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Wasteland 2
Wasteland 2 is a post-apocalyptic role-playing video game developed by inXile Entertainment and published by Deep Silver. It is the sequel to 1988's Wasteland, and was successfully crowdfunded through Kickstarter.
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- Released
- September 19, 2014
- Developer
- inXile Entertainment
- Genres
- Survival · Action · Role-playing (RPG) · Strategy · Turn-based strategy (TBS) · Adventure · Indie
- Publisher
- Deep Silver, inXile Entertainment
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Wasteland 2 Reviews
Professional reviews from gaming critics
Wasteland 2 is a turn based top down role-playing game, sequel to what many considered the godfather of post apocalyptic RPGs.
The follow-up to an iconic and pioneering game, Wasteland 2 was first released in 2014, with a Director’s Cut and new console versions released shortly after
Wasteland 2 is a game experience that you must give a try on Nintendo Switch.
Nuclear war has left society in shambles. The only hope for order in the chaotic mess is by the influence of the Desert Rangers, a somewhat police force in the wasteland. Customize your small squad and dive into the action. Survive, loot, assist survivors, and kill dangerous foes and creatures as your progress through a story surrounded by dozens of hours of side quests.
Wasteland 2 is a love letter to an era long gone by, in good ways and bad. If you already know what Wasteland is, then this is a game for you, but newcomers might struggle.
Wasteland 2 might not be the prettiest CRPG to hit digital shelves this year, but it captures the harsh hypothetical realities of the post-apocalyptic American Southwest with excellent writing, decisions with terrifying consequences, and background voice work that reinforce the human suffering that results from them. It's a game about the power of choices, and the few remaining glitches and issues with its combat do little to diminish its power.
Like the post-apocalyptic wasteland in which it is set, Wasteland 2 is unforgiving, but unlike a real apocalypse, it’s a blast to experience. 26 years between releases in a franchise has to be some sort of record, right? Even if it [...]
Wasteland 2 is an expansive game that demands to be replayed again and again to get the best out of it. While a lot of the detailed mechanics feel somewhat archaic, they’re not going to hold back dedicated players who want to micromanage and really role play their group of characters. It has all of the familiar elements and even if some aspects of its presentation are not quite up to modern standards, its design and gameplay are timeless and welcome.
Brian Fargo and inXile Entertainment challenged publishers, and mostly succeeded by creating a worthy successor to the likes of Fallout and Wasteland.
Wasteland 2: Director’s Cut on Switch is a missed opportunity. While the underlying systems and crunchy combat are enjoyable – and it just about works as a portable experience – a steady list of irritations make an unqualified recommendation impossible. There’s a solid foundation of gritty turn-based combat with some great writing, but a stubborn camera, disappointing performance and a lack of quality-of-life enhancements means the PC 'master race' take this round.