Fallout 3 VS Fallout 3 GOTY?

So I've heard AMAZING things about the fallout series from my friends. I figured I'd buy a $29 game (Older, but still) to see if I like it, rather then buying the new, more expensive one first. Anyway, my question is.. is it worth the extra $10 for the game of the year edition? If I end up loving it, can I go back and get the extra 5 map packs for the same price?

PS: I won't play it online - just maingame.

Definitely worth the extra 10 for GOTY, some of the DLCs bring great new features and interesting content.

Those are not map packs, they are way more and each costs 10$ (if you buy the game at 29$, you'll have to pay another 50$ to get all the DLCs - that is if you don't get the retail DLCs that are cheaper but you'll still pay several tenths of $) and this is a singleplayer only game, it has no multiplayer.

You should give Fallout and Fallout 2 a try too, the Fallout series didn't start with Fallout 3 :)

Definitely worth the extra 10 for GOTY, some of the DLCs bring great new features and interesting content.

Those are not map packs, they are way more and each costs 10$ (if you buy the game at 29$, you'll have to pay another 50$ to get all the DLCs - that is if you don't get the retail DLCs that are cheaper but you'll still pay several tenths of $) and this is a singleplayer only game, it has no multiplayer.

DanielDust

Useful, thank you!

Also, I know it didn't start with Fallout 3. But I personally need good graphics, or I won't play a game. :-p

own it , worth it.

still make an effort to shop around, sometimes u get crazy sales on stuff.

I would recommend you don't buy it. You obviously know nothing about the game. Have you ever played an rpg before?

But I personally need good graphics, or I won't play a game. :-p

burnoutt-

Also, I know it didn't start with Fallout 3. But I personally need good graphics, or I won't play a game. :-p

burnoutt-

[QUOTE="burnoutt-"]Also, I know it didn't start with Fallout 3. But I personally need good graphics, or I won't play a game. :-p

deadesa

[QUOTE="deadesa"]

[QUOTE="burnoutt-"]Also, I know it didn't start with Fallout 3. But I personally need good graphics, or I won't play a game. :-p

sexygirl6t9

This exhange brings to mind something I've been thinking about. One of the main arguments pc gamers use as positive evidence that pc gaming is superior to console gaming is that the graphics are better in pc version of games; this is true. Graphics are better on pc games as long as you have the hardware to support it. Since this is true, I find it odd that many pc gamers will also say that graphics are not the most important thing about a game, yet they use graphical superiority as a main point every time they get into a discussion as to why pc gaming is superior to console gaming. Just a thought.

Personally, I love great graphics and to max out my games whenever possible. But, I agree that a game doesn't have to have amazing graphics to be a great game. Cases in point being, Deus Ex or System Shock 2.

Have fun with Fallout 3, OP. There are some good mods that will improve gameplay and the environment if you're interested; off the top of my head, I'd recommend Fellout and F03 Wanderer's Edition.

This convo got way off topic. TC, pick up the GOTY edition. You will love it. Sure, there are some very vocal Fallout3 haters on this board, but I thought it was an absolutely fantastic game. I bought the vanilla version near launch and then the GOTY version also (since it was cheaper than buying the DLC packs). You will probably get 20-30 hours of extra gameplay from the GOTY additions.

I would recommend you don't buy it. You obviously know nothing about the game. Have you ever played an rpg before?

cain006

I've played (And enjoyed); WoW, Guild Wars, SC2 (Does this count? Haha).

I believe Fallout 3 is made by the same company as Oblivion (Elder Scrolls) and uses the same engine. So there is probably a mod community out there with some awesome stuff.sexygirl6t9

Yep, you got it exactly right! There is a very extensive mod community for Fallout3. I'm sorry to say I neglected mods during my 2 playthroughs but most people rave about how great some of the mods are.

[QUOTE="deadesa"]

[QUOTE="burnoutt-"]Also, I know it didn't start with Fallout 3. But I personally need good graphics, or I won't play a game. :-p

sexygirl6t9

Generally, it's the same for me. I still enjoy certain oldies like Mario for SNES, a couple N64 games, etc.. but that's usually just for nostalgia. Any games I'm playing for the first time that have bad graphics lose my attention very quickly.

[QUOTE="sexygirl6t9"] I believe Fallout 3 is made by the same company as Oblivion (Elder Scrolls) and uses the same engine. So there is probably a mod community out there with some awesome stuff.mkaliaz

Yep, you got it exactly right! There is a very extensive mod community for Fallout3. I'm sorry to say I neglected mods during my 2 playthroughs but most people rave about how great some of the mods are.

Hm, very useful. I'll definetely have to keep that in mind before I start playing through it.