I just beat Fallout 3

[Cheesesailor77]

I'm embarrassed to say it, but I've put in a few hours everyday since the damn thing came out. Came out to be just under 60 hours I think. I only play 1-2 games a year, so me sinking this much time into something is significant.

It was pretty spectacular IMHO. Definitely improved/tighter than Oblivion, although Oblivion definitely has a certain charm that Fallout lacks. The wasteland is pretty bleak.

Anyway, if you're a fan of western RPG/sims (western as in american) then I highly recommend it. The whole thing was surprisingly compelling, and the only stand out criticism is how the game ends (both mechanically and plot wise).

I'm looking forward to Bethesda's return to Elder Scrolls though

 

[Tabula Rasa Productions]

yes ill say very good, but lacking the magic of oblivion in some regards...
i wish the ending was more...open ended as well

 

[David Jimerson]

I've heard that it isn't nearly as tongue-in-cheek as its forebears.

 

[Cheesesailor77]

I never played the other games, but it would seem so. There's still plenty of dark cynical humor, but it take on a slightly more realistic, less silly tone.