Fallout 3

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8.2

Generally favorable reviews- based on 1332 Ratings

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  1. [anonymous]
    Jan 20, 2010
    10
    I have been a long time action adventure fan and shooter fan. But this is the most complete revolution in gaming since GTA3. The branching story, weapons, DLC, just keep this game going. This is probably my favorite game of all time. I loved the retro sci fi elements right down to the retro soundtrack that I didn't expect to like. The conversations are interesting, the combat is I have been a long time action adventure fan and shooter fan. But this is the most complete revolution in gaming since GTA3. The branching story, weapons, DLC, just keep this game going. This is probably my favorite game of all time. I loved the retro sci fi elements right down to the retro soundtrack that I didn't expect to like. The conversations are interesting, the combat is deep, it allows a semi turn based or real time shooter combat. Keeping an eye on loot is never boring, collecting the rare guns in this game is fun. This is one of the few games I haven't stopped playing after beating it.… Expand
  2. MichelSabbagh
    Jan 7, 2009
    10
    9.5 actually. I never played a Fallout game before. But, I did when I got Fallout 3 for PS3 on Christmas. This game...is amazing. The soundtrack, the characters, the story, the atmosphere, the gameplay, the graphics: All of these factors are just succesful. There are some odd gameplay and deign choices, but I simply enjoyed this excellent RPG. BUY IT. It's my GOTY of 2008.
  3. MitchB.
    Jan 31, 2010
    10
    This game was superb. Only comparable game I have played was Metal Gear Solid. The vast selection of things to do. The wide diversity of characters and items. And when you think you might have beat it. Theres still more, trust me, from add-ons to random encounters. The game never ends.
  4. DouglasAder
    Feb 3, 2009
    10
    When advising people on games, its important that they understand what genres they like first. What a game gets rated is meaningless if it is not your genre. I rated this game a ten because it is well made but more importantly is the best mix of two majors genres to date: Shooter and RPG. Oblivion did a decent job of combining the two, but it had more of an RPG feel than a Shooter.When advising people on games, its important that they understand what genres they like first. What a game gets rated is meaningless if it is not your genre. I rated this game a ten because it is well made but more importantly is the best mix of two majors genres to date: Shooter and RPG. Oblivion did a decent job of combining the two, but it had more of an RPG feel than a Shooter. This is a dead even mix. If you like both Shooter Games and Role Playing Games, this is a must buy.… Expand
  5. JimmiM
    Mar 29, 2009
    10
    Seriously, don't miss it! Its like all your post apocalyptic wet dreams all realized in one slick package. Fantastic pacing, creepy atmosphere. A truly massive open world to explore & conquer. One of the best games I've played in years (& I've been playing them a long time!).
  6. BarryP.
    Nov 10, 2008
    10
    The best singleplayer experience on the PS3 bar none. It is literally a 50/50 mix of Oblivion and Bioshock, which were easily the 2 best singleplay games before this beasts release. Everything about it is epic in scope: the size of the world (just like Oblivion was), the weaponry, level up system, graphics and dialogue. This is game of the year for me and if GOW2 gets the award ahead of The best singleplayer experience on the PS3 bar none. It is literally a 50/50 mix of Oblivion and Bioshock, which were easily the 2 best singleplay games before this beasts release. Everything about it is epic in scope: the size of the world (just like Oblivion was), the weaponry, level up system, graphics and dialogue. This is game of the year for me and if GOW2 gets the award ahead of Fallout 3 there has to be some rigging going on as it just doesn't compare to this masterpiece. It's not a bowl of flashing colours graphically, don't get me wrong. It's gritty the way you kill people and quite gruesome and the environment is quite dark and creepy but that's what makes it so special. Buy it!… Expand
  7. davidA
    Oct 30, 2008
    10
    Words cannot describe the beuty of this game. Be who ever you want, do what ever you please, the scope is endless. Sure its abit glitchy, but that didnt worry me too much. The overall experience just shines. Im not sure about replay-abilty, but i will, because it is just awsome. Love it.
  8. BrianTomson
    Feb 2, 2009
    10
    This was the best game i have ever played. I have beet in three times in the last week once i start playing i can't stop, it is very addicting. This totally blows away any other games i have ever played in the past, if they ever make a sequel i can not wait to get it and hopefully it will be as awesome as Fallout 3
  9. AnonymousMC
    Jun 10, 2009
    10
    I cannot believe the amount of detail that the developers coded into this game -- it's easy to make a world that's nice and neat, but to make one that is very messy takes a lot of time. They sure did a great job -- this is by far the largest game I have played (number and size of maps and detail of each location).
    The main story is too short, but the endless side missions and    I cannot believe the amount of detail that the developers coded into this game -- it's easy to make a world that's nice and neat, but to make one that is very messy takes a lot of time. They sure did a great job -- this is by far the largest game I have played (number and size of maps and detail of each location).
    The main story is too short, but the endless side missions and freedom to do whatever you want, and searching for unique and fun stuff makes this game last for months and months. I sure hope they make another one just like this.    … Expand
  10. TheLoneWanderer101101
    Sep 9, 2009
    10
    This personally in my opinion is the best game ever. I love how broad it is as soon as you leave vault 101. This is a problem, though because the first time I played it I accidentally got lost and went to the school and totally got my @#s whooped by the raiders. But when I went back I realized thats when you're supposed to go to Megaton. For instance Final Fantasy X, for the most This personally in my opinion is the best game ever. I love how broad it is as soon as you leave vault 101. This is a problem, though because the first time I played it I accidentally got lost and went to the school and totally got my @#s whooped by the raiders. But when I went back I realized thats when you're supposed to go to Megaton. For instance Final Fantasy X, for the most part you walk in a straight line until you come to the airship for the second time but by then the game is pretty much over, i mean like wtf Seriously. However in Fallout 3 when you leave the vault you can go straight to Rivet City and nothing will stop you (except for maybe the raiders and super mutants) Bethesda just gives you a wide range of motion to go and fufil your hearts desire, but in doing so, you might get towns to hate you or Talon company workers attack you. If you decide to help and save whats left of the capital wasteland, then wastelanders wil reward you with fabulous prizes. If you decide to destroy it then you will still be rewarded by the slavers. Seriously, if you have any taste in RPG's then this is like a to die for must have game. Even though reaching level 20 can come by real fast, with Broken Steel coming out for the PS3 be sure to save those bobbleheads so can have max S.P.E.C.I.A.L. stats and skills as well, so that way you have a chance to level up even more. The only problem I have with this game though, and this is the biggie is that it will have you playing for hours and hours and eventually will eat up your life away (trust me I've seen it happen before with Fallout and Warcraft not a pretty sight) but if you play this game for a couple hours a week then you'll be fine as long as you just don't get carried away. The addiction of this game is like the effects of a drug its so highly addictive that it can turn people into Fallout zombies. You do not want to be like that. So those of you waiting for my review, I think the FPS/RPG combo is phenominal it makes it seem like a Sci-Fi FPS mix along with that RPG formula that just makes it so awesome. I love this game, but I stopped playing because I just go too hooked into it and decided to quit before I lost my life. Even the fact that the monsters don't have stupid AI makes the fact that Bethesda actually put effort into this game. I am disappointed that Bethesda decided to end the Fallout series with Mothership Zeta (which sucked!) I do believe Bethesda has made one that will surely stay in the books for a long long time. It's amazing how they added the fact of taking drugs and alcohol to increase your stats (which in real life actually decrease your stats if you know what I mean) and visiting random places to interact and kill random people. Since the game is so big, there is a lot of room for errors, but not all of these errors are necessarily bad, some freeze your system, where others let you get duplicate unique weapons and multiple companions. Diablo was great and all, but we have a new king now, I present Fallout 3. Really they should come up with a real wrap to the series like instead of ending the enclave war, to return the United States back to the way it was, or like destroy the Talon Company or get rid of all creatures in the Wasteland. Or they should have you destroy China once and for all, ending all of the wars and preventing future ones from happening. Anyway my review for this game is a GOOGOLPLEX out of 10. Thank you so much Bethesda, bring on more.… Expand
  11. DustinS.
    Nov 3, 2008
    10
