Fallout 3

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  1. Ruston
    Aug 30, 2013
    9
    A little worse than Fallout NV but it's still a great game. If you need some atmospheric FPS/RPG game, that's for you dear gamer. You won't regret it.
  2. Condor
    Sep 2, 2013
    8
    8.4/10. Just like The Last of Us, it has a wonderful feel that you really can't put your finger on. The setting is remarkably different from TLOU, as the game satisfies a 50s-perception-of-the-future-plus-bombs, but how hopeless the world feels is simply beautiful as a setting, and this setting is dominant in both games. With that being said, this game does have a few obvious flaws.

    For    8.4/10. Just like The Last of Us, it has a wonderful feel that you really can't put your finger on. The setting is remarkably different from TLOU, as the game satisfies a 50s-perception-of-the-future-plus-bombs, but how hopeless the world feels is simply beautiful as a setting, and this setting is dominant in both games. With that being said, this game does have a few obvious flaws.

    For one, the story. It's a roleplaying game; the story should not be linear, and it should give your character a blank state instead of forcing you into a story you may not want (a.k.a the Vault 101 backstory). The other is the forced system. VATS should be a choice, not something you are forced into. Sure, you don't have to hit "V" every time you enter combat, but you'd might as well, considering that there are no iron sights.

    Voice acting was heavily recycled; they should have hired more voice actors instead of having the same guy voicing almost half of the characters in the game. The world size is nice, but it's mostly the same designs recycled over and over again. Fallout 4 has a ton of potential, if it combines what is good about Fallout 3 and New Vegas alike.    … Expand
  3. xxjerm70xx
    Sep 23, 2014
    9
    War....War never changes but Gameplay does with excellent mods. Fallout 3 is one of the greater games of last gen. and is still fun to play. Its a FPS/TPS that sends you into a vast world of The Capital Wasteland to explore its chilling environment that can look excellent in today's standard with textures pack. But the game needs mods to add in that extra 100 hours.
  4. TCTriangle
    Jan 17, 2014
    9
    What I have been waiting for in an Action RPG since Diablo 2: great difficulty and challenge, vast atmospheric world, tons of items, stats, and skills to customize, creative enemies, good story. A very addictive and memorable game overall.

    Only major flaw is the technical side of things: the game crashes more often than it should (about once every 2-3 hours), there are bugs and glitches    What I have been waiting for in an Action RPG since Diablo 2: great difficulty and challenge, vast atmospheric world, tons of items, stats, and skills to customize, creative enemies, good story. A very addictive and memorable game overall.

    Only major flaw is the technical side of things: the game crashes more often than it should (about once every 2-3 hours), there are bugs and glitches here and there, and it took over an hour to figure out how to get it working on Windows 8 in the first place. Overall though, well worth the money, time, and effort.    … Expand
  5. ThePandaBlaster
    Dec 22, 2013
    9
    Being a fan of the original Fallout games, I was skeptical at purchasing this. When I first started, I wasn't used to the FPS feature that was implemented. However, the game soon became astounding. Even though the landscape was kind of dull, the action and random encounters was appealing. Watching the world evolve with the choices you decided also made this game worth the 80+ hours I'veBeing a fan of the original Fallout games, I was skeptical at purchasing this. When I first started, I wasn't used to the FPS feature that was implemented. However, the game soon became astounding. Even though the landscape was kind of dull, the action and random encounters was appealing. Watching the world evolve with the choices you decided also made this game worth the 80+ hours I've spent on it.
    However, I crash on this game occasionally (more than any other game I've played) and the story line was kind of slow and boring.

    Overall, I give this game a 9/10 and was worth the $5 I spent on it.    … Expand
  6. franchert
    Dec 27, 2013
    10
    I will admit some bias as this was my first open-world go and do what you want game, but the moments that make you feel as though you are watching a movie instead of playing a game make this game worth it. The graphics make sense for its time, the characters you encounter are believable and you can relate with each of them, the combat is just difficult enough to make you work (while notI will admit some bias as this was my first open-world go and do what you want game, but the moments that make you feel as though you are watching a movie instead of playing a game make this game worth it. The graphics make sense for its time, the characters you encounter are believable and you can relate with each of them, the combat is just difficult enough to make you work (while not hindering you) and you want to go back to explore more even after beating the game.… Expand
  7. xAtlas
    Dec 27, 2013
    10
    This is one of my all-time favourite games. The story is captivating and there is SO much to do in the Capital Wasteland. There are many side-quests and freeform quests, and dozens of items to collect.
    The PC version, in my opinion, as far better than the console ports, mostly because of the controls. I find this game MUCH easier to play with a mouse rather than a controller.
    Also, the    This is one of my all-time favourite games. The story is captivating and there is SO much to do in the Capital Wasteland. There are many side-quests and freeform quests, and dozens of items to collect.
    The PC version, in my opinion, as far better than the console ports, mostly because of the controls. I find this game MUCH easier to play with a mouse rather than a controller.
    Also, the DLC is amazing. Each one adds at least two or three hours of gameplay, or even more.

