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From the producer of the original Fallout comes Wasteland 2. With over 80 hours of gameplay, deck out your Ranger squad with devastating weaponry, test the limits of your strategy skills, and bring justice to the Wasteland! The choices are yours…but so are the consequences.
Wasteland 2: Director's Cut is a rpg, post-apocalyptic and turn-based game
developed and published by inXile Entertainment.
Released on September 18th 2014 is available on Windows, MacOS and Linux
in 8 languages: English, French, German, Spanish - Spain, Polish, Russian, Italian and Turkish.
It has received 8,054 reviews of which 6,641 were positive and 1,413 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.0 out of 10. 😎
The game is currently priced at 6.24€ on Steam with a 75% discount, but you can find it for 3.16€ on Gamivo.
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System requirements
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Windows
- OS *: Windows XP/Vista/7/8/8.1/10 (64 bit)
- Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo or AMD equivalent
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 260 or Radeon HD 4850 (512 MB VRAM)
- DirectX: Version 9.0c
- Storage: 30 GB available space
- Sound Card: DirectX compatible sound card
MacOS
- OS: Mac OSX 10.5 or higher
- Processor: Intel Core i5 2.4 GHz
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce 300 Series or Radeon equivalent (512 MB VRAM)
- Storage: 30 GB available space
Linux
- OS: Ubuntu 12.04 or later (64-bit)
- Processor: 2.4ghz Intel Core 2 Duo or equivalent
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 260 or Radeon HD 4850 (512 MB VRAM)
- Storage: 30 GB available space
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Wasteland 2 has aged poorly so this recommendation is a qualified one. The story is great, the setting is great, but the mechanics are clunky, unintuitive and unforgiving. Did you play the first Wasteland way back when? Then you'll enjoy this. Did you recently play and enjoy Wasteland Remastered? Then you'll enjoy this, it definitely won't feel as archaic as the systems in that game. Did you love Wasteland 3 and want more? Then this is worth trying, but you may find it hard going. The systems are much more primitive in this game. Wasteland 3 is much more polished by comparison. If the answer to all of those is no, only give this one a try if you're willing to put up with game mechanics that are distinctly less than modern.
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Wasteland 2 is a deliberate return to the roots of classic CRPG design, a game that wears its old-school philosophy proudly while infusing it with enough modern sensibility to feel both nostalgic and new. Developed and published by inXile Entertainment as a long-awaited successor to the original Wasteland, it thrusts players into a post-apocalyptic American Southwest scarred by radiation, tribal warfare, malfunctioning technology, and the desperate struggle for survival. You begin as a squad of rookie Desert Rangers attending the funeral of a fallen comrade, and what starts as a simple investigation into his death slowly widens into a sprawling crisis involving rogue broadcasts, machine uprisings, hazardous ecosystems, and competing factions each clinging to their own vision of the future. The narrative is shaped heavily by player choice, and its strongest appeal lies in how reactive, unpredictable, and morally gray its world becomes as you push deeper into its irradiated wastelands. Character creation sets the tone for the entire experience. Wasteland 2 offers an exceptional amount of freedom, allowing you to craft a squad of four Rangers whose skills, backgrounds, and attributes dictate not only how they fight but how they interact with the world. Skills like Lockpicking, Demolitions, Animal Whisperer, Leadership, Survival, and various weapon proficiencies aren’t mere flavor — they change how events unfold, what paths open or close, and how effectively you handle crises. The addition of recruitable NPC companions further broadens party identity, as these characters bring distinct personalities, goals, and occasional unpredictability to your team. Every decision you make during character creation has consequences hours later, making the game feel like a massive interconnected puzzle where experimentation and planning are equally important. Exploration is harsh, deliberate, and always tinged with threat. The wasteland is a dangerous place, and Wasteland 2 emphasizes that through its resource management and encounter design. Water, ammunition, first-aid supplies, and even safe travel routes matter deeply; a poorly planned trip across the desert can bleed your party dry before you ever reach the next settlement. When combat erupts, the game shifts to a turn-based system that rewards tactical positioning, use of cover, and thoughtful resource allocation. Battles feel gritty and grounded — enemies don’t fall easily, and a single misstep can leave one of your Rangers bleeding on the ground or permanently dead. Firefights take place in varied arenas, from cramped interiors rigged with traps to open wastelands filled with unpredictable hazards. Every encounter reinforces the necessity of caution, scouting, and preparation. One of Wasteland 2’s most compelling strengths is its reactivity. The world responds to your actions with a depth rarely seen in modern RPGs. Saving one settlement may doom another. Supporting one faction may lead to hostility from others who interpret your choices as betrayal or favoritism. A single skill check might prevent a disaster, while failure or neglect can cause irreversible damage, from town massacres to faction collapses. The game encourages experimentation, but it also forces players to live with the consequences of their decisions. There is no perfect route, no ideal moral path — only hard choices shaped by imperfect information, desperation, and the harsh logic of survival. This dynamic approach gives every playthrough its own unique texture. The writing