Fallout 4

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  1. 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
  2. blilb97
    Nov 16, 2015
    10
    This game is amazing! Im 60 hours in and loving it. The new crafting system is awesome, makes use of all the junk you pick up. It improves on fallout 3 in every way! Shooting is much improved, skills /perks have been revamped, not dumbed down like some say. This game just may be my favorite game of all time!
  3. senopah
    Nov 11, 2015
    10
    I had a little bit of trouble getting it to work properly at the start but I've just played the last 10 hours straight and this game is fantastic.

    Yes, they've changed some things from the last go-around but despite all of the complaints on here, it's a great game that still very much has that Fallout feel. I think it comes in right behind The Witcher 3 on my favorite games of 2015.
  4. shatarah
    Dec 2, 2020
    10
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  5. Gwardion
    Nov 12, 2015
    10
    Lots of reviews out there, just adding my weight. 44 hours after release and I have logged 23 hours. The game has evolved immensely. No, it isn't Fallout 1 and 2, and no, it isn't 3 or Vegas, it is a quantum leap beyond. I have had one freeze in 23 hours, I turned AA and AF off with all other settings on ultra with an FX-6300, 8GB ram, SSD, R9 270 2GB. I have a hard time imagining a betterLots of reviews out there, just adding my weight. 44 hours after release and I have logged 23 hours. The game has evolved immensely. No, it isn't Fallout 1 and 2, and no, it isn't 3 or Vegas, it is a quantum leap beyond. I have had one freeze in 23 hours, I turned AA and AF off with all other settings on ultra with an FX-6300, 8GB ram, SSD, R9 270 2GB. I have a hard time imagining a better game and we haven't even seen the mods or DLCs yet.… Expand
  6. 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
  7. Augus1000
    Nov 10, 2015
    10
    A nice game you need to focus on the graphics that are superb and the history is cool a good way to invest your money. This game is incredible fun and you don't need to play the previous ones.
  8. AllUltima
    Nov 10, 2015
    10
    About 6 hours in currently. The graphics complaints are frankly baffling... I mean, no incredible cutscenes and the character models still lag a bit... but this is completely and utterly beyond any other Bethesda game. Were you once impressed by Skyrim's World? It's now completely obsolete. Even every tree is different. It's the hugest leap since fallout 2->fallout 3... I was surprised byAbout 6 hours in currently. The graphics complaints are frankly baffling... I mean, no incredible cutscenes and the character models still lag a bit... but this is completely and utterly beyond any other Bethesda game. Were you once impressed by Skyrim's World? It's now completely obsolete. Even every tree is different. It's the hugest leap since fallout 2->fallout 3... I was surprised by Skyrim but not as surprised as I am with how far they lept forward with this. So far the gameplay changes are fun and well thought out, while being enough different from fa3/new vegas to be totally fresh. New, snappier interface, too. Sorting in the UI is extremely welcome. Enemy humans take advantage of cover. Right now I'm enjoying being a weakling but I'm hoping I'll grow into being as epic as fallout 3.… Expand
  9. 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
  10. mushinNoShin
    Nov 12, 2015
    10
    I don't know what the brigade of negative reviews is about. I'm loving this game, loving it too much to bother writing much of a review. All of my friends who have been playing it are also really enjoying it.
  11. peterwang
    Nov 10, 2015
    10
    why don't people love this game? this is the best pc game ever i seen. I've never player fallout 3 or vegas or even the elder scroll, but I found this game-- the fallout 4, really interesting, masterpiece! you should buy it! greatest RPG game ever!
  12. Vordulak06
    Nov 10, 2015
    10
    Fallout 4 ended up being way more polished than I expected, I'm kind of blow away by how detailed some of the graphics are. It looks fantastic.

    -For the first time in a Bethesda game you can create a Skinny, Muscular, or Fat character. -The animations are really slick, the best I've seen from Bethesda so far. -The gunplay feels nice and tight, and you now have the option to melee    Fallout 4 ended up being way more polished than I expected, I'm kind of blow away by how detailed some of the graphics are. It looks fantastic.

    -For the first time in a Bethesda game you can create a Skinny, Muscular, or Fat character.
    -The animations are really slick, the best I've seen from Bethesda so far.
    -The gunplay feels nice and tight, and you now have the option to melee attack with firearms.
    -There's tons of crafting in the game from cooking to chemistry to upgrading gear to building.
    -Different armor is available for each limb, it's not just bodysuits like in Fallout 3.
    -The perk chart is well done and perks have requirements before they can be levelled up.    … Expand
  13. mopasc5297
    Nov 14, 2015
    10
    This game is not the typical Fallout game you'd might expect, and some people love or hate it because of it. This game threw away some of the things that made the previous games good and added features that made it unique and better in it's own respect.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Now, as for a disclaimer as to why I'm giving this a 10 rating, it's merely to counteract the tons of 0 ratings from people in here. Metacritic user scores are mainly just 10s and 0s. It's stupid, but the actual rating I'd give this is an 8. Now, when all the patches and mods come out, only then may it be deservant of a 9 or even a 10.    … Expand
  14. Kimi1234
    Nov 10, 2015
    10
    Better than the previous , more things, more map , more history, more high , more mechanical , more fun , good atmosphere , better than Fallout 3 or New Vegas
  15. vanesi24
    Nov 10, 2015
    10
    Ambientancion brighter , more game mechanics and a simple story , but with better secondary , very elegant side quests and graphics details although not much. good game can give you 10 or 9 or 7 but which gives 0 game does not understand , the better to play the call of duty
  16. bayonettamix
    Nov 10, 2015
    10
    If you only know View graphics the game is not for you , is a game with good story, and more than a thousand things to do on a large map with good ambience , the game has bugs , but are usually less bug , in good ending game
  17. andrew321
    Nov 10, 2015
    10
    after 10 hours feels like fallout 3.5 (same old gameplay + settlements)

