Fallout 3

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  1. 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
  2. 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
  3. Genezi
    Jun 10, 2017
    10
    Best radio ever! Great game. i have spent a lot of time on this title. It has a great story with memorable characters. Good gameplay and best cut scenes with good dialogs.
  4. junedragon3
    Mar 20, 2014
    10
    Open world gameplay at it's finest. I had loads of fun just exploring the vast Capitol Wasteland rich with countless interesting set locations as well as random events/encounters. For the vast "emptiness" of the wasteland, I never felt bored once. You can even essentially choose to not play the story at all and still have loads of fun. Definitely worth buying.
  5. mclure
    Aug 23, 2014
    10
    Good game with lots of places to explore and quests to complete, it's a post-apocalyptic world where you carve your own path and choose to be good, evil or neutral.
  6. TheFoxPhoenix
    Jun 10, 2014
    10
    Man, some will say it's fanboy-thing, but no, it's not, this game is one of the games of my life, because all is so immersive (despite a little in the graphics), and opened, just like every little thing in this game have an history, an detail, that can be founded and explored. If you like either FPS or RPG, buy this game, you'll won't regret it!
  7. Witherfang
    Jun 21, 2014
    10
    i am a fan of the fallout 3 to new vegas ik thats not a true fan but its really nice all i hv to say is bathesda if u make it anything like skyrim except graphics i will FREAGGIN HATE IT. skyrim was a good idea but u guys executed it wrong. correct your mistakes with fallout 4 and the new elder scrolls plz. thx if u do and screw u if u dont.

    this games gets a 9.5/10 i love it to peices    i am a fan of the fallout 3 to new vegas ik thats not a true fan but its really nice all i hv to say is bathesda if u make it anything like skyrim except graphics i will FREAGGIN HATE IT. skyrim was a good idea but u guys executed it wrong. correct your mistakes with fallout 4 and the new elder scrolls plz. thx if u do and screw u if u dont.

    this games gets a 9.5/10 i love it to peices but the low amount of ammo makes it challenging,..more challenging put it like that but without a challenge u only have skyrim so :P *srry bathesda* BUT YALL DID VERY WELL I HOPE YALL MAKE MORE AND I say this game should be bought by every1. thank your for reading i know the coding in the begining is hard but its worth it i might even make a download to make life easy for yall    … Expand
  8. THEBIGPOOPER69
    Oct 1, 2014
    10
    this is my most favoritest game i ever playeded!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  9. yo_mama_so_fat
    Oct 22, 2014
    10
    THE best Bethesda game to date in my opinion. With over 200 hours in Fallout 3, the game just keeps on getting better. Counting aside some typical Bethesda bugs, this might just be the perfect game.
  10. HunterTheCritic
    Dec 18, 2014
    10
    One of the greatest game's I've very played. It's just so damn fun, and there's so much to do. You wouldn't imagine how many hours I put into this game. The graphics are sexy, the Storyline is really interesting, and there's also tons of side quests and other tasks to do so as well. They did a well done job with the DLC as well, I definitely recommend downloading the DLC. The achievementsOne of the greatest game's I've very played. It's just so damn fun, and there's so much to do. You wouldn't imagine how many hours I put into this game. The graphics are sexy, the Storyline is really interesting, and there's also tons of side quests and other tasks to do so as well. They did a well done job with the DLC as well, I definitely recommend downloading the DLC. The achievements also give you something to stride for so you can awesome experience. I got about 58 out of 72 done, it may take me a while but I won't give up. The way the game functions is a lot like Skyrim, so if you're a Skyrim fan you may like this a lot. If you ever have a chance and you see this at the store, I'd pick this up an a blink of an eye!… Expand
  11. TheWildBlue
    Jan 4, 2015
    10
    My all-time favorite video game. I like New Vegas, too, but I find Fallout 3 offers a better narrative.

    Unfortunately, if this game didn't have modders that have made it work right/better, this game would be a buggier mess than it already is. NOTE: You need mods to play this game correctly. Some people don't like to expend the energy to do so, and I understand it's daunting, but it's    My all-time favorite video game. I like New Vegas, too, but I find Fallout 3 offers a better narrative.

    Unfortunately, if this game didn't have modders that have made it work right/better, this game would be a buggier mess than it already is. NOTE: You need mods to play this game correctly. Some people don't like to expend the energy to do so, and I understand it's daunting, but it's so worth it. I couldn't imagine playing this game without the Wanderer's Edition mod.

    No, you don't need to have played the first two titles to appreciate this one.

    Though this is an FPS/3rd person adventure, do not come in expecting it to be CoD/BF with a gripping storyline. It's far deeper than that.    … Expand
  12. Signas501
    Mar 30, 2015
    10
    Bethesdas next gem, Fallout 3 takes place in the capital wasteland after an apocalyptic war. The player is placed inside of Vault 101, one of the few last known surviving vault in the wastes, not to mention the last sane vault. Unfortunately after years of constant stress to save the wasteland, the players father escapes the vault causing the inhabitants to go on a rampage. After aBethesdas next gem, Fallout 3 takes place in the capital wasteland after an apocalyptic war. The player is placed inside of Vault 101, one of the few last known surviving vault in the wastes, not to mention the last sane vault. Unfortunately after years of constant stress to save the wasteland, the players father escapes the vault causing the inhabitants to go on a rampage. After a dangerous escape the player is given free roam through the hazardous Capital wasteland in search for is father, and the G.E.C.K (garden Eden creation kit)… 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. TheAnchor
    Jun 11, 2015
    10
    Maybe my rose tinted glasses are on but this game was flawless for 2008 now writing this review in 2015 with the announcement of Fallout 4 (HYPE!) i went back and played FO3 again and though the wasteland doesn't have much color and is a bit bland i had a great time with the vast wastelands and the struggling war torn cities with many memorable characters and companions (DOGMEAT!) theMaybe my rose tinted glasses are on but this game was flawless for 2008 now writing this review in 2015 with the announcement of Fallout 4 (HYPE!) i went back and played FO3 again and though the wasteland doesn't have much color and is a bit bland i had a great time with the vast wastelands and the struggling war torn cities with many memorable characters and companions (DOGMEAT!) the radio system and threedog is interesting and the karma system keeps you from being a complete **** and mini nuking everything with the fatboy a small gripe i had with the game was the facial mechanics because they stay dead looking into your **** soul but besides that its a great story also known as you worship your dad (Liam Nessan)

