Fallout 3

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7.9

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  1. |CA|Gir
    Jul 15, 2009
    10
    This game is one of the best role-play games I have ever played. The role-play part doesn't interfere with the story line, which I found very nice. The weapons are very realistic because they can get f=damaged and that causes them to do less damage. The NPC AI isn't as bad as some say. So they make a wrong turn, or don't listen to you, or walk into a rock. So what. No AI is This game is one of the best role-play games I have ever played. The role-play part doesn't interfere with the story line, which I found very nice. The weapons are very realistic because they can get f=damaged and that causes them to do less damage. The NPC AI isn't as bad as some say. So they make a wrong turn, or don't listen to you, or walk into a rock. So what. No AI is perfect. Another part of this game is you can customize the color of your Pip-Boy and your HUD. And a nice part about the role-play is that you can be good or evil. And even if your evil, you can still become good. The karma system is very cool. The karma even effects how people like you in the game. I can't think of anything else. Best game ever.… Expand
  2. AdamG
    Jul 12, 2009
    8
    Fallout 3 is a great game but incredibly glitched and most of the time you'll find your self wedged between a tree and a hill. Forcing me to reload an older save. Another feature is what you have done in the affects the rest of the game and multiple choices of finishing quests.
  3. EnglishDan
    Jul 11, 2009
    8
    I would give this a 10, as it is probably the best game I have ever played. The only problem is the crashes, this game crashes so much, I'm not really getting anywhere with it, because it just goes to the last save, though I have noticed disabling SLI cuts them down a bit, and there are patches (if you can get them). So, if you can be bothered trying to fix this game up and making I would give this a 10, as it is probably the best game I have ever played. The only problem is the crashes, this game crashes so much, I'm not really getting anywhere with it, because it just goes to the last save, though I have noticed disabling SLI cuts them down a bit, and there are patches (if you can get them). So, if you can be bothered trying to fix this game up and making optimum conditions for it so it doesn't crash so much, or if you think you can handle it crashing every 5 mins (and sometimes it can be as much as every 10 secs, seriously), then this is a brilliant game.… Expand
  4. AndrewL
    Jul 8, 2009
    9
    It gets off to a slow start but Fallout 3 really pays off. Once you've escaped Vault 101 you feel the impact of the nuclear war and the game doesn't stop reminding you. Sadly for a 3rd-Generation game the graphics aren't up to scratch. While visually its absolutely stunning, the body movements of AI's is hideous and it becomes a mess when several of them come up to the It gets off to a slow start but Fallout 3 really pays off. Once you've escaped Vault 101 you feel the impact of the nuclear war and the game doesn't stop reminding you. Sadly for a 3rd-Generation game the graphics aren't up to scratch. While visually its absolutely stunning, the body movements of AI's is hideous and it becomes a mess when several of them come up to the screen and start waving around infront of you. VATS (slow motion cinematic attacks) will definitely miss when this happens and usually when your cornered you're reduced to your melee. Though its not like you happily switch to your melee weapon, this happens after you've wasted your EXTREMELY PRECIOUS ammo, which the game doesn't give nearly enough of. Other than those flaws, that are often found with nitpicking, the game lives to standards of an amazing (hybrid) First and Third Person Shooter RPG. Although, while the Third Person option is available, it's far too poorly constructed. The crosshair is much too small in the first place, and when your character runs on a diagonal axis it looks like they are floating (honestly, you can't play without moving diagonally). You can fix this by zooming in close enough and only showing from north of your characters belt. It work's perfectly - shame though that PS3 and X360 couldnt do this, PC version reigns supreme for this feature. Again, minor things that don't exactly affect gameplay. It makes up for this with a gripping storyline, that never seemed to end. There are countless side quests if you don't mind exploring the map, which you probably won't. Excavation of random shopping malls, mines and silo's is as exciting as can be, finding new guns and new threads. The game is very very addictive and every gamer should own it.… Expand
  5. Dom
    Jul 6, 2009
    10
    Excellent game. It brings the amazing features and qualities Bethesda brought with Oblivion, and melds them with the Fallout world. This game is tons of fun to play, and has a great story.
  6. RasmusE.
    Jul 5, 2009
    10
    Word's cant describe how much fun I've had with Falout 3. At the very moment i sav it was 75% Off i had to buy it! I didn't regret the buy as I've done with so many other games because right now I've spent more than 50 Hours playing and Exploring Washington DC and its surroundings.
  7. 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
  8. Silentkiller
    Jul 3, 2009
    10
    This game is amazing. It deserves better than a 91. Everything about this game is amazing. The people who rate this a bad game are people who do not like RPG'S and/or live under a rock. If you loved or at least liked Oblivion this is a must buy!
  9. MadisonL.
    Jul 2, 2009
    10
    this is about as good as a awesomely modded Oblivion can get. my rig is probably more of a decepticon than a gaming rig, but i was still able to maximize the graphical settings with minimal AA and still get playable frames on my celeron. this score comes with consideration of the available user-made mods out there, and there are some pretty neat one that really appealed to me, that on top this is about as good as a awesomely modded Oblivion can get. my rig is probably more of a decepticon than a gaming rig, but i was still able to maximize the graphical settings with minimal AA and still get playable frames on my celeron. this score comes with consideration of the available user-made mods out there, and there are some pretty neat one that really appealed to me, that on top of the fact that there are DLCs released regularly, this one is definitely worth your dollar. However, like oblivion, tougher enemies toward the late game wouldn't hurt.… Expand
  10. YeagleyO.
    Jul 2, 2009
    8
    I've played through Fallout 3 three times now (I'm currently on my third game) and I still enjoy it. There are so many possible outcomes, the fun never ends. I do agree, however, that the game isn't what we were promised. We were promised a game with "hundreds of endings", and ended up with only ten or so (which really aren't that differant from eachother). And while I've played through Fallout 3 three times now (I'm currently on my third game) and I still enjoy it. There are so many possible outcomes, the fun never ends. I do agree, however, that the game isn't what we were promised. We were promised a game with "hundreds of endings", and ended up with only ten or so (which really aren't that differant from eachother). And while there are some consiquences for your actions, they're not as major as Bethesda would like you to think. In Megaton, I murdered the doctor, and no one ever noticed. I would have been happy if occasionally one of them mentioned his death. And if you think having a follower changes anything, it doesn't. They become your backup and your pack mule. No one else notices them. If you can ignore major flaws like that, it is a very fun game with some replay value (you always tend to miss something when you play the game the first time). I recommend it, but don't expect it to be revolutionary. Maybe Fallout 4 will be free of these issues?… Expand
  11. NIP
    Jun 24, 2009
    0
    I bought this expecting a change of place from Oblivion (which I couldn't stand, everything about it was wooden and their so-called "immersive world" could have been more immersive using cardboard cutouts with voice boxes taped to them), and was I ever disappointed. Same clunky animations, same clunky physics, same incredibly dull gameplay, terrible boring combat (yes Bethesda, I bought this expecting a change of place from Oblivion (which I couldn't stand, everything about it was wooden and their so-called "immersive world" could have been more immersive using cardboard cutouts with voice boxes taped to them), and was I ever disappointed. Same clunky animations, same clunky physics, same incredibly dull gameplay, terrible boring combat (yes Bethesda, everyone wants to watch their character shoot enemies instead of actually getting to do it themselves). They could have easily looked back at what made Oblivion a bad game and reworked F3 to avoid everything that made it bad, but instead they trudged blindly onwards and, unfortunately, released Oblivion With Guns: Now It's In The Future!… Expand
  12. kulu1900
    Jun 23, 2009
    9
    Fallout 3 is a epic sequal to fallout 2 and 3 but i gave it a 9 instead of a 10 because the wateland in the first 2 games looks like a desart and that the creators insearted their own componay into the game (its south of scrappyard) the game could be very easy or very hard, depending on the diffulcty and your progress into the game (mutch like oblivion).
  13. Sean
    Jun 21, 2009
    9
    People who complain about the graphics being too high to handle, please speak for yourself... my pc can handle this just fine on ultra high with aa maxed and af maxed. The intensity of the graphics all depends on how much you were willing to spend on your computer... This game is great, definitely worth the money.
  14. AnonymousMC
    Jun 20, 2009
    4
    Okay i played this game the first time and i loved it. But therre were a few problems. Like how hard it is to navigate the whole place on foot. Plus it's very hard to find ammo. People are also to hard to kill. At least bethesda making a new game that actually looks good!
  15. Anonymous
    Jun 16, 2009
    7
    Buggy as hell, stats are meaningless in-game, and the dialogue is average to bad, but if you enjoy dungeon crawling like I do, then it's a fun game. Definitely needed the patches and dlc to be a good experience, which should not be something that is necessary in a commercially released game. Overall, above average, but nothing spectacular.
