Fallout 3

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8.2

Generally favorable reviews- based on 1332 Ratings

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  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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
  5. 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
  6. StephenC.
    Jan 15, 2009
    7
    Pros: Huge arena Great detailing - fantastic scenario design Does RPG v. well Great HUD / inventory design cons: Bugs !! Characters / enemies clunky - unengaging Some key commands could be better thought-out Character interactions get a bit tedious.
  7. 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
  8. RyanBrighton
    Jan 26, 2009
    10
    The best game i've played in years
  9. Nurak
    Jan 31, 2009
    5
    Generally, I did not see what the hype was about.
    I thought the game was annoying when you had to save it before doing anything that could get you killed.

    The third person view was terrible and out of sync with the ground in my views, and the only noteable thing I could say about the game is the VATS.
  10. EricP
    Jan 7, 2009
    8
    First off, my review comes from the standpoint of having never played Oblivion. I am however a diehard Fallout fan. The storyline is pretty standard for any other in the Fallout series. Nuclear war forces people into underground "vaults" for protection. When everyone emerges, violence in the D.C. Wasteland ensues. The graphics, while not being groundbreaking or revolutionary (hence the First off, my review comes from the standpoint of having never played Oblivion. I am however a diehard Fallout fan. The storyline is pretty standard for any other in the Fallout series. Nuclear war forces people into underground "vaults" for protection. When everyone emerges, violence in the D.C. Wasteland ensues. The graphics, while not being groundbreaking or revolutionary (hence the 720p and the Oblivion engine), are still fairly decent. Subdued colors add to the "postapocalyptic" vibe and the surroundings are pretty bleak in appreance to boot (albeit somewhat redundant at times). The gameplay and battle engine (coined V.A.T.S. for Vault-Tec Assisted Targeting) is really where the fun is at. When triggering V.A.T.S., the game stops and focuses on an enemy, highlighting a specific body part of your choosing. After selecting your body part, the game enters into a cinematic scene in which you shoot said enemy. While this game was supposedly made as a 3rd PS with FPS capabilites, the 3rd person vantage point is pointless and distant. I found that the FP felt the most "natural" and useful. I really felt that Bethesda could have done a better job with maybe focusing less on repairing and maintaining weapons and more on upgrading them. There also seemed to be a lack of armour choices. The sounds are exceptional and really add to the atmosphere. Everything from crickets chirps at nitght to explosions to body parts dismembering is always entertaining. You can also listen to a radio station called Galaxy News Radio which plays old 50's type music. It's not only nostalgic, but it fits the game like a glove for unknown reasons. It somehow makes killing giant mutated creatures more interesting... The Karma system was only good to a fault, it didn't actually affect the storyline at all. I didn't feel as though enough effort was placed into the results of the bad/good karma and the dialogue/actions leading up to them. Some say there are gliches that entirely ruin the game. I have noticed gliches at times, but nothing as serious as some have advertised on their reviews. Over the course of 43 hours of total gameplay, I have only experienced about 5 game crashing gliches. Take that with a grain of salt if you truly must. Overall a very convincing sequel to the Fallout series and very addictive gameplay, but with a couple downfalls that keep it from a 10/10 in my books.… Expand
  11. 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
  12. 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.
  13. 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
  14. LarryP
    Nov 10, 2008
    7
    While the game itself is great, and there's plenty to do, the fact that it ends after you complete the mainline is horrible for an enormous sandbox. It annoys me that I have to restore a game prior to the end to enjoy the rest of the content. And I also believe the mainline was way too short. Otherwise, fantastic game with great characters and memorable experiences.
  15. 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
  16. AbeL.
    Nov 2, 2008
    6
    The game is good, but it's full of bugs, many of them game breaking. For example, the GOAT froze on me the first 4 times I tried it (and it's happened to a lot of other people), which is absolutely inexcusable. In case you don't know, the GOAT is a test that determines your skills, and you need to pass it in the beginning to continue the game. It's disgusting that The game is good, but it's full of bugs, many of them game breaking. For example, the GOAT froze on me the first 4 times I tried it (and it's happened to a lot of other people), which is absolutely inexcusable. In case you don't know, the GOAT is a test that determines your skills, and you need to pass it in the beginning to continue the game. It's disgusting that Bethesda actually released the game with this bug (and others) in it. Do they even have bug testers?… Expand
  17. 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.
  18. 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.
  19. 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!!!!
  20. 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!
  21. 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.
  22. AndrewG
    Jan 17, 2009
    7
    Fallout 3 has some awesome elements to it but is very overrated. The first 5-10 hours were really impressive and engrossing - the atmosphere, the side missions, the first skill advancements, etc. But, once you get to about the halfway point, the story really deteriorates and the level cap looms on the horizon. At the end of the game, your character will probably be ridiculously dominant - Fallout 3 has some awesome elements to it but is very overrated. The first 5-10 hours were really impressive and engrossing - the atmosphere, the side missions, the first skill advancements, etc. But, once you get to about the halfway point, the story really deteriorates and the level cap looms on the horizon. At the end of the game, your character will probably be ridiculously dominant - to the point where the ending seems like just a normal battle. There are also a number of bugs that I ran in to - game crashes, getting stuck in rocks, etc. Relatively minor, but it's especially annoying at the end when the game's a chore anyway.… Expand
  23. DannyH
    Jan 19, 2009
    8
    The game has a bad habit of crashing on a semi-regular basis (for me, about every three hours of game play), but checkpoints are so frequent that it will only account for 15 minutes of game play at the absolute worst. Minor glitches aside, the game is highly engrossing, with no shortage of exploration and side quests. My first playthough was around 80 hours, and I immediately restarted The game has a bad habit of crashing on a semi-regular basis (for me, about every three hours of game play), but checkpoints are so frequent that it will only account for 15 minutes of game play at the absolute worst. Minor glitches aside, the game is highly engrossing, with no shortage of exploration and side quests. My first playthough was around 80 hours, and I immediately restarted the game so I could play through again, this time being an "evil" character and making different choices in all the quests, resulting in an alternate storyline. If you're into the exploration, item collecting, and character upgrading aspect of games, you'll be completely sucked into this one.… Expand
  24. candidocabrera
    Jan 25, 2009
    10
    The Besto Rol in Ps3
  25. 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.
  26. 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
  27. 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.
  28. 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
  29. 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
  30. 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
  31. 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
  32. G_Mackzy
    Nov 9, 2011
    8
    Don't get me wrong this is a great game, and still really relevant considering its quality, at first it is hard to get into but stick with it and you will find it amazing. However don't get it on PS3, go PC. I'm usually pro console, but the modding community for Fallout 3 is extensive and the mods you can find online add so much more to the game.
  33. 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
  34. 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
  35. Milan
    Oct 12, 2010
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Often touted as "Oblivion with guns", Fallout 3 is certainly very similar to the fantasy-world RPG. It is just as immersive as TES IV, with a great soundtrack and world to explore. While many become bored with the dreary landscape and green-and-brown graphics, they don't realize that Fallout 3 takes place in a post-apocalyptic wasteland-not the colourful forests and piercing mountains of fantasy RPGs. Bethesda pulled off the post-apocalyptic theme perfectly, and one really feels as if they are fighting to survive in this devastated world. Fallout 3's gameplay is excellent. Certain skills like persuasion, thieving, sneaking, and ranged attacks (V.A.T.S in particular is excellent) have all been improved on, and the game is a blast to just explore through and interact with the world around you. Sadly, however, Bethesda has still made some of the mistakes that it has with other games in the past. The animations, albeit slightly better than in Oblivion, are still dreadful, and the game's also still full of glitches (sometimes the game becomes completely unplayable, whether it be because of lag or a an NPC randomly dying/glitching in behaviour). While Bethesda hired some top-notch voice actors for Fallout 3, they still didn't hire ENOUGH. Many of the sub-characters' voices are completely recycled. The story also follows the patterns of past games: great-but-not-excellent; and tremendously anti-climatic. However, just as these problems didn't (and shouldn't) stop people from playing Oblivion, the same applies here. Despite all these minor annoyances, Fallout 3 is still a must-buy, featuring a completely immersive, interesting world with excellent gameplay to boot. Delve into the wasteland and forge your own path, Lone Wanderer.… Expand
