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Fallout 3

A huge, varied, epic, ambitious masterpiece

Words: on October 28, 2008
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  • Genericpenisjoketista - August 5, 2010 4:28 a.m.

    Just finished the game recently. Some parts of it are really great, but overall I'd have to say that gameplay sucks, the traveling is boring, and there is absolutely no immersion. Some would think that I'm trolling, but alas, I am not. I mean, come on, there's probably 7 voice actors for hundreds of characters, everything is ugly and all of the people look the same, conversation lacks emotion (the whole intro makes no sense, emotionally), the story isn't written well, it ends way too soon (for a game being in DC, it really wasn't explored that well. Not one mission had you go into the most important building in the whole city). Another problem with the game: if you're not competent in a zone (say you're undergeared or outleveled) than all that happens is dying left and right. As soon as you competent in it, the entire game is a breeze. Raising the difficulty just makes it harder to kill enemies, and really, who wants to shoot someone in the head and see them live? That's just not fun, nor is it realistic. I could go on with more gripes, but ah, what the hell. I'm not saying that it's bad, I'm glad that I played it (because I'm a Fallout fan and it would nag me forever if I hadn't), but I really don't have any fond memories. I bought the Broken Steel DLC and quit playing two missions in. I don't intend on going back.

  • Mastermind897 - July 13, 2010 10:19 p.m.

    I played this game for over 300 hours. Best game I have ever played.

  • FalloutFreak666 - May 7, 2010 2:32 a.m.

    15 out of ten where do i start the game is all around awesome to the max no matter how you put it awesome graphics awesome plot even though the main gameplay is a bit short it doesnt really matter the uniques and books and sidequests add hours or days onto the gaming hours for this game you just cant say no to this game its impossible it may be a bit hard to understand sometimes but as long as your not a chick you will love this game this game easily is 100 hardcore hours of intensity bc its not like o killed this guy dont have to deal with him anymore no its i killed this guy where the hell is the next one say i can blow his head off too you cant just play this game for 45 mins no you have to keep playing bc you want the best and need the best so if you are a hardcore gamer like myself and have intelligence perfect buy more than worth the money and garuntee you will never ever be done with this game fully

  • brickman409 - February 2, 2010 12:33 a.m.

    i think this game gets 9/10 cause its too easy i was on very hard difficultly and killed a super mutant brute with 1 round of assault rifle ammo. thats impossible to do in fallout 1 on easy

  • 3tuollaf - January 30, 2010 1:37 a.m.

    dude games asweom best game ever i go with ferla1o1 on that one if a game dont have a flaut its not a game and think most flauts lead to asweom glichtes the side quest are not the best but mor hours to play and cut people with sword or turn them into goo lololololololololol!!!!!!!!

  • 3tuollaf - January 30, 2010 1:28 a.m.

    this does not not desver a 10 it deserves a 20 of the charts it has so much thing to do leveling up all the weopons the way u can play in 3rd or 1st person bioshocks asweom and all but its not compared to fallout asweom stroyline for both but fallouts got the opthions karma buddies spiecial weopons a house a dog what game do u have dog i mean thats asweom

  • SanFranCyco420 - December 2, 2008 5:28 a.m.

    How Come oblivion got a 10 and fallout 3 which is better got a 9??

  • Monkeylink - November 30, 2008 10:54 p.m.

    Bethesda I only bow 10/10

  • jmtinfinitet - November 27, 2008 1:14 p.m.

    In my opinion a 10, i seriously do not know how gta4 has a 10 and this has a 9 but hey i dont get paid to review games so i wouldnt know. Gta4 is a paper weight in my house dont know about anyone else.

  • piccolodevilking - November 15, 2008 2:19 a.m.

    first

  • SumthinSacred - November 9, 2008 8 p.m.

    Cannot wait to play this, unfortunately for me i have to wait until x-mas to play this, or anything else that's new, still got my not-so-old reliable ps3 and CoD4 tho so i'll live =D.

  • volrath46656 - November 6, 2008 11 p.m.

    Level cap of 20? F you too, Bethesda - you spoiled us with Oblivion This game still kicks major ass though

  • SandroTheMaster - November 5, 2008 5:44 a.m.

