Jim_uk

" @Jim_uk said:

I'm not suggesting it's well optimised but it's better than Gothic 3 was.

Well I can at least agree with that, but I'm still surprised you're getting those frames on your PC.  edit - after all the specs on that benchmark are a core i7 running at 3.5Ghz even "

" @Jim_uk said:

I get a solid 45-55 @1680x1050 on a 1GB 4890 with everything maxed out..

Hmmm, doesn't hold up with other benchmarks I've seen.  I'll have to check the AA settings on those benchmarks and my own PC.  All I know is no card other than the ATI 5x00 series was getting above like 35FPS.
 
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The combat is a bit of a nightmare at lower levels, it does get better as you learn new moves. I prefer it this way, unlike Oblivion you really feel like your improving as the character gains experience. The most important thing is timing, keep your shield up and only drop it to make a well timed strike or series of strikes. Don't take on large numbers of enemies at once, carry plenty of healing potions and be prepared to run away. I've been playing it for a few days now and I'm really enjoying it, yes I die a lot but it's easy to quicksave the game autosaves enough not to make it that much of a problem. I think this is going to be one of those games people will either love or hate. I can't really comment on stability, my game is solid but I do know some people are having issues.

" @CowMuffins said:

because my computer isn't that great and ran it at about 25-30 fps.

That's actually really good if you're running it max detail at a decent res.  The game only goes above 30fps on the latest $300+ ATI 5x00 series cards.  The game is a mess technically and artistically.
 
@CowMuffins said:

It's PC only right now, they said the 360 version is going to release sometime later.

360 version is supposedly out in some Europe regions, and it's EXTREMELY poorly done.  They got an even more incompetent studio to port the game, and it's probably the worst PC to 360 port ever. I am not at all keen on the PC demo, but I could see myself picking up the game at $10 or $15. "

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http://www.fallout3nexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=3211
Increases the number of enemies that spawn and also adds new ones.
   
Enclave Commander
http://www.fallout3nexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=1410
Create your own army to take on the extra enemies.

I do it often. If it's good then I'll buy it, if it's crap then it gets deleted. The only ones who lose out are those who make crappy games, thanks to the wonders of broadband I rarely buy a stinker.