    thats exactly what i expected and i am happy to play another fallout game after 5 years of waiting, just no luck for bethesda that witcher3 came this year :(
  18. rhomoohyeon
    Nov 10, 2015
    10
    About 6 hours in currently. The graphics complaints are frankly baffling... I mean, no incredible cutscenes and the character models still lag a bit... but this is completely and utterly beyond any other Bethesda game. Were you once impressed by Skyrim's World? It's now completely obsolete. Even every tree is different. It's the hugest leap since fallout 2->fallout 3... I was surprised byAbout 6 hours in currently. The graphics complaints are frankly baffling... I mean, no incredible cutscenes and the character models still lag a bit... but this is completely and utterly beyond any other Bethesda game. Were you once impressed by Skyrim's World? It's now completely obsolete. Even every tree is different. It's the hugest leap since fallout 2->fallout 3... I was surprised by Skyrim but not as surprised as I am with how far they lept forward with this. So far the gameplay changes are fun and well thought out, while being enough different from fa3/new vegas to be totally fresh. New, snappier interface, too. Sorting in the UI is extremely welcome. Enemy humans take advantage of cover. Right now I'm enjoying being a weakling but I'm hoping I'll grow into being as epic as fallout 3.… Expand
  19. Thasmaan
    Nov 10, 2015
    10
    Only after a few hours play time I give it a ten. Fallout 4 ticks all the boxes for me so far.

    I am a SUCKER for epic and huge exploration games and this seems to deliver in spades! Anyone who gives up on this game early if they were expecting the Holy Grail of gaming is their loss. I still don't understand user ratings of 0. No Bethesda game deserves a zero. Come on now.    Only after a few hours play time I give it a ten. Fallout 4 ticks all the boxes for me so far.

    I am a SUCKER for epic and huge exploration games and this seems to deliver in spades!

    Anyone who gives up on this game early if they were expecting the Holy Grail of gaming is their loss.

    I still don't understand user ratings of 0. No Bethesda game deserves a zero. Come on now. Regardless of they think it doesn't offer anything new which is far from the truth.

    To those negative reviewers forget about your biases, play the game and just enjoy.

