Wasteland 3
Steam Description:
Following the critically acclaimed 2014 Game of the Year winner Wasteland 2, the RPG series that pioneered the post-apocalyptic genre in video games returns with Wasteland 3.
Episode Summary:
The Multiplayer Gaming Podcast kicks off with a shoutout to their supporter, E-Blitz, and introduces their deep dive into the game Wasteland 3. They discuss their personal experiences with lock picking and weapon modding, and thank their Patreon supporters. They also provide a brief overview of the Wasteland series and its ties to the Fallout series. The podcast then delves into the story of Wasteland 3, where the player takes on the role of Arizona Rangers trying to rebuild society in a post-nuclear world. Their mission is to rescue the self-proclaimed patriarch of Colorado's land from his bloodthirsty children.
Gameplay and Skills Overview
The gameplay of Wasteland 3 is a turn-based combat RPG with an isometric viewpoint. Players control a party of six characters and navigate through the game's world, interacting with various characters and engaging in combat. The game offers a lot of choice and branching storylines based on the decisions made by the players. Players can choose to help the patriarch or his children, or even choose to go against everyone. The game features a variety of skills, including animal whisperer, nerd stuff, weird science, hard ass, kiss ass, and more, which provide different abilities and dialogue options. Diversifying skills and having a balanced party is important for success in the game. The game also includes toaster repair, a skill that allows players to repair toasters and gain rewards, including magical toast. Weapons in the game include assault rifles, shotguns, pistols, snipers, heavy machine guns, and more.
Companions and Weapons in Wasteland 3
Wasteland 3 offers a wide variety of companions and weapons. The hosts breakdown their favorite and least favorite in the game.
Wasteland 3 Combat and Humor Discussion
The combat in Wasteland 3 was enjoyable and required strategic thinking, but it lacked the depth and synergy of games like Divinity: Original Sin 2. The humor in the game was a highlight, with funny moments like fighting Santa Claus in his drug lab and the ability to pee on snow piles to create yellow snowballs. Spoiler-wise, one of the standout moments was fighting a robotic Ronald Reagan while Battle Hymn of the Republic played in the background. Helping the robot commune led to receiving a Party Pal robot, a giant disco ball that provided healing support in combat.
The ending of Wasteland 3 and community reviews
The ending of Wasteland 3 involves a decision to support or work against the patriarch, with players potentially losing party members. Some players found the loss of party members unsatisfying and didn't think it made sense. Others felt that the game hinted at which characters would support the patriarch and felt it was a natural progression. The ending was not universally satisfying and some felt that it lacked the depth and scope of other RPGs. Community reviews were mixed, with some praising the game's nostalgic charm and humor, while others criticized its departure from the gritty atmosphere of Wasteland 2 and its simplified tactics. Overall, the reviews were varied and reflected different opinions on the game's strengths and weaknesses.
Wasteland 3 review and rating
The hosts of the podcast discuss their individual ratings for Wasteland 3, with one host giving it a "make love" rating and the other two giving it a "make love" with reservations rating. They all agree that the game is enjoyable and worth playing, but not exceptional or memorable. It is compared to other games on their leaderboard and ultimately placed at number 49. The hosts also mention the game's soundtrack as a standout element.
Key Points Covered
1. Gameplay and Skills Overview
2. Companions and Weapons in Wasteland 3
3. Wasteland 3 Combat and Humor Discussion
4. The ending of Wasteland 3 and community reviews
5. Wasteland 3 review and rating
Make Love, Marry, or Murder Ratings:
Paul - Make Love
Josh - Make Love
Michael - Make Love