Fallout 4

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  1. SirSponge
    Nov 11, 2015
    8
    This is clearly a 0/10 for so many reasons:

    1) I'm a hardcore fanboy who hates innovation yet I'll also be the first one to complain when AAA games fail to innovate. This game has tried to innovate and failed...... 0/10! 2) The dialogue wheel has changed? What is this? You mean in order to try and immerse players with a fully voiced character they had to reduce the overall speech    This is clearly a 0/10 for so many reasons:

    1) I'm a hardcore fanboy who hates innovation yet I'll also be the first one to complain when AAA games fail to innovate. This game has tried to innovate and failed...... 0/10!

    2) The dialogue wheel has changed? What is this? You mean in order to try and immerse players with a fully voiced character they had to reduce the overall speech options......are you kidding me?!?! 0/10!

    3) The game failed to start on my $400 Toshiba Laptop........clearly a poorly optimized port, I have an Intel Chipset I should at least be able to run on medium - high!........ 0/10!

    4) Settlement building?......This new feature is clunky and does not work well, the pieces don't click together the right way.......I don't care if Bethesda have tried to add a new creative building feature, if it does not work perfectly then....... 0/10!

    5) Errr 2010 called they want their graphics back......am I right? Why does this game not have Uncharted 4 level visuals like for realz?.....Is this an art choice to reflect the retro feel?....... well I don't like it..... 0/10!

    6) They tried to changed the shooting mechanics!!! WTH is this, they should have stayed with the old stale shooting mechanics so I could have complained that the game still had old stale shooting mechanics and given them a 0/10 for failing to change that, but instead now I have to give them a 0/10 for changing the mechanics......0/10!

    7) I got some stuttering whilst exploring Boston......what is this a Kickstarter Game or something? Totally unacceptable!......... 0/10!

    8) I GOT THE POWER ARMOUR TOO EARLY!!!!!!!! 0/10

    9) Whats this? I have to search for my son or something? Are you kidding me? That's awfully dull, I expect Davinci Code level story complexity in my Fallout games....... 0/10!

    10) I had to reassign some of my keyboard keys! Console Port!!!!! Console Port!!!!! Console Port!!!!!! and of course...... 0/10!

    Overall Score: 0/10 Worst game ever created, no effort put in by anyone to design effective entertainment, they clearly slapped this together in a week, this game is unplayable in this state and therefore worthy of a 0/10! Back to Counter Strike for me, gunna buy my third Huntsman knife!

    If you did not notice the review was satirical in nature in response to what I feel is a complete overblown reaction to Fallout 4's Release. I am by no means a fanboy and I to have found quite a few flaws with the game, however I do not think it is justifiable to give it a 0/10 based off some of the ridiculous points I outlined above which I have read in the Metacritic reviews panning this game and giving it 0's.

    Overall Fallout 4 itself would fall around an 8 for me, and yes I have played previous Fallout Games (Fallout 1, Fallout 3 and Fallout: New Vegas).

    Pros Include:
    + Great new gun play, a lot more enjoyable with added Iron Sights for all weapons.
    + A nice art design.
    + The Settlement building is a nice new addition.
    + The world is quite dynamic with a lot of unique locations.
    + Fully voiced main character is quite an accomplishment considering the sheer amount of scripted responses.
    + Great new crafting.
    + A vast amount of content.

    Drawbacks:
    - Leveling skills are gone (Yes I am with people on this, I don't quite understand why Bethesda did it).
    - If you've got an AMD card prepare for some stuttering.
    - Weird new looting mechanic which I found a bit odd.
    - The worst radio announcer ever (or maybe I just don't like his humor).
    - Some character models are pretty bad.

    It's a good game, if you are someone who is able to play a game without getting upset by the fact that its not got everything from previous installments. If you are a die hard Fallout fan then I would understand maybe a 3 or 4, but a 0 is just a sad attempt to reduce the overall user score and Fallout 4 does deserve a bit better.    … Expand
  2. DorisOrange
    Nov 12, 2015
    8
    Fallout 4 delivers. Yes, there are bugs. No, you shouldn't be surprised.

    The gunplay has improved. The new perk system is new and interesting.

    Give it a try, if you like 3 and NV, you will love it.
  3. RainDash
    Nov 10, 2015
    10
    People are giving this game lots of hate, honestly I don't know why. People say long boring quests, to me that the fun in fallout. So when the 1 action moment comes, it gives you a real sense of pride. People say its just an improved fallout 3. How is this bad? If it was different people would **** that the game isn't fallout anymore. This game fells like a new fallout game. It lived up toPeople are giving this game lots of hate, honestly I don't know why. People say long boring quests, to me that the fun in fallout. So when the 1 action moment comes, it gives you a real sense of pride. People say its just an improved fallout 3. How is this bad? If it was different people would **** that the game isn't fallout anymore. This game fells like a new fallout game. It lived up to the hype for me. I haven't had a single drop below 60. Also frame rate cap at 60, not a big deal this isn't cs:go where every second counts. The game is smooth and looks nice.

    Pros
    -Feels like fallout
    -Looks nice
    -Maps big
    -Lots of **** to do
    **** hard
    -Runs well(for me im running a 980,I7 4.0Ghz, 32Gb ram)

    Meh
    -The dialog wheel(My one request here is that the options are more specific, I often found them vague and they left me confused but the actual voice and nice camera during the dialog almost balance it out)

    Bad
    -Glitches(I haven't found any thing yet but apparently there in there, THEIRS NOTHING GAME BREAKING)

    Conclusion, if you liker fallout this games for you. If you like call of duty this games not for you. So shut the **** up and stop ****ing.

    This game never fails to amaze me. I once died because i jumped into a railing, and to my surprise the railing was destructible and I went flying down the stair case and died.

    I rate 9.7-10/10    … Expand
  4. Syadin
    Nov 13, 2015
    10
    10/10. This is an amazing game.

    I have been a Fallout/Elder Scrolls fan since the start and have sunk countless hours into all Bethesda games. Fallout 4 is a massive improvement and people who are giving negative reviews are mostly arguing that the graphics are terrible and some people are just arguing non-sense. In terms of the graphics, the graphics are AMAZING, I can't even max    10/10. This is an amazing game.

    I have been a Fallout/Elder Scrolls fan since the start and have sunk countless hours into all Bethesda games.

    Fallout 4 is a massive improvement and people who are giving negative reviews are mostly arguing that the graphics are terrible and some people are just arguing non-sense.

    In terms of the graphics, the graphics are AMAZING, I can't even max it 100% with 60fps with my GTX 980. The VAST majority of people who are complaining about bad graphics or terrible optimization either don't have powerful enough hardware and need to upgrade (how can you expect with play a "next-gen game" with "last-gen hardware."

    In terms of the RPG elements, everything is there that has always been in Bethesda games, just in a more efficient and smarter way. I found that my decisions and how I played my character in Fallout 4 mattered more than in any other Fallout/Elder Scrolls game I have ever played.

    All in all there is much more I could say, however, myself and others have not written reviews because we are too busy playing the game.

    I give Fallout 4 a 10/10, mods haven't even come out yet.    … Expand
  5. Opt1mysyq
    Nov 11, 2015
    10
    The best in the series so far in my opinion. Gunplay is great and makes combat in the wasteland feel very visceral especially when put up against the new AI. Animations are awesome and have to be seen to appreciate how good they are especially during combat. Graphics are great without bringing my rig to it's knees. Sound/and music really help make the wasteland feel like a wasteland to putThe best in the series so far in my opinion. Gunplay is great and makes combat in the wasteland feel very visceral especially when put up against the new AI. Animations are awesome and have to be seen to appreciate how good they are especially during combat. Graphics are great without bringing my rig to it's knees. Sound/and music really help make the wasteland feel like a wasteland to put it simply awesome. Bethesda really went the extra mile to make the best game possible and i can see myself getting a few hundred hours out of the base game easily.… Expand
  6. Nicobernd
    Nov 13, 2015
    10
    Fallout 4 has such a nice old school feeling , that why i give it a 10/10

    Also i cant understand all the 0-5 reviews because even if u dont like a game its never a 0/10 because that would be unplayable
  7. cameleonclyde
    Nov 10, 2015
    8
    Not a bad game, but seriously, the dialogues are **** "Yes", "No" "Maybe" "Sarcastic". What the hell is that Bethesda ? This is a fake rpg. The game is still good tho, I really like it !
  8. TheCrocodoom
    Nov 12, 2015
    9
    The dialogue simplicity was a mistake - but upon playing the game, it genuinely is tolerable. The setting of this game is rich and deep, and Bethesda put a lot of effort into this game.
    It is a wonderful game - and I advise you do not hesitate to look into it - but it does need a few patches.
  9. Reddi
    Nov 12, 2015
    10
    Textures and chracter animations not so good but athmosphere is best of best.

    Base building is very interesting and fun. Min every 5 minutes i found new content it is fantastic. FPS system is gain smooth action to the game and it is bestly fits the an RPG game. New RPG star system is better than classical boring skill point system. It is future of the RPG games because old    Textures and chracter animations not so good but athmosphere is best of best.

    Base building is very interesting and fun.

    Min every 5 minutes i found new content it is fantastic.

    FPS system is gain smooth action to the game and it is bestly fits the an RPG game.

    New RPG star system is better than classical boring skill point system.

    It is future of the RPG games because old school RPG system become boring.

    Easy understandable conversation system than epic hard, non understandable english language.    … Expand
  10. RULONOBOEV
    Nov 11, 2015
    10
    Почему неосиляторы не могут принять отказ от рудиментов в РПГ? Игроки не понимают, что отыгрыш мешает жанру, не позволяет развернуться сценаристам. Ведь нельзя просчитать всё поведение всех игроков. Сюда же относится непонятная система скиллов и других циферок, которые почти никак не влияют на игру, но ограничивают разработчика.
    Диалоги тоже убивали РПГ, ведь молчание персонажа не    Почему неосиляторы не могут принять отказ от рудиментов в РПГ? Игроки не понимают, что отыгрыш мешает жанру, не позволяет развернуться сценаристам. Ведь нельзя просчитать всё поведение всех игроков. Сюда же относится непонятная система скиллов и других циферок, которые почти никак не влияют на игру, но ограничивают разработчика.
    Диалоги тоже убивали РПГ, ведь молчание персонажа не позволяло прочувствовать игру и жить ей. Сейчас всем очевидно, что лучше пожертвовать стенами текста и разными вариантами ответов, чтобы наслаждаться атмосферой игры.
    Бетесда двигает жанр в правильном направлении, надеюсь, в следующем тес она тоже использует наработки из Ф4.
    Надеюсь, им хватит смелости отказаться от ещё одной опухоли в жанре - открытого мира. Разработчик вынужден тратить тысячи часов на расстановку предметов по карте, хотя можно было бы ограничиться красивым прохождением аккуратной локации по прямой. Ставлю 10/10.
    Шедевр. Браво. Легенда    … Expand
  11. Spectre_Chavez
    Nov 11, 2015
    10
    Amazing story, insane atmosphere, nice upgrades from Fallout 4. Didn't encounter any big bugs in the 60 hours I've played so far. Scenery is amazing, characters faces and lipsync are a bit dated but that's just a minor flaw in an otherwise amazing game. Must buy!
  12. TheJayKay
    Nov 10, 2015
    10
    Runs smooth, haven't had any issues yet (and I'm on an ATI card). Looks great, story's pretty good so far, gunplay is a big step up from previous fallout titles. The perks, skills, and whatnot may have been simplified a bit but there's always going to be deliberate malcontents who wet themselves at the notion of any and all change.
  13. xSciFix
    Nov 10, 2015
    10
    Right off the bat: I played this game for 3 hours straight on release. NO BUGS AT ALL. 2-3 year old GPU and 8GB of RAM. Some people just need to update their drivers, methinks.

    All the other complaints are pretty par for the course for a Bethesda game. Granted I'm only 3 hours in so we'll see if it stays fun to play but honestly it seems like people are just raging for no reason.    Right off the bat: I played this game for 3 hours straight on release. NO BUGS AT ALL. 2-3 year old GPU and 8GB of RAM. Some people just need to update their drivers, methinks.

    All the other complaints are pretty par for the course for a Bethesda game. Granted I'm only 3 hours in so we'll see if it stays fun to play but honestly it seems like people are just raging for no reason.

    "Removed skills to appeal to Skyrim players who like to max everything!" Hello? It was possible to max all skills ever since ES1. Removing the skills and making you specialize by picking perks at every level and having a huge number of perks and perk levels actually lets you create a character that isn't just 100 in every skill.

    I could address complaints point by point to illustrate how overblown or silly they are (you hate the dog? so just leave it at the dog house!) Some people are just mad that the settlement building thing is even in there, calling it a stupid Minecraft gimmick. I mean come on. You're just determined to hate.    … Expand
  14. Oshout
    Nov 11, 2015
    9
    Game is amazing. I've only put 5 hours in so far though.

