Fallout

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  1. ElPatoFriki
    Sep 7, 2023
    10
    Un excelentisimo título RPG, con personajes memorables, una buena historia, Lore y en general un aspecto narrativo muy bien cuidado, de tal forma que la historia pueda ser muy seria, humorística, triste, o algo profunda dependiendo de la situación sin que estas emociones que busca transmitir resulten chocantes o raros.
    En jugabilidad aunque puede ser algo tosco y difícil al inicio, pero    Un excelentisimo título RPG, con personajes memorables, una buena historia, Lore y en general un aspecto narrativo muy bien cuidado, de tal forma que la historia pueda ser muy seria, humorística, triste, o algo profunda dependiendo de la situación sin que estas emociones que busca transmitir resulten chocantes o raros.
    En jugabilidad aunque puede ser algo tosco y difícil al inicio, pero una vez entiendes como funciona el juego se vuelve en una aventura muy interesante por las enormes posibilidades que da el juego para resolver sus conflictos, en especial con el diálogo que esta tan bien desarrollado que incluso hay varias respuestas y formas de interacción bastante inesperadas o por lo menos interesantes que no se ven mucho en otros juegos de supuesto rol.
    Gráficamente el juego ha envejecido de forma excelente, realmente te sientes en un mundo post apocalíptico con esos entornos y ambientación general de los lugares que visitamos, siendo una bastante sucia en el buen sentido tomando en cuenta el sentimiento y ambiente que se busca transmitir a nosotros los jugadores.
    Siendo en términos generales una hermosa obra, y una revolución al juego de rol en ciertos aspectos que ya se habían visto en juego anteriores a este, pero que Fallout termino de asentar y perfeccionar en un gran juego que ha envejecido muy bien, que es y seguirá siendo muy disfrutable y de una innegable calidad    … Expand
  2. Locktanz
    Sep 4, 2023
    8
    I'll start by saying the story and the world of Fallout 1 were incredibly captivating. It was really thought provoking, and it depicts a post nuclear world so authentic to the point it leaves uncomfortable feelings. Do you like games where you can immerse yourself in the story, and your decisions have an impact? Look no further.

    If you're interested in the Fallout Franchise this is the    I'll start by saying the story and the world of Fallout 1 were incredibly captivating. It was really thought provoking, and it depicts a post nuclear world so authentic to the point it leaves uncomfortable feelings. Do you like games where you can immerse yourself in the story, and your decisions have an impact? Look no further.

    If you're interested in the Fallout Franchise this is the perfect place to start, if you have some tolerance for older games.

    [STORY]: As mentioned above, this game has one of the best stories I've experienced, you'll be finding yourself searching the wiki and diving deeper into the lore. Different playthroughs can differ from each other, whether you are skilled in Speech or have high Intelligence decides a lot this game. The storytelling is awesome as you start with one important main quest, and during the course of solving this problem, you get more and more information about a far greater threat. Almost every dialogue has a lot of options to choose from and makes it easy to really play your role, it just feels so alive even If this is such an old game.

    [GAMEPLAY]:
    Very simple, point and click to navigate everything, but it takes some time getting used to it. Combat is turn based, and half of the fights can be really tough, where you really have to stop and plan every Action Point you spend this round. It's tough because you are not stronger than another beings with comparable gear. Every fight can be really close until you get better gear. So in the early game it was really hard to survive, but once you acquire some of the best weapons you really begin dominating and this change is really rewarding and satisfying.
    Investing Skillpoints in: Lockpick, Repair, Science, Speech and Sneak has a great impact on your game and will change your solution to every quest. This feels so huge. Be really careful talking to NPC's because everything you say could change a lot in your playthrough.
    Have you threatened someone in the Hub's Downtown? You may need help from this person later on, and you may regret it.
    There are a lot of outcomes to every problem and situation and it's fascinating and entertaining to think about.

    There are some cons of course:
    - you have to save a lot, there are gamebreaking bugs and you're likely to encounter them.
    - you could play it without a guide, and it may be the most interesting riddle to solve ever, but I believe this will take too much time, I recommend a guide when stuck!
    - the story is so good and big, but the ending came kinda abruptly for me
    - it takes time to get into the groove of this game since inventory management, bartering and movement is bit outdated but when it clicks, it's quite good!

    TLDR;
    If you're a fan of cRPGs, this is for you. Fallout 1 has a captivating story and thought-provoking world-building. The gameplay is simple but challenging, and the choices you make have a real impact on the game world. It is a bit dated, and it is a bit of a slow burn, but it's worth sticking with. The story gets better and better as you play, If you can get past the graphics and the bugs, you'll find a rewarding experience.    … Expand
  3. UrchinChieftain
    Aug 29, 2023
    10
    One of the major cornerstones of all CRPGs, is great freedom of choice, and a great ending subverting your expectations(in a good way) You can finish the game never engaging in a fight just by sneaking around or talking your way out of trouble. Great game.
  4. Mehailrettl
    Aug 27, 2023
    10
    Even changing the role system from GURPS to their own at the last moment, the developers managed to make a great game, precessor of many.
  5. Richard_dias
    Aug 14, 2023
    9
    90's RPG to its finest. There are some weird things happening every now and then, like, some companion shooting you and Dogmeat to death, but either way it is a very compeling story with very intriguing setpieces.
  6. asdgasgea
    May 14, 2023
    1
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  7. MrOldModern
    Apr 10, 2023
    8
    Классика 90-х. Хоч я познайомився із грою у 2014, але сподобалась. Едине що гра доволі довга за геймплеем.
  8. DavixAries
    Apr 9, 2023
    9
    Although this is a cult game and debuted over 20 years ago, I decided to check out this title quite late and I can only say one thing ... it was really worth it. The atmosphere is really very cool, as well as the presented world. A lot of decisions that actually affect the ending, although as you know, only some choices are canonical, but I still recommend it.
  9. ChiIIaoi
    Apr 6, 2023
    10
    Review só pra lembrar a nota que eu dei pro jogo:
    Jogo mt bom, agora só escrever pra passar dos 75 caracteres.
  10. nastyjes
    Feb 12, 2023
    9
    Still awesome .
  11. Ant0
    Feb 2, 2023
    10
    That Fallout started everything. I really like the role-playing component and the story. How the world works, how lore writing. The game is very variable, extremely adult, companies is something (i really love them). You can even side with the enemy. Where else is it possible? The gameplay is a masterpiece. Truly my most favorite fallout.
  12. nadeauhugo
    Jan 24, 2023
    10
    My favorite game of all time. The role-playing part is AMAZING, the choices are so so numerous, exploration is very interesting, the game setting is perfect, and it is economical - it is not filled with any superfluous stuff.
  13. edxtan
    Jan 19, 2023
    10
    Fallout's unrivaled commitment to giving freedom and consequences for every action makes it a transcendent roleplaying experience.
  14. Chillaoi
    Jan 13, 2023
    9
    Review só pra lembrar a nota que dei pro jogo:
    Um dos melhor jogos por turno que já joguei, mesmo com seu gráfico datado o jogo ainda consegue me cativar com sua história, profundidade e principalmente vilão principal.
  15. LuckyLuky
    Jan 10, 2023
    10
    The best Post apocaliptic RPG of all time. Great full auto firing mechanics! Great ironic, sad, crazy story and encounters. Great characters. And War, war never changes.
  16. VioIrdsGX
    Jan 6, 2023
    10
    The first time Fallout was 4, but when I played this one I had never seen its previous gameplay, this one has good graphics (I usually say that they are low because I am playing with PC gaming), and the turn-based RPG is fair, I'm just saying that Since the story is still progressing and I have no other opinion on the game, sorry, but it was a good idea to have played it.
  17. Soullex
    Nov 29, 2022
    8
    25 senelik oyun. Hala eskimemiş............................................
  18. aecsuter
    Aug 18, 2022
    5
    I understand that when this game was released it must have been a watershed but I will do my analysis based on my experience in 2022 thinking about who like me wants to start in the saga.

    The graphics are an obstacle, because in addition to the character model being dated, the scenarios make it difficult to experience, because many things are hidden, not because they are a secret, but    I understand that when this game was released it must have been a watershed but I will do my analysis based on my experience in 2022 thinking about who like me wants to start in the saga.

    The graphics are an obstacle, because in addition to the character model being dated, the scenarios make it difficult to experience, because many things are hidden, not because they are a secret, but because the low quality prevents you from finding the item, characters, and objectives. Many times I looked on the internet where a character was, and in fact he was "hidden" on the inside of the wall that didn't show.