    This game is unreal. I am normally a PC MMORPG gamer and have only recently crossed-over to the console. This game has what I have been looking for, a game that includes stats, equipment upgrades, leveling, insane monsters to kill and a shooter to boot. The story line is about what I expected but the depth of the game is what kept me in it. On-liners, you owe it to yourself to get this if This game is unreal. I am normally a PC MMORPG gamer and have only recently crossed-over to the console. This game has what I have been looking for, a game that includes stats, equipment upgrades, leveling, insane monsters to kill and a shooter to boot. The story line is about what I expected but the depth of the game is what kept me in it. On-liners, you owe it to yourself to get this if you are thinking of putting down the mouse and putting some cool points back in your pocket.… Expand
  12. GaryK.
    Oct 14, 2008
    10
    This game reminds me of Bioshock, but most likely because Bioshock was inspired by fallout in many ways. I am not a fan of RPG games, but after getting my early copy of this game, I am truly hooked. This game is one of my favorite games of the year, it exceeded my expectations, though I fear some of the more enthusiastic fans may turn out dissatisfied.
  13. AlbertG.
    Oct 26, 2008
    10
    How can so many people have voted on this game if it hasn't been released yet? Votes before the release of the game should not be counted, as I highly doubt users will give this game an average of 6.7 out of 10.
  14. MatthewS.
    Oct 29, 2008
    10
    Whilst hardcore players of the previous Fallout titles will have you believe that Fallout 3 isn't much of a successor, Fallout 3 takes the best things from the first 2 Fallout games and adds them to the best things from Oblivion, delivering one of the best RPGs I've ever played. Fallout 3 is sure to go down in RPG history and will win a few Game of the Year awards.
  15. TD
    Oct 31, 2008
    10
    Imagine Oblivion - on Jet and Buffout. This game is insane. People just don't understand that Fallout is not a shooter. Just because it has guns, does not mean that shooting things is the sole purpose of the game. It is a RPG. An action-RPG but an RPG none-the-less. Kids these days don't understand the concept of the game because they never played the original games, so they are Imagine Oblivion - on Jet and Buffout. This game is insane. People just don't understand that Fallout is not a shooter. Just because it has guns, does not mean that shooting things is the sole purpose of the game. It is a RPG. An action-RPG but an RPG none-the-less. Kids these days don't understand the concept of the game because they never played the original games, so they are so quick to judge. My advice, play the first two before you play this and rate it. Then you'll be able to fully appreciate what it is. As a quickie: Best graphics if played on PC, but my PS3 looks WAY better than my roommates 360. Voice acting is top-notch, gameplay is solid (VATS system is a breath of fresh air), and nothing can beat a dark-humor and sadistic Fallout story. Two thumbs way up!… Expand
  16. MichaelT.
    Oct 21, 2009
    10
    This is the only game i have completed and then restarted straight away. I have completed it a few times and I loaded it up again as there are still bits I failed to do. You can be good or evil depending on your actions. The level of freedom and the scope of the game is immense. In my opinion this should be regarded as one of the greatest games ever made. If you don't own this for This is the only game i have completed and then restarted straight away. I have completed it a few times and I loaded it up again as there are still bits I failed to do. You can be good or evil depending on your actions. The level of freedom and the scope of the game is immense. In my opinion this should be regarded as one of the greatest games ever made. If you don't own this for the PS3, than you are missing out on an experience like no other. Words alone cannot describe how good this game is.… Expand
  17. RyanBrighton
    Jan 26, 2009
    10
    The best game i've played in years
  18. RobS
    Feb 24, 2009
    10
    I think this is an amazing title and has had me totally immersed for weeks. The opening stages are slow but stick with it and you will be reward exploring is a must to get the full experience of the game. The walking can be a little boring at times but as you open up more locations the jump to feature is well worth the inclusion and can save you hours of walking. All in all a must buy in I think this is an amazing title and has had me totally immersed for weeks. The opening stages are slow but stick with it and you will be reward exploring is a must to get the full experience of the game. The walking can be a little boring at times but as you open up more locations the jump to feature is well worth the inclusion and can save you hours of walking. All in all a must buy in my eye's stages above Bethesda other title Oblivian.… Expand
  19. JosephC
    Nov 20, 2008
    10
    A great game for gamers that enjoy all genres. I personally have never played Elder Scrolls or any of the older Fallout, I really don't play rpg's all that much, but I did find this game to be superb. I have yet to run into any "glitches", and the gameplay is refreshing and entertaining.
  20. MatthewW.
    Nov 5, 2008
    10
    Fallout 3 is a must-own, pure and simple. Any issues are negligible when put up against this game's atmosphere, scope, and detail. It is worth $60 easily, which is my very highest praise for any video game.
  21. blamojenkins
    Oct 21, 2008
    10
    just looking at the pictures and reading the reviews of this game makes me give it a ten b4 i even play it. the fact that this game is going to mix first person shooting, amazing graphics, and awsome gore with the pause combat system of kotor is driving me to the point of insanity. I can not wait this game!!!!
  22. candidocabrera
    Jan 25, 2009
    10
    The Besto Rol in Ps3
  23. RyanV
    Feb 17, 2009
    10
    I love this game. I spent a lot of time thinking of something to put in this comments section, but I can't think of anything besides this: If you like shooters, Buy this game; If you like RPGs, buy this game; If you like open world environments, buy this game; if you love kicking mutant/ghoul/bad guy/good guy ass, buy this game. Buy this game for whatever system you have.
  24. LucasK.
    Jul 18, 2009
    10
    This game is astonishing with the amount of freedom it bestows upon you. Even if you beat the games main storyline, there is still hours and hours and hours of gameplay yet to experience.
  25. Joshb
    Dec 26, 2008
    10
    So i got fallout after all the youtube videos and checking out the reviews from people i trust and after playing the game for 4 hours it is not leaving my ps3 that said i am not 1 to criticize heavily on stupid glitches it plays great the world is so huge you have to explore everything and the story is great. That said i keep going and going i want to play this game several times just to So i got fallout after all the youtube videos and checking out the reviews from people i trust and after playing the game for 4 hours it is not leaving my ps3 that said i am not 1 to criticize heavily on stupid glitches it plays great the world is so huge you have to explore everything and the story is great. That said i keep going and going i want to play this game several times just to see the way things play out with every choice. it is easily the best game of 2008. Gta 4 was great but this is something else. If you liked Elder Scrolls IV or you are a fan of real time rpgs. pick this up. my brother watched me play for about an hour then left to go pick it up.… Expand
  26. ArkonBlade
    Aug 17, 2010
    10
    now if you are a fan of games like oblivion and morrowind . fallout 3 is your game with guns instead of swords and a nuclear waste land instead of a medevil setting. Fallout 3 improves alot of what the prevous games did . the first much faster load times , alot less buggy and glitchy then the others , the combat system is the most fun of the 3. now i never played the prevous fall out gamesnow if you are a fan of games like oblivion and morrowind . fallout 3 is your game with guns instead of swords and a nuclear waste land instead of a medevil setting. Fallout 3 improves alot of what the prevous games did . the first much faster load times , alot less buggy and glitchy then the others , the combat system is the most fun of the 3. now i never played the prevous fall out games i know i heard a few people saying they liked the older way better and didnt care of the elder scrolls style update they did . i really cant comment since i hadnt played the originals but i know what i like and i really like this game. there are a Ton of things to do in this game , a story that not amazing is entertaining enough to keep you moving foward , lots of places to explore , going good or evil makes for a fun replay . i dont know how Grand Theft Auto 4 beat this out for game of the year .… Expand
  27. Karge
    Aug 20, 2010
    10
    Ironic that the game takes place in 2077, yet I feel nothing will surpass this glorious piece of emotion evoking digital art for perhaps 8 decades. Fallout 3 is open, yet constricted. Enormous but precise. It's simplified complexity. This game boils everything beautiful about playing an action adventure game into some of the most simple pleasures. It's as if I'm watching an over theIronic that the game takes place in 2077, yet I feel nothing will surpass this glorious piece of emotion evoking digital art for perhaps 8 decades. Fallout 3 is open, yet constricted. Enormous but precise. It's simplified complexity. This game boils everything beautiful about playing an action adventure game into some of the most simple pleasures. It's as if I'm watching an over the top action movie and fast forwarding to all of the action packed sequences and replaying them in slow motion over and over. The character development is unmatched for anything in it's genre, along with some of the most convincing voice acting I've ever come by. Fallout 3 is, was, and always will be, the future.… Expand
  28. xz77
    Sep 9, 2010
    10
    I picked up this game late in 2008, and only because of pressure from friends. I had never played a Fallout game previously, but had enjoyed The Elder Scrolls: Oblivion, Bethesda's las major effort. I really didn't have much expectation. What I got was a game that ranks squarely in my all-time top 5 (perhaps even 2), and I've been a hardcore gamer for the better part of 25 years.

