fall out. It’s a series of games about what happens when someone presses the big red button to drop a nuke, a fun little quest to curse an alternate timeline version of humanity to spend eternity in ruins. Among them, you can get some of the best RPG fun out there, no matter what kind of fun you’re looking for in an RPG.
We’ve all wondered what would happen if the bombs did fall, and since 1997, with the help of Obsidian and now Amazon, the first Interplay and Black Isle, now Bethesda, we’ve been given a chance to find out how we Being forced to wander the radioactive streets of a post-apocalyptic America could be dire. The realistic answer is that we’ll probably all be dead soon, but hey, that’s what video games are for – to give us a chance to live out our dreams.
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but, Which Fallout game is the best?? It’s certainly a loaded question, and depending on what you want from a Fallout game, you’ll end up getting different answers. However, because the horrific beasts that manipulate our world have pulled it in a direction that requires ranking on the site, we’re trying to do just that in the Fallout series, both the mainline entry and all spin-offs – and it’s actually worth it Things to care about.
1. Consequences
Look, this is Fallout 1, and I’d be doing a disservice to the numbers if I didn’t put it first. The first Fallout game was from ’97, so it’s a pretty old-school isometric RPG that may not be as accessible to modern players as some of its cousins, but it definitely tells the story of a A story worth exploring in depth. A shard of water found in Vault 13 in California causes ghosts to vanish, forcing the first of the series’ many residents to head into the wilderness to explore the ruined world.
As they discover cool locations and meet cool people, they eventually uncover the plot of The Master, a secret entity with a very sexy voice (or voices), and the super mutants it leads An army of people. There are plenty of choices and consequences along the way, allowing you to really put your signature into the game’s dirt, assuming you get frustrated with some turn-based combat. Plus, if you’ve played it today, you can be pretty arrogant to people who haven’t.
2. Fallout 2
Likewise, anything else would be damaging to the numbers. Fallout 2 is very similar to its predecessor in terms of appeal and overall gameplay, which isn’t surprising since it launched just a year later, in 1998. The biggest change this time around is the introduction of “enclaves,” remnants of the previous game. The U.S. government at war can’t help but meddle in other people’s affairs. Playing as the Chosen One, a tribal descendant of the inhabitants of the first game’s vault, you go on a quest to find a useful technology called GECK to aid your village Arroyo.
It’s a shame that you end up having to deal with two guys named Frank Horrigan and Dick Richardson, but the former is at least a very interesting character to both chat with and fight. It was also one of the first games (if not the first) to feature same-sex marriage, but sadly you couldn’t marry Frank Horrigan (if I remember correctly).
Around 2.25.Fallout Tactics: Brotherhood of Steel
This is the best number I can do, please forgive me. Honestly, it could be about Frank Horrigan and the Grandmaster challenging each other to a sumo wrestling match, I don’t know. It’s a 2001 title, set in the Midwest, and its turn-based combat is more complex than the first two games, because apparently that’s what people want. If you want a Fallout game that’s more strategy-focused than other games, like Brotherhood of Steel, then this might be for you.
Around 2.5.Fallout: Brotherhood of Steel
They dropped the word “tactics” from the name, but it’s still about the Brotherhood of Steel. This game marks the end of the Interplay series of games and is essentially linear, which may make you miss it if you’re looking for RPG freedom.
3. Fallout 3
Whoa, numbers, we’re back on track. Fallout 3 was Bethesda’s first title, and I can personally attest that it was a great entry point into the series. It’s set in DC and features more modern action combat as well as RPG mechanics – although the lack of iron sights makes the gunplay a bit middling at times. You are a lone wanderer, kicked out of Vault 101 to hunt down your father in the wilderness of Washington, DC. You end up teaming up with the Brotherhood of Steel and face a choice between them and the Enclave to fulfill your father’s great scientific dream.
