Fallout 4

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5.7

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  1. GodofGeckos
    Nov 11, 2015
    9
    I'd like to start this off by saying that I suspect all the negative scores are the result of repeat accounts, or of people who haven't actually played the game. If you've seen gameplay, or played it yourself, you should know this to be true. The bugs are hardly game breaking, especially if you take steps to prevent them, and the graphic, while nothing marvelous, are an obvious improvementI'd like to start this off by saying that I suspect all the negative scores are the result of repeat accounts, or of people who haven't actually played the game. If you've seen gameplay, or played it yourself, you should know this to be true. The bugs are hardly game breaking, especially if you take steps to prevent them, and the graphic, while nothing marvelous, are an obvious improvement over FO3, FO:NV, and Skyrim. The optimization could be better, but I feel as if this is a problem not to just for PC, but for console as well.

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

    Pros:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Cons:

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

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

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

    Verdict: 9/10

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

    My advice? Buy as quickly as you can and jump right in. This is one hell of a treat, and you won't be disappointed.    … Expand
  2. Oshout
    Nov 11, 2015
    9
    Game is amazing. I've only put 5 hours in so far though.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    If you like video games. If you like fallout. If you like exploring, building or atmosphere. FPS or yes, even RPG, this game is a MUST!    … Expand
  3. eldumloido
    Nov 15, 2015
    9
    Good game if you don't expect the same rpg experience as 1 and 2 had. Having played all previous fallout titles I get some of you don't like it and recommend trying it first at friends as everyone has it. If you don't have any friends watch online.
    It's more action game and your character is more generic leaving you less choices but if you don't expect perfect rpg but instead great action    Good game if you don't expect the same rpg experience as 1 and 2 had. Having played all previous fallout titles I get some of you don't like it and recommend trying it first at friends as everyone has it. If you don't have any friends watch online.
    It's more action game and your character is more generic leaving you less choices but if you don't expect perfect rpg but instead great action experience with some different paths to take and a big world to explore it's fun. Also if you can't play on controller wait for mods, UI is made for controller and mouse has issues if you don't want to go to do changes in ini file.    … Expand
  4. Exwin0880
    Dec 8, 2015
    9
    Love the game.

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

    Its shortcomings are in the main story, which I feel is a bit lacking in such a well thought out game.
  5. Bennrama
    Nov 24, 2015
    9
    Posting a revised review now that a few good mods are up. Loving this game now, mainly due to the new sandbox elements that have not been present in previous fallout games, and a few mod tweaks to make the game more challenging, but not tediously so... A mod to bring more depth to the perk system would make this game truly fly... and I really think they should have made survival mode aPosting a revised review now that a few good mods are up. Loving this game now, mainly due to the new sandbox elements that have not been present in previous fallout games, and a few mod tweaks to make the game more challenging, but not tediously so... A mod to bring more depth to the perk system would make this game truly fly... and I really think they should have made survival mode a locked in option at the start of the game (like in fallout NV) and give the player some reward (like an exclusive and fun perk) to encourage them to play a version of the game that actually requires strategy and knowledge of the various enemies.

    Those who are complaining about graphics need to remember that this is an RPG. Graphics wingers can get stuffed as far as I'm concerned... entitled brats. Fallout 4 is a beautifully constructed environment. Those complaining about a lack of RP depth, I feel your pain, but I really do believe the perk system can be built upon in the future, by modders or Bethesda themselves. And the sandbox elements (with some mod tweaks) are excellent, and really do add something to the fallout world that was missing in previous games.

    People are judging this game harshly because of the grandness of the Witcher 3. But I think Fallout 4 offers some things that the Witcher doesn't. It offers a longer RPG experience (if you play survival difficulty and utilize base building properly), sandbox elements, a lot more personalisation of the main character, more influence over the game world, and the opportunity to kill raiders with teddy bears. I personally enjoy a game world more closely related to the real world. Less fantasy/wizard/unicorn nonsense and ye olde tavern crap.    … Expand
  6. Kaspar
    Nov 16, 2015
    9
    I am 50 hours in and can't put it down. I also only played it on PC.
    I usually struggle to play games more than 3 hours at a time but the first time I sat down to play it I actually had a straight 7 hour session. I think one of the reasons is because there is so much different **** to do in the game.
    I would trade off between building up my settlements, exploring in a random direction,    I am 50 hours in and can't put it down. I also only played it on PC.
    I usually struggle to play games more than 3 hours at a time but the first time I sat down to play it I actually had a straight 7 hour session. I think one of the reasons is because there is so much different **** to do in the game.
    I would trade off between building up my settlements, exploring in a random direction, dungeon crawling or story questing.
    I've had a few bugs with visuals and AI pathing but none that broke the game or affected gameplay in any major way. My only big complain is how the new dialogue system is so simplified, no longer are there dialogue choices that become available because of ability scores or specific perks.
    But all in all if you like Fallout 3 or New vegas you will love this game.    … Expand
  7. EdwinFr
    Jul 12, 2017
    9
    Great game, ignore the haters,

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

    fun and challenging good player development great graphics

    buy this game
  8. strangergv1
    Nov 14, 2015
    9
    This game is the best fallout that I played. Fallout 4 has made massive improvement over new Vegas and fallout 3 there is no copy and pasted environments of textures from Fallout new Vegas and fallout 3. Fallout 4 is high in texture and Detail with a huge atmospheric world realistic lighting and shadows with a huge open world to explore ,atmospheric weather, fallout radiation storms, dayThis game is the best fallout that I played. Fallout 4 has made massive improvement over new Vegas and fallout 3 there is no copy and pasted environments of textures from Fallout new Vegas and fallout 3. Fallout 4 is high in texture and Detail with a huge atmospheric world realistic lighting and shadows with a huge open world to explore ,atmospheric weather, fallout radiation storms, day and night cycle is brilliantly done. There's crafting in the game so you can be creative, a huge selection of Clothing outfits with different armor for each limb. the power armor is awesome. shooting is tight, gameplay mechanics is solid, a good story, graphics is pretty good and a huge option of side missions. I like the perk system, the option to melee attack with firearms is a nice touch.

    Don't pay no mind to those that come here to give this game a 0 they clearly haven't played this game    … Expand
  9. leopoldo
    Dec 5, 2015
    9
    Fallout 4 is a great RPG. The story is good, but not as good as that of Skyrim because it gets lost at times. The gameplay is great, has lots of guns, lots of customization, many side quests, a huge map and a lot to explore. The soundtrack is good, but visually the game is ugly and outdated, and that's the biggest problem of the game, Bethesda should learn how to make a beautiful game,Fallout 4 is a great RPG. The story is good, but not as good as that of Skyrim because it gets lost at times. The gameplay is great, has lots of guns, lots of customization, many side quests, a huge map and a lot to explore. The soundtrack is good, but visually the game is ugly and outdated, and that's the biggest problem of the game, Bethesda should learn how to make a beautiful game, this is the fourth game that is visually exceeded. Overall, Fallout 4 is a great and very long game, but visually exceeded. 9/10… Expand
  10. Ryyx
    Nov 10, 2015
    9
    Don't listen to the haters, if you are a fallout fan, and ok with bethesda bugs, this game is great. First 7 hours of the game have been utterly flawless. Not sure what everyone's beef with the graphics are... They are certainly Next Gen, even if they are on the lower end of the next gen benchmark. Settlements is a cool new feature, though i suspect it will become tedious later in theDon't listen to the haters, if you are a fallout fan, and ok with bethesda bugs, this game is great. First 7 hours of the game have been utterly flawless. Not sure what everyone's beef with the graphics are... They are certainly Next Gen, even if they are on the lower end of the next gen benchmark. Settlements is a cool new feature, though i suspect it will become tedious later in the game.

    The crafting and modification system is fun, I am constantly seeking new components to make new mods for my favorite guns.

    Sure, it doesn't have micromanagement of repairs and boring stuff like that, instead you get settlements and a robust crafting system.

    The inventory system still sucks, no idea how my character can carry so much crap... But whatever. It's all good when it comes together.

    Now, if you will excuse me. I got some raiders to hack apart.    … Expand
  11. Henry0012
    Nov 15, 2015
    9
    The issue with Fallout 4 is that it is impossible to please everyone, especially for a game with such hype. You have to also give the studio credit for not lying at E3. I think they kept their promises so far on what's being advertised, unlike many other studios. The graphic and gameplay looks exactly the same as the E3 trailer.

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

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

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

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

    Despite all these flaws, Fallout 4 still come up on top of other games this year. I will probably easily lose 100-200 hours into this game and even more when interesting mods came out. I think it does live up to its promises and a lot of hype depending on how far up you set it.    … Expand
  12. oohbeartrap
    Nov 11, 2015
    9
    Whooooole lot of whining happening, here.

    Encountered a few, non-game breaking bugs so far. Mostly G-Sync speeds up the game and character disappeared when getting out of the vault. Restarted the game to fix that one. No issues so far. Game is fun. Looks gorgeous and I'm on solid 70fps with an i5 and 980 ti. Game feels really good on controller. Crafting is fun, building is fun,    Whooooole lot of whining happening, here.

    Encountered a few, non-game breaking bugs so far. Mostly G-Sync speeds up the game and character disappeared when getting out of the vault. Restarted the game to fix that one.

    No issues so far. Game is fun. Looks gorgeous and I'm on solid 70fps with an i5 and 980 ti. Game feels really good on controller.

