Why do you people prefer Oblivion over Fallout 3 ?

[Wutaiflea]

I think although you can tell they were made by the same company, Fallout 3 and Oblivion are different games and they appeal to different fanbases.
Personally, although I thought Oblivion was a game with a ton of flaws, I think it's by far superior to Fallout 3- but then I'm not into the post-apocalyptic shooter thing.

I found Fallout 3 renewed my appreciation for Oblivion.

Fallout 3's sneaking and lockpicking were crap and essentially useless, where in Oblivion it was not only useful, but felt like it followed sensible rules. I don't see why in Fallout you couldn't at least have a crack at a difficult lock- especially considering I tend to be very good at Bethesda lockpicking.
Hacking was equally random. I know there's supposed to be some kind of logic to it, like playing Mastermind, but I just didn't get it. It seemed totally unfair.
And VATS- what is the point of having a numbers-based system if the numbers are just for show? If I see that I have a 98% shot at something's head, I do not expect to miss 6 shots in a row.
Oblivion had more side quests that could be accessed steadily throughout the game, rather than the Fallout 3 method of putting an easy beginner's level-building quest on the far-side of a billion super-mutants and a highway of exploding cars.
I also don't get why people say Fallout 3 looked so nice- the whole landscape looked the same. Oblivion's is pretty same-y, but at least you could tell at a glance what end of the map you were in. Fallout was all grey rubble all the time.

I also thought the haircut selection in Fallout 3 was very poor, and I find that to be one of the most important parts of gaming for me.

 

[Deguasser]

I prefer Fallout 3 to Oblivion.

But I'd rather play Morrowind than Fallout 3.

 

[Altorin]

I thought the same thing with Resident Evil/Dead Space..

didn't play Resident Evil 4... played Dead Space, and people said it was "Just Resident Evil 4 in space!".. Then Resident Evil 5 came out, and everyone said that was "Just resident evil 4 in africa!" so I played that, and I hated it.

 

[Cousin_IT]

Oblivions sidequests were more interesting. Where was my fighting trolls in a magical painting quest in Fallout 3, hmm? However, Fallout 3 gains major ++ points for not combining the annoying NPCs level with player thing with a terribly designed levelling system like Oblivion did. FFS if you're going to make me chose major skills at least let me use them without gimping my character!

 

[Kortney]

I'm a huge TES fan and I'll be the first to say it:

Fallout 3 was an overall superior game to Oblivion.

Mostly because it improved on the pre-existing technology. Oblivion suffered a bit from Bethesda not being totally comfortable with the engine. The level scaling, lack of dialogue and repetitive gameplay being examples.

 

[phoenix352]

i like both...

 

[Blemontea]

i think it just boils down to your favorite gaming, if you like fantasy slash happy games you'll like Oblivion if you like Gritty gun fun games you will like Fallout... i Prefer oblivion because of how you level up and the ever expanding world with both the DLC and the Nexus plus i find myself being able to try out different classes instead of a gun wielder like Fallout. Plus in Oblivion there are a SHIT LOAD of side quest and magic items to find and wield.

 

[Gray Monk]

Oblivion all the landscape trees houses rivers and lakes.

 

[Peteron]

I love them both the same, and both are in my top 10 favorite games!

 

[DustyDrB]

I don't like the setting and atmosphere of Fallout 3. It's too bleak, which was intended. So I guess the intended atmosphere was too effective for me. I wasn't crazy about the combat either. Fallout 3 was also freaking dark (as in lighting) I turned up my TV brightness and game brightness, but still couldn't see underground at all aside from the small area around the Pip Boy. That frustrated the hell out of me. But all in all, it's a good game that's just not tailored to my interests.

 

[Jfswift]

I actually prefer Fallout 3 to Oblivion, however Oblivion offers beautiful scenary and (imo) a more engaging plot, along with little details like readable books and history. I really wish they had allowed more computer and book access in Fallout 3 to flesh out the world a bit more, but otherwise I liked it. I'm also a big fan of post-apocalyptic storylines so I'm a bit biased here as well.

