Wasteland 3

Wasteland 3

August 28, 2020

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In Wasteland 3 the fate of Arizona depends on the fate of Colorado. You are a Desert Ranger, fighting a losing battle to keep your beloved Arizona alive, when the self-proclaimed Patriarch of Colorado radios, promising aid if you&s;ll do a job he can only entrust to an outsider—rescue his …

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Alastair Stevenson TrustedReviews Aug 2020
80.0 /100

Graphics

80.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

80.0

"Wasteland 3 is a solid tactical RPG that will keep fans of the genre entertained for hours upon hours. But it doesn&s;t do enough to bring the genre forward to a mainstream audience."

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Álex Pareja IGN Spain Aug 2020
80.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

92.0

Story

88.0

"Wasteland 3 knows how to open to new players keeping the old school essence. It&s;s not a revolution on the genre or in the post apocaliptic proposal, but it won&s;t matter to the franchise lovers."

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Andrew King TheGamer Aug 2020
80.0 /100

Graphics

80.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

80.0

"Wasteland 3 doesn&s;t bring much new to the table, both as a CRPG and as a piece of post-apocalyptic fiction. But, it&s;s a terrifically executed role-playing game that rewards player investment from beginning to end."

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Austin Fern COGconnected Aug 2020
95.0 /100

Graphics

95.0

Gameplay

95.0

Story

95.0

"Wasteland 3 is one of the best RPGs around. The world is fantastic, the characters are interesting, it is packed with content, and combat is engaging. It has a few issues, but the game is just too good for them …"

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80.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

75.0

Story

45.0

"Wasteland 3&s;s odd flavor of storytelling and deliberate sense of unease make it one of the more interesting RPGs I&s;ve played in a long while."

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Christopher Teuton Screen Rant Aug 2020
80.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

80.0

"Wasteland 3 takes players to a new location and presents them with equally unfamiliar challenges, yet still perfectly demonstrates all of the reasons why this series has had die-hard fans for over three decades, and is absolutely worth playing for …"

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Daniel Tack Game Informer Aug 2020
85.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

80.0

"The world is yours to shape and form however you choose. While a bit rough around the edges, the exploration and discovery entertainment is top-notch."

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Danilo Dellafrana The Games Machine Aug 2020
87.0 /100

"Wasteland 3 is a good role-playing game, technically passable but enriched by a dense network of intriguing subplots that will push the most dedicated to play it several times. Watch out for the ever-present release bugs, though – best to …"

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David Sanchez GameCrate Aug 2020
90.0 /100

"Wasteland 3 is an outstanding RPG. It features a rich world with fun battles, great characters, and plenty of choices to keep you busy for a very long time. This is a best-in-class game that achieves what it sets out …"

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Diego Perez Attack of the Fanboy Aug 2020
90.0 /100

"Wasteland 3 is one of the best RPGs I&s;ve played in years, and it&s;s one you absolutely should not skip."

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Eric Hauter Gaming Nexus Aug 2020
85.0 /100

Graphics

84.0

Gameplay

78.0

Story

92.0

"Wasteland 3 is a stunner of a game. All the strategic combat and twisted story choices the series is known for are present here -and done better than they ever have been before. Some technical issues hold the game back, …"

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Francesco De Meo Wccftech Aug 2020
90.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

92.0

Story

90.0

"Wasteland 3 features everything only the best role-playing games do: an engaging story powered by excellent writing, compelling characters, tons of customization options, and a deep tactical combat system that feels fresh even after dozens of hours. But, most of …"

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Fran Soto Hardcore Gamer Aug 2020
90.0 /100

Graphics

90.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

90.0

"Wasteland is back and better than ever with all new settings, narratives and gameplay, but with that same wacky flavor the franchise is known for."

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Gina Lees PCGamesN Aug 2020
90.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

90.0

"Lurid characters, a deep RPG system, and captivating combat set in an unhinged apocalypse - inXile Entertainment&s;s latest shouldn&s;t be missed."

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Jason Faulkner PlayStation LifeStyle Aug 2020
80.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

65.0

Story

85.0

"Wasteland 3 is a marvel of a game, especially from a small studio like inExile. It’s not without its flaws, but the excellent writing and enthralling world overshadow those."

