First Fallout game [Poll]

A salt rifle · November 19, 2015, 10:02:01 AM

Fallout 4 seems to be at least mildly amusing, given the discussion surrounding it, and Verbatim's thread of his FO3 playthrough has really spiked my interest; it seems the game is filled with interesting things and and feels alive with interesting characters which is ironic since it takes place in a postapocalyptic wasteland.

Since I've never actually had any outstanding, but even dissapointing experiences with Bethesda games - like Skyrim, where I gave in the hype and realised far too late that I was caught in a mindless skinnerbox of dungeoneering, selling and crafting or Dishonored which had a interesting world, which sadly never gripped me - I didn't really see any reason to really get into the Fallout series.
But, according to what I've heard, this is the best Bethesda has to offer franchise-wise.

And I decided to give it a chance. Now I ask you which Fallout game I should start with; New Vegas, 3 or 4? And tell me why - I'll be more interested to hear the reasons why I should play one over the other rather than just opinions alone.

The only things I've seen about the games are some Gopher vids and E3 footage, so I am fairly new.
Maybe I'll even make a thread where I document my experiences like Verb does. Or maybe not, iunno.

Thanks in advance, lads.

Septy · November 19, 2015, 10:11:15 AM

3 but I never got into it or the rest of the series

BaconShelf · November 19, 2015, 10:30:19 AM

Start with 3. It's an awesome game and then it means going forward to Vegas, you'll appreciate the step-up it is.

I have a code for Fallout 3 on XB1 backwards compatibility, if you want it.

Mr. Psychologist · November 19, 2015, 10:32:57 AM

I'd start with 3, if you can't stand the clunk don't feel bad just move onto the newer titles.

It's aged like a dead cat under a radiator, but it's still a good game.

If 3 isn't your cup of tea, FNV is a step up from it easily (mechanics wise) so that should be more accessible.

Then if you've played 3/NV move onto 4 and marvel at how far the game has evolved e.e

A salt rifle · November 19, 2015, 10:34:17 AM

Quote from: Bacon on November 19, 2015, 10:30:19 AM

Start with 3. It's an awesome game and then it means going forward to Vegas, you'll appreciate the step-up it is.

I have a code for Fallout 3 on XB1 backwards compatibility, if you want it.

Thanks for the offer, but I am going to play it on PC.

A salt rifle · November 19, 2015, 10:39:53 AM

Quote from: Mr. Psychologist on November 19, 2015, 10:32:57 AM

I'd start with 3, if you can't stand the clunk don't feel bad just move onto the newer titles.

It's aged like a dead cat under a radiator, but it's still a good game.

If 3 isn't your cup of tea, FNV is a step up from it easily (mechanics wise) so that should be more accessible.

I think I can handle old games. If the mechanics are solid then I can cope with it, I guess.

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Then if you've played 3/NV move onto 4 and marvel at how far the game has evolved e.e

So, in short, you recommend playing all of the games.

BaconShelf · November 19, 2015, 10:40:38 AM

Quote from: Atticus on November 19, 2015, 10:34:17 AM

Quote from: Bacon on November 19, 2015, 10:30:19 AM
Start with 3. It's an awesome game and then it means going forward to Vegas, you'll appreciate the step-up it is.

I have a code for Fallout 3 on XB1 backwards compatibility, if you want it.
Thanks for the offer, but I am going to play it on PC.

Fair enough.

If you can get some enjoyment out of 3, then you'll easily love New Vegas and 4. The gameplay mechanics consistently get better every game.

BaconShelf · November 19, 2015, 10:41:49 AM

Also, make sure to get the Broken Steel DLC, if none else (though they're all worth getting)

It allows you to play past the ending and continue the main quest.

🍁 Aria 🔮 · November 19, 2015, 10:41:51 AM

3 is a good starting point. That way, if you like the game, you can move on to New Vegas (which improved in a lot of ways), then Fallout 4 if you're still interested in the setting.

