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	Violence, sex and drugs....a great combination of fun and mayhem exist two generations after the bomb.

Blood, violence, sex, and drugs will all be a part of the gritty world in which you venture, and the game will undoubtedly carry a solid "M" rating. Pimp your spouse for some quick cash, or maybe you like the thrill of intravenous drugs and steroids? Violence is your thing? Take it out on the villagers with a submachine gun, Mad Max style shotgun, or gattling gun. It's your choice, and it's gonna be in the game, like it or not. The hostile world is populated by hostile creatures and ferocious mutants; some familiar, some new... and all are very, very deadly. Good thing you have people to help you in your quest...

Since the AI has been significantly improved from the first Fallout, the NPC's who join you in your quest will be the greatest asset of FO2. From the nerdy scientist, to the tough mercenary pusher, to the ugly badass mutant with a bad attitude, each AI responds differently under stress and reacts with considerable tact and skill. The improvement is a welcome one from the original's loveable, yet dumbass NPC's who walk away or attack unwanted people. Don't worry, the enemies have also been improved, and they all look hungry... especially those ghouls living in the sewer. Better have some good combat skills if the ammo runs low.

Now you can even improve your companions' firepower and items, or even teach them new skills. The NPC's can now improve to match your character's mettle and battle hardened tact. They also become more proficient at using items and new weapons of destruction. Now, in the sequel many, many new weapons and items are available. And weapons can be combined and created to your very own preference. Laser sights, drum feed shotguns, and other little add-ons will improve your killing abilities. And you thought the Brotherhood of Steel had firepower... you ain't seen nothin' yet.

New items have been added as well. One very big improvement is the addition of a car to decrease your travel time. It's a roomy late model and is yours for a very reasonable price. Plenty of room for travelling companions and mutants alike, and it is equipped with enough trunk space for a cache of guns and ammo. And travel in style with sport vinyl interior and gleaming white walled tires. You can't really run wild with it, Mad Max style, but it can improve travel time and decrease hazardous encounters in the wastes. And hey... chicks will dig it. Better improve your repair and scientific skills if you plan on keeping it running... or shooting your mechanic for kicks.