    Crafting is fun, building is fun, combat is fun. I never get tired of it like I would with AssCreed or CoD or any of the other "AAA" titles you guys probably salivate over.

    It's Bethesda. There are bugs. This is not new. Get over it. You honestly think your **** matters when people STILL TO THIS DAY play Fallout 3 and Skyrim and love the hell out of them? If you don't like it, don't play it and find something else. Your time here is wasted. The game is breaking records and has plenty of people who aren't spoiled by mainstream crap.    … Expand
  13. CaptMescaline
    Nov 12, 2015
    9
    The dialogue and player choice is fairly limited compared to fallout new vegas in terms of story but providing you come into the experience evaluating it on its own terms then I think you're in for a wild ride. Gunplay is fun and enemy AI has been improved a lot. Everything has been improved upon from fallout 3. The level and character design is amazing. There's enough content to keep youThe dialogue and player choice is fairly limited compared to fallout new vegas in terms of story but providing you come into the experience evaluating it on its own terms then I think you're in for a wild ride. Gunplay is fun and enemy AI has been improved a lot. Everything has been improved upon from fallout 3. The level and character design is amazing. There's enough content to keep you busy for quite a while. Worth the money.… Expand
  14. IE-33
    Nov 10, 2015
    9
    The only one complain that I have with this game is; FPS drops in some areas...

    I don't really have much of issues with the game, only 3-4 visual glitches and one crash so far after playing for 20+ hours.

    I don't have very powerfull rig (950 2GB OC / 8GB RAM / FX4100) and game performs surprisingly well on my hardware (Everything maxed out, at 1080p ~ in 35-60 FPS, mostly 45+)
  15. Mannhorse
    Nov 11, 2015
    9
    Minus one for a few bugs here and there. Fallout 4 is an amazing game, and don't ever let the red color of the user score steer you from purchasing this game! The companions are more interesting than ever, almost reaching Bioware levels. The graphics are nice to look at, although a bit cartoony.
  16. Datamari
    Nov 11, 2015
    9
    FANTASTIC!
    Fallout 4 is the game that everybody has been excited for, and since Fallout 3 is one of my favorite games of all time, I was pretty hyped for this game. It brought the hype, it really did. I can easily say that this game, while flawed is worth it. It has a huge world, and almost everything you do in this game impact the story, which is something I really enjoy. The characters    FANTASTIC!
    Fallout 4 is the game that everybody has been excited for, and since Fallout 3 is one of my favorite games of all time, I was pretty hyped for this game. It brought the hype, it really did. I can easily say that this game, while flawed is worth it. It has a huge world, and almost everything you do in this game impact the story, which is something I really enjoy. The characters are good, and almost no character feels bland or boring. The story is strong, and I really liked the crafting system. The main reason why people don't like this game is because it's buggy. Let me ask you a question: do you expect games to be perfect? Did you go up to this game and think that it would be the best game you've ever played? Of course not. Fallout 4 is not perfect, it never will be, but the amount of good in it makes it all worth while. Fallout 4 is a fantastic game, but in it's current state, it's full of glitches that will be fixed. It brought the hype, and V.A.T.S the truth.

    Fallout 4 gets a 9/10.    … Expand
  17. FaithMonax
    Nov 16, 2015
    9
    Really good game & Fun game.
    The gameplay and crafting systems are awesome. Beats Fallout 3 in my opinion, my 2 is still king in my heart ;)
    Pros: -VATS is even better and the fighting is better :) -The level up system is different, where I feel levels are more relevant now.. -Crafting system is niiice -Graphics are nice, no idea why people are complaining. Maybe you can't run the    Really good game & Fun game.
    The gameplay and crafting systems are awesome. Beats Fallout 3 in my opinion, my 2 is still king in my heart ;)

    Pros:
    -VATS is even better and the fighting is better :)
    -The level up system is different, where I feel levels are more relevant now..
    -Crafting system is niiice
    -Graphics are nice, no idea why people are complaining. Maybe you can't run the game properly? Mine are on medium, and they're fine.

    Cons:
    -Bugs (building, particularly)
    -Hud made for consoles more than for PC, on the PC version?    … Expand
  18. Lgzxriotz
    Nov 12, 2015
    9
    I have no idea whats wrong with the people posting negative reviews.
    Fallout 4 is one of the best games i have played in a long time, there are a few features that could have been done better but the game has been near perfect so far
  19. Stelf
    Nov 13, 2015
    9
    If there were less bugs the game would be a perfect 10 but for 20h of playing finding more then 20 bugs that are very bad (like dialog boxes not showing up) Overall the game still feels and plays like fallout. the FP gameplay has been improved but that also was necessary for the game because of the added sprint feature which for me was very useful but used action points. Quite a fewIf there were less bugs the game would be a perfect 10 but for 20h of playing finding more then 20 bugs that are very bad (like dialog boxes not showing up) Overall the game still feels and plays like fallout. the FP gameplay has been improved but that also was necessary for the game because of the added sprint feature which for me was very useful but used action points. Quite a few textures also look muddy but thats to be expected from a Bethesda game what matters here is the gameplay and fallout 4 gets it right.… Expand
  20. Cariad
    Nov 12, 2015
    9
    I am only 14 hours into the game, but so far I am happy with the experience.

    The graphics are good, I have a nVidia 760 GT and I can play the game on the highest setting. The story is different than past Fallouts, and I think that is part of why it is polarizing. You role play a more predefined character in Fallout 4, so some choices are influenced rather than flat out decided. The    I am only 14 hours into the game, but so far I am happy with the experience.

    The graphics are good, I have a nVidia 760 GT and I can play the game on the highest setting.

    The story is different than past Fallouts, and I think that is part of why it is polarizing. You role play a more predefined character in Fallout 4, so some choices are influenced rather than flat out decided. The play feels slightly like Witcher 3 to me in this way.

    The combat has changed to a faster pace, which I liked.

    The Perks and SPECIAL system has been redone, which I am not sure I like as much and is another reason why the game is polarizing. Your SPECIAL attributes all start as 1, with 21 additional points to distribute at character creation. You can add to any attribute when you level up, or to a Perk. Perk requirements are based on it's corresponding attribute. This has moved away from the numerical system from the past games. I don't think the system is bad, but it just doesn't feel like Fallout.    … Expand
  21. x6po6go6x
    Nov 17, 2015
    9
    Seriously though? The user reviews on this site are ridiculous. Go over to Steam and read real reviews by people that actually played the game and you'll see that most people are loving it. Steam also shows hours played so you can tell if the person has played for more than an hour. Bethesda games and games like them can not be reviewed after a couple of hours of game play. Even if youSeriously though? The user reviews on this site are ridiculous. Go over to Steam and read real reviews by people that actually played the game and you'll see that most people are loving it. Steam also shows hours played so you can tell if the person has played for more than an hour. Bethesda games and games like them can not be reviewed after a couple of hours of game play. Even if you don't like the game you have to admit that there is no way possible this game deserves a zero. After 37 hours of game play I am giving it a 9. The only reason I didn't give it a 10 is because of the bugs.… Expand
  22. AndyMugu
    Nov 10, 2015
    9
    The game is a 2015 bethesda game... what did people expect?
    The biggest gamechanger for me is crafting & such, which is quite fun. If you liked Skyrim or Fallout 3 you'll love this game.
    Of course, if you can't live with the ""disapointing"" graphics the game offers like so many other people (which I find quite odd, since it seems people are complaining they can't even run the game) WAIT    The game is a 2015 bethesda game... what did people expect?
    The biggest gamechanger for me is crafting & such, which is quite fun. If you liked Skyrim or Fallout 3 you'll love this game.
    Of course, if you can't live with the ""disapointing"" graphics the game offers like so many other people (which I find quite odd, since it seems people are complaining they can't even run the game) WAIT FOR MODS.
    My personal experience with the game has been quite good, especially in the sandbox area, since it now offers so much more to do, humour is great. Only problem for me (really) is the bugs. But again,
    Think of a Bethesda game in 2015.    … Expand
  23. Asdfghjklkjhhgf
    Nov 10, 2015
    9
    DO NOT READ THE REVIEWS WITH 0

    A major **** posted ruinous spoilers. Game's not like fallout 3. Some things have changed. Crafting has been improved and is now a major part of the game. There is no hardcore mode. There is no weapon decay. still great. 'neugh sayed.
  24. rhialy
    Nov 10, 2015
    9
    The game itself is great. It's maddening me that people always expect the game of the century and are then disappointed if it's not.
    Don't listen to all these kids living in a dream world, objectively the game is good and its money well worth.
    The world is big, the characters are two hundred percent better than in FO3 or NV, the crafting systems are great, the gunplay is way better (only    The game itself is great. It's maddening me that people always expect the game of the century and are then disappointed if it's not.
    Don't listen to all these kids living in a dream world, objectively the game is good and its money well worth.
    The world is big, the characters are two hundred percent better than in FO3 or NV, the crafting systems are great, the gunplay is way better (only on PC of course).
    The only negative point for me is, again, the main story, which is not top notch. (But better than FO3 :s)
    I did encounter one graphical bug in 25+ hours of playing.    … Expand
  25. Tactix
    Nov 10, 2015
    9
    I'm just going to assume most of the hate is from people who haven't played it. The gaming community of today seems to just be toxic towards any big releases. Fallout 4 is a fantastic game, I played 2, 3, NV and now 4 and while I only have around 18 hours into it, it's been a blast. The claims of the world being empty must be people who are watching streamers and not playing the game, myI'm just going to assume most of the hate is from people who haven't played it. The gaming community of today seems to just be toxic towards any big releases. Fallout 4 is a fantastic game, I played 2, 3, NV and now 4 and while I only have around 18 hours into it, it's been a blast. The claims of the world being empty must be people who are watching streamers and not playing the game, my first two hours of gameplay were spent exploring areas within 30 seconds of the vault. It's fantastic and give it a few days or couple of weeks for all of the children to filter out.… Expand
  26. Babakinush
    Nov 10, 2015
    9
    Are there problems? Yes. Is there so much hype that people are butthurt? Yup. I've logged 4-5 hours, and I feel the core dynamics of this game are a huge improvement. The guns feel more real, the environment feels more dynamic, and lastly, the difficulty feels real (the game is hard which is a nice change from most games these days).

