I made a gamble on this game, and it was a gamble that paid off.

User Rating: 9 | Fallout 3 X360
I had never played the original Fallout 3 games, but when this was announce years ago, hearing that there would be a post-apocolyptic RPG from Bethesda, I had boarded the hype-train. I have to admit that in my mind I was actually thinking of a "Oblivion with gun" concept.

As months passed and more gameplay videos and news came out I started to loose interest in the game for some reason. I guess the concept of Fallout 3 being exactly like Oblivion was not what I had in mind.

This week I was wrecking my head over whether to get Dead Space or Fallout 3. On the UK release date of Fallout 3 I went to GAME and standing there and went "F*** it, I'll buy Fallout 3 for the 360" (I have both consoles).

Onto the main review and I have to say this game is very addicting. I would have to say that i'm having the same experience as Oblivion. I guess Fallout 3 is a hint better, as I think Bethesda has improved on the story elements of the game which adds to the atomosphere.

GRAPHICS: - Fantastic graphics with a well built wrecked D.C., breathtaking when you just walk around with the sunset hitting the landscape, you just have to stand there and gaze at your surroundings. The player models could have been improved, but has been a step forward from Oblivion.

GAMEPLAY: - Easy controls, VATS is so simple to use. Enemies are smarter than I hoped, a little harder to takedown, but none the less fun. I could have used some sort of transport such as a bike or something, nothing too big. Third-person is awful to play in, first person would be a good bet. Speech trees are easy to use with some great speech text to choose from.

SOUND: - Great music to add to the atmosphere, whether you are just exploring or in combat, the music suits every situation. Bethesda seem to have a knack for getting the right music for situations like they accomplished in Oblivion. Voice acting is also good, even though some are a bit annoying like Moira (some high pitched b****)

OVERALL: - Even though I haven't even scratched the surface yet, I encourage all RPG lovers to play this, even if you have not played the previous titles before, Bethesda has catered Fallout fans and non-Fallout fans with a game, that gives you a gaming and movie-like experience that you won't forget for a while.