Fallout 3

DirkVoodoo · 28-10-2008 12:41AM

Thats what i loved about fallout, it just let you explore at your own pace. I was playing mass effect there and its all "bang bang, boom boom". Fallout took so much time letting you settle into this unfamiliar world and "meet" people.

God I want to play this game!

wayne040576 · 28-10-2008 12:46AM

Is this game just using a modified version of the Obilvion engine? If so I'd imagine it should run ok on my pc (8800gt amd phenom 2.4GHz 2GB ram - Vista).

Trying to decide whether to go for pc or console version.

Although I'm finding pc games harder to play these days. Think I'm developing a mild case of RSI in my right arm from work.

eVeNtInE · 28-10-2008 01:04AM

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KoKane · 28-10-2008 01:25AM

wayne040576 wrote: »

Is this game just using a modified version of the Obilvion engine? If so I'd imagine it should run ok on my pc (8800gt amd phenom 2.4GHz 2GB ram - Vista).

Trying to decide whether to go for pc or console version.

Although I'm finding pc games harder to play these days. Think I'm developing a mild case of RSI in my right arm from work.

I'm also stuck with the Console vs PC debate in my head. Dunno which to get it on at all...

Cant fckin wait

mawk · 28-10-2008 02:01AM

anyone pre order the special edition?

comes in a fifties style steel lunch box!

Pyr0 · 28-10-2008 02:09AM

Playing through Fallout2 and Tactics atm, love tactics for the free combat which isn't limited to turns. Really looking forward to Fallout 3, lets hope they pull it off !

TomCo · 28-10-2008 02:27AM

mawk wrote: »

anyone pre order the special edition?

comes in a fifties style steel lunch box!

I was thinking of getting the Limited Edition instead, comes with a Brotherhood of Steel figurine.

Tis a mock up though.

rizzla · 28-10-2008 06:18AM

Reviews are in and the game sounds amazing. Best to get it on PC if you have a high end one. PS3 is the worst system to get it for.

PS3 IGN review

"However, there is one major issue with the PS3 version that can't be fixed with a reset. Every time anybody on your friends list signs on or sends you a message (or any time you receive any network notification), the game freezes and the screen blurs for a few seconds. "

Hopefully it will be fixed with an update.

The game seem's epic in scale, not enough hours in the day.

Mr E · 28-10-2008 09:32AM

10/10 on Eurogamer.... holy sh...
Reviews on this game make it look like a classic.

http://www.eurogamer.net/article.php?article_id=270173

Kiith · 28-10-2008 09:34AM

They do like their 10/10 reviews, dont they

Considering they really slated it in the initial previews, my expectations for this have gone even higher. As a big Oblivion fan, and a small fallout fan, i cant wait to try this now. Gonna need my new graphics card first though.

pixelburp · 28-10-2008 09:44AM

Mr E wrote: »

10/10 on Eurogamer.... holy sh...
Reviews on this game make it look like a classic.

http://www.eurogamer.net/article.php?article_id=270173

Too lazy to check, but is that the same person who did the negative preview?

Mr E · 28-10-2008 09:52AM

Nope... Previews were by Christian and Oli (Oli's was particularly damning).
Review was by Kristan.

quarryman · 28-10-2008 10:36AM

who also did the Oblivion review (and gave it 10/10) so there will be some bias there.

Also the metacritic reviews are showing a few 8/10's popping up so I have a feeling its another 'generous' 10/10 from EG.

pixelburp · 28-10-2008 11:03AM

quarryman wrote: »

who also did the Oblivion review (and gave it 10/10) so there will be some bias there.

Also the metacritic reviews are showing a few 8/10's popping up so I have a feeling its another 'generous' 10/10 from EG.

That would be 3 reviews out of 16 on metacritic - 4 if you count an '88'

besides, since when does 8/10 indicate crappiness? See, gaming marking schemes are a load of bollix

To be fair, your judgement on the game does likely depend on your ability to immerse yourself in a gaming world you're playing in (witness Noodler's impatience with the start of the game). In the case of EG, clearly Kieron Gillen loves getting lost in the mythos of a game & those of its type.

ShiverinEskimo · 28-10-2008 11:06AM

Dammit - was almost hoping this wouldn't be good because the wallet just can't take much more punishment. I'm knee deep in Fable II, Gears 2 is out in a week and FIFA needs attention too.

Dammit. Dammit. Dammit.

quarryman · 28-10-2008 11:13AM

pixelburp wrote: »

That would be 3 reviews out of 16 on metacritic - 4 if you count an '88'

yes. A few equals 3.

pixelburp wrote: »

since when does 8/10 indicate crappiness?

where did i say it did?

thelordofcheese · 28-10-2008 11:16AM

After reading that EG review it's still pretty much Oblivion with guns.