    I have no idea what people are complaining about with    Are there problems? Yes. Is there so much hype that people are butthurt? Yup. I've logged 4-5 hours, and I feel the core dynamics of this game are a huge improvement. The guns feel more real, the environment feels more dynamic, and lastly, the difficulty feels real (the game is hard which is a nice change from most games these days).

    I have no idea what people are complaining about with content because this game is jam-packed full of secrets and if you take the time, lots of reading. I literally spent 2 hours just building a settlement.

    Pros:
    -so much content
    -huge open world
    -settlements
    -modding is fun and easy
    -guns feel/look great
    -new VATS is huge improvement
    -nice colors

    Cons:
    -some bugs
    -dialogue wheel isn't the best
    -control/settings for PC can be wonky    … Expand
  27. TragicHarmony28
    Nov 10, 2015
    9
    Fallout 4 is in my top lists of favorite games in the past 10 years. The story unfolds, creating a funfilled, chaotic gaming experience. If you're a fan of RPG's then you will definately enjoy this game. The only reason i knocked the game down to a 9 was for the occasional glitches and graphics are somewhat underpar. Have fun with, which i beleive will be game of the year.
  28. sitruck
    Nov 15, 2015
    9
    I didn't overhype myself for this game and for that reason I'm loving it. GOTY candidate. As well there may be a few bugs they are nothing major more of just a hiccup in the engine but I always find myself laughing at them ,they do not take away from the game that much.
  29. acc244420
    Nov 10, 2015
    9
    While it still has many of the problems (bugs, average gun play, some bland quests) I found myself really enjoying this entry into the series. It felt improved from the predecessors (Fallout 3 and New Vegas) and added some nice refinements to enemy design, world exploring, and character progression.
  30. Pantal00ns
    Nov 10, 2015
    9
    Most Fallout players came to this game thinking it would be Fallout 3: Part 2. Sure, I may have thought this too but the game, none the less is still great. I have around 6 hours logged so far and it's pretty fun. The quests are engaging, the graphics are great and the guns feel great (if you remove mouse acceleration).

    In my eyes, there are so many bad reviews because people thought    Most Fallout players came to this game thinking it would be Fallout 3: Part 2. Sure, I may have thought this too but the game, none the less is still great. I have around 6 hours logged so far and it's pretty fun. The quests are engaging, the graphics are great and the guns feel great (if you remove mouse acceleration).

    In my eyes, there are so many bad reviews because people thought this would be the holy grail of games (Protip: No game is gonna be that way). Sure the game was dumbed down a bit but it feels smooth now, instead of constantly being in your inventory. The game is meant to sell, and in doing so, Bethesda will try to sell to the largest demographic. Not everyone wants to spend countless hours slowly finding things in desks, the new system is fast and appeals to so many gamers.

    The Game was hyped a lot and when there's hype, each person wants the game to fit to their own wishes.
    Bethesda can't please everyone.

    Great game so far, can't wait to play more.    … Expand
  31. HAWPY
    Nov 10, 2015
    9
    Fallout is a pretty damn good game and worth picking up. There is a lot of people saying that the game doesn't look good or that it has been turned into a call of duty shooter. I can assure you it hasn't. there always the usual bunch or angry ragers not happy that a new game is not the exact game they had before. If a game does not improve and change from the earlier games what's theFallout is a pretty damn good game and worth picking up. There is a lot of people saying that the game doesn't look good or that it has been turned into a call of duty shooter. I can assure you it hasn't. there always the usual bunch or angry ragers not happy that a new game is not the exact game they had before. If a game does not improve and change from the earlier games what's the point of making a whole new game. if all you wanted was more of fallout 3 just play it more. and if you cant realize that. well you just think about it. the reason they make a new game is to make new addition and come up with some new stuff. if they did not want that they would would of made more DLC's and if you don't like the new game go play the god damn DLC's they made and stop saying a game is bad cause your glasses are not good and you cant see properly… Expand
  32. Trogdur
    Nov 10, 2015
    9
    Wow the hate on this game is real. People are giving this game scores that are simply too low even with all the faults they are presenting. Don't look at these user reviews most of these are done by people that made an account to just hate on this game and give it a 0.

    The game just came out TODAY and people are giving the game 0 on purpose to tank the user score. They barely played the    Wow the hate on this game is real. People are giving this game scores that are simply too low even with all the faults they are presenting. Don't look at these user reviews most of these are done by people that made an account to just hate on this game and give it a 0.

    The game just came out TODAY and people are giving the game 0 on purpose to tank the user score. They barely played the game if at all so seriously don't bother looking at these hater reviews. They are complaining about bugs and glitches which where also present in Fallout 3 and New Vegas on release as well as Skyrim which all had great reviews.

    If you liked the other 3d Fallout games chances are you will probably like this game a lot. Many changes where done for the better and ease of use. Weapons in previous Fallout games wore out so quickly you would constantly have to carry weapon repairs. Removing this "feature" is an improvement in my opinion. Dialogue choices in previous games usually had too many options that where similar or meaningless, making it 4 choices now is not an improvement, but it definitely doesn't take away from the game. Weapon modding is a major improvement and a huge step in the right direction for games like this. There is a LOT of content as you would expect of these games so I know I will definitely get my money's worth playing this game.

    Please don't bother with these reviews that give 0 these people are some of the biggest haters I've ever seen.    … Expand
  33. Maximvz
    Nov 13, 2015
    9
    I rate this game 8.5 on 10. Other previous fallouts were 9 on 10. This game is still great.

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

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

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

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

    Some complaints are indeed worthy of attention but people that rates this game 4 or less just aren't credible sources of information at all.    … Expand
  34. Schmosh
    Nov 10, 2015
    9
    The game is very solid, please ignore misleading reviews. If you enjoyed Fallout 3 I think you will like this.

    Some considerations before getting: A few immersion breaking bugs that don't affect gameplay. Default settings need to be tinkered for the hardcore PC gamer (nothing to do with the game being a "port". Bethesda have included .ini files that allow you to change these defaults.    The game is very solid, please ignore misleading reviews. If you enjoyed Fallout 3 I think you will like this.

    Some considerations before getting:
    A few immersion breaking bugs that don't affect gameplay.
    Default settings need to be tinkered for the hardcore PC gamer (nothing to do with the game being a "port". Bethesda have included .ini files that allow you to change these defaults. Apparently .ini files are too hard to use for most reviewers on this site). For example, low FOV and mouse acceleration.
    Game is designed to be frame-limited. It automatically limits to your monitor refresh rate, so shouldn't be a problem for most gamers.
    The old STAT points have been removed, and perks play a much larger role. In reality this just means it's harder to make a bad character.

    Some bonuses that make it worth getting:
    The game actually put effort into combat! No more trying to get lucky with VATS the first 50% of the game, or mashing mouse 1 like in Skyrim!
    Difficulty is much harder and they kept the "survival" feature from New Vegas (is its own difficult after Very Hard).
    The world is insanely more detailed than New Vegas. It's difficult to see 100 meters in any direction due foliage, assets and effects.
    A.I is more solid

    This is only a first impressions review (like all of them), but it's pretty obvious from the first hour of game play that this game is at least as good as its predecessors.

