Fallout Tactics

Classic has more extras, that's all https://www.gog.com/forum/general/rerelease_fallout_series_72e26/post121

Fallout tactics is probably worth your time but you should know what you're getting into. I'm leaving aside the well known bugs and Fallout canon issues here. The game itself is an awkward blend of Fallout 1+2 and an RTS. You characters are levelled up in more or less the same way as in Fallout. However, quests are replaced with a linear sequence of missions with fixed maps and objectives. You can choose RTS-inspired 'continuous turn-based' (CTB) or Fallout inspired turn-based combat. CTB is not like Baldur's Gate in that when the game is paused you cannot issue orders. This means you spend a long time moving your troops into position before short, frantic fights in which you rely on the AI 'overwatch' to do the shooting. In this mode it is almost impossible to use special abilities or equipment effectively. The turn-based mode(s) are much more RPG-like in that making use of your party's special equipment and abilities is the key to winning. The game suffers from terrible balance issues. Melee weapons, traps and in fact anything that's not a gun are effectively useless. Most of the guns are relatively pointless apart from a couple of weapons in each type that are clearly better. I wouldn't call it a squad-based strategy game for two reasons: 1) Stealth works in a very RPG way. Characters have a 'sneak' ability score and if it's high enough they can walk in front of an enemy, in daylight, in the open, and not be detected. 2) The cover system is frustrating. Basically, characters are either fully visible and able to trade shots with the enemy or completely hidden. This is influenced by line of sight and whether the character is standing, lying down or crouching, which has to be manually selected. There is no way of being 'in cover' and still having line of sight to the enemy (as far as I can tell).

Fallout Tactics is a superb game. Don't expect a Fallout 3rd game, instead it turns all to combat, but in complete Fallout-style: UI, ost, ambientation, skills, dialogues... it's not an RPG, is a tactical turn strategy game, but has enogh depth to really enjoy it. Your squad has to be equilibrate with enough amount of skills (not just combat-skills): lockpick, pilot... are also important. Your squad is brought to different missions and you can resolve them as you want: Brute force (not recommended at high difficulty levels), a more subtle approach... it's up to you, and it's quite interesting to use the members of your squad as it should: snipers flanking, assault troops in front, doctor ready to cure the wounds... if you like games like X-com, Jagged Alliance, Gorky17 (the inventory screen is IDENTICAL in this game)... you will enjoy Fallout Tactics A LOT.In later-game the vehicles take part and bring more different strategies, improving the capacity of your tactics. As by the performance, I play in Win10 without compatibility mode and no crash or flaws. Good job Gog! A truly tactical jewel and the last excellent Fallout-game.

Good to see this game back on GOG. I can't figure out how so many modern TBS games haven't been able to get right, what this game nailed fifteen years ago. Post apocalypse tactical romp with a clean, user friendly interface that allows you immersion in the environment. Even with the dated graphics, this game ages well because it works. If your a fan of squad level tactics, this is a must have.