    Me saying things like "graphics are great, gunplay is fun, game is legit fun" is not especially helpful. The game is a departure from previous fallout games in that you must build. When I finally realized how the pieces fit together I was exstatic, like I was blind and then could see. The right music was on and i was thought,    Game is amazing. I've only put 5 hours in so far though.

    Me saying things like "graphics are great, gunplay is fun, game is legit fun" is not especially helpful.

    The game is a departure from previous fallout games in that you must build. When I finally realized how the pieces fit together I was exstatic, like I was blind and then could see. The right music was on and i was thought, "OH MY GOD" as I started hoovering up every item I could.

    It stays true to previous tropes in that it's an inticing wander-land. I see places on the horizon, holes, interesting markers, and find things where nothing should be. It scratches that itch!

    A complaint I have is the RPG aspect - I can accept not having some of the basic RPG tropes, especially those common to the fallout franchise; games evolve, and it doesn't detract from the game. No longer do you have weapon skills which level up, nor do weapons seem to degrade, it's really nice not having to think about those things. Relatedly, the dialog options make the game feel on-rails. LIke, I meet some new people and I don't want to give them my back story because what if they're the bad guys, my character doesn't know -- so I have three options "tell them about my son" "tell them I'm a vault dweller" "Feel sorry for them" and so I choose 'feel sorry for them' and my character says something like "I lost my son, i feel sorry for you". but I'll just ride it out.

    I find it astonishing that there are so many low reviews on here; reading the reddit comments about the game prior to release I was expecting a crap fest but I can't put the game down or get it out of my head. I think it was the most played game in Steam's history last night. Maybe people think they're being edgy by hating on it? I just don't get it.

    If you like video games. If you like fallout. If you like exploring, building or atmosphere. FPS or yes, even RPG, this game is a MUST!    … Expand
  15. SillyRukus
    Nov 15, 2015
    10
    This game blew my mind, I have played Fallout 3 and New Vegas, but this one is amazing. I haven't slept since Thursday.. I cannot stop playing, which is why I stopped for a few minutes to give my honest opinion about it. My house in Diamond city makes me feel right at home in a Fallout game. If you are going to hate on such an outstanding franchise than please go back to your highThis game blew my mind, I have played Fallout 3 and New Vegas, but this one is amazing. I haven't slept since Thursday.. I cannot stop playing, which is why I stopped for a few minutes to give my honest opinion about it. My house in Diamond city makes me feel right at home in a Fallout game. If you are going to hate on such an outstanding franchise than please go back to your high graphics rated games and leave us gamers to our most anticipated games. Thank you Bethesda, you guys/gals really made my 2015 close with a huge smile. I must get back and continue protecting my settlement :) Thank you.… Expand
  16. foxsipher
    Nov 11, 2015
    10
    great game, don`t mind witcher fan boys trying to talk **** about the game
    Fallout 3 already was moving the series away from an RPG and I think the majority would agree it was the right decision. New Vegas was more of a shooter than Fallout 3 was and I enjoyed it more. Just felt more natural.
    The label of the game doesn't really matter. Fallout works very well as an action game and    great game, don`t mind witcher fan boys trying to talk **** about the game
    Fallout 3 already was moving the series away from an RPG and I think the majority would agree it was the right decision. New Vegas was more of a shooter than Fallout 3 was and I enjoyed it more. Just felt more natural.

    The label of the game doesn't really matter. Fallout works very well as an action game and Bethesda isn't trying to shoehorn in arbitrary RPG gameplay mechanics that are not a natural fit. If this means less of an RPG feel then so be it.    … Expand
  17. Pormon
    Nov 11, 2015
    10
    Le pongo un poco un 10 no porque se lo merezca, con 8,5 estaba bien, sino por ver que llevaba un 4,7. Totalmente lamentable con un montón de 0 injustificables.
    Si un avión fuese un 10 en la escala de medios de transporte, un 0 se le da a viajar encima de una piedra.
  18. spacemoses
    Nov 11, 2015
    10
    I was initially overwhelmed with all of the features in the game such as the armor/weapon modding and settlement building. I also felt a little overwhelmed on some of the first quests, getting that "slow the f*ck down" feeling. This gave way soon after getting accustomed to everything and now the more I play it, the more I am enjoying it. I have about 12 hours on it now .

    What I    I was initially overwhelmed with all of the features in the game such as the armor/weapon modding and settlement building. I also felt a little overwhelmed on some of the first quests, getting that "slow the f*ck down" feeling. This gave way soon after getting accustomed to everything and now the more I play it, the more I am enjoying it. I have about 12 hours on it now .

    What I like:
    - The gunplay is fantastic
    - The world design is fantastic
    - The character models for armor and clothing are fantastic (minus the holstered weapons, which I don't really care about but some do)
    - The crafting system in general, how items are composed of basic components you use for mods and structures
    - The music is great

    What could use improvement
    - The character facial graphics, they just aren't as good as one might expect
    - Survival difficulty is not the NV hardcore mode    … Expand
  19. darthfodder
    Nov 12, 2015
    10
    Please don't listen to all of these insanely negative reviews. The game is incredible. I'm 20 hours in and I'm having a blast. Gun play is almost full FPS quality. The loot system is MASSIVELY improved from 3 and New Vegas, all of that once useless junk can now be salvaged to get materials for upgrading your armor or guns, or improving your settlements. Speaking of settlements, this partPlease don't listen to all of these insanely negative reviews. The game is incredible. I'm 20 hours in and I'm having a blast. Gun play is almost full FPS quality. The loot system is MASSIVELY improved from 3 and New Vegas, all of that once useless junk can now be salvaged to get materials for upgrading your armor or guns, or improving your settlements. Speaking of settlements, this part of the game is fantastic. It's like another game in and of itself, you manage them, defend them, and can build them up to small cities. The story is way better than 3, too early to say if it matches New Vegas. The dialogue system works just fine, though I wouldn't mind a UI mod to improve that aspect for PC. The progression system is a massive improvement, I was worried about it at first but having so many perks and one each level makes your decisions matter a lot while also not feeling major regret over a perk choice. Power armor is freaking AMAZING and balanced by having to have fusion cores. Weapon and armor customization is fantastic, your gun feels unique. There are also new base types of weapon, such as the laser musket, that add a lot to the game. Legendary enemies are challenging with a good loot payoff. Almost everything gives you experience, so you can do whatever mix of combat, building, and crafting that you want and still progress.

    I don't have many complaints, certainly not enough to drop this review to a 9. The UI for PC could be better, especially for dialogue and settlements. There are a few bugs, nothing game breaking for me, though I have a friend with a 144 hz monitor who had to drop the framerate because the game breaks after 60 fps. The graphics are fine, but they are a little underwhelming. Companion AI could be better. That's really all I can think to complain about.    … Expand
  20. BorkLazer
    Dec 3, 2015
    10
    Awesome game, decent graphics, I don't always compare games from the same franchise to other visualy pleasing games I compare them to previous games in the franchise and it is much approved, people saying otherwise are just butthurt becuase it has very much improved. Gunplay is nice, models are nice, crafting system is nice, settlement building is awesome, power armor is cool as hell,Awesome game, decent graphics, I don't always compare games from the same franchise to other visualy pleasing games I compare them to previous games in the franchise and it is much approved, people saying otherwise are just butthurt becuase it has very much improved. Gunplay is nice, models are nice, crafting system is nice, settlement building is awesome, power armor is cool as hell, Boston's buildings have awesome designs, a lot of new features have been added. Has some flaws but mods will fix 99% of them. People who are complaining are only doing so cause they expected something that would completely revolutionize rpgs and just blow everything out of the water. I was expecting something that improved upon previous games and had a new story and areas to explore. If you liked fallout 3 but were hoping everything would be 100% improved and better than you probably won't like it much but if you enjoyed fallout 3 without worrying too much about the every single detail than you will love this game. I would give a 9 but with mods it's an easy 10… Expand
  21. bowler484
    Nov 21, 2015
    9
    I became a huge Fallout series fan after playing Fallout 3 and then New Vegas.

    Fallout 4 is an evolution of those games and it has a different feel to it. In fact, I was underwhelmed for the first few hours of playing. Before making any harsh judgement, I played on to now over 20 hours into the game and my opinion has changed drastically for the better. Graphics. Graphics need    I became a huge Fallout series fan after playing Fallout 3 and then New Vegas.

    Fallout 4 is an evolution of those games and it has a different feel to it. In fact, I was underwhelmed for the first few hours of playing. Before making any harsh judgement, I played on to now over 20 hours into the game and my opinion has changed drastically for the better.

    Graphics. Graphics need better hi-res textures in some areas. However, lighting is a vast improvement in this game compared to F3/NV and Skyrim. Animations are also much improved.

    Gameplay. Manual shooting is a huge improvement here. VATS is still available but those who don't want to use VATS will appreciate the improvements.

    Content. Just like Fallout 3 and NV, you have a large open world to spend countless hours exploring. This aspect is what I really love about the newer Fallout games.

    To judge this game fairly, you need to put aside your experience with older Fallout titles. Had I put 5 hours into the game and made a review, it'd probably have been a 5 because of that. Now that I'm getting in deeper, it easily deserves the 9 I'm giving it.    … Expand
  22. vespasian
    Nov 23, 2015
    10
    For me - this game is as much fun to play as Skyrim. I've tried numerous games over the past few years trying to get the same "feel" as Skyrim - oblivion and of course FO3 come close albeit outdated games.
    What I like:
    1) VATs and combat are a TON better than previous FO versions 2) Weapon Modding/Upgrades - I like this a lot - for me it's a blast to collect a lot of junk - go and    For me - this game is as much fun to play as Skyrim. I've tried numerous games over the past few years trying to get the same "feel" as Skyrim - oblivion and of course FO3 come close albeit outdated games.
    What I like:

    1) VATs and combat are a TON better than previous FO versions
    2) Weapon Modding/Upgrades - I like this a lot - for me it's a blast to collect a lot of junk - go and check what upgrades are available - and get a accuracy or damage boost on my gun.
    3) Open World - I finished the main story (minuteman faction) in about 40 hours - and I'm still chugging away exploring and doing more misc. quests. There are interesting things to discover all over the place.
    4) Ghouls - Good grief - these things are nasty - they swarm you at like superhuman speed. My character is getting mobbed by about 12 right now (including a reaver) - I have my Ashmaker flaming them away - still keep dying. I'll figure out a good strat soon - but seeing my character in the Minuteman general uniform, hat, and sun glasses flaming the ghouls away is pretty sweet.

    Anyway - I'm having a blast playing this game. For me the gameplay and open world "makes the game" - older style graphics or whether it's a true RPG or Shooter or whatever don't concern me. Again this is my personal view.    … Expand
  23. FairFight
    Nov 29, 2015
    10
    The best way to enjoy the game is to ignore all this negativity train.
    Just install it and play it like the old days when there was not much info on internet and you used to explore whole game by yourself (well most of it).
    Yeah I'm talking about Fallout 1/2 days. I missed F3/NV and when I tried it, I didn't really enjoy it much. There was no feeling of vault-13 survivor who were left    The best way to enjoy the game is to ignore all this negativity train.
    Just install it and play it like the old days when there was not much info on internet and you used to explore whole game by yourself (well most of it).

    Yeah I'm talking about Fallout 1/2 days. I missed F3/NV and when I tried it, I didn't really enjoy it much. There was no feeling of vault-13 survivor who were left the safe place to explore the whole new world.

