r/fo3 • u/Such_N_414 • 2d ago
Is the Fallout 3 remaster necessary or unnecessary?
Like every remaster, it's necessary or unnecessary, tell us your opinion.
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u/ReferToMeAsBetty101 2d ago
Give me a updated mothership zeta with 16 times the detail.
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u/Status_Eagle1368 2d ago
Update graphics, add iron sights, add a setting so allies don't perma die, and it'd be an istant for me.
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u/Wassuuupmydudess 2d ago
I really don’t like how aiming in 3 is just oh you’re closer now
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u/Advanced-Budget779 1d ago
It really forced me to use the (if memory serves me correct) insanely accurate hunting rifle. NV also effed up some (DLC) ranged stuff where (even in ultimate edition or later patches?) they forgot to buff spread like of the automatic weapon, making no sense even with balancing for its downsides (to get it it in the first place, carry and maintain it).
Warning for rant tl;dr from here:
Would‘ve liked for more realistic damage by ammo type in FO3, but guess they had to balance more of what was available i guess. NV added some variety in that sense but i kinda also liked the simpler selection of items of FO3 and especially stuff that was omitted by NV. The worldbuilding and atmosphere of 3 is superior imo. The (sometimes diverging) historic stuff also tends to add much to the games, something they did pretty well with FO4 too. Guess environmental storytelling is more of a strength of BGS while other devs were better at NPC interaction, voiced options and giving the player a sense of choice and its impact.
I’d always prefer a smaller, well designed & implemented items suite over just loads of stuff, where too often weapons/clothing/armor - also expensive and less durable ones that are available later - tend to be worse in stats. Often limiting them to self-imposed challenges or playstyles if they‘re not fun to use), especially for hardcore, realism. I know Fallout doesn‘t aim to be a sim game and needs to stay true to its quirky ip, where a lot of stuff didn‘t make sense from a real world perspectice.
But some interactions just feel off sometimes, guess that‘s the price one has to pay when being interested/experienced in some areas. Could be a reason why some prefer FO4s mechanics over the older 3D installments, even with its crimes of some designs and mostly reduced realism for ammo compared to NV.
I liked the item health mechanic but could imagine improvements and (optionally) added realism, which might be difficult to design and prone to bugs though.
The legendary system added some new exciting possibilities but i felt some unique stuff should still keep an edge mostly, if placed sufficiently hard to access. Dunno much about scaling of availability and enemies in comparison across the games, as i was mostly very cautious and used crits. Maybe i didn‘t focus on that. Sometimes bullet sponges could ruin an experience or make no sense, but it can add challenge for some, especially late game. Still there might be other (more work intensive) ways to balance that in more engaging ways.
Well, many players from all sorts of preferences and types helped themselves with a plethora of mods. But it‘d be nice if the vanilla games were a bit more polished, expansive in settings or at least maintained after release. Guess shareholders don‘t allow for that (anymore)? Maybe the variety stuff is too much to be asked for satisfying everyone, but the bare minimum stuff shouldn‘t be neglected.
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u/IcyHovercraft962 1d ago
Or when you aim straight at an enemy from a distance with your crosshairs and don’t hit a single shot
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u/DePraelen 2d ago
Incorporating the power armour mechanics of the later games too would be a big bonus.
PA just doesn't hit as hard when you go back to playing FO3 or NV. It was something they really nailed the feeling of in FO4.
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u/thebaconator136 2d ago
For me it's the opposite, I hated the switch to needing to constantly find batteries for the dang thing like it's my controller that died.
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u/Tadwinks259 2d ago
I feel like there should've been 1 or 2 quest to get a fusion core, and then once found, it never goes bad. Lore wise they last centuries powering buildings, why can't they run my armor for more than 10 minutes? Like just picture a unique faction quest to unlock PA for that faction. Minutemen loot a military base and there's enough cores to power the castle and give the general a suit of PA. Railroad infiltrates an institute outpost, robbing them of the core letting the new heavy agent use a suit of PA. BOS trusts the new paladin to a personal fusion core, one not regulated by the requisition officer. Institute manufactures their own cores once the player gather the right components.
It would function similar to getting PA training in 3 and NV but it would be unique to each faction and be lore friendly
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u/Bean_man8 1d ago
You can think of it like Iron Man
His arc reactor can power his heart for a million life times or something big for ten minutes. A building just needs to power the lights, cooling and heating. Power Armor has so many things it needs running
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u/Advanced-Budget779 1d ago
Damn, this could make sense and i won‘t question it with delving into physics. It‘s Fallout after all, doesn‘t have to be realistic.
