Wasteland 2

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7.2

Mixed or average reviews- based on 1217 Ratings

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  1. Czar
    Jan 4, 2015
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. To think I almost did not buy this game. But when a deal appeared on Steam I went for it. Now I am completely hooked. It is so refreshing to be required to actually think and make choices in games these days. I love the humour of WL2 and the manner in which it ramps up the difficulty and options. It has been a long time since I have played a game with such a strong "one-more-turn" feeling. This game takes old-school game concepts and really brings them up to date. I want to see more games like this made.… Expand
  2. fjo3
    Sep 30, 2014
    10
    The RPG I've been waiting for since 1998, when I first beat Fallout 2. This game gets a 9.5/10 in my book - it has flaws, but they are completely outshone by how perfect this game is in almost every way.

    I don't understand why this game gets so many negative reviews. It's not a game for everyone, but if you like turn based, strategic, old-school RPGs in a post-apocalyptic setting, it    The RPG I've been waiting for since 1998, when I first beat Fallout 2. This game gets a 9.5/10 in my book - it has flaws, but they are completely outshone by how perfect this game is in almost every way.

    I don't understand why this game gets so many negative reviews. It's not a game for everyone, but if you like turn based, strategic, old-school RPGs in a post-apocalyptic setting, it doesn't get any better than Wasteland 2. Fallout 1 and 2 have finally been surpassed: well done Brian Fargo and the inXile team.    … Expand
  3. jesusleon
    Oct 17, 2014
    10
    At the beginning i didnt like too much, but it is a game that is going better and better each time you play it and continues the history, so i recommend it
  4. Esett
    Sep 19, 2014
    10
    This is the game that i wished Fallout 3 was. I was one of the people who hated the pre-release versions of the game. I have to say that my initial assessment of the game was short sighted. I wanted a polished, perfect experience instead of the broken mess that was released for early access. Still i hanged on, and kept hope. I have not been disappointed. Wasteland 2 as it stands on launchThis is the game that i wished Fallout 3 was. I was one of the people who hated the pre-release versions of the game. I have to say that my initial assessment of the game was short sighted. I wanted a polished, perfect experience instead of the broken mess that was released for early access. Still i hanged on, and kept hope. I have not been disappointed. Wasteland 2 as it stands on launch day is nothing short of a triumph. A beautiful impressive, "when did the sun rise?" type of game. You can spend days just thinking about what type of squad you want to use. What more could you ask for?… Expand
  5. 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!
  6. 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.
  7. BobTheSCV
    Sep 19, 2014
    10
    The second big release in the kickstarted-funded renaissance of old-school CRPGs (the first one being Divinity: Original Sin). And what a glorious release it is!

    It's like Fallout 1 and XCOM got married and had a baby. Some people will probably hear that and expect the baby of Fallout 3 and Mass Effect. They will be sorely disappointed. But that is fine. It's an old-school type CRPG.    The second big release in the kickstarted-funded renaissance of old-school CRPGs (the first one being Divinity: Original Sin). And what a glorious release it is!

    It's like Fallout 1 and XCOM got married and had a baby. Some people will probably hear that and expect the baby of Fallout 3 and Mass Effect. They will be sorely disappointed. But that is fine. It's an old-school type CRPG. The genre isn't for everyone. It doesn't hold hands or kiss away boo-boos. It's hard. It punishes your mistakes. It forces you to read a lot, and to think even more. It's an acquired taste, but one worth acquiring.

    So far, I've described any old-school CRPG What sets Wasteland 2 apart--and you won't notice it until you either replay the game or reload an older save game--this game diverges A LOT. You're not stuck on a railroad where at best you get to occasionally select between the GoodGuy™ and EvilDoer™ dialogue option but none of that matters because you end up doing roughly the same thing none the less. Instead, your actions (or lack thereof) have very real consequences, leading to very different experiences of the game.

    The graphics, UI and sound effects can occasionally be a bit rough around the edges, but it doesn't honestly detract too much from the game. Also worth noting is the quality of the ambient music/sounds, greatly adds to the atmosphere of the game.    … Expand
  8. 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
  9. 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
  10. carlbme
    Sep 21, 2014
    10
    Disclaimer: Kickerstart funder here.

    As someone who's helped fund several games/albums/art on Kickerstarter I'll say that I've become jaded with any project I've funded. Time after time I keep getting disappointed by projects that fail to deliver. It might be never released, completely different than what was pitched, or just complete crap. Thankfully this game doesn't fall into ANY of    Disclaimer: Kickerstart funder here.

    As someone who's helped fund several games/albums/art on Kickerstarter I'll say that I've become jaded with any project I've funded. Time after time I keep getting disappointed by projects that fail to deliver. It might be never released, completely different than what was pitched, or just complete crap. Thankfully this game doesn't fall into ANY of those. This game is awesome.

    If you like mindless games, this isn't for you. You have to think about things from the moment you start. You have to think about how you play to best setup your team. You have to think about how you're going to approach your latest encounter, and you can't always take the same approach. It varies quite a bit.

    If you don't like to read, this game might not be for you. There is a LOT of story here. Most of it is told in text. While there is a good amount of voice acting, it won't give you everything.

    If you like RPGs, especially those that make you think, then this game is for you. It's great.    … Expand
  11. TheThirdEye
    Sep 19, 2014
    10
    One of the best CRpg out there!
    Amazing plot, characters and combat system.
    Very dark, very funny, very mature!

