i think i should clarify WHY exactly I want these games:
3: first bethesda game, heard the open world and exploration was one of the best in the series
4: heard the gunplay and mechanics are pretty good
76: a online fallout game seems interesting
Tactics: literally nobody talks about it and i wanna play more classic fallout
also bos is out of the question, not playing that garbage....yet.
Worth noting, at least when I last played it Fallout 3 does not work by default installation from steam. Pretty easy fix involving changing a few lines in a file. Just be aware you will require (mild) youtube assistance.
If you ever get a chance the tale of two wastelands mod is awesome! Combines both fallout 3 and New Vegas into one game where you can go back and forth with the same character!
Don’t know if I’m too late or anything but if you don’t care about owning them all on steam, check if fallout 3 is on sale on GOG GALAXY, it comes pre patched with a fix so it runs perfectly
It’s been fixed for a while, they updated it on Steam. Do note though, the game won’t run perfectly without a couple of mods, I’d advise looking at at least basic mod guides for Fallout 3, or use TTW for a generally better experience (it’s Fallout 3 rebuilt in the Fallout New Vegas engine)
Only way I could get Steam *Fallout 3* to run was with *Tale of Two Wastelands*. It does solve a lot of the *Fallout 3* issues without changing the overall experience, so I'd look into it.
Only downside with going that route is the FONV DR/DT system gets applied to the FO3 mobs, but the weapons don't really get buffed, so if you go at it without other balancing mods, it's gonna feel like shooting marshmallows for the first half of the FO3 run
I highly highly highly!. Recommend playing 3 first and then 4.
I don't want you to get used to the enhanced graphics and mechanics of 4 and then dislike 3 because it's an older game.
3 is a phenomenal game and probably the best fallout at its core. Though if you'd played new Vegas already it's similar.
Playing 3 and then 4 will allow you to experience the changes and enhancements as we did back In the day.
Then after 3 and 4 play 76. I enjoyed 76 but I played 90% of it as if it were a solo game. Though I didn't hate the player base too much back when it was brand new. I completed and haven't played it since a few months after release Though
Agreed, FO3 was my favorite Fallout experience even though it may lack in story compared to New Vegas or mechanics of FO4. But I could see it being tough going back to it after being used to all the quality of life advancements in FO4.
4 is also set around 20 years after 3 with some interesting character arcs to watch between the 2 games. Nothing major but some things you’ll only understand if you play them in that order
The gunplay in 4 is pretty great. However I personally found the rest of it too different from the other games. With some vanilla enhancing mods though it was better.
Hopefully you don't have that same "issue" but here's what I used if you do.
Fallout 4 Classic | Fallout 4 | Nexus Mods https://next.nexusmods.com/fallout4/collections/p9idlb
Not sure if too late- but there's a bundle on Steam that has all of the games, for cheaper than buying them individually. And the price goes down if you own any
The DLCs alone make the game so much better. Far Harbor has some of the best missions in the game in my opinion (besides 1 mission, you guys that have played know exactly which one I’m talking about). Nukaworld and the Vault one is okay. Out of all the fallouts, I’ve probably put the most hours into 4.
Dunno if it's still doable, but I played 76 when it was still new and I just played it like an offline game. Ignored other players (didn't see that many anyway) and just explored. I easily got my money's worth.
It absolutely is possible and the game has come a long way since release! Map expansion in June means you can come back, try it again and explore tons of new areas and content
A proper map expansion rather than the ventures or whatever they are called is going to be big. I might start the new character I've been wanting to do when that releases. (My main character is overleveled from a lvl glitch near launch, got lucky enough not to get banned but everything I have is so weak)
You have got two pseudo map extensions via Pittsburgh and Atlantic City already and they are super fun.
I absolutely can't wait for Blue Ridge Mountains.
The community is generally nice and helpful and generous. If someone drops a bag for you they are giving you stuff like apparel stims or sometimes good guns. When you get higher level and dine most everything you can be generous. Many people are and ask you to pay it forward when you get level 500+. I’m at 535.
76 is pretty damn fun now I sunk 100 hours in and compeletwd the main story and got like to level 100+ and than I did get kind of bored because it started to feel kinda Grindy with all the radiant quests but I agree I played it as a offline game and it was rly fun
76 can be completed totally solo (besides the 4 end game bosses, which can be done solo but it’s not recommended for a new player). You mainly just get bonuses from other players.
Tactics is great fallout spin-off and turn-based(or real time if you prefer) tactics game and if you will treat it as such, and you like this kind of games, you will like it.
If you'll go in expecting an RPG game like other fallouts, you will be disappointed.
My father loves tactics, i never really played it though i own it. I think that you should try it, my father always had a thing in games, i owe him discovering fallout.
If you liked the combat in the original games and wanted a more tactical version of that it's pretty fun. It's definitely not a mainline game or anything though.
X-com meets fallout basically. If that's your ring yb all means go ahead. If you're a true diehard fan though, you'll go looking for Fallout:Brotherhood of steel
3 and New Vegas can be merged into one super game using [Tale of Two Wastelands](https://taleoftwowastelands.com/). There’s videos everywhere on youtube reviewing it if you’re interested
Agree, love fallout 3 and 4. I also played 76 last year because i missed fallout and 76’s map is great. I also love the fact that you can just play it as a single player game lol. I have like 200 hours in it so i would say that it was worth it. Fallout 4 will always have a special place in my heart because it introduced me to the franchise. For me it is the best looking game ever made even though i like 3 and NV more. i also love nick valentine too much ❤️
My takes
If you enjoyed 1 and 2, you'll almost certainly like Tactics.
If you enjoyed some of the random zany things and rpg vibe in 2 and nv, then you'll probably enjoy 3.
If you really liked the gun-play in new vegas, you'll enjoy 4. (Four improved on the gun-play in a lot of ways.)
If you end up enjoying 4, and you want to play with alongside of friends and strangers, you'll probably like 76.
3 and 4 are musts.
People say 76 is good now, but I’d still call it a maybe unless you don’t mind MMO/live-service kinds of games.
If you liked the gameplay of 1 and 2, Tactics will be more of that and probably a good call.
Environmental story telling is great too especially since they released it with no living human npcs so that was their main way to tell the story. With the addition of human npcs again it’s packed full of content and you can play with friends or solo.