  36. 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
  37. ReReview
    Oct 27, 2010
    9
    Fallout 3 is an adventurous re-think of the classic RPG game Fallout, rendered in fully-fledged 3D glory and containing one of the most vast and unrestricted landscapes ever committed to pixellated form. Despite a few minor niggles and a wholly unfulfilling ending(/s), I found playing this game to be a real visceral treat. Moments of genuine terror and tension are aplenty, especially ifFallout 3 is an adventurous re-think of the classic RPG game Fallout, rendered in fully-fledged 3D glory and containing one of the most vast and unrestricted landscapes ever committed to pixellated form. Despite a few minor niggles and a wholly unfulfilling ending(/s), I found playing this game to be a real visceral treat. Moments of genuine terror and tension are aplenty, especially if trolling through abandoned subway stations while sitting in a darkened room, wondering where that scuttling sound is coming from and whether you have enough V.A.T.S points to stop it. One of the finest games of recent times.… Expand
  38. mixxalot
    Mar 26, 2016
    9
    Awesome RPG! I bought a used PS3 and this game for dirt cheap and it is so much addicting fun! Reminds me of the old Wasteland RPG but with better graphics and game play. Yes, the bugs suck and quests can be a bit tedious but overall a lot of options to explore and try new weapons, gear and so forth. I have heard that it is even better than the newer Fallout 4! I figure why spend $400 forAwesome RPG! I bought a used PS3 and this game for dirt cheap and it is so much addicting fun! Reminds me of the old Wasteland RPG but with better graphics and game play. Yes, the bugs suck and quests can be a bit tedious but overall a lot of options to explore and try new weapons, gear and so forth. I have heard that it is even better than the newer Fallout 4! I figure why spend $400 for a PS4 or Xbox One and $60 for the new Fallout game when you can buy a PS3 for under $100 and this game for $15?… Expand
  39. 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
  40. kitsoon
    Aug 25, 2011
    9
    Awesome RPG open world game. Great, moving, immersive story, or you could just wander the Capital Wasteland! Totally up to you. Very interesting characters and enemies scattered across the Wasteland.
  41. 35310c0
    Mar 13, 2012
    9
    Game is amazing but yes it has some bugs (did not bother me) and it crashes sometimes. I 've spent over 100 hours on it and I just love it. Crashes started after 70 hours of gameplay. I had one or two crashes every 5 hours... so not so bad...
  42. RT_ViraL
    Mar 13, 2012
    8
    Do not let the score fool you. It is far from being obsolete in the great category. The story and drive it relishes to you, through its dialogue, side quests and ultimately its main storyline is what sets it apart from any other 8/10 game. I recommend that you get this for the Xbox360 or PC as the glitches take away a part of the experience of the PS3 version (hence the 8) If future gamingDo not let the score fool you. It is far from being obsolete in the great category. The story and drive it relishes to you, through its dialogue, side quests and ultimately its main storyline is what sets it apart from any other 8/10 game. I recommend that you get this for the Xbox360 or PC as the glitches take away a part of the experience of the PS3 version (hence the 8) If future gaming exists with what this game has done to the gaming industry, we're in for a great ride with Fallout 4.… Expand
  43. Dauntless07
    Dec 1, 2013
    6
    I have followed these role-playing types of game a long time, but never got into any as I lacked the time and interest in the setting of the vast majority of them. Something about Fallout 3 grabbed me, so when the price finally hit an all-time low, I decided to pick it up off the bargain rack to see if this series was for me. Fallout 3 isn't a terrible game, but it's not an especially goodI have followed these role-playing types of game a long time, but never got into any as I lacked the time and interest in the setting of the vast majority of them. Something about Fallout 3 grabbed me, so when the price finally hit an all-time low, I decided to pick it up off the bargain rack to see if this series was for me. Fallout 3 isn't a terrible game, but it's not an especially good game either.
    I knew something was wrong just by the way it began. The graphics suck, especially by PS3 standards. This is a minor complaint as gameplay is most important, but there's no denying the characters look like they were carved/painted out of blocks of wood, or that the environments are bland and uninspiring. Another problem I have is the voice acting. Liam Neeson does a fantastic job as James, but other characters can be incredibly annoying, or worse, have little to no personality. Too often, it didn't feel like I was talking to real people. Instead, they felt like they were only there to make the task of completing the game's story more difficult for me. No one will help you from empathy, they always expect you to do some favor for them before they give you just enough information to keep going, but never quite enough to reach your goal. Even the seemingly kind Moira of Megaton does not offer so much as a stimpack before sending you to do research for her book in a wasteland where she knows everything imaginable wants you dead. This was a serious impediment to my progress, especially for someone playing for the first time.
    Gameplay falls short too though. Ignoring some minor bugs and glitches I experienced, the world is deceptively empty. It's huge and full of lots of detail, but has little worth doing in it. AI also sucks both for allies and enemies. Battles are more boring and AI more stupid than Call of Duty campaigns. Essentially, you stand out in the open and shoot someone 10 or more times to kill them before they can shoot you 10 or more times; not that it matters very much since you can heal mid-combat no problem. Use a stimpack, eat some food, even repair weapons and armor mid-combat, and you're back in the fight in no time. I don't think one guy should be able to kill 10 or more bandits like it's nothing, but it couldn't be easier here.
    The level system makes this process even more monotonous as later enemies are more resilient to gunfire for no reason. It really makes me wonder if any of the designers ever shot a real gun, because they don't seem to understand how powerful they are. It is here I must point out how overpowered the V.A.T.S. system is. Sure, getting a kill is satisfying the first few times, something interesting may even happen here or there, but it just takes what little strategy existed in gunfights and completely removes it. For these reasons, I didn't feel a sense of accomplishment when fights were over. I just felt grateful to still be alive and not have to redo the segment again. Perhaps this is an authentic representation of how one would feel in a real nuclear apocalypse, but it's not the kind I want to pay for.
    Quests are too confusing. I had to research tutorials and the Fallout Wiki more than once to solve some of them. There is nothing wrong with a game that challenges your mind, but when it becomes "You need to pick up the tapes in this order, then you need to talk to X person, then you need to go to X location," it is too much. Some parts are meant to be confusing, like how to get out of the Tranquility Lane simulation with good karma, but there you know the state of things, and you expect to do a bit of puzzle solving. Elsewhere, this makes no sense.
    Are there redeeming factors then? Well, yes. Otherwise I would not have talked about this game so long. The main story is very interesting, and the main characters are compelling. The sheer number of quests in the game can keep you busy for weeks if you insist on doing everything, and there is replay value in that you aren't going to see everything on one play through, from a single perspective. I had a lot of fun investigating the back story of this world too. There's the general information of course, a Great War brought a pervasive nuclear wasteland, but few people know much about what happened exactly. Scattered clues like Chinese equipment and bodies, the number of hideously mutated humans, and even some alien sightings raise even more questions. Uncovering the sinister ambitions of the prewar United States government, as well as its fascist remnants the Enclave, learning the story of how people were manipulated, and ultimately uncovering the truth of how humanity destroyed itself is intensely satisfying.
    I thought about scoring this a 4/10, but I have to admit the presentation of the game's setting won me over. However, no amount of professional storytelling can cover the fact that Fallout 3 is simply an incredibly mediocre game that doesn't deserve the acclaim it has received. 6/10.    … Expand
  44. w_underwood
    Aug 8, 2012
    8
    What a great game with such a deep world to explore. Fallout 3's combat system works and goes along with the whole RPG element of the game. Fallout 3 has a great story and the game allows you to pretty much have the freedom of how you want to handle the wasteland with a karma system. There are some downsides tough, things can get repetitive and after your save file gets over about 8 mbWhat a great game with such a deep world to explore. Fallout 3's combat system works and goes along with the whole RPG element of the game. Fallout 3 has a great story and the game allows you to pretty much have the freedom of how you want to handle the wasteland with a karma system. There are some downsides tough, things can get repetitive and after your save file gets over about 8 mb there are occasional freezes. Graphics could be a little better but the immense environment makes up for that. Other than that, you can pick up the game now for a reasonable price plus the game of the year edition has all the DLCs which is a awesome deal.… Expand
  45. 7dogguy
    Mar 4, 2012
    8
    next to the elder scrolls series fallout is the best open world rpg on the market the storyline is actually interesting the gameplay is fun the vats system is also neat all the guns do different things so the guns are awesome in this game and the world is fun to explore the only problem is besides 2 main towns the game is very lonely i know its supposed to be a nuclear apocalypse but itnext to the elder scrolls series fallout is the best open world rpg on the market the storyline is actually interesting the gameplay is fun the vats system is also neat all the guns do different things so the guns are awesome in this game and the world is fun to explore the only problem is besides 2 main towns the game is very lonely i know its supposed to be a nuclear apocalypse but it gets boring being alone all the time and this game also crashes alot and the graphics are less then amazing but other then that this game is awesome… Expand
