Fallout 3
Publisher: Bethesda Softworks
Developer: Bethesda Softworks
Category: Role-Playing
Release Dates
N Amer - 10/28/2008
Online - 10/28/2008
Intl - 10/31/2008
GameZone's Review
9.2
GZ Rating
| Gameplay | 9 |
| Graphics | 9.2 |
| Sound | 9.6 |
| Difficulty | Med/Hard |
| Concept | 9 |
| Overall | 9.2 |
9.2
News
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First DLC for Fallout 3 launches on Xbox 360 and PC
Bethesda Softworks Announces Creation Kit and First Downloadable Content
for Fallout 3
Bethesda Softworks, today announced that downloadable content will be available for Fallout 3 in the coming weeks.
Bethesda Softworks Announces Successful Launch of Fallout 3
Bethesda Softworks announced that its hit title, Fallout® 3 has enjoyed record sales at launch, reflecting the huge consumer demand for the game.
GZ Interview: Fallout 3 Composer Inon Zur Recalls the Challenges of his
Latest Score
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Description
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™.
Story: Vault 101 – Jewel of the Wastes. 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.
Features
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 featuring gory
dismemberments and spectacular explosions.
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.
Hardware Requirements
Minimum System Requirements:
- Windows XP/Vista
- 1GB System RAM (XP)/ 2GB System RAM (Vista)
- 2.4 Ghz Intel Pentium 4 or equivalent processor
- Direct X 9.0c compliant video card with 256MB RAM (NVIDIA 6800 or better/ATI X850 or better)
Recommended System Requirements:
- Intel Core 2 Duo processor
- 2 GB System RAM
- Direct X 9.0c compliant video card with 512MB RAM (NVIDIA 8800 series, ATI 3800 series)
- Supported Video Card Chipsets:
- NVIDIA GeForce 200 series
- NVIDIA Geforce 9800 series
- NVIDIA Geforce 9600 series
- NVIDIA Geforce 8800 series
- NVIDIA Geforce 8600 series
- NVIDIA Geforce 8500 series
- NVIDIA Geforce 8400 series
- NVIDIA Geforce 7900 series
- NVIDIA Geforce 7800 series
- NVIDIA Geforce 7600 series
- NVIDIA Geforce 7300 series
- NVIDIA GeForce 6800 series
- ATI HD 4800 series
- ATI HD 4600 series
- ATI HD 3800 series
- ATI HD 3600 series
- ATI HD 3400 series
- ATI HD 2900 series
- ATI HD 2600 series
- ATI HD 2400 series
- ATI X1900 series
- ATI X1800 series
- ATI X1600 series
- ATI X1300 series
- ATI X850 series
Notes
Available in Stores on Oct. 28 in N. America, Oct. 30 in Europe/Australia, Oct. 31 in UK
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