This Fallout-Themed DOOM Mod Left Me Astonished — One of the Coolest Yet

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So here we are, living in these times where being a Fallout fan feels like holding a mystery box. You crack it open, and out pops Fallout 76, which, hey, isn’t bad now. And there’s that TV show everyone’s buzzing about, like everyone, and Season 2 landing in December? Madness! But then, wham, you get hit with the realization: Fallout hasn’t given us a fresh single-player RPG since, what, Fallout 4? Yup, a decade ago. And the next one? Maybe in the 2030s. Feels like we’ll be flying cars by then. Bethesda’s off chasing Elder Scrolls 6 dreams first. Priorities, I guess.

But hey, before you fling your Pip-Boy out the window, the community rocks. They’re crafting mods, beautiful beastly mods like Fallout London — basically fan magic to keep us hopeful wanderers going. Just last weekend, this trailer dropped like a bomb, literally. It’s for a mod, and wow, it’s got my attention like nothing else.

Enter Fallout: Bakersfield. Ever seen a mod that converts the first DOOM into a Fallout dream? Neither had I. It’s turning that old isometric CRPG vibe into a good ol’ FPS. Can’t really do it justice with words, you gotta see the trailer. Seriously, grab some popcorn.

Now, let’s talk Fallout: Bakersfield — clearly set in Bakersfield, California. If you’re a seasoned fan, you’re nodding along thinking, Necropolis, hell yeah! Ghouls galore, right? This trailer has you as a Vault 13 dweller, and there’s Harry the super mutant doing his thing. Makes me wonder, am I the Fallout 1 hero or some scout named Talius? Who even knows?

This mod is like the rebellious child of Fallout RPG systems and DOOM’s blasting arena. The UI is a mishmash beauty from both games — love those Fallout-style log messages. Hits you with nostalgia vibes, pixels, and that retro-futuristic flair. And gore? Oh, plenty! It’s that 2.5D magic again, and yeah, it feels like DOOM threw a Fallout-themed party.

Saw all sorts of shootouts against ghouls with cool toys like the 10mm SMG, Flamer, and Plasma Pistol. Things go boom, containers spill goodies, and dialogue options pop up when you’re not just shooting stuff. Old-school shooter charm is alive and breathing with those rough animations and crunchy sounds ripped straight from the first Fallout. Sweet symphony of chaos.

And let’s gush for a sec — coolest mod in town? Hands down. Or hands waving in excitement. Release dates are like unicorns, mythical. It’s 60% done apparently, with creatures, environments, and weapons all at varied stages. The Berezin duo spearheading this, Alexander and Denis, have a Boosty page. Toss them $2.66/month for updates, or don’t — up to you. They’re not about cash, no monetization, nada.

Still, I’m throwing some dollars over. Creative brilliance like this is a treasure and keeps us going while waiting for the big Bethesda drop. Give it a thought, yeah?

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