As a result, fans got some of the best CRPGs of all time, with many being as good as the games that inspired them. However, from 2013 onward, the genre saw something of a renaissance for the classically styled CRPG with the help of Kickstarter crowdfunding methods. RELATED: RPGs That Don't Punish You For Ignoring The Side Content Even BioWare’s excellent Dragon Age series felt linear by comparison. Games like Baldur’s Gate and Planescape: Tormentstill offered their players far more choices, and consequences for their actions felt more dynamic. While those are fantastic titles in their own right, fans still missed the flexibility and freedom of the classics. They were phased out in favor of third-person and first-person RPGs like Mass Effect and Fallout 3. InXile is also working on The Bard's Tale IV, which will have its own crowdfunding campaign later this year.It seemed that the CRPG was long thought a dead genre by AAA developers and publishers.

In March it was announced that Wasteland 2: Game of the Year Edition was coming to Xbox One and PlayStation 4. New lines of voice-over have also been recorded for the re-release.

Game balance, item drops, and combat encounters have also been tweaked.Īdditionally, the game has been ported to Unity 5, allowing it to benefit from improved character models, environment textures, better lighting, and Physically Based Rendering. By focusing on specific body parts players can get the tactical edge and inflict grievous damage. In combat, individual body parts can now be targeted thanks to the new Precision Strike system. Each addition will come with its own set of bonuses and sacrifices. In terms of gameplay changes, Wasteland 2 Game of the Year Edition will offer new Perks & Quirks that can be used to customize Desert Rangers. Wasteland 2's crowdfunding campaign launched on Kickstarter with a goal of $900,000, but managed to accrue a total of $2,933,252 in pledges.Īccording to its developer, Wasteland 2 Game of the Year Edition will include a number of improvements.

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