    This is all different in Fallout 4. It feels like series is finally back to it's roots.
    Game sucks you in and don't let go. Just like in 90's.
    Thanks Bethesda for a finally good sequel of an old game.    … Expand
  24. nnnnnyrr
    Nov 11, 2015
    10
    An amazingly detailed game world, with a secret and surprise around every corner. Excellent upgrade system, crafting, and good variety of companions. Interesting base-building.
  25. sheltermaniac
    Nov 11, 2015
    10
    Illegitimate negative reviews below - avoid like the plague. Although this isn't a perfect game, it's still pretty damn fantastic. It definitely is a massive contender for GOTY
  26. Lython
    Nov 11, 2015
    8
    A wise person judges their entertainment not for what it tries to do, but for how well it accomplishes what its trying to do. It's absolutely fair to miss the mechanics characteristic of the previous games, but you should accept change with grace, rather than judge based on absence. The combat is better than any open world game ever, and the new skill system allows extended developmentA wise person judges their entertainment not for what it tries to do, but for how well it accomplishes what its trying to do. It's absolutely fair to miss the mechanics characteristic of the previous games, but you should accept change with grace, rather than judge based on absence. The combat is better than any open world game ever, and the new skill system allows extended development without long-term purposeless restriction. Is it as subjectively good to me as New Vegas? No. New Vegas is, and most likely will remain my favorite FPS and RPG of all time. Now, this is a VERY different game to New Vegas. Yet despite its differences, I can appreciate the craftsmanship at hand, and applaud the choices this game makes as interesting and engrossing. Perfect? No. Great? Yes.… Expand
  27. Shylocke
    Nov 11, 2015
    10
    A perfect fallout game, those that are disappointed I have no idea why. I've been a fallout fan since I was young and this is every bit the game I was looking forward to. I have nothing negative to say about this game.
  28. chaos_1984
    May 5, 2016
    10
    Why all the negative reviews, in reality this is probably 8/10 but why all the 0's? Finally has a new engine from Fallout 3 and NV, NV prob has a stronger story. Solid gameplay and graphics overall though.
  29. SquareCubed
    Nov 13, 2015
    10
    This is the best RPG ever made. A complete tale. All quests main and optional mesh together as best as possible with today's technology. Anyone negatively reviewing this have never played the fallout series at all. This is literally fallout 3 with more detail a graphics overhaul and better main quest/side quest mesh. This isn't a revolution in gaming but it is an amazing take on what theThis is the best RPG ever made. A complete tale. All quests main and optional mesh together as best as possible with today's technology. Anyone negatively reviewing this have never played the fallout series at all. This is literally fallout 3 with more detail a graphics overhaul and better main quest/side quest mesh. This isn't a revolution in gaming but it is an amazing take on what the fallout games are. As I said anyone who says this game isn't amazing has never played a fallout game or has never played fallout 4 period.… Expand
  30. vaultttec
    Nov 11, 2015
    10
    Great game, huge jump from fallout 3, they did a wonderful job. Vivid color, awesome atmosphere and amazing environment. Enemies are unforgiving and I Love It! Weapon modding is very different and new but I really enjoy it so far. Super easy to play on keyboard and with a mouse, I honestly prefer it compared to using my controller for this. It's a pretty awesome game, can't wait to spendGreat game, huge jump from fallout 3, they did a wonderful job. Vivid color, awesome atmosphere and amazing environment. Enemies are unforgiving and I Love It! Weapon modding is very different and new but I really enjoy it so far. Super easy to play on keyboard and with a mouse, I honestly prefer it compared to using my controller for this. It's a pretty awesome game, can't wait to spend an unholy amount of time on it.… Expand
  31. HappyTofu1234
    Dec 3, 2015
    8
    I am a simple person.

    I do not wish to rate a game based on who made it, how great or terrible games in a series were, how it 'isn't a true rpg' or wether it's 'a modern classic' or whatnot. I simply rate a game based on how much I actually enjoy it. I have 216 hours in this game as of now. 216 hours I enjoyed to the fullest. I realise this might be one of the less usefull reviews    I am a simple person.

    I do not wish to rate a game based on who made it, how great or terrible games in a series were, how it 'isn't a true rpg' or wether it's 'a modern classic' or whatnot.

    I simply rate a game based on how much I actually enjoy it.
    I have 216 hours in this game as of now. 216 hours I enjoyed to the fullest.
    I realise this might be one of the less usefull reviews around.. But I felt like I needed to say something in defense of a game I like enjoy a great deal, when it is being bashed for 'not containing X feature from Y game'.

    So.. instead of being a proper objective and constructive critic or whatnot.. I would just like to say that I have used just aobut all of my free time up to this point on 'Fallout 4'. And I want to recommend this to anyone who is just looking to have a great bit of fun rather than look for the perfect rpgready to blow you away, with new innovations and modern revolution, at a moment's notice nor take you for a ride back to the old days where everything was better.

    So, 216 hours of enjoyment for 60 dollars/euros/whatnot is well worth an 8/10    … Expand
  32. Lughsan
    Nov 11, 2015
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I'm not sure what game all these negative reviewers are playing, but it certainly isn't Fallout IV. Story is there. It's about as engaging as any other story at the start of the game your kid gets kidnapped and you embark to rescue him and avenge your spouse. Classic revenge / rescue all que'd up. There are hints your kid may not be an all that nice person as you continue forward.

    Along the way you can help settlers in the wasteland by completing Minuteman quest lines. You have a lot of freedom to do whatever you want to do. Graphics are outstanding.

    Character creation is the best tool I've ever seen for sculpting faces.    … Expand
  33. commoonist
    Nov 11, 2015
    10
    i've only got about 6 hours in this game, but in those 6 hours, i have had an awesome time. fallout 4 is a really well crafted and fun to play game, and although it diverges a bit from previous fallout titles, i don't see all that many problems with it. i love the graphics (the lighting and weather as well as the wasteland itself are gorgeous), the gameplay, and the characters are in myi've only got about 6 hours in this game, but in those 6 hours, i have had an awesome time. fallout 4 is a really well crafted and fun to play game, and although it diverges a bit from previous fallout titles, i don't see all that many problems with it. i love the graphics (the lighting and weather as well as the wasteland itself are gorgeous), the gameplay, and the characters are in my opinion pretty interesting, not to mention the soundtrack, which is amazing. the game is currently pretty buggy but given that this is a day 2 bethesda game i don' think thats much to be concerned about. the only real negative i can think of with this game is the dialogue options, which are very vague when selecting them (and there are only 4 options per dialogue prompt to boot, which isn't exactly optimal), and go into more detail when the character actually says them. this works fine, although i think the old system of being able to tell exactly what your character is going to say before they say it from past games works better. i think a lot of people had this knee-jerk reaction of being resistant to change, but i personally don't find any of the new changes to be annoying, save for the dialogue.… Expand
  34. Lightninli
    Nov 23, 2015
    9
    All hail the new king of the Sandbox! This is my kind of game, big open world with a reasonably good storyline, unique missions, a solid crafting engine, and above all... V.A.T.S. I like that they brought back the songs from Fallout 3, though I would have liked maybe ten more songs so that they don't repeat.

    Graphics do what they need to do, and I like the look. It's a story driven    All hail the new king of the Sandbox! This is my kind of game, big open world with a reasonably good storyline, unique missions, a solid crafting engine, and above all... V.A.T.S. I like that they brought back the songs from Fallout 3, though I would have liked maybe ten more songs so that they don't repeat.

    Graphics do what they need to do, and I like the look. It's a story driven game, and not a graphics mind-bender. Right pace, right look, great feel, and highly addicting.    … Expand
  35. Windom_Pixis
    Nov 10, 2015
    8
    It's really sad to see so many negative reviews, for a game that I think is actually quite enjoyable.

    I believe the reasoning for the vast amounts of negativity comes from not bugs, poor game design etc, but from overhype. Fallout 4 may very well be the most hyped up game I've ever experienced, and with good reason. However, when a game garners this much hype, one can't help but feel    It's really sad to see so many negative reviews, for a game that I think is actually quite enjoyable.

    I believe the reasoning for the vast amounts of negativity comes from not bugs, poor game design etc, but from overhype.

    Fallout 4 may very well be the most hyped up game I've ever experienced, and with good reason. However, when a game garners this much hype, one can't help but feel disappointed when waiting for the games release and sitting down and playing it after all the waiting. I truly believe it's unfair to essentially say the game is sh*t. By no stretch of the imagine is this true. I was, myself, overhyped, felt the disappointment, realised that the game would never be infallible, and started to enjoy myself. This is the problem with instant reviews, nobody has really had time to make a safe assessment on how they feel about the game. Please consider what I have said here if you do not currently enjoy the game and give it some time, I'm sure a lot of you will change your minds.    … Expand
  36. Micalica
    Dec 17, 2015
    8
    A lot of people will give this game a bad review without playing it, just like every Call of Duty game.

    It's a good game. Not fantastic, not amazing, not perfect, not the amazing sequel we wanted. But at the very least, it's a good game.
  37. Codpeace
    Nov 17, 2015
    10
    Fallout 4 is quite fabulous, if you enjoyed 3 and New Vegas you will certainly love this. I am about 30 hours in and am itching to get back in as soon as I finish writing this review! My favorite game of all time is Bioshock, for its blend of story, action, FPS, exploration and beautifully crafted levels and atmosphere. Well Fallout 4 delivers on all these in spades, above ground the worldFallout 4 is quite fabulous, if you enjoyed 3 and New Vegas you will certainly love this. I am about 30 hours in and am itching to get back in as soon as I finish writing this review! My favorite game of all time is Bioshock, for its blend of story, action, FPS, exploration and beautifully crafted levels and atmosphere. Well Fallout 4 delivers on all these in spades, above ground the world is rich, alive and dangerous! It has more complexity than the New Vegas landscape and reminds me more of GTAV and I cant wait to explore all of it. Within the buildings and the various 'dungeons' there are some finely crafted adventures to be had.
    I can understand some peoples criticism of the minecraft, base building elements but I feel it just drew me in to the story a bit more.
    Graphics wise I am playing mostly on Ultra with a few settings notched down to ensure smooth gameplay, particularly the godrays which seem to kill my system. Using FRAPS this was fairly easy to work out, along with some useful web tips.
    Going to have to get back in now, need to shoot more bugs!

    Enjoy!    … Expand
  38. TrantaLocked
    Nov 15, 2015
    9
    Fallout 4 is much better than I expected. My favorite things about it are the open world exploration, Diamond City radio host, V.A.T.S, terminals, modding, town management and the really cool economy system. With the new economy system, literally every supposed "useless" item you can pickup can be used for base materials like steel and plastic. These materials are used for moddingFallout 4 is much better than I expected. My favorite things about it are the open world exploration, Diamond City radio host, V.A.T.S, terminals, modding, town management and the really cool economy system. With the new economy system, literally every supposed "useless" item you can pickup can be used for base materials like steel and plastic. These materials are used for modding weapons/armor and building structures, utilities and furniture in the towns you are allied with. Basically, you need these materials, which makes it feel even better picking up every single thing you find. Fallout 4 makes you feel productive with this system.

    There is a nEaT feature called tagging which let's you highlight specific materials so that when scavenging you will see a magnifying glass hover over objects that contain the tagged materials. This is useful if you are looking for rare materials and want to make sure you don't skip over objects containing those materials.

    I also want to comment specifically on the whole build and manage your own settlements thing. It's really fun. You build utilities to provide useful functions to your settlement (pumping water from the river, siren in case of emergency), manage workers to farm and defend the land, make furniture like chairs and beds, build new houses, and a bunch of other random stuff.

    People have been complaining about the UI, and it was a shock to me. Before I had read any of the reviews I was remarking to myself on just how intuitive the Pip Boy UI was. It certainly destroys what was in Skyrim. I mean if people are complaining that the UI is bad in Fallout 4, then Skyrim's UI must be literally hitler. It was just atrocious; it made me not want to even use it. But the Fallout 4 Pip-boy is really easy to use and makes things go smoothly. It's also cool as fvck. I love the clicking noises in the Pip Boy and computer terminals. The sound guys knew what was up during development it seems.

    The exploration is fun and relaxing. There are random encounters that just make you smile or intrigued. The gunplay is surprisingly intense. And I like the graphics. They may not be literally the best, but there is something about the Bethesda style that has grown on me, so you can owe that to nostalgia I guess. Therefore you could say I'm happy they didn't completely upgrade the graphics or engine and animations. Having those remnants from previous Bethesda games makes my nostalgia happen. Just thinking about the game in general, that Diamond City Radio host sort of seems like god. Like, with all I'm doing in the game, his station is the meaning of life or something like that. It's like Fallout 4 is the matrix and he is the architect.

    Game performance is decent. I can maintain 60 FPS at around medium/high settings 1080p on an HD 7850 2GB (oc'd) and i5-4690. Some settings I'd love to keep on but can't, like screen space reflections and ambient occlusion. Great effects but also huge FPS drains.

    FvCk tHe HaTeRs. Fallout 4 is actually an amazing game if you take the time to explore all of what it has to offer.    … Expand
  39. boaterman
    Dec 1, 2015
    9
    Good game with lots of content, great game-play.

    Loses a point for bugs as well as the poor dialog options.

