wasteland when it first came out.The production of Wasteland 2 isn't up to AAA games of 2014, but then it wasn't supposed to be.

    Little things about    The full-on comparison of Wasteland 2 and Fallout is going to produce a little disappointment. It's a sequel to Wasteland -- and i think they did a damn good job with that. I'm a Kickstarter backer and a geezer old enough to have played Wasteland when it first came out.The production of Wasteland 2 isn't up to AAA games of 2014, but then it wasn't supposed to be.

    Little things about combat annoy me, like I can't pause to get a lay of the land before combat actually starts -- and the spacebar to turn group movement on and off. I don't know why the latter keeps causing problems, but I keep forgetting to hit it to move a single character. Maybe group movement shouldn't be default? I don't know. I think that's my own shortcoming, rather than the design.

    I love the immediately branching story. Backers wanted a CRPG with choices and that's what they got. The tactical combat is part of it, but it isn't a tactics-first game -- so, it's a bit weaker there. That's fine with me, although it's very easy to wander into a frustratingly difficult battle. But that's life in the wasteland.

    As a backer, they provided exactly what I expected. I adore this game.    … Expand
  17. imfirst69
    Sep 22, 2014
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. One of my favorite games.
    Good devs
    Best game of the genre.
    Every aspect of the game such as combat fits.
    10/10, go play it now!

    SPOILER-In the main menu there is a "40$" dlc that you can click on and i blew up the rangers home and ended the game by arming a nuke in the museum.    … Expand
  18. socokid
    Oct 31, 2014
    9
    Some of the reviews on here are simply bizarre. Either played before final release, or reviewed only after a few hours... I can only assume. As someone who actually played Wasteland on an Apple IIc in the late 80's, and as a fan of the genre in general, this is a fantastic game.

    Turn based tactical combat scenarios, dozens of interesting quests and story lines. I have no idea how may    Some of the reviews on here are simply bizarre. Either played before final release, or reviewed only after a few hours... I can only assume. As someone who actually played Wasteland on an Apple IIc in the late 80's, and as a fan of the genre in general, this is a fantastic game.

    Turn based tactical combat scenarios, dozens of interesting quests and story lines. I have no idea how may more weapons I'm going to find, and I'm definitely going to want to play again with different skill sets, just for fun.

    Great game. Some of the excuses for low ratings here either had nothing to do with game play, and some almost sound as if they are playing a different game or only played for a few hours?

    Just, weird...    … Expand
  19. konvice
    Oct 2, 2014
    10
    I am really dissapointed many people dont rate the game but
    their own expectations! This is pure Fact!! Each one who giving a low rating says: I expected more!!! but the game not bad.
  20. Easy123
    Sep 25, 2014
    10
    A great game overall, would give it a 8.5, but am giving it a 10 to balance out some of the uninformed reveiws out there.

    Decent graphics, some great humour a bit grindy at times, but the writing gives this game an 8.5. A buy recommendation from me.
  21. Nightshade780
    Sep 23, 2014
    9
    Pure Awesomeness!! So I was very hesitant at first to get into this, and like most of you searched every where and read reviews and watched game play videos well let me not waste your time. If you liked x-com enemy unknown then you will love this. I am giving it a 9 because there are no jet packs or hooks to be able to place your snipers on high ground. So far at the time of writing thisPure Awesomeness!! So I was very hesitant at first to get into this, and like most of you searched every where and read reviews and watched game play videos well let me not waste your time. If you liked x-com enemy unknown then you will love this. I am giving it a 9 because there are no jet packs or hooks to be able to place your snipers on high ground. So far at the time of writing this review I have logged in 13.8 hours. (in past 2 days) like wow I am hooked.

    Game has lots of things for you to find and discover(Easter eggs) etc. and don't forget to Save, Save, Save LOL....    … Expand
  22. Kronos362
    Sep 23, 2014
    10
    Great game am really getting into it. You need a little patience but the writing and humour come together when you get the hang of the game.

    A real treat.
  23. Wyzak
    Sep 22, 2014
    9
    One of the best games you can buy right now. If you enjoy team-based RPG games (Legend of Grimrock), with a tactical element (think XCOM Enemy Unknown) all mixed with a post-apoc setting (Fallout), you will love this game.

    Be warned though, it's a hard game and you will have to restart many times but that is just part of the experience. The game isn't broken, but it's not easy and the    One of the best games you can buy right now. If you enjoy team-based RPG games (Legend of Grimrock), with a tactical element (think XCOM Enemy Unknown) all mixed with a post-apoc setting (Fallout), you will love this game.

    Be warned though, it's a hard game and you will have to restart many times but that is just part of the experience. The game isn't broken, but it's not easy and the developers aren't going to hold your hand and guide you through the game. You will make mistakes, and you should be able to learn from them and improve on your mistakes next time round.

    You can't save everybody, you will have to make hard decisions and live by your decisions. The game is 50-80 hours long (for a single playthrough, but you will want to do many playthroughs) and it features multiple endings. You get to decide your future, and you get to decide whether the Desert Rangers will be a force for good, or just another band of outlaws.

    It's not Fallout, so down-voting it because it's not another game is really retarded.

    I played the beta for an hour or two, but did not want to really get into it until the game was finally released on Friday. Since then I've played it every single moment that I've had available (8+ hours since then).    … Expand
  24. Antart
    Sep 22, 2014
    10
    All in this game is focused to put us in the post-nuclear situation and the game itself is incredibly complex, all what you see at the detailed character tab is reflected in the entire game so you need to choose a carefully balanced group, but even with 4 characters you can't have all at the same time so each bullet will and the final sensation will be an unforgettable experience.
  25. Satanykk
    Sep 27, 2014
    9
    Excellent RPG, tons of side quests, tons of characters and lot of exploration. Quite different than Fallout though. I don't understand why people make reference about Fallout and this game ... unless they refer to Brotherhood of Steel ... otherwise I enjoy this game as much as I did with the Fallout series.

