IGN AU has released their thoughts on Fallout 3. Their conclusion - 9.5/10.<blockquote>Fallout 3 is one of the best games of recent years – in a year that's certainly been blessed with some excellent releases. It's a game that stands on its own without prior knowledge of the series - though Bethesda has crafted an adventure that still aims firmly at fans before all others. It's not without some faults however, and the recipe isn't to everyone's tastes or pace. The third-person perspective remains as useless as it was in Oblivion, for example – but if you can put in the time and commit to exploring this detailed and carefully designed wasteland, then Fallout 3 can't help but satisfy and engage you in ways that very few games ever have.</blockquote>