    Either way its a great game with a vast open world, memorable characters, and a good story.    … Expand
  15. EarlessSpark027
    Jul 24, 2015
    10
    This game stole my childhood. Bethesda crafted what is, in my opinion, the best RRG ever made. Although not perfect, it has some issues, the game's story, gameplay, side missions, characters, setting, DLC, dark humor, and exploration are incredible and blend in to make a wonderful journey in an otherwise dangerous and bleak world. It is a masterpiece without equal.
  16. IHateEchoOfSoul
    Jul 24, 2015
    10
    10/10 Bethesda went to town on this one, better than Fallout New Vegas as this game is emotionally engaging and makes you care about the story in which fallout new Vegas' story was forgettable and more of a chore than an engaging story. Fallout 3 takes you through the life of your chosen vault dweller and makes character development with your Dad who you get a genuine lump in your throat10/10 Bethesda went to town on this one, better than Fallout New Vegas as this game is emotionally engaging and makes you care about the story in which fallout new Vegas' story was forgettable and more of a chore than an engaging story. Fallout 3 takes you through the life of your chosen vault dweller and makes character development with your Dad who you get a genuine lump in your throat when he ***spoilers***dies***spoilers but if you haven't played this game its your own fault for being so behind in playing masterpieces. Although its follow up game F:NV was an excellent game, it had less story telling, a smaller world and invisible walls that really took you out the experience. It had good potential and the name to back it up but would have gotten a lot lower rating if not for the elements introduced in fallout 3 by Bethesda. If fallout 4 is even half as good as this game, it will still be a master piece 11/10… Expand
  17. blilb97
    Aug 31, 2015
    10
    One of the best games ever made! I have spent hours in the Capitol Wasteland, numerous play throughs, and it never gets old. Exploration, story and game play are all awesome!
  18. flattyfour
    Sep 18, 2015
    10
    Boy did I love this game. It's what got me into the western RPG games. Everything from the rewarding aspect of exploring to the quirky far reaching writing, to the blending of 3rd person and FPS. First game where i'd set the camera shot before shutting down for the night. Good times.
  19. SleepNot
    Mar 28, 2020
    10
    Fallout 3 is a perfect action RPG game! I love post apocalyptic atmosphere! Very interesting gameplay!
  20. ImBatman2
    Dec 14, 2015
    10
    Very good game and super cheap on steam. The world is massive with hundreds of hours of replayability. The shooting is interesting as it's impossible to hit anything if your accuracy is bad. Overall just really fun and worth the $10 it is on steam
  21. Pagani202
    Apr 3, 2016
    10
    Fallout 3. Immersive, intriguing, and badass. The story is one of the best stories in gaming. I find it to be just as good a story as BioShock. You may hear,"Oh it's just you tryna find your dad. It's really not that interesting." To HELL with that. You need to actually expirience this game in order to truly and fully appreciate Fallout 3's story. Three issues I have with the game. NumberFallout 3. Immersive, intriguing, and badass. The story is one of the best stories in gaming. I find it to be just as good a story as BioShock. You may hear,"Oh it's just you tryna find your dad. It's really not that interesting." To HELL with that. You need to actually expirience this game in order to truly and fully appreciate Fallout 3's story. Three issues I have with the game. Number one, the game will not work properly on Windows 7 or above. Now this CAN BE FIXED. If you cannot figure it out, message me because I want you to enjoy this game. Number two, the visuals are not impressive. This was to be expected with a huge open world RPG such as this. Like most other games, you can modify this game. Taking the visuals to a whole 'nother level. It rivals SKYRIM and BIOSHOCK INFINITE. That said, you need a beefy graphics card to handle the visual mods. With advanced shaders, blue skies and better looking textures, this game looks phenomenal. I don't enjoy the fact that you have to modify the game to make it prettier, but what has to be done must be done. Having siad that, the game isn't unbearable vanilla. I said the visuals are not impressive, not that they are bad. Number three, Fallout has a reputation for being one of the BUGGIEST PIECES OF LOVELY **** It isn't as bad as DayZ but the fact that the two can even be compared is saddening to me. Fortunately, most common and random bugs disappear when playing on pc. They occasionally occur and most are easy fixes. Most. Crashing is eliminated with a 4gb patch and stuttering is solved with a simple mod. At long last you can enjoy your childhood once more at 60fps (good graphics card) and no crashing as it did on console. I rate 10/10 vanilla on PC, 9/10 on console and with mods 11/10. I would recommend this game a million times if I could.… Expand
  22. Seafox89
    Jun 12, 2016
    10
    Probably the closest thing to a perfect game, and easily a 10/10. Everything you love about Oblivion's vast open-world RPG style, but with a great Fallout story in a post-apocalyptic wasteland. Top notch main quests, seemingly endless side-quests, huge map to explore, excellent leveling, skill point, and karma system. There's really nothing negative that I can say about this game. AnProbably the closest thing to a perfect game, and easily a 10/10. Everything you love about Oblivion's vast open-world RPG style, but with a great Fallout story in a post-apocalyptic wasteland. Top notch main quests, seemingly endless side-quests, huge map to explore, excellent leveling, skill point, and karma system. There's really nothing negative that I can say about this game. An overall unforgettable gaming experience with a wide variety of immersive post-apocalyptic adventures. Highly recommended.… Expand
  23. duckhost
    Sep 15, 2016
    10
    Esse jogo é tão vasto e denso, tantas coisas para se fazer e tanto para se explorar, esse jogo é um MUST PLAY se vc gosta de RPGs, Fallout 3 foi um jogo feito com carinho.
  24. Baluberda
    Jun 18, 2016
    10
    Tons of references of good films with a good story behind. Literally buoght ps3 just to play it, its just too much to explain and postproduction is exponentially good
  25. vdanja
    Nov 16, 2016
    10
    As a huge fan of Fallout 1-2 and also Elder Scrolls series this one of the best thing that could ever happen to me in the gaming world. I remember Fallout 1 was one of the game that really helped me to learn English and I believe Fallout 3 is decent sequel.
    10/10.
  26. alexfsmw
    May 25, 2017
    10
    This is definitely one of the greatest games of all time. I started playing it a couple years ago and at first was not sure if I liked it, but after a few hours I was completely hooked. This is way more than just a game, it's really a great new world. The graphics, the stories, the characters, the gameplay are brilliant. This is the only game to my memory (maybe Skyrim is another one, butThis is definitely one of the greatest games of all time. I started playing it a couple years ago and at first was not sure if I liked it, but after a few hours I was completely hooked. This is way more than just a game, it's really a great new world. The graphics, the stories, the characters, the gameplay are brilliant. This is the only game to my memory (maybe Skyrim is another one, but it's been a while since I played it so don't quite remember) where I just really enjoy walking around and exploring the world without having any quests active, as you never know what or who you will find and it is just a pleasure to discover new places and just stop and enjoy the views. The characters are well developed and feel like real people with their own stories. Overall, this is a masterpiece and a must play and I would give it a higher than 10 score if I could.… Expand
  27. buranya
    Mar 24, 2017
    10
    One game we all should have played. That's how i would define Fallout 3.