    The    I picked up this game late in 2008, and only because of pressure from friends. I had never played a Fallout game previously, but had enjoyed The Elder Scrolls: Oblivion, Bethesda's las major effort. I really didn't have much expectation. What I got was a game that ranks squarely in my all-time top 5 (perhaps even 2), and I've been a hardcore gamer for the better part of 25 years.

    The graphics are very good, but you won't be blown away by them. The visual palette is very subdued, with the environment painted in washed out greens, browns, blues and grays. This isn't by mistake, though. Character models are good, though not on par with games like Mass Effect. However, they are a big step up from those in Oblivion, as they don't appear facially deformed.

    The sound design is great, especially if you have a 5.1 setup.

    Combat is a bit clunky, especially if you are used to true FPS games, which Fallout 3 is not. For what it is, it is more than sufficient. The VATS system slows battles down, and lets you map out each strike/shot. It also lets you end confrontations with a variety of satisfying, bloody (or gooey) flourishes. Weapon customizations allow you to create cool and sometimes ridiculous and amusing armaments.

    How the game plays out is really up to you. If you stick to the main narrative, you can polish of the game in short order (maybe under 10 hours). But that would be bypassing the bulk of the game, and much of what makes it great, which are the enormous variety of sidequests. The Capitol Wasteland is a vast place, and nearly everywhere you turn, you will find people to help or harm, errands to be run, or things destroyed. Your actions will have consequences, as you accrue karma, both bad and good, that affects how you are regarded by others, and options that are open to you. These quests vary from the silly to the serious and thought provoking. Moral dilemmas abound. You can easily log 100 hours without feeling as if the game is spread too thin.

    What really made this game great (in my opinion) was the atmosphere. Bethesda did a spectacular job of crafting a desolate yet relate-able world that is truly emotionally evocative. The bleak palette I mentioned earlier is juxtaposed against cheery, 50's style billboards with colorful ads and sunny catchphrases. You will be wait deep in combat against horrible mutations while listening to happy 40's-50's tunes. You are faced with a desolate, depressing post-apocalyptic waste, yet the ghosts of the pre-war world are always present. It is a decidedly melancholy world, which I thought was very fitting.

    Now for some of the bad, which id pretty PS3-specific. You may have heard that the PS3 version is vastly inferior, which isn't entirely true. Greatly exaggerated, in fact. The graphical differences are minimal, at most. Sometimes the PS3 version actually looks better, depending of the place and time. The only noticeable difference is that the PS3 version freezes with some frequency, particularly late in the game. You can combat this to a degree by deleting the data cache for the game (not the game save file) occasionally. The only time this became a headache for me was in one of the DLC missions, Operation Anchorage, where I saw the worst frame rate drop I had ever seen (which was remedied by saving, deleting the data cache, and reloading).

    But this is absolutely not a deal breaker by any means. This is an immensely enjoyable game that any serious gamer needs. It is, in my opinion, a true benchmark game. By far my favorite of the current generation. If you have a 360 or PS3, you need to play Fallout 3.    … Expand
  29. chrisanderson36
    Oct 9, 2010
    10
    This is a great enjoyable game which i have completed several times. Although it freezes quite often and is very annoying to play on the ps3. also the add-ons for this game add plenty more hours of game play and unique items,weapons and armour.
  30. Giar
    Mar 28, 2011
    10
    Man did I miss the boat on this one. I picked up Fallout 3 in a bargain bin recently 3 years after the hype and euphoria. As an rpg noob ( the last one I played was FF7) I have to say getting into the mindset is the hardest part. You have to walk around and probe and search and chat to people, 'yeh so what?' I hear you say , but for me I wanted to shoot and run cod style. Getting used toMan did I miss the boat on this one. I picked up Fallout 3 in a bargain bin recently 3 years after the hype and euphoria. As an rpg noob ( the last one I played was FF7) I have to say getting into the mindset is the hardest part. You have to walk around and probe and search and chat to people, 'yeh so what?' I hear you say , but for me I wanted to shoot and run cod style. Getting used to the VATS and the menu system was also tricky at first. I also found this game inordinately difficult. Trying to get somewhere with a frail little guy and a pistol with lumbering Giants speeding towards you can be disheartening. But Once the instant travel option has been accessed you can go back and forth easily and quickly. The difficulty setting can also be managed if your getting mauled. Overall though , hours of play rewards a truly mesmeric monster of a game. It oozes atmosphere. The option to be good or evil is also intruiging. It's an awsome journey. Ok bad points. Auto save is a silly function and before removing got me in hot water straight away ( turn it off) . There are too many wandering encounters that can kill you on a whim or at least take away ALL your energy and suck you dry. I dont care how good VATS is you cant take down a giant with a pistol. There should be a way to reduce wandering encounters ( maybe the difficulty setting does?) . Stealing stuff or doing something bad by accident is so easy to do and suddenly you lose karma and the whole of a town wants to kill you. Now thats also very annoying. All of that aside its a truly epic game which Id recommend to even RPG virgins, just make sure you have lots of saves and go in with the right attitude guys.… Expand
  31. AuraGuider
    Nov 21, 2010
    10
    For me, there weren't any bugs, especially in the PS3 GOTY version. I had a great time playing this game and was able to get 100% and all the trophies in about 80 hours. This was a great game through and through, and deserved to be GOTY 2008. Only about 5 freezes throughout my experience with this game, and all of them were caused by trying to do glitches. Buy this game if you wantFor me, there weren't any bugs, especially in the PS3 GOTY version. I had a great time playing this game and was able to get 100% and all the trophies in about 80 hours. This was a great game through and through, and deserved to be GOTY 2008. Only about 5 freezes throughout my experience with this game, and all of them were caused by trying to do glitches. Buy this game if you want something new. I wasn't disappointed at all with this game. With Oblivion getting me hyped for this release, i wasn't surprised on how good this game was. 10/10… Expand
  32. Sceptic
    May 28, 2011
    10
    As with GTA,turning the series into 3D has worked phenomenally.An utter brilliant game and worthy of the many awards it received.Though not without the oddglitch or annoyance,Fallout 3 is one of the best games ever made and will steal a hundred hours of your time without trying.The DLC packs are mainly excellent with Broken Steel and Point Lookout being the better of them.Buy it and waitAs with GTA,turning the series into 3D has worked phenomenally.An utter brilliant game and worthy of the many awards it received.Though not without the oddglitch or annoyance,Fallout 3 is one of the best games ever made and will steal a hundred hours of your time without trying.The DLC packs are mainly excellent with Broken Steel and Point Lookout being the better of them.Buy it and wait impatiently for Fallout 4.… Expand
  33. pixelsnprints
    Apr 22, 2011
    10
    i salute you! i currently have 200+ hours into this game and have not used any strategy guides for it! you can choose to be good or bad, i went with good 0:) this is more than a game people this is you creating a life with real life altering decisions! most NPCs can be killed and then they are gone forever,.. you lose the quests from them and maybe even a good vender! i love this game soi salute you! i currently have 200+ hours into this game and have not used any strategy guides for it! you can choose to be good or bad, i went with good 0:) this is more than a game people this is you creating a life with real life altering decisions! most NPCs can be killed and then they are gone forever,.. you lose the quests from them and maybe even a good vender! i love this game so much i have the dlc for it and am even getting a pipboy 'thumbs up' tattoo on my shoulder!… Expand
  34. CursedKnight187
    Jul 18, 2012
    10
    Not much to say about this game, other than that the hours I have logged playing it show me how much I thoroughly enjoyed it. The characters are realistic and interactive, and the story is very personal and well written. The one real complaint I had was that after the final mission we could not roam the wasteland afterwards, however one of the DLC fixed that.
  35. mathew071294
    May 6, 2011
    10
    fallout 3 is one of the best rpg games and ps3 games ever made the story is just fantastic the tone of the game stuck in the 50s is excellent the best on ps3 the side quests are excellent to with good stories to them the main quest is even better the world is rich in detail and there is lots of things to do and see sure it has bugs but it doesnt ruin the game this is the best ps3 game ifallout 3 is one of the best rpg games and ps3 games ever made the story is just fantastic the tone of the game stuck in the 50s is excellent the best on ps3 the side quests are excellent to with good stories to them the main quest is even better the world is rich in detail and there is lots of things to do and see sure it has bugs but it doesnt ruin the game this is the best ps3 game i have ever played the graphics are dated now but it is still good the dlc operation anchorage/the pitt/broken still/point lookout/ and mothership zeta are all fine no wonder fallout 3 was game of the year it rocks plus its way better than fallout new vegas well done bethesda this was my first fallout game i played i loved everything about it… Expand
  36. jc15
    Mar 23, 2012
    10
    Okay, I have owned a PS3 since the start. The Fallout series is the best for replay value I have found yet. I have probably beat the game 10 times and I still find new stuff every time I go through it. Try not to just run through the main story line, go do the side quest. You will enjoy this game, it's even better the tenth time through. I am ready for fallout 4!!!
  37. the_blueprint
    Dec 17, 2013
    10
    This game is perfect. I've never played a fallout game before. The world was amazing, the story engaging the choices very good and even replayability (and I normally never replay games!). I did not have any problems with glitches and freezes in this game though.
  38. Sebas236
    Mar 2, 2014
    10
    Story: 9 out of 10
    Graphics: 8 out of 10
    Gameplay: 9 out of 10
    Fun: 10 out of 10 (depending on difficulty)
    Controls: 9 out of 10
    Ease to Learn: 8 out of 10
    Length: 9 out of 10
    Re-play: 10 out of 10
    Audio: 8 out of 10
    Bugs/Glitches: 5 out of 10
  39. Liquid_Blue7
    Mar 17, 2012
    10
    If you are one of the few who CARE about bugs/glitches that occur please ignore this review. This game aside from the afore mentioned bugs/glitches is one of the most immersive, fun, exploratory, interesting games i have ever played. This game does the apocalypse justice.
  40. Bigode
    Jul 10, 2012
    10
    Excellent game, brilliant storyline, beautiful map, but has many bugs that do not take the merit of an excellent jogo.A bethesda surpassed all expectations and raised the level of a game rpg bringing numerous NPC, various quests, a dangerous world with gangs the rider and mutants and creatures, a giant arsenal of weapons. All these elements make the game fallout 3 a score of 10
  41. starwarsfanatic
    Aug 1, 2012
    10
    Fallout 3 is the greatest game Bethesda, or any other developer, ever made. Bethesda completely succeded in turning a great turn-based game series into an amazing RPG/FPS.
  42. MrRPG
    Aug 17, 2012
    10
    If there were ever a time to call a video game art this would be it..
    This game is nothing short of a master piece, unique and interesting characters, fantastic dialogue and story, an unbelievable amount of things to do without out it ever feeling repetitive or bland..

