Fallout 3

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  • Release Date: Oct. 28, 2008
  • Price: $60.00
  • Publisher: Bethesda Softworks
  • Developer: Bethesda Softworks
  • Platform(s): Xbox 360  PC  PS3
  • Genre: RPG
  • ESRB Rating: Mature
  • Blood and Gore
    Intense Violence
    Sexual Themes
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It's the end of the world as we know it, but we feel fine because Bethesda has resurrected the cult-favorite role-playing series Fallout. Like their earlier Oblivion, players will be able to enjoy the post-apocalyptic action in the first-person perspective as well as the third. Here, players can customize their character before taking him or her out into the wastelands of Washington, D.C. to search for dear old dad, opting to become either a hero to millions or public enemy number one. Adventurers will also be able to form two-man parties and be accompanied by the ever-faithful hound Dogmeat. Fallout 3 is available for the PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, and PC. It also comes in a Collector's Edition for $69 that includes a Vault Boy Bobblehead, hardcover art book, making-of DVD, and Vault-Tec lunch box.

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Addictive gameplay [4] Lousy camera/viewpoint [2]
Loads of content [4] Ugly visuals [1]
Engaging story [4] Braindead computer AI [1]
Just plain fun [3]
Intense action [3]
Awesome audio [2]
Innovative concepts [2]
Amazing visuals [2]
Tight controls [1]
Fantastic multiplayer [1]
Epic boss fights [1]
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Fallout 3 - Xbox 360

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Tight controls  
Just plain fun  
Loads of content  
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Best of 2008

If you liked Elder Scrolls and / or Mass Effect, this game is for you. The game gets better as you progress through the main story and there are hours of gameplay to be had. The controlls are tight and VATS is a very enjoyable new concept in combat. I cannot say enough about this game except get it. You must have this game if you are a fan of the rpg/fantasy/fps genre. Loved it.

Fallout 3 - Xbox 360

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Addictive gameplay Braindead computer AI
Tight controls  
Innovative concepts  
Just plain fun  
Epic boss fights  
Loads of content  
Engaging story  
Awesome audio  
Intense action  
fallAWESOME!!!!

definently tied for the best game I have ever played in my entire life with Shadow of the Colosus, amazing gameplay, huge content, awsome action ,amazing RPG, pretty food graphics, great story, there isn't on flaw in this game, Iv'e never had any problems with getting bored or anything, this better win RPG of the year, or somethings wrong with this world, and this game will be remembered in time as one of the best video games ever made.

Fallout 3 - Xbox 360

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Addictive gameplay  
Just plain fun  
Just my opinion

I myself love this game, up until i got x-box live i never would have touched a game like this with a 10ft pole.But i have changed my mind! This game is amazing, however there is one big drawback for me and that is there is no online multiplayer...at all. But over all i love it :)

Fallout 3 - Xbox 360

It's no Oblivion!

This was the biggest waste of 60 dollars I've ever spent. The side quests are herendously boring and stupid. The visuals are horrible. The repetetiveness of buildings is ridicolous. I'm over all dissapointed with Bathesda. After making Morrowind, and Oblivion, two outstanding games, then they produce this garbage?! I just do not see the fun in this game. Graphically it looks like a Sega Dreamcast could handle this game. The useage of the "Range" weapons is the worst controls I've ever seen in my life. What's up with the difficulty on this as well? Those fire ants, are a littly fierry for me!

Fallout 3 - Xbox 360

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Loads of content  
Engaging story  
Intense action  
Just plain fun  
Like Oblivion Meets The Road

I'm totally and completely enthralled with Fallout 3. The game's setup, which rolls your character using childhood development as a metaphor is the first inkling that this post-apocalyptic role-playing game is in that rare realm of genius.

I've played for almost 15 hours already and still haven't left the first city area of MegaTon. Like Oblivion, the game is open-ended, but it seems like there are more creative triggers for the missions. In one instance, I found this kid running around a supermarket. I talked to him and ended up tapping into a cool mission fighting giant fire-breathing ants in destroyed town.

Combat is fantastic - the turn-based VATS system works really well in conjunction with straight shooter mode. I find myself attempting to snipe from long range and then closing in, and switching to my shotgun or assault rifle to finish things off. There is nothing more gratifying than a successful head shot that decapitates the victim, that's for sure.

On the downside, the dialogue feels a little forced and, much like Oblivion, the choices between good and evil feel fairly forced. That said, the first big decision - whether or not to detonate a nuke in inside of MegaTon - is interesting.

All said, this is an awesome awesome game. I find myself marveling at the game world - it's amazing and creepy to be moving around a fully nuked Washington DC.

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