    The gameplay is interesting with an action point counter in battles and MANY different ways to assemble the character, avoiding the obvious melee and range, but being able to make stupid characters which completely changes the interactions.
    In addition, your choices directly interfere with almost everything in the game, from killing everything and everyone to not killing anyone. This freedom is very impressive.
    The backstory is interesting, but the protagonist's is very superficial. But the way it happens without directing it in an obvious way is pretty fun.
    I had a few visual bugs here and there, but nothing major.
    I recommend it for those who have an open mind for dated systems and old graphics, to be able to know the saga as a whole, even more so because it is possible to buy it almost for free.

    55 out of 100    … Expand
  19. Nekrips
    Jul 29, 2022
    9
    The first time I tried to play this game, I left it pretty quickly because it felt very archaic and outdated. A complicated control system, where you need to press ten keys in turn to perform one action. Inconvenient trading mode, where you need to manually calculate the amount, slows down the gameplay quite a lot. When I did try to go through it again, I did it in one breath. TheThe first time I tried to play this game, I left it pretty quickly because it felt very archaic and outdated. A complicated control system, where you need to press ten keys in turn to perform one action. Inconvenient trading mode, where you need to manually calculate the amount, slows down the gameplay quite a lot. When I did try to go through it again, I did it in one breath. The incredible atmosphere of the post-apocalypse and the well-developed game world is entirely engrossing and gives an unforgettable experience. Unique customization of the protagonist's character allows you to play the game every time like the first time. Extraordinary sudden events always bring surprises and an element of unexpectedness. Although the graphics are in an old-school style, various unique animations have been etched in my memory for a long time. A fascinating and exciting story makes you think for a long time before making this or that choice. This is the rare case where the words and motivations of the final boss actually make sense and his position seems justified from another point of view.
    Definitely a legendary game and the best in the entire series.    … Expand
  20. BrotherBrent
    Jul 15, 2022
    10
    The OG. A concise vision, executed to perfection. The '50s retro sci-fi, the story, the atmosphere. All packaged in what might be the quintessential cRPG.
  21. Mahamann
    May 26, 2022
    10
    This game is awesome, i can't decide where to start. Fallout is one of the few role playing games where your decisions actually matter. unlike fallout 4, where the story is set up and can only choose from 4 endings. this game combines all the core ingredients to combine the ultimate game. and it executes it damn well.
  22. hydroquaqua
    Apr 6, 2022
    10
    _что это такое и почему Fallout: A Post Nuclear Role Playing Game
    (с англ.   — «Выпадение радиоактивных реакций» или «Негативные последствия»; в России сбор как «Возрождение: Ролевая игра постядерного будущего» от «Фаргус Мультимедия» или просто «Фолыч первый») является иконой современных жанров компьютерных ролевых игр постапокалиптического будущего? Очевидно! На данный вопрос не будет    _что это такое и почему Fallout: A Post Nuclear Role Playing Game
    (с англ.   — «Выпадение радиоактивных реакций» или «Негативные последствия»; в России сбор как «Возрождение: Ролевая игра постядерного будущего» от «Фаргус Мультимедия» или просто «Фолыч первый») является иконой современных жанров компьютерных ролевых игр постапокалиптического будущего? Очевидно! На данный вопрос не будет ответа, если только не набраться смелости, выделить свободное время, вдумчиво распределить все возможные параметры и самому опробовать такое, что

    "...надеюсь, что твоя вода, не будет светиться от радиации", - некто из Fallout

    _касаемо моего мнения по поводу Fallout - такого, больше это видеоигра не про то как - я, а про то как - нами. Все принятые решения, польза в помощи или отказ от предательства приведут в конце концов к одному печальному соглашению. В этом мире ретрофутуризма, братство стали и бесконечных пустошах необходимо запомнить одну вещь - выжить, так всё как уже всё случилось, итак уже не очень, ничего не вернуть назад, остаться продолжать путешествовать дальше

    *_what is it and why Fallout: A Post Nuclear Role Playing Game is an icon of modern genres of computer role-playing games of the post-apocalyptic future? Obviously! There will be no answer to this question, unless you muster up the courage, allocate free time, thoughtfully distribute all possible parameters and try out yourself such that

    "...I hope your water doesn't glow with radiation" - Someone from Fallout

    _about my opinion about Fallout - this is more a video game not about how - I, but about how - by us. All the decisions made, the benefit of helping or the rejection of betrayal will eventually lead to one sad agreement. In this world of retrofuturism, the brotherhood of steel and the endless wastelands, you need to remember one thing - to survive, because everything has already happened, so it’s not very good, nothing can be returned back, stay and continue to travel on    … Expand
  23. Salernoaless448
    Mar 31, 2022
    8
    This game is a milestone in gaming history. It started a legendary series of role playing games. My score is 8 but if I could i would give 8.5 but it isn't worth of a full 9. This game aged and it had some problems. It isn't very easy sometimes to figure out the direction and some fights can be really tedious. This is a different way of making games. The setting was way darker than theThis game is a milestone in gaming history. It started a legendary series of role playing games. My score is 8 but if I could i would give 8.5 but it isn't worth of a full 9. This game aged and it had some problems. It isn't very easy sometimes to figure out the direction and some fights can be really tedious. This is a different way of making games. The setting was way darker than the recent "Fallout 4" even if all of the five main games are pretty dark and sometimes creepy.… Expand
  24. Babutto
    Feb 2, 2022
    9
    This game doesn't need introductions.

    Ironically, back in a day, I almost finished it after Fallout 2. I was surprised the game was shorter, simpler. The limit of the Vault's survival was annoying. But I liked the endings (multiple decisions - storm, hack or convince). Back then I didn't care and tried to kill everything that moves or attacks me. Unfortunately, the game had a bug with    This game doesn't need introductions.

    Ironically, back in a day, I almost finished it after Fallout 2. I was surprised the game was shorter, simpler. The limit of the Vault's survival was annoying. But I liked the endings (multiple decisions - storm, hack or convince). Back then I didn't care and tried to kill everything that moves or attacks me. Unfortunately, the game had a bug with the computer in the Mariposa base. So, I finished the game several times later.

    From the 1997-98 perspective, the game is just awesome and super interesting. It is simplified compared to Baldur's Gate but more convenient and flexible. The only problem was missing the shots (DND legacy). So, you really need to think about how to build a char.

    Pros.:
    - Awesome setting.
    - Variety of choices (even though, they are simple).
    - SPECIAL system.
    - Endings. Affect of your actions.
    - Weaponary. Always liked the animation of extermination.
    - A lot of popular culture references (X-Files, Doctor Who, etc., even reference to Richard 'Levelord' Gray).

    Cons.:
    - Missing shots while 95%.
    - The game is SUPER short. A lot of cut content. And you can feel it.
    - SEVERE underdevelopment of quests. Even with the Fix patch you still feel that something is missing. It's obvious a lot of content went to Fallout 2.

