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"There are two things I like. Naked women and Fallout. I had been aware of the D20 Burlesque show for some time; they do monthly performances where attractive women strip out of nerdy outfits, and this month their theme was “Dystopia”, complete with a piece based on the post-apocalyptic dystopian game Fallout. With my “Pip boy” firmly in hand, I attended the show over the weekend."
Xboxliveaddicts’ reviewers look back on some of the best Xbox 360 and Xbox Live Arcade games of the decade with scores of 9 or above in this feature.
"Point Lookout places players in the midst of a very depressing atmosphere, with danger at every turn. On my first exploration throughout the Point there were quite a few mysterious discoveries to make. Deep in the swamps you’re never sure what you’re going to run up against"
"Each and every part of Point Lookout is both challenging and interesting, and you come away with the impression that Bethesda's quality control has tightened up over the course of the year. As a whole, Point Lookout hangs together better than any previous Fallout 3 DLC pack, and as such comes highly recommended - yes, even for those of you who have grown weary of endless wasteland scavenging and VATS combat. With this release proving how entertaining a "mini expansion" can be, hopes are now r..."
"If Bethesda has ever had a project in the works that could rival the multi-award winning behemoth that is The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion, Fallout 3 is it. The previous titles in the series hadn’t been as anticipated or well known as the third instalment, in fact a great majority of post-Oblivion Bethesda fans probably hadn’t heard of Fallout. The first two instalments of the series were still RPGs, but more of the conventional kind; its trademarks being the turn based combat and the Birdseye ..."
"Fallout 3 expansion “The Pitt” is now here and I want to cry. I’m sorry to have to be the one to tell you this, but these are not tears of joy that are about to stream down my ruddy cheeks. These tears are equal parts disillusion, disappointment, and anger; disillusion with Bethesda, disappointment at the final result of all Fallout 3 DLC thus far, and anger at having completely wasted 800 Microsoft points."
"A few minor objectives and you’re taken on a journey to a completely disconnected – and entirely new – area, much like that in Operation Anchorage or Fable II’s Knothole Island. Lead by a man named Ashur who is unnervingly referred to as a God a few too many times, a huge team of Raiders keep slaves working in The Pitt – a job under which you will undoubtedly become tainted by radiation. Having a variety of effects – each one nastier than the last – those enslaved in The Pitt have discovered ..."
"Most fights end with more body parts on the floor than you'd find at a Halloween shop after an earthquake. If you don't use the game's targeting system (called the "Vault-Tec Assisted Targeting System," or "V.A.T.S."), the violence is pretty realistic; but if you use the system, things get messy real quick. For example, the first time I encountered a human enemy, I decided that I'd aim for the legs and run rather than try to kill him; then, in slow motion, his legs blew apart and he landed ne..."
"The area in which most of the Downloadable Content takes place is actually referred to by the game as a simulation, akin to that of Tranquility Lane, though obviously considerably more expansive. Players of a certain taste will no doubt recall an episode of classic British Sitcom Red Dwarf when finding themselves accepting the Outcasts request, and the rules of balancing life-and-death remain here as in that particular episode you die in the simulation, you die in reality. Of course, thi..."
"I'm pleased overall with what has been released. The changes in gameplay are refreshing and the challenge level which results from them make it a satisfying experience. It is not painfully difficult, just pleasantly so, and its running time of roughly three hours is long enough to be enjoyable without becoming monotonous. And some of the gear you acquire for having completed it is pretty damn cool too. If you enjoyed Fallout 3, this is a worthwhile investment."
"Operation Anchorage, then, through the simple fact that it is not as much fun as it the game it leeches upon, is not a resounding success. Of course, it could be argued that it's not supposed to feel like the full game and that all of my complaints are to do with its 'simulation' setting; but this is before we get round to the pricing. After all, 800 Microsoft Points (despite the best efforts of a turbulent economy) still comes in at the best part of seven quid. I played through the download,..."
OXCGN writer takes a long look at the continuation of the franchise with this out - Fallout 3. Billed as the most loved post-apocalyptic game in thegenre', it's hard not to be somewhat excited about it.
