Fallout is exceptional in the best way possible, a writhing cacophony consisting of the finer parts of Mad Max, the Old Testament, and Time Enough At Last, with some Original Neo-Sci-Fi Nuke-Punk thrown in for good measure. The story alone is fit to getcha, chronicling the downfall of civilization, and the rebirth of culture and ritual from the creaking hulks of a long decayed society. The Designers have managed to craft a sobering and innovative Role-Playing experience, with roots in tabletop gaming and a setting all its own. Mechanically, it's liberating, allowing the player full choice, and although the control scheme is slightly convoluted, it stimulates in the best way possible, allowing for a complexity unrivaled in its genre. Fascinating experience, and although challenging, Worthy of its creed. Get it, before it gets you...