Fallout 3

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7.9

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  1. 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.
  2. justinscustoms
    Aug 27, 2010
    7
    On the level the game itself is far more satisfying than Bethesda's previous entries into sandbox titles. The PC version offer the same expansive environments but the more claustrophobic feel of a wasteland city gives a less mundane feel to the environment and a clear and concise story line gives the game a clear sense of direction. On PC platform with relatively powerful hardware theOn the level the game itself is far more satisfying than Bethesda's previous entries into sandbox titles. The PC version offer the same expansive environments but the more claustrophobic feel of a wasteland city gives a less mundane feel to the environment and a clear and concise story line gives the game a clear sense of direction. On PC platform with relatively powerful hardware the game produces clear crisp textures and matched with the relatively huge dialogue giving it a relatively immersed feel.

    After setting all of the positive aside, I have a very difficult time ignoring all of the bugs and technical shortcomings the game experiences in what seems like a very random manner. Certain graphics settings cause direct crashes almost predictably during play, and it would seem under almost perfectly stable conditions you can experience random hardware driver crashes, even more frustrating is how the game handles the DLC expansion material, once installed properly every endeavor into a previously saved game pauses the game to remind the user that a new radio station has been discovered, this not only breaks the experience altogether it does so on a fairly random basis assuring that no matter how into the game you become you can be assured that it will be ruined for you without any warning.    … Expand
  3. TestECull
    Sep 26, 2010
    7
    Fallout 3 is the best game I've played. Ever. I have a feeling only it's successor, New Vegas, will dethrone it. It's horribly buggy, though, and I hate buggy software. So I knocked three points off for that. Still, you should buy this.
  4. Morring
    Apr 7, 2013
    7
    This would have been a 10/10 BUT: Game for windows live is as painful as always, and lack of support for win 7. It behaves weirdly with some graphic cards, I keep having to reinstall the same drivers each time I want to play this game. Also some times you can feel the influence of the console version. Apart from these aspects the game is plain awesome: from the general atmosphere to eachThis would have been a 10/10 BUT: Game for windows live is as painful as always, and lack of support for win 7. It behaves weirdly with some graphic cards, I keep having to reinstall the same drivers each time I want to play this game. Also some times you can feel the influence of the console version. Apart from these aspects the game is plain awesome: from the general atmosphere to each single weapon, everything is how it should be. Don't expect an important main story tough: as with many bethesta titles this game is more about freeroaming. While the main campaing is still better than, say, oblivion, it is quite short.… Expand
  5. LD9000
    May 2, 2011
    7
    I waited for Fallout 3 for years, and this game was disappointing. It is an ok game, just so much is missing from it. The original level cap of 20 killed all fun in exploration after hitting it. I hear it has been raised, but by then the game has been already finished. Bethesda redeemed itself with Fallout: NV, but not this title
  6. snowshreder
    Jul 5, 2011
    7
    I have to say i really enjoyed this game though the score doesn't deserve a 10 i think they should have put more thought into some o the mechanics, weapons, story, the whole shebang. The game was real buggy and not polished therefore it was released to early and/or had bad support for resolving the bug issues.
  7. Miley03
    Aug 6, 2011
    7
    Fallout 3 is an interesting game, with an extremely unique setting. The setting is the games biggest advantage (or disadvantage). If you like a post-apocalyptic setting with extremely high realism and details. But for people like me, who get easily swept up in games will find this game very pessimistic and not that fun. The other problem this game has is the landscapes. They are just TOOFallout 3 is an interesting game, with an extremely unique setting. The setting is the games biggest advantage (or disadvantage). If you like a post-apocalyptic setting with extremely high realism and details. But for people like me, who get easily swept up in games will find this game very pessimistic and not that fun. The other problem this game has is the landscapes. They are just TOO large. Who wants to walk for 10 MINUTES to find something! And this wouldn't even matter if the locations were interesting, but it's mostly a desert. But there are loads of people who love this, and for those people this game is a gem.… Expand
  8. laxleonidas
    Sep 16, 2011
    7
    I'm dissapointed by this game. It has to be continued of legendary games like F1 and F2? What's good abut this game, is the open world. As a sandbox - F3 make a good work. Here's many secrets, quests and NPC's.
  9. lexe
    Dec 17, 2011
    7
    Pro:
    + Free to explore a huge apocalyptic world
    + the missions drag you deep into the world, as you keep decending into the underground. + good storyline + alot of gore + good powerfull gunsounds. + awesome cinematic effects. + sweet graphics in general. + weapons and power-ups left, right and centre + fiddling with locks to gain extra loot con: - you need to use the interface, everytime    Pro:
    + Free to explore a huge apocalyptic world
    + the missions drag you deep into the world, as you keep decending into the underground.
    + good storyline
    + alot of gore
    + good powerfull gunsounds.
    + awesome cinematic effects.
    + sweet graphics in general.
    + weapons and power-ups left, right and centre
    + fiddling with locks to gain extra loot

    con:
    - you need to use the interface, everytime you want a different weapon, including switchign for grenades
    - aim is horrible, if the enemy is 2 feet away u'll be likely to miss the shot still.
    - AI is retarded, most things just run towards you, a bit like the mobs in serioussam.
    - some ppl cant handle all the freedom and get lost and cant find the next mission.

