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Abstract: IntroductionYou’re a mercenary. You have your reasons for coming to this god-forsaken planet, but those plans changed when a mysterious woman contacted you. She tells you the legendary vault hidden somewhere amongst the wastelands of Pandora is real. S...
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Published: 2009-10-26, Author: Anthony , review by: gamespy.com
Lots of quests; lots of loot; great-looking world with quirky characters.
The storyline isn't told especially well; RPG elements aren't all that deep; AI is pretty dumb.
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