So you like the Fallout TV series, but you’ve never played any of the games huh? In this video, we categorize each of game in the franchise with a specific kind of player in mind.
4 or 76 if you just want to jump in. 3 and New Vegas needs a little bit of modding so you can play on modern PCs since these two games are ancient. If you're willing to learn how to install mods, I'd go the 3/NV route.
i’m having a surprisingly good time with Fallout 76. it’s not my first, but it’s been a fun way to casually return to the series after so long without playing one
It was probably a concession made to include all the games for this video, but I'd say Fallout 4 takes the cake for exploration too over Fallout 3. IMO, if you're the kind of person that loved STALKER and exploring the Zone then I'd highly suggest Fallout 4 and playing on the survival difficulty mode. I loved the Capital Wasteland, but it's definitely dated nowadays. If you want you can treat it as a sister piece to New Vegas and play them with the Tale of Two Wastelands mod so you can play New Vegas then can play Fallout 3 with the updates of New Vegas.
Also on New Vegas I highly recommend following the initial section of the Viva New Vegas modding guide. It adds various bug fixes and utilities to make New Vegas run better overall. Takes maybe 30 minutes to get through (maybe longer if you're completely new to modding a Bethesda game).
The nice thing about the series is that, while there are call backs to earlier games, each game has a self contained story that lets you skip around as you will. The only advice I'd give for the 3D games is save Fallout New Vegas for last. Fallout 3 and 4 are excellent games in their own right but you might be disappointed if you play them after the high water mark that is New Vegas.
Honestly it doesn’t matter. Each game has their own little story that is mostly separate from the others. If you’re interested in lore and the different characters and factions and want to learn more you can look it up.
The only problem I have with new Vegas is that it becomes a walking simulator between points of interest like especially when you start a new game. There’s not that many events that happen when jogging to the next area. But other than that it’s probably the best out of all the fallout games
W takes! I started with 3 last year and the thing I remember most is the exploring, it's why I preferred it over New Vegas until NV's plot really got going.
Im playing 4. I am a massive Elder Scrolls fan so i was always turned off ny Fallout. Tbs, i am absolutely hooked, ive been playing non stop since the update
If you want to understand all the references, backstory, and the reason for the game's existence, the first Fallout game is the way to go. Yes, it's nearly 30 years old at this point (and it was built to run on computers that are no longer being made) its still available on Steam and you can speed run it in an hour and a half if you skip most of the dialogue, cut scenes and combat.
I would say fallout three might be the best place to start because the introduction really does introduce the world. BETHESDA doesn’t get enough credit for the way they create big moments. Just go into it knowing that there are better games in the series. But if you have trouble getting a hold of fallout three on a system you can play, go for fallout four. Of course the RPG elements are massively dumped down but as a first taste I think it’s probably the best place to start., Your second game should probably be new Vegas
It took me 5 years after it came out to play Bioshock, after it was recommended by a co-worker. I mainly play FPS and story based games, but I never got into Fallout. I mainly wasn't interested in it's post apocalypse setting.
fallout 3 was my favourite to playthrough but i feel no need to replay even thou i have many times. the story was amazing and environment is unmatched but doesnt branch off like new vegas does. new Vegas i can play over and over again to this day but playing 3 for the first time was unforgettable. 4 i feel they tried WAY to hard to make the gameplay good that they forgot what makes fallout, well fallout. kinda more looter shooter imo but still good! i can see why people like 4 im just a story driven lore kinda guy i guess and contemplate my decisions like they matter lol. imo if you play on pc look up tale of two wastelands if you havent played 3 or nv. best way to play imo unless you want the raw old school fallout 3
Anything but fallout 4 because the gameplay is much better but the charm is much better in the other games so its hard to hop on to new vegas where you gotta level up skills while in 4 its all just perks
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4 or 76 if you just want to jump in. 3 and New Vegas needs a little bit of modding so you can play on modern PCs since these two games are ancient. If you're willing to learn how to install mods, I'd go the 3/NV route.
i’m having a surprisingly good time with Fallout 76. it’s not my first, but it’s been a fun way to casually return to the series after so long without playing one
Started with 4 when its got released but its so borin that ive put it down and never play it ever again.
However, i just picked up New Vegas couple of weeks ago and im about to finish Fallout 1 and starts my journey on the 2nd one, what a frickin ride.
New Vegas is prolly one of, if not, the best game ive ever played….no mods too.
all in order
It was probably a concession made to include all the games for this video, but I'd say Fallout 4 takes the cake for exploration too over Fallout 3. IMO, if you're the kind of person that loved STALKER and exploring the Zone then I'd highly suggest Fallout 4 and playing on the survival difficulty mode. I loved the Capital Wasteland, but it's definitely dated nowadays. If you want you can treat it as a sister piece to New Vegas and play them with the Tale of Two Wastelands mod so you can play New Vegas then can play Fallout 3 with the updates of New Vegas.