    Conclusion: If the AI and weaponswitching were better i would have to give it a 10, but they aren't. And you will find yourself running backwards 90% of the time.    … Expand
  10. Yashime
    Jun 2, 2012
    7
    I love the story, the landscape, and the end of days atmosphere. It´s also the reason why i play it always in ego-shooter perspective, because if not the game loose all the magic. The animation of the character is so ridicoulous. And there are a plenty of game who manage to give realistic movement, but not Bethesda Programmers. I think a good investment were a Motion CaptureI love the story, the landscape, and the end of days atmosphere. It´s also the reason why i play it always in ego-shooter perspective, because if not the game loose all the magic. The animation of the character is so ridicoulous. And there are a plenty of game who manage to give realistic movement, but not Bethesda Programmers. I think a good investment were a Motion Capture System! Please do it. Like Dark Souls, were the animations and gravity of the character are almost perfect!!! And then Fallout 3 will be the best game ever :-)… Expand
  11. TheHumbleCritic
    Sep 17, 2012
    7
    Compared to Fallout:New Vegas, this game just didn't really appeal to me, it's boring atmosphere and bland characters made the experience somewhat less than entertaining..
  12. Jacer200
    May 10, 2014
    7
    I played a fully modded version from Nexus mods. This is a good RPG to play if you are itching for a classic western game to play. Fully modded the game looked really good for being so old. The story did not grip me that much but it was still fun to play. I found playing with a 360 controller to be far superior than keyboard and mouse. I am playing this right after Dark Souls. And the 29I played a fully modded version from Nexus mods. This is a good RPG to play if you are itching for a classic western game to play. Fully modded the game looked really good for being so old. The story did not grip me that much but it was still fun to play. I found playing with a 360 controller to be far superior than keyboard and mouse. I am playing this right after Dark Souls. And the 29 hours it took me to play this game took me by surprise after playing a 65 hour game. But overall a good game on sale. This is a must play because Fallout 4 is in the chamber.… Expand
  13. trollololololol
    Sep 7, 2013
    7
    Take the Elder Scrolls, reskin it to look like Fallout, give it really terrible shooting gameplay, give it a pretty weak story, mediocre voice acting, mediocre writing, enemies that are way too easy to kill, a ridiculous amount of bugs and a lame system to try to hide the fact that the gameplay is crap, and you get Fallout 3. It may not be bad, but it certainly isn't good. This game isTake the Elder Scrolls, reskin it to look like Fallout, give it really terrible shooting gameplay, give it a pretty weak story, mediocre voice acting, mediocre writing, enemies that are way too easy to kill, a ridiculous amount of bugs and a lame system to try to hide the fact that the gameplay is crap, and you get Fallout 3. It may not be bad, but it certainly isn't good. This game is just average.… Expand
  14. TheGamer31
    Oct 11, 2013
    7
    As much as I love this game, it just turned in the wrong direction. It doesn't really feel like a Fallout game, but more like a completely new game. This game is the Fallout game of Empire: Total War basically.
  15. Annoymous1
    Oct 5, 2015
    7
    As much as I like this game, it felt pretty sub-par compared to New Vegas. The environment and story felt so much more like a post-apocalyptic game, however, it just felt pretty...dull. I enjoyed FNV more than this, for the sake of the environment and the liveliness.
  16. askewreviews
    Sep 10, 2013
    7
    Muddy textures made uglier by the game's green colour filter. The story is pretty basic and full of really gaping plotholes culminating in one of the most illogical endings in video game history. The gunplay is basic and due to the lack of iron sights and accuracy penalties when firing from the hip, VATS is incredibly overpowered. In Fallout 1 and 2, you could target specific points on anMuddy textures made uglier by the game's green colour filter. The story is pretty basic and full of really gaping plotholes culminating in one of the most illogical endings in video game history. The gunplay is basic and due to the lack of iron sights and accuracy penalties when firing from the hip, VATS is incredibly overpowered. In Fallout 1 and 2, you could target specific points on an enemy but it wasn't a gamebreaking mechanic because those titles were turn-based. Here you can just spam the VATS button, aim for the head because nothing else is worth shooting at and repeat.… Expand
  17. Kunrya
    Jun 27, 2013
    7
    If it wouldn't be for all the glitches, Fallout 3 would be one of the best games ever. It's exactly what an open-world should be; looks great, handles great and keeps you coming back for more exploration. Unfortunately, exploring becomes difficult when load screens take up 10 minute blocks of time and your character and frame rate lag.
  18. iddqd4
    Jan 20, 2018
    7
    Достаточно посредственная в плане сюжета, и средняя в плане геймплея, один раз прошел и возвращаться больше нет желания.
  19. Gamespro
    Aug 7, 2013
    7
    This game is a very fun first person rpg and I reccomend this game to anyone who can play through with bugs.The bugs really deduct the experience as some may even be game breaking, that's why i'm deducting 3 points from this but overall good game
  20. debigman
    May 15, 2014
    7
    This is one of the greatest games ever made, but it has a lot of bugs that never got fixed. Also, it has GFWL which makes it always-online. If you are looking to play this game, try to get a DRM-free (but legal please) version.
  21. DeusXCom
    Aug 3, 2014
    7
    Bethesda did an amazing job at the one thing they always do - the exploration, in this case, the exploration of the post-apocalyptic wasteland in 3D open world was amazing, even the very start of the game is pretty impressive and for a while it looked like this could be a worthy successor in the Fallout series, but it slowly starts to show the shortcomings of Bethesda as well. Too manyBethesda did an amazing job at the one thing they always do - the exploration, in this case, the exploration of the post-apocalyptic wasteland in 3D open world was amazing, even the very start of the game is pretty impressive and for a while it looked like this could be a worthy successor in the Fallout series, but it slowly starts to show the shortcomings of Bethesda as well. Too many bugs, crashes and other technical problems mixed with quite bland story and not really interesting quests or characters. Even the thing you loved at the start will annoy you in the end, loads of invisible walls and running through chaotic subway systems. I still enjoyed the experience, roaming the wasteland and listening to the Pip Boy radio was good, even some of the trademark things from original Fallout like VATS and SPECIAL mechanics are still here, but it's just not the same level of premium quality. Maybe the lack of good writing, memorable characters, or fantastic music to create a proper atmosphere, there is definitely something missing here. The content got a bit better with all the DLC, but I would still highly recommend Fallout 1 & 2 or New Vegas as a much better experiences than this. 7/10… Expand
  22. smahlt
    Aug 22, 2023
    7
    It's a solid Oblivion with guns. There's not much else to say, really. It has a better story than New Vegas and 4, but falls behind NV in other aspects.
  23. Odogreviews
    Dec 3, 2014
    7
    Fallout 3 is a great game overall but it has a few flaws. The game is extremely "glitchy" and has crashed on me a few times. The graphics are dated. This game has the best video game intro ever. I also loved the storytelling in the game. I would buy this game with caution though because of its glitches.
  24. Jaliver
    Apr 6, 2016
    7
    Its like Skyrim with guns!!!!

    Not a lot of sniper rifles so you can't really 360 no scope in this shooter game.... Nuke megaton or kill ur son okay in serious news, Fallout 3 is a solid experience through and through. Bethesda manages once again to throw the player in a large sandbox world with many different things to do and explore. The VATS system is a little clunky but overall    Its like Skyrim with guns!!!!

    Not a lot of sniper rifles so you can't really 360 no scope in this shooter game....

    Nuke megaton or kill ur son

    okay in serious news, Fallout 3 is a solid experience through and through. Bethesda manages once again to throw the player in a large sandbox world with many different things to do and explore. The VATS system is a little clunky but overall the mechanics are fine. I promise not to ruin the story but in my personal opinion the story was very disappointing. You can actually skip about half the story on accident if you're not careful. The story is hands down the most vague story that we've seen so far with the Fallout series and even with the expansions adding more story content, Fallout 3 doesn't feel like enough with Point Lookout being my favorite and the Mothership Zeta being the most corny.    … Expand
  25. dem87
    Nov 11, 2015
    7
    Fallout 4 has potential. but overall it is mediocre Bethesda game. You have to forgot about dull game play, stupid characters, bugs and wait for mods. If you are looking for a story you might pick another game. If you are looking for something that can keep you occupied for long so that you entertain yourself this is the game. Just don't expect much of this game. I regret buying it nowFallout 4 has potential. but overall it is mediocre Bethesda game. You have to forgot about dull game play, stupid characters, bugs and wait for mods. If you are looking for a story you might pick another game. If you are looking for something that can keep you occupied for long so that you entertain yourself this is the game. Just don't expect much of this game. I regret buying it now and not on sale.… Expand
  26. chapmaer
    Nov 6, 2015
    7
    this game has been out for 7 years now and with fallout 4 just around the corner i thought i should review this game well its not a great game but it is an enjoyable game but 100% positive of this game is the brilliant world design, which dose a great job to immerse you in its world and to make you want to find out more about the lore but back to the story the side quests and lore is wellthis game has been out for 7 years now and with fallout 4 just around the corner i thought i should review this game well its not a great game but it is an enjoyable game but 100% positive of this game is the brilliant world design, which dose a great job to immerse you in its world and to make you want to find out more about the lore but back to the story the side quests and lore is well written i can not say the same about the main story it dose start out as a interesting story but it goes downhill quickly and becomes bland and predictable story with really obvious moral dilemmas that you can easily tell what is the right thing to do and what's wrong overall i may have **** on this game quite a bit on this game but i still love it it keeps me going back to replay it from the start do to how fun the world is to explore… Expand
  27. ghostwriter84
    Aug 29, 2023
    7
    Pros:

    Atmosphere and Soundtrack: The game excels at creating a hauntingly beautiful and desolate atmosphere. The ruins of iconic landmarks, accompanied by an evocative 1950s-inspired soundtrack, immerse players in the grim reality of a world ravaged by nuclear war. Open-World Exploration: The Capital Wasteland, the game's expansive open-world environment, is a joy to explore. Filled    Pros:

    Atmosphere and Soundtrack: The game excels at creating a hauntingly beautiful and desolate atmosphere. The ruins of iconic landmarks, accompanied by an evocative 1950s-inspired soundtrack, immerse players in the grim reality of a world ravaged by nuclear war.

    Open-World Exploration: The Capital Wasteland, the game's expansive open-world environment, is a joy to explore. Filled with intriguing locations, hidden secrets, and unique characters, it encourages players to venture off the beaten path and discover the stories that unfold in the aftermath of the nuclear apocalypse.

    My biggest gripes with this game, specially considering its an rpg:

    Linear Main Story: Despite its expansive world, the main story can feel somewhat linear in comparison. This could potentially limit the player's sense of agency, especially if they prefer non-linear storytelling.
    Poor writing, quests, dialogues...    … Expand
  28. Voyou
    Aug 19, 2016
    7
    A good RPG ? No.
    A good game ? Absolutely.
    The 3rd installment in the parodical post-apocalyptic franchise is fun and addictive. The stage is still one of the best maps to explore today (2016.) Dialogues and quests are often mediocre, but the environmental narrative is a thing of beauty, with terrific details. The gameplay has much improved since its predecessors. In particular the    A good RPG ? No.
    A good game ? Absolutely.

    The 3rd installment in the parodical post-apocalyptic franchise is fun and addictive. The stage is still one of the best maps to explore today (2016.) Dialogues and quests are often mediocre, but the environmental narrative is a thing of beauty, with terrific details.

    The gameplay has much improved since its predecessors. In particular the interface, which makes playing not a chore anymore.