  46. Dezuuu
    Apr 10, 2012
    9
    Despite the technical issues, this is still my favorite game of this generation. An interesting story, an amazing atmosphere, great music, great characters, great quests. This post-apocalyptic world will keep you hooked for hours. It has quite a few bugs, even after the many updates, and the visuals aren't anything special. You can certainly feel in every way this was made for the PC, butDespite the technical issues, this is still my favorite game of this generation. An interesting story, an amazing atmosphere, great music, great characters, great quests. This post-apocalyptic world will keep you hooked for hours. It has quite a few bugs, even after the many updates, and the visuals aren't anything special. You can certainly feel in every way this was made for the PC, but that shouldn't keep you from playing this.… Expand
  47. my2cents
    Apr 6, 2012
    8
    This post-apocalyptic Action-RPG is huge!! It has vast non-linear landscapes with dozens of cities and towns to explore, deeply layered missions and very compelling story lines, good voice acting and a terrific retro soundtrack that helps set the moody tone from the start. Seemingly endless character types(friends and foes) to meet/kill as you scavenge the immense and ravaged terrain. AllThis post-apocalyptic Action-RPG is huge!! It has vast non-linear landscapes with dozens of cities and towns to explore, deeply layered missions and very compelling story lines, good voice acting and a terrific retro soundtrack that helps set the moody tone from the start. Seemingly endless character types(friends and foes) to meet/kill as you scavenge the immense and ravaged terrain. All the while collecting a vast assortment of weapons(from your first BB-gun to your Mini-Nuke Warheads). Slay baddies and take their body armor/weapons/etc as well. Collect as many valuables as you can carry. They can be sold for Bottle-caps(the currency of the wasteland), which in turn can be used to purchase/repair your supplies/weapons/armor. Many misc found items can be assembled into unique and devastating specialty weapons. I have not even mentioned the very fun selective body part targeting system in addition to the traditional aim and shoot option. That system could be another paragraph.… Expand
  48. Plamotaku
    May 27, 2012
    8
    An engaging and rewarding roleplaying/first person shooter set in post apocalyptic Washington DC. There is excellent storytelling combined with deep and thoughtful choices that are made that impact the game. Bethesda makes gamers drool with the perks system, point allocation, and the all-mighty and all-satisfying VATS system, which allows you to enjoy torching a mutant, blowing the headAn engaging and rewarding roleplaying/first person shooter set in post apocalyptic Washington DC. There is excellent storytelling combined with deep and thoughtful choices that are made that impact the game. Bethesda makes gamers drool with the perks system, point allocation, and the all-mighty and all-satisfying VATS system, which allows you to enjoy torching a mutant, blowing the head off of someone, or nuking an entire town. Fallout 3 is worth playing and is a classic already.… Expand
  49. Cmcolin
    Jun 10, 2012
    9
    This is a game that feels like a real step forward. An intense, fascinating, and fun game that takes you on a real journey. The main story quest is compelling, as is exploring the ruins of Washington D.C. And the surrounding towns. For all the well-documented glitches, Fallout 3 is as perfect a gaming experience as you will find.
  50. jomipira
    Jun 29, 2012
    9
    Bethesda does it again. If you are a RPG fan you cannot go wrong. Great story, great humor, a must buy. Free open world games are Bethesda back yard, and they really know how to make a game world come alive.
  51. 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.
  52. DARKHART
    Aug 18, 2012
    9
    Still one of the best games on PS3 if you liked Skyrim its the same makers open world RPG if you took Call of Duty and Skyrim put them in a pot throw in a nuke thats FALLOUT 3 you will love it or hate it there not much between tho it would have been a 10 if it all could have been online...offline only sux !
  53. ss4gaming
    Sep 7, 2012
    9
    This game is great the problem is though the ps3 version is the weakest version of this game so i would recommend getting the pc version because this version has a few technical problems but not game breaking.
  54. Glavas89
    Oct 7, 2012
    8
    Never before roles and action game were merged as skillfully as in this dark tale of a desolate future. Splendid graphics with lots of detail, unfortunately, very long dialogue sequences
  55. 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.
  56. Syriamn
    Nov 10, 2013
    8
    Hated it on my first two hours but once you start to enter the game's atmosphere it sucks you right in. To an explorer and items hoarder like me Fallout 3 is pure bliss.
    STORY AND CHARACTERS: Oddly enough they're not memorable. Though there are plenty of characters and side missions to make none catches your heart.
    PRESENTATION: The capital wasteland looks and feels authentic. Bethesda    Hated it on my first two hours but once you start to enter the game's atmosphere it sucks you right in. To an explorer and items hoarder like me Fallout 3 is pure bliss.
    STORY AND CHARACTERS: Oddly enough they're not memorable. Though there are plenty of characters and side missions to make none catches your heart.
    PRESENTATION: The capital wasteland looks and feels authentic. Bethesda is not a "graphic whore" and mainly focuses on the experience that delivers to the player. And that is fulfilled.
    GAMEPLAY: Great with V.A.T.S. being a fun feature that you will use time and time again. Exploration is recommended and encouraged. Beware though danger is always present...
    PROGRESSION: If you like character build up then you're in heaven because Fallout 3 gives you lots of choices here. Max level could be higher though.
    Although the lack of a great story and charismatic characters is noticed Fallout 3 is still an amazing experience. Mandatory to all RPG fans.    … Expand
  57. DarkOblivion
    Dec 17, 2012
    8
    Love fallout, a simply great game, if you love open mapped games and plenty of missions (inclusing main ones) then this is the game for you :) Loved it!
  58. alexaxa
    Oct 30, 2012
    9
    This game deserve 9.5 but i can't give it more than 9 since it's plagued with game freeze, slowdown and other bugs. The game plays well for a while but if you're a completionist like me, you'll start having problem much later in the game. For me, the last of the 5 expansions (brotherhood of steel) was almost unplayable. Don't worry though, it will happen only if you try to discover everyThis game deserve 9.5 but i can't give it more than 9 since it's plagued with game freeze, slowdown and other bugs. The game plays well for a while but if you're a completionist like me, you'll start having problem much later in the game. For me, the last of the 5 expansions (brotherhood of steel) was almost unplayable. Don't worry though, it will happen only if you try to discover every location and do every quests in every expansions, things that most people won't do anyway. Still a great game !… Expand
  59. Vanpire73
    Aug 22, 2014
    9
    I f*cking loved this game when it came out. I enjoyed the VATS and the perks and what-not. Honestly, overall I enjoyed New Vegas a little more with the tweaks that were made, but this is the one that had the most initial impact on me. The subway tunnels get a little monotonous and confusing to traverse after a bit, but that is about the only legitimate gripe I have about Skyrim WithI f*cking loved this game when it came out. I enjoyed the VATS and the perks and what-not. Honestly, overall I enjoyed New Vegas a little more with the tweaks that were made, but this is the one that had the most initial impact on me. The subway tunnels get a little monotonous and confusing to traverse after a bit, but that is about the only legitimate gripe I have about Skyrim With Guns. Besthesda also knows the right way to do DLC, as they were pretty good and helped (along with Oblivion) to set a trend releasing beefy add-ons. Looking forward to 4.… Expand
  60. chrisjones914
    May 13, 2013
    9
    Great role playing game!! This game has an engaging story about post-apocolyptic survival, brutal/fun combat and stunning graphics!! Definitely worth your time if you're a fan of rpg's!!
  61. BonalsII
    Apr 8, 2013
    9
    This is a great game with plenty of things to keep you busy for hours. That being said it does have some serious drawbacks in the way of game breaking bugs, continuous freezing and mediocre gun mechanics. It also allows you to go into third person where the game does not shine. All that being said it does everything else to an exceptional degree, great story, interesting characters,This is a great game with plenty of things to keep you busy for hours. That being said it does have some serious drawbacks in the way of game breaking bugs, continuous freezing and mediocre gun mechanics. It also allows you to go into third person where the game does not shine. All that being said it does everything else to an exceptional degree, great story, interesting characters, exciting missions. Even though it has its negatives, its positives make you want to push through them and keep playing.… Expand
  62. Maniacaca
    Jun 16, 2013
    9
    Well, where to start. Fallout 3 is definitely preferable on the PC (At this time, I don't have a very good one) due to being able to Mod and perheps use console command to escape the occasional glitch. I originally got Fallout: New Vegas, and seen this for £5, so I bought. From the depressing atmosphere, to the funny and unique characters, this is truly a masterpiece. It had so much to do,Well, where to start. Fallout 3 is definitely preferable on the PC (At this time, I don't have a very good one) due to being able to Mod and perheps use console command to escape the occasional glitch. I originally got Fallout: New Vegas, and seen this for £5, so I bought. From the depressing atmosphere, to the funny and unique characters, this is truly a masterpiece. It had so much to do, lasted 100s of hours, abandoned buildings with still-functional computers, of which you could read logs and activate machines to open up new areas or to find out what happened here when the war took place.

