100
Games this captivating do not come along often. Between its engrossing story, ginormous world, well-crafted RPG side, and white-knuckle FPS combat, Fallout 3 completely, utterly gives you your $60 worth. [Dec 2008, p.52]
100
Faults be damned, though; this is the kind of hugely ambitious game that doesn't come around very often, and when it does, you'd be a fool not to play it and enjoy the hell out of it and look forward to the day (next-next-gen?) when the fidelity of open-world RPGs takes another big step closer to the uncanny valley's far side.
96
Fallout 3 offers freedom without sacrificing a focused story. It delivers fantastic combat without forgoing a deep role-playing system. The characters you meet are engaging and oftentimes hilarious without feeling out of place in this harsh world.
8
Great Game but takes a long time to understand what's happening but perservior the games gets better as the game goes on
8
Verken de grote kaart in een redelijk open wereld, kies uit een arsenaal wapens of probeer de gewillige tegenstander om te praten.
De enigste problemen op dit platform komen zodra je boven level 20 geraakt. Lag en scherm freezes, dus bewaar geregeld.
Het v.a.t.s. systeem is best te gebruiken op bepaalde schietende tegenstanders, dat zal toekomstige confrontaties vergemakkelijken.
Lichaamsdelen durven exploderen, dus niet voor mensen met een zwakke maag.
10
Everyone knows this masterpiece. Top tier open world game no matter what year it is or how old it gets.
Fallout 3
Released On:
Oct 28, 2008
Metascore
Universal Acclaim
93
User score
Generally Favorable
8.2
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Universal Acclaim
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100
Perhaps the most impressive aspect of Fallout 3 is how effortlessly it combines so many gameplay mechanics, storylines, characters, expansive environments and complex in-game intricacies into one fluid package.
100
Yes, Fallout 3 is a lot like Oblivion (with guns!), but it's a superior game in nearly every way, as it features a more engaging storyline, impeccable presentation, and hundreds of hours of addictive gameplay. While the jury is still out on whether or not hardcore Fallout enthusiasts will accept the game as part of the storied franchise, Fallout 3 is a must-have title for most RPG fans, as well as one of the finest games of this generation.
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8.2
76% Positive
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May 24, 2026
10
Everyone knows this masterpiece. Top tier open world game no matter what year it is or how old it gets.
Mar 16, 2025
10
I want to tell you from the beginning not to be intimidated by the fact that it's an old game, NO, it's a gold mine once you understand it and get the hang of it, I've lost hundreds of hours in it and I always come back to it fondly, it's a shame what Bethesda has become though...
96
Fallout 3 offers freedom without sacrificing a focused story. It delivers fantastic combat without forgoing a deep role-playing system. The characters you meet are engaging and oftentimes hilarious without feeling out of place in this harsh world.
94
Ultimately, Bethesda triumphed over all odds with Fallout 3. Defeating hype and the need to live up to the past, the Fallout 3 team created an intensely profound world and worthy successor to the franchise.
90
Though Fallout 3 is a good game and it lived up to all my expectations, it is certainly not for anyone wanting a quick game.
90
From the hollow wind blowing down through subway tunnels, to the radioactive dust clouds swirling throughout the wasteland, up to the buzzards circling the encampment where the bodies of 30 slave traders lie; Fallout 3 is as much a game as it is a training sim for the coming apocalypse.
70
It’s a game that rewards the long-haul with deep, inventive missions which eschew the usual fetch and kill structure, ensuring that the many hours spent in Fallout 3’s wasteland aren’t wasted. [Christmas 2008, p.88]
May 5, 2026
10
Al principio pensé que estaba sobrevalorado spoiler NEL BRO la tema buena el ambiente excelente lo que. Si no me gusta es que el mapa es "cerrado" porque quiero ir por un lado pero hay unos escombros que no me lo permiten pero ... Igual es un juegardo lo subestimé...
Apr 1, 2026
7
fallout 3 me ha parecido el juego promedio de bethesda siempre haces un tutorial aprendes los basico te sueltan a un mundo gigantesco en donde hay 1000 cosas que hacer y te dejan explorarlo con total libertad. No me parece que esto sea malo simplemente me parece limitadosi a ti te gusto explorar dejarte llevar por la atmosfera y matar a un monton de enemigos con algo de lore este es tu juego, pero cuando intentas profundizar en su historia te das cuenta que simplemente no hay mucho y ese es su mayor defecto ps cuando estas a punto de hacer una mision y te preguntas porque tengo que hacerla nunca va a haber un buen motivo que te inspire algo de ganas de hacerla personajes hay demasiados pero todos son vacios sin personalidad simplemente npc's que te van a dar objetivos que a su vez te van a llevar a otras misiones su mundo es increible y lleno de cosas que hacer el viaje y la aventura son perfectos pero la razon y su impacto son nulos yo complete la historia principal sin tener una pizca de empatia por alguien y tampoco estaria mal pero fallout es un juego de rol y cuando te obligan a tomar decisiones dificiles no sientes ningun impacto porque sus personas nunca te llegan a atrapar.
Mar 29, 2026
7
Fallout 3 was cool but it had some quirks, Combat feels choppy forcing you to go to vats to kill enemies, level scaling was a issue too even worse if you have broken steel dlc, many settlement were rundown shacks and disappointment, the game had karma system which was pretty scary but hey let’s get on a good side
The game was pretty easy and the plasma rifle makes it easier even on very hard mode, skills were awesome too and they were more forgiving than in fallout 2, challenge is always good
Nov 11, 2021
4
Another Bethesda game with no soul. Cleared all story and DLCs, love only radio in this game and aesthetics
Jul 21, 2020
4
This game is incredibly buggy. But I think anyone who knows anything about Bethesda knows that their games are complete bug-fests.
Now with the obvious out of the way, I honestly have only done a full play-through once, I have tried to play through the game over, and over, but I can’t bring myself to do it. The beginning is really boring. Most side-quests weren’t interesting to me. And near the end I just wanted to finish the game.
And especially now that time has passed, this game has not aged well, even though Fallout: New Vegas which uses the exact same engine and with almost the exact same mechanics still somewhat feels fresh.
I would give this game a 5 if the game wasn’t so buggy. But since it is 4/10.
Summary[Metacritic's 2008 PC Game of the Year] Vault-Tec engineers have worked around the clock on an interactive reproduction of Wasteland life for you to enjoy from the comfort of your own vault. Included is an expansive world, unique combat, shockingly realistic visuals, tons of player choice, and an incredible cast of dynamic characters. Ev... Read More
Rated Mfor Mature
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- PC
- PlayStation 3
- Xbox 360
Initial Release Date:Oct 28, 2008
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