    There still are obvious flaws though, including some old classics which I thought had been banned years ago. For instance:

    - The insufferable level cap. Here a record offender: I reached it at about 20% of map exploration. Sure, you need one, since you made the mistake of capping your stats and skills, but what about balancing the progression then ? Oh, right, you can't because...

    - Respawn. I've been hating those for decades. It's one of them games where you have to kill constantly to get a piece of quiet, then redo it every time you pass by the same place. Because repetition is fun ? Nope, because more "content" for cheap. A secondary issue here is that spawns' levels are related to mine. And since I reach the XP cap very early, my fellow humans start dying very early as well. Bye caravans.

    - There is a karma system so, of course, strange things will happen, like moral biases and a karma display on your forehead for everyone to see. My favorite ? Pickpocketing is evil: better kill the mark and loot his body. My least favorite: Tranquility Lane; it's so bad, I heard Buddha is coming back to sue.

    - Two skills use both a threshold and a mini-game. The designer couldn't make up his mind. The lock-pick game is a particularly annoying time waster, probably spitted out by the same sadistic bureaucrat who designed the worst lock-picking of all time in Oblivion.

    - I sometimes resent that I am the only person in the world who needs spare parts to repair my equipment.

    - Not for everybody, but important for low perception players: the RPG is bad at visual clues. Many things happen, and often end, before I even realise. Noticing anything but a Quantum soda is hard, even a corpse I just sniped. I had to replay every scene in the rotunda, as each time the story decided to develop out of my reach. Talking about visuals, the map itself is a disaster, useless inside buildings, clumsy outside with no colours, no filters, and with 1 miserable personal marker.

    Anyway, there are many things that could be improved, but it's still fun the way it is. There is one true disappointment though: in many if not most locations, you have two options and two options only, either do nothing, or kill everyone/destroy the place, directly or indirectly. That's true for the vaults, 2 major towns, villages, every raider camp (raiders aren't even considered humans,) and much, much more !    … Expand
  29. vega17
    Jun 4, 2016
    7
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  30. spudtat0
    Jul 6, 2016
    7
    The first Fallout game I played. I loved it a lot and it was probably because of it's atmosphere and the fact that I really enjoyed adventure games. Though replaying the game, I realised the problems that the game actually had, and that was the story and characters of it. The ending of the game was just fking terrible, Fawkes being a little **** and not going into the purifier thing whenThe first Fallout game I played. I loved it a lot and it was probably because of it's atmosphere and the fact that I really enjoyed adventure games. Though replaying the game, I realised the problems that the game actually had, and that was the story and characters of it. The ending of the game was just fking terrible, Fawkes being a little **** and not going into the purifier thing when he could because he was immune to radiation was just **** And you had to buy the Broken Steel dlc to even have a different ending, which is just cheap of the developers. The characters feel like robots and their dialogue is mundane. I still love the game though, as much as my father still loved me after I blew up megaton.… Expand
  31. Gor1945
    Apr 8, 2017
    7
    Обливион с пушками и нечего больше - банальный, пустой унылый - не разу не Фаллаут, Бесезда со времен Морровинда нечего толкового в жанре РПГ не выпустила - очень жаль что великая серия Фаллаут попала к ним в руки.
  32. atomlord
    May 3, 2020
    7
    В целом неплохая игра, но... Страдает "грехами" игр от "беседки" типу автолевелинг мобов, множество бесполезного лута и мало уникального, унылая боевка ну и конечно же большой но абсолютно одинаковый и пустой мир.
  33. Kotofon
    Apr 26, 2021
    7
    Инженеры из Vault-Tec круглосуточно работали над интерактивным воспроизведением жизни в Пустоши, чтобы вы могли насладиться ей, не покидая собственного убежища. Сюда входит обширный мир, уникальные бои, поразительно реалистичные визуальные эффекты, множество вариантов выбора и невероятная группа динамичных персонажей. Каждую минуту идет борьба за выживание против ужасов внешнего мира —Инженеры из Vault-Tec круглосуточно работали над интерактивным воспроизведением жизни в Пустоши, чтобы вы могли насладиться ей, не покидая собственного убежища. Сюда входит обширный мир, уникальные бои, поразительно реалистичные визуальные эффекты, множество вариантов выбора и невероятная группа динамичных персонажей. Каждую минуту идет борьба за выживание против ужасов внешнего мира — радиации, супер-мутантов и враждебных мутировавших существ. От Vault-Tec, лучший выбор Америки в симуляции пост-ядерного мира.… Expand
  34. MatikTheSeventh
    Oct 10, 2020
    7
    I liked the game, it was my very first contact with the Fallout universe, and it has since been one of my favourite franchises. The world is believable, and the story is simple. I liked it.
  35. JaydenPickens
    Feb 20, 2019
    7
    Must play? I don't think so Metacrtic, not in a million years. I remember playing this game 5 years ago for the first time and it was an ambivalent experience. Now after finishing New Vegas and loving it, I thought: what the hell, I should replay F3 with the add-ons. So, I did. This game suffers from lots of problems... LOTS. I was playing the GOTY edition and thought the bugs would beMust play? I don't think so Metacrtic, not in a million years. I remember playing this game 5 years ago for the first time and it was an ambivalent experience. Now after finishing New Vegas and loving it, I thought: what the hell, I should replay F3 with the add-ons. So, I did. This game suffers from lots of problems... LOTS. I was playing the GOTY edition and thought the bugs would be fixed, but nope. It's Bugthesda after all. And I don't care about bugs like glitches, people flying and so on. I'm talking about bugs, that make you unable to progress in the game. This is a joke my friends. I had to use console commands, so I could move on with the game as the cutscene that was supposed to show up in Finding the Garden of Eden never did. Had to restart the mission, then I had problems with npcs in other missions, where I would finish the mission, walk up to the npc to tell him/her that I've done the job, yet couldn't speak with them. Sometimes the npcs would disappear, so I would have to clone them. This game is a complete mess. For this alone, I can't call it a good game. It's not a good game when you need console commands to finish it. But but... I love the atmosphere and the places. Loved some missions too. Mostly side quests, because the main storyline is a joke. Fallout 3 isn't even half as good as New Vegas is. And it certainly can't touch the previous Fallout games. Still, I had fun with the game, even when the stupid bugs tried to ruin the whole experience. It's a 7/10. I don't recommend it to people, that hate when game crashes. I counted... game crashed 56 times while I was playing it. It's crazy. Pickens hardly approves!… Expand
  36. Cz3rw0ny
    Feb 17, 2021
    7
    I liked the 3rd Fallout, it has a certain vibe that I really enjoyed. It is not as good as TES series, but still quite engaging.
  37. Dungeon00X
    Nov 14, 2019
    7
    Looking back on it, Fallout 3 wasn't all that special. It had some fun ways to keep playing, but ultimately it had so many bugs it had to be patched almost constantly. After receiving praise for The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion, mad with power decided to make a sequel to a beloved franchise that they had acquired after Interplay transitioned into Obsidian. No longer a point and click RPG,Looking back on it, Fallout 3 wasn't all that special. It had some fun ways to keep playing, but ultimately it had so many bugs it had to be patched almost constantly. After receiving praise for The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion, mad with power decided to make a sequel to a beloved franchise that they had acquired after Interplay transitioned into Obsidian. No longer a point and click RPG, but a first person shooter with RPG elements. I liked playing this when it came out, I played to the end (before the DLC ruined that) and had fun with all the strange weapons. After the recent blunders with Fallout 76, it's hard to ignore how klunky this game actually plays.… Expand
  38. Yriy
    Nov 2, 2019
    7
    The game may be great in scope however coming from playing the first Fallout, Fallout 3 just fells like you are standing in a wading pool trying to imagine you are in an ocean. Even more evident if you come into it after experiencing New Vegas (which uses the same assets and engine).
  39. tk_248
    May 29, 2020
    7
    Впервые прошел. Несмотря на очевидные минусы, каким-то образом затянуло.
  40. Xeculiar
    Dec 23, 2021
    7
    decent game just i really hate having to install mods just to make the game work properly but bethesda is too dumb to realize people still enjoy this game after many years new vegas still better though
  41. FRIST_008
    Feb 6, 2023
    7
    Как и когда-то давно, так и сейчас я убедился в том, что в этой игре чертовски неприятно стрелять. Ни на мышке, ни на контроллере. Мир конечно интересен был и тогда, сейчас менее, время идёт, но плоскость основного сюжета, была заметна ещё в бородатые, а сейчас. При этом дух исследователя никуда не пропал и я до сих пор с удовольствием обследую каждую дырку... Однако пустость пустотыКак и когда-то давно, так и сейчас я убедился в том, что в этой игре чертовски неприятно стрелять. Ни на мышке, ни на контроллере. Мир конечно интересен был и тогда, сейчас менее, время идёт, но плоскость основного сюжета, была заметна ещё в бородатые, а сейчас. При этом дух исследователя никуда не пропал и я до сих пор с удовольствием обследую каждую дырку... Однако пустость пустоты локаций и серо-зелёная гамма просто убивают всё удовольствие от игры.… Expand
  42. Lukrejshyn
    Mar 13, 2022
    7
    I think Fallout 3 is a good video game but story, some RPG mechanics, quests and factions could have been done better. It's a fun experience that on PC is plagued by Bethesda lack of care for their aging titles. The game crashes way too often and has tons of bugs. Still it's a well done RPG that holds up even 14 years later. However if you're looking for more fleshed out FalloutI think Fallout 3 is a good video game but story, some RPG mechanics, quests and factions could have been done better. It's a fun experience that on PC is plagued by Bethesda lack of care for their aging titles. The game crashes way too often and has tons of bugs. Still it's a well done RPG that holds up even 14 years later. However if you're looking for more fleshed out Fallout experience play Fallout New Vegas.… Expand
  43. dikii_hohol
    Jun 6, 2021
    7
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  44. Jamesmac77
    Dec 17, 2021
    7
    Don't get me wrong, this game was great when it came out, but then fallout new vegas came out and pretty much destroyed fallout 3, still fallout 3 remains a good game to play if you haven't already
  45. Uarabei
    Feb 21, 2022
    7
    This is my first fallout and I really liked the atmosphere.