  16. OlavB
    Jun 16, 2009
    10
    This is one of my favorite games that I have and It is the greatest game that Bethesta has made since Terminator SKYNET.
  17. KirkC
    Jun 8, 2009
    10
    The game is vast, lanscapes changed all the time. Characters have a good standing with the rest of the game. The vault was once your home and now the rest of the wasteland is and will become. Although the game has various bugs which I experienced, including getting stuck in rocks, moving weird. Plus some others. Although being able to kill the same characters over and over again was The game is vast, lanscapes changed all the time. Characters have a good standing with the rest of the game. The vault was once your home and now the rest of the wasteland is and will become. Although the game has various bugs which I experienced, including getting stuck in rocks, moving weird. Plus some others. Although being able to kill the same characters over and over again was interesting. Further on in the game missions do become a bit tedious, but the game has unlimited potential. Overall; gameplay decent. Graphics awesome, sound great. Using a catapult nuke is the most amazing thing I have yet to see.… Expand
  18. ZekeO
    May 30, 2009
    8
    I gave this an 8 because its a good game over all but the graphics on high are to hard for any computer to handle and the waste land is to populated and things are to far away the map in this game is way to big but its very fun i would rent this first before you buy because you ether love it or hate over all its a good RPG.
  19. JimH
    May 25, 2009
    6
    First walking out of the vault was an awesome experience, no doubt. The problem is the experiences from that point on. I couldn't stand how you asked every npc in sections the exact same questions and they all gave almost the exact same answers. The combat was fun at first but got repetitive towards the end. It was too easy to make a jack of all trades character. Exploring the First walking out of the vault was an awesome experience, no doubt. The problem is the experiences from that point on. I couldn't stand how you asked every npc in sections the exact same questions and they all gave almost the exact same answers. The combat was fun at first but got repetitive towards the end. It was too easy to make a jack of all trades character. Exploring the wasteland was a lot of fun and I really enjoyed some of the encounters, like a building guarded by a single sniper in the window. These moments were far and few between unfortunately. The ending was rushed and bad. For all the minuses I've noted the game was still fun in places and that is why it gets a 6. I was expecting much better.… Expand
  20. MathewN
    May 22, 2009
    10
    This game was one of the best games i have ever played, i will say that the main story was to short and that the side quests were a little boring but the fact that so many random things happened it kept the game new, Like the UFO for example. I love open games where it lats the player act as they would in a situation like this. The new expansions coming out are going to be a lot of fun. This game was one of the best games i have ever played, i will say that the main story was to short and that the side quests were a little boring but the fact that so many random things happened it kept the game new, Like the UFO for example. I love open games where it lats the player act as they would in a situation like this. The new expansions coming out are going to be a lot of fun. The Pitt, and Broken Steel showed a lot of newer elements and ideas i'm just sad that The Pitt ended so shortly, and how Broken steel was just to hard, But in the long run i am proud to have played this game and i am looking forward to more expansions and more material. Keep the Good stuff coming Bethesda!… Expand
  21. AlexK
    May 18, 2009
    10
    The best Fallout game yet. Anyone crying about how it isn't like fallout and fallout 2 needs to shut up. Fallout and fallout 2 had slightly better stories, but that was about it. This is one of these games you will never put down, even years from now people will be playing this game as if it was new. The DLC added to this game makes it that much better...
  22. SM
    May 16, 2009
    4
    You either love it or hate it. Frankly, it's a disappointment to the fans of the original Fallout. It doesn't have what was special about the Fallout series. The other Fallout games had a small world, unbalanced, buggy gameplay, but what you did mattered. It was a roleplaying game in spirit. Fallout 3 is a wonderful game, with a large world, plenty of things to explore, a fun You either love it or hate it. Frankly, it's a disappointment to the fans of the original Fallout. It doesn't have what was special about the Fallout series. The other Fallout games had a small world, unbalanced, buggy gameplay, but what you did mattered. It was a roleplaying game in spirit. Fallout 3 is a wonderful game, with a large world, plenty of things to explore, a fun combat system. It has more of an exploration feel, where you wander in dungeons, killing things, finding interesting hidden stuff, but doesn't have much detail in interactions and has the worst ending of every Fallout game. It's unworthy as a sequel. It has the art style, but not the spirit. It would be good if they just called it Fallout: D.C, and I dock 1 point from the rating for the disappointment. You'll either love it, be disappointed, or hate it. Explorers and casual gamers will love it. Roleplayers will hate it.… Expand
  23. DavidB
    May 14, 2009
    4
    This game was talked about and talked about and talked about. And everyone was saying it was going to be the greatest game ever, that it was going to blow our faces off. For the first month that I played it, it did, but then I realized that they had pulled the wool over my eyes. There's literally nothing in this game! There's like ten quest and like three towns and only like 8 This game was talked about and talked about and talked about. And everyone was saying it was going to be the greatest game ever, that it was going to blow our faces off. For the first month that I played it, it did, but then I realized that they had pulled the wool over my eyes. There's literally nothing in this game! There's like ten quest and like three towns and only like 8 different kinds of enemies. There are whole places of the game where they completely forgot to put anything in. It's just empty space. One of the worst parts is theres a lot of references to things that could be quests but theres no quest attached to them. That means that the game developers weren't even close to finished with making the game. The worst part of all is that the main quest last like 5 mins and incredibly boring. However unlike most people who hated the game I thought the first person shooting was absolutely amazing. If they quadruple the content of the game it would be amazing but there is almost nothing in it and there will always be nothing in it.… Expand
  24. 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
  25. KentL
    Apr 27, 2009
    3
    This games tries to paint a barren wasteland in DC but it fails. It essentially gives the player too much freedom and it's unfair to Bethesdas customers to release such an unfinished game. If I'd have to option to pay what I think this game is worth I'd only pay 4 Euro at most. As a player you often stray away from the main quest and go to many places if only to explore but This games tries to paint a barren wasteland in DC but it fails. It essentially gives the player too much freedom and it's unfair to Bethesdas customers to release such an unfinished game. If I'd have to option to pay what I think this game is worth I'd only pay 4 Euro at most. As a player you often stray away from the main quest and go to many places if only to explore but the extremely populated wastes really ruins the player's experience and it doesn't feel much at all like a barren wasteland and you always feel safe in towns. You actually never feel insecure because the enemies you face have often the same level as you and when you get access to the more advanced weapons and armor you start to think that it's too easy and when it's not it's extremely unfair. Like dashing up certain enemies with loads of HP and damage capability. This is a game much like Oblivion is a pure flop and the mods available isn't much help because Bethesda screved this game up so much now that not even it's community could save it.… Expand
  26. 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
  27. J.L
    Apr 21, 2009
    10
    I cant believe the ratings some people have given this game. I think its one of the best games I've played (I have Lots of games) Sure the Main story line is a little short but there is lots of sidequests to, if you was to do them ALL it would raise the playing hours to at least 70 hours. Also they is so many ways of doing the quests and so many different outcomes. The Graphics are I cant believe the ratings some people have given this game. I think its one of the best games I've played (I have Lots of games) Sure the Main story line is a little short but there is lots of sidequests to, if you was to do them ALL it would raise the playing hours to at least 70 hours. Also they is so many ways of doing the quests and so many different outcomes. The Graphics are very good, runs smoothly and to say how big the game is it loads really fast (around 3 or 4 seconds to load a new game) Over all Superb game, Well worth the money And anyone who says different is just well you know.… Expand
  28. GordonF
    Apr 19, 2009
    4
    I was eagerly waiting for this game, in fact it was one of the main reasons that I bought a new PC. I love fallout 1 and 2 because of the at(o)mosphere of the game. F3 has got great graphics, but it contains only a small part of the prevoius games' goosebump effect. Combats are quite boring, and in my opinion there is way too much grinding in it. If you know F1 and F2, you know that I was eagerly waiting for this game, in fact it was one of the main reasons that I bought a new PC. I love fallout 1 and 2 because of the at(o)mosphere of the game. F3 has got great graphics, but it contains only a small part of the prevoius games' goosebump effect. Combats are quite boring, and in my opinion there is way too much grinding in it. If you know F1 and F2, you know that you could complete it with talking. I miss this now. So F3 is the perfect example that graphics are not the main importance. I give this game a 4 because it has ruined the original and incomparable fallout-feeling. Sad.… Expand
  29. GerardH
    Apr 19, 2009
    3
    The beginning of Fallout 3 is very promising, but from that point onward, it's downhill straight to gamers hell. The FPS mode isn't fulfilling comparing to shooters, the "oh so beautiful" landscape is just copy+paste, the main plot is too short and interactions with NPCs are dull. Not to mention uninteresting quests. And the bugs. Man, check out the list of bugs. That's the The beginning of Fallout 3 is very promising, but from that point onward, it's downhill straight to gamers hell. The FPS mode isn't fulfilling comparing to shooters, the "oh so beautiful" landscape is just copy+paste, the main plot is too short and interactions with NPCs are dull. Not to mention uninteresting quests. And the bugs. Man, check out the list of bugs. That's the best "review" of this game.… Expand
  30. JesseC
    Apr 18, 2009
    10
    The Game it's self is Fantastic, there is only a few things that need to be fix or need to be more realistic. But besides that. It's the best game I've ever played besides Fallout: Tactics.
