Why Was Fallout 3 A Big Deal?

Fallout 3 (PC, PS3, Xbox 360, Xbox One) was awesome, and it set the standard for many FPS RPGs that came later. What exactly made it great? Let's dive in.

[gameranxTV]

We should probably give Fallout New Vegas some love, too.

[JuiceHead]

i wish i could wipe my memory to experience fallout 3 again for the first time

[RobNoireGaming]

I think one of my fave moments ever as a gamer was in Fallout 3. Got pinned down by a huge group of raiders at these giant satellite dishes. Last guy is on the walkway above me, I'm totally pinned down, less then 10% health, no more health items. Only gun I have left is a missile launcher with 1 shot left. Step into his line of fire, activate VATS, 4% chance to hit the target. Fire the missile anyways. Direct headshot. The dude explodes into a million pieces and I win the fight. I still to this day remember that, it was freaking epic as hell.

[edmundwells]

FO3 definitely had the most "apocalyptic" feel of the series. I remember being totally freaked out traveling through the subway tunnels, and was terrified of those snarling, corpse-like ghouls leaping out of the shadows. The ghouls in FO4 look like cookie dough monsters and were a major disappointment to me. As for great moments in FO3, there were so many ... but I think the greatest was when I first emerged in central DC to see the broken Washington Monument across the plaza. The destruction of DC and its iconic landmarks really made me feel like I was exploring a post-nuclear world. Compare that to FO4, where they chose a small New England setting (lots of barren trees and small houses - yawn). The the sense of nuclear destruction was far less visceral in such a rural setting. And while FO:NV was an excellent game, the sense of devastation and isolation was far less evident; after all, how different does a post-nuclear desert look from a normal desert? FO3 is to this day my favorite game - for the amazing, green-tinged atmosphere and barren isolation. Still gives me chills!

[danielclark-hughes]

First time you'll roll into Canterbury Common and see the Ant-Agoniser facing off with The Mechanist. That was mental.

[lukefeatherston]

The music... oh dear God the music of fallout 3... especially "Dear Hearts and Gentle People" hearing that song reminded me that no matter what happens to people or the world, humanity can continue, there will always be a nice guy, there will always be someone who tries to rebuild, And maybe someday, people with a dream will have a nice house with, "picket fence and rambling road" and that people can always be welcomed into any new group. Fallout 3 was great. Thanks.

[chrisarmy]

Fallout 3 and GTA 3 both monumental leaps forward in gaming

[doomplague]

Ive been playing fallout 3 for 4 years and completed the story mutliple times and to this day I still find new areas and spots ive never explored or scenarios ive never experienced

[BootedDemon]

2019 n I’m still playing fallout 3
My favorite from the series hands down

[tyrannosaurhex]

Meanwhile in Fallout 4: "You are not helping enough settlements."

[magnusram]

Patroling the youtube feed almost makes you wish for a fallout new vegas video

[GraphicJ]

Don't forget the music! oh man the music was so memorable. Not just the old classics but the world's atmosphere soundtrack. Wow, what a game to get immersed in. It's the reason it's my number 1 game of all time.

[SamButler]

Announce Fallout 3: "Enjoy your Oblivion with guns"
Announce Skyrim: "Enjoy your Fallout with swords"

[averyaustin]

My first Fallout was 3, and to be honest, the sense of adventure, discovery, and the music drew me in and made me a fan. I'll admit, there's somethings that it did better than 4, and New Vegas definitely feels richer in its story, but, i still play 3 to this day and have a blast no matter what. That's my own opinion.... good day...

[dingledan-gle]

First time I beat Fallout 3, I had avoided as many super mutants as possible. Once I had my stats way up, I went around punching off super mutant heads with a Power Fist. LOVED that.

Also, my dad played F3 with me once for like an hour. We took turns smashing radroaches with a baseball bat. Good times.

[tjwolfe]

Watching Megaton explode was surreal. I did it every damn time. I also enjoyed the random encounters such as the Oasis. Great storyline.

[memelotti]

Me: fallout 3 is my favorite! I love the story abou...
Fnv Fans: BETTER STORY, BETTER GAMEPLAY, BETTER ANYTHING...

r/fallout in a nutshell

[ruach]

My favorite moment of Fallout 3, honestly, was when I first walked out of the dank little hole and saw for the first time with blurry eyes the Capital Wasteland. It was before I had a 360 (or a PS3) and the experience of it on my friends console was very literally awe inspiring.

[nicholasrebh]

Combat shotgun can be used in any situation that gun is crazy good.

[henrietta]

Is because of Fallout 3 I fell in love with open world/apocalyptic games. I love, love Fallout 4 too😊

Also, Fallout 3 had one of my favorite characters, Three Dog!
Children!" 💕