Fallout 4

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  1. Celtillus
    Nov 13, 2015
    10
    ~30 Hours in and I feel like I've barely scratched the surface. I played and finished Fallout 1 and 2 long before Fallout 3 and Fallout New Vegas came out. Fallout 4 captures the very best of Fallout better than the previous 2 games, and in my opinion, surpasses even the originals in so many ways.

    The people who say there is no story don't really understand Fallout or the types of games    ~30 Hours in and I feel like I've barely scratched the surface. I played and finished Fallout 1 and 2 long before Fallout 3 and Fallout New Vegas came out. Fallout 4 captures the very best of Fallout better than the previous 2 games, and in my opinion, surpasses even the originals in so many ways.

    The people who say there is no story don't really understand Fallout or the types of games that Bethesda develops. The player makes his/her own stories in these games. Bethesda makes the sandbox and lets you play in it. Console players get only a very small portion of the experience, because they don't have access to mods, which really make the sandbox come alive and allow you to customize the game into whatever you want it to be. It seems like they might be able to get a few small relatively simple mods this time around, though.    … Expand
  2. kostjamoscow
    Nov 13, 2015
    9
    Please do not listen to the hater giving this game 0.

    The graphics look average, not bad as some people say but also not great. Butthis game shines when it comes to the world Bethesda created. The details, the variety of locations, the action, the overwhelming amount of side quests. This game is just amazing. The writing is however not as good as say The Witcher 3, but not    Please do not listen to the hater giving this game 0.

    The graphics look average, not bad as some people say but also not great. Butthis game shines when it comes to the world Bethesda created.

    The details, the variety of locations, the action, the overwhelming amount of side quests. This game is just amazing.

    The writing is however not as good as say The Witcher 3, but not terrible either. All in all I am hooked on this game. I play it every free minute I have and highly recommend it to anyone who loves openworld shooters/RPG's.

    It's not the Game of the Year (because of the Witcher 3) but it is still one of the best games of the year!    … Expand
  3. LAZYB
    Nov 17, 2015
    8
    Ok, so I'm gonna compare this to the Oblivion-Skyrim evolution.

    Oblivion was similar to Fallout 3 in many ways (as it was the same engine). When Skyrim came in they changed a lot of features and added more. Mainly character development and crafting. I believe this was to appeal to a greater number of players. In Fallout 4 is not exactly the same case. They removed a few features (as    Ok, so I'm gonna compare this to the Oblivion-Skyrim evolution.

    Oblivion was similar to Fallout 3 in many ways (as it was the same engine). When Skyrim came in they changed a lot of features and added more. Mainly character development and crafting. I believe this was to appeal to a greater number of players.
    In Fallout 4 is not exactly the same case. They removed a few features (as weapon degradation), changed others (like player conversations) and added or improved a few others (like combat, animations, building that I'm not particularly fond of...).

    Being said all this, my opinion is that this game wants appeal to a greater number of players. Even so, I think is a great game. A lot of reviews are giving really low rankings just because it wasn't everything they hoped for. Heck! Look at all those other games from this generation that caused this sensation due to the hype created. Did you look? Now look back, not such a bad game isn't it? No micro-transactions, rich story, dense open world, great atmosphere and more Fallout. I just wanted to play another Fallout and they delivered, as it happened with The Elder Scrolls before.

    So please, don't use bad rantings to show your ideal Fallout 4. There's plenty of games out there that really should get those low points, so the companies stop milking users (no need to say names).

    I think is a great game and I'm having a lot of fun playing it.    … Expand
  4. suzuki013
    Nov 13, 2015
    10
    I don't know...why do ppl rate the game based on professional mindset of a company or some someting like that instead of the game itself when they don't know what was going on in the company? Imma only grade it based on the game itself. It's explosive. It's gon be a new time machine for ya and when you finished this game, you'd be somewhere around 2020. Attractive comanions and cool laserI don't know...why do ppl rate the game based on professional mindset of a company or some someting like that instead of the game itself when they don't know what was going on in the company? Imma only grade it based on the game itself. It's explosive. It's gon be a new time machine for ya and when you finished this game, you'd be somewhere around 2020. Attractive comanions and cool laser rifles and melee weapons, by the way I really like how Bethesda buffed melee type perks and weapons, plus you can make your own fortress. Hell I spent what 20 hours building it. This game is that addictive. The story is also amazing. The volume of the story is totally up to you. If you travel more, and read more the world gets bigger and bigger. try to clear every single corner of the map, it'll definitely reward you with unique items and secrets. Try to listen to holo tape, it'll give you more emotions and the life of the people in game. This is not Counter Strike, this is not Black Ops. Don't feel rushed completing main quests. Don't play it like when you try to hit max level playing WOW. When I was playing other games, I always realized that somewhere around I was trying to reach the end of the game as fast as I could and all the contents of the games became meaningless and I was in hurry. However, this game is just incredibly relaxing yet intensive. it feels like i'm actually in the game. I'm also impressed with the improved character customizing and the connections between characters. It's just amazing.… Expand
  5. StrongHarm
    Dec 1, 2015
    10
    Superb! This is in the top 5 games I've ever played. I'm floored there are so many bad reviews. I sincerely believe that the people giving it negative reviews tried to play through it fast like any other game they've played in the past. I could see how the complex nuances would escape you if you went about it this way. As for me; I've spent a lot of time building my settlements up.Superb! This is in the top 5 games I've ever played. I'm floored there are so many bad reviews. I sincerely believe that the people giving it negative reviews tried to play through it fast like any other game they've played in the past. I could see how the complex nuances would escape you if you went about it this way. As for me; I've spent a lot of time building my settlements up. There's a bar in each one with ceiling fans, jukeboxes, smokes a brews on tables, etc. I've researched and refined the best defensive strategies and employed the standard at each location. Each settlement is a creative masterpiece. Although I've sank a lot of time into that, I don't feel like I've skimped on questing and fighting. It's easy to put time into both since there's no time limit on quests and tasks. As for graphics I'm really impressed with the godrays and the artillery in particular. The story line is engaging and fun.. and these devs have a great sense of humor. Besides the very few bugs I've encountered (understandable for a game so new and so vast) I really can't think of how it could possibly be better than it is. I don't know if I've ever been so immersed in a game before, and I've been at this since the 90s. Bravo Bethesda!!… Expand
  6. strangergv1
    Nov 14, 2015
    9
    This game is the best fallout that I played. Fallout 4 has made massive improvement over new Vegas and fallout 3 there is no copy and pasted environments of textures from Fallout new Vegas and fallout 3. Fallout 4 is high in texture and Detail with a huge atmospheric world realistic lighting and shadows with a huge open world to explore ,atmospheric weather, fallout radiation storms, dayThis game is the best fallout that I played. Fallout 4 has made massive improvement over new Vegas and fallout 3 there is no copy and pasted environments of textures from Fallout new Vegas and fallout 3. Fallout 4 is high in texture and Detail with a huge atmospheric world realistic lighting and shadows with a huge open world to explore ,atmospheric weather, fallout radiation storms, day and night cycle is brilliantly done. There's crafting in the game so you can be creative, a huge selection of Clothing outfits with different armor for each limb. the power armor is awesome. shooting is tight, gameplay mechanics is solid, a good story, graphics is pretty good and a huge option of side missions. I like the perk system, the option to melee attack with firearms is a nice touch.

    Don't pay no mind to those that come here to give this game a 0 they clearly haven't played this game    … Expand
  7. HankBoon
    Nov 14, 2015
    8
    I really cannot agree with all the bad reviews! This game is really good!!! I have played all the Fallout Games except for Tactics and I have to say that in almost every aspect this game is at least better than FO3 and New Vegas. I dont dare to compare this game with FO1 and FO2 because it is an totally different feeling in terms of Gameplay.
    Outstanding for me is the wealth of detail    I really cannot agree with all the bad reviews! This game is really good!!! I have played all the Fallout Games except for Tactics and I have to say that in almost every aspect this game is at least better than FO3 and New Vegas. I dont dare to compare this game with FO1 and FO2 because it is an totally different feeling in terms of Gameplay.
    Outstanding for me is the wealth of detail with which the world is created plus there is so much to do and to discover! It really does not get boring to wander the wasteland because it does not feel generic at any point.
    Further Points (after 50 hours of Gameplay):
    -Housing is fantastic but could be even better when there would be some more strategic aspects to it.
    -Almost no bugs: I had one graphical bug. Also the game did crash a few times.
    -the dialogs are not the greatest!    … Expand
  8. Shaylin96
    Nov 17, 2015
    10
    People are talking how bad this game is because there is not anything new. Seriously?? There are lots of things to do, i have played this game for only 24 hours and im still at the start of the game: The map is almost as big as in Skyrim, weapon customisation, power armor stuff, quests and raiders attacking your sanctuary makes you actually do a lot more stuff here than in Fallout 3. TherePeople are talking how bad this game is because there is not anything new. Seriously?? There are lots of things to do, i have played this game for only 24 hours and im still at the start of the game: The map is almost as big as in Skyrim, weapon customisation, power armor stuff, quests and raiders attacking your sanctuary makes you actually do a lot more stuff here than in Fallout 3. There is no way you'd have to stop playing because you have nothing to do. There are hundreds of hours fun to do. How cant people actually see the game is not about graphics? It is a Bethesda game, stop hating, start loving!… Expand
  9. Paedow
    Nov 13, 2015
    9
    Besides the fact, that the game has crashed a lot, I love it. Fallout 4 is an improvement to Fallout 3 in every way. The world feels more alive than in any other Fallout game and the new dialogue system is just what Fallout needed to tell its story better. I also like the way the simplified the character system. You still have a lot to customize but don't need to mess around with a millionBesides the fact, that the game has crashed a lot, I love it. Fallout 4 is an improvement to Fallout 3 in every way. The world feels more alive than in any other Fallout game and the new dialogue system is just what Fallout needed to tell its story better. I also like the way the simplified the character system. You still have a lot to customize but don't need to mess around with a million different values. The character creation is also a lot better, the different characters in the Commonwealth are unique and distinguishable.… Expand
  10. TeddieL
    Nov 14, 2015
    9
    I love this game. Many old Fallout-fans hate this game because how different it is compared to the other Fallout games. I've played both 3 and NV and those game were fun, but there was something that I didn't like about those games. With the new Fallout title, Bethesda really wanted to aim for the casual gamers. I don't think that's a bad thing. It really made a game I liked, with a goodI love this game. Many old Fallout-fans hate this game because how different it is compared to the other Fallout games. I've played both 3 and NV and those game were fun, but there was something that I didn't like about those games. With the new Fallout title, Bethesda really wanted to aim for the casual gamers. I don't think that's a bad thing. It really made a game I liked, with a good mix of Action and Sandbox RPG.

    Many people started to get angry when they realized there was only 4 conversation options and how the main character was not you, because there was a voice actor. I felt fine hearing Codsworth actually saying my real name, I don't really know why people got so mad when all they got were 4 options when Fallout 3 and NV had many different options but did lead to the same conversation.

    As i said before, I liked the new Mass Effect like conversation system. I think the voice really added some meaning in the conversation, because you can hear your character say it. I thought the voice acting was good and the writing was also good.

    The story was good, there was alot of different ways to complete the main story, as there is in the other Fallout games with a lot of different factions to join to help their cause and what they believe the wasteland should turn into.

    The combat was fun and satisfying to play with and I loved the new crafting system with the new scraping system. The only problem was that you didn't want to drop any scraps because of the material which resulted in you having to get over encumbered quite often.    … Expand
  11. CustodianPariah
    Nov 17, 2015
    9
    I see a lot of people saying bad things about a game that is great. Of course it has a few kinks here and there but those are NOT so bad that it ruins the game. The people say the graphics are bad are the ones who are just looking for flaws. In the time i have played i have very rarely noticed flaws in the graphics because i have been focusing on how awesome this game truly is.
  12. TheSoleSurvivor
    Nov 14, 2015
    10
    This game is hands down, the best game i have ever played. I have never been as immersed into a game as i am with Fallout 4.So many feautures..I don't know what to begin with..
    From weapon customization( which is HUGE.) to Armor building, to food and chem crafting, to settlement managing , to base building: This game is truly, a masterpiece.
    ALTHOUGH i do agree with some of the rants,    This game is hands down, the best game i have ever played. I have never been as immersed into a game as i am with Fallout 4.So many feautures..I don't know what to begin with..
    From weapon customization( which is HUGE.) to Armor building, to food and chem crafting, to settlement managing , to base building: This game is truly, a masterpiece.
    ALTHOUGH i do agree with some of the rants, be it the graphics issue (however they aren't that disappointing, plus mods exist for a reason) or the complaints about dialogue or about fallout losing its role playing aspect, however despite these minor flaws, i believe that they can be overlooked.
    Nevertheless, Fallout 4 , is , just like its predecessors were, one of the greatest video games ever made.
    Because Bethesda's ability to create massive dynamic and realistic alternate realities never changes...    … Expand
  13. My_Lord_Metzger
    Nov 19, 2015
    10
    After 60 hours in the game at this moment:
    The atmosphere is still there - do not believe the whining. This is the same Fallout but in the new format. And it does not make it worse. This large-scale and perfectly made game in which you can see the attention to details. But there are drawbacks - the simple dialogues system, some bugs, but this is kind of game that you want to live and play    After 60 hours in the game at this moment:
    The atmosphere is still there - do not believe the whining. This is the same Fallout but in the new format. And it does not make it worse. This large-scale and perfectly made game in which you can see the attention to details. But there are drawbacks - the simple dialogues system, some bugs, but this is kind of game that you want to live and play in. Great works!
    And of course we are waiting for the players mods! ;)    … Expand
  14. reflective7
    Nov 12, 2015
    10
    Don't listen to 4deChan This game is awesome and you will lose more than your sleep - you might lose your job.

    The environments are amazing, soundtrack is captivating, monsters can instill fear, and gun customization is immersive. However, creating & managing your town can be a pain as it's not very intuitive.
  15. nirax
    Nov 11, 2015
    9
    wow im surprised by all those bad reviews.
    let me tell you one: I played Oblivion, Fallout3, Fallout NV, i heavily modified them and wrote mods for them.
    As with all titles of this series there are some nasty bugs still present before further refinement in form of patches fixes them eventually. I make it short as i want to play and only write this review as i guess most ppl that are    wow im surprised by all those bad reviews.
    let me tell you one: I played Oblivion, Fallout3, Fallout NV, i heavily modified them and wrote mods for them.
    As with all titles of this series there are some nasty bugs still present before further refinement in form of patches fixes them eventually.

    I make it short as i want to play and only write this review as i guess most ppl that are pleased are playign the game instead writing long reviews about it which hits the score pretty badly.

