Fallout 3

Other than its rich legacy and setting, the greatest thing Fallout 3 has going for it is the simple fact that the game-building team at Bethesda are a bunch of maniacs.

Para os antigos fãs da franquia, "Fallout 3" pode não parecer uma verdadeira continuação, mas tampouco se trata de um "Oblivion" no futuro - pense em um sincero tributo por parte da equipe da Bethesda, ainda que sóbrio demais. Já aqueles que não são familiarizados com a série, irão descobrir um RPG riquíssimo em opções, com um sistema de combate viciante e um mundo aberto repleto de segredos e mistérios. É uma das experiências mais profundas e gratificantes encontradas este ano em um videogame, na forma de um trabalho primoroso de revitalização de uma marca tão importante da história do entretenimento eletrônico até então relegada ao limbo.

Para os antigos fãs da franquia, "Fallout 3" pode não parecer uma verdadeira continuação, mas tampouco se trata de um "Oblivion" no futuro - pense em um sincero tributo por parte da equipe da Bethesda, ainda que sóbrio demais. Já aqueles que não são familiarizados com a série, irão descobrir um RPG riquíssimo em opções, com um sistema de combate viciante e um mundo aberto repleto de segredos e mistérios. É uma das experiências mais profundas e gratificantes encontradas este ano em um videogame, na forma de um trabalho primoroso de revitalização de uma marca tão importante da história do entretenimento eletrônico até então relegada ao limbo.

I may have dwelled more on the imperfections of Fallout 3 than on its many brilliant moments, but that's because I can wholeheartedly declare that everyone should play Fallout 3, and I don't want to spoil the game's many marvelous moments and revelations. So much of Fallout 3 is executed so perfectly, from the cleverly seamless Pip-Boy interface to the endless possible actions in the wasteland, that Fallout 3 is the kind of game that gamers must play, and non-gamers should consider purchasing a console or upgrading their PC to experience.

The result is a clever blend of role-playing and first-person action. Sadly missing is much of Fallout's pervasive humor; better omissions are Oblivion's silly adaptive difficulty (your enemies were always as powerful as you were) and too-generous character progression.

There’s a lot controversy surrounding Bethesda’s take on Fallout and a lot of discussion on what “Fallout” is. For me, Fallout has always been more than the setting and the system. If you look beyond perspective and mechanics, Fallout has always been a collection of memorable moments: humorous, grim, exhilarating, and poignant. Fallout is a world that exists around me, but one where my actions matter. Fallout isn’t about saving the universe; it’s about touching virtual lives. It’s doing what you can to make the post-apocalypse a little better (or a lot worse). And that’s what you can expect from Fallout 3.

The game itself is amazing. This is a game that can get you into the Bethesda genre and play Oblivion as well. Fallout 3 gives you the reins to fix or further destroy the Capitol Wasteland. You can be a good guy, bad guy or just neutral. You can create your own weapons like the roadway rail gun which uses rail spikes as ammo, and which has large amounts of ammo throughout the map.The guns range from a .38 special to a combat shotty to the Fat Man (A mini-nuke launcher). You have full freedom and lots of missions to complete. Great game and my personal Game Of The Year.

Para os antigos fãs da franquia, "Fallout 3" pode não parecer uma verdadeira continuação, mas tampouco se trata de um "Oblivion" no futuro - pense em um sincero tributo por parte da equipe da Bethesda, ainda que sóbrio demais. Já aqueles que não são familiarizados com a série, irão descobrir um RPG riquíssimo em opções, com um sistema de combate viciante e um mundo aberto repleto de segredos e mistérios. É uma das experiências mais profundas e gratificantes encontradas este ano em um videogame, na forma de um trabalho primoroso de revitalização de uma marca tão importante da história do entretenimento eletrônico até então relegada ao limbo.

Despite how much I enjoyed Oblivion, as a Fallout fan and a Wasteland fan before that, I approached Fallout 3 with a healthy amount of skepticism. I really wasn’t sure if a developer new to the Fallout franchise could pull off a sequel worthy of having the number “3” after the “Fallout” title. It seems the team at Bethesda must be fans as well, because not only does Fallout 3 earn its numeral, it does the Fallout name honor as well.

That’s the beauty of survival, and this world of fallout: It feeds on adventure and breathes in freedom, yet it dreams of order and the safety of the Vault. I can describe it, explain it, tell it in finely chosen words, but I can never make you fully understand for as long as you sit and listen. But even if I die, I do not worry. There will come a time when you will seize that lever and open that metal door, and it is then I will return. And the Wasteland will greet you, the birth of a legend. For with you goes that kid from Vault 101 once more.

Taken as a whole, Fallout 3 is a masterpiece. Whereas Oblivion raised the bar and showed people what a game really could be, Fallout 3 does the same thing only a few years later. Oblivion sat so high above everything else that it was hard to even compare it to anything. Now Fallout 3 sits just as high above Oblivion. It’s that good. And with a seemingly unlimited wasteland to explore, there should be many irradiated gamers playing this one for years to come. It earns a very rare perfect GiN Gem score of 5 out of 5, because really, nothing else on the market even comes close. Do yourself a huge favor and grab a copy today.

Taken as a whole, Fallout 3 is a masterpiece. Whereas Oblivion raised the bar and showed people what a game really could be, Fallout 3 does the same thing only a few years later. Oblivion sat so high above everything else that it was hard to even compare it to anything. Now Fallout 3 sits just as high above Oblivion. It’s that good. And with a seemingly unlimited wasteland to explore, there should be many irradiated gamers playing this one for years to come. It earns a very rare perfect GiN Gem score of 5 out of 5, because really, nothing else on the market even comes close. Do yourself a huge favor and grab a copy today.

Despite how much I enjoyed Oblivion, as a Fallout fan and a Wasteland fan before that, I approached Fallout 3 with a healthy amount of skepticism. I really wasn’t sure if a developer new to the Fallout franchise could pull off a sequel worthy of having the number “3” after the “Fallout” title. It seems the team at Bethesda must be fans as well, because not only does Fallout 3 earn its numeral, it does the Fallout name honor as well.

That’s the beauty of survival, and this world of fallout: It feeds on adventure and breathes in freedom, yet it dreams of order and the safety of the Vault. I can describe it, explain it, tell it in finely chosen words, but I can never make you fully understand for as long as you sit and listen. But even if I die, I do not worry. There will come a time when you will seize that lever and open that metal door, and it is then I will return. And the Wasteland will greet you, the birth of a legend. For with you goes that kid from Vault 101 once more.

The first two Fallout titles are classics in their own right but Fallout 3 might just be the best one yet. Heck, it might just be the best console RPG of all time. It's deep, complex and tremendously addictive. From the amazing character development system to the engaging and satisfying combat, Fallout 3 has everything you could want in an RPG experience. Play this game. Seriously. Do it.

We've mentioned Oblivion quite a few times in the span of this review, since it's impossible to write about Fallout 3 without comparing it to its technical predecessor. Yes, Fallout 3 is a lot like Oblivion (with guns!), but it's a superior game in nearly every way, as it features a more engaging storyline, impeccable presentation, and hundreds of hours of addictive gameplay. While the jury is still out on whether or not hardcore Fallout enthusiasts will accept the game as part of the storied franchise, Fallout 3 is a must-have title for most RPG fans, as well as one of the finest games of this generation.

Bethesda has once again delivered a game of life-affirming brilliance that will be heralded as a classic, and talked about for years to come.

Our 40-ish hours of game time over four days at Bethesda’s Maryland HQ went by on fast-forward. We often forgot to eat, and we begrudged bathroom breaks. Games this captivating don’t come along often. Between its engrossing story, ginormous world, well-crafted RPG side, and white-knuckle FPS combat, Fallout 3 completely, utterly gives you your $60 worth.

If you seek to break the world, you'll occasionally find a way -- which is understandable, given the limits of time and tech -- but it does pull you out of the otherwise broad and engrossing experience. Faults be damned, though; 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.

