1: The game isnt a shooter.Its not meant to be.You are to supposed to be trying your best to SURVIVE.Surviving does not include a bullet for every enemey you face.
2:Again,not a shooter. The is still an RPG,and Bethesda isnt dumb.This relates to the overall balance of the game.1 bullet in the head shouldnt drop everything,the game would be far too easy.Fallout was never meant too be a realistic shooter(and of course if you level up you'll do more damage).Its all a part of Bethesda balancing the game.
3: This is for the atmosphere.How else could you capture the essence of a nuclear wasteland? You wouldnt be able too.And if you venture into some of these buildings you might find that there's more too it and just an old blown building.
4: I would expect everyone to hate her...
It sounds like you expected this to be a shooter with RPG elements. Fallout 3 is an RPG with shooter elements.
Of course,everyones opinion is different.I personally adore Fallout 3.One of my favorite games this gen.