    If you like RPG's - don't miss this classic game!

    10/10
  12. 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
  13. 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.
  14. 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.
  15. 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.
  16. StaticSpine
    Nov 27, 2014
    10
    The game is not flawless, but still this is massive incline and this game flags the beginning of new era for CRPGs. It was the first "big" kickstarted RPG and it turned out to be awesome. Great writing, a lot of C&C stuff, nice side-quests, tons of easter eggs ang a feeling of good old CRPG.
  17. Quentium
    Sep 21, 2014
    10
    As someone who grew up on some of the great cRPGs, I have felt no other game has come closer to recapturing the best features of them, and I have always had a soft spot for squad management. So if you love cRPGs or squad TBS, you can't go wrong with this game.
  18. 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
  19. 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
  20. Doc_Shevek
    Sep 21, 2014
    10
    I spent over an hour thinking over how to craft my party and I loved every second of it. The combat is quite good. The graphics are well made. The voice acting is sparse but well done. The writing is wonderful. The story is grim and engaging. Basically, the game has no major faults to detract from your enjoyment of it.

    The game oozes late 90s and thats good because after that point cRPG    I spent over an hour thinking over how to craft my party and I loved every second of it. The combat is quite good. The graphics are well made. The voice acting is sparse but well done. The writing is wonderful. The story is grim and engaging. Basically, the game has no major faults to detract from your enjoyment of it.

    The game oozes late 90s and thats good because after that point cRPG gaming took a nose dive. This is REAL gaming for hardcore gamers. The only reason this game isn't rated a solid ten by users and critics is because the new generation of gamers can't handle a game which doesn't stoop to their level. If your attention span is too short, just pass on this because you have to do things like read and think for yourself.

    However, if you are a 30 or 40 something hardcore PC gamer that remembers fondly games where you had to figure things out for yourself, then this is the game for you.    … Expand
  21. dlopatnikov
    Sep 21, 2014
    10
    World've gone mad. Abomination of a game Diablo III got critic score of 90 and 8.1 user score and wonderful and clever old school RPG Wasteland 2 just 79 and 7.2! WTF?! Hell with critics, but user score of 7.2? What’s wrong with you people?! The game is excellent. Clever script, dark humor, exploration, great battles, sweet sense of nostalgia in every gameplay second. Fallout, Arcanum,World've gone mad. Abomination of a game Diablo III got critic score of 90 and 8.1 user score and wonderful and clever old school RPG Wasteland 2 just 79 and 7.2! WTF?! Hell with critics, but user score of 7.2? What’s wrong with you people?! The game is excellent. Clever script, dark humor, exploration, great battles, sweet sense of nostalgia in every gameplay second. Fallout, Arcanum, Jagged Alliance, Planescape were true masterpieces. And now we have Wasteland 2. Thank god for that.… Expand
  22. EUPOLEMOS
    Dec 4, 2014
    10
    0?Seriously?9,5 more likely.The game give you this nice warm feeling when you blow the minds of your enemies out that every game should be.As good as Fallout 2 for me.Brian Fargo made his miracle again.Thank you Brian.
  23. lightzy
    Oct 7, 2014
    10
    Safe to say that now, post release, this is the new fallout 2.

    Except better in every possible way, and insanely long for a video game. Took me about 68 hours to complete, if that means anything, and I didn't even do every area in the game. Also incredibly well written, beautiful graphics, detailed in the most extreme way that a good RPG is detailed (descriptions for every single item,    Safe to say that now, post release, this is the new fallout 2.

    Except better in every possible way, and insanely long for a video game. Took me about 68 hours to complete, if that means anything, and I didn't even do every area in the game.
    Also incredibly well written, beautiful graphics, detailed in the most extreme way that a good RPG is detailed (descriptions for every single item, loads of text and flavor, great feel that draws you into the game world. A classic in every sense of the word.

    Crappy voice-overs but that's pretty much the only negative point. But seeing as there aren't that many, no biggie.

    In one word: AMAZEMENT!

    Ignore the negative reviews, they're from stupid idiots who rated the pre-release without understanding they bought a pre-release.    … Expand
  24. 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
  25. RealQi
    Sep 19, 2014
    10
    Born into high expectations, raised into legendary status. Straight up: If you like games in general, you should not waste a second and buy this. No, seriously, stop reading, click on "add to cart" and spend your money.

    This is the best game of its kind for todays expectations. Period.

    Have a nice day.
  26. Onholyservicebo
    Sep 22, 2014
    10
    The negative reviews in this game should not be taken seriously under any circumstances. Most are written by butthurt rage-quitters who didn't like the fact that you can lose in this game. The difficulty is greatly exaggerated, unless you are mentally challenged you will have no issue with it, even with a sub-optimal party.

    Compared to a game like D:OS this game shines in all aspects    The negative reviews in this game should not be taken seriously under any circumstances. Most are written by butthurt rage-quitters who didn't like the fact that you can lose in this game. The difficulty is greatly exaggerated, unless you are mentally challenged you will have no issue with it, even with a sub-optimal party.

