Wasteland 3

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7.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 526 Ratings

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  1. Oxcelot
    Feb 2, 2021
    3
    I cannot recommend this game to anyone, it is a broken pile of garbage. The game has an average story and good gameplay, but all is buried deep within a pile of broken **** that always crashes. It crashes so much I can't even enjoy the ending because it froze the subtitles and stopped playing the music. I think I'll never play anything from InXile ever again. Stop buying games that are notI cannot recommend this game to anyone, it is a broken pile of garbage. The game has an average story and good gameplay, but all is buried deep within a pile of broken **** that always crashes. It crashes so much I can't even enjoy the ending because it froze the subtitles and stopped playing the music. I think I'll never play anything from InXile ever again. Stop buying games that are not finished, stop supporting crap game companies.… Expand
  2. 7zebras
    Sep 2, 2020
    10
    Wasteland 3. BEST. RPG. EVER. Divinity 2 was the the all time RPG for me. W3 is better. It's been a while since finishing a game has had as much satisfaction as W3. So now I need to start up another campaign and do it even better. 60hrs sunk in and im going back again......
  3. ZombieNerd
    Sep 2, 2020
    10
    I’m not usually one who plays games like this one but it was actually good. I’m actually enjoying myself with this game so much I’m planning to try Gears Tactics eventually.
  4. Prominent19
    Sep 22, 2020
    10
    If you are a fan of isometric turn-based RPGs, this is a no-brainer. One of the best games I've ever played being a fan of the genre. The story is pretty good, but the way it is told is amazing. The character in this game is what really set it apart for me. Multiple times I was laughing out loud at the content of the game. That being said, the combat and builds you can put togetherIf you are a fan of isometric turn-based RPGs, this is a no-brainer. One of the best games I've ever played being a fan of the genre. The story is pretty good, but the way it is told is amazing. The character in this game is what really set it apart for me. Multiple times I was laughing out loud at the content of the game. That being said, the combat and builds you can put together are a TON of fun and lend itself to quite a bit of replayability, especially being able to side with different factions in the vein of the fallout franchise. The combat feels good, kind of like X-Com, and the weapon variety is cool too, somewhat reminiscent of borderlands for me. So yeah for me this was like Fallout, Xcom and Borderlands in one. As for the cons; there are definitely bugs and clunkiness that is pretty annoying at times, as well as the load screens can be pretty bad. The game continues to receive updates, so these issues should be mitigated in future builds.… Expand
  5. niebieskook
    Sep 13, 2020
    3
    This game has so many issues/errors that it shouldnt be released ... for sure its not worth its price ,wai till its patched and around 5 euro

    PROS: -postapo RPG -soundtrack CONS: -many issues,errors and not working elements -good soundtrack - but annoying if u hear the same song in the loop over and over during long combat -poor combat mechanics from Amiga era (level already set    This game has so many issues/errors that it shouldnt be released ... for sure its not worth its price ,wai till its patched and around 5 euro

