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Summary: A pair of classics
Review: You really can't go wrong with this bundle at this price. Fallout and Fallout 2 are two of the best CRPGs ever released, especially over the past several years. The world of Fallout is large and interesting. Both games are backed by strong and original storylines (although the first is better than the second), but don't force you into linear gameplay. The numerous side quests and vast selection of character attributes you can develop provide you with so many options you'll probably want to play through each game several times, and each will be as rewarding as the first. If you're an RPG fan and don't already have these games in your collection, what's stopping you?
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Summary: The Best RPG ever made
Review: First a little warning, this game is not for children, it uses adult themes and language. I played the first title of this saga years ago, at the time I bought it because the title won "RPG of the year" award by popular PC magazines. It was merely out of curiosity that I stumbled on the game that has changed my view of RPG standards. These games can justly be called the "mother of all RPGs" its creators have made the titles of Bauldur's gate, Archanum, Torment and many other games (it is sad that they cannot get along long enough to make a third Fallout). Till now, whenever I play an RPG title, I think back to Fallout and compare it. To be honest, I have yet to see one that can match it. Let me explain:The secret of the success of both titles was not in the graphics, game play or the fighting sequences, the secret to its success was mainly due to the rich storyline. This game played very much like a movie or a novel except you are in the driver seat. There is nothing linear about this game, it does not play like a normal RPG where doing certain missions propel you forward. This game engulfs the player in its quests and provides an endless spider web of opportunities to change the story. It was essentially the only game I have ever played that possessed a true "open ended" game engine. You can, literally, become a sharif, a drug dealer, a slaver, a ranger, a mob made-man fighting against other mob families, a prostitute, a porn star, a mercenary, a thief, a person with a bounty on their heads, a child murderer, a bandit, a cattle driver and even lead a small army... Every city you enter provides you with endless opportunities and jobs. It will take 40-50 hours each game and you will appreciate every minute of it. The storyline of the first fallout is that you are chosen among the vault dwellers (humans cooped up in Vaults for long periods of time to escape the nuclear holocaust) to search for a new "water chip" essential for the survival of the vault. You spend some time searching for it in the begining but the story does not end there. The second game involves the descendants of the original vault dweller (hero of the first game) 80 years later and their quest to find the "Holy GECK" which is a device that turns the scorched wasteland into the Garden of Eden. The game designers have very cleverly linked both games together in away that it makes you feel you are playing one single game. Characters from Fallout 1 are old and crusting on Fallout 2 and will happily tell you the tale of the original vault dweller in which you are his/her descendant. A wonderful aspect about this game is that the designers are a crowd of dorks, who happen to be big fans of movies like "Monty Python and the Holy Grail" and "Star Trek", there is a bit of subtle humor hidden in the game in the form of "special encounters" which are randomized events occurring while you travel. Their purpose is to make you smile and even laugh at the imagination of the Fallout designers in their quest to pay homage to their favorite shows, something I miss dearly from new RPGs. The system used for character development is the same as the system used for other RPG with 'perks' thrown in every few levels that give the character extra abilities. You can choose the direction of your character from the beginning but there is no limitation as you can change it later on in the game unlike most other RPG engines. You can choose to have companions (depending on your charisma rating) which is one of the interesting aspect about this game is that they are totally independent in their actions and sometimes even fight among each other, dialogue can be very funny. The combat sequences can be melee or gun power, energy weapons and rocket launchers are my favorite. It is turn-based which means that you have to use a bit of brain with your tactics, unlike hack and slash RPGs. Bottom line, buy this game and you will find yourself to be one of many who have joined in a cult-like admiration for these titles. How many RPGs do you know of that have Fan-based fiction writing sites lasting for years? Many fans are even making their own storylines based on Fallout Tactics engine now like Fallout Awaken. You will feel sad after beating it once and you will play it again and again as I have. It is simply the best, the king of all RPG's and none who played it can contest that statement.