    Definitely worthy of the hype!
  43. Kituco
    Aug 22, 2012
    10
    A great game, a change of perspective in RPG, amazing story-line a must buy and play, like all other Bethesda games had some problems in the launch, but like always they fixed with the patches, game is amazing, suck you in, game play difficulty can be changed on the run, like the other Bethesda titles and everything else that makes a perfect game.
  44. jbully95
    Oct 8, 2012
    10
    One of the best RPG's ever made and with a huge open world you will have hours upon hours of fun exploring the ruins of DC. I would recommend the Game of the Year Edition if you can, due to all the excellent expansion packs that it has. A truly great game that i deeply recommend to anyone who enjoys action, exploring and an great storyline.
  45. TheGoldenWing
    Oct 14, 2012
    10
    Utterly amazing. Long hours of game-play, amazing story line, many side quests, large map, and amazing DLC. This is my favorite game, my previous being Fallout: New Vegas.
  46. Tom_green_day
    Apr 27, 2013
    10
    The most immersive game I have ever played. The Wasteland has an authentically wasted atmosphere, the characters are fun and memorable (Three Dog, Moira, Amata etc). The locations are detailed and interesting, often including minor stories hidden away. The story is very well written and every time I play I look forward to the treks across the landscape as I bump into new people andThe most immersive game I have ever played. The Wasteland has an authentically wasted atmosphere, the characters are fun and memorable (Three Dog, Moira, Amata etc). The locations are detailed and interesting, often including minor stories hidden away. The story is very well written and every time I play I look forward to the treks across the landscape as I bump into new people and discover new places. The quirky humour also complements the game.… Expand
  47. funtimz
    Jul 10, 2013
    10
    Fallout 3 is simply amazing. The world in fallout is huge and filled with great detail. It has some awesome stories just waiting to be found in the wilderness. You can easily sink aver 100 in this game.
  48. Vicetia
    Aug 5, 2013
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Fallout 3 is the best RPG ever. It's original and funny.
    The setting is perfect, you can really feel the after nuclear holocaust climate.
    The combat mechanics are very interesting and the introducing of V.A.T.S. It'a very good idea.
    The main story is also interesting especially in the fight between B. of Steel and Enclave. There are about twenty side missions and most of them are really engaging. There are a few side missions which are a bit boring. But the better side of the game are not the missions, but the exploring of the large map full of interesting places. In every place there's something (weapons, armours, collectibles,...) to find and a bit of monsters to kill. Also the monsters are very original.
    Now, the technical side. The graphics are not so wonderful and the game freezes really often, but It is very vast, so that's comprehensible. The sound, globally, is good, but especially the radios are brilliant and interesting to listen.
    This game is really engaging and its mechanics will kidnap you for long.
    You'll lost months with this game, which never ends.    … Expand
  49. DSteele
    Nov 3, 2013
    10
    Deserving of it's game of the year title, Fallout 3 is a huge open world rpg that is both challenging and entertaining. The moment you enter the wasteland you are open to doing anything the game has to offer. All the missions are entertaining, and the fighting system is good. The story is brilliant, you follow yourself from literally your birth, and you will want to keep playing the mainDeserving of it's game of the year title, Fallout 3 is a huge open world rpg that is both challenging and entertaining. The moment you enter the wasteland you are open to doing anything the game has to offer. All the missions are entertaining, and the fighting system is good. The story is brilliant, you follow yourself from literally your birth, and you will want to keep playing the main story missions without playing the side missions as I did on my first playthrough (not advisable unless you have the broken steel DLC.) Before buying the game of the year edition I bought a regular copy of the game and I hardly came across a single bug. This game is perfection, no other way to describe it.… Expand
  50. Phack_BR
    Dec 8, 2013
    10
    This game is the most epic game that I've ever played. Its incontable hours of fun, an interesting plot, amazing hidden surprises and tons of different thing to do. Loads of weapons armors, outfits, companions, enemies, things to explore. The background for the game (the different evolution of the world, the destruction of it by the nuclear holocaust, and the sick and crazy pre-war USThis game is the most epic game that I've ever played. Its incontable hours of fun, an interesting plot, amazing hidden surprises and tons of different thing to do. Loads of weapons armors, outfits, companions, enemies, things to explore. The background for the game (the different evolution of the world, the destruction of it by the nuclear holocaust, and the sick and crazy pre-war US government, Vault-Tec Executives and the Enclave,the struggle of the humanity to survive and put the society back in its rails) is simply amazing. The mechanics of the game are very nice also, things like V.A.T.S, sneaking, and etc. GO and buy it, you won't regret!… Expand
  51. solo-kreep
    Nov 17, 2013
    10
    i use to play this everyday for 2 years straight. then i stopped for playing it. just sat around and did not get played. now that i dont have it, well my ps3 i still got fallout3 though, i miss it. i got fo3 pc with mods and stuff, but the console version is always the best. ps3 at that
  52. BethesdaFan
    Nov 17, 2013
    10
    Amazing voice acting, amazing story line, gameplay, DLC, quests, exploring. What more could an RPG player ask for? Bethesda just excels at everything in the RPG category! 10/10
  53. Arran97
    Apr 14, 2014
    10
    I never played the originals, so I can't judge this game as a fan of them. But Fallout 3, in my honest and humble opinion, is the best game of last generation. There is no other game (apart from the recent Grand Theft Auto 5) where i started playing it and watched with child like wonder (ironic considering its explicit adult content.) Sure it has its issues, the overall story isI never played the originals, so I can't judge this game as a fan of them. But Fallout 3, in my honest and humble opinion, is the best game of last generation. There is no other game (apart from the recent Grand Theft Auto 5) where i started playing it and watched with child like wonder (ironic considering its explicit adult content.) Sure it has its issues, the overall story is forgettable but not insultingly terrible. The graphics are only serviceable but improved significantly by the incredible art design. There are glitches, lots of them, but it's forgivable considering the scope of the game and the hardware. But all these minor issues are easily outweighed by everything Bethseda did right; such as; longevity, cool thought out quests, a great soundtrack (original and the radio tracks) and the outright amazing lore of the post apocalyptic world. Seriously if you haven't played this game, go to the store and buy the GOTY edition for like £25. It seriously offers ten fold the content some new, £55 games do on the next gen consoles.… Expand
  54. shatti
    Apr 20, 2019
    10
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  55. xdhollywood
    Oct 5, 2014
    10
    Fallout 3 is one of the greatest Role Playing games of all time. The game has the perfect mix of Apocalypse and 50"s theme which turns out into a wonderful adventure into a vast ruin of Washington dc. The game has just so much in it that makes it amazing you just need to play it to understand the masterpiece that Bethesda has creater
  56. MetaRogue
    Nov 26, 2017
    10
    Fallout 3 was my first experience with a Bethesda Games Studio title. Everything about it initially overwhelmed me - the large open world, the menu system within the Pip Boy 3000, the multiple choices available during every moment, and last, but certainly not least, the freedom to do whatever I wanted whenever I wanted.

