Just to get this out of the way let me say this now: Fallout 3 is rated M for Mature (age 17+) because of blood and gore, intense violence, sexual themes, strong language and use of drugs. If those things bother you then do yourself a favor and stay v...
Fallout 3 is an impressive looking game which is saying a lot having come off testing Far Cry 2 and Crysis Warhead in previous weeks. The massive outdoor environments are spectacular, and when using the ultra high visual quality settings, large amount...
Abstract: 3D Performance with Fallout 3 Part 1: High-end cardsFans of the Fallout series have had to wait a long time to return to the post-apocalyptic world at the center of the game. 10 years in fact. After Black Isle Studios, the original developer of Fallout...
Fallout 3 will tide RPG enthusiasts over until they get their next fix, although, like many sequels designed by different developers than the origins, fails to truly capture the spirit of the games that preceded it. Nonetheless, it is a fun, if ultim...
Abstract: Bethesda is ready to reintroduce the gaming world to Fallout and boy is it an amazing experience. While the world isn’t as colorful as say Katamari Damacy, it’s at least an equally beautiful game with its rundown and hazardous environments. So let’s di...
Abstract: Before youve blinked open eyes smeared with blood in the opening ticks of Fallout 3s character building prologue, before youve toddled around with toy blocks or taken pop-shots at cat-sized roaches or ventured out into the games gorgeous, desiccat...
Abstract: When Bethesda Softworks announced their plans to develop Fallout 3 back in 2004 many die-hard fans had their doubts that it could live up to the high standards set by previous Fallout games. After all, they were changing the core gameplay format from a...
Freedom to explore what you want, when you want, Fantastic, intricate quests can be completed in a variety of satisfying ways, VATS combat system results in all sorts of tense and gruesome encounters, Outstanding art design makes for a desolate DC, Reward...
The story and characters can feel a bit sterile, Combat feels mildly clunky.
Fallout 3 is a profoundly engrossing role-playing game just waiting to reveal its deep, dark mysteries. ...
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Published: 2008-10-28, Author: Kevin , review by: cnet.com
Abstract: A lot of games make a big deal out of player choice, but few in recent memory offer so many intricate, meaningful ways of approaching any given situation. You fulfill or dash the spiritual hopes of an idyllic society, side with slavers or their slaves,...
Jam packed with surprises and interesting quests, Enormous, highly atmospheric world to explore, Strange depiction of radiation, Dialogue suffers in comparison with previous games...