    Eh... Good old days...    … Expand
  25. lidwang
    Jan 8, 2022
    9
    Without a doubt the most unique game in the fallout series, the atmosphere and story is what really makes this game stand out. I have never played an RPG with such dreading feel to it, a lot thanks to the soundtrak which is amazing. Each town is full of life and interesting sidquests, and the game makes great use of the S.P.E.C.I.A.L. and skill system for a varied adventure. The only badWithout a doubt the most unique game in the fallout series, the atmosphere and story is what really makes this game stand out. I have never played an RPG with such dreading feel to it, a lot thanks to the soundtrak which is amazing. Each town is full of life and interesting sidquests, and the game makes great use of the S.P.E.C.I.A.L. and skill system for a varied adventure. The only bad thing i can think of this game is that the main bad guys aren't really built up to, they sort of appear out of the blue...
    But besides that it's an amazing game through and through.    … Expand
  26. nurfedx
    Nov 19, 2021
    10
    One of the best games to the series and an All-time Classic. A true Masterpiece of a Game!
  27. CoochieCakes
    Nov 11, 2021
    10
    the best and most immersive fallout game in the entire series. the soundtrack is amazing too. flame of the ancient world is the most immersive song for a level ever it makes the ending so much better. this game beats games that come out in 2021 for this series to this day. we are never gonna get a better fallout. maybe that's for the best. masterpieces cant be remade or remastered.
  28. Bushido95
    Sep 27, 2021
    8
    Вот так и началась легенда которая подарила нам новую без преувеличения невероятную вселенную.
  29. Le0nidas
    Sep 25, 2021
    9
    One of the best RPGs ever made. This game really ages well. I love the freedom of choices and its consequences.
  30. GianMV
    Aug 11, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Il vero e unico primo fallout, è un gioco perfetto ed inimitabile, storia bellissima con un bel colpo di scena alla fine che ti ricorderai per anni, ambientazione e musiche che ti fanno veramente sentire in un post apocalisse personaggi con personalità, incontri casuali degni di nota, insomma davvero un gran bel gioco che fa sempre piacere ed emozionare rigiocarci… Expand
  31. figaropalong
    Jul 16, 2021
    9
    One of the best RPG ever. Must play. The atmosphere of the game is depressing but it fits perfectly in this world.
  32. Goodbad
    Jun 10, 2021
    10
    This is the best RPG ever. I played this in 2013 and my initial reaction was like " what the hell is this game?". That time I cared only about graphics. But after playing, this was my first RPG, I could never play a bland game like bethesda's fallout 4. Thanks for interplay. You changed my views on gaming. I will make a true fallout series one day, bethesda didnt do fallout any favour. IfThis is the best RPG ever. I played this in 2013 and my initial reaction was like " what the hell is this game?". That time I cared only about graphics. But after playing, this was my first RPG, I could never play a bland game like bethesda's fallout 4. Thanks for interplay. You changed my views on gaming. I will make a true fallout series one day, bethesda didnt do fallout any favour. If anything, it made it worse.… Expand
  33. Thecaseyoz
    Jun 9, 2021
    8
    This is the first time I have played this game - Getting used to playing an older game like this was, difficult to say the least, trying to get the hang of what to do and when etc. That being said I understand how this game stands as high as it does. It truly is an enjoyable RPG with Hours of Playability,
    The graphics - it is what it is
    Story - was fantastic, great to follow along with    This is the first time I have played this game - Getting used to playing an older game like this was, difficult to say the least, trying to get the hang of what to do and when etc. That being said I understand how this game stands as high as it does. It truly is an enjoyable RPG with Hours of Playability,
    The graphics - it is what it is
    Story - was fantastic, great to follow along with

    As a first time player- please return back to this game once it settles in - it is worth a play    … Expand
  34. SadenRedTT63
    May 21, 2021
    10
    Fallout is one of my favorite video games ever made, it is also one of the most revolutionary PC games of the 90's. Its legacy is still relevant. The script is simply perfect; Fallout built upon Wasteland's RPG elements and delivered (in my opinion) the best RPG experience of the late 90's.
  35. PsychoJoona
    May 9, 2021
    4
    Miss, miss, miss, miss, miss, miss and **** MISS! This game would be fun if my character wouldn't miss every single shot! It just makes every encounter very boring and of course enemies do critical SHOT wow! TRICK SHOT OOOOO! shots to me so just because of that I give this game 5/10. Bad game.
  36. Kotofon
    Mar 16, 2021
    9
    Действие Fallout: A Post Nuclear Role Playing Game разворачивается в будущем после апокалипсиса. Ядерная война превратила Землю в безжизненную пустошь. Однако часть человечества укрылась в бункерах, что служат им домом до сих пор. Главный герой получает сообщение от смотрителя убежища – система очистки воды неисправна. Чтобы не умереть от жажды, нужно найти новую деталь за 150 игровыхДействие Fallout: A Post Nuclear Role Playing Game разворачивается в будущем после апокалипсиса. Ядерная война превратила Землю в безжизненную пустошь. Однако часть человечества укрылась в бункерах, что служат им домом до сих пор. Главный герой получает сообщение от смотрителя убежища – система очистки воды неисправна. Чтобы не умереть от жажды, нужно найти новую деталь за 150 игровых дней.… Expand
  37. TGseram736
    Jan 6, 2021
    10
    This game is probably one of the most important games of the 90's and one of the main shapers of the RPG genre, this is one of those rare masterpieces you find in your grandfather's closet.
  38. awagam34
    Jan 4, 2021
    8
    8/10
    SZARY ŚWIAT
    Świat Fallouta jest ciężki, mroczny, czasami ciężko stwierdzić jaki skutek przyniosą nasze akcje, natomiast zawsze powinniśmy uważać i nie dać się zaskoczyć. Często brakuje tego w nowszych grach, i akurat pod aspektem przedstawienia świata i jego szarości, Fallout wygrywa z nowszymi tytułami. ODGRYWANIE BOHATERA Ten tytuł pozwala na stworzenia bohatera jakiego chcemy    8/10
    SZARY ŚWIAT
    Świat Fallouta jest ciężki, mroczny, czasami ciężko stwierdzić jaki skutek przyniosą nasze akcje, natomiast zawsze powinniśmy uważać i nie dać się zaskoczyć. Często brakuje tego w nowszych grach, i akurat pod aspektem przedstawienia świata i jego szarości, Fallout wygrywa z nowszymi tytułami.
    ODGRYWANIE BOHATERA
    Ten tytuł pozwala na stworzenia bohatera jakiego chcemy poprzez zaimplementowany system S.P.E.C.I.A.L, już przy tworzeniu postaci w dużym stopniu decydujemy o tym jak potoczy się nasza przygoda. Będziemy typowym siłaczem który ma problem sklecić jedno składne zdanie, czy może będziemy wyspecjalizowani w perswazji i nawet największe szychy w tym brudnym świecie będą liczyły się z naszym zdaniem.
    WYBORY
    Mimo dość małego świata i kameralnej historii, w każdym miejscu w którym się pojawiamy natrafiamy na jakiś konflikt, i to od nas zależy po której stronie konfliktu się opowiemy, ale też od naszych statystyk zależy w jaki sposób rozwiążemy dany problem. Właśnie to sprawia, że po zakończeniu gry planujemy kolejne przejście tylko tym razem podejmując inne decyzje.
    TUROWY SYSTEM WALKI
    Walka jest chyba najsłabszym elementem tej gry. Jest bo musi być, ale nie daje za dużo satysfakcji, co zachęca do przechodzenia gry w bardziej pacyfistyczny sposób. Tak naprawdę podczas walki mamy do wyboru dwie rzeczy: albo atakujemy, albo się leczymy. Wszystko jest oczywiście bardzo losowe, co niestety zmusza do częstego wczytywania i zapisywania gry.    … Expand
  39. Hello12345678
    Dec 31, 2020
    10
    I am extremely new to rpgs as i usually only play roguelikes or other casual games .
    Only a few hours in i am more or less hooked from the atmospheric music to the rustic graphics this game is amazing from a sensual perspective . It does a great job of building a sense of apprehension in the player as the first few times i travelled out side of the vault and the surrounding cave i died .    I am extremely new to rpgs as i usually only play roguelikes or other casual games .
    Only a few hours in i am more or less hooked from the atmospheric music to the rustic graphics this game is amazing from a sensual perspective . It does a great job of building a sense of apprehension in the player as the first few times i travelled out side of the vault and the surrounding cave i died . The dialogue is rich and you can spend a lot of time simply going through all the speech options , eager to find out more . It also does a great job of slowly drip-feeding you information about the outside world - filling you with a sense of intrigue . Another small feature i liked was the ask about function which i found to be very useful .

    Mu main gripe so far is the terribly clunky interface , however , considering how old this game is , I wouldn't consider it too much of a negative as I feel that other elements are far more important .    … Expand
  40. haliscerit
    Dec 10, 2020
    9
    One of the RPGs of all time. Very good plot with an amazing post-apocalypse atmosphere.All your choices matter. The fact that you can approach quests very differently makes the game very replayable. started after Fallout 4 for learning about lore, stayed for amazing unforgettable characters. Though learning gameplay takes time and it's not for everyone.
  41. L140
    Oct 28, 2020
    9
    Отличная РПГ, с проработанным миром аа а уа аа ау ауы а аы аыа ы аыа ыа а а а а
  42. agentbinky
    Oct 5, 2020
    8
    I first saw this game in WalMart. I thought it looked like trash and skipped it. Then word of mouth told me how great it is. Little did I know it would become a pillar for the way cRPGs would develop in the future. I can't stop playing it every few years for that reason. Best with the "Fallout Fixt" series of patches available from No Mutants Allowed / Vault-Tec Labs. Check them out!
  43. GordothEnodious
    Aug 9, 2020
    9
    Hello everyone, I am the Vault-dwelling Gordoth Enodious, a guy who likes clean water, and today I’m talking about the dangers of Fallout: A Post Nuclear Role Playing Game (dubbed simply Fallout from this point on).
    Simple review details - metacritic does not like long reviews so check out my tumblr/patreon (gemsimov) for a complete review.
    Gameplay Fallout is a top down, isometric    Hello everyone, I am the Vault-dwelling Gordoth Enodious, a guy who likes clean water, and today I’m talking about the dangers of Fallout: A Post Nuclear Role Playing Game (dubbed simply Fallout from this point on).
    Simple review details - metacritic does not like long reviews so check out my tumblr/patreon (gemsimov) for a complete review.

