With the brand-new TV show on Amazon Prime, more people are either returning to the Fallout game series or considering playing it for the first time. But what order would be the best?
Not everyone knows the Fallout franchise came to life thanks to the 1988 Wasteland game. Interplay Entertainment wanted to continue creating games in a post-apocalyptic setting – but they lost the intellectual rights to the title and put everything they had into the new series.
If it weren’t for this seemingly insignificant event, we wouldn’t be enjoying what is probably the best video game-to-TV series adaptation ever. And as far as we know, people really love to check out the game sources for TV shows they find entertaining (like The Last of Us or The Witcher). Let’s see in what order to play your new favorite video game series!
Why should you play Fallout games?
Any series fan would counter this question with another – why wouldn’t anyone want to play Fallout games? Unlike other post-apocalyptic titles, it offers a captivating combination of 1950s nuclear aesthetics, a sense of hope, and a satire-fueled plot enriched with the tragic experiences of the wasteland inhabitants.
Like Dark Souls, Mario, or The Sims, Bethesda’s franchise has transcended the line of what we could call only a video game. It truly allows us to feel what reality may look like after the world’s end and decide what we can do about this undoubtedly challenging situation.
These statistics only apply to PC players on Steam! All games in the series recorded huge increases in interest, which means all the franchise needed was to present such a unique world as a TV show capable of reaching a wider audience.
In what order should the games be played?
Okay, now you know this post-apocalyptic title is definitely worth playing. But where to start? The answer to this question is pretty simple – start with the first game. The truth is that only playing all titles in release order reveals the complete picture of this ruined reality.
That way, you will witness how the developers have evolved their creations over the years and what changes they have introduced to improve them. However, you should know what to expect from each title to avoid those involving features you don’t necessarily like, and we’ll get to that in a moment.
A brief note for beginners – yes, you can skip some installations or play only one. Ultimately, this series introduces different stories set in the same world. Each one guarantees a memorable role-playing experience, and believe us – the first one will never be the last in your life.
If you want to play one random game to see what it’s all about and enjoy your time in a post-nuclear reality, Fallout 3 is an excellent place to start. It is the least challenging installation and the first to feature 3D graphics.
Now, let’s proceed to what each title actually contains. Parts one and two offer 2D graphics equipped with an isometric view. As you already know, the third installation involves 3D graphics and a fully open world. Fallout 4 is an absolute fan-favorite, featuring even more freedom and complex decisions.
The other titles are side video games, and here you can choose from a variety of options, including turn-based strategy (Tactics), hack and slash (Brotherhood of Steel), role-playing (New Vegas), simulation (Shelter), and multiplayer (76). Quite a lot to enjoy, right?
But what if you watched a TV show and want to explore this reality in chronological order? After all, experiencing how the world gradually changes after a nuclear war is pretty fascinating. In such a case, play in this order:
Conclusion
Now that you know why and how to play this exceptional post-apocalyptic adventure, don’t hesitate any longer – start discovering its magic! Everyone should try the wonder of the Fallout series at least once in their gaming career.
Play by release date, in chronological order, or pick one random game and see how you like it. There is no better way to spend time waiting for the TV show season 2!