    The only downside ... **** load of bugs even after the first patch. Still,    Excellent RPG, tons of side quests, tons of characters and lot of exploration. Quite different than Fallout though. I don't understand why people make reference about Fallout and this game ... unless they refer to Brotherhood of Steel ... otherwise I enjoy this game as much as I did with the Fallout series.

    The only downside ... **** load of bugs even after the first patch.

    Still, two thumbs up.    … Expand
  26. 00wolf
    Sep 24, 2014
    8
    Wasteland 2 has that classic Black Isle feel. If you loved the CRPGs of the 90s and like post-apocalyptic setting, then you will absolutely love this game.
  27. SlippedUp
    Sep 22, 2014
    10
    After playing the beta i was worried over the final style/look this game would have. Having now logged about 10 hours in (having barely scratched the surface, it seems) I can safely say I am glad I was wrong.

    This game may not be for everyone; old school vibe, text heavy etc. But I am really enjoying it. The combat takes a bit of getting used to, but the satisfaction of engaging a mob    After playing the beta i was worried over the final style/look this game would have. Having now logged about 10 hours in (having barely scratched the surface, it seems) I can safely say I am glad I was wrong.

    This game may not be for everyone; old school vibe, text heavy etc. But I am really enjoying it. The combat takes a bit of getting used to, but the satisfaction of engaging a mob of pod people and luring them back into the range of your Sniper; waiting to ambush them on the second floor of a burnt out building (rambling, I know) is immense.

    So I guess I'd recommend this game then.

    P.S. I have seen some reviews criticizing the 'Day 1 DLC at $50!' Yelling about how this is outrageous and blah blah blah. My advice would be to click on the offer. You might be pleasantly surprised. ^^    … Expand
  28. Bennrama
    Sep 24, 2014
    9
    Sophisticated storyline - which is rare in modern games - and an engaging fantasy world. Wasteland 2 is intelligently written, includes characters that seem real, and has depth to its gameplay and RPG elements that the modern fps and dungeon loot-fest clones can only dream about.

    This is a game for the thinkers, the appreciators of a great storyline, and the strategists. Those who    Sophisticated storyline - which is rare in modern games - and an engaging fantasy world. Wasteland 2 is intelligently written, includes characters that seem real, and has depth to its gameplay and RPG elements that the modern fps and dungeon loot-fest clones can only dream about.

    This is a game for the thinkers, the appreciators of a great storyline, and the strategists. Those who aren't afraid of difficult fights, and the permanence of loss. The graphics aren't special, and a lot of the character script is not voice acted, but the cost cutting in these cosmetic departments has allowed for more resources to be spent in making this game a long lasting adventure with great depth, role playing potential, and strategic options.

    No wonder Ken Levine praised this game. Thanks InExile! Worth every penny and more!    … Expand
  29. wafelkill
    Oct 6, 2014
    10
    Just AMAZING!
    In age of brain dead games(push this button to go foward) its ablolute GEM!
    If you like to think when you playing and you like turn base RPG...go for it :]
    Best TB RPG since Front Mission 3!
  30. mackdaddy
    Sep 28, 2014
    9
    Graphics aren't pretty, combat could be deeper and there's a few bugs. That's the bad out of the way. The combat is actually fun in my opinion, the only thing it lacks from Fallout 1/2 is aimed shots, but it makes up for this with the cover system and ambushing. The writing is great, and the voice acting is usually decent (there's some dodgy examples). The story starts off a bit slow butGraphics aren't pretty, combat could be deeper and there's a few bugs. That's the bad out of the way. The combat is actually fun in my opinion, the only thing it lacks from Fallout 1/2 is aimed shots, but it makes up for this with the cover system and ambushing. The writing is great, and the voice acting is usually decent (there's some dodgy examples). The story starts off a bit slow but by half way is really quite engaging. There's some very memorable characters, and your followers often have interesting things to say about the environment and your decisions.

    Yeah, the game is a bit divisive - I think some people expected Xcom, and others Fallout 1/2, all games with much higher budgets than this. Even Divinity: Original Sin had a budget of around 10-12 million USD (the Kickstarter was for a product to show investors) unlike Wasteland 2's 6 million (including Early Access sales). But a lot of love went into the game.

    The skill system is a bit much at first, and some skills could probably be rolled together to streamline, but it's cool having a bunch of different specialists in your team. The attributes could also probably have more of an effect on your skills, but the current system allows for more open roleplaying (e.g. a guy with no charisma still being a kiss ass, it's possible).

    Overall, it's a great CRPG in the vein of WL1 and the original Fallouts. It probably still needs a bit of work patch-wise, and some design decisions may not appeal to everyone, but I think if you're into the older CRPGs you're in for a great time.    … Expand
  31. spyganza
    Sep 24, 2014
    10
    재미는 있는데 보팔래빗 드립칠려고 넣은 농업센터 토끼 몬스터 개 좆같음 농업센터 가지말고 마을로 가세요 물만 있으면 종자연구가 대수 입니까 물은생명의 어머니!

    아 근데 영어 실력이 필수라 한패나오기 전에는 까막눈은 ^^ 잘 고려해서 사시길
  32. Khadgrim
    Sep 23, 2014
    10
    A fantastic game true to its heritage.

    Dark humor, great plot and well tailored characters.