    I know most of the RPG and Fallout players will.    … Expand
  20. Kylos
    Nov 10, 2015
    10
    What promised to be not just a great RPG, but a great game; perhaps classic has delivered. If I was to say what I love about this game, it would be difficult for me to put into words. Everything is exceptional and done well, from the combat, to the storyline (a surprisingly emotionally engaging narrative) and the new settlement building mini game. This game is a must play for any who areWhat promised to be not just a great RPG, but a great game; perhaps classic has delivered. If I was to say what I love about this game, it would be difficult for me to put into words. Everything is exceptional and done well, from the combat, to the storyline (a surprisingly emotionally engaging narrative) and the new settlement building mini game. This game is a must play for any who are remotely interested in RPG's and especially to those who are fans of the fallout series. This game is perfection personified, and could not be any better. A truly great game from Bethesda once again 10/10.… Expand
  21. JohnCena123
    Nov 10, 2015
    10
    I would not consider myself a fallout fanboy - this is my first fallout game ever played. But honestly, this game is amazing, and incredibly immersing in every way - it's story, starting off fairly straightforward, gets much more interesting fairly quickly, which stays interesting throughout.
    The world itself is incredibly detailed - I've played skyrim, but this is much, much better! The    I would not consider myself a fallout fanboy - this is my first fallout game ever played. But honestly, this game is amazing, and incredibly immersing in every way - it's story, starting off fairly straightforward, gets much more interesting fairly quickly, which stays interesting throughout.
    The world itself is incredibly detailed - I've played skyrim, but this is much, much better! The graphics (on my A10 6800k/R9 280) were, not breathtaking, but still superbly detailed and definitely as good as many recent releases.
    My favourite part is probably either the mind-blowing amount of side-quests (in comparison to skyrim, i'd say it has slightly more), or the well thought-out weapons system, with some insanely fun guns to create and use.
    All in all, an unforgettable game that I'm gunna probably be immersed in for weeks!    … Expand
  22. Decadency
    Nov 10, 2015
    10
    What a lovely wasteland. Nice to come back. Anyway the game IS the Fallout like I expected and it is the RPG I was looking for after the Witcher 3. So I already know both of my favourite games of this year.
  23. 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
  24. 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.
  25. wubbzie
    Nov 10, 2015
    10
    Masterpiece! Runs amazing, looks gorgeous, unique, and it makes it where your body doesn't need sleep to function. Instead of sleep you just play the game during normal sleeping hours, work hours, and school hours. You will have no life. Fallout 4 is your life.
  26. Devian1488
    Nov 10, 2015
    10
    The best game. Графика, анимация, сюжет, стали лучше. Много новых возможностей как и строительство и крафтинг и многие другие способности, Гуд гейм, игра года.
  27. RyanWood97
    Nov 10, 2015
    10
    Fallout 4 has a great performance scheme which has some flaws but not a lot, the speech choice and and dialogue speech are necessaries that need to be implemented into the game it helps to continue from DC Washington to Boston Commonwealth. The only thing the game needs is a good targeting system for example instead of just getting the vats system you need to get a perk that goes to 5Fallout 4 has a great performance scheme which has some flaws but not a lot, the speech choice and and dialogue speech are necessaries that need to be implemented into the game it helps to continue from DC Washington to Boston Commonwealth. The only thing the game needs is a good targeting system for example instead of just getting the vats system you need to get a perk that goes to 5 perks so that it gives the game a more challenging prospect and experience. Now the main problem is the graphics on npc's yes they are good don't get me wrong but Bethesda could try to make them seem more realistic like in dragon age 2 now I'm only comparing these games for character graphics but all im saying is that gamers need to study on the games they buy and see if they should choose to boy or not to buy this game product in my rating i would give it 10 stars if i was a game critic because some gamer's don't realise the story that was created has come from hard working people that have spent nights and days on this and because of this they have lost out on there family time and made them weak and vulnerable to depression and wage deduction… Expand
  28. ehackim619
    Nov 10, 2015
    10
    Let's be real here. Those who have problems with the graphical quality of this game are perfectly within their rights to do so, but consider the bigger picture and please only submit a bad review of the game only if you don't think it is fun, rather than if it doesn't look all that great to you. To me, this is one of the most involving, engaging open world games ever made. It isLet's be real here. Those who have problems with the graphical quality of this game are perfectly within their rights to do so, but consider the bigger picture and please only submit a bad review of the game only if you don't think it is fun, rather than if it doesn't look all that great to you. To me, this is one of the most involving, engaging open world games ever made. It is everything I wanted and more in the long-anticipated followup to Fallout 3. More importantly, this is not just a clone of Fallout 3. Bethesda have tried so many new things here, and (at least in my opinion) none of them seem to take away from the fun and focus and all of them serve to add an extra layer of player agency. That is what is most important to me, and what I feel should be far more important to gamers than the graphical quality of a game. I appreciate the drive for people to demand more in terms of graphical quality these days, but I'm still giving Bethesda full marks for this game. I absolutely love it. (Also, if it makes you feel any better, I'm sure modders are already working on graphics overhauls as we speak :))… Expand
  29. 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
  30. 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
  31. YoKab
    Nov 10, 2015
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Fallout 4 is a fun ride with a number of improvements and a settlement management system that could be its own separate game. Using your settlements as farms to earn income, however the interface for said system is very clunky and does not integrate well, with settlement quests being lacking.
    The game is visually average and textures range from OK to sub-par, and the writing is the same old meh in 3. If you were looking for something more like New Vegas in terms of quests then you may be disappointed. The game however has lots of content, making it satisfying to customize your character, and the exploration is as good.
    Fallout 4 is a good game, not the next nuke in gaming, but a good game nonetheless. So keep your expectations in check and you will have a good time. Also Bethesda needs to get their tech and engine updated.    … Expand
  32. SaturnFX
    Nov 10, 2015
    10
    After 5 hours of gameplay: I am absolutely immersed in the story, the world, and the combat system. I want to go explore the wastes now (unlikes in NV when there was no compelling reason to run after).
    Graphically its stunning, and with absolute freedom of movement, it is quickly becoming GoTY materials. Will see if the rest of the game lives up to a fantastic first impression.
    About    After 5 hours of gameplay: I am absolutely immersed in the story, the world, and the combat system. I want to go explore the wastes now (unlikes in NV when there was no compelling reason to run after).
    Graphically its stunning, and with absolute freedom of movement, it is quickly becoming GoTY materials. Will see if the rest of the game lives up to a fantastic first impression.
    About poor scoring: read them. some say they simply didn't even play. just being negative for the sake of it. how many "cash grabs" can you read before you realize something might be up...they seem to be all over the place as to why someone -should- hate it.
    Anyhow, its a bethesda fallout game. people who enjoy that will clearly love this. people seeking call of duty or bioware style characters need to realize this is not those franchise.
    now..bring on the mods.    … Expand
  33. LockNesTom
    Nov 10, 2015
    10
    I absolutely love this game. Have played several hours now and Its great. So far the story is amazing and the settlement system is very enjoyable. There are the occasional glitched but that is to be expected from a game this size.
  34. valtsu
    Nov 10, 2015
    10
    Textures are really bad comparing to Witcher 3 and other games released this year.. why can't Betheseda make some nice textures and good animations with all money?? I'm really disappointed after all hype
  35. KalameetTheEthe
    Nov 10, 2015
    10
    Fallout 4 is an amazing came. I feel as though the detractors of the game did not give it a proper try. I implore you to try and enjoy the game before ranting about the minor things you dislike, or if you are writing a negative review because you are crashing, don't write a review on the game until you can actually play it.
  36. Mikema63
    Nov 10, 2015
    10
    A lot of complaints for this game seem to largely center around it being too different from the older games, and not being pretty enough to please.

    To start with the graphics, they are fantastic given the size of the game, and a major improvement over previous installments. Bethesda has always put gameplay and story above just making a pretty game, and that has always worked well for    A lot of complaints for this game seem to largely center around it being too different from the older games, and not being pretty enough to please.

    To start with the graphics, they are fantastic given the size of the game, and a major improvement over previous installments. Bethesda has always put gameplay and story above just making a pretty game, and that has always worked well for them and works well in this game as well. Minor graphics glitches are to be expected in releases of such massive games, beta testing simply can't catch everything that hundreds of thousands of people playing the game will experience.

