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San Franciso in Fallout 2. What made the Fallout games unique were not just its post-apocalyptic setting, but its character creation scheme - called S.P.E.C.I.A.L (Strength, Perception, Endurance, Charisma, Intelligence, Ability and Luck). So.you've taken the nth run-through of Oblivion and are thinking how wonderful it is to play in a sandbox. Each and every city in both games had unique identities, and the stories, quests and characters developed naturally from those environments. I have many fond memories of scoring a critical hit with my sniper rifle and watching my target's head disintegrate in a glorious explosion of blood and gore.My favourite aspect of the game (IMHO) were the incredibly strong storylines. Black Isle originally perfected this style of gaming many years ago in Fallout. Junktown and Necropolis in Fallout 1. So if you see these wonderful games on your local game store shelf - for goodness sake, do yourself a favour and buy it now.
They really don't make 'em like this anymore, and you'll be rewarded with a great gaming experience for a great price. "War.war never changes.". You get some totally hilarious perks - my favourite is Bloody Mess. It's a powerful and evocative opening line. You won't regret it.
The look of the game and the manual is nicely Cold War. I ordered this after reading the rave reviews and the anticipation of Fallout 3 and I am somewhat disappointed. I guess I was expecting a little faster pace, and not getting killed by Radscorpions, raiders, and rats quite as much. As to Fallout 1, I haven't quite gotten how to do the time-based combat and the game seems slow, but I guess I should take the time to print out the 100+ page manual and learn. I can't load Fallout 2 using XP; it says the correct fonts are not present. The screen sometimes goes blank which means I have to "paint" the screen again. Maybe if I get weapon upgrades I'll do better.
Be sure to read the fine print. The only downside is that Fallout Tactics is not included in this set. It has both Fallout 1 and 2 in jewel cases with art inserts and both are in a cardboard box that flips open. Enough has already been said about the games themselves in the last review of this title.
They have the tried & true isometric view of their peers such as Diablo, Warcraft, Baldur's Gate and other titles of their ilk. What you see in the picture is what you get. I suspect that it is no coincidence that interest is high in the original PC titles since Bethesda released the spectacular Fallout 3.Be advised, these games are old and "old school" PC RPG's. If you want good packaging, search for the original "big box" releases or if that's too expensive for you (they are in high demand right now), check out the "Dual-Jewel" case version. But BEWARE.
Further disappointment stems from no game art on the inside of the package and rather adds for more gaudy-covered White Label releases. The spectacular art of the three games is mostly obscured by a large white border and a giant red "W" for the White Label. But one thing that reviews have failed to mention for the most part is the packaging which to me, does matter in the scheme of things as a collector AND fan of Fallout.Frankly, the packaging sucks. No booklet is included and the DVD disc itself looks rather cheesy. These versions listed on Amazon from independent sellers are usually the white label DVD edition.
I also discovered some bonus material on the DVD like Fallout Tactics bonus CD material which you can find if you "Explore" the dvd. What a great collection and at a great price, too. I encountered only small technical issues while playing the game on Windows XP--like certain resolution problems and getting the games to run in windowed mode-- but they work great now. All-in-all, Great buy and great game series.
Tough guy mode rewards the lack of mid level saving ability with extra points to customize your character's abilities. The real time option is the way to go. Tactics is still the best computer based video game out there. I love the time in the bunkers almost as much as the missions. I am not a fan of turn based games. It's coming up on 10 years old, but still complely immerses the player in the post-nuclear world. Keep your squad moving, finding cover, charging in with guns blazing, it's up to you. Steal everybody blind, go sell the stuff you steal, and buy more cool stuff for your squad.
Excellent. I never saw the point of taking turns in a firefight. Customize and control your squad in this immense game. You wouldn't do that it real life would you. I highly recommend this game.
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