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| From: Bethesda
Category: Video Games
List Price: $59.99
Buy New: $52.99
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Rating:  53 reviews
Sales Rank: 162
Platform: Playstation 3
Genre: role_playing_games
ESRB: Mature
Media: Video Game
Edition: Standard
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: No
Age: 17 - 20 years
Operating System: PlayStation 3
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2
Dimensions (in): 0.1 x 0.1 x 0
MPN: 12670
Model: 12670
UPC: 093155126701
EAN: 0093155126701
ASIN: B000UU7VUC
Release Date: October 28, 2008
Shipping: Eligible for Super Saver Shipping
Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
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| Features:
| • | Fight for survival against terrors of the outside world, radiation, and mutants after nuclear fallout | | • | Latest in human ability simulation affords unlimited customization of characters | | • | Expansive world in modern super-deluxe HD graphics | | • | Features ability to pause time in combat, target specific body parts, and queue up attacks | | • | 1st- or 3rd-person perspective |
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The third game in the Fallout series, Fallout 3 is a singleplayer action role-playing game (RPG) set in a post-apocalyptic Washington DC. Combining the horrific insanity of the Cold War era theory of mutually assured destruction gone terribly wrong, with the kitschy naivety of American 1950s nuclear propaganda, Fallout 3 will satisfy both players familiar with the popular first two games in its series as well as those coming to the franchise for the first time.
Welcome to the nation's capital.
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The Brotherhood of Steel is a powerful ally.
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Customize characters with your Pip-Boy.
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The Story: Vault 101 - Jewel of the Wastes
For 200 years, Vault 101 , a fallout shelter, 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.Key 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.
Product Description
For 200 years, Vault 101, a fallout shelter, has 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 Giant Insects, Raiders, Slavers, and yes, even Super Mutants. Yet one morning, you awake to find that your father has 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. Fallout 3 is a singleplayer action role-playing game (RPG) that combines the horrific insanity of the Cold War era theory of mutually assured destruction gone terribly wrong with the kitschy naivety of American 1950s nuclear propaganda.
Mind-Blowing Artificial Intelligence - Facial expressions, gestures, unique dialog, and lifelike behavior are brought together with stunning results Modern super-deluxe HD graphics
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| Customer Reviews: Read 48 more reviews...
 Game of the Year December 1, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I have had Fallout 3 for a few weeks now and have to say that while it has some departures from the series it is an amazing game. I started out wanting to follow the main story but ended up being pulled into the world and wandering. The game world is huge with countless locations to explore and hundreds of random missions to perform. This is a must own for any RPG fan and almost any real gamer.
Deep story and fun. December 1, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I bought this one with other 4 games, (including elder scrolls IV Oblivion), the menu scheme is very similar to Obvivion, the big difference is that Fallout doesn't have magic. So its probably more skilled oriented, it isn't easy first but its easy to learn all the things you can customize and do in this game. Non linear doesn't means you can do whatever you want, since you need some kind of item or weapon or skill to do certain quest.
Long time fan happy after all these years! November 30, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I have played the originals and while they were magical. This new one had me on the edge of my seat. I played the game in first shooter mode for most the game, but it does have a way to play in 3-rd person view (over the shoulder). Overall, it is a blast to play...the effects are breath taking; however, some of the items are a bit redundent to find. The manual targeting is a bit rough, but the VATS targeting system is simply brillant. I recommend the game to anyone who enjoys RPGs with a first player shoot mixed into it.
 Fun? November 30, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I thought the game was really fun, but whats up with the last mission? I thought it was very easy and wasn't very exciting. Then after that the game was over. All i could think of was i did all those mission that were pretty hard and it ended like that. BUT everything else was really cool.
 Do not purchase for PS3! November 26, 2008
3 out of 13 found this review helpful
This game is gorgeous. The gameplay is clever, the graphics are stellar and the story is magnificent. This is probably the best game I have played for a very long time. Unfortunately, I am playing it on the PS3 and I will not be able to purchase the downloadable content that will be available in the near future. If I was told about this before I bought this from Amazon then I would of purchased a copy for my XBox 360.
To me this is a terrible marketing strategy. As a paying customer I have been sold a lemon or at the very least a lite version of the game for the same money as the PC/XBox full version.
I love the game and I would have enjoyed playing The Pitt and participating in the battle for Anchorage, however because Bethesda did not disclose this bait and switch tactic in the beginning I am stuck with this unless I am willing to repurchase a game I already own.
5 stars for the game 1 star for Bethesda and Amazon
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