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  1. Sep 11, 2023
    4
    It's just a sucky version of Fallout New Vegas, my advice is to just play that instead
  2. Sep 10, 2023
    9
    Great game and glad to see it ressurecting the series. Lots of detail and depth.
  3. 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.
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  4. Sep 6, 2023
    10
    Сотни часов провёл в этой замечательной игре
  5. Sep 4, 2023
    3
    this game is a disaster. after the beginning the game falls apart like a bad marriage. the game makes you fight high level enemy's at the very beginning [the first mission] not to mention how bland the gameplay and story is. disappointment after playing new vegas.
  6. Aug 31, 2023
    8
    Let's face it, this game is old: the UI is clunky, the combat is frustrating, the graphics are buggy, and the story is linear. But the game completely immerses us in its oldness through atmosphere alone.
  7. 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.
  8. 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...
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  9. Aug 29, 2023
    9
    Very addictive RPG with a great atmosphere and wonderful sound. A game that everybody should play at least once. Overall rating: 9.0.
  10. Aug 24, 2023
    8
    Fallout 3, while a beloved and influential game, is often regarded as an 8 out of 10 due to a combination of its strengths and weaknesses. While it brought the open-world RPG formula to the post-apocalyptic setting in an engaging way, it also had some notable drawbacks that kept it from achieving a perfect score.

    In summary, Fallout 3 earns its 8 out of 10 rating due to its strengths in
    Fallout 3, while a beloved and influential game, is often regarded as an 8 out of 10 due to a combination of its strengths and weaknesses. While it brought the open-world RPG formula to the post-apocalyptic setting in an engaging way, it also had some notable drawbacks that kept it from achieving a perfect score.

    In summary, Fallout 3 earns its 8 out of 10 rating due to its strengths in world-building, atmosphere, and storytelling, alongside its weaknesses such as technical issues and aging gameplay mechanics. While it may not be a perfect game, it remains a significant title that left a lasting impact on the open-world RPG genre and influenced subsequent entries in the series.
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  11. 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.
  12. 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.
  13. Aug 14, 2023
    9
    Bethesda Game Studios makes some of the most astonishing single player experiences someone can have gaming, and Fallout 3 is no exception. This game distances itself from the old ones and sometimes feels like a mockup of that classics, but either way still one of the best RPGs I ever played.
  14. Aug 12, 2023
    9
    It still holds up even after new vegas, since it's better at just picking a direction and getting into shenanigans. DEMOCRACY IS NON-NEGOTIABLE!
  15. Jul 19, 2023
    8
    Gameplay - 8
    Plot & Characters - 7
    Storytelling - 7
    Pacing - 8
    Music & Sound - 8
    Replayability - 8
    Performance - 7
  16. Jul 17, 2023
    8
    The game was really dark and atmospheric when it came out. A solid feeling of a post-apocalyptic world, cruelty everywhere, characters have believable stories and quests. The disadvantages include a rather high difficulty, but it also adds more sense of survival
  17. Jul 16, 2023
    9
    Un auténtico MUST. Bethesda hizo una auténtica obra maestra allá por 2008 y se ha convertido en un juego de culto. El mundo abierto, los personajes, las casi infinitas posibilidades que te ofrece este título, TODO, es una simbiosis perfecta que da lugar a uno de los mejores RPG de todos los tiempos.
  18. Jul 9, 2023
    10
    An incredible game, just replayed it this week to see if it still holds up and I was immediately so immersed in the incredible atmosphere of the beautifully realized DC wasteland that it was hard for me to put down. Easily one of the best RPG's of all time and my personal favourite Bethesda Studios game. It's been 15 years since release and this game is still a masterpiece.
  19. Jun 28, 2023
    10
    Cons
    -Nothing
    Pros
    -Everything
    Games has a special place in my heart!
    The characters, the dialogue, the dlcs, basically everything is peak in this game.
  20. Jun 26, 2023
    6
    When released, this game was truly impressive. It built upon the masterpiece Oblivion, and it brought some impressive new elements of gameplay. Immensely fun to explore, and great atmosphere. It has been overshadowed by more modern games, but it was easily a 9.5/10 when it was released.
  21. Jun 12, 2023
    6
    For re-inventing the franchise it is a huge step. Looking apart from that it's kind of a mess. And the magic it gave in '08 sadly can't be felt as much.
  22. Jun 9, 2023
    8
    Large open world with awesome locations to discover, solid RPG opportunities, and tons of content. Overall though lacks meaningful moral/ethical questions and quests can be hit or miss in quality. Still great lacking purpose. Banger DLC.
  23. Jun 8, 2023
    9
    Simplesmente perfeito um game que merecia um remake. Gráficos bons pra época, jogabilidade boa e divertida e uma boa história.
  24. May 24, 2023
    8
    Not too bad... For a 2008 game. The wasteland looks very good and brutal, same with the armors of the characters. Point Lookout DLC also was very good. Sadly there are very few choices when it comes to the story. The walking animation is also extremely bad tho, same as weapons animation who make no sense. Have the developers ever seen a guy shooting a bolt action and a lever action rifle?Not too bad... For a 2008 game. The wasteland looks very good and brutal, same with the armors of the characters. Point Lookout DLC also was very good. Sadly there are very few choices when it comes to the story. The walking animation is also extremely bad tho, same as weapons animation who make no sense. Have the developers ever seen a guy shooting a bolt action and a lever action rifle?

