This Fallout-Inspired DOOM Mod is Jaw-Droppingly Cool

Being into Fallout these days feels like juggling flaming molerats. I mean, Fallout 76 turned its frown upside down, and the TV show? Massive hit! Season 2’s supposed to drop in December. But single-player RPG lovers? Yeah, they’re still stuck in the Fallout 4 era from, like, ten years ago! We might not get Fallout 5 until, who knows, the 2030s? Bethesda has got Elder Scrolls 6 to churn out first.

But here’s a twist, or maybe a lifeline: the Fallout modding gang is hard at work cooking up gems like Fallout London to keep us afloat. This weekend? A spicy new trailer popped up, and oh man, it might be the raddest mod I’ve ever stumbled across.

It’s called Fallout: Bakersfield. Picture this: a total twist on DOOM, morphing the old isometric Fallout into a vintage FPS. More on that later — but seriously, the trailer? You’ll wanna watch it because it says more than I ever could with my rambling.

Sure, the name gives it away — it’s set in Bakersfield, California. Or as the OGs call it, Necropolis, the ghoul haven from Fallout 1. You’re a Vault 13 dweller in this tale, possibly taking on the role of Fallout 1’s protagonist or that scout, Talius. Shadows of that world are all over the gameplay, blending Fallout’s RPG magic with DOOM’s shoot-’em-up style. It even has a UI mashup from both games — those Fallout-esque log messages are chef’s kiss.

The visuals? Nostalgia wave incoming! They shout Fallout 1’s retro vibe, with over-the-top meatiness and a “2.5D” look, if you catch my drift. It screams DOOM in spirit. The trailer gives a peek at the action: you against ghouls with classic Fallout weaponry like the 10mm SMG and a Flamer. There’s even light destructible stuff and quirky dialogue choices just for giggles.

Out there, everything’s got that quirky, less-is-more animation style that makes the old shooters, well, unforgettable. And the sounds! Straight from Fallout’s vault, crunching and clinking all the way.

Random fact — this mod might be one of the wildest in the Fallout or DOOM world I’ve ever peeped. When’s it ready? No exact date, but it’s 60% there: creatures, environments, weapons, and the works — all chugging along.

Credit where it’s due, Alexander “Red888Guns” Berezin and Denis Berezin are behind the wheel. They’ve got a Boosty page too, in case you’re feeling generous with $2.66/month for updates and blog bites. It’s not about profit, though — they’re crystal clear on that. They even nixed monetization on their trailer! "Profit? Nah, not here," they laid it out plain in their description.

Still, I’m probably gonna toss them some coins. Just seems right. This kind of stuff? It’s the heart and soul of gaming creativity, filling those voids bigger studios might just… overlook. Perfect between waiting periods for big releases. If you’re as hyped as me for Fallout: Bakersfield, you might want to join the ride.