    Compared to a game like D:OS this game shines in all aspects relating to role-playing, c&c, and writing. Basically, google the graphics, if you can tolerate them, and have an IQ above 90, you'll probably enjoy this game. Since all of the negativity can be summed up by: Bad graphics, too hard.    … Expand
  27. 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
  28. Eyestabber
    Jan 5, 2015
    10
    Ignore the naysayers, W2 is an awesome game. Interesting story, solid mechanics, isometric view, party oriented adventure. If you ever wished for a "better" Fallout: Tactics, this is IT. There are some balance issues here and there, but nothing worth bashing the game for. I think a lot of the red reviews come from ppl who thought W2 would be Fallout 2 reborn. Grow up ppl. W2 is an amazingIgnore the naysayers, W2 is an awesome game. Interesting story, solid mechanics, isometric view, party oriented adventure. If you ever wished for a "better" Fallout: Tactics, this is IT. There are some balance issues here and there, but nothing worth bashing the game for. I think a lot of the red reviews come from ppl who thought W2 would be Fallout 2 reborn. Grow up ppl. W2 is an amazing game and F2 had numerous bugs and broken mechanics (ammo bug rings any bells...?). If you like old school RPG and always wished for a Fallout 2 spiritual successor, BUY THIS GAME RIGHT NOW.… Expand
  29. scoobers
    Oct 15, 2014
    10
    Worth it. This game really scratches the itch for a classic fallout game. The game offers a lot of hours of playtime and is not for those into fast paced games. This is for the people who gamed in the DOS era it seems. ADD be warned.
  30. AndyDune
    Sep 19, 2014
    10
    I like very mach fallout 1, 2, tactics. I played Fallout 3 - one run I had, no more than one hour. My best wish is TBS+RPG+post nuclear world. Finally I got it. Wasteland 2 had come. Now I play this game slowly, to realize happiness.
  31. 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
  32. trent81
    Sep 21, 2014
    10
    It is an awesome game. All crpg fans should be happy. It has some bugs, but nothing a few patches wont fix. For all the critics about graphics- you are playing the wrong game....
  33. pavel1
    Sep 21, 2014
    10
    For every true fan of the crpgs this is a must. I am glad that isometric rpgs are having a comeback. Not everything in this world is graphics. Deep story and meaningfull ganeplay is all that matters.
  34. 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.
  35. 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
  36. 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
  37. Fischer
    Sep 21, 2014
    10
    If you like old cRPG type games like fallout 1 + 2 and Torment, then buy this game.

    It has great story, and ok/cool combat at times. Very nice setting and music and stuff.

    It's like playing a modern fallout in a different universe, but similar.
  38. 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.
  39. Juberberry
    Sep 19, 2014
    10
    An excellent homage to the original Wasteland and a very enjoyable experience in its own right. To those comparing this to Fallout 3 - you're doing it wrong.
  40. Rafiul
    Sep 20, 2014
    10
    Turn-based CRPG at it's peak. Brian Fargo and Chris Avellone showed the world their prowess with Fallout 1 and 2 along with Planescape - Torment. If anything, this game has done more than any other in the last decade to bring out the dark storytelling facet these amazing creators are celebrated for. The game is not without minor bugs, but there is so much to do and explore that,Turn-based CRPG at it's peak. Brian Fargo and Chris Avellone showed the world their prowess with Fallout 1 and 2 along with Planescape - Torment. If anything, this game has done more than any other in the last decade to bring out the dark storytelling facet these amazing creators are celebrated for. The game is not without minor bugs, but there is so much to do and explore that, personally, I did not even notice them most of the time. So don't let that immense price tag put you off - this gem was truly worth the wait.… Expand
  41. metacriticfasch
    Sep 20, 2014
    10
    I must be dead and I am in heaven.... First Divinity: Original Sin, now Wasteland 2. Old-school RPG lovers should not miss this one. Epic battles, difficult encounters, engaging story. A must-buy for everyone who likes this genre.
  42. Sanquiz
    Sep 21, 2014
    10
    No recuerdo cual el fue el ultimo juego que me tuvo jugando hasta las 5 de la mañana antes de Wasteland 2, el juego es perfecto, es entretenido, tremenda jugabilidad, opcions por todos lados, tomas de decisiones que cambien el mundo del juego, todo npc que encuentras tiene su personalidad bien definida,en definitiva esta bien diseñado y la escritura es excelente. Felicito a inXile por esteNo recuerdo cual el fue el ultimo juego que me tuvo jugando hasta las 5 de la mañana antes de Wasteland 2, el juego es perfecto, es entretenido, tremenda jugabilidad, opcions por todos lados, tomas de decisiones que cambien el mundo del juego, todo npc que encuentras tiene su personalidad bien definida,en definitiva esta bien diseñado y la escritura es excelente. Felicito a inXile por este nuevo clasico. Lo recomiendo a todo el mundo, es un excelente juego.… Expand
  43. daroczi
    Sep 23, 2014
    10
    THIS GAME ROCKS. If Fallout 3 didn't give birth to New Vegas, I would say this should've been Fallout 3. I imagine most of the nay-sayers are those who believe The Elder Scross are true RPGs but have never played Daggerfall or Morrowind. If you appreciate the challenge, depth, grit, variety, and actual exploration (which doesn't exist anymore. chasing a treasure chest icon on a mapTHIS GAME ROCKS. If Fallout 3 didn't give birth to New Vegas, I would say this should've been Fallout 3. I imagine most of the nay-sayers are those who believe The Elder Scross are true RPGs but have never played Daggerfall or Morrowind. If you appreciate the challenge, depth, grit, variety, and actual exploration (which doesn't exist anymore. chasing a treasure chest icon on a map isnt exploring) of the pc classics, then you need this game asap! As always, support the developer and buy it. I recommend GOG.com… Expand
  44. ardoc
    Sep 19, 2014
    10
    I thought it would be impossible for a better RPG than Divinity Original Sin to come out this year. Boy was I wrong. Both games are spectacular, but I felt the party mechanics were better in Wasteland 2. Add to that the compelling storylines, massive locations, and sprawling length of the game, and this is clearly a game that should be on everyone's radar. The combat was simple but tense,I thought it would be impossible for a better RPG than Divinity Original Sin to come out this year. Boy was I wrong. Both games are spectacular, but I felt the party mechanics were better in Wasteland 2. Add to that the compelling storylines, massive locations, and sprawling length of the game, and this is clearly a game that should be on everyone's radar. The combat was simple but tense, very effective. It is reminiscent of the XCOM enemy unknown in it's simplicity and potential for disaster. The factions were a blast to get to know, and there are certainly moments as memorable as Fallout 3's underground vampire cult, society of ghouls, or mutant village. Some of the factions were shockingly original. Overall, this is a game that I had a blast playing. I would recommend it to any fan of the original Wasteland games, any Fallout games, or any crpgs. There's something here for everyone.… Expand
  45. Immorta
    Sep 19, 2014
    10
    This game is sooo amazing.. Like seriously amazing.. There are no down sides.. call me a fan boy I love it.