    Most 0 reviews on this game are from people who don't know how to do the .INI file edit, or are particularly biased because they miss skills. However the skills mechanic is still there, it's just not spending 20 points individually but rather forcing you to spend the 20 points in 1 particular skill. Which was the more logical way to level up anyway (lockpicking at 49 is identical to 25 in FO3 and NV, so was kinda pointless to have this control).    … Expand
  35. Sterling_meta
    Nov 10, 2015
    9
    As good as expected, not disappointed at all. My computer runs the game smoothly in Ultra settings. I really love the atmosphere, the level design and how characters' face looks like. Weapons are numerous and each customization or upgrade is fantastic. The only hindrance is my loss of social life so I didn't put 10 but that's alright it's worth-it . ;)
  36. Ocrilat
    Nov 10, 2015
    9
    Game is everything I was hoping it would be...very immersive, full of mystery and wonder. Just make your character and go! You can make your guy any way you want, and do anything you want. Best game of the year hands down.
  37. MitchyK7
    Nov 11, 2015
    9
    Great game so far, good addition to the franchise. Playing PC and XB1 versions, no issues with either so far! There is a hardcore mode despite what people say. There are some pacing issues early on that may put off newcomers, but if you love this franchise you know what to expect. Slow build until you end up the ultimate adventurer!
    Lighting looks good, design changes for some of the    Great game so far, good addition to the franchise. Playing PC and XB1 versions, no issues with either so far! There is a hardcore mode despite what people say. There are some pacing issues early on that may put off newcomers, but if you love this franchise you know what to expect. Slow build until you end up the ultimate adventurer!
    Lighting looks good, design changes for some of the common enemies are subtle but noticeable. Overall a good step forward, just could have done with less diluting of core elements to appeal to mass crowd. People loved Skyrim as it was, so why dilute the feature set?    … Expand
  38. GamerMTM
    Nov 11, 2015
    9
    I don't understand the score who these people give to the game. I have a i5, GTX 770 and 8gb RAM i'm playing perfectly, without bugs. The graphic for me is nice, the engine is very good to shoot and use melee weapons, the map is not bigger than other peoples want but it don't make difference. I know who are a lot of people here who dont have the game and make a critic by butthurt.I don't understand the score who these people give to the game. I have a i5, GTX 770 and 8gb RAM i'm playing perfectly, without bugs. The graphic for me is nice, the engine is very good to shoot and use melee weapons, the map is not bigger than other peoples want but it don't make difference. I know who are a lot of people here who dont have the game and make a critic by butthurt. Whatever, the game is nice i recommend for all.… Expand
  39. jessspk
    Nov 11, 2015
    9
    Playing on PC with a game controller. I have not had a lot of glitches.

    The thing I love about BGS games is the exploring and I have not been disappointed in this game at all. So far I think the story id much better than Fallout3 and from the press reviews it supposedly gets better at the end. I did not really enjoy the building settlements part as much as I thought I might so I just    Playing on PC with a game controller. I have not had a lot of glitches.

    The thing I love about BGS games is the exploring and I have not been disappointed in this game at all. So far I think the story id much better than Fallout3 and from the press reviews it supposedly gets better at the end. I did not really enjoy the building settlements part as much as I thought I might so I just don't really do that. I will say the skill leveling is a bit boring in the beginning but I think that this game is built for the long haul (hundreds of hours) not for a 5-6 hour run. It is not perfect but it is right in line with everything I love about Bethesda games and I will be playing this for hundreds of hours just like Skyrim, Oblivion and Fallout3.    … Expand
  40. zxj4k3xz
    Nov 11, 2015
    9
    Absolutely amazing game. The gun-play is much better than old fallout games, the perks system is much improved, the graphics are gorgeous, and the crafting system is fantastic. If some bugs get squashed, I'm giving this a 10, but until then, the game is a solid 9.
  41. KollegeMostrich
    Nov 11, 2015
    9
    Ausgezeichnetes Spiel! Ich finde dass es den Vorgängern in nichts nachsteht. Mir gefällt die große Freiheit von Fallout und auch die Grafik finde ich sehr gelungen. Ich spiele mit dem Notebook mit einer GTX 760m und kann das Spiel mit 1080p zwischen Mittel und Hohen Details anständig flüssig spielen. In der Sache bin ich Froh das meine Hardware reicht ;-) Was die Steuerung für den PCAusgezeichnetes Spiel! Ich finde dass es den Vorgängern in nichts nachsteht. Mir gefällt die große Freiheit von Fallout und auch die Grafik finde ich sehr gelungen. Ich spiele mit dem Notebook mit einer GTX 760m und kann das Spiel mit 1080p zwischen Mittel und Hohen Details anständig flüssig spielen. In der Sache bin ich Froh das meine Hardware reicht ;-) Was die Steuerung für den PC angeht ist sie wirklich nicht optimal, allerdings habe ich einen Xbox360 Controller am Pc und daher ist es für mich nicht weiter tragisch. Diese und die Tatsache dass ich erst 23GB bei einer Retail--Version auf CD runterladen muss sind für den Punktabzug verantwortlich. Trotz dieser 2 Schwächen 9 Punkte weil ich finde dass es ein Super Spiel mit viel Potenzial ist.… Expand
  42. DexterC2D
    Nov 11, 2015
    9
    First impressions can be misleading, after 15 hours of play, I can tell you that the number of possibilities and the feeling of freedom is great, the game gives a lot of fun. However, the game has many bugs, and poor performance on AMD graphics cards, I hope they quickly refine those elements.
  43. TheCrocodoom
    Nov 12, 2015
    9
    The dialogue simplicity was a mistake - but upon playing the game, it genuinely is tolerable. The setting of this game is rich and deep, and Bethesda put a lot of effort into this game.
    It is a wonderful game - and I advise you do not hesitate to look into it - but it does need a few patches.
  44. Kandihed
    Nov 12, 2015
    9
    Fallout 4 is an enjoyable game. I have no idea what all the graphics complaints are about, this is surprising. Personally I believe the graphics look rather nice. The game play is fun, particularly the enhanced building/crafting abilities

    I believe the graphical textures are set to roughly where they are to help those who have less money to spend on a super graphics card. I don't    Fallout 4 is an enjoyable game. I have no idea what all the graphics complaints are about, this is surprising. Personally I believe the graphics look rather nice. The game play is fun, particularly the enhanced building/crafting abilities

    I believe the graphical textures are set to roughly where they are to help those who have less money to spend on a super graphics card. I don't believe it is Bethesda being lazy as all the graphics kids seem to think. Yes they could be better but already an HD texture set is available just needs one of the highly skilled modders to be able to apply it to the game. However, the brightness of the Fog is annoying, but good old mods will fix that. There are already some wonderful presets which make the game look vibrant.

    My FPS throughout has been between 50/60 even the larger battles. However the large battles generally hit your processor quite hard, so a good one is essential.

    The gun play is so much better now, they nailed that and the melee is just as easy too.

    The game is by no means perfect, but what game is? And before you say anything comparing this to TW3 (which everyone seems to do) is irrelevant, also that game is not perfect either.

    I am sure all the haters gonna call me a fanboy or whatever, but in my eyes the game is good and really handy that it is pick up put down especially when you have a family. It's also nice to be able to use a female protagonist rather that the generic middle age man (yawn).

    I am still trying to work out why people complain about the controls which are fine to me and yes I use a mouse and keyboard.

    So overall the game is good, but needs a little work (like most), the AI can be rather dumb, followers included. Anyway disappointing score on here, but highly rated on steam    … Expand
  45. TheUnawareCactu
    Nov 12, 2015
    9
    Pros:
    - Gunplay is WAY better than Fallout 3 (isn't VATS the game anymore)
    - Graphics are good, it isn't Crysis but that's not what I look for in a Fallout game - Story is good - TONS of stuff to explore - Weapon customization is excellent - New power armor is great - Voice acting is good Cons: - Dialogue wheel needs some work (suggest telling the player what they are going to say    Pros:
    - Gunplay is WAY better than Fallout 3 (isn't VATS the game anymore)
    - Graphics are good, it isn't Crysis but that's not what I look for in a Fallout game
    - Story is good
    - TONS of stuff to explore
    - Weapon customization is excellent
    - New power armor is great
    - Voice acting is good
    Cons:
    - Dialogue wheel needs some work (suggest telling the player what they are going to say in text)
    - UI needs work (wait for a mod on this)    … Expand
  46. Jaketastic
    Nov 12, 2015
    9
    This game is great, I don't understand why people hate on this game even though it improves on every feature in fallout 3 and adds more. The crafting system is excellent and so is the building system (and its not a rip off on minecraft). The guns are excellent and handle well in combat. The looting system is improved but still needs work on it. The open world is not as big as games likeThis game is great, I don't understand why people hate on this game even though it improves on every feature in fallout 3 and adds more. The crafting system is excellent and so is the building system (and its not a rip off on minecraft). The guns are excellent and handle well in combat. The looting system is improved but still needs work on it. The open world is not as big as games like GTA but iv'e been playing for around 6 hours and still haven't seen everything in the game. The Perks are a massive difference to the game and actually add new features to your play though much better than fallout 3 and new Vegas did. So far the environments and weather system are amazing and make the world come alive. in other words this game is amazing!!!!!!!!! so get over it… Expand
  47. DivineOtter
    Nov 12, 2015
    9
    I am really enjoying my time with this game. While the story telling my not be as good as Fallout New Vegas, the game is no where near the pile of garbage some people are trying say it is. The gun play and melee in this game is miles ahead of previous Fallout titles, and the game is just plain fun! I would 100% recommend it if you enjoy the previous 3-D Fallout games, open world FPS orI am really enjoying my time with this game. While the story telling my not be as good as Fallout New Vegas, the game is no where near the pile of garbage some people are trying say it is. The gun play and melee in this game is miles ahead of previous Fallout titles, and the game is just plain fun! I would 100% recommend it if you enjoy the previous 3-D Fallout games, open world FPS or other similar titles. It's not perfect, but it is insanely fun.… Expand
  48. zhypoh
    Nov 12, 2015
    9
    There are a few minor nitpicks I have regarding controls on the PC, and some graphical glitches and scripting errors -- but nothing major or game breaking. A great open-world game with tonnes of freedom to make the game your own.
  49. Frayta
    Nov 20, 2015
    9
    I don't believe any game deserves a 0 unless the game is literally unplayable. (And one or two bugs, that require reloads/restarts is not unplayable people.) At it's worst, I would think someone who simply didn't enjoy the game should give it a 4. And that is degradation due to taste. The thought and quality put into all the systems this game has to offer deserve more, but taste is aI don't believe any game deserves a 0 unless the game is literally unplayable. (And one or two bugs, that require reloads/restarts is not unplayable people.) At it's worst, I would think someone who simply didn't enjoy the game should give it a 4. And that is degradation due to taste. The thought and quality put into all the systems this game has to offer deserve more, but taste is a fickle thing.