    Its ridiculous to see so much bad press from users giving this game a 0 and low marks. That's just silly. There is more than enough content to get your money's worth in the game.
  40. Ericius
    Nov 27, 2015
    10
    I was kind of scared I would not like this game because of all the (very) negative reviews. But curiosity and my love for the open fallout world moved me to buy it anyway. I'm a discount man and I hardly buy full price games. For Fallout I made an exception which made the gamble even bigger. After 25 hours of play I can say the game has progressed on all levels. It runs smooth on highI was kind of scared I would not like this game because of all the (very) negative reviews. But curiosity and my love for the open fallout world moved me to buy it anyway. I'm a discount man and I hardly buy full price games. For Fallout I made an exception which made the gamble even bigger. After 25 hours of play I can say the game has progressed on all levels. It runs smooth on high quality, everything is very beautiful. Combat is challenging and runs very smooth. I can imagine people who want to play a straight forward shooter or traditional RPG are disappointed (as we can read here as well). But I am thankful to Bethesda they do let the games they make evolve. First hour I thought that Fallout 4 was a prettier, smoother and faster version of New Vegas. Until the super expended crafting system was unveiled and after that the village building. Great stuff!… Expand
  41. KollegeMostrich
    Nov 11, 2015
    9
    Ausgezeichnetes Spiel! Ich finde dass es den Vorgängern in nichts nachsteht. Mir gefällt die große Freiheit von Fallout und auch die Grafik finde ich sehr gelungen. Ich spiele mit dem Notebook mit einer GTX 760m und kann das Spiel mit 1080p zwischen Mittel und Hohen Details anständig flüssig spielen. In der Sache bin ich Froh das meine Hardware reicht ;-) Was die Steuerung für den PCAusgezeichnetes Spiel! Ich finde dass es den Vorgängern in nichts nachsteht. Mir gefällt die große Freiheit von Fallout und auch die Grafik finde ich sehr gelungen. Ich spiele mit dem Notebook mit einer GTX 760m und kann das Spiel mit 1080p zwischen Mittel und Hohen Details anständig flüssig spielen. In der Sache bin ich Froh das meine Hardware reicht ;-) Was die Steuerung für den PC angeht ist sie wirklich nicht optimal, allerdings habe ich einen Xbox360 Controller am Pc und daher ist es für mich nicht weiter tragisch. Diese und die Tatsache dass ich erst 23GB bei einer Retail--Version auf CD runterladen muss sind für den Punktabzug verantwortlich. Trotz dieser 2 Schwächen 9 Punkte weil ich finde dass es ein Super Spiel mit viel Potenzial ist.… Expand
  42. garretsw
    Nov 11, 2015
    10
    First of all this game is amazing! It is a true Fallout game and the core mechanics are very improved!!! Anyone giving it a 0-5 is either someone who has never played a fallout game before or just doesn't know how to start a game off of steam. Go back to COD pls. This is not COD!

    Let me be real here though! This game doesn't deserve a perfect 10 but I feel like have to give it a 10    First of all this game is amazing! It is a true Fallout game and the core mechanics are very improved!!! Anyone giving it a 0-5 is either someone who has never played a fallout game before or just doesn't know how to start a game off of steam. Go back to COD pls. This is not COD!

    Let me be real here though! This game doesn't deserve a perfect 10 but I feel like have to give it a 10 just to try and off-set these dumb people giving it a 0.

    RATING 8.5/10

    Pros:
    Excellent gunplay
    Excellent crafting
    Good Story
    Plenty to do
    Fallout vibe
    Good open world

    Cons:
    Bugs (fixable)
    Graphics (not good not bad)
    optimization/ old engine ( Especially AMD )    … Expand
  43. stardevil
    Nov 11, 2015
    10
    je de bonne qualité poussif dans le housing pour un jeu solo prend de chose a faire et de choix . la gestion de l armure et top car on est face a la realité avec l energie qui n'est pas illimité
  44. DarkViest
    Nov 11, 2015
    10
    Epic Game :) Similar Fallout NV and 3 but better ;) Graphic is ok , story is ok , fight system is ok what need more ? crafting is very nice only dialogue is weak , but character voice in dialogue is epic ^^
  45. ERF
    Nov 11, 2015
    10
    Amazing, a few bugs here and there but really it's worth it.
    Graphics are amazing, the AI and dialogue is awesome.
    Literally every time my dog gets hurt and whimpers at me a little bit of my soul dies.
    power armor is bad-ass.
  46. rastaking24
    Nov 11, 2015
    10
    Guardarlo come un gioco nuovo, senza il peso dei suo predecessori. Così si dovrebbe giocare. Non fatevi intimidire da commenti idioti di persone ignoranti che vogliono solo distruggere qualcosa che a loro non piace o non sanno usare. Giocateci e non vi pentirete di averlo giocato.
  47. Victor_Petkovic
    Nov 11, 2015
    10
    I may be a new Fallout fan, but i'm not a blind one. This game has everything i need from a RPG game. Err. Let's say most of them.

    I'll directly compare good, neutral and bad things. Good : + Character appearance - If you played another Bethesda game, you know what i mean. + Graphics - Better than i expected. + RPG Elements - Like other Fallout games, this game is not all pewpew.    I may be a new Fallout fan, but i'm not a blind one. This game has everything i need from a RPG game. Err. Let's say most of them.

    I'll directly compare good, neutral and bad things.

    Good :
    + Character appearance - If you played another Bethesda game, you know what i mean.
    + Graphics - Better than i expected.
    + RPG Elements - Like other Fallout games, this game is not all pewpew.
    + Voice acting - I don't know why but everytime i hear my character's voice, i get excited.
    + Better HUD - Smooth, simple, enough.
    + Animations - I didn't see any moonwalking people.
    + Story (Positive) - A new, emotional main story.
    + Immersive - It is not your character, it is YOU.
    + Crafting - Fully customizable weapons, armors and stuff.
    + Building settlements (Positive) - You can build a settlement then you can govern it.

    Neutral :
    / Minor bugs - Stuck in a tree? Or in a rock?
    / Building Settlements (Neutral) - Very enjoyable at first, then annoying as hell.
    / Critical Strikes - They are not random anymore. I, personally, don't use V.A.T.S. so, it is kinda useless for me.

    Bad :
    - Slow rendering - This happened me and some of my friends. Graphics don't load fast enough. Sometimes i only see plain, untextured objects.
    - Minor optimization problems - Random FPS drops, this happens rarely, but can be annoying.
    - Game crashing bugs - Only encountered 3-4 bugs like this. They will fix it, probably.
    - Very few weapon/armor models - I kinda annoyed by the number of weapon/armor models. They are all customizable but you cannot change some parts.
    - Dialogue - You will have 4 choices in every dialogue. That limits the RPG immersion unlike the old Fallouts games.
    - Story (Bad) - The main story seems rushed a bit. And it has the worst prologue in the Fallout series.
    - Lack of major factions - There are a few major factions. Even less than Fallout 3.

    Conclusion :
    Do not be scared by the bugs, bad reviews and cons. Game is incredibly beautiful and fun to play. If you are a Fallout fan, you already have this game, or you are collecting money for it. If you are not, just talk with your friends, who has this game or read some reviews. Beware of the spoilers.    … Expand
  48. BoogityBoo
    Nov 10, 2015
    10
    Fallout 4 is an absolutely brilliant game. There's a lot of complainers from people not smart enough to edit their .ini files, or people playing on potatoes, but really this game is amazing. The RPG elements and gunplay have never been stronger in the series. The story is strong and keeps you playing straight through to the end. Overall, this is the game of the year folks.
  49. ManKidomega
    Nov 10, 2015
    10
    One of the first things a returning Fallout player will notice after creating a character with the intuitive push-and-pull face-sculpting tool is that the entire concepts of skill points and traits have been consumed by the perks system, unifying all character progression under one big, elaborately animated Vault Boy chart with so many unlockable options you have to scroll through them toOne of the first things a returning Fallout player will notice after creating a character with the intuitive push-and-pull face-sculpting tool is that the entire concepts of skill points and traits have been consumed by the perks system, unifying all character progression under one big, elaborately animated Vault Boy chart with so many unlockable options you have to scroll through them to see them all. While this streamlining does mean giving up a lot of minute control over where your character improves with each level, it also means the decision of what to do with the single point you get each level has a significant impact, and therefore those decisions represent a commitment and are tough to make: do you want to spend it on a new low-level perk, increase the level of an existing one, or pump it into a SPECIAL attribute like Luck to boost certain stats and also open up a new, more powerful perk, like the Mysterious Stranger, that you’ll be able to unlock with your next level?… Expand
  50. cowboysquid
    Nov 10, 2015
    10
    This game does many things right. The gameplay is solid, the exploration rewarding and entertaining, the locations and the characters interesting. It is just a superbly fun and unique experience.
  51. Pooker107
    Nov 10, 2015
    10
    Game is amazing 10/10. Any **** who says Fo3's combat is better has clearly never played Fo3. Also the main story is way better than Skyrims, I actually wanted to finish it before even touching a sidequest. Combat is much improved also. The crafting system is extensive and the conversations are dynamic and make your character human, not a mute loser. I can't think of a single problem withGame is amazing 10/10. Any **** who says Fo3's combat is better has clearly never played Fo3. Also the main story is way better than Skyrims, I actually wanted to finish it before even touching a sidequest. Combat is much improved also. The crafting system is extensive and the conversations are dynamic and make your character human, not a mute loser. I can't think of a single problem with this game so it hurts me to see so many negative reviews.… Expand
  52. hoondoil
    Nov 10, 2015
    10
    all is fantastic , no exist game better than fallout 4 , the best game , i played
    , story is bit odd , but let's think fallout 3 and fallout nw is same odd ,
    anyway , i played game almost in game part , i absolutly have confidence , fallout 4 is the best all game part , graphic is best ( ultra ) , sound best , detail ( gun modeling skin~ ) best , chracter customizing best ,    all is fantastic , no exist game better than fallout 4 , the best game , i played
    , story is bit odd , but let's think fallout 3 and fallout nw is same odd ,

    anyway , i played game almost in game part , i absolutly have confidence , fallout 4 is the best
    all game part , graphic is best ( ultra ) , sound best , detail ( gun modeling skin~ ) best , chracter customizing best , create many things best ( tools , mods ~ ) , world size.quest.degihn best ( but smaller than fl3 nv , but enough size )

    do you have ever play game better than fallout4 ? if you have, you liar.......

    the fallout 4 is best , that's absolute    … Expand
  53. GamerMTM
    Nov 11, 2015
    9
    I don't understand the score who these people give to the game. I have a i5, GTX 770 and 8gb RAM i'm playing perfectly, without bugs. The graphic for me is nice, the engine is very good to shoot and use melee weapons, the map is not bigger than other peoples want but it don't make difference. I know who are a lot of people here who dont have the game and make a critic by butthurt.I don't understand the score who these people give to the game. I have a i5, GTX 770 and 8gb RAM i'm playing perfectly, without bugs. The graphic for me is nice, the engine is very good to shoot and use melee weapons, the map is not bigger than other peoples want but it don't make difference. I know who are a lot of people here who dont have the game and make a critic by butthurt. Whatever, the game is nice i recommend for all.… Expand
  54. isaacmoonx
    Nov 11, 2015
    10
    It is a great game if you do not make the people who complain about everything and everything. fallout buy it if you like . if you're a rat guy not buy it. They should stop ignoring . finish
  55. ChaosMarch
    Nov 12, 2015
    10
    I love this game so far. Several of the mechanics have been changed from Fallout 3--new settlement building, weapons/armor customization, weapon/armor degradation has been removed (thank goodness), and power armor is completely different, just to name a few. Yes, the graphics aren't as good as modern AAA FPS's, but this is also Bethesda's least-buggy game on release, which to me is farI love this game so far. Several of the mechanics have been changed from Fallout 3--new settlement building, weapons/armor customization, weapon/armor degradation has been removed (thank goodness), and power armor is completely different, just to name a few. Yes, the graphics aren't as good as modern AAA FPS's, but this is also Bethesda's least-buggy game on release, which to me is far more important than texture resolution. I'm having a blast building up my settlement and exploring the wasteland. And that's what I wanted from a Fallout game.… Expand
  56. Gohenko
    May 15, 2016
    8
    Performance issues, bugs and glitches, simplified RPG elements, improved FPS mechanics that are still not quite on the same level as proper first-person shooters, absolutely abysmal dialogue wheel and everything is running on an engine that really needs to go away.

    But it's still Fallout.

    Fallout NV > Fallout 4 > Fallout 3
  57. Ottakanawa
    Nov 12, 2015
    10
    This is hands down the best fallout game in the series. Trust me when I say that if you went off of metacritic user reviews for games you would barely play anything because the reviews are written my grown men who still live with their mother and have no idea how to make games, they just complain because in real life they weigh 300+ pounds and beat off all day only to have their mothersThis is hands down the best fallout game in the series. Trust me when I say that if you went off of metacritic user reviews for games you would barely play anything because the reviews are written my grown men who still live with their mother and have no idea how to make games, they just complain because in real life they weigh 300+ pounds and beat off all day only to have their mothers clean it. Do you like fallout? Buy this game? Does my review upset you? Then don't buy this game because you're one of them.… Expand
  58. adamok95
    Nov 15, 2015
    10
    Best fallout ! Great storyline and side quests. Big vast living world. That is the game worth the price ;) Every fan of fallout shouldn't be disappointed.
  59. DaccoTacco
    Nov 13, 2015
    8
    This game is really really good. I've not played any of the other Fallout games, but i'm loving this! Spent about 40h.
    I don't understand why people are complaining. I always used to read the user-score on every game before buying, but i learned that you should try it yourself first. Don't believe everything people say.

