Fallout 3: Game of the Year Edition
- June 13, 2021
- Bethesda Game Studios
- 100h median play time
Get on Xbox Games Store"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.
Reviews
- 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 DLCs on a second disc, making it easy to access additional content.
- Many players appreciate the nostalgic value and engaging storyline, making it a must-play for fans of the series.
- There are issues with compatibility on Xbox One, with some players unable to access DLCs or experiencing glitches.
- Several reviews mention false advertising regarding the packaging, with customers receiving the Xbox 360 version instead of the Xbox One version.
- Some players have reported technical problems, such as the game freezing or controllers not functioning properly during gameplay.
- story9 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The game's story is engaging and enriched by moral choices, diverse communities, and entertaining dialogue, though some players find it predictable and drawn out. The inclusion of DLC missions adds significant depth and complexity, making them feel integral rather than merely supplementary. Overall, the narrative is well-received, with hidden elements enhancing the side missions and overall experience.
“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.”
“Each DLC is a fully rounded story and didn't feel like tag-on content; it just added more to the world.”
“I highly recommend to anyone who likes a little darkness with a terrible, drawn out, and predictable storyline.”
“It still gets locked up on the same quest with the brand new one.”
“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.”
- graphics5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 40 % negative mentions
Overall, the graphics of Fallout 3 have aged surprisingly well, especially when played on modern consoles like the Xbox One X and high-resolution TVs, showcasing improved detail and clarity compared to its original 2008 release. While some users note that the graphics could be better, they appreciate the game's visual appeal and the nostalgic charm that comes with Bethesda's signature style, including the occasional glitches.
“Classic Fallout 3 looks great on the Xbox One X and a Samsung 4K 7500 series TV. The graphics are amazing and 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.”
“The graphics are incredible, and I love playing this game.”
“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.”
“When going back into Fallout 3, I was expecting the game to show its age very drastically; however, the game doesn't look that bad from a graphical standpoint at all.”
- gameplay3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- -67 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The gameplay offers endless hours of engagement and is generally well-received, with users noting that it is fair and challenging, encouraging players to be mindful of their health and progress. There are no cheat codes available, which adds to the game's integrity and difficulty.
“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.”
“The gameplay feels repetitive and lacks variety.”
“The controls are unresponsive, making gameplay frustrating.”
“There are numerous bugs that disrupt the gameplay experience.”
- monetization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Reviews indicate that the monetization strategy is misleading, with sellers falsely advertising standard copies of the game as Game of the Year (GOTY) editions, potentially deceiving consumers about the value and content of their purchases.
“The seller is falsely advertising base copies as Game of the Year editions.”
“The in-game purchases are excessively priced and feel exploitative.”
“The monetization model is heavily pay-to-win, making it impossible to compete without spending money.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players acknowledge that while the graphics may not be top-notch, the presence of glitches is a hallmark of Bethesda games that fans have come to accept and even embrace.
“The graphics could be better, but it's Bethesda, so the glitches are expected, warmly welcomed, and tolerated.”
- music1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's music features beautiful 1950s-inspired tracks that enhance the nostalgic atmosphere, with catchy tunes that players find themselves singing along to, such as the playful "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, but you'll find yourself singing 'he's hacking, and whacking, and smacking!' soon enough.”
