Yep, I grew up with the originals, and if you did, you will love these too! They are the same games, just with improved graphics and effects. Note I say improved - and not modern. That's what you want - you don't want Skyrim: Bards Tale Edition - you want Bards Tale - and that is what this is. The new features only add to the game, nothing is taken away. It feels the same, it looks basically the same - only better. I love it. Pretty much a perfect job by the Devs.
If open world post apocalyptic fun sounds good to you, then you will enjoy this game. I think it a blast! Certainly there are more sophesticated open world games out there, but who cares - this is just fun. I like Chumbucket, your half-crazed mechanic who goes with you and amazingly can repair your car from the worst possible damage with a fire extinguisher and a socket wrench in the middle of the desert, with highly entertaining and endearing dialog. Realistic, not really - but fun - heck yeah. Car combat is good. Hand to hand combat is fun. Environment looks cool. Cars feel fast. It's just good. Thanks Devs!
I know it is a little daunting to purchase this game based on the reviews, but I am so glad that I did. I think this is the kind of game where it is either for you or not. If you like this kind of game I think you would love it. If a game where are you “live the life“ and work hard to build your ship, tackle harder and harder challenges, and grow your abilities appeals to you, then you’ll love this game. If you’re just looking for an action shooter, which this has components of, you may be frustrated with the “live the life“ aspects and instead prefer an action oriented shoot them up. However, if you already know that you like this kind of game then go for it. I have been enjoying the heck out of this game for over 15 hours and I have just scratched the surface of the story. I love running the missions, building my Ship, Mining and trading, and I love the character of Juno. This is just a really good game. I also like playing a game of high stakes eight ball in the station bars. Honestly, it’s a good pool simulation in addition to a fantastic space experience.
