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Posted November 21, 2012
Hiya =)

As the title implies, I'm looking for a game matching - as much as possible - the gameplay of Fallout Tactics. If possible, I'd like that game to be more 2D than 3D engined ^^ I'm really looking for a game that doesn't spread too far from its main gameplay - the X-com games may be a possibility (in that case, which ones are the best ones of the series ?)

Of course, sometimes a game has a likely flavor, but it's difference offers a major twist to the gameplay : don't hesitate to offer as many suggestions as you feel fit =D I already own Jagged Alliance 2, for instance (I liked it, but had some trouble getting hooked though...)

Thanks a lot
Post edited November 21, 2012 by Eawyne
Posted November 21, 2012
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Eawyne: Hiya =)

As the title implies, I'm looking for a game matching - as much as possible - the gameplay of Fallout Tactics. If possible, I'd like that game to be more 2D than 3D engined ^^ I'm really looking for a game that doesn't spread too far from its main gameplay - the X-com games may be a possibility (in that case, which ones are the best ones of the series ?)

Of course, sometimes a game has a likely flavor, but it's difference offers a major twist to the gameplay : don't hesitate to offer as many suggestions as you feel fit =D

Thanks a lot
While I haven't played Fallout Tactics (yet), isn't JA2 what you are looking for? Squad based tactical combat, with a larger strategic layer over it.
Also, you can try XCOM:EU (can't reccomended enough).
Posted November 21, 2012
JA 2 is arguably still the best squad based tactic shooter.

The new X-COM is also excellent. The best of the older X-COM is,imo, Apocalypse, as it is the most complex of the bunch.

Silent Storm is also very good, but I dislike the setting and the later gameplay elements.

It all depends on how important the strategic layer is for you.
Posted November 21, 2012
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SimonG: JA 2 is arguably still the best squad based tactic shooter.
Speaking of JA2, the latest addition to 1.13 from our german coder is massive assaults in all cities, which should be painful ;)
Think of it as a Drassen Counter Attack without the benefit of the (in)famous Drassen Bathroom to defend from.
Posted November 21, 2012
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SimonG: JA 2 is arguably still the best squad based tactic shooter.

The new X-COM is also excellent. The best of the older X-COM is,imo, Apocalypse, as it is the most complex of the bunch.

Silent Storm is also very good, but I dislike the setting and the later gameplay elements.

It all depends on how important the strategic layer is for you.
I think, as I grow older, that I don't have as many time and patience to fully embrace a game as before ^^' If the game offers "too much", I often fear I won't use all that the game has to offer, and I sometimes just feel "simplistic". That's why Fallout Tactics worked so well with me : a loose storyline to tie the missions together, a wide array of possibitilies, but not too deep.

I realise I'm very nitpicking here, but having fun, simple and straightforward fun, has been quite hard to find in the game genres I like ^^'

I'll give X-com Apocalypse a try =)
Posted November 21, 2012
Incubation, from the battle isle series, was a pretty interesting squad leading game, although much more combat oriented. I would also recommend you, despite de obvious differences, to try Warhammer 40k: Dawn of war 2. If you haven't tried, you might be surprised. Even further away, there's Gorky 17 which is a pretty decent in squad tactics once you get past all the weird mechanics and the not so useful RPG aspect. Finally, UFO: Afterlight; which might not be an X-COM and switches RPG for strategy, but it's pretty nice (until it starts repeating itself).

I'm a big fan of fallout tactics, and squad leading games in general, so I'm just throwing in some games I enjoyed. Looking forward to other replies.
Posted November 21, 2012
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P1na: UFO: Afterlight
That's what I'm here to recommend if you like the real-time portion of F: T. Well, not exatly that - I found the entire series brilliant, UFO: Aftermath for atmosphere and general approach to storytelling, UFO: Aftershock's IMO got the best gameplay of the bunch, and UFO: Afterlight is quite slylized and fun as well.
Posted November 21, 2012
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Eawyne: Hiya =)

As the title implies, I'm looking for a game matching - as much as possible - the gameplay of Fallout Tactics. If possible, I'd like that game to be more 2D than 3D engined ^^ I'm really looking for a game that doesn't spread too far from its main gameplay - the X-com games may be a possibility (in that case, which ones are the best ones of the series ?)

