Olympus 2249

Hey guys. So, this is definitely Fallout 2.5. I'm still trying to understand the system and I'll probably update this review, but here is a quick breakdown of my thoughts: 1) Expect the unexpected. Dialogue choices and where they lead are interesting. I feel like it's got a certain edge to it. 2) Plenty of world building. I'm not 100% sure but I think this is the original modder for 2207. Which, after the english patch, I recommend most people to give a shot if they like good mods. But, because of what has already been established, there is plenty to sink into. 3) The UI is a bit confusing and a little lacking in certain areas. It would be nice, and maybe I missed this feature, to pull the minimap further out to better control easier terrain movement. 4) The vertical up and down of floors and passages is definitely confusing. I like when I click on a location and I picked the wrong spot somehow and end the floor below it. I think this needs work. A little better camera control would go a long way. 5) Combat feels fine. And, interesting with a nagging downside I found out while playing: Nothing like having a sand storm blast through while your doing turn-based combat to absolutely destroy your to hit chance. I don't know about you but having a random weather variable enter combat because the time around you hasn't slowed down even though you are in a few seconds gunfight just doesn't make sense. It is either turn-based or real-time but not both. 6) Quests and choices seem plentiful, actually absolutely amazing! I think this is a definite plus. Goes back to the system design and the character design. I think it's well thought out. 7) Needs more character creation options for features. What we got is fine but needs to be a little bit more robust. I'm hoping, since this was sourced from a mod as the backbone of what we see here, they would releasing a workshop at some point. Custom maps, campaigns, UI features, models, whatever. Just makes a lot of sense. 8) The graphics are retro feeling but not. Has a late 2000s CRPG feel to it but more polished. And, also, I love some of the artstyle directions on the buildings, etc. There is a lot of potential here and I dig it. I think for twenty bucks at launch, this is actually really good. As long as the developer keeps working on it and improving systems and fine tuning the direction it seems to be going. I know they mentioned that it isn't combat heavy, but I can tell you that it introduces combat real fast with just a couple of actions. It's a Van Buren baby boy for sure! I highly recommend giving it a shot if this is what you are into for crpgs.