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Summary: Fallout and Fallout two are my favorite role playing games
Review: Fallout is almost perfect. It is set in an almost barren
wasteland. The graphics are a bit dated but the games are
not. You can play almost any type of game character, you
set the environmental options, and you have fun. They are
quite replayable and interesting. You get a large area to
explore, you fight and learn(they have books in the game to
read), and you fight the good fight or the bad fight.
Your reputation counts. It is not very difficult to learn while
the puzzles fit into the game and can be figured out.
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Summary: 2 for the price of 1!?!
Review: for the price, there is no reason that every house hold in america doesnt have a copy of both theses games. fallout was a huge deal when it came out in late '97 and both these games are very playable to this day. if you didnt buy them when they were first released you are also in luck because (for the most part) they have been de-bugged. when fallout was first shipped it was in a almost completly unplayable form because of the glitches and bugs. the dreaded car bug from fallout 2 has also been fixed. when trying to describe these games to my friends the best I can usually come up with is, "its about as close as you'll ever get to mad max the video game." because it definatly has that road warrior style and look. if I had to pick a favorite it would probably be the sequel, even though the story is inferior to the first one,just because it has more weapons, more quests, and the game play is just as good.
bottom line is that if you dont have these games then give them a try because you cant go wrong at that price.
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Summary: God has given us a sign of the future....
Review: And that future is that Fallout 3 must COME OUT!! Seriously, these games have it all. If you like the BG series, buy these games. If you utterly HATE those games (like me), BUY THESE GAMES! It's cheap! I'd pay $80. I had these burned from a friend, but still bought the Duel Jewel when it came out (I couldn't believe it). The Manuel IS in there, it's on the disk. This game is so good that D&D 3E stole half it's system from it (exp and "Feats"). Blackisle is caught up with stoopid D&D games, but when it all falls through, you bet your @$$ they'll be back to the OG: Fallout. Tactics and the new console game aren't really fallout, just Interplay cashing in on the series. Lionheart uses the same system as FO, so definately buy this game. Buy Arcanum as well: Fantasy done right!
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Summary: Wonderfully pleasant simulation of killing folks
Review: Well if is not the genre that will get you, you are in a post nuclear war America, then the guns and characters will. They aren't the run of the mill characters but even better than those of warcraft 2 or starcraft. This game puts you in command of your own destiny and allows you to decide how you win the game. Gather experience and then crush your foes...it is fun.
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Summary: Came around too late...
Review: As in "I" came around too late. I played Fallout Tactics and really liked it so I thought I would give the original Fallout a try. I am sure that at the time, or maybe after giving the game enough time, it might be a good game, but I am afraid I am just spoiled by the newest crop of rpg's and other games. I still love the story and idea of it all, I just couldn't get into it. Tactics was what got me started and I am afraid thats where I stopped as well.
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Summary: RULEZZ 4EVA!
Review: if you buy this game and don't like it - punch yourself in the face
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Summary: Great Combo!
Review: I recently purchased the Fallout 1 / Fallout 2 Bundle after leaving my original copies of the games in California... and it was well worth playing these games again. I had played Fallout 2 countless times when I first got it and everytime I played it found a new Easter egg or a new amusing NPC. It hasn't stopped being the case. With Easter eggs and references to Star Trek, Star Wars, Monty Python, Pinky and the Brain, the Wizard of Oz, the syndicated radio show Loveline, John Carpenter and Roddy Piper's "They Live," Stallone's "Over the Top," and more... you're always getting a chuckle out of the game. I highly recommend the game to everyone that is old enough to play a mature audiences game.
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Summary: Best CRPG ever.
Review: If you're only going to buy one CRPG in your life (OK, it's a dual-pack, but anyway), Fallout is the one to buy. This hard hitting game whipes the floor with all those other games filled with grumpy dwarves, pansy treehugging elves and other inane fantasy clichés. Using Black Isle's own rule system, SPECIAL, probably the best CRPG system ever, this game delivers the goods when it comes to roleplaying and mutant slaying. Buy it!
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