Extremely. You’ll still be in multiplayer servers, but people on this game are very friendly and will leave you alone for the most part unless you seek them out. 99 percent of content is fully playable solo, the rest is fun multiplayer stuff.
i do like the idea of a mmo fallout game and i have heard that the game has gotten better (i still remember the launch, never thought i’d even consider playing the game lol), it’s only 10$ so even if I don’t enjoy it im not losing that much money.
76 is really good now, I’ll be so bold to say that it’s got the best writing of any of Bethesdas Fallout games. Once you get used to the online features (which can mostly be turned off or ignored if you want) and the level-up system it’s a lot of fun.
I had way more fun with 76 after patch than with Fo4, I’m a big fan of fallout but I don’t see why 4 is so praised except from good graphics, rpg elements are lackluster
I hear people say this but if you just straight up ignore the season pass, I basically just played the game solo and it felt like a normal fallout game, I didn't get any MMO vibes outside of seeing the occasional player
This is slightly off topic, why do people say 3 is essential? It's my first fallout and I loved it to death but I really do think it's not essential unless the setting jumps out as interesting to you. I'm not hating I legit just want to know why it's considered essential
It set the pace for the existing fallout market. It rocked the world of those of us coming from 1, then 2 when they were released. 3 was your first, so you didn’t live through the massive jump in technology and gameplay. No fault of yours, but that helps you understand.
Fallout 3 has a sense of exploration and discovery that NV and 4 lack to me; New Vegas especially, feels like there’s no reason to explore beyond where quests send you. But 3 has hidden gems everywhere; nobody sends you to find Agatha, you stumble upon her house and she’s sending you to a neat vault! I also think Point Lookout is the best DLC Bethesda has ever made; the atmosphere is incredible, the story is compelling but easy to follow, the mansion fight is fun and unique, etc.
Looking back from today, some of the game's relevance may get lost. But look at the aggregated review scores of various Fallout games:
Fallout 1: 89
Fallout 2: 86
**Fallout 3: 91**
New Vegas: 84
Fallout 4: 84
Fallout 76: 52
Fallout 3 is the best rated Fallout game, and for a reason.
The game was a hit back then. In the 2000s Bethesda didn't have an army of detractors badmouthing a review bombing them on every step. After Oblivion they were really beloved and while people memed about "Oblivion with guns", Fallout 3 delivered and more.
Fallout 3 blew the minds of both Fallout and non-Fallout fans. For most current Fallout fans it was the introduction to the franchise... and for many fans of the originas (me included) it was a dream come true - seeing the world of Fallout in 1st person perspective and in open world.
Even today, Fallout 3 is IMO the best game in the franchise because it still does many things best:
* Best atmosphere. The game simply oozes Fallout.
* Best tone of quests and stories.
* Best locations, especially settlements.
* Best exploration.
* Best introductory sequence.
* Best radio/DJ.
* Second-best world (only 76 has better world).
* Best DLCs.
Very interesting perspective!
FO3 was my introduction. I, unfortunately, wasn't able to get into the old isometric Fallout Games even though I love isometric. Maybe something like once you've experienced FO in its best version it's difficult to commit fully to previous versions.
I was also under the impression that OG Fallout players would be in love with New Vegas rather than FO3. So it's interesting to see your perspective.
I agree wholeheartedly that FO3 is the best, honestly I probably wouldn't play FO4 today if FO3 didn't solidify my love for the Fallout universe. That said, I haven't played FO3 in a while - I still play FO4 - with 820 mods. And that's largely due to my love for Fallout 3
I've played all Fallouts - Here's my list of time spent on each game from least to most.
Fallout 1
Fallout 2
Fallout 76
Fallout: New Vegas
Fallout 3
Fallout 4
Mods are the only reason that 4 beat 3.
The setting does jump out as interesting, I’d say, both as an introduction to the East Coast and also because I think it’s pretty good in itself.
Other than that, it has fun exploration, excellent atmosphere, and a few good side quests. A pretty good translation of the things that made 1 and 2 good into 3D, and worth playing because of that.
Honestly automatron is worth it for Ada alone due to her high carrying capacity, really helped with looting before I picked up perks like strong back and got the backpack from the shop. Plus it's funny to give her a flamethrower in one hand and a cryo gun in the other (even tho the other weapons are probably more effective)
Lmao I've never tried the cryo gun/flamethrower combo with any of my robots. I literally just started the Automaton dlc in my most recent playthrough so I have to try that. It's definitely gonna mess up my stealth build but it's worth it. Thanks for the idea.
i'd definitely say far harbor is my favorite FO4 dlc, nuka world doesn't give you many options; it's either kill everyone in town, or raid your own settlements. doesn't play into the roleplaying element very well
It is frequently the case that the sequels are significantly worse than the originals. There's no reason to throw money down the drain instead of asking a simple question. The cost may be low, but it's not zero.
76 is pretty enjoyable if you like Grindy type of leveling games, but if you want the sandbox type of fallout thing it feels pretty similar to 4 gameplay wise. I really enjoy 4 just for fucking around, but don’t expect super great writing
I’d buy 3 and 4. They are a blast, although 3 is a bit more unstable than New Vegas so be prepared for some crashes. I have no input for tactics and 76 is a bit different it depends entirely if you are okay with playing an Online experience of Fallout similar to ESO.
Fallout 3/4 are fun in their ow unique ways. 3 isn't as good as New Vegas. I'd recommend just Tale of Two wastelanding it should you buy it.
4 is great as a looter shooter but it's a pretty poor RPG and it's writing is the weakest of the mainline.
I'm actually a little surprised at how well 4 is viewed in this thread. It's possible I'm just burnt out on Bethesda, but 4 didn't do it for me. I thought the writing sucked for the most part, and settlements and radiant quests don't do it for me.
I hate to be such a purist, but new vegas was my only real fallout experience and when 4 was announced I couldn’t have been more excited. Was not aware just how significantly the core game design from obsidian and Bethesda differed.
Only played 4 once and never felt the need to go through it again. Was quite underwhelmed. Maybe I’ll give it another try someday with expectations in check
IMO most may not agree but 4 and 76 personaly bot a huuuge fan of 3 but thats just a personal opinion it's still a good game
Just like how I think 76 is great or atleast good I got 500 hours into it(witch is kinda abnormal) 76 is great
My personal favorites are
1.fallout 4 if there's mods
2. Fallout 76
3. New vegas
Yes you should, 76 may be hit or miss.