    PROS:
    -postapo RPG
    -soundtrack

    CONS:
    -many issues,errors and not working elements
    -good soundtrack - but annoying if u hear the same song in the loop over and over during long combat
    -poor combat mechanics from Amiga era (level already set by xcom or divinity 2 shall be minimum for novaday games)
    -poor graphics
    -boring long combats missing a lot of tactical elements and issues like shooting through walls and so
    -boring stories youve already experienced too many times in other titles    … Expand
  6. Xzeve
    Sep 4, 2020
    10
    Classic turn based RPG, except You control a full party.
    So many different choices each with different outcome. If You enjoy tabletop RPG style games, this one is a no-brainer
  7. V3smic
    Oct 27, 2020
    0
    So many bugs it's actually amazing this studio has ever made a game before. Just not worth money and likely not worth the time to play it on gamepass.
  8. Lambo442
    Sep 18, 2020
    10
    This is one of the coolest RPGs I've ever played. It's very in-depth in terms of gameplay, the awesome combat and amazing score. It's just so detailed and the world is a joy to explore. I love how everything's voice acted as well.
  9. sherbz
    Sep 12, 2020
    8
    It's a very good game with some minor annoyances which detract from what is otherwise a great experience. Great writing masks a fairly clichéd plot. But the UI and inventory management is frankly a bit of a mess. This doesn't ruin it by any stretch. But it could do with some TLC.
  10. adrenilinmatt
    Jan 29, 2021
    10
    This is the way fallout should have remained. Best RPG since Divinity Original Sin 2.
  11. Underpants158
    Mar 21, 2021
    8
    Of course I liked the game. It was the first Crpg I finished. I did feel compelled to play it through. I think the way your choices affect the world and story are cool. Some of the groups you meet are real fun. However I feel like the ultimate payoff is a little lackluster.
  12. TSTINKERS
    Dec 10, 2021
    9
    I really enjoyed playing it. I liked it and played till the end. It still has some improvements and I was debating between 8 or 9 but I gave it 9 because I would definately buy wasteland 4 if they do it. I just enjoying playing this game. The thing I don't like is sometimes the jokes are really bad and the dialogue goes on a bit too long and it feels a bit off.
  13. Mwirmm
    Jul 26, 2021
    9
    I just really enjoyed it. The music, the setting, the combat, the writing, story ..all of it was top notch. The general polish and presentation has been improved ten-fold in comparison to wasteland 2 and it's now really easy to get into even as a newcomer to the series. If you like RPGs, especially the original Fallouts or even New Vegas, then this should be right up your alley.
  14. Valkyrje
    Jul 23, 2021
    8
    This one is a toughie, so first things first - this game is a definite must-play if you are a fan of one or more of the following: cRPGs, post-apo, Fallout, choice and narrative-driven games and Wasteland series (duh ;)). That being said...

    ...the game has its flaws, the biggest of which for me are being pushed into narrative choices I wouldn't make and mostly everything being locked    This one is a toughie, so first things first - this game is a definite must-play if you are a fan of one or more of the following: cRPGs, post-apo, Fallout, choice and narrative-driven games and Wasteland series (duh ;)). That being said...

    ...the game has its flaws, the biggest of which for me are being pushed into narrative choices I wouldn't make and mostly everything being locked behind skill checks. Both of these can break the suspension of disbelief. There are also some bugs here and there but nothing game-breaking. That said, none of the aforementioned stopped me from thoroughly enjoying the game and emotionally responding to the consequences of my choices.

    Make yourself a solid and play this game, accept the choices you made (no save scumming!), and maybe look up builds before so you can really have Rangers that complement each other's skills. Enjoy!    … Expand
  15. Forseti
    Feb 11, 2023
    10
    If you like x-com style combat combined with the crpg genre, then it fits like a fist in the eye.
    One of the few games that I wanted to play again after playthrough.
  16. Smilingcookie
    Aug 30, 2020
    10
    Great game! Every aspect has improved since wasteland 2. Beautiful graphics, wonderful atmosphere, good story and quests and fun combat. This feels a lot like Fallout and Fallout 2 in a modern jacket!
  17. mrwyrwiflak
    Sep 10, 2020
    9
    Great game with great story. Unfortunately clunky and buggy which can ruin immersion sometimes.
  18. Droubek
    Nov 21, 2021
    8
    The ambiance is something to enjoy. Partly because of music, which I found to be outstanding. The story is good. The loading times may be bit of a pain. But overall this was a good game.
  19. joshbreviews
    Oct 16, 2020
    8
    A good game held back a bit by bugs, balancing issues, and some story issues.

    PROS: +Fun x-com style gameplay +Interesting and wacky characters +Generally funny and entertainingly gory (think Borderlands humor) +Fun levelling system +Great world building; fun to explore and immerse yourself CONS: -Bugs bugs bugs -Notable balancing issues with skills and weapons -Lack of    A good game held back a bit by bugs, balancing issues, and some story issues.