    If you liked the now classic, fallout 1,2 and tactics and Divinity: Original sin then you will enjoy this.
  33. khaipur
    Sep 24, 2014
    9
    This is exactly what fans of the genre have been asking for since black isles was dissolved. On the whole a solid entry into the old crpg category. While it does not add much new it has a solid story, interesting characters and slightly generic but expected location and most important it does not mess anything up trying to appeal to the broadest possible audience at the cost of fans byThis is exactly what fans of the genre have been asking for since black isles was dissolved. On the whole a solid entry into the old crpg category. While it does not add much new it has a solid story, interesting characters and slightly generic but expected location and most important it does not mess anything up trying to appeal to the broadest possible audience at the cost of fans by turning it into a shooter.

    Needs more random encounter variance rather then an endless stream of raiders/wild animals. And some minor tweaks to some of the mission instructions.    … Expand
  34. Aniketos
    Sep 27, 2014
    10
    If you love fallout 1 and 2 this is a game for you! It has all the things you loved from those games, Brian Fargo once again made a gem to remember. I hope there will be another sequel to this game!
  35. tomasdee
    Sep 23, 2014
    8
    great game - strong story, very immersive and lots to tinker with. I had a part run thru which i threw out to re-create a better group comp.
    Skill points are hard to come by so the game really makes you tune each characters specialty (you can't do everything). This works well as your party needs to work together.
    The combat is good though it would be nice if you could assign formations    great game - strong story, very immersive and lots to tinker with. I had a part run thru which i threw out to re-create a better group comp.
    Skill points are hard to come by so the game really makes you tune each characters specialty (you can't do everything). This works well as your party needs to work together.
    The combat is good though it would be nice if you could assign formations to your group, generally they enter combat all bunched up risking friendly fire. (unless you pre position the party before hand - this is a bit tedious)
    I like the travel/water system, though hopefully travel might become faster later on?
    Unfortunately there is lots of > save game - try something - reload game and retry.
    No stealth option in the game seems a bit lacking
    All encounters seem pre-set so not quite sure on the replayability. (random encounters during travel tho)
    Worth a go if you like the genre.    … Expand
  36. Sjalka
    Sep 25, 2014
    8
    8/10 from me

    The game offers a vast and detailed storyline, it is packed choke full with events and offers quite some re-playability. It is not as polished as i had wished though. While the game offers mature and well written content ( and it is surprisingly hard to find good mature games these days ) Personally i just wish the visual fidelity would match the content in terms of    8/10 from me

    The game offers a vast and detailed storyline, it is packed choke full with events and offers quite some re-playability. It is not as polished as i had wished though.

    While the game offers mature and well written content ( and it is surprisingly hard to find good mature games these days ) Personally i just wish the visual fidelity would match the content in terms of quality. modelling and general visuals are fairly poor for a title of that size.    … Expand
  37. FlorianGh
    Oct 1, 2014
    10
    This is not a game for everybody. This is a game for people that really enjoys true CRPG's. All the console gamer's should stay away because this game does not have flashy graphics with stupid story. You actually need to think to advance properly.
    I am so happy Brian Fargo and his team managed to pull such a fantastic experience. I also want to thank each and every baker for giving us the    This is not a game for everybody. This is a game for people that really enjoys true CRPG's. All the console gamer's should stay away because this game does not have flashy graphics with stupid story. You actually need to think to advance properly.
    I am so happy Brian Fargo and his team managed to pull such a fantastic experience. I also want to thank each and every baker for giving us the chance to play again a fantastic game like the ones from our childhood.
    I didn't play Wasteland 1 because I was to little. My first post apocalyptic game was Fallout 2. I remember that a very good friend of mine got me Fallout 2 and I was thinking that this is crap I mean I didn't like the graphics at the beginning of the game at the Temple of trials. Boy was I wrong. I felt in love with that game and after 2nd I played the first. After that I only liked Arcanum but although it was a great game it was not in the Fallout setting. Fallout Tactics was released and the graphics were great but that was not the Fallout I grew up with.
    Interplay lost the licence to Bethesda and so Fallout 3 was born. I liked it but it was like Fallout Tactics more of a spin off then the real thing. Fallout : New Vegas was great though thanks to Obsidian.
    But now we have the opportunity to play the real prequel of Fallout and what a great time this is for CRPG.
    For the ones that are asking how is WL2 compared to Divinity : Original Sin I have to say that I really like that game but I don't like the setting as much and the dialog seemed they repeated a lot. And now about the game itself :
    I like it from the beta. I played it since the very first beta and I just love how it has been upgraded and improved in every single way. I managed to finish the beta.Now that it's finally out I am trying to take my time and enjoy every pixel of it. I am not at all bored by having to start from scratch and I already managed to do the good part in Rail Nomad.
    The story is strong and very mysterious. The choices do matter in short and long terms.
    People complain about the graphics but I do like it a lot. I really love the gore in combat and the death animations.
    The Unity engine is great and I really like that we can have a bird eye view of the party.
    The music is incredible and Mark Morgan shows us what a talented man he is.
    My only complaint is the lack of stealth and steal but I can live without them. I know that steal tend to break the barter system.
    This game is the perfect example of the games that we love can have a big success as well as the dumb ones that have flooded the market in the past years.
    A lot of people complain that it has bugs and that the graphics are not top notch but if you like a game that is very well written and enjoy a good laugh you need to have this. This game is made with love and it really shows. All the details are there and almost every NPC has a story and the world around it's alive ( as much as it can being post apocalyptic).    … Expand
  38. BlueDagger
    Sep 22, 2014
    10
    Absolutely fantastic game! Amazing RPG that doesn't pull any punches. If you screw up, you pay for it. However, likewise if you pull off a great round of combat the feeling of reward is really there. If you enjoy RPGs make sure to pick this up.
  39. Neekto
    Sep 23, 2014
    10
    After much time without proper cRPGs, veterans from inXile has brought us a classical cRPG. Financed by backers, we have a game which is truly made for fans of the genre. We have a rich character creation system which offers us many possible builds. (After showing my friend the creation screen I heard an awe and surprise in his voice ). The number of skills is big, bigger than in anyAfter much time without proper cRPGs, veterans from inXile has brought us a classical cRPG. Financed by backers, we have a game which is truly made for fans of the genre. We have a rich character creation system which offers us many possible builds. (After showing my friend the creation screen I heard an awe and surprise in his voice ). The number of skills is big, bigger than in any recent AAA title. Fiddling with it brings quite a satisfaction. Combat is turn based and offers enough challenge, certainly more than any recent big title. Game world is vast and interesting, but first few maps feel too much linear. But after that we have some nice ,non linear places to visit. Writing is good in that intelligent , not quite mature but for adults sense:) We have some fun scenarios like a dialogue with one leader of a bandit's group called Red Scorpion Militia, who says that they prefer to be called RSM because their surveys told them this name gives them better reputation among denizens of Wasteland, thus they use it for PR purposes :) Wasteland 2 features more than half a million words and it feels. We have soundtrack of Fallout, and Planescape Torment veteran Mark Morgan, whose tracks are like always amazing and really bring a good atmosphere to the game. After completing first part of the game, which takes place in Arizona, players move to California which offers different experience. It helps to make the game feel fresh to the end, especially that the second part is better than the the first. We have many nice instances of choices and consequences and many different solutions to quests. Player can do whatever he wants if he has enough strength for that. Wanna kill somebody? Go ahead, nobody is immortal, but face the resistance! Graphics are ok, especially awesome handmade portraits. (if one is cynical enough he can say it is the best looking cRPG to date, depends what we consider an cRPG :P ). I think most cRPG players will have fun with Wasteland 2. Maybe it's not a game which is excellent at some front, but it manages to have every aspect of role playing game at least good, often very good. Which is rare as most of it's genre tend to be a flawed gems, extraordinary strong in one or few departments, weak in others.Wasteland offer good around experience. Although not as great as Fallout it's a great game on it's own, certainly will be remembered by future cRPGs players as the game which resurrected the genre and brought about an incline.… Expand
  40. Zenhorst
    Sep 22, 2014
    10
    Fallout t 1, Fallout 2, Wasteland 2.
    Holly Trinity
    That's all.
    /you need 150 chars for review. OK. It's not graphic or sound make cRPG. It's gameplay. And Wasteland 2 done it right.
  41. Llaerrick
    Sep 24, 2014
    8
    fans of old-school turn-based CRPGs will love this game. while it isn't exactly pretty in the graphics department, it makes up for that with robust and fun game play. a lot of the bad user reviews revolve around the bad graphics. to each his/her own and if you are the sort that are hugely concerned about playing a pretty game, then perhaps this is not the game for you. however, if you canfans of old-school turn-based CRPGs will love this game. while it isn't exactly pretty in the graphics department, it makes up for that with robust and fun game play. a lot of the bad user reviews revolve around the bad graphics. to each his/her own and if you are the sort that are hugely concerned about playing a pretty game, then perhaps this is not the game for you. however, if you can look past the graphics, this can be a pretty fun and fulfilling game.

