Into the Trenches

At the behest of the good folks at No Mutants Allowed I got myself a copy of Fallout and started playing it. Within 5 minutes of actual gameplay I was dead. Killed by manti.

This is not a bash on the game at all. It’s actually an embarrassing admission of my completely un-gamerlike inability to play with any combat systems that don’t involve heavy mashing of buttons on a controller. The game itself – what little I’ve seen of it anyway – is fun. Granted, I had just barely left Vault 13 and seen the sun for the first time, but I will probably have to be yanked away from my computer once I really start getting into this game.

Does this mean I’m well on my way to becoming a rabid Fallout fan? We’ll see. I’m not placing any bets just yet. My usual game fare involves copious amounts of puzzle-solving, the occasional scare, and lots of hiding behind things. All on a console; PS3 to be exact (my preciousssss). So this is a fairly large departure for me. But hey, we should all try new things, shouldn’t we?

Fear not, Fallout faithful, I will prevail and have a dang good time doing it (see, the no swearing thing goes for me, too).

Have some hints or tips on how to play and get the most out of Fallout? I’d love to hear them. Comment, send me an email, whatever you feel you have to do to get my attention. I really want to fully enjoy this game and those who have gone before are the best equipped to shove me in the right direction. So, shove away!