    Oh yeah, and I'd like that diplomacy had a bigger role in the game. Even in the originals you couldn't do nothing in a random encounter with raiders, but that was then. I'd love to be able to talk some sense into (or confuse with words) any inteligent being that bumps into me at the Capital Wasteland. After all, if raiders form groups and know how to use computers it bears to reason they'd hear out someone with a "proposition" to make, especially if you're a fine example of your gender (has high charisma) and the band leader is of the opposite sex. At the very least I think that an option to accept (or even offer) surrender should be in order (having the last crippled merc start to limp away begging "please don't kill me" only to look back and attack you after a while is a bit outputting).

  • SandroTheMaster - November 5, 2008 5:29 a.m.

    The problem is that 10 out of 10 isn't for the perfect game, but for a game that makes you overlook its shortcomings because it's strong points make you daze. That said, I prefer PCGamer 100% style where a game CAN'T reach 100% and you know it is a masterpiece from 90% and up. Also, I get just mad that games like Halo 3 and Guitar (fuck this game is boring as hell, I'll listem to a CD instead) Hero 2 get 10 when they have very serious shortcomings and Fallout 3 gets a 9 when the things that'll bother you in it are only noticeble when you try finding them. Pretty much, for me the criticism for Fallout 3 are: Radiant AI is still very experimental: It is an incredible AI, but like 3D looked like shit in its first attempts Radiant AI acts like a retarded baby at times. Fortunately it acts proper most of it. Torsos don't get damaged: Really minor, but it bothers me that everything from a body is turned into mush and the torso stands there impecable. At least a ribcage burst would make me perfectly happy. Voice acting is quirky: but way better than in Oblivion and very good for game standards, considering the fuckload of people (and everyone talks) in it. Dogmeat should learn to stop dashing for the people you're throwing granades at: it is annoying. At least your companions have very decent AI overall, even standing far away AND sneaking when you do so. Oh, but mostly I hope people stop disappearing and killing themselves in an early patch: because fiddling with console commands to get them back really packs a punch againt gameplay.

  • SeraphicDragon - November 3, 2008 2:34 a.m.

    This review is right, but I don't agree to the unsatifying side quests. I believe it would have gotten a 10 out of 10 from this site, but I guess the unexpected... LIKE THE SIDE QUESTS. Oh well.

  • crimson_soulreaper305 - November 1, 2008 8:58 p.m.

    biggest buulsh*t ever!! it gets a 9 when rock muthafu**in band gets 10!! yall bi*ches must be hopped up on lsd or sumthin

  • TyrannosaurusAlan - November 1, 2008 2 a.m.

    What's so great about this game? An 8/10 at the very most

  • raptorboy - November 1, 2008 1:44 a.m.

    I agree with the 9 I guess, It would definatly be a 10 if you could custimize and or create your own armor out of Items and animals that you find throughout the game, kinda like Monster hunters. The game does rock, It rocks hard core. I love it and will play it for a while to come.

  • TEBBIOS - October 31, 2008 1:27 p.m.

    Never mind fallout, Bring out more free roam FPS, RPG, car games. You know, how about we have a concoxtion of genres once in a while.

  • infinite doo - October 31, 2008 1:39 a.m.

    WTF!? You gave Halo 3 a 10, but Fallout 3, Dead Space, Fable II, and Far Cry only get 9's? You guys need to get your priorities straight. I love my 360 and (almost) all the games on there, but if I lit Halo 3 on fire, set it on someone's porch, and rang the doorbell they'd stomp it out and be like "Aww, I got Halo 3 on my new italian loafers! Curse you darn kids!!!"

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Excellent
YOU'LL LOVE
  • Imaginative, epic and brilliant
  • Works as RPG and FPS
  • Ripe with highlights and set-pieces
YOU'LL HATE
  • Not for instant-fix gamers
  • Not enough voice actors
  • Unsatisfying side-quests

More Info

Release date: US
Oct 28 2008 (PC, Xbox 360, PS3)
Expected release date: UK
Autumn 2008 (PC)
Autumn 2008 (Xbox 360)
Autumn 2008 (PS3)
Available Platforms: PC, Xbox 360, PS3
Genre: Role Playing
Published by: Bethesda
Developed by: Bethesda
ESRB Rating:
Mature: Blood and Gore, Intense Violence, Sexual Themes, Strong Language, Use of Drugs
PEGI Rating:
Rating Pending
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