    like all good RPGs, a well-rounded party is a must and you have the choice of using pre-built characters or creating 4 entirely new and unique characters. while it doesn't really change inherent game play, the choice to add a 'biography' for your created characters is both interesting and really helps the immersion and role-play value (if such is your thing).

    the game play mechanics and skill trees are simple but interesting. the cover-and-shoot mechanic in this turn-based game makes for slightly more strategic game play requiring characters to take cover as well as flank and provide suppressing/cover fire (not a must on lower difficulties - but it makes the game more fun and is pretty much a must on the harder difficulties).

    the game can be unforgiving. there isn't a whole lot of hand-holding (some of the tool-tips and help/hints could probably be clearer). while it is somewhat linear in terms of where you should be going, you are allowed to wander about within a certain tolerance/variance. entirely possible to enter into encounters and maps with enemies that are whoppingly higher levels than you resulting and your entire party being wiped. the concept of perma-death for your characters also raise the stakes and forces you to play more strategically or thoughtfully than you might normally do so.

    overall, i found this to be a very fun game with high replayability and highly recommend it especially to the older gamers who had many hours of fun on text-heavy (oh some of the dry/dark humour in the game is hilarious) old-school CRPGs.    … Expand
  42. GM_Ninja
    Sep 24, 2014
    10
    After playing this title extensively and digesting the content of the game, I can confidently state that this is a well thought out title with many labyrinths of choice to choose from. The controls are simple and adhere to a classic CRPG title (much like Fallout) setup. Combat looks like XCOM on the outside but is, in reality more of a dice roll like RPG. The game has a lot of detail toAfter playing this title extensively and digesting the content of the game, I can confidently state that this is a well thought out title with many labyrinths of choice to choose from. The controls are simple and adhere to a classic CRPG title (much like Fallout) setup. Combat looks like XCOM on the outside but is, in reality more of a dice roll like RPG. The game has a lot of detail to the environments, the characters, and the various scenarios that play out as you progress in the game. Some situations or pretty raw, and others are reminiscent of experiences in older RPG titles. The graphics are pretty, though I feel the detailing on the people could be better. Overall this title delivered exactly what it promised. A revitalization of a dead genre. People will probably complain about the combat system, but that's only natural when you get bad dice rolls. This game has a lot of play time and a trove of maps.

    Graphics: 7.5/10
    Gameplay: 9/10
    Audio quality: 8/10
    UI/Control: 8.5/10
    Content:10/10    … Expand
  43. J4MESOX4D
    Sep 25, 2014
    9
    Wasteland 2 proves that a kickstarter title, with an experienced and dedicated development team, can be a resounding success. It is a classic RPG with unique modern hallmarks that make for an engrossing and in-depth experience.