    The changes in gameplay are likewise excellent, but very different. The voiced protagonist does slightly limit dialogue and the dialogue system itself has been changed, but this doesn't detract overall from the game in my opinion. V.A.T.S. is massively improved, companions have better A.I. and overall the gameplay changes work well. If you wanted Bethesda to make a copy of their older games with a new story you'd be better off modding the older games instead of whining about how a newer game is different than an older game and you no like.

    The map is the same size of Skyrim (massive) and with more playable areas than Skyrim (even more massive) complaints about the raw size of the map are simply silly.

    Overall great game.    … Expand
  37. ManOmega
    Nov 10, 2015
    10
    Most of the way this huge roleplaying-shooter game works is carried over from its excellent predecessors, Fallout 3 and Fallout: New Vegas. It is the Skyrim to Fallout 3’s Oblivion, if you will – it iterates on the previous game’s already amazing systems, and it’s similarly dense with locations to explore, genuinely creepy monsters to fight, and superbly engrossing post-nuclear atmosphereMost of the way this huge roleplaying-shooter game works is carried over from its excellent predecessors, Fallout 3 and Fallout: New Vegas. It is the Skyrim to Fallout 3’s Oblivion, if you will – it iterates on the previous game’s already amazing systems, and it’s similarly dense with locations to explore, genuinely creepy monsters to fight, and superbly engrossing post-nuclear atmosphere that blends unsettling gore and death with dark comedy. After more than 55 hours played I may have seen an ending, yet I feel like I’ve only begun to explore its extraordinary world; from the look of it, I’ll easily be able to spend another 100 happy hours here and still see new and exciting things.… Expand
  38. 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
  39. 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
  40. skreamed
    Nov 12, 2015
    10
    This game is... good. Its not awesome, but it's not terrible either. You should read my rating as a 7.5, but to be honest, the user rating is being skewed by 95% of the reviews on here, mine included. Unfortunately, by giving a score of zero, when the game deserves at least a 7, maybe more, is skewing the score far too much to the low end.
    Its a good game, but the (over)hype for it seems    This game is... good. Its not awesome, but it's not terrible either. You should read my rating as a 7.5, but to be honest, the user rating is being skewed by 95% of the reviews on here, mine included. Unfortunately, by giving a score of zero, when the game deserves at least a 7, maybe more, is skewing the score far too much to the low end.
    Its a good game, but the (over)hype for it seems to have killed everyones enthusiasm for it. A shame :-/    … Expand
  41. 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.
  42. al3oscuro
    Nov 10, 2015
    10
    Nuevos sistemas de crafteo y personalización aportan algo jugoso y fresco a la fórmula sin comprometer la agilidad de la experiencia Excelente dirección de arte que reduce el carácter deprimente del concepto Magistral diseño de niveles que abona a la narrativa Ajustes al V.A.T.S. y acompañantes añaden mucho dinamismo al combate Poder ver lo que hay en las gavetas sin abrirlas, facilita laNuevos sistemas de crafteo y personalización aportan algo jugoso y fresco a la fórmula sin comprometer la agilidad de la experiencia Excelente dirección de arte que reduce el carácter deprimente del concepto Magistral diseño de niveles que abona a la narrativa Ajustes al V.A.T.S. y acompañantes añaden mucho dinamismo al combate Poder ver lo que hay en las gavetas sin abrirlas, facilita la exploración Que tu personaje tenga voz suma puntos de empatía y mejora la historia Buena iluminación y magnífica musicalización
    CONS: Progresión confusa La escala del juego se tradujo en algunos bugs y problemas de optimización esporádicos La distancia de dibujo no es óptima Modelado de personajes pudo ser mejor Hizo falta mayor libertad de decisión    … Expand
  43. 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.
  44. krosque
    Nov 10, 2015
    10
    loving it so far. sure, bugs exist but love fallout for the freedom it provides. Keeping busy with the settlement system, crafting and exploring. I guess I will eventually do the quests.

    Thank you Bethesda and hope you can provide some fixes in the next updates!
  45. EliteVox
    Nov 10, 2015
    10
    The proletarian version of an RPG. From what I garnered watching YT reviews, this is more like an FPS. Certainly not in the league of most excellent role-playing games like Baldur's Gate or Lunar ST. Or Bard's Tale (the 1986 version) which I still enjoy today. For this, Fallout 4 gets a well-deserved 0 out of 10.
  46. 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
  47. 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
  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. 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
  50. Lairdbenton
    Nov 11, 2015
    10
    This is the best FPS that was ever made in the PC gaming history.