    In short, if you like RPG games and/or action games, GET THIS GAME NOW.    … Expand
  8. BiteSizeReviews
    Jan 13, 2014
    9
    Fallout 3 is a spectacle of a game! Putting you into the boots of a vault dweller being shoved out by the disappearance of your father in search for him, it truly makes you feel that you are in an apocalyptic Washington DC. The story is great and the adventure and survival aspect is a great change for the series. There is endless replayabiltity in this game and great side quests to furtherFallout 3 is a spectacle of a game! Putting you into the boots of a vault dweller being shoved out by the disappearance of your father in search for him, it truly makes you feel that you are in an apocalyptic Washington DC. The story is great and the adventure and survival aspect is a great change for the series. There is endless replayabiltity in this game and great side quests to further make this game a work of art!… Expand
  9. OriginalMarf
    Apr 11, 2014
    9
    I preferred this compared to New Vegas mainly because I actually felt like playing Fallout 3 and I replayed it at least 15 times, but when I played New Vegas I wanted to replay it, but I felt like it was a hassle. At times I felt genuine fear of how many super mutants were around the corner and the story was amazing compared to New Vegas.
  10. justanhonestguy
    Jan 14, 2015
    8
    Played this game in 2009, had fun, don't remember if I finished it or not.....
    Having finished Divinity:Original Sin and finding nothing comparable to it as of Jan. 2015, I was jonesing for a decent game and went through my old games collection. I re-installed Fallout 3 from disk, (remember disks?), and have been having a great amount of fun in it. Of course the graphics are 2008 vintage,    Played this game in 2009, had fun, don't remember if I finished it or not.....
    Having finished Divinity:Original Sin and finding nothing comparable to it as of Jan. 2015, I was jonesing for a decent game and went through my old games collection. I re-installed Fallout 3 from disk, (remember disks?), and have been having a great amount of fun in it. Of course the graphics are 2008 vintage, but GOOD vintage. The marvelous open world of Washington D.C., post bombs, is a deadly place crawling with absurd mutations and Mad-Max like gangs of survivors, and you simply go from place to place shooting them in the face with whatever weapons you can find. Sounds childish, and is, but in a childish glee-like fashion. The game seems to run well on my mid-low end PC, and I'm having mindless fun. The gameworld is actually HUGE, full of discoverable places much like other Bethesda open world games. i'm having huge amounts of fun, even after 6 years of ageing on this game engine.

    I admit that I set off an atomic bomb in the survivor's town of Megaton, just to see the mushroom cloud.
    Killed dozens of innocent people in doing so, but hey, whatcha gonna do? Cheers to Bethesda for making a game that's actually enjoyable after 6 years of ageing.

    8/10 Would nuke innocent men, women , and children again. P.S., I thought that the early 1900's crooner soundtrack actually served as a chilling counterpoint to the wanton and gratuitous carnage.    … Expand
  11. Mynameiscool
    Jun 14, 2014
    8
    This wonderful game may have a whole heaping ton of glitches (That I've found already) and a short, short main story, by not doing the main story all the time, you can discover the rest of the world of Fallout 3, and reveal hidden treasures, interesting quests, cool weapons, and of course, the add-ons that are pretty impressive (not Mother Ship Zeta! Just my tip to you! Don't play it ifThis wonderful game may have a whole heaping ton of glitches (That I've found already) and a short, short main story, by not doing the main story all the time, you can discover the rest of the world of Fallout 3, and reveal hidden treasures, interesting quests, cool weapons, and of course, the add-ons that are pretty impressive (not Mother Ship Zeta! Just my tip to you! Don't play it if you don't want to risk losing all the work you've done in the wasteland! Believe me, it's glitched as heck.). Oh! And if you want to continue playing after the main quest is finished, download Broken Steel.… Expand
  12. erezike
    Oct 8, 2015
    9
    Say one thing about Bethesda, say they are the best in their field
    Like all of Bethesda games, this game is far from perfect and leaves you wanting for much more. The combat is clunky, the facts and animations are mediocre, the main plot is uninspiring half way through, the world doesn't react to you and the automatic res-pawn doesn't quite work.
    Despite all these things, this is your    Say one thing about Bethesda, say they are the best in their field
    Like all of Bethesda games, this game is far from perfect and leaves you wanting for much more. The combat is clunky, the facts and animations are mediocre, the main plot is uninspiring half way through, the world doesn't react to you and the automatic res-pawn doesn't quite work.

