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  1. TheOverseer
    Jan 20, 2005
    10
    Definitely the BEST RPG game ever!! Aside from the creative storyline and amazingly intelligent humor, it has a certain atmosphere and an overall game quality that is unmatched... it will always stay number one on my list!
  2. Adnanzx
    Nov 26, 2003
    10
    One of the best stories, and best gameplay, best voice acting, best facial expression, best mood, best sound, best rpg, and out of this world weapons variety. now who needs graphics if you have all that.
  3. DennisM.
    Dec 1, 2007
    10
    Great script, great gameplay, great replayability. Have replayed it countless times, absolutely excellent game. Most of all, its fun, which a lot of games seem to miss out on these days.
  4. LukeH.
    Feb 4, 2007
    10
    This is possibly the greatest game ever created, definitely the best RPG of all time. In my mind, this game is up there with the likes of Deus Ex and Grim Fandango.
  5. GoldLeader
    Feb 11, 2008
    10
    The Game. No, better yet, THE game. The only one you'll ever need if you're an RPG fan.
  6. AlejandroD.
    Nov 11, 2005
    10
    This game is awesome!!!
  7. ShawnH.
    Nov 21, 2005
    10
    Simply one of the most entertaining RPG's every produced. Also, it had one of the greatest opening movies, featuring an old grainy newsreel style report being shown on a black and white TV set. Very creepy post nuclear holocaust RPG that stills holds its own.
  8. DanielD.
    Jan 25, 2005
    10
    Simply one of the best.. EVER!! ...;)
  9. Bob
    Jun 28, 2005
    10
    My God, this game is great.
  10. MetaPhysical
    Dec 5, 2006
    10
    Just the utterance of Black Isle's game Fallout leaves me breathless - this was one of the most monumental games in all of RPG history, with superior character development, limitless freedom, impressive graphics at its time, and such an enjoyable game that it has been observed that this game actually rises in value as times goes on.
  11. SiggiJ.
    Feb 28, 2006
    10
    Fallout set standards which unfortunately virtually noone followed, leaving it a largely singular event rather than the evolution of the genre it should have been. The game's highlights are the complex interaction with NPCs through dialogue trees, influenced by the player character's stats and his actions in the gameworld, and the complex quests with multiple solutions and Fallout set standards which unfortunately virtually noone followed, leaving it a largely singular event rather than the evolution of the genre it should have been. The game's highlights are the complex interaction with NPCs through dialogue trees, influenced by the player character's stats and his actions in the gameworld, and the complex quests with multiple solutions and different outcomes. Expand
  12. SHODAN
    Nov 10, 2007
    10
    What the developer attempted here has yet to even be glimpsed at since. And it certainly looks like Fallout 3 (different developer) will miss the point entirely. This game represents brilliance.
  13. EliasO.
    Apr 23, 2007
    10
    This is the greatest game ever. The story the cutscenes. I also love the characters they all have their own interesting personalites except dogmeat. The game characters also have some good quotes. This game you can play over and over again and never get bored. There is so much freedom in this game. You can start the game leave the vault and head straight to the military base. You can also This is the greatest game ever. The story the cutscenes. I also love the characters they all have their own interesting personalites except dogmeat. The game characters also have some good quotes. This game you can play over and over again and never get bored. There is so much freedom in this game. You can start the game leave the vault and head straight to the military base. You can also kill whoever you want as long as you are strong enough. You can spend days or weeks playing it once or beat it in one day. All in all this is a game no game fan should miss. Expand
  14. Sam
    Sep 11, 2007
    10
    Simply a great game. All other games have difficulty reaching the story line of Fallout and Fallout 2. I only hope Fallout 3 will continue the legacy.
  15. GeraldS.
    Sep 13, 2007
    10
    News of Fallout 3 caused me to reload the original Fallout--it's 10 years old and still a blast to play! Sure the graphics are dated, but the replayability of this game still impresses after all this time.
  16. PecchioniG.
    Jan 18, 2009
    10
    It's DIVINE. If I only could,I will give 20 to this game. Even if it has turn-based combat,it's divine.Even it's old,it's divine. Play this and you will fall in love with Fallout saga or anyother RPG.
  17. SchuylerK.
    Nov 13, 2005
    10
    One of the finest examples of the genre, in any medium, Fallout approaches high-art.
  18. AndersDude