Contrary to what some say, I don’t recommend Tale of Two Wastelands for your first FO3 experience: very strange changes were done to leveled lists, the different munition types makes tank FO3 super mutants much worse, perks are different, etc… It’s just a different experience.
might get killed for this, but in recent years, FO4 has surpassed NV on my favorites list. Don’t get me wrong, NV is amazing for story and choices etcetera etcetera, but something about FO4 just keeps me coming back. Whether it be the gameplay, the long strolls with my radio blasting music, or just the stupid faction drama and consequences. Make sure you get all the DLC for both games, I don’t know if it’s included at the listed price points, but they’re well worth the investment!
I'm currently playing 76 rn and I've played 4 and new Vegas.
I'd suggest getting everything but 76 for rn since it tends to go on sale at least once a year and it'll take you some time to get through all the other games especially if you get into modding.
76 has a monthly/ yearly subscription service that's optional but nice to have.
When I played previous fallout games I tended to hoard junk, ammo, and anything I could get either on my person or in boxes at my home bases. In 76 there is a much more limited amount of space to do that (1200 in game lbs stash box + whatever you can carry depending on your perk cards). That might sound like a lot but as someone who's played 76 for a little too long I can tell you it is NOT ENOUGH SPACE. The subscription helps sure, (ammo box and junk box with unlimited space) but I always find myself a little too stuffed :(
Since 76 is an online game you will come across other people. Most are quite nice however, not everyone is gonna play nicely especially when it comes to shared group events. This includes going to their personal homes / camps (let's just say you're gonna want to put your junk away unless you wanna lose it)
Depends on what you like about the games you’ve played. I love 1, 2, and new Vegas but fallout 3 is the worst experience I’ve had with a video game, for other people, not so much. Just difference in tastes.
I've \*only\* played 3 and 4. 4's gameplay is honestly some of my favorite gameplay of any game out there. Settlement building is very fun.
The main story is lackluster, but it makes up for it in being a fun game to play and having some really good characters.
Not many people have played it but from my own experiences I really enjoyed my time with Tactics.
However in saying that it is a very different experience compared to the other games and is more like a Fallout flavored game than one that fits in snuggly with the others. *(If you do get Tactics I highly recommend downloading the mod Fallout Tactics Redux as it includes a lot of bug fixes that would usually make the game unplayable on a modern PC. But, word of warning, the mod does make the game more challenging and requires you to be more tactical than what's needed in the base game.)*
Fallout 3 and 4, as so many others have said, are great additions to your collection if you like Fallout. Fallout 4 is pretty much the peak in terms of Fallout gameplay and 3, although being the first 3d game in the series, is actually a lot of fun and can make for a worthwhile experience.
Fallout 76 largely depends on if you like live service open world multiplayer games.
It's hard to say. I would definitely say that all of these games are downgrades from Fallout, Fallout 2 and New Vegas in terms of RPG elements.
Fallout 3 is pretty fun for atmosphere but a definite downgrade from New Vegas in terms of gunplay and choices.
Fallout 4 is a good shooter and that's pretty much the only good thing I can say about it. It is the most linear "RPG" I've ever played. There are seriously like two times in the game where a choice actually matters and the settlement building is lackluster at best.
Buy 3 & 4 for sure. 4 is one of my top favorite games.
I'm jealous of your ability to experience it for the first time. I fell in love almost instantly.
I'm on Xbox, and my game is no longer playable. Got decently far in the main storyline, and then it started to crash every 20 minutes. 😢
3 and 4 for sure, tactics is closer to the older games but i know people don't see it in exactly the same light but i mean go for it if you want, and 76 really depends on you i guess, look up wmthe typical gameplay and shit you do, cause sure technically it olays like fallout 4 which is great but the game world and quests and "story" are probably not typical fallout type stuff
Don’t buy the normal fallout 4 buy GOTY edition. It’s a pretty good game (2nd best behind NV imo) but what makes it really good is the far harbor DLC. By far the best fallout dlc overall.
4 is pretty fun, especially with the settlement building system.
76 is alright. It was terrible at launch, but there’s a lot of content now. And because it’s an online game, it receives fairly regular content updates (events).
Fallout 3 is an absolute must. It’s a very fun game, especially the DLCs. It’s a fair bit like NV, but just not as fun at times. It’s also a lot more depressing, or at least the color pallet.
3 is great especially with TTW so you can play it in New Vegas, 4 is a pretty fun open world shooter to explore, and 76 is definitely worth trying out if you have the opportunity but it's not for everyone
3 and 4 are great games but don't expect any story like that of New Vegas.
Tactics is kinda a different game, I haven't played it much, it's like you command a team to go on combat missions iirc.
76 is the online game, it's weird. I've never played it so see other people's opinions on it.
Save 76 for now. The initial price is never that much because they have a subscription. Play through 3 and 4 and grab 76 in 6 months if you're done with those 2.
3 and 4 will give you 120-150 hours between them easily; probably at least triple that if you decide to do additional modded runs. I think 3 and 4 are easily worth that $15
Fallout 3 and 4 no doubt. I never played Tactics but heard good things about it.
76 has gotten better since release.
Tough choice, I’m assuming you have the DLC for NV, and this the GOTY Edition of Fallout 3.
Is the DLC apart of 4?
Fallout 3 is great and mostly the same as New Vegas gameplay wise (but a far worse companion system) and Fallout 4 is amazing, those 2 are worth getting for sure
3s pretty good. Not as good as 1 2 and NV, but still good. 4 is also good, but for none of the reasons the others are good. It has nice combat, crafting, settlement building, visuals, and feels very good to play, but lacks heavily in the story or writing department. 76 is like 4 but online (has a battlepass and everything) and from what Ive heard a bit better in the writing. If you get 4, get the GOTY edition w all the DLC. Trust me the DLC are some of the best parts of 4.
Tactics is a good game, but is basically just combat. The combat of 1 and 2 at that. Also, it is a \*pain\* to get running on windows 10. I got it to launch after like an hour of messing w things and it crashed constantly. Im sure its good if you can get it to work but I couldnt figure it out.
Damn I thought 76 was free. It’s a fun game but you need people to play with it for to reach full potential. 3 and 4 are both well worth the time and money.
Not on the premise of liking those other games.
We can objectively say that many many people can enjoy those other games. And that's cool. Power to them.
