Fallout 3 Video Review

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After The Fact: Reviews Revisited

Update: DLC
Posted: May 15, 2009 11:38 am PT
On 5/5/2009, Fallout 3's third $10 add-on, Broken Steel, was released in a broken state; a fixed version was released several days later. In this pack, you join the Brotherhood of Steel to rid the Capital Wasteland of the Enclave. It also allows you to return to the game after completing the main quest, and raises the level cap to 30.  
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837 Comments

  • xzsalk321

    Posted Dec 19, 2009 8:20 pm PT

    this is probably one of the best rpg shooters i've ever played, it's awesome.

  • TJ-09

    Posted Dec 18, 2009 11:33 am PT

    BEST GAME EVER PERIOD!!!

  • setexascustoms

    Posted Dec 14, 2009 7:19 am PT

    I just picked this up, but I have a couple other games to finish before I dive into something this envolving.

  • henriquedm

    Posted Dec 13, 2009 8:34 am PT

    I'm getting a xbox elite for christmas and i can't wait because i'll buy fallout GOTY too. Falout 3 is the best RPG game i've ever seen.I recomend for everyone who likes rpg,fps and a lot of blood and gore in slow motion XD.

  • kruge67

    Posted Dec 12, 2009 2:29 pm PT

    getting it for x-mass, can`t wait!!

  • Bozomario

    Posted Dec 8, 2009 11:48 am PT

    I love this game. Just getting it finished. Bethesda rox!!! Can't wait for another Fallout game or The Elder Scrolls game series...

  • oista

    Posted Dec 7, 2009 12:37 pm PT

    Do any of you guys have the game of the year edition?
    I heard there were some freezing issues, how bad are they?
    and do they only effect the DLC?

  • SerbWarrior

    Posted Dec 4, 2009 6:31 am PT

    Its a blend of FPS and RPG games,but it is true,its more of a RPG than a FPS game.

  • sliperywhenwet6

    Posted Dec 3, 2009 6:19 pm PT

    gonna get this for PC. CANT WAIT!!!

  • San_09

    Posted Nov 23, 2009 2:06 pm PT

    @ Adjacentlives and Chester_Diamond

    The game is an RPG. I dont even have to explain why. Cant believe how much times people think'' OOOh, GUN, FIRT PERSON, OH NOES, THIS IS LIKE COD!!!!''

    Please, go back and play COD.

  • San_09

    Posted Nov 23, 2009 2:04 pm PT

    This game is damn amazing. Just hope my copy of the PS3 version doesnt screw up like I've been hearing... Doubt it will.

  • AdjacentLives

    Posted Nov 18, 2009 10:09 pm PT

    @huerito It's labeled as an Rpg, stop making yourself look bad.

  • doomzug

    Posted Nov 18, 2009 12:25 pm PT

    I have spent over 100+ hrs on this game with all the exspansion to it this is the best and most "worth the money" game I have ever played RPG or otherwise.

  • Chester_Diamond posted Nov 13, 2009 10:16 am PT (does not meet display criteria. sign in to show)

    Chester_Diamond

    Posted Nov 13, 2009 10:16 am PT (hide)

    @huerito

    its a first person view game and it has guns, therefore its a FPS lmao, u should really check the meaning of FPS

  • huerito323

    Posted Nov 12, 2009 3:05 pm PT

    lol @Chester_Diamond

    No it's not a FPS. It doesn't play like any FPS. That is why they have VATS.

  • Chester_Diamond

    Posted Nov 11, 2009 1:19 pm PT

    lol @huerito323

    i think you'll find this is a FPS

  • monchoago

    Posted Nov 9, 2009 8:11 am PT

    Why is Fallout 3 rated 8.5 on PS3 and 9.0 on XBOX360 and PC? what`s the difference there?

  • bigtruckseries

    Posted Nov 8, 2009 9:15 am PT

    huerito323

    That's not true. Fallout 3 is both an FPS and a Third Person Shooter. That is specifically how its camera options are designed.

  • PhiliEagles

    Posted Nov 5, 2009 3:10 pm PT

    I rented this game a couple months ago and after playing it for a few days I thought it wasn't for me. But recently i've been getting the urge to play it again, I might get the the GOTY edition.

