Wasteland 2 doesn't immediately grab you, but stick with it and you'll have an incredible experience. Yes, the camera controls can be annoying at times, and multiple skill use to open every single crate is grindy, but they're small issues in the greater scheme of the game. After the first 5 hours of so, the game starts to open up and you begin to see its strengths. Mood and setting that really creep up on you until you realise you're neck deep in the Wasteland universe and loving it; interesting and diverse NPCs and companions with active participation in the story; complex, twisting story line with detective overtones that will keep you wondering what's around the next radiated sand hill; combat that is functional at worst, downright enjoyable at higher levels; several mechanics and plot devices that are quite innovative and unique, which is excellent; loads of plot puzzles that can't be solved straight away, but percolate at the back of your mind as you travel the wasteland enforcing ranger justice. Some may not realise that Wasteland 2 actually plays very similarly to Wasteland 1, notwithstanding the updated graphics. I really appreciate that they haven't just tried to make Fallout 3. Some of the game's quirks can be more appreciated and enjoyed if understood in this context. Wasteland 2 is a classic. inXile continue to put out patches addressing remaining issues people have. I have no doubt it will be listed among the must-play RPGs in the future. So take your time. Enjoy the universe. Keep a journal next to your computer to make notes and keep plot points. Play the game how these older style RPGs are supposed to be played. You won't regret the time invested.
Wasteland 2 doesn't immediately grab you, but stick with it and you'll have an incredible experience. Yes, the camera controls can be annoying at times, and multiple skill use to open every single crate is grindy, but they're small issues in the greater scheme of the game. After the first 5 hours of so, the game starts to open up and you begin to see its strengths. Mood and setting that really creep up on you until you realise you're neck deep in the Wasteland universe and loving it; interesting and diverse NPCs and companions with active participation in the story; complex, twisting story line with detective overtones that will keep you wondering what's around the next radiated sand hill; combat that is functional at worst, downright enjoyable at higher levels; several mechanics and plot devices that are quite innovative and unique, which is excellent; loads of plot puzzles that can't be solved straight away, but percolate at the back of your mind as you travel the wasteland enforcing ranger justice. Some may not realise that Wasteland 2 actually plays very similarly to Wasteland 1, notwithstanding the updated graphics. I really appreciate that they haven't just tried to make Fallout 3. Some of the game's quirks can be more appreciated and enjoyed if understood in this context. Wasteland 2 is a classic. inXile continue to put out patches addressing remaining issues people have. I have no doubt it will be listed among the must-play RPGs in the future. So take your time. Enjoy the universe. Keep a journal next to your computer to make notes and keep plot points. Play the game how these older style RPGs are supposed to be played. You won't regret the time invested.
