- November 13, 2013
- inXile Entertainment
Wasteland
Platforms
About
"Wasteland" is a single-player, Science Fiction Turn Based Strategy game with a good story and excellent gameplay, set in a post-apocalyptic wasteland in 2087. As a Desert Ranger, a lawman of a U.S. Army detachment, you must survive against mutants, raiders, and harsh environments, using your MAC 17 machine gun and other make-shift weapons. Its excellent music and challenging gameplay will keep you engaged.








- Wasteland is a classic CRPG that laid the groundwork for the Fallout series, offering a rich and immersive post-apocalyptic experience.
- The game features a high level of player choice in problem-solving, allowing for multiple approaches to quests and encounters.
- Despite its age, Wasteland still provides a challenging and rewarding gameplay experience, especially for those who appreciate retro gaming.
- The game has a steep learning curve and can be confusing for new players, often requiring a manual or guide to navigate effectively.
- Wasteland's graphics and user interface feel outdated, which may deter modern gamers accustomed to more polished visuals and mechanics.
- The combat system can be tedious, with frequent random encounters that disrupt exploration and progress.
story
108 mentions Positive Neutral NegativeThe story in this game is often described as underwhelming and lacking a strong overarching narrative, particularly in the early hours, but it becomes more engaging as players progress into mid-game quests that offer multiple solutions. While the game features a detailed text-based storytelling format that encourages imagination, many players find the lack of a quest tracking system and the game's difficulty frustrating. Overall, the narrative is appreciated for its depth and connection to the roots of modern RPGs, particularly in its influence on titles like Fallout, but it requires patience and effort to fully appreciate.
“The story is surprisingly detailed for such an old game; especially with all the paragraphs of text that help with world building.”
“It has an easy to follow story, atmospheric environments, great music, great characters and dialogue, and that wasteland quirkiness we all know and love.”
“The story, however, is great.”
“The story is nearly impossible to make out, and the gameplay is just too unforgiving to enjoy.”
“I'm not that far into the game, but there is no compelling story or quest system in the game.”
“It can't be played easily, crashes a lot, and the story is about as bad as you can imagine, but hey, it was the 80s, and the 80s sucked.”