    But yeah, for a 2008 game, it did a lot of beautiful things. Today tho the game is just bad, play New Vegas if you want an actual GOOD Fallout. Fallout 3 is just a poor version of New Vegas... it lacks too much.
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  25. May 15, 2023
    8
    Minha primeira experiência no universo de Fallout e foi positiva. Pois bem o game é muito bom, traz uma liberdade imensa, entretanto pelo fato de trazer uma liberdade imensa, o jogador fica um tanto perdido no começo e só começa a ter uma direção sobre o funcionamento do game só mais de 15/20hrs. portanto o ritmo do game é lento. Os bugs, e a falta de um mapa no metro atrapalham muito aMinha primeira experiência no universo de Fallout e foi positiva. Pois bem o game é muito bom, traz uma liberdade imensa, entretanto pelo fato de trazer uma liberdade imensa, o jogador fica um tanto perdido no começo e só começa a ter uma direção sobre o funcionamento do game só mais de 15/20hrs. portanto o ritmo do game é lento. Os bugs, e a falta de um mapa no metro atrapalham muito a jogatina, sem falar que depois de completar o game não é possível continuar a exploração (exige uma DLC para continuar) Expand
  26. May 12, 2023
    8
    I have played this game on Steam. The game play is really good. The graphics are not bad for moment the game was produced. Place of the action and the open world is interesting. Of course I have not completed this game as the game sadly bugged and i lost my saves. The bug was error of npc's movement that ruined entire main mission and blocked further progress. I couldn't fix this withI have played this game on Steam. The game play is really good. The graphics are not bad for moment the game was produced. Place of the action and the open world is interesting. Of course I have not completed this game as the game sadly bugged and i lost my saves. The bug was error of npc's movement that ruined entire main mission and blocked further progress. I couldn't fix this with trying using commands. I'm disappointed with that but I believe this game is not bugging every time. I recommend it really much. Expand
  27. Apr 30, 2023
    8
    Существуют просто Зло и Большое Зло, а за ними обоими в тени прячется Очень Большое Зло. Очень Большое Зло, Геральт, это такое, которого ты и представить себе не можешь, даже если думаешь, будто уже ничто не в состоянии тебя удивить. И знаешь, Геральт, порой бывает так, что Очень Большое Зло схватит тебя за горло и скажет: «Выбирай, братец, либо я, либо то, которое чуточку поменьше»Существуют просто Зло и Большое Зло, а за ними обоими в тени прячется Очень Большое Зло. Очень Большое Зло, Геральт, это такое, которого ты и представить себе не можешь, даже если думаешь, будто уже ничто не в состоянии тебя удивить. И знаешь, Геральт, порой бывает так, что Очень Большое Зло схватит тебя за горло и скажет: «Выбирай, братец, либо я, либо то, которое чуточку поменьше»
  28. Apr 22, 2023
    10
    Amazing game, wonderful story and the mechanics are insane. Even if a lot of people don't like it i love the similarities between this skyrim and NV, the only thing i would say is a little bit bad and only very little cause i still like the game is the lack of shooting, ik there are a lot of guns but a lot of melee weapons too which i can see where it is frustrating but still loved it
  29. 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
  30. Apr 16, 2023
    10
    My first Fallout game. Still my favorite one.

