Posted December 24, 2018
I has only played the "new school" Fallout games prior and it was a very different experience. I was going and with pretty low exceptations but was blown away by how good the game is.
I like how little the game tries to hold your hand, it really feels like the devs actually respect my intellegence. Even though I had to use a guide more than a few times, it was immersive and interesting to explore the Wasteland all on my own searching for the water chip with the doomsday timer constantly hanging over me. Also having a villain with a motive and philosophy that isn't simply "might is right" is very refreshing.
I'm really glad I played this game because not only does it stand on it's own merits, but it also enhances the experience of Fallout 2, which I started right after finishing the first game. So far, Fallout 2 is such an amazing sequel. The way it takes the setting and themes of the Fallout universe and evolves them is something I've never seen before.
I know that Fallout 2 is more highly regarded but make sure that you don't skip this one.
I like how little the game tries to hold your hand, it really feels like the devs actually respect my intellegence. Even though I had to use a guide more than a few times, it was immersive and interesting to explore the Wasteland all on my own searching for the water chip with the doomsday timer constantly hanging over me. Also having a villain with a motive and philosophy that isn't simply "might is right" is very refreshing.
I'm really glad I played this game because not only does it stand on it's own merits, but it also enhances the experience of Fallout 2, which I started right after finishing the first game. So far, Fallout 2 is such an amazing sequel. The way it takes the setting and themes of the Fallout universe and evolves them is something I've never seen before.
I know that Fallout 2 is more highly regarded but make sure that you don't skip this one.