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

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

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

    Although this game is already the best FPS, as a humble supporter of Bethesda, I would still like to contribute ideas for the upcoming DLC / expansions in future, to further satisfy our gamers’ need:
    1. 2-weapon slot only – this is the golden standard of FPS from Call of Duty
    2. Removal of action point system, use kill-streak mechanics to activate bullet time, every FPS fans love this for killing hordes of enemies! ;)
    3. Introduction of cover-based shooting, TPS mode, with frequent switching between FPS and TPS view, and combat / climbing / cover shifting animation playing all the time – think about Deus Ex Human Revolution, every console gamers love to watch the frequent camera switching with combat animation playing on its own!
    4. Removal of weapon mods: please just add the loot-based mechanics from Borderlands, every FPS gamers love to kill enemies / boss for 1000 times or more just to farm the best gear, crafting the best weapon without farming means no fun for FPS fans! ;<
    5. Introduction of online auction house: every casual gamers love this feature, and like to use real-world-money rather than in-game currency to buy rare equipment in an open world of MMO!
    6. Removal of single player mode, enforcement of always-online authentication mechanism and MMO side quests: quest content in single player is still too complex for causal gamers to comprehend, the best solution is to make the game as a MMO, so every quest can be accepted after hearing 1 sentence of quest details from quest giver
    7. Leap of Faith perk, climbing tower to explore map mechanism: the best 2 sandbox feature that has every existed!
    8. Reduce the openness of world: please make the world consist of a large set of linear corridors so that player will never get lost OR just mark all the points of interest on the map just like Ubisoft’s awesome Far Cry series    … Expand
  51. 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
  52. TaPPeliNo
    Nov 11, 2015
    10
    This is a great game, please ignore the people that are saying otherwise, because it`s most often due to their bad PCs that can`t run the game properly.
  53. Goero101
    Nov 11, 2015
    10
    Ok, So i've read through some of these reviews. And while yes, this game has some issues, I'm not sure if The people who have rated this game a 4 or lower are even playing the same game that I am. And I do want to preface this with, I spent most of yesterday just trying to PLAY the game on my PC, while my friend sat across from me happily playing away on his PS4.

    1. Graphics, yes,    Ok, So i've read through some of these reviews. And while yes, this game has some issues, I'm not sure if The people who have rated this game a 4 or lower are even playing the same game that I am. And I do want to preface this with, I spent most of yesterday just trying to PLAY the game on my PC, while my friend sat across from me happily playing away on his PS4.

    1. Graphics, yes, not as next gen as they could be, but a patch with some optimization would fix that. Plus, the sheer amount of memory it takes to keep track of some of the things that this game DOES keep track of.
    2. Quests, uhh, Hello? There are so many reiterations of certain quest lines you can do before they are all used up and become repetitive. Welcome to 2015, where many of the quests have been rehashed so many times because each game that comes out has a go kill this, gather this, bring it to me.
    3. To those who who keep saying that Bethesda didn't learn from NV. They didn't make New Vegas. Obsidian did, and there was some bad blood over it, so Bethesda doesn't exactly acknowledge NW.
    4. They TOLD EVERYONE that we were going to be picking up EVERYTHING because of the incredible need for materials. This would only have been a true bad thing, if they hadn't already informed us that we would need all these materials for the Mod system and/or the settlement building.

    Seriously, some of the reasons people have rated this game so low are just stupid and for the sake of whining it seems like. Complaining that the game doesn't recognize Kyle, probably not even the guys name, but saw it on Reddit and wanted to throw it in there.

    Hopefully, once the rest of the actual Fallout fans pull themselves out of the game long enough to swing on by, this score will start to actually reflect what this game easily deserves, an 8 or higher.    … Expand
  54. ErwinRommelish
    Nov 11, 2015
    10
    Bethesda showed us game-play at E3, we knew what we were going to get, and we got it. Quite frankly, I believe that they've outdone themselves immensely with this game, and I think it's heart-breaking that all these trolls are dragging it's score through the mud in such an unfair manner.

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

    Again, we knew what Bethesda was making, and they delivered. If you were surprised in a negative fashion by what you'd seen when first playing this game, it's your own fault.    … Expand
  55. 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 ^^
  56. Darkallah
    Nov 11, 2015
    10
    The trolls sure are threatened by this game. It's a clear 10/10. Gameplay, exploration, interaction, even combat is better than 3. The most damning professional reviews are mostly aimed at it not being "a revolutionary step forward" like 3 was, but it doesnt need to be in order to be a perfect game. No bugs or crashes for ke whatsoever, they seem to be fabricated.
  57. 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.
  58. 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.
  59. 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.
  60. 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
  61. 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
  62. Lollern
    Nov 11, 2015
    10
    Game of the year 2015 and 2077 and 2287 lol
    It lived up to all expectations.
    1½ days out and i have 15 play hours.
    The game is the best i have played since 2013 when gta 5 came out :)
  63. 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
  64. sauce001
    Nov 11, 2015
    10
    This game is very good. It's an Fallout game everybody should like. Except those hardcore Fallout 1 and Fallout 2 fans who are creating multiple accounts to bash the game here on metacritic. Don't listen to them, The only bad thing in F4 is the lack of the karma and classical perk system
  65. 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.
  66. edgarmenezes
    Nov 11, 2015
    10
    Amazing game, overcame his great predecessor (Fallout 3), has no way to stop playing. It really is very addictive! Although some complain of graphics, it is very good. The customization options and crafting weapons and other objects are very good.
  67. 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
  68. 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
  69. vichart1
    Nov 11, 2015
    10
    Stepping into Power armor, ripping a mini gun from a down chopper and using it to mow down a deathclaw... how can you not love that! Ok the graphics are a little dated, but I'm sure when the mod tool is released the PC version will look even better. I've played for about 7 hours and this game is very much inline with Fallout 3 and New Vegas. The atmosphere and game play are great! The UIStepping into Power armor, ripping a mini gun from a down chopper and using it to mow down a deathclaw... how can you not love that! Ok the graphics are a little dated, but I'm sure when the mod tool is released the PC version will look even better. I've played for about 7 hours and this game is very much inline with Fallout 3 and New Vegas. The atmosphere and game play are great! The UI is a little clunky to begin with but is fine after a few minutes of play. The RPG aspect is similar to the other games. Not huge character building like Skyrim, but a slimmed down perk based system. Creating/crafting settlements is a great new feature that I'm really enjoying. It finally makes picking up all that junk in the wasteland worth it!