    Oct 19, 2005
    10
    Best rpg.
  19. LisacT.
    Jan 19, 2007
    10
    There's no review which could describe the ingeniosity of this game, especially in the time it was released (1997). You simply have to play it to see why it is so, no further comment.
  20. JesseD.
    Dec 17, 2008
    10
    What with Fallout 3 garnering all this attention and acclaim (unduly i might add). I can only take comfort in the fact that i can always go back to the glory days of isometric turn based bliss and throw down with the original dogmeat. If you haven't played this game you sir are missing out on the most thouroughly entertaining experience known to man, and i take pitty on any and all What with Fallout 3 garnering all this attention and acclaim (unduly i might add). I can only take comfort in the fact that i can always go back to the glory days of isometric turn based bliss and throw down with the original dogmeat. If you haven't played this game you sir are missing out on the most thouroughly entertaining experience known to man, and i take pitty on any and all who would hold this game down or hold Bethesda's abomination (Fallout 3) up. Go buy this game. NOW!!! Expand
  21. AlexS
    Oct 29, 2009
    10
    If I could, I would give this game a 23984927230935. It's so amazing that It deserves 100/100. Yes, there are some bugs and flaws, like a very bad AI, but it is the most addictive game I have ever played. Me being an RPG game whore, this makes #1 on my list for RPG games. The free-roaming and the ability to take your character in any direction makes a perfect game for people who love If I could, I would give this game a 23984927230935. It's so amazing that It deserves 100/100. Yes, there are some bugs and flaws, like a very bad AI, but it is the most addictive game I have ever played. Me being an RPG game whore, this makes #1 on my list for RPG games. The free-roaming and the ability to take your character in any direction makes a perfect game for people who love RPG games as much as I do. Expand
  22. ColbyA.
    Dec 21, 2007
    10
    Only complaints: Dated graphics, and somewhat buggy (you can miss and screw up events in the game and the NPCs act as if you knew what you did). Great story, and great open-ended ROLEPLAYING game. Well developed game for sure. Can't wait for Fallout 3, I hope it lives up.
  23. MarekM
    Nov 18, 2009
    10
    This is TRUE RPG! Great game with realistic world , enemies doesn't seem to "grow on trees" (like in most other RPGs, where you can spot them almost every move), really open world (you can go wherever you want). What is more it has great story, great atmosphere (sometimes you can really feel human tragedies.. even mutant tragedies), great loactions (the Glow) and probably the best This is TRUE RPG! Great game with realistic world , enemies doesn't seem to "grow on trees" (like in most other RPGs, where you can spot them almost every move), really open world (you can go wherever you want). What is more it has great story, great atmosphere (sometimes you can really feel human tragedies.. even mutant tragedies), great loactions (the Glow) and probably the best villain in hostory of computer games. Expand
  24. Oct 10, 2010
    10
    The greatest Computer Role-Playing Game, in my opinion. It mixes a great atmosphere with awesome stat building, story, role-playing and character design. The creators of this went on to make Arcanum (Fallout 2 was by a different team) so if you liked Fallout (the first one) you will probably like Arcanum: Of Steamworks and Magick Obscura too. I highly recommend this game if you like Western RPGs.
  25. Nov 15, 2011
    10
    User Score, Y U are so low? Fallout is greatest CRPG ever. You can play it for 500 hours and still discover new things (like i did). Amazing storyline, amazing characters, amazing gameplay!
  26. Jul 4, 2011
    10
    This game is extremely fun. Who cares how old it is or the graphics. This is the game that started it all. This is Fallout, a game where you control your destiny through epic quests, allies, and weapons.
  27. Aug 5, 2011
    10
    This game is a bit older and a lot of things that are unforgivable now days were back then, yes it sucked when you died and you hadn't saved, and it is a pain to walk everywhere, I just found people or objects and clicked them for faster travel. (I think there was a run always option?) I had to sign up because some people think this is Fallout 3 and somehow think that the 3 after FalloutThis game is a bit older and a lot of things that are unforgivable now days were back then, yes it sucked when you died and you hadn't saved, and it is a pain to walk everywhere, I just found people or objects and clicked them for faster travel. (I think there was a run always option?) I had to sign up because some people think this is Fallout 3 and somehow think that the 3 after Fallout means nothing...

