Although I've never played the original Fallout, Fallout 2 was a very good RPG. Definitely a classic and well deserved too.
The thing about cRPGs like Fallout 2 though is that it belongs to a dying cRPG market in that it is a deep RPG with lots of meaningful choices and good tactical combat. Games like this just don't come out very often anymore (although I'm hoping that Dragon Age:Origins will break that trend!).
In any event, considering the history of Fallout 2, it was with a certain level of anticipation when I started to hear about a new Fallout 3 game in development. Of course, this anticipation was heavily tinged with fear when I realised that Bethesda were the new developers. Don't get me wrong - Bethesda are good developers. I played Oblivion and I can see that it was a well developed game, with a huge open world and lots to do etc. The problem is that the type of RPG that they create isn't the kind of RPG that I like.
I could spend hours talking about all the problems and reasons why Oblivion sucked as an RPG. However, this post is targeted at Fallout 3 so I'll pass for now.
Despite my obvious trepidation, I decided to defer judgement till the Bethesda actually finished the game. Although the game isn't finished, initial previews are coming out from the E3 event. However, it is the IGN preview in particular which caught my eye.
The preview starts really well:
"calling Fallout 3 one of the most impressive videogames of the year ... isn't meant to be hyperbole. Even in its unoptimized stage ... , Fallout 3 is still one of the most engaging and playable titles this side of Liberty City... and I've only tested it for about an hour."
Wow - high praise indeed considering its still a preview. But then the next paragraph has:
"Fallout 3 is very much Oblivion in a post-apocalyptic world. So if you didn't like that game, or the series for that matter, then ignore everything I've said thus far and go read something else."
I have to say that I stopped reading and gave up all hope on this game.
Roll on Dragon Age...
Saturday, July 19, 2008
Saturday, July 12, 2008
FM06 - screenshots at last!
I haven't really been updating this gaming blog much. The problem is that I'm still playing GTAIV so not really anything new to talk about. In times like this, the only thing you can do is turn to ye olde faithful - FM2006.
However, this time, I have screenshots!! On a side note, can you believe it took me this long to figure out how to take screenshots? Doh!!
The English Premier Division
:)
Not much to say other than that when it comes to the premiership - I kick ass!
European Champions Cup
:)
As you can see, it took me a while but I now currently own the UCL as well.
My squad
The reason for my success comes down to the kickass squad I compiled. With nine players valued over GBP10m, you can see why I'm dominating. In fact, I really should have ten players valued over GBP10m but Claudio Bruno's value dropped when he got injured.
You can see that Dave Roberts has really blossomed into a world class goalkeeper after Casillas retired - only 23 years old and already valued at GBP17.25m (incidentally, he is the highest value GK in the game). The only problem is that I don't have any decent GK backup.
Considering my four strikers have a combined value of GBP56.75m, you can also see that I put a lot of importance on my strikers. Bear in mind, the figure would be higher if it wasn't for the fact that I promoted Blake into the first team for the purpose of developing his talent (he is a hot prospect for the future).
You can also see a 34 year old Gerry in there. I added him in when I started this game as a super player able to play in midfield or attack. Although he is a key player in my squad, he was never able to develop into a prolific goalscorer (always seemed to prefer creating goals rather than actually scoring) so I now play him in midfield.
:)
Last point - can you believe the number of high value England players in my squad?!?! In this game, England are a complete powerhouse. They have now won two consecutive World Cups and two consecutive European championships and based on the strength of their squad, it looks like their run is going to continue. I'm not sure how England managed to develop into such a powerhouse but suspect it is due to the fact that I only picked England when I setup the leagues.
Having said that, my Brazil squad managed to beat them in the Final of a minor international tournament so they aren't invincible. After that victory, I got offered the manager position for Italy which I took up (they had a better squad) just in time for the 2022 World Cup qualifiers. And what do you know - I am drawn against England in the quarterfinal.