    Great open-world to explore, charming characters and great DLC!
  31. 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.
  32. Apr 9, 2023
    10
    Un juego bellisimo que en su tiempo lo juego en PS3, lo volvi a comprar en Steam para mi PC y no me arrepiento de nada. Puedes instalarle mods graficos para mejorar totalmente la experiencia y mejora notablemente a la vista es como un remaster, en fin Exelente juego
  33. Apr 6, 2023
    2
    Review só pra lembrar a nota que eu dei pro jogo:
    historia ruim mas com umas missões legais, agora só escrever pra passar dos 75 caracteres.
  34. Mar 28, 2023
    10
    Игра с которой я начал знакомство с великой серией Fallout. Послевоенный ретрофутуристический мир Америки. Столичная пустошь и Развалины Вашингтона, некогда великой столицы США. Мир Fallout 3 предлагает удивительное приключение на десятки часов.
    Потрясающая атмосфера, сильные и интересные побочные задания, интересный открытый мир, мутанты и рейдеры, а так же "Громкий и Звонкий Голос
    Игра с которой я начал знакомство с великой серией Fallout. Послевоенный ретрофутуристический мир Америки. Столичная пустошь и Развалины Вашингтона, некогда великой столицы США. Мир Fallout 3 предлагает удивительное приключение на десятки часов.
    Потрясающая атмосфера, сильные и интересные побочные задания, интересный открытый мир, мутанты и рейдеры, а так же "Громкий и Звонкий Голос ТриДогНайта" и потрясающая музыка. Игра которая дала вселенной Fallout второе дыхание!
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  35. Mar 26, 2023
    9
    Excellent game. the only things that suck (like NV) is that you cant run and you cant continue playing it after you complete it
  36. Mar 21, 2023
    7
    Just text (crutch) to save the game to the list. Such things. Maybe I'll do a review later.
  37. Mar 18, 2023
    5
    Вспоминая третий фолыч, перед глазами предстаёт картина какого-то мутного, зелёного болота. То и дело мелькают образы глупейших квестов и ситуаций, типа города детей или разборок супергероев. Ещё какой то мужик ходит и заявляет что он мой батя, игра как будто рассчитывает что у меня должна быть с ним какая-то эмоциональная связь, но зачем мне цифровой батя я не знаю, возможно это продуктВспоминая третий фолыч, перед глазами предстаёт картина какого-то мутного, зелёного болота. То и дело мелькают образы глупейших квестов и ситуаций, типа города детей или разборок супергероев. Ещё какой то мужик ходит и заявляет что он мой батя, игра как будто рассчитывает что у меня должна быть с ним какая-то эмоциональная связь, но зачем мне цифровой батя я не знаю, возможно это продукт каких то комплексов сценариста. В общем, непонятно зачем этот обливион с пушками был нужен, хотя… На его основе обсидианы потом сделали обалденный Нью Вегас. Так что, какое никакое сомнительное право на жизнь трёшка имеет. Expand
  38. Mar 9, 2023
    8
    This game is pretty fun even if some parts havent aged to well and it is my favorite in the series
  39. Mar 8, 2023
    8
    If you haven't played Fallout at all, this is the only part that is worth your time.

    Gameplay:
    combat mechanics 6/10
    combat logic: RPG
    atmosphere 9/10
    Gameplay as RPG: 8/10

    Story 6/10

    Graphics 6/10

    Sounds & music 9/10

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    One of the best Bethesda creations.
  40. Mar 6, 2023
    9
    My first ever Fallout game, thanks to which I became acquainted with the game series
  41. Mar 5, 2023
    10
    This game is a MASTERPIECE!!!
    In my opinion Bethesda's best game!
    The RPG's mecchanics are beautiful and seamlessly integrated into the game world, the history another great part of a great game; inventory management is perfect and the world is enormous!
    A game that all the people must play!
  42. Feb 14, 2023
    10
    Quite simply the best Fallout game in terms of story and world working together.
    As my first encounter of a Fallout game and avoiding RPG's in general it was a shock to have such a deep storyline and huge world.
    This pulled me away from the world of racing games and Halo shooters into something more getting me totally hooked on open world RPG's and spending hundreds of hours and
    Quite simply the best Fallout game in terms of story and world working together.
    As my first encounter of a Fallout game and avoiding RPG's in general it was a shock to have such a deep storyline and huge world.
    This pulled me away from the world of racing games and Halo shooters into something more getting me totally hooked on open world RPG's and spending hundreds of hours and replaying over and over.

