Fallout 3: Game of the Year Edition

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"Fallout 3: Game of the Year Edition" is a single-player Role Playing game with over 100 hours of gameplay. The game takes place in a post-apocalyptic world and includes five add-on packs, each offering new adventures, locations, and challenges such as fighting in a military simulation, battling alien abductors, and exploring swamplands. This edition provides an enhanced and expanded gameplay experience.

Genres & Tags

Role Playing

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

86%

Audience ScoreBased on 170 reviews

story5 positive mentions

stability6 negative mentions

Fallout 3 is a classic game that offers endless hours of entertainment and immersive gameplay.
The game works well on Xbox One and includes all DLC on a separate disc, making it easy to access additional content.
Many players appreciate the nostalgic value and engaging storyline, with great graphics that hold up well over time.

There are significant compatibility issues, with many users reporting that the game does not work on Xbox One despite claims of compatibility.
The game is known to be glitchy, with various bugs that can disrupt gameplay, including save issues and DLC installation problems.
Some customers received the wrong version of the game, leading to disappointment and frustration over false advertising.

story
21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
24%
62%
14%
The game's story is praised for its depth, engaging moral choices, and interactive communities, making it a compelling experience for players. While some find the main storyline predictable and drawn out, the inclusion of DLC missions adds significant value and richness to the narrative. Overall, players appreciate the blend of fun side missions, hidden elements, and the ability to shape their own path within the dark, immersive world.
- “You have some moral choice options, different communities to interact with, fun dialogue options, a good storyline... I can go on all day about this game and sincerely cannot say enough good things.”
- “The additional DLC is great as well; it gives you so much more depth to the story and really gives you a feeling of the whole world.”
- “The storyline, the characters, and just the scenery were amazing, and I really mean amazing!”
- “I highly recommend to anyone who likes a little darkness with a terrible, drawn out and predictable storyline.”
- “However, I found out the hard way that the bonus DLC missions on disc 2 cannot be played without having an external Xbox 360 hard drive to load them onto.”
- “It's an endless game and I like the story.”
graphics
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
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20%
Overall, the graphics of Fallout 3 have received positive feedback, with many players noting that the game holds up well visually despite its age, especially when played on modern consoles like the Xbox One X and high-quality TVs. While some users acknowledge that improvements could be made, they appreciate the enhanced details and textures compared to the original 2008 release, making the experience enjoyable. However, the presence of glitches, typical of Bethesda games, is also mentioned but generally accepted by players.
- “The graphics are incredible and I like playing this game.”
- “Classic Fallout 3 looks great on the Xbox One X and a Samsung 4K 7500 series TV. The graphics look amazing and are definitely updated from 2008. You can see a lot more writing on the walls and details on the guns. Highly recommend for the value and all the DLC that comes with it. 100 plus hours of content.”
- “Love it! Good graphics and easy gameplay.”
- “The graphics could be better, but it's Bethesda, so the glitches are also expected, warmly welcomed, and tolerated.”
gameplay
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
33%
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The gameplay is generally well-received, offering hundreds of hours of engaging content that is deemed fair, with player deaths often attributed to inattention rather than unfair mechanics. While there are some bugs and imperfections, the overall experience is described as enjoyable and rewarding.
- “Endless hours of gameplay.”
- “The gameplay itself is pretty good as well, and isn't unfair; to be honest, if you die it's probably because you weren't paying attention to your health or tried to run before you could walk.”
- “Yes, it's not perfect and yes, it is buggy, but what this will give you is literally hundreds of hours of brilliant, if not amazing, gameplay.”
- “No codes to help with gameplay.”
stability
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The stability of the game is characterized by a mix of expected glitches and bugs, which players have come to tolerate and even embrace as part of the Bethesda experience. While the graphics may not be top-notch, the gameplay offers hundreds of hours of engaging content, making the imperfections a minor concern for many users. Overall, the game's stability is seen as a blend of charm and frustration, typical of Bethesda titles.
- “Yes, it's not perfect and yes, it is buggy, but what this will give you is literally hundreds of hours of brilliant if not amazing gameplay.”
- “The graphics could be better, but it's Bethesda, so the glitches are also expected, warmly welcomed, and tolerated.”
- “This one is epic as usual and has some of the content you'd expect on the old PC versions of the game, including the glitches!”
monetization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users have raised concerns about misleading advertising related to monetization, specifically highlighting that sellers are misrepresenting standard copies of games as Game of the Year (GOTY) editions, which can lead to confusion and dissatisfaction among buyers.
- “The picture advertising this item claims it plays on Xbox 360 and Xbox One, but that's misleading.”
- “The seller is falsely advertising base copies as Game of the Year editions.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music in the game features beautiful 1950s tracks that enhance the nostalgic atmosphere, with catchy tunes that players find themselves singing along to, such as the memorable line "he's hacking, and whacking, and smacking!"
- “The music is beautiful; I think all the songs are from the 50s, from before the bomb dropped. You'll find yourself singing 'he's hacking, and whacking, and smacking!' soon enough.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players express a strong emotional connection to the game, often regretting their decision to trade it in without fully experiencing its depth and narrative. This sentiment highlights the game's ability to resonate with players on a personal level, leaving a lasting impression.