Reviews

• Rufis

  Oct 14, 2022

  I love the game! I just hate what steam did with the version which thay are offering! GUYS WHAT THE HELL !!!!???? Its not running in full windows, doesnt cooperate with windows 10 cause there is some bug regarding directX7. I need a solution to this problem i really want to play it ! THE SOLUTION TO FIX THE PROBLEM https://steamcommunity.com/app/38420/discussions/0/611698195160198510/
• gamedeal user

  Oct 15, 2014

  Back in the day I was dissapointed Fallout Tactics wasn't a 'real' roleplaying game like Fallout 1 & 2. Being a huge fan of the series I still gave this game a try and I wasn't dissapointed to say the least. Fallout Tactics, like the name already says, is a tactical game in the Fallout universe. You start by creating your main character and give him/her the skills you prefer. You start out with 2 other squad members and as the game progresses your squad members level up so you can adjust their skills like all (PC) Fallout games. After each mission you enter the worldmap to go to different locations like you're bunker where you can recruit new squad members and/or buy/sell equipment. Squad members can ofcourse die and won't return (unless you load your savegame). What sets Fallout Tactics apart from other tactical games for me: 1. The variety of enemies. Sometimes you'll be battling Bugs, the other time you will be facing Super Mutants and several other enemies I won't name here (spoilers). Every enemy calls for a different approach. 2. The variety of missions. Sometimes you will have to rescue people, sometimes you have to do an escort mission. Also in most missions you've got a vehicle at your disposal. 3. The variety of weapons. Fallout Tactics has a huge range of weapons, both realistic and unrealistic but they all fit in the game nicely. 4. The use of skills in a game. Lockpicking, Healing, Defusing... it's all there. 5. Different 'races'. Your squad may also contain different kinds of races like ghouls and Super Mutants. All of them ofcourse have their own speciality/skills. 6. Gameplay. The tactical combat just works really well in this game as a tactical game should obviously. Everytime you make a clean kill feels very good. 7. Graphics. The graphics have aged very well in my opinion. Blood and gore is ofcourse included and every kill feels satisfying. 8. Last but not least; The Fallout universe. Simply put in my opinion Fallout Tactics is still the best tactical game out there. Although I have to admit it's partially due the Fallout universe. I have played the XCOM series and Jagged Alliance and this game is still number 1 in my book.
• gamedeal user

  Jan 13, 2023

  Easily the most underrated Fallout game and is fantastic. Just not on steam The steam version was only windowed-mode (in Win10 and 11); a very small window, and there are various graphical glitches; in fact, running in fullscreen mode caused it to crash during start. The GOG version is full screen with smooth graphics and starts just fine in fullscreen mode. A phenomenal RTS. Just don't get it on Steam
• gamedeal user

  Feb 4, 2023

  I might have enjoyed this game close to it's release day but as for today it's bad and boring to play this game. I would avoid it and go for the newer games.
• gamedeal user

  Jun 8, 2023

  Fallout Tactics? More like Fallout Tictacs! Because it stinks and needs a breath mint.
• gamedeal user

  Mar 17, 2015

  There is a good chance that you will like this game if you liked Fallout 1 & 2. This game allows you to have a team of up to six warriors to control, as well as an option between turn-based and real-time combat. The story is also interesting, and it also stays in the same universe as all of the other games. Also, if you like Xcom: Enemy Unknown, and would like another game with a similar playstyle but different setting, I'd highly reccomend getting this game.
• gamedeal user

  Jun 6, 2015

  Fallout Tactics emphasizes tactical combat and strategy but limited interactions with non-player characters, but they can still be traded with. Instead of towns, Fallout Tactics centers around Brotherhood bunkers and missions. The bunkers serve as a central point for the Brotherhood, and players can obtain the services of quartermasters, mechanics, personnel yeomen, and medics. Combat in Fallout Tactics is a bit more complicated than the previous two Fallout games. Unlike those, which featured an individual turn-based system, Fallout Tactics features three combat types: Continuous Turn-Based (everyone can act at the same time, and action points are regenerated at a rate based on Agility), Individual Turn-Based (used in the original games) and Squad Turn-Based (each turn is given to a squad and include the ability to change stance, modifiers for height, and setting sentry modes). Fallout Tactics is also the first of the Fallout games to feature a multi-player mode. In this mode, each player controls a squad of characters and faces off against opposing players. During game setup, players are granted a number of points with which to purchase squad members and gear. Although the main character in the single player game has to be human, recruits from the brotherhood and characters in multiplayer matches can be of any of the six races featured in the game. Humans, Super Mutants, Ghouls, Deathclaws, Dogs or Humanoid Robots.
• gamedeal user