    Currently I am playing again on my Steam Deck for the first time since my Xbox 360 days and it still lives up today.
    Get yourself the Game Of The Year edition and get lost in the wastelands.
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  43. 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
  44. Jan 13, 2023
    2
    Review só pra lembrar a nota que dei pro jogo:
    Historia horrível, personagens ok, tutorial insuportável e um mapa grande sem muitas coisas pra fazer.
    P.S.: Estou cansado da brotherhood of steel, no fallout 1 e 2 já foi suficiente.
  45. Jan 12, 2023
    7
    Lo senti muy inmersivo pero un poco carente de emocion en ciertos momentos o bugs, pero es un gran juego
  46. Dec 27, 2022
    9
    Excellent game. The story is so enjoyable, scoring is really great, visual is decent, and the voice is stunning
  47. Dec 27, 2022
    2
    I'm sure that someone feels this is the best Fallout game of all time, maybe even THE best game of all time. I am not that person. This game feels like baby's first shoot-em-up, the gun play feels atrocious (it's 2008 why do none of the guns have iron sight aiming), the story is so linear it's almost comical, and none of the exploration even matters.
    Mainly, none of the quests matter.
    I'm sure that someone feels this is the best Fallout game of all time, maybe even THE best game of all time. I am not that person. This game feels like baby's first shoot-em-up, the gun play feels atrocious (it's 2008 why do none of the guns have iron sight aiming), the story is so linear it's almost comical, and none of the exploration even matters.
    Mainly, none of the quests matter. Even the most ardent defenders of this game can point to 2 good quests, Wasteland Survival Guide and Oasis. Wasteland Survival Guide feels like a tutorial mission for the mid-game; "Learn about radiation and limb damage", "learn about x location" and by the time you finish the first chapter it's worn out its welcome. Oasis is...fine, but everything seems designed so that you'll never find it, from it only being accessible through a thin mountain path right to the very north, to it's location only being given to you via random encounter. Half the locations are entirely useless, providing nothing but set dressing and maybe a bobble head or skill book (if you're lucky). The only reason this isn't a 0/10 is because some characters are pretty fun and likeable, and some of the setpieces like Tranquility Lane and the Liberty Prime battle are somewhat enjoyable. Just... save your money and get a better game.
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  48. Dec 23, 2022
    8
    Great game set in a hostile post-apocalyptic world with a lot of choices and exploration. The graphics have gotten a bit old but the gameplay still holds up good.
  49. Dec 6, 2022
    10
    This game is the love of my life. I can play this game anytime and keep playing it without getting bored.
  50. Nov 27, 2022
    7
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  51. Nov 24, 2022
    10
    Awesome open world, enjoyable side quests and dlcs, great main questline and the best post apocalyptic atmosphere.
  52. Nov 15, 2022
    8
    New vegas kadar değil ama altında kalacak bir yanı da yok..................
  53. Nov 14, 2022
    9
    Buen juego 9 porque la version de pc del game of the year tiene un error que no te deja iniciar un nuevo juego pero de ahi todo bien
  54. Nov 3, 2022
    9
    Este juego fue para mí un gran avance de la saga fallout gráficamente y jugabilidad muy buena y cómoda lo que más me gustó de este juego fue el mapa y el modo historia me pareció muy interesante en pleno 2022 lo recomiendo jugarlo si nunca jugaste un fallout este es muy bueno para empezar
  55. Oct 10, 2022
    10
    fallout 3 es uno de los pocos juegos chingones, eso es lo que lo hace especial, su historia es única, y su jugabilidad también lo es, hoy en día, estás joyas de Bethesda, se siguen jugando, como el primer día que salió, y siempre será así, y hoy en día no encuentras juegos así, me encanta fallout 3
  56. Oct 7, 2022
    8
    Одновременно люблю и ненавижу. Вроде нравится этот немного странный мир, но из-за отсутствия РПГ и боевой систем, чувствуется слишком деревянной.
  57. Sep 6, 2022
    10
    I'd have given it a 10 just for a single radio soundtrack, but there's so much more that deserves a 10 in this game. Bethesda knew their job back in the day.
  58. Sep 2, 2022
    10
    One of the top RPG's of all time highly recommend. My favorite game of all time.
  59. Aug 18, 2022
    9
    One of the most memorable games of my childhood. Replayed it in 2022, still holding with atmosphere and world, Most elements aged poorly sadly. In any case, Iconic game.
  60. 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.
  61. Jul 29, 2022
    5
