Oh man, being a fan of Fallout right now? It’s like juggling hot potatoes — or maybe more like scavenging in a post-apocalyptic wasteland. Fallout 76 decided to grow up, kinda like the awkward kid in high school who suddenly became cool. And hey, there’s that TV show everyone’s hyped about; second season drops in December. But, you know, it’s been what, like a decade since Fallout 4? And don’t hold your breath for Fallout 5 anytime soon. Bethesda’s tied up with The Elder Scrolls 6, so we might be senior citizens by the time Fallout 5 lands on our consoles.
But hey, here’s a little sunshine breaking through the fog. The Fallout community, bless their radioactive hearts, is always cooking up something wild. Like, this new mod called Fallout: Bakersfield. Saw the trailer last weekend, and seriously, it blew my mind. Like, why hasn’t anyone else thought of turning the OG Fallout into a DOOM-style shooter? I dunno, maybe I’m just easily impressed.
So, Fallout: Bakersfield. You’re in Bakersfield, California — which Fallout fans know as Necropolis, the ghoul paradise. Remember Vault 13? Yeah, you get to be a dweller from there, possibly bumping into Harry the super mutant. Are you Fallout 1’s protagonist or scout Talius? Who knows? It’s like a mystery novel wrapped in gaming nostalgia.
The vibe is super retro, with Fallout RPG charm fused with DOOM FPS chaos — and the UI? A mash-up of both that somehow just works. Old-school graphics, gritty sounds, and gory fun reminiscent of Fallout 1, all mixed up in a “2.5D” style that screams DOOM nostalgia. And those weapons? 10mm SMG, Flamer, Plasma Pistol — it’s like, yes please!
Seeing ghouls, busting environments, and even choosing dialogue makes it pretty dynamic. It’s got that limited frame animation, giving it an old-timey shooter flair. All those crunchy sound effects, it’s like they summoned them straight from the original Fallout archives.
The team behind this madness? Alexander “Red888Guns” Berezin and Denis Berezin. These guys are not just in it for the bucks. They’ve ignored monetization on their trailer, insisting they’re not after financial gain. It’s pure passion. But hey, if you’re feeling generous, subscribe to their Boosty for updates — costs about as much as a cup of coffee.
I mean, I’m probably gonna send them a few bucks. Why not? Projects like these bring fresh, out-of-the-box experiences that bigger studios wouldn’t even consider in their wildest dreams. So why wait years for the next official release when you can dive into gems like these? Seems like a win-win while we bide our time, waiting for a new Fallout installment.
