The game that took my Fallout virginity and the game that turned my interest from shooters to RPGs. It doesn't hurt that I live near the Capital Wasteland so I know a lot of the area - even after it's been turned to a radioactive hellscape of misery and pain. Fallout 3's map is massive and chock-full of interesting, scary, weird, and irradiated locations to explore. The gunplay is dated but still engaging and satisfying. Walking out of Vault 101 is still breathtaking even now. The DLCs are also commendable - Point Lookout is my personal favorite, a timeless and invigorating foray into the dark and mysterious swamps of Maryland, faced with violent locals, swamp ghouls, and other horrors. The punga fruit hallucinations are whack though. Many of Fallout 3's unique quests are memorable and captivating side adventures while you track down your deadbeat Liam Neeson dad. Also, I appreciated the religious themes in the game, which were both nonintrusive and appealing - nobody ever talks about how the plot of the game is based on a Bible verse and I'm not sure why. The main quest is serviceable and treats the major themes of the game well although it isn't exactly moving either. Overall a solid experience, even worn by age.