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| From: Bethesda Softworks
Category: Video Games
List Price: $49.99
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Rating:  255 reviews
Sales Rank: 147
Format: Cd-rom
Platforms: Windows Vista, Windows Xp
Genre: role_playing_games
ESRB: Mature
Media: DVD-ROM
Edition: Standard
Batteries Included: No
Age: 17 - 20 years
Operating System: Windows XP
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1
Dimensions (in): 0.1 x 0.1 x 0
MPN: 12690
Model: 12690
UPC: 093155126909
EAN: 0093155126909
ASIN: B000UU5T7E
Release Date: October 28, 2008
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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Condition: Perfect condition.
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| | Fight for survival against terrors of the outside world, radiation, and mutants after nuclear fallout | | | Latest in human ability simulation affords unlimited customization of characters | | | Expansive world in modern super-deluxe HD graphics | | | Features ability to pause time in combat, target specific body parts, and queue up attacks | | | 1st- or 3rd-person perspective |
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Product Description
For 200 years, Vault 101, a fallout shelter, has 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 Giant Insects, Raiders, Slavers, and yes, even Super Mutants. Yet one morning, you awake to find that your father has 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. Fallout 3 is a singleplayer action role-playing game (RPG) that combines the horrific insanity of the Cold War era theory of mutually assured destruction gone terribly wrong with the kitschy naivety of American 1950s nuclear propaganda.
Mind-Blowing Artificial Intelligence - Radiant AI, America's First Choice in Human Interaction Simulation. Facial expressions, gestures, unique dialog, and lifelike behavior are brought together with stunning results Eye-Popping Prettiness - Witness the harsh realities of nuclear fallout rendered like never before in modern super-deluxe HD graphics
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The third game in the Fallout series, Fallout 3 is a singleplayer action role-playing game (RPG) set in a post-apocalyptic Washington DC. Combining the horrific insanity of the Cold War era theory of mutually assured destruction gone terribly wrong, with the kitschy naivety of American 1950s nuclear propaganda, Fallout 3 will satisfy both players familiar with the popular first two games in its series as well as those coming to the franchise for the first time.
Welcome to the nation's capital.
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The Brotherhood of Steel is a powerful ally.
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Customize characters with your Pip-Boy.
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The Story: Vault 101 - Jewel of the Wastes
For 200 years, Vault 101 , a fallout shelter, 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.Key Features: - Limitless Freedom! - Take in the sights and sounds of the vast Capital Wasteland! See the great monuments of the United States lying in post-apocalyptic ruin! You make the choices that define you and change the world. Just keep an eye on your Rad Meter!
- Experience S.P.E.C.I.A.L.! - Vault-Tec engineers bring you the latest in human ability simulation - the SPECIAL Character System! Utilizing new breakthroughs in points-based ability representation, SPECIAL affords unlimited customization of your character. Also included are dozens of unique skills and perks to choose from, each with a dazzling variety of effects!
- Fantastic New Views! - The wizards at Vault-Tec have done it again! No longer constrained to just one view, experience the world from 1st or 3rd person perspective. Customize your view with the touch of a button!
- The Power of Choice! - Feeling like a dastardly villain today, or a Good Samaritan? Pick a side or walk the line, as every situation can be dealt with in many different ways. Talk out your problems in a civilized fashion, or just flash your Plasma Rifle.
- Blast 'Em Away With V.A.T.S.! -Even the odds in combat with the Vault-Tec Assisted Targeting System for your Pip-Boy Model 3000! V.A.T.S. allows you to pause time in combat, target specific body parts on your target, queue up attacks, and let Vault-Tec take out your aggression for you. Rain death and destruction in an all-new cinematic presentation featuring gory dismemberments and spectacular explosions.
- Mind-Blowing Artificial Intelligence! - At Vault-Tec, we realize that the key to reviving civilization after a global nuclear war is people. Our best minds pooled their efforts to produce an advanced version of Radiant AI, America's First Choice in Human Interaction Simulation. Facial expressions, gestures, unique dialog, and lifelike behavior are brought together with stunning results by the latest in Vault-Tec technology.
- Eye-Popping Prettiness! - Witness the harsh realities of nuclear fallout rendered like never before in modern super-deluxe HD graphics. From the barren Wasteland, to the danger-filled offices and metro tunnels of DC, to the hideous rotten flesh of a mutant's face.
