- Supports 1-2 players on both Xbox and PlayStation2.
- Three customizable playable characters with unique traits, strengths and attributes to develop.
- Unleash over 50 ranged, melee and explosive weapons on hordes of radioactive and mutant creatures.
- Tons of equipment to acquire from defeated enemies - obtain stronger weapons and better armor.
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Black Isles original Fallout RPG is a bona fide classic, and
the post-apocalyptic gameworld used for that game series is one
thats sorely missed by plenty of gamers. While some of them
would prefer another straight up RPG set in that world, most will
be content with Brotherhood of Steel, a co-operative beat em up
action RPG that bears more than a passing resemblance to the fan
favorite fantasy game Baldurs Gate: Dark Alliance.
Fallout: BOS uses the same game engine as Dark Alliance, so fans
know theyre getting sharp graphics, an isometric action
perspective, and an easy to use inventory. Instead of kobolds and
giants, Fallout pits your characters against mutated ghouls,
giant bugs, mice of extraordinary size, and much worse, all set
against the backdrop of nuclear devastated cities and wastelands.
The goal of the game is to find the Brotherhood of Steel, self
appointed guardians of the wastes.
Prostitutes, two headed cattle, and regular folks dish out
quests that have you killing monsters and finding lost items in
no time, and the combat is as cool and responsive as the
environments are weird and refreshing after all the fantasy
themed D&D-like games in the genre. You can use s, lasers, and
nasty melee weapons and, as always, you must loot the bodies of
your foes for better weapons, ammo, and the credits you need to
buy more weapons. Characters level up and gain new skills and
abilities, to better face the challenges to come.
Unlike most action RPGs of this type Fallout BOS features
branching conversations that alter some of the quests ahead. This
makes the replay value higher than normal and makes the game feel
all the more refreshing. Parents should note that this Fallout is
similar to the earlier games in that the subject matter tends to
be more "adult" but Fallout fans should also be warned that this
isnt the Fallout III theyre pining for. Its satisfying enough
as an action RPG, but thats all it is.--Andrew S. Bub
Pros:
* Gauntlet with s
* Quests are affected by dialog choices Cons:* Where is Fallout
3?
From the Manufacturer
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Assume that the "World of Tomorrow" display at the 1939 World's
Fair became a reality - flying cars, robotic assistants, and
self-cleaning homes. Now assume that world was nearly destroyed
by nuclear war. That's the world of Fallout.
Fallout takes place many years after the apocalypse, as humanity
struggles to pick up the pieces. Some groups have barely managed
to survive above ground, either scavenging the scorched ruins of
cities or surviving and adapting through mass mutation.
Communities that were sealed in underground vaults during the war
are now emerging to re-populate the blasted landscape. Striving
to organize and sustain the human race, these tattered remnants
of civilization are threatened by psychotic mutants, rogue
machines, raiders, and all manner of hostile creatures.
Welcome to the wasteland.
In this gritty and darkly humorous 3rd person action adventure,
players join the courageous Brotherhood of Steel, whose mission
is to maintain peace in the grim post-nuclear world of Fallout.
Challenged by hordes of ghouls, mutants and other radioactive
nightmares, players utilize a combination of intense combat
strategies including melee, range weapons and explosives to
fulfill their daunting task of defeating the mutant army in hopes
of restoring humanity in a nearly unlivable universe. Life is
hard, mutation is rampant and the closest thing to law and order
is the fusion-powered pistol that you carry on your hip.
Features:
* Based on the world of Fallout, a successful series of PC games
set in a grim post-apocalyptic universe inspired by classic 50's
sci-fi films
* Supports 1-2 players on both Xbox and PlayStation2
* Three customizable playable characters, each with their own
unique traits, strengths and attributes to develop over the
course of the game
* Unleash over 50 ranged, melee and explosive weapons on hordes
of radioactive and mutant creatures
* Unique auto-targeting ability to quickly cycle through enemies
* Tons of equipment to acquire from defeated enemies- obtain
stronger weapons, a better army and more
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Review
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Despite what you might think, you have not played this game
before. You've played third-person action games like this one,
with the same co-op madness, using the exact same engine. But you
haven't played one with the acrid, radioactive flavor of Fallout:
Brotherhood of Steel.
Part of what sets Brotherhood apart is the way it carries the
same trademark ironic humor as the PC Fallout games. It has some
downright hilarious moments, especially in the dialogue options.
You can finally say everything you've ever wanted to say to that
whiny mayor who always sends you on rat-killing quests, including
all the F-bombs. The townspeople are particularly funny in their
reactions, and though the voice actors aren't especially good,
they sound appropriate. It gives the game a tongue-in-cheek kind
of feel that is hard to resist. I never thought I would have an
excuse to use the phrase "post-apocalyptic charm," but this
game's got it.
The original attribute system for Fallout makes a smooth
transition into this type of game, allowing you to spend points
to customize you character and increase stats. You can improve
things like your ranged attack radius, or gain a canine companion
to travel with you across the wasteland. Though it is important
how you expend your points, it doesn't affect gameplay to the
same degree that it did in the original games. There is just less
focus on strategy and more on smashing.
Because the game uses the same engine as Baldur's Gate: Dark
Alliance, there is nothing really innovative in the presentation.
The graphics look great, but I found myself wishing for a zoom
button on more than one occasion. It feels like you're close
enough to the action to control your character, but too far away
to really take in the details.
Unless you have the difficulty set to "pansy," you'll find
yourself dying a lot. For me, it never got to the point where I
was frustrated, though. It was more like the game was being a
kindly her figure, saying "Now son, if you attack a horde of
radioactive spiders head on, I will have to punish you." I
learned my lesson, tried a different method, and moved on. It
should be noted, though, that the boss battles are less like a
herly lecture and more like being bent over the proverbial
knee. They are genuinely difficult, but not impossible.
The game doesn't have any glaring failures, which is always good.
And it made me laugh, which isn't necessarily bad. However, it is
essentially nothing more than adequate on every other level. If
you want to play a good chop-and-blast action game, but aren't
really into dungeon crawling, this is worth a look. Or even if
you're just really into the whole two-headed cow thing.
Concept:
Baldur's Gate minus bugbears, plus a lot of scorpions
Graphics:
Those water effects look oddly familiar. Don't go running around
in puddles this time, though. It's . And it burns
Sound:
Some background music would have helped to set the tone, and it
gets annoying to hear your character holler every time you attack
Playability:
The controls are fast, responsive, and easy to manage
Entertainment:
In my book, it's always fun to watch beings pop when you
hit them with a spiked club
Replay:
Moderate
Rated: 8 out of 10
Editor: Joe Juba
Issue: February 2004
2nd Opinion:
I'm a big fan of both Baldur's Gate-style adventures and 1950s
nuclear paranoia, so Fallout: Brotherhood of Steel instantly
struck a chord with me. From the very start it has a great
old-school charm about it, and is easy to get sucked into. I
would have liked a camera that showed off more of the world – the
graphics are pretty detailed, but thanks to the top-down view,
you don't really get to appreciate them. The difficulty is a tad
on the high side – certain enemies are nearly impossible to kill
without a full stash of items, and boss battles can be
extremely frustrating. Then again, no one said life after a
nuclear apocalypse would be easy. If you've ever seen movies like
Invasion USA or Atomic Café, or if you long to do battle with
giant radioactive scorpions, then this is the title for you. It's
definitely not without its flaws, but the classic sci-fi vibe
makes this one worth checking out.
Rated: 8 out of 10
Editor: Jeremy Zoss
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