 

[Squeaky]

The world is more colourful and has more variety. The sneaking gameplay feels a lot more useful. You get a lot more freedom in creating spells and enchantments, your equipment is more interesting since it doesn't just amount to "get power armor, equip and win game" Since even if you get to the level where daedric armor appears in Oblivion you might not want it depending on your build if you're a mage or you use light or medium armor instead. The DLC/expansion is a lot more satisfying too. This of course is all purely personal opinion.

this hits the nail on the head for me.

 

[Chal]

I prefer most of the actual game mechanics of Fallout but the world of Oblivion is significantly more interesting to explore.

I think this almost nails my opinion, the exception being that I thought Fallout 3 has more interesting locales, but as a world I prefer exploring TES.

Because Oblivion doesn't piss on the ashes of its ancestors and it has a much better story and setting than Fallout 3.

Yeah, I went there.

Sure it did. Ever play Daggerfall? They're miles apart, story included. Plus, both Oblivion and Fallout 3 are generally considered failures in storytelling, though I personally enjoyed the way they framed Fallout's.

It isn't Oblivion's setting that draws me in as much as it is Tamriel's. Despite their faults, I'm a sucker for Bethesda games, so I'm eagerly awaiting the next installment of the Scrolls. I think Bethesda does a fair job at paying attention to their community, though their solutions tend towards being overboard or nonsensical.

Fallout 3 was leaps and bounds above Oblivion mechanically, and I'd put good money on the same holding true for TES V...

Assuming it isn't an MMO. Goddamn multiplayer RPGs.[footnote]Nothing against the players, but I would be peeved to wait that much longer for a quality single-player title.[/footnote]

 

[Lullabye]

I prefer most of the actual game mechanics of Fallout but the world of Oblivion is significantly more interesting to explore.

I think this almost nails my opinion, the exception being that I thought Fallout 3 has more interesting locales, but as a world I prefer exploring TES.

Because Oblivion doesn't piss on the ashes of its ancestors and it has a much better story and setting than Fallout 3.

Yeah, I went there.

Sure it did. Ever play Daggerfall? They're miles apart, story included. Plus, both Oblivion and Fallout 3 are generally considered failures in storytelling, though I personally enjoyed the way they framed Fallout's.

It isn't Oblivion's setting that draws me in as much as it is Tamriel's. Despite their faults, I'm a sucker for Bethesda games, so I'm eagerly awaiting the next installment of the Scrolls. I think Bethesda does a fair job at paying attention to their community, though their solutions tend towards being overboard or nonsensical.

Fallout 3 was leaps and bounds above Oblivion mechanically, and I'd put good money on the same holding true for TES V...

Assuming it isn't an MMO. Goddamn multiplayer RPGs.[footnote]Nothing against the players, but I would be peeved to wait that much longer for a quality single-player title.[/footnote]

Ya know, after Demon's Souls, I actually have hugh hopes for multiplayer RPGs. i mean, the players were nice and oddly respectful. Sometimes people would invade my world as an enemy only to help me out...I mean, that game was easily one of my best online experiences. So m
aybe, just maybe, Bethesda could do something similar.
Anywho back OT:
As has been said, I like the combat and other game mechanics more in Fallout3, and it has more defined locations, but the overall world in Oblivion was really really well put together. I could literally just spend hours walking around, and never get bored. There was always something to do in the immediate area, especially things like exploring Ayleid ruins, old forts, etc/ And every other on had a sidequest to go with it. I think I actually almost beat all the sidequests, and DLC quests in Oblivion, the only thing I never came near completing was the actual main story.
I easily enjoy playing Oblivion more, but Fallout 3 was amazing in it's own rights.
I think Oblivion would have been better if they actually didn't have a main story, and just focused on side quests and things.

 

[ayvee]

I don't. I prefer Morrowind over both of them.

Still fantastic games though.

 

[Super Toast]

I prefer high-fantasy settings. And it's a lot deeper, too. I love Fallout 3, but I love Oblivion just a tiny bit more.

 

[KefkaCultist]

I like them both about equal. They both have their pros and cons. I think Fallout has a better story, but I like Oblivion's customization with weapons and spells

 

[Scars Unseen]

People who call Fallout 3 "Oblivion with guns" aren't morons. They're Fallout fans that hate that Fallout 3 is more like Oblivion than Fallout... but with guns.