  31. AndrewC
    Apr 14, 2009
    7
    I give it 7 as Oblivion with guns. If I were to score this as a game as a Fallout game the score would be 4. This game sufferes from all the problems of Oblivion.These being 1) A really stupid plot, with too short and linear a main quest. 2) Incredibly annoying unskippable mini-games. 3) Weak NPC scripting and poor voice acting. 4) An interface designed for consoles that doesn't take I give it 7 as Oblivion with guns. If I were to score this as a game as a Fallout game the score would be 4. This game sufferes from all the problems of Oblivion.These being 1) A really stupid plot, with too short and linear a main quest. 2) Incredibly annoying unskippable mini-games. 3) Weak NPC scripting and poor voice acting. 4) An interface designed for consoles that doesn't take advantage of the PC's strengths. All that said, It also has Oblivions strengths, which are a beautifullly designed world to explore to your hearts content, as long as you ignore the main quest, and an eminently moddable game engine.… Expand
  32. MattS.
    Apr 13, 2009
    10
    As a fan of the two "real" previous installments of Fallout 1 and 2, I can say that although Fallout 3 takes a turn away from some of the key fundamentals of the first two, i.e. turn based combat, overhead view, dark humor, self humor, etc; the new dynamics of Fallout 3 make you forget about whats missing from the old Fallout games with its breath taking graphics, a fun new combat system, As a fan of the two "real" previous installments of Fallout 1 and 2, I can say that although Fallout 3 takes a turn away from some of the key fundamentals of the first two, i.e. turn based combat, overhead view, dark humor, self humor, etc; the new dynamics of Fallout 3 make you forget about whats missing from the old Fallout games with its breath taking graphics, a fun new combat system, extensive landscape and open-endedness, and a relatively decent storyline. Also...come on...it's FALLOUT 3!!!!!… Expand
  33. SiegfriedT
    Mar 30, 2009
    6
    Fallout 3 is essentially an action-RPG that draws much of its attraction from the immersive qualities of the first person perspective. The player is surrounded by a bleak post-apocalyptic world that is often beautiful and impressive. The engine shows its age, the animations often look bad and many sound effects are mediocre, but all these flaws can be forgiven. What truly drags this game Fallout 3 is essentially an action-RPG that draws much of its attraction from the immersive qualities of the first person perspective. The player is surrounded by a bleak post-apocalyptic world that is often beautiful and impressive. The engine shows its age, the animations often look bad and many sound effects are mediocre, but all these flaws can be forgiven. What truly drags this game down are the nonsensical plot, shallow NPCs and terrible dialogues aggravated by uneven voice acting that ultimately is worse than mediocre. Players who just want to run around a post-apocalyptic world killing mutants while collecting "phat loot" and increasing their stats may easily overlook such flaws and enjoy this game.… Expand
  34. 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
  35. PeterBaltzerH.
    Feb 22, 2009
    5
    Poor RPG poor FPS pretty damm horrible story and writing fun for 5 secs super overexagerated gore and violence which is gratified in the extreme thoughout this game horrible pc conversion, huge fonts makes reading text pretty damm annoying and generally the game suffers from the conversion is so many ways to frustate the player with the UI being my biggest annoyance. a game aimed at the Poor RPG poor FPS pretty damm horrible story and writing fun for 5 secs super overexagerated gore and violence which is gratified in the extreme thoughout this game horrible pc conversion, huge fonts makes reading text pretty damm annoying and generally the game suffers from the conversion is so many ways to frustate the player with the UI being my biggest annoyance. a game aimed at the teen market with a mature rating.… Expand
  36. 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
  37. AnonymousMC
    Feb 11, 2009
    7
    I have lots to say but not enough ways to say it. so in short this is a good game, buy it, have fun. but don't expect a fallout game like th first 2. this game lacks depth and is mediocrity short. The combat is interesting but at times a pain. Ending is terrible, and the game is more abouting completing missions than exploring a nuked out city. needs more incentive to explore (sinceI have lots to say but not enough ways to say it. so in short this is a good game, buy it, have fun. but don't expect a fallout game like th first 2. this game lacks depth and is mediocrity short. The combat is interesting but at times a pain. Ending is terrible, and the game is more abouting completing missions than exploring a nuked out city. needs more incentive to explore (since there are very interesting things to find like the tree people or the alien)… Expand
  38. AnonymousMC
    Feb 11, 2009
    0
    Avoid this game at all costs. I read reviews that said people lost entire hard drives, but I didn't believe it.

    Within an hour of installing the game it literally killed my hard drive. I didn't just lose the data, the hard drive DIED. No longer works. Kaput.
  39. SteveL.
    Feb 11, 2009
    10
    I love this game.
  40. 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
  41. 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
  42. RogerI
    Feb 8, 2009
    10
    Outstanding. If you like games that give you a sense of genuine exploration, you'll love this - except if you're stuck in the past worshipping the original games. Nostalgia is a wonderfull thing, but any new game should be judged on it's own merits. The vats targetting system works very well, the animations are a great improvement over Oblivion (animation always seems to be Outstanding. If you like games that give you a sense of genuine exploration, you'll love this - except if you're stuck in the past worshipping the original games. Nostalgia is a wonderfull thing, but any new game should be judged on it's own merits. The vats targetting system works very well, the animations are a great improvement over Oblivion (animation always seems to be Bethesda's weak point), and the copy/paste dungeons are gone. Yes, some areas look the same, but they don't suffer from the indentical locations that plagued Oblivion's dungeons. Make sure you try this for yourself, and if you do see someone moaning about the gameplay, I'll put money on them wanting to be back living in an isometric past.… Expand
  43. FrankF
    Feb 7, 2009
    6
    Very very over rated. It's Oblivion with a coat of paint and a few allusions to a classic series of games. I regret buying the lunchbox edition. When I first started the game it was very promising, the first town is great and the missions in it fairly original. As the game progressed, however, the missions became drab, the towns too. Rivet City is utterly insipid - I never made it Very very over rated. It's Oblivion with a coat of paint and a few allusions to a classic series of games. I regret buying the lunchbox edition. When I first started the game it was very promising, the first town is great and the missions in it fairly original. As the game progressed, however, the missions became drab, the towns too. Rivet City is utterly insipid - I never made it past that. Could have been great, a promising start, but ultimately drab.… Expand
  44. 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.