There’s so much to Fallout 3 that it would take well more than 1,000 words to come close to covering everything. From the ingenious turn-based/real-time combat system known as VATS, to the satisfaction you get from blowing the limbs off a raider to Dog Meat, the lovable puppy pal that’s just as endearing as the original. In short, Fallout 3 is a post-apocalyptic triumph, one of the best RPGs ever made and a definite candidate for game of the year.

Taken as a whole, Fallout 3 is a masterpiece. Whereas Oblivion raised the bar and showed people what a game really could be, Fallout 3 does the same thing only a few years later. Oblivion sat so high above everything else that it was hard to even compare it to anything. Now Fallout 3 sits just as high above Oblivion. It’s that good. And with a seemingly unlimited wasteland to explore, there should be many irradiated gamers playing this one for years to come. It earns a very rare perfect GiN Gem score of 5 out of 5, because really, nothing else on the market even comes close. Do yourself a huge favor and grab a copy today.

Despite how much I enjoyed Oblivion, as a Fallout fan and a Wasteland fan before that, I approached Fallout 3 with a healthy amount of skepticism. I really wasn’t sure if a developer new to the Fallout franchise could pull off a sequel worthy of having the number “3” after the “Fallout” title. It seems the team at Bethesda must be fans as well, because not only does Fallout 3 earn its numeral, it does the Fallout name honor as well.

That’s the beauty of survival, and this world of fallout: It feeds on adventure and breathes in freedom, yet it dreams of order and the safety of the Vault. I can describe it, explain it, tell it in finely chosen words, but I can never make you fully understand for as long as you sit and listen. But even if I die, I do not worry. There will come a time when you will seize that lever and open that metal door, and it is then I will return. And the Wasteland will greet you, the birth of a legend. For with you goes that kid from Vault 101 once more.

We've mentioned Oblivion quite a few times in the span of this review, since it's impossible to write about Fallout 3 without comparing it to its technical predecessor. Yes, Fallout 3 is a lot like Oblivion (with guns!), but it's a superior game in nearly every way, as it features a more engaging storyline, impeccable presentation, and hundreds of hours of addictive gameplay. While the jury is still out on whether or not hardcore Fallout enthusiasts will accept the game as part of the storied franchise, Fallout 3 is a must-have title for most RPG fans, as well as one of the finest games of this generation.

If you seek to break the world, you'll occasionally find a way -- which is understandable, given the limits of time and tech -- but it does pull you out of the otherwise broad and engrossing experience. Faults be damned, though; 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.

We've mentioned Oblivion quite a few times in the span of this review, since it's impossible to write about Fallout 3 without comparing it to its technical predecessor. Yes, Fallout 3 is a lot like Oblivion (with guns!), but it's a superior game in nearly every way, as it features a more engaging storyline, impeccable presentation, and hundreds of hours of addictive gameplay. While the jury is still out on whether or not hardcore Fallout enthusiasts will accept the game as part of the storied franchise, Fallout 3 is a must-have title for most RPG fans, as well as one of the finest games of this generation.

If you seek to break the world, you'll occasionally find a way -- which is understandable, given the limits of time and tech -- but it does pull you out of the otherwise broad and engrossing experience. Faults be damned, though; 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.

It is rare that a game gets me genuinely excited and even rarer for one to tempt me into calling in a sick day just so I can keep playing. Fallout 3 was able to do both, and is a game that deserves every accolade and award that may come its way. If Fallout 3 isn't already in your collection, it should be.

If you like role playing games, buy it. If you like first person shooters, buy it. The game is just amazing in everyway and we could not have expected a better Fallout title. Bethesda has another huge galactic hit on its hands and now we need to see some downloadable content please.

The presentation of the game, as a whole, is what really takes Fallout 3 and boosts it into a level high above most of the other games being released this year on the Xbox 360. The fact that, even after all the side-missions are completed, there is still some exclusive downloadable content (details unknown) coming at some point even excites us more. From the moment we booted up the title to the minute we started writing this review our life was engrossed by Fallout 3. Bethesda had us hooked and obsessed for the entirety of this gaming experience. We can only hope that the mass number of action titles coming out this Fall don’t allow this masterpiece to fall through the cracks. Fallout 3 is everything we could have ever imagined and there is no reason that if you own an Xbox 360 you should not be playing this game; go buy it.

Fallout 3 is a fantastic game and Bethesda has succeeded in creating a world so barren and horrific, yet full of life and story driven content that it is surely one of the best games released this year. The only issues are technical and mainly tied to the Playstation 3 platform. We have rich pickings lately with an array of top notch games released, just make sure you don't miss out on Fallout 3, it is one of the most absorbing game experiences I can remember.

At the end of the day, we’re happy that the seemingly endless wait is over to get our hands on this game and yet, sad at the same time that we might not see another game of equal quality, gameplay and value for a long time to come. Combining 1950s art style with a sci-fi mix, gives the game a unique heartbeat. Fallout 3 is a game that will last in your mind long after you’re done playing it, thanks to its memorable characters and adrenaline filled combats. We can finally derive at a conclusion that Fallout 3 is NOT Oblivion with guns!

Fallout 3 masterfully creates a parallel universe for players to explore and lose dozens of hours in. No other game of this console generation comes close to offering the amount of content, freedom of choice, and level of immersion that can be found here.

This generation of games has delivered absolutely fabulous cinematic-quality titles. Bioshock, Gears of War and the Call of Duty series just to name a few. Fallout 3 easily deserves to be remembered amongst them. Not only that, but Fallout 3 deserves to mentioned in the same breath as all other RPG's we've heard too much about: Final Fantasy VI, Chrono Trigger and Bethesda's own Elder's Scroll series. Fallout 3 is an absolute masterpiece, truly the pinnacle of Western RPGs, and deserves to be remembered as such.

Fallout 3 isn't perfect, and some longtime fans may focus more on what it isn't rather than what it has become in Bethesda's hands, but its shortcomings pale before the fun that kept pushing me ahead to find out what was over the next hill of rubble. The world that Bethesda has put together manages to assuage much of that worry with an engaging RPG that easily stands as a passionate demonstration of their love for the series. As Perlman says at the start, "War never changes," and with Fallout 3, the postapocalyptic spirit of the series continues to march on.

Sure, this game isn't perfect, but its strengths far overpower its weaknesses. From its sweeping, epic score to its ridiculously gory and amusing death scenes and on to the many thought-provoking moments of what life could be like after a nuclear detonation on US soil, this game holds sacred all that is great about RPGs while delivering that action-based punch that keeps you coming back. I just can't find a good reason not to recommend Fallout 3 to any serious gamer out there.

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. The game has a few flaws -- most of them technical -- but it's a case where the whole is greater than the sum. It's a fantastic game with incredible atmosphere that offers fun in so many different ways that you're almost sure to get hooked. This is one of the best games you'll play this year.

Sure, this game isn't perfect, but its strengths far overpower its weaknesses. From its sweeping, epic score to its ridiculously gory and amusing death scenes and on to the many thought-provoking moments of what life could be like after a nuclear detonation on US soil, this game holds sacred all that is great about RPGs while delivering that action-based punch that keeps you coming back. I just can't find a good reason not to recommend Fallout 3 to any serious gamer out there.

Fallout 3 isn't the kind of game you play to witness its graphical prowess, or its amazing sound. Yes, it does have a nice soundtrack, and yes it does have nice visuals. But more importantly, the game boasts an adventure that is so epic in size that it can only be the product of Bethesda. The Oblivion engine is a perfect fit to create a Fallout game around, and Fallout 3 is that much better off for it. With a game world that's as large as a real world city, mechanics that are engaging and easy to use, on top of unparalleled depth...Fallout 3 is the no brainer choice for those looking to embark on an epic quest.

But to me, Fallout 3 is all about story and interaction. If you’re into post-apocalyptic literature, film, or games, especially those taking place in the United States, then Fallout 3 was made for you. Combine the unusual amount of realism found in every corner of the game with the endless conversation permutations with just about everyone you meet, and you have yourself one of the most truly interactive experiences of the generation. Fallout 3 comes highly recommended -- it’s an experience that shouldn’t be missed. Just remember, life in the Capital Wasteland is rough. The beauty of the game is in the choices you make in order to survive.