    The game sees you building and developing a squad and taking them into the barren, post-apocalyptic wilderness of the US as part of the Ranger Squad. Your role    Wasteland 2 proves that a kickstarter title, with an experienced and dedicated development team, can be a resounding success. It is a classic RPG with unique modern hallmarks that make for an engrossing and in-depth experience.

    The game sees you building and developing a squad and taking them into the barren, post-apocalyptic wilderness of the US as part of the Ranger Squad. Your role is to investigate a fellow Desert Ranger's death whilst attempting to restore public order after a Nuclear Fallout destroys and destablises the east coast. You complete missions, travel the vast world map, improve your squad in typical role-play fashion, meet an array of intriguing characters in your fight to bring peace to the chaos. The game is exceptionally detailed and deep in terms of character customisation with a whole host of skills to be upgraded in a clever tactical fashion. You can have players who are combat skilled and have others more in-tune with the technical and scientific skills. A well-balanced squad can go a long way to determining your success.

    The story itself is very engrossing with plenty of missions built into the overall premise of saving humanity. Choices you make and sides you take can have a major impact on the story and how others perceive you. The detail and options in how you face situations is extremely impressive when compared to linear games we see today in the genre. The developers experience is really demonstrated in this aspect of the game when compared to modern day counterparts.

    Wasteland 2 is not flawless by any means; it isn't the most visually impressive title of this nature. Some textures and locations look rather shabby. Loot drops aren't always the most useful and the combat side of the game is often unpredictable and messy. Turn-based battles rely on stats, luck and the enemy. The AI is largely ropey and unpredictable and the cover elements are conveniant and occasionally useless. These fights aren't very satisfying and often lead to frustration, weapons jamming and ammo being obliterated. If you can overlook this; it's not going to dampen the experience.

    Overall, Wasteland 2 has been a long time coming and has certainly been worth the wait. The level of depth in the story and characters makes for a long and captivating game. Aside from rough graphics and poor, unpredictable combat; the game is worth experiencing if you are a fan of the genre or looking for a long and absorbing title.    … Expand
  44. Erlioth
    Sep 23, 2014
    10
    To me, this game is way better than Divinity: OS. People are complaining about the graphics in the negative reviews, what a joke. Keep playing your AAA games that suck, this game is great
  45. drills8686
    Sep 22, 2014
    10
    If you enjoy classic RPGs Wasteland 2 delivers in spades. The writing is excellent, the skill system is deep and more than anything else contains a **** ton more character than most games.
  46. Ignatius_Reilly
    Sep 23, 2014
    8
    Great game. I backed it at the 50 dollar level and I feel I've gotten my money's worth. The amount of content here is pretty killer. Lots of quests/side-areas/items/people to talk to/little secrets to discover, etc. etc.. Tons of opportunity for skill usage. I feel like they did very well with this. Everything from Toaster fixing to Perception has a major affect on your game play (believeGreat game. I backed it at the 50 dollar level and I feel I've gotten my money's worth. The amount of content here is pretty killer. Lots of quests/side-areas/items/people to talk to/little secrets to discover, etc. etc.. Tons of opportunity for skill usage. I feel like they did very well with this. Everything from Toaster fixing to Perception has a major affect on your game play (believe me, I've rerolled 3 times now). There is a good amount of role play, or perhaps we'll call C&C. Not New Vegas level, but it's there.

    It's definitely nailed down the CRPG feel that they promised. You know, that type of game they don't make anymore? Well, this is basically it. I feel it's a solid 8, held back by terrible graphical optimization. It's not that I need the game to be gorgeous, but damn does the frame rate clunk even on an i5 4690 processor, which handles New Vegas/Diablo 3 very easily. But it's a great start, and a solid sequel. And I can't stop playing.

    The writing is quite good also. Tons of characters and they all received solid characterization, very little cardboard here, folks. (Find my [Sweet Roll] in the cave! You found my [Sweet Roll]! [Thanks] to you [Hero]!)

    Combat: It's getting some flak for that. I'm one of those who loved FO: Tactics, so I think it depends on your tastes. I get pleasure out of taking advantage of cover/ambushes/using terrain, but beyond that, it is somewhat limited, if you're the type who wants more nuance. But for tactical squad shooty combat, it's a solid foundation.

    I've already put in about 100 hours (from re-rolling, what? I'm a bit OCD!) and still thoroughly enjoying myself. Haven't even gotten to California yet! Hopefully this is first of many more great CRPGs to come.    … Expand
  47. janki
    Sep 27, 2014
    9
    The Fallout 3 I always wanted. The game is a solid classic cRPG where content counts not shinny crap. The only thing that I don't like is the quite hard not user friendly interface.
  48. duvde
    Sep 25, 2014
    10
    Amazing game. Very deep, very funny to play. As a fan of crpg I'm fully satisfied. For all the fan of the genre this is a must. For all the critics about graphics- grow up....
  49. Bongo_clive
    Apr 28, 2015
    9
    A fabulous, mature, deep and engrossing RPG, with writing so good, it made me remember why those old classic RPG games like Baldurs Gate and Fallout are considered classics. I didn't once click through a conversation or piece of background info, absorbing all the fine detail.

    The game is so good, but with so mant paths to victory that as soon as I finished it, I fired it up again to    A fabulous, mature, deep and engrossing RPG, with writing so good, it made me remember why those old classic RPG games like Baldurs Gate and Fallout are considered classics. I didn't once click through a conversation or piece of background info, absorbing all the fine detail.

    The game is so good, but with so mant paths to victory that as soon as I finished it, I fired it up again to play through with a new party, ensuring I make a whole new set of decisions.

    A truly wonderful game.

