Load times on startup and when starting saved games is short and painless. The good design makes you want to sit down for just a few minutes and play. I couldn t finish up on gameplay without mentioning the terrific game manual that comes with Fallout. Humorous and informative, detailed but not too long, it is an example of what a game manual should be. The Diablo-like isometric graphics are very detailed, but some of the locales are very drab, and could have used a little more variety of color.
Character animations are small, but well done.
The large animations of selected NPCs who talk to you are very well done, even by today s standards. The interface graphics are stylish and detailed, and evoke images of the post-nuclear world you are playing in. The still shots which display during game loads, as well as the chilling opening credits are extremely well done. Sound is pretty good for this type of game. Voice acting is good, while the different locations have unique music that provides atmosphere without being intrusive.