    Gameplay
    Fallout is a top down, isometric roleplaying game from a few years ago. It is played, almost entirely, through the use of the mouse, although there are some hotkeys that can be utilized for max efficiency… Even if efficiency is achieved by other means.
    The game makes use of chance as a defining factor for how situations are resolved, but that does not truly get in the way of enjoyment derived from it. In fact, although chance seemingly affects all interactions the player has with the world of Fallout, it is not so. Chance affects the outcomes of situations, but is not the end-all be-all of the solution. A situation that was going to go badly for the player has an incredibly small chance of going well for them, and the other variables are based on how badly the situation will go - it could be nasty, or it could be horrible.
    Chance in Fallout is an additive, rather than a multiplicative. Of course, some mechanics are affected by chance at a greater rate than others, but the fact of the matter is that chance does not appear to be as prevalent as one might think it were, initially. That makes the allocation of Skill Points and Stat Points actually mean something.
    Yes, ladies and gentlemen, a roleplaying game has both Skill Points and Stat Points. One would have thought that these did not actually exist, for many a game claiming to be roleplaying games in current times are lacking some of these.
    At the start of the game the player has a number of points to allocate to their Stats, making their character unique, in the sense that these Stats are not going to be increased by more than 2, even if the player did everything in their power to do so. That means there is a very defining, important decision to be made, right at the start of the game, because these Stats define how easy it is for one’s character to do everything.
    The character will be better at doing some things than doing others. That makes the character appear somewhat grounded in reality. As in, ladies and gentlemen, the character might even have a flaw! Imagine that, a character who is not the most amazing thing to have ever existed! And having flaws makes characters interesting, even if they have no history of their own, for their failings become a juxtaposition for their successes, and the game becomes more entertaining.
    A game that is close to 25 years old, but has so much good in it that it still dwarfs the biggest games of modern gaming, is bound to be good, and to have something stellar to itself. Alas, its age is also prone to making it find itself stumbling through territories that were not nearly as well charted as they are now. More on tumblr/patreon 2/3

    Presentation
    Fallout is a game about a world that is so vastly different from what humanity is used to that it is, essentially, a brand new world. How, then, does Fallout bring that world to life?
    Fallout, in all its glory, has voice acting for EVERY important character… And the voice acting is spectacular. The actors have all done an amazing job bringing these people to life, and even if some sound strange or uncanny, they still fit in this bizarre world that has come about after a nuclear apocalypse.
    But it is not only Talking Heads that look good. The world itself, having been granted a detailed and rich coat of muted colors, still retains an appearance that makes one think of how well crafted it is, even after all those years. The work put into the creation of the unique visuals, which fit so well with the setting, has, no doubt, been a great effort, and it shows.
    What, then, can one say about the SOUND of Fallout? Well, one only needs to listen to a single piece of the soundtrack, and they will find themselves IN this dying, almost wholly dead, world. The music by Mark Morgan is stupefying, and borders on genius in its quality.
    The sound effects are a little unbalanced in their fidelity, some are too loud, others are a bit quiet, some sound strange, others sound just right. More on tumblr/patreon 3/3

    Story
    Best story in a post-apocalyptic game ever. More on tumblr/patreon 3/3

    Legendary Point
    Yes, of course. More on tumblr/patreon

    Conclusion
    9/10. Fallout is a game that should be played by every single person who plays video games, and is an experience that should be experienced by every single person that enjoys gaming. In fact, it is so great, I’d say it would not be bad at all to have it be experienced by all of humanity. Might make them reconsider their course of action. An exquisite piece of art, this is one of the best games out there. More on tumblr/patreon, 5k words bby mode lel    … Expand
  44. Dersoli
    Aug 6, 2020
    0
    A decent RPG where you can indeed actually advance your character and choose one of many paths through the story.(no)
  45. TakablePigeon96
    Aug 2, 2020
    9
    I don't have much to say without ruining the awesome experience that you'll get if you decide to play this pice of art. Is not the best fallout game (that title goes to fallout 2), but is one of the best games I have ever played.
  46. ewenr
    Jun 29, 2020
    8
    Was a long time Fallout fan before playing this initial game in the series and enjoyed the change in style. RPG elements were great, but the UI was confusing and hard to grasp. I am pretty sure I completed this game without getting the best from it but enjoyable none the less.
  47. princessfurios
    Jun 24, 2020
    10
    Прекрасное ролевое приключение, которое без зазрения совести и сейчас остается одной из лучший RPG всех времен и народов. Атмосферная, с отличной проработкой диалогов и грамотной системой навыков и прокачки. Погружение будет вам обеспеченно.Прекрасное ролевое приключение, которое без зазрения совести и сейчас остается одной из лучший RPG всех времен и народов. Атмосферная, с отличной проработкой диалогов и грамотной системой навыков и прокачки. Погружение будет вам обеспеченно.
  48. Eekris
    May 25, 2020
    9
    It's really good! It's about this bleak world that was destroyed by war you can make choices a thing that was forgotten in the modern fallout games the combat can feel sloppy but it's good and the humour is good too
  49. Chubac
    May 14, 2020
    5
    This game started one of the most iconic game-franchises of all time but it doesn't mean it's perfect, in fact I think this game aged VERY poorly.
  50. Kharnivore2099
    Mar 31, 2020
    10
    A masterclass in how developers should create an RPG.

    Large open areas, complete freedom to go where you want and the ability to create and develop your character any way you please. Lots of missions which can also differ depending on your skills and reflect nicely on how created your character. Lot's of interesting characters and locations, simple but engaging turn based combat,    A masterclass in how developers should create an RPG.

    Large open areas, complete freedom to go where you want and the ability to create and develop your character any way you please. Lots of missions which can also differ depending on your skills and reflect nicely on how created your character.

    Lot's of interesting characters and locations, simple but engaging turn based combat, atmospheric soundtrack and plenty of wonderful artwork. It all makes for an oppressive and bleak adventure that will punish anyone that makes careless mistakes but rewards those that think things through.