    PROS:
    +Fun x-com style gameplay
    +Interesting and wacky characters
    +Generally funny and entertainingly gory (think Borderlands humor)
    +Fun levelling system
    +Great world building; fun to explore and immerse yourself

    CONS:
    -Bugs bugs bugs
    -Notable balancing issues with skills and weapons
    -Lack of character re-spec for no good reason
    -Except for Lucia, most companions barely have stories. Almost no companion quests
    -Underwhelming conclusion to story

    This could easily become a 9/10 after a few patches. The devs did good. This is X-Com meets Divinity Original Sin meets Borderlands. Play it!    … Expand
  20. Anastasyah
    Oct 11, 2020
    7
    I liked previous wastelands, but this hasn't changed a bit. That's why it's boring. Super long loadings. What are you loading?! It's an isometric game. And I have SSD. I liked the plot and heroes, a variety of weapons, LOR.
  21. Kelloliver
    Sep 5, 2020
    5
    A lot of annoying bugs, not gamepad friendly, difficult is a mass too hard in normal too weak in easy. There is no fast travel so you gonna take a lot of time just walking. Main chars dont have any personality. But gameplay is very fun and story too.
  22. J3RON1M0
    Aug 29, 2020
    9
    Excelente historia,desarrollo de personajes,referencias,mecanicas que se mantienen bastante estables y una dificultad desafiante.
  23. HollidayMan
    Aug 31, 2020
    6
    +fun combat
    +fun dialogue(sometimes)
    +fun locations -very terrible performance issues -many game breaking bugs -voice acting -tons of long load screens -writing feels too over the top Overall, i strongly suggest you don't buy this at the full price of $60 if you want to play. This feels like an early access game, complete with tons of bugs and performance issues.Wait for a    +fun combat
    +fun dialogue(sometimes)
    +fun locations

    -very terrible performance issues
    -many game breaking bugs
    -voice acting
    -tons of long load screens
    -writing feels too over the top

    Overall, i strongly suggest you don't buy this at the full price of $60 if you want to play. This feels like an early access game, complete with tons of bugs and performance issues.Wait for a price drop or download it from the xbox game pass if you really want to play . The theme and combat of the game is good, but they are both overshadowed by its many problems.    … Expand
  24. Sugarbooger1
    Jan 28, 2021
    8
    Feels like a true Fallout 3 sequel even though it's Wasteland 3. Lots of choices that seem to matter and great atmosphere.
  25. VigilanteOito
    Jan 4, 2022
    10
    Um dos melhores RPGs taticos que já joguei, talvez o melhor.
    Joguei pelo gamepass pc.
    Tem alguns bugs, mas nada que atrapalhe a gameplay.
    Só joguei agora por que no lançamento não tinha a tradução pt-br.
    Recomendo, horas e horas de diversão.
  26. vaizmanai
    Aug 30, 2020
    9
    Давно не было нормальных игр, теперь есть во что позалипать хоть. Баги надеюсь поправят, правда, критичного пока ничего не встретил - разок вылетела, в тумане войны пушки двигаются хотя должны быть в инвизе, иногда даилоги сразу не открываются, загрузки ооооочень долгие.Давно не было нормальных игр, теперь есть во что позалипать хоть. Баги надеюсь поправят, правда, критичного пока ничего не встретил - разок вылетела, в тумане войны пушки двигаются хотя должны быть в инвизе, иногда даилоги сразу не открываются, загрузки ооооочень долгие.
  27. Sepherim
    Jun 19, 2021
    8
    Sin duda, Wasteland 3 es un juego que está muy bien, aunque con algunas sombras. La principal de estas sombras, en mi opinión, está en la historia, que está bien pero no es tampoco nada del otro mundo. En especial los PNJs que nos acompañan tienen pocas interacciones y poca profundidad en gran medida. La jugabilidad, en cambio, está muy bien, con una buena mezcla de sigilo, combate,Sin duda, Wasteland 3 es un juego que está muy bien, aunque con algunas sombras. La principal de estas sombras, en mi opinión, está en la historia, que está bien pero no es tampoco nada del otro mundo. En especial los PNJs que nos acompañan tienen pocas interacciones y poca profundidad en gran medida. La jugabilidad, en cambio, está muy bien, con una buena mezcla de sigilo, combate, habilidades de diverso tipo, progresión de personajes, etc. Quizás está algo desbalanceada en algunas cosas, con algunas ramas de perks siendo bastante inútiles, pero en general es muy entretenido de jugar. Quizás la IA, especialmente la de pets y companions, debería haber sido mejorada algo.