    So pros:
    + the open world experience i expected
    + characters feel vivid belivable
    + dogs, companions etc feel "real"
    + high customization of guns, homes, everything. (who writes there is none simply didnt found how to do it yet..
    +cool perks
    + combat, vats etc is fun
    + great immersion and atmosphere
    + worht the buck

    negative:
    - characters look worse than before. thats similar to DA:I.
    - partially the textures (but on pc we´ll fix that)
    - AWFUL CONSOLE INSPIRED CONTROLS. (will be surely fixed but atm this is extremly anoying)
    - usual bugs (ie hack a console and get bugged when shutting it of because you were in sneak or 1st person mode, or same with entering a power suit etc)
    - partial disconnect between character and you as player (harder to "roleplay" it) as the char expression through voice or even action (like banging the pitboy against the wall) may be outchar for the character you would like to play. same thing about a too much railroaded start story for my taste which suffocates starting possibilities and imgaination.

    all in all: if you liked previous titles you will like this one.    … Expand
  16. CaptMescaline
    Nov 12, 2015
    9
    The dialogue and player choice is fairly limited compared to fallout new vegas in terms of story but providing you come into the experience evaluating it on its own terms then I think you're in for a wild ride. Gunplay is fun and enemy AI has been improved a lot. Everything has been improved upon from fallout 3. The level and character design is amazing. There's enough content to keep youThe dialogue and player choice is fairly limited compared to fallout new vegas in terms of story but providing you come into the experience evaluating it on its own terms then I think you're in for a wild ride. Gunplay is fun and enemy AI has been improved a lot. Everything has been improved upon from fallout 3. The level and character design is amazing. There's enough content to keep you busy for quite a while. Worth the money.… Expand
  17. zxj4k3xz
    Nov 11, 2015
    9
    Absolutely amazing game. The gun-play is much better than old fallout games, the perks system is much improved, the graphics are gorgeous, and the crafting system is fantastic. If some bugs get squashed, I'm giving this a 10, but until then, the game is a solid 9.
  18. Jaketastic
    Nov 12, 2015
    9
    This game is great, I don't understand why people hate on this game even though it improves on every feature in fallout 3 and adds more. The crafting system is excellent and so is the building system (and its not a rip off on minecraft). The guns are excellent and handle well in combat. The looting system is improved but still needs work on it. The open world is not as big as games likeThis game is great, I don't understand why people hate on this game even though it improves on every feature in fallout 3 and adds more. The crafting system is excellent and so is the building system (and its not a rip off on minecraft). The guns are excellent and handle well in combat. The looting system is improved but still needs work on it. The open world is not as big as games like GTA but iv'e been playing for around 6 hours and still haven't seen everything in the game. The Perks are a massive difference to the game and actually add new features to your play though much better than fallout 3 and new Vegas did. So far the environments and weather system are amazing and make the world come alive. in other words this game is amazing!!!!!!!!! so get over it… Expand
  19. Silas92
    Nov 12, 2015
    8
    In the game I spent ten hours. At first I felt the overall game, but over time this has changed. In fact, the game must be given a chance. The game world is large and filled with content. VATS bit lame, as for me, time should stop completely. The skill has been highly simplified but it does not prevent reap enjoyment from the game.
  20. GodofGeckos
    Nov 11, 2015
    9
    I'd like to start this off by saying that I suspect all the negative scores are the result of repeat accounts, or of people who haven't actually played the game. If you've seen gameplay, or played it yourself, you should know this to be true. The bugs are hardly game breaking, especially if you take steps to prevent them, and the graphic, while nothing marvelous, are an obvious improvementI'd like to start this off by saying that I suspect all the negative scores are the result of repeat accounts, or of people who haven't actually played the game. If you've seen gameplay, or played it yourself, you should know this to be true. The bugs are hardly game breaking, especially if you take steps to prevent them, and the graphic, while nothing marvelous, are an obvious improvement over FO3, FO:NV, and Skyrim. The optimization could be better, but I feel as if this is a problem not to just for PC, but for console as well.

    Whatever my thoughts may be, please just take that into consideration. I've played the game for well over twenty hours at this point, and have been playing Fallout since 1999: I know what I'm talking about. The fact that the user rating is lower than New Vegas is **** absurd, and should be disregarded.

    Pros:

    - Gameplay is far better than it has been in previous titles, with mechanics that actually allow for a 'no V.A.T.S' play through. It obviously isn't destiny, but for an RPG, especially one made by Bethesda, it's a refreshing change.

    - You're not going to find better graphics than Witcher 3 in this game, but this highly stylized version of Boston is still gorgeous. Bethesda has reached the apex of world design here, pulling out all the stops - a new story is hiding behind every corner.

    - Voice acting is incredible. Whether or not you're a fan of the silent protagonist (which I am, to some extent) is irrelevant; Brian DeLaney and Courtney Taylor have both put a lot of passion into this, as well as the entire supporting cast. Everyone is giving their all, and it's wonderful to listen to.

    - Companions are diverse and well thought-out. Everyone has a backstory, and none disappoint in complexity. The friendship/romance system is also a welcome addition.

    - The soundtrack... wow. Just... just wow. Not just the radio stations: Inon Zur is at his very best here.

    - The new leveling system is far better than any previous installment of the 3d series. It add a level of depth and customization that would be extremely hard to top. Don't let anyone else fool you, this makes the game far more engaging. Speaking of which...

    - It's far more difficult. I could have put this as a con as well, but I despised the easy nature of both NV and FO3. While the lack of a hardcore mode is irritating, this is made up by the fact that ammo is scarce, and enemies are tough. The challenge, however, is usually well worth it.

    - Finally, the story - what can I possibly say about it that hasn't already been said? It's dynamic, it's engaging: it's a work of art, frankly. The moral choices are difficult and game-changing, the scope is incredible, and the writing is award worthy. The third act is truly what stands out, though this is not to diminish just how fun the first two parts are - I won't spoil anything, but you're all in for a very special treat. The replayability alone is just incredible.

    Cons:

    - The bugs are numerous, as one would expect. If you don't download the beta update and (if you're playing in NVIDIA) disable streamer, then you'll not only find that your frame rate is practically non-existent, but you'll experience crashes that should've been patched day one of development. While almost everything is fixable in one way or another, it's still a very notice inconvenience that needs to be rectified as soon as possible.

    - The animations, especially facial, are improved, but that isn't really saying much. It still looks like garbage when someone is trying to speak, and while we all sorta expected it, it's a shame to see that our fears were legitimized.

    - The pacing at first is... wonky. As I said before, I'm not going to spoil anything, but it just seems like it's trying to haphazardly rush you into the wasteland as fast as possible. It'll probably be fixed by the modding community, but that's certainly no excuse.

    Verdict: 9/10

    A gem of a game, and easily one of the best, if not the best, games to come out of BGS since Morrowind. Everything is diverse, dynamic, and engaging; truly world design at it's finest. While the bugs can be a nuance and the pacing is off at the beginning, they hardly constitute a low score. You can see every ounce of passion and love that was put into this project, and the picture it paints is absolutely breathtaking.

    My advice? Buy as quickly as you can and jump right in. This is one hell of a treat, and you won't be disappointed.    … Expand
  21. MigRib
    Nov 20, 2015
    10
    I find it highly suspicious that the average user review for this game is so much lower than other user reviews for games that have professional scores above 80. Just to mention a few, MGS V (user rating of about 7.5), The Witcher 3 (user review of an astounding 9.0), Tales from the Borderlands (user review average around 8.5). This is most certainly due to dozens of fake accounts beingI find it highly suspicious that the average user review for this game is so much lower than other user reviews for games that have professional scores above 80. Just to mention a few, MGS V (user rating of about 7.5), The Witcher 3 (user review of an astounding 9.0), Tales from the Borderlands (user review average around 8.5). This is most certainly due to dozens of fake accounts being created just to blemish the score for Fallout 4. Metacritic also appears to be fond of this because this is the second review I write saying just that. OK, it's not a review of the game to be fair, so I'll add something else this time: Fallout 4 is absolutely amazing. It's Bethesda's best game so far and one of the best RPGs around. And yes, IT IS an RPG, as anyone who has seriously played P&P will recognize - those who play roll the dice and choose the tactical approach, of course, will never understand what an RPG is supposed to be.… Expand
  22. AlexChauvin
    Nov 11, 2015
    8
    Fallout 4 was a good game but, it did not live up to the hype surrounding it. As the follow up to two fantastic RPGs it was always going to be a difficult task and with the whole Fallout fan base waiting this only made it more difficult. I found the graphics to be okay, they were very similar to the graphics of 3 and NV but they felt new and fresh. The locked framerate, although unstableFallout 4 was a good game but, it did not live up to the hype surrounding it. As the follow up to two fantastic RPGs it was always going to be a difficult task and with the whole Fallout fan base waiting this only made it more difficult. I found the graphics to be okay, they were very similar to the graphics of 3 and NV but they felt new and fresh. The locked framerate, although unstable at times, was mostly consistent and I rarely noticed when it struggled. The story wasn't too bad either although predictable at times. To conclude, Fallout 4 is a good game but not necessarily a good Fallout game.… Expand
  23. Dude49
    Nov 14, 2015
    10
    his really is an amazing game I can easily use hours and hours to play it with out ever feeling bored.

    The good: Combat feels great and never gets boring Weapon costomization Settlement building The new power armor is amazing instead of it just being armor it now feel like you are a walking tank. Feels like the first iron man suit with out the flying part :) The weather and    his really is an amazing game I can easily use hours and hours to play it with out ever feeling bored.

    The good:
    Combat feels great and never gets boring
    Weapon costomization
    Settlement building
    The new power armor is amazing instead of it just being armor it now feel like you are a walking tank. Feels like the first iron man suit with out the flying part :)
    The weather and lightning effects are amazing and leads to some very breathtaking landscapes.
    So far all the quest have been interesting to play.
    The new perk system is fantastic. They removed the old skill system, which didn't make any sense and replaced it with this new system where the skills have been spread out in a way that makes sense.

    The bad:
    Voice acting of some npcs like codsworth is fantastic but some other characters not so much.
    The textures are not that good, they are not horrible but they are not great.
    The dialog system has been simplified and sometimes you say something you didn't want to say because the description did not explain what you were going to say.
    Building the settlements is a little wonky because of the grid.
    Some quest are very repetitive (go here, kill that or go here, kill them, collect that)

    I have heard a lot of people had lots of trouble with this game. Both with performance and bugs. I myself have not run into that many problems I have been stuck on a terminal once and sometimes I get a little fps drops but I have never been lower than 55.

    Conclusion:
    Fallout 4 is overall a fantastic games really worth playing and a worthy sequel in the fallout series but it is really restricted by some of the bad stuff like the dialog system and repetitive is holding it back.    … Expand
  24. MadclownJack
    Nov 30, 2015
    8
    I'm not gonna lie, i rode the "hate train" at first. The developer had reinvented a lot of the things familiar from the last two games, most of which weren't very accessible and clear at first glance. The new perks system seems a lot less "RPG" than the last one, the Map is smaller but more dense than the ones before and i can't really find a purpose for the new "minecraft" system they gotI'm not gonna lie, i rode the "hate train" at first. The developer had reinvented a lot of the things familiar from the last two games, most of which weren't very accessible and clear at first glance. The new perks system seems a lot less "RPG" than the last one, the Map is smaller but more dense than the ones before and i can't really find a purpose for the new "minecraft" system they got going on, at the moment. Also, same as any other game these days, there are bugs of all sorts and sizes, though the game was stable even without the updates. The main story line is a bit flimsy and anticlimactic, but what are you gonna do. The graphics aren't all that stunning, but i'm sure the mods will take care of that in the near future. There were a couple of things done better here, than in the previous games like the battle and crafting systems, better animations and movement (Skyrim level, maybe a bit better) there are a lot more open buildings which lessens the need for loading, essentially making the gameplay a lot smoother. The battle system i especially like because it seems more realistic than the ones in F3 and NV. In the previous games i felt as if the hit box and enemy reaction to taking damage (or lack thereof) were somewhat weird, which prompted use of VATS, in turn making the game a bit "distant". The crafting is also nice, armor and weapon creation is similar to Skyrim, but with more depth. I found the fact that the character is an established person, rather than a blank slate, in the game world, a tad impersonal to the player, but it's not a deciding factor in the gameplay so i guess it doesn't matter. The game world seems more alive, although i think the AI would benefit from some more development.

    In summation, there is a lot to be seen and experienced in Fallout 4, especially to new players. That said, if i were a new player, i'd do some review reading before i decide if this is what i really want.

    My opinion is that it's a good, if not great, game. Though i secretly hope that future DLC is free, because the price seems a bit steep for the current game content. Maybe try and get it on a dicount?    … Expand
  25. dajarvi
    Nov 13, 2015
    9
    Fallout 4 is a step forward compared to the previous titles. I have played Fallout 3 and New Vegas, but the innovation behind Fallout 4 is much more immersive and streamlined. I enjoy the new system of character development and interaction with the world. Fallout 4 plays more like a simulator compared to its predecessors. The graphics are better, but nothing compared to 2015 standards.Fallout 4 is a step forward compared to the previous titles. I have played Fallout 3 and New Vegas, but the innovation behind Fallout 4 is much more immersive and streamlined. I enjoy the new system of character development and interaction with the world. Fallout 4 plays more like a simulator compared to its predecessors. The graphics are better, but nothing compared to 2015 standards. Hopefully, modding will come down the pipeline sooner than later. Glad I bought this at full price. It has been worth it.… Expand
  26. Maximvz
    Nov 13, 2015
    9
    I rate this game 8.5 on 10. Other previous fallouts were 9 on 10. This game is still great.

    It's true, certain things were removed from previous fallouts. But others were improved as well. So far, after 10 hours in game, I like the game very much. It delivers. Voiced actors is a fun, new bonus, and very well done as that. Karma is still in the game, it's just different with settlers    I rate this game 8.5 on 10. Other previous fallouts were 9 on 10. This game is still great.

    It's true, certain things were removed from previous fallouts. But others were improved as well. So far, after 10 hours in game, I like the game very much. It delivers. Voiced actors is a fun, new bonus, and very well done as that. Karma is still in the game, it's just different with settlers allowing you to build at their spots or not, and companions approving or not your actions. The new approach to power armor is interesting, with the limited power cores. Weapon, armor and various crafting is better than previous installments, and by far. The new leveling system which was simplified still allows you to make the same kind of build. It's simplified, yes, but still as interesting. Monster AI was improved. Open source, so expect most of this game's bugs to be solved within the coming months. The story is nice. The best one around? No. But then again, since when were Fallout stories all that interesting? Since when were open world game stories all that interesting? Never, truth be told. The theme and atmosphere is there.