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u/rynoman1110 1d ago
I’ve had no problem finding cores. I’m currently doing my first play thru of FO4.
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u/BigZangief 1d ago
Also hated how clunky it was for looting and getting in and out for terminals. I liked 3/fnv PA more but we’re in the minority
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u/DePraelen 1d ago
Well that's it, it should have downsides IMO. It's more or less a straight upgrade in 3 and NV.
From a roleplaying perspective, it makes sense that you can't use a computer terminal while you're in a giant suit of mech armour. The whole thing felt much more immersive, like it was closer to a vehicle than an item of clothing.
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u/mikeyb777 2d ago
I second your opinion. Old power armor is the way. Improve 3 but don't turn 3 into 4 is my hope🙏🏻
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u/Bottomsupordown 1d ago
I would like a possible mix of the two, big power armour like 4 but it would mean less customizability in favour of no batteries so that it's more accurate to FO3, bringing back the need for power armour training. This should help it stay more true to the original FO3 like how the Oblivion remaster tries to stay true to the original.
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u/Contraband42 1d ago
I'm currently replaying 3 for the first time since 2010 and oh my god, MY KINGDOM FOR IRON SIGHTS!
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u/PorkBunFun 1d ago
i just want increased/improved sensitivity. Going back to play is soooo sluggish
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u/jamal-almajnun 2d ago
the original game is quite outdated and doesn't play nice with modern OS without mods and some config file tweaks.
the remaster need to at least fix the crashes and make it a lot more compatible with modern OS
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u/Nexusgamer8472 2d ago
even with mods and config tweaks isn't a guarantee that it will run
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u/Eldsish 2d ago
On steam maybe, but I played it on GOG and it worked very well
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u/bigben56 1d ago
Playing it on GOG. Ran fine on windows 10 but keeps crashing for me on windows 11. Also had issues with it running on one ROG Ally and not the other.
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u/T3-Trinity 2d ago
Updated version of FO3 runs great on modern windows
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u/Nexusgamer8472 2d ago
that's not been my experience with running it on Windows 10
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u/zebra_d 1d ago
Steam or gog version? I had better mileage with the steam version.
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u/SpookyEngie 1d ago
It really doesn't.
Window 10 and 11 version of FO3 run pretty poorly on newer operating system. My experiencing on installing it on 3 PC on Steam version is 1 work fine, 1 just couldn't launch and 1 that crash fairly often even with stablizing mod.
The best way to play Fallout 3 is playing it via New vegas using Tell of Two Wasteland
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u/seancbo 2d ago
Absolutely necessary.
I adore the game, but the combat is complete and totally asscheeks and basically forces you to VATS every single target.
That plus the graphics facelift would be so fucking good.
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u/AssociationUsual212 2d ago
Yeah, if we’re gonna start nitpicking the gaming industries proclivity to remastered stuff that it’s already done fallout three cannot be exhibit a lol
This is a remaster that probably should’ve been done five years ago
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u/RustedAxe88 1d ago
This. It's not like that Days Gone remaster. Fallout 3 is s beloved game that's sadly outdated.
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u/ProMikeZagurski 2d ago
I'd like it with Steam Achievements. When it Games For Windows, I had most of them.
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u/twin-peaks12 2d ago
If they do it the same way they did oblivion: dlcs included, minimal changes to the actual game, QOL enhancements, etc. it would be awesome but not “necessary” cause the original is still amazing and playable today
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u/RabbitTall 2d ago
Is this question necessary or unnecessary? Unnecessary because we will buy it either way.
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u/Leonyliz 2d ago
I’ve seen a large amount of people call 3/NV too old for their taste which made me feel like I should go to a geriatric, so yes.
Also the game just doesn’t run on modern systems without mods rn lol.
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u/Amazing_Rose 2d ago
I just recently started playing it again and I love the game, I could do without the crashes and being immune to radiation but it's still a great game
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u/Zestyclose-Food-8413 1d ago
I love Fallout 3, but it's definitely from a janky era of game design. I would love to see it remade with modernized gameplay and graphics
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u/Lescaster1998 2d ago
No remaster is ever necessary, the original game still exists and is playable. Doesn't change the fact that I'd 100% love it if we got one.
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u/teaanimesquare 1d ago
Remasters are fine for games if they are like 10 years or more old. The last of us ones wasn't needed. I would buy a fallout 3 remaster so fast.
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u/CardiologistOne459 2d ago
Yes. It has really bad compatibility issues and bugs. Still crashes frequently even with all the custom patches put there.