  45. William
    Jan 28, 2009
    10
    To those who think the game sucks because of crashing on your PC: get a friggin X-Box, or a better PC. You ineptitude should not reflect in your gamer rating. As for the game itself, this is probably the first RPG I have ever liked, mostly because it plays both as a shooter and as a quest-based role-player. The side quests, while not all linked or necessary, make the replay value of the To those who think the game sucks because of crashing on your PC: get a friggin X-Box, or a better PC. You ineptitude should not reflect in your gamer rating. As for the game itself, this is probably the first RPG I have ever liked, mostly because it plays both as a shooter and as a quest-based role-player. The side quests, while not all linked or necessary, make the replay value of the game huge, not to mention the customization.… Expand
  46. Fever
    Jan 28, 2009
    6
    Does not entirely live up to its hype. The shooting part of the game doesn't work - it is very bad in comparison to other shooters and it is not fun. The dialogue system has its flaws and sometimes feels very cheap. Fallout 3 has a lot of boring and long quest "dungeons" with lots of repetitive fights and dull backtracking. There are not many types of enemies. The difficulty is not Does not entirely live up to its hype. The shooting part of the game doesn't work - it is very bad in comparison to other shooters and it is not fun. The dialogue system has its flaws and sometimes feels very cheap. Fallout 3 has a lot of boring and long quest "dungeons" with lots of repetitive fights and dull backtracking. There are not many types of enemies. The difficulty is not balanced and the fact that you can adjust difficulty at any time means that Bethesda just did not bother nor care. Also, the main story is not very good and certainly not satisfying for an RPG. The third-person view is a joke. Inventory management is not very user-friendly and I was mad from constant switching between all the menus and sub-menus on PIPboy. About its tone, sometimes I had a feeling that the game can't decide whether it is serious or a dark comedy. It can't be both and it shows. But to summarise Fallout 3 like this would be unfair. It has also many positive aspects, for example its beautifully looking (graphically and aesthetically) post-apocalyptic world for you to explore, with sometimes mind-blowing attention to detail. Wandering around the Capital Wasteland is an experience itself. Peaceful music during exploring and action music during, well, action is also very well composed and deserves a mention - it greatly adds to the atmosphere. Other thing that deserves attention are side quests - the game hides some very powerful stories, which you may or may not uncover and resolve, whether by helping people or hurting them. It's up to you to choose, but you will be immersed and intrigued by the stories either way. Listening to the radio with music from the fifties and a funny DJ while shooting mutants is also great. Also, shooting off heads and limbs of enemies in slow motion almost never stops being fun thanks to its intentional, gory exaggeration. Another positive thing is the beginning itself, which is very original and fun. Next several hours of gameplay are also fun and a satisfying experience. The bad thing is that it doesn't last till the end.… Expand
  47. Jargonecius
    Jan 25, 2009
    7
    Eh... I never had any problems with crashing, I ran the game with Windows XP 64 bit. The game was REALLY fun... all the way until the ending. My thought at the ending was summed up with one word: "..... What!?!" You die no matter what, even if you have the guy who's immune to radiation, they won't go in, claiming this is my destiny and they wouldn't dare rob me of it. After Eh... I never had any problems with crashing, I ran the game with Windows XP 64 bit. The game was REALLY fun... all the way until the ending. My thought at the ending was summed up with one word: "..... What!?!" You die no matter what, even if you have the guy who's immune to radiation, they won't go in, claiming this is my destiny and they wouldn't dare rob me of it. After that I just couldn't stomach to look at the game, it just seemed to me like they were so lazy or cheap they didn't want to pay the narrator a few extra bucks to do multiple endings.… Expand
  48. SteveS
    Jan 23, 2009
    6
    This game is like any of the last three Star Wars films: Flashy? Yes. True to the original? No. The simple fact that you can hit the level cap barely halfway though the game is insight into just how little the forethought of play atmosphere went into design. The ending is one of the worst I have seen in a long, long time. Any thought that this is the game of the year means that the This game is like any of the last three Star Wars films: Flashy? Yes. True to the original? No. The simple fact that you can hit the level cap barely halfway though the game is insight into just how little the forethought of play atmosphere went into design. The ending is one of the worst I have seen in a long, long time. Any thought that this is the game of the year means that the industry is at such a low and disgusting level of ingenuity that I'm better off replaying my old games than buying anything new. Anyone who thinks this is role-playing must also worship at the alter of World of Warcraft, king of all RPG's ever. Better yet, just go play the first Fallout, still the best.… Expand
  49. CrazyHobo
    Jan 20, 2009
    4
    If you want to witness the very definition of a mediocre game (as in "not bad and not good at the same time", not "the perfect representative of the usuall crap"), then play this. If not, don't bother. But seriously, it has it all - mediocre combat (and lots of it), mediocre speech sections, mediocre setting, mediocre landscapes and landmarks to visit (most of them are pretty good on If you want to witness the very definition of a mediocre game (as in "not bad and not good at the same time", not "the perfect representative of the usuall crap"), then play this. If not, don't bother. But seriously, it has it all - mediocre combat (and lots of it), mediocre speech sections, mediocre setting, mediocre landscapes and landmarks to visit (most of them are pretty good on their own, but they are so similar that you quickly stop caring after the nth metro station / ruined home / vault / ...), mediocre enemies to fight (again, the complaint is similar as with the locations), mediocre quests (well, a few are good, but those are balanced out by the bad ones quite nicely) and mediocre and uninspired writing. Still, it's much better than Oblivion, which was the previous RPG in this style from this developer, even though it feels like a conversion of it at times. Then again, the only way to go from it was up, so... Oh, and don't mistake this game for a part of the Fallout series. I know, I know, it's called "Fallout 3", but about the only thing that connects it to its supposed predecessors is the butchered setting and forced references. Honestly, those feel so out of place for someone who has played FO1 and FO2 that the game would probably have been better without them. I'd give this game a 5/10, but it can't NOT lose a point for it's ending. It's not mediocre, it's bad. And so it gets a 4. It has so much content outside of the progressively more dumb main quest that this may not even be an issue for some. In summary, if you have time for video games and no good games on which to spend it then it can be a viable substitute. Otherwise don't waste your time.… Expand
  50. PaulM
    Jan 20, 2009
    7
    Fallout 3 is a wonderful but ultimately flawed game. To give some context on my views, I have not played any of the previous Fallout games, however I am a big RPG fan and have completed many great games in the genre, including Oblivion. For the first 15 hours or so Fallout 3 is a 10/10 game, great story good visuals and sound and a really immersive RPG experience. However, I maxed out at Fallout 3 is a wonderful but ultimately flawed game. To give some context on my views, I have not played any of the previous Fallout games, however I am a big RPG fan and have completed many great games in the genre, including Oblivion. For the first 15 hours or so Fallout 3 is a 10/10 game, great story good visuals and sound and a really immersive RPG experience. However, I maxed out at level 20 depressingly early, with huge amounts of cash and ammunition and there was nothing I couldn't kill with my Chinese Assault Rifle, in short the last third of the main plot was an unchallenging procession. I can't believe that Bethesda went to all this effort of making a superficially great game and got the play balance so wrong. MAJOR SPOILER - I also have major issues with the plot at the end. You are given a choice of sacrificing yourself or a character that you met all of five minutes ago for whom you have limited emotional investment. Surely it should have been choice between your own life and your father's for which your whole quest has been about.… Expand
  51. SeppoK
    Jan 19, 2009
    0
    Not nearly best PC game in 2008. Maybe if it was 2002 and this was only game released... Graphics suck Story sucks Animations suck really bad Fallout feel NOT PRESENT Oblivion feel ALWAYS PRESENT (thats notgood thing) Generally epic fail and most overhyped game in ages, also note payed or threatened gaming "press" all over world, nice job BS (Bethesda Softwads) BS I call BS.
  52. Hallo
    Jan 18, 2009
    8
    First off, I'd like to commend Bethesda for attempting a tutorial and would like to apologize for those who play their games who haven't the lick of sense. While the tutorial does, indeed, suck... there is an invention called the "internet" full of wikia's with plenty of information. While the baby book is cute, for someone who has never played the game... it's rather First off, I'd like to commend Bethesda for attempting a tutorial and would like to apologize for those who play their games who haven't the lick of sense. While the tutorial does, indeed, suck... there is an invention called the "internet" full of wikia's with plenty of information. While the baby book is cute, for someone who has never played the game... it's rather uninformative (the standard point distribution screen being more informative). Unfortunatly, stat ballancing is little more than that, only END and INT seem to offer major skill bonus' (and both have a large return [health, skill points, rad resistance]). W/E... the point is I feel like I'm picking out which stats matter over which just... suck. Combat can be clunky... V.A.T.S is borring... blah blah... but most relivant is that the game hardly "feels" alive. True, the world was devistated by a series of nuclear explosions (that did not detonate the nuclear cars lying around (nor destroy anything... atleast nothing that 200 years of disrepair couldn't account for)... nore could I care for pumping the greyscale... brownscale is soo much better than dulling the color.... What I'm trying to point to is that the environment neither frighten's me nore feels to be true to the story (the feeling is a little more like desolation... as if everyone just left the city... although the game is already absurdly high in it, the "environment" needs more bodies. Not those empailed bodies... but like a family huddeling together right before they get fosilized, people having built their own makeshift "fallout shelters"... fallout 3 has a map... but its world has no questions... it has no beauty... it just is and some few things happen in it. infact, I am througly confused as to why there are signs pointing to megaton for people leaving vault 101 (thats not a question, thats a "this doesn't fit into the idea of the world") I'll end by stating that twitch play is how the game should be. If you focus on combat you don't want turn based unless you're using tactics... twitch play keeps nerves up... I've never much approved of games that made combat last several min against 1-2 foes... it often feels more like the AI is cheating than anything. But I would suppose that the PC will get stronger yet so... we'll see. However, regardless on PC strength... the ability to shoot up... left and right... is beyond stupid. These "drugs" that junkies use to get high are used by the PC to aid in combat... and with no penitally with how many you carry or how many you use at once... worse are stim packs which might be essential when continuously fighting, sort of kill the experience by allowing one to horde enough to resurect the dead city. But W/E an okay game... thats what matters I guess.… Expand
  53. AnonymousMC
    Jan 13, 2009
    4
    horrible buggy game. Does not work on Windows Vista 64bit at all. Constant crashes and no support from software developer. They told me to install it on Windows XP. I asked if it was suppored under Windows Vista and they said yes but then told me to install it on Windows XP.

