Wasteland 2: Director's Cut

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  • Summary: Wasteland 2 is the direct sequel to the first ever post-apocalyptic computer RPG. The original Wasteland was the inspiration for the FALLOUT series of games, and the first RPG to allow players to split parties for tactical considerations, to face players with moral choices, and to make themWasteland 2 is the direct sequel to the first ever post-apocalyptic computer RPG. The original Wasteland was the inspiration for the FALLOUT series of games, and the first RPG to allow players to split parties for tactical considerations, to face players with moral choices, and to make them deal with the consequences of their actions. It was the first to provide far more than the one-key-for-one-lock style of puzzle solving. It was groundbreaking, which is why IGN named it one of the top 25 PC games of all time, Computer Gaming World named it the Adventure Game of the year in 1988, and it was short-listed for inclusion in the Smithsonian Institutions current Art of the Computer Game exhibition.

    Wasteland was set in a dangerous, post-apocalyptic world in the American Southwest. Over the course of adventures rangers would receive promotions, acquire new skills and equipment, then face new challenges with outcomes that changed depending on the strategy used to defeat them. The game featured a strong storyline which required painful decisions by players; and a storyline that allowed for maximum re-playability. Wasteland 2, with your participation and insights, will recapture all that and provide more. It'll finally be the game worthy to be a Wasteland sequel, as challenging and rewarding as the original, with all added capacity and dazzle of games today.    … Expand
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 18 out of 21
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 21
  3. Negative: 0 out of 21
  1. ZTGD
    Oct 12, 2015
    90
    It’s not the most user-friendly game at the start, especially for those having never played the genre before, but if given the time, will grow on players immensely.
  2. Everyeye.it
    Oct 13, 2015
    85
    Still a great game on console. It might have some issues on the frame rate side (luckily, the slow paced gameplay won't suffer much from this), but the classic RPG experience is one of the best that a fan could ask for.
  3. GameCritics
    Nov 4, 2015
    85
    As I put in more time, the game kept opening up and more of my own light bulbs lit with the realization of potential.
  4. 3DJuegos
    Oct 14, 2015
    80
    Wasteland 2: Director's Cut is a great Old School RPG for consoles.
  5. Brash Games
    Oct 28, 2015
    80
    With over 80 hours of gameplay, Wastelands 2: The Director’s cut is a challenging but ultimately rewarding adventure. It’s a pleasant blend of Baldur’s gate adventure and XCOM combat that actually works really well.
  6. LevelUp
    Oct 20, 2015
    80
    Wasteland 2: Director's Cut is an old school CRPG experience like no other available right now in the console market. It is unforgiving, deep and liberating. Turn-based RPG fans will be delighted with Wasteland 2 and shouldn't miss its release.
  7. Metro GameCentral
    Oct 18, 2015
    70
    An old school computer role-playing game is a rare sight on consoles, but this unofficial predecessor to Fallout is more than just a nostalgia-fuelled curio.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 19 out of 32
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 32
  3. Negative: 4 out of 32
  1. MrFlankster
    Oct 15, 2015
    10
    A nostalgic dream come true. I echo what one of the 'professional' reviews said. It's a bit rough at first, but if you push through and giveA nostalgic dream come true. I echo what one of the 'professional' reviews said. It's a bit rough at first, but if you push through and give it a few, then you'll quickly fall in love with the game. GREAT environment! Decent gameplay, perfect graphics (for what it is), and only 40 bones. If you like old-school games, this is a perfect find!… Expand
  2. TomTheSouthpaw
    Apr 3, 2016
    9
    Great game.
    Think of Fallout Tactics or Jagged Alliance in a post-apocalyptic world.
    Interesting plot, very good gameplay. Pros: - game    Great game.
    Think of Fallout Tactics or Jagged Alliance in a post-apocalyptic world.
    Interesting plot, very good gameplay.

    Pros:
    - game mechanics! Love them!
    - interesting characters and plot. Reminds me of Fallout 1-2, but with a group of mercs.
    - quite long game, more different ways to play it.