    Easily one of the best games ever made, never mind just RPGs.    … Expand
  51. Palimash
    Dec 22, 2019
    8
    игра использует все возможности той эпохи. Сама по себе игра качественная, но играть в неё не очень интересно
  52. Yriy
    Nov 2, 2019
    10
    This was the only game where turn-based combat doesn't feel like a brain-numbing, button-mashing grind. The humor infused story of a post-apocalyptic world is just top notch with just enough animated busts and actor voice acting needed to connect on an emotional level. The art style combined with the characteristic ambient music which in itself paints added detail with it's world soundsThis was the only game where turn-based combat doesn't feel like a brain-numbing, button-mashing grind. The humor infused story of a post-apocalyptic world is just top notch with just enough animated busts and actor voice acting needed to connect on an emotional level. The art style combined with the characteristic ambient music which in itself paints added detail with it's world sounds sinks you into the game even though you are viewing all the action from a bird's eye axonometric.… Expand
  53. strangermoon
    Sep 27, 2019
    10
    best fallout game as story and dark tone. it better than fallout 2 bcosue broher hood in this make sense and starting and ending of game much better than fallout 2. even the music in this game can beyond quality only comparable diablo 1 music score even post apocaliptic movie musics cant match fallout music level. this game year wise can compared alot diablo 1 because smilar look up andbest fallout game as story and dark tone. it better than fallout 2 bcosue broher hood in this make sense and starting and ending of game much better than fallout 2. even the music in this game can beyond quality only comparable diablo 1 music score even post apocaliptic movie musics cant match fallout music level. this game year wise can compared alot diablo 1 because smilar look up and dark tone but fallout 1 also have detailed video characters even you can ask someting with random typing this sytem even today not seen any game. of course succesor fallout 2 can compared this game a lot but fallout 2 start with lost and hard training and brotherhood not main theme even removed the game and more like dusty wasteland feeling its felt a lot like big dlc. on the other hand fallout feels dark mature and complate packed a humanity last hope game espacialy in the start and finish tragicly maybe worst feeling ending in a good way. its feels complate journey. al things in the game factions people city desicions not clear in moral wise you can ask what is good what is bad its not clear in the game. you can be bad but effect good in the end or opposite like life only time tell. another things about game humor and also how colorful even in all hope lost content like how vault suit complate blue yellow or vaultboy no panic advertsing like monoply guy. of course fallout 3 and 4 uses some elements much better but still mixture of all and main scenario so strong here. there is no training on fallout 1. map locations not clear in start and start with time limited water chip quest its just fit the theme. you feel like am the hope then you realize vault its not suppose to be then you join militiary guys but again feel like they just like technology maniacs every faction or people in game can change. dialog options feels just natural you can be shoot if you push dialog enough or not allowed for place forever only game to save before talk characters. what missing the game cover location ruined necroplois huge city not like huge no big ruined tall buildings you wil get shiny t51b armor like robocop but not selfie like amazing ruined city red cover. brain fargo new wasteland 2 stiil feels like dusty fallout 2 becasue of that fallout 1 still like title says a post nuclear role playing game with mature level and dark tone. combat sytems weapons armors other series not too much improved like how introduce in fallout 1. steam version also add 1080p full hd support not just only orginal 640 480 versions but legendary movies still not hd of course only the game scaling with hd.… Expand
  54. CriticNamedZack
    Sep 13, 2019
    9
    Story: 9.5/10 (Such a well executed story that just gets bigger and bigger as the plot thickens)
    Gameplay: 9/10 (A few mechanics feel out of date or just clunky and some BS insta detahs due to crit chances, otherwise amazing)
    Music: 9/10 ( Very Atmospheric) Voice Acting: 9/10 ( Very high standard) Sounds: 9/10 (Solid) Performance: 8/10 (Few minor issues) Graphics: 8/10 (Good for    Story: 9.5/10 (Such a well executed story that just gets bigger and bigger as the plot thickens)
    Gameplay: 9/10 (A few mechanics feel out of date or just clunky and some BS insta detahs due to crit chances, otherwise amazing)
    Music: 9/10 ( Very Atmospheric)
    Voice Acting: 9/10 ( Very high standard)
    Sounds: 9/10 (Solid)
    Performance: 8/10 (Few minor issues)
    Graphics: 8/10 (Good for 1997)
    Fallout 1: 9.1/10    … Expand
  55. Joewashere
    Aug 27, 2019
    9
    Born and raised in Vault 13, you are unceremoniously dumped in the post-post-apocalyptic outside world to look for a replacement to a vital part of the facility's water processing system. World War III lies decades in the past. The world was blasted to ruins by nuclear warheads and the survivors' descendants have begun to slowly rebuild, but your isolation in the vault makes you a strangerBorn and raised in Vault 13, you are unceremoniously dumped in the post-post-apocalyptic outside world to look for a replacement to a vital part of the facility's water processing system. World War III lies decades in the past. The world was blasted to ruins by nuclear warheads and the survivors' descendants have begun to slowly rebuild, but your isolation in the vault makes you a stranger in a strange land.

    In Fallout, your choices have consequences and your character is what you make of him or her, not just a race/class combination. Couple that with a believable antagonist (in the context of the game), B-movie shlock monsters like super mutants, radscorpions and deathclaws, over the top death animations, the dark humorous contrast between the blind pre-war optimism and the current post-war state of affairs, a 50's retro-futuristic aesthetic as well as a moody soundtrack by Mark Morgan, and you get one hell of a game. Combat is devoid of challenge but entertaining, in no small part thanks to the death animations.

    Compared to its direct sequel, Fallout is shorter but has a more tightly focused plot and atmosphere. It also features fewer pop-culture references and easter eggs. Finally, I love the ending slides narrating the impact of your journey on the people you've met and places you've visited. Fallout is good stuff.    … Expand
  56. ElCucuy
    Jul 10, 2019
    7
    The most brief characteristic of this game is the demo version of the second part. The atmosphere, music, visual style - beautiful. But the content of the game is not enough: the game has few dialogues, locations, quests, and most importantly, it lacks the key thing that glorified this series after the release of the second part - the variability in the performance of tasks. But whenThe most brief characteristic of this game is the demo version of the second part. The atmosphere, music, visual style - beautiful. But the content of the game is not enough: the game has few dialogues, locations, quests, and most importantly, it lacks the key thing that glorified this series after the release of the second part - the variability in the performance of tasks. But when grading, I will make a discount on the fact that this is the first game from Black Isle. And even in this form, it left a huge mark in the gaming industry and the RPG genre, and also laid the foundation for the greatest second part.. 7 out of 10.… Expand
  57. Deathxgrind
    Jun 3, 2019
    10
    Война никогда не меняется. Эталон своего игрового жанра.
  58. brendo214
    May 21, 2019
    5
    I found the combat kind of boring, and I always hate it when games put a time limit on you. It's sometimes excusable when its just for a small part of a game, but when the entire game is under one big time limit? No thanks.
  59. oddnanref
    May 3, 2019
    10
    *picks up MONSTER ENERGY DRINK

    *sips*

    Ahhh, now THIS was a good western RPG
  60. MatveyShirshik
    May 1, 2019
    9
    Great game. The plot is interesting, the characters are interesting, the open world too. The game senses this atmosphere of the post-apocalyptic world, the music is gorgeous, especially the main theme of the game. Interesting role-playing system S.P.E.C.I.A.L. Skills and abilities are really needed, in contrast to the same third part. I like it more than the second part, I explained why.Great game. The plot is interesting, the characters are interesting, the open world too. The game senses this atmosphere of the post-apocalyptic world, the music is gorgeous, especially the main theme of the game. Interesting role-playing system S.P.E.C.I.A.L. Skills and abilities are really needed, in contrast to the same third part. I like it more than the second part, I explained why. In the second part, the atmosphere is not felt, but the game is not bad. Full freedom of action. If you want to become a hired killer, please, do you want to be a down, which cannot connect two words, please, and so on. The downside of the game is that there is little content. The game takes about 16 hours, although Fallout 2 is 30 hours. You can talk about this game for a long time. The game gets 9/10… Expand
  61. Psiraphim
    Mar 22, 2019
    10
    Трудно что-либо говорить об этой игре. Лучший симулятор выхода из Убежища, лучшая рпг по пост-апокалипсису. Большинству нравится Fallout 2, а мне первая часть больше нравится - здесь нет дурацкого храма испытаний в начале, здесь можно создать небоевого персонажа и пройти игру ни разу не выстрелив и никого не убив.
    Первая часть во многих вещах проигрывает второй. Но она была первой - и    Трудно что-либо говорить об этой игре. Лучший симулятор выхода из Убежища, лучшая рпг по пост-апокалипсису. Большинству нравится Fallout 2, а мне первая часть больше нравится - здесь нет дурацкого храма испытаний в начале, здесь можно создать небоевого персонажа и пройти игру ни разу не выстрелив и никого не убив.
    Первая часть во многих вещах проигрывает второй. Но она была первой - и одно только это делает ее лучше.    … Expand
  62. Dperks
    Feb 25, 2019
    8
    Fallout 1 is a great RPG that anyone who is a fan of fallout or RPGs should try out and as someone who really doesn't like CRPGs I can say that I had a good time non the less as the story is really worth it. But also make sure you get the Fixit mod as it fix many of the older annoyances in it.
  63. JaydenPickens
    Feb 20, 2019
    9
    Such a solid game, no matter if you play it in 1997, 2008, 2018 or 2048. The atmosphere is great, gameplay is solid, characters, sound, missions are all great. The only problem I've encountered while playing was that my companion sometimes blocked me in tight places even if I chose the greater distance option. Still, great game and now I'm moving on to replay Fallout 2. Pickens approves!
  64. NightGeisha
    Jan 5, 2019
    8
    That nostalgia from my childhood memories playing this 1997 classic, especially as I have been playing all the other Fallout games since then. The game is a classic, a piece of history of video games.

    It take me a while to remember and get the hang on the game mechanics and what exactly I suppose to be doing, but after that it was a very cool game session. I recommend it, from a    That nostalgia from my childhood memories playing this 1997 classic, especially as I have been playing all the other Fallout games since then. The game is a classic, a piece of history of video games.

    It take me a while to remember and get the hang on the game mechanics and what exactly I suppose to be doing, but after that it was a very cool game session.