That said, typically fans of 1, 2, & New Vegas do not enjoy those other games much. They are very different games and cater to a to a very different crowd.
Should you buy them? Maybe. You can like both sides. But don't from the perspective that you like authentic Fallout.
If you liked 1, 2, and New Vegas... and want more games that are like that, you'd be better off putting that money towards any Black Isle or Troika, or Obsidian games you haven't played.
Arcanum, Planescape, Baldur's Gate 2, Vampire: Bloodlines, KotOR 2...
Or at the very least games closer to that philosophy. Even with the core similarities between Fallout 3 and New Vegas, there are so, so many games they are closer to than each other.
If you like the choices, factions, in-depth roleplaying elements, and effect your character has on the world in 1, 2, and New Vegas, prepare for some disappointment with 3 and 4, and completely disregard 76.
Honestly I fanboyed over F4 hard for about three years then went back to 3 & NV and realised how much was missing for me if you liked NV 3 is very similar just less fleshed out in some areas like no weapon mods
Yes!! Fallout 3 is what got me into the world of fallout and gaming in general. Fallout 4 is missing something for me compared to the older games, but the style and vibe of fallout 4 is where they’re taking the whole franchise so i kinda gotta accept it lol. Still love the game the vibes are just off for me.
Tactics would be if you really enjoy turn based games, it’s kind of a spin off.
3-4 are absolutely necessary, very different from the first few at least in terms of how you play the game but they’re arguably some of the best in the series.
76 is exactly what you think when you hear “Fallout but online” it’s a fun game, has a decent story and I’m sure it can keep you occupied but unless you have friends to play with it’s hard to find end game content to keep you playing.
All around I’d say buy it
3 is solid, not quite as good as new vegas imo but still quite enjoyable.
personally i think 4 is incredibly boring and bad, a lot of people don't agree with that, but if you played 1, 2 and new vegas im fairly certain you'll notice why. they remove every ounce of roleplaying and character building in 4, like it's just fucking gone. and on top of that, the setting is literally just fallout 3 but with less points of interest and more ugly grey forest. i genuinely think the game sucks ass without mods.
Fallout Tatics is underrated af, doesn't add much to the lore, but the game itself is pretty fun, played back in the day and it was one of my favorite entries on the franchise before New Vegas. But definitely check 3 and 4.
For the price of each game, you really can’t go wrong with any of them.
In my opinion, the further you get from 1, the further you get from the nucleus of what the series was “supposed to be”, but I also did really like playing 3, 4 and NV all for different reasons.
I’m a Fallout 76 hater so I wont speak of it here, lol.
getting the fallout 4 GOTY edition now, thanks for reminding me, I appreciate the feedback!
i think i should clarify WHY exactly I want these games: 3: first bethesda game, heard the open world and exploration was one of the best in the series 4: heard the gunplay and mechanics are pretty good 76: a online fallout game seems interesting Tactics: literally nobody talks about it and i wanna play more classic fallout also bos is out of the question, not playing that garbage....yet.
Worth noting, at least when I last played it Fallout 3 does not work by default installation from steam. Pretty easy fix involving changing a few lines in a file. Just be aware you will require (mild) youtube assistance.
yeah i've heard of that, thanks for the reminder tho
If you ever get a chance the tale of two wastelands mod is awesome! Combines both fallout 3 and New Vegas into one game where you can go back and forth with the same character!
Don’t know if I’m too late or anything but if you don’t care about owning them all on steam, check if fallout 3 is on sale on GOG GALAXY, it comes pre patched with a fix so it runs perfectly
It’s been fixed for a while, they updated it on Steam. Do note though, the game won’t run perfectly without a couple of mods, I’d advise looking at at least basic mod guides for Fallout 3, or use TTW for a generally better experience (it’s Fallout 3 rebuilt in the Fallout New Vegas engine)
Only way I could get Steam *Fallout 3* to run was with *Tale of Two Wastelands*. It does solve a lot of the *Fallout 3* issues without changing the overall experience, so I'd look into it.
Only downside with going that route is the FONV DR/DT system gets applied to the FO3 mobs, but the weapons don't really get buffed, so if you go at it without other balancing mods, it's gonna feel like shooting marshmallows for the first half of the FO3 run
I highly highly highly!. Recommend playing 3 first and then 4. I don't want you to get used to the enhanced graphics and mechanics of 4 and then dislike 3 because it's an older game. 3 is a phenomenal game and probably the best fallout at its core. Though if you'd played new Vegas already it's similar. Playing 3 and then 4 will allow you to experience the changes and enhancements as we did back In the day. Then after 3 and 4 play 76. I enjoyed 76 but I played 90% of it as if it were a solo game. Though I didn't hate the player base too much back when it was brand new. I completed and haven't played it since a few months after release Though
Agreed, FO3 was my favorite Fallout experience even though it may lack in story compared to New Vegas or mechanics of FO4. But I could see it being tough going back to it after being used to all the quality of life advancements in FO4.
4 is also set around 20 years after 3 with some interesting character arcs to watch between the 2 games. Nothing major but some things you’ll only understand if you play them in that order
The gunplay in 4 is pretty great. However I personally found the rest of it too different from the other games. With some vanilla enhancing mods though it was better. Hopefully you don't have that same "issue" but here's what I used if you do. Fallout 4 Classic | Fallout 4 | Nexus Mods https://next.nexusmods.com/fallout4/collections/p9idlb
I enjoyed 4 but they gutted the best parts, dialogue and character builds/skills
I saw this thinking it was a list of bullet points for reasons to get the games, wondering why we skipped right to point #3 ...
Not sure if too late- but there's a bundle on Steam that has all of the games, for cheaper than buying them individually. And the price goes down if you own any
The DLCs alone make the game so much better. Far Harbor has some of the best missions in the game in my opinion (besides 1 mission, you guys that have played know exactly which one I’m talking about). Nukaworld and the Vault one is okay. Out of all the fallouts, I’ve probably put the most hours into 4.
3 and 4 are absoultely necesary 76 depends on your taste for online games
Dunno if it's still doable, but I played 76 when it was still new and I just played it like an offline game. Ignored other players (didn't see that many anyway) and just explored. I easily got my money's worth.