    Many said that this is Oblivion with machine guns, but the atmosphere and the setting are completely different. Interesting plot, average gameplay, average graphics for its time, but it was fun to play.
  46. Czechinator
    Aug 16, 2022
    7
    Great music and ambient sounds. Combat has aged badly. The story and dialogues were mediocre.The DLC was interesting and fun. the world was nice and interesting.
  47. MaxieZeus
    Sep 10, 2023
    7
    Fallout 3, developed by Bethesda Game Studios, is a seminal title in the open-world RPG genre, known for its expansive post-apocalyptic world, rich characters, and captivating stories. However, it's not without its shortcomings, with dated graphics even for its time and gameplay that can be described as less than stellar. Despite these issues, Fallout 3 remains a compelling and addictiveFallout 3, developed by Bethesda Game Studios, is a seminal title in the open-world RPG genre, known for its expansive post-apocalyptic world, rich characters, and captivating stories. However, it's not without its shortcomings, with dated graphics even for its time and gameplay that can be described as less than stellar. Despite these issues, Fallout 3 remains a compelling and addictive RPG experience, thanks in part to the innovative V.A.T.S system.

    One of the standout features of Fallout 3 is its immersive and intricately crafted post-apocalyptic world. The Capital Wasteland, a nuclear-ravaged version of Washington, D.C., is a desolate and hauntingly beautiful setting. The attention to detail in the game's environment design is remarkable, with crumbling buildings, radiation-soaked landscapes, and the remnants of a once-thriving civilization. Exploring this world is an adventure in itself, as every nook and cranny holds secrets, stories, and dangers.

    The characters and stories that populate the Capital Wasteland are where Fallout 3 truly shines. Bethesda has a knack for creating memorable NPCs with their own personalities, quirks, and motivations. Interacting with the denizens of this bleak world, each with their unique stories and quests, adds depth and authenticity to the experience. Whether it's the enigmatic Three Dog or the morally ambiguous characters you meet on your journey, Fallout 3's characters leave a lasting impression.

    However, Fallout 3's flaws become apparent when you turn your attention to its graphics and gameplay. Even at the time of its release, the game's graphics were far from cutting edge. Character models often appeared wooden, and the overall visual fidelity was subpar compared to contemporary titles. While some might argue that graphics aren't the most critical aspect of a game, it's hard to ignore that Fallout 3 felt visually dated even upon release.

    The gameplay, while serviceable, leaves much to be desired. The combat mechanics can be clunky and imprecise, and the shooting mechanics are less than satisfying. The saving grace here is the V.A.T.S (Vault-Tec Assisted Targeting System) system, which adds a strategic layer to the combat. It allows players to target specific body parts of enemies and pause the action, making fights more manageable and enjoyable. Without V.A.T.S, the gameplay might have been a major drawback, but this innovative system makes it bearable.

    Despite these issues, Fallout 3 remains an addicting RPG experience. The allure of exploring the vast wasteland, interacting with its denizens, and making impactful choices in a morally gray world is undeniably compelling. The game's flaws are noticeable but can be overlooked when you're engrossed in its storytelling and world-building.