embraces a blend of bleakness, dry humor, and absurdity that feels authentic to the wasteland setting. Conversations range from heartfelt pleas for help to bizarre cult ramblings and dark comedic encounters with malfunctioning AI or mutated wildlife. The tone shifts seamlessly between tragic and outrageous, creating a wasteland that feels both lived-in and strangely human. Characters are flawed, frightened, hopeful, or broken, and the stories within each settlement — whether involving religious fanatics, environmental extremists, corrupt sheriffs, or renegade robots — add layers of depth to the wider narrative. Yet Wasteland 2 is not without its rough edges. Visually, the game can appear dated, with environments that are functional rather than visually striking. The interface can feel cluttered or unwieldy, especially during inventory management or complex encounters that require juggling multiple skills. Combat balance can occasionally feel uneven, with some early fights feeling brutally punishing while certain late-game builds become overwhelmingly strong. Despite these issues, none of them fundamentally undermine the game’s identity; instead, they reflect its commitment to an older, more demanding style of RPG design that prioritizes depth, consequence, and player agency over streamlined convenience. Ultimately, Wasteland 2 stands out as a rich, challenging RPG that rewards patience, planning, and thoughtful decision-making. It is a harsh journey through a world where survival is earned rather than given, where every town has its own tangled problems, and where your squad’s personality and skills shape the unfolding story in meaningful ways. For players who appreciate tactical combat, reactive storytelling, and the unmistakable charm of classic CRPG mechanics, Wasteland 2 offers a deeply satisfying and immersive experience — one that captures the spirit of its predecessor while carving out its own identity in the wasteland of modern role-playing games. Rating: 8/10
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Having played Wasteland 3, Wasteland 2 feels rough to me. Aside from being generally dated, it lacks so many QoL features. Nevertheless, it has many things I want from a CRPG game. Varied ways to solve an issue, some narrative choices and many endings. However, I don't really feel invested towards the character/story, partly due I have played some CRPGs with more immersive story. P.S. I don't know why Steam shows my playtime for regular edition, but I have about 33 hours for director cut edition.
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A very nice Xcom-like game. Amazing graphics for how old it is (after character creation). Didn't feel the need to even try to play Wasteland 1; so far story makes perfect sense without it.
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Honest review: Edited: There are 2 different wasteland 2. This one states its the directors cut, but it wasn't. There is another one that is the actual directors cut. You'll know if it is the right one, during character creations where you could pick a flaw in your character. If you don't see that option its not the right one. I know when I bought it, I got 2 of the same games. The 2nd one was the true directors cut. Which is significantly better. So I am really enjoying the game, I just wanted to let you know even though this one says directors cut, it is actually the original one. That means no perks, and a couple stories short. Now that I'm level 37 though, the game has gotten really easy. I have yet beat the game but I feel that I am getting very close. Original post around 30 hours I'm probably only about 50% done with the game atm, and will complete out. The game is solid. Story line is decent, combat is very good even for 2024, as long as you like turn based strategy. Its a limited open world, The game is set up for you to play it multiple times, which is pretty cool. I think I'll play it again at a harder setting next time. I do recommend playing it on normal the first round, until you know the mechanics of it. This game is set up for min-maxing if you like that, which I do, for my second round. Game has many Easter eggs to find. My biggest negative part of the game is how you have to use your skills. Ugh its painfully slow. My last negative part is that it combines voice actors and not. I'd rather it pick on or the other so I can get my volume set up the way I prefer. Last negative, it says it has perks and quirks, I haven't been able to locate either... Biggest question should you play in 2025? I'd say yes, especially if its on sale. It has possibly 80 hr of game play per play thru. If you like honest reviews, hit that like button or roast me in comments. Have a great day!!!
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Wasteland 2: Director's Cut is currently priced at 6.24€ on Steam.
Wasteland 2: Director's Cut is currently available at a 75% discount. You can purchase it for 6.24€ on Steam.
Wasteland 2: Director's Cut received 6,641 positive votes out of a total of 8,054 achieving a rating of 8.03.
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Wasteland 2: Director's Cut was developed and published by inXile Entertainment.
Wasteland 2: Director's Cut is playable and fully supported on Windows.
Wasteland 2: Director's Cut is playable and fully supported on MacOS.
Wasteland 2: Director's Cut is playable and fully supported on Linux.
Wasteland 2: Director's Cut is a single-player game.
Wasteland 2: Director's Cut does not currently offer any DLC.
Wasteland 2: Director's Cut does not support mods via Steam Workshop.
Wasteland 2: Director's Cut does not support Steam Remote Play.
Wasteland 2: Director's Cut is enabled for Steam Family Sharing. This means you can share the game with authorized users from your Steam Library, allowing them to play it on their own accounts. For more details on how the feature works, you can read the original Steam Family Sharing announcement or visit the Steam Family Sharing user guide and FAQ page.
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