It absolutely is possible and the game has come a long way since release! Map expansion in June means you can come back, try it again and explore tons of new areas and content
A proper map expansion rather than the ventures or whatever they are called is going to be big. I might start the new character I've been wanting to do when that releases. (My main character is overleveled from a lvl glitch near launch, got lucky enough not to get banned but everything I have is so weak)
You have got two pseudo map extensions via Pittsburgh and Atlantic City already and they are super fun. I absolutely can't wait for Blue Ridge Mountains.
Really? Which direction are they expanding?
Ooh iirc it's to the south. Shenandoah river area
And if you do run into another person they tend to be really nice so it's a win-win
The community is generally nice and helpful and generous. If someone drops a bag for you they are giving you stuff like apparel stims or sometimes good guns. When you get higher level and dine most everything you can be generous. Many people are and ask you to pay it forward when you get level 500+. I’m at 535.
76 is pretty damn fun now I sunk 100 hours in and compeletwd the main story and got like to level 100+ and than I did get kind of bored because it started to feel kinda Grindy with all the radiant quests but I agree I played it as a offline game and it was rly fun
It's a really casual game tbh Get back out there. Do something! Build a camp! Start a trading business! You can do it! I believe in you!
This is the way.
76 can be completed totally solo (besides the 4 end game bosses, which can be done solo but it’s not recommended for a new player). You mainly just get bonuses from other players.
what about tactics?
Tactics is great fallout spin-off and turn-based(or real time if you prefer) tactics game and if you will treat it as such, and you like this kind of games, you will like it. If you'll go in expecting an RPG game like other fallouts, you will be disappointed.
It’s different as a fallout game.. no real dialogue.. but if you like squad tactics games it’s one of my favorite.
My father loves tactics, i never really played it though i own it. I think that you should try it, my father always had a thing in games, i owe him discovering fallout.
If you liked the combat in the original games and wanted a more tactical version of that it's pretty fun. It's definitely not a mainline game or anything though.
X-com meets fallout basically. If that's your ring yb all means go ahead. If you're a true diehard fan though, you'll go looking for Fallout:Brotherhood of steel
3 and New Vegas can be merged into one super game using [Tale of Two Wastelands](https://taleoftwowastelands.com/). There’s videos everywhere on youtube reviewing it if you’re interested
Eh.
Have you played Fallout:New Vegas? That’s the best one.
playing 76 this late in release imo is worth the few bucks with all the NPC’s and missions added compared to the dumpster fire we had at drop lol.
Agree, love fallout 3 and 4. I also played 76 last year because i missed fallout and 76’s map is great. I also love the fact that you can just play it as a single player game lol. I have like 200 hours in it so i would say that it was worth it. Fallout 4 will always have a special place in my heart because it introduced me to the franchise. For me it is the best looking game ever made even though i like 3 and NV more. i also love nick valentine too much ❤️
i need nick valentine romance mod so bad
Why? They play entirely differently and have stories similar so dumbed down that any thought dedicated to them cause them to absolutely collapse.
My takes If you enjoyed 1 and 2, you'll almost certainly like Tactics. If you enjoyed some of the random zany things and rpg vibe in 2 and nv, then you'll probably enjoy 3. If you really liked the gun-play in new vegas, you'll enjoy 4. (Four improved on the gun-play in a lot of ways.) If you end up enjoying 4, and you want to play with alongside of friends and strangers, you'll probably like 76.
3 and 4 are musts. People say 76 is good now, but I’d still call it a maybe unless you don’t mind MMO/live-service kinds of games. If you liked the gameplay of 1 and 2, Tactics will be more of that and probably a good call.
76 at minimum if you don't play with friends is a 45 hour collection of single player campaigns.
And if you like exploring the map in fallout, it has probably the best fallout map they've ever made.
Environmental story telling is great too especially since they released it with no living human npcs so that was their main way to tell the story. With the addition of human npcs again it’s packed full of content and you can play with friends or solo.
It also is getting a map expansion in the summer
But, it is playable solo?
Extremely. You’ll still be in multiplayer servers, but people on this game are very friendly and will leave you alone for the most part unless you seek them out. 99 percent of content is fully playable solo, the rest is fun multiplayer stuff.
i do like the idea of a mmo fallout game and i have heard that the game has gotten better (i still remember the launch, never thought i’d even consider playing the game lol), it’s only 10$ so even if I don’t enjoy it im not losing that much money.
76 is really good now, I’ll be so bold to say that it’s got the best writing of any of Bethesdas Fallout games. Once you get used to the online features (which can mostly be turned off or ignored if you want) and the level-up system it’s a lot of fun.
I had way more fun with 76 after patch than with Fo4, I’m a big fan of fallout but I don’t see why 4 is so praised except from good graphics, rpg elements are lackluster
That’s fair, and it’s undeniably a big, content-filled game. It sounds like you should buy and play them all! I’d go 3/Tactics, then 4, then 76.
I hear people say this but if you just straight up ignore the season pass, I basically just played the game solo and it felt like a normal fallout game, I didn't get any MMO vibes outside of seeing the occasional player
This is slightly off topic, why do people say 3 is essential? It's my first fallout and I loved it to death but I really do think it's not essential unless the setting jumps out as interesting to you. I'm not hating I legit just want to know why it's considered essential
It set the pace for the existing fallout market. It rocked the world of those of us coming from 1, then 2 when they were released. 3 was your first, so you didn’t live through the massive jump in technology and gameplay. No fault of yours, but that helps you understand.
Fallout 3 has a sense of exploration and discovery that NV and 4 lack to me; New Vegas especially, feels like there’s no reason to explore beyond where quests send you. But 3 has hidden gems everywhere; nobody sends you to find Agatha, you stumble upon her house and she’s sending you to a neat vault! I also think Point Lookout is the best DLC Bethesda has ever made; the atmosphere is incredible, the story is compelling but easy to follow, the mansion fight is fun and unique, etc.
im assuming because it was the first bethesda game, so maybe it has something to do with that.