    A free RPG game, inmense world, full of quests, a very nice plot, and a lot of action. The V.A.T.S system is very nice, and it may save you from a bad situation. The leveling system is nice, choosing some perks depending on where you place your points. You can make your character in a lot of different ways. The    One game we all should have played. That's how i would define Fallout 3.

    A free RPG game, inmense world, full of quests, a very nice plot, and a lot of action. The V.A.T.S system is very nice, and it may save you from a bad situation. The leveling system is nice, choosing some perks depending on where you place your points. You can make your character in a lot of different ways. The graphics, always thinking back on 2008, are very good (not the better of their epoca, but very good given the immense world it places around the player).

    If there's anything bad of the game, it's all the bugs you may encounter playing it. There're plenty of bugs on the game, some of them very funny, others quite disappointing as they limite your progression. But, given the opportunity to play this jewel on a PC, with the console enabled you should get rid of all of them.

    Another good thing i would like to speak about is the reborn of this saga. Fallout 3 was a risky production, reviving a saga and trying to bring it back, with a complete new feature, new type of game, but trying to maintain the good aspects of the classical games; interesting story, a complete devastated world, where the last remnants of humanity are placed against a wall and punched one time and another in the jab. In this world, the player may decide the fate of humanity; give it a try or send everything away and be completely naive.

    This is why i decided to give the game the maximun score. It is a reborn of a saga, giving a very interesting story to tell, a lot of side-quests, a vast world full of things to be discovered. The bad thing are the bugs, but as i can't put a 9.5 i decided to give it a 10.    … Expand
  28. nereed678
    May 23, 2019
    10
    Best game in the fallout series. With one of the best stories in video games, and an incredible world this game has solidified itself in history
  29. 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
  30. 119811
    Oct 9, 2017
    10
    Fallout 3, you're SPECIAL....
    For a game that came out in 2008, it still brings me much enjoyment to this very day.
    I first played the game sometime in 2010 and It was love at first sight. The map was enormous, choices were everywhere and the mass amount of junk you could pick up was perfect for that one spot in my Tenpenny tower that was starting to get a little lonely. I played    Fallout 3, you're SPECIAL....
    For a game that came out in 2008, it still brings me much enjoyment to this very day.
    I first played the game sometime in 2010 and It was love at first sight.

    The map was enormous, choices were everywhere and the mass amount of junk you could pick up was perfect for that one spot in my Tenpenny tower that was starting to get a little lonely.

    I played it non-stop, all day every day on my ps3 for longer than I can remember. I probably had about a hundred hours in my first week on it, it is just so gripping.

    Once I completed the main quest I had thought about backtracking and completing all the side quests I had once neglected, but I didn't. Instead, I restarted from the very start, created a whole new character and finished every single mission I found in bliss.

    I have lost count of how many times I have replayed Fallout 3. There are so many different options and dialogue choices I could never resist the urge to play it.

    Only recently I added mods to the game to add some graphical enhances on top of many new quests and new items and played through its entirety once more. I enjoyed every single moment of it.

    On Fallout 3, you have many different skills to level up. You can choose to go into sneaking, pickpocketing, lockpicking, speech, unarmed, big guns, explosives, barter and many other skills.

    On top of skills to learn there are 58 regular perks, 5 special perks and 7 quest perks in the normal game. More can be added through certain mods and DLC but there is really no need as the vanilla amount is already very high.

    On top of skills, you have a Vault-Tec Assisted Targeting (VAT) installed in your pipboy (a device you wear on your arm to access menus) which brings time to a halt and allows you to target your enemies and have a chance to shoot their limbs, so long as your confident with the percentage to hit them that is.

    Honestly, if you have not played this game yet you are truly missing out on an amazing game.

    Sure, its graphics have aged and there may be bugs (It's a Bethesda game after all) but graphics and bugs are easily fixed with a mod or two.    … Expand
  31. YASIFAIZI
    Jan 20, 2018
    10
    Fallout 3 is a great apocalyptic RPG game
    its not just empty its full of things to do, side activities, exploration many more
    you can also play it FPS or TPS
    great story and game play machincs.
  32. 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 ...
  33. DioXGaming
    Mar 3, 2020
    10
    Amazing game! Best game to play, finish and end or play over and over again with mods or not. BUT if you have so many mods in the game and enter a building then Fallout 3 would crash and the only way to fix this is to kill your character and respawn for it to load properly and play it and do it over again everytime you open and close the game which is annoying. Also there's noAmazing game! Best game to play, finish and end or play over and over again with mods or not. BUT if you have so many mods in the game and enter a building then Fallout 3 would crash and the only way to fix this is to kill your character and respawn for it to load properly and play it and do it over again everytime you open and close the game which is annoying. Also there's no windowed-fullscreen so you have to use your phone to search the internet to know how to easily finish the quest otherwise the game would manually close if you're not patient and the game's engine is too old. I have Fallout 3 GOTY so I have no problem with any crashes in-game and only have problem with too many mods crashing my game. I wish I could finish all the quest but I have OCD so this is going to take a while for me to finish and Fallout 3 is very interesting.… Expand
  34. md5fungi
    Dec 11, 2017
    10
    Fallout 3 is one of the most immersive, gut-wrenching, and rewarding RPGs of all time. Period.

    You literally start your adventure from the womb, learning the controls of the game as you navigate around as an infant. Typical for RPGs, you'll allocate points into base attributes: Strength, Perception, Endurance, Charisma, Intelligence, Agility and Luck (S.P.E.C.I.A.L). The game fast    Fallout 3 is one of the most immersive, gut-wrenching, and rewarding RPGs of all time. Period.

    You literally start your adventure from the womb, learning the controls of the game as you navigate around as an infant. Typical for RPGs, you'll allocate points into base attributes: Strength, Perception, Endurance, Charisma, Intelligence, Agility and Luck (S.P.E.C.I.A.L). The game fast forwards you to pre-adolescence where Dad teaches you how to use a gun on your birthday. The whole thing plays like a first-person shooter, with several dialogue choices to pick from when you talk to other characters. Your character is YOU, and looks like you want him/her to.

    After the "tutorial" is through, you walk out of the "vault" you grew up in, into the radioactive, post-apocalyptic world of Fallout. Your quest is to find out what happened to your father, who has gone missing. If that doesn't sound open-ended enough, it's important to note that you can literally do ANYTHING at this point. Feel free to head off in any direction and start your new life as a Wastelander.