Even if the main mission is a little lacking in options compared to other entries, the open world is great and you’ll remember it fondly, even if it’s mostly greens, grays, and browns. The DLC is also fun.
3.5. Fallout New Vegas
Oh mom. Fallout New Vegas is my spirit animal, but I have to stay objective. This is a very good Fallout game that relies heavily on choice and consequences, letting you choose which of the many factions that exist in the Mojave Wasteland and/or which of the many factions are fighting over Hoover Dam. One to decide the fate of the city of New Vegas and. Although if you’re a complete newbie it’s probably not the most ideal entry point into the series – I think it presents a similar challenge to The Witcher 3 in that regard, in that there’s a lot of established stakes to catch up on – if you want to A game that takes role-playing to another level, especially compared to Fallout 3, then this is the game for you.
The controls and mechanics are modern enough to make it more accessible than the first two Fallout games, while offering much of the same type of in-depth storytelling and world-building that they’re known for. Sure, like many of its siblings, it may have its fair share of problems, and its repurposing of Fallout 3 assets may disappoint those craving a fresh aesthetic, but there’s enough substance to make it well worth it. Put up with the hiccups. Additionally, the four DLCs are all fantastic, each with their own unique theme, and add a lot to the overall experience.
4. Fallout 4
While it’s easy from a numerical ranking point of view, this is a somewhat difficult question. Fallout 4 is the latest mainline entry in the series, which is kind of funny considering it’s already ten years old. It’s also probably the most accessible game for newbies, which is a plus, but if you’re after some of the in-depth role-playing mechanics that games like New Vegas and the first two games offer, you may be lacking. The story is decent, offering a variety of factions, and while each of them is a bit interesting, it also feels a bit lacking in depth compared to New Vegas’ factions. Are you detecting themes?
On the other hand, if you like the idea of getting creative and building your own wasteland base or town – in a way that’s somewhat Minecraft-like in spirit (if not execution) – this is definitely the single-player game for you. That alone offers hundreds of hours of fun, and there are plenty of mods to take it to even greater heights – including the fantastic Sim Settlements 2, which also comes with its own DLC-sized story. Otherwise, a lot of the time it feels like Fallout 3’s improvements are minimal, even if it does include some cool changes – like turning power armor into a fun wearable vehicle. However, I think the DLC is weaker than New Vegas and New Vegas 3 in both quantity and quality, at least in terms of new places to explore.
4.1. Fallout Shelters
First launching in the same year as Fallout 4, Shelter is a mobile game that lets you manage your own vault – you can also play it via Steam, Switch, and last-gen consoles if you choose. As such, it’s likely to only appeal to those looking to play the game on their phones – often briefly on the go or while using the bathroom – rather than the typical “full” Fallout experience. Like many mobile games, it has a loop that can be a little addictive, but there’s also a fairly long wait for everything to fall into place, and a steady stream of small microtransactions to make you consider investing your cash.
It might only entertain you for a few weeks or so and then you’ll get tired of it, but it’s certainly been the case lately The three protagonists of Amazon’s TV show Fallout Added to that, so that’s it.
76. Fallout 76
This is the most recent entry in the series as of this writing, having been released in 2018, approximately six years ago. Fallout 76’s launch has been a rocky one that’s been well documented, but it has amassed a really good community of die-hard fans and has attracted a lot of new visitors lately. As for what it offers, I’d say it will appeal most to those who enjoy open-world survival crafting and base-building, all with the option of having a group of friends join you.
This is a huge draw for many, and when added to the selection of missions and other activities available over the life of the game, it’s sure to be a recipe for fun. But while everyone is talking about the game being just plain “good” right now, if that’s not the sort of thing you’re looking for in a Fallout game, you probably won’t resonate with 76 that much. However, both are fine. Even the idea of paying for a Fallout 1st subscription just to create a private or custom world isn’t exactly my cup of tea.
For more on the best games, take a look at what we think are the best open-world games to play, as well as the best survival games.
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