Alright, let’s chat about being a Fallout fan these days. It’s like this weird mix of excitement and… frustration? While Fallout 76 isn’t the dumpster fire it once was (it’s actually kinda decent now), no new solo RPG vibes since Fallout 4. And let’s face it, we might have to wait till flying cars are a thing before Fallout 5 drops. Because, yup, Bethesda’s got their hands full with The Elder Scrolls 6 first. Priorities, I guess.
But hey, here’s a nugget of happiness: the Fallout community is honestly amazing. They’re those people who bring snacks to a party. Have you heard of Fallout London? Or better yet, the viral trailer that popped off last weekend? Yeah, hold your Nuka-Cola, there’s a mod in progress that’s blowing my mind.
Enter: Fallout: Bakersfield. Imagine someone took the OG Fallout CRPG, gave it a DOOM facelift, and said, “here ya go, enjoy!” You’re in Bakersfield, California—yeah, Necropolis to all you die-hard fans. It’s the “City of the Dead,” thanks to the ghoul apocalypse of, well, forever.
So picture this: you’re a Vault 13 dweller, possibly the Fallout 1 lead or maybe the scout Talius? The mod mashes up Fallout’s RPG basics with DOOM’s FPS vibe, and oh man, it has a UI that screams retro and rad at the same time. Also, game graphics? They’re a throwback to Fallout 1’s pixel party with a DOOM twist.
Let’s talk weapons—like blasting ghouls with the 10mm SMG or going pyro with the Flamer. And of course, chatting (or not?) with dialogue options thrown into the chaos of shooting. The whole scene is animated in that vintage shooter style you just can’t help but love, complete with those crunchy sound bits ripped straight from Fallout itself.
Oh, random thought: there’s this epic scene where you chat with Harry the super mutant. I mean, who knew convos could be this intense?
So yeah, this mod is one of the coolest things since sliced bread. But don’t cue the release date just yet—it’s still roughly 60% done. We’ve got maps and tiles mostly sorted, but creatures? Weapons? Still cooking in the development stew.
Credit goes to Alexander “Red888Guns” Berezin and Denis Berezin, the dynamic duo behind this madness. They’ve got a Boosty page if you wanna toss them $2.66 a month—totally not mandatory but generous folks might just get secret updates and behind-the-scenes bits.
They’re ultra clear: this isn’t a money-making gig. Heck, the trailer isn’t even monetized. They’re all about the creativity, and I’m all for flinging a few bucks their way. Because honestly, it’s projects like these that bring fresh air to the gaming world and keep us entertained while we wait endlessly for the next official drop.
Anyway, if you’re as hyped about Fallout: Bakersfield as I am, maybe keep an eye on those updates. Or go back to whatever chaos you’re balancing today. Cheers!