Do I need to play other Fallout games before Fallout 3?

Nope. You can start anywhere you want. There will be a few references that you'll miss, but none of them are big enough that you won't be able to understand the story. You should definitely play the previous games sometime though, since they're still great games.

Do I need to play the other Fallout games before 3?

No. Fallout 1 & 2 were developed by other companies than Bethesda. Also every fallout game is not a sequel to the previous, but an independent story within the same universe. You can play any fallout game first and play in any order.

Is Fallout 3 connected to 1 and 2?

The main story takes place in the year 2277, around 36 years after the events of Fallout 2, of which it is not a direct sequel.

Can I directly play Fallout 3?

You can play all of the games separately and still get a great experience. There are a couple of characters that appear in multiple games but it's not like the game expects you to know them so it's fine.

Do I have to play all Fallout games in order?

No, but it would do you well for a variety of reasons. Fallout 4 is a departure to the previous games in terms of game-play mechanics and dialogue. It's overall more polished graphics compared to the game engine used in Fallout 3 and New Vegas.

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Is Fallout 3 better than New Vegas?

Final Verdict. While the world of Fallout 3 is more fun to explore, Fallout: New Vegas features superior gameplay mechanics and more engaging missions. The presentation of each game is fairly equal, but New Vegas has a few glitches.

Should I play Fallout 3 first or 4?

Planning to get both of them at some point, but which should I do first, and why? I would say fallout 3 since it's familiar with the graphics/mechanics of new Vegas. After that you can do 4. I think if you start with 4 you will not like the graphics of 3 anymore (if you are a graphics guy anyway).

Can I play Fallout 3 first?

Aside from being in the same world and the same engine, the games do not overlap, so you could play them in any order, and both are very worthwhile experiences. Personally, I would play Fallout 3 first because that game does have some less than desirable things to consider.

Is Fallout 3 connected to New Vegas?

The main story of New Vegas takes place in the year 2281, four years after the events of Fallout 3 and 204 years after the bombs fell. It is not a direct sequel, but does feature the return of several elements found in Fallout 2.

How many hours is Fallout 3?

When focusing on the main objectives, Fallout 3 is about 22½ Hours in length. If you're a gamer that strives to see all aspects of the game, you are likely to spend around 116 Hours to obtain 100% completion.

Does Fallout 3 have 200 endings?

"We are over 200 endings that is not an exaggeration" Todd Howard talking about how they made 200 endings in Fallout 3 and how they accomplish it.

Is anyone from Fallout 3 in Fallout 4?

Madison Li (Fallout 3 And 4)

Eventually she would leave the Brotherhood and by the time Fallout 4 rolls around, is now a scientist working for the Institute. She is a quest giver if you side with the Institute but if you side with the Brotherhood, she can be convinced to return to the Brotherhood.

Is it possible to beat Fallout 3 without killing anyone?

It is not possible to complete Fallout 3 with no blood being shed, even with just the minimal amount above. While the player can get through the game as a pacifist, others are not so lucky.

Can you play Fallout 3 after the main story?

If you have the Broken Steel DLC enabled the game continues after the main quest, with a new questline about the Brotherhood/Enclave war. If you're not using Broken Steel, the game ends.

Should I play Fallout 3 as a male or female?

The vast majority of the enemies in the Fallout games are male. If you choose to be male, you won't get any advantages when dealing with them. If you pick a female, you will now have a perk that gives you extra damage against most of the enemies in the game.

Is Fallout 3 bigger than New Vegas?

Fallout New Vegas is just slightly larger than Fallout 3 being 8,502 square miles in size. As the title suggests that game world encompasses the area around Las Vegas seeing real world locations like the Hoover Dam, Boulder City, and Black Mountain making an appearance.

Does Fallout 3 and 4 happen at the same time?

Fallout 4 takes place in the year 2287, ten years after the events of Fallout 3.

Does Fallout 3 crash more than New Vegas?

Fallout 3 and New Vegas are both 32 bit, so with both games you'll get stutter frequently. But in Fallout 3 I would crash every 15-30 minutes, while in New Vegas I could play for hours without a single crash. I never understood why people had issues with stability. I've never had a crash in any of the Fallout games.

Is Fallout 3 more stable?

Yes in general, without the DRM and with the LAA fix GOG FO3 should be the most stable version. So IF you run into issues that could be a good place to start trouble-shooting?

Why wont Fallout 3 even start?

The Fallout 3 launching issues are likely to occur if you're using the wrong graphics driver or it's out of date. So, you should update your graphics driver to see if it fixes your issue.

What is considered the best fallout game?

How far apart is Fallout 3 from Fallout 4?

1 Fallout 4 - 2287

The latest game chronologically, Fallout 4 takes place 10 years after the events of Fallout 3 and only a few years after Fallout: New Vegas.

What Fallout is better?

S-Tier. Fallout: New Vegas — Fallout: New Vegas is easily the best Fallout game in the franchise. Though its gameplay is clunkier than newer titles in the series, the game more than makes up for it with its intricately designed world and memorable characters.