Reviewed by: Trent Ward
November 13, 1998
A lot of people have complained that since the storyline, the graphics and the gameplay haven\u0027t changed much, that the game itself is no good. I just didn\u0027t find this to be the case. While there\u0027s no doubt that this title is extremely derivative of Fallout, I tend to want to thank the programmers for not fixing something that wasn\u0027t broken. With its great storyline, huge game world and well written scripts, Fallout 2 gave me many, many hours of totally absorbing gameplay. That\u0027s all I\u0027m really looking for. If you\u0027re an RPG fan, I highly recommend this game to you.”,”height”:720,”width”:1280,”url”:”https:\/\/assets1.ignimgs.com\/2018\/05\/30\/002fallout2-1527696848108.png”,”styleUrl”:”https:\/\/assets1.ignimgs.com\/2018\/05\/30\/002fallout2-1527696848108_{size}.png”,”credit”:””,”objectRelationName”:””,”objectRelationUrl”:””,”albumName”:”Every IGN Fallout Review”,”relativePosition”:”03″,”albumTotalCount”:26},{“caption”:”Fallout Tactics
Reviewed by: Steve Butts
March 27, 2001
Fallout Tactics: Brotherhood of Steel does just about everything right. The only problem is that there\u0027s too much of it. After a certain point, enough is enough. But while your attention holds out, this game is incredibly fun and challenging. Hopefully, Fallout Tactics will serve as a model for future genre benders as we get closer and closer to the ultimate game — the MMORPGRTSFPS about a super-intelligent racecar that likes to steal ancient artifacts from temples filled with lava.”,”height”:720,”width”:1280,”url”:”https:\/\/assets1.ignimgs.com\/2018\/05\/30\/003tactics-1527696848108.png”,”styleUrl”:”https:\/\/assets1.ignimgs.com\/2018\/05\/30\/003tactics-1527696848108_{size}.png”,”credit”:””,”objectRelationName”:””,”objectRelationUrl”:””,”albumName”:”Every IGN Fallout Review”,”relativePosition”:”04″,”albumTotalCount”:26},{“caption”:”Fallout: Brotherhood of Steel
Reviewed by: Ed Lewis
January 13, 2004
F:BOS is a fun, if flawed, hack\u0027n\u0027slash game that provides a good 10 hours or so of shooting, explosives, and plenty of mutants to dig into. The lock-on system enhances the action and makes things more exciting even if the poor camera work tries to work against you. For a change of pace, all of this action takes place in a toxic Mad Max environment rather than the usual AD&D world with mythical creatures and fanciful spells. If you want a good adventure to have with a buddy, F:BOS is a good choice even if it does feel a bit rushed. The music was barely worked on and the camera could have used a lot of fine-tuning, but there\u0027s still a lot of beasts to button mash your way through. If this type of action appeals to you, this is far from the be-all-end-all, but a worthy entry in the genre of action games with a bit of an RPG flavor.”,”height”:720,”width”:1280,”url”:”https:\/\/assets1.ignimgs.com\/2018\/05\/30\/steelbrotherhood-1527702162956.png”,”styleUrl”:”https:\/\/assets1.ignimgs.com\/2018\/05\/30\/steelbrotherhood-1527702162956_{size}.png”,”credit”:””,”objectRelationName”:””,”objectRelationUrl”:””,”albumName”:”Every IGN Fallout Review”,”relativePosition”:”05″,”albumTotalCount”:26},{“caption”:”Fallout 3
Reviewed by: Erik Brudvig
October 28, 2008
It\u0027s rare that a game can hit the mark in so many different and often conflicting areas. Fallout 3 offers freedom without sacrificing a focused story. It delivers fantastic combat without forgoing a deep role-playing system. The characters you meet are engaging and oftentimes hilarious without feeling out of place in this harsh world. The game has a few flaws — most of them technical — but it\u0027s a case where the whole is greater than the sum. It\u0027s a fantastic game with incredible atmosphere that offers fun in so many different ways that you\u0027re almost sure to get hooked. This is one of the best games you\u0027ll play this year.”,”height”:720,”width”:1280,”url”:”https:\/\/assets1.ignimgs.com\/2018\/05\/30\/005fallout3-1527696848110.png”,”styleUrl”:”https:\/\/assets1.ignimgs.com\/2018\/05\/30\/005fallout3-1527696848110_{size}.png”,”credit”:””,”objectRelationName”:””,”objectRelationUrl”:””,”albumName”:”Every IGN Fallout Review”,”relativePosition”:”06″,”albumTotalCount”:26},{“caption”:”Fallout 3: Operation Anchorage