    I recommend it, from a player's point of view, since Fallout is the beginning of a serie of games that last until today but also from the collector point of view since it is worth every penny have a piece of history in my Steam collection.    … Expand
  65. voditelnlo
    Dec 19, 2018
    8
    Perhaps the strongest aspect of Fallout is that it is ideal for RPG newbies yet at the same time provides a depth of role-playing that veterans can really get stuck into. It also has the best replay value of any game I've experienced to date.
  66. TylerJL1
    Nov 14, 2018
    9
    Despite not caring for the gameplay this game excells in every other way. The story is still the best out for the series, there is so many great characters, writing is top-notch. A true oldie but goldie of CRPGs.
  67. nintendo-sekta
    Oct 31, 2018
    10
    Игра хорошая особенно для того времени когда не ценили графику. Основной квест не плохой. Дополнительные не играл.
  68. redsky1205
    Jul 12, 2018
    7
    The game was once too unfriendly. I was given the situation and gave no hint of what I would do. I gave up because I had to travel all over the map without seeing the map and forum.
    I liked the atmosphere of talking about the unique dark future, but the way of story telling was not very good. This game has just provided such an experience as a whole.
  69. meaningless
    Jun 24, 2018
    9
    I started with 3 and I loved fallout until some old folks slammed me on my positive critics on fallout 3. That's where I go back to 1 and you guess what, I loved both. To say the least, fallout 1 is one of the exemplar of RPG. The game is short, you can beat it in 20 hours if you just go right straight to what the game tells you, but I just went on and on until I hit the 100 mark. TheI started with 3 and I loved fallout until some old folks slammed me on my positive critics on fallout 3. That's where I go back to 1 and you guess what, I loved both. To say the least, fallout 1 is one of the exemplar of RPG. The game is short, you can beat it in 20 hours if you just go right straight to what the game tells you, but I just went on and on until I hit the 100 mark. The game balance is reasonable and there are many ways to solve quests. To this end it has done a much better job even than some of the latest great title. Consider the graphics presentation could be offered by the hardware back in that age, this level of creativity could have created a much better market nowadays. Do check out the fallout bible created by fans.

    One last thing, I knew of lots of old folks think that the 3rd installment killed the series, but oddly this is one of the few series that I think it successfully crossed the gap of the technology advancement and go on.    … Expand
  70. AkumaJack
    Apr 26, 2018
    8
    Around 8.5 and 9 out of 10.
    This game is a great RPG. One of the greatest i've played actually.
    The story is rather simple but well thought. The point of focus is the game's quests. They are genious. Almost any quest has multiple endings that you can choose if you are "smart" enough. Because you don't have a quest log or a marker, you have to find the solution on your own and find your    Around 8.5 and 9 out of 10.
    This game is a great RPG. One of the greatest i've played actually.
    The story is rather simple but well thought. The point of focus is the game's quests. They are genious. Almost any quest has multiple endings that you can choose if you are "smart" enough. Because you don't have a quest log or a marker, you have to find the solution on your own and find your own way to deal with the situation. The world is "realistic" and plausible.
    The only thing that's not great at all is how companions are handled (they are usually very weak and almost useless) and the fact that the game is quite unforgiving.    … Expand
  71. Shmorgan
    Feb 24, 2018
    10
    I play this Fallout game here and there on and off about once a year. I just want to say that this game is awesome, has a great story and is just a great RPG overall. It is a shame what Bethesda did to Fallout 4, but Fallout 3 was better than Fallout 4 in many ways anyways. I hope Bethesda has learned from their mistakes in Fallout 4.
  72. CenkAlp
    Jan 3, 2018
    6
    Hikaye = 9
    Oynanış = 6
    Grafikler = 5
    Sesler = 5
    Keyif = 6
    Atmosfer = 8
    Süre = 6
  73. RogalDorn
    Oct 27, 2017
    10
    The longer life goes on and this game stays firmly near the front of my mind, the more I realize this may be the single greatest RPG of all time./////
  74. Kaprawiec
    Aug 11, 2017
    10
    1997 was great for gaming. Quake 2, Myth, Fallout, Blood, Final Fantasy 7...my all time favourite games. When nobody was talking about AAA, but the AAA titles were really AAA. Fallout deserves perfect score as it is cult classic and legendary game - doesnt matter if you read this now or in 2150 - every gamer should at least give it a try.
  75. Megamoist
    Jul 16, 2017
    9
    amazing game with great characters. Better than fallout 3 and 4. large map with unforgettable quests.
    this game is not better than fallout 2 but you should play it before playing fallout 2.
  76. Broyax
    Apr 9, 2017
    6
    Fini il y a bien longtemps, l'année de sa sortie en fait... 1997 ! ça ne nous rajeunit pas... un jeu de rôle solide, souvent drôle et cynique à la fois dont l'excellent système d'évolution du personnage (dénommé "special") fut repris dans Fallout 3 et Fallout New Vegas mais dans lequel à l'inverse de ces derniers, le combat était en vrai tour par tour (un régal à l'époque).

    Avantage :    Fini il y a bien longtemps, l'année de sa sortie en fait... 1997 ! ça ne nous rajeunit pas... un jeu de rôle solide, souvent drôle et cynique à la fois dont l'excellent système d'évolution du personnage (dénommé "special") fut repris dans Fallout 3 et Fallout New Vegas mais dans lequel à l'inverse de ces derniers, le combat était en vrai tour par tour (un régal à l'époque).

    Avantage : c'est en tour par tour... inconvénient : c'est un tour par tour au rythme très lent qui serait inacceptable aujourd'hui. Malgré une interface remarquable, on ne peut réprimer quelque baillement devant un jeu d'échec aussi pesant, fût-il post-apocalyptique. Et pourtant l'ambiance de cette SF dyschronique est inimitable. Dommage par ailleurs cette limite de temps imposée dans la quête principale qui jure sévèrement avec la liberté consacrée et exigée d'un jeu de rôle, un défaut non rédhibitoire cependant, loin de là.

    Quant à l'aspect graphique, c'était déjà limite de son temps, alors qu'en dire de nos jours ? que c'est repoussant ? oui certainement. Certains disent que ça fait partie du "charme" certes... c'est le cas lorsqu'on est en pleine crise rétrodègue mais à jeun, non.    … Expand
  77. DreamEaglr
    Mar 1, 2017
    8
    Одно из главных событий как для игровой индустрии, так и для всего жанра Role-Playing Games в целом. Жаль, что сейчас жанр мертв и шлак типо игр бефезды еще сильнее утаптывает его в грязь
  78. SolidCenturio
    Jan 27, 2017
    9
    Fallout is one of those classic games that never ceases to charm me everytime I play it. Being the root title in the behemoth of a franchise that it has become, there's nothing quite like exploring a post-apocalyptic Southern California in an isometric view and role-playing with Interplay's primordial SPECIAL system which still offers a unique gameplay experience despite its age. It'sFallout is one of those classic games that never ceases to charm me everytime I play it. Being the root title in the behemoth of a franchise that it has become, there's nothing quite like exploring a post-apocalyptic Southern California in an isometric view and role-playing with Interplay's primordial SPECIAL system which still offers a unique gameplay experience despite its age. It's going to be jarring to play this game coming from the 3D sequels what with the lack of explanations for the mechanics and skill checks at every turn ala pen and paper RPGs but if you take the time to learn all of its intricacies and having the mindset to play a game like this, you'll be rewarded with a one-of-a-kind experience that only old school RPGs could offer.

    And there you have it.    … Expand
  79. Mr_Human_Guy
    Dec 13, 2016
    8
    Excellent entry into the series and great game to start off a great franchise.

    Gameplay: Pro: Combat is very strategic, unlike the 3d fallouts of today you have to use a lot of thinking to survive encounters. Cons: The menus are really annoying to navigate through. I fear having to purchase anything for fear of having to use the caps. Graphics: Pretty dated nowadays, the    Excellent entry into the series and great game to start off a great franchise.

    Gameplay:
    Pro: Combat is very strategic, unlike the 3d fallouts of today you have to use a lot of thinking to survive encounters.

    Cons:
    The menus are really annoying to navigate through. I fear having to purchase anything for fear of having to use the caps.

    Graphics:
    Pretty dated nowadays, the character chat heads look pretty disturbing looking back.

    Soundtrack:
    Hauntingly Beautiful. It makes me really feel isolated and alone even with every companion. Perfect for the setting

    Story:
    The main story is rather dull but the games writers give a lot of character to the world so I am invested into the struggle of Vault 13.