    I'm not sure why so many people give this game an ultra crap score. I believe most gamers are whiners, and the slight difference from previous installment can provoke them into rating this game as a 4 or less. lol.

    Cons of this game :
    Console port. Hotkeys are not PC friendly. Will probably be fixed in a few months by some random guy.
    A little lack of being the bad guy compared to previous fallouts. Remember the Fallout 3 days where you could blow the brains of your important NPC, then your quest log said "you lost your source of information, wander the wasteland aimlessly until you find what you are looking for" ? Not in fallout 4.
    Less RPG and more shooting compared to previous fallouts. More encounters with more dialogue and less shooting would've been nice.
    Less ways to solve a problem ( pick lock pick pocket hacking dialogue ) than previous fallouts, but the difference isn't all that dramatic.

    Some complaints are indeed worthy of attention but people that rates this game 4 or less just aren't credible sources of information at all.    … Expand
  27. Slipshodsum685
    Nov 13, 2015
    9
    A excellent game in all catagories with a great start to the plot that begins with an interesting mystery. The gunplay is also improved and although many dreaded the wheel text system, it is in-fact quite good. All in all this game is a great rpg and a possible contender for GOTY.
  28. Rygemd
    Nov 17, 2015
    9
    I played fallout 3 and New Vegas a lot. More often New Vegas simply because of the improved combat and the amount of guns.

    Well to be fair I do agree with some of the flaws that people mention: - Dialogue is well meh. 4 options with obvious good or bad awnsers are kind of lame, BUT I never really played fallout games for the dialogue. I mainly liked it for the RPG elements. Being    I played fallout 3 and New Vegas a lot. More often New Vegas simply because of the improved combat and the amount of guns.

    Well to be fair I do agree with some of the flaws that people mention:

    - Dialogue is well meh. 4 options with obvious good or bad awnsers are kind of lame, BUT I never really played fallout games for the dialogue. I mainly liked it for the RPG elements. Being alone in a world, starting with almost nothing while eventueally becoming overpowered and the fact that it had both melee and gun combat.

    - The story so far (haven't finished it) is not that interesting. Especially compared to Fallout new vegas. But ah well you know what I wrote in the last point.

    By the way: for the people that say that the quest are all the same, have just been doing quartermastery and minutemen quests. Those are just to grind xp and cash, kind of like the bounties in Skyrim. There are neough side quests to find that have their own stories and outcomes. You just have to find them.

    - Graphics, well meh. I expected better. They are not BAD but definetly not what you'd expect from a 2015 game. Performance on pc is sometimes also a bit questionable.

    Shaders are ok, post-processing is good to really good, the rest not really. Textures and models, please. So horrible sometimes.

    - I need more adhesive and aluminium! Seriously the amount of aluminium and adhesive that you need in this game compared to the amount that you get is kind of messed up, especially adhesive.

    - I still haven't found a good trader to sell all my stuff to. All the merchants have like 300 caps or less! So annoying.

    plus:

    - I LOVE the new combat. As someone that never uses V.A.T.S. because honestly, I think it is very lame and ruins the whole shooter aspect of the game (and think that it is an excuse for people with poor aim to get out of sticky situations, not trying to be rude here). Now that guns actually feel like guns the game feels complete for me in that area. Also, sprinting!

    - The world itself is a lot better than in previous fallout games. Boston and it's surrounding villages and cities actually feel legit. Not just like randomly placed assets. Also, some of the indoor areas are big enough for 30 minutes or more gameplay.

    - The guns and crafting are excellent in my opinion. Trust me that once you get to the good part of crafting, your weapons can become completely different and twice as powerful. Power armor is a bit OP at start so i skipped it at first, but started to use it from around level 25 once I found my first good armor set.

    - Characters are ok I guess. Then again, I am not that harsh when it comes to these things.

    - Base building is fun, but a bit wonky sometimes.

    - Perk system is fine, but different. Some changes are not always bad people. I kind of miss the skill system from FNV but I accept this change because it is not a bad system. This is a thing that many people just don't think about. A different system is not always instantly a bad system.

    - I love the fact that weapons don't degrade, but at the same time i kind of miss it.    … Expand
  29. Basilone
    Nov 11, 2015
    8
    There are a couple of things I don't like about the game, but a 4.7 user is definitely undeserved. The major complaint is the skill systems and linear story. The skill increases at level up is gone and has been replaced with a Skyrim-like talent system which combines some distinctly Fallout perks in to a skill tree. The main story (disclaimer I haven't beaten it) is supposedly linear,There are a couple of things I don't like about the game, but a 4.7 user is definitely undeserved. The major complaint is the skill systems and linear story. The skill increases at level up is gone and has been replaced with a Skyrim-like talent system which combines some distinctly Fallout perks in to a skill tree. The main story (disclaimer I haven't beaten it) is supposedly linear, but that has been the case in every Bethesda game except for New Vegas. And there is a lot of hate about the graphics, but I don't have a problem with them. Its not setting a new standard for sure, but it is satisfactory and my 970 handles the game pretty well except for one or two locations that have stuttered a bit.

    Gameplay is great. Bullets actually go where you are aiming instead of sometimes going off on a tangent because of your skill. I prefer the new VATs system slow mo, stealth seems more viable than in previous Fallouts (it feels like Skyrim, you can even take people out with guns from a good location without being instantly detected). Your pip boy can be used as a flashlight, sprinting is a welcomed feature, preserving your power armor fusion cores is a nice mechanic, and exploring is fun as always.

    The bad: early bugs typical of every Bethesda game, NPCs getting annoying in doorways. I won't dock the game any points for those, since those have also been issues in every other Bethesda game I loved, but its disappointing it wasn't improved on. The areas where I feel like the game really regressed is the 4 choice dialogue and no faction reputation system. People like or dislike you on an individual basis, which isn't very well explained how that works. IMO everyone except for maybe a half dozen super characters should be killable, and it seems like this game doesn't let you RP the evil guy as much as before. Another problem is the settlements aren't very well explained. I have built up sanctuary a bit so that I can have a good place to stow my gear and have some merchants there, but the game doesn't try to tell you why it is important to maintain the other settlements.    … Expand
  30. Exwin0880
    Dec 8, 2015
    9
    Love the game.

    Fallout 4 is a worthwhile entry into a storied franchise. The world is large and filled with interesting people and things to do.

    Its shortcomings are in the main story, which I feel is a bit lacking in such a well thought out game.
  31. kingADZ12
    Nov 22, 2015
    8
    Having around 80 hours played so far, I feel that this game is a fantastic game if you separate it from the previous Fallout games.

    Also, ikr! An 8/10? Am I an alien or something? Because, you know, like 95% of Metacritic users only seem to know the numbers 0 and 10.
  32. thedigitalwolf
    Nov 30, 2015
    10
    Okay, so I'm going to just do my duty as a decent human being and write a solid 10 review here, because there are tons of people giving this game ridiculously low scores for reasons that don't even make any sense. I have been a big fan of Bethesda's open-world sandboxy role playing games ever since I picked up Morrowind back in the early aughts, and I genuinely believe that Fallout 4Okay, so I'm going to just do my duty as a decent human being and write a solid 10 review here, because there are tons of people giving this game ridiculously low scores for reasons that don't even make any sense. I have been a big fan of Bethesda's open-world sandboxy role playing games ever since I picked up Morrowind back in the early aughts, and I genuinely believe that Fallout 4 represents a particularly well thought out leap forward in the evolution of these games in general. It's huge, and I could talk about it for a long time, but that would be lame, and could get weird, so I will keep it as concise as possible.

    First, yes, they completely redid the format used to deal with player stats. Gone is the big, long screen full of 0-100 player ability scores for like fifty different skill categories or whatever. No, they didn't get rid of the S.P.E.C.I.A.L. attributes (Strength, Perception, etc.) Those are still present. And they didn't actually do away with the complexity and customization-rich character building system made possible by those stats. Not really. In the place of these stats is a perk interface that sort of rolls it all into one big system that is... different, and a little more user-friendly. You could say it's been dumbed down a bit for the masses, but I don't think that's actually the case, and I certainly don't think that the game really suffered because of these changes, and neither should you unless you're just super married to the more pencil-and-paper rpg feel that the old system produced.

    Also, yes, they did remove weapons and armor degradation, which results in there no longer being a repair system, or a repair skill for that matter, and yes, to be honest, at first glance this does look like a step back from role playing in general and perhaps something of an advance into more action/shooter territory. Actually, it's weird that I'm not exactly faulting them for this particular change because I was pretty bummed out with Skyrim at release for this very reason...

    ...but that's honestly about it as far as anything that could potentially appear to be dilution or simplification.

    And here is the deal:

    They've added SO much more to the game's complexity than they've taken away. These additions come chiefly in two forms, these being 1) the player's ability to design, build, and manage survivor settlements, and 2) a truly robust crafting system.

    To me, it also seems like the design of the whole wasteland itself was done so, so, so much more painstakingly than it was in previous titles. They somehow manage to make the environments diverse, colorful, and vibrant, despite the entire game taking place in a post-nuclear-apocalyptic mess of rubble and body parts. Also, there is weather. I mean, honestly...it's a really, really good game. If you liked Fallout 3 and New Vegas, then you should like this. A lot.

    Sorry, I ran out of desire to keep writing.    … Expand
  33. voltaguy
    Apr 4, 2017
    8
    I will start this review, really, really edgy (not really). If you think that Fallout 3 was a better game, there is a chance that you are;

    A) blinded by the nostalgia B) bad at reviewing computer games Story in both of the games are complete **** I will probably talk about FO3's story on that review and why it is **** but you can watch several reviews on Youtube that explains why it    I will start this review, really, really edgy (not really). If you think that Fallout 3 was a better game, there is a chance that you are;

    A) blinded by the nostalgia
    B) bad at reviewing computer games

    Story in both of the games are complete **** I will probably talk about FO3's story on that review and why it is **** but you can watch several reviews on Youtube that explains why it is **** so watch some of them if you felt uncomfortable with my statement. Exploration is kind of fun in FO3, but has no purpose rather then looking at places and accessing logs. Whereas in FO4, on top of what you did in FO3, you have chance to get gear or junk for crafting, and on top of that, the game has much better gun-play, which also makes exploring more fun. The only downside of FO4 compared to FO3, is the dialogue system and the linearity of its quests. But most of the time, like in FO3, you will shoot **** "Oh but dude, this is an RPG, not a shooter game like Call of Duty, rite?" you may ask. Well my friend, just compare the RPG elements of FO3 to FO2, then FO4 to FO3. FO3 doesn't feel like COD but FO4 does? The point is, shooting is a big part of both of those games, one game has a superior gun-play compared to the other, and the ****-gun-play game is not even that good, when compared to a game like New Vegas.

    I really want to criticize the **** out of this game, but FO4 has so many flaws that it is impossible to fit the characters inside this box. Most of the problems are solved with mods anyways, so I will talk about the game very little and shallow.

    Karma gone - good
    Repair gone - good
    Skills gone - better (you put everything to 2 skills before)
    Perks gone - worse
    New skill tree - good and bad (some talents are mandatory but the tree design opens possibilities)
    VATS is slow time - good and bad
    No VATS grenade - bad
    VATS as general - same
    No influence on factions - bad
    No disguise - bad
    Player voice actor - good and bad (good acting but sometimes unexpected results)
    Companions - better
    Companion quests - better
    Graphics - better
    Gun-play - better
    Combat - better
    DR system - better and worse (fixed by mods)
    Dialogues - worse (kinda fixed by mods)
    Choices - worse
    Factions - worse (compared to NV, plus some of them make no sense)
    AI - still bad
    Stealth - still bad
    Crafting - good
    Weapon/armor mods - good
    Legendary enemies - good
    Legendary loot - good and bad (bad for disappointment)
    Settlements - good but broken (mods are cool)
    Quests - better and worse (gun-play and exploration is better but choices are limited)
    Main Story - ****
    Map design - better
    Mobs - better
    NPCs - worse (than NV), better (than FO3)
    Builds - better
    Survival - good
    Healing system - better
    Immersion - worse (than NV), better (than FO3)
    Towns - worse (than NV), better (than FO3)
    Animations - better
    Trading - worse (some items are impossible to buy, fixed by mods)
    DLCs - better
    **** mods - better
    Aaaand that is it.    … Expand
  34. AlexanderDM
    Mar 20, 2017
    9
    This game has flaws, including dialogue, some half-baked characters, and rather repetitive shooter-based quests. I 100% recognize the lack-of-choice nature of these flaws takes away from some core fallout feeling.

    That said, a failure to meet hype does not make for a bad game. This is still a top 10% title, with an incredible rebuild-the-world construction system, well-tuned and    This game has flaws, including dialogue, some half-baked characters, and rather repetitive shooter-based quests. I 100% recognize the lack-of-choice nature of these flaws takes away from some core fallout feeling.

    That said, a failure to meet hype does not make for a bad game. This is still a top 10% title, with an incredible rebuild-the-world construction system, well-tuned and well-conceived weapon and armor crafting, and tight visuals and combat. The story contains a very real debate on whether apparently-sentient machines should be granted human rights, and your macro play style does feel like an impassioned quest to fulfill your beliefs on the subject. Power armor is captured perfectly as the lore has described it, and Boston residents can't but get excited about the captured feeling of the city.

    Not as good as past Fallout titles, I'll agree, but a grade A game regardless.    … Expand
  35. pixel_geist
    Nov 13, 2015
    10
    the best fallout ive ever played,

    I think that the people complaining about frame rates and stuttering are using inferior hardware, because my MSI laptop can run this game with a Nvidia 860M video card.... The crafting is more streamlined, bethesda took out everything I hated in New Vegas, added base building and crops and I have had the best times building forts and farms.... The    the best fallout ive ever played,

    I think that the people complaining about frame rates and stuttering are using inferior hardware, because my MSI laptop can run this game with a Nvidia 860M video card....
    The crafting is more streamlined, bethesda took out everything I hated in New Vegas, added base building and crops and I have had the best times building forts and farms....
    The looting now has a purpose, and I feel that this is the game Fallout 3 should have been.    … Expand
  36. Razor66
    Nov 11, 2015
    10
    Great game. More of the same if compared to Fallout 4, but still a great game. Can't understand this load of hate people show against Fallout 4, it's the same superb action rpg.
  37. wwolf_1
    Nov 11, 2015
    9
    With over 14hrs played already I have yet to run into any bugs/glitchs/problems. Over all I am very impressed with the game an have been enjoying it immensely. Much better then FO3 an on par if not better im many categories then FO:NV
  38. ASD039
    Nov 12, 2015
    10
    Great game with good intentions, but there's a lot of problems and things that haven't been rectified from the previous games.