    This game is awesome, it does have re-playability that faulted a bit in the second game. Power armor has gone from overly powerful to almost regular type armor through the fallout series. I beat this game 3 times and played a different type character each time. I first played as the heavy on guns guy and ran through blazing. (It's been years since I've played) I did off the wall things in some towns which later towns referenced back to, it didn't make a huge impact on the story line but I thought it was really amusing they 'heard of my activity'

    Second I played a character who was high in social and outdoor skills and talked my way out of everything and if I couldn't talk I used my outdoor skills to evade fights. Towards the end when I had to fight I got some power armor and was instantly almost as strong and capable as someone who had been made for fighting. Some people will probably see this as bad balancing but I liked that I was able to make it through most the game without a single fight and when I had to fight I had a scapegoat.

    This is my all time favorite RPG
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  28. Oct 1, 2012
    10
    ЛУЧШАЯ ПЕКА РПГ ПАРНИ :3ЛУЧШАЯ ПЕКА РПГ ПАРНИ :3 !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Expand
  29. Nov 12, 2013
    10
    One of the absolute all time classic RPGs. Fallout had a shape all of its own with a great system, characters, idea and story. Fantastic old school top down RPG, if not THE best.
  30. 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
  31. Jan 12, 2012
    10
    I remember booting up the old pentium 200mhz rig and playing this for days on end as a kid. This game brought the RPG genre out of the dungeons and into the wastes. There was nothing like it back then. Dunno if kids these days would appreciate it just because the graphics are very dated. But if you can see past that a very enjoyable game awaits! 10/10.
  32. Feb 8, 2012
    10
    Its amazing isnt it .The start of the amazing fallout games . Keep in mind this isnt for everyone . SPAMSPAMSPAMSPAMSPASPASMAJSHAUIDdsgdsgsdgsdggsgsgsggsgsgsgsgsgsgsgsgsgsgsgsgsgsgsgs
  33. Sep 17, 2012
    10
    This game was awesome when it came out in 1997, although only 2D it felt like playing a comic book. The combat system was great too, so good it's survived and made it into Fallout 3. The story was also great, and wandering the world was fun,
  34. Jun 13, 2012
    10
    This is a game my generation of gamers will talk about for decades. A work of art among video games, that even with it's dated graphs looks great, and delivers a satisfying experience.
  35. Jul 15, 2012
    10
    15 years on and this is still an amazing game, though the user score on here is shocking, some reviews on here are made by people who simply didn't give the game a chance.Yes there are bugs, there are also fixes, the only bug in the current version I found is the colour which is an incredibly easy fix.

    One of the best games I've ever played, you will get used to the controls after a
    15 years on and this is still an amazing game, though the user score on here is shocking, some reviews on here are made by people who simply didn't give the game a chance.Yes there are bugs, there are also fixes, the only bug in the current version I found is the colour which is an incredibly easy fix.

    One of the best games I've ever played, you will get used to the controls after a short time and if you pay the slightest bit of attention to the storyline you won't care about the fact that the graphics are 15 years old, give it a chance.

    If you get stuck there's no shame in looking at a guide to set you back on the right track, if a section is too tough, there's no shame in turning down the difficulty, don't vote it low based on the fact that you couldn't work something out or that it took you too long to complete.
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  36. Jan 8, 2013
    10
    I'm still a bigger fan of Fallout 2, but this one is its predecessor so I understand that my favorite game won't be without the first part and so I love it too. The game is poorly balanced, buggy, but it has that unique atmosphere, multiple ways of quest solving, memorable characters and locations, great story, nice roleplay system (though most of the skills are useless). So all of thisI'm still a bigger fan of Fallout 2, but this one is its predecessor so I understand that my favorite game won't be without the first part and so I love it too. The game is poorly balanced, buggy, but it has that unique atmosphere, multiple ways of quest solving, memorable characters and locations, great story, nice roleplay system (though most of the skills are useless). So all of this made this game CULT back in 1997. And now in 2013 you can still play it and enjoy it, it's truly a classic game and a musthave for any CRPG fan.
    P.S. Half of the negative reviews contain the comparison to Oblivion. So I make the conclusion that the people who wrote them didn't even knew that they were playing Fallout 3, not the original. And it's kinda sad.
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  37. Dec 2, 2013
    10
    Second RPG PC game i ever played (after dungeon master) and funny is that no other game had so good atmosphere like this game. Almost every part of this game is perfect. Must own for every RPG fan and truly legendary game.
  38. Dec 21, 2013
    10
    One of the all time greatest games ever made. This game would have an average user score of at least 9.3, but some jacka**es apparently can't tell the difference between the first Fallout and Fallout 3.
  39. Jan 11, 2013
    10
    This game is amazing even 16 years after release this game still rocks its a must play for everyone except those kids who cant see the beauty in an older game because it doesn't have the graphics like CoD(which are **** btw). anyway if you never played this game you just have to, go to gog.com and buy yourself a digital drm-free copy(it was even free for a few days). and if you want youThis game is amazing even 16 years after release this game still rocks its a must play for everyone except those kids who cant see the beauty in an older game because it doesn't have the graphics like CoD(which are **** btw). anyway if you never played this game you just have to, go to gog.com and buy yourself a digital drm-free copy(it was even free for a few days). and if you want you can get the Fallout-FIXT mod which improves the game and fixes a lot of bugs. Expand
  40. 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.
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  41. Mar 18, 2013
    10
    An amazing game that stands up to the test of time.

