When comparing Wasteland 2 vs Tyranny, the Slant community recommends Tyranny for most people. In the question“What are the best CRPGs on PC?” Tyranny is ranked 5th while Wasteland 2 is ranked 14th. The most important reason people chose Tyranny is:
The magic system allows any character to use magic as long as they have enough of the correct attribute. In addition to this, all of the magic is made up of different elements allowing you to customize spells and discover new ways of destroying your enemy.
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Pros
Pro Successful heir to the original game
Though not the prettiest game to look at, the art style and direction make for a game that resembles the original quite successfully. More modern looks could have easily detracted from the game and its terroir.
Pro Combat is fun
This is a very subjective thing but the combat is well done and it doesn't get old or tedious after so many hours of play. It's reminiscent of XCOM gameplay.
Pro Worldbuilding
Even if the post-apocalyptic world is nothing new, there are ways to go about it and Wastelands present a consistent and believable version of it (for the most part).
Pro Large party size
The game starts out with four user created or pre-made characters that then allows 3 more to be added later in the game for a total of seven. The large party size allows for plenty of player choice and customization of their team, in order to fit anyones play style or particular play scenarios.
Pro Robust magic system that gives freedom of choice to the player
The magic system allows any character to use magic as long as they have enough of the correct attribute. In addition to this, all of the magic is made up of different elements allowing you to customize spells and discover new ways of destroying your enemy.
Pro Consequences that go way beyond typical lip service to your actions.
Typical of Obsidian Entertainment to be the only RPG developer that truly understands how to use video games as storytelling medium.
Pro Has a different approach to a story with you playing as the villain
Pro Skills increase as you use them, which customizes the game towards your playstyle
After allocating basic stats, you can make a character into anything. Currently one of the most powerful builds is a 2-handed weapon wielding mage in light armor.
Pro Interesting and compelling story
Cons
Con Giant ridiculous difficulty spike half way through
Con Gameplay feels a bit rigid
While there are a few points where a player can choose to use unintended actions, more often than not a set skill has to be used on set items in order to interact with them. Sadly this leaves little room for experimental gameplay or use of imagination to try for unintended circumstances.
Con The ending may not be satisfying
The ending is abrupt and dissatisfying, as it ends on a cliffhanger.
Con Excessive railroading
Multiple storylines, but quests are aggressively linear.
Con Tedious combat mechanics
Every bit as clunky as older CRPGs without the powerful feel of games like Baldur's Gate and KOTOR.