Fallout 3: Game of the Year Edition

Ok, for all who are suffering from the "Windows 10 issue" (crash on attempt to create a new game) - watch youtube video v=kJDF3N-7zhI - apply fix #4 - custom d3d9.dll (I actually applied all of them but then reverted all but #4 and it still works) and yes, this is sad Bethesda is still earning money on this game but "tech-support" web page on their site suggests to disconnect second monitor, run as administrator, set compatibility mode and similar not working bullshit...

I watched my dad play through "Fallout 3" years ago and finally got around playing it myself, this time with DLC. Bethesda took a classic RPG series and were able to integrate it with their own design. I like those games, but in terms of gameplay, "Fallout 3" is a massive improvement. Reducing the RNG and having actual shooting is simply more enjoyable and doesn't feel like you are always playing with a bad DM. The action can't stand on its own, guns hardly have any punch to them, but it's perfectly serviceable for the RPG mechanics. They are simplified, but still plenty of fun. The perks can be an uneven collection though. The atmosphere is what really sells FO3. Roaming the Capital Wasteland is wonderfully unpleasant, even moreso due to the closed-in design. The issue with it is that it gets exhausting having to carry on through the subway just because you want to reach the other side of a rubble. It doesn't take away from the riveting immersion still, enhanced also by Inon Zur's subtle musical cues or the 20th century music that became an icon of the franchise with this game. Graphically, the game falters, but is saved entirely by its great art direction. The main story starts off well, but devolves into nonsensical garbage by the end. It's not good. But don't let it dissuade you from the fantastic side content. There is much to discover in the Capital Wasteland, whether it is marked on your Pip-Boy or not. I'll go over the DLCs quickly. "Operation Anchorage" takes the worst. It's at least entertaining somewhat. "The Pitt" is good - if there is one DLC you want to play, it's that. "Broken Steel" betters the main game and has great side quests, but it's main narrative is poor. "Point Lookout" is worth checking out if you are interested. "Mothership Zeta" is a mixed bag, try it out for yourself. Great setpieces, but it's very linear. Overall - great game. Highly recommend it to fans of post-apocalyptic media. And Fallout fans should at least give it a shot.

The game runs pretty well on winows 10 pro with newest update without any issues. I've been playing the game for 22 hrs without any crashes now. Despite it's flaws, Fallout 3 is still a very enjoyable and one of the best open world RPG I've ever played. Love everything I've experienced in this game. The main story lines, side quest, characters and music etc... are very decent in this game. Definitely will recommend this game.

I had both this and New Vegas on Steam, but I had stopped playing both of them due to game breaking bugs. When I saw them on sale here, and with 1 and 2 thrown in for free, I'd had both of these way back on floppies, long fossilized.) I grabbed them both. Both were far better out of the "box", and were easier to set up with FOSE/NVSE and mods. I have never regretted this a bit. I also have done this with the Stalker and Metro series', I'm getting closer to being Steam Free.

Let me start by saying New Vegas is my favourite Fallout game. Anyway, Fallout 3 is a great game that's definitely worth playing. A lot of the Obsidian fanboys will blindly hate on this game, overlooking all the things it does well. Altough it has less depth as an RPG than New Vegas, something that Fallout 3 does very well is atmosphere. I feel kinda mixed on the big dumb green filter, but it does add to the atmosphere of a post nuclear wasteland and if you really don't like it there's a mod that removes it. The world is super fun to explore with many interesting locations, cool weapons and (generally) good DLC's. And lastly, without Fallout 3 paving the way we would never have had New Vegas. Also it crashes less than New Vegas for me, so that's nice.