    I reminds me of the old Baldurs Gate / Fallout games.. Wasteland 1 was before my time.. but after all the horse **** we call RPG's lately.. this is probably the best game I have played since Skyrim.. (Not that they have anything in common).. If your on steam and choosing    This game is sooo amazing.. Like seriously amazing.. There are no down sides.. call me a fan boy I love it.

    I reminds me of the old Baldurs Gate / Fallout games.. Wasteland 1 was before my time.. but after all the horse **** we call RPG's lately.. this is probably the best game I have played since Skyrim.. (Not that they have anything in common)..

    If your on steam and choosing between Wasteland 2 or Risen 3 or Sacred 3.. I hope for your sake you pick this.. Don't be fooled by the unit engine or isometric style.. I promise you this is the best RPG to come out in a long time.    … Expand
  46. 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.
  47. 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.
  48. adomolis
    Sep 19, 2014
    10
    A game not for younger generation for players, thats for sure. But it absolutely delivers to all the original Wasteland and fallout fans. Maybe not in terms of graphics, but definitely in gameplay, combat and style.
  49. krakusek
    Sep 19, 2014
    10
    Great RPG..
    I've played only for 4 hours... but I feel that this game will keep me interested for lot of hours :)
    I'm trying to receive as much as it's possible from this game.
  50. Insef
    Sep 19, 2014
    10
    Pure old-school RPG experience!
    Chargen is horrible although, they really should make hi-res version of all characters for inventory/char-gen window. But it's so unimportant, when you understand, that you gonna play WASTELAND!
    When I was a boy - my first PC game was Fallout 1. Now I have kids of my own - and I'm proud that I can show them Wasteland 2. My score is 10 - really 9, but due    Pure old-school RPG experience!
    Chargen is horrible although, they really should make hi-res version of all characters for inventory/char-gen window. But it's so unimportant, when you understand, that you gonna play WASTELAND!
    When I was a boy - my first PC game was Fallout 1. Now I have kids of my own - and I'm proud that I can show them Wasteland 2.
    My score is 10 - really 9, but due to this '2-score-newbie' I put 10)
    Good luck Brian Fargo - buy yourself another Ferrari - You really deserve it)    … Expand
  51. Dilleria
    Sep 19, 2014
    10
    Create your crew from look to skills, traverse a VERY open world and make choices the way you want...expect consequences though. From having a lead scientist kick you out of a facility to an entire town attacking you...or you can be the good guy...boring.

    This game is exactly what an RPG should be. Unfortunately, "New RPG's" are nothing more than action games with more options than    Create your crew from look to skills, traverse a VERY open world and make choices the way you want...expect consequences though. From having a lead scientist kick you out of a facility to an entire town attacking you...or you can be the good guy...boring.

    This game is exactly what an RPG should be. Unfortunately, "New RPG's" are nothing more than action games with more options than old action games. If you like real RPG's, you'll love Wasteland 2. If you think that Fallout 3 was the first RPG made, you're gonna be upset, but don't say you weren't warned.

    This game is for the true RPG fan. As a side note, you can change your gear as you progress through the world...you have to find new gear first, but the new gear does not have stats....it's simply cosmetic.    … Expand
  52. salaciouscrumbs
    Sep 19, 2014
    10
    Excellent game. 10/10. Old school, but with nice graphics and modern-esque gameplay elements.

