April 28th 2024.
Is there a greater game out there than Fallout? According to one passionate reader, not only is Fallout superior to Skyrim, but it holds the title of being the best role-playing franchise of all time.
As a devoted fan of the Fallout series, I couldn't be more thrilled to see it gaining so much popularity. While I do acknowledge that its success can be attributed to its quality, it's also gained a lot of viewers who have never even played the game. And judging by the recent sales and player numbers, many have been inspired to delve deeper into the world of Fallout.
In fact, all of Bethesda's games have been either cheap or free in the past few weeks, leading to Fallout 4 becoming the top-selling game of the month. This is an incredible feat for a game that's almost a decade old, and was never really considered a big seller before.
For me, Fallout has always held a special place in my heart, even more so than its sister franchise, The Elder Scrolls. And that's because of one key element that I believe has contributed to its success: the world it's set in. While post-apocalyptic settings may seem common in the gaming world, they are actually quite rare in movies and TV shows. And the way Fallout portrays its world, with its completely destroyed look, has really captured people's imaginations.
On the other hand, games like Skyrim have a more generic fantasy setting that could easily be mistaken for any other generic fantasy world. Do we even know what the Elder Scrolls are, or the story behind Skyrim aside from the return of dragons?
To be fair, one could argue that the storytelling in most of the Fallout games is not Bethesda's strong suit. However, this is why Fallout: New Vegas is so beloved by fans. I would even go as far as to say that it's better than Skyrim, if it weren't for the bugs (which, let's face it, are a common occurrence in Bethesda games), that prevent it from being recognized as one of the top 10 games of all time.
But the question of which Fallout game is the best is a debate shared between New Vegas, Fallout 3, and Fallout 4. And let's not forget the earlier games in the franchise, Fallout 1 and 2, which are still great if you can overlook the dated graphics and technology. Even Fallout 76, which received a lot of criticism upon its launch, has improved significantly since then.
The power of Fallout's setting, with its sense of freedom and wonder, elevates even the weaker entries in the franchise to a level that makes players want to spend hundreds of hours exploring its world. While Bethesda has certainly received its fair share of criticism, particularly for their storylines, no one can deny that they excel in creating detailed and immersive worlds. Unlike other games with huge maps that lack substance, Bethesda's games may be smaller in size, but they are packed with things to see and do.
It's true that their storytelling may not always be top-notch, but their environmental storytelling is unmatched. So much of the Fallout games revolve around discovering the history of the world through the areas you stumble upon, and it always makes sense, with a clear story waiting to be uncovered.
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But enough about the technical aspects, let's talk about what truly makes Fallout stand out as a role-playing game. It nails all the standard RPG elements, such as leveling up and earning new skills, as well as a proper dialogue system. But what sets it apart is the endless customization options, allowing players to even build their own home base. Not only does Fallout feel like a real world, but it also gives players a sense of impact, in multiple ways.
To me, this is the essence of a great role-playing game, not just the dialogue or the plot. If I wanted a linear story, I'd watch a movie. But in a role-playing game, I want the freedom to do whatever I want in the world and interact with characters in a way that feels realistic.
And this is where Fallout shines. It makes all of this look effortless, and that's why it will always be my favorite role-playing game and my favorite video game franchise overall. And I couldn't be more thrilled that more and more people are falling in love with it too.
So, is Fallout the greatest game of all time? That's a debate that will continue for years to come. But for me, it will always hold a special place in my heart.
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