

We gather around Ace's grave to commemorate his actions and mourn the loss of a fellow Ranger. They are often called to settle disputes and solve problems. Rangers provide protection and order for the civilian communities within the area. After the world had been engulfed in nuclear apocalypse, a ragtag group of citizens emerged from the fallout to become the self-proclaimed law enforcement of the wastes. We begin our adventure at the funeral of a well-known Ranger, Ace. I even had one party member with high charisma value to smooth-talk our way through situations and unlock additional dialogue options.

With four party members, each one was assigned a specialty in either the medical or technical field. For my first playthrough, I went without perks and settled with basic skills. One may choose a perk to complete character development, but there are advantages and disadvantages that permanently affect character stats. Perks come at a cost, however, as they are normally a double-edged sword. In addition to assigning special skills, players have the option to assign "perks" for additional stat boosts. It's not necessary to create balance, but Wasteland 2 is a punishing experience for those who fail to plan ahead. Detailed character sheets ask us to choose specialties for each member in order to create a balanced team. Wasteland 2 immediately puts players' decisions at the forefront by asking us to form our own party of adventurers. From NPC interactions to examining our surroundings, the world of Wasteland 2 serves as a vehicle for our moral and survival choices. We are truly thrown into a waste where we must build ourselves up - or die trying. Developed by inXile Entertainment ( The Bard's Tale, Torment: Tides of Numenera), Wasteland 2 is a detailed game where player choice holds all the power.

Despite its format taking up all of the Switch's screen space for a mildly cluttered look, the title does find a suitable home on the Nintendo device for an experience we can take anywhere. Now the title finds its way to the Nintendo Switch as a complete package. Wasteland 2 was originally released in 2014, and the Director's Cut was released a year later with upgraded visuals and expanded voice-over options. Serving as the follow-up to the 1988 role-playing hit, Wasteland, this new installment brings contemporary isometric gameplay with good ol' postapocalyptic fun. A triumphant crucible of hardcore role-playing awaits us in Wasteland 2: Director's Cut.