    Whatever you choose to do, you will be rewarded. Along your journey you will find many interesting guns and weapons, and pieces of clothing and armor to wear which will change your appearance. There are a ton of weapons to collect in this game, and you can even create your own from schematics you will come across, provided you've collected the right materials. There are rifles, all sorts of explosives, and even a gun that shoots garbage at enemies! As you level up, you'll be able to improve skills such as Lockpicking, Speech, and Science, which will allow you to more easily unlock doors, persuade others, and hack computer terminals, respectively.

    The combat initially seems like nothing special, at least unless you use V.A.T.S, a combat mode that essentially pauses the combat (it really slows things down to an imperceptible crawl) and lets you target limbs, each with a different probability to hit. This basically allows you to treat firefights as turn-based combat, which is cool from an RPG standpoint, and awesome when you realize how exciting it is when a Super Mutant's head flies off from the blast of a shotgun. Regardless, the combat is fast, exciting, and punishing.

    The enemies in Fallout 3 are of the creepy, mutated kind, for the most part. They make weird noises and the ones that can talk will sometimes curse at you. This is definitely not a "family" game, the whole thing has a very bleak, edgy feeling to it. It all adds to the atmosphere, however.

    The Capital Wasteland is sprawling and alive. As you travel throughout it, you will find groups of people, settlements, lone wanderers, etc. that all have stories to tell and quests for you to complete. This all makes for very good plot and immersion, and most of it is done fantastically. The dialogue choices are very interesting and allow you to "react" in character. A high Speech skill will allow you to convince stubborn characters to do things they would otherwise be resistant to. While the environment of the wasteland is not "pretty" in the classical sense, the soda machines, propaganda posters, and lots of other little touches make it real and fascinating.

    Who you are in Fallout 3 is your choice. You can choose to steal, murder the innocent (I believe you can kill almost EVERYONE in this game), and do "evil" things, which could be objectively advantageous, but will reduce your Karma. Likewise, good deeds increase your Karma. If you have low Karma, unsavory characters will take more of an interest in you, and honest characters will dislike you. This adds to the immersion and excitement of the game, especially when playing "evil", as the guilt will start to sink in rather quickly. I like to roleplay a certain temperament and act accordingly. The choice is yours.

    If aimlessly wandering around and amassing wealth and weaponry isn't satisfying enough (though it really is), the main storyline in Fallout 3 is phenomenal. There are many exciting missions and moments that will not leave your memory, and will shake and challenge you to your emotional core. When it's over, it's very likely that you will have only explored a fraction of what the game has to offer. Should you choose to start over, you owe it to yourself to make different choices and see how the game unfolds. It may surprise you; as much as the Capital Wasteland can change you, you can change the Capital Wasteland.    … Expand
  35. TheSnitchfather
    Dec 12, 2018
    10
    10/10
    Very interesting story, big map not too full with enemies but also not too empty *cough NEW VEGAS *cough
    On the downside are definitely a lack of weapons, also the sound that the chinese rifle makes tends to get annoying after a while and from my 3 playthroughs that I had, some quests got bugged here and there but no biggie. DLCs are just amazing, especially Mothership Zeta.    10/10
    Very interesting story, big map not too full with enemies but also not too empty *cough NEW VEGAS *cough
    On the downside are definitely a lack of weapons, also the sound that the chinese rifle makes tends to get annoying after a while and from my 3 playthroughs that I had, some quests got bugged here and there but no biggie. DLCs are just amazing, especially Mothership Zeta. Clothing sits well on both characters and also character creator is way better than in NV. Just superior overall.    … Expand
  36. ENERGONX
    Sep 2, 2019
    10
    Yo jugue a los 2 primeros , este juego me voló la cabeza ,es hermoso!! La ambientación , la música ,gráficos y jugabilidad
  37. Harra
    Apr 16, 2023
    10
    My first Fallout game. Still my favorite one.

    Great open-world to explore, charming characters and great DLC!
  38. 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!)
  39. 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
  40. 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.
  41. EnkiteGames
    Jan 1, 2019
    10
    One of my personal favorite games! The story is deep and well whiten, and the characters have great personality. A few bugs get annoying, but nothing to bad. The graphics still look great to this day. I love the perk system! I suggest getting it on Xbox one via backwards compatibility. The best game in the fallout franchise for sure.
  42. KrauserFear
    Sep 4, 2019
    10
    if this type of game wasn't exist on earth i shouldn't play video game seriously this game made me video game interest 100% without this i can't live in video games world and if anyone ask me which game you gonna want first fallout witcher or gta i will of course say fallout this is my #1 list in the video game world cause i didn't played the elder scroll series anyway THX to todd howardif this type of game wasn't exist on earth i shouldn't play video game seriously this game made me video game interest 100% without this i can't live in video games world and if anyone ask me which game you gonna want first fallout witcher or gta i will of course say fallout this is my #1 list in the video game world cause i didn't played the elder scroll series anyway THX to todd howard icon of rpg thx to bethesda plz make fallout forever i don't care if it bad or good i always want that pip boy customize character open world story awesomeness etc etc… Expand
  43. 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.
  44. DarkerEyes
    May 28, 2019
    10
    Amazing Fallout 3 is amazing 3x better than 76
    Hell yeah 3333333333333333334444
  45. Th3StartButton
    May 26, 2019
    10
    Lovelovelovelovelovelovelovelove!!!!!!!!!!

    Seriously though I love this game I miss it so getting a pc next year to re-experience it
  46. 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]
  47. 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
  48. SolidSovereign
    Nov 24, 2019
    10
    Fallout 3 is hands down the greatest fallout game in the series and one of the greatest RPG's of all time. Such an amazing experience to dive right into. I thoroughly enjoyed playing hundreds of hours of this game from start to finish from October 28th 2008 through November 24th of 2019.

    Story 10/10 Setting 10/10 Game-play 9.8/10 Graphics 8/10 (with mods 10/10) Music/sounds 10/10    Fallout 3 is hands down the greatest fallout game in the series and one of the greatest RPG's of all time. Such an amazing experience to dive right into. I thoroughly enjoyed playing hundreds of hours of this game from start to finish from October 28th 2008 through November 24th of 2019.