    But the more I played Fallout 3, the more I began to comprehend how    Fallout 3 was my first experience with a Bethesda Games Studio title. Everything about it initially overwhelmed me - the large open world, the menu system within the Pip Boy 3000, the multiple choices available during every moment, and last, but certainly not least, the freedom to do whatever I wanted whenever I wanted.

    But the more I played Fallout 3, the more I began to comprehend how everything worked and the better my experience with it became. Like Dr Strangelove, I learned to stop worrying and love the Wasteland - every battle was a struggle for survival and every minute of exploration was filled with tension because I did not know what could be waiting around every corner. But when I bested my enemies and discovered new locations, there was the rewarding sensation of making progress - by either receiving experience points or finding new gear that would improve my chances of survival so I could once again push forward into more unexplored territory.

    It's this satisfying gameplay loop that ultimately defines Fallout 3 beyond it's wondrously bleak setting and bizarre inhabitants that can be either friend or foe. Even then, Fallout 3's locales and wide variety of characters still deserve praise. Locations are like shadowy husks of their former glory days - filled with memories and clues (and sometimes valuable loot) that hint about the world before it was burned by nuclear fire. To complement these desolate locations are the deranged or defiant inhabitants who struggle to either survive or dominate Fallout 3's world. This means that combat is never dull and the opportunity of finding a companion to join you on your journey throughout the Wasteland remains a tantalising prospect.

    The main story is extremely satisfying with no short supply of plot twists or unexpected moments, while the side quests provide their own unique narrative threads that are equally satisfying, all of which is a testament to the excellent quality of Bethesda Game Studios writing talent.

    The only shortcomings of Fallout 3 are it's level cap (Level 25 is the maximum you can reach) and the ending of the main story that prevents you from continuing to explore the Wasteland after you've finished the last story based quest. However, the Game of the Year Edition contains bonus content that extends the level cap to 30 and an alternative ending that allows you to continue exploring the Capital Wasteland.

    In summation, Fallout 3 remains one of the Top 100 Greatest Games of All Time.    … Expand
  57. Joker92
    Oct 7, 2015
    10
    Only a game that's this major of a masterpiece can have has many glitches as it does and still be one of my favorite games. Patience with the technique issues and you will be rewarded for all of time lol. Really though, got it when it came out and with the DLCs and several play-throughs, I still doubt I've done and discovered all that there is to do in this gem.
  58. Kazuma-Kiryu
    Jul 30, 2022
    10
    The most immersive game I have ever played. The Wasteland has an authentically wasted atmosphere, the characters are fun and memorable (Three Dog, Moira, Amata etc). The locations are detailed and interesting, often including minor stories hidden away. The story is very well written and every time I play I look forward to the treks across the landscape as I bump into new people andThe most immersive game I have ever played. The Wasteland has an authentically wasted atmosphere, the characters are fun and memorable (Three Dog, Moira, Amata etc). The locations are detailed and interesting, often including minor stories hidden away. The story is very well written and every time I play I look forward to the treks across the landscape as I bump into new people and discover new places. The quirky humour also complements the game.… Expand
  59. Heisenberg93
    Mar 2, 2017
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. [Originally reviewed on Apr 2, 2016]
    Fallout 3 was the chapter, in Fallout's saga, that made me fall in love with this magnificent and magical universe. My love for Fallout 3 was fate: since the first video-gameplays released by Bethesda, I realized that this game should have been mine. And I have to thank it, because it let me know the two previous chapters as well.

    I'm part of that large group of players, who learned about Fallout, thanks to Fallout 3 and then the whole saga's backstory and plot, it's been brought to me with this game. I learned about the 2077's Great War, the technologyc retro-futuristic future, experiments with Vaults, and everything else, just playing Fallout 3. The legacy of the historical background it's been harvested to perfection. Bethesda has made the concept of Fallout 3, very close to what it is to live our life in the real world. You were born in the Vault, you grew up in the Vault, you left the Vault and you deal with a whole new world. From microcosm to macrocosm, the Lone Wanderer follows a ritch along with the player that, thanks to Fallout 3, begins to know the true world of Fallout. This philosophy, this concept is brilliant. Simply brilliant. The plot makes perfectly the sense of violent and mature epic, an adventure into the unknown to discover a whole new world. From Vault 101 to Galaxy News Radio, from Rivet City to Tranquility Lane, from Vault 87 to Raven Rock; the plot is simply an unforgettable odyssey. The use of narrative devices of first Fallout, as the water stands for life, and Fallout 2, Enclave and the find of GECK, were very well integrated, adding that little bit extra derived from the Bible's quote, and the theme of a son looking for his father running away, which is his only real contact with the world outside.

    Fallout 3's gameplay is quite extensive. Assuming first that it's no longer a turn-based RPG with isometric view, and that many game mechanics, have been altered. For who starts with Fallout 3 obviously this change is not visible. Although the gameplay of Fallout and Fallout 2 was near perfect, I have to admit that this new incarnation in Fallout 3, as well as shocking, it worked. It worked great. The change to first/third person view and real time combat is something that Fallout needed, and it's been done quite well. The beginning is extraordinary because the main character is born: the adventure literally begins with you, and use the editor to give him the look you want is great and accurate. The game has a high difficulty rate: during the first 20-30 hours of play, you limps to move forward, trying to survive. Stimpaks, ammunitions and maintenance of weapons and armors are essential. It's a difficult step at the beginning, but that's the fun part: everyone has to do it. The progression system of the character is very well done and faithful to the classic; skills weigh heavily on the development and use of weapons, items, or in the interaction with NPCs. The S.P.E.C.A.L. system is essential and, rightly, it hardly changes in the course of the adventure. The V.A.T.S. works nice, and it's fun to use. Pip-Boy 3000 was made very well and it is very useful for the control of information and holotapes, radio listening, progression in quests and inventory. The dialogue system is refurbished, but yet very classic and well made. Some actions like to pick a lock, or to hack a terminal are represented on the screen in great detail, and it really gives you the sensation of what you are doing. There are many companions, and they are useful, but in some cases they can die very easily, so they need medical cure. The map of Washington D.C. is very wide and there is plenty to explore, many side quests to complete, and secrets to discover. The level of gore, splatter and violence is extraordinary and great, true to the saga.

    Graphically Gamebryo makes Fallout 3 very nice to see. Certainly not the best, but some details such as caring in guns, hands, clothes, facial animations, and settings are simply breathtaking. The art style is simply unforgettable, and makes fall in love quickly with retro-futurism and steampunk. The soundtrack by Inon Zur, as well, is particularly beautiful. Songs available in the radio stations are fantastic, of a completely different era, yet beautiful. Fallout 3 made a young audience to rediscover musical classics; and this is to create culture and consciousness of something we haven't seen, nor heard. Talking about bugs: it's true the game has many, most of them are annoying, but others are absolutely irreverent and memorable.