    First off, Fallout 4 is not an RPG, it's an open world FPS game with RPG elements with skills you can unlock when you level up. Almost every single quest is solved by shooting people and speech checks are practically non existent. After the countless factions    Great game with good intentions, but there's a lot of problems and things that haven't been rectified from the previous games.

    First off, Fallout 4 is not an RPG, it's an open world FPS game with RPG elements with skills you can unlock when you level up. Almost every single quest is solved by shooting people and speech checks are practically non existent. After the countless factions you could choose to side with in New Vegas, Fallout 4 instead gives you 2.

    Aside from this there is no weapon degradation, the map seems a lot smaller, very few unique quests, bad facial animation, inconsistent visuals and the assorted bugs and glitches you get with every new Bethesda game. There is a fun time to be had here and I've already got lost in the wasteland for hours, but it's not quite the sequel Fallout fans might have been hoping for.    … Expand
  39. GenXY
    Dec 1, 2015
    10
    Jesus Christ, these negative reviews are absurd. Giving it a 10 to balance out the total insanity of people giving out red scores to this magnificent video game. You all should be ashamed of yourselves, this is a prime example of why no one trusts user reviews on here anymore.
  40. mortendc
    Nov 26, 2015
    8
    The game is great and I enjoy playing it very much. For me it gives the same reward as playing Fallout 3 and new vegas when you scavenge places and collect (hoard) stuff back to you "base". The thrill of discovering and exlporing new places is great and all the negative reviews are hard for me to understand. The are minor bugs and glitches but nothing that can take away the joy of playingThe game is great and I enjoy playing it very much. For me it gives the same reward as playing Fallout 3 and new vegas when you scavenge places and collect (hoard) stuff back to you "base". The thrill of discovering and exlporing new places is great and all the negative reviews are hard for me to understand. The are minor bugs and glitches but nothing that can take away the joy of playing a great open world game… Expand
  41. knallfix
    Nov 11, 2015
    8
    The game: You get what you expect from Bethesda, just a little more less than the last times.
    But: No preorder bonuses, no ingame shop, no day 1 dlc. It has a concole, cheats. etc.
    Everything other Publisher throw at you or took away..
    Big props for this.
  42. Voidus
    Nov 18, 2015
    9
    While the voiced protagonist threw me a bit since it's such a departure from the typical Bethesda protagonists the game makes up for it in just about every other area, combat is much improved over other fallout games and the addition of mods made getting the perfect weapon a great test of trial, error and stripping the world of all the duct tape. The use of limited ammunition over thatWhile the voiced protagonist threw me a bit since it's such a departure from the typical Bethesda protagonists the game makes up for it in just about every other area, combat is much improved over other fallout games and the addition of mods made getting the perfect weapon a great test of trial, error and stripping the world of all the duct tape. The use of limited ammunition over that stupid condition meter in 3 is a big improvement in terms of forcing weapon changes and the perk system is much more streamlined and intuitive, though having some attribute points in addition to the perk points would have been an improvement.
    Story and characters were both solid, while the story can be a little cliched at times there are some really great moments to find if you explore enough.
    And of course the Settlements system adds hours of extra playtime and also quite a bit of fun as you watch four missile launcher turrets demolish a horde of super mutants.    … Expand
  43. username_82
    Nov 20, 2015
    9
    The only part of 4 that i dont care for is the new dialogue system. It very much feels like everything i loved about the series with that exception. Ive yet to see any of the game breaking bugs reported at 80 hours in. I have had some graphical issues with the LOD textures not falling off but it was solved by reloading. Not bad considering the amazing scale and scope within a living worldThe only part of 4 that i dont care for is the new dialogue system. It very much feels like everything i loved about the series with that exception. Ive yet to see any of the game breaking bugs reported at 80 hours in. I have had some graphical issues with the LOD textures not falling off but it was solved by reloading. Not bad considering the amazing scale and scope within a living world theyve delivered yet again.… Expand
  44. yronnen
    Dec 30, 2015
    10
    My wife was mad at me for having a romance with Piper Wright. I told her I'm doing it just for the additional perks...that was a poor choice of words.
  45. Zstephable
    Nov 22, 2015
    9
    This is a great game, Bethesda definitely takes a step up with a minor amount of glitches (that I've found), superb gameplay, beautiful graphics, and an amazing crafting system. But lets talk about the negatives, the main story deserves a 6 or 7 at best similar to Skyrim, also some of the rpg elements have been taken out with the new dialogue system, and the story practically forcing youThis is a great game, Bethesda definitely takes a step up with a minor amount of glitches (that I've found), superb gameplay, beautiful graphics, and an amazing crafting system. But lets talk about the negatives, the main story deserves a 6 or 7 at best similar to Skyrim, also some of the rpg elements have been taken out with the new dialogue system, and the story practically forcing you to be good (but fallout 3 did this so I suppose it can be forgiven). Overall its a great game and I'm having alot of fun playing it.… Expand
  46. Mallenlane
    Apr 11, 2017
    9
    These reviews are ridiculous. Most of these people have never reviewed any other game, came on here to say 'me too'.

    The game is fun. The graphics are pretty good for a game, which unlike nearly all other games, can't know which assets will be on screen at any given time. People like to compare to games which are not remotely doing the same things.
  47. senopah
    Nov 11, 2015
    10
    I had a little bit of trouble getting it to work properly at the start but I've just played the last 10 hours straight and this game is fantastic.

    Yes, they've changed some things from the last go-around but despite all of the complaints on here, it's a great game that still very much has that Fallout feel. I think it comes in right behind The Witcher 3 on my favorite games of 2015.
  48. ManOmega
    Nov 10, 2015
    10
    Most of the way this huge roleplaying-shooter game works is carried over from its excellent predecessors, Fallout 3 and Fallout: New Vegas. It is the Skyrim to Fallout 3’s Oblivion, if you will – it iterates on the previous game’s already amazing systems, and it’s similarly dense with locations to explore, genuinely creepy monsters to fight, and superbly engrossing post-nuclear atmosphereMost of the way this huge roleplaying-shooter game works is carried over from its excellent predecessors, Fallout 3 and Fallout: New Vegas. It is the Skyrim to Fallout 3’s Oblivion, if you will – it iterates on the previous game’s already amazing systems, and it’s similarly dense with locations to explore, genuinely creepy monsters to fight, and superbly engrossing post-nuclear atmosphere that blends unsettling gore and death with dark comedy. After more than 55 hours played I may have seen an ending, yet I feel like I’ve only begun to explore its extraordinary world; from the look of it, I’ll easily be able to spend another 100 happy hours here and still see new and exciting things.… Expand
  49. re29a
    Nov 12, 2015
    10
    There's clearly some kind of bizarre brigading going on in the user reviews on metacritic. Ignore them. The game is fantastic.

    Watch the demos or read the professional reviews.
  50. Gorsky
    Dec 8, 2015
    10
    I had to boost this score - it's not the perfect game and I should even say it was a little disappointment for me but I would rate it 7-8/10 because it's still a decent title.
  51. Masked_One7240
    Nov 14, 2015
    8
    TL;DR version near bottom.

    After having waited a good 4 years, I can say that I was really excited for this game. Many people are talking about this game saying things like it crashing on start-up or just being a really bug-ridden game. I will actually have to say that I have only encountered one bug so far (weapon disappearing from hands). Other than that I have found the performance    TL;DR version near bottom.

    After having waited a good 4 years, I can say that I was really excited for this game. Many people are talking about this game saying things like it crashing on start-up or just being a really bug-ridden game. I will actually have to say that I have only encountered one bug so far (weapon disappearing from hands). Other than that I have found the performance brilliant.

    First I'd like to get all of the bad stuff out of the way. As many of you have heard Fallout 4 has taken the RP out of RPG. Yes this is the case. In previous games you had your S.P.E.C.I.A.L attributes (which range from 1-10) and a set of skills (ranging from 0-100 which you could increase when you level up). You could also choose a perk every level in Fallout 3 and every two levels in Fallout: New Vegas. This has been changed so that when you level up you get a single perk point which you can use to invest in either a single S.P.E.C.I.A.L attribute to rank it up by 1 or you can use it to get a perk. I honestly dislike this due to the fact that this doesn't allow for Role-Playing, where you might boost up your speech and barter to create a smooth-talker or you could boost your melee weapons and survival to role-play a tribal. Another thing I'm not quite a fan of is the voiced protagonist. Honestly I would like to commend Brian T. Delaney and Courtney Taylor (the male and female voice actors) for doing such a good job with the voices, but the reason I don't like the voiced protagonist is due to the fact that once again I can't role-play. The last factor which I dislike is the far too early retrieval of the Power Armour. In previous games you used to have to do a bunch of quests or get a special perk in order to use Power Armour. However, in Fallout 4 within about half an hour of starting the game (supposing you don't take three whilst creating your character) you are given both a suit of T-45d Power Armour and a mini-gun. I will have to say though that they have managed to try to balance this out by limiting the use of the Power Armour with Fusion Cores, which you insert in the Power Armour and then are drained whilst using it. Unfortunately this was poorly done and I found myself with 6 of them within about 5 hours of the game.

    Now onto the positives. As I have said before I disliked the new levelling system, however, what quickly made up for it was the abundance of perks with 70 base perks, each with multiple ranks. Now the graphics. Many people are saying that the graphics aren't the greatest and I will have to agree with them, although what they are is an improvement from Fallout 3 and Fallout: New Vegas, and this is what matters. The settlement building was one of the features I was quite interested in and I have found it to be quite good, with various areas you can discover and build on. I haven't used it too much (mainly because I'm horrible at designing buildings) but from what I have built I can say that it was very well implemented. Now the dialogue wheel. Many people are saying that it has been dumbed down and once again, I have to agree. But instead of complaining about it, I think that we should be asking Bethesda in possibly a future DLC to include an option to switch between the New Vegas/3 style of dialogue and the new Fallout 4 style. The combat has also been greatly improved. In previous Fallout games most people had to rely upon V.A.T.S in order to be able to actually hit enemies. In Fallout 4 however, this is not the case. Fallout 4 has added various FPS mechanics such as a grenade hot-key, a bash key and weapon iron sights, vastly improving the experience. The open world is (in my opinion) what really made this game amazing. From the moment you leave Vault 111 you can do anything you want.

    TL;DR version:
    Fallout 4 is filled with various great gameplay features, improved graphics and things to do. Only negatives are lack of RPG aspects and voiced character. Definitely deserves a play.

    Graphics 7/10
    Gameplay 8/10
    Story 7/10

    Overall 8/10    … Expand
  52. mikett66
    Nov 10, 2015
    10
    4.7? Seriously? This game is awesome! And I have played every last Fallout game. You can't say I'm a noob. The crafting system is different. But overall, it's the best Fallout yet. I'll write a full review later.
  53. anggadaz
    Nov 21, 2015
    8
    this game is great game. the game is adventure and role playing game. the normal human with mutant villain. the game story is good. the game graphic is good too.
  54. Doozie
    Nov 18, 2015
    8
    Old fallout player here and I've been enjoying Fallout 4 a lot but it's not without it's caveats. People who are putting a 1-4 obviously have some kind of axe to grind unless they're just furious users who can't get the game to run for one reason or another.

    I'm rating it an 8 at this point because it has a ton of emergent and just downright random goodness that happens as you go    Old fallout player here and I've been enjoying Fallout 4 a lot but it's not without it's caveats. People who are putting a 1-4 obviously have some kind of axe to grind unless they're just furious users who can't get the game to run for one reason or another.

    I'm rating it an 8 at this point because it has a ton of emergent and just downright random goodness that happens as you go about. It's fun, but it's also buggy as all get-out as we all know. It's not perfect but it's not terrible either. If you want some good random fun give it a try, and take all the salty reviews with a grain of salt (go figure).    … Expand
  55. krosque
    Nov 10, 2015
    10
    loving it so far. sure, bugs exist but love fallout for the freedom it provides. Keeping busy with the settlement system, crafting and exploring. I guess I will eventually do the quests.

    Thank you Bethesda and hope you can provide some fixes in the next updates!
  56. jugo
    Nov 11, 2015
    10
    Game came out as everything I expected it to be. Graphics are amazing and gameplay feels mostly polished. The gunplay has been MASSIVELY improved from NV which is a huge plus for me. RPG elements are similar to NV but no visible karma system and skill points have disappeared and everything corresponds to your SPECIAL stats. Honestly though, if you don't like something about the game,Game came out as everything I expected it to be. Graphics are amazing and gameplay feels mostly polished. The gunplay has been MASSIVELY improved from NV which is a huge plus for me. RPG elements are similar to NV but no visible karma system and skill points have disappeared and everything corresponds to your SPECIAL stats. Honestly though, if you don't like something about the game, eventually someone will make a mod to fix it so sit tight.… Expand
  57. Mwallace1695
    Nov 13, 2015
    9
    Story: The story is involving, but you will quickly be distracted by the sheer number of quests and map markers you can run into. You will find that in talking to wastlanders mid quest they will often have something to do or have something to provide you.

    Side Quests: For the most part side quests flow and appear naturally. Fallout 4 borrows from Skyrim in that settlements that join    Story: The story is involving, but you will quickly be distracted by the sheer number of quests and map markers you can run into. You will find that in talking to wastlanders mid quest they will often have something to do or have something to provide you.

    Side Quests: For the most part side quests flow and appear naturally. Fallout 4 borrows from Skyrim in that settlements that join your cause will never run out of raider outposts for you to take care of. Some of the sidequests go a lot deeper than I though and I often find some of the best gear doing them.

    Graphics: Look, people have become so attached to the concept that we are in 2015 and you should be able to count the individual scrotum hairs on the dog running past the irradiated ditch across the valley while looking through a long range scope made out of an alarm clock and a toy car. Did we forget that video games are art, and that some of the most famous artists throughout history were not focused with the concept of "how close to real life can we make this". The graphics are great. Attention to detail is amazing. Its a game, if you have fun, who cares if you can't spot the ants dragging bits of dead caterpillar up the stem of that tiny flower in the middle of a field that has nothing worth looking at.

    Map: This map is very organic. Farmland and factories in the north. Cities and heavy urban sections in the center, oceanfront property in the east, more farmland and factories in the west, and tons of places to die in the south. The actual map is smaller than I would have liked, but you never get bored. Its a great balance of stuff to do and travel time.    … Expand
  58. Kazren
    Nov 11, 2015
    8
    I'm more of a fantasy type player so I never got into Fallout much, but FO4 is pretty fun so far. I can only compare my experience to FO3 since I never played NV.

    There is no way that this game should be rated a 0. I feel like people who rate that low also hate their favorite bands new albums, because the first album was the best. It's silly. FO4 is not leaps and bounds different than    I'm more of a fantasy type player so I never got into Fallout much, but FO4 is pretty fun so far. I can only compare my experience to FO3 since I never played NV.