I never really got oblivion Jung, no matter how many people tried to get me to love it, I couldn't see the appeal and kept putting it back down but fallout 3 got me hardcore, maybe it was the pew pew lasers or maybe it was just a nice break from all the Fable 2 hours we've been putting in – either way, there's going to be a possibility of some pants not being washed in my house for a few weeks. 9.5 from me.

There have been a lot of truly wonderful games released across all platforms over the last few months, and it's easy to forget some of the titles that came along. But this is one of those games that you really should not skip. You'd have to be insanely picky or just hate enjoying yourself to not find some fun here, and with the main quest coming in at about 20 hours, with over 100 hours of side quests, there's no shortage of content on this disk. If you haven't already, be sure to get yourself some exposure to the radioactive world of Fallout 3. Radiation sickness never felt so damn good!

There's no doubt that many people already know that they will love Fallout 3: it offers the epic world that many yearn for. For those still deciding whether to take a chance on the title, know that Fallout 3 is designed with great artistry and care. The story and the characters alone will reward even those with a short attention span, while the ability to craft a character and impact the world around you will set a new gold standard for anyone ready to savor the experience. If you're looking for exciting and engrossing role-playing gameplay, Fallout 3 is a must-play title for 2008.

There's no doubt that many people already know that they will love Fallout 3: it offers the epic world that many yearn for. For those still deciding whether to take a chance on the title, know that Fallout 3 is designed with great artistry and care. The story and the characters alone will reward even those with a short attention span, while the ability to craft a character and impact the world around you will set a new gold standard for anyone ready to savor the experience. If you're looking for exciting and engrossing role-playing gameplay, Fallout 3 is a must-play title for 2008.

The minute you step out into the wasteland that was once American soil, you know you will never forget the things you will see and do in this world. Fallout 3 is a game that hits all the right notes and excels in being a role-playing game that wishes to challenge the genre to bring something bigger and better. If you have yet to pick up a role-playing game, I highly suggest you start now with Fallout 3.

Fallout 3 is an incredible game with a lot of replay value due to the number of possible story paths. While the end results may be similar, it is fun to see the different approaches one can take. For those out there that may not get deep into the typical RPG, this title can keep you feeling like you're playing an Action/First-Person Shooter, yet get your feet wet with all of the item-swapping, bartering, and awareness that it takes to build up experience. Fallout 3 is absolutely worth every penny spent on the game.

Fallout 3 is an incredibly well done 3D adaptation of Interplay's cherished series. It is not a flawless title by any means, but it is a remarkable one. Bethesda's marriage of the RPG and FPS genres is a triumphant success, and it makes Fallout 3 a unique experience despite its similarities to Bethesda's past releases. Further, this open-ended adventure through a post-apocalyptic wasteland is simply captivating. You'll easily get sucked into the Capital Wasteland, and you'll want to explore every last bit of it before you put the controller down. This is one of the best games of this generation, and a must-have for anyone with the slightest bit of interest in the post-apocalyptic genre.

Fallout 3 is an experience in itself, and while it may not offer as much replay value as Oblivion, it’s so much more then an “Oblivion with guns”. The game features the same humorous overtones as the other games in the series, and while the main story arc is short, Fallout 3 is a faithful extension to its predecessors. Taking on a cult franchise is a mammoth task, and in this case the expectations were incredibly high after following the masterpiece that is Oblivion. Fortunately, Fallout 3 eclipses almost every one of these incredible expectations. For any RPG fan, especially with roots in the franchise, Fallout 3 is a must buy. Just do yourself a favor and play this one in the dark.

Os hemos contado lo que vais a encontrar en este sobresaliente título, pero solo de pasada. Hay mucho más que sólo se puede descubrir jugándolo uno mismo, y desde luego no hablamos de localizaciones u objetos. La sensación de estar en un universo devastado y de estar totalmente indefenso ante el entorno es la que vais a sentir a los mandos de vuestra plataforma preferida, una vez iniciado Fallout 3. Desde aquí, os recomendamos que toméis un asiento cómodo y os preparéis para disfrutar, pues hay una gigantesca área a vuestro alcance y recorrerla os va a llevar tiempo.

Trekking through the wasteland is one of my top experiences of the year, and it just happens this game also produces some of my top moments, like the communism-hating robot, the pint-sized slasher, Gary, and the enabling of the Cannibalism perk. This game is massive, and as your character’s stature in the Wasteland grows, so does the excitement. It’s not a true sequel to the Fallout series, but as a fan of the games of old, I found it to be every bit as good.

Fallout 3 is an experience in itself, and while it may not offer as much replay value as Oblivion, it’s so much more then an “Oblivion with guns”. The game features the same humorous overtones as the other games in the series, and while the main story arc is short, Fallout 3 is a faithful extension to its predecessors. Taking on a cult franchise is a mammoth task, and in this case the expectations were incredibly high after following the masterpiece that is Oblivion. Fortunately, Fallout 3 eclipses almost every one of these incredible expectations. For any RPG fan, especially with roots in the franchise, Fallout 3 is a must buy. Just do yourself a favor and play this one in the dark.

In the end, Fallout 3 feels like a Fallout game, and that is absolutely the highest compliment. Despite the changes, much of the charm and fun of the franchise remains intact, and despite the similarities to Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion, I never felt that I was playing anything but a Fallout game. The majority of my complaints are problems that also existed in the prior titles, and nothing in particular detracted from the experience. Fallout 3 is a game with a ridiculous amount of value for your money and easily worth the full $60. This isn't Oblivion: With Guns, but an honest-to-goodness Fallout 3, and a fine addition to the franchise.

Hardcore Fallout fans will either hate Fallout 3 because it's not Screenshot Fallout or Fallout 2, or they'll love it because it's still a great game set in one of the best freaking universes ever. If you never played the original games and you like shooter/rpg combinations Fallout 3 is a must buy. Only time will tell if it is as timeless as Fallout or Fallout 2, but there's no question that it's a great game all on its own. You might want to make sure you're ready to give up a large portion of your time though, because once Fallout 3 has you it won't let go for a while.

As I said, it would be impossible to summarize a game this big in a review of almost any length. The varied gameplay and genuinely challenging new puzzle types are simply the mechanics of how the game unfolds. I’ve purposely left out discussing the rich storyline in the game to avoid spoilers, but let me assure you that it is compelling and often surprising. There is more gameplay in this game than any four other holiday titles combined, and every minute of it is compelling. The V.A.T.S. combat engine works better than I anticipated without providing a silver-bullet that would make the gameplay too easy. I’ll be shocked if Fallout 3 isn’t game of the year.

Beyond those utterly fixable/avoidable bits of weirdness, Fallout 3 is still a shining example of an epic RPG done right. It looks amazing, its immersion factor is second to none, and the whole experience is like a good book; addictive and impossible to put down. Packed to the gills with the incredibly deep Fallout mythos, you can play through the twenty odd hours of main quest but come back to experience the 50+ hours of side quests dotted throughout this freaky, radiated reality. Whichever way you look at it, there’s something in here for every type of gamer and Fallout 3 is well worthy of your hard earned bottle caps.

Fallout 3 is one of the best games of recent years -- in a year that's certainly been blessed with some excellent releases. It's a game that stands on its own without prior knowledge of the series -- though Bethesda has crafted an adventure that still aims firmly at fans before all others. It's not without some faults however, and the recipe isn't to everyone's tastes or pace. The third-person perspective remains as useless as it was in Oblivion, for example -- but if you can put in the time and commit to exploring this detailed and carefully designed wasteland, then Fallout 3 can't help but satisfy and engage you in ways that very few games ever have.

In the end, Fallout 3 feels like a Fallout game, and that is absolutely the highest compliment. Despite the changes, much of the charm and fun of the franchise remains intact, and despite the similarities to Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion, I never felt that I was playing anything but a Fallout game. The majority of my complaints are problems that also existed in the prior titles, and nothing in particular detracted from the experience. Fallout 3 is a game with a ridiculous amount of value for your money and easily worth the full $60. This isn't Oblivion: With Guns, but an honest-to-goodness Fallout 3, and a fine addition to the franchise.