    Some fallout purists, who either can't move on from the original turn-based RPG, or those who wanted a tit for tat sequel to 3/NV where nothing but the graphic fidelity and performance changed tend to not like this game.

    But if your someone willing to embrace the new, and give it a chance without sticking your nose up at the thought of something being different from a previous game- then it's worth your time to try it. If you've never played fallout before, I recommend trying someone else's game before you buy into it. This IP isn't for everyone, and while I think the game mechanically is a great one for any fallout virgin to break into, some people simply wont enjoy it. And that's their opinion. But their opinion doesn't deserve the right to assault the game with a 0/10.

    Compare it with a truly terrible game that does deserve a 0/10, Ride to Hell Retribution- and you'll be more inclined to think the positive reviews by users, and critics aren't so blind.    … Expand
  50. AlexJB
    Nov 12, 2015
    9
    I don't understand the harsh criticism the game is getting, I did my research on the game and knew what I was buying. Fallout 4 was always going to be more like fallout 3 and new vegas than fallout 1 and 2.

    Pros- Great Visual style. Immersive music. Lots of different guns that can be modded in many different ways. Varied locations. Build your own settlement. Customise your power    I don't understand the harsh criticism the game is getting, I did my research on the game and knew what I was buying. Fallout 4 was always going to be more like fallout 3 and new vegas than fallout 1 and 2.

    Pros-
    Great Visual style.
    Immersive music.
    Lots of different guns that can be modded in many different ways.
    Varied locations.
    Build your own settlement.
    Customise your power armour, which is balanced with needing power and start with a weak version of power armour which i like.
    The perk system, which is massive and no level cap.

    Cons-
    The UI for PC needs a lot of work, It's very clunky and unintuitive, managing all your items becomes a nightmare.
    Some of the animations are janky.
    Some low resolution textures.
    Companion ai and path finding.
    Dialog options and ui.
    Performance in built up areas.

    Overall I would recommend it, but it has all the problems of being a multi platform release, mainly the PC UI.    … Expand
  51. Sockarms
    Nov 12, 2015
    9
    I've had no major bugs at all only minor amusing bugs. Game is great. Love the weapon customization. The new voiced character and speech wheel makes me actually pay attention to what I'm saying and what the npc's are saying.
  52. kostjamoscow
    Nov 13, 2015
    9
    Please do not listen to the hater giving this game 0.

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

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

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

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

    It's not the Game of the Year (because of the Witcher 3) but it is still one of the best games of the year!    … Expand
  53. Nicolas2014
    Nov 13, 2015
    9
    Not much to say, but I love the game, it is solid, so diverse and very entertaining with unlimited things to do. Although it is buggy sometimes, it doesn't affect the game too much. Definitely recommend to anyone that loves open world games.
  54. Slipshodsum685
    Nov 13, 2015
    9
    A excellent game in all catagories with a great start to the plot that begins with an interesting mystery. The gunplay is also improved and although many dreaded the wheel text system, it is in-fact quite good. All in all this game is a great rpg and a possible contender for GOTY.
  55. AdoPL
    Nov 13, 2015
    9
    I've played the game long enough to say that's its really living up to the expectations. I grew to like this game a lot, definetly a good sequel. Love the graphics, mechanics, enemies. Really reminds me of other Fallout games, especially Fallout 3.
  56. Mwallace1695
    Nov 13, 2015
    9
    Story: The story is involving, but you will quickly be distracted by the sheer number of quests and map markers you can run into. You will find that in talking to wastlanders mid quest they will often have something to do or have something to provide you.

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

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

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

    Map: This map is very organic. Farmland and factories in the north. Cities and heavy urban sections in the center, oceanfront property in the east, more farmland and factories in the west, and tons of places to die in the south. The actual map is smaller than I would have liked, but you never get bored. Its a great balance of stuff to do and travel time.    … Expand
  57. thatguyvex
    Nov 15, 2015
    9
    Here's the basic rundown:

    Graphics - Above average for a Bethesda sandbox. Nothing stand out, but more than enough to get the job done for presenting the world of Fallout, which is filled with detail. Creature animations in particular are much improved over previous games, looking quite smooth compared to the jerky motions of Fallout 3 or New Vegas. Only the most fickle, graphic    Here's the basic rundown:

    Graphics - Above average for a Bethesda sandbox. Nothing stand out, but more than enough to get the job done for presenting the world of Fallout, which is filled with detail. Creature animations in particular are much improved over previous games, looking quite smooth compared to the jerky motions of Fallout 3 or New Vegas. Only the most fickle, graphic obsessive types would find much fault here.

    Sound - Solid music that sets the atmosphere well enough, though Bethesda does lose a few points here due to reusing old songs on the radio from previous games. Voice acting ranges from decent to a bit below average, but still leagues above Skyrim's voices, and about on par with New Vegas. All ambient and environment/combat sounds are solid.

    Story - Could have been worse, could have been better. There are some solid points held back by a somewhat limiting dialogue system and not as many chances to really make a variety of choices to roleplay various solutions to problems. There is some good environment storytelling with various holotapes and bits of text on terminals revealing interesting details about locations and people, while the main storyline's focus on the synths does have some good moments and lots of potential. Characters from NPCs to your numerous possible party members are all possessing of distinct personalities and while a few may be more stereotypical than others, each offers some amusing lines or has some engaging bit of backstory to learn. In some ways its more engaging than New Vegas' rather slim (pre-DLC) bare bones story, and is certainly better than the straightforward main quest in Fallout 3, but Fallout 4's story still falls a bit short here.

    Gameplay - Butter smooth combat combined with a massive world filled to the brim with things to explore. The crafting system is pretty robust, with plenty of ways to mod up weapons and armor, and the need of countless items to do said mods provides good motivation to explore even if there weren't cool pick ups like the bobble-heads and magazines to also track down. Combat feels better paced than what was found in 3 or New Vegas, with VATS new crit meter adding a little extra control and punch to the fighting. Power armor is gained early, yet fells more important as it takes time to modify it to be stronger and a limited fuel source makes it feel more like a vehicle than a mere suit of armor. The new method of folding most character customization into perks a bit wonky at first, but does well to streamline upgrading one's character. Skill points are gone, but are redundant at this point, as a perk can be used to upgrade yourself in any way you want from increasing your ability to pick locks or sneak, or do more damage with a particular type of gun, or gain access to better mods. Finally there is the settlement building. While completely optional it is possible to sink a LOT of hours building up the various settlements, connecting them with trade routes, and benefiting from the additional access to resources doing so provides. For those who like to tinker and build, this aspect of the game alone could provide a lot of entertainment value.

    Final Conclusion - Fallout 4 does a lot right, far more than it does wrong. It provides a huge, interesting world to explore while engaging in fast paced, fun combat. If it had a more robust dialogue system and more options for ways to solve quests this would go from being a good game, to being a brilliant one. As it is the game is a worthy addition to the franchise.    … Expand
  58. AbsurdShark
    Nov 14, 2015
    9
    I really enjoyed this game. Sure, the engine it uses is pretty old, and have full of problems, but im sure Bethesda using this engine mainly because of its moddability. The graphics itself is pretty good, but a bit polarized. When the lightning effects kick in, it looks great, but without them (with the ambient lightning) it looks washed out and bland. But the attention to detail is there,I really enjoyed this game. Sure, the engine it uses is pretty old, and have full of problems, but im sure Bethesda using this engine mainly because of its moddability. The graphics itself is pretty good, but a bit polarized. When the lightning effects kick in, it looks great, but without them (with the ambient lightning) it looks washed out and bland. But the attention to detail is there, the map design is great, and its a lot more exciting and varied then i hoped for. I was worried about the voiced protagonist, but eventually i enjoyed this aspect of the game as well, since the writing is great. The dialogue wheel isn't perfect however, sometimes it was too vague even when we compare it to Mass Effect, but most of the time it was good enough. The AI sometimes surprisingly good, its using cover, give suppressing fire, and it flanks you if it can, and not just running towards you in straight line (however, it sometimes bugs out, but not often).
    Overall, i was worrying that i was over-hyped, but i was surprised how the game actually is. Recommended.    … Expand
  59. yumegiwa
    Nov 14, 2015
    9
    Now THIS is what I wanted in a Fallout 3 sequel. For all the things New Vegas improved, it had one major flaw: the world was boring. Open world RPGs are all about exploration. If that exploration is boring, you've failed!!! Not only were the environments in New Vegas flat and all the buildings looked the same, all of the attractions were far spread out... substance was sacrificed for size.Now THIS is what I wanted in a Fallout 3 sequel. For all the things New Vegas improved, it had one major flaw: the world was boring. Open world RPGs are all about exploration. If that exploration is boring, you've failed!!! Not only were the environments in New Vegas flat and all the buildings looked the same, all of the attractions were far spread out... substance was sacrificed for size.

    So I've been dropped into Fallout 4 and 30 minutes into the game I'm immediately reminded WHY I hated New Vegas so much. Look at Fallout 4's Lexington or downtown Boston. These environments are extremely pleasing to look at, varied, and fun to explore. You can't walk around Fallout 4's wasteland without finding something you want to explore every few minutes. There's no unnecessary wasted space.