Reviewed by: Erik Brudvig
January 27, 2009
The entire download only took me about three hours to finish which isn\u0027t a whole lot of time considering the $10 price tag. I had fun while playing Operation:Anchorage despite a few bugs and a couple of game crashes, and the items you get for completing the missions are awesome. If you get a kick out of watching heads fly in VATS like me, you\u0027ll find a lot to like in Operation: Anchorage. The combat levels are through the roof which makes the entire download a thrill ride. Still, I can\u0027t help but feel that the whole package was a bit slim. You can\u0027t reenter the simulation after you finish it, so you\u0027ll have to make sure you reload an old save if you missed any of the pieces of intel or just want to visit Alaska again. What Operation: Anchorage really did for me was get me even more excited for the next two pieces of downloadable content.”,”height”:720,”width”:1280,”url”:”https:\/\/assets1.ignimgs.com\/2018\/05\/30\/006anchorage-1527696848110.png”,”styleUrl”:”https:\/\/assets1.ignimgs.com\/2018\/05\/30\/006anchorage-1527696848110_{size}.png”,”credit”:””,”objectRelationName”:””,”objectRelationUrl”:””,”albumName”:”Every IGN Fallout Review”,”relativePosition”:”07″,”albumTotalCount”:26},{“caption”:”Fallout 3: The Pitt
Reviewed by: Erik Brudvig
March 27, 2009
If I hadn\u0027t experienced so many bugs while playing through The Pitt, I would wholeheartedly recommend it. The download might be a little short for your money, depending on your tastes and how much bang you expect for your buck, but the quests are fun and The Pitt matches that feeling of despair that Fallout 3 does so well. If you can make it through without any glitches, you\u0027ll find a lot to like here. Until a patch comes, good luck.”,”height”:720,”width”:1280,”url”:”https:\/\/assets1.ignimgs.com\/2018\/05\/30\/007pitt-1527696848111.png”,”styleUrl”:”https:\/\/assets1.ignimgs.com\/2018\/05\/30\/007pitt-1527696848111_{size}.png”,”credit”:””,”objectRelationName”:””,”objectRelationUrl”:””,”albumName”:”Every IGN Fallout Review”,”relativePosition”:”08″,”albumTotalCount”:26},{“caption”:”Fallout 3: Broken Steel
Reviewed by: Erik Brudvig
May 6, 2009
Lifting the level cap breathes new life into a great game, but shouldn\u0027t totally overshadow a new series of quests that is a lot of fun. By extending the game beyond the main quest, Bethesda has delivered exactly what the fans have been asking for. Broken Steel offers more than enough reasons to justify the 800 Microsoft point price tag.”,”height”:720,”width”:1280,”url”:”https:\/\/assets1.ignimgs.com\/2018\/05\/30\/008brokensteel-1527696848112.png”,”styleUrl”:”https:\/\/assets1.ignimgs.com\/2018\/05\/30\/008brokensteel-1527696848112_{size}.png”,”credit”:””,”objectRelationName”:””,”objectRelationUrl”:””,”albumName”:”Every IGN Fallout Review”,”relativePosition”:”09″,”albumTotalCount”:26},{“caption”:”Fallout 3: Point Lookout
Reviewed by: Erik Brudvig
June 24, 2009
Point Lookout is one of the better Fallout 3 expansions and feels well worth the $10 price tag. There\u0027s a brand new area with over a half dozen trippy and exciting missions to find and work through. Plus, there are inbred hillbillies. If you\u0027re still looking for more Fallout 3, definitely give Point Lookout a try.”,”height”:720,”width”:1280,”url”:”https:\/\/assets1.ignimgs.com\/2018\/05\/30\/009lookout-1527696848112.png”,”styleUrl”:”https:\/\/assets1.ignimgs.com\/2018\/05\/30\/009lookout-1527696848112_{size}.png”,”credit”:””,”objectRelationName”:””,”objectRelationUrl”:””,”albumName”:”Every IGN Fallout Review”,”relativePosition”:10,”albumTotalCount”:26},{“caption”:”Fallout 3: Mothership Zeta
Reviewed by: Erik Brudvig
August 4, 2009
Mothership Zeta is not the best add-on for Fallout 3. It\u0027s short, focused too heavily on combat through bland corridors, and feels like a missed opportunity. I still had fun while wandering the alien ship, but that is more of a testament to the strengths of Fallout 3 than the strengths of this expansion. The setting here is great, but that\u0027s about it.”,”height”:720,”width”:1280,”url”:”https:\/\/assets1.ignimgs.com\/2018\/05\/30\/010mothershipzeta-1527696848113.png”,”styleUrl”:”https:\/\/assets1.ignimgs.com\/2018\/05\/30\/010mothershipzeta-1527696848113_{size}.png”,”credit”:””,”objectRelationName”:””,”objectRelationUrl”:””,”albumName”:”Every IGN Fallout Review”,”relativePosition”:11,”albumTotalCount”:26},{“caption”:”Fallout New Vegas
