about a week ago i wrote a long multiple paragraph essay on why i disliked Fallout 3. backloggd then proceeded to go down and delete the whole thing. i don't feel like writing it all again so here is the jist:

i really, really disliked my time with Fallout 3, but that's because i spent my time playing it the way i played and enjoyed Fallout 1, 2, and New Vegas: i did the main quest.

3's main quest is pretty much universally panned, and while i was aware of some criticisms, i deliberately avoided learning about them so i could experience the game blind. so i went for the main story, doing a bit some exploring and adventuring along the way, but not much. and unfortunately, that means i missed out on most of the genuinely fun and interesting parts of Fallout 3.

perhaps one day i will revisit this game with the wisdom i have attained since playing it. but for now, it goes down as one of my biggest gaming disappointments.