    Overall I feel if you liked Fallout3/NV, this is a good continuation set in Boston with slightly modified leveling system and a "slow motion" VATS targeting system. AI, voice acting, linear main quest, are all very similar. I'm having fun and enjoying the game so far. And like Skyrim, Fallout3/NV, I can't wait to start loading some mods!    … Expand
  70. 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
  71. Jenron
    Nov 11, 2015
    10
    I love this game. I haven't been able to put it down. The graphics are phenomenal and so much detail has gone into them. I'm looking forward to the DLC in the future, but for now I'm captivated with this. The quest line is engaging and fun and the scenery is just beautiful
  72. 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
  73. 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.
  74. 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
  75. Valosar
    Nov 11, 2015
    10
    I will start by saying that I did not strictly enjoy Fallout 3 as the game was drab and boring from the get go and never really hooked me. Fallout New Vegas on the other hand hooked its claws into me and took me for a long ride which sadly ended due to the instability of the game far before I got to the end. I still had a great deal of fun with the game but in the end I couldn't put upI will start by saying that I did not strictly enjoy Fallout 3 as the game was drab and boring from the get go and never really hooked me. Fallout New Vegas on the other hand hooked its claws into me and took me for a long ride which sadly ended due to the instability of the game far before I got to the end. I still had a great deal of fun with the game but in the end I couldn't put up with the constant crashes and nothing I did fixed it. Enter Fallout 4, a lot of people are complaining that it is a dumbed down non-RPG console shooter but I have to disagree. Yes the skill system is gone, but no the perk system is not a more simple system that replaced it. Rather the skills and perks have been combined to make things easier to visually absorb while having the exact same effect as the previous skill system. How many times in New Vegas or Fallout 3 were you really putting 1 point into this and 1 point into that. If you are anything like me you were dumping all 5 points into the skill you needed improved the most at that moment in the game, and fit your ultimate goal for the end game.

    Imagine this scenario, you come across a chest, you cannot unlock it because your skill is too low. Which game are we talking about here the great RPG New Vegas or Fallout 4 the non-rpg shooter? BOTH! In new vegas you have to pump your skills to get those chests unlocked as soon as possible, or use a magazine to try and crack open that chest with the loot you want early. In Fallout 4 you simply pick the lock picking perk and gain the ability to unlock the chest. In a way it is a bit more RPG as it is not so prone to min maxing. Nothing you can do will allow you to access the higher level of that perk without leveling up first. The pacing is over all the same, I'll get that computer later, I'll come back to that chest later when I've got the skills to pay the bills!

    Going on lets consider the skills in weapons, now instead of putting 1 point into your rifle (Which I'm sure you never really did) you simple choose a rifle perk that increases the damage you do with them, very little if any difference in the over all flow of the game play. It is still an RPG, there is still progression up a system of ever increasing powers and abilities it is simply different.

    Fallout 4 feels like Fall Out New Vegas to me, but in addition to the incredible landscape, interesting characters, and involving quests we also have what Gun Runners tried to create, the ability to customize your weapons in great detail. The weapon customization system allows you to take a gun and make it your own, mold it to your needs as you see fit. No longer are you bound to what the game devs deemed fi to place in the game, if you want a sniper rifle with night vision and full auto with a long barrel and fold stock and bayonet on it by God you can make it ! This system also finally makes all the junk you find in Fallout games useful for once!

    Couple this with the outpost system which allows you to build your own home and you've got a very deep RPG That allows you to play the way you want to. Yes the dialogue options are limited but it is always very clear which option is going to have the response you want it to. How much time do you really want to spend talking to NPCS any how? I just want the story to progress so I can get on with what I really want to be doing at that point in time. I don't remember a thing that doctor at the start of new vegas said, or anything anyone else said in that game, but I do remember sneaking around in the Vaults reading the documents and computer logs revealing the game lore for myself. THAT is still in Fallout 4 and it is just as rich as ever.

    Don't let these cry babies ruin an experience for you , go into it with an open mind and I believe you will find that the game is worth the price and then some. Regarding technical issues I've got a rather low end PC and I run the game at medium settings perfectly fine The graphics are beautiful, the faces are better than any previously in a Fallout game , better than Skyrim by a large margin. With a radiation storm blows in I believe you will be blown away as I was by the smooth and creepy change in the weather, it does not suddenly begin to rain. Rather lightning flashes in the distance, the wind picks, and the sun is covered by black clouds as lightning flashes near the player cause radiation damage.

    I've yet to experience any game breaking bugs, the worst I've seen so far is a mole pop up under my dog and send it flying into space. These kinds of things are to be expected in a Bethesda game and they always have been. Ever since I saw a main quest character in Morrowind float into the ceiling and disappear forever before allowing me to complete my quest I've known to expect these sorts of things. They were in Fallout New Vegas as well!

    Play the game for yourself, watch a live stream! Don't take some sour persons word for it!    … Expand
  76. 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
  77. wfletchb
    Nov 11, 2015
    10
    12 game hours in to playing this game without a glitch or disappointment. Given almost all PC games have issues and Bethesda's track record for buggy games, I am very pleased. An awesome continuation of the Fallout line.
  78. 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
  79. Glao
    Nov 11, 2015
    10
    I'm not sure what all these 0 scores are about. I have been enjoying this game quite a bit. It has all I look for in a Bethesda game. There are minor glitches here and there, but nothing noteworthy. I am enjoying the game-play, the story, and the interactions. It gives me that sense of exploration I crave, and gives me a use for all that junk littering the world. I still get excited when II'm not sure what all these 0 scores are about. I have been enjoying this game quite a bit. It has all I look for in a Bethesda game. There are minor glitches here and there, but nothing noteworthy. I am enjoying the game-play, the story, and the interactions. It gives me that sense of exploration I crave, and gives me a use for all that junk littering the world. I still get excited when I see screws or adhesives… Expand
  80. Nayatrei
    Nov 11, 2015
    10
    Well, many of the reviewer said Fallout 4 is nothing more than graphically enhanced Fallout 3, I kinda agree and think it is not a bad thing. Fallout 4 has new features like building new settlements which enables useless ingame objects to be more useful. and also by enhancing perk tree and weapon mods it does enhance the game features that Fallout 3 didn't had it.

