Fallout 3 Reviews
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Okay, I could complain a bit about the relatively short main storyline or the ending, but I'll just consider these to be features - incentives to explore and enjoy all the numerous optional bits before rushing to complete the bits with your dad and his research. Besides, there are so many ways to play the game that there is plenty of reasons for a second round even if you do happen to be surprised by the end of the main storyline. In summary, Fallout 3 is probably the best RPG of the year, serious contender for Game of the Year and something you should definitely experience.
The second is at Extreme Gamer with a score of 9.0/10:
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....
The third is at RealGamer with a score of 9.4/10:
There will be stubborn Fallout fans who won't be impressed, undoubtedly, but going into something like this with a closed-mind is idiocy. Game design has changed in the last decade, and Fallout 3 does feel like a distinctly modern videogame, but it's also a total breath of fresh air for the genre. Its hybrid gameplay style and constant atmosphere contribute to one of the most enjoyable games I've played in a long, long while - the naysayers are beyond foolish for missing out.
The fourth is at GayGamer with a score of 9/10:
There are natural expectations that one would have of any artistic team, in the same way that we'd expect a Bioware game to offer, say, black and white moral choices, or expect a turn-based Atlus RPG to feature animated sprites standing on squares. Fallout 3 is Bethesda's best effort, and that effort looks nothing like Interplay's best effort, never mind the decade that's elapsed in between.
What's important here is how excellently the game stands up on its own and how it compares in spirit to its distant predecessors. On that count, Fallout 3 lives up to - and exceeds - expectations.
And the fifth is at Game Vortex with a score of 95%:
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.