Wasteland is also good to look into, it's the inspiration for Fallout and shares a lot of similarities. It's an isometric game, but Wasteland 2 just came out a short while ago and shouldn't have difficult controls.

T6 · November 19, 2015, 10:45:17 AM

None :^)

Mr. Psychologist · November 19, 2015, 10:57:37 AM

Quote from: Atticus on November 19, 2015, 10:39:53 AM

Quote from: Mr. Psychologist on November 19, 2015, 10:32:57 AM
I'd start with 3, if you can't stand the clunk don't feel bad just move onto the newer titles.

It's aged like a dead cat under a radiator, but it's still a good game.

If 3 isn't your cup of tea, FNV is a step up from it easily (mechanics wise) so that should be more accessible.
I think I can handle old games. If the mechanics are solid then I can cope with it, I guess.
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Then if you've played 3/NV move onto 4 and marvel at how far the game has evolved e.e
So, in short, you recommend playing all of the games.

Ah good, well some people get very finicky over it so if you are prepared to handle a bit of clunk it'll be fine >_>

Indeed I do, although all three are incredible timesink games.

Hundreds and hundreds of hours poured into each one and there is still shit I can go back and do >_>
(It's speculative for fallout 4, but not unfounded at this point)

RadicalClass32 · November 19, 2015, 11:21:42 AM

I haven't played the first two, but I was big on FO3, and a small portion of NV.

FO4 is awesome, though.

Super Irish · November 19, 2015, 11:23:57 AM

3 first.

Otherwise you'll start with NV or 4, and won't enjoy the older titles because "X feature from NV/4 isn't there" or "why is this bugged game still popular to the lesser bugged new ones".

Plus it generally sets up the story of things, and NV builds on it. 4 just builds from 3 from what I've seen so far, but the mechanics and features are leagues ahead of the previous games.

BaconShelf · November 19, 2015, 11:29:13 AM

Oh yeah. All the games (story-wise) are pretty much separate frommeach other and don't require prior knowledge to understand. NV in particular is set on the other side of the county to 3/4

GAMERG0D · November 19, 2015, 11:51:43 AM

If you're going to get all the games there is a sale for $20 for every game before 4 on PC.

https://www.bundlestars.com/en/bundle/fallout-bundle

T6 · November 19, 2015, 11:54:42 AM

Skyrim :^)

A salt rifle · November 19, 2015, 12:10:50 PM

Quote from: T6 on November 19, 2015, 11:54:42 AM

Skyrim :^)

Yeah, sure, thanks - I'll consider it.

Great tip you gave me there mate. Very helpful!

A salt rifle · November 19, 2015, 12:13:36 PM

Quote from: GAMERG0D on November 19, 2015, 11:51:43 AM

If you're going to get all the games there is a sale for $20 for every game before 4 on PC.

https://www.bundlestars.com/en/bundle/fallout-bundle

Cool beans, thanks!

T6 · November 19, 2015, 12:14:19 PM

Quote from: Atticus on November 19, 2015, 12:10:50 PM

Quote from: T6 on November 19, 2015, 11:54:42 AM
Skyrim :^)
Yeah, sure, thanks - I'll consider it.

Great tip, you gave me there mate. Very helpful!

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A salt rifle · November 19, 2015, 12:17:04 PM

Quote from: T6 on November 19, 2015, 12:14:19 PM

Quote from: Atticus on November 19, 2015, 12:10:50 PM
Quote from: T6 on November 19, 2015, 11:54:42 AM
Skyrim :^)
Yeah, sure, thanks - I'll consider it.

Great tip, you gave me there mate. Very helpful!
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Azumarill · November 19, 2015, 02:30:11 PM

F3 then New Vegas then F4.

Or just skip F3, play New Vegas then F4. F3 is kinda ass.

GAMERG0D · November 19, 2015, 04:19:45 PM

I'd still play Fallout 3 just for context in dialogue that references it in Fallout 4.

The game looks fine in 1080p ultra and if you want to install the Fellout mod there's that.

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