    Despite all these things, this is your best hiking simulator in a post apocalyptic world, and listen to the best oldies music, while romping in your powerarmor and plasma rifle, putting down critters and mutants alike and engaging in another interesting and comical situation from one of the various quests is simply awesome.
    Bethesda games are always released broken, due to that you should download some mods from the nexus to fix the game to your liking, mostly the combat system and aiming.    … Expand
  13. CanyonsGaming
    Jul 22, 2015
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. One of the best games of last gen, has a great story line and had me longing to find the Dad. But still Fallout New Vegas is superior to Fallout 3. The graphics are still good to this day.… Expand
  14. BritishWolf
    Sep 15, 2015
    9
    A brilliantly made, extremely fun game. Though technically inferior to New Vegas, both in terms of story and content, I still vastly prefer Fallout 3. The sheer amount of detail, things to do, and unique setting make this one of the most interesting open world games around.
  15. CasperWenneke
    Aug 4, 2018
    10
    i have not been let down by any of Bethesda's games. They are all masterpiece's, that will probably never be forgotten, this also goes for Fallout 3. I played this first when on my ps3 when i was about 11 or 12. I am now 16 and have completed the game once again on the pc. And the game is still as great as i remember it, i would suggest this amazing Post-Apocalyptic RPG to anyone who lovesi have not been let down by any of Bethesda's games. They are all masterpiece's, that will probably never be forgotten, this also goes for Fallout 3. I played this first when on my ps3 when i was about 11 or 12. I am now 16 and have completed the game once again on the pc. And the game is still as great as i remember it, i would suggest this amazing Post-Apocalyptic RPG to anyone who loves action and role-playing games, it has a great mix between the two. The game has great characters and "factions" and fun and gory combat with the weapons and V.A.T.S system (Vault-Tec Assisted Targeting). 10/10 anyone who i's looking for a cool Post-Apocalyptic game and haven't tried this one. should surely give this one a try… Expand
  16. Axilley
    Jul 22, 2021
    8
    good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good
  17. dlcatalin
    Jul 12, 2020
    10
    10 just because no other game ever made me feel like this game did, the intro, the start, the first step outside the vault or megaton ...
  18. CenkAlp
    Sep 2, 2018
    8
    Hikaye = 8
    Oynanış = 7
    Grafikler = 6
    Sesler = 6
    Keyif = 8
    Atmosfer = 9
    Süre = 8
  19. BergN7
    Aug 18, 2022
    9
    One of the most memorable games of my childhood. Replayed it in 2022, still holding with atmosphere and world, Most elements aged poorly sadly. In any case, Iconic game.
  20. TylerJL1
    Nov 14, 2018
    8
    I would give it a 7 however after seeing what Fallout has become since Fallout 4 at least I can go back to Fallout 3 and see that there was a time that Bethesda actually put effort into their games. Add the nostalgia factor since this was my first Fallout game I'll give it an 8, because despite the flaws it's still built with love.
  21. gregthebunny
    Nov 14, 2018
    10
    What do you get when you combine the storytelling and irreverence of Fallout 2 with the jaw-dropping 3D realism of The Elder Scrolls: Oblivion? Not this! But that's okay! It's still one of my top ten games of all time. (And there are only about thirty games in my top ten!)
  22. SteelRaven
    Dec 3, 2018
    10
    Fallout 3, sinceramente no se como describir este juego, porque genial no es suficiente.
    Unos gráficos magníficos para la época, una historia realmente fascinante y atrapante, el hecho de que un simple habitante de un pueblo pueda darte misiones totalmente irrelevantes en la historia principal, pero que al final terminan afectando la historia principal, hacen a Fallout 3 realmente, una    Fallout 3, sinceramente no se como describir este juego, porque genial no es suficiente.
    Unos gráficos magníficos para la época, una historia realmente fascinante y atrapante, el hecho de que un simple habitante de un pueblo pueda darte misiones totalmente irrelevantes en la historia principal, pero que al final terminan afectando la historia principal, hacen a Fallout 3 realmente, una obra de arte.
    Sinceramente un extraordinario trabajo por parte de Bethesda.    … Expand
  23. kalinder
    Dec 6, 2018
    10
    i think fallout 3 is an amazing game the graphics are way ahead of its time the game mechanics are good and the graphics and 10 years later the game is better than most 2018 games and the game deserves the title for 2008 game of the year i highly recommend good luck and have fun.
  24. rezo_21
    Sep 19, 2021
    9
    ====================IIIIIIIIII GAME SCORE : 89 IIIIIIIIII====================
  25. Graham67722
    Mar 7, 2019
    10
    Once all the bugs were fixed and the DLCs came out for the game of the year edition it is a fantastic game with a great story. I think it is the best fallout. It has choices that are consequential and the fact the aiming system isn't perfect adds to the combat. It makes it more of an rpg not being able to rely on aiming so you have to use VATS. Along with New Vegas this is my favorite Fallout.
  26. Soullex
    Nov 15, 2022
    8
    New vegas kadar değil ama altında kalacak bir yanı da yok..................
  27. WLCouple
    Aug 24, 2021
    10
    A vast and open world of unimaginable possibilities opens in front of you in Fallout 3. Great story, flawless combat system, and the option to choose your own way makes it a hot candidate for game of the year. [Nov 2008]
  28. alcemirlajr
    Jun 28, 2019
    10
    Se algum dia fizessem uma lista contendo os melhores jogos de todos os tempos em todas as plataformas e consoles, com certeza, Fallout 3 estaria entre os três primeiros. O jogo possui uma das melhores histórias já criadas em um universo fielmente pós apocalíptico. A maior liberdade de combate, interação e tomadas de decisões que um game pode oferecer e tudo isso com a opção de jogar emSe algum dia fizessem uma lista contendo os melhores jogos de todos os tempos em todas as plataformas e consoles, com certeza, Fallout 3 estaria entre os três primeiros. O jogo possui uma das melhores histórias já criadas em um universo fielmente pós apocalíptico. A maior liberdade de combate, interação e tomadas de decisões que um game pode oferecer e tudo isso com a opção de jogar em primeira ou terceira pessoa. É mais do que um game é uma obra de arte digital que não só diverte, mas muda a percepção sobre a vida e jogar videogames para quem já jogou. Particularmente eu joguei esse game por três anos seguidos e não consegui enjoar. Mas tive que parar de jogá-lo, para viver kkkkkkkk.
    *Ahh só mais uma detalhe incrível do game: Possui o melhor "sneak head shot" de todos.    … Expand
  29. Wlack
    Jul 1, 2020
    8
    If you liked how you could explore freely and encounter strange scenarios in Skyrim, you'll enjoy Fallout 3. The story isn't 10/10 worthy, but probably closer to 6/10 when it comes to creativity and plot twists, but it isn't the main story that's great about Fallout 3.
    Another thing that pulls the game down a bit, is the glitchy nature of it. Again, much like Skyrim, Fallout 3 can have    If you liked how you could explore freely and encounter strange scenarios in Skyrim, you'll enjoy Fallout 3. The story isn't 10/10 worthy, but probably closer to 6/10 when it comes to creativity and plot twists, but it isn't the main story that's great about Fallout 3.
    Another thing that pulls the game down a bit, is the glitchy nature of it. Again, much like Skyrim, Fallout 3 can have some gamebreaking bugs on rare occasions, but it's made up for by the glitches that doesn't break the game, but instead causes a varying amount of hilarity or humorous confusion, like a super mutant's corpse falling from the sky, a friendly NPC's face turning into inside-out, or perhaps stepping on a wrong rock, but it turns out to be a magical rock that shoots you into space and gives you a lovely view of the entire playable zone, only to fall all the way back down, but you don't die. You'll never know what you experience, while exploring the Capital Wasteland.    … Expand
  30. Reverse_U
    Dec 25, 2019
    8
    One of the best games I've ever played, good replayability, a lot of sidequest and map exploration by yourself. 7.5/10.
  31. AlexeySoltan
    Oct 14, 2021
    8
    perfect game perfect story perfect final .
  32. Bloodnes
    Oct 1, 2020
    8
    Отличная игра, боевка, механика, геймплей, все на высоте, сюжет посредственен, но Вам насыпят кучу побочных квестов, которые проходить не менее интересно. 8/10
  33. PBrann88
    Feb 3, 2021
    9
    In my opinion one of the best RPG's ever made and a game that will always have a place in my heart. If you enjoy freedom and exploring, character customisation and getting immersed in a video game world then this will not let you down, it feels real! like the world actually exists and its your playground to do whatever you like. Every bit as good today as it was when it was released!
  34. EscoMb
    Nov 18, 2021
    8
    Brilliant game for it’s age, really fun to play. Loads of weapons and armour. Loads of main and side quests also.
  35. nurfedx
    Nov 19, 2021
    10
    One of the best games to the series and an All-time Classic. Also, the last Decent Fallout Game!
  36. Edco0328
    Aug 17, 2020
    8
    Fallout 3 | Aug. 17, 2020 | [★★★]

    I really enjoyed my experience through the wasteland, It has some atmosphere feeling that I'd wish RAGE have. My only big take is that the 2nd half of the campaign just didn't hold strong as the 1st one.