    Sadly, this game isn't perfect. Lag, crashing, some bad AI and frame rate issues can really dampen the experience. More than a few times I have lost hours of exploring the Wasteland due to crashing, or even getting stuck in a rock. It is obvious in some places this game was meant for PC, and I would advise it for PC, but if you can't, it is still a brilliant console experience.    … Expand
  63. Elucidate
    Oct 9, 2013
    7
    This game is marvellous post-apocalyptic fun. However, its greatness is somewhat restrained by the insurmountable number of bugs, engine problems, and poor story choices...
  64. kev_i_n
    Sep 26, 2013
    8
    +One of the most emissive games I have ever played.
    +Tons of content
    +Lots of variety in weapons, enemies etc. +Main and side quest are very interesting ? The use of the V.A.T.S system is a mixed bag I think ? The game takes a while before you can really feel like a predator of the Wasteland -Some of the game designs, like levelling up restrictions are frustrating -Very poor ending    +One of the most emissive games I have ever played.
    +Tons of content
    +Lots of variety in weapons, enemies etc.
    +Main and side quest are very interesting
    ? The use of the V.A.T.S system is a mixed bag I think
    ? The game takes a while before you can really feel like a predator of the Wasteland
    -Some of the game designs, like levelling up restrictions are frustrating
    -Very poor ending (in my opinion)
    -Bugs