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Jez Corden Windows Central Aug 2020
100.0 /100

Graphics

95.0

Gameplay

95.0

Story

95.0

"Wasteland 3 is a testament to the power of the branching narrative, taking it far beyond binary choices and into a grand canopy of cause and effect. It gives the wintry climbs of Colorado a lifelike quality that must have …"

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Jody Macgregor PC Gamer Aug 2020
84.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

70.0

"A wilfully strange setting explored through a predictable but enjoyable old school RPG thats been streamlined just enough."

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Josh Hawkins Shacknews Aug 2020
90.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

92.0

Story

88.0

"If you’re a big fan of the original Wasteland games, or just an RPG fan in general, then I highly recommend picking up Wasteland 3 and giving it a try."

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Joshua Duckworth Game Rant Aug 2020
90.0 /100

"Wasteland 3 is an easy recommendation for RPG fans. It&s;s a wild ride from start to finish - one that is well worth every hour and playthrough spent on it."

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91.0 /100

"Wasteland 3 is an example for future classic role-playing games, and its minor technical flaws do not detract from an outstanding result."

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Kris Cornelisse DualShockers Aug 2020
90.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

85.0

"Improving on its predecessor in almost every way, Wasteland 3 is one of the best and most reactive RPGs I&s;ve played in a long time."

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Leif Johnson IGN Aug 2020
80.0 /100

Graphics

92.0

Gameplay

88.0

Story

76.0

"Choices with major consequences, satisfying combat, and a boldly distinctive and humorous post-apocalyptic world make Wasteland 3 a memorable RPG."

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Mick Fraser God is a Geek Aug 2020
95.0 /100

"Wasteland 3 is a huge undertaking, marrying deep, choice-driven role play with fast-paced tactical combat and vast areas to explore."

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Patrick Tierney TheGamer Aug 2020
100.0 /100

Graphics

95.0

Gameplay

98.0

Story

96.0

"There are valid criticisms of Wasteland 3, but they are relatively minor, and too much nitpicking of individual issues would detract from the overall impression of the game – it is fun to play and enjoyable to experience. Wasteland 3 …"

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Rick Lane Guardian Aug 2020
60.0 /100

Graphics

55.0

Gameplay

45.0

Story

65.0

"Colorado is a cold and violent den of outlaws in this characterful action game that gives players choices over its benighted society, but lacks a distinct hook"

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Robert Ramsey Push Square Aug 2020
80.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

88.0

Story

92.0

"Wasteland 3 is a fantastic post-apocalyptic RPG. Great writing, satisfying, tactical combat, and a world full of memorable characters and meaningful player choice make this a no-brainer for fans of the genre. If you can look past the bugs, there&s;s …"

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Sophie Halliday ZTGD Aug 2020
80.0 /100

Graphics

68.0

Gameplay

62.0

Story

71.0

"Wasteland 3 is a great ride and fans of the genre should thoroughly enjoy it. It’s an added bonus that familiarity with Wasteland 2 is really not a pre-requisite for picking up Wasteland 3 – the game is accessible and …"

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Stefano Castagnola IGN Italy Aug 2020
82.0 /100

Graphics

80.0

Gameplay

82.0

Story

78.0

"A solid RPG experience in the frozen wastelands of Colorado, that will satisfy gamers looking for hours and hours of rich quests in a nice post-apocalyptic setting."

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90.0 /100

Graphics

80.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

65.0

"Wasteland 3 is a delight to experience with some of the most engaging RPG mechanics in the series to date. Its dense and detailed world is only outshone by the character and its cast of vibrant and wacky characters, who …"

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Todd Rigney We Got This Covered Aug 2020
80.0 /100

"Wasteland 3 balances solid turn-based gameplay with strong, tongue-in-cheek storytelling. Longtime fans of the series may despise the new streamlined interface, but those who were intimidated by Wasteland 2&s;s dated presentation may find this one easier to approach."

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Tom Caswell Inverse Aug 2020
80.0 /100

Graphics

80.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

80.0

"Wasteland 3 is a rewarding game that offers unprecedented choice and is a great jumping on point for new players."

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Tony Bae COGconnected Aug 2020
90.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

95.0

Story

92.0

"Wasteland 3 doesn’t pull any punches with its subject matter in sexuality, violence, and language. But if you are fine with that, I would highly recommend you give Wasteland 3 a shot, especially if you were (or still are) a …"

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Wesley Yin-Poole Eurogamer Aug 2020
80.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

75.0

Story

85.0

"inXile&s;s old-school RPG is the Fallout game we&s;ve been craving."

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