    What a loaded content for just a 6GB file size.
  37. AvtoS
    Jul 9, 2020
    9
    This game is amazing with one or two cons.the story isnt perfect but the gameplay saves it.
  38. GraysonUA
    Mar 31, 2020
    8
    Дуже класна атмосфера постапокаліпсису в антуражі ретрофутуризму. Ще раз хочу відмітити - атмосферу! Досить цікавий сюжет та механіки.
  39. ilya_zotov24
    Aug 6, 2021
    9
    _Good game _
  40. steenbro
    Jun 18, 2020
    8
    Fallout 3 is a first game in Fallout universe created by Bethesda.
    As a Vault 101 dweller you go out to the Capital Wastelands to find your dad... I mean really Bethesda?
  41. MiniatureBigMac
    Jun 21, 2020
    8
    I absolutely love the setting here; a post apocalyptic Washington D.C. is a great place to explore. Speaking of exploration, boy does this game have it. It seems under every rock you find an interesting character with a unique and unexpected quest. Honestly, I wanna say everything here is near perfection, this is one of my all time favorite games. Between mods and the vanilla, there is aI absolutely love the setting here; a post apocalyptic Washington D.C. is a great place to explore. Speaking of exploration, boy does this game have it. It seems under every rock you find an interesting character with a unique and unexpected quest. Honestly, I wanna say everything here is near perfection, this is one of my all time favorite games. Between mods and the vanilla, there is a huge amount of content to dig up here. I love the V.A.T.S. system, it keeps this game from being just another FPS with level ups, to a live action turn based combat game almost. Why, if I love this game with such a passion is it an 8 out of 10 then?

    Windows 10 makes this game nigh unplayable on modern systems. You can get it to run. As a matter of fact I think GoG actually just sells it out of the box ready to play. But steam's version is a mess unless you put some work into it.

    The graphics are extremely dated, even when first released in 08, and there's a few bugs riddled throughout this game.

    The game boasts player choice and its effect on the endgame, but in reality, that's just not there. And if you go into the game knowing this.. well, it's just fine. Never effected my personal playthroughs because I didn't have any expectations there really. But as I grew older I realized it was kind of lame.

