Fallout 3
Bethesda Game Studios · 2008 · Open World, Post-apocalyptic, RPG, Singleplayer, Exploration
PC
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About Fallout 3
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Explore a sprawling post-nuclear Washington D.C. and make choices that reshape your survival story in a radioactive wasteland filled with mutants and rival factions. The V.A.T.S. combat system lets you pause time to target enemy body parts with cinematic precision, while deep character customization and branching dialogue options ensure every playthrough feels uniquely yours.
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. Every minute is a fight for survival against the terrors of the outside world — radiation, Super Mutants, and hostile mutated creatures. From Vault-Tec, America's First Choice in Post Nuclear Simulation.
- 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.
- 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.
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What Steam players say
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Fallout 3 is a masterclass in immersive world-building, blending open-world exploration with a gripping, choice-driven narrative. From the moment you step out of Vault 101 and see the ruined expanse of the Capital Wasteland, the game captures a sense of scale and atmosphere that few titles match. The freedom it offers is remarkable — you can follow the main quest, wander into forgotten ruins, or stumble upon quirky side stories that feel just as meaningful as the central plot. The moral choice system adds weight to your actions, making every decision feel impactful, whether you’re helping a struggling settlement or embracing the wasteland’s darker side. Combat is satisfying, especially with the V.A.T.S. targeting system, which adds a strategic layer to firefights. The soundtrack — both the haunting ambient score and the retro radio tunes — perfectly complements the game’s tone, swinging between eerie solitude and nostalgic charm. While the graphics show their age today, the art direction still shines, and the atmosphere remains unmatched. Fallout 3 isn’t just a game — it’s an adventure that sticks with you long after you’ve put down the controller. If you enjoy exploration, mea…1 found this helpful
mad fire atmosphere
I'll make this short and sweet. When I click play, I'm taken to the menu and then when I click new the game loads. Pauses. And then closes itself. Avoid or play the console version instead because that one actually works.
great game better with mods
A lot of soul with this one
DON'T knock the game because fallout new vegas exists
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