    There is no way that this game should be rated a 0. I feel like people who rate that low also hate their favorite bands new albums, because the first album was the best. It's silly. FO4 is not leaps and bounds different than FO3 but I think if they did change it that much there would be another type of backlash. You can never win.

    Also comparing this game to The Witcher 3 is weird to me. I see everyone mentioning it. I love The Witcher 3, but the feel is totally different. While fun, The Witcher's greatest asset was the story. The combat was easy mode and the environment was pretty, but you couldn't really interact with anything in it.

    I think FO4's improved weapon feel and expansive exploration puts it in a different sort of game from The Witcher. I actually like the exploration and combat more than story some time. I mean, Bethesda's stories have never really been that epic to me, but I hardly play the main quests anyway because the world around me is more fun.

    Pros for me:

    - The environment is dreary as it should be, but the colors aren't de-saturated like in FO3
    - Aiming/weapons feel more responsive and on target
    - Crafting/modding is fun
    - Player built houses and settlements are a good option, although it could be improved such as constructing buildings should take time to complete instead of insta-plop.
    - Looting is simplified, so much quicker, but the option to "open" containers is still there
    - Physical character creation was great
    - The prologue was short and simple, quicker to get to the real game.
    - Foliage picking a la TES
    - Huge open world, tons to explore
    - You don't have to wait so long for power armor
    - Power armor is customize-able
    - Armor acts more like Morrowind's armor system where you can layer items on top of each other and each arm can have different pieces.
    - Bethesda has said that modding tools will be released.

    Cons for me:
    - Graphics, but this is typical with Bethesda and fixed by the community over time
    - I am still having a hard time figuring out how to scrap things for resources (I'm not the type to Google things in games, I'm old skool like that)
    - Not a fan of the Pip-boy UI
    - The traits menu feels so out of place and is a bit hard to see where your character customization is going
    - I wish the character creation gave more info as to what each trait helps, such as agility helps small guns for example. Since I'm not a huge FO fan, I didn't really know what did what beyond the super basic description shown
    - Dialog has been simplified to 4 choices. I'm sure this is done because of the protagonist being voice acted, but I was a huge fan of Morrowind dialog. Way better than FO4 by far.    … Expand
  59. Hellion
    Nov 11, 2015
    8
    So far so good. If you're a fan of the Fallout series you should feel at home. It's every bit as exciting as Fallout 3. Especially the environment, attention to detail, and atmosphere. I don't know why everyone is complaining about the graphics. The engine does a fine job and improves the aesthetic of Fallout 3. Gun play is sharper. Power suit is a blast. Lot of improvement in menu designSo far so good. If you're a fan of the Fallout series you should feel at home. It's every bit as exciting as Fallout 3. Especially the environment, attention to detail, and atmosphere. I don't know why everyone is complaining about the graphics. The engine does a fine job and improves the aesthetic of Fallout 3. Gun play is sharper. Power suit is a blast. Lot of improvement in menu design and the pipboy menu is a lot smoother. Crafting and building is fluid to use with a good amount of options. Lot of people mentioning the bugs and frames. Noticed some bugs with the wrong dialogue displaying, lips not moving, slow reaction from NPCs. Bethesda hopefully will fix these issues. It would be nice if the PC version didn't have to use Steam to install. Include the content on the disc. Will stick with consoles until that changes.… Expand
  60. Ezzaron
    Nov 17, 2015
    10
    this game is awesome. i love every part of it so much, even if i dont use the power armor to get a higher difficulty. all 0 score people should shame themselves, just compare it to games nowadays. your expectations where to high, fallout is not responsible for that. my expectations where high too, but i love it as it is. just play how you want, the world is open as ***... there is nothingthis game is awesome. i love every part of it so much, even if i dont use the power armor to get a higher difficulty. all 0 score people should shame themselves, just compare it to games nowadays. your expectations where to high, fallout is not responsible for that. my expectations where high too, but i love it as it is. just play how you want, the world is open as ***... there is nothing to critize, game runs well and i dont have any perfomance issues at all! maybe buy a better setup, i dont know. recommend this 10/10, the 7 years of waiting are paying off, 10 times in my opinion :) 10/10 good job bethesda, another diamond in your games collection!… Expand
  61. abowman
    Nov 14, 2015
    10
    I don't understand these other reviews at all. This is a top quality game. I'm 25+ hours in and i'm loving every minute of it. There are the usual Bethesda bugs and the UI could use some small improvements, but this doesn't detract away from how amazing this game is. I think a lot of these reviews are based on being a bit too onboard the hype train. There is absolutely NO way this gameI don't understand these other reviews at all. This is a top quality game. I'm 25+ hours in and i'm loving every minute of it. There are the usual Bethesda bugs and the UI could use some small improvements, but this doesn't detract away from how amazing this game is. I think a lot of these reviews are based on being a bit too onboard the hype train. There is absolutely NO way this game deserves 1-3.… Expand
  62. mopasc5297
    Nov 14, 2015
    10
    This game is not the typical Fallout game you'd might expect, and some people love or hate it because of it. This game threw away some of the things that made the previous games good and added features that made it unique and better in it's own respect.

    Don't get me wrong, I loved Fallout 3 and NV, and personally think that they both are better games than Fallout 4, but Fallout 4    This game is not the typical Fallout game you'd might expect, and some people love or hate it because of it. This game threw away some of the things that made the previous games good and added features that made it unique and better in it's own respect.

    Don't get me wrong, I loved Fallout 3 and NV, and personally think that they both are better games than Fallout 4, but Fallout 4 doesn't fall too behind. Sure this game is riddled with bugs that should've been fixed before it was released, but you should find solace in knowing that Bethesda will be releasing patches in the coming months.

    The gameplay is extremely different than 3 and NV. The gun-play has improved a ton, and you don't need to rely as heavily on V.A.T.S. Some might argue that it's dumbed down and is Call of Duty shooting. Personally, in my experience, some if not most of the battles I faced were quite challenging. Aside from the occasional mole rat or boat fly.

    As far as the story goes, it's alright. It's not as good as Fallout 3 or NV, but it is indeed better than most game stories out there. I will say though, that the introduction seemed a bit rushed with quite some pacing issues. Once you reach diamond city though, the pacing feels more fluid, although it can still use some work.

    Nonetheless, no game is perfect. This game has it's downfalls, mostly in terms of AI and animation. The basic body movements of the character is fine, but the facial expression has something to be left desired. The lips don't sync with the voice and the face often feels stale. As for AI, they would often times do stupid things and can't aim for **** half of the time.

    I don't find graphics to be a problem, but these graphics are evidently not to par with modern day standards. Again, I don't find this to be a problem, but most people do.

    Now, as for a disclaimer as to why I'm giving this a 10 rating, it's merely to counteract the tons of 0 ratings from people in here. Metacritic user scores are mainly just 10s and 0s. It's stupid, but the actual rating I'd give this is an 8. Now, when all the patches and mods come out, only then may it be deservant of a 9 or even a 10.    … Expand
  63. burgermeister42
    Nov 12, 2015
    10
    I am confused as to what was expected if this game that was not delivered. I have read sever reviews and still do understand what was promised and not delivered. This game has surpassed my ridiculous expectations. I have several hundred hours in every Bethesda game and expected this game to be what all the other fallouts have been attempting to be. The combat is fun and engaging, theI am confused as to what was expected if this game that was not delivered. I have read sever reviews and still do understand what was promised and not delivered. This game has surpassed my ridiculous expectations. I have several hundred hours in every Bethesda game and expected this game to be what all the other fallouts have been attempting to be. The combat is fun and engaging, the weapon crafting as indepth as you want it to be, and a base building system far more addicting than it has any right being. The story is immersive and emotion provoking, I feel personally wronged and am out for justice. Any way I look at this game is great.… Expand
  64. Dulkkan
    Nov 13, 2015
    8
    I'm a huge fan of Fallout series, played all of the main games and I really liked this game, it was just as I expected it to be from my experience with Bethesda games and what was being told by the news and previews. I would like more if the game was foccused on building only a central of operations for the player (like the Gas Station) or foccusing just on one of the settlements. TakingI'm a huge fan of Fallout series, played all of the main games and I really liked this game, it was just as I expected it to be from my experience with Bethesda games and what was being told by the news and previews. I would like more if the game was foccused on building only a central of operations for the player (like the Gas Station) or foccusing just on one of the settlements. Taking care of a lot of settlements can be a bit annoying, but it's not that bad. The story seems consistent and I really liked the new Power Armor system. The new skill system doesn't seems to be that bad too. I liked the old one a bit more too but the new one is not THAT bad. Also, it's Bethesda, bugs ARE expected. If you give them a bad rating because of that you must be new to they games. I've also liked the new dialogue system. The graphics are well done on PC, can't see why some people are complaining too much about it. There is some games with better graphics for sure but this one pretty well done.

    I can understand if some people liked Fallout 3 or New Vegas more, or even if disliked some of the changes and all... but giving a ZERO as it was Ride to Hell: Retribution, Rambo: The Game or Alien: Colonial Marines, like it were an unplayable monster is exagerating things a bit too much. At least be fair scoring it, because the game may not suit your taste, but is not bad that at all.    … Expand
  65. sefrabu
    Nov 12, 2015
    8
    I'm starting to believe that most of Metacritic user reviewers are a bunch of paid haters, considering how much acid comes out of them on the very day of the release, especially from those listing what the game lacks after, probably, an hour of gameplay. So I will do the same, but quite opposite: I'll write my first GOOD impressions.

    After around 15 hours of gameplay I'm catching myself    I'm starting to believe that most of Metacritic user reviewers are a bunch of paid haters, considering how much acid comes out of them on the very day of the release, especially from those listing what the game lacks after, probably, an hour of gameplay. So I will do the same, but quite opposite: I'll write my first GOOD impressions.

    After around 15 hours of gameplay I'm catching myself thinking how to manage my free time to spend as long as possible in this postnuclear wasteland. It's worth notifying that 15 hours is probably the total time I devoted to Fallout 3 and New Vegas alltogether, as they didn't work with me. I spent a number of (satisfying) hours with the first two Fallouts, so I'm not a complete stranger to the series.

    The graphics are medicore indeed (switching from Witcher 3 was a bit painful), and the third person perspective is predictably inferior, but I'd say these are the only drawbacks of this game. The artstyle and the atmosphere is perfect. The perk system works nice. The crafting system can draw lots of your attention. The settlement creator feels like a game in a game. The story, at least so far, is interesting enough to keep going, although it's hard to skip sidequests, which, though interesting as always, have the tendency to dilute the primary experience.

    All in all, I highly reccomend it and can hardly wait for the next Elder Scrolls.    … Expand
  66. DstheProtector
    Nov 23, 2015
    10
    This game hits over 300,000 current players at Steam EVERY day, even 3 weeks after the launch while other games were struggling at 70,000 at their best during their whole period of time. The record, showing incredible steadiness, exactly goes against those smart *** critics,
  67. Roxian
    Nov 25, 2015
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I finished the game with a save file of + 4 days. There were many good things, some very bad. Enjoy.

    People say the story is boring. Imo up until you arrive at the Institute and things become a bit more "clear", it was very intriguing. After that I noticed I found myself facing a moral dilemma; all the factions seemed to dabble in this "grey area". It made me question my whole journey so far and the people I had been interacting with. I had this with the previous games too, so it was a nice thing to experience.

    Crafting was a nice change and everyone seems to agree on that. I never bothered in New Vegas because it was so tedious and hard to keep track from, unlike in Fallout 4 where you can track mats and the crafting stations have a clear overview.

    People say they turned the game into a mindless shooter without rpg elements. I beg to differ. Companions have been reworked into more then an npc that carries your **** for you. They join in conversations, they have different opinions, personal quests that are befitting. They all have unique dialogue lines towards what is happening to you ingame.

    People say the quests are boring. The only quests I found boring after a long time were the settlement quests and the dialogue of the settlers. I have to admit those became to tedious for me when I was close to endgame. I ended up not bothering anymore. But aside from that there are many hidden quests that are pretty damn entertaining. Often it starts with finding a holotape or just talking to a random npc. Roam, explore and you will be suprised.

    People complain about perks and special beeing destroyed. It is not gone. It is presented to you in a different manner. I can see why people don't like change, but this is no reason to rate the game badly. I saw many familiar perks and I liked how they handled the collection of books and magazines. Damn it Picket Fences, where you at! Simply because it is not the exact same way as the previous games, doesn't mean it's bad.

    Dialogue. Fantastic that our character has a voice now, I loved them both, very fitting and easy to listen to for a long time. But the dialogue wheel was confusing at first. I often found myself trying to "guess" what my character was actually going to say. As someone who likes to roleplay this wasn't the best change.

    "Most of the buildings are sealed off" is simply a lie. There are indeed residential houses that are barred off at the front door, but I found many houses, factories or other buildings I could enter without having a quest to go there. It's like people that claim this only visited Concord (where a lot of them are sealed off) at the start, then quit the game to nag about this.

    Technical issues : well it *is* a Bethesda game that has just released. I know, it's absolutely no excuse. I didn't had any gamebreaking bugs (like I heard people say they were unable to advance in main story), but I had my fair share of ctd's, especially when leaving a place, right after it had loaded. Happened like +-10 times during my playthrough. Let's see... the clipping issues at settlemends drove me mad more then once. The carpet trick and tlc commands shouldn't be the best option, they should've just made it better. Period. And lastly eventhough my pc wasn't strong enough op paper (the can I run it website have me red flags for CPU and graphical card), I was able to smootly run it all on medium. I never had lagspikes or stutter.

    So what did I miss? I missed the Karma options. Really, really sad they removed it. I don't care about the fact that weapons don't "break", but oh the Karma system. I loved that so much. They didn't "replace" it too. I guess if you want some sort of indicator of your actions, the like/dislike/admire/hate system of the companions is a filler for it, but then again, not really.

    The epilogue, although it brought a little tear to my eye, was missing some elements for me. I was hoping to see an overview of all the damn settlements I had build; or a notion of how I rebuild the Minutemen, or helped the BoS at the end. I loved those crazy endings in the previous games. Alas...

    +10 for the radio stations, Travis wasn't a Treedog but it fitted the story. I liked his quest and I liked the tracks he played. The classical music station was an awesome addition, but that is ofc personal taste. I was sad it was gone after my BoS ending, but roleplay wise it made sense.

