For something made in the 1980's it has a boatload of content and runs exceedingly well. Apparently this was what inspired fallout and the similarities are very interesting to see. The inventory management gets tedious after awhile but it has a lot of charm and of course any older RPG is going to be very challenging but also very easy to exploit if you know how. I don't play it very often myself, but it's nice to take a trip down memory lane and see how older games used to be made and where it all started. (This was before I was even born so I say that with curiosity rather than nostalgia.) This is probably the oldest game you'll really find on Steam, so get it if you wanna experience what older games used to feel like before gaming was even an industry and were still in that weird stage of hit-and-miss development choices. It's only like $4 so you haven't got much to lose. A word of advice though: READ THE MANUAL Every game made before 2000 came with a manual on how to use the various...
Wasteland 1 - The Original Classic
- Release Date:
- Nov 13, 2013
- Developer:
- inXile Entertainment
- Publisher:
- inXile Entertainment
- Platforms:
- Windows Mac Linux
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About This Game
Mutants. Again. Even more than there were last time: they seem to materialize out of the very grains of the radioactive desert sand. Venomous yellow eyes. The black gunmetal glint of Uzis as they close in for the kill. There's nowhere to run, and nothing to rely on but your MAC 17 machine gun. What a way to save the human race.
The year is 2087, eighty-nine years after an all out nuclear war between the United States and the Soviet Union turned vast swaths of the Earth into a hellish wasteland where survival is a daily struggle against thirst, hunger, radiation sickness, ravaging raiders, and mutants - always mutants. You are a Desert Ranger, one of a band of stalwart lawmen born from the remnants of a U.S. Army detachment who survived the nuclear holocaust by holing up in a maximum security prison. You may wear ragtag uniforms and carry make-shift weapons, but the Desert Rangers are the only law left in what was once the American southwest.
Now something more secretive and sinister than the usual roving bands of mutants and raiders is menacing humanity, and it's your job to investigate. Recruit the help you need, follow any leads you find, but beware. The wasteland is lawless desert and a lonely place, and the choices you make will shape the world around you. Better choose wisely. Your life depends on it.
Key Features
- The godfather of the modern post-apocalyptic cRPG
- One of the first reactive and immersive worlds that delivered persistent consequences to player choices
- Featuring toggle-able modern updates such as new paragraph voice over, new music tracks and updated portraits. Play in classic mode to get the original experience
- Awarded "Adventure Game of the Year" in 1988 by Computer Gaming World
- Contains backstory and tie-ins to its long-awaited direct sequel, Wasteland 2, coming soon for digital download through Steam!
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User Reviews
Wasteland ... It may be old ... but ... great plot that inspired the Fallout Series. Takes a lot of thought to navigate this wasteland! Thumbs up!
One of the best games ever..., played it when it was released back in.., erm 1988 or something. Trip down nostalgia lane. ,) Fun to see it on Steam.
If you are a die-hard fan of Fallout; then this game is a must.
System Requirements
Minimum
- OS *: Windows XP
- Processor: 2 GHz Processor
- Memory: 1 GB RAM
- Graphics: 3D graphics card
- DirectX: Version 7.0
- Storage: 100 MB available space
- Additional Notes: Minimum monitor output or 720p.
FAQ
How much does Wasteland 1 - The Original Classic cost?
Wasteland 1 - The Original Classic costs $5.99.
What are the system requirements for Wasteland 1 - The Original Classic?
Minimum: Minimum: OS *: Windows XP Processor: 2 GHz Processor Memory: 1 GB RAM Graphics: 3D graphics card DirectX: Version 7.0 Storage: 100 MB available space Additional Notes: Minimum monitor output or 720p.
What platforms is Wasteland 1 - The Original Classic available on?
Wasteland 1 - The Original Classic is available on Windows PC, macOS, Linux.
Is Wasteland 1 - The Original Classic worth buying?
Wasteland 1 - The Original Classic has 100% positive reviews from 4 players.
When was Wasteland 1 - The Original Classic released?
Wasteland 1 - The Original Classic was released on Nov 13, 2013.
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