Fallout 3 is AWESOME

[DMiller]

Fallout 3 is the best game of the year based on what I've played. I liked Oblivion, but I love this game. The atmosphere alone makes the game great. Someone mentioned earlier that it is good that they start you in the Vault and don't put you in the Wasteland right away and I think that is a key to what makes the game so good. You get really attached to the safe life you have in the Vault so that when you have to leave you actually panic a little bit. I had read about Megaton on the Overseer's computer so I knew a large settlement existed around the Vault but it took me a few days to find it. Before I did I was surviving on limited ammo, food, and sleeping for an hour or two where I could. Once I found Megaton I felt like I had another safe place to live, but the oppressive atmosphere of the game is still incredible.

I will say that I generally hate FPSers, but Fallout 3 is not a typical FPS. VATS is a fun alternative to normal shooting and without it I don't think I would enjoy the game as much. Sometimes I'll just keep attempting to dodge an enemy until my action points recharge so I can use VATS again.

ABF, I don't think this is the type of game you can appreciate in an hour, especially if you don't have a connection to it from the beginning. I'd give it a try on your own once you can find it used for a decent price.