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Considering the atmosphere it's supposed to be, I wouldn't say it's boring. It can get repetitive, but it has plenty of content to keep it interesting imo. I played this on both PS3 and PC and completed it twice including all the DLC. Unfortunately it became unplayable on PS3 due to constant freezing. Anyhow, it's one of those single player games that is genuinely fun to play on your own, imo there wasn't many of those last gen.



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What is to like

The bobbleheads, the humor, the soundtrack, V.A.T.Z and gore, the energy weapons, a mini nuke launcher, the quests, powerarmors, karma, quests; funny perks and DOGMEAT.

 

What is to dislike

The inlogical doors, the sometimes repeatable gameplay. Getting torn apart by a deatclaws.The boring typical rpg quests.

 

If you like the upper things and you can live with the cons of the game you'll like it.



Please excuse my (probally) poor grammar

Normchacho said:

 Even if I didn't like the concept that Fallout is based on I don't see how that would hold any bearing on me liking history, as mid-20th century America isn't the only part of history.

No, it's just the only part that matters.



Ruler said:
pokoko said:

How?  You really don't know?  I'll tell you, then.  It's because different people like different things.  This is seemingly a difficult concept for some people to grasp but it's true.  I mean, I see people talk about liking Uncharted even though auto-platforming bores the fuck out of me but I don't go out and trash it.


the difference is that you can beat an uncharted in 12 hours and felt satisfied with it. 

I would feel satisfied?  You have no idea if I would or not.  That's the point.  In truth, you're wrong, as I own Uncharted 2 and never finished it because I was not satisfied.



pokoko said:
daredevil.shark said:
Agreed with OP. Horrible gameplay, horrible graphics and bland presentation. I don't know how people get excited for such games.

How?  You really don't know?  I'll tell you, then.  It's because different people like different things.  This is seemingly a difficult concept for some people to grasp but it's true.  I mean, I see people talk about liking Uncharted even though auto-platforming bores the fuck out of me but I don't go out and trash it.


As you have asnwered. It depends on peoples preferences and point of view. Example, to me all Nintendo games are rehash and boring. But some people like them. At the end of the day it depends on preoples preferences.



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Normchacho said:
Nem said:


1. Make up your mind. Either way, its a pety criticism that i never understand. Unless its something terribly translated from Japanese i never saw this bad writing problem. The writing that was chosen was part of the game. Its not a defect, its by design. If you don't like it for any special reason its something that is up to you. If i were to point out every game that said something ridiculous and wrote it off as bad, there would be no good games. Games are not literature. Though there are some that excel in it. Anyways... this is a non-issue. An atempt to make yourself seem superior to the game. Doesnt work.

2. VATS IS the whole point of the game. Its what makes it Fallout and not generic shooter 101.

3. Of course it was a composition of both. But that is just like saying that the fog in Silent Hill wasnt part of the design and was just technical limitation. It was both.

4. Wow... Fallout IS based on reality. Where do you think the music vibe, the black and white TV, the PC interfaces, the story of possible nuclear holocaust all came out of thin air? And you say you like History? Something is wrong there man.

5. You tell me. You are obviously hating on it. None of the point you raised are very good. If you had told me, awful loading times, pacing, lack of orientation systems... i could understand those, as you would have actually tried to play the game and enjoy it. You decided to hate it from the off-set. I have no idea what kind of expectations you had going in, but they were obviously not the right ones.

As for beeing terrible and awful at this... i managed to play it and enjoy it. You are the one at a loss. Apologies if all you wanted was a pat in the back, but i answer with honesty.


1. Make up my mind about what? I said something, and you quoted me incorrectly. As far as the writing being on purpose...duh. It always on pupose. Let me give you an example.

Fahrenheit 451 and 50 Shades of Grey were both written they way the were on purpose, are they both well written? No.

2. You see it as a defining feature, I see it as making up for the lack of a competent combat system. Bot are equally valid, just different opinions.

3. Whether it was because of a design choice, a technical limitation, or both, you still end up with the same result. A rather large, empty lifeless (as in lacking vigor, not litteraly devoid of life) world. Some people liked it, I didn't, which is why it was one of my main issues with the game.

4. Fallout as a series is inspired by fears many people had during the Cold War era, but it's not based on any actual events or characters or anything like that. I also never said I took issue with it's setting or it's concept, I don't know where you're getting this from. Even if I didn't like the concept that Fallout is based on I don't see how that would hold any bearing on me liking history, as mid-20th century America isn't the only part of history.

5. I haven't actually tried to play and enjoy the game? You should read the OP again. But please, keep telling me about my motives or about how I was playing the game "wrong". Share your infinite wisdom with us mere mortals.

 

And I stand by what I said. Many people were able to come into this thread and give more insightful answers to my questions than you were without the defensive and hostile tone.


It's obvious that you didnt come here to be faced with the why. I wont bother with the points anymore.

Will just say that i did read the OP. You didnt allow yourself to be imersed in the game world. Why, i dont know. But that is the reason why you didnt enjoy it. Forcing yourself to play the game while constantly thinking you aren't having fun or not allowing yourself to have fun because you maybe prefer a different kind of experience does not let you find the fun. 

Look you just don't like it. Its not the game, its you. Just accept that you find different things fun and move on. You are not forced to like it. Perhaps when that dawns you will be able to see the game in a different light.