  Aug 5, 2015

  (Post-Fallout 2 Review) Fallout Tactic's story begins with a part of the West Coast Brotherhood seperating into another sect. The reasons behind this are political and moral as the West Coast Brotherhood are technology hoarders that want little to do with the people of the wastes, which conflicts with certain ideals. Thus creating a "Mid-Western"-esc Brotherhood. You are introduced as an up and coming recruit for this new Brotherhood and take control of a new squad; With the sole purpose of completing objectives for the Brotherhood to expand it, and to later unravel the mysteries of the infamous "Vault 0". Fallout Tactics focuses heavily on the "tactial" portions of their six-man-squad combat, rather than Fallout 1 and Fallout 2's open world RPG elements. The open world in Tactics has nothing much to offer other than some random encounters and the locations which are only unlocked via missions making it kind of underwhelming. Also Tactics suffers from a majority of its plot being linear, with the only real decision making being toward the end of the game. This game however, is an extremely well crafted action-based tactial shooter with small amounts of RPG elements sprinkled into it and is a good change of pace from the previous iterations. Some of the missions that I played, were truly difficult and required a hefty amount of thinking power to push through them. I had a tremendously fantastic time with this Fallout, and would recommend it to anyone that is a fan of the series or to anyone who enjoys cRPGs.
• gamedeal user