    So: what is Fallout 3? Fallout 3 is exactly the third chapter as it should be. Simply the best Fallout game since, because the change of game mechanics, corrects a lot of its predecessors and has set new standards for future RPGs. It was 2008, and we all needed Fallout 3; let's admit it. It isn't just a game, is a legacy of another time, something we needed. Bethesda gave us a timeless masterpiece.    … Expand
  60. irocktype95
    Apr 6, 2015
    10
    Well fallout 3 is just awesome. When most games just decide they going to make it cost $60 for 3 years and have only 20 small maps and make dlc cost the price of the game (call of duty.... )They actually put work into there games. The dlc are awesome the storyline is awesome all of it is awesome, but it wont be awesome for people who play call of duty all day and never stop talking aboutWell fallout 3 is just awesome. When most games just decide they going to make it cost $60 for 3 years and have only 20 small maps and make dlc cost the price of the game (call of duty.... )They actually put work into there games. The dlc are awesome the storyline is awesome all of it is awesome, but it wont be awesome for people who play call of duty all day and never stop talking about it, there stupid.… Expand
  61. CanyonsGaming
    Jul 22, 2015
    10
    One of the best games of last gen, has a great story line and had me longing to find the Dad. But still Fallout New Vegas is still superior to Fallout 3.
  62. WizardlyWaffles
    Jul 13, 2015
    10
    This game is great for anyone who can look past the bugs and glitches. The map is huge and the game is very addicting. You can easily spend 100+ hours on this game as there is many side quests and the game even puts in a sort-of unmarked quest of collecting all the bobbleheads to increase skills. So I would highly recommend that you play is game.
  63. rayoelperro
    Jun 5, 2016
    10
    A great game, a change of perspective in RPG, amazing story-line a must buy and play, like all other Bethesda games had some problems in the launch, but like always they fixed with the patches, game is amazing, suck you in, game play difficulty can be changed on the run, like the other Bethesda titles and everything else that makes a perfect game
  64. YASIFAIZI
    Jan 20, 2018
    10
    Fallout 3 is a great apocalyptic game
    its not just empty its full of things to do, side activities, exploration many more
    you can also play it FPS or TPS
    great story and game play machinecs.
  65. Fire_Charizard
    Apr 17, 2018
    10
    Fantastic game ! If youre having a busy day and can only squeeze in a bit of gaming, you can play for 30 mins save at any point then continue. Then quite the opposite, if you have a whole day to game then this is the game for you. Awesome gameplay, good story & good enemy variety. Plenty f hidden goodies to find such as bobble heads and special guns. You can change the difficulty at anyFantastic game ! If youre having a busy day and can only squeeze in a bit of gaming, you can play for 30 mins save at any point then continue. Then quite the opposite, if you have a whole day to game then this is the game for you. Awesome gameplay, good story & good enemy variety. Plenty f hidden goodies to find such as bobble heads and special guns. You can change the difficulty at any time for a more forgiving or cruel play through, though I found normal to be a nice balance. This a game you can definitely spend up to 40+ hours and still not get bored. The trophies are easy to attain. I’d recommend saving every 2 hours or so as the game crashes from time to time. I highly recommend this game and it’s dlc. Grab the GOTY edition. It’s fantastic.… Expand
  66. Leontorres7
    Nov 15, 2018
    10
    A Masterpiece, loved everything about this game, it is definitely a must play!
  67. Patajullo
    Apr 5, 2019
    10
    Le voy a dar un 10 más de 10 años después no porque sea un juego de 10, en realidad tiene cosas criticables y mejorables, sería más justo un 8,5, pero se lo voy a dar para compensar las notas negativas con malos argumentos. Argumentos como quejase años después de los gráficos de un juegos inmenso lanzado en 2008, o quejarse de ciertas mecánicas del juego (digamos beber, comer, dormir,Le voy a dar un 10 más de 10 años después no porque sea un juego de 10, en realidad tiene cosas criticables y mejorables, sería más justo un 8,5, pero se lo voy a dar para compensar las notas negativas con malos argumentos. Argumentos como quejase años después de los gráficos de un juegos inmenso lanzado en 2008, o quejarse de ciertas mecánicas del juego (digamos beber, comer, dormir, radiación, v.a.t.s o el recurrente del tamaño del inventario, etc, etc…Si querías un Farcry pues haberte comprado un Farcry. LoL ) demostrando un desconocimiento absoluto del juego que se estaba adquiriendo. Por qué la guerra no cambia nunca pero los juegos si, en cuanto a los Fans de la saga críticos con los cambios, los entiendo pero no los respaldo, porque ya es cosa de gustos, personalmente no me desagrada para nada la reinvención y adaptación al concepto elder´s scroll.
    Personalmente jugué 3 veces Fallout 3 en mi Ps3 para poder apreciar todas las posibilidades que me ofrecía y sé que lo volveré a juagar una cuarta vez. Tiene problemas de rendimiento y bugs bastante graves pero que no impiden disfrutarlo de base teniendo cuidado de guardar varias partidas (algo que uno podría pensar que cae de cajón en 2019 pero que comento porque no es la primera queja de este tipo que veo y no solo en este juego). Los Dlcs la mitad sí que son injugables. Quizás fue un proyecto demasiado ambicioso para lo que las tecnologías del momento permitían y no termino bien del todo. Un juego nada recomendable con prisas pero más que recomendables por todo lo que plantea y contiene aun con sus errores. Para mí 10 años después es ya todo un clásico y un indispensable si te gusta el género. Un saludo.    … Expand
  68. nurfedx
    Nov 19, 2021
    10
    One of the best games to the series and an All-time Classic. Also, the last Decent Fallout Game!
  69. Andy552
    Apr 4, 2020
    10
    one of my favorite post apocalyptic games. but unfortunately there are still bugs and glitches. I am very understanding because this game is made by Bethesda. especially the bug crashes that I'm annoyed about. but beyond that this game is amazing

