It was a while to get this game on my hands, but 31st of October (2008) was the day when I start playing Fallout 3 and didn’t stop till now. If I am not sitting in front of my comp exploring wastelands, I’m reading and thinking about current/next quest at least. It’s impressive!

I’ve decided to give a short introduction to everybody who are not familiar with this game and may never heard of, just because they don’t play. As I figured out lot of designers just don’t like or don’t have time… Well, for this game you will keep some extra hours and treat it like another project . But I want to say it’s really worth of your attention – no matter what you think about all video games world.

Fallout 3 takes place in a post nuclear United States, in the Washintion DC area. The year in the game is 2277 and you start off the game as a young boy that lives in Vault 101, a fallout shelter. The game begins at birth and flash forwards using minor mini-missions, where you establish your character and skills selecting the traits you feel will be the most important for your style of gameplay. *quote source

First of all you should Prepare for the Future and official Fallout website. Go and visit both sites.

One of many things I like in this game is it’s mood – a post nuclear, sometimes humorous and scary, always dirty, seasoned with perfect ’30 music and ’50 aesthetics. Graphics engine is great even if you are not running newest PC (didn’t compare with console versions).

Next take a look at some screenshots at my favourite site Gamespot or just launch video review, also available at Gametrailers. For more inspirations go and check out this nice Evolution of a Franchise video prepared by IGN – a good way to compare F3 with previous versions from 1997 and 1998.