It’s a bit ironic that in a world so dead, the inhabitants seem so alive.īut what’s most impressive about the dialogue is the sense of gravity each conversation carries. The voice acting, like that of Oblivion, is excellent, and unlike Oblivion there are few lip-syncing issues. Ranging from grunts and colloquial remarks to expertly crafted monologues, the writing is always spot on. The branching conversations you have with other people are expertly executed. Sure, it’s neat, but what about more personal interactions? These are present in full force, second only to the dynamic dialogue of Mass Effect. So you can interact with a gadget on your arm. My only qualm with the Pip-Boy is its default, tough-on-the-eyes green color, but that can easily be remedied in the options menu. It’s an excellent way to handle the majority of the game’s required management (with the exception of game saves), and as it’s a piece of your character, it doesn’t draw you out of the Fallout world.

It acts as an items menu, data display, map and much, much more. Fastened to your arm, this little piece of machinery has some enormous applications. The first item you’ll need to understand is the fashionable Pip-Boy 3000. Still, you come to grips with the game’s intricate workings in a reasonable amount of time. That’s essentially how leaving the Vault feels, though The Capital Wasteland is likely a tad more radioactive than your backyard. Picture leaving your home for the first time, and discovering that there’s a vast world outside. Bethesda cleverly introduces many of the game’s core mechanics during the upbringing period, though everything is a bit overwhelming when you first leave the Vault.

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