    In summary, Fallout 3 is a game of contradictions. Its world, characters, and stories are fantastic, drawing players into a post-apocalyptic dystopia filled with rich narratives and moral dilemmas. However, its dated graphics and occasionally frustrating gameplay mechanics hold it back. Thankfully, the introduction of the V.A.T.S system salvages the gameplay, making it enjoyable. Despite its flaws, Fallout 3 is a testament to the power of storytelling in games, offering an addictive RPG experience that's hard to forget.    … Expand
  48. PenetratorGod
    Aug 20, 2023
    7
    It's a failure compared to Fallout New Vegas. If you play New Vegas first and then play this, the experience is definitely worse.
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    Nov 27, 2022
    7
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  50. JostinAbad
    Jan 12, 2023
    7
    Lo senti muy inmersivo pero un poco carente de emocion en ciertos momentos o bugs, pero es un gran juego
  51. Naked_Snakee
    Mar 21, 2023
    7
    Just text (crutch) to save the game to the list. Such things. Maybe I'll do a review later.
  52. GhostlyMenace
    Apr 21, 2023
    7
    To start for a game that’s set two hundred years after nuclear hellfire, the world you’re introduced to looked like the bombs dropped twenty years ago. I believe after that amount of time the waterways wouldn’t be irradiated anymore. Everyone in this game is dressed like they're straight out of a Mad Max flick, and the gunplay is extremely dull. Back to the world, I understand its supposedTo start for a game that’s set two hundred years after nuclear hellfire, the world you’re introduced to looked like the bombs dropped twenty years ago. I believe after that amount of time the waterways wouldn’t be irradiated anymore. Everyone in this game is dressed like they're straight out of a Mad Max flick, and the gunplay is extremely dull. Back to the world, I understand its supposed to be a dark vision of the future but the general coloration of The Capital Wasteland can be very depressing. The jazz music the combat is set to is a strange combination, and most of the characters you encounter in the game are one dimensional and boring.… Expand
  53. UrchinChieftain
    Aug 29, 2023
    7
    The game had a lot of technical difficulties, it doesn't play like a good FPS, and has massive issues with RPG elements, but still provides a huge Map to explore and an overall good experience, it is my least favorite game out of the Fallout franchise.
  54. 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
  55. TomB
    Nov 2, 2008
    6
    Fallout 3 is definitely better than its predecessor. However after playing for just hours I feel that it was released to early, as it crashes for no apparent reason (cant actually attribute every crash to one exact thing). The graphics are disappointing considering the technology available today, even when set to high. The gameplay is exciting and the V.A.T.S. system a very nice addition. Fallout 3 is definitely better than its predecessor. However after playing for just hours I feel that it was released to early, as it crashes for no apparent reason (cant actually attribute every crash to one exact thing). The graphics are disappointing considering the technology available today, even when set to high. The gameplay is exciting and the V.A.T.S. system a very nice addition. The story so far flows very nicely and the amount of choices is overwhelming (thats good, makes it less linear).… Expand
  56. 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
  57. 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
  58. Mark
    Jul 22, 2009
    6
    What a mixed bag this game is. Pros: Interesting premise, good graphics, expansive world, (some) interesting characters, unique soundtrack, nice retrospective about your character at the end of the game. Cons: Crashes way too much (PC), really annoying repetitive dialogue, awkward control scheme, odd ending, and you need to use the craptastic Games for Windows Live systems for getting What a mixed bag this game is. Pros: Interesting premise, good graphics, expansive world, (some) interesting characters, unique soundtrack, nice retrospective about your character at the end of the game. Cons: Crashes way too much (PC), really annoying repetitive dialogue, awkward control scheme, odd ending, and you need to use the craptastic Games for Windows Live systems for getting expansions. If it didn't crash and require GFWL for expansions, it probably would have rated an 8.… Expand
  59. JF
    Aug 9, 2009
    6
    I played this game for a while on the 360, got bored and annoyed. Bought it again on special for the pc. I thought mouse and keyboard would make this game's UI easier to handle, but I think it's actually worse. Having loved 1 and 2, I can't help but feel that 3 is a 3d skin over the same gameplay mechanic. I actually hate the realtime combat and the VATS system. I loved it I played this game for a while on the 360, got bored and annoyed. Bought it again on special for the pc. I thought mouse and keyboard would make this game's UI easier to handle, but I think it's actually worse. Having loved 1 and 2, I can't help but feel that 3 is a 3d skin over the same gameplay mechanic. I actually hate the realtime combat and the VATS system. I loved it when the combat was all turned based. Now it makes for a frustrating mix. Not quite an action shooter and not quite a tactical rpg. Frustrated and bored is my overall reaction to the game, even more so on this second try (and I'm sorry I bought it...).… Expand
  60. AnonymousMC
    Sep 5, 2009
    6
    An average FPS with some elements of RPG, aimed for teen audience mainly (despite its rating). Horrible animation, sterile dialogues. In a nutshell, it's the game for everybody (mostly for casual players, that is accessible even for the last retard, as Bethesda considers it). And It's hard not to mention the terrible "right-from-the-consoles" PC version of the game.
  61. LukaM.
    Nov 27, 2008
    6
    A decent game, but unfortunately nothing revolutionary, unlike the original Fallout games which are in many aspects more advanced than their successor. I would classify it as an average FPS with minor elements of RPG. This game simply tries to impress an audience which is too wide and diverse, which makes it an average product at best.
  62. 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
  63. 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
  64. KobyM
    Oct 30, 2008
    6
    The short version: Not Fallout! Definitely Oblivion 2: Guns & mini-nukes! The long version: Fallout3 is first and foremost not Fallout. If you want, think of a scale of 1 to 10, put fallout1 on 1 and put oblivion on 10. Fallout3 is 8, maybe even 8.5. At least 80% oblivion, the rest is fallout stuff. So I'm not even point to try to compare it to Fallout but to Oblivion instead. I The short version: Not Fallout! Definitely Oblivion 2: Guns & mini-nukes! The long version: Fallout3 is first and foremost not Fallout. If you want, think of a scale of 1 to 10, put fallout1 on 1 and put oblivion on 10. Fallout3 is 8, maybe even 8.5. At least 80% oblivion, the rest is fallout stuff. So I'm not even point to try to compare it to Fallout but to Oblivion instead. I actually enjoyed oblivion, but only _after_ a ton of modds and flat out ignoring any and all RPG elements, and just play it as a whack-a-lot action game. Oblivion is not Diablo/Diablo2 but it's a nice 3D diablo want to be with very little re-playability value. The reason why oblivion it very low in re-playability, al least for me, is that in oblivion you character is, _eventually_, capable of welding any and all weapon AND magic AND utilizing all thief abilities very efficiently. Different builds matter only on the early levels. Once you played it all the way through, there is nothing more. Fallout3 has that too, sadly. Not only that, but I think its even _worse_. At level 3 I basically have all the powerful weapons, and I can use it in run-and-gun mode without too much difficulty. In Fallout 1 you had a world of possibilities, every ability point mattered, skill point mattered, but in fallout 3, just like oblivion, it doesn… Expand
  65. 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
  66. 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
  67. JimS
    Jul 17, 2009
    6
    I loved the fun, immersive environment, sandbox-style gameplay, and challenging, strategic combat. I hated the bugs, lousy ending, low-end level cap, and junky UI. This game should have spent another ten months easy in testing before being released. This is not to say it isn't a good game, it is, it was just half-baked on all fronts at release.
  68. JeffC
    Nov 26, 2008
    6
    Pros: Looks good, minor bugs, interesting storyline, interesting, immersive start. Cons: IMO it was just incredibly boring after the first hour or so. There is plenty to do but nothing I actually wanted to do. I felt like I was playing Myst / Uru but instead of solving interesting puzzles I would have an incredibly boring conversation with someone and then kill something with a water Pros: Looks good, minor bugs, interesting storyline, interesting, immersive start. Cons: IMO it was just incredibly boring after the first hour or so. There is plenty to do but nothing I actually wanted to do. I felt like I was playing Myst / Uru but instead of solving interesting puzzles I would have an incredibly boring conversation with someone and then kill something with a water pistol. If this game is rated this high then URU - POTS also deserves game of the year. Note: Multiplayer might be ok but I was too bored with the singleplayer to want to find out. Not my shot of gin, perhaps yours.… Expand
  69. qoobah
    Nov 28, 2008
    6
    It all looks nice at the beginning. Then things (plot, repetitive world and tasks, so much to do but nothing I really WANT to do, or seems relevant to the story) go downhill so much, that after investing 30 hours into it I just couldnt bring myself to still be immersed or care about what I'm doing. I guess the keyword to this game is "repetitivness" in almost every aspect. The game It all looks nice at the beginning. Then things (plot, repetitive world and tasks, so much to do but nothing I really WANT to do, or seems relevant to the story) go downhill so much, that after investing 30 hours into it I just couldnt bring myself to still be immersed or care about what I'm doing. I guess the keyword to this game is "repetitivness" in almost every aspect. The game was far too long and samey without any sign of overarching plot, or any incentive for me to care about it in the long run.… Expand
  70. Gerard
    Nov 7, 2008
    6
    I'm reading a lot of nerd comments about how this didn't follow to the 'T' of what Fallout used to be......well as a avid game player who just never happened to get his hands on either the Fallout series or Oblivion, I'm not biased. ----Graphics:9 ------- Great graphics that you can tone up or down and great draw distances. Despite there being much better looking I'm reading a lot of nerd comments about how this didn't follow to the 'T' of what Fallout used to be......well as a avid game player who just never happened to get his hands on either the Fallout series or Oblivion, I'm not biased. ----Graphics:9 ------- Great graphics that you can tone up or down and great draw distances. Despite there being much better looking games, the sheer size of this game gives it a thumb up for me-------Gameplay:8-------somewhat repetitive but enjoyable at the same time. Turn on the pipboy radio and you really get a good wasteland soundtrack to kill to or turn it off and let the atmospheric music take over. I love the balance Bethesda tries to take in making this game realistic, but not annoyingly so. -------Storyline:8--------- I like the depth that you can question people and talk to them about their issues and the land and everything around you, i hate how nothing you do in this game seems to make much difference. When it comes down to it, this game only gives the illusion of a non-linear game, in that it has a bunch of side-quests. The main storyline is a wee bit on the weak side and it seems like much more in the way of exotic tech or sidequests was just passed over with the satalite relay stations-------Misc:3--------Make no mistake, this game was released as a Beta version and was buggy as hell. It took me 2 hrs just to get my game to RUN the first time. I get crashing to desktop anywhere from 5 min to 5 hrs into the game with the average being about 1.5 hrs. The pipboy's music ( not during the talking, just the music ) is horribly distorted.… Expand
  71. AndyE.
    Dec 2, 2008
    6
    A huge disappointment. Fallout made for console players. Everything which used to be great in the previous games is spoiled now. Just run next to the enemy, press v, aim for the head and bingo. After repeating 200 times I forgot the game and I highly doubt returning to it.
  72. 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.
  73. 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
  74. 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
  75. BryanT.
    Nov 11, 2008
    6
    This game did not live up to my expectations. I played Bethesda's TES: Oblivion and loved it, beating it multiple times. It is true that Fallout 3 is basically Oblivion with guns, but its a very bad oblivion with guns. Very bad voice acting- the characters dont match up with what they are saying. The character could be saying that the world is about to blow up while nonchalantly This game did not live up to my expectations. I played Bethesda's TES: Oblivion and loved it, beating it multiple times. It is true that Fallout 3 is basically Oblivion with guns, but its a very bad oblivion with guns. Very bad voice acting- the characters dont match up with what they are saying. The character could be saying that the world is about to blow up while nonchalantly standing there with a minor arm movement. There are also many bugs including invisible items, problems with the targeting system, and AI problems. I have no idea why so many reviewers gave this game a 100. Really? This game is so perfect that you could play for ten hours straight while having 0 problems, glitches, or otherwise unwanted actions? No, that's not the case. This is a B- game, not an A++ game. It does have an interesting storyline, if a little predictable. My suggestion: Play a friends game for a while, or the whole thing (story line takes just a few days to beat), or wait until this game is under 30 or even 20 dollars. If other gamers have noticed all the things wrong with this game too then that shouldn't take too long.… Expand
  76. anarki2k3
    Aug 15, 2010
    6
    I don't know how so many people reviewed this so highly. Fallout 3, as a game, is directionless and vague in all it does, poorly structured (you can skip out half the story if you're not careful), caters for gaming idiots and worst of all is anything but true to the Fallout name.

