Being into Fallout these days? Yeah, it’s kinda like having a love-hate relationship with an ancient toaster. Sure, Fallout 76 is cruising along better now, and hey, who saw the TV show becoming a hit? Season 2’s queued up for December — talk about a surprise! But, man, when was the last time Bethesda tossed us a solo RPG bone? Fallout 4, like ten years ago. And Fallout 5? Well, might as well pin that on your 2030 bucket list since they’ve gotta wrap up The Elder Scrolls 6 first.
But here’s a silver lining! There’s always some hardcore fan out there crafting killer mods. Take Fallout London — it’s a community project that’s caught my eye. This past weekend, I stumbled on another one of those “mind-blown” trailers that I can’t shake off. Fallout: Bakersfield, it’s called. Total conversion for the first DOOM — imagining Fallout as an old-school shooter? Say what!?
So, Bakersfield. Think Bakersfield, California — Necropolis for you seasoned Fallout heads. City of the Dead, harbor for ghouls. Remember that place? Anyway, you’re a Vault 13 dweller running around, and Harry the super mutant pops up? It’s like stepping back into the insane world of Fallout 1 or maybe you’re Talius, the scout. Not sure — details are sketchy, but fun, right?
The gameplay? Wild mix of Fallout’s RPG vibes with the hardcore DOOM FPS flair. Throw in a custom UI blending both games, and boom, you’re in nostalgia city. Visuals? Retro gold, complete with “2.5D” oddness that makes you feel like you’re in both games at once. Ghouls are ghouling with weapons like the 10mm SMG and Plasma Pistol. Oh, and you can even chat instead of shooting — sometimes.
Everything’s got this kinda jerky animation that screams old-school charm, with sound effects ripped straight from the OG Fallout. It’s crunchy. Really, just give that trailer a look — words don’t do it justice.
And who’s behind this ambitious ride? Alexander “Red888Guns” Berezin and Denis Berezin. These guys are rolling out updates on Boosty — for a couple bucks a month, you can peek behind the curtain as they build. Profit? Nah, they’re not in it for cash, just hearts and likes, and maybe some spare change if you’re feeling generous. Support ’em if you dig the vibe. It’s all about keeping creativity alive when big studios leave us thirsty. Honestly, Fallout: Bakersfield might just fill that single-player void until the next big thing drops from Bethesda’s sky, someday. Fingers crossed.
