Post-apoc Paradise! (Fallout 3 (PC))

Member Name: Geisskane

Product:	Fallout 3 (PC)
Date:	04/08/09 (4 review reads)
Rating:

Advantages: Well designed game world with endless free-roaming possibilities

Disadvantages: Bugs aplenty from Bethesda

Everyone who knows Fallout will know about the controversy surrounding this latest release, the first game in the series to come from a different developer. Many were worried that it was too far a departure from the originals to even be called 'Fallout'; people worried that it would just be Oblivion with guns!

Whilst the game was built on the same engine as Oblivion, this game is anything but Oblivion with guns; what you get is a nitty-gritty post apocalyptic experience riddled with black humour, bottlecaps and radioactive nerdowells. Emerging from your vault you are graced with the most beautiful wasteland you are ever likely to see. Part of the beauty is the free-roaming experience which this game grants you with hundreds of sidequests to complete and places to explore. There is so much to do that the main quest can remain untouched for hundreds of hours. With regards to the main quest there is enough diversity and drama from a well voice-acted cast to keep you on the edge of your seat, although a number of concerns have been voiced about the game's ending.
On a more technical level the game can be found rather lacking with semi-frequent crashes plaguing players. This is a shame as it suddenly reminds you that you are indeed playing a game. Bethesda have refined their engine, but as usual glitches are part of their arsenal. The good thing about this refined engine is that it scales fantastically. I am able to play the game on a mid range laptop on medium settings perfectly.

To conclude, this is a stellar game that should be part of every gamer's collection. Sure there are bugs, but patches and community mods will help iron these out over time. This game is one of the best I've had the pleasure to play.

Summary: A game that should be part of everybody's collection.