I recently picked up Fallout 3 (not GOTY) for 5$ canadian, used at best buy. GOTY is still fullprice here :(. If you don't have the patience then I guess it might not be the game for you. It really depends on what you like.
I for one, am really enjoying it. Customizing the character to suit you. Travelling the wastelands and veering off course to go exploring. The nice scenery from atop ruined overpasses. The whole atmosphere and context of the game is surprisingly fresh and VERY authentic to me. The only thing I'm still having trouble w/ is the combat. I find it to be somewhat poor (not VATS) but I know it's not intended to be played w/o VATS. As for the VATS, I'm slowly getting accustomed to it, which no matter what anyone says, is odd (because it's different?) but I do see potential in it and as you build up your character and find better weapons I can see myself fully appreciating it.
Take what you will from what I said. Those are my opinions about 20 hrs into the game. (Not very far into the game tho, I get distracted so much lol)