    In short I would recommend the game to anyone, as I found it very enjoyable as a complete package despite its falls. That said though, I feel that Fallout New Vegas (which is not a perfect game either) is a better buy because it addresses some of the issues in Fallout 3 and I feel it is a better game overall, so I would advise you to get Fallout New Vegas as well as Fallout 3.

    Full Review (my score is actually 8.5)

    First thing about Fallout 3 is how interesting the open world experience is. You will constantly find new and interesting characters, locations and weaponry. This is particularly enhanced by the vast variety of enemies, from the zombie like Ghouls, to the cannibal Raiders, to the giant Super Mutants, e.g. require a slight variation in combat to beat, e.g. Raiders will use traps and numbers, while Super Mutants tend to favour brute force. This in combination with good A.I (though enemies use cover a bit more would be nice) makes for a really fun experience, and makes Fallout one of those games were a planned hour game session quickly turns into a 2 or 3 hour game session.

    That leads nicely to the next great thing about Fallout which is the vast content. I played over 40hours and still didn’t explore everything, and do every side quest so you get your money’s worth. Speaking of quests it should be noted that while the main quest is slow to get going, as you basically keep going from one location to another with little result; the rest of the quests are each interesting and different. That said though the quest do take a long time to complete especially in the early stages where you have to explore key locations, rather than just fast travel to a location near by your objective.

    Furthermore unlike other RPGs I have played, Fallout 3 even on normal difficulty is surprisingly challenging. This is partial because of the fact that your equipment and skills suck at the start, and each fight with a hard enemy can feel challenging. This in combination with the fact that you become largely dependent on Megaton (the town you first go to) for selling your gear, can make the game feel annoying at times, but trust me such annoyances quickly ware off. As a result of such difficulty it took me to level 15 till I felt the game became too easy. That said if you are put off by this Fallout New Vegas will suit you better because I found it to be equally emissive but is more gamer friendly e.g. it doesn’t reduce the EX points you getting for killing enemies if you lower the difficulty.