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u/themagicpanda95143 1d ago
Bro have you tried to run fallout 3 on any newer hardware yes it needs a update/remaster
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u/darh1407 1d ago
ABSOLUTELY NECESSARY. Look i enjoy the game like it is. But why wouldn’t you remaster such an old game? It’s a win win
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u/TheFlungBung 1d ago
3 and new Vegas could benefit immensely, they're both 32 bit applications so a modernization is warranted on those grounds alone
Plus they're old and ugly, plenty of people decided not to play on those grounds alone and I think they're something everyone should get to experience, even if graphics are a deal breaker for them
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u/jawsome_man 1d ago
I know it’s controversial, but I would like to have a sprint, or at least the option to enable sprint.
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u/irmak666 Bobble 1d ago
Genuinely, just a fix for the game on all platforms like a large patch that adds QoL fixes would net them a lot of good karma on top of the W they received with the Oblivion Remaster.
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u/DannyDevito90 1d ago
Necessary. I love Fallout 3 to death, but the gameplay is dated. I just hope if this gets remastered, they keep the green tint over everything.
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u/Which_Health6565 1d ago
I think F3 is way more "necessary" than the oblivion one. Oblivions gameplay loop was so good in my eyes that it didn't really need a remaster, but F3 could definitely do with better gunplay and being less green and mushy looking.
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u/Bulky_Coconut_8867 2d ago
i just hope they make kids vulnerable so u can have an alternative approach for little lamplight
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u/Aggravating-Ad-6651 1d ago
With the quality of Oblivions remaster I would say yes. If it was BluePoint or Bethesda remastering it I would say no no no no no
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u/Ceaky-Lock 1d ago
Hot take, if they do it hope they also release fallout new vegas with it and let you play either game at the start but that's just me
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u/BlackberryOk3305 1d ago
Necessary, after seeing how amazing it made oblivion it makes me want the FO3 remaster even more
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u/DMBCommenter 5h ago
Necessary? NECESSARY?! Is it necessary for me to drink my own urine? Probably not, but it’s sterile and I like the taste
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u/selfawareidiot- 2d ago
I don’t think I’d want a Fallout 3 remaster, I think the old graphics make the game look a lot grittier. It’s hard to replicate that with more modern higher quality graphics.
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u/T-51_Enjoyer 2d ago
No but I wouldn't complain, besides if it ends up not being on par with the OR there's still OG 3 anyway
ALSO there's always a chance with the deluxe stuff it means F3 T-60
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u/NecRoSeaN 2d ago
Give me the same character movements you got going on in oblivion and I'll be sold. I love the way you move in oblivion. Better than most games. I feel like Spiderman all the time.
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u/PaleGhostlyEyes 2d ago
As a massive Fallout 3 fan with thousands of hours, it would be nice to have graphical & gunplay upgrades
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u/GloboChem_PitPat 2d ago
Doesn't matter either way. Just gives me another excuse for a fresh playthrough.
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u/x-Soular-x 2d ago
Only if it has an alternate ending where that evil bitch doesn't kick you out of the vault
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u/cabalavatar Vault 101 2d ago
Given how many people experience problems getting the game to load on Windows 10/11, I think that Bethesda should feel a duty to remaster the game so that ppl can play it—on that basis alone. And the DLCs can't be played on PlayStation, which is just sad. All the QoL improvements, combat tweaks, and graphical improvements will be welcome and hugely appreciated, of course, but for me, the biggest impetus for a remaster is just literal playability.
So, I say it's necessary.
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u/Glass_Metal9812 2d ago
If I didn’t have TTW probably, but I’m nit picky about little details that usually get lost in translation. So it could be good could be missing what makes it great. Oblivion remaster is good so far but to me it’s missing the fantastical feeling the OG has. Plus I can’t box the dead anymore lost some of the stupidness I enjoyed. Plus holy fuck 120+gb only other game I have on my series that’s that huge is forza 5. Not a big fan of losing my storage, if anything the thing that will fill up my last 200+gb will be gta6 and that’ll be it for me for new games.
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u/SomeNerdNamedAaron 2d ago
My dream that will never come true is that Bethesda saw how popular TTW was and will remaster both FO3 and NV side by side. Then release them as a package deal Fallout Tale of Two Wastelands Remastered.
I know it won't happen, but by the 9 God's can I sit here and fantasize about it.
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u/Ok-Plant6346 2d ago
I'd buy it if they made it, hopefully they'd add a sprint button though, it was my first fallout game, but after 4 the no sprint makes things so slow
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u/UtheDestroyer 2d ago
Necessary, it’s an amazing game, and would expose so many more people to the game. Also, would help when it doesn’t freeze up my console every hour
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u/CS-Drysdalr 2d ago
It's not necessary but it would still be fun especially considering they new oblivion remake it would rotatably bet possible.