    Nonetheless, minus these few gripes, I personally think every other aspect of this game is just.. perfection. As I said, I think this is one of the all time greats, and it's definitely in my top 5.    … Expand
  42. ewenr
    Jun 24, 2020
    9
    My first Fallout game and one of my all time favourites.
    Sure, it's full of bugs and issues (so it doesn't get a 10).. but in terms of enjoyment, I have to give it top marks.
  43. localuser0091
    Jun 26, 2020
    9
    the very immersive game of early sandbox game. I really miss that time. in 2020 brain damaged PC **** are dominating the game dev. there was a line back then. I really miss it.
  44. SewAwOw
    Jul 6, 2020
    9
    Отличная игра, хоть и немного уступает New Vegas’у.
  45. ksejoshot
    Jul 16, 2020
    8
    Grandes y profundas misiones secundarias, muchísimo contenido, un mapa enorme, gran personalización, etc. Lo mejor del género rol supervivencia es este y el New Vegas, juegos difíciles. Ni fallout 4 ni la mierda del 76 le llegan a los pies a este fallout 3 y menos al New Vegas, por ese precio y el que tuvo de salida recomendado, debido a sus inmensas horas de contenido.
  46. Artrunks
    Sep 2, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. El final es bastante malo, pero el juego es una obra de arte... Un juego que puedes disfrutar fácilmente...… Expand
  47. JoaoTolin
    Sep 3, 2020
    8
    Fallout 3
    To start, I must say that I met the franchise for New Vegas, since Fallout 3 simply refuses to run on modern PCs, so I played the PS3 version, which is not perfect, but runs well. It has some light frame drops and crashed two or three times.
    I will try to be neutral and succinct in this analysis, without comparing the two games. However, I say that a series of items and    Fallout 3
    To start, I must say that I met the franchise for New Vegas, since Fallout 3 simply refuses to run on modern PCs, so I played the PS3 version, which is not perfect, but runs well. It has some light frame drops and crashed two or three times.
    I will try to be neutral and succinct in this analysis, without comparing the two games. However, I say that a series of items and possibilities created by Obisidian (such as the superstimpacks, the weapon repair kit, among others) in its masterpiece are missing,and would be really good to have them. Still Fallout 3 is an excellent game, where Bethesda Game Studios got it right in many ways, making a game that was revolutionary in its day.
    The game starts smoothly, where we create our character and see him grow inside Vault 101, we receive our Pip-Boy and we have the combat tutorial. Then suddenly our protagonist's life is turned upside down, when his father leaves the Vault without authorization, arousing the ire of the Overseer. So we have to run for our lives, entering the desolate lands of post-nuclear war Washington for the first time.
    I begin by highlighting the similarities with the first Fallout, where we also control a 19-year-old who is forced to leave the Vault and face the “outside world”. At the beginning we only have a pistol, little ammunition, some melee weapon, some stimpacks and the most expert players will already have some simple armor, from the guards who dared to cross our path during the escape.
    Now we must explore this open world, to find our father. The map is not that big, but at the time it was quite impressive. We have several different environments to explore, with many interesting locations, giving us the feeling that each of those places has its own history, which we would like to know.
    Our choices matter a lot, we can be a hero or a villain, according to the Karma system. Personally I prefer the path of goodness, which gives the feeling of accomplishment, in addition to bringing some extra rewards, like the items I earn every time I go to Megaton, for saving the city.
    In addition to the main quest, which is very linear,simple, relatively short and can be completed in a few hours. However players who like to explore and hunt for good items will take around 40 to get everything, reach the maximum level, with the best weapons and armor. My complaint is that the maximum level is 20, which I consider low, forcing the player to be very wise and careful when it comes to evolving his character. I believe that is why it takes so long to gain another level.
    As for secondary quests, we have one in each city or larger location, with several inhabitants. There aren't many, but they are enough to explore the map more and earn good items. I even completed almost all of them, except for one that would make me lose karma and one that was given by slave owners, who were too dead to talk to me.
    Still, we are not obliged to know most of the scenario. There are several Vaults that I didn't even get to, because I thought I could go there later. Anyway, it depends on each player.
    The enemies are not many and a little repetitive, but they are interested and good to face, forcing us to act differently with each one of them. A serious problem is its hit detection, which will only register its attacks if we hit them right in the center. Often the aim will be red, but because it is not precisely aimed, we will only be wasting ammunition, which is not that abundant.
    Another complaint I have is regarding the durability of the items. The weapons wear out very quickly, requiring constant repairs. Armors look like they are made of paper because they wear out very fast, even power armor. So much so that this problem was corrected in the successor games.
    However, like any good RPG, it is very pleasant to get stronger and stronger, to be able to go where and when you want, in addition to being able to do what you want, reaching one of the various endings, each player being able to reach the one they prefer. Weapons are good and efficient, NPCs are interesting to talk to, each place has an aura of desolation and mystery, and should be well explored, for the maximum benefit of the player.
    Finally, I say that Fallout 3 is a sensational game. It has a simple plot, but with gameplay and exploration that stand out, good and addictive. The player will be swallowed up in that post-apocalyptic environment, wanting to stop just seeing the credits. Even more considering its low price today and low processing requirements, in addition to the PS3 and Xbox 360 versions, as well as backward compatibility with the Xbox One.
    Pros:
    Great and good game to explore
    Many good items
    Interesting quests
    Large scenario with many locations
    Cons:
    Hit detection issues
    Eventual crashes
    The game does not use its scenario to the fullest, leaving it up to the player whether or not to explore    … Expand
  48. Pentakill
    Sep 13, 2020
    8
    I know the point of Fallout is to explore a post-apocalyptic world, but after a 100 hours of seeing the exact same landscapes, it gets kind of boring. Ignoring that, the game's story and characters are truly great.
  49. JoelArpal
    Dec 28, 2020
    8
    A great rpg. Probably the best Fallout of the franchise. I'm just unable to spend more than 10 hours every time i try to play it.
  50. YeestMcFouster
    Dec 26, 2020
    9
    Fallout 3 is an absolute unit, the steroid pumping younger brother of Fallouts 1 and 2. While the original 2 Fallout games and even Tactics are good games in they're own right, Fallout 3 is easier to get into due to it's switch to first/third person 3D. As much as I would have loved to see Fallout 3: Van Buren, the current build of Fallout 3 is a spectacular game full of interesting loreFallout 3 is an absolute unit, the steroid pumping younger brother of Fallouts 1 and 2. While the original 2 Fallout games and even Tactics are good games in they're own right, Fallout 3 is easier to get into due to it's switch to first/third person 3D. As much as I would have loved to see Fallout 3: Van Buren, the current build of Fallout 3 is a spectacular game full of interesting lore and bloody, gore filled gameplay that makes you want to replay again and again with different character builds. Final verdict? 9/10… Expand
  51. BlackBeetle987
    Jan 22, 2021
    10
    This game is truly amazing. It’s so fun to explore and doing missions is so addictive and fun. The game presents challenges that are fun to adapt to. These challenges are not frustrating because it all depends on how you play the game (how much ammo you waste, what type of build you want, and who you ally with). Even in 2021, this game ages perfectly and is just a fun time.
  52. Midgetslayer
    Feb 28, 2021
    10
    **** prime game. **** shooting mechanics, best exploration and dlcs out of any fallout game, coolest factions, epic story.
  53. Thecaseyoz
    Jun 9, 2021
    10
    Fallout 3 is one of my favourite games of all time, this is including the bugs that had my friends and I in stitches for what felt like hours. Bethesda took from fantastic predecessors to build a first/third Person Open world game with hours of playability and Lore. PLUS COSTUMES

    Starting with the famous Stars they brought to make this game come to life: Ron Pearlman, Liam Neeson,    Fallout 3 is one of my favourite games of all time, this is including the bugs that had my friends and I in stitches for what felt like hours. Bethesda took from fantastic predecessors to build a first/third Person Open world game with hours of playability and Lore. PLUS COSTUMES

    Starting with the famous Stars they brought to make this game come to life: Ron Pearlman, Liam Neeson, Malcolm McDowell and Erik Dellums (Our Guide through the wasteland)

    The Story allows for huge possibilities and the graphics were NICE!

    Unfortunately the game does come with bugs but as mentioned, it is usually not gamebreaking and mostly entertaining to watch.

