* Overall Score: 9.5
* Gameplay: 9.5/10
* Story: 9.0
* Graphics: 9.5
* Atmosphere: 10
* Characters: 8.5
Pros:
1. Amazing main quest and suspense
2. Balanced amount of side-quests
3. Huge map and regions to explore
4. Impressive number of skills and perks
5. Many options
6. Great range of weapons and armors
7. Fast-traveling ability
8. Well made dungeons
9. Big duration.
10. It has V.A.T.S. (assisting targeting system)
Cons:
1. Not any seriously challenging bosses
2. It lacks a fast means of transport
3. Poor animations
To sum up, Fallout 3 has a huge map and you are free to explore it whenever you want, regardless the main quest. There are many options and decisions. In general, Fallout 3 a Role Playing Shooter with excellent balance among the features of these 2 types of games.