    + Good Story
    + World Wide
    + cool post apocalyptic world design

    - some glitches and bugs, especially crashes
  70. Hellgates666
    Jun 24, 2020
    10
    Fallout 3 is a revolutionary masterpiece of an RPG. The storytelling in this game is of a quality rarely seen in RPG's, from the quaint life of a child growing up in vault 101 to hardened adult tasked with saving washington DC. The world is grim and dark, the stories (from both main quests and side quests) are compelling, and playing even for a little will make you crave more of this postFallout 3 is a revolutionary masterpiece of an RPG. The storytelling in this game is of a quality rarely seen in RPG's, from the quaint life of a child growing up in vault 101 to hardened adult tasked with saving washington DC. The world is grim and dark, the stories (from both main quests and side quests) are compelling, and playing even for a little will make you crave more of this post apocalyptic world. 10/10.… Expand
  71. EwokSmuggler
    Nov 10, 2020
    10
    Amazing Game, Lots of side quests, Interesting characters, fantastic dialogue and story, Good amount of different type of weapons and armor, Fun gameplay, Huge open world to explore, fight giant behemoth super mutants with mini nuke launchers, Overall amazing game.
  72. Elii0955
    Jul 27, 2022
    10
    RPG classic that is one of the greatest rpgs of all time. Wow what a classic.
  73. Bocru987
    Jul 27, 2022
    10
    Great Fallout game, and definitely good for its time. Nothing else to really say.
  74. Sdtahtcer9143
    Jul 27, 2022
    10
    You can play over and over and still have seemingly endless possibilities. Soo good.
  75. Whatmommylikes1
    Jul 27, 2022
    10
    One of the best games of all time in my opinion, When i was young and this game came out, it was huge. I feel like it opened up the door for games of this nature, Would highly recommend, even in 2022.
  76. Bigturd12
    Sep 2, 2022
    10
    One of the top RPG's of all time highly recommend. My favorite game of all time.
  77. KPS5
    Apr 29, 2023
    10
    I enjoyed this game. This game is underrated. I haven't completed fallout 4 but I think this game is better than fallout 4.
  78. philipc
    Jan 20, 2010
    9
    this game like oblivion has a lot of things available for the user to do and gives the user a lot of free will in the way you go about doing missions. it creates a very realistic feel of a post apocalyptic world. this goes to far after a few hours you begin to feel depressed at that there is no hope for this world(mainly the music on the radio). thankfully the story has strong impact on this game like oblivion has a lot of things available for the user to do and gives the user a lot of free will in the way you go about doing missions. it creates a very realistic feel of a post apocalyptic world. this goes to far after a few hours you begin to feel depressed at that there is no hope for this world(mainly the music on the radio). thankfully the story has strong impact on the waste. giving hope to a place where there was none. despite it being kind of depressing the game was well done and well told giving the player a lot of choice of what happens.… Expand
  79. SpencerH.
    Jul 23, 2009
    9
    An amazing game from start to finish. Tons of content and side quests. The gameplay is fun and different, and the world is enormous. A few technical issues keep it from being perfect though, including framerate drops and occasional freezing. Overall, a must have for anyone.
  80. JamesD
    Jan 21, 2010
    9
    Fallout 3 has so many things going for it. A large open world, crazy mutants, diverse characters and some of the greatest fun known in videogaming. It looks rough around the edges but Fallout 3 has a classy retro style that makes its appeal so much more focused. Those who play it thinking it's an FPS will be disappointed but those who want an awesome RPG experience may look no Fallout 3 has so many things going for it. A large open world, crazy mutants, diverse characters and some of the greatest fun known in videogaming. It looks rough around the edges but Fallout 3 has a classy retro style that makes its appeal so much more focused. Those who play it thinking it's an FPS will be disappointed but those who want an awesome RPG experience may look no further. As far as immersive worlds go, this is right up here with Bioshock in terms of scope and depth to the beautifully wrecked environments. Simply put this is better than Oblivion.… Expand
  81. TylerC.
    Oct 28, 2008
    9
    I pre-ordered this at gamestop and I can't wait to go pick it up and play this all night tonight! This gmae looks amazing and the fact that it's a RPG and a shooter, makes it even better. I also am getting LBP, so I will have plenty to do within the week.
  82. JoeBradbrook
    Jan 24, 2009
    9
    I've been unable to put this game down since i bought it. It's huge and totally addictive, the level up system is spot on, and theres just enough variety of weapons and enemies to keep you interested throughout, without becoming overwhelmed. The only thing to stop me giving fallout 3 top marks is the amount and severiety of the bugs found in the game. Not being able to take the I've been unable to put this game down since i bought it. It's huge and totally addictive, the level up system is spot on, and theres just enough variety of weapons and enemies to keep you interested throughout, without becoming overwhelmed. The only thing to stop me giving fallout 3 top marks is the amount and severiety of the bugs found in the game. Not being able to take the GOAT test was particually annoying, as i missed out on a trophy through no fault of my own. Fallout 3 is definately worth picking up, if only for moments of pure gaming gold such as the matrix styled "tranquility lane" quest.… Expand
  83. MarkD
    Aug 3, 2009
    9
    Great game but not for everyone; Action heads may not appreciate this games finer points. But if you're willing to put in the time and effort and you're not put off by the occasional glitch you'll find Fallout 3 is one of the most engrossing, imaginative games of this generation.
  84. BaltazarH
    Jan 16, 2010
    9
    Amazing game. The Developers went to great lengths to fill D.C. with interesting characters and millions of things to do. Gives the player a lot of freedom to play however he/she desires. When you talk about a game that is worth every dollar money, Fallout is it. The only reason it gave it a 9 was because it crashed on me 20% of the time that I was playing it...but it's such a great Amazing game. The Developers went to great lengths to fill D.C. with interesting characters and millions of things to do. Gives the player a lot of freedom to play however he/she desires. When you talk about a game that is worth every dollar money, Fallout is it. The only reason it gave it a 9 was because it crashed on me 20% of the time that I was playing it...but it's such a great game that I just kept resetting and saving often...make sure to get the Game of the Year Edition.… Expand
  85. MichaelH.
    Nov 10, 2008
    9
    Essentially Oblivion with some guns and post apocalyptic Washington DC. The mechanics of the gameplay are the same but seems to have a more evil/neutral/good decision making role than Oblivion. All in all you can play the main story in 10 hours or wander off and put in 100 hours doing side quests so the choice is yours.
  86. SteveG
    Nov 19, 2008
    9
    I love this game. It is not "broken," though it is not perfect. This is not for people who only want to play Call of Duty 4 online and want to kill things. This is for people who want to think, solve, plan and kill things. The world you are in is very dense with lots to explore and conquer. I have played for almost 60 hours and I am loving it.
  87. BilltheWhizz
    Nov 2, 2008
    9
    First off i think that this game is better than oblivion, i don't understand why it scored less on the metacritic score. it does have a few bugs (don't go playing around in the ruble) and it can be frustrating at time's (be careful how you shoot), plus the conversation can be a tad lame; but overall a great game i can tell its going to very lengthy, well worth the money. First off i think that this game is better than oblivion, i don't understand why it scored less on the metacritic score. it does have a few bugs (don't go playing around in the ruble) and it can be frustrating at time's (be careful how you shoot), plus the conversation can be a tad lame; but overall a great game i can tell its going to very lengthy, well worth the money. one huge tip i would give is to keep plenty of different saves, and make sure you save before you do something drastic. A GOOD BUY.… Expand
  88. ENOUGH!!
    Jan 10, 2009
    9
    CONGRATULATIONS. IF YOU HAVE BOUGHT THIS GAME, YOU HAVE JUST MADE THE BEST DEAL OF YOUR LIFE. Fallout 3 is packed with content to the brim. There's loads of guns to buy, and there are so many quests to partake in. The characters are beleivable, to a point, but the character models do look a bit wooden. However, this made up for by three other things. 1) V.A.T.S.-If you are obsessed CONGRATULATIONS. IF YOU HAVE BOUGHT THIS GAME, YOU HAVE JUST MADE THE BEST DEAL OF YOUR LIFE. Fallout 3 is packed with content to the brim. There's loads of guns to buy, and there are so many quests to partake in. The characters are beleivable, to a point, but the character models do look a bit wooden. However, this made up for by three other things. 1) V.A.T.S.-If you are obsessed with blowing things up in video games, this can become the sole reason for buying this game. Seeing your enemy get blown to shreds is almost too satisfying. 2) The Character Creation system. This is the first game that I have played where I had to desperately try not to kill every single person in the game. I would cause everyone else to become distateful of me due to low karma. Finally: 3) The skill set. I know that this has been implemented into a slew of games for the past year, but never have I seen it being implemented so well. If you can only buy one game this year, buy Either GTA 4 or Fallout 3. Just don't play to the ending; it'll leave a foul taste in your mouth.… Expand
  89. VamsiV
    Mar 18, 2009
    9
    Truly superb. This game sacrifices little to nothing for its in depth story line, and intriguing side quests. The game offers more freedoms and action packed combat without crippling the game.
  90. RichieC.
    Nov 11, 2008
    9
    I have played the Fallout 1 & 2 to death, and although this Fallout 3 far surpasses them, even though Interplay (Black Isle, Wasteland) did what they could with them. I miss the random encounter "Easter Eggs" like the Tardis, or the Elvis velvet paintings, the remains of the Dead whale in the middle of nowhere, the Bridge of Death, Star Trek etc. At least there is a UFO reference and I have played the Fallout 1 & 2 to death, and although this Fallout 3 far surpasses them, even though Interplay (Black Isle, Wasteland) did what they could with them. I miss the random encounter "Easter Eggs" like the Tardis, or the Elvis velvet paintings, the remains of the Dead whale in the middle of nowhere, the Bridge of Death, Star Trek etc. At least there is a UFO reference and weapon. This game is only missing more pop-culture references like this. Otherwise another award winning Bethesda Studios game.… Expand
  91. KevinC
    Nov 16, 2008
    9
    I got fed up with the game in the first day because of the (minor) glitches with dialog and character animations, and even wanted to trade it in. But then I played it a second time. The world feels small at first, until you realize that there are something like 117 locations to discover and tons of quests to complete. I believe that the Oblivion engine is, ironically, better suited to I got fed up with the game in the first day because of the (minor) glitches with dialog and character animations, and even wanted to trade it in. But then I played it a second time. The world feels small at first, until you realize that there are something like 117 locations to discover and tons of quests to complete. I believe that the Oblivion engine is, ironically, better suited to Fallout then it was to Oblivion. The gore is an awesome touch, and so are the radio stations - nothing beats completing a quest and then hearing the MC Three Dog talking about it an hour or two later. All in all, I haven't touched any other PS3 game since I picked this one up - VATS is awesome and doesn't get boring, the quests are fun and diverse with many different options, and the Karma system is pretty sweet. However, if you spend a long time customizing your character (and I did), bear in mind that you'll never see his or her face (except for brief moments in VATS).… Expand
  92. ChristianBjørndalen
    Dec 23, 2008
    9
    A fantastic game! Bethesda has done some amazing work on the engine that gave us The Elder Scrolls, and the cool post nuclear mutant/hero atmosphere from the Fallout prequels oozes through this games' every pore. This will keep you occupied for ages if you play it like me - casually strolling 'round pickin' up side quests and enjoyin' the rippin' scenery :) Blast it!
  93. StevieP
    Dec 30, 2008
    9
    Apart from a few bugs (patch has fixed most of them anyway) this is the best game i have played all year. People say that its "just oblivion with guns" like that's a bad thing.
  94. JonS.
    Jul 13, 2009
    9
    Phenomenal game! Though a warning to RPG players who demand and endless game, and the reason it receives a 9 rather than a 10 from me: if you're good at this game you will max out your character in less than 60 hours of play. While it was a very satisfying play, hitting a character barrier at level 20 was very disappointing. I had to stop playing and am waiting for the fix to hit the Phenomenal game! Though a warning to RPG players who demand and endless game, and the reason it receives a 9 rather than a 10 from me: if you're good at this game you will max out your character in less than 60 hours of play. While it was a very satisfying play, hitting a character barrier at level 20 was very disappointing. I had to stop playing and am waiting for the fix to hit the PS3. I understand why there was a limit: at this level I was mowing through all in my path, though I'm quite familiar with previous Fallouts and had quite the powerful character. One can easily wind up at level 20 with a mediocre or weak character if you don't use your level progressions wisely. And there's plenty of adventure to be had. My second favorite aspect of this game is the turn-based gameplay incorporation into the game without slowing it down - in fact, it speeds up your combat as it's the optimal method of combat in this game. My absolute favorite thing about this game, though, is the theme. Post-nuclear apocalypse is by far my favorite setting, and the selling point that turned me onto this franchise to begin with. But it's the fantastic gameplay and adventure that keeps you hooked.… Expand
  95. Nolan
    Nov 19, 2008
    9
    I expected this to be good and I was wrong this is one of if not the best game i've played, i sort of liked oblivion on pc but this is just better in everyway, only reason this won't recieve a 10 from me is that its just not perfect (no game has yet not even MGS4) the graphics are good but weird aliasing problems around objects more so around objects with the sky behinde it, likeI expected this to be good and I was wrong this is one of if not the best game i've played, i sort of liked oblivion on pc but this is just better in everyway, only reason this won't recieve a 10 from me is that its just not perfect (no game has yet not even MGS4) the graphics are good but weird aliasing problems around objects more so around objects with the sky behinde it, like its being highlighted.… Expand
  96. BoeRye
    Nov 23, 2008
    9
    9.5 Actually. Excellent Game that continues in the Spirit of Fallout 1. Graphics are good, Not mind blowing and the visual glitches so talked about are not that bad. I have yet to have a total crash or reset and the worst bug ive seen is raiders flying about much more than they should. The world at first seems really small but the sheer amount of locations makes it much bigger. While some 9.5 Actually. Excellent Game that continues in the Spirit of Fallout 1. Graphics are good, Not mind blowing and the visual glitches so talked about are not that bad. I have yet to have a total crash or reset and the worst bug ive seen is raiders flying about much more than they should. The world at first seems really small but the sheer amount of locations makes it much bigger. While some of the NPC's come off a bit stiff, you get attached to the main characters, I had to stop playing when dogmeat got kill by a super mutie. The real star of the game is the wasteland itself. It is completely beautiful and there were many times it took my breath away. For fans of fallout if you don't have this game yet get up and go directly to the nearest store and get it immediately. For everyone else I would say if you are tired of the usual hack and slash or shooter then pick this up, it will suck you in.… Expand
  97. ReneM
    Dec 23, 2008
    9
    My favorite game of the year by far. The minor gilitcehs and bugs were the only thing that make this game lose a point, and these errors should be largely fixed as a patch will soon be available. The graphics leave something to be desired, but the interface options, the custom character options, the karma system, the side quests, make up for that. I have found myself having fun just My favorite game of the year by far. The minor gilitcehs and bugs were the only thing that make this game lose a point, and these errors should be largely fixed as a patch will soon be available. The graphics leave something to be desired, but the interface options, the custom character options, the karma system, the side quests, make up for that. I have found myself having fun just wandering around the wasteland. The VATS system is great, it makes this game better than your average, 3rd person/1st person shooter. The fact that you can kill anyone you want is great. If you get pissed off at a character, just blow him away with your combat shotgun, but make sure that you wont need the character later on to finish a quest. Although the game also lacks any multiplayer, its still one of the greatest game of the year, and will definatly will have as large of a following that the perivous installments had created. 9.2/10… Expand
  98. ChuckWoolery
    Jan 25, 2011
    9
    The VATS system is awesome. I loved playing Oblivion and Fallout 3 GOTY edition is great so far. There are technical issues as with any Bethesda game, such as glitches and graphical problems but this game is so much fun, the blemishes are minor here.

