Vital choices & turn-based combat
Wasteland 3 is the newest RPG strategic game in inXile Entertainment’s popular series. It hosts all the signature features of the series, taking a story-based approach and emphasizing strategy in battles.
Party-based storytelling
This post-apocalyptic RPG immerses you in its gloomy, highly interactive world and has you tell a story of the unfolding events within.
Wasteland is a tale that started in 1988, telling a story of rangers after a nuclear Armageddon. Your party finds itself in a frozen city of Colorado after striking a bargain with a local patriarch in this installment.
If you locate and bring back their children, who've wandered off on a rampage, they’ll provide you with sorely-needed resources. However, what happens as you pursue the quest is entirely up to you.
Every squad member will have an isometric perspective of the derelict, bleak, and sometimes terrifying environment. The multiplayer gameplay can happen synchronously or asynchronously, but either way, everybody's choices affect the entire party’s fate.
As you travel, you'll encounter inhospitable environments, warring groups, cultists, police, and kinship battles. Some you can avoid, while at other times, your only choice is to fight.
The very combat takes a turn-based approach. From the get-go, your success relies heavily on the strategic capabilities of your team. The choice of weapons, perks, and abilities of each player and positioning in the battle itself can make or break your squad.
Where can you run this program?
You can run this game on Windows 7 PCs, Xbox One, and PlayStation 4.
Is there a better alternative?
No, at least not at first glance. This game introduces finesse and novelty to Wasteland and Wasteland 2 style. If you enjoy the post-apocalyptic atmosphere, you could also try Cyberpunk 2077.
Our take
Wasteland 3 looks impressive and runs seamlessly. Plus, it introduced co-op, which was missing from Wasteland 2. However, it takes a widely-explored approach and storyline, lacking some authenticity to be exceptional.
Should you download it?
Yes. If you enjoyed the first two titles from the series, it’s a must-play. Even if you haven’t played Wasteland, this game is an enjoyable standalone experience.
