CLOSE TO FALLOUT - Menu Screens

⭐ ⭐ (497 endorsements) 📥 14,513 downloads 📌 v1.1 📅 11/20/2008
⚪ Last updated 2008

By MaFFej · User Interface

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods ↗ 📅 Updated: 12/28/2008 📅 Created: 11/20/2008
⚠️ Install Order · 2 steps
1🛠️ FOSE — Fallout Script Extender Download ↗
2🔧 UFO3P — Unofficial Fallout 3 Patch Download ↗

Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.

🔍 Analysis

  • 👍 3.4% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
  • 🏆 #39 of 82 User Interface mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

CLOSE TO FALLOUT: Menu Screens 1. 1 author: MaFFej (maffej.ew@interia.pl) ----------------- It\'s a little mod that replaces loading and 24 menu screens. There\'s also a new F3 logo in menu. List of changes (new graphics): 1. Loading screens: a) \"Fallout\" Comicbook #1 b) \"Fallout\" Comicbook #2 2. Main/first Screen: classic F1/2 art with male and female vault dwellers 3. Menu Screens: CLASSIC: a) guy running and shooting, with dog b) art from comicbook c) \"Get Ready!\" splachscreen with armed vaultboy d) F1 death screen e) F2 death screen f) man in PA, Enclave flag in background g) \"The Vault of the Future\" h) classic loadng screen with ruins and car g) ruins of city h) classic loading screen with guy operating a Vailt-Tec machine i) classic loading screen with man and car behind him j) Vaultboy as gangster i) tribal-PA guy from calssic loading screen k) art from mod\'s main screen, again FALLOUT TACTICS: a) death screen b) loading screen with woman standing on hill c) \"You could survive a nuclear war if...\" ad d) \"How would you survive?\" ad FALLOUT 3: a) guy and dog walking b) guy in PA, two Encalve\'s flags behind him c) guy in PA, White House in background d) original main screen (with F3\'s PA) e) graphic from Survival Guide - guy exting vault f) one page from Survival Guide - eye protection VERSION UPDATE HISTORY: 1. 1 - previous version doesn\'t work with \"low\" and \"medium\" texture details, this version fix that problem and now it\'s work correctly INSTALLATION: Copy whole \"Textures\" folder to \'Fallout3/Data\'. Don\'t forget to backup old files if you want back someday to original ones. Enjoy and look up for next \"CLOSE TO FALLOUT\" mods.

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CLOSE TO FALLOUT - Menu Screens is a compact UI mod for Fallout 3 that replaces the loading screens and 24 menu screens with new artwork, plus a new F3 logo in the main menu. With 497 endorsements and 14,513 downloads, it's a well-received cosmetic enhancement for players seeking a fresh look.

✨ Key Features

Replaces loading screens with new artwork.
Replaces 24 menu screens with new designs.
Adds a new F3 logo to the main menu.

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Community-approved with 497 endorsements and over 14k downloads.
  • Simple cosmetic change that refreshes the game's menu visuals.
  • Lightweight mod—no gameplay impact, just visual variety.

⚠️ Cons

  • Last updated in 2008—may have compatibility issues with modern Fallout 3 versions or mods.
  • Only affects menus and loading screens, so no gameplay changes.
🎯 Is This For You?
For Fallout 3 players who want a quick visual refresh of the menu and loading screens without altering gameplay. Perfect for modders who appreciate cosmetic tweaks. Skip if you're looking for gameplay overhauls or if you prefer the original menu aesthetic.
📦 Install:Easy· Under 1 minute

💡 Beginner Tips

  • Place the files in your Fallout 3 Data folder, then activate the mod via the launcher's mod list.
  • If you use a mod manager like Fallout Mod Manager, you can install it with a single click.
  • Since it's an old mod, test it after installing other UI mods to ensure no conflicts.

📊 Mod Details

Game
Fallout 3 Mods
Author
MaFFej
Version
1.1
Downloads
14,513
Endorsements
497
Category
User Interface
Created
11/20/2008
Updated
12/28/2008

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