    The main mix bag of the game is the use of VATS which in combat you use to select a body part to shoot with a percentage chance of hitting the body part. This is an interesting take on combat because if you cripple a body part it will affect your enemy e.g. cripple an arm (providing they are using a two handed weapon) they will drop there weapon. What is also good about this system is that although the head is the obvious weak spot it is often the area you are least likely to hit, so there is always a sense of taking a gamble when using VATS. The problem with the system though is that you find yourself becoming dependent on it particularly at the start as you don’t get damaged while you use it, so it is very useful. The dependence on VATS is made use by how in normal combat your movement is sluggish and enemies are pretty accurate so combat without VATS isn’t that great. I wish that the developers of the game placed less emphasis on VATS and made the game feel more like a FPS, making combat smoothing and your aiming more precise.

    So what are the negatives of the game? The least surprising one is that bugs are present in the game e.g. it crashed a though times, and sometimes characters would get stuck going to places requiring you to re load your save file. So if you are put off by New Vegas because of the bugs present remember Fallout 3 suffers from the same problem.

    The next main problem is how the game has some annoying restrictions that I can’t figure out why the developers put in. The most annoying of which is that the game prevents you from levelling up beyond level 20. This makes no sense cause if you want to maintain difficultly, you can turn up the difficulty level. Other annoyance include how you rarely use energy weapons at the start of the game so you focus on levelling up other skills, yet towards the end you become almost dependent on energy weapons.

    The final complaint is the ending isn’t that great, and I won’t spoiler it for you, but don’t hold your hopes up.    … Expand
  65. gavey02
    Aug 26, 2013
    9
    Fallout 3. Between this and just cause 2 i dont know what is the best open world game. Fallout 3 sets you in a desroyed Washington D.C and you are well whoever you want to be. you can be an evil marauder or a nice and kind gentelman, your call. I spent over 40 hours on this game but sadly there is a problem with the dlc content on ps3 so i didnt get to play any of them:(. This game hasFallout 3. Between this and just cause 2 i dont know what is the best open world game. Fallout 3 sets you in a desroyed Washington D.C and you are well whoever you want to be. you can be an evil marauder or a nice and kind gentelman, your call. I spent over 40 hours on this game but sadly there is a problem with the dlc content on ps3 so i didnt get to play any of them:(. This game has great characters good sense of humor loads of wepons(The terrible shotgun being the best) great gameplay good music and a amazing story. 2 problems, 1 you cant play anymore after your done the campain and 2, its full of bugs and glitches, like i got stuck in an area i could not get out of and i had every rare wepon in the game and i had to start over but other than that this game is nothing short of gaming gold. 9.4… Expand
  66. 1falcone
    Sep 25, 2013
    8
    Patience is rewarded in this game, creepy dark corridors with spine tingling enemies, dropping a mini nuke into a group of slavers and tearing any survivors apart with the mini gun. I felt like pulling out at more boring moments but the best is kept till the climax, worth seeing through.
    I got 2 freezes both at the Mall, save often
  67. 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
  68. Darth24
    Oct 25, 2015
    9
    Great game with a huge open world to explore and playa round in. Game is a lot of fun with lots of crazy different types of weapons and equipment to try, thats in end a lot of fun to use. With countless missions to do and places to find and explore this game will keep you playing for hours on end and will always surprise you with something new and fresh every time you play it.
  69. gamifor
    Feb 8, 2014
    9
    The best RPG on the PS3. A bit too easy. The developer s have created a living post apocalyptic Washington DC. There are many ways to play this game. A true RPG.
  70. FullyAlive24
    Feb 24, 2015
    9
    One of the best games I've ever played, bar none, and up there with the likes of Bioshock Infinite. The questing and game play in this game is very top notch and fun to play over and over as you try out different types of characters.

    The story is okay, but stutters a little from the side effect of chasing a constantly moving character, and it starts to get irritating after a little.    One of the best games I've ever played, bar none, and up there with the likes of Bioshock Infinite. The questing and game play in this game is very top notch and fun to play over and over as you try out different types of characters.

    The story is okay, but stutters a little from the side effect of chasing a constantly moving character, and it starts to get irritating after a little. Lots of the side quests are fun to play and play again, with multiple quests having multiple ways to complete them and to get different loot and rewards.

    I love this game. I want Fallout 4, and I hope it's coming soon. Play this game. Just. Go do it.    … Expand
  71. Arendelleawesom
    Jan 14, 2015
    8
    Shortly put an amazing game. very long hours of gameplay a good story line and nice gameplay as well. ill talk about each category the good stuff then the bad stuff.

    Good stuff Gameplay: imagine Oblivion or Skyrim with guns then you got fallout. it appears to be your standard first person shooter but with a few twists and very different weapons. Such as the fat man which launches    Shortly put an amazing game. very long hours of gameplay a good story line and nice gameplay as well. ill talk about each category the good stuff then the bad stuff.

    Good stuff

    Gameplay: imagine Oblivion or Skyrim with guns then you got fallout. it appears to be your standard first person shooter but with a few twists and very different weapons. Such as the fat man which launches mini nukes. Or perhaps the mesmerizer which stuns your enemies and allows you to take them prisoner. There was only two things i didn't like about the gun play. The first is that you cant line up your sights this makes it hard to shoot enemies from far away unless you have a sniper rifle which leads me to. the sniper rifle gameplay unless you have a high condition sniper rifle there is going to be alot of scope sway and you cant hold your breath like in say battlefield. but besides the gun play theres alot of other things that make the gameplay good. one of the big components about fallout 3 is the scavenging and it was executed perfectly. Theres a variety of food water and even drugs that you can take to either boost your health or perhaps attack damage. And depending upon your situation you may need to eat radiated food and increase your rad level. when the rad level increases it damages stats and eventually will kill you. it was an excellent way to take advantage of the nuclear war aspect. in the end id give gameplay a solid 8/10

    graphics: the graphics for the time are very impressive it really manages to create a post apocalyptic environment. it looks very barren and dead with the destroyed buildings and wide open wasteland. filled with dead trees and mutated creatures. It also features a unique animation style that ive only seen in bethesda games such as skyrim and oblivion. the facial animations are pretty good but not ground breaking in my opinion but the amount of detail they put into many of the smaller things makes up for it. a problem i noticed was the a would be walking through the desert and the ground wouldnt be fully loaded and finish loading as i was walking over it. and it was very agitating and not the first time ive seen this happen in a bethesda game.