    There is room for    Well, many of the reviewer said Fallout 4 is nothing more than graphically enhanced Fallout 3, I kinda agree and think it is not a bad thing. Fallout 4 has new features like building new settlements which enables useless ingame objects to be more useful. and also by enhancing perk tree and weapon mods it does enhance the game features that Fallout 3 didn't had it.

    There is room for improvements, like bit more narrative tutorial like fallout 3 and immersing story-line with various choice you make as in Skyrim. but for first 10 hours of game play, I got more than what other games offer for $60 gameplay. Looking forward for great DLCs and minor patches to enhance gameplay further    … Expand
  81. jugo
    Nov 11, 2015
    10
    Game came out as everything I expected it to be. Graphics are amazing and gameplay feels mostly polished. The gunplay has been MASSIVELY improved from NV which is a huge plus for me. RPG elements are similar to NV but no visible karma system and skill points have disappeared and everything corresponds to your SPECIAL stats. Honestly though, if you don't like something about the game,Game came out as everything I expected it to be. Graphics are amazing and gameplay feels mostly polished. The gunplay has been MASSIVELY improved from NV which is a huge plus for me. RPG elements are similar to NV but no visible karma system and skill points have disappeared and everything corresponds to your SPECIAL stats. Honestly though, if you don't like something about the game, eventually someone will make a mod to fix it so sit tight.… Expand
  82. Celeritous
    Nov 12, 2015
    10
    This game immediately pulled me in to the story line and made me feel deeply for my character. It managed to do this during the opening sequence, all prior to even getting the pip boy. Beyond that I have had nothing but fun and been thoroughly impressed by the graphics. The choice to fully voice the main character is fantastic and makes me feel more in sync with my character than anyThis game immediately pulled me in to the story line and made me feel deeply for my character. It managed to do this during the opening sequence, all prior to even getting the pip boy. Beyond that I have had nothing but fun and been thoroughly impressed by the graphics. The choice to fully voice the main character is fantastic and makes me feel more in sync with my character than any Fallout game has, to date. 10/10 from what I've played, so far.… Expand
  83. Ensemble23
    Nov 11, 2015
    10
    I just wanted to say the great is great for Fallout Veterans who understand at least how the Perks system works. For every 7 people that complain about the "dialogue wheel lack of options" 3 other Wastelanders are laughing because they know if they place points in Charisma that unlocks up to 5 different dialogue options for EVERY named character/questgiver. It unlocks, new responses, newI just wanted to say the great is great for Fallout Veterans who understand at least how the Perks system works. For every 7 people that complain about the "dialogue wheel lack of options" 3 other Wastelanders are laughing because they know if they place points in Charisma that unlocks up to 5 different dialogue options for EVERY named character/questgiver. It unlocks, new responses, new questions, even allows you to ask for pay UPFRONT before even starting a quest. I get 300 caps from side missions just by asking them to give them to me. When I see a random Brahim Trader in the wasteland, I know that I can walk up to them trade, pay like 40% less for stuff because of my Charisma. When I'm doing buying, I can extort them and threaten them, because of my Charisma gives me 3 new options to speak to them. Learn to play the game before you say it is broken/flat/boring. Bethesda has always been "light" on the story/dialogue in the Fallout Series because they don't want to spoon feed you hundreds of quests and dialogue options for every NPC. It has always been up to the player to figure out their game style. Learn to walk before you can run. Take perks that enhance your global gameplay, not just making you a walking killing machine.… Expand
  84. krieg29
    Nov 11, 2015
    10
    Very good game for me, running all on ultra with a 670 jetstream and i never be low than 45fps. The dialogue are **** but u will find a lot of paper and text that explain what are happening in the world
  85. RangerMiG
    Feb 5, 2016
    10
    Although I'm a hardcore fan of the series since it first came out I did approach this game cautiously due to the negativity and all the winding up hype, I was expecting a disaster. But boy I was wrong its great atmosphere, great story, good graphics and can be greater by mods, best shooting system in the series. I'm still playing this gem 140 hours and counting.
  86. ASD039
    Nov 12, 2015
    10
    Great game with good intentions, but there's a lot of problems and things that haven't been rectified from the previous games.