    Ok so I shall start with the positives, it's a good looking game as long as you remain in first person,    I don't know how so many people reviewed this so highly. Fallout 3, as a game, is directionless and vague in all it does, poorly structured (you can skip out half the story if you're not careful), caters for gaming idiots and worst of all is anything but true to the Fallout name.

    Ok so I shall start with the positives, it's a good looking game as long as you remain in first person, apparently no one in Bethesda has ever seen a real person walking as evidenced by switching to third person. There are some truly great scripted moments that are only really effective because of the level of the graphics, anyone who's played it should know what moments I'm talking about. Moving onto the world itself, it is big and there are a lot of places to go and visit, a lot of people to meet and a lot of items to collect (if you're a hoarder like me). The ambient sound is ok in most places and good in a few, it never gets annoying so I can't really fault it. Weapons sound as they should or probably should, the music sort of sets the scene but is relatively forgettable. That just about wraps up the good things.

    Ok so first of all this game suffers from all the faults Oblivion had and some. "Dungeons" or "Vaults" as Bethesda would have you believe all have that same rehashed feeling they had in Oblivion, as do buildings. As I already mentioned, third person character movement is appalling, though this is not too much of a problem as most people, as I did, for a bulk of the game will be playing in first person. You would have thought with the budget they had and the time they had they could at least get that right however. The other thing is that it can't be played as you would play a first person shooter, you can aim your cross hair over an enemy all you want but that doesn't make it any more likely you will hit; whilst this is true to the Fallout series it doesn't translate in their first person iteration of it, except for when enemies are firing at you; they don't seem to be bound by the same constraints. Neither does VATS for that matter, in the original if you specifically targeted and hit an enemy's body part it would have a noticeable affect on that enemy's ability to fight, in Fallout 3 it doesn't seem to make a blind bit of difference, for example, blinding an enemy would make it near impossible for them to attack you. As for the storyline, what there isn't of it that is, now I know that there is much more to a game in terms of its immersive-ness than the main storyline but it does have to provided direction and motivation to finish the game. The main storyline can be completed in five hours or less if you're skipping parts of it and is not once engaging or driving enough to want to continue. Not good by any standard. It doesn't help that the story is told by an incredibly lacklustre group of NPCs. In fact nearly every character in this game has a personality roughly equal to a shade of beige. They are an incredibly boring group and there is little diversity to them, in fact you will come across many with an overwhelming sense of familiarity, even though you may not have met them yet. Also the game is incredibly buggy, even after numerous patches.

    That covers all of the issues I see with it except for, what is for me, the biggest one of them all. Now then, if you're going to take up already established IP and expand on that you have to pay attention to what that originally stood for. Now I know Fallout has diverged in the past from it's roots but never has it strayed this far. The first two of the Fallout series had some intelligent and very witty writing, a varied, interesting and soulful group of NPCs and hugely interesting world full of sleaze and humour. This variation on the Fallout theme has stripped out all of this, there is never a funny moment, the writing is appalling, NPCs are bland and the sleaze has completely gone. No more can you take a job as a porn star or engage with the post-apocalyptic mob or score drugs from a shady character to fuel your addiction. This strips most of the realism and life out of the world and the fact of the matter is that by comparison to most of the rest of the series Fallout 3 has no soul, it's been stripped out in an attempt to bring it to all out commercial success (yes I know this sounds whiny and unrealistic as these companies are there to make money, but do that with their own IP not just off the back of a recognised and fondly loved and remembered franchise).

    Anyway in conclusion Fallout 3 is, as a game, a mildly above average game. However, as an addition to the Fallout series it is an incredibly poor and disappointing addition so far removed from what Fallout was that it is barely recognisable any more. I just hope that with some of the original Fallout team working on New Vegas they can get that amazingly lively, funny world that Fallout used to be back.    … Expand
  77. SpizyChicken
    Jan 8, 2011
    6
    To correct my last review. There is definitely a story and lots of missions. I just didn't take the time to learn the map system and realize where my missions were. It takes TIME! So sit back, and relax on this one.
  78. roboticsun
    Dec 16, 2011
    6
    Fallout 3 has potential but suffers a lot from mediocre game design. First problem of fallout 3 is the gameplay. The V.A.T.S. system of location-specific targeting has been added to sort of simulating turn-based combat for those interested, but it is poorly done with some repetitive and boring killing animations. Gameplay is primarily first-person, but it turns out not working very wellFallout 3 has potential but suffers a lot from mediocre game design. First problem of fallout 3 is the gameplay. The V.A.T.S. system of location-specific targeting has been added to sort of simulating turn-based combat for those interested, but it is poorly done with some repetitive and boring killing animations. Gameplay is primarily first-person, but it turns out not working very well since you are not able hit anyone if not using awkward V.A.T.S system at the beginning. Second the game's quests are mostly done with linear solutions. In Fallout 2, most of quests can be done in different ways. it seemed that there would be a lot of choices in how Fallout 3's quests were to be solved but shortly after going into the game, those different solutions tend to fade away especially for the main quest. Fallout 3 tries to give you an illusion of choices to impact the story but it actually does not offer any non linearity in the quest structure. But I still would say Fallout 3 is a fun game to kill time in a virtual, massive and varied world, just do not treat it like a fallout game, it just does not have the spirit of Fallout.… Expand
  79. phdr_vrba
    May 16, 2013
    6
    I was never quite fond of Bethesda-made RPGs: Morrowind felt like an utter chore and despite several attempts I could never force myslef to whitstand the tedium of slo-mo hiking for more than few hours. Oblivion was kinda fun, but only stealthing through dungeons, really. rest of the game felt sterile, copy-pasted and NPC were (and still are in all their RPG games) a joke. So obviously II was never quite fond of Bethesda-made RPGs: Morrowind felt like an utter chore and despite several attempts I could never force myslef to whitstand the tedium of slo-mo hiking for more than few hours. Oblivion was kinda fun, but only stealthing through dungeons, really. rest of the game felt sterile, copy-pasted and NPC were (and still are in all their RPG games) a joke. So obviously I wasn't sure what to think, when I found out that Bethesda got their hand on Fallout series, which I loved and Fallout 2 is imo still one of the best RPGs of all time, second only to Planescape: Torment. Then the teaser trailer came out and I was thrilled, for the mood was just right.

    Then all the gameplay interviews with that Todd Howard came out and watching him launching teddy bears and mini nukes on orc-like supermutants, while stating how he and the team love original Fallout series sew the seeds of doubt.

    In the end, things ended up better than expected, as Fallout 3 got many things right and it was no doubt the best Bethesda RPG released at the time. On the other hand, it was also still the worst Fallout game, should I ommit the Brotherhood of Steel piece of crap that came out on PS2.

    Point is, that even with VATS, randomized loot, and new pipboy aside (which are both crippled alternatives to what FO1/2 had to offer), the core stuff was just..wel... not really there. NPC had little to no character (although at least one could have an actual dialog with them), quests were mostly flashy stuff with zero substance and had zero influence on wasteland beyond their respective locations. And the main story was just pathetic, as water shortage was never a thing outside the Vault 13 of FO1 and Modoc village of FO2. Wasteland has never seemed to care about how clean is their water supply and so I could never take the main quest too seriusly. Then Enclave came into picture with their own plans and I was like 'why did we even bother.'

    It sorta had the right atmosphere, but it just was meh, wrong in its design. And yet kiddos and critics love it, happily ignoring the existence and greatness of the first two games. I can understand the kids who were simply too young to play or appreciate the qualities of first two Fallout games, but from proffesional critics who often played games for longer time than I am even alive, I would expect their experience to reflect on FO3 and comparison to FO2 should have been made where possible. Hell or even with other, newer, great RPG games, because FO3 simply is not one of those. And instead they were drooling all over it like a bunch or retarded kids. And mind you it is not like the greatness of the old Fallout games wasn't relevant anymore, New Vegas has proven that much.