    I'm mostly writing this review to correct a few issues I saw one of the negative reviews had made: that there were no alternate ammo types, damage types, or upgrades for weapons and armour. All of those are in the game. The world is large and free to roam, and the decision to have soft preventative measures other than hard ones
    An amazing game that stands up to the test of time.

    I'm mostly writing this review to correct a few issues I saw one of the negative reviews had made: that there were no alternate ammo types, damage types, or upgrades for weapons and armour.
    All of those are in the game.

    The world is large and free to roam, and the decision to have soft preventative measures other than hard ones makes the game much more immersive. (With one exception, which is a guy with infinite HP.)

    The combat is amazing from a gamist point of view, though Fallout 2 improves it arguably at the cost of the perfect atmosphere and connected feeling environments that Fallout has.

    The alternate paths the player can take, from a pacifist run where you directly kill no NPCs, to a berserk run where you kill all the wasteland's inhabitants you meet. And both can finish the game. The freedom of action and character building go perfectly hand in hand.

    If you've not played this game yet, and had the time to read all of this, just go and play it!
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  42. ogi
    Jul 10, 2013
    10
    I've noticed the steady downhill slide of civilization Fallout 3 is rated higher than Fallout 1. This epic RPG deserves at least 9.5. I recommend this masterpiece all the gamers who can appreciate the qualities of the old isometric RPGs like Planescape: Torment or Baldur's gate. Fans of Gothic 1,2 should like it too.
  43. Dec 5, 2013
    10
    This game has too many strong qualities to adequately list them all. Atmospheric, darkly humorous, with memorable characters, meaty RPG elements, and possibly the best and most satisfying videogame ending of all time. Sixteen years on, the original Fallout remains the best entry in the franchise. No subsequent entry has been able to adequately reproduce the magic or improve the formula.
  44. 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.
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  45. Aug 28, 2013
    10
    Greatest RPG of all time. Best writing of all time. Best voice-acting of all time. Also ,my review must apparently be at least 150 characters long for some reason.
  46. Sep 2, 2013
    10
    This game is wonderfull and full of suprises.It has his own unique character that will let you escape from the usual boring medieval games.It has humor without being ridiculus.And when you use your weapons to destroy someone you feel a very satisfying bloodthirsty ecstasy.Ah and it is one of the best games ever made.
  47. Nov 6, 2013
    10
    The Fallout series opened my eyes to games, before i was a 6-7 year old child playing on his Game boy and hating allot of good games for no reason, Until my Father bought a windows 98 computer, I played many great titles on that computer Including the Classic Fallouts'.

    I still love this game today I've played it on-and-off ever since, great game, great story-line, good characters and
    The Fallout series opened my eyes to games, before i was a 6-7 year old child playing on his Game boy and hating allot of good games for no reason, Until my Father bought a windows 98 computer, I played many great titles on that computer Including the Classic Fallouts'.