    story/voice acting: the story is pretty great not gonna lie kind of slow at first but when it gets going its really awesome not gonna post any spoilers but it went above and beyond of what i expected for a post apocalyptic story there is also and enormous amount of side quests that you can do some are big enough to carry their own story there own selves. and for the most part the voice acting is good for the main characters but when you talk to side characters such as ghouls its almost like they use the same voice for all of them and im not joking or exaggerating sometimes the voice will switch completely mid sentence it really is disappointing to see something like this after playing skyrim. i expected more from a reputable company like bethesda.

    bad stuff believe it or not there is a few things some people just ignore or neglect to mention

    glitches ive seen a few people mention this and they are pretty bad sometimes characters will get stuck to a wall such as a dog that was my friend he glitched into a door and i thought he was gone for good and also i was doing a mission and there was a glitch where the bad guys wouldnt come and i couldnt continue so i had to restart to go to my last save and start from where i last saved as you could imagine i wasnt happy another bad glitch is weapon changing in the game you have a quick select to change weapons quickly alot of times it glitches and wont change weapons getting me killed ALOT.

    impossible missions i started a mission where you had to free slaves they then took all my gear and threw me into a gladiator pit with two brutes with strong armor and they had a flame thrower and a high class melee weapon it was virtually impossible to beat and i only had a baseball bat and couldnt even backtrack to leave the mission

    overall this is a great game but has flaws like every good movie or game but it does have some severe flaws so it only gets a 8/10    … Expand
  72. dinosauryoshi
    Jun 30, 2014
    8
    This game is huge, especially with all the DLC (which is admittedly of varying quality). I love the huge map and post apocalyptic world. The main story isn't as gripping as it could have been (the dodgy voice acting and facial animation are partly to blame) and I wasn't too bothered about completing all the side missions as things got a little too easy once I'd reached a certain level.This game is huge, especially with all the DLC (which is admittedly of varying quality). I love the huge map and post apocalyptic world. The main story isn't as gripping as it could have been (the dodgy voice acting and facial animation are partly to blame) and I wasn't too bothered about completing all the side missions as things got a little too easy once I'd reached a certain level. Nevertheless this is a great game which you can easily put hundreds of hours into. The atmosphere created and post-apocalyptic world you explore is what makes this game special, the gameplay and story isn't perfect however!… Expand
  73. Kai82
    Mar 28, 2020
    8
    A recreation of the Fallout series. It was later named Elder Scrolls Fallout by fans. Like the name correctly suggested the Fallout setting was adapted into the Elder Scrolls game mechanics. While some fans of the initial two games dislike this approach the majority enjoyed this game. For reference this was my introduction in the Fallout series and only a few years later I acquired FalloutA recreation of the Fallout series. It was later named Elder Scrolls Fallout by fans. Like the name correctly suggested the Fallout setting was adapted into the Elder Scrolls game mechanics. While some fans of the initial two games dislike this approach the majority enjoyed this game. For reference this was my introduction in the Fallout series and only a few years later I acquired Fallout 1 and Fallout 2 in a bundle. Fallout is described as a post apocalyptic RPG. The world was stuck in the culture of the 1960 while the technology was far advanced (but from a style point outdated) when the nuclear war devastated the whole world. You explore the Wasteland around the capital of the USA. Exploration, interesting characters and dark humor are the strengths of the game. You never know what you encounter and there are many Easter eggs and references. You create your own charcter with stats and as you level up learn new abilities. You are limited in a way that you cant learn everything or be good at all tasks. While all skills have their usefulness some are far more useful than others. Persuasion helps a lot in this game (and in the expansions). The battle system is OK but compared to other games a bit clunky. There is the reason that the VATS system existed. Basically you stop time and aim at your enemies. When finished all will be executed but you must wait a certain time until you can reuse it. Some skills and higher stats improve this. I should mention that the stats and skills are well interconnected. The main story is a good vessel and has some twist. There is of cause the staple that you have different factions and a Karma system. While there are some changes it has no mayor impact like in New Vegas or Fallout 4. The side stories / quests and characters are fantastic. You will be entertained. The soundtrack is OK especially the idea with the radio stations. The graphic while looking good is too monotonous for me. My complaints are the bugs in the game (also a staple for Fallout and Elder Scrolls) and the lackluster ending. They fixed this in an add on because of mayor complaints For the ending I will subtract a point. I would give this at its time a 9/10 but would give less now because Fallout New Vegas improved the formula tremendous. Overall a really good start for this remodeled IP.… Expand
  74. shatti
    Apr 20, 2019
    10
    amaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaazinly
    amaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaazing
  75. Fataudama
    Oct 15, 2014
    9
    Good: amazing story based on a classic pc RPG series. This game defines what open world RPG games should be. Graphics are great, unlimited replay ability, fantastic story and universe. Hours and hours of gameplay.