    Now that that is out of the way, the story line, graphics and sound are outstanding. The game really    horrible buggy game. Does not work on Windows Vista 64bit at all. Constant crashes and no support from software developer. They told me to install it on Windows XP. I asked if it was suppored under Windows Vista and they said yes but then told me to install it on Windows XP.

    Now that that is out of the way, the story line, graphics and sound are outstanding. The game really captures you attention and doesnt let go. Watching the nuke detonate in the story line was fantastic and a little scarry. As with all Bethesda games, the voice acting and NPC interaction is excellent. However the story was too short. I finished the game in just under 12 hours of total play time. I wish it could have been longer as I was totally immersed in the post war world.

    My recommendation would be NOT to buy this game, at least until they manage to work out the bugs.    … Expand
  54. lucky
    Jan 12, 2009
    10
    This game is fantastic .the whole freedom thing is awesome .I had a crash in 15 hours of the gameplay.But that doesn't mean u give a 0 to such a good game.The graphics are good if not awesome . The music and sounds really well done. We should not miss a game like this.Simply the best game of 2008.
  55. kylebg
    Jan 11, 2009
    5
    I wonder how many of these glowing reviews were written after less than 5 hours of playing the game. I would've given it a 10 too at that point since the world you're presented with is initially overwhelming and beautiful. But it's the quests that suck. So mundane and uninspiring. They could've done such cooler stuff without even more effort--just better ideas. And I wonder how many of these glowing reviews were written after less than 5 hours of playing the game. I would've given it a 10 too at that point since the world you're presented with is initially overwhelming and beautiful. But it's the quests that suck. So mundane and uninspiring. They could've done such cooler stuff without even more effort--just better ideas. And there are HUGE areas of fighting with no payoff at the end and no option but to backtrack all the way back through the area to get out. And where is the sense of horror at billions of people having died? The fact that this game needs an auto-walk feature because it knows you'll be trudging in a straight line for 5 minute stints while meeting nothing of interest is telling. Fallout 3 is a gorgeous landscape looking for a game.… Expand
  56. AdamC.
    Jan 11, 2009
    6
    Mediocre for a Fallout and not nearly as versatile (in terms of the number of builds that will work) as earlier games. I gave it a 6 because I can see the potential, but I don't seem to be able to play for more than an hour without losing interest. This is not a game to buy at full-price. It's also too violent and grotesque. I admit that fits the wasteland theme, but Mediocre for a Fallout and not nearly as versatile (in terms of the number of builds that will work) as earlier games. I gave it a 6 because I can see the potential, but I don't seem to be able to play for more than an hour without losing interest. This is not a game to buy at full-price. It's also too violent and grotesque. I admit that fits the wasteland theme, but there's nothing like the charm of Weird Harold in this game.… Expand
  57. GarethS.
    Jan 10, 2009
    1
    The overall concept for Fallout 3 was good. The media hype surrounding the game was excellent. The only flaw in this apparent gem of the gaming industry is that it doesnt work. Yes you heard me. The game is so buggy that I havent been able to play for more than 30 minutes without a crash to desktop and I am deeply insulted that a company like Bethesda would ship this to market in its The overall concept for Fallout 3 was good. The media hype surrounding the game was excellent. The only flaw in this apparent gem of the gaming industry is that it doesnt work. Yes you heard me. The game is so buggy that I havent been able to play for more than 30 minutes without a crash to desktop and I am deeply insulted that a company like Bethesda would ship this to market in its current state. Only game I have issues with on my current rig which is vastly superior to the minimum requirements. Despite my affection for Oblivion I will not purchase another Bethesda title solely on principle. It is now Jan 2009 and still no patch for the PC version. Game buying public out there beware dont be duped. Just do an search on PC issues with Fallout 3 and judge for yourself.… Expand
  58. EdM.
    Jan 8, 2009
    10
    This game is totally immersive. I'm (maybe) half way thru the game and am already looking forward to replaying at the difficult settings. Have played for around 80-100 hours and had the game lock up once or twice, so glitches are probably due more to inadequate hardware - I have a 9800 GTS and it runs well. VATS system ands alot to the shooting experience, the quests are often This game is totally immersive. I'm (maybe) half way thru the game and am already looking forward to replaying at the difficult settings. Have played for around 80-100 hours and had the game lock up once or twice, so glitches are probably due more to inadequate hardware - I have a 9800 GTS and it runs well. VATS system ands alot to the shooting experience, the quests are often challenging, and there alot of high-intensity situations.… Expand
  59. Curtis
    Jan 7, 2009
    10
    Honestly, it's been a while since I've played a game this good. You may be reading about "this game is so glitchy!" or "there are so many bugs!," but honestly, they don't bug me. I run the game on a modest computer at best, playing just barely on medium graphic settings and I really don't have any problems. The only thing that happens is after I go to place after Honestly, it's been a while since I've played a game this good. You may be reading about "this game is so glitchy!" or "there are so many bugs!," but honestly, they don't bug me. I run the game on a modest computer at best, playing just barely on medium graphic settings and I really don't have any problems. The only thing that happens is after I go to place after place, or go to an area where I see a vast area of Wasteland, the game slows down and the sound starts poping, but I believe this to be a computer problem as it has to load a heaping amount of things or remember a heaping amount of things, but in those situations all I do is exit the game and come back in and I'm fine. Now to the games details. The game starts out slow as it is just your life growing up in the vault, but once you get into the wasteland, your thrust into an open end game that lets you do whatever you damn please. This allows for limitless game play as you can help or hurt the random people you find. The main storyline could be longer, but with all the side quest and random monsters, it really does not matter after a while. Plus, the humor and irony in the game is pretty amusing. All in all, this is a game I would recommend for anyone and everyone, as long as you have something that can run it.… Expand
  60. Sindow
    Jan 7, 2009
    7
    Ultimately for a Fallout game this was mediocre at best. For Bethesda however, this is a very good start. I was going to give it a lower score however the GECK (the SDK) was actually released. I'm sure by using the GECK the Fallout 3 community will be able to fix Bethesda's mistakes and turn this into a true Fallout sequel instead of Oblivion with guns.
  61. JulienC.
    Jan 5, 2009
    6
    Another overrated game, terrible user interface, a bugfest like i've never seen before (PC) - this game offers an illusion of sandbox, but if you do your homework and try all different behaviours and attitudes you'll see that it's in fact an illusion of freedom, the story is quite ridgid in fact. The lockpicking mechanism is impossible to understand etc... but what happened Another overrated game, terrible user interface, a bugfest like i've never seen before (PC) - this game offers an illusion of sandbox, but if you do your homework and try all different behaviours and attitudes you'll see that it's in fact an illusion of freedom, the story is quite ridgid in fact. The lockpicking mechanism is impossible to understand etc... but what happened is that the first 10mn are awesome and give the impression of a nicely polished game and has a half life taste and is done by the guys from oblivion and this apparently deserved a 93. this game is not at a half life standard and yet falls only 2 points short of it, it's a shame. the game sure has depth and variety when you explore but to me this only matters AFTER the main game is polished, not instead. sorry.… Expand
  62. VoodoojedizinZ.
    Jan 5, 2009
    5
    My opinion, it's a ok game that has some severe technical problems a very lame plot but that's OK. The Ai are no smarter than the ones used in oblivion. There are some path finding issues for npc's. The dialog is very childlike but tries to be adult. Obviously there trying to appeal to all ages. Story is not very well presented. Low on believability. They overdo the go My opinion, it's a ok game that has some severe technical problems a very lame plot but that's OK. The Ai are no smarter than the ones used in oblivion. There are some path finding issues for npc's. The dialog is very childlike but tries to be adult. Obviously there trying to appeal to all ages. Story is not very well presented. Low on believability. They overdo the go fetch that item as usual. Some of the quest were very lame. The entire time line there trying to present seemed a bit off 200 years my eye! There's nothing to make me believe that. Graphics are good but not that good, low resolution textures. Typical Bethesda they don't give a damn about the PC. This game was made for Xbox. Sadly Bethesda seems to offer no technical support or any kind of contact at all. Once again everyone is left wondering when is the patch coming out and what will be in it.… Expand
  63. HenryT.
    Jan 5, 2009
    7
    Quite good game. The combat system is simply amazing. I think this game has one issue, bugs. Alot of players have had alot of issues with this game including me. I got the game working in about 20 minutes after installation. The game has been developed very well and for Fallout fans its like a dream come true.