Reviewed by: Kristine Steimer
October 19, 2010
In New Vegas, the fun Fallout 3 formula is intact, with more polished combat, high-quality side missions, and the exciting setting of the Vegas strip. Unfortunately, the bugs also tagged along for the ride. If Obsidian and Bethesda had polished up the game by fixing the AI, improving the animations or even gotten it to run smoothly, perhaps it would feel less like a giant expansion of Fallout 3 and more like its own game. Be that as it may, Fallout 3 was a great game, so as similar as it is, Fallout: New Vegas is still a fun ride that offers more for fans of the series to enjoy. If you can look past its shortcomings, this is definitely a wasteland worth exploring.”,”height”:720,”width”:1280,”url”:”https:\/\/assets1.ignimgs.com\/2018\/05\/30\/011newvegas-1527696848113.png”,”styleUrl”:”https:\/\/assets1.ignimgs.com\/2018\/05\/30\/011newvegas-1527696848113_{size}.png”,”credit”:””,”objectRelationName”:””,”objectRelationUrl”:””,”albumName”:”Every IGN Fallout Review”,”relativePosition”:12,”albumTotalCount”:26},{“caption”:”Fallout New Vegas: Dead Money
Reviewed by: Kristine Steimer
December 22, 2010
If you already own New Vegas chances are that you\u0027ve accepted the fact that the game doesn\u0027t run well and might break on you. Dead Money is no different, so don\u0027t expect it to be. So for the patient souls out there, this fresh spin on Fallout is a decent buy. With a level cap raise and an interesting (but at times tedious) 4 to 6-hour quest line, this add-on can be worth the money if you\u0027re into survival horror.

\r\n\r\nIf you don\u0027t like being stealthy and aren\u0027t close to hitting the level cap yet, you should hold off for a bit longer. An inevitable patch should help relieve some of the anxiety, or you could wait for the sure-to-come Game of the Year edition and get more bang for your buck.”,”height”:720,”width”:1280,”url”:”https:\/\/assets1.ignimgs.com\/2018\/05\/30\/012deadmoney-1527696848114.png”,”styleUrl”:”https:\/\/assets1.ignimgs.com\/2018\/05\/30\/012deadmoney-1527696848114_{size}.png”,”credit”:””,”objectRelationName”:””,”objectRelationUrl”:””,”albumName”:”Every IGN Fallout Review”,”relativePosition”:13,”albumTotalCount”:26},{“caption”:”Fallout New Vegas: Honest Hearts
Reviewed by: Kristine Steimer
June 13, 2011
When considering the $10 purchase, ask yourself these questions: Do I like Fallout, but need a new place to explore? Do I want a higher level cap? Do I want to know more about the Burned Man? If the answer to any of these is yes, then do yourself a favor and download Honest Hearts. It doesn\u0027t change much of the Fallout formula, which is a good thing. The narrative could be stronger and there\u0027s a lack of variety in terms of creatures occupying the park, but these are minor complaints about an otherwise enjoyable time.”,”height”:720,”width”:1280,”url”:”https:\/\/assets1.ignimgs.com\/2018\/05\/30\/013honesthearts-1527696848114.png”,”styleUrl”:”https:\/\/assets1.ignimgs.com\/2018\/05\/30\/013honesthearts-1527696848114_{size}.png”,”credit”:””,”objectRelationName”:””,”objectRelationUrl”:””,”albumName”:”Every IGN Fallout Review”,”relativePosition”:14,”albumTotalCount”:26},{“caption”:”Fallout New Vegas: Old World Blues
Reviewed by: Kristine Steimer
July 22, 2011
After playing Dead Money and Honest Hearts, Old World Blues was a great surprise. Sure, the gameplay formula is typical Fallout — fetch quests, exploration, killing, and moral decision making — but it\u0027s wrapped in a genuinely humorous package. That plus the boosted level cap, new arsenal and charming characters make this package well worth the $10 or 800 Microsoft point price tag.”,”height”:720,”width”:1280,”url”:”https:\/\/assets1.ignimgs.com\/2018\/05\/30\/014oldworldblues-1527696848114.png”,”styleUrl”:”https:\/\/assets1.ignimgs.com\/2018\/05\/30\/014oldworldblues-1527696848114_{size}.png”,”credit”:””,”objectRelationName”:””,”objectRelationUrl”:””,”albumName”:”Every IGN Fallout Review”,”relativePosition”:15,”albumTotalCount”:26},{“caption”:”Fallout New Vegas: Lonesome Road