    It didn't score 10, as it was annoying to see quite a lot of assets recycled, particularity portraits of characters.    … Expand
  50. rrreese
    Sep 22, 2014
    10
    Feels like a true fallout successor. If you like RPGs, especially the old school isometric ones this is ideal. The only real downside is that the graphics feel a bit dated.
  51. AndrossC
    Sep 22, 2014
    10
    Remember when RPG's were good?

    Wasteland 2 is a pretty good sequel to the popular 1988 game which inspired Fallout. It's old-school, reactive and challenging; just as the classics were.

    Grats, inXile.
  52. wowzaa1
    Sep 23, 2014
    10
    I like this more than Wasteland and even Falllout. Fallout is one of my favorite games ever made, and I honestly think this blows it out of the water. Take it from a true fan
  53. MatthewAMEL
    Sep 22, 2014
    8
    I was wary due to other experiences with Kickstarted projects, but they did a phenomenal job with Wasteland 2.

    I have never been a fan of the classic RPG, but have always been a sucker for the post-atomic setting.

    This is a very well written, clever, engaging game.
  54. tora75
    Sep 22, 2014
    10
    The negative scores must have come from those not familiar with this type of game, basing it off of the beta, or are too young to get some of the pop culture references. This game is a HUGE, strategical and tactical gem. The writing, voice acting and world has been masterfully done. Oh, did I say interesting? So many little cool things around the wasteland to find. However, if you don'tThe negative scores must have come from those not familiar with this type of game, basing it off of the beta, or are too young to get some of the pop culture references. This game is a HUGE, strategical and tactical gem. The writing, voice acting and world has been masterfully done. Oh, did I say interesting? So many little cool things around the wasteland to find. However, if you don't like to take your time and read some of the great dialogue and story that is in this game, you might want to skip this. You cant just breeze through the wasteland. And to be honest, I wouldn't want to. The user score on metacritic doesn't do this game justice. Check out youtube to get a feel for the game play before you buy, so you don't flame the boards about how this wasn't what you expected.… Expand
  55. AregAr
    Sep 24, 2014
    8
    Good game, mature, with its own style. The big minus is graphical design. It's outdated, is not cool, they must do something with it. If someone would ask me to recommend a post apocalyptic game it would be Fallout, not Wasteland 2, at least not in this shape.
  56. Raskol
    Oct 6, 2014
    10
    I problably exagerate with this grade, this game was ruthless with me, got destroyed and reloaded so many times. For a long time a game made me think about what I do and gradualy I got in to the story and once your hocked you cant get out. Altough there is alot lacking in some areas, I am hopefoul I'll see more improvements in the future. This game is worth the money and hope more will getI problably exagerate with this grade, this game was ruthless with me, got destroyed and reloaded so many times. For a long time a game made me think about what I do and gradualy I got in to the story and once your hocked you cant get out. Altough there is alot lacking in some areas, I am hopefoul I'll see more improvements in the future. This game is worth the money and hope more will get back to the scene soon. I thank all the Kickstarter supporters for giving us this game. This is a must have for RPG gammers enjoy the game, please buy it and spread the word.… Expand
  57. Bel61
    Sep 24, 2014
    10
    Отличная "олдскульлная РПГ". Радует что такие ещё выходят. А то многие "монстры" рынка решили, что лучше выпускать карточные развлекалки на полчасика.
  58. MustisTheCat
    Jul 9, 2015
    8
    Good game for common people, great game for Fallout fanatics, though still with lots of flaws. 146 hours for my walkthrough.For me this was the first game since Fallout Tactics which felt like the actual Fallout. Now Wasteland is not Fallout mind you, but they`re pretty close setting wise. Lots of good stuff and lots of bad stuff.
    GAMEPLAY/GRAPHICS
    The gameplay is good. There is    Good game for common people, great game for Fallout fanatics, though still with lots of flaws. 146 hours for my walkthrough.For me this was the first game since Fallout Tactics which felt like the actual Fallout. Now Wasteland is not Fallout mind you, but they`re pretty close setting wise. Lots of good stuff and lots of bad stuff.
    GAMEPLAY/GRAPHICS
    The gameplay is good. There is strategic fighting. People die in gruesome and satisfying ways. Objects get destroyed, explosions and energy charges look cool. Parts of environment can be destroyed.
    That said, there is no proning. There are no reaction buttons (like in Fallout Tactics). The covering system is outwright broken (no cover where should be, too easy to hit covered objects). Some guns don`t have burst mode when they should. I`d say that the gameplay in WL2 requires a rework because the combat is really a roulette even to a Fallout fan.I wanted to see WL/Fallout get more with the times. I wanted to see some ideas from say XCOM, nothing like that actually hapenned. The ally NPCs turn hostile everytime you hit them (friendly fire).Critical hits are not portrayed graphically in any form other than red figures.You cannot hit individual body parts other than head - which has no influence on sight anyhow.The effects such as bleeding, shock, concussion are painfully random.There are only 3 types of energy weapons. Also, the damage they do is nonsensical.There is no AP/JHP ammo.The close range aim penalty for Assault Rifles and Sniper Rifles is nonsensical.Why don`t some enemies drop loot when killed?!You kill a guy carrying a minigun but as soon as you get to his dead body he`s empty….???Tha Attritubes system heavily prefers Speed, Strenght and Awareness. Other attributes are of no real meaning to gameplay or story. You will not be able to choose special dialogue options even if you choose high Intelligence. You can be a great Surgeon/Field medic with 3 intelligence. You can have 4 NPCs with you even if you have 2 Charisma. And so on.Moreover, in conversations, once you said something you can`t return to certain themes.. The characters can choose their clothes but the armor they wear is not shown - so I wear Power Armor but still look like a light armed commando. Really made me scratch my head on this one. Why did the developpers think that I`d like my player to wear jeans more than Power Armor…someone ask them please.
    STORY
    I played Ranger difficulty. In every single map I was outgunned and outnumbered. Each and every type of enemy is better equipped and better trained than the Desert Rangers. No difference if you fight raiders, robbers, militia, the military commando or androids - all are big threat to your team every time. The animals such as badgers are enemies as fearsome as the Deathclaws in Fallout which is silly. Sometimes the quests broke because I did things out of the order - for example if I had a conversation with the quest giver AFTER I killed his enemy, he didn`t notice it or thank me nor could I tell him I did him a favor. No, you need to do the quests in a certain order or you`re in for a loss of your gaming time and XP.I cannot fathom why did the developpers think than boxes, crates and doors need to “level up” with the player. You can`t just get the skills to a certain level, you have to constantly work on them. It is not like a crate hiding a good assault rifle needs level 8 lockpicking to be opened. The difficulty depends sheerly on what level you are. So you open that box that required 10 lockpicking and you get 10 rounds of .45cal ammo…At the end of the game you need level 9 skills to open all but few doors/boxes or repair something. Again, who thought it was ok?
    MUSIC/FX
    Very good, climatic music to go through the whole story. There are few background sets that put you in that postapocalyptic mood. They don`t get in the way of good fun and match the extensive reading in this game. Personally I`d add 3-4 more of those, because IMO every town and settlement should have its own melody, not so in WL2.I really like the FX of the guns, splatters, shooting and hitting different surfaces. Interface sounds, reloading sounds etc. all done very well and add to the gameplay and story a great bit.
    CONCLUSION
    Overall, Wasteland 2 is a good game for me. It might feel a bit behind the times for a newcomer though. Some gameplay and story choises left me wondering but overall I enjoyed the game and felt bad that it finally ended. I also can`t help the feeling that a masterpiece could have been created but we just got a good game. Don`t get me wrong, for and indie game it is impressive but still it missed so many opportunities and few questionable design choices. It cost me the same as an AAA title so I grade it AAA-wise. So WL2 gets an 8 from me but it would take a LOT of reworking the game to get a 9 or even a 8,5.    … Expand
  59. dublicious
    May 26, 2015
    8
    This game's a ton of fun. I haven't finished it yet as I tend to go from game to game but I can't wait to get back to this one. Definitely recommend. As others have said, there are some bugs but for the most part these haven't been game breaking for me, and so far there have only been a couple.
  60. Ambient
    Oct 4, 2015
    9
    Is it perfect? No. Should you buy it? YES. You'll be sending publishers a message.