    Having played Fallout 4 for 30 hours by now, I can say a lot of the criticisms in the user review section are obvious trolls. I've seen complaints about missing factions, well they're all there and then-some. I've seen so many new and insane enemies when travelling the eastern part of the map I was shocked by the sheer variety of things I've run into.

    The gunplay is obviously improved. Modding guns is a new addiction. They've simplified the level system down to perks, an what experience points contributed to in Fallout 3/Vegas turned into perks with multiple levels themselves.

    Overall everything is improved. This game is great. There are so many games I can't play for more than 10 hours total because I lose all interest in them. Fallout is that one game series that keeps me entertained for hours on end.    … Expand
  60. IssaTeejay
    Nov 15, 2015
    9
    First Impression: Disappointed and Underwhelming. First five hours felt very bland and agree with most people when it comes to dialogue, story, graphics, bugs, etc.

    After couple hours, it began to really suck for me for about five to six hours. And the reasons are the same with people who were disappointed. I actually didn't hop on the hype train, so didn't have as much expectations,    First Impression: Disappointed and Underwhelming. First five hours felt very bland and agree with most people when it comes to dialogue, story, graphics, bugs, etc.

    After couple hours, it began to really suck for me for about five to six hours. And the reasons are the same with people who were disappointed. I actually didn't hop on the hype train, so didn't have as much expectations, thus wasn't as disappointed.

    After about 25 hours in, the game starts to pick up steadily. The details that cannot be easily measured initially starts to surprise you, such as the city design (clustered in positive way with interesting activities constantly happening around). Its kinda sad to see how Bethesda's efforts aren't easily displayable in trailers and such. The beauty of FO4 isn't easily measurable like graphics.

    Would definitely recommend. I question whether if the people who gave bad reviews have played more than 20 hours. If game should be judged based on the first ten hours, then I'd agree with the bad reviews.

    All in all, the first 15 hours was bad experience for me and could easily point out the negatives comparing to other triple A RPG games. If you let the game sink in, it will steadily grow on you'll start to appreciate the subtle details. 50 hours in, still haven't quite hit the plateau.    … Expand
  61. TrantaLocked
    Nov 15, 2015
    9
    Fallout 4 is much better than I expected. My favorite things about it are the open world exploration, Diamond City radio host, V.A.T.S, terminals, modding, town management and the really cool economy system. With the new economy system, literally every supposed "useless" item you can pickup can be used for base materials like steel and plastic. These materials are used for moddingFallout 4 is much better than I expected. My favorite things about it are the open world exploration, Diamond City radio host, V.A.T.S, terminals, modding, town management and the really cool economy system. With the new economy system, literally every supposed "useless" item you can pickup can be used for base materials like steel and plastic. These materials are used for modding weapons/armor and building structures, utilities and furniture in the towns you are allied with. Basically, you need these materials, which makes it feel even better picking up every single thing you find. Fallout 4 makes you feel productive with this system.

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

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

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

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

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

    FvCk tHe HaTeRs. Fallout 4 is actually an amazing game if you take the time to explore all of what it has to offer.    … Expand
  62. oblivionwalker
    Nov 15, 2015
    9
    This game is utterly amazing. The crafting system alone allows for infinite amount of immersive looting bliss, and endless customization possibilities. The perk system, while digressing from the classic format of the previous games, has it's own unique advantages to offer, and really allows the user to form a better strategy about which perks to choose to shape their gameplay style. AThis game is utterly amazing. The crafting system alone allows for infinite amount of immersive looting bliss, and endless customization possibilities. The perk system, while digressing from the classic format of the previous games, has it's own unique advantages to offer, and really allows the user to form a better strategy about which perks to choose to shape their gameplay style. A few other high points of the game:

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

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

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

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

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

    And lefties: press Shift-WASD (or whatever your directional keys are) to navigate the mod/workshop menu. You're welcome.    … Expand
  63. CustodianPariah
    Nov 17, 2015
    9
    I see a lot of people saying bad things about a game that is great. Of course it has a few kinks here and there but those are NOT so bad that it ruins the game. The people say the graphics are bad are the ones who are just looking for flaws. In the time i have played i have very rarely noticed flaws in the graphics because i have been focusing on how awesome this game truly is.
  64. Rygemd
    Nov 17, 2015
    9
    I played fallout 3 and New Vegas a lot. More often New Vegas simply because of the improved combat and the amount of guns.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    plus:

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

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

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

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

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

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

    - I love the fact that weapons don't degrade, but at the same time i kind of miss it.    … Expand
  65. dduggan
    Nov 17, 2015
    9
    Overall, this is a very great game with some definite and noticeable shortcomings. I've seen a large number of complaints, but most of the features that were sacrificed I am willing to accept. My feeling is that Fallout 4 is an excellent game and is game of the year worthy by the standards of 2012-2013, or possibly 2014. By 2015, however, the engine behind Bethesda's games is beginningOverall, this is a very great game with some definite and noticeable shortcomings. I've seen a large number of complaints, but most of the features that were sacrificed I am willing to accept. My feeling is that Fallout 4 is an excellent game and is game of the year worthy by the standards of 2012-2013, or possibly 2014. By 2015, however, the engine behind Bethesda's games is beginning to show its age. I think once we lose the lens of how the game fits into the current time, it will turn out to be a great sequel to Fallout 3 and FNV.

    Tradeoffs:
    -High end graphics traded for game scope
    -Dialogue options traded for fully voiced dialogue
    -Bugginess for (again) scope and freedom

    Additionally, gun play has improved significantly and I only use VATS when things get particularly heavy. I've put serious time into the crafting/junk collecting and settlement building, and it has been great fun. The game runs well on my PC, and I've heard of but have not encountered any significant bugs. There is no FOV slider, which apparently is a huge issue to some gamers, but I don't care.

    Most importantly, I have fun playing this game. Let me rephrase that. Fallout 4 is a fun game. Once you put aside what you decided Fallout 4 would be when you imagined a sequel to New Vegas, and really look at the game itself, it is still leagues ahead of the other RPG brands out there. I know I will be playing this game well into 2016.    … Expand
  66. Varek
    Nov 17, 2015
    9
    Where to start? Such an improvement over Fallout 3. Some people on here have complained about certain things but seem to forget Fallout 3 was initially very rough around the edges too. With the modding community these games have, and developer support (Bethesda is great for that) the possibilities are endless.

    The biggest improvement I've seen so far is with the feel of the guns. It    Where to start? Such an improvement over Fallout 3. Some people on here have complained about certain things but seem to forget Fallout 3 was initially very rough around the edges too. With the modding community these games have, and developer support (Bethesda is great for that) the possibilities are endless.

    The biggest improvement I've seen so far is with the feel of the guns. It really feels like a shooter now, much more so then Fallout 3 or New Vegas ever did. From the accuracy to the recoil etc it just feels so much more responsive and like a true FPS. Hard to describe but vastly improved over Fallout3.

    The biggest problem I've had so far is with the UI for the settlements. Having some kind of display for which settlers are assigned to what task, the ability to name them etc would be fantastic. The existing system is a little clunky.

    End Result? If you love the Fallout universe and lore, and like shooting raiders you won't be disappointed, and when the mod tools are released all of the little imperfections and annoyances will likely disappear.    … Expand
  67. Beshuu
    Nov 17, 2015
    9
    I have to say I'm very happy with this purchase and will be putting in many many hours of gameplay. Hopefully I'm not single by the end of my first run.

    Main Character: I'm not the best at using these types of character creaters, however I feel I was able to make a decent looking chap to be my avatar in the wastes of Boston. The system, imo could have done with better hair options    I have to say I'm very happy with this purchase and will be putting in many many hours of gameplay. Hopefully I'm not single by the end of my first run.

    Main Character:
    I'm not the best at using these types of character creaters, however I feel I was able to make a decent looking chap to be my avatar in the wastes of Boston. The system, imo could have done with better hair options (both top and face) but that is fixed with finding books in game that give you more options.

    Voice acting is good imo and for me gets me more involved in the character. While the old style of Bethesda having the silent hero worked I have always preferred the main character having their own voice ever since Mass Effect. Really gets me immersed into the world.

    Game Play:
    The run and gun aspect isn't as solid as most FPS games out there, however VATS makes up for that imo. The controls are easy and for the most part the same as the previous games, which I like because it means muscle memory kicks in and allows me to just fall right back into the groove.

    The radiation damage system change is actually very good. In FO3 and NV it didn't seem like something to really worry about at all, but now it actually has more of an effect.

    Weapon crafting is by far a great improvement over the last two titles. Instead of using repair as a sing for extra weapons in the game, it is now a sing for upgrade parts that allow you to adjust your weapon to better suit your game play needs.

    Settlement Building:
    This is really in depth with what you can do. However I haven't gotten to far into it because it has one major issue that causes it to be a huge pain, no birds eye view building system. If the building mode just allowed for different views and a freedom of movement within the boundaries of the settlement it would me leagues better than it is now. Still using it though.

    Quests:
    The quests in this game vary. Some are just run of the mil clear out area X of X bad guys or go here and retrieve X item. But some of them are very special and are well worth putting the time into this game, can't say more because I want to keep spoilers down.

    The World:
    First off, I agree with a lot of reviews in saying that the world feels smaller than the previous games. I get it, I get a sad feeling when I realize the size of the game world. However there is so much in the world that even though it seems small at times, it can feel huge. And one of the main things that makes it feel like this is all the random events that happen between point A and B. Makes the game feel lived in and that stuff is happening without you being there, though it really isn't the case.