    Notice the distribution of ratings. 93 positive, 24 negative. . Either those who like it, love it and those who don't like it, hate it . . . or maybe there's some kind of campaign to lower the score on Metacritic.
  53. 00titus
    Sep 19, 2014
    10
    It is pretty simple, if you have memories of spending hours in front of a glowing computer screen trying to prevent dog meat from committing suicide, you will love this game. If on the other hand, you are only familiar with fallout since it was an fps you will very likely be unhappy with the game. As an old school fan myself I really could not have asked for more!
  54. atalhaderici
    Sep 20, 2014
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Isometric RPG's are back.One of the best CRpg out there!
    Amazing plot, characters and combat system.
    Pure old-school RPG experience!
    Very dark, very funny, very mature,Very good!    … Expand
  55. noramlymumt
    Sep 20, 2014
    10
    Great game !!!!! I love the fight, humor, characters it's like spiritual son of Fallout 1 and 2

    great great Crpg here you can obiously buy it, patchs comming !
  56. partizzzan
    Sep 21, 2014
    10
    Великолепная игра в декорациях постапа, оторваться от которой я смогу только под утро ибо понял, что надо идти спасть :-) Одним слово, браво товарищи разработчики.
  57. Jimmious
    Sep 22, 2014
    10
    Amazing game, a true successor to Fallout 1&2 and of course Wasteland!
    They simply nailed it. If you are a fan of turn-based RPGs in a post-apocalyptic setting then you're in for quite the treat!
    Nice open world, great atmosphere, interesting story line, intense battles, lots of items/weapons/LOOT...everything's there. It's not the prettiest game around, but who cares? If you want    Amazing game, a true successor to Fallout 1&2 and of course Wasteland!
    They simply nailed it. If you are a fan of turn-based RPGs in a post-apocalyptic setting then you're in for quite the treat!
    Nice open world, great atmosphere, interesting story line, intense battles, lots of items/weapons/LOOT...everything's there.
    It's not the prettiest game around, but who cares? If you want flashy graphics there are a lot of options out there.
    If on the other hand you want a real RP experience, Wasteland 2 must be your choice!
    Good luck Rangers!    … Expand
  58. szszsz
    Sep 22, 2014
    10
    i've just made account to leave my opinion for people like me - raised on classic 90's isometric rpgs like fallout, baldur's gate or planescape torment, that were full of that undescribable atmosphere, compared only to good books. Since black isle studio's era i havent found anything comparable to these legendary games, til now :).

    ill be totally honest with you, its not a perfect game,    i've just made account to leave my opinion for people like me - raised on classic 90's isometric rpgs like fallout, baldur's gate or planescape torment, that were full of that undescribable atmosphere, compared only to good books. Since black isle studio's era i havent found anything comparable to these legendary games, til now :).

    ill be totally honest with you, its not a perfect game, it has a lot of things that could be done better or expanded in various ways (i wont say which exactly as personally i wouldnt like to know before i play, as it would spoil my game)
    BUT
    it has that classic book-like atmosphere that doesnt let you to simply skip dialogues and rush into the missions. Ill give you some examples.
    When you start a conversation, the first thing you will get is a brief look of your interlocutor, describing how he looks, how he might potentially feel or what he might do based on his appearance. While you walk around, your personal journal (in bottom right side of screen) is popping with plenty of your insights of surrounding world. Your team members has an opinion based on their beliefs and background, and they share it whenever you approach 'gray' areas. Also conversations are really juicy and have that vibe of fallen world (both civilisation-wise and moral). Its all subtle things, but if you play that sort of games to immerse into'em youll love it.

    Little about game itself
    -graphics are good (until you're a jerk playing a classic-like rpg zoomed in...)
    -locations design are well made, i like them more than fallout's
    -music is fine (but i liked fallout's swing/blues more)
    -fights are hard to describe - rather easy if you plan them before you start (and put your team around the map preparing for em) but also non forgiving if you make any mistake or just go in rambo-style (but it might be just me as i suck in fights after years of playing nondemanding crpgs)
    -lore and atmosphere is great
    -about bugs that some reviewers are whining about - all i experienced was bad pathfinding (leading to freezing your team to the ground - all you have to do is just change the team leader and make him go in the other direction)

    Guess its all you should know. Wasteland 2 isnt as good as the legendary games i mentioned in the beginning, but it has the same sort of subtle things that makes you forget about some graphic/mechanical issues and just dive into the game completely.

    my rate is 8,5/10, but for all these fools rating it 0 i'll leave a 10/10.

    well done inxile, cant wait for your new torment game.    … Expand
  59. 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
  60. 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.
  61. 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.
  62. 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
  63. joelofdeath
    Sep 23, 2014
    10
    This game is amazing. Great return to form for inXile and so happy that this style of game is being made again. Mood, atmosphere and music are spot on. Turn based combat at it's finest.

    Absolute must play for any isometric fan.
  64. 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
  65. 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.
  66. 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.
  67. 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.
  68. 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....
  69. 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!
  70. 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?
  71. curvul
    Sep 30, 2014
    10
    Excellent game. Is it perfect - no. But it delivers such an atmosphere - the story, the characters. It is very involving. I like the tactical combat as well. The choices and consequences are the cherry on the top. No matter what you do, your actions are going to hurt or displease someone. And you will have to pay the price. Graphics are decent and I am a sucker for isometric video games.Excellent game. Is it perfect - no. But it delivers such an atmosphere - the story, the characters. It is very involving. I like the tactical combat as well. The choices and consequences are the cherry on the top. No matter what you do, your actions are going to hurt or displease someone. And you will have to pay the price. Graphics are decent and I am a sucker for isometric video games.
    I am sure the technical bugs will be fixed via patches and the game will become a true masterpiece.
    All in all it is 9/10, but because of the many nay sayers that slander it, I'll give it 10.    … Expand
  72. 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
  73. Kribmeister
    Oct 11, 2014
    10
    I was not sure what to expect of this game, after all it's been nearly two decades since Fallout 2. I was most pleasantly surprised, when I found out the game is as old school as it gets. Hard, Rewarding and an all out fun experience.
  74. Batushai
    Dec 22, 2014
    10
    Excellent game! I simply had a natural connection and love for anything involving strategy and RPG and this game have a lot of both. I love it is a turn-based game, It's like playing chess. It's the kind of games I like to play :)