  • huerito323

    Posted Nov 4, 2009 2:36 pm PT

    @bigtruckseries

    Fallout 3 is not a FPS. If you were to recommend Fallout 3 to someone by telling them it's a FPS, they're going to HATE this game because it doesn't play like a FPS. It might have the first person view, but that's about it. FO3 is one of the best RPG's I've ever played.

  • Codyrin

    Posted Nov 3, 2009 6:44 pm PT

    Is there any romances on this game? Pleace send me a message.

  • dono14

    Posted Nov 3, 2009 5:42 pm PT

    Why should you buy this game?

    1. This game has probably the best atmosphere ever created in any game.
    2. HUGE map, would take probably 100 hours or more to explore it all.
    3.One of the best leveling systems I have seen in any game.
    4.You will want to go into every single building because you never know what might be in the next one.
    5. Hundreds of items to find and pick up, (seriously, there are soo many).
    6. A VERY large variation in creatures, (every environment in the game has its own creatures).
    7.Karma system is great and allows you to be as evil or good as you want.
    8.You can totally customize your character in appearance, as well as the type of character you want him to be, (thief, stealthy guy, persuade people with speech, ect...then again you will really be a little of each.)
    9. There are many different dialogue options while talking, and like in other games, conversations with other characters are hugely interesting and enjoyable, rather than some games you just want them to end.
    10.Also, like creatures, huge variety in weapons, from kitchen knifes from guns that carry mini nukes.

    There are also quite a few other things i didn't mention. Really, why some people don't like this game is beyond me, but hey this is just my opinion, which is, this game is the most amazing game I have ever played.

  • bondfan2

    Posted Nov 3, 2009 3:52 pm PT

    ps3 got 8.5 the rest got 9

  • Rheinmetal

    Posted Nov 3, 2009 12:46 am PT

    I'm only at the beginning of the game, and I'm impressed! I didn't understand why it got a 8.5 form GameSpot. It seems strict for such a game.

  • Humorguy_basic

    Posted Nov 2, 2009 7:10 am PT

    It's funny, BigTruckSeries and others always talk about Fallout 3 being like an FPS. Some even call it an 'RPG-Shooter', the same as they do Borderlands! This is proof of a dumbed down market! Has anyone called Oblivion an 'RPG-Sworder'?! Did anyone call Fallout 1 and 2 'RPG-Shooter's'? No!

    Quite simply, Fallout 3 is an RPG, plain and simple, it just happens to come with laser guns rather than bows and arrows. The fact you shoot guns and don;t use a sword does NOT make it an 'RPG-Shooter'. It just makes it a Sci-Fi RPG!!!!!

    Is it any wonder we are getting games that 10 years ago would have been called an Arcade-Adventure now being called RPG's!

  • Humorguy_basic

    Posted Nov 2, 2009 7:05 am PT

    @scorpgul Broken Steel fixes that, and there are mods that allow you to continue too.

  • scorpgul

    Posted Oct 27, 2009 4:32 pm PT

    so once u finish the main quest u cant continue exploring?

  • bigtruckseries

    Posted Oct 25, 2009 6:59 pm PT

    02050muh

    I bought Fallout 3 last christmas. Mind you I don't even like RPG's that much because I don't like magic fantasy like Lord of The Rings and Warcraft. I like FIRST PERSON SHOOTERS.

    Fallout 3 is a First Person Shooter that blends Role Playing Gameplay by making you "do things" in order to build skill levels and proficiencies with weapons and armor. The game tends to be closer to FPS than RPG but because of some focus on third person perspective it has a very unique feel.

    Once you start playing, you get very interested and very involved in the game. Problem with this game is it doesn't have multiplayer - which is understandable and the game ENDS when you beat the main quest. You've waited a long time to buy Fallout...so you really might consider buying Borderlands which offers multiplayer for 4 people - although the singleplayer isn't as good as Fallout's.

  • 02050muh

    Posted Oct 23, 2009 12:33 pm PT

    what's so great about this game? got 9 for all platform??