  64. MrD
    Jan 4, 2009
    10
    There's enough details in the other user comments to justify a 10. I'm just adding my vote to help offset the retards who give it a zero. Zero would mean the worst game ever made. FO3 is NOT the worst game ever made. It's fine to have your opinion that FO3 might be the worst Fallout game ever made. But the worst game ever made? Voting any game a zero is a sign of a hollow There's enough details in the other user comments to justify a 10. I'm just adding my vote to help offset the retards who give it a zero. Zero would mean the worst game ever made. FO3 is NOT the worst game ever made. It's fine to have your opinion that FO3 might be the worst Fallout game ever made. But the worst game ever made? Voting any game a zero is a sign of a hollow vote. Wish there was some way to flag retarded posts for deletion... And a lesser rant: for people that refuse to give a 10 because that would mean a perfect game... umm... then you really have a scale of 9. 10 means "as perfect as any game you will buy at present." The industry and technology are advancing, and will always advance. Ratings on video games are on a curve, not an absolute. You know, by that logic, why give things 9... surely the 9's of the future will make current games look like a 5, maybe we should reserve more than just 10 for the future? Yeah, let's rate all current games a maximum of 5 so that the future has room for 6,7,8,9, and 10s. D'oh!… Expand
  65. 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.
  66. JordanD.
    Jan 3, 2009
    10
    I love this game. Combat is interesting, dialogue is great, but is hinderd by bad voice acting, i love the fiction, lots of content, but not half as much as oblivion, which makes sense because the fallout isnt bethesdas series, and too remain faithfull to the series, they have to stay with the established fiction.
  67. zachc.
    Jan 2, 2009
    10
    ingnore the firt reiw becase i played it on the pc and it was fine. the game is perffect. vats is a great new toll of game play. the diloge is intreasting and fast pace. the only way the game could get buggy is if you played it on a unrecomed system and have a old comuter. but with uptodate were the gam act fine and not as buggy has the firt blog had said.
  68. ChaseF.
    Jan 2, 2009
    10
    This game is awesome. Thats the main word for it, awesome. The graphics are great, but no one really pays attention to that after a couple hours. The game has so much in it, and everything about it is fun. People are complaining about problems that i plain don't see. It'll quit out sometimes, big deal; that's what the auto save is for. Plus you could play the whole game This game is awesome. Thats the main word for it, awesome. The graphics are great, but no one really pays attention to that after a couple hours. The game has so much in it, and everything about it is fun. People are complaining about problems that i plain don't see. It'll quit out sometimes, big deal; that's what the auto save is for. Plus you could play the whole game over as the opposite karma and get a different storyline completely.… Expand
  69. 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.
  70. AnonymousMC
    Dec 31, 2008
    9
    Game is amazing! The map is so huge that there's always something to do (even if it is just killing/shooting heads off random people) and the story kept me asking for more. Maybe a little more available ammo for the amazing guns, but besides that I'm all over it.
    Oh yeah, Darren M is a f***tard.
  71. martijns.
    Dec 31, 2008
    8
    the best game i ever played so far bought it a week ago and bin playing it many hours now i started out playng it at normal level first but i didnt get far cuz i didnt save game in a good way and no money for bullits and not strong enough leveled so i loaded back to the vault and play at very easy then the game becomes very good im not going into detail you just find out your selfs reason the best game i ever played so far bought it a week ago and bin playing it many hours now i started out playng it at normal level first but i didnt get far cuz i didnt save game in a good way and no money for bullits and not strong enough leveled so i loaded back to the vault and play at very easy then the game becomes very good im not going into detail you just find out your selfs reason that i give it an 8 is that i hope there will be many more even more better games then this there i say masterpiece? game for the future to come so next will be 8.1 :D rating a 10 is so final for the future to come wich ofcourse is.… Expand
  72. JamesB.
    Dec 30, 2008
    10
    This is one of the best RPGs I've ever played in my 36 years. There's a large world to explore with numerous imaginative quests that can be done any time you like. The perks system makes the game especially fun. I played this game 8 hours a day for a week. This is the only game in which I've ever had to choke back tears at the end -- literally. After this one, I can forgive This is one of the best RPGs I've ever played in my 36 years. There's a large world to explore with numerous imaginative quests that can be done any time you like. The perks system makes the game especially fun. I played this game 8 hours a day for a week. This is the only game in which I've ever had to choke back tears at the end -- literally. After this one, I can forgive bethesda softworks for having released oblivion.… Expand
  73. KMachine
    Dec 28, 2008
    3
    And here's why: 1) Poor AI. 2) No item shortcuts (ex: You need to open your Pip Boy everytime you need to switch weapons, which gets really annoying over time). 3) You can't sprint in this game. 4) Bugs , Crashes and sudden blackscreens (PC Version). 5) No destructable environment 6) No flashlights. 7) And the last of all, the cherry on the cake: You can't even CLIMB piles And here's why: 1) Poor AI. 2) No item shortcuts (ex: You need to open your Pip Boy everytime you need to switch weapons, which gets really annoying over time). 3) You can't sprint in this game. 4) Bugs , Crashes and sudden blackscreens (PC Version). 5) No destructable environment 6) No flashlights. 7) And the last of all, the cherry on the cake: You can't even CLIMB piles of ruins for shortcuts. Now THAT's stupid. Sandbox game? You got to be kidding me. On the other hand, Graphics do seem old but for people who doesn't have a high spec computer, It's ok. Due to poor AI, combat is easy if you have tactical talents. Easy to understand tutorial... That's all.… Expand
  74. Gregory
    Dec 28, 2008
    10
    All things considered, Fallout 3 stands head and shoulders above any game currently on the market....even with the alleged "bugs". User ratings for FO3, that have fallen below 7, are lopsided and unfair. For instance, were some of the "disappointments" with the game, based on alleged "bugs", have more to do with serious development misfires.....or with gaming systems that are/were All things considered, Fallout 3 stands head and shoulders above any game currently on the market....even with the alleged "bugs". User ratings for FO3, that have fallen below 7, are lopsided and unfair. For instance, were some of the "disappointments" with the game, based on alleged "bugs", have more to do with serious development misfires.....or with gaming systems that are/were antiquated? Were some of the criticisms of the game based on idiosyncratic preferences for straightforward, traditional "first person shooters" and "RPG's", rather than appreciating FO3's hybrid approach? Were some of the criticisms of FO3 just hyperbolic statements that were given as user correctives to perceived game over-hype, rather than aiming for a more "objective" analysis of the FO3 material? Were some of the extremely low criticisms given merely for the sake of being rebellious and contrarian? In any event, I hope the negative criticisms will not deter prospective consumers from buying this game. The Gamespy review does an excellent job of assessing what a buyer is in for when he/she gets FO3, so it's unnecessary to retread here. If someone is hesitant about purchasing the game for the PC because of bugs, they should keep in mind that patches are inevitable with virtually every PC title that gets released. No game is ever "bug free". At the very least, do yourself the favor by getting the game for the PS3 or the 360. It will not disappoint you.… Expand
  75. king
    Dec 27, 2008
    10
    For starters I'm not really an RPG fan and usually find it difficult to stick with one all the way through but this game kept me coming back. I've played it through once and I've already started another new game just so I can make different decisions. One of my favorite all time games and I've played games for 15 years!
  76. Namelessguy
    Dec 26, 2008
    10
    This game kicks your ass, then again, and again. Graphics are great if you have a powerful comp, even at low settings its still good. I felt that it was really short and was dissapointed that once you finish, your done. You cant go back or anything. cant w8 till GECK.
