Wasteland 2: Director's Cut

 Xbox One
User Score
6.9

Mixed or average reviews- based on 76 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 45 out of 76
  2. Mixed: 13 out of 76
  3. Negative: 18 out of 76
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  1. hyattsminion
    Oct 13, 2015
    9
    I have played Wasteland 2 on the PC and on the ONE, and it makes the console transition nicely. Some things are simplified with the new skill and combat wheels. No longer do you need to choose a skill with a one character at a time, now the most qualified of your squad will tackle what needs to be done, be it lock picking or trap defusing. You no longer need to select items like the shovelI have played Wasteland 2 on the PC and on the ONE, and it makes the console transition nicely. Some things are simplified with the new skill and combat wheels. No longer do you need to choose a skill with a one character at a time, now the most qualified of your squad will tackle what needs to be done, be it lock picking or trap defusing. You no longer need to select items like the shovel to dig, now whoever holds it will just be sent to dig.

    There is a bit of a learning curve going from PC control to a console controller, however after a few minutes you will get the hang of it. Nothing is left out, anything you could do on the PC short of mods is available on the ONE version. They have added voice work where there was none, and it is sometimes jarring as the voices sound different, Angela Deth is a good example of this. Environments have added details and even areas to explore that contain new loot to find.

    As of this writing there is a lip sync issue with the live action cut scenes, but if that's why you're playing, you're not here for the right reasons.

    The game runs smoothly, is well put together and I personally prefer it over its PC origins. It feels right with controller support.

    If you are starved for a real single player experience and love how RPGs used to be, pick this up. Not only is this still a great homage to Wasteland, Interplay and the genesis of Fallout's universe, it makes for a wonderful stopgap as we all wait for Fallout 4. 9/10    … Expand
  2. IITheSalt
    Oct 24, 2015
    10
    Excellent oldskool turnbase rpg shooter, tonnes of customisation character/party creation. The story plays out simply, the funs in the exploring and combat. More enjoyable than xcom and that game rocked. Not the mindless hack n slash rpgs we see today, thoroughly enjoying the feels. If you like the genre a must by, didnt even know was on XBL, cheaper thru store as digi download thanExcellent oldskool turnbase rpg shooter, tonnes of customisation character/party creation. The story plays out simply, the funs in the exploring and combat. More enjoyable than xcom and that game rocked. Not the mindless hack n slash rpgs we see today, thoroughly enjoying the feels. If you like the genre a must by, didnt even know was on XBL, cheaper thru store as digi download than retail. Wiki the name Brian Fargo if youre still not convinced, the guy is the father of rpgs pretty much. He developed my first RPG The Bards Tale 30yrs ago and has influenced everything between. Dont wait, just buy, great game… Expand
  3. IamTheBEY
    Oct 20, 2015
    10
    VERY addictive game, i haven't really played many missions but the combat and levelling up system is sweet and i've played a good 20 hours of it. I hope they bring out a Wasteland 3, that would be so good!
  4. jibbyman
    Oct 29, 2015
    10
    Simply put, Wasteland 2 is the best post-apocolypse rpg to come out since Fallout 2. Choices matter, stats matter, great writing, and fun combat that is similar to Xcom. You'll find yourself playing this for hours on end. A must own for any true rpg fan.
  5. Lithus17
    Aug 26, 2020
    8
    Despite its quirks like wonky camera, party management and on and off voice as acting, it's a solid game. I had a ton of fun with this. So far, the negative reviews seem to be from people who never played a real RPG before. Their hands were held in contemporary RPG's like FFXV (what a cluster ****!)
  6. xRAIDER34x
    Oct 28, 2015
    8
    I have put a considerable amount of time into this game. If you like an old school turn based strategy game you cant go wrong. This game is addictive and is fairly easy to get used to. Newcomers shouldnt be overwhelmed too long learning the controls and gameplay. The only reason for the 8 is the fact that this is not going to be on the top of your list in your collection of games. I thinkI have put a considerable amount of time into this game. If you like an old school turn based strategy game you cant go wrong. This game is addictive and is fairly easy to get used to. Newcomers shouldnt be overwhelmed too long learning the controls and gameplay. The only reason for the 8 is the fact that this is not going to be on the top of your list in your collection of games. I think this game is worth getting if you like strategy and turn based games.… Expand
  7. sgtmcbrinn
    May 29, 2020
    8
    Its a great classic, fallout 1&2 style RPG full of content, interesting locations and an enjoyable story and cast of characters but in my experience the games balancing is a bit odd, especially around the start of the game. At the beginning on normal difficulty the game can have the player encounter enemies that are perfect of a level 1 or 2 character, but then you take 5 steps andIts a great classic, fallout 1&2 style RPG full of content, interesting locations and an enjoyable story and cast of characters but in my experience the games balancing is a bit odd, especially around the start of the game. At the beginning on normal difficulty the game can have the player encounter enemies that are perfect of a level 1 or 2 character, but then you take 5 steps and suddenly you're fighting 4 large lizards with 80hp each that can almost 1 shot you and also poison you, in other words you better hope you saved not long before that fight. Later in the game the difficulty evens out.… Expand

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#46 Best Xbox One Game of 2015
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#60 Most Discussed Xbox One Game of 2015
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77

Generally favorable reviews - based on 13 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 13
  3. Negative: 0 out of 13
  1. ICXM
    Jan 8, 2016
    60
    Those feeling truly nostalgic for Wasteland or Fallout 1 or 2 might enjoy themselves here, and those heavily invested in RPGs will assuredly find some features redeeming, but for the general population of gamers Wasteland 2 is an old game with old mechanics attempting to disguise itself as something new. It’s just as bland as the desert future that it foretells.
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  2. TrueAchievements
    Dec 16, 2015
    80
    When looking at Wasteland 2 from the outside, it doesn't look like anything special. However, once you get stuck in and persevere through the initial confusion of combat and little direction you are given, there is a gem to be found here.
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  3. Gameplanet
    Dec 3, 2015
    85
    InXile's classical RPG translates beautifully to console, and should be picked up by RPG fans – even those neck deep in that other big post-apocalyptic title.
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