Should I Play Fallout?

[Vorpals]

I have Fallout 3 and I am awaiting my 360 to come back from "repairs" on Tuesday.


I have heard nothing but good about the original Fallout, which begs the question:


Is it worth playing and how good is it?

Should I play it off GameTap or buy off GOG for $6?

Thanks in advance.

 

[searanox]

Before the lock: it's very slow, difficult, impenetrable sort of game which arguably has some pretty ridiculous and unforgiving mechanics. If you're into highly tactical combat emphasising luck and resource management, then you'll probably enjoy it. The story and characters are excellent, but probably not worth suffering for if you don't actually enjoy the gameplay.

 

[Vorpals]

Thread just like this one 2 spaces above.

Oh come on you're not even trying to read the forums are you?

Actually, I saw it, and the thought about posting my question in that thread crossed my mind.

But, since I usually fail at hijacking a thread whenever I desire to do so, I decided to use your precious space and create my own thread.

Now that I've explained my rationale, what about yours?

Edit 2.0: That thread was similiar, but it was about hating it; I want to know if I should try it.


Now, this post applies to everyone telling me to search!

 

[L.B. Jeffries]

The first one is easier than the second, which is patently 'Go F*** Yourself' hard. Surviving the tutorial alone can take a bit of work.

 

[vede]

Should anyone not play Fallout?

Well, actually, I guess some people might not like it. If you're the sort of person who requires that your games have huge, fast-paced gunfights, Fallout might not be for you. It's more realistically-paced than a lot of games, and while huge gunfights are possible, you'll probably die in them. If you're into RPGs and strategy, you'll probably like it. If you're into realistic shooters, you'll probably like it. If you're into post-apocalyptic settings, you'll probably like it.

I'd go for GOG, because they're better, even though you have to pay $6.

 

[HSIAMetalKing]

I anticipate many replies of "it depends."

It depends. The game is dated in terms of graphical quality and gameplay. It's an overhead, point-and-click, strategy RPG-- very unlike the third installment. There is a lot of reading involved-- only major NPCs have voice actors. There is not an unlimited amount time for you to prance around the wasteland and do as you will-- there are time limits imposed upon the player.

A large amount of the praise given to the original Fallout duo is thanks in no small part to the phonomena known as "gamer nostaligia", which means any game we played more than 5 years ago was fucking awesome.

That said, I played 1 & 2 for the first time three months ago and enjoyed them both quite a lot.

 

[Vorpals]

I anticipate many replies of "it depends."

It depends. The game is dated in terms of graphical quality and gameplay. It's an overhead, point-and-click, strategy RPG-- very unlike the third installment. There is a lot of reading involved-- only major NPCs have voice actors. There is not an unlimited amount time for you to prance around the wasteland and do as you will-- there are time limits imposed upon the player.

A large amount of the praise given to the original Fallout duo is thanks in no small part to the phonomena known as "gamer nostaligia", which means any game we played more than 5 years ago was fucking awesome.

That said, I played 1 & 2 for the first time three months ago and enjoyed them both quite a lot.

That's weird, because I read somewhere that Fallout 1's time limit was patched, and since GOG's games are patched to the "latest" version, the time limit should be null.

Are my facts correct?

 

[Mr.Pandah]

Yes, they are. No time limit anymore. Although if you take too long, the endings change.

 

[HSIAMetalKing]

I anticipate many replies of "it depends."

It depends. The game is dated in terms of graphical quality and gameplay. It's an overhead, point-and-click, strategy RPG-- very unlike the third installment. There is a lot of reading involved-- only major NPCs have voice actors. There is not an unlimited amount time for you to prance around the wasteland and do as you will-- there are time limits imposed upon the player.

A large amount of the praise given to the original Fallout duo is thanks in no small part to the phonomena known as "gamer nostaligia", which means any game we played more than 5 years ago was fucking awesome.

That said, I played 1 & 2 for the first time three months ago and enjoyed them both quite a lot.

That's weird, because I read somewhere that Fallout 1's time limit was patched, and since GOG's games are patched to the "latest" version, the time limit should be null.

Are my facts correct?

Err, that may be true-- not sure. The version I played certainly had a time limit, and I think it's an important part of the experience.

 

[vede]

Erm, the version I play(ed) has a time limit on the first part of the main quest (the quest for a water chip), but not on the rest. The time limit seems essential to this part of the game to me...

 

[Morderkaine]

There are quests that have time limits (in game time) so you cant ignore the main plot until you are ready for it. But you still have enough leeway for a lot of side quests and exploration. You may be able to ignore it and fail the main quest and still finish the game, but probably not with the 'good' or 'real' ending.
Fallout one is a good game - it was worthy for a sequel, and now a 3rd I think nearly 10 years later.
Think of it this way - two game makers are given the same game description with a great setting, tons of detail on the way things should work, the same background stats, what things will be included in the game, etc. Both makers make a great game - but they each create it in their own style. So play it, but be open minded for the differences.

 

[Altorin]

if you like exciting fast gameplay

I don't suggest it.

 

[HSIAMetalKing]

Erm, the version I play(ed) has a time limit on the first part of the main quest (the quest for a water chip), but not on the rest. The time limit seems essential to this part of the game to me...

Not sure if you and I played the same version, but...

Spoiler: BEWARE! SPOILER!

You had something like 200 days to find the water chip, then after a certain point you had 500 days to stop the mutant invasion (though I'm not sure if the latter time limit was ever shown).

 

[Woe Is You]

Yeah, the time limit was an asinine decision, but I noticed that I could explore the place and still do the quests on time. Not a big problem, but it just doesn't serve any purpose.

 

[vede]

Erm, the version I play(ed) has a time limit on the first part of the main quest (the quest for a water chip), but not on the rest. The time limit seems essential to this part of the game to me...

Not sure if you and I played the same version, but...

Spoiler: BEWARE! SPOILER!

You had something like 200 days to find the water chip, then after a certain point you had 500 days to stop the mutant invasion (though I'm not sure if the latter time limit was ever shown).

I had 150 days to find the water chip, and I was never shown a time limit for the mutant invasion, so I may have just not known there was a time limit.

 

[ZippyDSMlee]

FO1-2 quirky but fun turn based heavy RPG game that was a instant classic.

FO3 quirky but fun Adventure shooter, probably the best FPS RPG in 10ish years, stalker is pretty good as well, loved Dark messiah for the melle gameplay, I hate Bioshock sure its above average but it was such a let down for me...while FO3 shares almost the same level of watering down FO3 is just better at everything where as BS still lacks pacing and balance.

FO1-2 is slow paced turn based RPG/strategy its a deep and awesome game but you have to enjoy the game type to really respect it.

 

[Altorin]

I anticipate many replies of "it depends."

It depends. The game is dated in terms of graphical quality and gameplay. It's an overhead, point-and-click, strategy RPG-- very unlike the third installment. There is a lot of reading involved-- only major NPCs have voice actors. There is not an unlimited amount time for you to prance around the wasteland and do as you will-- there are time limits imposed upon the player.

A large amount of the praise given to the original Fallout duo is thanks in no small part to the phonomena known as "gamer nostaligia", which means any game we played more than 5 years ago was fucking awesome.

That said, I played 1 & 2 for the first time three months ago and enjoyed them both quite a lot.

That's weird, because I read somewhere that Fallout 1's time limit was patched, and since GOG's games are patched to the "latest" version, the time limit should be null.

Are my facts correct?

the main quest still fails after 150 days.

the "Game Over" quest fails after 13 years in 1.1