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Fallout 3

Bethesda Game Studios · Oct 28, 2008

PC · PS3 · Xbox 360

Mature

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For 200 years, Vault 101 has faithfully served the surviving residents of Washington DC and its environs, now known as the Capital Wasteland. Though the global atomic war of 2077 left the US all but destroyed, the residents of Vault 101 enjoy a life free from the constant stress of the outside world. Giant Insects, Raiders, Slavers, and yes, even Super Mutants are all no match for superior Vault-Tec engineering. Yet one fateful morning, you awake to find that your father has defied the Overseer and left the comfort and security afforded by Vault 101 for reasons unknown. Leaving the only home you’ve ever known, you emerge from the Vault into the harsh Wasteland sun to search for your father, and the truth.

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Scores by platform

PC

Critic 8.6 (16 critics) · Gamer 8.0

8.2

PlayStation 3

Critic 8.9 (7 critics) · Gamer 8.8

8.5

Xbox 360

Critic 8.9 (9 critics) · Gamer 9.5

8.8

Critic reviews

  • Destructoid

    Nick Chester · Oct 31, 2008

    9.0
    Regardless, the overall experience of Fallout 3 is unmatched, and the amount of game Bethesda has packed into this $60 title can’t be ignored. Flaws aside, taken as a whole, Fallout 3 is an astounding effort and easily one this year’s best gaming experiences. With easily more than 40 hours simply based around a main quest and countless additional hours of exploration and discovery, stepping foot out of your vault onto the ravaged Capital Wasteland is a huge undertaking.
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  • Game Trailers

    Game Trailers · Oct 29, 2008

    9.4
    Any preconceived notions of this post-Apocalypto should be shelved. Fallout 3 is not another Gears of War or Halo. Overcome and embrace, for there’s a constant flow of surprises and excellence packed into this RPG. Everything is set at such a high caliber that the negligible flaws and inconsistencies come across as much larger blemishes than in most games, but they can’t tarnish the overall experience. Don’t wait for the wasteland, just hit the road.

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Gamer reviews

  • Gfreeman

    Apr 4, 2020 · PC

    9.5

    i love this game

  • Moamen ElAfifi

    Jun 19, 2019 · PC

    9.0

    Very good story, ok gameplay, acceptable graphics for its generation. Very funny and entertaining experience. Some bugs as known from bethesda. Overall, would recommend for my life.

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