For the most part, it just didn't seem exceptional, sporting turn-based combat systems, character customisation, inventories and resource management. Heck, it might have even ended up as another battle royale title, and we certainly don't need more of those right now.įortunately, they didn't go down that route - in keeping with the series' roots, Wasteland 3 is still a tactical turn-based RPG, so let's go over some of the initial vibes we got when we booted it up.Īt first glance, the game really doesn't do much to distinguish itself from your average post-apocalyptic RPG title, although the aesthetics package certainly deserves a reasonable amount of praise. I know most of the games doing well on the market right now are intense and fast-paced, but I can assure you that if developer inXile Entertainment wanted the game to be played at that tempo they probably wouldn't have made it turn-based to begin with. less than optimal returns on your time investment, and by that I mean you'll lose out on experiencing the true beauty of the the game entirely.
So, before we go any further, let's just say that attempting to bulldoze through this game (like I did at first) will result in. The depth of story and the variety of NPCs are already whetting my appetite for what’s to come and if you’ve been a fan or are curious I’d recommend diving in! You don’t need to have played any of the previous games as you get an introduction to the basics when you start and really the main fun is forging your own story and building your character/s.When it comes to gaming, sometimes being able to plough through every level or enemy in an instant isn't the most important thing.ĭon't get me wrong, though - I have the utmost respect for speedrunners and their skills, but while it might be impressive to see people blitzing through games such as Super Mario 64 or Portal 2 in record time, the same rule doesn't exactly hold true for games that are meant to be taken slowly, like Wasteland 3.
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It’s arguably quite telling that even in only a few hours of gameplay I was still presented with a number of opportunities to make choices that either felt like they would have bigger consequences later, or they very clearly had consequences almost immediately that this game is going to be full of variety and the sort of character role playing that fans have come to know and love. If you’ve played any of these sorts of games you know that it’s unlikely things will work out as simple as that proposition sounds and sure enough you will be faced with many decisions and how you choose to tackle the obstacles in your way will have an impact on how the world reacts to you going forward. Speaking of the differing types of people in this devastated world, you take the role of a Ranger who has been tasked with meeting The Patriarch who offers to help you and your team get a foot hold if you will help him with a problem. The atmosphere is perfect and sets you straight in the mood of a world that is full of survivors, some only just hanging on whilst others are starting to dominate the landscape.
WASTELAND 3 GAMEPLAY UPDATE
I should say that I’m quite happy with the new first person Fallout… but I still love the original and this is the perfect way to delve back into that world (though the worlds are not technically the same… they are essentially the same “family” with Wasteland being thought of as the forebear of Fallout).Īs mentioned the visuals are quite a striking update on previous editions, the lighting effects alone draw you into the world. You can spin around your character, change perspective (within reason)… it just feels like a modern version of those classic games and that is an exceptional thing. For anyone who loved the original Fallout titles and misses that isometric view Wasteland 3 delivers that but with the bells and whistles available with modern gaming graphics. The preview build is limited to an hour or so of gameplay, but that gameplay was enough to cement in my mind that I want to spend a lot more time in this world. Though my direct experience playing the games is limited (ok I haven’t played any Wasteland game before… I know, tragic!) when the opportunity to get my hands on a preview of the upcoming Wasteland 3 arose… I jumped at the chance to get post apocalyptic! I’m a huge Fallout fan and as such the name Wasteland is somewhat revered. By Chris O'Connor Wasteland 3 Preview/Gameplay Impressions
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