  77. ChuckL.
    Dec 26, 2008
    0
    Wow! This game is totally awesome! Selecting your sex, your Look, and first missions when you are a baby. Fixing guns, armor accessories and other stuff. And details of world and effects are amazing! THANK YOU FALLOUT3 team! :3
  78. 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
  79. 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
  80. WKT.
    Dec 23, 2008
    7
    Decent game, but a lot of space for improvements (thank you modders!). Can't see how it got 92% though. Anyway, it was pretty fun playing this game. You got all these customization you can do - facial features (but somehow you can't change your body shape - you could do it in Van Buren), skills, decisions, etc. Then you get to explore a huge world with awesome graphics, an Decent game, but a lot of space for improvements (thank you modders!). Can't see how it got 92% though. Anyway, it was pretty fun playing this game. You got all these customization you can do - facial features (but somehow you can't change your body shape - you could do it in Van Buren), skills, decisions, etc. Then you get to explore a huge world with awesome graphics, an excellent wastelandish atmosphere (ghostly abandoned vaults were good). And it's really easy to learn how to play this game too. The VATS was interesting for a while and it helps you get through tight spots. Some side quests are good, e.g. Moira's. And oh, I love the music. The radio station is a darn good concept. But as usual there are flaws. First of all, it's really easy to get stuck - so save often, or just use the console. It's really frustrating when you spent 15 minutes killing off a horde of super mutants then get stuck when you were exploring in some rubbles. Then there is the poor AI (I'm not sure if higher difficulties fixes that). For example, enemies tend to get stuck with obstacles and that gives you infinite time to finish them off. Another example is extremely aggressive allies that will attack high level enemies with bare hand. Walking around in the wasteland can be pretty tiresome. Yeah running speed is too slow - could have had a sprint button or something like that. NPCs can be a bit bland - they are not as fleshed out as in Fallout e.g. not as emotional or as sarcastic. Facial animations are really bad haha. I was playing Half-Life 2 and I was surprised with the facial animation - and that was released at the end of 2004... hm. Games too easy - you can be a jack of all trades and be the master of everything. Takes a lot of traps to kill you too. Yeah that's right, everything. Strategy and smart allocation of skill/char points/ perks doesn't seem as vital now since they don't really critically affect what you can do and poor management doesn't seem to cripple you as much as in Fallout. Main quest is not that interesting imo - in the end it seems like a chore and no better than some of the better side quests. One thing I sorely missed was the element of randomness. E.g. in Fallout, sometimes when you attack you critically miss and drop your weapon, or you hit so hard that the enemy passes out, etc. In Fallout 3 eventually everything becomes kinda routine. And one thing that baffles me is the disappearance of the ability to retrieve ammo from a gun (or maybe I missed it). Again it's a decent game. I would say it's a watered down, adapted-to-casual-gamers version of Fallout. An analogy would be those non-technical scientific books written for the mass rather than for intellectuals in that field, you get what I mean?… Expand
  81. MichaelC
    Dec 23, 2008
    9
    Plenty to do here, i played this game over 100 hours easily. Upsides is Its enjoyable, has great graphics and sound will take a long time to finish all quests, could have put a few more guns in but still a fairly big ammount of items to collect. Really the only downsides are it can become i little boring somtimes and many bugs and errors stop it from being a 10. Simpily a fantastic game.
  82. NateMo
    Dec 22, 2008
    6
    It had its moments, but overall, it simply doesn't live up to the first 2 Fallout games. There are too many bugs, too many plot holes, and too many places where the changes to the wasteland, simply make no sense. The complete lack of sex, the inability to kill children, turns up the lack of realism, while the inability to turn off, or turn down the gore as you could in the original It had its moments, but overall, it simply doesn't live up to the first 2 Fallout games. There are too many bugs, too many plot holes, and too many places where the changes to the wasteland, simply make no sense. The complete lack of sex, the inability to kill children, turns up the lack of realism, while the inability to turn off, or turn down the gore as you could in the original games, makes it a bit of a chore to sit through this one. 6 out or 10 overall.… Expand
  83. CPtlWhen
    Dec 22, 2008
    9
    This game can range from a 0-10 depending how you play it, so for example if you put it, not paying any attention to the story line just running around gunning people down, you most properly wont enjoy it, but if you have say a free week at least, lock your self inside your room, put in Fallout 3, grab all the food you need then...go, This game will not be enjoyed where you are This game can range from a 0-10 depending how you play it, so for example if you put it, not paying any attention to the story line just running around gunning people down, you most properly wont enjoy it, but if you have say a free week at least, lock your self inside your room, put in Fallout 3, grab all the food you need then...go, This game will not be enjoyed where you are distracted, you need to be paying attention to play this game.… Expand
  84. 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
  85. RobertB
    Dec 21, 2008
    4
    Fallout 3 is absolutely not a part of the original Fallout Franchise. It's more a Feature and a bad ripoff of the original Games. All you can do is run around and shoot Stuff thats acting quite stupid. Not many Quests, and they tend to become boring after a while. This Game is advertising with great replayablility, but in fact it's just another Facette which gives the same Fallout 3 is absolutely not a part of the original Fallout Franchise. It's more a Feature and a bad ripoff of the original Games. All you can do is run around and shoot Stuff thats acting quite stupid. Not many Quests, and they tend to become boring after a while. This Game is advertising with great replayablility, but in fact it's just another Facette which gives the same results. Even the Karmasystem influencing NPC behavious towards you is totally messed up when you compare it to the old games, not to mention the Script of the Mainquest. Go to the Mutievault where the Geck is and *boom* you are abducted without even knowing what's going on or what that secret Project is on what your Father worked. You still can give the Answers as if you would know. Also... the Ending. 90% Rad Resistance and yet you die. WTF. And you can't send in the Supermutant who has retrieved the Geck from a Deathzone for you. Bullocks. PS The Bloody Mess Trait isn't what you expect from the Game when you played the prior Installments (on the old Engine, there where two kinds of Deathanimation: Normal and cruel Splatter on Critical Hits): Killing People with Bloody Mess malms everything of their Body as if they'd explode from the Inside out. Believe me, it sounds better than it plays.… Expand
  86. RobertW.
    Dec 17, 2008
    9
    Fallout 3 is a really fantastic game. From the unique start to the finish (which is the reason I am deducting a mark). The story, depth, atmosphere and free will set this game apart to make it by far the best game I have played in a long time! As for the finish I was annoyed and promptly downloaded a 3rd party fix to allow me to continue. This is a superb game that keeps me entertained for hours!
  87. ThomasV.
    Dec 17, 2008
    9
    TRULY and in my opinion one of the best games I ever played! At the beginning I had some crashes when using the V.A.T.S. with my old 320 MB 8800GTS but after having changed to a HD 4870 they were gone... Don't know whether Bethesda already fixed this issue. And YES, the main quests is a little predictable but nevertheless quite challenging. And YES, fights become a little bit easy TRULY and in my opinion one of the best games I ever played! At the beginning I had some crashes when using the V.A.T.S. with my old 320 MB 8800GTS but after having changed to a HD 4870 they were gone... Don't know whether Bethesda already fixed this issue. And YES, the main quests is a little predictable but nevertheless quite challenging. And YES, fights become a little bit easy after a while, but I still get shot sometimes by those supermutants if they're enough and I don't get criticals on their heads (which nicely explode). The variety of enemies also isn't that big but I have a nice pack of guns with which I can take them down! Ammunition can become an issue but usually it's not a real prob to have enough ammo for at least on of those fabulous guns you can carry! Aditionally I believe that in a postnuclear world ammo shouldn't lie around everywhere... So if you're into "Mad Max"-like postnuclear scenarios and like to roam around in a quite huge world using tonz of gunz, lockpicking, hacking, sneaking, bartering and so on THIS IS THE GAME YOU SHOULD PLAY. I also played the Fallout 1 & 2 like ten years ago and I think F3 at least partially brings back the old feelings. Presentation is also quite nice (not so nice: some pop-ups, textures are a little bad on a closer look) and the far-view is incredible, at least with my HD 4870. Seeing a brotherhood of steel guy in his power armor from face to face is really nice if you're use to the old 2D-iso perspective. I'm playing the game for 40 hours now and I almost finished the main plot, but I don't want the game to be over! Therefore I'm roaming around in the wastelands trying to explore every single corner of this world to get every quest and item I can get. Yes, I truly love this game and I'm really happy that it met all the expectations I had for 2 years now. LOVE OR LEAVE IT!… Expand
  88. StoneT
    Dec 12, 2008
    10
    9.5 out of 10 rounded up. This game is incredibly immersive, but it requires creativity and curiosity in order for the user to get the full effect. The world of FO3 is the most complex and open world in video game history. Game designers allow the user to set their own path on the fly (scientist, criminal/thief, lawman, serial killer, entrepreneur, etc), making their own actions and 9.5 out of 10 rounded up. This game is incredibly immersive, but it requires creativity and curiosity in order for the user to get the full effect. The world of FO3 is the most complex and open world in video game history. Game designers allow the user to set their own path on the fly (scientist, criminal/thief, lawman, serial killer, entrepreneur, etc), making their own actions and choices really matter for once! I have beat the game once and have 2 games going simultaneously and I can honestly say that I discover new and top quality content every time. Take your time, explore, and do lots of side missions and you will be greatly rewarded. This is the first "10" I have ever given anything on metacritic.… Expand
  89. DrWatson
    Dec 12, 2008
    5
    what this game did right: exploring the downtown DC area is great, and the overall atmosphere is fantastic. (especially if you've been there) what this game did poorly: the main plot is terrible and short the RPG elements of the game are numb at best - character stats are largely meaningless - character specialization is discouraged to the point of being almost not possible bottom what this game did right: exploring the downtown DC area is great, and the overall atmosphere is fantastic. (especially if you've been there) what this game did poorly: the main plot is terrible and short the RPG elements of the game are numb at best - character stats are largely meaningless - character specialization is discouraged to the point of being almost not possible bottom line: while this game is not bad, it's not good either. therefore it gets an average score of 5.… Expand