    This game gave us the need for things we didn't know we wanted until it was released, weapons customization (we want it because this game doesn't have it)    … Expand
  54. Axomarine
    Aug 25, 2021
    8
    Don't let the dull wasteland graphics fool you, Fallout 3 has a lot of action in store and shares a ton of things to do, story or not.
  55. Asp_klg40
    Aug 27, 2021
    8
    Неплохо. Есть интересные квесты ,диалоги на уровне ,рпг составляющая приятная и умная. Вообщем - ШЕДЕВР.
  56. LuMarans
    Sep 3, 2021
    10
    Best game I've ever played. It takes me back to my childhood when I played it on the ps3. Now I can finally play it again on my PC with ultra graphics.
  57. Woolee
    Sep 26, 2021
    10
    this is a love letter to all of the OG fallout fans out there
    if you finished fallout 1-2 years ago and still have that itch for more
  58. AgentLvi
    Dec 27, 2022
    9
    Excellent game. The story is so enjoyable, scoring is really great, visual is decent, and the voice is stunning
  59. Gliphy
    Oct 7, 2022
    8
    Одновременно люблю и ненавижу. Вроде нравится этот немного странный мир, но из-за отсутствия РПГ и боевой систем, чувствуется слишком деревянной.
  60. Mr_Nobody34
    Jan 14, 2022
    8
    Ratings for the time period it came out
    Story : 8
    Gameplay : 8
    Graphics : 7
    Fun Factor : 8
    Environment interaction : 8
    Sound effects : 10
    Overall Immersion : 8
  61. Blvck_shark
    Feb 28, 2022
    9
    I played this after being introduced to this universe by fallout 4. Its a Great game, i love the trait system that fallout 4 lacks.
  62. Zelkowsky
    Apr 20, 2022
    8
    все тоже самое что писал про фолыч нью вегас,единственное сюжет похуже(начало вообще как по мне затянуто и неинтересно)А так игра конечно имба , особенно для своего времени
  63. FreshMelons
    Mar 30, 2022
    8
    The world in this game is awesome. I think the best Fallout setting so far. Story isnt great but does the job.
  64. ZKing2015
    Apr 9, 2022
    10
    Классная игра! Всем советую данную игру для прохождения! Много интересного контента
  65. Vic4Life
    Apr 15, 2022
    10
    Внимание! Если вы не играли в эту игру, то советую вам сыграть. Захватывающий сюжет, хорошая боевка. На момент выпуска игры разработчики постарались на славу. Всем рекомендую!!!
  66. qvlad
    Apr 22, 2022
    10
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  67. Jackie_Jackson
    May 25, 2022
    8
    Симулятор поиска бухого бати который вышел за пачкой сигарет и где-то там теперь шляется зараза ищи его задолбал блин короче город детей и обливион с пушками это было модно раньше так и жили типа
  68. hyrts
    Jun 4, 2022
    10
    I totally love this game. I come back to this again and again and again. You should play this game.
  69. Elii0955
    Jul 27, 2022
    10
    RPG classic that is one of the greatest rpgs of all time. Wow what a classic.
  70. Bocru987
    Jul 27, 2022
    10
    Great Fallout game, and definitely good for its time. Nothing else to really say.
  71. Sdtahtcer9143
    Jul 27, 2022
    10
    You can play over and over and still have seemingly endless possibilities. Soo good.
  72. Whatmommylikes1
    Jul 27, 2022
    10
    One of the best games of all time in my opinion, When i was young and this game came out, it was huge. I feel like it opened up the door for games of this nature, Would highly recommend, even in 2022.
  73. Bigturd12
    Sep 2, 2022
    10
    One of the top RPG's of all time highly recommend. My favorite game of all time.
  74. dr-kenobi
    Sep 6, 2022
    10
    I'd have given it a 10 just for a single radio soundtrack, but there's so much more that deserves a 10 in this game. Bethesda knew their job back in the day.
  75. Lindoperrito200
    Oct 10, 2022
    10
    fallout 3 es uno de los pocos juegos chingones, eso es lo que lo hace especial, su historia es única, y su jugabilidad también lo es, hoy en día, estás joyas de Bethesda, se siguen jugando, como el primer día que salió, y siempre será así, y hoy en día no encuentras juegos así, me encanta fallout 3
  76. MAXxXi
    Nov 3, 2022
    9
    Este juego fue para mí un gran avance de la saga fallout gráficamente y jugabilidad muy buena y cómoda lo que más me gustó de este juego fue el mapa y el modo historia me pareció muy interesante en pleno 2022 lo recomiendo jugarlo si nunca jugaste un fallout este es muy bueno para empezar
  77. Sorlax
    Nov 14, 2022
    9
    Buen juego 9 porque la version de pc del game of the year tiene un error que no te deja iniciar un nuevo juego pero de ahi todo bien
  78. h3is3nb3rg
    Dec 6, 2022
    10
    This game is the love of my life. I can play this game anytime and keep playing it without getting bored.
  79. Cahqt
    Nov 24, 2022
    10
    Awesome open world, enjoyable side quests and dlcs, great main questline and the best post apocalyptic atmosphere.
  80. AnonymousMC
    Jan 2, 2009
    10
    Perfect game, sure it may be like oblivion and the engine but it is really good.. You start off as a baby, child, then adult, you even get to take a test which is really realistic. It has that nice bioshock feeling aswel for some reason. It feels sort of old style.
    Anyway, alot of quests to do.. Gets exciting by the minute, congratulations Bethesda softworks for making a perfect game.
  81. AnonymousMC
    Feb 18, 2009
    10
    I can't believe some of the bad reviews given for this game, and also the reasons for giving it.
    People giving ratings of 0's and 1's because of "no weapon shortcuts" (There are actually..) and because there is "no flashlight" (This is actually...) or even "taking the S out of First person shooters" (You can shoot manually, they don't force the aiming system foo...    I can't believe some of the bad reviews given for this game, and also the reasons for giving it.
    People giving ratings of 0's and 1's because of "no weapon shortcuts" (There are actually..) and because there is "no flashlight" (This is actually...) or even "taking the S out of First person shooters" (You can shoot manually, they don't force the aiming system foo... ><)
    I played and completed this game (which took ages btw ^^) and not because of bugs, or anything, but because its a long game! I had very VERY rare crashes, and was kept laughing right the way though by crazy dialoge. This is a great game and amazing value for money time wise. In short, This game is teh winz.    … Expand
  82. AnonymousMC
    Aug 30, 2009
    9
    This is one of the best pc games i have played in a while.Just a great game all together.I would have gave this game a 10 but there are two things i dont like about this game. 1.How you have to go through all these metro tunnels to get to places and 2. The ending.I was very disapointed with the ending , i thought you could keep playing and it just roll sthe cutscene and goes back to the main menu.
  83. AnonymousMC
    Dec 23, 2008
    8
    awesome graphics ? check.immersive world? check.People giving it low reviews just because they cant read the system requeriments? check.High replay(ability)?Check.

    the only down point in this game FOR ME is the boring main quest storyline and that the world sometimes feel very....empty and i also wish that there was more citys ,but im sure that the "emptyness" WILL be fixed by    awesome graphics ? check.immersive world? check.People giving it low reviews just because they cant read the system requeriments? check.High replay(ability)?Check.

    the only down point in this game FOR ME is the boring main quest storyline and that the world sometimes feel very....empty and i also wish that there was more citys ,but im sure that the "emptyness" WILL be fixed by modifications.