    Very challenging but rewarding! It is a must have game for lovers of Fallout 1 & 2. And I'm glad to have games like this these days where everything is FPS
  75. Gladius
    Dec 3, 2014
    10
    I had pretty negative attitude towards this game at first, but as the game progressed, I became more and more absorbed. After nearly a month of playing I finally finished it yesterday and man, it was a blast. Although the overall gameplay may seem a bit clunky at first, shortly after, you start to appreciate combat, and game plot. The game has some pretty epic moments, like when you hear aI had pretty negative attitude towards this game at first, but as the game progressed, I became more and more absorbed. After nearly a month of playing I finally finished it yesterday and man, it was a blast. Although the overall gameplay may seem a bit clunky at first, shortly after, you start to appreciate combat, and game plot. The game has some pretty epic moments, like when you hear a "Do your really want to hurt me" song in the radio, or when you do the test of politeness. I got to say, game is really mature, but also has pretty funny moments, and it really feels like the old RPG's. It really does. It's really long and satisfying.

    In short, if you love RPG's, and you also enjoy the post-apocalyptic scenarios, you can't miss Wasteland 2, it's really worth trying it.    … Expand
  76. Someryguy10
    Jan 5, 2015
    10
    The godfather of all post-apocalyptic CRPGs was most undoubtedly fallout 1. Fallout one was a mature, amazing game that almost everyone liked. However fallout's less known older brother is the REAL godfather of the genre. This game plays and looks like a CRPG from 10 years ago and that is not a bad thing. IF you enjoy these types of game you will love the fun, challenging, sometimesThe godfather of all post-apocalyptic CRPGs was most undoubtedly fallout 1. Fallout one was a mature, amazing game that almost everyone liked. However fallout's less known older brother is the REAL godfather of the genre. This game plays and looks like a CRPG from 10 years ago and that is not a bad thing. IF you enjoy these types of game you will love the fun, challenging, sometimes unforgiving wasteland. The wasteland is vast and has two fully explorable wastelands with a whole lot of interesting characters. If you like crpgs, or just like wastleand 1 or the classic fallouts this is a must-play!… Expand
  77. eric65536
    Feb 13, 2015
    10
    Truly a brilliant game if you like old school RPG's. I find it's amazing all these great RPG's that are coming out recently, Thanks mostly to Kickstarter.
  78. Hyaon13
    Mar 1, 2015
    10
    WL2 was a bit buggy on release and even though I am one of the $1,000 supporters, I did not play the game for a long time. I did this because I knew several patches would be done and I was in no rush to enjoy the game I had patiently been waiting years for. Reading through the 0/10/Red reviews, I've come to the conclusion that some people were expecting Fallout full stop. Some peopleWL2 was a bit buggy on release and even though I am one of the $1,000 supporters, I did not play the game for a long time. I did this because I knew several patches would be done and I was in no rush to enjoy the game I had patiently been waiting years for. Reading through the 0/10/Red reviews, I've come to the conclusion that some people were expecting Fallout full stop. Some people are also upset that the game forces you to think about your decisions and tactical set up, they instead prefer to blame the game rather than themselves.

    This game is, in my opinion, rich in plot and combat, it will be further improved when Inxile move the game to Unity 5. People who want an easy game to jump in and play for the 'action' will be sorely disappointed. I recommend this game for those who are expecting to put in serious hours and enjoy reading in general. Before you go 'Yeah sure, rabid fanboy!', in fact I am a sterner critic than those who paid only $30. I have more reason to shout, criticise and flame Inxile due to heavily supporting the game yet I find the pros outweigh the cons with this game. I am sorry that this game isn't the spoonfed, 'Press X' and filled with motion cap cutscenes experience that some buyers expected. Tally ho!    … Expand
  79. Aarionn
    Mar 25, 2015
    10
    First of all I must say that I backed WL2 kickstarter because I wanted proper Fallout game to be made and I wanted to get true cRPG feeling as I had so many years ago with original Wasteland and Fallout 1 and 2.

    And the inXile made it! The game feels like cRPG of old! Story, writing, mechanics, party play, proper inventory and UI for PC game.... it is all there. Atmosphere is that of    First of all I must say that I backed WL2 kickstarter because I wanted proper Fallout game to be made and I wanted to get true cRPG feeling as I had so many years ago with original Wasteland and Fallout 1 and 2.

    And the inXile made it! The game feels like cRPG of old! Story, writing, mechanics, party play, proper inventory and UI for PC game.... it is all there. Atmosphere is that of post-apocalyptic world. I really enjoyed my first play-through through the game.

    Now I read that inXile is upgrading the game from Unity 4.5 to Unity 5.0 which will make graphic looks even better, and the next patch will bring perks into the game. So I will be going though the game again soon :)

    Also there is high replayability possible, because your game will probably always be different because of choices/party composition and you can really roleplay in it!

    I recommend it to anyone that wants to get back to old days of cRPG games and experience proper Fallout game!