  90. FreedomC.
    Dec 11, 2008
    7
    Main story line was too short and the final parts were too easy. There were a lot of side quests, but a story driven gamer will feel rushed by the main story and can easily beat the game without doing 90% of the side quests. Once every hour or two I will get a random crash with no error messages. There are holes in some of the story lines/quests, that are so big, you cold drive a truck Main story line was too short and the final parts were too easy. There were a lot of side quests, but a story driven gamer will feel rushed by the main story and can easily beat the game without doing 90% of the side quests. Once every hour or two I will get a random crash with no error messages. There are holes in some of the story lines/quests, that are so big, you cold drive a truck through them. The AI opponents run at you very fast, but not in a very intelligent manner. Great look and feel. Good implementation of several game devices. I agree that the thing that will make this game an 8 or 9 will be the Mod community as BS did not spend enough time with the plot of the vanilla box.… Expand
  91. AnonymousMC
    Dec 9, 2008
    0
    I would have given this game a 10, IF I COULD PLAY IT!!! This game is so buggy you can breath without it crashing. See for yourself go tot he official website, forums and PC issues, You will find page, after page after page after page of glitches, bugs, hardware issues, Software issues, and all around bad programming on Bethesda's part. Seriously, Bethesda makes awesome games if youI would have given this game a 10, IF I COULD PLAY IT!!! This game is so buggy you can breath without it crashing. See for yourself go tot he official website, forums and PC issues, You will find page, after page after page after page of glitches, bugs, hardware issues, Software issues, and all around bad programming on Bethesda's part. Seriously, Bethesda makes awesome games if you could actually play ANY of them, all of their games are so buggy and they never even bother to fix any of it, they just release one or two patches to fix small problems like a particle of dust going in the wrong direction on some obscure level you have never been to and will probably never find, and just forgets that game exists, moves on to their next horrible game and make more money. Bethesda should get off their butts and fix this game, or give it to someone who knows what the hell they are doing! They really are AWESOME games during the 10 minutes you can actually play them before it decides that you're stepping on too many cracks in the pavement and kicks you back to your desktop.… Expand
  92. AndrewR.
    Dec 8, 2008
    9
    I honestly believe that although Fallout 3 was unlike the first two of the franchise, it is in itself a very well developed and enjoyable game. What is even better is how people giving this game 0's and 2's try to enforce their beliefs using conspiracy theories and grandios vocabulary. Its a joy to read how people rate the game 0 out of 10 because they were to foolish to read I honestly believe that although Fallout 3 was unlike the first two of the franchise, it is in itself a very well developed and enjoyable game. What is even better is how people giving this game 0's and 2's try to enforce their beliefs using conspiracy theories and grandios vocabulary. Its a joy to read how people rate the game 0 out of 10 because they were to foolish to read the minimum reqs, and how the intellectually disinclined behave . Bloody Mess ftw.… Expand
  93. WilsonT.
    Dec 6, 2008
    4
    Boring characters, quite slow, tiring quests that don't generate enthusiam. Fallout 3 really needed to be a lot better to deserve the high marks. After hours of playing, this had not grabbed me and I left feeling rather unsatisfied, but not disgusted.
  94. KevinZ.
    Dec 6, 2008
    7
    This game is decent, but doesn't live up to the first two. Other reviews cover the pros pretty well, I will focus on cons. Combat is fun enough, but not very challenging. I wish there were more actual cities- Unlike the original Fallouts which had plenty of interesting places, this world feels somewhat empty. It is, however, fun to explore. The biggest problem is definitely the main This game is decent, but doesn't live up to the first two. Other reviews cover the pros pretty well, I will focus on cons. Combat is fun enough, but not very challenging. I wish there were more actual cities- Unlike the original Fallouts which had plenty of interesting places, this world feels somewhat empty. It is, however, fun to explore. The biggest problem is definitely the main storyline. I was honestly amazed anyone even took this one beyond the brainstorming phase. Incredibly uninteresting. An immersive world is not enough, I want a story that makes me feel some sort of emotion and/or sparks my imagination. And don't tell me I have to make my own stories, that argument only goes so far. Oh, also plot holes do not constitute interesting developments.… Expand
  95. RobertB.
    Dec 6, 2008
    8
    The good: Immersive atmosphere, good graphics, large game world, interesting lore, good compromise between action/RPG elements. ........ The bad: Terrible AI (you can literally blow an enemy's head off while he's mid-conversation with one of his friends, and his friend will just casually walk away), mediocre stock user interface, poorly-written and implemented main story, The good: Immersive atmosphere, good graphics, large game world, interesting lore, good compromise between action/RPG elements. ........ The bad: Terrible AI (you can literally blow an enemy's head off while he's mid-conversation with one of his friends, and his friend will just casually walk away), mediocre stock user interface, poorly-written and implemented main story, repetitive game-play with few well-crafted encounters, unbalanced game mechanics, numerous glitches and quirks. ..... Redeeming factor: The GECK (construction kit) will be released soon, and user mods will vastly improve most facets of the game.… Expand
  96. ChuckL.
    Dec 6, 2008
    10
    Wow! This game is totally awesome! Selecting your sex, your Look, and first missions when you are a baby. Fixing guns, armor accessories and other stuff. And details of world and effects are amazing! THANK YOU FALLOUT3 team! :3
  97. DarrenM.
    Dec 5, 2008
    6
    This game doesn't do it for me like Half Life 2 or even Oblivion. It's really boring. Love the 50s music though. Half Life was an extension of my being . I was inside the monitor literally. This game makes me detached because it's so dam hard. trying to find someone in one of the quests was a chore. went to the places they told me too. killed everything talked to people but This game doesn't do it for me like Half Life 2 or even Oblivion. It's really boring. Love the 50s music though. Half Life was an extension of my being . I was inside the monitor literally. This game makes me detached because it's so dam hard. trying to find someone in one of the quests was a chore. went to the places they told me too. killed everything talked to people but couldn't find the person. Got very frustrated ,wandered around the wasteland only to be killed by monsters with a 10 mm gun which quickly run out of ammo(no key for the armoury-couldn't find it). What do I do after that? Just wander around with no ammo waiting to be killed rinse repeat. Don't like this game at all sorry. Overhyped. VATS system bores me too.… Expand
  98. PaddyG.
    Dec 5, 2008
    9
    A very immersive game, even if not all features, items and game mechanics that were present in previous incarnations have made it into this one, making it a bit less S.P.E.C.I.A.L. Played about 20hrs (on normal difficulty) and got about half the map uncovered (without actually exploring a good part of the locations yet) and it still sucks me in every time I start the game. Graphics are A very immersive game, even if not all features, items and game mechanics that were present in previous incarnations have made it into this one, making it a bit less S.P.E.C.I.A.L. Played about 20hrs (on normal difficulty) and got about half the map uncovered (without actually exploring a good part of the locations yet) and it still sucks me in every time I start the game. Graphics are adequate to nice, the inventory system works rather well even if it's classical fallout style (with a bit of console flair) and not as fast as most MMORPG's. Sound effects are very well implemented IMO, with gun shots/salvos being very loud and boomy, while even small noises can be heard when sneaking through the wasteland and tunnels. Dialogues are done by seemingly pro speakers, if a bit dull/sterile at times. Quests are plentiful and make sense most of the time, even if some are a bit dull. A bit more of the classical Fallout humour would help, especially since the 3D makes the game intense at times. Put all together a very good game with a huge playing time, high replay value and hopefully a few nice extensions for later. If you don't get it now be sure to grab the GameOfTheYear/Gold/Budget or whatever edition will come out eventually. And sorry for those folks who have problems in running the game. Thankfully I only got random crashes once every 10 hours or so. And my machine is a tad old and rusty anyway and some other games crash too. GL and fingers crossed.… Expand
  99. MikeD.
    Dec 3, 2008
    6
    Could have turned out a lot worse, but it is ok for a single play-through. We pretty much got what we expected - Oblivion with guns. The game has too many flaws in design, implementation, scenario, feel, voices to even mention. Nowhere near Fallout and especially Fallout 2, but comes close to Fallout Tactics.
  100. 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
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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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