Reviewed by: Kristine Steimer
September 22, 2011
After spending around seven hours with Lonesome Road one thing became clear: you won\u0027t want to purchase it for the story. Like other downloadable content packs, you\u0027ll gain five additional levels and some sweet weapons worth some serious cash – er, bottle caps. Unfortunately, those are the only major benefits. In this case, only Fallout fans desperate for more content should embark on this oddly paced journey through the Divide.”,”height”:720,”width”:1280,”url”:”https:\/\/assets1.ignimgs.com\/2018\/05\/30\/015lonesomeroad-1527696848115.png”,”styleUrl”:”https:\/\/assets1.ignimgs.com\/2018\/05\/30\/015lonesomeroad-1527696848115_{size}.png”,”credit”:””,”objectRelationName”:””,”objectRelationUrl”:””,”albumName”:”Every IGN Fallout Review”,”relativePosition”:16,”albumTotalCount”:26},{“caption”:”Fallout Shelter
Reviewed by: Justin Davis
June 26, 2015
Fallout Shelter is at its best early on: when your fledgling vault is barely able to scrape by, and every raider attack has the potential to topple your fragile society. Once your vault is firmly established, all fear of losing, and thus the fun, fades away. Combine this with a lack of compelling longterm goals, and you have an experience that\u2019s fun for a few days, but lacks long-term appeal.”,”height”:720,”width”:1280,”url”:”https:\/\/assets1.ignimgs.com\/2018\/05\/30\/016shelter-1527696848116.png”,”styleUrl”:”https:\/\/assets1.ignimgs.com\/2018\/05\/30\/016shelter-1527696848116_{size}.png”,”credit”:””,”objectRelationName”:””,”objectRelationUrl”:””,”albumName”:”Every IGN Fallout Review”,”relativePosition”:17,”albumTotalCount”:26},{“caption”:”Fallout 4
Reviewed by: Dan Stapleton
November 9, 2015
The world, exploration, crafting, atmosphere, and story of Fallout 4 are all key parts of this hugely successful sandbox role-playing game. Great new reasons to obsessively gather and hoard relics of happier times, strong companions, and sympathetic villains driving tough decisions make it an adventure I\u2019ll definitely replay and revisit. Even the technical shakiness that crops up here and there can\u2019t even begin to slow down its momentum.”,”height”:720,”width”:1280,”url”:”https:\/\/assets1.ignimgs.com\/2018\/05\/30\/017fallout4-1527696848116.png”,”styleUrl”:”https:\/\/assets1.ignimgs.com\/2018\/05\/30\/017fallout4-1527696848116_{size}.png”,”credit”:””,”objectRelationName”:””,”objectRelationUrl”:””,”albumName”:”Every IGN Fallout Review”,”relativePosition”:18,”albumTotalCount”:26},{“caption”:”Fallout 4: Automatron
Reviewed by: Jared Petty
March 24, 2016
Automatron is a fun piece of DLC that expands Fallout 4 in some interesting ways, applying the sort of customization previously reserved for settlements to your traveling companions. The results are satisfying. The story mode is brief, the narrative is mundane, and sadly the all-too-familiar Fallout 4 bugs are still hanging around, but the overall experience is rewarding, imaginative, and a pleasure to play.”,”height”:720,”width”:1280,”url”:”https:\/\/assets1.ignimgs.com\/2018\/05\/30\/018automatron-1527696848117.png”,”styleUrl”:”https:\/\/assets1.ignimgs.com\/2018\/05\/30\/018automatron-1527696848117_{size}.png”,”credit”:””,”objectRelationName”:””,”objectRelationUrl”:””,”albumName”:”Every IGN Fallout Review”,”relativePosition”:19,”albumTotalCount”:26},{“caption”:”Fallout 4: Wasteland Workshop
Reviewed by: Jared Petty
April 15, 2016
Wasteland Workshop adds some neat new cosmetic window dressing to Fallout\u2019s settlement-building systems, but the piecemeal additions didn\u0027t include enough new gameplay applications to hold my interest. The traps and creature-capture mechanics are briefly enjoyable but not fully fleshed out, which quickly makes them deteriorate into disappointments.”,”height”:720,”width”:1280,”url”:”https:\/\/assets1.ignimgs.com\/2018\/05\/30\/019wasteland-1527696848118.png”,”styleUrl”:”https:\/\/assets1.ignimgs.com\/2018\/05\/30\/019wasteland-1527696848118_{size}.png”,”credit”:””,”objectRelationName”:””,”objectRelationUrl”:””,”albumName”:”Every IGN Fallout Review”,”relativePosition”:20,”albumTotalCount”:26}]’
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