Recent reviews by stardust!

The Fallout with the strongest characters by far.
I dunno about you, but I can't get invested in a story that has no interesting characters, regardless of plot.

I can't recommend this game enough. This game expands on all that was great about the first game (the setting, the story, the nuanced characters), and improves upon that which was mediocre.
If you liked the last game, there is absolutely no reason not to get its sequel. If you found that combat in the first game was monotonous, that is greatly improved in this game, with much more abilities, stats, and enemies.

got some tears stuck in my eye

The best fps money can buy, but without the money (in theory). The community here is great, too.
Honestly, it's incredible that this game has been alive for 11 years. The core fanbase is strong enough it will continue for years to come.