Underrail

Honest, hardcore, and truer to the original Fallout vision than certain stillborn “GOTY contenders”, Underrail will absolutely delight RPG purists.

If you regard the 90s and first two Fallout games as ancient history, Underrail is not for you, because without the anesthetic power of nostalgia it might be completely indigestible. [03/2016, p.71]

UnderRail shows that classic ideas and mechanics can deliver impressive gameplay results even in an age when even the RPG space tends to lose its identity under the assault of improved graphics and the need to make combat the best way to solve every situation.

UnderRail manages to capture the spirit of the original Fallout even despite its abhorrent UI, heavy focus on combat, unforgiving character development system, and the final chapter which is basically a guide on how not to design a role-playing game.

If not for the Underrail Wiki, it would be all but impossible to complete some quests. The in-game journal keeps track of active quests, but makes no mention of their stages or received hints. Still, the game is good, from nice 2D graphics to challenging tactical combat to sense of exploration when every new location has some surprises in store. [Issue#205, p.56]

Core fans of the first two Fallout games will enjoy Underrail as well as the players who hate the last 15 years of game development. It is a hardcore game that somewhere under the terrible interface and illogical absence of some key elements hides days of traditional post-apocalyptic entertainment.

Underrail is a hard and unpolished game that can challenge and entertain the most hardcore rpg lovers. Casual gamers will find its lack of production values and its unfriendliness completely off-putting.

One of the best RPGs I've played. It allows you to play any role, from a knight in shining armor to a disgusting scum. The leveling system finally offers something new.

I'm always on the lookout for games that can follow in the footsteps of Fallout 1 and 2. This one comes close in terms of setting and gameplay, but unfortunately, the game lacks soul. It's not bad, technically definitely a big step up from Fallout 2, even if it's still not quite 'up to date'. But I feel something is missing. The story of the world isn't told at all, the characters are bland. There is no voice acting. What bothers me almost the most, however, is the very limited number of quests combined with the high level of difficulty. You don't feel like you can follow your own path, but have to complete the quests in a predetermined order in order to make any meaningful progress. With a little more effort, it could certainly have been a great game, but as it is, it just doesn't captivate me, it rather frustrates me most of the time. I really hope that Underrail 2: Infusion improves on the points mentioned above, then we'll have a big hit on our hands.

This is the best Fallout inspired RPG out there. One thing that makes this pretty unique from other CRPGs is the emphasis on exploration. The game world is very vertical and very fun to explore. The XP system rewards exploration, the game has some pseudo metroidvania moments and the narrative presents a very interesting mysterious world which motivates you to dig into its guts.

As a huge fan of the genre I found it subpar and uninteresting, it had the premises to do great things but generally falls flat.

For it's price on steam, it is worth a try. However, this game does not hold a candle to Fallout! Do not be fooled! Story and lore are quite creative and really well done. Attention to detail and good atmosphere once you adjust to the gameplay. Really liked the various weapons and armors/items available to use and find. The graphics and layout leave something to be **** reminds me of SIM CITY 2000. . the fighting system is just too bland, if this came out in the 90's it would be acceptable. Also, dialogue was somewhat immersive. Some funny moments too, the quests 50/50 between fun and annoying. Low Level CAP was a killer for me, combat scenarios that depend to much on a lucky roll. Make sure you save! Have like 5 save files in case lol Certain situations the game is done due to a bad save, or you'll have to start over. The overall challenge is good, especially in the beginning a positive. Would not recommend this game unless you are REALLY desperate for a cheap CRPG that'll kill some time