No thanks.

quarryman · 28-10-2008 11:16AM

It sure does.

Yes please!

Kiith · 28-10-2008 11:17AM

Yes please from me too. Oblivion was great, and is even better with the fixes the mods can do (some of which are included as standard in Fallout).

quarryman · 28-10-2008 11:21AM

Kiith wrote: »

(some of which are included as standard in Fallout).

what is included in Fallout 3 that was modded in Oblivion?

Maximilian · 28-10-2008 11:25AM

I think it's probably a 10/10 alright. I think that reviewer is a fanboy to an extent (gave Oblivion 10/10) but I believe him when he says it's an improvement on Oblivion in all areas. That's more than enough to sell me right there (although as a long time Fallout fan, I was always gonna buy this no matter what)

pixelburp · 28-10-2008 11:25AM

quarryman wrote: »

yes. A few equals 3.

where did i say it did?

Well your mention of the eights did suggest a certain cold water being thrown on EG's judgement, so I was just pointing out that so far the less-than-stellar reviews are neither the majority nor the opposite of the waxing lyrical being conducted.

My own feelings have taken a 180 so am once more looking forward to sampling the world. It seems like the important faults of Oblivion have been remedied. Can't wait for the mods !

quarryman · 28-10-2008 11:31AM

I was questioning the 10/10 from EG a bit alright.

I understand your arguement that 8/10 is still a good score but its rare to see EG give a mark that is above the average of all other scores. Also, as good as 8 is its still 20% off full marks. I haven't enough hours in the week to play to 10/10 games let alone 8/10!

Anyway, I put 20 hours into Oblivion at the weekend so I need to know the quality of Fallout before I jump in.

Climate Expert · 28-10-2008 11:37AM

The game has scored an average of 93% not 80%. If you are going to base your opinion on critics then thats how you base it.

quarryman · 28-10-2008 11:42AM

Climate Expert wrote: »

The game has scored an average of 93% not 80%. If you are going to base your opinion on critics then thats how you base it.

I never said the average was 80%, I said its rare that EG give a score ABOVE the average.

Please read the post properly before replying.

Kiith · 28-10-2008 11:42AM

quarryman wrote: »

what is included in Fallout 3 that was modded in Oblivion?

They fixed the levelling system, the level scaling system, and a few other things that i cant think of right now. I am still playing Oblivion at the moment (albiet a heavily modded version), and its still a great game. Certainly has its flaws, but if Fallout is similar, in a post apocalyptic world...being it on. I wish our world was post apocalyptic

TinCool · 28-10-2008 12:13PM

wayne040576 wrote: »

Trying to decide whether to go for pc or console version.

Although I'm finding pc games harder to play these days. Think I'm developing a mild case of RSI in my right arm from work.

Yeah, I get pretty much constant aching in both my arms (left more so, I'm a lefty). I also get needles and pins a fair bit in both arms more easily these days depending on how I sleep. I guess dicking around with computers since the days of VIC20 and working in the IT Industry for the past 10 years is to blame.

I particularly notice it when I'm playing PC games at home. I have the PC on a Dining Room Table which isn't suitable as there's no elbow support. Once I get my study cleared out I'll move it upstairs.

Anyways, I'll be getting this on the PC. I simply cannot play FPS type games on joypads.

TC

Vic Vinegar · 28-10-2008 12:45PM

Review up on Eurogamer.net

http://www.eurogamer.net/article.php?article_id=270173

10/10 "Bethesda has once again delivered a game of life-affirming brilliance that will be heralded as a classic, and talked about for years to come"

noodler · 28-10-2008 12:55PM

quarryman wrote: »

aw bless. You'd think that after 5 minutes they should have handed every weapon and plotline to you on a plate....

Wow I sure hope Ive been here long enough to reply to this but here goes anyway!

The first screen takes 5 minutes to get across for some reason with little scorps picking at me. Then I get to a outpost of some kind and theres nothing at all to do and the most I got anyone was a "welcome to.." or generica "hello". I got to the target vault and there is a ladder but I can\t figure out how to get down it.

Maximilian · 28-10-2008 12:58PM

noodler wrote: »

Wow I sure hope Ive been here long enough to reply to this but here goes anyway!

The first screen takes 5 minutes to get across for some reason with little scorps picking at me. Then I get to a outpost of some kind and theres nothing at all to do and the most I got anyone was a "welcome to.." or generica "hello". I got to the target vault and there is a ladder but I can\t figure out how to get down it.

I've fixed that for you. You're only allowed 20 words until you have 1,000 posts.

Hey, you're welcome.

Fallout 3

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