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Does it matter which Fallout game you play first?

Does it matter which Fallout game you play first? The overarching stories are different but there's plenty of references to different games and characters. So it's up to you really, there's nothing disjointed about playing them "out of order" but it does feel better when you recognise organisations or characters etc.
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Does it matter which Fallout I play first?

It really depends on what kind of gameplay you enjoy. If you like the old crpg style games, start with Fallout 1. If you like open world rpg, go with New Vegas. If you prefer a lot more modern action, go with Fallout 4.
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Is it important to play the 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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Which Fallout game should I start on?

If you want to start at the beginning of the series timeline wise then I would start with Fallout 76, otherwise if you want to eventually play all or most of the games then I'd start with Fallout 3.
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Should I play Fallout 2 or 1 first?

You definitely can. In some early parts of Fallout 2, you'll get some NPCs recap about what happened during the first game. So you really won't be missing any story.
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Can I skip Fallout 1 and play 2?

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.
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Are Fallout 1 and 2 still canon?

The Fallout canon includes: Fallout (1997) Fallout 2 (1998) Fallout 3 and its add-ons (2008)
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What is considered the best fallout game?

The 10 Best 'Fallout' Games, Ranked
  1. 'Fallout: New Vegas' IGN.
  2. 'Fallout 3' Gamehelper. ...
  3. 'Fallout 4' GameSpot. ...
  4. 'Fallout 2: A Post Nuclear Role Playing Game' Doriel. ...
  5. 'Fallout' HampsterStyleLives. ...
  6. 'Fallout Tactics: Brotherhood of Steel' Retro Game Trailers. ...
  7. 'Fallout Shelter' Bethesda Softworks. ...
  8. 'Fallout 76' Bethesda Softworks. ...
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Does everyone need Fallout 1st?

Only the owner of the world is required to be a Fallout 1st member, and they can invite Friends from the Social menu to lead them into a game. Alternatively, friends can join a member's world from the Social menu if the owner is currently playing on it.
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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.
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Does Fallout order matter?

No, each is a stand along story and gives details about the major groups that exist in all games.
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Should I play Fallout or Skyrim?

Fallout 4 has a better main story than Skyrim for a few reasons. First, Fallout 4's main set of quests help build suspense all the way up to the climatic ending in a much better and more organic way than Skyrim managed to accomplish.
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Why is Fallout New Vegas so good?

Fallout: New Vegas is a true RPG since it lets you create your character however you like, increasing re-playability. Fallout: New Vegas succeeded in making the new addition to the series resemble the eerie, barren nature of the Wasteland while adding new ideas and creatures to the world.
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Should I start with Fallout 4 or Fallout New Vegas?

Both New Vegas and Fallout 4 have their strengths and weaknesses: New Vegas gives players more freedom and has a more open-ended story, which makes for better roleplay. Fallout 4, on the other hand, has better graphics and more customization, both with their own playstyles and aesthetics.
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Which Fallout is easiest?

Fallout 4 has the easiest learning curve if you're just dipping your proverbial toe in.
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Is it okay to play Fallout New Vegas first?

You can absolutely start playing Fallout New Vegas without playing the previous ones. All of the relevant lore from the previous games is mentioned in-game through dialogue.
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What happens if I cancel Fallout 1st?

You can cancel your subscription at any time so that your subscription will expire at the end of the then current billing period. This will stop future payments of the subscription fees but you will not receive a refund for payments already.
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Can you skip Fallout 1?

You can, but the end of Fallout 1 is obviously the good ending. Both games are good anyway so no need to skip imo. You don't need to play Fallout 1 (or really know anything about what happened there) to play Fallout 2.
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Was Fallout 1 a success?

Fallout was a commercial success, selling 600,000 copies worldwide. It spawned a successful series of sequels and spin-offs, the rights to which were purchased in 2007 by Bethesda Softworks.
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Which fallout game is the longest?

Since the first game hit stores back in the late 90s, the Fallout franchise has been a dominant force in both the post-apocalyptic and RPG genres.
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Every Fallout Game, Ranked By How Long They Take To Beat
  1. 1 Fallout 76 - 34 Hours.
  2. 2 Fallout Tactics: Brotherhood of Steel - 31 Hours. ...
  3. 3 Fallout 2 - 30.5 Hours. ...
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Which Fallout is bigger?

Fallout Tactics is easily the largest game map in the Fallout series with a whopping 304,585 square miles of land.
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Which Fallout is the most difficult?

If you look at all the Fallout games I'd say the original or the second would be the most difficult simply because there is much more strategy and rpg elements to it. In the original two Fallout games, outside of the turn based game play, you had to worry about leveling your character properly.
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What gender is canon in Fallout 1?

In both fallout 1 and 2, the player character is male(canon) by default...in fallout 3 and NV, the player character is either male or female(no default gender canon) depending on the player's choice.
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How long does Fallout 1 last?

When focusing on the main objectives, Fallout is about 16 Hours in length. If you're a gamer that strives to see all aspects of the game, you are likely to spend around 32½ Hours to obtain 100% completion.
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How many years does Fallout 2 take place after Fallout 1?

Although it takes place almost 100 years after the first game, Fallout 2 serves as a kind of direct narrative sequel to it. The player takes control of a descendent of the original game's main character who leads the humble surface village of Arroya (originally founded by the vault dweller of the first game).
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