    So here we are, drolling over this cripple of a Fallout game, ignoring great FO1/2 games for being too old and whining over bugs in New Vegas the one which brought much of that greatness back to present day. How can I take the co called proffesionals seriously, if they act like the '3' at the end got there by some silly accident?    … Expand
  80. Notsatanokay
    Aug 7, 2011
    6
    The idea of 'Fallout 3' was an intriguing one when I first heard of it, however after playing the game in its entirety I found it to be; interesting at times and yet lacking something. The story was quite difficult to follow much the same as a previous game from the same developer. I understand it is supposed to be a free roam game however everything felt a little too loose. Events in theThe idea of 'Fallout 3' was an intriguing one when I first heard of it, however after playing the game in its entirety I found it to be; interesting at times and yet lacking something. The story was quite difficult to follow much the same as a previous game from the same developer. I understand it is supposed to be a free roam game however everything felt a little too loose. Events in the story seemed to quite weakly follow each other, and the combat system left something to be desired. However the graphics for the year of release were incredibly impressive and there was a sense of atmosphere. Overall I think this game is not linear enough , in other words it does not have a strong enough sense of direction.… Expand
  81. Klarcius
    Dec 14, 2011
    6
    Like; atmosphere of the wasteland, landscapes, soundtrack, mod availability.
    Dislike; horrible combat system, bland sound effects, plasticky guns without any significant recoil (am I shooting toy guns?), sub par character animations. Overall it's a good game, but definitely not excellent.
  82. Kurisumasu
    Jan 28, 2012
    6
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game does a lot of things right, but just as much bad. Basically, it starts off like the first two Fallout games - character creation is nearly identical even though there are slightly fewer options. The story goes like this: you're living in a vault during a post-apocalyptic era when one day your father mysteriously escapes and you decide to go after him in the barren wasteland. The game handles exploration well, especially because you get rewarded some experience points when you discover a new landmark. As for what you can do in those landmarks? Unfortunately, not always will you be so delighted to find a new town or whatever, since chances are there won't be anything to actually do there. There is, in fact, only one major town with plenty of inhabitants, called Megaton. And it's really, really ugly. In addition, pathfinding is a pain sometimes. I found myself often being stuck walking against walls a lot of the time because I wasn't taking the right path towards my destination. Did I mention the invisible walls (which don't act as a useful design feature, unlike in Borderlands, where invisible walls have a meaning so as to not break the game. Here, they're a true hindrance.)?
    The actual combat in Fallout 3 is all right. It's simple and there are plenty of weapons to choose from. The ability to target separate body parts is a nice touch, although aiming is annoying because there are no iron sights. Graphically, the game isn't so impressive. Animations are what you'd expect from the Gamebryo engine. Characters' faces look deformed and the dialogue interface is kind of retarded. On the other hand, the actual wasteland is well crafted and it really sets the mood.
    But what irk me most are the RPG mechanics in this game. Your stats don't have that much influence on your character and gameplay. It usually comes down to how well you use your weapon and its damage rating. There are also far too few side quests - just about 15 or so. And some of the choices you can make in this game are plain stupid. Even if you do -spoilers- blow up Megaton, you wouldb;t actually feel any remorse because the town feels so lifeless anyway. Overall, Fallout 3 is an average game and it's not as good as it's made out to be. People might enjoy its sandbox-style gameplay, but I came expecting far deeper RPG elements. If you want to play a better RPG check out Fallout: New Vegas. It may seem rehashed at the start and the world may not be as immersive, but as an RPG it succeeds so much more.    … Expand
  83. tron_paul
    May 23, 2012
    6
    All of the reasons I have for not enjoying this game are dwarfed by one giant, black monolith of death: THIS GAME WILL SHOVE "GAMES FOR WINDOWS LIVE" DOWN YOUR THROAT. Maybe if we stop going along with Microsoft's evil, ill-conceived monstrosity, then developers will remember how to keep saves on the local machine.
  84. Havocs
    May 13, 2012
    6
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I'm going to keep this short. I'm not going to talk about graphics and such since good games are determined by story and game play, not graphics. The game play is nothing new what so ever. Anyways. The main quest (MQ) could use some improvements. All you really do is run around looking for your character's father. Once you do the MQ is almost done. However, the DLC Broken Steel saved the game, somewhat.… Expand
  85. hellcat5
    Jul 25, 2012
    6
    I was very anxious, coming from skyrim, to play this game. Awaiting the download, when I clicked "play" through steam, I had an error for .NET install while installing. After that, I spent at least a good 24 hours reading and trying different things to get this older game to work on my windows 7 system. I've gotten to the point where xp service pack 3 compatibility gives the gameI was very anxious, coming from skyrim, to play this game. Awaiting the download, when I clicked "play" through steam, I had an error for .NET install while installing. After that, I spent at least a good 24 hours reading and trying different things to get this older game to work on my windows 7 system. I've gotten to the point where xp service pack 3 compatibility gives the game anywhere to a few minutes to a couple hours gameplay till it crashes. So many other games of this time period I can play without any issues, or system customizations. I'm very disappointed with it, and if I could get the $5 back for it, I think I would. Better then spending all that time restarting the game because it has random crashes. I know now why Skyrim had crashing issues when it first came out. Bethesda needs to fix that engine.… Expand
  86. KFFAO
    Dec 27, 2018
    6
    Спустя годы (привет непонятному, но играбельному 4 фолу, и конченому 76 фолу) я изменяю свою оценку с 4 до 6 баллов
  87. jelikey
    Aug 2, 2016
    6
    I don't know how so many people reviewed this so highly. Fallout 3, as a game, is directionless and vague in all it does, poorly structured (you can skip out half the story if you're not careful), caters for gaming idiots and worst of all is anything but true to the Fallout name.
  88. barzozwierz
    Nov 22, 2015
    6
    + it's... Fallout. I waited ~10 years for this
    + nice graphics
    + VATS
    + Liam Neeson

    A fun shooter with mutants, cliche story and unremarkable characters. Somehow I expected more from Bethesda (they created Morrowind after all). Still... it's ok.
  89. ultrasoft
    Apr 8, 2016
    6
    Fun enough. Doesn't really capture the spirit of the original games. The atmosphere is good, and surviving and exploring in the wastes feels pretty good.

    There's the germ of a great game here, but it's buried under a big smear of flatness

    Look to New Vegas for a much better experience.
  90. ElectricDevil
    Jan 1, 2017
    6
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Fallout 3 is the Fifth game in the Fallout Franchise and the first game in the series published by Bethesda. The game runs on the engine used for Elder Scrolls: Oblivion and brings the games from a top-down perspective to a third-person/first-person perspective.

    FO 3 departs from the original setting of the West Coast of California and centers itself squarely in the ruins of Post-Apocalyptic Washington, DC. As Bethesda itself is in neighboring Maryland, it's no surprise that the ruined DC looks great. There's a nice atmosphere going, aside from the excessive green tint to everything.

    Your character is a Vault Dweller, raised in Vault 101 by your single father, James. James tries to instill virtues into your character as you grow up, and then when you're 19, he ditches you and escapes the Vault for who knows why. And that begins your quest to catch up with him out in the Wasteland.

    As an RPG, the game is rather primitive. When you have a choice, you tend to only have two - good vs. evil, with a third option far too rare. And even when you make a choice, it generally doesn't affect more of the story, which is a failure of the writing team. Instead, the game relies heavily on combat and action, so having more charismatic or 'intellectual' characters in the Wasteland rarely fits.

    But as an action shooter, it's inconsistent, especially early on. Your ability to hit is based on your 'skill' from the RPG mechanics, so having a low skill those will put you in trouble rather quickly. Many of the areas you have to travel through as part of your quests are set up as linear 'action stages' - some of which deliver a healthy dose of combat, while some miss out on great opportunities. I thought the big climax fight of the main story from the Citadel to the Purifier could have been much more grand if Liberty Prime weren't involved and it was just you, your follower, and a squad of elite Paladins assaulting the enemy forces.

    Ultimately, Fallout 3 doesn't know what it is. It's not a great RPG because it relies on action and shooting. It's not a great shooter because it relies on RPG mechanics and fails to deliver at key moments.