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

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

    Aside from this there is no weapon degradation, the map seems a lot smaller, very few unique quests, bad facial animation, inconsistent visuals and the assorted bugs and glitches you get with every new Bethesda game. There is a fun time to be had here and I've already got lost in the wasteland for hours, but it's not quite the sequel Fallout fans might have been hoping for.    … Expand
  87. 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
  88. 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
  89. DocBrown
    Nov 12, 2015
    10
    Basically Skyrim in the Wasteland. Improved shooting mechanics, robust base building, improved character creator, beautiful score from Inon Zur...need I go on. Just go buy the game!
  90. xoma262
    Nov 12, 2015
    10
    First of all, I'll say that I've played TES: Morrowind, Oblivion, Skyrim. In Fallout series I played Fallout 3, New Vegas and off course Fallout 4. They share the same game engine and Fallout 4 just continue it.
    I was really surprised by graphics part. Bethesda Softworks are well known for lack of graphic quality in their games. Just look at the Skyrim. It's awful, despite that, game    First of all, I'll say that I've played TES: Morrowind, Oblivion, Skyrim. In Fallout series I played Fallout 3, New Vegas and off course Fallout 4. They share the same game engine and Fallout 4 just continue it.
    I was really surprised by graphics part. Bethesda Softworks are well known for lack of graphic quality in their games. Just look at the Skyrim. It's awful, despite that, game still awesome.
    Yes, I know graphics is not the best. It's not like "Crysis 3" or Call of Duty, or whatever you expected. For the open world game graphics is really good.

    System Requirements:
    Before writing this review I saw some people complaining that requirements too high ...
    . . . Really?!
    I found only one "high" requirement: 30 Gb on hard drive. Done!
    I'm assuming that no one trying to run game on old Pentium with 32 Mb of GPU memory...
    And there is a nice Metacritic review, telling us that guy has rig for 20 000 Euro and he has 10 Fps in game ... Nice joke. This review has to be deleted.

    Gameplay:
    I like Fallout 3. Who feels same - you will like Fallout 4 too. It's fully expand and upgrades everything we had in F3 and now you can do a lot of things and spend a lot of time just trying to settle. Nothing really more to say than just other positive reviewers.

    P.S. About ratings. here. I don't understand why people giving 0, 1, 3 as a rating. This rating mean that you really hate this game and comparing to the 100% trash. Really? I'm pretty sure that you don't know how to evaluate games.
    I'm giving 1010 just to raise user score, which is unjustified.

    My more honest grade would be 8.5-9 out of 10.
    Good Luck!    … Expand
  91. Game_Critic
    Nov 24, 2015
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I would first like to say that I'm a huge fan of the Fallout series, playing both Fallout 3 & New Vegas and seeing and playing Fallout 4 on the PC i would say that this game is everything that the fallout series need and more. Now I wont spoil anything for those who haven't played but i highly recommend this game to anyone who is a fan of just Bethesda's games in general. So the thing is that i can see where most fans were worried about because of some of the (spoilers) base building, gun customization, new V.A.T.S system, power armor, and much...much more. But overall I just don't see why people dislike this game so much because It's a really good game and if there are people who dislike it the either don't play the game or make sure you played at least Fallout 3 or New Vegas. ^_^… Expand
  92. ieatllamas
    Nov 12, 2015
    10
    Everything you expect, and more. The world is extremely densely populated with things to do. People spamming "1" ratings probably haven't spent more than 5 hours playing the game, if that. Gunplay feels better, the crafting system is awesome, and settlements are a huge time sink. Easiest 10 I've ever given.
  93. 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
  94. ALordOfUltima
    Nov 22, 2015
    10
    Do not listen to the 0 trolls, or the oldy "fans", the old fans are old and grumpy, they want the the old game back, nothing more. This is game is super addictive, super good. U can roleplay even a chrismatic, but dumb luckboy, u can talk out yourself from dangerous situations, sell the lil kid to the gunners or give him back tho the familiy. Doble cross your partner or be honest, etc...Do not listen to the 0 trolls, or the oldy "fans", the old fans are old and grumpy, they want the the old game back, nothing more. This is game is super addictive, super good. U can roleplay even a chrismatic, but dumb luckboy, u can talk out yourself from dangerous situations, sell the lil kid to the gunners or give him back tho the familiy. Doble cross your partner or be honest, etc... Choice from 4 differnet factions, Boston is huge and very vell crafted, citiy building is fun. Combat is lord, diverse, not boring like in the Witcher 3. Face animations and graph is lacking sometimes, but hell, this is very fun game.… Expand
  95. reflective7
    Nov 12, 2015
    10
    Don't listen to 4deChan This game is awesome and you will lose more than your sleep - you might lose your job.

    The environments are amazing, soundtrack is captivating, monsters can instill fear, and gun customization is immersive. However, creating & managing your town can be a pain as it's not very intuitive.
  96. burgermeister42
    Nov 12, 2015
    10
    I am confused as to what was expected if this game that was not delivered. I have read sever reviews and still do understand what was promised and not delivered. This game has surpassed my ridiculous expectations. I have several hundred hours in every Bethesda game and expected this game to be what all the other fallouts have been attempting to be. The combat is fun and engaging, theI am confused as to what was expected if this game that was not delivered. I have read sever reviews and still do understand what was promised and not delivered. This game has surpassed my ridiculous expectations. I have several hundred hours in every Bethesda game and expected this game to be what all the other fallouts have been attempting to be. The combat is fun and engaging, the weapon crafting as indepth as you want it to be, and a base building system far more addicting than it has any right being. The story is immersive and emotion provoking, I feel personally wronged and am out for justice. Any way I look at this game is great.… Expand
  97. Bomber365
    Nov 12, 2015
    10
    While all moth up to the release all of my peers were bashing the game, I was extremely happy with the game. In fact it blew my expectations out of the water. I find the game very polished and extremely fun to play. 10/10 I would recommend this to anyone.
  98. 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
  99. 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
  100. 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
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#31 Best PC Game of 2015
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#2 Most Discussed PC Game of 2015
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#2 Most Shared PC Game of 2015

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Metascore
84

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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