Trekking through the wasteland is one of my top experiences of the year, and it just happens this game also produces some of my top moments, like the communism-hating robot, the pint-sized slasher, Gary, and the enabling of the Cannibalism perk. This game is massive, and as your character’s stature in the Wasteland grows, so does the excitement. It’s not a true sequel to the Fallout series, but as a fan of the games of old, I found it to be every bit as good.

All told, Fallout 3 is a great game. Granted, I still have a lot left to explore, but the pace and scope of Wasteland is fabulous. It’s not a platformer, so if you’re expecting nonstop thrills, this might not be for you. You’ll have sections where you’re zigzagging across the landscape and minutes between combat, but there’s a depth to this trek. You feel as if you’re a post-apocalyptic survivor searching for a close relative who may or may not be in danger…and who has to grow up through near-death encounters with the worst creatures or others seeking to survive the same horrors you are. When people talk about deep, immersive video games, Fallout 3 can stand as a reference.

While Fallout 3 may not be for everyone (especially those who are looking for something a little more light-hearted), that doesn’t stop it from being a marvelous game. The replay value alone should hold gamers over until the dawn of the New Year. Fallout 3 is a must-have for gamers who are looking for the next bona-fide RPG on any console.

Any preconceived notions of this post-Apocalypto should be shelved. Fallout 3 is not another Gears of War or Halo. Overcome and embrace, for there’s a constant flow of surprises and excellence packed into this RPG. Everything is set at such a high caliber that the negligible flaws and inconsistencies come across as much larger blemishes than in most games, but they can’t tarnish the overall experience. Don’t wait for the wasteland, just hit the road.

Fallout 3 is an experience in itself, and while it may not offer as much replay value as Oblivion, it’s so much more then an “Oblivion with guns”. The game features the same humorous overtones as the other games in the series, and while the main story arc is short, Fallout 3 is a faithful extension to its predecessors. Taking on a cult franchise is a mammoth task, and in this case the expectations were incredibly high after following the masterpiece that is Oblivion. Fortunately, Fallout 3 eclipses almost every one of these incredible expectations. For any RPG fan, especially with roots in the franchise, Fallout 3 is a must buy. Just do yourself a favor and play this one in the dark.

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. The game has a few flaws -- most of them technical -- but it's a case where the whole is greater than the sum. It's a fantastic game with incredible atmosphere that offers fun in so many different ways that you're almost sure to get hooked. This is one of the best games you'll play this year.

Globaali ydinsota on uhkakuvana jotain niin arkitodellisuudellemme vierasta, että sen mahdollisuus tuntuu suurin piirtein yhtä kaukaiselta kuin asteroidin osuma. On petollisen helppoa unohtaa, että Neuvostoliiton romahtamiseen asti maailma eli kirjaimellisesti veitsen terällä. Suurvaltojen kilpavarustelun, itänaapurin rauhanohjusten ja Tsernobylin ydinvoimalaonnettomuuden varjossa kasvaneelle 80-luvun kakaralle ydintuhon pelko oli jotain todellista. Minun lapsuuteni oli aikaa, jolloin Helsingissä louhittiin kalliosuojia ja kouluihin ja taloyhtiöihin hankittiin joditabletteja.

You can type out entire encyclopedias on this game, but in the end it's all about a couple of important elements. The atmosphere and storyline are completely finished and can for a large part be influenced by your own choices. The personalisation of your avatar goes very far and is worked out very immersively. The quests, small and large, are interesting and the combat system will bring the necessary excitement and satisfaction to your quest up to the very ending. Fallout 3 is a world that deserves to be explored and researched by gamers that love quality, depth and immersion. A top game!

In almost all respects, Fallout 3 is a staggering, genre-defining achievement - marrying an utterly immersive world, memorable characters, incredible production values, some of the most inspired RPG mechanics ever devised and so much heart. It might not steamroll the epic Oblivion in the manner we all hoped, but maybe that was simply asking too much. Instead, Fallout 3 stands as the perfect companion piece - a near unparalleled RPG that stands so far ahead of the majority of the games on 360 that it would be a crime against gaming not to laud this title as anything other than a masterpiece. But perhaps the biggest single complement we can pay Fallout 3 is that it sits proudly alongside its cult PC brethren as an (almost) equal. For that reason alone, it joins the pantheon of 360 Must Buys.

Instead, Fallout 3 stands as the perfect companion piece - a near unparalleled RPG that stands so far ahead of the majority of the games on 360 that it would be a crime against gaming not to laud this title as anything other than a masterpiece. But perhaps the biggest single complement we can pay Fallout 3 is that it sits proudly alongside its cult PC brethren as an (almost) equal. For that reason alone, it joins the pantheon of 360 Must Buys.

*Catches breath*. So this is a whole lot of awesome game. Fallout 3 is an overall well-thought-out vision of what the world would be like after The Big One drops. It's one part First Person Shooter, and one part Role Playing Game. This is the really violent potty-mouth game that Mom and Dad don't know about yet because it hasn't been on the news. This game'll give you nightmares, kid. The combat system is really cool, and you'll probably show it to a friend at some point. If you liked Dune, check out Fallout 3. It's a really good game, and if you don't like it when video games tell you what to do, you'll play this one for a long time.

*Catches breath*. So this is a whole lot of awesome game. Fallout 3 is an overall well-thought-out vision of what the world would be like after The Big One drops. It's one part First Person Shooter, and one part Role Playing Game. This is the really violent potty-mouth game that Mom and Dad don't know about yet because it hasn't been on the news. This game'll give you nightmares, kid. The combat system is really cool, and you'll probably show it to a friend at some point. If you liked Dune, check out Fallout 3. It's a really good game, and if you don't like it when video games tell you what to do, you'll play this one for a long time.

Das Jahr 2008 hat vielen Videospielen das Leben geschenkt und nur wenige haben einen derart großen Eindruck hinterlassen wie Fallout 3. Der unglaubliche Umfang des Spiels, die wunderschöne Optik, der perfekt abgestimmte Sound und die unglaublich packende Atmosphäre machen das Spiel zu einem wahren Freudenfest für jeden Genrefan und Videospieler. Einzig und allein die PlayStation 3-Fassung weiß in Punkto Grafik nicht ganz zu überzeugen und mindert den sonst so unglaublich guten Eindruck. Alles in Allem ist Fallout 3 hin fast jeder Hinsicht ein Kandidat für den Titel „Game of the Year“ und bietet nicht nur Rollenspielern eine packende Story und wunderschöne Grafiken. Fallout 3 erhält von uns ganz klar eine Kaufempfehlung.

Fallout 3 is a fantastic game and Bethesda has succeeded in creating a world so barren and horrific, yet full of life and story driven content that it is surely one of the best games released this year. The only issues are technical and mainly tied to the Playstation 3 platform. We have rich pickings lately with an array of top notch games released, just make sure you don't miss out on Fallout 3, it is one of the most absorbing game experiences I can remember.

Ich hatte so meine Zweifel: Fallout in 3D? Ego-Perspektive? Echtzeitkämpfe wie in einem Ego-Shooter? Selten habe ich mich so gern geirrt: Es ist trotz allem immer noch Fallout. Darauf haben Serien-Fans gewartet: endlich die Fortsetzung, die sich des Namens würdig erweist. Die einzigartige Fallout-Atmosphäre hat die massiven Gameplay-Änderungen scheinbar mühelos überstanden, über die kleinen Mängel in der Synchronisation kann man hinwegsehen und vielleicht gerade weil sich das Spiel unentwegt auf hohem Niveau bewegt, kommt es einem so vor, als würden wirkliche Höhepunkte fehlen. Die Entscheidungsfreiheit und Spieltiefe sucht aber ohne jeden Zweifel seinesgleichen und unter Strich bleibt nur zu sagen: In Fallout 3 ist drin, was drauf steht: der würdige dritte Teil einer großen Serie.