    Wasteland 2 delivers wholeheartedly. The Wasteland universe stands on its own as separate from the Fallout games that it spawned. The game is designed to be played SLOWLY, taking in the atmosphere and story. And if you have that kind of patience, this game delivers in treasure troves of immersive    Is it perfect? No. Should you buy it? YES. You'll be sending publishers a message.

    Wasteland 2 delivers wholeheartedly. The Wasteland universe stands on its own as separate from the Fallout games that it spawned. The game is designed to be played SLOWLY, taking in the atmosphere and story. And if you have that kind of patience, this game delivers in treasure troves of immersive atmosphere and storytelling. And that is in spite of the "shortcuts" such as re-used character portraits and some very similar environments. This is therefore quite an accomplishment indeed.

    Looking forward to a replay for the Director's Cut.

    IneXile has delivered on its Kickstarter and I have high hopes for Torment: Tides of Numenera. Here's hoping for Wasteland 3!

    Is it the closest thing to an Interplay-made Fallout 3 we can ever hope for? Yes. BUY IT. You'll be sending a message to publishers that previously would never allow games like this to exist.    … Expand
  61. KnownOperative
    Mar 26, 2016
    8
    wasteland 2 is a refreshing strategy RPG game, it has a solid storyline and gameplay mechanic. Voice acting is a boost and gripping combat re-invites players to the game. The easter eggs and controversial content makes the game even more appealing as it touches on interesting subjects post Nuclear war. I have very much enjoyed the game, after having played many.

    I would rate this game    wasteland 2 is a refreshing strategy RPG game, it has a solid storyline and gameplay mechanic. Voice acting is a boost and gripping combat re-invites players to the game. The easter eggs and controversial content makes the game even more appealing as it touches on interesting subjects post Nuclear war. I have very much enjoyed the game, after having played many.

    I would rate this game in full honesty as a game worth its money, offering good Interaction with environment, a interesting, solid storyline and theme. The selling point in this game i would say is that the quests are none repetitive, fit the theme and are custom tailored for the setting making it more enjoyable.

    Its also worth noting that actions you take ( Spolier ) will affect the final outcome of the game where it all shows as a summary of your actions.

    The downside of this game, is that the quests / Journal doesnt really tell you what you must do, however, it does remind the player through notes and quest log.

    All in all, the game is worth it and is fun.    … Expand
  62. neldot
    Nov 13, 2015
    9
    I am surely a bit biased because Wasteland for C64 was my first RPG, and I loved it, but I really love this long awaited second episode too.
    Solid story, good immersion and a lot of way to progress in the game.
    The only thing I didn't like so much is the combat system, limited to a small zone, so long range weapons are not very efficient. However, this choice balances the use of melee    I am surely a bit biased because Wasteland for C64 was my first RPG, and I loved it, but I really love this long awaited second episode too.
    Solid story, good immersion and a lot of way to progress in the game.
    The only thing I didn't like so much is the combat system, limited to a small zone, so long range weapons are not very efficient. However, this choice balances the use of melee weapons vs longrange ones.

