Fallout 3: The Pitt

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  • Summary: [Downloadable Content] Pittsburgh was once the industrial center of the pre-war world. The city was spared the horrors of nuclear fire, only to have its people infected by a nightmare plague of disease, infection, and mutation. Travel to the ruins of this industrial city, now called The[Downloadable Content] Pittsburgh was once the industrial center of the pre-war world. The city was spared the horrors of nuclear fire, only to have its people infected by a nightmare plague of disease, infection, and mutation. Travel to the ruins of this industrial city, now called The Pitt, and discover a secret that could send shockwaves through the entire Wasteland. Battle vicious mutated Trogs, employ deadly new weapons like the AutoAxe and Infiltrator silenced assault rifle, and decide the fate of the infected slaves and slavers that call this city home. [Bathesda Softworks]… Expand

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 22 out of 30
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 30
  3. Negative: 0 out of 30
  1. GameFocus
    90
    One of the more powerful story based quests we have seen out of the Fallout 3 experience it makes me wonder how great the third and potentially final expansion, called Broken Steel, will be for this epic game. Must buy for all Fallout 3 owners (well PC and 360 owners) and is easily worth every penny.
  2. WonderwallWeb
    85
    Whilst a bit short, The Pitt has a solid story, plenty of action and will stay with you to return whenever you wish.
  3. Eurogamer
    80
    The Pitt undoubtedly provides far more value for money than its predecessor, with around four solid hours of entertainment for the first run-through, and probably at least double that if you feel motivated to explore the quest from all the intriguing angles it throws up.
  4. Pelit (Finland)
    79
    Fallout 3: The Pitt has better pacing, more freedom and more interesting locations than Operation: Anchorage. Still, it's just more content to the extremely content-rich Fallout 3 and still forces the player to track back from the main ending to play, which undermines the meaningfullness of it all. [May 2009]
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  5. Gaming Nexus
    75
    There are still nagging programming problems but for the most part, the Pitt does a lot better job at continuing the Fallout 3 experience. I enjoyed the DLC a lot more than the first one and it's nice to see a new and different environment in the game.
  6. GameSpot
    75
    Grim cityscapes and an intriguing moral dilemma help this Fallout 3 addition overcome its quirks.
  7. Gaming Age
    50
    Given the art design alone, The Pitt is an interesting addition to the Fallout 3 universe. Outside of that, it's half-baked and feels more like a leaked alpha than an actual retail game. Hopefully the third DLC, Broken Steel, is delivered with a little more care.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 13
  3. Negative: 1 out of 13
  1. nurfedx
    Nov 19, 2021
    10
    One of the best games to the series and an All-time Classic. Also, the last Decent Fallout Game!
  2. DavidW
    Mar 28, 2009
    10
    Fallout 3 may be the best game ever made. The DLC can not be judged alone. It must be graded on it's contribution to the game(unlike Fallout 3 may be the best game ever made. The DLC can not be judged alone. It must be graded on it's contribution to the game(unlike multi-player, which I think should be graded seperately since it has nothing to do with the game) it is being added to. In this respect The Pitt is another home run in an extra inning.… Expand
  4. TheQuietGamer
    Feb 4, 2011
    9
    The Pitt is by far the best DLC for Fallout 3 the atmosphere is great, the story is amazing, and the new weapons and enemies are outstanding,The Pitt is by far the best DLC for Fallout 3 the atmosphere is great, the story is amazing, and the new weapons and enemies are outstanding, graphics and sound are as great as ever, my only complaint is that it is really short and it doesn't add any new side quests, however this is worth the price of admission and a bunch of fun.… Expand
  5. MySt1
    Oct 16, 2010
    6
    I thought that Fallout 3 was an amazing game, but I didnt really like the Pitt.The plot was about saving the slaves, and there really werentI thought that Fallout 3 was an amazing game, but I didnt really like the Pitt.The plot was about saving the slaves, and there really werent any special parts in the game.I thought that the plot was fine, but nothing great.You really dont get any good weapons from the Pitt, and this DLC is also pretty easy.But I liked that you were able to explore the Pitt freely.I thought that the Pitt werent as good as Operation Anchorage was, but it was still fine.… Expand
  6. PurgeTheXenos
    Oct 29, 2013
    6
    Rather lacking in side quests, and quite linear, The Pitt is lukewarm but not terrible. It's not good or bad, the story is interesting but notRather lacking in side quests, and quite linear, The Pitt is lukewarm but not terrible. It's not good or bad, the story is interesting but not compelling, and the loot is useful but not a game-changer. The ammo press is extremely useful however, almost to the point of making it alone reason to play through The Pitt.… Expand
  7. watithink123
    May 18, 2012
    6
    The third dlc I have played out of five in Fallout 3. This was an okay dlc that had a good story line and the first dlc that I have playedThe third dlc I have played out of five in Fallout 3. This was an okay dlc that had a good story line and the first dlc that I have played that you can wander freely around. But the weapons are not very good in this dlc and was way too short. But after you complete the story you can go out looking for 100 steel ingots which is very annoying to find them all. The Pitt is really for people who want more fallout 3. Fallout 3 The Pitt 6.5/10… Expand
  8. BillL
    May 14, 2009
    3
    I came into this expansion wanting to like it. The game play was fun, and the area was novel, however, this is the buggiest load I have everyI came into this expansion wanting to like it. The game play was fun, and the area was novel, however, this is the buggiest load I have every played in an established franchise. The first time I had to redo the entire bloody thing was because the speech messed up and I was trapped in a cut scene I could not escape. The second time I had to redo the whole bloody thing was when my gear never returned and I had to reload from before I went to The Pitt so i could stash all my gear, The third time I had to redo the whole bloody thing was RIGHT when I was about to collect the last of those damned ingots and I got stuck in a place that counted me as "falling" so I could not fast travel out. First time through was fun, second time was ok, having to play through 4 times because Bethesda rushed it out? Bad form.… Expand

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#72 Best Xbox 360 Game of 2009
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#82 Most Discussed Xbox 360 Game of 2009