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Command a Brotherhood squad through wasteland missions, equipping soldiers and switching between turn-based and real-time combat.
Released 19 Aug 2009
Command a Squad
Plan Tactical Firefights
Switch Combat Modes
Tactical Squad-Based Combat comes to the Fallout® Universe! You are the wretched refuse. You may be born from dirt, but we will forge you into steel. You will learn to bend; if not you, will you break. In these dark times, the Brotherhood - your Brotherhood - is all that stands between the rekindled flame of civilization and the howling,...
Developed by 14° East · Published by Bethesda Softworks





You lead a squad of the Brotherhood of Steel through a mission-based campaign in the post-apocalyptic wasteland. Rather than focusing on a lone wanderer’s journey, the game puts you in charge of a military team carrying out combat assignments.
Recruit and develop up to six squad members, assign them roles, and choose their skills, weapons, and equipment. Mission decisions can also affect settlements and access to recruits or gear.
Plan battles around action points, positioning, cover, and character stances. You can switch between turn-based, initiative-based, and real-time combat, and missions include tasks such as assaults, defense, escorting, and stealth.
Players who enjoy the game often praise its tactical battles, careful positioning, and the challenge of assembling and equipping a capable squad. Some also value its post-apocalyptic atmosphere and its distinct focus on the Brotherhood of Steel. Reviews are mixed on the combat’s pace and handling, and players looking for a traditional Fallout role-playing experience often find the story and dialogue choices limited; some also report technical problems on modern systems.
| Platforms | Windows |
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| Controller required | No |
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| Metacritic | 82/100 View on Metacritic |
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