    Gráficamente el juego está bastante bien, pero no llega a ser uno de los mejores exponentes de los juegos que tenemos hoy en día. El sonido está bastante bien, aunque la música está poco presente, cuando aparece lo hace en momentos relevantes y les da un plus muy agradable. Y, en cuanto a optimización, me he encontrado algunos bugs puntuales, especialmente con combates muy multitudinarios, pero nada demasiado terrible.

    Por todo ello, Wasteland 3 es un juego muy recomendable. Especialmente teniendo en cuenta que, antes de la salida de Steeltown han añadido contenido gratuito al juego que bien le viene (aunque la parte de crafting se nota que es de estos añadidos, porque realmente no se le saca el partido que podría). En resumen, un 8.    … Expand
  28. bancandrei
    Apr 1, 2021
    6
    The game itself is solid, but there is little to make it special or a worthwhile experience. All the while I was thinking that I would rather be playing Shadowrun instead. Or the old fallouts.
  29. KarakACG
    Sep 7, 2020
    0
    Another unfinished and buggy game from a newly Microsoft owned studio. Wait another half year if they fix the numerous bugs and glitches.
  30. rockandroll829
    Sep 1, 2020
    8
    Xbox Game Pass:
    I am many hours into the game and have enjoyed it so far. As a player of the first and second one, i knew what i was getting into beforehand. There is nothing more fun than tactically figuring out the battlefield for success. I do have some complaints though. Load times are insanely long, and become very bothersome when travelling from area to area becomes more and more    Xbox Game Pass:
    I am many hours into the game and have enjoyed it so far. As a player of the first and second one, i knew what i was getting into beforehand. There is nothing more fun than tactically figuring out the battlefield for success. I do have some complaints though. Load times are insanely long, and become very bothersome when travelling from area to area becomes more and more necessary.
    Also, i know the game is post apocalyptic but the vendors inventory doesn't seem to replenish that often. I am in need of bolts for an assault rifle and cant find them anywhere even though i have the cash. The game does have some bugs i hope they iron out too. When moving in combat there seems to be a weird bug that causes a character to crouch repeatedly causing the controller to vibrate uncontrollably, so much so i had to turn vibrate off. Even with the bugs the game is enjoyable. The multitude of choice in the game is very engaging and really makes me think about the kind of character i want to play. I enjoy being able to amass a following of friendlies, as of right not i have a Disco Robot who heals and attacks, a cat by the name of Major Tom, a clone, and a cyborg chicken! This guy is definitely worth checking it out, especially if you have Game Pass and can enjoy it for free!    … Expand
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Awards & Rankings

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#23 Best PC Game of 2020
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#25 Most Discussed PC Game of 2020

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Metascore
85

Generally favorable reviews - based on 60 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 58 out of 60
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 60
  3. Negative: 0 out of 60
  1. CD-Action
    Nov 16, 2020
    90
    Wasteland 3 should actually be called Fallout 3, as it has much more in common with two legendary Interplay/Black Isle Studios games than any later entry to the Fallout series. If that’s not a sufficient recommendation, let me put it plainly: Wasteland 3 is the best turn-based post-apocalyptic RPG in many, many years. Yes, at the time of writing this review there were many gameplay and technical issues that needed to be addressed as soon as possible, but the fun this game offered made it very easy to look past them. [11/2020, p.46]
  2. Vgames
    Oct 26, 2020
    95
    Wasteland 3 is one of the best RPG's of 2020. Your choices matter, your build matters, everything you do matters. You don't just play this game, you live in it.
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  3. Game World Navigator Magazine
    Oct 21, 2020
    79
    Clichés and predictability don’t make the playthrough of Wasteland 3 any less enjoyable. After all, good post-apocalyptic RPGs are always in short supply. [Issue#248, p.36]
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