Lisac2K beta-tested the German beta version of Lexx's Shattered Destiny mod for Fallout 2, and wrote a review:<blockquote>In the past few days I had the privilege and the honour to test the beta release of Shattered Destiny Demo made by Lexx.
The version I was playing was German beta 0.8, which comes with standard Fallout directory structure and two executables packed in an archive. A totally new story is for sure the strongest point of the demo. Playing something "new" in the post-apocalyptic world of Fallout redefines the way of experiencing the game. There is no Chosen One, no Vaults like 13th or 15th, no all these things reminding me of playing the original game for hundreds of times. Just my new alter-ego wandering around trying to find his place under the sun, deciding what he's gonna do next.
Talking about the things which can be done. There are several quests, and one of those seems to be "more important" than others. Generally I liked the tasks and the way they can be accomplished, which reminds me of the original game(s). One more thing I liked about the demo is that the author sticked to the original Fallout settings, so you won't see the real weapons or some other deviations of the world settings (just remember Fallout Tictacs and you'll get the picture).
The demo works fine with the English version of Fallout2, but in that case you'll have to rename one of the text folders from "German" to "English". Although the Demo itself is somewhat short (you'll probably finish it in a few hours of straight gameplay) and buggy, it's fun to play it and the impression of playing "something new" is something you have to experience yourself in order to realise the greatness of the Fallout itself.
Consider this demo was made by one man only. All I can say is:
Congratulations, Mr. Lexx! This is far more interesting than Doom3! </blockquote>Can't wait to see it translated. There are also a few screenshots at Lisac2k's site.
Links: Shattered Destiny Beta 0.8 Review at Survivor MODs, Shattered Destiny Website, Shattered Destiny forum thread at NMA.
Spotted at FalloutNow!
The version I was playing was German beta 0.8, which comes with standard Fallout directory structure and two executables packed in an archive. A totally new story is for sure the strongest point of the demo. Playing something "new" in the post-apocalyptic world of Fallout redefines the way of experiencing the game. There is no Chosen One, no Vaults like 13th or 15th, no all these things reminding me of playing the original game for hundreds of times. Just my new alter-ego wandering around trying to find his place under the sun, deciding what he's gonna do next.
Talking about the things which can be done. There are several quests, and one of those seems to be "more important" than others. Generally I liked the tasks and the way they can be accomplished, which reminds me of the original game(s). One more thing I liked about the demo is that the author sticked to the original Fallout settings, so you won't see the real weapons or some other deviations of the world settings (just remember Fallout Tictacs and you'll get the picture).
The demo works fine with the English version of Fallout2, but in that case you'll have to rename one of the text folders from "German" to "English". Although the Demo itself is somewhat short (you'll probably finish it in a few hours of straight gameplay) and buggy, it's fun to play it and the impression of playing "something new" is something you have to experience yourself in order to realise the greatness of the Fallout itself.
Consider this demo was made by one man only. All I can say is:
Congratulations, Mr. Lexx! This is far more interesting than Doom3! </blockquote>Can't wait to see it translated. There are also a few screenshots at Lisac2k's site.
Links: Shattered Destiny Beta 0.8 Review at Survivor MODs, Shattered Destiny Website, Shattered Destiny forum thread at NMA.
Spotted at FalloutNow!
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