    Best to all,
    AA    … Expand
  80. 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.
  81. 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
  82. 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
  83. Darkeus
    Sep 19, 2014
    9
    Isometric RPG's are back. If you have fond memories of the original Wasteland or Fallout 1 & 2 then this game is up your alley. The combat is solid, the writing is great and the atmosphere is immersive. Wandering the desert and looking death in the eye has never been so fun.

    Not the best looking character models and graphics but this is so minor. Buy this game! Does have some bugs but    Isometric RPG's are back. If you have fond memories of the original Wasteland or Fallout 1 & 2 then this game is up your alley. The combat is solid, the writing is great and the atmosphere is immersive. Wandering the desert and looking death in the eye has never been so fun.

    Not the best looking character models and graphics but this is so minor. Buy this game! Does have some bugs but nothing game breaking. Mostly minor annoyances.    … Expand
  84. phimseto
    Sep 19, 2014
    9
    A bit rough around the edges, but that's to be expected with such a small team and on such an amazingly limited budget. I expect the game's post-launch support to address that. A better way to say it is that the game is a miracle considering the depth of its content and given its small team and minuscule budget. I still have a bit to go, but I have seen enough content and played aroundA bit rough around the edges, but that's to be expected with such a small team and on such an amazingly limited budget. I expect the game's post-launch support to address that. A better way to say it is that the game is a miracle considering the depth of its content and given its small team and minuscule budget. I still have a bit to go, but I have seen enough content and played around with the game's system enough to rate this an absolute success. If you enjoy CRPGs, this is a "can't miss" for you.… Expand
  85. Zakk
    Oct 30, 2014
    9
    If you like fallout 1 or 2, you will love this game, no matter what. Difficulty in the beginning is quite hard, and a lot depends how you build your team. You need to plan ahead your character skills and attributes before starting your journey. But after few hours you'll master the game mechanics and playing comes more pleasant. Story is good, but there are some glitches and bugs thatIf you like fallout 1 or 2, you will love this game, no matter what. Difficulty in the beginning is quite hard, and a lot depends how you build your team. You need to plan ahead your character skills and attributes before starting your journey. But after few hours you'll master the game mechanics and playing comes more pleasant. Story is good, but there are some glitches and bugs that still need work. Nothing that breaks the game, but... Load times are horrible at least on my PC, so you've got a wait a lot when quick loading and changing areas. Random battles become boring pretty soon, but otherwise game keeps you in it grasp. Took me over 85h to complete, so there a lot of exploring to do!… Expand
  86. ozymandiasza
    Sep 20, 2014
    9
    Firstly the bad, there are a few bugs.

    Secondly the good. Awesome game. I feel like a kid again.I remember my fallout 1/2 holidays as a kid and this seems to that kind of a game. There goes all my free time.
  87. Rygar
    Jan 25, 2015
    9
    Wasteland 2 is an extremely well done throwback to Fallout. It is heavily focused on skills and skill use rather than the traditional attribute driven style of RPG. Most problems presented in the game have multiple solutions as do most quests. Like Fallout, your decisions factor heavily into the end of the game.

    It does suffer from a few small flaws, the attributes really are    Wasteland 2 is an extremely well done throwback to Fallout. It is heavily focused on skills and skill use rather than the traditional attribute driven style of RPG. Most problems presented in the game have multiple solutions as do most quests. Like Fallout, your decisions factor heavily into the end of the game.

    It does suffer from a few small flaws, the attributes really are meaningless. Intelligence is extremely important, Strength if you want the best armor, and an extra point or two in Charisma is needed if you want to be able to recruit all of the NPCs.

    Its other major flaw is that it is very easy to lock yourself out of sidequests, or completely miss them. Many sidequests require you to have some specific item in your inventory when talking to an NPC that is found in another area, and it is really easy to have an inventory full of items for quests you missed because you didn't know you needed to go back and talk to someone. Worse, occassionally completing some other quest will block a sidequest even if the person is still present and could talk to you, but inexplicably won't.. If you're going to play, just spoil yourself and reference a Toaster Items spoiler or you'll miss many things. Some of this is intentional, sometimes an action you take alters the town you're in and it would no longer make sense for the sidequest to work (Like causing some NPC to leave town), but IMO it is just too easy for this to happen as you aren't given a hint that it could happen.