    I still love this game today I've played it on-and-off ever since, great game, great story-line, good characters and events over all a massive full blown-out game. 100/100 (if games where rated like that)
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  48. Aug 3, 2014
    10
    War, war never changes! Excellent retro classic and one of the best cRPGs of all time, immensely influential game that aged very well and is a joy to play even today. Yes, there are a few shortcomings with companion control, few bugs, absence of a proper active quest journal, but other than that this is the ultimate masterpiece. Story, the humor, leveling up and perks, the atmosphere andWar, war never changes! Excellent retro classic and one of the best cRPGs of all time, immensely influential game that aged very well and is a joy to play even today. Yes, there are a few shortcomings with companion control, few bugs, absence of a proper active quest journal, but other than that this is the ultimate masterpiece. Story, the humor, leveling up and perks, the atmosphere and the overall post-apocalyptic experience is just a pure love. Ambient soundtrack by Mark Morgan is one of the best soundtracks ever created that I play on a regular basis for the last 15 years and it's likely my most listened to OST ever. This is a must-play for... well, for anyone really, it's a milestone in computer gaming history that needs to be experienced. Rightly belongs to my TOP-5 games of all time. 10/10 Expand
  49. Jan 14, 2014
    10
    you are really missing out if you havent played this!

    what is wrong with the world?
    fallout(and fallout 2) are in every aspect better than what bethesda....commited...

    #13 score(10)
  50. Feb 18, 2014
    10
    OH MY GOD. How can anyone dislike this game? If your PC bugs out then get rid of your friggin viruses. No replay value? If you don't change the way you play it, then I guess it could seem so.
    This is a top cult classic game, which rocks the socks out of any other game ever made. PERIOD.
    I'd bet the reason "new kids" won't appreciate it is because they have no patience these days.
  51. May 5, 2014
    10
    Fallout is fun, has a great plot, unforgettable characters, hilarious dialogues and the choices you make really affect the whole story. Still here? Do yourself a favour and play it now!
  52. Aug 23, 2014
    10
    The first of it's series, Fallout gives you the aspect of a RPG game with high standards and graphics which I say are still good today on a lousy laptop. The atmosphere is outstanding for people new to RPG games. Where to start?
    Characters look the same but they aren't. You'll always see how various the people are in this game as the graphics DON'T make the game better, the game itself
    The first of it's series, Fallout gives you the aspect of a RPG game with high standards and graphics which I say are still good today on a lousy laptop. The atmosphere is outstanding for people new to RPG games. Where to start?
    Characters look the same but they aren't. You'll always see how various the people are in this game as the graphics DON'T make the game better, the game itself does. Let your imagination strike and think about how the characters look like! Some of them have voice acting, some don't. The facial animations aren't actually animations so whatever. The storyline is the most interesting (in the point of Intellectual storyline) after Half Life Trilogy. The Great War being placed into a long timespan dating from 2030s to 2077 when the nuclear bombs started replacing the rain from the clouds. You can see, everything looks like 1960s for a reason. It's then when this thing almost happened the same back then! But didn't, which in Fallout did. The soundtrack gave the atmosphere plus points and it's great. The gameplay is awesome, based on strategy combat.
    So this game marked my childhood - as everyones'. Some may agree, some may don't.
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  53. 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.
  54. 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
  55. 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!
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  56. 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.
  57. 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.
  58. 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).
  59. 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
  60. 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.
  61. 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.
  62. 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.
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  63. 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.
  64. 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
  65. 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.
  66. 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./////
  67. Oct 31, 2018
    10
    Игра хорошая особенно для того времени когда не ценили графику. Основной квест не плохой. Дополнительные не играл.
  68. Jun 3, 2019
    10
    Война никогда не меняется. Эталон своего игрового жанра.
  69. 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.
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  70. May 3, 2019
    10
    *picks up MONSTER ENERGY DRINK

    *sips*

    Ahhh, now THIS was a good western RPG
  71. Jan 19, 2023
    10
    Fallout's unrivaled commitment to giving freedom and consequences for every action makes it a transcendent roleplaying experience.
  72. 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
  73. Nov 19, 2021
    10
    One of the best games to the series and an All-time Classic. A true Masterpiece of a Game!
  74. 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 .
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  75. 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.
  76. 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.
  77. 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.
  78. 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
  79. 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
  80. 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.
  81. 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.
  82. 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
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  83. 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.
  84. 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.
  85. 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.
  86. 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.
  87. 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.
  88. 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.
  89. 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.
  90. 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
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  91. Wildsnail
    Feb 13, 2008
    9
    Been on a retro trip lately and Fallout is well worthy of playing. A lot of fun with some nicely dark humour and plenty of player freedom. I found the graphics acceptable but did find it a little buggy as I had a repeated crash on the same part quite near the end and some of the fights can be horrendously unfair as you can sometimes be killed unexpectedly by single critical hits. However, Been on a retro trip lately and Fallout is well worthy of playing. A lot of fun with some nicely dark humour and plenty of player freedom. I found the graphics acceptable but did find it a little buggy as I had a repeated crash on the same part quite near the end and some of the fights can be horrendously unfair as you can sometimes be killed unexpectedly by single critical hits. However, as long as you save regularly, this isn't much of a problem and doesn't spoil a classic RPG/adventure. It really gives me high hopes for Fallout 3 as I hope Bethesda will make a post-apocalyptic Oblivion. Expand
  92. AnonymousMC
    Aug 22, 2009
    9
    Nine + .Though computer graphics have changed over the years this is probably one of the greatest rpgs ever made.