    An interesting attempt to transfer the legendary world of Fallout into a fully 3D space. The game has its own interesting moments and some atmosphere. And also good additions that reveal more of the lore of the world. But for the most part, it is empty, boring, poor in content, very interesting to explore, and with a rather poor history. Locations are gray and empty. Most travel passesAn interesting attempt to transfer the legendary world of Fallout into a fully 3D space. The game has its own interesting moments and some atmosphere. And also good additions that reveal more of the lore of the world. But for the most part, it is empty, boring, poor in content, very interesting to explore, and with a rather poor history. Locations are gray and empty. Most travel passes through the same type of tunnels (Hi, Skyrim). Cities look corridor-like and limited. Bethesda's idiotic auto-leveling system makes gameplay annoying. The character creation system looks pointless and has almost no effect on anything. Locations are no longer so interesting to explore, there are no interesting descriptions of various items and the possibility of their use. Now it's just trash.
    For me, this is the weakest game in the Fallout series so far.
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  62. Jul 27, 2022
    10
    One of the best games of all time in my opinion, When i was young and this game came out, it was huge. I feel like it opened up the door for games of this nature, Would highly recommend, even in 2022.
  63. Jul 27, 2022
    10
    You can play over and over and still have seemingly endless possibilities. Soo good.
  64. Jul 27, 2022
    10
    Great Fallout game, and definitely good for its time. Nothing else to really say.
  65. Jul 27, 2022
    10
    RPG classic that is one of the greatest rpgs of all time. Wow what a classic.
  66. 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.
  67. Jun 4, 2022
    10
    I totally love this game. I come back to this again and again and again. You should play this game.
  68. May 25, 2022
    8
    Симулятор поиска бухого бати который вышел за пачкой сигарет и где-то там теперь шляется зараза ищи его задолбал блин короче город детей и обливион с пушками это было модно раньше так и жили типа
  69. May 3, 2022
    0
    This game is horrible. Horrible graphics release,horrible shooting. I don't recommend this game for purchase.
  70. Apr 22, 2022
    10
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  71. Apr 20, 2022
    8
    все тоже самое что писал про фолыч нью вегас,единственное сюжет похуже(начало вообще как по мне затянуто и неинтересно)А так игра конечно имба , особенно для своего времени
  72. Apr 15, 2022
    10
    Внимание! Если вы не играли в эту игру, то советую вам сыграть. Захватывающий сюжет, хорошая боевка. На момент выпуска игры разработчики постарались на славу. Всем рекомендую!!!
  73. Apr 9, 2022
    10
    Классная игра! Всем советую данную игру для прохождения! Много интересного контента
  74. Mar 30, 2022
    8
    The world in this game is awesome. I think the best Fallout setting so far. Story isnt great but does the job.
  75. 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
  76. Mar 11, 2022
    6
    Fallout New Vegas is 100 times better!
    Its not a bad game but it dose not have that fallout Oh Yea thing.
  77. Mar 7, 2022
    0
    In Russian region a can`t buy this game, besides all Bethesda games blocked in Russia. It`s so stupid. Non-politics games.
  78. Feb 28, 2022
    9
    I played this after being introduced to this universe by fallout 4. Its a Great game, i love the trait system that fallout 4 lacks.
  79. 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.
  80. Jan 14, 2022
    8
    Ratings for the time period it came out
    Story : 8
    Gameplay : 8
    Graphics : 7
    Fun Factor : 8
    Environment interaction : 8
    Sound effects : 10
    Overall Immersion : 8
  81. Jan 8, 2022
    5
    A dissapointment imo. Coming from the old fallouts, I was actually amazed about how surface level the story, characters and themes of this game are. No really, one of the key aspects that made fallout 1 and 2 so amazing comapred to it's contemporaries was its reach story, soemthing this game lacks.
    Along with that, thee roleplaying mechanichs of this game are really underwhelming, it
    A dissapointment imo. Coming from the old fallouts, I was actually amazed about how surface level the story, characters and themes of this game are. No really, one of the key aspects that made fallout 1 and 2 so amazing comapred to it's contemporaries was its reach story, soemthing this game lacks.
    Along with that, thee roleplaying mechanichs of this game are really underwhelming, it doesn't offer mucho of a chance to have your own combat style or give your character some personality through dialogue.
    It's fine on its own I guess, but overall a step back in this franchise.