    I guess to conclude my report; most people say it's a copy paste of Fallout 3 with some new dumb down features, but many people say Fallout 3 was superior. I don't get that comparison then. Imo it was yet another different setting in this post apocalypse world, with different factions and their little stories. It felt like a true Fallout game, with hidden easter eggs, crazy encounters, straight up weird people and questlines and a lot more and reworked features. I didn't rate it 10 because of the ctd's, the clipping in settlements and I try not to be an obnoxious fanboy.    … Expand
  68. Apophis775
    Nov 12, 2015
    10
    I'm a bit confused with all the random hate that people are giving to Fallout 4. I'm a DIE-HARD fallout fan, playing the series for nearly 20 years, since it's inception in 1997. I do get the sense, that they are starting to shift away from the traditional fallout series, but this is by NO means a bad game.

    This game changes up a LOT of stuff from the fallout series, and flips over    I'm a bit confused with all the random hate that people are giving to Fallout 4. I'm a DIE-HARD fallout fan, playing the series for nearly 20 years, since it's inception in 1997. I do get the sense, that they are starting to shift away from the traditional fallout series, but this is by NO means a bad game.

    This game changes up a LOT of stuff from the fallout series, and flips over some other lore on it's head. Starters, the Power Armor. Instead of wearing it as an item (as done in the past), it's a suit of armor you step into. I wasn't sure how I'd like this at first, but I began to enjoy the "freedom" this gave, as well as the limit of the fusion cores, to prevent steamrolling the entire game.

    Another change, is that VATS is not as important. Because time doesn't "freeze" but instead slows down (which still looks amazing), there's less of a reliance on VATS which has shifted the game into more of a "shooter" style than an RPG style, but first person RPGs don't really work out as well.

    As far as stealth, I've been using a silenced sniper rifle and crouching and I've had no problems with stealth.

    Personally, I think a LOT of the hate towards this game, comes from people upset that they didn't check the specs ahead of time or are upset at the requirements. Also, I think the hype may have been a part of the problem as well. The Hype was SO built up, it's not even funny. Personally, I can't wait to see what obsidian does with the spin-off they are working on.    … Expand
  69. Lairdbenton
    Nov 11, 2015
    10
    This is the best FPS that was ever made in the PC gaming history.

    Excellent work, Bethesda. As a casual mainstream console gamer, and loyal diehard fans of Call of Duty, and Ubisoft's user-friendly sandbox action games, I never like Bethesda’s Elder Scroll series or Fallout series, because they lack fantastic action elements, have long dialogue with clunky choices, and are too    This is the best FPS that was ever made in the PC gaming history.

    Excellent work, Bethesda. As a casual mainstream console gamer, and loyal diehard fans of Call of Duty, and Ubisoft's user-friendly sandbox action games, I never like Bethesda’s Elder Scroll series or Fallout series, because they lack fantastic action elements, have long dialogue with clunky choices, and are too complicated due to their frustrating attribute and skill system, in which casual gamers don’t know what’s going on in the character level-up mechanism and miss the fantastic gun blazing moments in Call of Duty.

    However, from the significant improvement in this title, I can sense the sincere attitude and respect from my newly beloved Bethesda to cater for our taste. This game has improvement because of the following:
    1. Removal of annoying skill system, replaced by easy-to-learn perks
    2. Addition of Call of Duty FPS mechanics, and introduction of bullet time, both are the best features highly praised by casual FPS gamers
    3. Addition of MineCraft base building, another favorite of casual gamers
    4. Introduction of a simplified dialogue wheel system, inspired from one of the master piece from BioWare, Dragon Age II
    5. Power Armor serves as a cool-looking robot / vehicle, every FPS gamers love vehicle! ;)
    6. Best console interface flawlessly ported to PC, even when playing in PC, I can still feel that it is user-friendly, smooth and fantastic which can only be achieved by the perfect harmony of interface from console

    Although this game is already the best FPS, as a humble supporter of Bethesda, I would still like to contribute ideas for the upcoming DLC / expansions in future, to further satisfy our gamers’ need:
    1. 2-weapon slot only – this is the golden standard of FPS from Call of Duty
    2. Removal of action point system, use kill-streak mechanics to activate bullet time, every FPS fans love this for killing hordes of enemies! ;)
    3. Introduction of cover-based shooting, TPS mode, with frequent switching between FPS and TPS view, and combat / climbing / cover shifting animation playing all the time – think about Deus Ex Human Revolution, every console gamers love to watch the frequent camera switching with combat animation playing on its own!
    4. Removal of weapon mods: please just add the loot-based mechanics from Borderlands, every FPS gamers love to kill enemies / boss for 1000 times or more just to farm the best gear, crafting the best weapon without farming means no fun for FPS fans! ;<
    5. Introduction of online auction house: every casual gamers love this feature, and like to use real-world-money rather than in-game currency to buy rare equipment in an open world of MMO!
    6. Removal of single player mode, enforcement of always-online authentication mechanism and MMO side quests: quest content in single player is still too complex for causal gamers to comprehend, the best solution is to make the game as a MMO, so every quest can be accepted after hearing 1 sentence of quest details from quest giver
    7. Leap of Faith perk, climbing tower to explore map mechanism: the best 2 sandbox feature that has every existed!
    8. Reduce the openness of world: please make the world consist of a large set of linear corridors so that player will never get lost OR just mark all the points of interest on the map just like Ubisoft’s awesome Far Cry series    … Expand
  70. madflyingduck
    Nov 11, 2015
    8
    Let me start by saying this game is not the best of all time, however it is certainly not nearly as bad as the 0/10 reviews everyone is giving it. Let's be honest, how bad does a game have to be to be rated 0/10. Most of these reviews are simply overly critical, just because the games main plot is a bit bland and it isn't the best optimized game in existence doesn't take away from theLet me start by saying this game is not the best of all time, however it is certainly not nearly as bad as the 0/10 reviews everyone is giving it. Let's be honest, how bad does a game have to be to be rated 0/10. Most of these reviews are simply overly critical, just because the games main plot is a bit bland and it isn't the best optimized game in existence doesn't take away from the highly intricate world that Bethesda have created. All in all I haven't played enough yet to leave more a review but I can tell you one thing, do not make your decision over this game over these highly biased reviews. Try it yourself for an hour on steam, and if you don't like it, refund it.… Expand
  71. WeirdPlayStyles
    Mar 13, 2017
    10
    This is my first Fallout game and I am loving it so far. I love the lore of the game and just exploring the world after the great war of 2077. The crafting is awesome and settlement building puts me into character of a person who truly wants to make the commonwealth a better place. The shooting is great with a large amount of weapons to choose from. I love the characters and the manyThis is my first Fallout game and I am loving it so far. I love the lore of the game and just exploring the world after the great war of 2077. The crafting is awesome and settlement building puts me into character of a person who truly wants to make the commonwealth a better place. The shooting is great with a large amount of weapons to choose from. I love the characters and the many things you can do outside of the main story. I like trying out all of the features in the game like the artillery strikes. I must say that this is the best game I have played in a long time.… Expand
  72. SirFatPants
    Nov 14, 2015
    10
    Despite of the performance issues, the console UI and the limited dialogue, I think that this game is really really good.
    1. It's huge, lots of quests and an extremely dense world.
    2. Crafting is awesome and lets you customize like never before. 3. Even though the perk system isn't just as RPG-ish, I think it's an improvement. 4. There usually aren't more than 4 dialogue options    Despite of the performance issues, the console UI and the limited dialogue, I think that this game is really really good.
    1. It's huge, lots of quests and an extremely dense world.
    2. Crafting is awesome and lets you customize like never before.
    3. Even though the perk system isn't just as RPG-ish, I think it's an improvement.
    4. There usually aren't more than 4 dialogue options anyway, and it's rare that you say something you didn't mean to.
    5. Protagonist voice makes the game feel more polished, complete and interesting.
    6. Gunplay and animations has improved a lot.
    7. Settlements works well, not super in-deapth, but still really fun.
    8. Lots of locations to explore, lots of them has interesting backsories, if you take your time to read them they often reveal a treasure.
    9. Power armor is awesome.
    10. Lots more!

    There are a lot of people that don't own the game giving negative reviews (hence the bad user metascore and upvoted negative reviews on steam.
    Also, I would have given it 9/10, but because there are lots of idiots giving it 0 just because they don't like the sound your character makes when it is hugged by batman, I give it 10 to try justifying.

    I think Bethesda has done a good job trying to innovate here. They have implemented a lot of new features that are probably going to stick around for later titles. The game is worth the money now, and it will be even better when mods fixes its flaws.    … Expand
  73. ErwinRommelish
    Nov 11, 2015
    10
    Bethesda showed us game-play at E3, we knew what we were going to get, and we got it. Quite frankly, I believe that they've outdone themselves immensely with this game, and I think it's heart-breaking that all these trolls are dragging it's score through the mud in such an unfair manner.

    Again, we knew what Bethesda was making, and they delivered. If you were surprised in a negative    Bethesda showed us game-play at E3, we knew what we were going to get, and we got it. Quite frankly, I believe that they've outdone themselves immensely with this game, and I think it's heart-breaking that all these trolls are dragging it's score through the mud in such an unfair manner.

    Again, we knew what Bethesda was making, and they delivered. If you were surprised in a negative fashion by what you'd seen when first playing this game, it's your own fault.    … Expand
  74. gaynorvader
    Nov 19, 2015
    8
    I was tempted to give this a 10, just to offset some of the petulant zeros that have been tossed down, but I restrained myself to what I thought the game deserved.
    I sank hours into this game. I'd say 90-99% of those were bug free. It's ridiculous to expect a studio Bethesda's size to create anything of this scope with 0 bugs (for any studio it's a long shot). Even then, I enjoyed a few    I was tempted to give this a 10, just to offset some of the petulant zeros that have been tossed down, but I restrained myself to what I thought the game deserved.
    I sank hours into this game. I'd say 90-99% of those were bug free. It's ridiculous to expect a studio Bethesda's size to create anything of this scope with 0 bugs (for any studio it's a long shot). Even then, I enjoyed a few of the bugs and none of them actually stopped me from playing. Most were cured by a quicksave and quickload. Even when I fell through a building (damn you jet pack) I was able to fast travel outside of it and resume. GTA V had much worse bugs. Nearly the whole time I was playing I was having fun, it was Fallout. A little different, sure, but still Fallout and fun is primarily what I look for when I play a game.
    The graphics were solid, a little dated looking maybe, but they are smooth and do their job. A big improvement on previous Fallouts and Elder Scrolls games (unless you include mods). Whatever, I was never spending time brooding over them anyway, I was off shooting irradiated creatures and collecting bottle caps.
    The companions. Man, the interaction with them is good, I like that they can disapprove of things you do and throw a strop and leave you, but I feel making them solid was a mistake from a gameplay perspective. I had more fun just wandering the wastes without them because they had a habit of getting in the way, or blowing me up in place of their intended target. A pity, but not a huge issue with the game, I always preferred being a lone wolf and one of the perks specifically boosts your stats when you are companionless.
    The crafting system was awesome. I had a lot of fun playing with the various upgrades on the different guns, I was a little disappointed the sniper rifles weren't more powerful (my .44 did more damage than a .50 cal) but other than that it was a really nice system. As was the armour upgrades and Power armour upgrades (I really wanted more than one of them on each piece!)
    The settlement system is a neat idea, horribly implemented. Honestly, this is my biggest gripe with this game, and why it's an 8 and not a 9. It's cool being able to build a settlement, and manage its needs, see it attacked, defend it, populate it, make custom houses, etc. The problem is there's no tutorial for it. There's a tutorial for the combat (which we've seen before) and a short one for the Pipboy, but for the workshop the game just kinda occasionally throws up cryptic pop ups and hopes you figure it out. Once you learn how it all works, how to wire things up (spacebar) and how to wire lights (a powered pylon nearby), you quickly realise that it's incredibly limited and shallow. 6 stories max, no you can't have a balcony, no you can't create a solid wall if there's not precisely enough space for the wall between 2 points, no you can't have anything besides 4 generators and 3 types of pretty much everything else. The worst part of the settlements however is that everything has to be done in person. Want to allocate someone to the defensive tower you built? Well off you go searching through your town to find them then. Want to set up a trade route with another town? Find someone to do it and hope they weren't your farmer or your food production will go down. There's no way to access information on who's doing what and it can take an indefensible amount of time to find who you need to accomplish a task. It's such a faff, I don't think I'll bother with it when I decide to play through the game again. Which is a real pity.
    The real guts of this game lie in the gameplay. The Bioware-style 4 response system has been criticised, and I can see why people don't like it, but it doesn't really interfere as much as you'd think and I've yet to be surprised by something my character has said. The gunplay is fast-paced and fun, the slowdown for VATS over the old pause mode is a good change, it makes the combat feel more fluid though I think the targeting ui needs a bit of work as it's a pain with a mouse when the targets are near one another. The exploration is truly rewarding with a metric ****-ton of stuff to see and do. The factions are interesting with brilliantly fleshed out backstories and you'll launch the game to "just do one quest" and shut it down to find yourself in the small hours of the morning dreading your alarm clock's inevitable squeal in a few short hours.

    If someone were to ask me if I recommend buying this game, I'd give them a resounding yes. If they asked me was it a perfect game, it'd be a resounding no. But really, what game is perfect? In the end all that matters is if you can eke out enough fun to justify the money spent on a game, and in Fallout 4s case you don't even need to eke, it supplies it in spades.    … Expand
  75. Sjalka
    Nov 14, 2015
    8
    Presentation:
    Good graphics, but not outstanding. For what is on the screen - the game feels rather poorly optimized - but certainly prettier than Fallout New Vegas - but not by a mile.
    UI and gameplay: It is very similar to Fallout 3 and New Vegas. I dare say that a heavily New Vegas may come suspiciously close to Fallout 4 in terms of customization even. Other than that - it is    Presentation:
    Good graphics, but not outstanding. For what is on the screen - the game feels rather poorly optimized - but certainly prettier than Fallout New Vegas - but not by a mile.

    UI and gameplay:
    It is very similar to Fallout 3 and New Vegas. I dare say that a heavily New Vegas may come suspiciously close to Fallout 4 in terms of customization even. Other than that - it is almost identical with Pip-boy menu and interacting with the world.

    Immersion and story:
    Hm - this one certainly does not stand out much. The story is clichéd and simplified. I miss the black humor of New Vegas DLCs (yea - only the DLCs .. New Vegas vanilla did not have such a great story either - but even NV vanilla had a better story than FO 4 vanilla)

    Difficulty and open world:
    The AI is better than FO3/NV ... but not by much. The world feels a lot smaller, more cramped than Fallout New Vegas and Fallout 3 - due to being more detailed in looks - but also because there are more hotspots that spawn stuff. When you are meant to escort someone through "the perilous Wasteland to his destination" - and it turns out that his destination was almost in plain sight all along - it kind of breaks immersion about the ... well.. "wasteland" being this open wide arena.