    i give it a 8.5 ,definitely worth buying.    … Expand
  84. AnonymousMC
    Feb 28, 2009
    9
    Ultimately, what make a game great is its ability to make the player want to play this particular game instead of anything else---and by anything else, I don't just mean other games. When gets up in the morning and seriously contemplates calling in sick
    just to stay home and play a game, in my book they have found a great game. In a day and time when too many games, and    Ultimately, what make a game great is its ability to make the player want to play this particular game instead of anything else---and by anything else, I don't just mean other games. When gets up in the morning and seriously contemplates calling in sick
    just to stay home and play a game, in my book they have found a great game. In a day and time when too many games, and especially shooters, can only offer one 10 or 12 hours of unrepetitive game play, Fallout's almost unlimited sandbox play is a lot gaming bang for the buck.    … Expand
  85. AnonymousMC
    Nov 20, 2008
    9
    I won't write a long review here, i'll just sum up the pro's and con's as i see them:

    pro's: expansive world, great storyline, great side quests, vast array of characters to meet and interact with, awesome weapons, the ability to make your own weps is nice cons: suffers a bit from "consolitis" - meaning things like only 3-4 dialog options at a time from    I won't write a long review here, i'll just sum up the pro's and con's as i see them:

    pro's: expansive world, great storyline, great side quests, vast array of characters to meet and interact with, awesome weapons, the ability to make your own weps is nice

    cons: suffers a bit from "consolitis" - meaning things like only 3-4 dialog options at a time from limited console screen space, VATS makes it almost too simple in combat sometimes, canned responses from "non-major" characters, sub-par graphics in some areas from being ported from a console with limited texture memory (although better than oblivion)    … Expand
  86. AnonymousMC
    Nov 3, 2008
    8
    Well I would give it an 8 instead of a 10 mainly because it is so buggy right now. They really should have beta tested more. Other than that I absolutely love the game. Easy to lose yourself in the wasteland like world. Gorgeos graphics. Anyone who gives this game a 0 is just emphasizing the point that they never gave it a chance and are most likely never going to like any falloutWell I would give it an 8 instead of a 10 mainly because it is so buggy right now. They really should have beta tested more. Other than that I absolutely love the game. Easy to lose yourself in the wasteland like world. Gorgeos graphics. Anyone who gives this game a 0 is just emphasizing the point that they never gave it a chance and are most likely never going to like any fallout game besides fallout 1 (and maybe fallout 2 depending on the person).… Expand
  87. AnonymousMC
    Nov 4, 2008
    10
    After about an hour of playing I found myself thinking "Oh no... Oblivion again... I've already played that game." Now, after around 20 hours of play I cannot wait to get home from work to jump back into this detailed, immersive and quite addictive game. Take the detractors with a grain of salt. This game is great!
  88. AnonymousMC
    Nov 9, 2008
    9
    Heavy on the Sherlock Holmes puzzle story lines, which is most of the time quite entertaining. The Bullet-time-like VATS combat is refreshingly fun, while still not quite being required for success, allowing for old-school shootem-up. A myriad of new and classic weaponry, and some stunning scenery, imaginative quests, and fun swear-word-littered dialog combined with an obviously dark senseHeavy on the Sherlock Holmes puzzle story lines, which is most of the time quite entertaining. The Bullet-time-like VATS combat is refreshingly fun, while still not quite being required for success, allowing for old-school shootem-up. A myriad of new and classic weaponry, and some stunning scenery, imaginative quests, and fun swear-word-littered dialog combined with an obviously dark sense of humor make this one the best FPS since Half-Life.… Expand
  89. AnonymousMC
    Dec 22, 2008
    10
    Zoh my God. So this game is totally bad for many reasons. First it uses teh engine that Oblivion was built on. This is the same reason I hate all Quake games (they were built with Doom engines) and Call of Duty: WOW (built with COD 4 engine). Also, anything built with the Source engine except for Half-Life 2 (this means TF2, Left for Dead, CS: Source, Etc.). Next, graphics, my PC is oldZoh my God. So this game is totally bad for many reasons. First it uses teh engine that Oblivion was built on. This is the same reason I hate all Quake games (they were built with Doom engines) and Call of Duty: WOW (built with COD 4 engine). Also, anything built with the Source engine except for Half-Life 2 (this means TF2, Left for Dead, CS: Source, Etc.). Next, graphics, my PC is old and can't run it <-- obviously a shortcoming of the game. Bugs, I played through the entire game; I put about 30 hours into it. THE GAME CRASHED 5 TIMES. Also, there was one time where a quest-necessary character got stuck on an object. I was left no choice but to quick-load!!!! These glitches made it nigh on unplayable. Voice acting... all I need to say, done by people. This means sometimes it is not Oscar worthy acting... terrible shortcoming. Also, the music, its like they took it straight from the 1940's or something. You think they could have gotten something more modern... like Soulja Boi.

    ...The long and short of it is, this game is amazing. If you liked Oblivion or Morrowind (or any RPG for that matter), you will absolutely love this game. I only wish it were longer...    … Expand
  90. AnonymousMC
    Dec 23, 2008
    10
    Man... This game amazed me...
    It's such a perfect mix of a fantastic RPG and a First-person shooter. I love RPGs, and this one is top-notch.
    Even though, I had a great problem with this game: ==>I never, NEVER, saw a game with so many bugs and my pc was good enough to run it! Still, an amazing game. A must have for every RPG fan. Great story, great environment... that destroyed    Man... This game amazed me...
    It's such a perfect mix of a fantastic RPG and a First-person shooter. I love RPGs, and this one is top-notch.
    Even though, I had a great problem with this game:
    ==>I never, NEVER, saw a game with so many bugs and my pc was good enough to run it!
    Still, an amazing game. A must have for every RPG fan. Great story, great environment... that destroyed world... it's so unreal, and yet so convincing...
    Loved it!    … Expand
  91. AnonymousMC
    Dec 3, 2008
    10
    @JeffC: There's no such thing as a water pistol in the game, and it doesn't have any multiplayer. We are talking about Fallout 3, not some childish disney game.
    The game is perfect, from the graphics, to the character personalities. This game has it all, and it indeed deserves to be on the top 50. Although, I wish Bethesda could do something about those bugs that keep coming    @JeffC: There's no such thing as a water pistol in the game, and it doesn't have any multiplayer. We are talking about Fallout 3, not some childish disney game.
    The game is perfect, from the graphics, to the character personalities. This game has it all, and it indeed deserves to be on the top 50. Although, I wish Bethesda could do something about those bugs that keep coming every now and then.    … Expand
  92. AnonymousMC
    Feb 10, 2009
    10
    10/10. The best pc game since Quake and Half-Life. It is the Fallout series finally in a 1st person view. Post-Apocalypic Atmosphere, Walkthrough NPC's, Slow Motion Actions, Interesting Weapons, Strategy Element with the VATS system per one move at a ti;me, Well Written Story, and there is much more. Very much looking forward to expansions, but hopefully at reasonable prices.10/10. The best pc game since Quake and Half-Life. It is the Fallout series finally in a 1st person view. Post-Apocalypic Atmosphere, Walkthrough NPC's, Slow Motion Actions, Interesting Weapons, Strategy Element with the VATS system per one move at a ti;me, Well Written Story, and there is much more. Very much looking forward to expansions, but hopefully at reasonable prices. :-D