    I wish that more modern RPGs were much more story oriented like this, instead of being only meaningless FPS with some RPG elements (Fallout 4 anyone?).    … Expand
  63. Olrikus
    Jan 26, 2016
    8
    This is not a game for everyone. Honestly, it does not even pretend to be. I saw a lot of haters who dislike its graphics, lot of text and dice rolling mechanics so I will try to explain my position here.

    Yes, models of characters are simplistic but they look okay in game. Environments are decent for game's setting. Yes, dice mechanics is RNG, but it surely provides you with situations    This is not a game for everyone. Honestly, it does not even pretend to be. I saw a lot of haters who dislike its graphics, lot of text and dice rolling mechanics so I will try to explain my position here.

    Yes, models of characters are simplistic but they look okay in game. Environments are decent for game's setting. Yes, dice mechanics is RNG, but it surely provides you with situations you are unprepared for, forces you to think on a game, not just smash 5,6 - 5,6 - 1,2,3 - 1,2,3. Surely you can't master everything and if your character is average than his choices are average, what's wrong with that? Carefully plan your party, this also enriches replayability and since the game is full of choices your next walkthrough will not be boring and tedious. Surely some people prefer to read few words in 3-4 round dialog options, I couldn't care less about them. All important dialogues have great voice acting, and for all others we have one of the best writings I've ever read. It's a small price for the amount of content, reactivity, choices that truly mean something (unlike the facepalm "choices" in ME3), numerous ways to solve quests and the ability to truly roleplay.

    Seriously, who decided that the one game should please everyone? I've waited for something like that since Fallout 2, and nobody was able to fulfill my wishes. Wasteland 2 obviously has flaws, but they are nothing compared to what it delivers - truly apocalyptic roleplaying experience.

    I'm crossing my fingers and waiting for Numenera.    … Expand
  64. XxSoULxMaNxX
    Oct 25, 2015
    8
    Fun game world and characters as well as the ability to harmonize party skills to allow for an integrated and effective approach to combat or solving issues without combat made character progression and finding new items a good time. Some parts resulted in loading and reloading (especially if you invest in lock picking to a large extent just to have a critical fail = F5 before and thenFun game world and characters as well as the ability to harmonize party skills to allow for an integrated and effective approach to combat or solving issues without combat made character progression and finding new items a good time. Some parts resulted in loading and reloading (especially if you invest in lock picking to a large extent just to have a critical fail = F5 before and then F8...). Overall, I would recommend the game without hesitation.… Expand
  65. MarcMrine
    Aug 15, 2016
    8
    You should plan in paper all before get in this rich devastated universe, but, if this is not your style, you can go random in Rookie (easy) difficulty, so it is indeed good for either the casual or the hardcore player. The only “flaws” that I am really suffering are three:

    1. We all agree that playability is all, and in isometric games we barely zoom to see our characters so close, but    You should plan in paper all before get in this rich devastated universe, but, if this is not your style, you can go random in Rookie (easy) difficulty, so it is indeed good for either the casual or the hardcore player. The only “flaws” that I am really suffering are three:

    1. We all agree that playability is all, and in isometric games we barely zoom to see our characters so close, but a little more effort in 3D assets would be appreciate.

    2. Balance issues, I can’t believe that a rifle does more damage than a sniper or a brawler... fortunately this issue is corrected by mods, but should be well balanced from vanilla.

    3. The lack of the official toolset. Is enough great from vanilla, no complains, but a toolset would make it unlimited with plenty of mods.

    The rest is very good, you can enjoy this game without any mods, double with mods, and infinitely with the toolset, I just needed to say the few flaws I feel and the best wishes to Wasteland 3!    … Expand
  66. Cech
    May 16, 2017
    8
    Под конец игре удалось скатиться в плане сюжета, но как цельный продукт она заслуживает своих высот.
  67. buerere
    Aug 21, 2017
    10
    Amazing title by the creator of the original and mastermind behind the masterpieces 'Fallout'
    many games try to recreate the post apocalyptic era, but only these geniouses can do it..
    wasteland 2 comes hand to hand like the original Fallouts and make
    a superb experience on atmosphere, writing and engaging story-telling.
    Brilliant.
  68. Kotofon
    Mar 4, 2022
    8
    События второй части перемещают нас в пост-апокалиптический мир, где две державы — США и СССР начали Третью Мировую Войну, используя атомные бомбы. Лидер одной из крупнейших группировок — Пустынные Рейнджеры — генерал Варгас, который спас пустошь от искусственного интеллекта в первой части Wasteland 2: Director's Cut, слышит радиопередачи, в которых говорится об объединении машин и людей,События второй части перемещают нас в пост-апокалиптический мир, где две державы — США и СССР начали Третью Мировую Войну, используя атомные бомбы. Лидер одной из крупнейших группировок — Пустынные Рейнджеры — генерал Варгас, который спас пустошь от искусственного интеллекта в первой части Wasteland 2: Director's Cut, слышит радиопередачи, в которых говорится об объединении машин и людей, и о том, что Пустынные Рейнджеры — единственная помеха в этом мире. Вторая часть — это та же ролевая стратегия от третьего лица, где мы отправляем солдат на важные поручения, прокачиваем каждого бойца и покупаем ему новое оружие.… Expand
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 65 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 53 out of 65
  2. Mixed: 12 out of 65
  3. Negative: 0 out of 65
  1. DarkStation
    Nov 25, 2014
    80
    Wasteland 2, for the most part, provides everything that its Kickstarter backers and fans of the genre are looking for.
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  2. RPGamer
    Nov 13, 2014
    60
    If you're a fan of this style of game and have played the best recent releases, look behind you. Because that's where Wasteland 2 is going to be.
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  3. LEVEL (Czech Republic)
    Nov 12, 2014
    100
    The epitome of old-school that doesn't reek of decay. There are a few bumps along the road, but oh, is it a road worth taking. [Issue#246]
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