Fallouts The transition to television begins with a bang (or three, depending on how you count). But even after the show comes out of the vault, the hits keep coming. That’s because, unlike many other video game adaptations that are given a thin facade to appeal to fans of the source material, the essence of Stand out is so profound in this series that it could withstand a nuclear explosion. Its characters are magnetic and its graphics are nothing short of impressive. But most importantly, just like HBO The Last of Us, Fallout is more than just a video game adaptation. It’s a really good show in its own right – an apocalyptically good one at that.
The first thing you notice about the show is how good it looks. Every set and costume is full of details. The crisp blues and yellows of the Vaultsuits are the perfect counterpoint to the dilapidated buildings and shaggy clothing of the surface dwellers, which look so dirty you can almost feel the radiation coming from the screen. In the meantime, Fallouts Power Armor might be one of the best looking live action mech suits on this site Pacific Rim. The locations are also incredibly diverse and fleshed out, while still paying homage to the franchise that inspired them. The Filly settlement looks almost exactly how I imagine Megaton to look in real life, except for the giant bomb in the middle of the city. The sound of the show is also a delight, right down to the crisp sounds of analog electronics and all the rocking oldies wafting in the background (including the obligatory rendition of the Inkspots’ “I Don’t Want to Set the World on Fire”) . .
I really liked that all the Easter eggs and video game references in the series never felt forced. Iconic gadgets like the Pipboy help build the world while driving the plot forward. Even the camera work is reminiscent of the game, with slow motion reminiscent of the VATS mechanics in firefights. And all the little animals Stand out Fans love and hate like crass cockroaches, irradiated bears and a very good canine companion make for performances that feel like home.
Of course, it would all just be window dressing without characters to bring the world to life. And once again the show does not disappoint. As the vault’s resident, Lucy MacLean (played by Ella Purnelle) is the perfect antagonist to ease us into the world of Stand out. As she explores and adapts to the surface, we’re introduced to an incredible cast of characters who highlight the struggles and revel in the craziness of a post-doomsday world. I also have to highlight the casting of Walton Goggins as the ghoul, which feels like a particularly smart decision. This man is tailor-made for this role, even considering some of his previous appearances Justified And The hateful eightthis might be his most captivating performance yet.
The most impressive thing about the Stand out The show manages to balance diverse stories with grace and intrigue. When you have branching storylines, one arc often drags while the others shine. But in Stand out, They are so well woven together that overall the show never gets boring, even if one scene gets too long. Now I have to admit that those new to the franchise may need to be a little more patient, as Maximus’ arc and the story surrounding the Brotherhood of Steel take some time to get rolling.
Perhaps the biggest problem with Stand out is his brutality. This is not a series for the faint of heart. Warning: There is some animal cruelty and there is so much blood that a normal gunshot wound seems harmless in comparison. It’s also important to note that the transition from pixels to live action gives the whole thing even more impact. But coming from a franchise that revels in grittiness and rawness from the start, it would feel strange in a different way.
As a fan of the franchise, I always feel a bit of trepidation when a game tests a new medium. But Stand out absolutely did it. And looking back, it probably shouldn’t have been a surprise, because different Street fighter or Mortal Kombat whose stories always felt like afterthoughts, it was the world and characters of Stand out This ensured that people kept returning to the wasteland. Even though the game laid the foundation for the success of the series, this adaptation can stand on its own.
The Stand out The series is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video today starting at 9 p.m. ET.
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