Fallout: Does it truly deserve all the praise?

I have been reading over RPGCodex for a while now and it seems to me that Fallout is the game that gets the most appreciation here. That confuses me, for a number of reasons.

First, Fallout is not a fantasy game. There are no swords, no spells. For old school rpg nuts, that should be enough right there. This does not mean you cannot appreciate the odd game out from a different genre ofcourse, but a game out of the fantasy genre should not IMO classify as the best rpg out there for old schoolers.

Second, the dialogue choices left a lot to be desired. Many times I was left thinking that I do not want to choose any of the options presented but had no choice. It was jarring and made me come out of character.

Third, there was no pure diplomatic path as in the adventure games of old. You were forced to enter combat from the very beginning when you went up against rats as soon as you left the vault.

I hope I have made it clear why I do not think Fallout deserves a place as top tier computer rpg of all time. Keep a look out for my next thread, where I argue why Planescape Torment is an adventure game, NOT an rpg.

 

Almost there, Drog.

 

It's kind of a shame that while Fallout really is overrated to retarded levels, the only ones trying to pass any criticism about it are bad trolls.

This gives me an idea for a trolling thread, though. Should come back to it later.

 

but how many accounts this drog guys has ?

 

Chefe (Black Cat) vs Drog (Star Trail) which one is worse and why?

 

I take offence at being called a troll good sirs and madam. Also, I am not this Drog you keep mentioning.

Also, Kosmonaut, if you have some sort of a problem with me please take it to pm, thank you very much.

 

Not really. I give non-trolling criticism to Fallout whenever occasion arises.

 

I've read better.

 

Not another Drog alt....

 

Ok, now I have something to work with - I can't detect a trolling alt based on fairly generic introduction alone, but this? Just unmistakable.

 

Star Trail, if you are 'real' then ignore the haters. If you ARE a troll though, then good job, you fooled DraQ,

Oh and yeah, Fallout is overhyped.

 

Weak troll.

 

idk, Fallout is awesome game and I can't really see many flaws in it... imo it's one of the best games ever. I'd write longer post but you're probably just an alt so I won't bother.

 

seriously man you can't even totally avoid combat i mean WTF

 

It's an Andhaira alt. Notice how they follow each other around...

Of course Andhaira is also an alt.

 

But of who??? That is the mystery!!!

 

PRAY YOU NEVER FIND OUT

 

Not Drog, he would've done a lot better.

 

@ Crispy:

"Fallout is the greatest CRPG to date."

But is it better than modded Oblivion with Hermione as a playable character? I think we all know the answer to that question.

 

@ Crispy:

"^^ Depends on what you want out of said CRPG. "

Fapping material is always welcome. Can't say Fallout delivers on this requisite, thus the superior game is clear.

 

How can you not fap at the hookers?