Fallout 3 does contain quite a few bugs however and we even had a couple of unexplained crashes to the desktop. These issues apparently plague the console versions as well. We remain hopeful Bethesda is working on a patch for these various bugs, as nothing is more frustrating than spending time on a quest only to realize the NPC who gave it to you has committed suicide. Even with these bugs, it is apparent the time and effort that has gone into Fallout 3. From the visual detail placed on environments to the careful attention paid to established Fallout canon, Bethesda has gone and made a game that is every bit worthy of the Fallout name.

Fallout 3 is an epic RPG with choices that affect a lot of how your game will play out. V.A.T.S. combat is over the top but normal FPS like combat isn't that well done. The music and graphics combine for a true recreation of the Fallout style of yesteryear. There's a tremendous amount of replay value here as well so you'll really want to play it over and over again. Fallout 3 is worth the wait and it's not surprising that Bethesda has done it again.

Simpel: Fallout 3 is een absolute aanrader. Het is een avontuur dat je niet licht zal vergeten. Het is misschien minder uitgestrekt dan Oblivion, maar het is dubbel zo intens én je keert er graag naar terug. Het maakt daarbij niet uit of je een veteraan bent van de reeks of een nieuwkomer in dit desolate universum.

Though Fallout 3 is a good game and it lived up to all my expectations, it is certainly not for anyone wanting a quick game. Even though the main story line is relatively short in comparison to other role-playing games, you’ll still spend a lot of time doing nothing but walking across the desolate brown landscape – the option to quick travel will become your friend – and getting into conversations, it doesn’t fit well with a gamer that wants a quick fix. Besides that hesitation, I recommend Fallout 3.

In Fallout 3 Bethesda has made a very good thing, though it is somewhat hampered by the lack of variable scenery and a VATS that plays less than perfectly. From the opening strains of I Don’t Want to Set the World on Fire, the chilling atmosphere is pervasive. Between the main quest line and the heaps of side quests you can pick up, I’m not even sure how long this game is. I’m closing in on 30 hours, and judging from the volume of the map space that I’ve explored I’m not even close to done. It’s a game that I’m certain to be playing for a long, long time.

Fallout 3 is an admirable achievement for Bethesda. It’s a game that provides action, adventure, exploration, interaction and excitement in a beautifully realised Armageddon that provides so many unexpected moments, but somehow manages to remain consistent and believable. Regardless of the sometimes-weak combat, this is role-playing at its finest. It’s almost enough to make you wish that those damn Communists would hurry up and drop the bomb!

Fallout 3 is an admirable achievement for Bethesda. It’s a game that provides action, adventure, exploration, interaction and excitement in a beautifully realised Armageddon that provides so many unexpected moments, but somehow manages to remain consistent and believable. Regardless of the sometimes-weak combat, this is role-playing at its finest. It’s almost enough to make you wish that those damn Communists would hurry up and drop the bomb!

Fallout 3 is an admirable achievement for Bethesda. It’s a game that provides action, adventure, exploration, interaction and excitement in a beautifully realised Armageddon that provides so many unexpected moments, but somehow manages to remain consistent and believable. Regardless of the sometimes-weak combat, this is role-playing at its finest. It’s almost enough to make you wish that those damn Communists would hurry up and drop the bomb!

It’s neither totally a Fallout game, nor totally Oblivion – it’s wholly new. It doesn’t work all the time, but when it does it’s glorious and unbelievably good, so we think it’s well worth looking past the few niggles for. It gets a score of 9/10, though admittedly it's only just scraping that if we're going to be totally honest, because it's fun and significant, if not quite as good as it could and arguably should have been.

Fallout 3 is a triumph in almost every sense. Despite some of its flaws it is a fantastic journey that everyone must experience. Bethesda nailed the look and you will be stunned by how incredibly detailed everything is. The cast of characters you will meet throughout your journey are definitely an interesting bunch and helps to keep you on your toes. How you shape the world and your relationship with it is entirely up to you.

"Fallout 3" is Oblivion, with guns and more moral choices. The graphics are a little better, and there are more than about two people supplying the supplemental voices, but ultimately, it's a very similar game, for both good and bad. All of the game elements that made Oblivion awesome return here for a second outing, whilst many of the issues that slightly brought Oblivion down still return over two years later. It's a real shame because 'Fallout 3' is still an excellent game, but it's harder to forgive the same faults again after all this time.

"Fallout 3" is Oblivion, with guns and more moral choices. The graphics are a little better, and there are more than about two people supplying the supplemental voices, but ultimately, it's a very similar game, for both good and bad. All of the game elements that made Oblivion awesome return here for a second outing, whilst many of the issues that slightly brought Oblivion down still return over two years later. It's a real shame because 'Fallout 3' is still an excellent game, but it's harder to forgive the same faults again after all this time.

Natürlich hätte ich Fallout 3 auch einfach in 10 bis 20 Stunden testen können. Doch dann hätte ich so viel Wunderbares verpasst, so viele Charaktere, Dialoge und Details nicht erlebt, dass meine Wertung vielleicht ein bisschen niedriger ausgefallen wäre. Nein, ich hänge mich nicht an den eintönigen Dungeons oder den Menüs auf - denn das wäre Erbsenzählerei. Bethesdas Werk hat mir so viele actionreiche, spannende. motivierende Stunden beschert, in so einer atmosphärischen, clever aufgebauten Welt, dass man schon unter Rollenspiel-Allergie leiden muss, um dabei keinen Spaß zu empfinden. Ich habe deshalb nur noch einen Wunsch: ein dickes Add-on zu Fallout 3.

As a game, Fallout 3 is a success. Bethesda has improved on the Oblivion formula and has, for the most part, reworked the engine in a way that suits the Fallout name. However, there are a few things that will annoy diehards. The combat tends to throw character traits out the window or play the game for you, and the atmosphere has definitely taken a turn for the heavier, rather than the sarcastic and self-referential humor of the other games. Still, a happy medium seems to have been struck. Fallout 3 is a big game that is worth sinking your teeth into, even if you have to close your eyes and hum every time you're reminded it's called Fallout.

No, no es posible terminar el juego sin combatir, pero bajo nuestro punto de vista eso no es malo sino que con el cambio de estudio la saga ha evolucionado hacia otros caminos, más enfocados a la acción pero que siguen funcionando igual de bien convirtiendo a Fallout 3 en una secuela más que digna y automáticamente en uno de los mejores juegos de rol que hoy por hoy existen en el catálogo de PlayStation 3. El gran trabajo a nivel artístico, su representación gráfica, la libertad, el gran número de misiones disponibles, mejoras como la desaparición del autolevel y el gran funcionamiento del V.A.T.S convierten a este título en un referente dentro de los RPG. Un juego excelente de los que salen cada poco tiempo, muy recomendable para esta campaña navideña y que todo seguidor del género debería, al menos, probar.

Fallout 3 is a bold, dynamic, vast epic adventure, representing the perfect blend between action and role-playing, set within one of the biggest, most atmospheric, and well-realized gaming worlds ever created. Absolutely justified in any self-respecting gamers collection, it's a truly essential title, for an essential console. Buy this game now, and lose yourself in it. Just be sure to keep your radiation exposure down to a bare minimum after completing it though, or you might find a third arm growing from your stomach. Not bad if you’re going for those expert achievements on Guitar Hero, but otherwise, stay safe.

Unfortunately I didn’t play either of the previous titles in the series, so I can’t compare Fallout 3 to its predecessors. All I can say is that it’s a wonderful action-RPG that certainly takes you by the hand and pulls you in slowly. It will frustrate you, confuse you and please you, but all of those emotions could occur at any one time for any reason. Without a set way of going about finishing the game, you’re really free to go where you want and do what you please, however you can think of doing it, and that will really give each player a slightly different experience. If you like a bit of blood, some gunplay and an RPG, why not give it a go?