    :) Buy it and enjoy this big wasteland with a twist of sci fi stuff! :D
  60. oblivionwalker
    Nov 15, 2015
    9
    This game is utterly amazing. The crafting system alone allows for infinite amount of immersive looting bliss, and endless customization possibilities. The perk system, while digressing from the classic format of the previous games, has it's own unique advantages to offer, and really allows the user to form a better strategy about which perks to choose to shape their gameplay style. AThis game is utterly amazing. The crafting system alone allows for infinite amount of immersive looting bliss, and endless customization possibilities. The perk system, while digressing from the classic format of the previous games, has it's own unique advantages to offer, and really allows the user to form a better strategy about which perks to choose to shape their gameplay style. A few other high points of the game:

    - The low graphics setting of the game still offers better shadows, lighting, fade, and textures than either FO3 or New Vegas. Or Skyrim, for that matter. There's also weather now! And plus, people, I'm running this game on my 5-year old Dell XPS laptop. If I can run it, so can you.

    - The armor system is now very innovative, allowing for increased versatility through mods and piece-by-piece customization and upgrades. Yeah, you get Power Armor right away, but it's no longer OP, and also finally gets the respect it deserves in terms of work required to upgrade it, in my opinion.

    - The guns are now more balanced and handle in a more realistic fashion. The non-VATS use of guns has always been mildly disappointing in previous installments, but Fallout 4 makes it more fun to run and gun and not sacrifice your FPS self-respect. And did I mention that there's a crafting system actually worth using in this game? Works for weapons too, by the way.

    - The story. To be frank, who really cares about the main story? It's an open world RPG (yes, it is still an RPG, haters), so you can make your own. Besides, it's not bad in it's own right anyway. Sure, New Vegas probably has the edge in terms of plot, and the dialogue wheel is a bit disappointing. But hey, that's why Steam exists, to be able to go back and revel in the nostalgia of earlier releases. Also, Bethesda has never been the shining standard for fantastic voice-acting.

    So that's it then, folks. A terrific entry in the Fallout canon. Sure, The Witcher 3 is better. But that doesn't make this one bad. Fallout 4 isn't the best game ever, but it also isn't the abhorrent piece of garbage that many reviewers will try to make you think it is. Because trolls....trolls never change.

    And lefties: press Shift-WASD (or whatever your directional keys are) to navigate the mod/workshop menu. You're welcome.    … Expand
  61. Ragnarokdel
    Nov 11, 2015
    8
    While not the best game ever released, this is a solid game in it's own. Whoever complains that it's not the same as previous games because it's lighter on RPG elements needs to decide whether they want a call of duty or assassin's creed game or something that changes over time. The crafting system is great. My only issue with it is that I wish I could use a satellite camera when placingWhile not the best game ever released, this is a solid game in it's own. Whoever complains that it's not the same as previous games because it's lighter on RPG elements needs to decide whether they want a call of duty or assassin's creed game or something that changes over time. The crafting system is great. My only issue with it is that I wish I could use a satellite camera when placing objects on the ground. I like that monsters use the world instead of just being there (Molerats coming out of the ground or ghouls sneaking up on you in from ventilation) What holds this game back is the incredible amount of bugs it's plagued with for that reason, I would suggest waiting a few weeks before buying it but it'll definitely be worth picking up once bugs get fixed.… Expand
  62. andrew_vesa
    Nov 23, 2015
    10
    good game, , good gameplay, good graphic, good storyline appriciate the little change. the overhype just made some players really mad and so much hate. this game is really good tbh.
  63. kresa3333
    Nov 18, 2015
    10
    Nearing 5 user score...this is just sad, why are you giving 0's all the time it just makes this site as reliable as **** ^^
    So the game isnt perfect... then give it a 7 or something... But the game has a lot of good values as well and overall i had a lot of fun with it, you just need to be less small minded and open for changes.
    This game actually has some strong philosophical questions    Nearing 5 user score...this is just sad, why are you giving 0's all the time it just makes this site as reliable as **** ^^
    So the game isnt perfect... then give it a 7 or something... But the game has a lot of good values as well and overall i had a lot of fun with it, you just need to be less small minded and open for changes.
    This game actually has some strong philosophical questions and it brings those to the table in nice ways.
    And i think it would have taken the GOTY reward easily if not for Witcher 3, this is going to be an interesting fight.    … Expand
  64. Lilmanike
    Nov 19, 2015
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is definitely going to be game of the year with a large open world, a large variety of perks, weapons, armor, and so much more.

    A Dead Land: The game excels when it comes to its open world. Lots of enemies, new ways explore the world, and it's been reported that Fallout 4's map size is 11 minutes long vertically. And trust me it's large. The game looks gorgeous with a new creation engine. Some people say it isn't graphically up to date but you have to admit, it is a giant leap from Fallout New Vegas (2010). You guys also realize that map size is a factor, right? Plus with lots of new radio stations and lots of side quests in which other companions could possibly react towards the actions of these side missions and some may interest you. You can also create your own settlement that you have to keep resourced, defended, and a simple place to let settlers rest and go on with their business.

    200-Life Crysis: The game takes place a few minutes or hours "depending how long you create your character" before the bombs have dropped. So you soon enter Vault 111 where a freak experiment goes horribly wrong. Since your 200 year cryogenic stasis, takes you deep into the future in where you have to find your son Shaun who has been kidnapped by the institute a isis like group who kidnaps survivors of the commonwealth. So it is your job to take him back.

    Guns n' more bullets: Shooting is more playable. V.A.T.S. is still a thing in this Fallout installment but shooting a gun feels more shooty than your average Fallout game. Your guns no longer break so you can shoot with letting it break but it looses a more survival focused aspect but I didn't like survival focused aspects anyway. You can also customize your amazing little guy into a F***ing beast, with re-naming it, adding new weapon mods that are available to all weapons. Legendary enemies drop legendary loot and it is either amazing or surprising. You can also choose when you want to get a critical strike on an enemy or not. It you get enough hits on enemies, you will build up a bar that will fill up and create an execution command and vats no longer pause the game it will slow it down the game leaving vulnerable to an easy but cheap death, so act fast.

    The Uglies returned: Enemies look more disgusting and more terrifying than ever before. With new ones such as bloodbugs and synths. Oh and if you hate deathclaws they're back and deadlier than ever. Enemies with a star next to them represent Legendary enemies. Enemies featured with a skull next to them, f***ing run. You can guess who is the first is to encounter.

    Packin' a punch: The amount of base perks built in to the game are over 70 but go a little deeper and you will find over 200 perks. How, they are counted a mini perks to a perk. Let that sync in to your head before moving on. Bobbleheads make a return but a little more impactful than Fallout 3. A little hint the perception bobblehead is the first to be found usually.    … Expand
  65. NikLemos
    Dec 11, 2015
    10
    Hello! This is my first review ever. I like this game very much. Of course she is no 10, but 9 for sure. With mods is 10. Like Skyrim. No exists on our blue planet, games better than Elder Scrolls and Fallout series. Believe me, I playing from 1980, I'm 43 y.o. and has playing more than 5000 games (about 8-10 hours per day 30 years) on many platforms and computers. I'm bad in English, butHello! This is my first review ever. I like this game very much. Of course she is no 10, but 9 for sure. With mods is 10. Like Skyrim. No exists on our blue planet, games better than Elder Scrolls and Fallout series. Believe me, I playing from 1980, I'm 43 y.o. and has playing more than 5000 games (about 8-10 hours per day 30 years) on many platforms and computers. I'm bad in English, but believe me this game is absolutely great, like Fallout 3 like Oblivion, like Skyrim. I cant understand so little score of users reviews. I dont like Witcher, dont like Assasin Creed, by bias is Warlords, Panzer General , Fallout, Civilization, Elder Scrolls...

    + Great open world
    + Amazing shooter
    + Cool RPG elements
    + Magic of Bethesda
    + Stability (on my 2011 PC with 8 Gb Ram and GTX960 - always 60 FPS with medium-high setting)

    - I want even more realism and pure live world

    = Best PC game of 2015 (for me)    … Expand
  66. jon_philippi
    Nov 30, 2015
    9
    Wow! What a game this turned out to be. I write this review a 110 hours into what is equating to the most engrossing single-player game that I have ever enjoyed. The story, gameplay, and every other aspect as related to the previous games was improved x10 over. I see that many idiots have graded it a ZERO (0), that always shocks me and just brings to light that people are notWow! What a game this turned out to be. I write this review a 110 hours into what is equating to the most engrossing single-player game that I have ever enjoyed. The story, gameplay, and every other aspect as related to the previous games was improved x10 over. I see that many idiots have graded it a ZERO (0), that always shocks me and just brings to light that people are not interested in a true review and Metacritic needs to limit user reviews to poor-fair-grea-fantastic....even the worst of games aren't worthless.....what a bunch of immature people.… Expand
  67. Gigantophis
    Jan 24, 2017
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. As a first time player gotta say these angry reviewers do not do this game justice. It is a f-king fantastic game with attention to detail everywhere and so much content to explore. The game mechanic is great and blends so well with the environment. I was never a true fan of any shooter game but this game just make it work for me. Some may claim its shallow, but if you pay enough attention to detail, it is actually way beyond what meets the eye.
    The only complaint I have for this game is the Railway Faction. Why the hell would you want to save synth when humanity is on the brink of destruction? Seems like a crappy idea that somehow got approved by the game's management.    … Expand
  68. Umbrella-17
    Mar 22, 2017
    8
    An inferior product to FNV Skyrim and F3 the game has been casualized it became more of a shooter than an Actual RPG while this hasn't stopped me from playing 1107 hours thanks modding for that. The Game in itself is alright and was worth the full retail price like every Bethesda Game studios games. But this is really more casual to appeal to a wider audience. If you want a uniqueAn inferior product to FNV Skyrim and F3 the game has been casualized it became more of a shooter than an Actual RPG while this hasn't stopped me from playing 1107 hours thanks modding for that. The Game in itself is alright and was worth the full retail price like every Bethesda Game studios games. But this is really more casual to appeal to a wider audience. If you want a unique experience i suggest you to play on Hardcore which make it closer to a Dark-souls kinda game with Bed to save disease fatigue etc. And if you can get it on PC GET IT ON PC because modding will make it worth every pennies. there is no way i would have spend 1000 hours the vanilla experience and console mods especially on PS4 are really limited PC is the way to go. As For the rest it Bethsoft and you will have bug problem instability and such even poor performance on PC if you can go beyond that its worth it especially now the game is easy to find used at a lower price. Also when it comes to DLC's you need mostly Far harbor and Nuka world the rest is just Settlement building assets if you are into it than get them if not stay aways.… Expand
  69. TheNaturat
    Nov 10, 2015
    10
    This is Fallout. This is Fallout 4. This is Bethesda.

    Love you guys for providing a new part of epic game, which Fallout 4 for sure is. I have no doubts that almost everything here reached the level that is unreachable for anybody. The Witcher 3 may be a great Action RPG, but its scenario is linear, in this way that it dominates everything you do there. In Fallout, the same as in The    This is Fallout. This is Fallout 4. This is Bethesda.

    Love you guys for providing a new part of epic game, which Fallout 4 for sure is. I have no doubts that almost everything here reached the level that is unreachable for anybody. The Witcher 3 may be a great Action RPG, but its scenario is linear, in this way that it dominates everything you do there. In Fallout, the same as in The Elder Scrolls series, you 'do the game' and you don't have to care about the main plot. You can live there and almost taste fallout, its radioactive nature, the world, the people and so on. Sounds, particurarly music is epic, it's something which makes this game so wonderful and so immersive. I don't have to play this game to be sure that everything what I described above is contained by Fallout 4. This is just Bethesda and its specific and very individual approach to games, which I just extremely love. Therefore each free moment I will find, I will spend playing this 'life'. Especially that it's closer and closer to Christmas and Fallout series is always very suitable for Christmas carols and snow outside.

    Thank you Bethesda.    … Expand
  70. MrBill
    Nov 11, 2015
    10
    I have no idea where all these negative reviews are coming from. The game has been out for less than 2 days and there are a thousand haters who know the game sucks. Having spent 20 of the last 30 hours playing I know this game is huge. I haven't even gotten close to Boston, yet. I will never understand why people who hate the Bethesda formula insist on bashing them on metacritic. II have no idea where all these negative reviews are coming from. The game has been out for less than 2 days and there are a thousand haters who know the game sucks. Having spent 20 of the last 30 hours playing I know this game is huge. I haven't even gotten close to Boston, yet. I will never understand why people who hate the Bethesda formula insist on bashing them on metacritic. I like their formula. FO4 is close enough to their formula and big enough to keep me coming back to see the rest. Is it a perfect 10? no. I gave it one because all the 0 reviews are just plain off base for anyone who likes this sort of game.… Expand
  71. RingK
    Nov 11, 2015
    9
    Fun thing the fallout community, first they complain that fallout 4 "seems a recycled fallout3", then they complain because it's different from fallout 3. All of those saying that "They took out every rpg element" are wrong, they just changed it: it could be confusing at first, but it's basically the same thing.

