Fallout

"The game that started it all..."

Introduction:
Set in the aftermath of a world-wide nuclear war, Fallout will challenge you to survive in an unknown and dangerous world. You will take the role of a Vault-dweller, a person who has grown up in a secluded, underground survival Vault. Circumstances arise that force you to go Outside -- to a strange world 80 years after the end of the modern civilization. A world of mutants, radiation, gangs and violence.

Your immediate task is to find a replacement for the broken water purification controller chip. Without that chip, your fellow Vault dwellers are doomed to dehydration or be forced to leave the safety of the Vault for the Outside.

Graphics:8/10
This game goes to show you that graphics have nothing to do with the important aspects of a game such as control, story, and replayability. The game have nice cg cinematics and nice looking 2D sprites. Perfect for a game like this.

Sound:9/10
I can still hear that opening song in my dreams...''Maaaayyybeee...'' Gives me chills...

Gameplay:10/10
Sorry to use the cliche:''Easy to learn yet hard to master'' but it perfectly describe this game. The controls are simple enough for the novices to pick right up on but it will take a while for them to master the game. It's a simple ''point and click'' interface. Everything you need to know is right there on the screen including a quick reference sheet (F1) for all the button commands.

Story:10/10
The story is one of the best for any RPG. The game starts of with a briefing from the Overseer. He tells you that your vault is running out of water. He needs you to leave the safety of the vault and find a water chip. Sounds cool huh? I mean what could be cooler than a post nuclear war setting?

Replayability:10/10
The non-linear will keep you coming back for more time after time. The best factor of this game is the fact that you don’t have to follow any sort of story. You can pretty much do what you want when you want to. One of the coolest aspects of this game is the Karma system. It ranks your goodness and evil factors. The more people you kill, the lower your Karma; the more good deed you do the higher the Karma. Simple right?

Reviewer's Tilt:10/10
This game set the bar for every other strategy/RPG to come.

The Verdict:10/10
Not an average. Just a score.

Rent or Buy:
Buy It! Buy many of them! It's $9.99 everywhere packed in with Fallout 2!

Reviewer's Score: 9/10, Originally Posted: 10/01/02, Updated 10/01/02