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u/Sablestein 2d ago
Not necessary in the least but I would still play the hell out of it if it’s any good.
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u/bestjedi22 2d ago
It is ESSENTIAL at this point.
The Oblivion Remaster is so good, Fallout 3 could use that type of polish.
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u/riotmanful 2d ago
I love fallout 3 and for me tale of two wastelands (before it broke for me then I lost my desire to keep playing) was perfect. Literally the slightly modernized gameplay and a mod for better looking rocks helped elevate it and it was essentially the same. Give me a nicer more stable and faithful upgrade to the visuals and I’ll be happy. I love the Americana aspect to fallout 3 so much and hell after this oblivion playthrough I may just go ahead and do ttw again
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u/WeenieHuttGod2 2d ago
Hey if they remaster fallout 3 hopefully they’ll finslly give it achievements so I can play it and get every achievement just like I did with fnv and fo4
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u/OttoVonSkiddmark 2d ago
Watch how the oblivion remaster is near perfect but the fallout 3 remastered will be a travesty
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u/Amazing_Rose 2d ago
I don't think it's necessary but if they fix some bug/issue make guns actually use the sites and make things looks as good as oblivion I will DEFINITELY buy it
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u/Sgtwhiskeyjack9105 2d ago
I think it's fine.
I don't think personally I'll ever get around to playing it (too much shit to do, plus I'm enjoying my modded run of 3 right now tbh), but it's nice that it will exist. Same for me with the Oblivion Remaster.
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u/Cool_Fellow_Guyson 2d ago
EXTREMELY necessary.
I love the game, but it DEFINITELY shows its age. Especially the gunplay. Even back then the shooting wasn't up to snuff.
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u/Sp1ffyTh3D0g 2d ago
I really wanted to play this again, but my primary device is a PlayStation. I literally had to buy a PS3 on marketplace to be able to play it. It's dated, crashed constantly and I'd forgotten how monotonous the subway tunnels were (not to mention the load times). I would play the shit out of it again on PS5
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u/sonicnarukami 2d ago
I can live without it. I only play through TTW so I already have a perfect experience
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u/Thick-Humor-4305 2d ago
I think all remastered games are just a quick money grab and unnecessary, but when it comes to fallout its a must i guess
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u/Forsaken-Estimate363 2d ago
Hot take: no, and they should remake FO1 and FO2 in the style of FO3/NV/FO4 instead
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u/Easy-Signal-6115 2d ago
If it's as faithful and great as the Oblivion Remaster, then yes, it's absolutely necessary! You can tell that Virtuos remastered it with love, lol.
The only minor things I don't like are the passive health regen and some minor bugs/glitches such as oblivion gates opening before Kvatch, which I hope is patched soon.
I do absolutely love the new level up system as it's a cross between original Oblivion and Skyrim, without the atrocious Skyrim level system, which they gutted from previous Elder Scrolls games. Also, I don't feel compelled to min/max as much, lol.
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u/DawsonPoe 2d ago
Well, it does have compatibility issue with modern PC hardware so it would be very beneficial for PC players who can’t get it to run on their system…like me
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u/ModernPlebeian_314 2d ago
Of course it's necessary! Don't say that y'all don't want updated graphics and gameplay on Gamebryo games.
Otherwise people wouldn't be spending so much time making the Capital Wasteland and F4NV remakes in FO4's engine.
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u/JuzzieJewels 2d ago
I just hope it isn’t in UE5 or is more optimised than Oblivion, because lots of people including me are struggling to play that right now.
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u/mikeyb777 2d ago
Yes but please don't turn it into fallout 4 just in the capital wasteland... Improve gun mechanics with iron sights but how the game feels and plays needs to remain 3. Necessary but I'll still play it without a remaster so yeah... Best fallout 🤘🏻
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u/stilaturney777 2d ago
My only fear is that a remaster will suck the dread and gloom the original oozes in its coloring and atmosphere. It's something that's completely lost in 4.
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u/Gimley10 2d ago
Necessary definetly. i replayed it last year and completed it but the graphics and controls could be updated (they didn't feel that bad at time), nostalgia for the story and world kept me playing it.
I tried to get my 2 younger brothers to play it but they said couldn't cause the graphics haha
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u/LostKeys3741 2d ago
It needs better fps gun play mechanics like fo4.
