Fallout Brotherhood of Steel - Xbox

• 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.

.com ---- Black Isle’s original Fallout RPG is a bona fide classic, and the post-apocalyptic gameworld used for that game series is one that’s 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 Baldur’s Gate: Dark Alliance. Fallout: BOS uses the same game engine as Dark Alliance, so fans know they’re 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 isn’t the Fallout III they’re pining for. It’s satisfying enough as an action RPG, but that’s all it is.--Andrew S. Bub Pros: * Gauntlet with s * Quests are affected by dialog choices Cons:* Where is Fallout 3? From the Manufacturer --------------------- 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 P.when('A').execute(function(A) { A.on('a:expander:toggle_description:toggle:collapse', function(data) { window.scroll(0, data.expander.$expander[0].offsetTop-100); }); }); Review ------ 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 Subscribe to Game Informer ( http://www..com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B0000AN45D/ ) -- Game Informer Review See more ( javascript:void(0) )