Fallout 3

Fallout 3 is a post-apocalyptic role-playing game (RPG) released in 2008 by Bethesda Game Studios, marking the franchise's transition from isometric turn-based gameplay to an open-world, first-person experience. Set in the ruins of Washington, D.C., known as the Capital Wasteland, players assume the role of a Vault Dweller who ventures into the wasteland in search of their missing father. The game features deep character customization through the SPECIAL system, branching dialogue choices, and a mix of real-time and turn-based combat using the V.A.T.S. targeting system. With its immersive world, morally complex choices, and vast exploration opportunities, Fallout 3 received widespread critical acclaim, earning numerous Game of the Year awards. Its dark humor, rich storytelling, and atmospheric setting cemented it as one of the most influential RPGs of its time.