    Story 10/10
    Setting 10/10
    Game-play 9.8/10
    Graphics 8/10 (with mods 10/10)
    Music/sounds 10/10
    Replay-ability 10/10    … Expand
  49. iloveconsoles
    Jul 20, 2019
    10
    This game is something more decisive than the games I played before (let the god of the game undertale forgive me).
    Quests, characters, cutscenes, storyline and variety all keep me in this game because if I am tired of lying on the floor I play in Fallout 3 I’m tired of playing Fallout 3, I play Fallout 3.
    But I didn’t quite like the fact that it is not optimized for windows 7, so I had    This game is something more decisive than the games I played before (let the god of the game undertale forgive me).
    Quests, characters, cutscenes, storyline and variety all keep me in this game because if I am tired of lying on the floor I play in Fallout 3 I’m tired of playing Fallout 3, I play Fallout 3.
    But I didn’t quite like the fact that it is not optimized for windows 7, so I had to ask my dad to give me his computer for a while.
    And in other matters, this game is ideal for me there are no words.
    (I forgot to add, there are a large number of graphic and physical bugs)
    10 10    … Expand
  50. Darthgamertot
    Oct 8, 2019
    10
    Simply an amazing game. If you love RPGs and you are willing to give up some time, then this is a must-play. It is better than Skyrim, Fallout 4, and almost any other RPG you will find. The gameplay is fun. and the story is great.
  51. Australian-Dark
    Oct 30, 2019
    10
    I love this game I play it all the time with mods and i have played over 200 hrs with this game i enjoy it way better than new vegas new vegas was ok but this games world is better the expansions are better sure the companions are better in new vegas and the weapons are better but overall I prefer this game I own every fallout for pc it even looks better in my opinion new vegas is just tooI love this game I play it all the time with mods and i have played over 200 hrs with this game i enjoy it way better than new vegas new vegas was ok but this games world is better the expansions are better sure the companions are better in new vegas and the weapons are better but overall I prefer this game I own every fallout for pc it even looks better in my opinion new vegas is just too barren it feels way too much like a western game and it looks to and I'm not a fan of the map it's too small and I don't like the world that much… Expand
  52. Chempion1
    Dec 2, 2021
    10
    Я не проходил Fallout 1 и 2, так как мне в то время не нравились пошаговые сражения, короче знакомство с серией начал с Fallout 3. В журналах я посмотрел трейлеры и постепенно заинтересовался игрой. В 2008м Fallout 3 вышел, я его включил и обалдел.
    Надо только потерпеть минут 20 и выйти из убежища 101.
    Всё. Атмосфера этого мира меня покорила. Хотелось просто ходить туда-сюда и    Я не проходил Fallout 1 и 2, так как мне в то время не нравились пошаговые сражения, короче знакомство с серией начал с Fallout 3. В журналах я посмотрел трейлеры и постепенно заинтересовался игрой. В 2008м Fallout 3 вышел, я его включил и обалдел.
    Надо только потерпеть минут 20 и выйти из убежища 101.
    Всё. Атмосфера этого мира меня покорила. Хотелось просто ходить туда-сюда и наслаждаться!
    Поначалу кажется, что шутерная часть, какая то хреновая. Но выясняется, что стрелять в игре самому и не нужно! Есть V.A.T.S. И всё держится на нём. Когда я это понял, то играть стало на порядок интереснее. V.A.T.S. прокачивается, улучшается и до конца игры я пользовался только им, ну кроме снайперки. Жаль, что в 4й и 76й уууухуху ;-(() частях его угробили.
    Далее о сюжете и доп. заданиях. Так как я игру прошел несколько раз (пока 3), первый и третий на PC, а второй на XBoxe 360. По первости пошел напрямки по сюжету и игра как то быстро закончилась.... Но ничего, через месяц прошел на консоли уже со всеми побочками и я затратил в 3 раза больше времени, В 3 РАЗА. То есть дополнительных, необязательных заданий в иге в 2 раза больше чем сюжетных. И каких. Многие доп. задания мне понравились больше чем сюжетные. Жаль, что после прохождения половины у меня уже был 20 уровень, но об этом позже.
    Больше всего мне понравилось, что при нужной сноровке можно пройти игру на 100% с одного раза. Чего нет ни в New Vegas, ни в четверке, а жаль.
    Теперь система прокачки. На сегодняшний день, лично для меня, одна из лучших. Перки, способности. Зачем нужно было всё это выбрасывать в четверке? Не знаю.
    А сколько всяких мутантов и прочего зверья. Сколько разных фракций. И дети и Анклав, и Братство стали, и вампиры, и какая-то секта поклонников вросшего в дерево гуля, даже каннибалы есть!
    Ооо убежища! В Fallout 3 они великолепны. Просто в 2008 году, когда заходил в очередное разрушенное убежище, просто холодок по коже пробегал. В последующих частях эта магия куда-то пропала, ну лично для меня.
    Недостатки тоже были, но они настолько были незначительными, что полностью были поглощены великолепной атмосферой. Ну, например многие ругали кривую анимацию, но это был 2008 год. И кстати её до сих пор не особо поправили в более новых играх серии. Ещё я говорил, что упёрся в 20й уровень в середине игры. Толи это был, какой то баг, толи так задумывалось (зачем, кому это нужно) не знаю. Но в изначальной Fallout 3 максимальный уровень был 20й. К счастью в Fallout 3: Game of the Year Edition сделали 30 уровней, чего вполне хватает даже на все dlc, что и спровоцировало меня на третье прохождение ;-).
    В заключении скажу. Для меня, не смотря на некоторые недостатки, игра стоит в одном ряду с The Last of Us, Deus Ex: Human Revolution, BioShock.
    Советую всем, по каким-то причинам пропустившим, даже сейчас. Тем более в наше время есть множество модов которые улучшают графон и не только.    … Expand
  53. GoodBinary
    Nov 8, 2019
    10