Also on New Vegas I highly recommend following the initial section of the Viva New Vegas modding guide. It adds various bug fixes and utilities to make New Vegas run better overall. Takes maybe 30 minutes to get through (maybe longer if you're completely new to modding a Bethesda game).
The nice thing about the series is that, while there are call backs to earlier games, each game has a self contained story that lets you skip around as you will. The only advice I'd give for the 3D games is save Fallout New Vegas for last. Fallout 3 and 4 are excellent games in their own right but you might be disappointed if you play them after the high water mark that is New Vegas.
Honestly it doesn’t matter. Each game has their own little story that is mostly separate from the others. If you’re interested in lore and the different characters and factions and want to learn more you can look it up.
Fallout is a grind. Hype will die fast 😂
where is fallout pinball
The only problem I have with new Vegas is that it becomes a walking simulator between points of interest like especially when you start a new game. There’s not that many events that happen when jogging to the next area. But other than that it’s probably the best out of all the fallout games
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Fallout 1. Play ONE. Use a god mod cheat and just play it.
W takes! I started with 3 last year and the thing I remember most is the exploring, it's why I preferred it over New Vegas until NV's plot really got going.
Literally none of them. They're fake, made using computer graphics. None of them are real. Come on, sheeple, WAKE UP!
No matter your preference on play style, you’ll be hooked as soon as you have to make a decision about Megaton.
Fallout 3 is my favorite followed by 4. New Vegas didn’t feel the same to me
The Outer Worlds.
Two things Fallout 4 did better than the other games: Power armor and Dogmeat 🐕🦺
People who never played Fallout 1 and 2 know nothing about the franchise.
newbies neeeeed t0o start with 4 then nv if they like fallout
Im playing 4. I am a massive Elder Scrolls fan so i was always turned off ny Fallout. Tbs, i am absolutely hooked, ive been playing non stop since the update
I'd absolutely love to play New Vegas, if it could stop crashing every 5 minutes.
Thanks for this I have never played the game but loved the show
4 is the only one available for most people
If you want to understand all the references, backstory, and the reason for the game's existence, the first Fallout game is the way to go. Yes, it's nearly 30 years old at this point (and it was built to run on computers that are no longer being made) its still available on Steam and you can speed run it in an hour and a half if you skip most of the dialogue, cut scenes and combat.
I would say fallout three might be the best place to start because the introduction really does introduce the world. BETHESDA doesn’t get enough credit for the way they create big moments. Just go into it knowing that there are better games in the series. But if you have trouble getting a hold of fallout three on a system you can play, go for fallout four. Of course the RPG elements are massively dumped down but as a first taste I think it’s probably the best place to start., Your second game should probably be new Vegas
No gyro aiming no buy
The only thing that makes 4 a bit rough for newbies is the whole When Freedom Calls. What where they thinking making you fight a Deathclaw that early?
Start with New Vegas it’s the best one
It took me 5 years after it came out to play Bioshock, after it was recommended by a co-worker. I mainly play FPS and story based games, but I never got into Fallout. I mainly wasn't interested in it's post apocalypse setting.
Start with any game that did not involve Todd Howard, and eventually realize just how much awkward jank Todd brings to his projects.
New Vegas was peak
I started with New Vegas first.
Do NOT play Brotherhood of Steel
Fallout 4 > Fallout New Vegas
Definitely fallout 76
Definitely fallout shelter
fallout 3 was my favourite to playthrough but i feel no need to replay even thou i have many times. the story was amazing and environment is unmatched but doesnt branch off like new vegas does. new Vegas i can play over and over again to this day but playing 3 for the first time was unforgettable. 4 i feel they tried WAY to hard to make the gameplay good that they forgot what makes fallout, well fallout. kinda more looter shooter imo but still good! i can see why people like 4 im just a story driven lore kinda guy i guess and contemplate my decisions like they matter lol. imo if you play on pc look up tale of two wastelands if you havent played 3 or nv. best way to play imo unless you want the raw old school fallout 3
For its time and age, I think the first Fallout comes close to being a perfect game.
The classics are great. Just turn on easy mode if you're struggling.
fallout 3 have great expantions tho.
Three or New Vegas. If atmosphere and open world exploration are your jam, play three
If witty writing and creative ways to complete quests is your jam, play New Vegas
Once you finish whichever one you picked, play the other one
Then do whatever, those are really the only two games in the franchise that I can truly say I love.
Fallout 2 hands down
Anything but fallout 4 because the gameplay is much better but the charm is much better in the other games so its hard to hop on to new vegas where you gotta level up skills while in 4 its all just perks
play 2, 3 and new vegas thank me later there the best out of the series.
I'd honestly argue NV has the best exploration aswell
Fallout 1 & 2 are two of my favorite games of ALL TIME.