    Fallout 4 is far from perfect, it lacks a base    Fun thing the fallout community, first they complain that fallout 4 "seems a recycled fallout3", then they complain because it's different from fallout 3. All of those saying that "They took out every rpg element" are wrong, they just changed it: it could be confusing at first, but it's basically the same thing.

    Fallout 4 is far from perfect, it lacks a base building/recycling/scavenging tutorial, the recycling process could have been done better and there are some bugs, but the story is solid, the gunplay is really improved, the weapon/armor modding it's great, the settlements are fun to manage when you understand how and your choices have a deeper impact than "destroy megaton=megaton is no more there" and "let megaton live=you have a discount in shops".    … Expand
  72. StudlyAdams
    Nov 11, 2015
    10
    I love this game. A lot of people **** because it's not NV. I like the main character, I think the dialogue selections work. A lot of things where narrowed down to only what needed to exist in order to make room for a whole breadth of society building options. you are now the leader of a group of people as opposed to a lone wanderer or a vengeful wrath coming back from the dead.
  73. BrianHarvey
    Nov 10, 2015
    9
    I've played all the fallout games and loved them all. Fallout 4 is basically fallout 3/new vegas with slightly better graphics and settlement building.

    I have no idea why it's got such low user reviews because honestly the feeling of freedom and exploration and gleefully picking up toasters it gives me is second to none. It's a bit janky, just like the previous two games were but    I've played all the fallout games and loved them all. Fallout 4 is basically fallout 3/new vegas with slightly better graphics and settlement building.

    I have no idea why it's got such low user reviews because honestly the feeling of freedom and exploration and gleefully picking up toasters it gives me is second to none.

    It's a bit janky, just like the previous two games were but goddam it's so **** immersive and I'm having so much fun. I have two characters - a smart, charismatic guy who hacks computers and robots and picks locks and sneaks around and I have hank - an incredibly ugly idiot who punches everything to death and **** hell I am having a blast.    … Expand
  74. destroyer383
    Nov 11, 2015
    10
    Really enjoying it, massive improvement over new Vegas and 3, loved both but this one fixed a lot of the negatives of both of them. The power armor system is very well done, and the base building is lovely and gives all the junk a good use. No copy pasted environment like fallout 3 subway. 10/10.
    Don't know why a lot of people are giving such low ratings, but a lot of them seem to have    Really enjoying it, massive improvement over new Vegas and 3, loved both but this one fixed a lot of the negatives of both of them. The power armor system is very well done, and the base building is lovely and gives all the junk a good use. No copy pasted environment like fallout 3 subway. 10/10.
    Don't know why a lot of people are giving such low ratings, but a lot of them seem to have only 1 or 2 ratings so are probably just spamming bad reviews and liking other bad reviews while disliking any good ones.    … Expand
  75. sporter13
    Nov 12, 2015
    10
    Let me start with this: I love all of the fallout games as well as the elder scrolls games. I've read lots of negative reviews of this game which surprised me. I'm going to address some of those points here. Oblivion is to Fallout 3 as Skyrim is to Fallout 4.

    There is no hand holding in this game. You need to immerse yourself in it to figure it out. Which I love. No Skill System: I    Let me start with this: I love all of the fallout games as well as the elder scrolls games. I've read lots of negative reviews of this game which surprised me. I'm going to address some of those points here. Oblivion is to Fallout 3 as Skyrim is to Fallout 4.

    There is no hand holding in this game. You need to immerse yourself in it to figure it out. Which I love.

    No Skill System: I find this untrue. Any level up grants you points to either pick a perk or put a point into your special. This being said, unlike past fallout games you can't put 10 points into intelligence and be a master of everything. There is no perk that allows you two skill points on level up instead of one. This doesn't so much bother me because the character customization is so much more dynamic because of it. It forces you to strategically allocate your points so that you character specializes in certain things. You can't be a master of all weapons, lock picking, crafting, charisma, and be able to carry as much as you want. This is very similar to the way the skill system in Skyrim is. I love it, it makes the game more challenging and every time I play I can have a different experience.

    There aren't enough random quests: I've read this complaint a ton and I have found it to be completely false. I've been playing this game pretty consistently since it's release and have yet to begin the main story line past the initial quest. That being said, random quests don't fall into your lap as easily. As is characteristic of Bethesda you have to talk to people, but there are also tons of quests that aren't marked on the map or initiated in towns. You have to go find them. This means if you fast travel everywhere you won't. There are hidden locations and quests all over the world.

    Not enough dialogue options: This is semi true. You only have four options for dialogue when speaking to someone. But it also gives you random options sometimes depending on your skills. Also, if you don't pick certain options you can miss out on items and quests.

    Bugs: Yes there are bugs, sometimes you have to initiate a conversation more than once to get it started. Small complaint but annoying. The game also just released so I'm sure there will be a patch in the future. Companions pick up random items and then can't carry the ones you hand them because they are overburdened. It's still an awesome way to get free stuff. The build mode can be buggy but this is usually resolved by exiting and trying again.

    Bad graphics: Um no, the graphics are awesome. I'm on the PS4 and I was impressed. If I had an alienware I would probably be blown away.

    I love that you don't have to open something to see what is inside it or loot it this would save me time if I didn't find myself opening my pip boy often when I'm trying to close the loot menu, which you don't have to do. This will be resolved when I reprogram my brain to not hit O when I'm done looting.

    Overall I am loving this game, it is more difficult, there are more options, and I feel as though this will entertain me for years to come just like Oblivion, Skyrim, Fallout 3, and Fallout NV have. At least until Bathesda releases another elder scrolls game, which could be years at this rate and then I'll have to allocate my time equally between the two.

    Great game. Hours upon hours of entertainment. Worth the money.    … Expand
  76. Swissbob
    Nov 14, 2015
    10
    Does this game deserve a 10? Eh.... maybe, but probably not. It's likely more an 8 or 9. But I'm giving it a 10 in futile effort to balance the people giving this game 0's or 1's simply on the basis that it isn't as good as previous Fallout games. Okay.... Sure I can even agree with you on that point, but that doesn't mean it deserves a 0. A game that deserves a 0 is a worst game everDoes this game deserve a 10? Eh.... maybe, but probably not. It's likely more an 8 or 9. But I'm giving it a 10 in futile effort to balance the people giving this game 0's or 1's simply on the basis that it isn't as good as previous Fallout games. Okay.... Sure I can even agree with you on that point, but that doesn't mean it deserves a 0. A game that deserves a 0 is a worst game ever contender, and despite all of its flaws, Fallout 4 is still a great game, and no where near actually deserving a 0.… Expand
  77. nanabas
    Nov 11, 2015
    10
    I have been a long time Fallout fan, and this iteration did not disappoint. Many are saying that it is just an action shooter, and not an RPG. I disagree. Now, has the series changed since the original game? Sure it has! The difference between the early Fallout games and and the restart of the serious with Fallout 3 immense. Though, Fallout 3 was an incredible game. Change isn't alwaysI have been a long time Fallout fan, and this iteration did not disappoint. Many are saying that it is just an action shooter, and not an RPG. I disagree. Now, has the series changed since the original game? Sure it has! The difference between the early Fallout games and and the restart of the serious with Fallout 3 immense. Though, Fallout 3 was an incredible game. Change isn't always bad, and the changes made in Fallout 4 represent a further evolution of the game, not a ruining of a series. This has been the first game in a long time that has not disappointed me at release.… Expand
  78. hodub
    Nov 10, 2015
    9
    First I'll write a review on the game, then I'll write a review on the gamers writing the reviews.

    I'm three hours into it and definitely enjoying it so far. There's an insane amount of crafting you can do in this game, and the combat feels more realistic than its predecessor. I'm only on XP Lvl 4 right now though, so I can't say enough to give a full impression until I've completed it.    First I'll write a review on the game, then I'll write a review on the gamers writing the reviews.

    I'm three hours into it and definitely enjoying it so far. There's an insane amount of crafting you can do in this game, and the combat feels more realistic than its predecessor. I'm only on XP Lvl 4 right now though, so I can't say enough to give a full impression until I've completed it.

    My only complaint thus far is a technical one - for some reason the game will not launch in fullscreen (non-windowed mode) and will be stuck in a black screen with a blue ring loading cursor. Therefore, it appears that it can only be run in Windowed/Borderless mode via the Settings on the FO4 launcher menu. Once Bethesda rectifies this issue though, I'll be happy.

    Now, to all of you complaining and giving this poor reviews: STOP BEING A BUNCH OF CRYBABIES. Yes, we've been waiting for this game for five months now, and yes, it just launched, so there's naturally some bugs to iron out still. But this game is still far better than most of the newest games out there. So if you can't appreciate all the hard work Bethesda have put into it, then go eat a turd sandwich.    … Expand
  79. m0nitor
    Nov 14, 2015
    8
    1.) Graphics/ crashing: My machine is Xeon 1230 v.2 (60w!) paired with Z77 chipset. I built this two years ago with 32GB of ram. I upgraded last Christmas to GTX760. Read what I type next very carefully:

    I have experienced ... no ... crashing and ... no ... graphical corruption. None. Windows 7 x64. Everything looks infinitely better than FONV. Environments are more alive and    1.) Graphics/ crashing: My machine is Xeon 1230 v.2 (60w!) paired with Z77 chipset. I built this two years ago with 32GB of ram. I upgraded last Christmas to GTX760. Read what I type next very carefully:

    I have experienced ... no ... crashing and ... no ... graphical corruption. None. Windows 7 x64.

    Everything looks infinitely better than FONV. Environments are more alive and less depressing. Again, developers listened to the modding community and implemented their own rad storms and left out the green filter.

    People have commented on lack of detail. I noted on starting the game for the first time yesterday that textures in the vault seemed a bit washed. Some textures even seemed outright wrong like a leather texture which glistened like lip gloss. Apart from the vault textures and the glossy leather I experienced once, everything is a lot better looking and I think it's because this time they didn't slap rust on EVERY SINGLE INCH OF EVERY SINGLE THING. That effect got old quickly in FONV.

    2.) Voiced main character: Big mistake but you know what? It's not a canned, hipster-tidal-wave-of-diarrhea voice a la Far Cry 4 so I'm not all that bothered. It's only odd when the dialogue gets corny - mainly during "Family Time" which is any time he's talking to his wife or about his son.

    3.) Actual Power Armour (finally!): You're not jumping into this and playing the rest of the game with it on. You need to keep it powered up and the fusion batteries you need are around but rare enough that the suit won't spoil the game. The power armour hud is glorious. The suit feels (and sounds!!) fantastic. Heavy and it's upgradable with science and certain crafting materials. I also enjoy the way you step in and out of it.

    4.) Speaking of science: what the hell happened?? The skills/perks system is a MESS. I have NO IDEA what the hell is going on and I don't even know how to increase science. This aspect of the game is aggravating.

    5.) People have complained about character animations. With regard to the NPCs, their facial animations while talking are actually interesting. I like the new style. The animation for the running power armour is a joke. lol What's all that about?

    6.) RPG elements: I don't understand how 4 differs in this regard from NV apart from being better. A lot of the things people lament having been removed are things I think the game is better off without. "There are fewer dialogue options!" Really? Seriously - I see FO4 as leaner and meaner in the sense that it does away with a lot of superfluous crap from the previous releases and instead focuses on more enjoyable details. It also gets to the point.

    This world felt so much more real to me. And I'm not taking anything away from NV which was great but this is definitely an improvement and easily the liveliest of the three worlds. One of the things I hated about 3 and NV was how dead the worlds felt despite the fact that they were teeming with life. I think 4 got the global atmosphere right, this time.