System Requirements: | Minimum Specifications: | Recommended Specifications: | | OS: | Windows XP/Vista | | Processor: | 2.4 Ghz Intel Pentium 4 or equivalent processor | Intel Core 2 Duo processor | | RAM: | XP: 1GB System RAM
Vista: 2GB System RAM | 2 GB System RAM | | Video Card: | Direct X 9.0c compliant video card with 256MB RAM (NVIDIA 6800 or better/ATI X850 or better) | NvidiaDirect X 9.0c compliant video card with 512MB RAM (NVIDIA 8800 series, ATI 3800 series) | | Supported Video Card Chipsets: | NVIDIA GeForce Series 200, 9800, 9600, 8800, 8600, 8500, 8400, 7900, 7800, 7600, 7300, 6800; ATI HD Series 4800, 4600, 3800, 3600, 3400, 2900, 2600, 2400; ATI Series X1900, X1800, X1600, X1300, and X850 |
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 WOW...Even Better Than I Hoped November 4, 2008
PrinterPal (Mars)
19 out of 22 found this review helpful
First, understand my bias. I'm a fast-twitch FPS fan who never had much joy with RPGs (unless it stood for Rocket Propelled Grenades). I just couldn't get excited about the spells, wizards and magic which dominate the genre. But after about 20 hours of play, this game may have changed my mind. It's not a traditional FPS and it's not a traditional RPG.
1)It's a polished, complete piece of work, especially compared to alternative PC games in 2008.
There are a few bugs here and there, but there is an overwhelming sense that Bethesda actually tested the game and outside people actually played the game before it was pronounced ready to ship.
2)The replay value is huge.
The variety of paths and complexity of open world experiences tell me I'm going to spend at least a hundred hours with this.
3)It's configuration friendly.
I have a rig that can smoke most fast-twitch PC games out there, but you don't need that level of investment to enjoy this game. It's cool to have a new $50 game come out that doesn't expect people to spend $500 on hardware just to enjoy it.
4)The DRM is reasonable. (Said while holding nose and grimacing)
I have nothing good to say about DRM. Software DRM remains totally ineffective against piracy. It only hurts honest people. Bethesda has made this DRM very light. You need to have the DVD in the drive when you install it, but there is no on-line activation and no requirement to have the DVD in the drive when you play. No DRM would be better, but I can live with this.
5)It doesn't feel like a console game tweaked for the PC
Except for a couple of changes around key bindings (like being able to bind keys to mouse wheel movements), it feels like the PC experience was part of the design from the start.
That said, I urge you to run...not walk...to your shopping cart and buy this game today...not tomorrow...do it today...click it right now. Once it arrives, you will lose sleep and your family may complain when you say, "just a couple more minutes", but you are in for an immersive experience with what I think is the best PC game of 2008 and one of the best ones I have seen in a long time. Props to Bethesda for a job well done.
Great game but avoid finishing main arc. November 28, 2008
Dislexic
4 out of 5 found this review helpful
Game played great for me. I 'do' have a problem with Securom, but this game is benign when compared to certain other games. Bethesda could have gone the route of so many other companies, cough cough EA, but at least they only used the CD check. Install limits is my main gripe with Securom.
The gameplay is innovative. You can play it like an FPS or an RPG. My one complaint there is that the VAT system (which allows a more turn based approach to targeted attacks) isn't nearly as useful until the near end game. Level up options at approaching max level (at 15 a major boost) allow you to perform more of the attacks. There are other options for gaining greater use of VAT earlier but can be cumbersome.
The end is the end as I've just discovered. Once you complete the major story line it's game over. It's easy to tell what that is, but there is no warning. Unlike Oblivion you do not get the option to keep playing. So make sure to explore the world freely or have enough saves to backtrack readily.
I found the amount of ammo to be skewed quite a bit. Early on I had to keep a melee weapon on me at all times because I was constantly running out. Early on I also had to make frequent stops to the store for being overburdened which became annoying until a level up buff allowed you to carry a lot more weight. Unlike the original game, ammo has no weight.
I noticed a huge kill increase when I maxed my Luck in game. Once I hit 10 I frequently finished off the bad guys (or good guys depending on how you play) readily.
It's a fun game. Innovative I've never seen a mix of FPS and RPG done this well. If someone wanted they really could go at the game like any FPS.
Mob diversity in game is unfortunately low but thankfully they all had good background stories (Except for the Centuars, wtf). The 'useful' house items will pay for themselves.
I'd readily play another game like this.
Fallout 3. Bravo November 3, 2008
Zoli (Ocean Springs, MS USA)
8 out of 11 found this review helpful
First, I am a gamer. I have been for 25+ years. For those not wanting to read a lot, let me just say this: Fallout 3 is in my top 5 best games ever of any genre.
Anyone who has played Oblivion by Bethesda will be very familiar with F3.
Anyone who has played a previous version of Fallout and worried about a new company putting it together: Don't.
Anyone who hasn't played a previous version of Fallout and enjoys a great story with tons of playing options, this is a game for you.
Very well done. So much detail that I honestly wouldn't know where to start.