    The result is somewhere in-between shooter and RPG. It offers more choices to a fan of shooters than they usually get, but pigeonholes fans of sandbox RPGs into linear action sequences.    … Expand
  91. Demon2017
    Jun 24, 2022
    6
    Игра, ставшая классикой, но на самом деле - это стандартный дибилизм от Тодда Говарда. Клёвый большой мир, который интересно исследовать, неплохая графика для своего времени, но квесты и сюжет, как обычно на средне-нижнем уровне.Игра, ставшая классикой, но на самом деле - это стандартный дибилизм от Тодда Говарда. Клёвый большой мир, который интересно исследовать, неплохая графика для своего времени, но квесты и сюжет, как обычно на средне-нижнем уровне.
  92. MaddMike
    Feb 2, 2017
    6
    If we consider this game as a fallout - it will be very bad. If we consider this game as a Bethesda-RPG - it will certantly be one of the best. **** were dissapointed, but it still worth gaming.
  93. PresidentTrump
    May 27, 2018
    6
    I've always had a bit of a love-hate relationship with Fallout 3. At first, I disliked the game for its buggy and clunky gameplay. After giving the game a chance I enjoyed it, but after spoiling myself with the greatness of New Vegas, I came back not liking Fallout 3 as much. I modded it on PC to my liking and enjoyed it for a while until it started repeatedly crashing. Despite my back andI've always had a bit of a love-hate relationship with Fallout 3. At first, I disliked the game for its buggy and clunky gameplay. After giving the game a chance I enjoyed it, but after spoiling myself with the greatness of New Vegas, I came back not liking Fallout 3 as much. I modded it on PC to my liking and enjoyed it for a while until it started repeatedly crashing. Despite my back and forth feelings for this game, I believe the overall feeling is positive. Keep in mind this review is based more on personal enjoyment rather complete objectivity, which is only fair because I gave New Vegas a 10.

    First of all, as someone who was introduced to the Fallout series through this game, I was never familiar with the previous installments until much later, which is why I believe I didn't like the game for a while. The game ditches a lot of the things that make the original two games so great. It leaves out a lot of the true RPG elements. Sure you can choose what to say, you can be good or evil, you can level up and choose perks, but you never feel like you really are your character. Fallout 1 and New Vegas do a fantastic job at making your character feel realistic and relatable which is why your actions and choices are important. You feel no connection to The Lone Wanderer. Why do I want to find my Dad? He's in the game for like 20-30 minutes, the only connection I have to him is that he's voiced by Liam Neeson.

    The world of Fallout 3 is interesting on the surface, with towns full of interesting characters and long questlines, but behind this is a landfill of worthless locations with nothing of interest. Half of these locations exist only to give extra Super Mutant, Raider and Enclave camps to clear out and loot. Going out of my way to explore all of these locations showed me that each uninteresting location has the same exact formula. Kill everyone inside that is a threat. Look around and loot everything that has any worth. There is no lore. There is nothing that adds depth to the world. It's all there for you to shoot and loot.

    Speaking of shooting, the shooting mechanics in this game are pretty bad. You pretty much need VATS in order to actually be able to shoot anything. Not to mention the lack of Iron Sights. Having to aim with the inaccurate crosshairs that barely even show where your bullet is gonna go. Whats even worse is that VATS is immersion breaking and unattractive. If you're going to turn a turn-based RPG game into a modern FPS then at least to do the FPS part right!

    Oh man not to mention how TERRIBLE the optimization of this game is. First of all, its a game of roulette if the game even launches when you buy it if you play on anything later than WINDOWS XP until you go into the code of the game and fix TWO LINES. Even then the game will constantly crash until you install Third-Party Mods to fix the game. Even AFTER you fix the game with mods, it still crashes after 5-10 minutes of playing. WHAT THE ****

    While I know I've been trash talking Fallout 3 this whole review, there is something to love about it. The characters are fantastic (even if half of them are done by the same 20 voice actors) and each questline is interesting and unique. There are things to enjoy in Fallout 3, for me it's finding small details that require me to use my own imagination to fill in gaps (even though that's not really something to credit to the developers).

    Would I recommend Fallout 3? No. The game is buggy, broken and uninspired. Despite me enjoying some of it, I would recommend Fallout: New Vegas or the first two fallout games    … Expand
  94. Tacoguy293
    Jul 8, 2017
    6
    An open world that will give you plenty of bang for your buck, and decent enough shooting and mechanics with the help of VATS. But the below average story, lazy and a some points childish writing and black and white choices bog this game down from being a good game let alone a decent Fallout game. If your a first time player of Fallout, this game is decent enough. But for players who areAn open world that will give you plenty of bang for your buck, and decent enough shooting and mechanics with the help of VATS. But the below average story, lazy and a some points childish writing and black and white choices bog this game down from being a good game let alone a decent Fallout game. If your a first time player of Fallout, this game is decent enough. But for players who are die hard fans of Fallout, I can't promise that this game won't be a tough one to play.… Expand
  95. Hider2K
    Aug 30, 2017
    6
    It's not the Fallout that we've all been waiting for. This is a shooter. Just a good shooter, like the fourth part. This is not an RPG.
    P.S. Bethesda does not know how to make a good Fallout.
  96. TheLedPonty
    Dec 26, 2018
    6
    Однообразная, скучная игра с унылым сюжетом.
    В открытом мире делать практически нечего, кроме как стрелять рейдеров, стрелять гулей, стрелять кротокрысов, стрелять, стрелять и стрелять.
    В игре есть места, которые несмотря на непроработанный мир, хочется исследовать. Квесты, в сравнении с первой и второй частями Falllout, убоги. В большинстве из них нет выборов для игрока и они повторяют    Однообразная, скучная игра с унылым сюжетом.
    В открытом мире делать практически нечего, кроме как стрелять рейдеров, стрелять гулей, стрелять кротокрысов, стрелять, стрелять и стрелять.
    В игре есть места, которые несмотря на непроработанный мир, хочется исследовать.
    Квесты, в сравнении с первой и второй частями Falllout, убоги. В большинстве из них нет выборов для игрока и они повторяют сами себя.
    Дополнения такие же скучные, как и основная игра, за исключением Point Lookout.
    Вышеупомянутая стрельба такая же, как и в играх серии Call of Duty - НИ-КА-КА-Я (стрелять скучно и несмотря на относительно немалый арсенал, ощущается одинаково, поэтому всю игру я прошёл с Китайским автоматом).
    Музыка, представляющая из себя песни в стиле 50-х годов, неплоха. Эмбиент не раздражает и прекрасно вписывается в игру (Инон Зур полностью заслужил заработанные деньги).
    Интерфейс не отвлекает игрока.
    Управление на клавомыши стандартное (W+ЛКМ=Happines).
    Реиграбельность, несмотря на указанные недостки, присутствует.
    P.S.: рекомендуется игрокам, не ознакомившимся с серией (однако лучше всё-таки сыграть в Fallout: New Vegas, разработанную "отцами" первых двух частей).
    Итговая оценка: 6/10.    … Expand
  97. MadnessisRising
    May 17, 2019
    6
    Great game, but for me it got very boring after a few hours ingame. .
  98. Jurgens
    Aug 25, 2019
    6
    Fallout 3 is a disappointment that unfortunately portended a negative turn for the series. The opening segment of the game is strong but the rest of the game is simply shallow at best. The characters aren't particularly well-written and the plot is not very interesting. Also, the ending is a big let down as well. I would recommend that you probably avoid this installment of the series.
  99. MrOldModern
    Apr 10, 2023
    6
    Купа смітевих квестів з яких 10 будуть більш менш. Зелений фільтр. Сюжет. Та після цієї гри я не можу грати у ігри де є хочаб якесь метро. Бо його тут дуже багато.
  100. PoptartKing
    Dec 21, 2021
    6
    Fallout 3 is a heartfelt love letter to the original games, but there is still so much it fails at. For a game that focuses so much on gunplay I would expect it to be more enjoyable, but it really isn't that great and it's only ever really improved upon in Fallout 4. But the thing this game does better than Fallout 4 is translating the original RPGs into the 3D environment. The side questsFallout 3 is a heartfelt love letter to the original games, but there is still so much it fails at. For a game that focuses so much on gunplay I would expect it to be more enjoyable, but it really isn't that great and it's only ever really improved upon in Fallout 4. But the thing this game does better than Fallout 4 is translating the original RPGs into the 3D environment. The side quests can be really enjoyable, but you're unlikely to ever see the best ones because of the large size of the map. Normally, this wouldn't be a problem, but there is so little in this map that it becomes a big issue. The main quest starts out fine enough, but quickly turns out to be an absolute disaster! The lack of nuance in allowing your character to create their own backstory holds this game back from being truly great, as does the at times simplified writing. But, it still has its own merits to enjoy.… 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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