It has certainlyhad my little mind going sincethe moement I saw the first actual screen-shots some time ago. Being able to have the control over your destiny , even from within the Vault is brilliant, and judging from the review, it will make a nice addition to anyones game collection.
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"The setting for Fallout 3 is amazing, just like you would imagine a post-nuclear America; houses burnout, debris and rusted metal littering the cities, and skeletons cropping up every now and then. Some cities and settlements look pretty awesome but a sense of repetitiveness soon kicks in after a few hours of gameplay."
"At times, the lines between Quests that are aiding the fight for your cause and those which are superfluous become blurred. Adding to the immersive nature of the world in which, as with most videogames, the side-Quests do inevitably help with you main adventure, the player is required to judge which venture to embark upon next, or how to deal with it..."
"Let's get this issue out of the way first: yes, Fallout 3 is a "true" Fallout game. No, it's not made by Interplay, the graphics look better than an elementary school diorama, and the combat isn't turn-based. A ten-year hiatus and a new developer is bound to result in a few changes to the formula but make no mistake, this is a Fallout game through and through."
"Overall, the game is fantastic and there is no reason why you shouldn't pick it up - particularly if you are an RPG fan (although judging by the launch sales, most of you already have it!). However, that isn't to say that the game is perfect, and indeed there are some drawbacks to be found. Many of the reviews that have come out for the game seem to have willingly overlooked these aspects, which makes it all the more important that we here at Gaming Verdict cover them for you."
"Of course man can be almost as destructive as nature. Over many millennia we've developed from simple primates unable to stand upright, to discovering fire, language, developing agriculture, domesticating animals, forming civilisations, understanding philosophy, creating the renaissance, medicine, magnificent feats of construction and engineering, as well as the rudimentary stages of space travel and even harnessing the power of the very stuff that makes up the universe.
Yes, Man now domin..."
SciFi has tossed out a new review for the recently released Fallout 3, an apocalyptic futuristic RPG. They gave it good marks for trying to follow it's predecessors and bringing some new things to the table, but not bringing what past engines and systems used which were good to the table. Overall, the lack of anything really negative seems to have been a stable platform for the mark which has been given -- still an excellent one!
GamingShogun reviews Fallout 3, for the PC, calling it 'unmistakeably Fallout' and generally praising its immersive qualities. They do, however, note that the AI can be spotty in certain situations. Fallout 3 is the first Fallout game created by Bethesda Softworks and is based on the original Fallout and Fallout 2, both of which were post-apocalyptic role-playing games. Fallout 3, however, has been developed in the first-person style.
Still less than a week after release, another review, this time straight from Extra Ammo. Fallout 3 has been picking up some excellent scores and even a magnificent 10 on Eurogamer.net, but a 9 is still very respectable.
So I've had the PS3 version of Fallout 3 for some time but couldn't say anything because of the press embargo. I honestly stopped playing once Fable 2 came out because I fond myself longing a keyboard and mouse and larger/sharper textures + cooler particle effects. Sure enough, last night I was up until 4AM playing this game on my PC and running on a dual 512 8800 Sli setup, the game was silky smooth, no hiccups and gorgeous. Plus, being able to use the mouse to actually navigate the terminal...
"At its heart, Fallout 3 is an enigma ready to be unravelled. Through intrepidly envisioning the series as their own, Bethesda has crafted an experience that resonates in a new age. Perhaps the combat lacks identity and punch, but much of this wholly realized vision is intrinsically tied to your sense of place and your weight on a ravaged world. Another triumph of first person narrative, along every step of your journey the remnants of a million tragic tales lay at your feet. Now the choice is..."
It seems that Fallout 3 is going down a storm, at least in terms of review scores. Check out what everyone has to say by following the links below. All that's left to do is buy it. So do.
[Fallout 3 Forum - PS3]
[Fallout 3 Forum - 360]
"" Quests are quite varied and go beyond the mere extermination of everything that shows up on screen. You'll have for instance to go through several tests for someone who is writing a survival guide, which includes getting exposed to considerable amounts of radiation, steal the Constitution of the USA in order to avoid anti-slavers getting their hands on it, or getting involved in huge military operations with dozens of belligerent parties. Everybody will get his share, with different ways..."
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