Fallout Collection (Fallout, Fallout Tactics, Fallout A Post Nuclear RPG)
3 Action Packed Fallout Games in 1 Collection! Set in the aftermath of a world-wide nuclear war, Fallout will challenge you to survive in an unknown and dangerous world. Continuing in the tradition of the Fallout series of role-playing games, Fallout Tactics is a squad-based, third-person tactical combat game with RPG character development and a mission-based story line. Fallout - A Post Nuclear Role Playing Game is the sequel to Fallout. It's been 80 long years since your ancestor, the "Vault Dweller" trod across the wastelands. As you now search for the Garden of Eden Creation Kit to save your primitive village, touch choices and even tougher consequences await you.
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Fallout Collection (Fallout, Fallout Tactics, Fallout A Post Nuclear RPG) Reviews
My favourite aspect of the game (IMHO) were the incredibly strong storylines. You get some totally hilarious perks - my favourite is Bloody Mess. You won't regret it. 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). 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. "War.war never changes.".
Each and every city in both games had unique identities, and the stories, quests and characters developed naturally from those environments. Black Isle originally perfected this style of gaming many years ago in Fallout. It's a powerful and evocative opening line. 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. Junktown and Necropolis in Fallout 1.
So.you've taken the nth run-through of Oblivion and are thinking how wonderful it is to play in a sandbox. San Franciso in Fallout 2.
The look of the game and the manual is nicely Cold War. I guess I was expecting a little faster pace, and not getting killed by Radscorpions, raiders, and rats quite as much. I ordered this after reading the rave reviews and the anticipation of Fallout 3 and I am somewhat disappointed. I can't load Fallout 2 using XP; it says the correct fonts are not present. Maybe if I get weapon upgrades I'll do better. The screen sometimes goes blank which means I have to "paint" the screen again. 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.
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. What you see in the picture is what you get. The only downside is that Fallout Tactics is not included in this set. These versions listed on Amazon from independent sellers are usually the white label DVD edition.
It has both Fallout 1 and 2 in jewel cases with art inserts and both are in a cardboard box that flips open. Frankly, the packaging sucks.
The spectacular art of the three games is mostly obscured by a large white border and a giant red "W" for the White Label. They have the tried & true isometric view of their peers such as Diablo, Warcraft, Baldur's Gate and other titles of their ilk.
I suspect that it is no coincidence that interest is high in the original PC titles since Bethesda released the spectacular Fallout 3. But BEWARE.
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. Further disappointment stems from no game art on the inside of the package and rather adds for more gaudy-covered White Label releases.
Be advised, these games are old and "old school" PC RPG's. Be sure to read the fine print.
Enough has already been said about the games themselves in the last review of this title. No booklet is included and the DVD disc itself looks rather cheesy.
What a great collection and at a great price, too. I also discovered some bonus material on the DVD like Fallout Tactics bonus CD material which you can find if you "Explore" the dvd. I encountered only small technical issues while playing the game on Windows XPlike 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.
It's coming up on 10 years old, but still complely immerses the player in the post-nuclear world. Customize and control your squad in this immense game. I highly recommend this game. I never saw the point of taking turns in a firefight. Tactics is still the best computer based video game out there. The real time option is the way to go. Tough guy mode rewards the lack of mid level saving ability with extra points to customize your character's abilities.
Keep your squad moving, finding cover, charging in with guns blazing, it's up to you. I am not a fan of turn based games. You wouldn't do that it real life would you. Steal everybody blind, go sell the stuff you steal, and buy more cool stuff for your squad. I love the time in the bunkers almost as much as the missions.
Excellent.
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