For 80 minutes, I was able to outplay them. I had better possession, better attacking play (but kept being denied by Dave Roberts!) and was leading by 1-0. Unfortunately, in the last 10 minutes, Kevin Palmer (another one of my Liverpool players) decided to turn on the class and scored two wonder goals - both shots coming from outside the box. I lost 2-1 and England went on to win the World Cup.
I almost lost my Italy job for that.
:(
My profile
And here you see my profile. Overall, I would say the stats seem pretty accurate although I'm not sure why my ambition score is so low
Temperament is low because when my team don't play well, I always give them what for. Even if they win, but have a poor performance, I will say I'm disappointed in them. And if they lose when they really should have won? Well, lets just say that Beckham would have had more than a plaster over his eye.
Professionalism is also only a ten because I love to gloat. If another manager has the temerity to rubbish my team (and this happens regularly despite the fact that I own the premiership), then I not only blast that manager but I sometimes gloat over them afterwards if I cream his team. Hey - don't bring the smacktalk if you can't handle it.
>:)
However, this time, I have screenshots!! On a side note, can you believe it took me this long to figure out how to take screenshots? Doh!!
The English Premier Division
:)
Not much to say other than that when it comes to the premiership - I kick ass!
European Champions Cup
:)
As you can see, it took me a while but I now currently own the UCL as well.
My squad
The reason for my success comes down to the kickass squad I compiled. With nine players valued over GBP10m, you can see why I'm dominating. In fact, I really should have ten players valued over GBP10m but Claudio Bruno's value dropped when he got injured.
You can see that Dave Roberts has really blossomed into a world class goalkeeper after Casillas retired - only 23 years old and already valued at GBP17.25m (incidentally, he is the highest value GK in the game). The only problem is that I don't have any decent GK backup.
Considering my four strikers have a combined value of GBP56.75m, you can also see that I put a lot of importance on my strikers. Bear in mind, the figure would be higher if it wasn't for the fact that I promoted Blake into the first team for the purpose of developing his talent (he is a hot prospect for the future).
You can also see a 34 year old Gerry in there. I added him in when I started this game as a super player able to play in midfield or attack. Although he is a key player in my squad, he was never able to develop into a prolific goalscorer (always seemed to prefer creating goals rather than actually scoring) so I now play him in midfield.
:)
Last point - can you believe the number of high value England players in my squad?!?! In this game, England are a complete powerhouse. They have now won two consecutive World Cups and two consecutive European championships and based on the strength of their squad, it looks like their run is going to continue. I'm not sure how England managed to develop into such a powerhouse but suspect it is due to the fact that I only picked England when I setup the leagues.
Having said that, my Brazil squad managed to beat them in the Final of a minor international tournament so they aren't invincible. After that victory, I got offered the manager position for Italy which I took up (they had a better squad) just in time for the 2022 World Cup qualifiers. And what do you know - I am drawn against England in the quarterfinal.
For 80 minutes, I was able to outplay them. I had better possession, better attacking play (but kept being denied by Dave Roberts!) and was leading by 1-0. Unfortunately, in the last 10 minutes, Kevin Palmer (another one of my Liverpool players) decided to turn on the class and scored two wonder goals - both shots coming from outside the box. I lost 2-1 and England went on to win the World Cup.
I almost lost my Italy job for that.
:(
My profile
And here you see my profile. Overall, I would say the stats seem pretty accurate although I'm not sure why my ambition score is so low
Temperament is low because when my team don't play well, I always give them what for. Even if they win, but have a poor performance, I will say I'm disappointed in them. And if they lose when they really should have won? Well, lets just say that Beckham would have had more than a plaster over his eye.
Professionalism is also only a ten because I love to gloat. If another manager has the temerity to rubbish my team (and this happens regularly despite the fact that I own the premiership), then I not only blast that manager but I sometimes gloat over them afterwards if I cream his team. Hey - don't bring the smacktalk if you can't handle it.
>:)
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