Fallout 4 thread

gronf · 11 Jan 2013 at 04:26

Admittedly FO3 was my first taste, hadn't even heard of Fallout before 2008. Back then I got sucked into the DC wasteland and thought it was all 'awesome'. The previous year I'd switched to PC gaming and was catching up with all the classics I'd been completely oblivious of as an exclusive console player. Naturally FO3 piqued my curiosity about the earlier games in the series.

FO1 opening cinematic was very impressive, as dated graphics don't bother me in the slightest. Still, I was skeptical of the gameplay, standing outside Vault 13 killing rats. But I'm glad I kept at it, since it bloomed into one of the greatest gaming experiences I've ever had the pleasure of. Despite discovering it eleven years later, it easily rocketed to my top ATG list. Then went on to FO2, which has loads more content, but lacks consistency. I don't much mind the silliness and understand their development problems...a flawed gem, best with killap's Restoration Project.

My stock for FO3 subsequently plummeted. Honestly, after playing 1 & 2, my rating of FO3 dropped from 9/10 to 5-6/10. Bethesduh did a ridiculously poor, juvenile job of their story, factions, quests, etc. and how it all worked together when compared to the rich foundation they were clearly fumbling from. Thankfully Obsidian being led by a few people who worked on the old Fallouts really did shine through. New Vegas is thoroughly superior and really puts Beth's efforts to shame, especially when considering Obsidian had far less development time (just about one year compared to FO3's four) and were inexperienced with pooey Gamebryo.

So if Bethesda are making FO4, well, maybe I'll pick it up from the bargain bin...

- http://i.imgur.com/fdhJb.jpg

- http://i.imgur.com/2unv9.jpg

:cool:

- http://i.imgur.com/mh3op.png

StriderX · 11 Jan 2013 at 04:30

I agree, fallout 3 was pretty empty, which was especially bad for the low ass resolution of textures that were used...even mods didn't fix it.

'Wes · 11 Jan 2013 at 08:29

StriderX said:
I agree, fallout 3 was pretty empty, which was especially bad for the low ass resolution of textures that were used...even mods didn't fix it.

Indeed.

StriderX · 11 Jan 2013 at 08:37

Lets just hope they learn to prioritise content this time. ლ(ಠ益ಠლ)

CAT-THE-FIFTH · 11 Jan 2013 at 14:42

CAT-THE-FIFTH said:
The sign indicates somewhere in New York:

http://wccftech.com/fallout-4-image-teased-dogs-voice-actor/

There is an actual image from Fallout 4 in that article.

I am surprised it will be in New York. I was really hoping it would be set in Boston as we could see The Commonwealth.

KelDG · 11 Jan 2013 at 20:12

CAT-THE-FIFTH said:
There is an actual image from Fallout 4 in that article.

I am surprised it will be in New York. I was really hoping it would be set in Boston as we could see The Commonwealth.

I hope its not, I am sick to death of seeing New York in games.

CAT-THE-FIFTH · 11 Jan 2013 at 22:03

KelDG said:
I hope its not, I am sick to death of seeing New York in games.

It says Reckson in the picture on one of the fallen signs.

Evilsod · 11 Jan 2013 at 22:22

Oh dear lord. A destroyed image of New York? How will the Americans cope?! It'll be as if the terrorists won!

413x · 11 Jan 2013 at 23:19

Just got fallout NV in the post (9.99 for ultimate edition)

Can'twait to see how I like It compared to 3. I have a feeling I will like 3 better

gronf · 12 Jan 2013 at 07:40

Evilsod said:
Oh dear lord. A destroyed image of New York? How will the Americans cope?! It'll be as if the terrorists won!

Heheh... reminds me of this: http://kotaku.com/5011913/intelligence-group-mistakes-fallout-3-screens-for-terrorist-propaganda

Dave**** · 12 Jan 2013 at 09:01

CAT-THE-FIFTH said:
The sign indicates somewhere in New York:

http://wccftech.com/fallout-4-image-teased-dogs-voice-actor/

It's the circular looking objects that are high up above the ruined city in the top right of the picture that are puzzling me. They look like they have been constructed post-apocalypse.

pestt · 12 Jan 2013 at 09:59

That pic is awesome. I am getting goose bumps.
Golden Gecko, Nuka Cola.. sigh..

Speed · 12 Jan 2013 at 10:10

Dave**** said:
It's the circular looking objects that are high up above the ruined city in the top right of the picture that are puzzling me. They look like they have been constructed post-apocalypse.

Surely they are just water storage towers that many cities have?

CAT-THE-FIFTH · 13 Jan 2013 at 17:51

Dave**** said:
It's the circular looking objects that are high up above the ruined city in the top right of the picture that are puzzling me. They look like they have been constructed post-apocalypse.

Maybe The Commonwealth has extended down to New York??

Maybe we get to see the Massachusetts Wasteland:

http://fallout.wikia.com/wiki/Massachusetts

petapacket · 13 Jan 2013 at 17:56

If Bethesda is involved, it will be terrible. Useless games development company.

Edrof · 13 Jan 2013 at 18:09

petapacket said:
If Bethesda is involved, it will be terrible. Useless games development company.

Why?

SeraphX · 13 Jan 2013 at 19:13

petapacket said:
If Bethesda is involved, it will be terrible. Useless games development company.

Troll post is useless unless you add why you think this.

Sure most of their games do come with more than a few problems, especially on PC but if you put the effort in, they can and do work very very well

dante6491 · 13 Jan 2013 at 19:16

CAT-THE-FIFTH said:
There is an actual image from Fallout 4 in that article.

I am surprised it will be in New York. I was really hoping it would be set in Boston as we could see The Commonwealth.

I'm pretty sure that image has been floating around for years though.

divinebeetle · 13 Jan 2013 at 19:30

Bethesda's weakest point for me is the writing and story lines. Fortunately they're not too important game play wise

Fisk · 13 Jan 2013 at 20:30

I liked both FO3 and NV though I thought Obsidian's writing was a lot better. I'm looking forward to FO4 anyway, I prefer their FO games to their Elder Scrolls games.