    Bad: glitches and freezing at some points... Only reason this game isn't a 10

    OVERALL: must buy, hundreds of hours of gameplay. Cant wait for fallout 4
  76. 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
  77. 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
  78. 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
  79. 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
  80. 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.
  81. 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.
  82. Gamercritic777
    Aug 13, 2018
    7
    Big fan of the Fallout series. (Fallout 3 is the odd one out, until they made it worse in FO4.) Exploration is ok, gameplay is entertaining. I still feel New vegas is the better version but overall it was enjoyable. Lot of potential not used sadly.
  83. AntonioNeftaliJ
    Mar 5, 2016
    9
    Muy buen juego con una historia principal que queda por momento eclipsada por la cantidad de misiones secundarias a las que puedes acceder según avanzas la aventura. Quizás lo que más se hecha de menos es ver un poco más personajes a lo largo del extenso mapa (que posiblemente se deba al cáliz desolador que se le quiere dar).
  84. maahikhan15
    Apr 11, 2018
    8
    Most immersive Fallout story
    Great character development
    Great radio
    Nice intro to the game
    Only negatives were :
    Visuals was too green
    reliance on VATS was a bit too much
    Melee weapon combat needs improvement
  85. mentalmannie
    Apr 13, 2016
    8
    This was the first Fallout game I had played, before this one, I hardly knew what Fallout was about. I went into it skeptical and unsure what I'd find, I was very pleasantly surprised! This was also the first RPG and open-world game I'd played, which was a little different, but made it so much more fun! I loved feeling reckless and doing whatever the hell I wanted (which I'd neverThis was the first Fallout game I had played, before this one, I hardly knew what Fallout was about. I went into it skeptical and unsure what I'd find, I was very pleasantly surprised! This was also the first RPG and open-world game I'd played, which was a little different, but made it so much more fun! I loved feeling reckless and doing whatever the hell I wanted (which I'd never experienced in a game before).
    While the graphics weren't amazing and the colour palette was lacking, the story and characters made up for that! There are some things in this game that I really wish they would've put in Fallout 4, like the Enclave or the Karma, which makes me feel like this game is separate to Fallout 4 (even though I know it isn't).
    Sadly, since playing Fallout 4, I think I would struggle to go back to this game because of the massive difference in graphics and game play, but that doesn't mean it isn't a great game!    … Expand
  86. 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
  87. kvnd
    Jul 22, 2020
    7
    As my first Fallout game, this was a little overwhelming at first with the amount of stuff to do and see, but I ended up enjoying the gameplay and getting into it more than any other Bethesda game. Unfortunately the story let me down, especially the ending (and the fact the game just ended there back in the day before it was patched). Of course Fallout 3 has the As my first Fallout game,As my first Fallout game, this was a little overwhelming at first with the amount of stuff to do and see, but I ended up enjoying the gameplay and getting into it more than any other Bethesda game. Unfortunately the story let me down, especially the ending (and the fact the game just ended there back in the day before it was patched). Of course Fallout 3 has the As my first Fallout game, this was a little overwhelming at first with the amount of stuff to do and see, but I ended up enjoying the gameplay and getting into it more than any other Bethesda game. Unfortunately the story let me down, especially the ending (and the fact the game just ended there back in the day before it was patched). Of course, Fallout 3 has the typical Bethesda jank and glitches but it was never enough to pull me out of the experience. So yeah, it's far from perfect but it's still a solid game & definitely worth checking out if you never have.… Expand
  88. Slunk4
    Mar 16, 2017
    9
    If you are into a really gorgeous and post apocalyptic rol game, this one is a master piece. Just give it a chance and enjoy, the game hides a lot of secret stroies.
  89. SSJGodku
    Jul 18, 2023
    8
    My introduction into the Fallout series. The game was amazing for the time. I always found myself exploring the map instead of doing the main story just because I wanted to see what I could find
  90. 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.
  91. spacebear1
    May 23, 2018
    9
    Fallout 3 is probably one of the best games that I have ever played. This game has a pretty decent story but the massive open world is easily one of the best stand outs of the game. I love the creative control the player has over the game. I love how many choices are actually yours instead of the game choosing for you. In the end, this is a really massive game and a really entertaining andFallout 3 is probably one of the best games that I have ever played. This game has a pretty decent story but the massive open world is easily one of the best stand outs of the game. I love the creative control the player has over the game. I love how many choices are actually yours instead of the game choosing for you. In the end, this is a really massive game and a really entertaining and addicting one at that.… Expand
  92. egoBorder
    Aug 29, 2019
    9
    Even with a few technical flaws and bugs, this game offers something unlike many other games, even when compared to this developer's other work. The wasteland in this game just has a unique flavor that everyone should check out for at least a few hours. It might seem a bit quaint compared to the follow-ups, but with such a strong foundation it's hard not to praise Bethesda for pullingEven with a few technical flaws and bugs, this game offers something unlike many other games, even when compared to this developer's other work. The wasteland in this game just has a unique flavor that everyone should check out for at least a few hours. It might seem a bit quaint compared to the follow-ups, but with such a strong foundation it's hard not to praise Bethesda for pulling off this game.… Expand
  93. 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
  94. okayokay
    Oct 10, 2018
    8
    rrrrrrrrrrraaaaaaaaaaadddddddddddiiiiiiiiiiicccccccccccaaaaaaaaaaalllllllllll
  95. Jvbcdtm3
    Nov 4, 2018
    9
    Story:8
    Graphics:7
    Sounds:10
    Gameplay:10
    Dettails:9
    Animations:7
    Mechanics:10
    Must have !
  96. Leontorres7
    Nov 15, 2018
    10
    A Masterpiece, loved everything about this game, it is definitely a must play!
  97. MurphyBrandon
    Nov 11, 2019
    9
    There's a ton of funny commentary about Philadelphia and Washington DC in addition to the clunky-but-fun gameplay of stealth boys and mini nukes.
  98. 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
  99. JesterTRT
    Jan 16, 2020
    9
    My first introduction to the fallout games, and after looking back at 1 and 2, Fallout 3 changed for the better! This game was my first dive into the open world type of game. And I loved every moment of it. I've always been hyped for another Fallout game after this one.

    The VATS were great, and made combat easier, minus when it had a 1 percent chance to hit someone when you were two    My first introduction to the fallout games, and after looking back at 1 and 2, Fallout 3 changed for the better! This game was my first dive into the open world type of game. And I loved every moment of it. I've always been hyped for another Fallout game after this one.

    The VATS were great, and made combat easier, minus when it had a 1 percent chance to hit someone when you were two feet away. Sometimes it was iffy, but it was still great to use.
    The main questline is interesting, but I think it's the vast world that makes this game. Everywhere to go, explore, loot, etc. There is so much to do.    … Expand
  100. Flashyboy89
    May 19, 2023
    9
    The best and most entertaining RPG I have ever played. This PS3 version though isn’t very stable though due to to bugs and glitches and worst of all the fps slow down.
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  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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