Wasteland 3 Review

Wasteland 3 is a solid tactical RPG that will keep fans of the genre entertained for hours upon hours. But it doesn't do enough to bring the genre forward to a mainstream audience.

Solid core mechanics; Story hits most of the right notes; Intuitive systems and gameplay;

Not a lot of new ideas for the series or genre;

Wasteland 3 Review: A strong entry in the storied franchise

Wasteland, the franchise that helped shape the role-playing game genre, proves once again why it’s still one of the reigning champs of tactical video games. With a robust story, a deeply explorable world, and an unprecedented level of choice, Wasteland 3 provides a great introduction for new players, both to Wasteland and tactical RPGs in general, as well as a rewarding experience for longtime fans. Wasteland 3 continues the story of the Desert Rangers, who have traveled from the arid landscapes of Arizona to the bitter cold of Colorado. They seek the help of the Patriarch, the ruler of the former state. He has called upon the Rangers to help wrangle his rebellious children. In return, he will supply them with weapons, vehicles, personnel, and operational bases. The story starts simply enough, but quickly spirals in a thousand different directions, offering the player numerous paths to take to either aid or potentially betray the Patriarch. Every location you visit is packed with uniqu...

Deep gameplay systems; Beautiful graphics; A robust open world;

Sometimes juvenile writing;