Fallout 3 Collector's Edition
Bethesda - Bethesda
Xbox 360
Release date: 2008-10-28
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Fallout 3 Collector's Edition
Date undefinedFallout 3 is awesome. As a player of the first two Fallouts, I must say that no successors will ever live up to Fallout 2, period. But I think they did a good job incorporating many aspects of the previous Fallouts into the game. I know a lot of people have complained about the level 20 cap, and the slightly different skill/perk system, but I haven't found it a problem. There is a lot to explore, and a lot of baddies to kill and you could spend an eternity exploring the wastes before finishing the game. It was hard for me to get used to the new graphics at first, but they do a good job of portraying the desolation of the world and its inhabitants. The one thing I miss the most are the cheeky easter eggs/random encounters of the previous games. There are no Monty Python/Hitchhiker's Guide references in this game as far as I can tell. But to it's credit, there are still weird and creepy encounters to make, and you never quite know what you'll find when you open a new door.
Fallout 3 Collector's Edition
Date undefinedI'm a big fan of all the Fallout games. This one was a no-brainer long before release. I am not disappointed. Anyone who is did not take the time to truly experience everything the game has to offer. Thanks Bethesda for picking up the ball and running it in for a touch down!
Fallout 3 Collector's Edition
Date undefinedI am sure a lot of people have provided much deeper and through reviews already so I will not revisit or repeat what is already been provided here. However, I will add that this is simply the best game I've played all year. No, let me correct that, it's the best game I've played in the last 5 years.
Why do I say that?
Well, perhaps it's the level of detail, the creative landscape, the stories, the action, the sandbox approach, the 40's music, the post-apocaliptic subject matter; you know I don't know exactly what it is but I do know the sum is certainly greater than the parts. Take one thing away and it may not come together as well as it does.
To wit, I'm tempted to add critism as that seems to be the thing to do; to balance what some might interpret as a fanboy opinion but don't be fooled I would gladly "rip this game a new one" if I felt it deserved it. It does not. I would state..."it's perfect" but if I had a gripe it's that the main quest could have been twice as long. However, there are loads of side quests (loads) I understand that in January, Feburary and March of 2009 Bethesda will relase as DLC (down-loadable content) not one (1) but three (3) expansions packs adding 5-10 hours of play each. An obvious attempt to make more money on this cash cow bur the play has been so stellar I don't even mind.
As for the collectors edition...for $10 more, IT'S WELL WORTH IT (lunch box, bobble-head, art book included, sweet...).
Heck..."it's perfect."
