Wasteland 3
Aug 28, 2020 6 years ago
As the sole survivor of Team November, a Ranger squad dispatched to the icy Colorado wastes, you find this is a land of buried secrets, lost technology, fearsome lunatics, and deadly factions. No one here has ever heard of the Desert Rangers. Your reputation is yours to build from scratch, and your choices may save this land or doom it. With a renewed focus on macro-reactivity, you'll be picking between warring factions, deciding whether locations are destroyed or saved, and making other far reaching decisions that have a marked impact on the shape of your world.
What it’s like
Wasteland 3 delivers a darkly comedic, morally ambiguous post-apocalyptic experience where your reputation is built from scratch in the frozen wastes of Colorado. The narrative shines through its macro-reactive storytelling; every choice ripples outward, altering faction alliances and physically reshaping the environment. You navigate a world defined by a sharp juxtaposition of brutal survival stakes and absurd, off-kilter humor. Structurally, the game relies on squad-based tactical turn-based combat that demands careful positioning and resource management. The craft is evident in its distinctive art direction and voice acting, which bring the eccentric cast to life. While the exploration is linear compared to open-world peers, the depth lies in the consequences of your decisions rather than map size. It is a character-driven RPG where the 'story you make' through ethical dilemmas and strategic combat defines the journey.
Strong in Atmosphere / MoodStory / NarrativeWriting / DialogueAudio / MusicCharactersCombatDifficulty / ChallengeGameplay / MechanicsPacingSystems Depth / Build Variety
Keep in mind The visual style is intentionally gritty and dated, which may deter players seeking modern graphical fidelity. The linear level design can feel restrictive for those who prefer open-world exploration over narrative-focused progression.
AI-generated from catalog data, informed by reviews from ign.com, pcgamer.com, metacritic.com, gamesradar.com, reddit.com.
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| Platform | Region | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Linux | Worldwide | Full release | Aug 27, 20206 years ago |
| Mac | Worldwide | Full release | Aug 27, 20206 years ago |
| PC (Microsoft Windows) | Worldwide | Full release | Aug 27, 20206 years ago |
| PlayStation 4 | Worldwide | Full release | Aug 28, 20206 years ago |
| Xbox One | Worldwide | Full release | Aug 28, 20206 years ago |
