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This probably sounds daunting, but it doesnt have to be.
In its current iteration,Falloutis an open-world RPG developed by Bethesda, the makers ofSkyrimandStarfield.
No surprises there: The new games came up while the postapocalypse was in vogue for games.
Through it all,Fallouthas retained some defining aspects.
With all of that in mind, heres what we recommend you play next.
No matter what system you have, you could probably playFallout 4on it.
Even VR sickos can get in on the action here.
You get to build a character from scratch and decide what kind of things you want to specialize in.
Unlike newerFalloutgames, the classic entries are tactics-based computer role-playing games with a third-person view.
PlayingFallout 2means tolerating tedium including getting it to run on newer computers at all.
The cherry on top of all of this is thatFallout 2looks and feels dated.
At the same time, though,Fallout 2is a richer experience than games likeFallout 4.
You learn key lore, like the truth of how the world ended.
The characters you meet are more complex and less likely to make you fast-forward through their dialogue.
The tone inFallout 2isnt quite as wacky as the newer games.
Overall,Fallout 2gives players the sense that the developers trust their audiences intelligence.
Some quests and loot wont be marked: You have to actually remember what people say.
Fortunately, theres a mobile version ofFalloutthats completely free to play.
In it, you manage a vault that can be built from the ground up however youd like.
Fallout Shelteris a significantly more casual experience than otherFalloutgames; theres barely any story or dialogue.
Here, Bethesda provides players with all the tools to build a society.
The result is a game where players take the series to places its never been before.
Even old ideas take on a new life here.
Best of all,Fallout 76, released in 2018, still gets the occasional content update.
And usually, youre expected to spend less time thinking and more time shooting.
ButFalloutoriginally gained a following by providing deep experiences where choices and character builds matter.
In it, you play a courier who is shot and left for dead.
Naturally, you have to recover the package and figure out who tried murdering you in the first place.
By far, this is the most interesting settingFallouts ever adopted.
Theres a reason that, despite its age,Falloutveterans considerNew Vegasthe best game in the series.
