Wasteland 3

by inXile Entertainment

The Developer Says...

Following the critically acclaimed 2014 Game of the Year winner Wasteland 2, the RPG series that pioneered the post-apocalyptic genre in video games returns with Wasteland 3.

Players Like...

❤ Combat System

The turn-based tactical combat thrusts players onto a grid battlefield where each character wields precise action points. During a single turn, players can move characters strategically, shoot with weapons ranging from plasma rifles to traditional shotguns, and execute targeted special attacks. The system rewards careful positioning, with a unique meter allowing players to target specific enemy body parts - like destroying a robot's armor or detonating a flamethrower tank for an instant kill.

❤ Character Development

Players craft unique Rangers through an intricate skill system that transforms traditional RPG mechanics. Instead of standard "hacking," players invest in "Nerd Stuff," which opens unexpected dialogue paths with robots or enables complex computer interactions. Characters develop through nuanced skill trees that impact both combat effectiveness and narrative interactions.

❤ Exploration and Narrative Choice

Every decision carries weight in this snow-covered wasteland. Players might negotiate with a cannibal gang, side with religious cultists, or completely subvert expected quest outcomes. Dialogue choices dynamically reshape the world, with some decisions triggering cascading consequences that fundamentally alter entire storylines.

❤ Party Management

The six-character squad allows for deep tactical customization. Players recruit companions with distinct personalities - like Major Tom the cat or uniquely skilled rangers - who will potentially leave the team if their moral boundaries get crossed. The shared inventory system and flexible character swapping enable creative strategic approaches.

❤ Technical Gameplay Elements

An intelligent UI automatically switches characters during skill checks, eliminating frustrating character-swapping. Multiple difficulty settings accommodate both casual players and hardcore tacticians, while the branching narrative ensures that no two playthroughs feel identical.

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