Let's rank your most to least favorite Fallout games, because everyone loves lists! - by Bucky Seifert
chk772 on 19/2/2017 at 12:52
Fallout 4
Fallout New Vegas
Fallout 3
Fallout 1
Never played Fallout 2. And, from a nowadays point of view, i don't dig part 1 too much either. Prefer the 3D titles.
For the next Fallout, i hope Bethesda drops the generic faction quests, and only does relevant, and interesting quests. Oh, and the exaggerated hollywood style cut scenes don't have to be either. But, i guess, with nowadays audience, there's no way around it.
PigLick on 19/2/2017 at 14:32
Fallout 3
New Vegas + Dlcs
Fallout 2
Fallout 1
havent played 4 obviously, and really have no inclination to. 3 is my top because I played it all the way till the end and at the time found it awesome, but I doubt I will ever replay it. New Vegas however I have done a few restarts, and played some of the dlc, but never actually finished the main story, so I guess that wins in the replayability department.
chk772 on 19/2/2017 at 16:07
Quote Posted by PigLick
havent played 4 obviously, and really have no inclination to.
You're definitely missing out, if you're into Fallout remotely.
PigLick on 19/2/2017 at 16:23
From the reviews I have read and peoples opinions on here, it really doesnt sound like my thing, the stripping out of rpg elements and even more emphasis on combat really turns me off
However henke enjoyed it so if its on some ultra sale on steam in the future will probly give it a go.
chk772 on 19/2/2017 at 16:52
Quote Posted by PigLick
From the reviews I have read and peoples opinions on here, it really doesnt sound like my thing, the stripping out of rpg elements and even more emphasis on combat really turns me off
I read that too, and it's just not true. They probably meant that there are more enemies, and more frequent encounters. Which is right. The RPG part is still almost exactly the same as in the other Bethesda Fallouts. Only thing which has a significant influence for me is that you don't have to maintain/repair your weapons anymore. And, that you can pretty much use power armor right from the beginning is a tad annoying. I can't see how it is much different in any other regard though.
Oh, and if you really get to buy it, nevermind the intro, and nevermind the beginning of the game. It will get better and better. I haven't yet finished it, but, played it like 95%, and from my scpeticism in the beginning, it developed to a "never had so much fun in a Fallout game" attitude. I don't think there can be much of an argument that the game world is the best of the 3D parts really. It's really impressive.
PigLick on 19/2/2017 at 17:54
ok you make a good case, the exploration factor is what I enjoyed most about the Fallout games. There isnt any patches or mods to tone down the encounters at all?
chk772 on 19/2/2017 at 19:16
No idea, i play it vanilla. The frequency of the encounters didn't bother me too much though. Just in the more "urban" areas, it could be a bit too much. Oh, and i also found very positive, that you're not hunted by factions which want to see you dead anymore, like with the Talon company in Fallout 3, or the Legion in NV (yes, i played the good guy in both). Especially, in NV, the hit squad could be a real PITA.
Brad Schoonmaker on 20/2/2017 at 02:58
Fallout 4
Fallout 3 - New Vegas (too many distinct elements of greatness for each to pull one to the lead of the other for me.)
That's all I've played. Did the isometric gaming back with the Ultimas and don't see a need to go back to that style real soon to play older Fallout games.
The encounters are far more frequent in the downtown areas and very often include mutual enemies fighting each other. The spawn points load so far away that you just need to listen for gun fire to know where some action is happening. Outside of the downtown, encounters can be avoided by investing in a stealth build or be very good with a sniper rifle.
The only disappointment that still irks me about Fallout 4 is the way the main story needs to be resolved. There are choices, but how you get to that point is too arbitrary for my liking. New Vegas was more satisfying albeit it ended the gameplay.
chk772 on 21/2/2017 at 14:58
Quote Posted by Brad Schoonmaker
The encounters are far more frequent in the downtown areas and very often include mutual enemies fighting each other. The spawn points load so far away that you just need to listen for gun fire to know where some action is happening.
Not always. I ended up a couple of times in the middle of the fight, and immediately had to defend myself... a little bit "less is more" would have been sufficient. It's not really bad by any means though.
Nameless Voice on 24/2/2017 at 00:52
Fallout 4 looks great and has a really detailed world to explore, but loses a lot of points for me because the writing is poor (and sometimes outright silly), the quests are repetitive, and the main story (especially towards the end) feels like you're just doing it because it's the only quest left to do, rather than there being any actual motivation to help any of the awful factions achieve their ignominious goals.