A 2008 open-world post-apocalyptic role-playing game by Bethesda set in the irradiated remains of Washington, D.C., known as the Capital Wasteland.
Origin
The first Fallout title developed by Bethesda after acquiring the IP, Fallout 3 reimagined the series in first-person and third-person 3D. The player leaves Vault 101 to search for their missing father across a ruined D.C.
Gameplay
Combat blends real-time shooting with the Vault-Tec Assisted Targeting System (V.A.T.S.), which pauses action to allow targeted limb attacks. SPECIAL stats, perks, and karma decisions affect quests and endings.
Legacy
Fallout 3 broadened the Fallout audience dramatically and set the template for Fallout 4 and Fallout 76. Its mix of dark humor, retro-futurism, and exploration has made it a landmark of the post-apocalypse genre.
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