Platforms
- PCOct 28, 20088.2playscore8.616 Critics8.023.1K Players
- PlayStation 3Oct 28, 20088.5playscore8.97 Critics8.812.3K Players
- Xbox 360Oct 28, 20088.8playscore8.99 Critics9.5305K Players
19 critic reviews · 37 community reviews across all platforms
Critic Reviews
- 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.
Nick Chester · Oct 31, 2008 Reviewed on PC, PS3, X360Read full review - 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.
Game Trailers · Oct 29, 2008 Reviewed on X360 - No matter what platform you own, you should play Fallout 3, which overcomes its issues by offering a deep and involving journey through a world that's hard to forget. It has more in common with Bethesda's Elder Scrolls series than with previous Fallout games, but that is by no means a bad thing. In fact, Fallout 3 is leaner and meaner than Bethesda's previous efforts, less expansive but more intense, while still offering immense replay value and quite a few thrills along the way.
Kevin VanOrd · Oct 28, 2008 Reviewed on PC, PS3, X360Read full review - Fallout’s one of the biggest, deepest RPGs out there. Not a role-playing fan? It’s also a brutal and accomplished FPS. It tells an incredible story across 100+ hours, but it’s also packed with Call of Duty-style set-pieces. As we type, we’re 29 hours in and have finished the main story, but the volume of worthy remaining side quests is boggling.
Andy Kelly · Oct 28, 2008 Reviewed on PCRead full review - Personally, I'm having a ball with this game. I've been playing it pretty much non-stop since our review copy arrived at the office, but I'm sure as hell not going to stop any time soon. There are elements here that are significantly altered from the first games - some pleasant, some not - but I ultimately find the game to be a good thing: it's a different experience, yet one with many familiar ingredients.
Neon Kelly · Oct 28, 2008 Reviewed on PC, PS3, X360Read full review - It's unfortunate that Fallout 3 is saddled with so many little- and medium-sized issues, because they get in the way of what's an otherwise fantastic experience. The world is well-realized and full of options. It'll be a struggle in spots, but I'm willing to guess that most people will be able to overlook a lot of the game's problems and still have a very good time exploring the irradiated wasteland formerly known as Washington DC.
Jeff Gerstmann · Oct 27, 2008 Reviewed on PC, X360Read full review - Fallout 3 is the biggest accomplishment in adventure gaming since Oblivion. It’s incredible how fun and deep this game is. Everything in the game, from the graphics to the sound, is very well done. With a ton a quests and a huge world to explore, Fallout 3 will keep you busy until the next Bethesda release.
Steve Hannley · Oct 27, 2008 Reviewed on PCRead full review - There's a pretty good reason why many look at Fallout 3 as an Oblivion with guns, as it takes the RPG core of the originals, and throws it out of the window. What's left is a sandbox-y world that is enjoyable (addictive even) to live on, but not really as much as it could... or should.
Ofisil · Oct 28, 2018 Reviewed on PCRead full review - The journey I took with Fallout 3 is one that I don't regret and one that I am likely to want to continue with downloadable content and a second play through. After more than 60 hours that is very high praise for a game I wholeheartedly recommend to anyone remotely interested in the wastelands of Washington, DC in the year 2277.
Bengt Lemne · Jan 26, 2009 Reviewed on PCRead full review - The RPG elements are well executed, the open world is ambitious (giving you the freedom to explore, whilst at the same time giving you a clear direction and not leaving you to wander aimlessly), and the post-apocalyptic setting is great. Oblivion fans will probably fall in love with the game, and if you invest a lot of time and effort there’s plenty of enjoyment to be had, particularly if you can adapt to the game’s numerous idiosyncrasies.
Craig Snow · Dec 05, 2008 Reviewed on PC, PS3, X360Read full review
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About the game
Trailers & Screenshots:
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.
Developer: Bethesda Game Studios