    Things i am disappointed with:

    Customizing weapons looked like you were able to actually use almost any "stuff" you found and try to make it into a weapons part (from how it seemed to be in the early trailer) - but it turns out to be "just" a New Vegas style of customization/upgrading. So i cannot use my 10mm pistol grip on a laser rifle that fires through a pipe repeater barrel or so. (yes - i know it makes no sense but still) - So the system is fun and nice, but i had kind of - maybe unjustly - expected more. Also it seems that New Vegas customization - while not offering the same amount of options - had more impact. (truth be told - New Vegas was less modding and more upgrading)

    NPCs. Especially New Vegas had a huge amount of interesting NPCs .. from Red Mesa to Old World Blues - and even the vanilla NPCs. Compared to those .... the NPCs i encountered in FO4 are in one word ... boring. They are stereotypes of your "101 needy quest-giver" that will send you out on a suicide mission to fetch some useless stuff. While that is kind of the case for most RPGs ... The world of Fallout does not seem to be "alive" much. (compared to Skyrim or so) So in terms of a living world - there has not been any advance from Fallout 3.

    All in all though - i will spend many hours with that game and i will have fun - so it doesn t make much sense to rate it low.    … Expand
  76. tyr8338
    Nov 14, 2015
    10
    It`s good old fallout all right! Immersion is great, exploring world after nuclear cataclysm never gets old. Graphics might not be on par with say witcher 3 but it`s good enough. I`ve played maybe 10-15 hours so far and I`ve enjoyed it. Performance is pretty good on i5-4670k @ 4 GHz and gf 670 with mix of ultra and high settings.
  77. Henry0012
    Nov 15, 2015
    9
    The issue with Fallout 4 is that it is impossible to please everyone, especially for a game with such hype. You have to also give the studio credit for not lying at E3. I think they kept their promises so far on what's being advertised, unlike many other studios. The graphic and gameplay looks exactly the same as the E3 trailer.

    Despite all its flaw, Fallout 4 is still easily the best    The issue with Fallout 4 is that it is impossible to please everyone, especially for a game with such hype. You have to also give the studio credit for not lying at E3. I think they kept their promises so far on what's being advertised, unlike many other studios. The graphic and gameplay looks exactly the same as the E3 trailer.

    Despite all its flaw, Fallout 4 is still easily the best game of this year in my opinion. It is MASSIVE. Each individual areas are not cookie cutter of another area, and they always something unique about it. There are a lot of areas to explore, and the wasteland has never been deadlier than ever.

    The biggest complaint is probably the performance issue on the base game. It's hard to do graphic mod, when the base game is having some hard time running at 60fps on GTX 780. Though I don't think the graphic was as bas as other reviewers make it to be. Fallout 3 graphic was considered sub-par even for 2008 standard.

    Though I admit the RPG aspect has been dumbed down quite a bit. Most dialogue feels like yes or no and there are not really real consequence of either one of them. I also miss the Karma, faction system, and survival aspect like hunger. I think it's also a mistake to voice the main character. It's harder to feel immersive into the character you created, and voice acting essentially limited all the crazy dialogue you used to be able to say. Also now it's hard for the mod community to create companion mod as they can't voice act the main character interaction with the extra companion. Also I don't know why they make it so hard to read notes laying on the ground. I have to go to my inventory and specifically locate and read the note I just picked up.

    Despite all these flaws, Fallout 4 still come up on top of other games this year. I will probably easily lose 100-200 hours into this game and even more when interesting mods came out. I think it does live up to its promises and a lot of hype depending on how far up you set it.    … Expand
  78. Stelf
    Nov 13, 2015
    9
    If there were less bugs the game would be a perfect 10 but for 20h of playing finding more then 20 bugs that are very bad (like dialog boxes not showing up) Overall the game still feels and plays like fallout. the FP gameplay has been improved but that also was necessary for the game because of the added sprint feature which for me was very useful but used action points. Quite a fewIf there were less bugs the game would be a perfect 10 but for 20h of playing finding more then 20 bugs that are very bad (like dialog boxes not showing up) Overall the game still feels and plays like fallout. the FP gameplay has been improved but that also was necessary for the game because of the added sprint feature which for me was very useful but used action points. Quite a few textures also look muddy but thats to be expected from a Bethesda game what matters here is the gameplay and fallout 4 gets it right.… Expand
  79. TheUnawareCactu
    Nov 12, 2015
    9
    Pros:
    - Gunplay is WAY better than Fallout 3 (isn't VATS the game anymore)
    - Graphics are good, it isn't Crysis but that's not what I look for in a Fallout game - Story is good - TONS of stuff to explore - Weapon customization is excellent - New power armor is great - Voice acting is good Cons: - Dialogue wheel needs some work (suggest telling the player what they are going to say    Pros:
    - Gunplay is WAY better than Fallout 3 (isn't VATS the game anymore)
    - Graphics are good, it isn't Crysis but that's not what I look for in a Fallout game
    - Story is good
    - TONS of stuff to explore
    - Weapon customization is excellent
    - New power armor is great
    - Voice acting is good
    Cons:
    - Dialogue wheel needs some work (suggest telling the player what they are going to say in text)
    - UI needs work (wait for a mod on this)    … Expand
  80. dmcfadden
    Nov 12, 2015
    8
    As a fallout game Fallout 4 falls short of giving that full RPG experience, but goes above and beyond giving an immersive open world Story driven Action game. Is it your typical Fallout or even Bethesda game? No its not hugely in depth when it comes to character building you are very much limited to the writing in terms of character personality but its a trade off. While the VA is notAs a fallout game Fallout 4 falls short of giving that full RPG experience, but goes above and beyond giving an immersive open world Story driven Action game. Is it your typical Fallout or even Bethesda game? No its not hugely in depth when it comes to character building you are very much limited to the writing in terms of character personality but its a trade off. While the VA is not Bioware impressive its still enjoyable and well written enough to keep me engaged and not spamming threw dialog like I had a habit of doing in previous Bethesda Titles. It also gives the main character more depth, in Fallout 3 or even skyrim I really didn't care about my character I did what ever, because there was no way to connect with them they had no voice, granted it was up to you to imagine that voice but i never did i usually skipped threw the one sided conversations and blew up megaton. The gun play feels smooth while the Melee combat is a hit or miss a lot of the time. Im not as huge of a fan of the power armor system as i originally thot i would be but that is only becasue it feels like im boxed in. Anyway id say if you arnt stuck on wanting the original and are open to a solid fun action romp threw Fallout Boston then Fallout 4 is great.… Expand
  81. AdoPL
    Nov 13, 2015
    9
    I've played the game long enough to say that's its really living up to the expectations. I grew to like this game a lot, definetly a good sequel. Love the graphics, mechanics, enemies. Really reminds me of other Fallout games, especially Fallout 3.
  82. Mattyboy1509
    Nov 14, 2015
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I never could quite get into the witcher 3.I think maybe I'm just getting too old to be honest when the idea of a threesome just fills you with dread about a large bill from a chiropractor you know your out of the target age group and breaks immersion !
    But 4 hours in and Im loving fallout 4 its all about the stories.
    Heres mine
    The Chair…………
    Wow a post apocalyptic world
    Like everyone else I hooked up with the minutemen in concord and got my first follower in the form of my faithful hound dogmeat.
    I then gave them a hand with their settlement
    Well when I say their settlement I mean it wasn’t like they did anything.
    I wondered for a while what they ate but it didn’t seem to bother them.
    I crafted numerous items and I indeed began to get the place quite palatial.
    I had a sweet rooftop terrace come patio going on.
    However I was trying to get some sort of garden going so decided to venture further afield in search of seeds.
    I travelled past concord into the wilderness with my dog beside me dodging huge flies atomic storms and random gunfire. I found myself a neat scarf thing and some cool goggles.
    Not a lot of vegetables or fruit or anthing I could use as a seed.
    However wandering into a disused mall largely sacked of its contents some 200 years after the event. I came across another small group holed up against the raiders. I informed them that I thought the road back to concord was clear. I was invited to join in their counter attack against the raiders I had a shotgun with maybe 10 shells and maybe 50 .38 bullets.
    However this maybe a chance to stock up a bit on ammo. It started well downing 2 raiders straight off but it turned out i had just woken them up bullets making a small dust storm on the pillar i had ducked behind. I soon ran low on ammo and I was wondering quite what to do then i saw it just sitting there so to speak. High backed lovely carved legs in a kind of slouched configuration. The chair.....
    As chance would have it a sudden drive by my comrades left a small window of quiet. I took the chance and grabbed the chair and made for the exit dogmeat following behind me I could hear the gunfire slowly falter. Should i go back and check who the victor was...
    Instead I headed back across the wasteland clutching the chair (it would look lovely on the patio).
    In order to move the chair i couldnt shoot or defend myself so this involved alot of moving it putting it down shooting bloat flies or ordering my faithfull mutt dogmeat too get em.
    However this slow progress meant spending long nights in what ever shelter i could find.
    By day 5 it was dragging a bit driven indoors due to a severe atomic storm i waited hours sat looking at the sky only 2 miles from base just a short hop over that ridge over there.
    It looked like it was clearing and there was only 2 hours daylight left. I was determined i would not spend another night in some hovel the patio set was calling. A quick whistle to round up dogmeat i grabbed the chair and set off for the ridge trying to avoid the main road for fear of bands of raiders.
    I chose the gentlest route mindful of getting the chair through the undergrowth.
    But then charging out it appeared huge and angry.
    With only 7 bullets left this demanded quick thinking using vats i dived slamming all 7 .38 shells into the monsters left leg. I ordered dogmeat to outflank the creature then ordering him to make back for concorde through the small copse near the rat infested pool we had passed a few moments before. With a furious roar and a slight limp the creature bore down on dogmeat. I turned quickly grabbed the chair and then legged it. Over the ridge down the trail, past the old diner across the river through the abandoned bungalow and into my settlement door thrusting the door forcibly closed. I then rushed with my chair up the stairs to my impromptue veranda that I had created on top of the tin roof. I placed it pride of place next to the barbecue so it was gently shaded by the flapping canvas screen that I had erected just before I went away. I then sat down, to watch the sun set, waiting for the camera to draw out so I could see myself, the last of the sun bringing out my cheek bones the ingrained lines under my eyes softening sitting proudly on the chair !
    But as the camera panned it clipped against the canvas and all I could see was the darkening sky and all I could hear was the sounds of dogmeats death pangs and the screams of dying concordians.    … Expand
  83. vichart1
    Nov 11, 2015
    10
    Stepping into Power armor, ripping a mini gun from a down chopper and using it to mow down a deathclaw... how can you not love that! Ok the graphics are a little dated, but I'm sure when the mod tool is released the PC version will look even better. I've played for about 7 hours and this game is very much inline with Fallout 3 and New Vegas. The atmosphere and game play are great! The UIStepping into Power armor, ripping a mini gun from a down chopper and using it to mow down a deathclaw... how can you not love that! Ok the graphics are a little dated, but I'm sure when the mod tool is released the PC version will look even better. I've played for about 7 hours and this game is very much inline with Fallout 3 and New Vegas. The atmosphere and game play are great! The UI is a little clunky to begin with but is fine after a few minutes of play. The RPG aspect is similar to the other games. Not huge character building like Skyrim, but a slimmed down perk based system. Creating/crafting settlements is a great new feature that I'm really enjoying. It finally makes picking up all that junk in the wasteland worth it!

    Overall I feel if you liked Fallout3/NV, this is a good continuation set in Boston with slightly modified leveling system and a "slow motion" VATS targeting system. AI, voice acting, linear main quest, are all very similar. I'm having fun and enjoying the game so far. And like Skyrim, Fallout3/NV, I can't wait to start loading some mods!    … Expand
  84. wfletchb
    Nov 11, 2015
    10
    12 game hours in to playing this game without a glitch or disappointment. Given almost all PC games have issues and Bethesda's track record for buggy games, I am very pleased. An awesome continuation of the Fallout line.
  85. Celeritous
    Nov 12, 2015
    10
    This game immediately pulled me in to the story line and made me feel deeply for my character. It managed to do this during the opening sequence, all prior to even getting the pip boy. Beyond that I have had nothing but fun and been thoroughly impressed by the graphics. The choice to fully voice the main character is fantastic and makes me feel more in sync with my character than anyThis game immediately pulled me in to the story line and made me feel deeply for my character. It managed to do this during the opening sequence, all prior to even getting the pip boy. Beyond that I have had nothing but fun and been thoroughly impressed by the graphics. The choice to fully voice the main character is fantastic and makes me feel more in sync with my character than any Fallout game has, to date. 10/10 from what I've played, so far.… Expand
  86. Thylbanus
    Nov 10, 2015
    10
    PLEASE NOTE: UPDATE YOUR nVIDIA DRIVERS!!!
    CAUTION: Disable SLI until nVidia notifies you of another driver update.
    I would caution anyone reading any of these comments, both positive and negative that it seems a bit... imbalanced. Check Steam, as it is a source for the game that you need to be a confirmed owner to rate. Odd that it is listed as "Very Positive." (80% thumbs up)    PLEASE NOTE: UPDATE YOUR nVIDIA DRIVERS!!!
    CAUTION: Disable SLI until nVidia notifies you of another driver update.

    I would caution anyone reading any of these comments, both positive and negative that it seems a bit... imbalanced. Check Steam, as it is a source for the game that you need to be a confirmed owner to rate. Odd that it is listed as "Very Positive." (80% thumbs up) There seems to be a disparity between Steam reviews and these here.

    To keep things simple, this game is for a person who is interested in open world and mature story. You will need a higher end machine to run this on it's best settings, but make sure you don't have a "special snowflake" machine. As with all first launches, those snowflakes are having a devil of a time with the game. They are working and just did a patch this morning (11/10). I'm sure there will be another the next morning.    … Expand
  87. DexterC2D
    Nov 11, 2015
    9
    First impressions can be misleading, after 15 hours of play, I can tell you that the number of possibilities and the feeling of freedom is great, the game gives a lot of fun. However, the game has many bugs, and poor performance on AMD graphics cards, I hope they quickly refine those elements.
  88. Redcoatwright
    Nov 18, 2015
    9
    The hate this game is catching is completely unwarranted. Is it a 10/10, absolutely not but its not a 0/10, that's for damn sure. Just the internet hate echo chamber in action.

    Anyway, ill start with: The Bad. - The dialogue is terrible compared to FO3 and tying into this the karma system as well. It was awesome all the different dialogue options they had and I dont think they    The hate this game is catching is completely unwarranted. Is it a 10/10, absolutely not but its not a 0/10, that's for damn sure. Just the internet hate echo chamber in action.