    Cons:
    - it did bug out sometimes on my Linux machine and the game just dropped instead of saving.
    - the recruitable NPCs are ... underwhelming to say the least :-/    … Expand
  4. RedWulfr
    Dec 27, 2015
    9
    I have only played the first large chapter but has been totally absorbed by the feeling of this game, that takes me back to the originalI have only played the first large chapter but has been totally absorbed by the feeling of this game, that takes me back to the original fallout games. The missions feel relevant and even though you have to run an incredible long way for small accomplishments sometimes, it is forgiven.

    What is not forgiven though, is the crappy voice-producer. Even though they have brought in really good voice-actors there is lots of missing lines and sometimes sidekicks gets better representation then the main characters. This is probably the only setback in an over all great title.    … Expand
  5. MaxPayneIsGod
    May 29, 2022
    8
    5 years after initially purchasing it and putting the time into the game that it deserve I can confirm this game is fantastic.
    Sure there is    5 years after initially purchasing it and putting the time into the game that it deserve I can confirm this game is fantastic.
    Sure there is some dated game designs, it takes a while to get into it and learn all the nuances, but you don't go into Wasteland 2 expecting Fallout 4.
    This game is deep, complex and rewarding. Its incredibly well written and if you have any interest in isometric CRPGs you need to play this.
    Some of my most memorable "gaming" memories are with Fallout 2 when it originally released, and this more than scratches that itch!    … Expand
  6. Hydrogen_
    Nov 11, 2015
    7
    Wasteland 2 is a nice trip down memory lane, with regards to turn based combat and the party system of RPG's past. It's worth one playWasteland 2 is a nice trip down memory lane, with regards to turn based combat and the party system of RPG's past. It's worth one play through, as long as you don't pay too much for it.

    Beware, however: the game crashes a LOT. Like, at least once or twice per gaming session. It does a good job of auto-saving frequently, so it usually isn't a huge issue, but it is nevertheless very annoying. Other annoying bugs are that the voice acting will cut out very often and leave you trying to read almost impossibly small chat text.

    The combat is fun, but it does get pretty repetitive by the time you finish the game.

    Overall, a pretty fun throwback, but too many problems to give it higher than a "7".    … Expand
  7. Vanpire73
    Nov 29, 2015
    6
    It's too bad this game just doesn't have the polish it sorely needs, because the foundation it's built upon is very good. If you are readingIt's too bad this game just doesn't have the polish it sorely needs, because the foundation it's built upon is very good. If you are reading these, you know what type of game this is and it is most likely what you are looking for. I will not go into that part of it. I'd just like you to know what baggage it will be carrying with it. While ultimately a fun tactical roleplaying game, the learning curve and general clunkiness make it unnecessarily difficult. It took memany hours ro figure out basic gameplay stuff that would've been handy to know from the beginning. Trying to use the skill wheel on the appropriate item/person with the appropriate person took a while to get down, for example. The random world battles, while generally fun, never seemed to let me use the whole map. They would always start in the same exact places on the map and would never allow for very much set-up or movement before triggering battle. This game is also fairly buggy and crashed on me many times, always while trying to save. A few of them after lengthy, difficult ones. The good news is, this game has many meaningful options and decisions for quests and character building is very important. Make sure you save often. If the problems and hassles of this game were fixed and it got a nice polishing, I would not hesitate to give this a 9. Unfortunately, despite the love I do have for it I cannot give it more than a 6 in its current condition.… Expand
  8. egoBorder
    Jun 22, 2021
    1
    I tried hard to like this game, but ultimately found it nearly unplayable. I'm no stranger to difficult games, nor to hardcore RPGs, but thisI tried hard to like this game, but ultimately found it nearly unplayable. I'm no stranger to difficult games, nor to hardcore RPGs, but this game takes too much for granted where a more polished experience would have made Wasteland 2 shine more brightly. Definitely a good value in terms of quantity, but I found nothing to love.… Expand

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