Fallout 3 vs. TES IV: Oblivion

[Jek Jek Roo]

I don't understand why people have to compare the two. They're different games with different mechanics in different settings. At least the Oblivion vs Morrowind (vs Daggerfall, sometimes) make sense because they're in the same series, though they got old a while ago, too.

 

They don't get old! Such games doesn't get old! Maybe in case of graphics.

[the_marshmallow_man]

I've played and finished both. If you'd asked me to pick between New Vegas and Oblivion, I would have had a hard time, but FO3 vs Oblivion is simple for me. Oblivion is an awesome game, with wonderful ambiance and great, detailed environments. Fallout 3 just doesn't have these. It's a desolate wasteland, and that means that it relies solely on it's shooting, characters and story, which Bethesda largely suck at. I just found it really difficult to immerse myself in FO3, whereas with Oblivion, I can ride my horse across a grassy plain, and watch the sun set across a lake.

 

This song basically sums it up -

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G1BW-Yeo6X8

[Geneaux486]

New Vegas beats the pants off both of 'em, though from what I've seen I'm in a minority with that opinion. As for these two, it's a really tough call. Both games are amazing for similar and different reasons. In terms of atmosphere I think Fallout 3 was the better experience for me, with its gritty reality and unforgettable cast of characters. Granted the Capital Wasteland is not nearly as visually stunning as Cyrodill, and some locales like the DC area were a real pain to navigate. Oblivion also has the superior levelling system. The idea that you pick some base traits and then your individual skills increase as you use them is just great. It wouldn't be easy to adapt that to the Fallout games when Bethesda's trying to make them as true to the originals as possible, but it would still be pretty cool. Oblivion is also a bit daunting with its sheer number of quests, and when I try to get back into it, it's pretty hard to get things going again because my quest log is so backed up it's difficult to decide where to start. Ultimately I'd have to say I like Fallout 3 a little bit more than Oblivs.

[Jek Jek Roo]

FO3 and Oblivion was made by Bethesda, FNV was done by Obsidian! That's obvious which game it better.

[BTGBullseye]

FO3 and Oblivion was made by Bethesda, FNV was done by Obsidian! That's obvious which game it better.

Yet everything says Bethesda in the game, and at the tech support site...

[Alyxx Thorne]

I think my avatar and signature says it all about which game I prefer.

[Alyxx Thorne]

I think my avatar and signature says it all about which game I prefer.

Your multiple posts saying that you prefer Fallout 3 also say that, so that was kind of pointless.

So was digitally restoring Star Wars and adding new scenes but I digress.

[BTGBullseye]

So was digitally restoring Star Wars and adding new scenes but I digress.

I preferred it pre-restored...

[Geneaux486]

I think my avatar and signature says it all about which game I prefer.

 

I kinda recognize the background, but which character is that?

[Alyxx Thorne]

I think my avatar and signature says it all about which game I prefer.

 

I kinda recognize the background, but which character is that?

That's my own character.

[Geneaux486]

I'm guessing you modded her to an extent, yeah? Eye patch ain't normally available for the PC.

[Alyxx Thorne]

I'm guessing you modded her to an extent, yeah? Eye patch ain't normally available for the PC.

Yeah, added an eye patch mod and a mod with some new hairstyles and eye designs. I also have a mod that allows her to smoke cigarettes.

[Geneaux486]

I've seen the cigarette one, as well as an impressive collection of ligthsabers. Oh, and the batsuit is an amazing mod as well.

[Alyxx Thorne]

I've seen the cigarette one, as well as an impressive collection of ligthsabers. Oh, and the batsuit is an amazing mod as well.

I prefer just a few simple mods. I like the vanilla game a lot as it is and I don't wanna spoil it too much.

[Geneaux486]

Still, some of the others I've seen look like they'd be pretty fun to try out. Obviously this is impossible from an Xbox.

[Alyxx Thorne]

Still, some of the others I've seen look like they'd be pretty fun to try out. Obviously this is impossible from an Xbox.

Clearly why I invested in a good gaming rig.

[Axeldeath]

Fallout's catchin up

[Blightmare]

Oblivion. FO3 didn't hook me for as long as oblivion did. (still play it)

[evercharmer]

They don't get old! Such games doesn't get old! Maybe in case of graphics.

I was referring to the argument being old. I still play both games.

[Jek Jek Roo]

They don't get old! Such games doesn't get old! Maybe in case of graphics.

I was referring to the argument being old. I still play both games.

 

Okay, okay