    Also technology. The crafting system is so deep now it's incredible. I thought it was VERY smart the way they treated the power armour like a vehicle to the extent that you climb in and out of it and you have to keep it fueled. Really good thinking.    … Expand
  80. killsasquatch
    Nov 11, 2015
    10
    This game does many things right. The gameplay, graphics, combat have been vastly improved upon, the exploration rewarding and entertaining, the locations and the characters interesting. It is a fun and unique experience. Bethesda has given fallout 4 a massive face lift that was very much needed any true fan of the fallout series would recognize and appreciate that fallout 4 is a hugeThis game does many things right. The gameplay, graphics, combat have been vastly improved upon, the exploration rewarding and entertaining, the locations and the characters interesting. It is a fun and unique experience. Bethesda has given fallout 4 a massive face lift that was very much needed any true fan of the fallout series would recognize and appreciate that fallout 4 is a huge improvment on graphics and gameplay over Bethesda's previous titles also I dont think the graphics are as bad as the trolls say they are you know the ones that give the game 0/10. I feel as if bethesda put alot of emphasis on controls it does not feel janky like bethesdas previous titles and it really pays off. Runs great optimized well getting 60fps at 1080p with every setting maxed no stuttering what so ever would highly recommend 10/10.
    Pc specs:
    -Asus 990 Fx Extreme 4 Motherboard
    -Evga Gtx 980 Sc
    -AMD 8core 8350 4GHz
    -16gb DDR3 1866mhz RAM
    -Operating System Windows 7    … Expand
  81. Niseam
    Nov 11, 2015
    10
    First off, I am not very far in the game yet, as most people probably aren't. However, I was baffled by the enormous amount of negative reviews, so I felt obliged to throw in a voice of (positive) reason. Having never been much of a Fallout 3 - lover myself (the story just never hooked me, and I never felt very guided), I was very pleasently surprised with Fallout 4. Almost every aspectFirst off, I am not very far in the game yet, as most people probably aren't. However, I was baffled by the enormous amount of negative reviews, so I felt obliged to throw in a voice of (positive) reason. Having never been much of a Fallout 3 - lover myself (the story just never hooked me, and I never felt very guided), I was very pleasently surprised with Fallout 4. Almost every aspect that made me put down FO3 early, has improved - the mediocre dramaturgy, the "static" combat, thestiffly-written dialogues, and, as mentioned, the quickly feeling lost in this sandbox universe - It was still a great game, though. FO4 changes all that - the combat is a lot more intuitive, the dialogues are funny and, due to the voice acting, draw you in quickly, and the quests offer a sense of guidance. From a gamer's point of view, the graphics might not be able to compare with an AC, but given the Open-World character of the game, with very little loading areas, they look stunning and, most importantly, crafted with love. I am around 10 hrs. in the game, and I'm looking forward to exploring this vast world.… Expand
  82. OriginalName1
    Nov 10, 2015
    10
    One of the best games I have ever played. Graphics don't make a game. The open world feels amazing and the story, for how far I have gotten, seems really good. While all the negative reviews are right that the game didn't live up to they hype train, we were all ready to call Fallout 4 the best thing ever made, and nothing can live up to that hype. If you want an open world RPG you willOne of the best games I have ever played. Graphics don't make a game. The open world feels amazing and the story, for how far I have gotten, seems really good. While all the negative reviews are right that the game didn't live up to they hype train, we were all ready to call Fallout 4 the best thing ever made, and nothing can live up to that hype. If you want an open world RPG you will love this game.… Expand
  83. lux113
    Nov 18, 2015
    8
    I disagree with most everything I read in these poor reviews, except for a few small criticisms.

    I also disagree with this tendency of rating things 0 / 10 because you want to affect the overall score. That's not what a review is --- you are doing it wrong. My review is my honest assessment , thus = A REVIEW. First, responding to many of the criticisms: " lets take all context    I disagree with most everything I read in these poor reviews, except for a few small criticisms.

    I also disagree with this tendency of rating things 0 / 10 because you want to affect the overall score. That's not what a review is --- you are doing it wrong. My review is my honest assessment , thus = A REVIEW.

    First, responding to many of the criticisms:

    " lets take all context away from the choices the player will make"
    "No choice on how to develop your character"
    "No character development"

    What was the "character development" in Fallout 3? Oh right, you could either blow up Megaton, or not blow up Megaton. You had that ridiculous karma system (I stole 5 items, but I want to stay as a "saint".. so I just have to kill 10 creatures to make the karma back...) People apparently have some strange rose colored glasses looking at the past. No game EVER has had a very good karma system, and I'm talking this problem goes all the way back to the first games that tried it like Ultima 4. It's not an easy thing to do. Fallout 3 was a fake 'which way' book that only had 2 endings, the plot was entirely linear with little variation based on your actions. That's true of every RPG game that attempts it. On that note, I'd say this version of Fallout tried a little less than those games to make you PRETEND your choices have an effect. I'll give you, blowing up megaton is a pretty major change to the game / storyline - but that was the only major change. In this version there's actually quite a few directions your character can go as far as following specific quest lines - but the outcome is going to end up the same in the end --- and it did in fallout 3 and New Vegas and as I said EVERY RPG I can think of. I'll give you that the good guy / bad guy aspect is slightly diminished in this version (such as not killing off the whole town.. something I personally haven't found to be thrilling since I was 13.. but ok, true) but all the criticisms leveled above in quotes could also have gone for Fallout 3 or any RPG.

    As far as the criticisms about the perk system / skills. Funny that everyone flips out, they condensed all of the same skills that Fallout 3 had in the form of a percentage score, and instead turned them into perks. Smart move, in my opinion - they just consolidated it into one.

    Example -- you may before have had lockpicking that went from 0 to 100% -- now you have 5 ranks. The old lockpicking skill that was a percentage was STILL actually just 5 levels of lockpicking disquised as a 0 to 100%... the effect of that was, you could have a score of say 70 and be short of making the next level... it was in other words, rather broken. But now, they changed it to a perk system, and fallout fans think they lost something. All the skills you had, big guns, commando, etc - they are almost all represented in the same way as before - even with the same names in many cases - but instead of a skill - it's a perk. It's not that confusing people... it's the same - actually they've just added a lot of skills / perks you didn't have before -- bonus.

    Other criticisms

    "That silly wheel with only 4 choices"

    ... I honestly don't understand you people. Again, how many choices in dialog did you have with fallout 3? Do you guys have some false memory where you typed in your responses to the dialog or something? It's the same, except the dialog gives a summary of what you are saying rather than word for word - I prefer the short version.

    Criticism made "It's more of a shooter than an RPG"

    Fallout 3 was a first person shooter - and not any different really, except they've improved the shooting - and now VATS doesn't pause completely (also an improvement in my view, you shouldn't be able to pause indefinitely in the middle of a fight while targeting, but... hey, it's a targeting system - so maybe. Whatever the case, I like that it continues to move in slo-mo, I think it's a nice touch.)

    You know, there's a lot of different criticisms, and I think most are about some romanticized version of fallout that never existed.

    my positives and negatives.

    + Crafting system - great improvement
    + The graphics are improved - yet admittedly dated in comparison to other titles
    + The settler aspect is a great new addition -- but feels unnecessary to overall story. That doesn't bother me tremendously, when adding new features the first time this often is the case. This was Bethesda realizing how much people enjoy having "their house" so they built it into the game. Could use improvement as far as fitting it in better with the overall game.
    + I like the changes that have occurred with the perk system -- it's simple, consolidated and has a lot more options.

    - Biggest issue: I'm about 35 hrs in, and the story isn't as good as the others but there are bright points. Sometimes characters are flat - but again, true for Fallout 3 and all RPG's I can think of.

    - Bethesda physics glitches occur (not a big bother to me) -    … Expand
  84. sinoodle
    Nov 17, 2015
    8
    Let me just say, I've played all the Fallouts, so I have some history under my belt. Currently I have 66 hours in on FO4 and I'm guessing I'm about 50% through the main quest, not really sure.

    Does the game deserve a 0 score, no. Does it deserve a 10? Nope, its probably somewhere in between, depending on your tastes. I still think FO NV is peak of Fallout ( remember how buggy it was    Let me just say, I've played all the Fallouts, so I have some history under my belt. Currently I have 66 hours in on FO4 and I'm guessing I'm about 50% through the main quest, not really sure.

    Does the game deserve a 0 score, no. Does it deserve a 10? Nope, its probably somewhere in between, depending on your tastes. I still think FO NV is peak of Fallout ( remember how buggy it was on release??).

    I'm not going to complain about graphics, because in general, huge sprawling RPG's usually look a bit dated. It tells you were the devs spent most of their time.

    The Good:
    1. Huge Sprawling World to Loot & Explore
    2. Combat is Challenging ( I'm a stealth char ).
    3. You can play how you want, you don't have to craft ect..
    4. Locations Reset, More loot!
    5. Most locations have a hand crafted feel to them.
    6. Iron Site Aiming ( Like FO NV )

    Neutral:
    1. Legendary Creatures & Items
    2. Weapons / Armor can have all sorts of mods now, feels a bit like Borderlands
    3. Dialog, lots of folks complaining about this, doesn't really bother me too much.
    4. The skill system, again this doesn't seem to bother me, this is FO4, not FO3.
    5. Settlements, I could see how some folks could really focus on this, but I haven't.
    6. Crafting. You don't have to craft, but its there if you want to.
    7. Enemy AI, most times its OK, Sometimes its just silly.

    The Bad:
    1. The UI is just awful when you need to get something done. In some cases its 'ESC' to leave a menu
    while other times its 'TAB'. Sometimes, its a mix of both...hell you may even have to hit "ENTER".
    2. Inventory is a bit messy, sorting helps, but finer control needed.
    3. Some things just aren't clear, try assigning a settler to job, without using Google.
    4. Lots of cringe worthy dialog from NPC's
    5. Frame rate can drastically drop in some areas ( < 10 FPS ).
    6. The suicide enemies really rub me the wrong way
    7. Some actions can kill you, and there's no warning or hint other than trying it once.
    8. FO NV had a neat ammo crafting bench, I miss that!    … Expand
  85. SmithyD
    Nov 18, 2015
    8
    Having played FO3 and NV I can totally agree with my fellow wastelanders that this game doesn't feel like a Fallout game. That being said many are complaining about issues like optimisation or crashing which New Vegas was terrible for, as were it's companions. I enjoy the game for its Sandbox element but it's definitely a poor RPG. I'm giving it a positive score because I believe it's aHaving played FO3 and NV I can totally agree with my fellow wastelanders that this game doesn't feel like a Fallout game. That being said many are complaining about issues like optimisation or crashing which New Vegas was terrible for, as were it's companions. I enjoy the game for its Sandbox element but it's definitely a poor RPG. I'm giving it a positive score because I believe it's a step in the right direction, fixing fps, game crashes, adding base building all deserve to be in the fallout series and fit in well. It's fun building for sure. How the likes of Dragon Age Inquisition can rank higher on user score than FO4 is beyond me. The game will give you hours upon hours of fun, but improvements are required swiftly. Very close to giving this a 7 already.… Expand
  86. LenaW
    Nov 19, 2015
    8
    The game looks nice, has a few bugs and inconsistencies, relatively recently started to play it so many more may be, but as yet it draws me a lot of pleasure.

    Sorry for my English: P
  87. ottodidact
    Nov 23, 2015
    10
    I love the Fallout series and this is the best Fallout game ever made.

    Beautiful graphics, improved VATS interface, way better gunplay and weapon usage, interesting story, crafting added, and companion help. Oh and the perk chart rocks! Get bloody mess...seriously. I was used to collecting junk just to sell in other Fallout games but now much of it can be out to good use. The    I love the Fallout series and this is the best Fallout game ever made.

    Beautiful graphics, improved VATS interface, way better gunplay and weapon usage, interesting story, crafting added, and companion help. Oh and the perk chart rocks! Get bloody mess...seriously.

    I was used to collecting junk just to sell in other Fallout games but now much of it can be out to good use. The character design is way better with some entertaining outfit combos.

    I don't trust the negative reviews since I guarantee they haven't been close to seeing 1/10 of the game content.

    *Pro Tip* Play with your iPad linked to the game!! You get a Pip Boy that works :)    … Expand
  88. lux114
    Nov 24, 2015
    10
    Hey! Think I'll complain that the graphics are "outdated" ... and simultaneously talk about how great Fallout 1 and 2 were and how this ruined the franchise!

    Hey! I think I'll gripe that I have been shoehorned into being this guy who is on a quest for his son, come on Bethesda, I don't want to be a guy in search of my son -- I want quality RPG... like you did in Fallout 3 when I was    Hey! Think I'll complain that the graphics are "outdated" ... and simultaneously talk about how great Fallout 1 and 2 were and how this ruined the franchise!

    Hey! I think I'll gripe that I have been shoehorned into being this guy who is on a quest for his son, come on Bethesda, I don't want to be a guy in search of my son -- I want quality RPG... like you did in Fallout 3 when I was this guy looking for his dad!! And I mean, in this game you don't even explain why this guy is such a great survivalist.. like you did in fallout 3... when you were a toddler who then walked around in a vault underground - and came out as a badass.

    Hey! I think I'll gripe about the lack of a karma system... even though Fallout 3's karma system was fundamentally pointless (steal 5 things, kill 10 random creatures to get karma back) -- And actually THIS karma system (trying to not look like a pathetic jerk in front of your companions) makes a heck of a lot more sense.

    Hey! I think I'll complain that this is just a shooter.. when fallout 3 and new vegas were just shooters.

    I just cannot get over how every single criticism leveled against this game could also be said of Fallout 3... which was apparently so incredible that this sucks...

    What is wrong with you people -- I've read page after page of your criticism... and it makes no real sense.