    Another great thing is how the world reacts to you. You do make an impact, people will say different things to you walking down the streets of Diamond City because of it. Raiders might even take notice of you taking out rival Raider groups. The impacts are small and big at the same time, which gives life to this game, gives the player immersion into the world and makes me as an RPG player feel pretty darn good.

    Be warned, this is just like all the other open world Bethesda games, in that I mean there are bugs/glitches abound. But if you take them in stride and realize that you can't make a game this big without pitfalls then you'll be able to ease past them and enjoy the game. Plus updates and mods will always be there to fix that.

    All in all I really like this game. Is it the best game ever made? No. Is it my favorite game of all time? No. But I didn't expect it to be, so I'm ok with it.    … Expand
  68. Voidus
    Nov 18, 2015
    9
    While the voiced protagonist threw me a bit since it's such a departure from the typical Bethesda protagonists the game makes up for it in just about every other area, combat is much improved over other fallout games and the addition of mods made getting the perfect weapon a great test of trial, error and stripping the world of all the duct tape. The use of limited ammunition over thatWhile the voiced protagonist threw me a bit since it's such a departure from the typical Bethesda protagonists the game makes up for it in just about every other area, combat is much improved over other fallout games and the addition of mods made getting the perfect weapon a great test of trial, error and stripping the world of all the duct tape. The use of limited ammunition over that stupid condition meter in 3 is a big improvement in terms of forcing weapon changes and the perk system is much more streamlined and intuitive, though having some attribute points in addition to the perk points would have been an improvement.
    Story and characters were both solid, while the story can be a little cliched at times there are some really great moments to find if you explore enough.
    And of course the Settlements system adds hours of extra playtime and also quite a bit of fun as you watch four missile launcher turrets demolish a horde of super mutants.    … Expand
  69. Randomadmiral
    Dec 16, 2015
    9
    A massive sandbox for one, doing everything I wanted but never got from the mindless call of duty and assassins creed games that the AAA companies have been cloning the last years. No matter what the fans of Fallout 1 & 2 say it IS an rpg with an immersive and thought provoking story and Bethesda continues it´s tradition of "storytelling through environments" beautifully. All in all aA massive sandbox for one, doing everything I wanted but never got from the mindless call of duty and assassins creed games that the AAA companies have been cloning the last years. No matter what the fans of Fallout 1 & 2 say it IS an rpg with an immersive and thought provoking story and Bethesda continues it´s tradition of "storytelling through environments" beautifully. All in all a massive upgrade to fallout 3 in all aspects and a game worth playing.… Expand
  70. Madrict
    Nov 19, 2015
    9
    Fallout 4 is brilliant! I have been playing for 70 hours so far and have loved every minute. The graphics are nice, the characters and companions are interesting and varied, the story is engaging and sucked me in and the combat is fun too. The amount of variation is great, always some new location to see, faction to work with or quest to undertake. The base building stuff is fun too.Fallout 4 is brilliant! I have been playing for 70 hours so far and have loved every minute. The graphics are nice, the characters and companions are interesting and varied, the story is engaging and sucked me in and the combat is fun too. The amount of variation is great, always some new location to see, faction to work with or quest to undertake. The base building stuff is fun too. Really though, my favourite aspect is the companions and the great dialogue, there is so much attention to detail in this game and the voice acting is spot on. It is atmospheric and very well put together (apart from a few bugs, which will more than likely get patched anyways). I highly recommend this game!… Expand
  71. mort346
    Nov 20, 2015
    9
    Wondering why this game has so many highly negative reviews, yet just as many highly positive ones? It's simple: Fallout 4 is not the game you were expecting. Many people will see just how refreshing and different it is compared to older titles and be delighted. Many will have a knee-jerk "Pepperidge farm remembers when an RPG would kick you in the balls for no reason" reaction. The ironyWondering why this game has so many highly negative reviews, yet just as many highly positive ones? It's simple: Fallout 4 is not the game you were expecting. Many people will see just how refreshing and different it is compared to older titles and be delighted. Many will have a knee-jerk "Pepperidge farm remembers when an RPG would kick you in the balls for no reason" reaction. The irony is that those accusing this game of dumbing down RPGs just haven't put the time in to discover everything Fallout 4 has to offer. There are thousands of stories, ranging from complex ones you have to piece together detective style whilst exploring an entire location, to equally powerful stories told in a single frame. After 150 hours of playing this game, I still haven't discovered them all.

    So what has it lost? You can no longer repair weapons, or craft ammo. Instead ammo is scarce, making it foolish to stick to the same gun for any length of time. Karma is gone - no more binary choice between being sickeningly good or hideously evil with no reward for nuance or moral complexity. Instead, your companions react differently to different events. Some like you helping people, others like you stealing. If they like you enough, they will give you a unique perk, giving you a genuine reward for pleasing them.

    Conversation options are more limited. Instead, you can only have the same conversation with an NPC once, so no more endlessly trying out different options till you get the result you want. You have to make split second decisions, just like in real life.

    Immortal companions - somehow Bethesda decided that constantly reloading the game every time one of the stupid idiots died killed the immersion and made them irritating to the point most people didn't travel with them at all. If that's your idea of challenging game play then I'd suggest just going the whole hog and taking up self-flagellation.

    Here's the big one though: you can't be whatever character you want. You have to be a father or a mother, looking for their son. Some people really don't like this. Instead though, you get a cohesive story, meaningful quests that make you feel invested in completing them and realistic companions and NPCs that react to almost everything you do. Fair trade off I would say. There's no way to make a game this big, and still allow people to play as whoever they want. And is it really that different from most other RPGs? You HAVE to be a amnesiac courier looking for his killers in New Vegas. You HAVE to be the Dragonborn in Skyrim. You HAVE to be a Witcher in the Witcher. How is this any different? Fallout 4 may give you a pretty concrete goal to achieve, but it gives you endless ways to achieve it.

    Does it have its problems? Hell yes. Bugs ranging from hilarious to game breaking. But then that's what you get with a game so monstrously big that the world's biggest QA department couldn't possibly find them all. The control system is legitimately awful. Not for moving around, or combat, but for crafting and inventory management. Again, there's just so much you can do, this was bound to happen. You get used to it though. Whilst the settlement building mechanic is revolutionary for an RPG, it is far from perfect and you will need to invest a lot of time to get the hang of it. But a quick Google search will show you what is possible and what others have created, only two weeks after the games release. It also gives you a legitimate reason to collect almost every bit of junk you find. In terms of role playing, searching across an irradiated wasteland for a desk fan just so you can upgrade your rifle is about as immersive as it gets.

    So no, this game is not dumbed down. In many ways it is closer to Fallout 2 than Fallout 3 and New Vegas, in terms of how much it expects you to work out on your own. No it is not Call of Duty. Call of Duty fans will likely hate this game for not holding their hand and providing a solid 8 hours of mountain dew fueled racist carnage. But it is different. Those who only want the same classic RPG formula they have experienced a million times before, but on a larger scale will just have to find something else. But those hoping for a game that tries to push the boundaries of the genre rather than slavishly adhere to a tried and tested formula, will find endless novelty, unprecedented freedom and total immersion in a world as beautiful as it is heartrendingly sad.    … Expand
  72. username_82
    Nov 20, 2015
    9
    The only part of 4 that i dont care for is the new dialogue system. It very much feels like everything i loved about the series with that exception. Ive yet to see any of the game breaking bugs reported at 80 hours in. I have had some graphical issues with the LOD textures not falling off but it was solved by reloading. Not bad considering the amazing scale and scope within a living worldThe only part of 4 that i dont care for is the new dialogue system. It very much feels like everything i loved about the series with that exception. Ive yet to see any of the game breaking bugs reported at 80 hours in. I have had some graphical issues with the LOD textures not falling off but it was solved by reloading. Not bad considering the amazing scale and scope within a living world theyve delivered yet again.… Expand
  73. Sabotieren
    Nov 20, 2015
    9
    Ok so have read some reviews and am pretty shocked. The people saying 7 hours of story must have just rushed straight through the main story and not deviated. The 11 minute map crossing is true but that is not a value for quality of terrain. Yeah gta is massive but most of it is just for scale nothing is really interactable.

    Now thats out of the way it has its good and bad. Good:    Ok so have read some reviews and am pretty shocked. The people saying 7 hours of story must have just rushed straight through the main story and not deviated. The 11 minute map crossing is true but that is not a value for quality of terrain. Yeah gta is massive but most of it is just for scale nothing is really interactable.

    Now thats out of the way it has its good and bad.
    Good:
    Shooting and vats both improved. I never used vats in f3 or vegas but is more enjoyable in this game.
    Quest are memoirable and area is exciting and unpredictable. Lots of hidden things to explore and hoard. Also can give you the feeling of being lost which i enjoy.
    The graphics are good. If people say its not much improved then they need a reality check and go back and play f3 and NV.
    The customization of weapons and base building lets me love hoarding even more.

    The bad:
    The game has some bugs but what i have experienced is minor. Switching weapons my gun will disappear and have to switch from 3rd to first and back again. Nothing game breaking though. The graphics are not the best. Yeah witcher is better etc but mods will take care of that. The game has the same feel to it just like skyrim where your player doesnt feel attached all the time. Like destiny everything feels sharp and responsive where this feels more floaty and sluggish.