I don't believe Fallout 3 is doing anything so evolutionary that it's gonna suddenly win over people who would otherwise avoid solo RPGs like the plague, and anyone expecting a stat-driven FPS is going to be very unimpressed with the loose, non-VATS shooting, but all the things that enthusiasts of the genre love about these kinds of games are present and correct here; it's artistically sound, crafted to an obscene level of attention to detail, the story is mature and relatively sophisticated, some of the incidental side quests are every bit as enthralling as the main show, the plotting is at times downright inspired and the care and reverence shown to a much loved series is heart-warmingly abundant.

Fallout 3 ist ein würdiger Nachfolger der Kultrollenspiele und bietet Freunden morbider Endzeitszenarien ein intensives und faszinierendes Spielerlebnis - dafür gibt es unseren Award. Getreu der Tradition erleben wir eine dicht erzählte Geschichte verbrämt mit viel schwarzem Humor und einer Gewaltdarstellung die auch die USK nicht sonderlich begeistert hat. Für ein erwachsenes Publikum mit starken Nerven und Spaß am Müllplatzflair ein Pflichtkauf.

This holocaust holiday into the wasteland of Fallout 3 is a brutal take on a post-apocalyptic action. Fallout is back and dare I say, better than ever. Fallout 3 has the ability to draw in both audiences who enjoy role-playing games, and the others who like a good shooter. Bethesda provides all the tools leaving it up to you to shape and enjoy your incredible journey in Fallout 3. Fallout 3 is one of the best games to be released this year and I’m glad Bethesda took their time making Fallout 3 the best it could be. The Fallout legacy continues....

This holocaust holiday into the wasteland of Fallout 3 is a brutal take on a post-apocalyptic action. Fallout is back and dare I say, better than ever. Fallout 3 has the ability to draw in both audiences who enjoy role-playing games, and the others who like a good shooter. Bethesda provides all the tools leaving it up to you to shape and enjoy your incredible journey in Fallout 3. Fallout 3 is one of the best games to be released this year and I’m glad Bethesda took their time making Fallout 3 the best it could be. The Fallout legacy continues....

Stemning, stemning, stemning. Hvis der er et rollespil, du ikke bør gå glip af i år, er det Fallout 3.

As I said up at the top, this is a massive game: in a month that's seen the release of five or six of the year's best titles, I reckon this is the absolute peach. It's packed with interesting places, with choices to make, with that nebulous sense of adventure you only find in the best RPGs. And after a long wait, it's finally here.

There's no denying Fallout 3 is little more than Oblivion in a post-apocalyptic setting. However that's more a compliment than complaint. Few games offer the same level of scale, freedom, and depth as to what Bethesda regularly achieves, and whilst the odd simplification and issue will infuriate fanatical Fallout fans, Fallout 3 remains one of the most absorbing and deep RPGs we've enjoyed in quite a long time.

There's no denying Fallout 3 is little more than Oblivion in a post-apocalyptic setting. However that's more a compliment than complaint. Few games offer the same level of scale, freedom, and depth as to what Bethesda regularly achieves, and whilst the odd simplification and issue will infuriate fanatical Fallout fans, Fallout 3 remains one of the most absorbing and deep RPGs we've enjoyed in quite a long time.

No matter what platform you own, you should play Fallout 3, which overcomes its issues by offering a deep and involving journey through a world that's hard to forget. It has more in common with Bethesda's Elder Scrolls series than with previous Fallout games, but that is by no means a bad thing. In fact, Fallout 3 is leaner and meaner than Bethesda's previous efforts, less expansive but more intense, while still offering immense replay value and quite a few thrills along the way. Whether you're a newcomer to the universe or a Fallout devotee, untold hours of mutated secrets are lurking in the darkest corners of Washington.

For its minor flaws, Fallout 3 is not only a worthy successor to the original games - and Oblivion - but an outstanding title in its own right.

As I said up at the top, this is a massive game: in a month that's seen the release of five or six of the year's best titles, I reckon this is the absolute peach. It's packed with interesting places, with choices to make, with that nebulous sense of adventure you only find in the best RPGs. And after a long wait, it's finally here.

It all means that Fallout 3 doesn't quite rank as a true classic, despite its obvious potential: you'll have to settle for it being merely excellent. That's a compromise we're happy enough to make.

The poor aiming mechanics, which operate more like shooting arrows in Oblivion than shooting bullets in an action game, are a lost opportunity to bring in the FPS crowd. The game has a classic RPG pace, so you’re better off using the awesome V.A.T.S. targeting system. Fallout 3 also loses steam under the weight of glitches (frequent pop-up, floating characters, and clipping) and lacks emotional impact during major plot moments, mostly due to poor presentation. Regardless, the time I spent hunting suburbanites, wiping out a clone clan with a power glove, and fighting alongside a giant freedom spreading, laser-eyed robot made the technical flaws feel like minor hindrances to an otherwise fantastic experience.

As I said up at the top, this is a massive game: in a month that's seen the release of five or six of the year's best titles, I reckon this is the absolute peach. It's packed with interesting places, with choices to make, with that nebulous sense of adventure you only find in the best RPGs. And after a long wait, it's finally here.

A conclusão acaba por ser, no final, bastante simples. Fallout 3 é um jogo de grande qualidade, vale cada cêntimo nele empregue e retribui com dezenas de horas de longa exploração, combate e satisfatórios - embora não muito profundos - elementos de role-play. O espírito e atmosfera da série estão presentes mas actualizados para os tempos que correm e apesar de algumas concessões, a tarefa foi bem sucedida.

Fallout 3 represents one of the most ridiculously packed gaming experiences you're going to find this year. The sheer volume of stuff and ways to approach everything from speech to quests is staggering. No, it's not perfect, but it is fun.

There's no denying Fallout 3 is little more than Oblivion in a post-apocalyptic setting. However that's more a compliment than complaint. Few games offer the same level of scale, freedom, and depth as to what Bethesda regularly achieves, and whilst the odd simplification and issue will infuriate fanatical Fallout fans, Fallout 3 remains one of the most absorbing and deep RPGs we've enjoyed in quite a long time.

The poor aiming mechanics, which operate more like shooting arrows in Oblivion than shooting bullets in an action game, are a lost opportunity to bring in the FPS crowd. The game has a classic RPG pace, so you’re better off using the awesome V.A.T.S. targeting system. Fallout 3 also loses steam under the weight of glitches (frequent pop-up, floating characters, and clipping) and lacks emotional impact during major plot moments, mostly due to poor presentation. Regardless, the time I spent hunting suburbanites, wiping out a clone clan with a power glove, and fighting alongside a giant freedom spreading, laser-eyed robot made the technical flaws feel like minor hindrances to an otherwise fantastic experience.

Fallout 3 biedt een diepe RPG ervaring en bewijst dat het veel meer is dan een Oblivion met vuurwapens.

No matter what platform you own, you should play Fallout 3, which overcomes its issues by offering a deep and involving journey through a world that's hard to forget. It has more in common with Bethesda's Elder Scrolls series than with previous Fallout games, but that is by no means a bad thing. In fact, Fallout 3 is leaner and meaner than Bethesda's previous efforts, less expansive but more intense, while still offering immense replay value and quite a few thrills along the way. Whether you're a newcomer to the universe or a Fallout devotee, untold hours of mutated secrets are lurking in the darkest corners of Washington.

Bethesda hat es tatsächlich geschafft, mit „Fallout 3“ das bisher beste Rollenspiel des Jahres zu kredenzen und viele der anfänglichen Befürchtungen waren zum Glück vergebens. Die Gamebryo-Engine wirkt trotz des oberflächlich kahlen Szenarios wesentlich lebendiger und glaubwürdiger als in „Oblivion“. Besonders die Charaktere passen sich besser in ihre Umgebung ein und wirken nicht mehr wie Fremdkörper in der Spielwelt. Auch die Geschichte ist einfach spannend und zieht einen so sehr in das virtuelle Universum, wie es seit „Gothic 3“ kein Spiel mehr geschafft hat.

Fallout 3 devuelve una saga de leyenda a la primera línea de los videojuegos, y lo hace con notables aciertos. Gráficamente es un título muy potente, logra una ambientación realmente cuidada, y su tamaño, dosis de libertad y prisma son de una calidad digna de encomio. Es un juego tan cautivador en primer término, como fácil de abandonar para muchos usuarios a medio plazo; no obstante es un título que, como mínimo, hay que probar.

