Did Fallout copy Wasteland?

The Fallout series actually owes much to Wasteland, thanks to developer Interplay's decision to take its canceled role-playing game Meantime (for the Apple II) and Commodore 64 and turn it into a new project. Much of what was scrapped from Meantime actually became the basis on which the Fallout series was built.

Was Wasteland inspired by Fallout?

Wasteland was developed by Interplay, which later inspired the Fallout series. The game was published by Electronic Arts. InXile Entertainment later remastered and re-released the game.

Was Fallout before Wasteland?

Interplay has described the first Fallout game as the spiritual successor to Wasteland.

Is Fallout a sequel to Wasteland?

Wasteland is not considered part of the Fallout universe, but it served as a major inspiration in Fallout's creation and numerous references can be found throughout the series. Wasteland 2, the official sequel to Wasteland, was released on September 19, 2014.

Was Wasteland the first Fallout game?

A forerunner of Fallout is Wasteland, a 1988 game developed by Interplay Productions to which the series is regarded as a spiritual successor. The series' first title, Fallout, was developed by Black Isle Studios and released in 1997, and its sequel, Fallout 2, the following year.

What's wrong with Fallout's Wasteland?

What inspired Fallout?

The team drew inspiration for Fallout's retro-futuristic art style from 1950s literature and media related to the Atomic Age. Especial influence came from the 1956 science fiction novel Forbidden Planet and optimistic Cold War posters, which Boyarsky reportedly loved.

Should I play Wasteland 1 before 3?

In fact a strong argument to play Wasteland 2 before Wasteland 3 is that many of the mechanics and features will be really similar. Sure the third game expanding upon things further, streamlined a lot of processes, and tightened up the controls. But there's a lot that carries over or wasn't altered all that much.

What did Deathclaws mutate from?

"The deathclaws were originally created before the Great War by the government to replace human troops in battle. They were derived from mixed animal stock, primarily from the very popular Jackson Chameleon. They were then refined by the Master, using genetic manipulation and the FEV virus.

Does Fallout 2 have a canon ending?

Vault 13: There's no canon ending. Although there was a good ending for the deathclaws, its probably canon that the Enclave wipe them out according to Chris Avellone in the Fallout Bible.

What movie is Fallout based on?

To begin, the strongest and most direct influence on Fallout is the 1975 L.Q. Jones movie A Boy and His Dog. In it, a man traverses the post-apocalyptic desert and evades bands of marauders and mutants, steals and loots to ensure his survival, and does so accompanied by a telepathic dog.

What were Deathclaws before Fallout?

They were created by humans as biological weapons prior to the series' in-universe nuclear war. Escaping into the wild afterwards, they went on to thrive in the nuclear wasteland, becoming apex predators.

Are slaves in Fallout 4?

Appearances. Slavery appears in Fallout, Fallout 2, Fallout: Brotherhood of Steel, Fallout 3 and its add-on The Pitt, Fallout: New Vegas, Fallout 4 and its add-on Nuka-World, and Fallout 76.

What era is Fallout stuck in?

Thank you for the A2A. Fallout takes place on an alternate Earth where during the 1950/60's nuclear technology was so successful that American companies managed to miniaturize it and it found its way into almost all day to day technology. TV's, cars, vacuum cleaners, and much more.

Is Fallout 4 historically accurate?

The game takes some historical liberties, but other details are recreated straight from real life. The story of Fallout 4 takes place in a world similar to ours, but one that has noticeable differences in its history.

Is The Waste Land about mental illness?

The poem was written by Eliot after a series of personal crises that eventuated in exhaustion and depression and a brief period of psychotherapy. His illness can be characterized as a tranistory narcissistic regression with partial fragmentation and loss of ego dominance.

Who is the wastelands greatest hero in Fallout?

The Chosen One is generally regarded as the most powerful Fallout protagonist, as they're canonically able to defeat Special Agent Frank Horrigan.

What gender is canon in Fallout 1?

In both fallout 1 and 2, the player character is male(canon) by default...in fallout 3 and NV, the player character is either male or female(no default gender canon) depending on the player's choice.

Will Fallout 4 ever end?

But fans were worried they would not be able to continue adventuring when they completed the game. To our fans who've asked: Fallout 4 doesn't end when the main story is over and there is no level cap. You can keep playing and leveling.

Who is the canon Fallout 1 character?

Albert Cole acted as the main character of the first Fallout title and has largely disappeared over the years until some recent promotional artwork for the Fallout series.

Can deathclaws be tamed?

To do it at all, you first need the Animal Friend perk, which becomes available at level 30. You then need to level that perk up three times to get the taming ability — but even so, there's no guarantee it'll work.

What lizard is a deathclaw based on?

Background. Originally engineered before the Great War by the U.S. government as a cheap replacement for human troops during combat operations, deathclaws were derived from a mixed animal stock, primarily the popular Jackson's Chameleon.

What is the strongest creature in Fallout 4?

Is it better to strip or sell in Wasteland 3?

Depending on your barter skill, it will either be better to strip down weapons before selling the pieces (with a low barter skill), or hanging onto the weapons to sell intact (with a higher barter skill).

Was Wasteland 3 a success?

inXile Entertainment's Wasteland 3, one of the better role-playing games from last year, continues to see success. According to the developer's Twitter, it's had two million players since launch. “It's deeply gratifying that we've been able to share our stories and ideas with so many.

How many hours is Wasteland 3?

When focusing on the main objectives, Wasteland 3 is about 37 Hours in length. If you're a gamer that strives to see all aspects of the game, you are likely to spend around 72½ Hours to obtain 100% completion.