    It also happens to me one of the most controversial games ever to hit the market.

    For me it is the perfect game. 10/10    … Expand
  93. AnonymousMC
    Sep 12, 2009
    9
    the only reason im giving in a 9 points is because the PC version tends to crash ervery once in a while. No probleme found for the X360 nor the PS3 ... Exelent idea to build an FPS/RPG ... The VATS are smooth, Perks are awsome ... Skill are perfect ! ans the mix between skill and SPECIAL stats are totaly freakin good ! ... Thanks to Bethesda Softworks for publishing a good game like this one :P
  94. AnonymousMC
    Nov 6, 2008
    9
    Fallout 3 is a stunning sequel to the original series. Bethesda has managed to remain faithful to the original Fallout 1 & 2 but have released a new fully realised 3D world in Fallout 3. I am most impressed by the adult storyline. This gritty post holocaust world is well worth exploring. Bravo Bethesda!
  95. AnonymousMC
    Dec 1, 2008
    10
    A fantastic RPG, Brilliant game, the stories and quests stand up to the classics, and the game has enough changes to keep it interesting.If you liked the exporation and the other elements that made Oblivion great, take it to the next step to Fallout 3.
    Is the game's of the year 2008.
  96. AnonymousMC
    Oct 28, 2008
    9
    Obviously "BethesdaSUX" was dropped on his head as a baby. Poor chap :( This is a solid game... great graphics, sound, and importantly great gameplay. The only frustrating aspect of fallout 3 might be the lack of accuracy with weapons. But overlooking this, best game to come out since Crysis.
  97. AnonymousMC
    Jan 29, 2009
    10
    To Jason M: I have a vista 64bit and it runs fine. i mean it is better on a vista in my opinuen. and i agree with the other things you say but the not running part. Maybe you don't have good enogh ghx or something, i dont know, but don't give up fro it works fine with mine.
  98. AnonymousMC
    Apr 21, 2009
    10
    Firsly people who give it a bad rateing go do a dog
    people who say the graphics are bad: What game have you been looking at? / you need a better graphics card
    People who say they cant play it at all : check the system requirements people who say the "main" story is to short : True but there are many side quests and secret quests that all added together will give you atleast 70 hours of    Firsly people who give it a bad rateing go do a dog
    people who say the graphics are bad: What game have you been looking at? / you need a better graphics card
    People who say they cant play it at all : check the system requirements
    people who say the "main" story is to short : True but there are many side quests and secret quests that all added together will give you atleast 70 hours of play

    Sure they are lots of bugs and it does crash sometimes (not very much) the good thing is that it autosaves and loads up fast

    SO STOP MOANING!!

    People reading thease reviews DO NOT take any Notice what so ever to rateings under 6    … Expand
  99. AnonymousMC
    Nov 19, 2008
    8
    While the AI is somewhat buggy, it is a total BITCH to try and get to certain areas (I would walk around a quarter of the map trying to get past a seemingly endless mountain of rubble) something makes this game outrageously fun. It has great graphics, and it's plays like an RPG, and comes packed full of different weapons, armor, and little hiding spots full of suprises.
  100. AnonymousMC
    Nov 23, 2008
    9
    Being a huge fan of the Oblivion series, I found comfort in the largely similar missions system. I hadn't played a Fallout game prior to this so the game was both foreign, and familiar. I absolutely loved the steampunk Mad-Max like feel, and I loved the free open world brought to life by the game. The only shortcoming I found truly was in physics. I absolutely hated how they turned upBeing a huge fan of the Oblivion series, I found comfort in the largely similar missions system. I hadn't played a Fallout game prior to this so the game was both foreign, and familiar. I absolutely loved the steampunk Mad-Max like feel, and I loved the free open world brought to life by the game. The only shortcoming I found truly was in physics. I absolutely hated how they turned up air resistance for what seemed to be dramatic effect. All it did was make the world feel artificial.… Expand
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#3 Best PC Game of 2008
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#1 Most Discussed PC Game of 2008
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#1 Most Shared PC Game of 2008

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Metascore
91

Universal acclaim - based on 48 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 45 out of 48
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 48
  3. Negative: 0 out of 48
  1. PC PowerPlay
    90
    Minor niggles aside, Fallout 3 is almost entirely spectacular. Everything from the graphics, to the sound, to the plot is first-rate. The VATS system worlds like a charm, and it’s so easy to get the hang of, you’ll be cracking skulls like there’s no tomorrow. [Dec 2008, p.55]
  2. LEVEL (Czech Republic)
    100
    A vast and open world of unimaginable possibilities opens in front of you in Fallout 3. Great story, flawless combat system, and the option to choose your own way makes it a hot candidate for game of the year. [Nov 2008]
  3. Meristation
    95
    Fallout 3 is one of this year's best games. It's an unforgettable journey that lives up to the series. You are an ex-vault 101 inhabitant, and you discover a whole new world, full of zombies, mutants, raiders, aliens and all kinds of creatures. Welcome to this post-apocaliptic reality, where you are going to spend hundreds of hours.
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