Fallout 3 devuelve una saga de leyenda a la primera línea de los videojuegos, y lo hace con notables aciertos. Gráficamente es un título muy potente, logra una ambientación realmente cuidada, y su tamaño, dosis de libertad y prisma son de una calidad digna de encomio. Es un juego tan cautivador en primer término, como fácil de abandonar para muchos usuarios a medio plazo; no obstante es un título que, como mínimo, hay que probar.

Otherwise, and that issue aside, gameplay is king and Fallout 3 delivers in bountiful amounts. Play Fallout 3 and you’ll not only be treated to what might turn out to be one of the best Bethesda games ever to come down the pike but you’ll also experience echoes of Deus Ex, Half Life 2, S.T.A.L.K.E.R., and Bioshock. In the end this game is a worthy successor to the Black Isle series and a respectable submission into the canon of post-apocalyptic gaming. What began on the crudely pixelated tiles of the admirable Wasteland, matured in the fantastic Fallouts, has emerged, changed, altered, yet authentically realized in Fallout 3. All this is a long winded way of saying Fallout 3 is very, very good. It’s not a towering masterpiece like Planescape Torment, my particular gold standard of gaming, but at the end of the day it still gets a Four Fat Chicks gold star. Just not a 24K gold star. If you want hard cold numbers, it’s an 88 on a scale of 100.

In the first hours of the game Fallout 3 is a unique title that has many thrills and spills in it. Later on though it struggles at times to break through the mold of being a child of Bethesda’s previous works. Overall it’s a good game but one that lacks something special to push it into the realm of greatness. The license of Fallout is well used and isn’t ever abused, but it isn’t used to its fullest potential either. The game is a good one, without a doubt, and it isn’t a bad way to spend your money this year. In the end though, literally, it lacks a dynamic overall feel that keeps it from standing shoulder to shoulder with some of the greatest RPGs of this generation.

Humorististen special encountereiden lähes täydellinen poissaolo kismittää myös, ja ilmeisesti pelimoottorin rajoituksista johtuen on toisinaan jouduttu tekemään varsin ikäviä kompromisseja. Jos peliä kuitenkin vertaa lajityypin nykytilanteeseen, on se humoristinen, hauska ja riittävästi tekemistä ja tutkittavaa tarjoava peli, joka jaksaa pitää otteessaan. Kaiken lisäksi se tuntuu Falloutilta, ja se jos mikä on tärkeää.

Clearly, it’s one of the must-buy games of the year, and it’ll prove impossible not to lose yourself to it for dozens of hours. If only Bethesda could escape their own bad habits and sloppiness though -- then it would have been one of the must-buy games of the decade.

Clearly, it’s one of the must-buy games of the year, and it’ll prove impossible not to lose yourself to it for dozens of hours. If only Bethesda could escape their own bad habits and sloppiness though -- then it would have been one of the must-buy games of the decade.

There are many things to like about Bethesda's latest endeavor, but there are also some downsides to it, so, ultimately, you decide if they should stop you from shelling out 60 bucks (50 if you're playing it on the PC). If nothing else, we recommend you give it a whirl. Chances are you won't be sorry.

Fallout 3 devuelve una saga de leyenda a la primera línea de los videojuegos, y lo hace con notables aciertos. Gráficamente es un título muy potente, logra una ambientación realmente cuidada, y su tamaño, dosis de libertad y prisma son de una calidad digna de encomio. Es un juego tan cautivador en primer término, como fácil de abandonar para muchos usuarios a medio plazo; no obstante es un título que, como mínimo, hay que probar.

Like we said before, we’re only scratching the surface here, thankfully it’s been a tasty treat so far, and it’s very easy to get lost in this world. I love a game where enemies fight each other, that lets you save at your exact position at any time and that has such a play length, I’m giving it 8.5/10 Rubber Chickens.

Tak więc drogi graczu, jeśli szukasz gry RPG na wysokim poziomie, możesz bez obaw zaopatrzyć się w najnowsze dzieło Bethesda Softworks i cieszyć się wieloma godzinami doskonałej zabawy.

Fallout est mort, vive Fallout ! Tel pourrait être l'épilogue d'une polémique qui n'est cependant pas prête de s'éteindre. En préférant élargir son public plutôt que de répondre aux attentes des joueurs de la première heure, Fallout 3 se mettra naturellement à dos une partie des fans de la série. Mais ce que certains considéreront comme un mauvais Fallout reste un très bon Elder Scrolls post-apocalyptique, qui parvient à faire valoir des qualités bien réelles quoique différentes. L'essentiel est que le plaisir de revêtir son armure de cuir et de partir à l'assaut d'un camp de super mutants soit resté intact. Bref, Fallout 3 c'est du Nuka-Cola light, mais c'est vachement bon quand même.

Fallout est mort, vive Fallout ! Tel pourrait être l'épilogue d'une polémique qui n'est cependant pas prête de s'éteindre. En préférant élargir son public plutôt que de répondre aux attentes des joueurs de la première heure, Fallout 3 se mettra naturellement à dos une partie des fans de la série. Mais ce que certains considéreront comme un mauvais Fallout reste un très bon Elder Scrolls post-apocalyptique, qui parvient à faire valoir des qualités bien réelles quoique différentes. L'essentiel est que le plaisir de revêtir son armure de cuir et de partir à l'assaut d'un camp de super mutants soit resté intact. Bref, Fallout 3 c'est du Nuka-Cola light, mais c'est vachement bon quand même.

Fallout est mort, vive Fallout ! Tel pourrait être l'épilogue d'une polémique qui n'est cependant pas prête de s'éteindre. En préférant élargir son public plutôt que de répondre aux attentes des joueurs de la première heure, Fallout 3 se mettra naturellement à dos une partie des fans de la série. Mais ce que certains considéreront comme un mauvais Fallout reste un très bon Elder Scrolls post-apocalyptique, qui parvient à faire valoir des qualités bien réelles quoique différentes. L'essentiel est que le plaisir de revêtir son armure de cuir et de partir à l'assaut d'un camp de super mutants soit resté intact. Bref, Fallout 3 c'est du Nuka-Cola light, mais c'est vachement bon quand même.

No matter what platform you own, you should play Fallout 3, which overcomes its issues by offering a deep and involving journey through a world that's hard to forget. It has more in common with Bethesda's Elder Scrolls series than with previous Fallout games, but that is by no means a bad thing. In fact, Fallout 3 is leaner and meaner than Bethesda's previous efforts, less expansive but more intense, while still offering immense replay value and quite a few thrills along the way. Whether you're a newcomer to the universe or a Fallout devotee, untold hours of mutated secrets are lurking in the darkest corners of Washington.

Given all this, is Fallout 3 worth playing on the PC? Clearly the answer is yes whether you’re a fan of the first two games, a fan of Bethesda’s past work, or a fan of other PC RPG-shooters with a story, like Deus Ex and BioShock. Don’t let the fact that there are undeniable problems with the plotting and some of the game mechanics sway you. This is a good game. It's a really good game. Its only failing is that it has a mark of greatness upon it and, ever so cruelly, fails to completely achieve it.

Despite its lackluster combat, Fallout 3's incredibly detailed and intriguing world make it a joy to play, and even those who weren't fond of Bethesda's last offering may find something to like here. The total time it will take someone to finish Fallout 3 depends entirely on how much of the Wasteland they explore. Completing the main quest could easily be done in as little as ten hours, but there is easily enough content to fill out sixty or more. Most players will probably settle somewhere between twenty and forty. The game also offers multiple difficulty levels, should players be seeking an additional challenge, or a lesser one. Fallout 3 surprised me, as I honestly wasn't expecting to enjoy it nearly as much as I did. Bethesda's last game left a foul taste in my mouth, but now I am eagerly awaiting Fallout 4.

