At time of review: Hours played: 106 Characters created: 1 Version: 1.02 ---Bottom line summary: It's hard to believe this is a "mod" and not a professionally made Fallout title. Everything about FOLON has surpassed my expectations. In a comparison with other Fallout titles, this is at least as good in every way as FO3 or FO4. It rivals NV in several instances. This is a worthy sequel, not a diversion while you wait for a new Fallout release. -Does it feel like Fallout? Yes -Is the story, writing, and voice acting good? Yes Most (all?) characters have appropriate accents and use appropriate vocab and mannerisms, characters and factions are believable, motivations understandable, etc. In terms of writing and story quality, this is a lot closer to New Vegas than it is to FO3/FO4. -Does it feel like London and not America? Absolutely -Are the quests fun and not repetitive? Yes -Are the weapons good? Not as good as New Vegas, but better than FO4 -Are the companions good? Yes -...do they still get in your fire lane? Unfortunately yes -Is it big? Yes I don't know the actual stats, but it feels as big as other Fallout titles if not bigger. I'm thorough, not completionist, and it feels like I'm halfway through. -Does it feel finished? Yes There are a handful of locations or characters that feel like they should have more going on, but nothing is blatantly missing, or unpolished, or janky. -Are there bugs? Small ones Fewer bugs than any other Fallout since FO2. No broken quests or severe bugs so far. ----A note on mods I usually run FO4 with 300+ mods; with London I started with 60~ish but have repeatedly removed mods as I didn't actually need or want them after I got a few hours in. Even mods I "always" use aren't needed/wanted in FOLON, and some "common" mods or their features are already incorporated. I'm now down to just 6 mods and might remove 2 more. No matter who you are, I recommend playing without any mods at first, then add some "to taste" later.
I played this game when I was a kid, and it has aged fairly well. Summarized, this is an RTS with unique and well implemented game mechanics and a surprisingly good campaign storyline. As with many games that came out between 1999-2003, the 3D effects can be tricky to get working on modern systems. As such, this version is THE version to get- five minutes after paying, I was in the game. No hiccups, no extra installs, and no settings to mess with (Win10). This version has six resolutions to pick from, topping out at 1600x1200. One thing to note: when you change resolutions, the game restarts. No warning, and if you change mid-game it does not save your progress. TL;DR: A solid RTS with a good storyline and mechanics I've never seen anywhere else. And GOG's version works without headaches and doesn't cost you $100 like the copies on Ebay.
Review based on CD version. It is the little things that often make the biggest difference. The setting for Army Men was faithfully implemented, right down to chips of plastic coming off when an army man is shot. The missions are fun and vary from seek and destroy, to escort, to simply crossing the map alive. Some are fairly challenging, but all are fun. Pick this up and enjoy the full suite of "army man" weapons, from rifles to mortars to bazookas, as you blow away tan soldiers, avoid blues, and catch those sneaky grays.
This version includes Titan Quest, the expansion Immortal Throne, and the new Anniversary Edition edits. A great single player game and even better co-op game, Titan Quest was the first "real" video game my wife played. Simple enough that she learned PC gaming and the ARPG genre with it while good enough to thrill me, a veteran gamer, there simply isn't any reason not to get TQ and try it out. Titan Quest is Grim Dawn's predecessor. The two share similar mechanics (such as two "classes" for each player to mix and match) but little else. TQ's colorful landscapes are a nice change of pace from many darker games, though TQ is never cartoony. For the parents out there, there is blood but nothing like what you find in Diablo. I do not remember any swearing. There is no nudity, and though skimpy outfits abound, they are never sexual. The tone of the game is generally light, the theme is saving the world from evil, and players help humans and fight monsters. There is no crude humor.
Deus Ex is one of the greatest games to ever be released. Deus Ex 2 is not. However, that doesn't mean this sequel is a bad game. Much of the criticism the game has received can be attributed to failed expectations. Strip away those expectations and what you have is a fun game with interesting powers, decent graphics, and multiple methods to achieve your goals. Don't expect to be blown away, but if you want a fun game, this one is above average.
If you ever wished you could play a fantasy novel, this is your game. It may sound weird, but only until you start playing. If you want to dive into a world and get involved, this is the perfect game. If you want superb graphics, this isn't the place. Each game is huge (think Skyrim huge), with hundreds of characters, quests, dungeons, and so forth. You control a group of four adventurers, each of which can be built from scratch or from templates. There is a nice over-arching plot to each game, and a variety of major characters that get involved. There is variety in the quests and no two dungeons are the same. That isn't a tagline; no reused cave templates here. Attention to characters makes this game different. For example, a quest may want you to go kill a nephil chief, but the character who gives it to you is a fort commander chaffing under her orders in a remote post, angry with her soldiers' lack of hope, and puzzled over the appearance of dozens of unbreakable magical barriers. You aren't going after the chief because the game said to; you are going after him because an interesting and unique character wants you to. It is this attention to detail and background that make this series unique. I've played other RPGs with a better plot (though not many). I've played others with a similar scope, or similar mechanics. But I've never seen one with the attention to individual minor characters. It really is like reading a series of novels, except you are playing a game.