Of course, sometimes a game has a likely flavor, but it's difference offers a major twist to the gameplay : don't hesitate to offer as many suggestions as you feel fit =D I already own Jagged Alliance 2, for instance (I liked it, but had some trouble getting hooked though...)

Thanks a lot
Xenonauts
Posted November 21, 2012
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Eawyne: Hiya =)

As the title implies, I'm looking for a game matching - as much as possible - the gameplay of Fallout Tactics. If possible, I'd like that game to be more 2D than 3D engined ^^ I'm really looking for a game that doesn't spread too far from its main gameplay - the X-com games may be a possibility (in that case, which ones are the best ones of the series ?)

Of course, sometimes a game has a likely flavor, but it's difference offers a major twist to the gameplay : don't hesitate to offer as many suggestions as you feel fit =D I already own Jagged Alliance 2, for instance (I liked it, but had some trouble getting hooked though...)

Thanks a lot
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tajemniczybeton: Xenonauts
Wow, I'd completely forgotten about this =O this might be great indeed
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P1na: Incubation, from the battle isle series, was a pretty interesting squad leading game, although much more combat oriented. I would also recommend you, despite de obvious differences, to try Warhammer 40k: Dawn of war 2. If you haven't tried, you might be surprised. Even further away, there's Gorky 17 which is a pretty decent in squad tactics once you get past all the weird mechanics and the not so useful RPG aspect. Finally, UFO: Afterlight; which might not be an X-COM and switches RPG for strategy, but it's pretty nice (until it starts repeating itself).

I'm a big fan of fallout tactics, and squad leading games in general, so I'm just throwing in some games I enjoyed. Looking forward to other replies.
Dawn of War 2, that's something I wouldn't have thought about... I'll look for a demo. And I'll skim through the many UFO's ^^
Posted November 21, 2012
Theres also Abomination.

Available on GG. Not played it for years so best to read some reviews first !

http://www.gamersgate.co.uk/DD-ABO/abomination-the-nemesis-project
Posted November 21, 2012
I suggest Jagged Alliance (the first one), or Jagged Alliance - Deadly Games. I prefer these to Jagged Alliance 2 - for the same reason you said, I like JA2, but I don't get hooked. Some gameplay elements and controls can be slightly clunky in JA1, there are some improvements in JA:DG, but still there is a certain charm to them that is missing from JA2 for me. Maybe you will feel the same way.
Posted November 21, 2012
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Vorax: I like JA2, but I don't get hooked.
Come to the dark side. We have zombies, food system, dirt and internal failure system, WH40K powers, Massive CounterAttacks, Covert Operations and Disguises, and probably a ton of other features I'm currently forgetting.
Posted November 21, 2012
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Fenixp: That's what I'm here to recommend if you like the real-time portion of F: T. Well, not exatly that - I found the entire series brilliant, UFO: Aftermath for atmosphere and general approach to storytelling, UFO: Aftershock's IMO got the best gameplay of the bunch, and UFO: Afterlight is quite slylized and fun as well.
I want to second this recommendation.
Posted November 21, 2012
X-COM 1&2 (Enemy Unknown & Terror from the Deep) and JA2 would be my suggestions.

And Silent Storm, though it always seemd a bit unoptimized to me.
Posted November 21, 2012
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Eawyne: Dawn of War 2, that's something I wouldn't have thought about... I'll look for a demo.
Yeah, Dawn of War 2's utterly brilliant. It's basically an action-RPG, squad-based tactical real-time 'strategy'. You get experience, collect loot, and think about optimal positioning and use of your squads in any given time. Crazy combination, and it works great - the aRPG + loot aspect lets you customize your troops in many different ways to fit many different roles. Also, demo's not really representative of the whole, which is a shame.
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