Finally, we have to consider the overall "fun factor" of the game. Fallout 3 attempts to cater for all possible play styles. If you prefer something akin to TB play, then VATS is for you. If you prefer the frenetic action of a shooter, then you can play it that way. Those who wish a more diplomatic approach have that option some of the time, while players who prefer stealth are very well catered for as well. Taken together, this produces a great deal of fun that is well packaged and presented. Sure it has its failings, but overall I had a blast (literally) playing the game. I’m not a big fan of heavy action games, I prefer the tactical opportunities of TB, but I found plenty of chances to use tactics here and the mix of VATS and RT worked for me. If for you it’s not a ‘true’ Fallout game, then my advice is to "get over it" and enjoy it for what it is; a fun, action RPG that has been well designed and implemented within the limitations I have already detailed.

Somehow it all works; somehow you can forgive the silliness and lack of depth and closure and lousy writing and combat issues and on and on. Somehow you just keep coming back, trying to avoid hitting the end of the main quest so you can just keep on exploring the Wasteland. I cannot say it is the best game I've played over the last twelve months - it falls behind King's Bounty, the just released Geneforge 5 (for the Mac only right now) but is better than the recently released NWN2: Storm of Zehir expansion. But it is a really good game and certainly one of the better games I've played and one that I wholeheartedly recommend as a 'must buy' to all adult fans of RPG's and action / shooter games.

Overall, though, Fallout 3 is a very enjoyable game that does live up to the name Fallout, no matter how vehemently the more vocal detractors decry it. The story, immensity of areas to explore and things to do, setting and feeling of desolation really do bring me back to the older Fallout games; even if some of the game play doesn’t.

It's unfortunate that Fallout 3 is saddled with so many little- and medium-sized issues, because they get in the way of what's an otherwise fantastic experience. The world is well-realized and full of options. It'll be a struggle in spots, but I'm willing to guess that most people will be able to overlook a lot of the game's problems and still have a very good time exploring the irradiated wasteland formerly known as Washington DC.

Fallout 3 delivers a megaton blast in terms of storyline with a tale that will evaporate hours from any gamer's life -- and with a main story that covers about 25 hours, you'll experience many a sleepless night. But there's at least 20 more hours of map yet to be explored (and there's a download option here for future updates). While it lacks a diverse spectrum of enemies and the V.A.T.S. system isn't perfect, Fallout 3 remains a well-balanced game of story versus combat, something that every gamer needs to experience just to understand why engaging stories often make the greatest games.

Fallout 3 is an interesting title that will satisfy the throng of Oblivion fans who have patiently awaited some kind of sequel. This title employs a lot of that game's conventions but significantly freshens up the formula with the distinct setting. For lovers of the genre, it's tough to go wrong with Fallout 3. However, if you're strictly a shooter fan or enjoy free-flowing combat, the plodding pace, vast amount of content, and RPG hallmarks (such as heavy inventory management, non-essential quests, and character leveling) may bore you. It's a good game, but certainly not without its faults. A new game engine and better controls would have served this title well.

It's unfortunate that Fallout 3 is saddled with so many little- and medium-sized issues, because they get in the way of what's an otherwise fantastic experience. The world is well-realized and full of options. It'll be a struggle in spots, but I'm willing to guess that most people will be able to overlook a lot of the game's problems and still have a very good time exploring the irradiated wasteland formerly known as Washington DC.

It's unfortunate that Fallout 3 is saddled with so many little- and medium-sized issues, because they get in the way of what's an otherwise fantastic experience. The world is well-realized and full of options. It'll be a struggle in spots, but I'm willing to guess that most people will be able to overlook a lot of the game's problems and still have a very good time exploring the irradiated wasteland formerly known as Washington DC.

Fallout 3 is an interesting title that will satisfy the throng of Oblivion fans who have patiently awaited some kind of sequel. This title employs a lot of that game's conventions but significantly freshens up the formula with the distinct setting. For lovers of the genre, it's tough to go wrong with Fallout 3. However, if you're strictly a shooter fan or enjoy free-flowing combat, the plodding pace, vast amount of content, and RPG hallmarks (such as heavy inventory management, non-essential quests, and character leveling) may bore you. It's a good game, but certainly not without its faults. A new game engine and better controls would have served this title well.

Fallout 3 delivers a megaton blast in terms of storyline with a tale that will evaporate hours from any gamer's life -- and with a main story that covers about 25 hours, you'll experience many a sleepless night. But there's at least 20 more hours of map yet to be explored (and there's a download option here for future updates). While it lacks a diverse spectrum of enemies and the V.A.T.S. system isn't perfect, Fallout 3 remains a well-balanced game of story versus combat, something that every gamer needs to experience just to understand why engaging stories often make the greatest games.

Fallout 3 delivers a megaton blast in terms of storyline with a tale that will evaporate hours from any gamer's life -- and with a main story that covers about 25 hours, you'll experience many a sleepless night. But there's at least 20 more hours of map yet to be explored (and there's a download option here for future updates). While it lacks a diverse spectrum of enemies and the V.A.T.S. system isn't perfect, Fallout 3 remains a well-balanced game of story versus combat, something that every gamer needs to experience just to understand why engaging stories often make the greatest games.

Оно и понятно — несмотря на то, что «пиратка» для Xbox 360 всплыла в Сети за три недели (!) до релиза, продажи на этой консоли в три раза лучше, чем на PC. Суровая постъядерная романтика стала откровением для владельцев приставок. Те, кто гуляют по радиоактивной Америке уже одиннадцать лет, наверняка увидят в Fallout 3 лишь работу над ошибками, которые были допущены в Oblivion.

Malgré quelques errements regrettables et une trop grande parenté avec Oblivion, Fallout 3 est un excellent jeu à ne pas manquer. Que l’on soit fan de la première heure ou néophyte de la vie post guerre nucléaire, il ne faut surtout pas manquer ce RPG qui nous sort quelque peu de l’éternel univers médiéval fantastique resservi jusqu’à la nausée. N’oublions tout de même pas de mettre un carton jaune à Bethesda qui, il faut bien le dire, n’a pas déployé tout son talent et à préférer se reposer sur ses acquis.

Fans that have been waiting for Fallout 3, of either the Oblivion camp or Fallout's, will be happy with this one. To go back on my initial word of how to go about describing a game, it's like Fallout spent a few days at Bethesda's house but left so much of its crap over there that fans of either series would be fooled into thinking they were being serviced equally. It obviously leans more towards the Fallout series, and in convening with a few hardcore fans it is a lot like the past games in setting and atmosphere as well. For the uninitiated, however, it may or may not be a tough sell. I'd recommend that if you're simply curious that you rent Fallout 3 before making a full-on commitment, because it's going to ask for a big chunk of your life if you do-- and if you jump in but don't dig it then you'll be disappointed in a big way. And no, you can't kill kids.

To me, Fallout 3 is Bethesda's best game yet, but it's got more holes than a sinking ship. It's a perfect symbol for contemporary games: oversimplified, too accessible and way too commercial. The clever, edgy dialogues are gone, along with the complex relationships and the depth of the game world, replaced by a flawed visual feast, generic conversations and a gameplay fit for the masses.

So where does this leave us? Ironically, Fallout 3 shares many of the flaws of the original Fallout games, in that it’s restrained by its engine from fully realizing its potential. It introduces new flaws, too, in that quests, characters, and locations are cut too often from the same generic cloth.

The game is an entertaining post-apocalyptic romp reminiscent of “Mad Max” and “Road Warrior” with minor references to Ellison’s A Boy and His Dog and Sir William Golding’s Lord of the Flies. It is an interesting blend of FPS and RPG genres, but the unwieldy inventory and character development feel rushed and lack real usefulness. I think I would have identified with this game more if it were released as a stand-alone title by Bethesda rather than releasing it as a follow-up to the Fallout series. Overall the game is fun and does provide many hours of good game play. Although I wish Bethesda would have put as much work into character development, leveling and the story line as they did into the rest of the game’s features.

This is the Fallout 3 experience: brilliance gives way to gentle awe, becoming excitement, gradually tempered to unspectacular enjoyment, ultimately fading to a jaded, cynical and absolute understanding of the game’s mechanics.