Fallout 3 Game Add-On Pack: Operation Anchorage and The Pitt
Filed Under (Action Games Reviews) by admin on 27-05-2009
When Fallout 3 came out I ran out to buy it, and it instantly became one of my favorite video games. After playing many hours of Fallout 3 I had to stop playing it because I had to play other games. Recently I got back into over the weekend. Due to this I bought this expansion pack. I was hoping this would renew my love of this game. Sadly this was only a little true.
The first expansion was the worse of these two. It is nice that the story continues after the ending, but it was to distant from the original formula. The expansion was centered around combat. Though this works poorly because of the combat system leaving a lot to be desired. I'm not saying the combat should be to the level of Devil May Cry or Ninja Gaiden but, it isn't good enough to base a game around. It also lacks the story/depth that the main story had. You also feel that your decisions have a lot less of an impact than other parts of the game. I know I sound like I am saying that this is a horrible game, but its not, its just disapointing.
Luckily this came with a second piece of content. This add on felt like it could have been added in the game. If you enjoyed the original game you will definitly enjoy this. It has many guns that will keep you playing Fallout for a while longer. There isn't that much to say about this game except that the game is very enjoyable.
Overall if you really liked the main game it is safe to say that you will really enjoy this game, but if you only somewhat enjoyed the game I would reccomend that you rent this game.
Edition: Standard
Model: 12890
Release Date: 2009-05-26
Unknown: English
Requires Fallout 3 to play. The Pitt Description: The Pitt allows you to travel to the post-apocalyptic remains of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and become embroiled in a conflict between slaves and their Raider masters. Explore a sprawling settlement ravaged by time, neglect, nuclear radiation, and moral degradation. The Pitt is filled with morally grey choices, shady NPCs, new enemies, new weapons, and much more. Story: The Pitt opens with a desperate radio message, and a meeting with its sender, an escaped slave named Wernher. Wernher claims that the leader of "The Pitt" has created a cure for mutations... and he needs you to go in and retrieve it. From there, the player can proceed in a number of ways, in true Fallout 3 style. Do you fight your way in, or disguise yourself as a slave? Ally with the slaves, or join their Raider overlords? The Pitt is very morally ambiguous - there's no real right or wrong, just choices to be made, sides to be chosen, and a mystery that could send shockwaves throughout the entire Wasteland. Operation Anchorage Description: Operation: Anchorage. Enter a military simulation and fight in one of the greatest battles of the Fallout universe - the liberation of Anchorage, Alaska from its Chinese Communist invaders. Gain access to unique armor, weapons, and exotic gadgets while you build and command interactive Strike Teams to win the battle and defeat the Chinese base. Story: The Brotherhood Outcasts are trying to acquire advanced military technology, and the only way to open the vault containing these relics is by completing a tactical simulation only you can enter. In Operation: Anchorage you will re-live the epic Battle of Anchorage from Fallout lore. Find your way into the simulation, stripped of resources, and survive within the rules set up by the simulation’s creators. The Chinese red army is everywhere, so secure the surrounding mountain side and fight your way into the Chinese base.
- REQUIRES FALLOUT 3
- Adds hours of extended gameplay to explore the Alaskan tundra with a new or existing character
- Discover new side quests and subtle plot elements and determine your path in this place where nothing is "right" or "wrong"
- Gain access to new weapons, exotic armor, and items... like the AutoAxe and Chinese Stealth Suit
- Exclusive new perks and achievementsExplore an entire new area - the post-apocalyptic ruins of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, known as The Pitt!
List Price: USD 19.99
Lowest Used Price: USD 6.93
Lowest New Price: USD 8.97
Fallout 3 Game Add-on Pack: Operation Anchorage and The Pit
Fall Out 3 has been a great game. Lots of challenges and adventure. This add-on pack brings not only new weapons and armour. It gives a nice slice of game history. The Pitt is an area you can return to once it has been completed. On the first run through it challenges your morales in your decision making. Experienced 1 glitz in this section. Operation Anchorage you can only play through once.
I feel this has been a good purchase vs. downloading it using points on the XBox.
Fun add on
If you like fallout 3, you should get this add on. I bought them as a disk and had no problems with it.
Operation Anchorage was fun to me. It was a simulation, so it was a bit different then the other game play. My only complaints about it is that is was kind of hard to find your way around in some areas and you were never able to search the bodies of the people you killed. The quest was very linear. All in all, it was a nice change to the normal game setting and you got an awesome gun, the Guass rifle.
The Pitt was probably one of my favorite of the add ons. The city was the same kind of environment, but more creepy. You get some new types of enemies called frogs (I believe) and some neat new weapons. You get to do some really fun quests and you also have a choice in how it ends depending on your decision in a dilemma. You can spend a long time really going around every where on the map. There are some different and neat backgrounds too. A very nice addition to the game.
Given: Fallout 3 is one of the best games out there
Anchorage - must have armor, gameplay is linear but with some story backfill on the Chinese Army (4 star). The Pitt - gameplay is awesome, mutants are freak, great addition (5 star)... although my favorite was / is Hillbilly Island aka Point Lookout.
Delmon
Purchased this for my son and he loves it - along with the other add on