    With my small complains I still like this game and anyone who is a big fan of Fallout needs to go out and play it.    … Expand
  80. Joker777
    Oct 11, 2016
    10
    I started with three and didn't play this until after a third play through of 4, so I can say without bias that this game is a gem and, like the first, is head and shoulders above the modern installments of the franchise. I even like this better than two because the combat isn't as random lol Seriously do yourself a favor and play these originals. Be warned though, your view of modernI started with three and didn't play this until after a third play through of 4, so I can say without bias that this game is a gem and, like the first, is head and shoulders above the modern installments of the franchise. I even like this better than two because the combat isn't as random lol Seriously do yourself a favor and play these originals. Be warned though, your view of modern Fallout games will be forever changed and you'll get a bad taste in your mouth when you go back to playing post 90's Fallout games.… Expand
  81. toxicon
    Sep 15, 2016
    1
    While the game has an interesting premise, Interplay, as evident by its later work has managed to screw up one of the best ideas in video game history. Thank God someone else bought the franchise.
  82. JaapStam
    Jul 22, 2016
    10
    Even in 2016 it continues to surprise the possibilities of this ancient game. For me definitely the best Fallout of history. And the end, even ruthless, well justified.
  83. bliss1067
    Mar 23, 2016
    2
    I have the second highest rated video card in my computer and every time I turn around in this game, it crashes. That is ridiculous. I wish I had never bought this game. Granted, the scenery is beautiful and the plot is fantastic. But, I can't continue the game if I'm not allowed to go where the quest leads me. Fix this.
  84. Voyou
    Mar 15, 2016
    3
    This classic favourite of many RPG players is rife with flaws that, obviously, most people don't care for, but this self-proclaimed discerning veteran will give you a tour of some major ones.

    At first, you'll discover a good, simple character creation process with promises of variety. Equally good is the fact that random encounters are not necessarily hostile. You will, however, spend    This classic favourite of many RPG players is rife with flaws that, obviously, most people don't care for, but this self-proclaimed discerning veteran will give you a tour of some major ones.

    At first, you'll discover a good, simple character creation process with promises of variety. Equally good is the fact that random encounters are not necessarily hostile. You will, however, spend hours and hours killing rats.

    Then the horror: the game runs on a timer. Indeed, Fallout is the Anti-Grail of the exploring gamer. No, just no.

    Graphics are lacking. Not ugly or anything, but the isometric view is opaque; walls block you view, hiding creatures and objects. And the cursor itself is unpleasant to play with.

    Finally, to keep it short, here is a little example showing how variety was expected but not delivered: In 2 days of playing, I managed to make use of 3 skills, 2 of which being combat skills. There was nothing to lockpick, nothing to learn with the Sciences skill, nothing to repair... You get the idea.

    Now go and make up your own opinion, but don't expect the perfection promised by all these 10/10 ratings.    … Expand
  85. rich_pl
    Feb 19, 2016
    8
    A really fun game, but sadly it's control system and UI is less than stellar and while It's not a damning point, for me it was simply too short! I guess what I'm saying is that aside from clumsy controls If this were a bigger game I'd probably give it 9/10 ...

    Worth replaying again and again.
  86. elendiel7
    Jan 7, 2016
    7
    I sort of finished Fallout 1 for the first time. For me it was hard game to get into, but once I put aside the interface and started just roleplaying I had a blast for 15 hours or so. It’s a game I think most people ought to play if they like roleplaying games. My play through unfortunately ended on a bad note. Prior to attacking the military installation with the aid of the brotherhood ofI sort of finished Fallout 1 for the first time. For me it was hard game to get into, but once I put aside the interface and started just roleplaying I had a blast for 15 hours or so. It’s a game I think most people ought to play if they like roleplaying games. My play through unfortunately ended on a bad note. Prior to attacking the military installation with the aid of the brotherhood of steel, my game started crashing frequently and at random. It seemed like all of my five saves had a similar issue, so I was unable to complete the game legitimately. I started cheating because I spent so much time on the game and I just wanted to see it through. I would rate the game as good but not great because it’s hardly a masterpiece with all the bugs (I even had the unofficial patches installed).

    It’s most definitely a good game, and I think it still holds up even to this day. I don’t have nostalgia to go on, and I wouldn’t hesitate to say that it could be an 8 or a 9 if my game would stop crashing.    … Expand
  87. ComandanteCobra
    Jan 6, 2016
    10
    (English and Italian)
    Rpg+ tons of dialogues +dark humor+ tactical turn based combat + mad max easter eggs + good and sad story + a lot of innovation for it's time = a masterpiece.
    Gioco di ruolo+molti dialoghi+umorismo nero+combattimento a turni molto strategico+citazioni da mad max (ed altri film di fantascienza)+innovativo per l'epoca. Vale ancora la pena di essere giocato    (English and Italian)
    Rpg+ tons of dialogues +dark humor+ tactical turn based combat + mad max easter eggs + good and sad story + a lot of innovation for it's time = a masterpiece.

    Gioco di ruolo+molti dialoghi+umorismo nero+combattimento a turni molto strategico+citazioni da mad max (ed altri film di fantascienza)+innovativo per l'epoca. Vale ancora la pena di essere giocato nonostante i molti anni sulle spalle. Una pietra miliare per i giochi di ruolo post apocalittici.    … Expand
  88. gracjanski
    Jan 4, 2016
    10
    One of the best RPG of all time. If you are a real game, you shoudl know this game and remember, this game is from 1997. I played it 2015 and had a lot of fun:
    The setting and the world they created is a masterpiece. I lost contact to the real life already when I read the great manual. The sound was a bit bad, but nothing is perfect.
    Gameplay: top! Great feedom to create your character,    One of the best RPG of all time. If you are a real game, you shoudl know this game and remember, this game is from 1997. I played it 2015 and had a lot of fun:
    The setting and the world they created is a masterpiece. I lost contact to the real life already when I read the great manual. The sound was a bit bad, but nothing is perfect.
    Gameplay: top! Great feedom to create your character, unfortunately the skills, perks and attributes are unbalanced. The combat system is top level too. I prefer games, where you need to think instead of action, speed and reaction games. So I was in heaven with this round system.    … Expand
  89. Munkey
    Dec 11, 2015
    8
    The first Fallout for me was the second game I played from the series. I really enjoyed the story, especially the last couple quests and the ending. Just great story telling.
    Mechanics and gameplay is just the same like in F2 with some minor difference. Maybe it's not like the open world games of today but at the time this was and open world to explore. Vaults, Cities and mutant to kill!    The first Fallout for me was the second game I played from the series. I really enjoyed the story, especially the last couple quests and the ending. Just great story telling.
    Mechanics and gameplay is just the same like in F2 with some minor difference. Maybe it's not like the open world games of today but at the time this was and open world to explore. Vaults, Cities and mutant to kill! Even now I think the game still holds up with the gameplay and story.
    I own the old CD version and the digital gog version.
    If you didn't play it and you're a RPG fan and enjoy a postnuclear world this is a game for you!
    8 out of 10!    … Expand
  90. Tgc
    Dec 1, 2015
    9
    I recently finish playing fallout 1 once again after ~8 years of break and it still excellent game. For the first time I've tried finishing it using a character fighting only with unarmed weapons and that gave me new refreshing experience. I gave it 9/10 only because I find it little to short and for really poor companions management and lack of their story. Fallout 2 fix all thoseI recently finish playing fallout 1 once again after ~8 years of break and it still excellent game. For the first time I've tried finishing it using a character fighting only with unarmed weapons and that gave me new refreshing experience. I gave it 9/10 only because I find it little to short and for really poor companions management and lack of their story. Fallout 2 fix all those problems and it is truly the best cRPG of all time.… Expand
  91. Heisenberg93
    Nov 24, 2015
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It is good to say that this isn't the chapter, in Fallout serie, with which I began my ascent into this fantastic and unique world. In fact I fell in love with Fallout 3, and only then I discovered the previous chapters. But let's talk about Fallout, and not Fallout 3. I played the first chapter of Fallout already years ago, but I hadn't the ability to finish a game like that. Too complex, too difficult. Then recently I wanted to start again with a view to the release of Fallout 4, and then I re-started the first adventure in the Wastelands.