    Anyway, ill start with:

    The Bad.
    - The dialogue is terrible compared to FO3 and tying into this the karma system as well. It was awesome all the different dialogue options they had and I dont think they needed to "optimize" this aspect for console. I played FO3 on the 360 and it was just as easy in terms of dialogue...pretty pissed about this

    - I guess the graphics aren't very good, but I don't really give a **** to be honest. The people whining about that are just dickheads. Awesome graphics are something I appreciate when I first step into a gameworld and then forget about.

    The good:
    - Tons of fun to fight, gunplay is way better and the VATS is still awesome and slightly improved by the crit meter

    - Looting system is way better and helps to keep the game immersive

    - Quests are quite fun, people saying they're all fetch quests must have played like 2 hours and went looking for fetch quests. A quest to rescue someone /= a fetch quest. A lot of the quests revolve around going and clearing places out which means killing. This is like half the point of this game, killing everything...Anyway, I'd say the quests are on par with FO3.

    - Crafting and modding system, awesome, simply put. House building...pretty fun, never played the mod everyone talks about but I enjoy this aspect for maybe 30 minutes at a time then I get bored, move on and come back later.

    - New enemies, holy **** so much fun. Legendary enemies were a great edition. Also the degrees of enemies is awesome, like ranks and whatnot.

    - Power armor is way better in this game, finding really good power armor seems pretty hard to do (good) so you work for it. Also new guns that are awesome, junk jet is okay, syringer is pretty cool, but the variety of weapons is just awesome.

    - tons of new songs and things to listen to on the radio, ****s my jam, that fiddle is awesome.

    - Weird little side quests that show up are cool so far, my guess is that they'll get boring but so far they're fun.

    I think I've touched upon everything I wanted to. For reference, I'm about 50 hours into the game at present. I've tried to be as critical as possible, I'd realistically rank this at an 8.5/10 if they let me but i settled on 9 because I think the game is just tons of fun.    … Expand
  89. fightfire
    Nov 13, 2015
    8
    Por toda a tradição, definitivamente você deve jogar Fallout 4, mas não espere nada surpreendente. Fallout 4, claro, quem acompanhou sabe de toda a HYPE que se passou, mas o jogo fica entre bom e regular. Com certeza o terceiro capitulo da saga não será batido agora. Temos mecânicas ultrapassadas e cenários pobres ainda, sistemas fracos de diálogos e etc. O jogo é grandiosamente "legal",Por toda a tradição, definitivamente você deve jogar Fallout 4, mas não espere nada surpreendente. Fallout 4, claro, quem acompanhou sabe de toda a HYPE que se passou, mas o jogo fica entre bom e regular. Com certeza o terceiro capitulo da saga não será batido agora. Temos mecânicas ultrapassadas e cenários pobres ainda, sistemas fracos de diálogos e etc. O jogo é grandiosamente "legal", mas não tão imersivo quanto Fallout 3.… Expand
  90. andredearaujo
    Nov 14, 2015
    10
    Grafico 10, Bugs 10 (mas faz parte do charme), ficou muito mais divertido e infinitas coisas para fazer em Boston. Pode ser que não agrade quem está tentando Fallout pela primeira vez, mas, depois que engata, pode virar seu jogo favorito.
  91. heretikeen
    Dec 1, 2015
    9
    Haters gonna hate, but sometimes you'd wish they were a little more creative. Moaning about a lack of story and quitting because they've "seen everything" is nothing more than childish bashing of a game they haven't probably played at all. You don't like Fallout because you're a Witcher guy? Fine then, don't play the game. But don't make up stupid troll reviews in order to "drag down theHaters gonna hate, but sometimes you'd wish they were a little more creative. Moaning about a lack of story and quitting because they've "seen everything" is nothing more than childish bashing of a game they haven't probably played at all. You don't like Fallout because you're a Witcher guy? Fine then, don't play the game. But don't make up stupid troll reviews in order to "drag down the enemy".
    Yes, F4's graphics are weak on consoles (don't know about PC, my friends tell me it's better there). Yes, the controls suck donkey ass on consoled (much better on PC, I've been told). But you know what? I enjoy the game regardless because it doesn't take me by the hand like a little girl and leads me along the rails.
    From beginning to end, you're completely free in your actions and decisions, something that's become a lost art in games nowadays. And no, the story isn't "epic" in the sense that it always claps the player on the shoulder because he's a mighty, irresistible white-haired mage-warrior that everyone in the game seems to revere and/or crave. You're an average Joe that somehow gets thrown in between the battle lines.
    Some love this game, some hate it, but I still get the feeling 75 % of the guys kicking this game are just copy-pasting the other guys' bad reviews without ever having played the game. Their loss.    … Expand
  92. EdwinFr
    Jul 12, 2017
    9
    Great game, ignore the haters,

    loads to to, great writing as is expected with bethesda,

    fun and challenging good player development great graphics

    buy this game
  93. star-lord
    Nov 22, 2015
    8
    I can not put the controller down this game is so over whelming with things to do and craft im lost in fallout 4.
    visuals are ok the game suffers from inconsistent fps in random spots one minute I have 60 the next 24 on a high end system.
  94. shadesofme
    Nov 30, 2015
    8
    THE BAD:
    Reading negative reviews of this game is interesting. Far from all but quite a few say this game was partially disappointing or point out some feature (graphics) that wasn't up to snuff and then give it a ZERO. I may be new to this site but usually when a game is slightly disappointing or doesnt do exactly what i want i don't say **** it and give it a three two one or zero. This    THE BAD:
    Reading negative reviews of this game is interesting. Far from all but quite a few say this game was partially disappointing or point out some feature (graphics) that wasn't up to snuff and then give it a ZERO. I may be new to this site but usually when a game is slightly disappointing or doesnt do exactly what i want i don't say **** it and give it a three two one or zero. This game is very far from perfect i will freely admit, my biggest complaints by far are the dialogue system which lists options that do a piss poor job at telling me what the heck my character is going to say (seriously, all they write for some of my favorite AND least favorite lines is "sarcastic") and the fact that i can't see my damn gun on my back! i mean for ****'s sake who thought to leave that out? It's like half of our character aesthetics. Also yes. graphics could be better. It's true, Get over it, and actually play the damn game. ALSO GLITCHES: I've made it through morrowind, oblivion, skyrim, fallout 3, (not fallout new vegas sorry) with almost no problems but my fallout 4 wants to crash sometimes. Also your companions are dance masters which they choose to do instead of walking half the time. also the minutemen are boring... very boring. I'd imagine half the people who thought the story was terrible played the minutemen...

    THE GOOD:
    HOWEVER! I have gotten more good times, laughs and adrenaline highs from this game than every other game I'VE PLAYED (DA inquisition, star wars battle front, black ops 3, blood borne, every piece of destiny to say a few) thats come out in the past two years. All of which have much batter graphics. Now before you turn off you're computer in disgust let me explain. I can't seem to group fallout 4 next to any of those because the game is different than just about any title that's come out. It's clunky and glitchy but you can pick up anything in the entire world, talk to hundreds of colorful NPCs all of which operate on their own schedules. It's about the closest thing to a living breathing world in all of gaming. In terms of innovation the crafting (which you may EXTENSIVELY do on weapons, armor, power armor, and settlements-settlements can be very clunky at times though-) is the largest, most expansive and generally most pleasing to use system in any game to date. And now these weapons all look and feel great to use. The combat has been improved greatly as well, as a result you will so bigger and more epic fights just about everywhere you go, especially into the campaign. Speaking of the campaign, while not the best in any fallout game it is far from the worst and offers some potentially emotional moments while giving you a substantial platform to go off into the world. The endings are unfortunately lackluster though. The real star of this game is the world which is BY FAR the most detailed, overwhelming and expansive one of all the fallouts and indeed any bethesda has made. It is colorful, positive at times, and if you play in it for more than an hour vastly different than fallout 3. The factions are also much more active than in fallout 3 or new vegas (read they actually do stuff) Your faction that you choose will really exist in the common wealth and will fight beside you randomly or when called (all of the factions allow for this). .Companions are extremely glitchy and that could be in the bad but they are strangely charming and hilarious at times. AND THE LOOT IS AMAZING. because of the crafting system allowing for so many possibilities the loot is also extremely varied as are the enemies that drop it. It never gets old hunting legendary enemies one for their loot and two to prove how much more legendary i the player am. Power armor also feels like power armor. It's more like a walking tank instead of just some more **** clothes like in fo3 or foNV. This results in the brotherhood truly being monsters to take down!. All of this plus the fact that I've spent over 50 hours and have seen maybe a third of the map and actually explored so much less than that. There are still guns i haven't seen and TONS of enemies i haven't fought. I've literally only broken the surface of fallout 4 and all i want is more.

    THE VERDICT:
    Fallout 4 a clunky glitchy game with very clear weaknesses that are easy to point out and get caught up on. But it is also a massive world with a ridiculous amount of things to do and places to explore. No other game on the market can even touch that, the closest probably being the witcher 3 but fallout 4 is much more detailed. If you liked fallout 3 buy it. if you liked skyrim and want to see what would happen in you dropped a few nukes on a bethesda game, buy it. If you are a classic fan and think vegas is that much better than three because reasons this game is not what you're looking for. If you want a seamless gaming experience and have no patience for anything less than a baby's ass in terms of smooth gameplay this game will piss you the hell off.

    t's different    … Expand
  95. FYGGAMINGYT
    Dec 5, 2016
    8
    I love the game very much, the combat was EXTREMELY IMPROVED, and the story was pretty good, but I can't say that it the best in the series. This game does take a long time to play if your wanting to play most of the game, but the main story should take you a good few day or week to complete. Not in hours, but it might take you that long to finish the main story so look for that. The gameI love the game very much, the combat was EXTREMELY IMPROVED, and the story was pretty good, but I can't say that it the best in the series. This game does take a long time to play if your wanting to play most of the game, but the main story should take you a good few day or week to complete. Not in hours, but it might take you that long to finish the main story so look for that. The game does how ever doesn't give you much of a chose of being a "good or bad" guy, but the four main factions in the game are good. But let me tell you something that you might have heard MANY time about this game, Preston Harvey is VERY REPETITIVE. Now with the price a little less than at launch, it DEFINITELY worth your money.… Expand
  96. Naomii
    Dec 27, 2016
    9
    So listen, the first time I played a Fallout game was Fallout: New Vegas and when I heard this was coming out I just knew I ha to get it. The thing about these games is that this gives you an opportunity to EXPLORE. It's super important, this is not a game to be rushed. I would really advise people to go everywhere and explore every inch of everything all the time, theres so much stuff. ISo listen, the first time I played a Fallout game was Fallout: New Vegas and when I heard this was coming out I just knew I ha to get it. The thing about these games is that this gives you an opportunity to EXPLORE. It's super important, this is not a game to be rushed. I would really advise people to go everywhere and explore every inch of everything all the time, theres so much stuff. I personally think the character creation is amazing and I love the hair movement and details in the outfits. Your character can finally speak and you can really shift a situation based solely on what you say at times. The reason I gave it an 9 was about the storyline is pretty repetitive and those minuteman missions sometimes are a pain in the ass. I also experienced glitches...but like, characters disappearing and never seen again glitches. I also wish there was more ways to be part of a faction like in New Vegas, when you can blend in with an outfit. Other than that it's worth every penny.… Expand
  97. venjenz
    Nov 13, 2015
    10
    I was going to go 9/10 as my actual score, but all the intentional downrating of the game pushed it to 10/10 just to fight back.

    Fallout NV meets Skyrim. You like that, or you don't. I love it. Yes, dog-dog and robot get stuck and do weird pathing. So did my companions in Skyrim and in every other game that gives you a pet/companion. Yes, there are some goofy graphic glitches here    I was going to go 9/10 as my actual score, but all the intentional downrating of the game pushed it to 10/10 just to fight back.

    Fallout NV meets Skyrim. You like that, or you don't. I love it.

    Yes, dog-dog and robot get stuck and do weird pathing. So did my companions in Skyrim and in every other game that gives you a pet/companion. Yes, there are some goofy graphic glitches here and there. I find them amusing and inconsequential, and the haters find them game breaking and rage inducing. I like the slimmed down perk system. I love the crafting system. Is it a bit twitchy? Yep, but again, that is not game breaking nerdrage stuff like it is for haters.

    Bottom line, it is a great open world game. If Minecraft survival, Skyrim and Fallout 3 had a baby, it would be Fallout 4.    … Expand
  98. EliteVox
    Nov 10, 2015
    10
    The proletarian version of an RPG. From what I garnered watching YT reviews, this is more like an FPS. Certainly not in the league of most excellent role-playing games like Baldur's Gate or Lunar ST. Or Bard's Tale (the 1986 version) which I still enjoy today. For this, Fallout 4 gets a well-deserved 0 out of 10.
  99. Jenron
    Nov 11, 2015
    10
    I love this game. I haven't been able to put it down. The graphics are phenomenal and so much detail has gone into them. I'm looking forward to the DLC in the future, but for now I'm captivated with this. The quest line is engaging and fun and the scenery is just beautiful
  100. Isca
    Nov 14, 2015
    9
    I honestly don't see why people are so down with this game. It's a lot of fun, atmospheric, polished, well crafted and easy to play.

    Sure, there are some glitches and bugs, but saving and then logging back in has immediately fixed any issues for me. It's basically FOLV 2, with a few extra crafting features. Everything seems solid game-play wise (admittedly after only 20 hours playing    I honestly don't see why people are so down with this game. It's a lot of fun, atmospheric, polished, well crafted and easy to play.

    Sure, there are some glitches and bugs, but saving and then logging back in has immediately fixed any issues for me.

    It's basically FOLV 2, with a few extra crafting features. Everything seems solid game-play wise (admittedly after only 20 hours playing time). The voice acting is tedious in places, and the facial expressions of NPCs is a bit 1995, but other than that everything's good so far.

    I don't know what people were expecting that isn't here?

    Top notch gaming entertainment!    … Expand
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 38 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 30 out of 38
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  3. Negative: 0 out of 38
  1. CD-Action
    Feb 4, 2016
    80
    After terrible first couple of hours Fallout 4 pulled itself together and ultimately was almost as fun as The Witcher 3. There’s a huge chasm between these two games in terms of technology (F4 looks like a X360 game), but their open worlds are equally good and Bethesda did a better job with crafting. [01/2016, p.42]
  2. PCWorld
    Jan 19, 2016
    70
    This isn’t the step forward I expected, though. Here we are, the first Bethesda game on a new hardware generation, and I can’t help feeling like we’ve regressed—like Fallout 4 really is Oblivion-with-guns. A decade later, it certainly makes many of the same mistakes.
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  3. Pelit (Finland)
    Jan 4, 2016
    92
    It’s easy to get carried away by Fallout 4’s massive open world. While the gunplay is much improved and the quests fun, I found the UI lacking on the PC. The inventory and build menus are really tedious to use. [Dec 2015]
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