RPG · 1998
Fallout 2
In short: Fallout 2 is a RPG game by Black Isle Studios, released in 1998 on PC. It takes about 39 hours to beat. Critics rate it 86/100.
This sequel to the original Fallout is set in a post-apocalyptic era many decades after a nuclear war broke out and eliminated most of the world as we know it. America is turned into the Wasteland, a grim world full of ugly ghouls, powerful super mutants, mad robots and raiders, and various factions fighting for…
Key facts
- Released
- 30 September 1998
- Genre
- RPG
- Length
- ≈ 39 h to beat
- Game modes
- Solo
- Platforms
- PC
- Studio
- Black Isle Studios
- Publisher
- Bethesda Softworks, Interplay Productions
- Critics
- Metacritic 86
Where to buy
Why play it
- Metacritic 86 — critics loved it
- A 1998 classic that aged well
- "Story" vibe
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to beat Fallout 2?
Expect about 39 hours to reach the end (average reported by players).
Can you play Fallout 2 with friends?
No, Fallout 2 is a single-player experience.
What platforms is Fallout 2 on?
Fallout 2 is available on PC.
Is Fallout 2 a good game?
Critics give it Metacritic 86.
What games are like Fallout 2?
In the same spirit: Fallout, Atom RPG: Trudograd and FINAL FANTASY VI.
