Fallout 3 hands on preview = Oblivion with guns

[CptStern]

As improved as Fallout 3 is, it still feels like Oblivion in a lot of ways (even if you can't sprint -- though you do move faster if your weapon is holstered). The world map works exactly like Oblivion's, as you can fast travel to places you've already been. Hitting select brings up Oblivion's "time pass" feature as well, buying you time to recover or move the in-game clock along to a more desirable point. Even the inventory system and interface is taken right out of the last Elder Scrolls, so there should be a high level of familiarity for returning players here. For me, that's a good thing, though, as the game seems to strike just enough of a balance between the "new" and the "classic" to advance the engine.

To sum up, Fallout 3 looks and feels exactly what you'd expect a hybrid of Fallout 2 and Oblivion to look and feel like. Even after an hour of play, it's more than evident that it's as deep as the ocean, handles responsively, and brings enough fan-service from Bethesda's two franchises to make it a strong contender for the best RPG of the year.

http://xbox360.ign.com/articles/888/888731p3.html

oh boy the fanboys will be in an uproar


I think it sounds great and couldnt care less if it resembled oblivion or F2 for that matter

 

[knut]

I think it sounds great and couldnt care less if it resembled oblivion or F2 for that matter

Same. Quite looking forward to this.

 

[Gargantou]

You heretics, apox on thee!!!

 

[Acepilotf14]

Don't really mind. I liked oblivion.

 

[Tagaziel]

http://xbox360.ign.com/articles/888/888731p3.html

oh boy the fanboys will be in an uproar

How should we be in an uproar if it's the exact thing we've been saying?

Seriously Stern, don't be an idiot, there's enough of them in the world.

 

[comoxer]

Are there any screens out showing the pc version? I heard it was better optimised for pc play than oblivion was, like the inventory etc.

 

[CptStern]

How should we be in an uproar if it's the exact thing we've been saying?

even more of an uproar?

OMG WE WERE RIGHT!!!! IN YOUR FACE NON-FANBOYS ALWAYS SAYING WE'RE CRAZY, ALWAYS AVOIDING US IN THE PLAYGROUND ...WE WERE RIGHT!!!



oh god I love fallout so much

Seriously Stern, don't be an idiot, there's enough of them in the world.

but I do so enjoy playing the idiot ..yes yes they're a dime a dozen but to be fair I usually play panicky idiot which isnt as popular as plain old idiot

 

[Tarkus]

How should we be in an uproar if it's the exact thing we've been saying?

Seriously Stern, don't be an idiot, there's enough of them in the world.

The only idiot I've seen in all of the Fallout 3 related threads is you.. Okay maybe not just you, but you're the only one being an idiot in practicaly all your posts. Lighten up, it's just a god damned game, and maybe even a good one, dare I say.

But seriously, you sound like generic fanboy #3 every time you talk about fallout

 

[Jimmeh]

There's a live E3 stream over at IGN, and there was a Fallout 3 demonstration on just a couple of minutes ago.

The world and graphics looked great, but when the combat started.....uuhhhh.... D: I wasn't impressed at all.

 

[RyanG]

Yeah, I think the whole "oblivion with guns" thing was decided a while back.
All the same, I'm totally down with that. It's all coo'.

I just think that it would be very hard for Bethesda to abandon the Oblivion style, not only because that was their last game they made, but also they're using the same engine. If they try to deny the "Oblivion with guns" I think they're going to lose that argument.

 

[Tagaziel]

even more of an uproar?

OMG WE WERE RIGHT!!!! IN YOUR FACE NON-FANBOYS ALWAYS SAYING WE'RE CRAZY, ALWAYS AVOIDING US IN THE PLAYGROUND ...WE WERE RIGHT!!!

It's more of a "heh, finally someone noticed".

See, we're not PS3 fanboys, we actually have brains. Well, most of us.

but I do so enjoy playing the idiot ..yes yes they're a dime a dozen but to be fair I usually play panicky idiot which isnt as popular as plain old idiot

That's true... and to be honest, you're quite good at it. Tends to lure morons and Vegeta from the woods.

The only idiot I've seen in all of the Fallout 3 related threads is you.. Okay maybe not just you, but you're the only one being an idiot in practicaly all your posts. Lighten up, it's just a god damned game, and maybe even a good one, dare I say.

But seriously, you sound like generic fanboy #3 every time you talk about fallout

I have a hard time taking someone who has "u" instead of "you" in their location field seriously.

 

[Asuka]

http://xbox360.ign.com/articles/888/888731p3.html

oh boy the fanboys will be in an uproar


I think it sounds great and couldnt care less if it resembled oblivion or F2 for that matter

Same here, looks and sounds awesome.

 

[Tagaziel]

Everything looks awesome for you, you corporate suck up.

Anyways, the shaky-cam vids show a good Fallout-inspired shooter. Definitely not Fallout 3, but should fill in the time until a proper sequel is released (i.e. never).

 

[Kadayi]

I'm sure it will be all good in the end. Unless it's completely hideous and unplayable I'll undoubtedly be picking it up, as well as Mirrors Edge, Stalker: Clear Skies, Left4Dead and possibly Far Cry 2 when they all get released, oh and let's not forget the enhanced edition of The Witcher should be available in September as well and maybe GTA 4 before the years end. The first half off the years been shite for games (ME aside) but the second half does look promising, roll on good times I say.

 

[CR0M]

Same engine? gah. No dynamic shadows and plasticine rocks in these days of cry-engine perfection is like travelling back in time.

Still, looks ok and i'll probably buy it, if only to slate it afterwards. Because i'm like that.

 

[Tarkus]

I have a hard time taking someone who has "u" instead of "you" in their location field seriously.

If you have a hard time talking, try not to waste it with being an idiot everytime you post. And I really can't be bothered to "talk" with someone that can't see how big is ass when it's actually covering his eyes. Let this issue to a rest already, wait untill some actual reviews appear. Or better yet, wait untill you play the game

 

[CptStern]

It's more of a "heh, finally someone noticed".

I made up the thread title even though I know it's not warrented ..the article compares it to Oblivion but it also ends every comparison with a "but" or a "however", it's just as similiar as it is dissimiliar ..the thread title was purposefully inflammatory

See, we're not PS3 fanboys, we actually have brains. Well, most of us.

a zebra with different stripes is still a zebra

That's true... and to be honest, you're quite good at it. Tends to lure morons and Vegeta from the woods.

same thing

 

[Tagaziel]

a zebra with different stripes is still a zebra

But some zebras are smarter than others.

 

[CptStern]

But some zebras are smarter than others.

but they still get eaten by lions equally

 

[Jimmeh]

The **** are you two bickering about?

Here's the video I was talking about : http://www.gametrailers.com/player/36197.html

4 minutes of gameplay from E3. I'm not sure if it's my internet that's cack, or if the sites loading slowly. Either way, from what I saw from a stream earlier I was pretty underwhelmed.