    Fantastic! I Love This game so much... only got to play it a little the year it came out.. but playing it now in 2019 proves to me, that this game is absolutely fantastic even today, and still looks and plays beautifully.
    The Lore is wonderful, the atmosphere does so much for the game, and the player.
    it's almost as if the game, is like a journey into your own mind, through the darkness    Fantastic! I Love This game so much... only got to play it a little the year it came out.. but playing it now in 2019 proves to me, that this game is absolutely fantastic even today, and still looks and plays beautifully.
    The Lore is wonderful, the atmosphere does so much for the game, and the player.
    it's almost as if the game, is like a journey into your own mind, through the darkness and depression.
    it really cast itself as a new genre called Atompunk, where nuclear energy is prominent and the semi-conductor (silicon-transistor) hasn't been invented until the near end of the modern world.
    a Must Play, for anyone who loves adventure, exploration in a progression and pace that makes you actually feel in danger.    … Expand
  54. TannerSF
    Sep 6, 2023
    10
    Сотни часов провёл в этой замечательной игре
  55. nurfedx
    Nov 19, 2021
    10
    One of the best games to the series and an All-time Classic. Also, the last Decent Fallout Game!
  56. Alexander_1996
    Aug 1, 2020
    10
    I have been revered by this game the moment I saw it in the old 2010 or something. For ten years I have lived with this one clear goal in mind: to finally play and complete this game. Of course there was a high chance of disappointing considering how much I expected from the game but good lord the game even exceeded my expectations. The world. The world is simply a masterpiece. It isI have been revered by this game the moment I saw it in the old 2010 or something. For ten years I have lived with this one clear goal in mind: to finally play and complete this game. Of course there was a high chance of disappointing considering how much I expected from the game but good lord the game even exceeded my expectations. The world. The world is simply a masterpiece. It is immersive. It is atmospheric. It is alive. I would like to tell you the cons of the game but i don't have a single one - for me it is a perfect game and you have to be a douchebag or something to ask for more. Throughout the whole game you can feel that the game was made with love and soul. It is not even right to call Fallout 3 "a game"...it is a world. The fact it was released in 2008 perplexes me because the game feels like a pinnacle of gaming industry for me (please consider the fact I am quite new to the whole video games thing). Fallout 3 is nothing short of a masterpiece and I think it is a shame I can't rate it 11 out of 10.… Expand
  57. Ate_sk
    Mar 19, 2021
    10
    Love it..played it first as child and replayed it again now and damn its still legendary
  58. abdre
    Jul 9, 2023
    10
    An incredible game, just replayed it this week to see if it still holds up and I was immediately so immersed in the incredible atmosphere of the beautifully realized DC wasteland that it was hard for me to put down. Easily one of the best RPG's of all time and my personal favourite Bethesda Studios game. It's been 15 years since release and this game is still a masterpiece.
  59. 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.
  60. Midgetslayer
    Feb 28, 2021
    10
    **** prime game. **** shooting mechanics, best exploration and dlcs out of any fallout game, coolest factions, epic story.
  61. 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
  62. 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.
  63. 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
  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. 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.
  68. Elii0955
    Jul 27, 2022
    10
    RPG classic that is one of the greatest rpgs of all time. Wow what a classic.
  69. Bocru987
    Jul 27, 2022
    10
    Great Fallout game, and definitely good for its time. Nothing else to really say.
  70. Sdtahtcer9143
    Jul 27, 2022
    10
    You can play over and over and still have seemingly endless possibilities. Soo good.
  71. 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.
  72. Bigturd12
    Sep 2, 2022
    10
    One of the top RPG's of all time highly recommend. My favorite game of all time.
  73. 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.
  74. 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
  75. Pibe
    Apr 9, 2023
    10
    Un juego bellisimo que en su tiempo lo juego en PS3, lo volvi a comprar en Steam para mi PC y no me arrepiento de nada. Puedes instalarle mods graficos para mejorar totalmente la experiencia y mejora notablemente a la vista es como un remaster, en fin Exelente juego
  76. 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.
  77. Cahqt
    Nov 24, 2022
    10
    Awesome open world, enjoyable side quests and dlcs, great main questline and the best post apocalyptic atmosphere.
  78. thecasualwaffle
    Feb 14, 2023
    10
    Quite simply the best Fallout game in terms of story and world working together.
    As my first encounter of a Fallout game and avoiding RPG's in general it was a shock to have such a deep storyline and huge world.
    This pulled me away from the world of racing games and Halo shooters into something more getting me totally hooked on open world RPG's and spending hundreds of hours and    Quite simply the best Fallout game in terms of story and world working together.
    As my first encounter of a Fallout game and avoiding RPG's in general it was a shock to have such a deep storyline and huge world.
    This pulled me away from the world of racing games and Halo shooters into something more getting me totally hooked on open world RPG's and spending hundreds of hours and replaying over and over.

