It is the dream of every gaming franchise to have an interactive fan base, one that isn't shy to propose new ideas for the developers to bring to life. After all, the players are the consumers of these games, so it makes sense to seek input from the gaming community whenever a new update or release is around the corner. Human innovation has no limits, and Fallout is discovering just what creative levels a fandom can attain. LEGOs were integral building blocks of an entire generation's childhood, and a dedicated Fallout fan has found a way to merge the new-gen and the old in a LEGO Fallout game.
Developer ThrillDaWill used Fallout 4 as the inspiration for his LEGO Fallout idea, and although the game is still in development, it is drawing plaudits from fans worldwide. The ingenuity behind the launch video, especially the introductory section detailing the history of pre-Fallout times entirely in LEGOs, displayed just how much thought had gone into the project. ThrillDaWill shared his thought processes in the world-building and inventory sections in the video, even testing his creation with the help of a few friends via a Discord call. LEGO Fallout is free for players to try out on Itch, and the game comes right as Amazon Prime Video is releasing a TV series based on Fallout.
Features of LEGO Fallout
A single developer was working on the project, so some hitches could be expected and hopefully forgiven. For instance, on opening the game, players are greeted with a loading screen that can take up to 3 minutes to get past. In today's gaming world where loading times are shortening as the years go by, a loading delay can prove to be slightly irritating. However, LEGO Fallout has no speed limitations during actual gameplay, so gaming enthusiasts can overlook the delay. The first notable feature in the game is a character creator, allowing players to personalize an avatar that will explore the world built entirely with LEGOs. Every gamer loves customization options, and ThrillDaWill gave players enough resources to create a unique hero.
After the character creation, players will need to escape their shelter in Vault 111 to explore the world of wastelands like a true Fallout disciple. The world-building is the most impressive feat of the LEGO Fallout game, as one can't begin to imagine the number of hours the developer spent to build every character, landscape, and prop from the Fallout series in LEGO form. The level of detail in the launch video blew many fans away, as the landscape looked as realistic as anything can look when built with LEGOs. The desert featured in the video had natural-looking peaks and valleys, spotted with cacti and the occasional buildings. The visuals displayed a lot of effort from the developer, and as evidenced by the number of supportive comments under the launch video, fans appreciate the level of creativity.
LEGO Fallout is not ThrillDaWill's first rodeo in LEGO adaptations of games, as he boasts quite a decent catalog of other popular franchise titles in his inventory. Some of these renditions include a few seasons of Breaking Bad and Star Wars, but LEGO Fallout seems to be the most advanced of all his creations. There are several things for players to explore in the wastelands, with the main attraction of shooting NPCs with different weapons the player can find as they traverse the world. The most notable of these weapons is a Fatman, capable of wreaking unspeakable explosive havoc on the map, introducing a good old treasure hunt element to the LEGO Fallout game.
Players need to maintain a state of alert while moving across the map searching for items in the wastelands of LEGO Fallout, as NPCs can eliminate their avatars with little notice. A good game needs an element of danger to thrive, and ThrillDaWill keeps players on their toes with the featured NPCs. Improvements are sure to be added to the fan game as it is still in development, and with endless possibilities for the developer to explore, LEGO Fallout promises an exciting option that may rival some franchise titles on completion.
LEGO Fallout is available on PC.