I played this game for the first time this year. I didn't grow up with old cRPGs but I eventually fell in love with the genre, after playing Fallout 1/2. This game is really old and outdated, it caused my computer (I7-10th gen and RTX 2070) to brick. I lost 2 save files and had to redo 10 hours of gameplay. You would think that this would make me quit, right? Nope replay it and still loved it, this game is a gem and in some aspects a masterpiece. The best parts about this game is the story and the world building, it may seem like a run of the mill fantasy game but there is a lot more than that here. The magic is really unique and the tech class is outright impressive for a 20 year old game. I only played in turned based mode and the game was much more balanced, to keep in mind which mode you should stick to, since real time is broken beyond measure. Overall, this game is probably my favorite cRPG and really goes to show that despite the bugs and bad combat, this game still shines. Wish we could get a remaster or something to fix the problems, but other than that I definitely would recommend this game as someone who isn't just blinded by nostalgia.
This game is really well done and if it was its own series, rather than XCOM, it would have a bigger following. The game concepts are really cool and I was impressed with the gameplay. The only complaint I have, is that it is too short. I remember this game when it was supposed to be a First-person take on the series. I wish the game was bashed so hard by XCOM fans ( I am one as well). Hopefully, games like these come around more, cause it has some great ideas!
I have been a Fallout fan since the third entry and I have to say that these games never let me down. I usally don't play turned base RPGs, but this game probably changed that. The atmosphere and story are the best in the series and while some mechanics are dated, it still is diamond in the rough. I spent so many hours playing and I just couldn't help wanting more. I have played all the Fallout games and this is probably my favorite alongside Fallout 3. Play this game, you won't regret it.