    Currently I am playing again on my Steam Deck for the first time since my Xbox 360 days and it still lives up today.
    Get yourself the Game Of The Year edition and get lost in the wastelands.    … Expand
  79. George_K
    Apr 22, 2023
    10
    Amazing game, wonderful story and the mechanics are insane. Even if a lot of people don't like it i love the similarities between this skyrim and NV, the only thing i would say is a little bit bad and only very little cause i still like the game is the lack of shooting, ik there are a lot of guns but a lot of melee weapons too which i can see where it is frustrating but still loved it
  80. LeonSK09
    Mar 5, 2023
    10
    This game is a MASTERPIECE!!!
    In my opinion Bethesda's best game!
    The RPG's mecchanics are beautiful and seamlessly integrated into the game world, the history another great part of a great game; inventory management is perfect and the world is enormous!
    A game that all the people must play!
  81. Opex28
    Mar 28, 2023
    10
    Игра с которой я начал знакомство с великой серией Fallout. Послевоенный ретрофутуристический мир Америки. Столичная пустошь и Развалины Вашингтона, некогда великой столицы США. Мир Fallout 3 предлагает удивительное приключение на десятки часов.
    Потрясающая атмосфера, сильные и интересные побочные задания, интересный открытый мир, мутанты и рейдеры, а так же "Громкий и Звонкий Голос    Игра с которой я начал знакомство с великой серией Fallout. Послевоенный ретрофутуристический мир Америки. Столичная пустошь и Развалины Вашингтона, некогда великой столицы США. Мир Fallout 3 предлагает удивительное приключение на десятки часов.
    Потрясающая атмосфера, сильные и интересные побочные задания, интересный открытый мир, мутанты и рейдеры, а так же "Громкий и Звонкий Голос ТриДогНайта" и потрясающая музыка. Игра которая дала вселенной Fallout второе дыхание!    … Expand
  82. DusKnight
    Jun 28, 2023
    10
    Cons
    -Nothing
    Pros
    -Everything
    Games has a special place in my heart!
    The characters, the dialogue, the dlcs, basically everything is peak in this game.
  83. JonM
    Oct 30, 2008
    9
    It seems that some people bought F3 having already decided it was a steaming pile. Anything would be considered a steaming pile if approached in this way. F2 was considered a steaming pile by many players of F1 because they approached it in this way. Think about that before venting your nerd rage.
  84. JasonM
    Jan 3, 2009
    9
    Overall amazing game...really a work of art. The only things I found wrong was: 1. the game crashed on numerous occasions (looked up online and got a codec fix) 2. The main story is EXTREMELY short. The first time I played I went straight through the story...got about 12 hours of gameplay. I started the game over and did the sidequests...I'm still playing and I've gotten 33 hours.
  85. Tom
    Feb 9, 2009
    9
    The game is (sorry but only a superlative will do) brilliant. I would definitely say it was the best RPG of 2008, in-fact quite possibly one of the finest RPGs of all time. I shit you not. I took away one point as I believe it takes some perseverance to truly appreciate it; I did not enjoy it immediately, and many others I have spoken to have said initially they found it hard to get into. The game is (sorry but only a superlative will do) brilliant. I would definitely say it was the best RPG of 2008, in-fact quite possibly one of the finest RPGs of all time. I shit you not. I took away one point as I believe it takes some perseverance to truly appreciate it; I did not enjoy it immediately, and many others I have spoken to have said initially they found it hard to get into. But (and I know I'm using all the clichés in the book) it grows on you. Grows like a mutated third arm following some serious radiation sickness. Really, buy this game. Buy it even if you didn't like Oblivion, a game to which it owes a great deal, yet Fallout 3 is an entirely different beast, and I mean this in the best way possible. In fact, I urge you to buy it even if you don't like RPGs or FPSs: You WILL get hooked. Hooked on psycho, jet, buffout. I mean, it allows you to play at your own pace, yet it constantly gives you something to strive for. I haven't had a dull moment within the game were I really couldn't be bothered to do anything. When it comes to the time that you want to replay it, you should set yourself personal challenges; I decided with one character I was going to wear the tunnel snake jacket armoured with a baseball bat. And I felt damn cool. Especially whilst you bat some innocent NPC to death, who doesn't really deserve it, but you just like to admire the brutality in V.A.T.S slow-mo, with a host of different camera angles. Really, I cannot fault the gameplay, the atmosphere, the story, the graphics, nothing, aside from a few bugs/glitches here and there, but that's all due to the complexity and depth of the game. So, to re-iterate; buy it.… Expand
  86. RonI
    May 4, 2009
    9
    I am very surprised by the other users' ratings of this game. IMO, this is the best game I've played in a really long time. If you are used to a scripted/linear game, you may not like it because the entire premise of the Fallout series is that it is non-linear. You can do a huge variety of things from being good, evil, neutral, mechanic, gun specialist, energy weapons, melee, I am very surprised by the other users' ratings of this game. IMO, this is the best game I've played in a really long time. If you are used to a scripted/linear game, you may not like it because the entire premise of the Fallout series is that it is non-linear. You can do a huge variety of things from being good, evil, neutral, mechanic, gun specialist, energy weapons, melee, etc. If you think the game is too easy, I'd be curious to know what difficulty level you are playing. I do admit that the Super Mutants should be a bit tougher than they are, but they're not easy especially if you run into a whole patrol. To each their own I guess. As a huge fan of Fallout and Fallout 2, I really give this a major thumbs up.… Expand
  87. 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.
  88. KaarleWasama
    Mar 5, 2010
    9
    This game is truly quite miraculous and here's why: It combines in a wonderful way features of FPS and RPG. It even involves some SIMS-type game play including the decorating of your own house, wherever that might be (see for yourself). The playing area is large and flexible, you'll find that restrictions are very few in number. The weapon/item arsenal is very large and This game is truly quite miraculous and here's why: It combines in a wonderful way features of FPS and RPG. It even involves some SIMS-type game play including the decorating of your own house, wherever that might be (see for yourself). The playing area is large and flexible, you'll find that restrictions are very few in number. The weapon/item arsenal is very large and what's more, you can make your own weapons or other stuff. The fact that the game is situated to happen in Washington DC area (and outside) adds to the excitement. This together with the Cold War-type of background story cooks up an amazing game atmosphere. I could go on for pages, enough spoiling though: the goodies are all there for you to find. Bad sides? That's a tough call. If I was forced to dig out one, that would be the fact that the main story is so short. Compared to how large the area is and how much there is to explore and try out, the main storyline seems inadequate. This combined with the fact that once you finish the final objective the game ends is disappointing. Nonetheless the game is wonderful and if you're not in a rush and like scouting around, you'll find tons of stuff to do and even if you only did the main story line there will be hours after hours of gaming to do. I have no regrets of making this purchase even if it cost me $30 :)… Expand
  89. DavidB.
    Nov 1, 2008
    9
    I'm an old gamer who started playing games in 1984 and few games have surprised me so well like Fallout 3. It has great graphics, a huge game world full of side quests that will entertain you for hundred hours, cinematic combat, good weapon choices, detailed scary monsters and much much more. But most of all, the gameplay immersion.... oh God, the immersion with this game is I'm an old gamer who started playing games in 1984 and few games have surprised me so well like Fallout 3. It has great graphics, a huge game world full of side quests that will entertain you for hundred hours, cinematic combat, good weapon choices, detailed scary monsters and much much more. But most of all, the gameplay immersion.... oh God, the immersion with this game is absolutely wonderful: the breathtakin' nuclear landscape of D.C., the sad '50s retro-music and the attention put on details are all amazing and makes you feel like you were really left alone wandering around in that raped postnuclear world. Even the sophisticated AI routines of the NPCs make them look alive and real. What more could you ask from a game? Nothing is my answer. I thank and bow to Bethesda team for this gorgeous game that will enter the videogame history for sure. Now come with me into the Wastelands.… Expand
  90. OldSkoolGamer
    Oct 30, 2008
    9
