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[TV] Fallout
- Thread starter jcdenton08
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Finding it very dull.
What am I missing?
What am I missing?
Lyndhurst 14
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- Jan 16, 2008
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Very enjoyable - hope the follow up series is just as good
JamesAndTheGiantHead
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Ever played the games? It’s hard to know how much a non-fan’s experience will differ from someone who’s played the games, but I do think I’m probably enjoying it more already knowing detailed backstories for each group/faction and what certain things are/do.
The characters are all-new though, so story arc wise it’s a level playing field.
No, not played the games so I’m sure there’s plenty I’m not getting.
From my experience I would say it’s rather boring without knowledge of the game.
Normal Rob
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Thank god. I was beginning to think I was the only one. Turned it off halfway through ep.3 last night.
I made it through episode one. Not for me. Others seem to be enjoying it though, so I’m sure it’s just not to my taste.
Pevenseagull
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- Jul 20, 2003
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CorgiRegisteredFriend
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Watched 2 episodes and won’t be watching anymore. Slapstick ultra violence accompanied by tunes from the likes of Smooth FM has been done to death. Nothing much original here.
JamesAndTheGiantHead
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To be fair they coined the concept in 1997 with the original game, so it was pretty original at the time.
Pevenseagull
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- Jul 20, 2003
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Glad to see some of the good people on here didn't like it.
I don't want an entertainment industry that is trying to appeal to everyone.
I don't want an entertainment industry that is trying to appeal to everyone.
fruitnveg
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Not to be a contrarian, but Fallout never really vibed with me. I played through F3 back at release and have also played Bethesda's Oblivion and Skyrim (liked Skyrim more) but have found all Bethesda games a bit jank and hard to enjoy. Not particularly fussed about a TV show for it. You reckon it would be worth it to someone abmbivalent towards the series?
JamesAndTheGiantHead
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I love all the aforementioned games but they are undoubtedly jank, I think the appeal is largely the settings, atmosphere and exploration for me, rather than the gameplay.
The plot line (I haven’t finished yet mind you) is a fairly standard quest to find a MacGuffin which comprises of different characters from differing backgrounds crossing paths.
The thing that elevates it for me is the things I love about the games, so if you’re indifferent to them the TV series may not do anything for you either.
I am enjoying it, it kinda feels like a very long cut scene, I love the way they have been very true to the ethos of the game and how it is played but have to wonder if anyone who has not played the game can make sense of it?
fruitnveg
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Appreciate the reply. I may put it on my watch list, though it won't be near the top.
Sorry to get all boring for a bit, but Bethesda weren't responsible for the original game (or Fallout 2). The original games were developed/published by Black Isle/Interplay.
I gather that Obsidian, who made New Vegas, were founded by the people from Black Isle. No idea how many if the same people from the original game were actually involved in that though.
fruitnveg
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Not aware of the intracacies, but Obsidian were responsible for Outer Worlds which is thematically very similar to Fallout.
Red Squirrel
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Never played the game or any video games tbh. It looked well made, the cast were good and it was interesting for a while. Every episode seemed to devolve into a frenetic shoot em-up or punch-up and it reminded me that tv violence can be quite tiring to watch. I'm not the target audience, I'm sure it was great for fans of the game. 7/10
Doonhamer7
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- Jun 17, 2016
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Just finished it - brilliantly done and so kept to the ethos of the game, might have play it again.
now when’s the Skyrim tv series?
now when’s the Skyrim tv series?
With the crucial distinction of being set IN SPACE.
I would recommend it to anybody who likes such things though. I gather they're making a second one to be released.... at some point.