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  82. Jan 6, 2022
    9
    My favorite game of the series and my favorite of its genre in general. Really put me in the role.
  83. 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
  84. 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
  85. Dec 18, 2021
    6
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  86. 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
  87. Dec 11, 2021
    0
    wasted many hours exploring the waste land, this was the entery that got me into the franchise though i do struggle to replay FO4 as the story is pretty bland. still a better story than FO4.
  88. Dec 2, 2021
    10
    Я не проходил Fallout 1 и 2, так как мне в то время не нравились пошаговые сражения, короче знакомство с серией начал с Fallout 3. В журналах я посмотрел трейлеры и постепенно заинтересовался игрой. В 2008м Fallout 3 вышел, я его включил и обалдел.
    Надо только потерпеть минут 20 и выйти из убежища 101.
    Всё. Атмосфера этого мира меня покорила. Хотелось просто ходить туда-сюда и
    Я не проходил Fallout 1 и 2, так как мне в то время не нравились пошаговые сражения, короче знакомство с серией начал с Fallout 3. В журналах я посмотрел трейлеры и постепенно заинтересовался игрой. В 2008м Fallout 3 вышел, я его включил и обалдел.
    Надо только потерпеть минут 20 и выйти из убежища 101.
    Всё. Атмосфера этого мира меня покорила. Хотелось просто ходить туда-сюда и наслаждаться!
    Поначалу кажется, что шутерная часть, какая то хреновая. Но выясняется, что стрелять в игре самому и не нужно! Есть V.A.T.S. И всё держится на нём. Когда я это понял, то играть стало на порядок интереснее. V.A.T.S. прокачивается, улучшается и до конца игры я пользовался только им, ну кроме снайперки. Жаль, что в 4й и 76й уууухуху ;-(() частях его угробили.
    Далее о сюжете и доп. заданиях. Так как я игру прошел несколько раз (пока 3), первый и третий на PC, а второй на XBoxe 360. По первости пошел напрямки по сюжету и игра как то быстро закончилась.... Но ничего, через месяц прошел на консоли уже со всеми побочками и я затратил в 3 раза больше времени, В 3 РАЗА. То есть дополнительных, необязательных заданий в иге в 2 раза больше чем сюжетных. И каких. Многие доп. задания мне понравились больше чем сюжетные. Жаль, что после прохождения половины у меня уже был 20 уровень, но об этом позже.
    Больше всего мне понравилось, что при нужной сноровке можно пройти игру на 100% с одного раза. Чего нет ни в New Vegas, ни в четверке, а жаль.
    Теперь система прокачки. На сегодняшний день, лично для меня, одна из лучших. Перки, способности. Зачем нужно было всё это выбрасывать в четверке? Не знаю.
    А сколько всяких мутантов и прочего зверья. Сколько разных фракций. И дети и Анклав, и Братство стали, и вампиры, и какая-то секта поклонников вросшего в дерево гуля, даже каннибалы есть!
    Ооо убежища! В Fallout 3 они великолепны. Просто в 2008 году, когда заходил в очередное разрушенное убежище, просто холодок по коже пробегал. В последующих частях эта магия куда-то пропала, ну лично для меня.
    Недостатки тоже были, но они настолько были незначительными, что полностью были поглощены великолепной атмосферой. Ну, например многие ругали кривую анимацию, но это был 2008 год. И кстати её до сих пор не особо поправили в более новых играх серии. Ещё я говорил, что упёрся в 20й уровень в середине игры. Толи это был, какой то баг, толи так задумывалось (зачем, кому это нужно) не знаю. Но в изначальной Fallout 3 максимальный уровень был 20й. К счастью в Fallout 3: Game of the Year Edition сделали 30 уровней, чего вполне хватает даже на все dlc, что и спровоцировало меня на третье прохождение ;-).
    В заключении скажу. Для меня, не смотря на некоторые недостатки, игра стоит в одном ряду с The Last of Us, Deus Ex: Human Revolution, BioShock.
    Советую всем, по каким-то причинам пропустившим, даже сейчас. Тем более в наше время есть множество модов которые улучшают графон и не только.
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  89. Nov 19, 2021
    10
    One of the best games to the series and an All-time Classic. Also, the last Decent Fallout Game!
  90. Nov 18, 2021
    8
    Brilliant game for it’s age, really fun to play. Loads of weapons and armour. Loads of main and side quests also.
  91. Nov 16, 2021
    4
    People said this was the worst thing to happen to Fallout when it was first released. Bethesda had to prove them wrong twice over.
  92. Oct 14, 2021
    8
    perfect game perfect story perfect final .
  93. Sep 26, 2021
    10
    this is a love letter to all of the OG fallout fans out there
    if you finished fallout 1-2 years ago and still have that itch for more
  94. Sep 19, 2021
    9
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  95. Sep 9, 2021
    2
    One really easy way to describe this game is… boring.