    Fallout's plot is simply fantastic and exciting. The historical background of retro-futuristic 21st century, 2077's Great War and the rest, is structured and interesting, full of meaning. It starts with a simple but dangerous mission, then move on to decide the fate of an entire area. It thus comes as something that concerns only Vault 13 and a small group of people, up to face a threat of extraordinary proportions. The Master: simply one of the best bosses and villains in gaming history. His story, his vision of a new world, through "The Unity" and transformation of men into supermutants, where differences fade and catalyze as a genetic destiny that allows them to survive in the Wastelands. A real evolution and revolution. Not just religious fanaticism, hope and peace in a rotten and sick world. Just think about christian's missionary missions in the Americas in the past, and recently in Africa. Bring a new religion, helping people, professing love and peace. This is the way The Master brings people to his future vision of the world using his disciples, the Children of the Cathedral, hiding of course all negaive things that follow. The Master, however, has miscalculated: thinking so much of humans' evolution, he forgot strong viruses' evolution; VEF virus that has mutated making his plan useless, all his work wasted, simply making mutants unable to reproduce. Just poetic. And what the Vault Dweller has faced for his people, for the salvation of an entire generation is simply amazing. Compared to other RPGs, Fallout's character does not have a "real personality", but his actions, the facts, the events speak for him. And even after facing hell in person and have sacrificed everything, he has been kicked out of the house for which he fought, and that he always protected. Not a word. Not a gesture. He took his responsibilities and just... went away. Sad but great scene when Vault Dweller moves away into the desert, leaving the world behind him, with the song "Maybe".

    Fallout's gameplay is hard to define: definitely the same gameplay of classic RPGs, but showed some characteristics that made it unique and so loved... or hated. Personally, I liked the gameplay: skill points and how they weigh on the development of the character is real, tangible and simply extraordinary. The turn-based combat is great, never boring, and well balanced in difficulty. Perhaps there was an abuse of "action points" concept: spend 1 AP only to open inventory, it seems a bit excessive. You can have companions, but you have to care about them cause they can die and running out of ammo. The trading system is just perfect, since it can operate both in terms of barter or using the currency of the game, bottlecaps, to trade stimpaks, weapons, armor and ammunition. However traders don't have a respawn of goods, and doesn't make sense, because the economy of the game is undermined, because you aren't able to obtain constant supplies of material to continue the adventure. The map is very big, and travel is realistic because a trip may take days (in-game, of course) to arrive at a given destination. Moreover, even if the map is quite large, it is clear how only 12 predefined locations are really detailed, important and interesting to visit. The level of gore and violence in the game is simply raw, realistic and delicious. Only real flaw in this game, but very heavy, is the timer to complete the first part of the main quest. The game is already very complex on its own, and people to talk to or objects to be recovered are not easy to find, but with the timer about 150 days to find the water-chip, the game forces the player to a senseless hurry, avoiding beautiful side quests for fear of running out of time, leading to the game over. Simply exaggerated, it is to admit it. This "defect" definitely alienated many people from the game, including myself, the first time I played it.

    The graphics in isometric view is fascinating and well crafted, the creation of steampunk and retro-futuristic world is artistically stunning and work perfectly. Also the realization of post-nuclear world's context is made very well. The soundtrack is good, well focused in places and events, and some tracks are disturbing.

    Fallout is symbol of quality obtainable only from classic RPGs. Hard to play, but it will worth it; Fallout has its flaws, and not by a little, but is still definitely an undisputed masterpiece of videogames.    … Expand
  92. Bill_Phil
    Nov 23, 2015
    9
    This game is pretty good. But it takes a lot of patience. Too much for some, and honestly that could be improved. It's combat isn't all that great, especially since it's almost all about your stats. But if you can look past that, then I recommend it. It has a great story and is a good RPG all around. It has a few quirks, but it's really a matter of opinion. I like it, and I hope you do.This game is pretty good. But it takes a lot of patience. Too much for some, and honestly that could be improved. It's combat isn't all that great, especially since it's almost all about your stats. But if you can look past that, then I recommend it. It has a great story and is a good RPG all around. It has a few quirks, but it's really a matter of opinion. I like it, and I hope you do. Although it is a bit of a love-hate relationship... But so few games can even do THAT.

    I haven't done the whole game-play experience through and through, but that's another plus of this game: there's so many options!    … Expand
  93. GolovA
    Nov 22, 2015
    9
    After finishing first Fallout, i waited, and i waited, and i waited. And finally, when FO2 hit the shelves, i hit the stores, and in the third one got a copy!!! Yeeeey! Boy, was i not disappointed! There weren't many changes, but the additions made for an excellent successor of the grandiose original title. Loved every second of the game!

    What happened? Where have these games gone? Why    After finishing first Fallout, i waited, and i waited, and i waited. And finally, when FO2 hit the shelves, i hit the stores, and in the third one got a copy!!! Yeeeey! Boy, was i not disappointed! There weren't many changes, but the additions made for an excellent successor of the grandiose original title. Loved every second of the game!

    What happened? Where have these games gone? Why we rarely have such ingenious consistent addictive game development today? Or am i just being nostalgic? :)    … Expand
  94. poons
    Nov 11, 2015
    10
    Fallout deserves every bit of praise it gets. Many games claim to have consequences for the choices you make but very little do it as well as Fallout. There are a large number of ways to complete this game each providing a very different experience. The game can be completed very quickly if you know what to do but the huge replay value will keep you coming back.
  95. warmakern
    Nov 9, 2015
    10
    Fallout isn't a game that impresses you at first glance, nor was it meant to. It's a game that takes some time and dedication to get into, but once you do you won't be able to stop playing. The choices are limitless and the story is absolutely fascinating. As you fight and talk your way through the wasteland you will notice that the decisions you make shape the world around you. Fallout isFallout isn't a game that impresses you at first glance, nor was it meant to. It's a game that takes some time and dedication to get into, but once you do you won't be able to stop playing. The choices are limitless and the story is absolutely fascinating. As you fight and talk your way through the wasteland you will notice that the decisions you make shape the world around you. Fallout is a game where there are no rights and wrongs, there are simply choices and consequences. The graphics might be outdated and the game might not be as stable as it once was, but if you haven't played it yet I strongly recommend you try it out. I guarantee that you won't regret it.… Expand
  96. Vlad_Cepesh
    Oct 9, 2015
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I still can not believe that it's score is lower than the third one (which is not even a Fallout game at all, thanks to Bethesda. Who even plays that excuse for RPG?)… Expand
  97. madmats
    Aug 25, 2015
    10
    The spiritual successor to Wasteland.
    It's one of the best RPGs ever made.

    Post apocalyse have never been this good :).
    Great story, intresting characters, good but dated combat.
    And the ending where the speaker tells how your actions have changed the different locations is always nice. (One of the first if not the first to do that).
  98. Nuker
    Jun 26, 2015
    10
    Great: Atmosphere/Mood, Setting, Pacing, Gameplay, Music, Story, Writing

    Mixed: ---

    Bad: UI

    Fantastic game in almost every way. One of the most atmospheric game i ever played, very enjoyable and addictive. The only bad thing is UI.
  99. rebecca316168
    Apr 8, 2015
    10
    I absolutely love the Fallout series. If you enjoyed F3/NV, you will love this. Yes, the combat is different, but it has a brilliant story line, and is what its successors have been building upon. My favorite series by far.
  100. Smilingcookie
    Mar 26, 2015
    10
    I played this for the first time in 2014 and it's now my favourite PC game. I would rate it 9.8/10. For 1997 it had unexpectedly smart visuals with close-ups in dialogue, combat animations, beautiful environments and excellent art design.

    The "S.P.E.C.I.A.L." character system is unique, there are funny icons illustrating every "perk". Different character builds change the gameplay    I played this for the first time in 2014 and it's now my favourite PC game. I would rate it 9.8/10. For 1997 it had unexpectedly smart visuals with close-ups in dialogue, combat animations, beautiful environments and excellent art design.

    The "S.P.E.C.I.A.L." character system is unique, there are funny icons illustrating every "perk". Different character builds change the gameplay completely as well as the outcome of situations. Dialogue choices and actions change the game world meaningfully. On top of that Fallout has the best top down combat system I have experienced. Targeting different body parts with unarmed, melee and different types of ammo makes it very tactical. The combat animations are engrossing.

    Sound effects and voice acting are good, the music however is reptitive. Put on some 50's or 60's music and enjoy this classic!    … Expand
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#4 Best PC Game of 1997
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#1 Most Discussed PC Game of 1997
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#1 Most Shared PC Game of 1997

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89

Generally favorable reviews - based on 12 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 12
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  3. Negative: 0 out of 12
  1. Yahoo!
    80
    The mood is right, the graphics good, and the plot compelling. I found the tactical combat system refreshingly intelligent, and the multitude of ways you can approach the game from a stats point of make a wide variety of styles possible in the game.
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  2. PC Gamer
    90
    This sequel to an all-time classic is one of the standout RPGs for the 1990s. [Jan 1998, p.221]
  3. GameSpot
    87
    Fallout's detailed graphics, compelling plot, and intuitive gameplay should deservedly broaden its appeal beyond the hard-core role-playing game audience. Put simply, Fallout may be the best role-playing game to be released in years.
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