  May 23, 2017

  [h1]Fallout Tactics: Brotherhood of Steel.[/h1] [i]Uh... This is Fallout, right?[/i] Note: This review assumes you've played Fallout 1 & 2, but contains no spoilers for them. Fallout Tactics is a game that totally misses the mark in terms of actually being a good Fallout game; but to be fair, it was never trying to be one. Tactics, in reality, simply attempted to leech off of the name recognition of Fallout while truly being a tactical-isometric squad shooter - but here's the catch - it [i]does[/i] succeed in this regard. Fallout Tactics is an altogether competent game, but a somewhat scathing insult to those who know just how good the franchise can be when it sticks to its roots. Take a moment to ask yourself: what makes a Fallout game good? Do you have your answer? Well, who cares, because Tactics doesn't have any of it; unless what you imagined was Fallout's desperate world. This is the only thing Tactics gets right from a "Fallout game" perspective; the world is still severely depressing and immersive. Otherwise; engrossing RPG mechanics, inventive storytelling, deep moral dilemmas, tough choices, spectacular exploration, and interesting faction politics are all gone; with only the most half-hearted attempts at these elements being made throughout Tactic’s 35-40 hour runtime. The game is also very linear, which makes next to no sense considering the series it takes place in. Now that you have an idea of all the innate flaws Tactics was born with, from here on out I'm going to review it (mostly) on its own merits. Simply consolidate this fact as you continue reading the review: Tactics is not what Fallout is meant to be, even if it was deliberately trying to be a different kind of Fallout. The plot of Fallout Tactics picks up in the year 2197, following a schism that formed between two emerging factions in the Brotherhood of Steel. One group favored isolationism and the hording of their technology, while the other sought to share their advanced weaponry with the outside world, take recruits, and expand their land. In the end, the isolationists won the debate, and then deigned to send the members of the Brotherhood who opposed their view eastward, to track down the remnants of the Master's army. These Brotherhood outcast’s traveled in great airships to their destination, but a violent storm hit them over Illinois, and they crash-landed in Chicago. The survivors resolved to forge a new Brotherhood based on their ideals; one that accepted outsiders and claimed land, much like the NCR does. You play as one of these recruits, conscripted into the Brotherhood as a warrior and an initiate squad leader, whose duty is to carry out various strike missions; for the glory of the Brotherhood. The narrative that springs off from this plot and flows throughout the entirety of the game is decent enough, but is nowhere near the heights of Fallout 1, 2, or New Vegas. Heck, even Fallout 3 and 4 tell more gripping stories, and those two aren't exactly renowned for their narrative expertise. You mostly just progress through the linear tasks as events occur along the way that open up reasons for more missions, and you and your team simply complete them all like the drones they are. You only ever make miniscule choices, and in the end nearly none of these choices effect the story. I've been fairly negative so far, but here's where Tactics gets good: the gameplay. Tactics would have been a total flop had 14° East and Micro Forté not crafted the core gameplay loop to a very high standard, but luckily for them, they did. It's painfully evident that this is where all of the effort went, so let's take a look at that, and give Tactics its time in the sun. First off, this game has REAL-TIME combat! It has the turn based system as an option as well, but I found the real-time pre-set to be much more engaging and reactive, so I stuck with that. The combat is full of just as much number-crunching and bloody death-animations, but is finally not mind-numbingly slow. On a technical level, Tactics is also superb, with next to no bugs, stutters, or crashes to be found. The graphics have been improved too, with much less grainy textures than in the previous Fallout titles. Next up, the assembly and management of your squad is another satisfying aspect of the gameplay. You can have a maximum of 6 team members, and it's a real treat to architect and balance this group in order to make them an efficient fighting force. Later in the game, ghouls, super mutants, and even deathclaws are available to be used as squad members. You can control each of these friendlies individually, all at once, or divide them into sub-groups. The skills and special system apply to each of these squad members as well, so stack your team appropriately with various specialists. You'll have to contend with the fact that all of these allies die quite easily without proper care though, so be aware that you'll have to save frequently if you'd like to keep the same group going. Another responsibility of yours is to organize the equipment of your team, which includes bartering for better gear along the way. A well-stocked medic is essential to every squad, and it will always be important to scavenge for ammo on the battlefield. Tactical use of each of your teammates will minimize the chance of overdrawing on your resources, which will in turn help preserve your squad members for longer periods of time. This is the cycle of the tactical element of Fallout Tactics, and while it's not too hardcore, it is ever-present, and you always have to think before you act. Fallout Tactics is cut up into 21 main missions, each with a side objective or two. These 21 levels are divided between 5 different bunkers, and with each progressing bunker you unlock there is a new threat to destroy and new tasks to be done. The linear structure of these operations work against Tactics (because this is a Fallout game we're talking about), but there is something to be said about the palpable, fun comradery you experience as your team progresses through set-backs and razor-thin margins of combat victory. Some missions were more entertaining than others, but all in all each one was decent enough to never be boring. The enemies I mentioned earlier are all similar in AI design and structure, however each new adversary is more powerful than the last. These enemies include raiders, super mutants, and robots, with robots being the main antagonists by the end of the game. All of your opponents are mediocre in terms of enjoyment to fight against, however the robots are more annoying than others because they're bullet sponges unless you use energy weapons. In reflection, I wasn't too impressed by any of the enemy design. The last gameplay element I'm going to speak to is the difficulty of the game, which is essentially up to you. I was a little b*tch as I just played on easy mode the whole time to avoid frustration, but even then I found the game challenging in some moments. I'd recommend starting on normal, and then adjusting after the first or second level to what suits you best, based on how much of a challenge you desire. If you go into Tactics expecting a full-fledged Fallout title, you're going to be severely disappointed. It simply doesn’t have the character or spirit of previous and future titles. If you temper your expectations accordingly and just go along with the flow of the game though, a well-designed and executed strategy-squad shooter can be found here. Take that as you will, but overall my recommendation would be that only those who enjoy this genre play Tactics, as well as the most hardcore of Fallout fans, such as myself. [h1]Personal Rating: 7.5/10 - Persuasively Decent[/h1]
• gamedeal user

  Jun 20, 2017

  Fallout Tactics can only loosely be considered an actual Fallout game. While using the engine of the first two Fallout games, having the same setting and very similar (yet vastly improved) combat, it lacks the entire story RPG side of things. There are close to no sidequests, there are barely any NPCs, there's no chooseable dialogue whatsoever and companions remain silent as well as fully replaceable. But even considering all its shortcomings, Fallout Tactics is basically to Fallout what Icewind Dale is to Baldur's Gate: A great spin-off in the same universe with slightly different focus, yet which deserves just as much attention.