    I am afraid of using the expansion packs because people have expressed problems playing certain areas but the main story has been very    The VATS system is awesome. I loved playing Oblivion and Fallout 3 GOTY edition is great so far. There are technical issues as with any Bethesda game, such as glitches and graphical problems but this game is so much fun, the blemishes are minor here.

    I am afraid of using the expansion packs because people have expressed problems playing certain areas but the main story has been very good. What really gets me excited are the side quests. The people you meet in Megaton and in GNR Radio Broadcast, the Brotherhood of Steel and others in Rivet City give you interesting new areas to explore.

    This is an RPG game based around a shooter. Almost like Mass Effect in a way with decision trees and character development but more open and expansive. I'm playing this game in 2011 and still think the graphics hold up well to some of today's games. Not a type of game for everyone since it includes talking, story, voice acting, you know to develop a plot. Unlike alot of games, this is slow to develop but you can choose any path you want explore freely instead of being an on the rails affair like COD for once.    … Expand
  99. che_don_john
    Oct 7, 2010
    9
    I once read someone calling Fallout 3, 'Oblivion with guns'. Well, to an extent, that's true. It shares the same quest mechanic as Oblivion, the conversations with NPCs are formatted the same, the map is of a similar size, and the inventory management is also similar. Fallout 3 also is also buggy as hell, perhaps even more so than Oblivion (tread carefully with the GOTY edition).

    However,    I once read someone calling Fallout 3, 'Oblivion with guns'. Well, to an extent, that's true. It shares the same quest mechanic as Oblivion, the conversations with NPCs are formatted the same, the map is of a similar size, and the inventory management is also similar. Fallout 3 also is also buggy as hell, perhaps even more so than Oblivion (tread carefully with the GOTY edition).

    However, Fallout 3 is far more detailed than Oblivion, which for a game set in a barren wasteland is some achievement. Never has death and destruction felt so alive. The character development via attributes, skills and feats (or 'perks', as they are known) is much more RPG-like with its familiar 'earn stats and allocate them as you see fit' rule, as opposed to Oblivion's 'increase stats by doing' principle. The main story is a little on the weak side, but Fallout 3 is a game that allows you to create your own story. The combination of its side-quests and its open-world platform provide a tabula rasa for the player to carve out his or her own narrative through their decisions and experiences. â    … Expand
  100. Funkymonk
    Sep 1, 2010
    9
    The most stunning thing about Fallout 3 is not the size of the gameworld but the amout of stuff thats been packed into it and the attention to detail. I remember having played the game for close to a year and i was still discovering surprises and twists. No other game comes close to not only giving you the freedom to go where you want and do what you want but also a sense that you justThe most stunning thing about Fallout 3 is not the size of the gameworld but the amout of stuff thats been packed into it and the attention to detail. I remember having played the game for close to a year and i was still discovering surprises and twists. No other game comes close to not only giving you the freedom to go where you want and do what you want but also a sense that you just have to search every nook and cranny to see what you can find. Fallout 3 is more an experience then a game.… Expand
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#6 Best PS3 Game of 2008
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#5 Most Discussed PS3 Game of 2008
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#4 Most Shared PS3 Game of 2008

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Metascore
90

Universal acclaim - based on 57 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 55 out of 57
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 57
  3. Negative: 0 out of 57
  1. Digital Chumps
    Oct 27, 2010
    76
    Until you can play the game without unpredictable crashing and quirky issues surprising you it's going to be tough to find the maximum amount of fun I know this title can offer.
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  2. 1UP
    100
    This is the kind of hugely ambitious game that doesn't come around very often, and when it does, you'd be a fool not to play it and enjoy the hell out of it and look forward to the day (next-next-gen?) when the fidelity of open-world RPGs takes another big step closer to the uncanny valley's far side.
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  3. IGN
    94
    It's rare that a game can hit the mark in so many different and often conflicting areas. Fallout 3 offers freedom without sacrificing a focused story. It delivers fantastic combat without forgoing a deep role-playing system. The characters you meet are engaging and oftentimes hilarious without feeling out of place in this harsh world.
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