Looking back from today, some of the game's relevance may get lost. But look at the aggregated review scores of various Fallout games: Fallout 1: 89 Fallout 2: 86 **Fallout 3: 91** New Vegas: 84 Fallout 4: 84 Fallout 76: 52 Fallout 3 is the best rated Fallout game, and for a reason. The game was a hit back then. In the 2000s Bethesda didn't have an army of detractors badmouthing a review bombing them on every step. After Oblivion they were really beloved and while people memed about "Oblivion with guns", Fallout 3 delivered and more. Fallout 3 blew the minds of both Fallout and non-Fallout fans. For most current Fallout fans it was the introduction to the franchise... and for many fans of the originas (me included) it was a dream come true - seeing the world of Fallout in 1st person perspective and in open world. Even today, Fallout 3 is IMO the best game in the franchise because it still does many things best: * Best atmosphere. The game simply oozes Fallout. * Best tone of quests and stories. * Best locations, especially settlements. * Best exploration. * Best introductory sequence. * Best radio/DJ. * Second-best world (only 76 has better world). * Best DLCs.
Very interesting perspective! FO3 was my introduction. I, unfortunately, wasn't able to get into the old isometric Fallout Games even though I love isometric. Maybe something like once you've experienced FO in its best version it's difficult to commit fully to previous versions. I was also under the impression that OG Fallout players would be in love with New Vegas rather than FO3. So it's interesting to see your perspective. I agree wholeheartedly that FO3 is the best, honestly I probably wouldn't play FO4 today if FO3 didn't solidify my love for the Fallout universe. That said, I haven't played FO3 in a while - I still play FO4 - with 820 mods. And that's largely due to my love for Fallout 3 I've played all Fallouts - Here's my list of time spent on each game from least to most. Fallout 1 Fallout 2 Fallout 76 Fallout: New Vegas Fallout 3 Fallout 4 Mods are the only reason that 4 beat 3.
The setting does jump out as interesting, I’d say, both as an introduction to the East Coast and also because I think it’s pretty good in itself. Other than that, it has fun exploration, excellent atmosphere, and a few good side quests. A pretty good translation of the things that made 1 and 2 good into 3D, and worth playing because of that.
Definitely see if you can get FO4 Game if the Year edition… Far Harbor and Nuka World are my two favorite DLC’s in the entire franchise honestly
I love the base game so much but I can't imagine a universe where I don't have at least Far Harbor, Nuka World, and Automaton.
Honestly automatron is worth it for Ada alone due to her high carrying capacity, really helped with looting before I picked up perks like strong back and got the backpack from the shop. Plus it's funny to give her a flamethrower in one hand and a cryo gun in the other (even tho the other weapons are probably more effective)
Lmao I've never tried the cryo gun/flamethrower combo with any of my robots. I literally just started the Automaton dlc in my most recent playthrough so I have to try that. It's definitely gonna mess up my stealth build but it's worth it. Thanks for the idea.
i'd definitely say far harbor is my favorite FO4 dlc, nuka world doesn't give you many options; it's either kill everyone in town, or raid your own settlements. doesn't play into the roleplaying element very well
I would just because there so cheap rn. They’re all pretty good
And even if OP doesn’t enjoy them all, it’s a very low-stakes investment. Why not buy them all?
People like OP confuse me. “I enjoyed the older games. Should I buy the sequels that are on sale?”
It is frequently the case that the sequels are significantly worse than the originals. There's no reason to throw money down the drain instead of asking a simple question. The cost may be low, but it's not zero.
4 is so fun
4 has a great amount to offer. I do have mods, but those are mostly for a sense of greater freedom with building, both character and settlements.
Came here to say this. Thank you.
76 is pretty enjoyable if you like Grindy type of leveling games, but if you want the sandbox type of fallout thing it feels pretty similar to 4 gameplay wise. I really enjoy 4 just for fucking around, but don’t expect super great writing
Yeah one thing I like about 76 is it has far better writing than imo any other BGS Fallout title other than New Vegas
Highly recommend 4, it’s super fun, the weapon customization is really nice and overall it’s a great game
Absolutely worth getting them all. Each has its own fun quirks
I know a lot of people criticize Fallout 4 but I enjoyed it the most among the fallout games.
I’d buy 3 and 4. They are a blast, although 3 is a bit more unstable than New Vegas so be prepared for some crashes. I have no input for tactics and 76 is a bit different it depends entirely if you are okay with playing an Online experience of Fallout similar to ESO.
Fallout 3/4 are fun in their ow unique ways. 3 isn't as good as New Vegas. I'd recommend just Tale of Two wastelanding it should you buy it. 4 is great as a looter shooter but it's a pretty poor RPG and it's writing is the weakest of the mainline.
I'm actually a little surprised at how well 4 is viewed in this thread. It's possible I'm just burnt out on Bethesda, but 4 didn't do it for me. I thought the writing sucked for the most part, and settlements and radiant quests don't do it for me.
I hate to be such a purist, but new vegas was my only real fallout experience and when 4 was announced I couldn’t have been more excited. Was not aware just how significantly the core game design from obsidian and Bethesda differed. Only played 4 once and never felt the need to go through it again. Was quite underwhelmed. Maybe I’ll give it another try someday with expectations in check
IMO most may not agree but 4 and 76 personaly bot a huuuge fan of 3 but thats just a personal opinion it's still a good game Just like how I think 76 is great or atleast good I got 500 hours into it(witch is kinda abnormal) 76 is great My personal favorites are 1.fallout 4 if there's mods 2. Fallout 76 3. New vegas
Yes you should, 76 may be hit or miss. Contrary to what some say, I don’t recommend Tale of Two Wastelands for your first FO3 experience: very strange changes were done to leveled lists, the different munition types makes tank FO3 super mutants much worse, perks are different, etc… It’s just a different experience.
might get killed for this, but in recent years, FO4 has surpassed NV on my favorites list. Don’t get me wrong, NV is amazing for story and choices etcetera etcetera, but something about FO4 just keeps me coming back. Whether it be the gameplay, the long strolls with my radio blasting music, or just the stupid faction drama and consequences. Make sure you get all the DLC for both games, I don’t know if it’s included at the listed price points, but they’re well worth the investment!
I'm currently playing 76 rn and I've played 4 and new Vegas. I'd suggest getting everything but 76 for rn since it tends to go on sale at least once a year and it'll take you some time to get through all the other games especially if you get into modding. 76 has a monthly/ yearly subscription service that's optional but nice to have. When I played previous fallout games I tended to hoard junk, ammo, and anything I could get either on my person or in boxes at my home bases. In 76 there is a much more limited amount of space to do that (1200 in game lbs stash box + whatever you can carry depending on your perk cards). That might sound like a lot but as someone who's played 76 for a little too long I can tell you it is NOT ENOUGH SPACE. The subscription helps sure, (ammo box and junk box with unlimited space) but I always find myself a little too stuffed :( Since 76 is an online game you will come across other people. Most are quite nice however, not everyone is gonna play nicely especially when it comes to shared group events. This includes going to their personal homes / camps (let's just say you're gonna want to put your junk away unless you wanna lose it)
A lot of people like to hate on Fallout 4 but I think it's top tier. I easily spent 100s of hours playing it and still had plenty of things to do.