    I've spent a good 100 hours in the game -- it's been a really good game. Story isn't quite as good as the others... but that's about my only complaint - and I'm not done with the story yet. Always looking forward to getting how and playing some more..... so that would mean = a good game.    … Expand
  89. deathclaw
    Dec 3, 2015
    10
    Have you wrote a 0 point review of fallout 4? Tell me about it. Did you watch Boston from a vertibird? no? so stfu, you havent even seen the game... it has many flaws as every bethesda games but the base is fantastic, if you know how to play an open-world game there is a lot to enjoy. go grab a gun, pimp it up and get some trophies on the wall of your very own home... side with whicheverHave you wrote a 0 point review of fallout 4? Tell me about it. Did you watch Boston from a vertibird? no? so stfu, you havent even seen the game... it has many flaws as every bethesda games but the base is fantastic, if you know how to play an open-world game there is a lot to enjoy. go grab a gun, pimp it up and get some trophies on the wall of your very own home... side with whichever faction you want they will add special events to the game, some side quests are the best I've ever met in pc games (like the USS Constitution), for all the complaining noobs who said its linear and brought up FO NV with its 3 endings, now this has 4 possible ending (well, its really 5) and are much more morally different than ever (what I don't like is beth stamped the brotherhood as evil. they have a questionable ethic but its far from any evil). I wish they would postpone it for 3 more years and polish the building/crafting/npc stuff but its already a goty worth game... the only thing I want is CK now to be able to make it even more to my liking.… Expand
  90. gamep0ps
    Dec 17, 2015
    10
    I dont understand why so many people are unhappy with this game. I have played 150 hours so far and not a single moment was boring or not fun. Yes I have played the other fallout games.

    The power armor system is really pleasing in a way to make using your power armor feel much more special than it has in previous games They weapon customization system works great and I never just use    I dont understand why so many people are unhappy with this game. I have played 150 hours so far and not a single moment was boring or not fun. Yes I have played the other fallout games.

    The power armor system is really pleasing in a way to make using your power armor feel much more special than it has in previous games

    They weapon customization system works great and I never just use one weapon. (like i did in previous fallout games)

    The world itself fells perfect with its fair share of humor (like the many hidden teddy bears) but also serious with the constant threat of raiders, deathclaws, mirelurks, ETC.

    The main story really made me pay attention to my choices. help synths, my son, or the brotherhood.

    The karma system being gone is really the only complaint I have. I loved being able to choose if i wanted to play the "do this" "fetch that" way or if i just wanted to kill anyone who i wanted and rule over the mojave
    in new vegas.

    I felt like the lack of quests was because Bethesda wanted the many different stories with the wasteland to be told without guidance of a quest marker every time you open the map.

    I think that Bethesda did too good of a job building hype for the game that when it finally came everyone had thier hopes way too high. I myself only found out through E3 and tried my best to avoid the hype. That
    is something I do with every game.    … Expand
  91. AndyMugu
    Nov 10, 2015
    9
    The game is a 2015 bethesda game... what did people expect?
    The biggest gamechanger for me is crafting & such, which is quite fun. If you liked Skyrim or Fallout 3 you'll love this game.
    Of course, if you can't live with the ""disapointing"" graphics the game offers like so many other people (which I find quite odd, since it seems people are complaining they can't even run the game) WAIT    The game is a 2015 bethesda game... what did people expect?
    The biggest gamechanger for me is crafting & such, which is quite fun. If you liked Skyrim or Fallout 3 you'll love this game.
    Of course, if you can't live with the ""disapointing"" graphics the game offers like so many other people (which I find quite odd, since it seems people are complaining they can't even run the game) WAIT FOR MODS.
    My personal experience with the game has been quite good, especially in the sandbox area, since it now offers so much more to do, humour is great. Only problem for me (really) is the bugs. But again,
    Think of a Bethesda game in 2015.    … Expand
  92. spider_
    Nov 11, 2015
    10
    If you liked fallout 3 or fallout new Vegas than you will like this.

    Pros- Power armour now has a purpose and feels how a mechanised suit of armour should Weapon customisation lets you play the game how you want and is far more in depth than new Vegas Voiced player while odd at first is pretty good and adds to the story (can only Speak about male one) Base customisation give a nice    If you liked fallout 3 or fallout new Vegas than you will like this.

    Pros-
    Power armour now has a purpose and feels how a mechanised suit of armour should
    Weapon customisation lets you play the game how you want and is far more in depth than new Vegas
    Voiced player while odd at first is pretty good and adds to the story (can only Speak about male one)
    Base customisation give a nice rest after questing for hours.
    World is full of the same tiny details that made the other fallouts and elder scrolls games great
    World is full of things to do, even though the world is smaller than Skyrim there is less empty space.
    Perk sheet while different is pretty cool.

    Neither pro or con -
    Felt the need to loot everything in sight b cause it had a use, you need to get over this compulsion
    Story is the same tier as all Bethesda games, don't expect as masterpiece

    Cons-
    Occasional frame drops from 60 to about 40, though this could just be my pc overheating.
    Codsworth can't say my surname, only my first :C

    Disclaimer - I am only 25 ish hours I to the game so I can't speak for late game stuff.    … Expand
  93. IonPa
    Nov 11, 2015
    10
    Five hours of play and I like what I see, if the good feelings are rising will be very good game, PC game has expectaculares graphics. It is my humble opinion.
  94. Santahahaha
    Nov 12, 2015
    10
    Okay, i'm sick of the bad reviews, especially since one person complained that the mayer of diamond city called him/her piper's "little sister" even though clearly that player didn't listen because he was talking about pipers little sister.. anyways, the game in my opinion is great, so it doesn't have as much choice as fallout 3 but it does have choice and besides that practically everyOkay, i'm sick of the bad reviews, especially since one person complained that the mayer of diamond city called him/her piper's "little sister" even though clearly that player didn't listen because he was talking about pipers little sister.. anyways, the game in my opinion is great, so it doesn't have as much choice as fallout 3 but it does have choice and besides that practically every aspect is better than fallout 3(don't get me wrong, fallout 3 is still one of the greatest games). The customization in fallout 4 is unbelievable you can turn any gun into something you want and it makes it your weapon, you will feel more comfortable with the weapons, also you can build settlements which is weird but really interesting. I'm not going to go into depth with that, but some of the quests are miles better than fallout 3 quests for instance the quest with dogmeat, when he tracks the guy who we think has shaun, that mission was awesome, and of course just the story and wandering around feels like fallout 3 nothing about fallout 4 feels worse than any of the fallout games except for the choice, I understand that a lot of us want to try being bad in the game and we can't really do it and that sucks but why are people giving the game a zero because of it, it doesn't make sense, there have also been reviews saying the game sucks because your companions can't die, the reason bethesda did this was because a lot of fallout fans hated that they died, annnndddd also people are complaining that dog meats hair doesn't look good... are you serious.. thats not even the game that is hair on a dog i the game... holy **** The graphics are not bad either, Maybe I'm just a fanboy of fallout but this game seems amazing and I've barely scratched the surface. Also the combat in the game feels a lot more fun than any of the fallouts, especially the melee is really awesome. I actually feel like I am killing things in the game, The game truly is amazing

    pros:
    -Awesome missions
    -a somewhat intriguing story (although fallout 3's story wasn't very intriguing either in my opinion but was still good)
    -good graphics
    -Extremely fun combat
    -Awesome Customization
    -companions don't die :D
    -Extremely fun in general
    -Wandering is still as fun as all of the fallouts especially with all the beauty of the game
    -amazing

    Cons:
    -Not much of a choice throughout the game (although you still have the choice to join what ever group you want, Brotherhood of steel, Minutemen, and more.)
    -story can be bland at times (deserves to be on cons and pros)

    Stop complaining everyone just enjoy the game!    … Expand
  95. TheVindelator
    Nov 11, 2015
    8
    Did you like Fallout 3? Do you want more of that? If the answer is yes, this game's for you. I don't think it revolutionizes anything but it does make small improvements upon the original.
  96. leandrogamer85
    Nov 11, 2015
    10
    Excellent game with bugs but nothing to spoil the gambling. A very immersive environment, a fantastic story. For those who played Atari knows that graphics never did lack for fun. The only one who clashes with Fallout 4, this year for me, is The Witcher 3.
  97. DJShepherd
    Apr 10, 2017
    10
    So glad I didn't listen to any one else and bought the game. It's clear Fallout 4 is NOT Fallout 3 or Fallout New Vegas. Anyone looking for a game like that should just play them instead. This is Fallout 4. I absolutely love the Power Armor, and fantastic game play. The main story line was good, but could of been better. It's a great game to pick up on sale. Bethesda needs build onSo glad I didn't listen to any one else and bought the game. It's clear Fallout 4 is NOT Fallout 3 or Fallout New Vegas. Anyone looking for a game like that should just play them instead. This is Fallout 4. I absolutely love the Power Armor, and fantastic game play. The main story line was good, but could of been better. It's a great game to pick up on sale. Bethesda needs build on this, and expand the story options and provide more story paths. The MOD community for this game is incredible. It enhances the game on so many levels. There is a lot of history, story and lore in the game, you just need to look for it. There was a lot left out of the games that people were able bring back by modding the game. Lots of potential.… Expand
  98. Doomsday4766
    Feb 2, 2016
    10
    I love it! Fallout 4 is SUCH an improvement over the mechanics of 3 ! if they put out DLC half as good Fallout 3's this will be the best game in existence . I always felt that console games really lacked that 'sandbox' feel. Honestly i am a PC gamer, i need mods. Fallout 4? I haven't had the need or want to install a single mod, ok , maybe I could use 'scrap scrap' but other wise this is aI love it! Fallout 4 is SUCH an improvement over the mechanics of 3 ! if they put out DLC half as good Fallout 3's this will be the best game in existence . I always felt that console games really lacked that 'sandbox' feel. Honestly i am a PC gamer, i need mods. Fallout 4? I haven't had the need or want to install a single mod, ok , maybe I could use 'scrap scrap' but other wise this is a solid installment to the Fallout franchise.

    Fallout 3 was just so rigid You couldn't do anything besides murder and kill everything .. which isn't so bad. Fallout 4 however really adds a 'progressive feel' like you actually accomplish stuff. Unlike 3 where in the end your only left with a dead story and all your 'stuff' . I could play Fallout 4 forever and still have my settlements to improve, or random events to find, or legendary gear to collect.

    10/10 because unlike every other big company AAA rated game Bethesda still tries to give us something new and different , I appreciate that.    … Expand
  99. JJUSA12
    Nov 13, 2015
    8
    My only real gripe with the game is they way dialog is handled. Only four choices available for a dialog is not enough. The game is though beautiful and really fun to play.
  100. Yiyas
    Nov 19, 2015
    8
    Fallout 4 is an improvement to almost every mechanical aspect of the Fallout franchise. While that has left less time to fulfil some parts of the game, it is far from 'betraying the franchise'. I believe it is a huge step forward to progress the franchise as the game plays far better than before.

    The changes to VATs combat, critical attacks, container handling, loot rewards, puzzles,    Fallout 4 is an improvement to almost every mechanical aspect of the Fallout franchise. While that has left less time to fulfil some parts of the game, it is far from 'betraying the franchise'. I believe it is a huge step forward to progress the franchise as the game plays far better than before.

    The changes to VATs combat, critical attacks, container handling, loot rewards, puzzles, random situations and environment are all improvements. Compared to all the other games I am having more fun playing the game than before and have not looked at the game once and said "you know what, this needs to be modded so much it's not even the original anymore". The major additions I'd say for the game are the Power Armour (which I don't use and haven't needed to but will create another character to play with), the weapon modifications and the Settlements. Each one is a fantastic feature of the game and the sheer level of customisation from them is really rewarding and gives that brilliant sense of 'this is MY game'.

    I would say the only feature lacking is the dialogue. Dialogue has been simplified into 4 options and there is rarely a SPECIAL or Skill based check in conversations. While this does mean a very charismatic character will cheese their way through almost every conversation it does leave you feeling that your character is not really the expert of science or the cunning survivalist. While it doesn't cater as much to hardcore players (now I say hardcore but really only those who are obsessed with RP) it does cater for a majority of players. Yes your character is voiced. It is an amazing feature, to hear the emotion in your player, to actually hear yourself interacting with the environment. There is no choice in voice or pitch but for the first ever voiced FO game I am not complaining as the blank and empty lines of text are pretty depressing.

    In addition, Karma is removed. It's great. No longer does some magical sound dictate whether what you are doing is right or wrong. Instead your companions influence your actions, while some promote drug addiction and stealing, others promote lawfulness, selfishness, haggling, hacking, lockpicking, etc, nobody says what is actually good or evil. When it comes to that crossroads of who you will side with there is really no good or evil answer. You pick who you want to be and you can be the good guy in all of them because, and here's my favourite the part, if you think its the right thing to do then that's all that matters.

    The only reason I wouldn't give this game any more than 8 is because of the dialogue. It's obvious that dialogue is more important to others, and that one flaw means a score of 0, but for me I thoroughly enjoyed the game. Perhaps it is because I liked the voice itself and enjoyed the personality of my character but if you are on the wall about playing the game you should watch some Let's Plays to see if that one downside is worth rating the game with angst.

    P.S. my favourite feature: the game hasn't crashed once for me, and I can easily alt-tab during loading screens in borderless.    … Expand
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 38 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 30 out of 38
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 38
  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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