[Ultra Peanut]

Fallout looks, what's the word, awesome.

Originally Posted by Vinny Caravella, Giant Bomb

Late in the day I got to really take a better look at Fallout 3, and I’ve gone from dismissive to eager. Seeing the game demoed at the Microsoft Press Conference, I definitely came away feeling that it had inherited all the things that made Oblivion feel a bit slipshod. Now that I’ve been able to see the earlier portions of the game, I think I realize the investment a player will have to make in regards to his character, and therefore, the rewards he’ll feel in the later game. We were lucky enough to be able to start three simultaneous Fallout 3 sessions during our visit at Bestheda. By the time we were done there, Jeff had devastated the local doctor and his clinic, Ryan was trying to disarm an old nuclear bomb and I think Brad was hunting rats. We were only there for a short time, but it was enough to see that this game has the potential to not only envelop the player in its atmosphere, but also give him plenty of opportunities to feel like he’s making his own way in the world. Also, I was extremely glad to see that the “nasty” dialogue options seem to have the kind of bite and humor that I loved from games like Planescape and the original KOTOR. It’s only an initial impression and things could definitely sour, but as a Fallout fan, this is the first time I’ve been truly excited about Fallout 3.