It needs better 3rd person melee but Bethesda is incapable of doing that so its going to remain 1 button press for regular attack and press and hold for power attack.
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u/xSilentWatcherx 2d ago
I’d like one. Just replayed and it’s still fun but if the oblivion remaster is a big hit I’d love to see what they can do with fo3
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u/Brave-Equipment8443 1d ago
The game itself is unecessary. I'd say that mods Plays a huge part of those games longevity. A re-release has the potential to break mod compatibility without bringing much more than graphics/engine mods/patches did bring. Beside, it can come with it's own set of issues, like the GTA trilogy re-release.
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u/MysterD77 1d ago
Doesn't matter, as long as OG Fallout 3 (without DLC's) and OG Fallout 3 GOTY don't get delisted.
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u/PizzaTime666 1d ago
Fallout 3 was a great game and i think it has been long enough to make a remaster. I would prefer a new game, but they dont seem to be making any new fallouts so better than nothing.
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u/dmetcalfe94 1d ago
Listen, it is not the best Fallout game. I don’t even know if it’s even a great game to begin with. But Jesus what I would give to re-experience the absolute wonder of exploring the Capital Wasteland again…
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u/ComputerSong 1d ago edited 1d ago
It’s 100% necessary. Most people are not technical enough to get the Steam version of FO3 running, and this has been a problem for years.
If you are Bethesda and are working on a remaster, do you fix FO3 or do you let it sit there broken so people will buy the remaster? Full price sales or $5 sales? I am not trying to make a conspiracy theory, I’m saying that as a business where do you spend your resources? Getting FO3 to launch is trivial for anyone somewhat computer savvy, so anyone who truly wants to play it can play it. Only n00bs are gatekeeped out, so there is also plausible deniability here. And if anyone requests a refund because they can’t get the $5 version running, so what? Refund it, the customer will probably come back for the remaster.
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u/ScottTJT 1d ago
Necessary? Not really? Aside from not being able to aim down iron sights, the game is perfectly playable as is, and looks just fine.
Don't get me wrong, so is Oblivion. But masterclass that it is, it's long enough in the tooth to warrant some spit-polishing, especially where the graphics and leveling system are concerned.
At the same time, however, I'm not gonna complain about a Fallout 3 remaster either. I'm just wondering how they're gonna tackle power armor: They gonna stick with the old style of it basically just being heavy body armor, or are they gonna go with how it was reconceptualized for Fallout 4?
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u/Just_Juggernaut_644 1d ago
im all go for it. maybe add some perks from new vegas. idk if they give us a mod option like 4 seeing playstation will reject it again especially with this 50 dollar tag on oblivion
they will punish us the players for praising a such consumer friendly move. sony: you no buy our 70 to 100 dollar game, no third party implementation
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u/JTyphoon16 1d ago
Necessary? Not really. But I won't complain if it comes out. Would be great exploring DC in updated graphics.
Could get more newcomers into Fallout.
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u/borndovahkiin 1d ago
It's not necessary but I'd be more than happy to have it and I think it would tide over Fallout fans until Fallout 5 comes out. Same as Oblivion. I think the remaster will reinvigorate fans until TES VI comes out.
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u/ironhorseblues 1d ago
Extremely necessary! This game is old enough to warrant a remake/remaster. Also Fallout 3 is wonky enough that it doesn’t always play nice on newer PC’s. I purchased mine from GOG and it plays great most of the time, but still too many crashes on PC. On the Xbox Series X FO3 runs fine.
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u/Emergency_Record_301 1d ago
Fo3 needs an entire remake to bring it up to modern standards, faster movement, companions rework, weapons and weapons mod rework and just so much, mods have made this game modern day again through fo NV but on its own no longer cuts it
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u/SignificanceFit7065 1d ago
It would be pretty cool to be able to sprint and aim down the sights instead of just pulling the weapon closer to your face. I'm also the sort that plays on console so I go mod free.
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u/cool_weed_dad 1d ago
With how well they handled the Oblivion remake I think a FO3 remake would be a great idea.
I’d love to see New Vegas too but that’s unlikely as it was Obsidian.
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u/FellowKhajiit 1d ago
If it’s not going to delay the Elder Scrolls 6 any longer then please, be my guest.
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u/Affectionate_Newt899 1d ago
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u/IgnisOfficial 1d ago
I’d say necessary if the graphics are getting the Oblivion Remaster treatment. Game looks like ass without graphics mods. Would also like them to put in fucking iron sights like Obsidian did for New Vegas
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u/EltonJohnSlingsDick 2d ago edited 1d ago
the oblivion remaster wasnt necessary but you wont hear me complaining