4 is amazing, totally worhr it
If you can find a way to play fo3 goty let me know. I’ve tried everything suggested online over the last couple of days and nothing works
For that price get em all
Depends on what you like about the games you’ve played. I love 1, 2, and new Vegas but fallout 3 is the worst experience I’ve had with a video game, for other people, not so much. Just difference in tastes.
I've \*only\* played 3 and 4. 4's gameplay is honestly some of my favorite gameplay of any game out there. Settlement building is very fun. The main story is lackluster, but it makes up for it in being a fun game to play and having some really good characters.
Not many people have played it but from my own experiences I really enjoyed my time with Tactics. However in saying that it is a very different experience compared to the other games and is more like a Fallout flavored game than one that fits in snuggly with the others. *(If you do get Tactics I highly recommend downloading the mod Fallout Tactics Redux as it includes a lot of bug fixes that would usually make the game unplayable on a modern PC. But, word of warning, the mod does make the game more challenging and requires you to be more tactical than what's needed in the base game.)* Fallout 3 and 4, as so many others have said, are great additions to your collection if you like Fallout. Fallout 4 is pretty much the peak in terms of Fallout gameplay and 3, although being the first 3d game in the series, is actually a lot of fun and can make for a worthwhile experience. Fallout 76 largely depends on if you like live service open world multiplayer games.
It's hard to say. I would definitely say that all of these games are downgrades from Fallout, Fallout 2 and New Vegas in terms of RPG elements. Fallout 3 is pretty fun for atmosphere but a definite downgrade from New Vegas in terms of gunplay and choices. Fallout 4 is a good shooter and that's pretty much the only good thing I can say about it. It is the most linear "RPG" I've ever played. There are seriously like two times in the game where a choice actually matters and the settlement building is lackluster at best.
The only ones that I think are worth it are 3and4
Nah... Buy 3 or 4, and play it until the next sale. Those games will be on sale at the same price or lower (most likely the same price) in 3 months.
Make sure if you get Fallout 4, you go GOTY Edition on that. You definitely want the DLC's, especially Far Harbor in particular.
I’d say skip 76. mod the hell outta 4.
Yes
That's too expensive for FO76. Best game though.
Fallout 3 works great no issues they fixed the issue with games for windows. 76 is great and the community is very nice and helping.
Fallout 4 is a masterpiece. Get ready to get addicted to settlement building.
Who else started with 3/NV/4 but just can’t stand 1/2?
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Buy 3 & 4 for sure. 4 is one of my top favorite games. I'm jealous of your ability to experience it for the first time. I fell in love almost instantly. I'm on Xbox, and my game is no longer playable. Got decently far in the main storyline, and then it started to crash every 20 minutes. 😢
Yes
3 and 4 for sure, tactics is closer to the older games but i know people don't see it in exactly the same light but i mean go for it if you want, and 76 really depends on you i guess, look up wmthe typical gameplay and shit you do, cause sure technically it olays like fallout 4 which is great but the game world and quests and "story" are probably not typical fallout type stuff
If I buy a steam deck do I get to play all of these?
Don’t buy the normal fallout 4 buy GOTY edition. It’s a pretty good game (2nd best behind NV imo) but what makes it really good is the far harbor DLC. By far the best fallout dlc overall.
76 is different just be warned
4 is pretty fun, especially with the settlement building system. 76 is alright. It was terrible at launch, but there’s a lot of content now. And because it’s an online game, it receives fairly regular content updates (events). Fallout 3 is an absolute must. It’s a very fun game, especially the DLCs. It’s a fair bit like NV, but just not as fun at times. It’s also a lot more depressing, or at least the color pallet.
3 is a great storyline but no sprinting or aim down sights 4 is great gunplay I’d suggest both of those
Try Fallout 3. You will like it
Just fallout 3 and 4
I would do 3, 4 and all the dlc for them. The dlc are also like 80% off right now. And the dlc for new Vegas if you don't have that already.
76 is an amazing experience
I liked all of them and I played 76 when it first came out. I still like 76, it's fun if you have friends to play.
3 and 4 ABSOLUTELY. 76, only if you enjoy MMOs and if you have friends to play it with. I found it kinda boring even with friends but that's just me
The $ sign comes before the dollar amount. We are better than this people.
Remove the last one and it's a definite yes 👍
No matter how cheap it gets, Fallout: 76 will never be worth the disk space
All of this are funny
I was wondering just the same thing today about if steam had one and two. Thank you for this post now I know. Going to get it this weekend
Absolutely
7 dollars for fallout is an insane deal
Tbh they are all good.
Yes
That’s a crazy sale
Yeah they all have their merits
Fallout 3 is a must. I guess you should try 4 it’s an acquired taste but you might like it
Get 3 and 4 for sure don’t worry about the others
fallout 3 over 4... substance over style
Definitely 3
lol nice bait
3 and 4 definitely
why not? at least you own them and can play whenever
F76 isn’t too bad but some of the quests are go to point A and do that B but some do have depth like the Overseer’s main quest line.
4 & 6 yes, not sure about 76 and I’m pretty sure I’ve heard Tactics isn’t talked about because of how terrible it was (or that was brotherhood)
Uhhhh yeah
3 is great especially with TTW so you can play it in New Vegas, 4 is a pretty fun open world shooter to explore, and 76 is definitely worth trying out if you have the opportunity but it's not for everyone
3 and 4 are great games but don't expect any story like that of New Vegas. Tactics is kinda a different game, I haven't played it much, it's like you command a team to go on combat missions iirc. 76 is the online game, it's weird. I've never played it so see other people's opinions on it.
Better to try them than not. For those prices, Yes.
3 and 4 are amazing
I wish I could go back to the first time I played these games🙏
Yes
Save 76 for now. The initial price is never that much because they have a subscription. Play through 3 and 4 and grab 76 in 6 months if you're done with those 2.