    D&D meets road warrior. The engine will not be outdone. Great video stategy board-like standard game.

    The series engine of the first two Fallout games stands on its own in the gaming industry.
  93. Mar 11, 2011
    9
    Played it right after finishing fallout 2. Simply awesome, but it was missing some stuff added in fallout 2 like npc customization, npc leveling and others ...
  94. Mar 18, 2011
    9
    My one real problem with Fallout is that I don't think the game has aged as well as other games like it. At the time of it's release by far the best game of the year. But the graphics aged badly and frankly the interface is cumbersome. However, I think the introduction video/cutscene remains the best ever created to this day in terms of creating an ambiance and setting the mood of theMy one real problem with Fallout is that I don't think the game has aged as well as other games like it. At the time of it's release by far the best game of the year. But the graphics aged badly and frankly the interface is cumbersome. However, I think the introduction video/cutscene remains the best ever created to this day in terms of creating an ambiance and setting the mood of the game. The story is great too. Voice acting, ditto.

    If you can get around the control issue and the graphics, this is an awesome game.
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  95. Apr 10, 2011
    9
    This is not only a game
    This is the best adventure ever !!!
    Really the athmosphere is great the scenario just gets u really fast...
    The difficulty is pretty high if u dont save that often its mostly the same over and over again ^^ but if u like to save often this is the best...
    My favorite Game of all time!!!!!
    (beside the 2nd part) wich is equally or good or even better
    (3rd part sux) (too easy)
  96. 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? :)
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  97. Aug 12, 2012
    9
    This is one of the best, if not the best, roleplaying games out there. It came as close as possible to being a pen-and-paper experience - with the ability to craft your own character the way you *want*, without choices being forced on the player. There are a few quirks in the system, and it's certainly not as big as the sequel, but the non-linearity. interesting plot and backstory make upThis is one of the best, if not the best, roleplaying games out there. It came as close as possible to being a pen-and-paper experience - with the ability to craft your own character the way you *want*, without choices being forced on the player. There are a few quirks in the system, and it's certainly not as big as the sequel, but the non-linearity. interesting plot and backstory make up for it. Try this game as soon as possible - you won't be disappointed. Expand
  98. Apr 23, 2012
    9
    This is a really good game, a beginning to the best post-apocalyptic series out there. I can't complain about the graphics, this is indeed a good game. Combat is ok, and exploring the wasteland is pretty cool.
  99. Jul 26, 2012
    9
    Being a huge fan of Fallout 3 and Fallout New Vegas I thought I would play the first game. It was very different from the other two but is still an amazing game even when it was made. If you love Fallout try Fallout 1. Fallout 9.4/10
  100. Oct 5, 2012
    9
    Timeless Classic. This game still has the best inventory system seen in gaming. In what subsequent game have players felt the need to keep a baseball bat to use once they ran out of bullets for their single, rusting gun? Great character development. GREAT writing, great plots great NPCs Great humour. I think that nostalgia blurs people's vision somehow. Great though this game was it neverTimeless Classic. This game still has the best inventory system seen in gaming. In what subsequent game have players felt the need to keep a baseball bat to use once they ran out of bullets for their single, rusting gun? Great character development. GREAT writing, great plots great NPCs Great humour. I think that nostalgia blurs people's vision somehow. Great though this game was it never had the kind of glorious atmosphere you can get in Fallout 3 listening to the in-game radio station. Thus 9/10 rather than 10. It's ridiculous to pretend that more recent games haven't offered more and better highs than this game. Expand
Metascore
89

Generally favorable reviews - based on 12 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 12
  3. Negative: 0 out of 12
  1. 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.
  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. 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.