    Does Wasteland 2 have some flaws? Certainly, but so does every other game. Wasteland 2, like any other great game, has only small flaws and I highly recommend it.    … Expand
  88. 21-5-73
    Sep 19, 2014
    9
    This hot potato is hard to swallow, Vargas, but we'll do our best.
    I got my rifle, my badge and 3 friends to count on, out there in the wastelands.
    I'm not expecting kindness or benevolence, I'm already feeling the sun burning my eyes, the radiation burning my skin and the rusted ruins of the world it was burning my heart. I know there will be blood and dust on my path, and much, much    This hot potato is hard to swallow, Vargas, but we'll do our best.
    I got my rifle, my badge and 3 friends to count on, out there in the wastelands.
    I'm not expecting kindness or benevolence, I'm already feeling the sun burning my eyes, the radiation burning my skin and the rusted ruins of the world it was burning my heart.
    I know there will be blood and dust on my path, and much, much pain, inside and outside me.
    I know I can take it, because you already made it. You may be older and I may be older too, but it's never to late to answer to those who scream for a better world.    … Expand
  89. 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
  90. 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
  91. MacrosTheBlack
    Nov 19, 2014
    9
    I really enjoyed this game, the story was good, excellent quests and a good amount of playtime to finish. The only real gripe I have is that it's difficult to make a very varied RPG when you just have guns to deal with. It's much less unique than being able to play around with special abilities such as magic. Overall a winner.
  92. biszop
    Sep 29, 2014
    9
    The feel of the game is insane. It's similar to Fallout, but quite different. In Fallout was more like an apocalyptic wasteland you are imagining, in Wasteland it's more like wilderness, isolated desert, maybe a little more flourishing, yet much more harsh and depressing. It's like apocalyptic world we are familiar with, but with own unique flavor.
    The combat are just brilliant. It's so    The feel of the game is insane. It's similar to Fallout, but quite different. In Fallout was more like an apocalyptic wasteland you are imagining, in Wasteland it's more like wilderness, isolated desert, maybe a little more flourishing, yet much more harsh and depressing. It's like apocalyptic world we are familiar with, but with own unique flavor.
    The combat are just brilliant. It's so much enjoyable to win a battle, and tactics and positioning plays a great role in fights. All types of weapons are useful, and brings different style of play.
    Now about graphic. Environment is OK, may be more diverse and more detailed, but in general it's great. On the other hand, models of characters, it's textures and animations are just ugly :) But who the **** cares ;) One thing that is disappointing is that armor doesn't change appearance of your characters.
    Summing up, the game is great and has that something that force you to play non stop, and doesn't allow you to sleep at nights.    … Expand
  93. metalocke
    Nov 26, 2014
    9
    Great CRPG. The story is interesting and the dialogues are good. The roleplaying posibilities are great, both in and out of dialogue. Lots of abilites and lots of options. The combat is entertaining and tactical if not overly complicated. The game is long, very long and you can see the care with it was developed in every corner.

    The not so positive part: The game lacks portraits for    Great CRPG. The story is interesting and the dialogues are good. The roleplaying posibilities are great, both in and out of dialogue. Lots of abilites and lots of options. The combat is entertaining and tactical if not overly complicated. The game is long, very long and you can see the care with it was developed in every corner.

    The not so positive part: The game lacks portraits for characters and NPCs. Hollywood is bugged to hell (although you would be playing 70 hours before reaching that part of the game) but probably fixes are on the way.

    Overall, excellent game. Not perfect but great. One of the best roleplaying games out there.    … Expand
  94. 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
  95. frankielee
    Nov 1, 2014
    9
    making me hopeful about computer games again. been a long time since i played a good turn based rpg with fun story and characters and a long play time. even more of a joy for fallout 1&2 fans.
  96. weazz1980
    Oct 6, 2014
    9
    For the anxious people: If you liked Fallout 1 and 2 you will probably also like Wasteland 2. Now in detail: First thing to say: The graphics are appropiate for this game. They win no trophy, but they are good enough to transport the atmosphere of the harsh wastelands. It reminds of Fallout 2 but in 3D.

    I played for about 20 hours now and at around the first quarter of the story. I    For the anxious people: If you liked Fallout 1 and 2 you will probably also like Wasteland 2. Now in detail: First thing to say: The graphics are appropiate for this game. They win no trophy, but they are good enough to transport the atmosphere of the harsh wastelands. It reminds of Fallout 2 but in 3D.

    I played for about 20 hours now and at around the first quarter of the story. I picked a wide variety of skills for my party to be prepared for almost every situation, that's how i play such games. Later in the game i specialize my group when i have learned which skills and weapons are usefull. For the people who say: The attribute/skillsystem is **** sorry, but you have to read! Every skill and attribute is exactly described. And solely because other games need strenght for a meele charakter, doesn't mean that every game have to do it that way. Again, just read the description of the attributes.

    So for now my party is doing very well. The quests are very diversified and interresting. The locations are detailed and immersive. But for the hole experience you have to read a lot of text. All characters and locations you find have very well written descriptions and information for the plot or some quests. You have to think for yourself, there are no questmarkers or such things. And there are a lot of decisions to make, sometimes with an unexpected outcome. So the world and the story so far are great and i'm really enjoing it right now.

    The combat system pretty much is the same as it was in Fallout 2. You have cover, different firing modes, different calibers etc... this is important, because bigger bulltes punches better trough tough armor than smaller ones. The only feature i'm missing compared to Fallout 2 is to target specific bodyparts. But ok, no major gamebreaker.

    So in the end Wasteland 2 is a great game for me and i give it a solid 9/10.

    For the 0/10 people... seriously?    … Expand
  97. 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
  98. 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.
  99. 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
  100. Axlyss
    Dec 3, 2014
    9
    The game is fun
    Pro's
    Story challenge characters building characters environments Cons some cliches here and there can be a little one sided if character built wrong bugs glitches The bots who spammed 0s should not be taken seriously look at there accounts they usually have 1 review. "fanboy" is a common term to throw around to them for anybody who rates this game above a    The game is fun
    Pro's
    Story
    challenge
    characters
    building characters
    environments

    Cons
    some cliches here and there
    can be a little one sided if character built wrong
    bugs
    glitches

    The bots who spammed 0s should not be taken seriously look at there accounts they usually have 1 review. "fanboy" is a common term to throw around to them for anybody who rates this game above a 7. I personally have NEVER played a game like this and have never played wasteland 1. Spent 300+ hours in this game it was fun. People are also rating this game 0s because it has no points of interest or fast travel well whoop go play skyrim this is a real RPG not something stream lined for skyrim fans.    … 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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