Fallout 3 Reviews

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QUOTE(vaultguy @ Oct 7 2008, 01:38 PM) [snapback]12947678[/snapback]Looks like the reviews are starting to pour in now. I'm going to try to collect all of them in one convenient thread, with scores and summaries of what they think

1.PC Gamer France, 93%- Good variety of quests, lots of replayability
2.PC Gamer Sweden, 81%- VATS is nice, but there is too much content in a game world that is too small, NPCs feel lifeless
3.GMC Italy, 9/10- Good atmosphere and turn-based combat, lackluster AI and mini-games
4.OXM 10/10- "Between its engrossing story, ginormous world, well-crafted RPG side and white-knuckle FPS combat, Fallout 3 completely, utterly gives you your $60 worth."
5.Click! 8.75/10- * Gameplay - 9.25 (Playability: 9.5, Longevity: 9.5, Variety: 9, AI: 9); * Graphics - 8.25 (Appearance: 8.5, Animations: 8 ); * Sound - 9.5 (Music: 9.5, Effects: 9.5); * Technical quality - 7.38 (Fluency: 7, Loading times: 8.5)
6.PC Gamer UK, 90%- Excellent dialogue, combat, depth and minigames, but MQ is shortish and it's easy to miss things if you're not paying attention
7.PC Action Germany, 90%- scores apparently start out at 100, and then points are deducted. -4% handling of the pipboy could be easier, -2% boring dungeon crawling, -1% dreary environment, -1% character moving too slow, -1% inventory has console like feel to it.
8.PCPowerPlay Australia gave it 9/10: Pros - Brilliant art direction; So much content!; Three Dog, yeah! Cons - Odd character physics; No timed autosave; Map isn't too clear.
9.PSM3 give it 90- details unkown
10.OXM UK 9/10- + Ridiculous value for money, + rich, rewarding world, + some moments of true genius, + plenty of rollicking action, - some sloppy execution
11.LEVEL(Czech Republic) Score: 10/10- "A vast and open world of unimaginable possibilities opens in front of you in Fallout 3. Great story, flawless combat system, and the option to choose your own way makes it a hot candidate for game of the year. [Nov 2008]"
12.SCORE, 93%- liked atmosphere, setting, dialogue, quests, combat, and Fallout-y "crazy stuff". Dislikes disorientation, AI, VATS camera, weak radiation. Thinks it will be too Oblivion for some, and not enough for others. "Dignified successor" to Fallout franchise.
13.PC Gameplay, 90%- liked open world, quests, combat and graphics; disliked high system requirements, voice acting, jerky framerates
14.PCPlayer Denmark, 9/10- loves the atmosphere. 7.0 graphics, 8.0 Music/Sound, 9.0 Gameplay, 10.0 Quality/Quantity, 10.0 Reviewer's Personal, meaning: They didn't screw it up
15. IGN 9.6/10 -The atmosphere and ****are everything you could ask for and more.The landscapes are wonderful.Excellent voice acting and a soundtrack that completely fits the game's mood. The sound effects aren't bad either..A rare combination of excellent combat and deep role-playing.A more focused experience than much of what Bethesda has created in the past that begs to be played for hours and hours. This is one game you won't soon forget. didnt like a few camera issues and character animations
16. Gamespy 5/5 - LikedMassive, highly detailed environment; engaging storyline; gorgeous visuals; haunting score; excellent presentation. Didn't likeVATS can make things a bit too easy; some technical issues here and there; lots of time spent walking.
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I'm getting this game, but I have very little expectations, which hopefully means that I'll be pleasantly surprised. But I doubt it.succulent_toes

I'm sorta hyped for it and at the same time I'm turned off by it.

I keep on telling myself that it is Fallout 3, my favourite series I've ever played was being updated.

After I played Oblivion for a good 50-60 hours, I was worried that it was going to be Oblivion with guns.

Not to say Oblivion is a bad game but it wouldn't fit with Fallout. I'll still get it just to check it out but I doubt I'll be blown away.

*Looks at the good reviews for Oblivion*

*Realizes that good reviews for a Bethesda game means NOTHING*

I saw a radscropion the other day... nasty creatures.DennisKumfi

(angrily)I don't like you, why are you talking to me?

(friendly)Goodbye!

(friendly)Goodbye!

*Looks at the good reviews for Oblivion*

*Realizes that good reviews for a Bethesda game means NOTHING*

Smithgdwg

Have you played Fallout 3 yet?

*Looks at the good reviews for Oblivion*

*Realizes that good reviews for a Bethesda game means NOTHING*

Smithgdwg

Just because you didn't like oblivion doesn't mean it's bad or that Fallout 3 will be bad.

i'm still not entirely sold tho. It just feels a little TOO like Oblivion and Far Cry 2 is such a time eater...IMaBIOHAZARD

you liked far cry? and plz its from bethesada ofcourse it will look oblivion, jsut like mass effect looks like kotor because its bioware!

I'm getting this game, but I have very little expectations, which hopefully means that I'll be pleasantly surprised. But I doubt it.succulent_toes

So I guess we can say it's official? Oblivion 2: Fallout is the most overrated RPG of all time.ZuluEcho14

ok then go rate everything with 1.0 oh and oblivion is like morrowind so why dont you call it morrowind 2? you snap-chack

I cringe each time I see someone say:

"Looks good. IGN/GameSpot/whatever gave it a 9.5"

Without playing the game.

As we all know money does wonders and marketing hypes our minds into oblivion. A review is made by someone else, who knows what biased circumstances, money or favors may come into play . A review should be looked upon as a general guideline. Many times before I've seen amazing reviews on a couple of places and then the game has groundbreaking BUGS, all looks and no substance and you can almost tell the reviewer didn't went past the first couple of levels and did not immerse in the game enough to get an honest appraisal.

In the end you can only trust yourself. See if you like the game, make up your own mind.

I cringe each time I see someone say:

"Looks good. IGN/GameSpot/whatever gave it a 9.5"

Without playing the game.

As we all know money does wonders and marketing hypes our minds into oblivion. A review is made by someone else, who knows what biased circumstances, money or favors may come into play . A review should be looked upon as a general guideline. Many times before I've seen amazing reviews on a couple of places and then the game has groundbreaking BUGS, all looks and no substance and you can almost tell the reviewer didn't went past the first couple of levels and did not immerse in the game enough to get an honest appraisal.

brandeyep

So would you ever give a critic the benefit of the doubt that it was their just their own opinion and that they really loved the game? I mean what if something like Giantbomb gave a glowing review for a game?

In the end you can only trust yourself. See if you like the game, make up your own mind.

brandeyep

While that's true, reviews can give a helping hand in showing you games that you should have a solid look at, and others that you should ignore unless you're a big fan of the genre.

It's great, I just went 7 hours straight and it felt like an hour. GOTY material easy.w7w7w7w7w7

So its out now?

[QUOTE="w7w7w7w7w7"]It's great, I just went 7 hours straight and it felt like an hour. GOTY material easy.biggest_loser

So its out now?

Yep, released today.

8.5 from gamespot maybe then.FamiBox

ha.. well my score was right for the PS3 version (lolz)