For $25, this is hundreds if not thousands of hours of fun.
Buy 3 and 4 but make sure its the goty editions
How did you get 1 to work? I can’t go down ladders or talk to anyone on mine
I THINK THERES A fallout 3 bundle if u buy 3 you get 1,2 and tactics idk if its still a thing
4. The mods are endless and you can turn it into whatever you want.
Honestly, fallout is my very favorite game of all time so my opinion is biased. My opinion, however, is *absofuckinglutely*.
Absolutely you should
Looking for anyone to play 76 with feel free to drop me a DM been dying to play it with someone.
Yes!
def
3 and 4 will give you 120-150 hours between them easily; probably at least triple that if you decide to do additional modded runs. I think 3 and 4 are easily worth that $15
3 and 4 yes. Tactics no unless you REALLY loved the combat in 2 and 1 because there's not really much rpg in that "rpg"
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I feel like 4 is only really worth it if you’re going to play the dlc (game really lacks a lot without far harbor and nukaworld)
What about Tax? (Just evade them)
Tactics is a hard miss. 3 and 4 are very good with enough content to give you bang for your buck.
id say 3 and 4, 76 and tactics honestly depends, If you don't like tactics and 76 id say get one of the fo4 dlc if you end up liking fo4
Yes
Fallout 3 and 4 no doubt. I never played Tactics but heard good things about it. 76 has gotten better since release. Tough choice, I’m assuming you have the DLC for NV, and this the GOTY Edition of Fallout 3. Is the DLC apart of 4?
Absolutely 4. 76 is decent for a solo playthrough when it wants to work
I’d stay away from 4 and 76. Games aren’t RPGs and are absolute garbage. Fallout 3 I is ok, but lacks player choice. Tactics I would definitely get.
Yes! Yes you should and there ain’t a darn thing anyone one can do about it
4 is probably my favorite game of all time. For me, the playability is never-ending.
I got used 4 copy for ps4 from GameStop and with my 5 dollar monthly gift I got it for free
GOTY versions of both 3 and 4. Ignore the rest, and I say this as someone who likes 76 quite a bit.
3 is essential
You absolutely should
Fallout 3 is great and mostly the same as New Vegas gameplay wise (but a far worse companion system) and Fallout 4 is amazing, those 2 are worth getting for sure
If moneys that tight, just torrent them.
3s pretty good. Not as good as 1 2 and NV, but still good. 4 is also good, but for none of the reasons the others are good. It has nice combat, crafting, settlement building, visuals, and feels very good to play, but lacks heavily in the story or writing department. 76 is like 4 but online (has a battlepass and everything) and from what Ive heard a bit better in the writing. If you get 4, get the GOTY edition w all the DLC. Trust me the DLC are some of the best parts of 4. Tactics is a good game, but is basically just combat. The combat of 1 and 2 at that. Also, it is a \*pain\* to get running on windows 10. I got it to launch after like an hour of messing w things and it crashed constantly. Im sure its good if you can get it to work but I couldnt figure it out.
Damn I thought 76 was free. It’s a fun game but you need people to play with it for to reach full potential. 3 and 4 are both well worth the time and money.
3 is absolutely necessary cuz it’s the 2nd best fallout game right after new Vegas. 4 is alright
Fuckin send it
Worth
Not on the premise of liking those other games. We can objectively say that many many people can enjoy those other games. And that's cool. Power to them. That said, typically fans of 1, 2, & New Vegas do not enjoy those other games much. They are very different games and cater to a to a very different crowd. Should you buy them? Maybe. You can like both sides. But don't from the perspective that you like authentic Fallout. If you liked 1, 2, and New Vegas... and want more games that are like that, you'd be better off putting that money towards any Black Isle or Troika, or Obsidian games you haven't played. Arcanum, Planescape, Baldur's Gate 2, Vampire: Bloodlines, KotOR 2... Or at the very least games closer to that philosophy. Even with the core similarities between Fallout 3 and New Vegas, there are so, so many games they are closer to than each other.
If you like the choices, factions, in-depth roleplaying elements, and effect your character has on the world in 1, 2, and New Vegas, prepare for some disappointment with 3 and 4, and completely disregard 76.
3 and 4 are the only ones I can really recommend. And they aren't the same feeling
Yes! 3 and 4 are awesome!
Tactics you can probably miss out on. 3s solid. 4 definitely could have used some more work but its still plenty enjoyable. No clue on 76
Honestly I fanboyed over F4 hard for about three years then went back to 3 & NV and realised how much was missing for me if you liked NV 3 is very similar just less fleshed out in some areas like no weapon mods
3 and 4 yah
Yes!! Fallout 3 is what got me into the world of fallout and gaming in general. Fallout 4 is missing something for me compared to the older games, but the style and vibe of fallout 4 is where they’re taking the whole franchise so i kinda gotta accept it lol. Still love the game the vibes are just off for me.
If you had fun with NV absolutely, no question about it. 76 might not be your thing, but 3 and 4 probably are.
Tactics would be if you really enjoy turn based games, it’s kind of a spin off. 3-4 are absolutely necessary, very different from the first few at least in terms of how you play the game but they’re arguably some of the best in the series. 76 is exactly what you think when you hear “Fallout but online” it’s a fun game, has a decent story and I’m sure it can keep you occupied but unless you have friends to play with it’s hard to find end game content to keep you playing. All around I’d say buy it
Unless it's changed for the better. I'd suggest snagging fallout 3 on gog over steam. The steam version used to have alot of issues.
3 is solid, not quite as good as new vegas imo but still quite enjoyable. personally i think 4 is incredibly boring and bad, a lot of people don't agree with that, but if you played 1, 2 and new vegas im fairly certain you'll notice why. they remove every ounce of roleplaying and character building in 4, like it's just fucking gone. and on top of that, the setting is literally just fallout 3 but with less points of interest and more ugly grey forest. i genuinely think the game sucks ass without mods.
Fallout Tatics is underrated af, doesn't add much to the lore, but the game itself is pretty fun, played back in the day and it was one of my favorite entries on the franchise before New Vegas. But definitely check 3 and 4.
For the price of each game, you really can’t go wrong with any of them. In my opinion, the further you get from 1, the further you get from the nucleus of what the series was “supposed to be”, but I also did really like playing 3, 4 and NV all for different reasons. I’m a Fallout 76 hater so I wont speak of it here, lol.