Sure thing! Here’s a rewrite in a more casual, human-like tone:
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You know, as a fan of Fallout, it’s one heck of a rollercoaster ride these days. Fallout 76’s doing pretty well now and the TV show is somehow a smashing hit with another season dropping in December. But hey, where’s my single-player fix? Fallout 4 feels ancient by now, and it looks like we won’t get a fresh one until we’re, I dunno, all sporting grey hair or something. By the time they get around to Fallout 5, Bethesda might be knee-deep in The Elder Scrolls 6. It’s like waiting for rain in a drought.
But wait—there’s a glimmer of good news! The Fallout community is, as always, buzzing with energy, churning out mods that’ll keep us from losing our minds. Ever heard of Fallout London? Yeah? Well, I stumbled on another one, just mind-blowing stuff. They dropped this wicked trailer last weekend for something called Fallout: Bakersfield, and let me tell you—it’s wild and genius.
So, Fallout: Bakersfield is this total conversion mod for the OG DOOM game (serious throwback vibes), transforming the original isometric Fallout RPG into an old-school FPS. It’s like mixing peanut butter with chocolate, or something equally epic, if that makes any sense at all. The trailer and gameplay? Man, they’re way better at showing off how awesome it is than my rambling words could ever be. Just watch it.
Now, to the heart of the mod, as it were. Bakersfield… that’s right, the infamous Necropolis from the first game, a haven for ghouls. You know, those folks who’ve marinated in radiation for a bit too long. You get the saber-you-from-that-mess vibe playing as a Vault 13 dweller. Harry the super mutant makes an appearance, and I’m sitting here wondering if you’re the hero from Fallout 1 or the scout Talius. Guess we’ll see.
What cracks me up is how it blends Fallout’s RPG elements with DOOM’s chaotic FPS vibes. The custom UI has inspirations from both games, and it’s just this nostalgic punch to the face. Pixel-y graphics, over-the-top gore, 2.5D sprites—it’s like stepping back into the ’90s but in the best way possible. The weapons? Oh man, there’s a whole nostalgia collection: 10mm SMG, Flamer, Plasma Pistol. You can shoot up the place, rummage through containers, and even chat a bit instead of just going full kamikaze.
And those animations! They’ve got this quirky old-school shooter charm, complete with crunchy sounds ripped straight from Fallout itself. Makes my ears happy, even if none of this should work on paper. But it totally does.
Now, about timelines… nobody’s got a solid date yet. The word is it’s about 60% done, with some creatures, the environments, weapons – all in different stages of done-ness. Fingers crossed it’s sooner than later!
By the way, this project springs from the brains of Alexander “Red888Guns” Berezin and Denis Berezin. They’ve got a Boosty page if you wanna toss a couple of bucks their way—only if you’re feeling generous though, no pressure. They’ve turned off monetization for the trailer, emphasizing no profit goals here, which is both refreshing and slightly puzzling in today’s world. Basically, they’re saying, “We’re doing this for the love, folks.” Yeah, I decided to chip in a few bucks myself. It might not speed things up, but it sure feels good supporting something that feels almost like a passion project at its core.
Mods like Fallout: Bakersfield? They’re exploring stuff the big studios probably wouldn’t touch. They give fans like us a chance to dive into fresh experiences while biding our time for the next official splash. So, yeah, check it out if you haven’t already!
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