    Bethesda did it's best to take this classic franchise and slap it on their Oblivion engine, but a few elements did fall through the cracks. And while it is a bit buggy, it's still a valiant effort. And while I'm an old skool bitter gamer, enough of the original managed to get translated into this title that I find myself forgiving its many sins. There's a lot to hate Bethesda did it's best to take this classic franchise and slap it on their Oblivion engine, but a few elements did fall through the cracks. And while it is a bit buggy, it's still a valiant effort. And while I'm an old skool bitter gamer, enough of the original managed to get translated into this title that I find myself forgiving its many sins. There's a lot to hate (mono-chromatic environments, weak character models/ animations, Oblivion similarities, etc.), but there's a lot more to love. The notorious character progression system from Oblivion is replaced by the system that the Fallout is loved for. Item degradation and repairing them makes for a tough challenge in the wasteland. However, there's enough content that those who are perceptive and resourceful will be just fine. Distributing the right skill points and perks at the right time in line with your own play style will result in a very rewarding experience. This is a first person RPG and hardly a shooter. Shooter purists expecting one will be disappointed. However, the VATS / game play pause / targeting feature does a good job of making up for this. If you're looking for an exact translation of the Fallout franchise, this is as close as you'll find. My feeling is that the magic that came from Black Isle Studios is very difficult to duplicate. Take my feedback with a grain of salt, but I'm I remember the original F1, F2, and Fallout Tactics... this title isn't perfect, but I find myself loving it anyway. With a few patches, it should be much improved.… Expand
  91. MikeN
    Oct 31, 2008
    9
    Stable it ain't. I experienced frequent crashes under Vista until I started doing a clean boot before playing. And it still crashes occasionally. Fortunately the auto-save function fires every time you change location. The game is roughly comparable to Mass Effect in terms of play but with ten times as much stuff to do and better ambiance. Even with the crash problems, a great RPG. Stable it ain't. I experienced frequent crashes under Vista until I started doing a clean boot before playing. And it still crashes occasionally. Fortunately the auto-save function fires every time you change location. The game is roughly comparable to Mass Effect in terms of play but with ten times as much stuff to do and better ambiance. Even with the crash problems, a great RPG. This is the game Mass Effect should have been.… Expand
  92. IanW
    Nov 10, 2009
    9
    I REALLY want to give this game 10 as I'm pretty sure that it's the best that I have ever played (X-Com being the other contender)! I was completely drawn into the game, its storyline and the whole environment and it genuinely felt like I had bought an awesome 40 hour film ... that I could take part in! Every single detail was addressed. I dont think I'm giving much away I REALLY want to give this game 10 as I'm pretty sure that it's the best that I have ever played (X-Com being the other contender)! I was completely drawn into the game, its storyline and the whole environment and it genuinely felt like I had bought an awesome 40 hour film ... that I could take part in! Every single detail was addressed. I dont think I'm giving much away when I say that hearing the radio presenter talk about what is going on in the world ... and then hearing him report something that you just did is awesome. Even more impressive was that he died (well, I killed him), and then a cleaner was left to try and take his place. Awesome little touch! However ... The game does crash and I actually created a condition that meant that it would always crash. However, given how utterly breathtaking the rest of the game is I can forgive it entirely. Also, anyone complaining about WFGL should just shut up. I'm guessing your using a pirated copy ...… Expand
  93. 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
  94. Tongs
    Jul 5, 2009
    9
    Overall, a great game. I struggled with a rating, but in the end went with a 9 because despite its flaws, it's really a very fun and addicting game that still keeps me coming back to play it. The main storyline isn't thrilling, but the numerous side quests and unmarked side activities hold the player's interest and are far more fun than the main quests. Tons of stuff to Overall, a great game. I struggled with a rating, but in the end went with a 9 because despite its flaws, it's really a very fun and addicting game that still keeps me coming back to play it. The main storyline isn't thrilling, but the numerous side quests and unmarked side activities hold the player's interest and are far more fun than the main quests. Tons of stuff to find and explore, lots of situations to deal with. The game's problems are significant, though, and this is where rating it is difficult. The graphics are pretty good on the highest settings, but I've noticed that it slows down computers (sometimes even the consoles) more than it ever should. A machine that runs Far Cry 2 flawlessly will still have trouble with F3 from time to time. Lots of oversights; floating objects/debris piles/buildings/etc. Many bugs and glitches that are potentially game-breaking. Character animations needed some work, and I did not like the built-in inaccuracy of the weapons. The fact that I still give it a 9 out of 10 shows that I think the gameplay is solid, and the game, at its core, is a great one.… Expand
  95. MattiD
    Sep 7, 2009
    9
    As a fan of the fallout series, I really enjoyed this game. Despite the vastness of the landscape the surroundings still has a handcrafted touch - the world is full of small details, hidden caches and interesting locations to discover. What finally won me over, however, was the dialogue and plot content - finally a computer rpg that in some how resembles actual pen-and-paper rpg:s! Quests As a fan of the fallout series, I really enjoyed this game. Despite the vastness of the landscape the surroundings still has a handcrafted touch - the world is full of small details, hidden caches and interesting locations to discover. What finally won me over, however, was the dialogue and plot content - finally a computer rpg that in some how resembles actual pen-and-paper rpg:s! Quests that are unique and consist of more than the usual "kill 100 monsters", "find item x" or "deliver a message to npc y" -stuff. To sum it up, the game looks fine, dialogue is good, skills are useful and going up levels is fun since all skills are equally useful.… Expand
  96. AndersM
    Jan 13, 2010
    9
    Allright. Fallout 3 is a great game. You can use hours and hours running around in the wastelands and killing all sord of weird monsters and doing some Quest. But you will get tirred of this game when you have completed it. GREAT story line. I'll say this is a must buy. expect 40 hours of fun and dont buy any expansions (they suck too expensive and almost nothing new) I'll say Allright. Fallout 3 is a great game. You can use hours and hours running around in the wastelands and killing all sord of weird monsters and doing some Quest. But you will get tirred of this game when you have completed it. GREAT story line. I'll say this is a must buy. expect 40 hours of fun and dont buy any expansions (they suck too expensive and almost nothing new) I'll say this You will LOVE!! this brilliant game… Expand
  97. RalphW.
    Nov 2, 2008
    9
    I love it. I feel like I am wandering a post apocalyptic world. It is great. Oodles of atmosphere and just all around great game. However, I find the UI annoying. why press e, x, or tab to get out of different dialogs? Why not use a single key for all? Why do I have to scroll down to select "I have finished talking" why can't I just press escape of x or whatever?
  98. 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
  99. JackR
    Nov 2, 2008
    9
    This is an extremely good game. I did not like Oblivion for various reasons, but this game does away with most of what annoyed me in Oblivion (the bad combat system etc.). This game is a great First Person Shooter, but it has a lot of depth too. Under the surface, it's an RPG, so although the combat is as fun and visceral as an FPS, it is a lot less shallow because the game requires This is an extremely good game. I did not like Oblivion for various reasons, but this game does away with most of what annoyed me in Oblivion (the bad combat system etc.). This game is a great First Person Shooter, but it has a lot of depth too. Under the surface, it's an RPG, so although the combat is as fun and visceral as an FPS, it is a lot less shallow because the game requires a lot more thought and care. You have to explore, pick the character traits that best suit your style of play, you have to build up your character's weapons and armour, and there is a real story with lots of real characters. So to me it's the best of both worlds. RPG's have depth but poor combat, and FPS's have good combat but are shallow. This game has the best of both worlds with great combat and lots of depth. It's just a fantastic game. I am constantly reminded of the magnificent System Shock games, and that is no small feat.… Expand
  100. KS
    Nov 25, 2008
    9
    A fantastic RPG. While the plot is a bit on the short side, any user with common sense and a sense of adventure will be able to happily occupy plenty of time with all the side quests and places to explore. Not to mention fooling around with reacting to the quests in different ways. Great world, good continuation to the Fallout series, but it's certainly not the originals.
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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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