Fallout 3

Same engine as oblivion. 4-stars from me is a solid "I dig it" type of game.

It's pretty damn incredible. I'm a huge fan of post-apocalyptic stuff, LOVED the first two games, and am more inspired by the setting than by any other setting I've ever seen in a game. I've written fiction set in this world. Yep, I'm admitting it.

And this game delivers on that world. It's huge, horrible to look at, devastated, irradiated, and completely convincing. The way people have adapted to the waste is incredible, too; small settlements perch at the terminal ends of fallen highways, scavenged equipment and materials wall off access to shantytowns, and traveling caravans cross the wastes, delivering goods to those who can't go outside to scavenge for themselves.

Oh, the game is great too, with visceral, ultra-violent combat, a solid, interesting story, and a ton of ways to interact with the world. You can be super Sciencey, talk your way out of everything, be great at bartering, small guns, energy weapons, and much, much more.

It's huge and wonderful if you like the setting, which it delivers in SPADES on. It doesn't do anything remarkable with any single aspect of a first-person RPG (except the excellent, wonderfully satisfying turn-based-like combat system), but it does everything remarkably WELL.

With Oblivion, I wanted to mod the heck out of it from week two on; with Fallout 3, there's a few minor tweaks I'd like to make, but overall it's wonderful.

Creepy, yet addictive.

it's all about hackin' and whackin' and smackin'
until it crashes

Probably the best game i have ever played in my entire gaming career!

So much more than my cynicalness towards the hype allowed me to hope for, and MORE!

Epic

keşke fallout 3'ün yapımcılığını crytek alsaydı...oblivion engine bence fallout için yeterli olmamış...Bethesda çok büyük bi hayal kırıklığı yarattı benim için...:( oblivion engine ateşli silahlar için geliştirilmemiş olan bi oyun motoru olduğu için saçma görüntüler oluşa bilio ve karakterinizin 3rd şehıs kamerasıyla oynarken canınızı sıkabilio...Ve son olarak manzara grafikleri süper ama yakınlaştıkca herşey gün gibi ortaya çıkıyor...keşke diyorum hayla cry engine'le yapılsaydı oyun ve keşke fallout 2'deki gibi oyun bitse bile dewam edilebilir olsaydı...WAR,WAR NEVER CHANGES...

Fallout series has always been one of, if not the best game series, although Fallout 3 destroyed some of the Fallout concept it is still a very good game.

We've been begging the boss-man here at LivingSocial for an XBOX 360 for months, and we thought the release of Fallout 3 might have brought us some good fortune. While we ended up not getting an XBOX 360, we did get to take some time away from our busy work days to try out this blockbuster game that takes place in LivingSocial's hometown, Washington, D.C.

For the Oblivion fan, Bethesda's Fallout 3 may seem to be a bit of a rehash. That familiarity aside, Fallout 3 is a gripping, open-world role player game that stands on its own.

From birth to the glorious conclusion of the game's main quest, Fallout 3 keeps you on on your toes at every turn. The initial childhood period was a compelling twist on the traditional tutorial process, convincingly tying early choices to your future in the wasteland. The childhood stage revolves on a handful of pivotal moments, including the introduction of the ever-handy Pip-Boy. The only negative in this period was that as you exit the vault you are presented with the rather jarring option of undoing the effects of your formative years. Throughout the game there are a handful of immersion lapses that pull you out of the world, but that is to be expected considering the game's size and scope.

As you step out into the wastes, you immediately understand that this world is a genuine post-apocalyptic Wild West. The game seamlessly combines player choice with the overarching guided narrative. As in past Fallout games, how you handle various scenarios has both immediate and long term effects on your progress. While killing a settler may be convenient, that decision will significantly impact your future.

You can be sure that a number of men, women, and mutants (and a whole host of other creatures) are going to be left in your wake. The traditional V.A.T.S. system functions well, as you can easily pause time and target specific body parts without losing the excitement of combat. As you gains levels, you will see your accuracy and effectiveness improve significantly, and certain perks (Bloody Mess, anyone?) sweeten the murderous pot. Real time combat is new to the Fallout franchise, as Bethesda sought to mix the best of both worlds. While the FPS combat may have been a needed addition, the combination of both system often trivializes combat. It is hard to resist the urge of firing off 3 extra "free" V.A.T.S. assisted shotgun shells in the middle of a fire fight. The FPS element lacks the polish of a more traditional shooter like Call of Duty 4, but generally its introduction is a welcome one.

All in all, Fallout 3 delivers the best gaming experience so far this year. The epic wait was well worth it, as Bethesda took four years to turn out a classic that lives up to the Fallout name. Maybe we'll get an XBOX 360 by the time Fallout 4 is released. ;-)

Caution: For a relatively novice gamer Fallout 3 may not be the game of choice. RPGs are generally technical and demanding, and Fallout 3 is no exception. While Bethesda has clearly attempted to slim the game mechanics down as much as possible, the relations between levels, perks, experience, and skill points can be bewildering.