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this game is an interesting game when it is working, but it has a BIG flaw, it locks up the computer randomly. it may work perfectly for an hour or it will lock up the computer when you initiate the game or every five or fifteen seconds five or more times in a row. you may play for five minutes or an hour with no problem. it gets frustrating, again you will have to turn the computer off and start it up and start the game again, and it may lock up instantly you can't just back out of the game and start over, you have to turn the computer off and back on
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This is a great game, don't get me wrong, but it is far too similar to Oblivion in scope and is reminicent of Stalker: Shadow of Chernobyl and has music quite like that in Bioshock. Although I don't have the ultimate gamer system (P4 2.6, 1GB RAM 80GB HDD, Asus P4G 800V MB, Sapphire Radeeon X1650 Pro) I was not at all impressed with the graphics. On my same system, I'd have to say the graphics were no better than Oblivion (which came out in '06!) The way the gaming media hyped this game and its superior graphics and revolutionary "free" environment, I expected a lot more realism. In my opinion, the graphics in Half Life 2 were so much better. There is a lot to see in Fallout 3. Many undiscovered locations, caches, etc. The weapons are many but only a few are actually needed. There are many side quests, which give you a huge amount of gameplay time (especially if you like to explore...like me). The AI characters are not as diverse as I expected. Many of the faces and actions are quite repetitive. There are a few minor glitches I noticed...No smoke coming out of the mouths of those smoking cigarettes, killed enemies wiggling non-stop after death and bodies, both dead and alive, falling and reaching through walls. One thing that I would have like to have seen was a change in the weather. I am only on level 13, but I have yet to feel the acid rain and the cold of the dreary, dark days there (and, also, to have it affect my health!) Are you listening Bethesda? THQ? Valve??? Rather that just kill some enemies throughout a game, I would like to actually LIVE in that different world!!!! A huge LCD screen, fast CPU/GPU and 6GB's of ram still wouldn't fully transport me to that fantastic world. I'm sorry Bethesda, But for the $48.00 I shelled out for your latest release, I'd have to say THQ's Bioshock ('07) beat you hands down on storyline, AI's, and environment (and I only paid 18.00 on that one). I can only say it is a good game. In future reviews, Excellent will be reserved for those games I find actually innovative in terms of storyline, environment and character development. UPDATE: I've finished the game and I would have to give it a "Very Good" rating now. after level 13 (where I left off in this review) some interesting things happened...most notably, the arrival to vault 106 (?) when the computer simulation occurs. Very intriguing! Also, how very difficult it is throughout the game to remain virtuious (even without having killed good civilians!). Going to play again now...going to make different choices. For the good of humanity!! (All in all, a 9 out of 10).Read full review
OK, I had to edit this review. From the **s down was my original review with that had 5 stars. But after playing this game for many hours and finding a Bug in the game that crashes it completely, I've reduced my rating to a 1 star. Apparently gamers who are playing this game on a quad core computer will have problems with the game when you enter certain buildings especially small houses or shacks. Many players just tried to avoid houses throughout the entire game so that it wouldn't crash. Unfortunately there is a part called Tranquility Lane, where you must enter a house to continue the game... in this house is where the most freezes happen. I've done very much research on this crash and it seems to only be happening on Quad Core systems. There is a fix that has been created by a "user" that involves you editing an .ini game file. Frankly you shouldn't have to edit your own game files to be able to play a game. Bethesda should have tested this game on a quad core system and fixed this before it was ever released. Many of us have contacted Bethesda about this and all received an automated response that had nothing to do with this problem. One person even went as high as writing the president of the company, but was then blocked by someone in management. I suggest you do your own research before buying this game... do a search for game freezes in house or crashes in buildings. There are many... many forums dedicated to this one problem that have been ignored by the staff of Bethesda. I'm very disappointed, as I said before, this game had so much potential. ************************* Original Review ************************************* Very good open world game. Not as big as Oblivion or Morrowind, but just as much fun. This game is not Oblivion with guns though. There is a very big difference with the fighting and VATS system. Also, the leveling system is still very similar to the other two Fallouts, which is way different than the Elder Scrolls series. The visuals are absolutely stunning and the gameplay is fun and challenging. The people you meet seem to have real personalities and can the way you interact with them can change the game very much. I like the leveling up system, and too me it still feels like the Fallout universe even if it is now 1st person. Just make sure your PC can handle this game. I have a very nice gaming machine that I built myself, and it can barely run this game on Ultra, so I just keep the graphics on high. (My PC: MSI Geforce NX88000GT OC, Intel Core2 Quad 6600 cpu OC'd, 8 GB of Ram, XFX nForce 680i Lt Mobo, Antec TruePower Quatro 1000w ps)(I am actually thinking of upgrading my gpu, because that is the only thing holding me back from playing it on ultra) If all of that is gibberish to you and you don't have a newer gaming PC than you probably can't play this game on it. Check out the specs for the game before you buy this. This game is definitely not for kids: the language is very explicit and the violence is very bloody and extreme.Read full review
In this game your charicture begins as a new born in an under ground sanctuary known as a vault. After some difficult circumstances you are thrust into the out side world where you learn that the human race could sustain it self no longer. Mans hatred of it self plunged the planet into a nuclear winter, and it becomes very clear that in order to survive you must make some radical changes in the way you think. For the world is now awesomely destroyed and dangerously powerful. This ERG allows you to experience what it could possibly be like after a nuclear holocaust in a free flowing atmosphere. your character is able to travel any where on the massive map. Talking to anyone, making many possible decisions that ultimately change the outcome of the game weather it be good or bad depending on karma. There are extra downloads for this RPG. Although a little less massive than the primary game. They are just as intriguing. So getting them would good advise for those who enjoy freedom in gamingRead full review
PROS: - Great presentation with a lots of details - Well achieved post-apocalyptic scenarios - Huge detailed cities and landscapes with a lot of freedom to do pretty much whatever you want - Every decision you make affects how the world around you reacts - Classic Fallout story that doesn’t disappoint - Interesting combat modes - Great animations and effects (specially the gore stuff) - Leveling up for perks is a lot of fun and becomes addictive - Lots of cool & creative weapons - Long single player campaign (around 25 hours that can be expanded to over 100 with all of the side quests and they are fully re-playable as an evil or good character) CONS: - Some minor bugs & glitches - A little more details in the characters would have been good, but they are ok - No multiplayer, but hey! Fallout never had one so just contemplate the greatness of its singleplayer. *Just as a WARNING, this is a Role Playing Game and not a First Person Shooter, so don’t except Halo-like action, its different, but equally enjoyable. *Another warning on this game is that it is not suitable for kids, the dialogs and goreish action is for mature gamers. OVERALL THOUGHTS: It is hard to compare this game with first 2 games, as the gameplay mechanics are a bit different, but even standing in the shadow of its predecessors Fallout 3 stands on its own as great game. You’ll immerse into the best post-apocalyptic world ever made You must have in mind that the developers of this game are the same guys from The Elders Scroll IV: Oblivion, and at first you might feel like playing a modification of that game, but after a while you realize that Fallout 3 is completely unique and in a lot of ways better than Oblivion. Fans of the series will most probably love the return of the post apocalyptic RPG trades and for new comers the games takes a little time to get used to, but it eventually grows on you in a really nice way and you’ll enjoy all of the huge amount of gadgets, weapons, quests, side quests, characters, humor, enemy dismemberment and complete freedom that Fallout 3 offers. It is definitely a must-have for hardcore gamers and a serious contender for “game of the year award”. An instant new classic for all gamers, just as its predecessors.Read full review
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