    To start off, you’re born. Bit cliche, but fine. You you spend 5 minutes listening to an unskippable cutscene where you pick your name and looks, then spend another 5 minutes walking around as the slowest **** baby ever and choose your special stats while your dad rambles on about some **** bible verse I still can’t remember. Then the
    One really easy way to describe this game is… boring.

    To start off, you’re born. Bit cliche, but fine. You you spend 5 minutes listening to an unskippable cutscene where you pick your name and looks, then spend another 5 minutes walking around as the slowest **** baby ever and choose your special stats while your dad rambles on about some **** bible verse I still can’t remember. Then the game forces you to interact with the most boring npcs in the world at your 10th birthday party for another 5 minutes and then teaches you how to aim and shoot like any person with above a room temperature IQ should know. You then take a meaningless quiz which takes **** ages and choose tag skills. If you haven’t turned off the game yet, you finally get to leave the vault. But not before you run past guards who want to kill you for no reason! Then, come to the shocking realisation that was just the tutorial. An amazing quote by Mr Howard himself, “when you step out that vault, it feels like you’ve already spent you’re entire life in there” yes Todd, I literally have spent my entire **** life in there. Freedom at last! What will the world contain! Amazing people, places, hidden secrets? Nope, just hundreds and hundreds of copy pasted bushes with the occasional house with some ammo inside to make you feel like you’re not just holding down W. The real problem with this game isn’t the fact that the devs didn’t put good content in, because there are great missions and stories in the game, but the fact that they didn’t let players find any of it. After I finished the game for the first time, I was happy and thought, wow, that was fun. Then I looked at my second monitor and realised I had a hundred tabs open all along the lines of: “how do I find _____ fallout 3”, “how to start _____ quest fallout 3”, “where is ____ fallout 3”. This game simply is not fun unless you know how to play it already, or if you know where everything is already, the game gives you no sense of direction of where to find the fun bits, all it does is put a tiny little marker in the corner of the screen telling you where to go to find a clue about your father who you already forgot about.

    TL:DR: fallout 3 has fun bits, but doesn’t let you find them, and forces you to do boring stuff.
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  96. Sep 3, 2021
    10
    Best game I've ever played. It takes me back to my childhood when I played it on the ps3. Now I can finally play it again on my PC with ultra graphics.
  97. Aug 27, 2021
    8
    Неплохо. Есть интересные квесты ,диалоги на уровне ,рпг составляющая приятная и умная. Вообщем - ШЕДЕВР.
  98. Aug 25, 2021
    8
    Don't let the dull wasteland graphics fool you, Fallout 3 has a lot of action in store and shares a ton of things to do, story or not.
  99. Aug 24, 2021
    10
    A vast and open world of unimaginable possibilities opens in front of you in Fallout 3. Great story, flawless combat system, and the option to choose your own way makes it a hot candidate for game of the year. [Nov 2008]
Metascore
91

Universal acclaim - based on 48 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 45 out of 48
  2. 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. 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.