  • SyStem-code

    Posted Oct 23, 2009 3:59 am PT

    i just got this game and i am waiting for a good timing to play ! busy with studies

  • masta_117

    Posted Oct 10, 2009 11:31 pm PT

    I've played this game for like 70 hours and im still doing side missions 10/10

  • Mart1n_

    Posted Oct 5, 2009 8:03 am PT

    This game is the best, and does deserve a 9/10 and even better!

  • WisdomsMystery

    Posted Sep 28, 2009 8:17 pm PT

    great game great reviewer

  • poniboy

    Posted Sep 28, 2009 7:12 pm PT

    how many freakin' people do i have to talk to, to get some action damnit, gosh...

  • poniboy posted Sep 28, 2009 7:11 pm PT (does not meet display criteria. sign in to show)

    poniboy

    Posted Sep 28, 2009 7:11 pm PT (hide)

    BIOSHOCK, OWNED fallout3... nuff said.

  • Amz1217

    Posted Sep 27, 2009 12:42 pm PT

    absolutely awesome game....i've pre-ordered Fallout 3: Game of the Year Edition

  • Darkno

    Posted Sep 26, 2009 9:29 pm PT

    I did play the game when it was new, and I thought it was a bit plain and annoying, but I kind shruged it off to fast, and I'm definitly going to buy it and play it through. I did the same thing with Bioshock and then I gave it another chance and it's now one the best FPS's I have played.

  • DJCartmell

    Posted Sep 22, 2009 6:08 am PT

    A miracle of a game the greatest I've ever played in my life!!

  • KriobaKeys

    Posted Sep 20, 2009 9:50 am PT

    It's possibly one of the best games of all time. However i've never played it connsistently for like over a month but the i got back to it and get re-addicted to it. If you've not already got it then i suggest getting it.

  • DJCartmell

    Posted Sep 20, 2009 12:04 am PT

    I don't know what the hell they mean there's a load of bugs on the PS3 version (which I have) when I played it there was hardly a single visual bug I came across that was highlighted in the in depth written review. Without a doubt this is the best game I've ever played in my entire life a must have for all gamers!

  • hello_kitty97

    Posted Sep 12, 2009 3:35 pm PT

    just got this game don't know why it took so long. too much like oblivion for me they could have made improvements in character models and animations, the characters just don't seem believable to me. still pretty good though just not as amazing as everyone says.

  • ShootumUP26

    Posted Sep 8, 2009 12:23 pm PT

    yah tons of video bugs for ps3

  • dono14

    Posted Sep 8, 2009 9:04 am PT

    yeah this game really is one of the best games ever created. 10/10

  • doug_schmidt GameSpot staff member

    Posted Sep 7, 2009 8:18 am PT

    This was a great video review. I bought the PS3 version and noticed exactly these quirks after playing recently on XBOX360. I wish GAMESPOT had a better video rating system because this was one of the best analytic videos of a great video game that I've ever watched. Want to give you the credit for that hard work!

  • maestro4202

    Posted Sep 6, 2009 11:29 am PT

    I just got it for $52 which is annoying considering Dead Space and Mass Effect, 2 other games of the time, are now like $25. Gamestop, Target and like 4 other places didn't even have it. Worse yet, I bet it will suddenly got %50 off now at Best Buy... 10 months now, at least include the expansions for that price.

  • nomorepain4u

    Posted Sep 6, 2009 10:47 am PT

    mistake below discs

  • nomorepain4u

    Posted Sep 6, 2009 10:47 am PT

    can someone please tell me when the fallout 3 game of th year edition is coming out and how many dics it includes. i know its coming out in october. so if someone can tell me id appreciate it thanks.

  • bnaed

    Posted Sep 5, 2009 4:58 pm PT

    In my all time Top 2, the other is Oblivion. Finished the game, and all 5 DLC's and still find myself firing it up and going for a wander around the Wasteland. Best Game EVER!

  • maestro4202

    Posted Sep 5, 2009 11:51 am PT

    Oblivion went from boring to amazing after I got into crafting and embraced all the little details. If this game has the same qualities, I'm gonna finally get it.

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