From the moment of your birth in game to your 10 year old birthday to exploring your vault....sigh. Too many starting points.
I was mainly worried because I always enjoyed turn based combat i.e. earlier Fallout. However, using the V.A.T.S. system and the FPS combat system, it's still a very fun game for an 'older' gamer.
Make sure you use your Pipboy light (hold down the tab key) as a lot of the game is grey or very dark (nuclear war will tend to do that). Also, I didn't see it in the manual, but, make sure to put up your weapons when talking to people (hold down the R key) as I believe this lowers how they react to you.
IT'S A BRAND NEW POSTAPOCALYPTIC DAWN October 28, 2008
NeuroSplicer (Freeside, in geosynchronous orbit)
66 out of 97 found this review helpful
I am old enough to have played the original game when it first came out in 1997. I was a great fan of the series that followed and, thus, was very eager to get my hands on this latest installment. In a short sentence: FALLOUT-3 is A DREAM COME TRUE!
It is a cRPG game in which the player can alternate between the First and Third person perspective roaming a world comparable in size with OBLIVION. The action has moved from Vault 13 and Southern California to Vault 101 and Washington, D.C. and the story brakes away from the previous bloodlines. However, the atmosphere of the original has been maintained and its scents sharpened: veterans will find it fitting like and old glove - whereas the new gamers are in store for a bag of pleasant surprises.
The graphics are wonderful, the guns detailed and the environments highly interactive. Short of a screenshot, imagine what would HalfLife-2 would look if released today. And similar to HL2, FALLOUT-3 does not require an...ubercomputer to run smoothly. Once you see a NPC move though, you understand where the corners were cut.
Character customization is carried out in great style using the new and improved PIP-BOY at the beginning. You exit the vault and the harsh reality of a world that barely survived annihilation slaps you on the face. Adapt or perish.
The main storyline is there to be followed but FALLOUT-3 offers the greatest number of alternative choices I have ever encountered in a game! There is always a great number of paths to follow in order to achieve any goal - but every choice comes with a consequences tag. This is common feature of most classic cRPGs but in FALLOUT-3 I saw it implemented like never before. If nothing else, this sends replayability through the roof.
Side-quests offer little besides distraction and experience points (XP) to be spend on character improvement. XP are gained solely by completing quests, emerging victorious from fights, finding locations, picking locks and hacking terminals - and they are not limited by the action they were earned. Leveling up is based on 7 basic attributes [Strength, Perception, Endurance, Charisma, Intelligence, Agility & Luck - acronym?;)] that, in turn, affect your (13) specific skills. Since leveling up is capped at Level-20, the game designers wanted to encourage replaying the game. On the other hand, it also means that your character will never realize its full potential (in case you are wondering why I withheld a star from FUN, that's the second half of it).
The game is violent and gory but well within tasteful limits. Not so with the language - but it is tradeoff with realism. In a radioactive world, Sunday-school niceties are bound to go out the window.
What deserves a special mention is V.A.T.S. (:Vault-Tec Assisted Targeting System) which opens new vistas in cRPG design. It is an ingenious system which lets you pause the game and target specific body parts of your opponents. The success of your attack still depends on your skills but the end effect is cinematic and amazing (remember SWORDFISH?).
After the nuclear summer of 2008 (with all the LimitedInstallation-defective EA releases), this seems like a postapocalyptic dawn indeed! BETHESDA decided to listen to the gaming community and did NOT cripple this beautiful game with any idiotic DRM scheme. Inputting a serial number and a DVD-check is more than reasonable.
The publishers of FALLOUT-3 understand that there is a fine balance between "protecting the product" and..."insulting your own customers". And they obviously view respect as the two way street that it is - and for this they deserve our support: buy this game, today.
Voting with our wallets is the only argument the gaming industry cannot afford to ignore. And it is about time to cast some well deserved positive votes.
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!
The New Standard In RPG's December 30, 2008
Christopher Deweese (Kansas City)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Fallout 3 is a triumph of design, gameplay, graphics, and storyline. No doubt about it, this is one of the most ambitious titles to have ever been published. Bethesda has really set the bar to astronomical heights. With regard to the PC version, I've not experienced any problems with installation or gameplay. It runs at a smooth framerate and looks astonishing. The UI is easy to learn and navigate. Customization options are near limitless. Story is compelling and deep with all of the optional side quests. The VATS system adds a nice combat option if you're not an FPS nut (which I am, but I still like VATS). This game will consume a lot of your time and effort, so prepare to expend a great deal of both in order to complete this thing. That's probably the one thing I wasn't really prepared for (I was shocked at the size of the strategy guide). However, I think most will achieve a great sense of satisfaction upon successfully making it through even the main quest. Like a good RPG should be, Fallout 3 is a journey that will require effort and diligence (and you will be rewarded).
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