Fallout 3: Point Lookout

 PC
Metascore
79

Generally favorable reviews - based on 23 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 19 out of 23
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 23
  3. Negative: 0 out of 23
  1. PC Gamer
    73
    Only the Microwave Emitter energy weapon is likely to stay in my inventory. [Sept 2009, p.81]
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  2. Absolute Games
    70
    Point Lookout is a miniature copy of Fallout 3. Alas, just like the original game, the wrapping is much better than the contents, but even this result is a great achievement for Bethesda Softworks. Not only they managed to produce a decent expansion, but finally added their own ideas to the legendary post-apocalyptic universe instead of ripping off stories about supermutants and The Brotherhood of Steel.
  3. SpazioGames
    70
    An intriguing plot, fascinating characters and even a psychedelic trip within your own mind, characterize an expansion perhaps weak in terms of content, such as weapons and armor, but very enjoyable.
  5. Edge Magazine
    60
    So, then: the best expansion so far and the game at its worst. Such a contradiction could only be made by Bethesda.

Awards & Rankings

42
#42 Best PC Game of 2009

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User Score
7.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 138 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 88 out of 138
  2. Mixed: 36 out of 138
  3. Negative: 14 out of 138
  1. JaydenPickens
    Feb 20, 2019
    7
    I liked this dlc. The island vibe was great, missions were cool. Nothing bad to say about this except npcs bugs, that I had to sort out withI liked this dlc. The island vibe was great, missions were cool. Nothing bad to say about this except npcs bugs, that I had to sort out with the console command. Pickens approves!… Full Review »
  2. whitespider999
    Mar 4, 2012
    8
    Absolutely the direction dlc in fallout 3 should have universally gone. And consequently the best dlc for fallout 3. My only complaint is theAbsolutely the direction dlc in fallout 3 should have universally gone. And consequently the best dlc for fallout 3. My only complaint is the length, which is a little short. It has a few standout moments that are very memorable as well.… Full Review »
  3. Dree
    Jul 31, 2009
    7
    While I enjoyed this DLC the most, I have slight disappointment about this particular DLC. Anyone who enjoyed Shivering Isle, will feel that While I enjoyed this DLC the most, I have slight disappointment about this particular DLC. Anyone who enjoyed Shivering Isle, will feel that this DLC is almost copy-and-paste version of Shivering Isle. The themes.. swampy green enviroment (rather than Wasteland feeling, this is Dementia.) Classic go-and-fetch quests, the tribal worshipping high-tech-comp. (this is where insane dremora god being worshipped by lot of insane folks.). There is no other energy weapons/power armor other than the microwave emitter. (which by the way is nothing but a copy of mesometron with different stats.) This is a good example of how a dev can recycle their previous content and sell it to the fan base. however, the main story was sorta fun. (but too short.) Explorable dungeons were above average. and thankfully the monsters/enemies were tough and added more challenge, which is why I give 7/10 instead of 5/10.… Full Review »
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