    This though is still an excellent game. Its not perfect but it does have a ton of time availble to be sunk into it. Have over 30 hours still havent beaten main questline; theres lots of other stuff to do. It has lost some of its rpg style being able to be good or bad, but i never really got why you would be bad anyway? Walking into areas and people hating or attacking you gets annoying. Swtor being bad obviosuly has a purpose but this game it never really made a difference to me. Also the perk tree is simplified and gives less room to exploit levels. Skyrim, NV, you could just walk into a wall for an hour and have max sneak. This way makes it more difficult and also lets you skip perks you dont want is your SPECIAL is high enough.

    Lastly complaining that they give you the power armor and see a deathclaw to early? Why does that matter. Theres lots of people who have never played this series since its been so long that something like that could really hook them. Not a perfect game but definitely worth the money (even using 1 dollar 1 hour)    … Expand
  74. ThePoopinator
    Nov 21, 2015
    9
    This game is problably the best game of 2015 and here's why:

    +Slick animations +VATS(HIGHLY IMPROVED) +Combat overall(Doom's developer ID Software helped with the gunplay making it feel more like an FPS/TPS) +Story(Very interesting characters such as Piper,Nick Valetine,Hancock,Codsworth and of course You The Sole Survivor) The only bad thing is maybe some of the textures,i mean    This game is problably the best game of 2015 and here's why:

    +Slick animations
    +VATS(HIGHLY IMPROVED)
    +Combat overall(Doom's developer ID Software helped with the gunplay making it feel more like an FPS/TPS)
    +Story(Very interesting characters such as Piper,Nick Valetine,Hancock,Codsworth and of course You The Sole Survivor)

    The only bad thing is maybe some of the textures,i mean the game looks pretty when you walk in the wasteland,but when you are in a building some of the textures look unpolished most likely because of the engine that was used in Skyrim.

    Final verdict: 9/10    … Expand
  75. bowler484
    Nov 21, 2015
    9
    I became a huge Fallout series fan after playing Fallout 3 and then New Vegas.

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

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

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

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

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

    To judge this game fairly, you need to put aside your experience with older Fallout titles. Had I put 5 hours into the game and made a review, it'd probably have been a 5 because of that. Now that I'm getting in deeper, it easily deserves the 9 I'm giving it.    … Expand
  76. yetilegs
    Nov 22, 2015
    9
    It's nothing like Fallout 1. It's nothing like Fallout 2. It's closer to Fallout 3 than it is to New Vegas. And it's brilliant.

    It's definitely not a story-driven RPG along the lines of the Witcher or early Fallout games, as it lacks those impactful choices. Yet there is room to roleplay with a little imagination. Exploration is the meat of the game, but that's what Bethesda do best.    It's nothing like Fallout 1. It's nothing like Fallout 2. It's closer to Fallout 3 than it is to New Vegas. And it's brilliant.

    It's definitely not a story-driven RPG along the lines of the Witcher or early Fallout games, as it lacks those impactful choices. Yet there is room to roleplay with a little imagination. Exploration is the meat of the game, but that's what Bethesda do best. They remain one of the top players when it comes to building an interesting open world. So, much as with Skyrim, the best bits are the little things you come across on the way to other areas of the map. I'd argue that the dungeons have more variety than in Skyrim, or Fallout 3 - two of Bethesda's best known releases.

    They've also put little twists on old enemies (faster, tunneling mole rats are one example), and if you play on one of the harder modes such as Survival, there are going to be times when just shooting at the angry mutant bear just doesn't cut it and you have to think of a new approach. Other new additions - the settlement building springs to mind - are fantastic, and the art design is excellent overall.

    It's not New Vegas, as it does lack the sense of being part of a greater world outside of the playable map. And the bad guys never quite seem as threatening as Caesar's Legion did. But if you enjoyed the exploration inherent in Bethesda's other recent games, and can look past the reduced RPG elements, then you are going to enjoy this.    … Expand
  77. Tazooka
    Nov 22, 2015
    9
    I have no idea why this game has an average review rating... This game is amazing, already in my top 10 games of all-time!

    Over 80 hours (so far) but so worth it. This games detail is extraordinary and it looks and feel amazing. The gameplay is very smooth and well made. Its VERY well optimised too. There is so much to-do in Fallout 4, I've barely started really, as I keep finding    I have no idea why this game has an average review rating... This game is amazing, already in my top 10 games of all-time!

    Over 80 hours (so far) but so worth it. This games detail is extraordinary and it looks and feel amazing. The gameplay is very smooth and well made. Its VERY well optimised too.

    There is so much to-do in Fallout 4, I've barely started really, as I keep finding new weapons, armour, locations and enemys. The story is really good, and really immersive.

    Bethedsa did a really great job with this game, I don't know how it's getting hate.    … Expand
  78. Zstephable
    Nov 22, 2015
    9
    This is a great game, Bethesda definitely takes a step up with a minor amount of glitches (that I've found), superb gameplay, beautiful graphics, and an amazing crafting system. But lets talk about the negatives, the main story deserves a 6 or 7 at best similar to Skyrim, also some of the rpg elements have been taken out with the new dialogue system, and the story practically forcing youThis is a great game, Bethesda definitely takes a step up with a minor amount of glitches (that I've found), superb gameplay, beautiful graphics, and an amazing crafting system. But lets talk about the negatives, the main story deserves a 6 or 7 at best similar to Skyrim, also some of the rpg elements have been taken out with the new dialogue system, and the story practically forcing you to be good (but fallout 3 did this so I suppose it can be forgiven). Overall its a great game and I'm having alot of fun playing it.… Expand
  79. Spectralfire
    Dec 11, 2015
    9
    I'm giving the game a 9 because its fun to play.

    Things I liked: Looting items is satisfying, its core gameplay so that's imporant. Immersive game world that's interesting to explore. Good voice acting and characters. Good fps elements.

    Things I didn't like: Wasn't that much different from Fallout 3
  80. ruperstinsky
    Nov 27, 2015
    9
    In short... If you liked Fallout 3, NV or TESV as much as I did, then buy this game, it's a worthy successor and will bring you hours and hours of exploration and quests with the freedom to go wherever you want to go, to do the quests whenever you want. If you want a revolutionary game that will show a new way to make rpg's then don't buy this game. Just for the love of god, don't listenIn short... If you liked Fallout 3, NV or TESV as much as I did, then buy this game, it's a worthy successor and will bring you hours and hours of exploration and quests with the freedom to go wherever you want to go, to do the quests whenever you want. If you want a revolutionary game that will show a new way to make rpg's then don't buy this game. Just for the love of god, don't listen to the kids complaining to this game trying to look cool af. It's a really good game, just in line with Fallout 3 an NV nothing more.… Expand
  81. MCHammerTime
    Nov 27, 2015
    9
    Awesome, game in the Fallout tradition. Looking forward to the DLC as an addition to the game now fixes and unfinished pieces. New settlement mechanics is a very good new feature set that will be hopefully improved upon.

    -The gun-play 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    Awesome, game in the Fallout tradition. Looking forward to the DLC as an addition to the game now fixes and unfinished pieces. New settlement mechanics is a very good new feature set that will be hopefully improved upon.

    -The gun-play 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 leveled up.    … Expand
  82. jon_philippi
    Nov 30, 2015
    9
    Wow! What a game this turned out to be. I write this review a 110 hours into what is equating to the most engrossing single-player game that I have ever enjoyed. The story, gameplay, and every other aspect as related to the previous games was improved x10 over. I see that many idiots have graded it a ZERO (0), that always shocks me and just brings to light that people are notWow! What a game this turned out to be. I write this review a 110 hours into what is equating to the most engrossing single-player game that I have ever enjoyed. The story, gameplay, and every other aspect as related to the previous games was improved x10 over. I see that many idiots have graded it a ZERO (0), that always shocks me and just brings to light that people are not interested in a true review and Metacritic needs to limit user reviews to poor-fair-grea-fantastic....even the worst of games aren't worthless.....what a bunch of immature people.… Expand
  83. Jordwilson82
    Dec 1, 2015
    9
    I've been reading quite a few "User reviews" on Metacritic.com for Fallout 4 and I can't help but feel the need to defend Fallout 4, because I found the user opinions on this particular game are ridiculous and unwarranted.

    First off I would like to note that i've put about 100 hours on the game and can safely say that this game deserves to be recognized for its ambitiousness. Value    I've been reading quite a few "User reviews" on Metacritic.com for Fallout 4 and I can't help but feel the need to defend Fallout 4, because I found the user opinions on this particular game are ridiculous and unwarranted.

    First off I would like to note that i've put about 100 hours on the game and can safely say that this game deserves to be recognized for its ambitiousness.

    Value of the game:
    I can understand in some cases why some people don't get the hype surrounding the game when they have not yet played past the introduction and put at least 5 hours into the world of fallout 4. The creators were smart about not presenting all the features and content of the game up front, they allow the player to discover it all for the first time on their own. Believe me there is more then meets the eye when it comes to what this game really offers. Some game developers like to tease everything you can do within the marketing of the game and when it comes to actually playing the game it can leave the player a little underwhelmed. but Bethesda on the other hand takes the risk of players missing out on certain content in the game and allows the player to discover it all on their own time, this makes for a more surprising game, full of content and things to discover. I'm 100% sure that the reason why people are so unimpressed with the game is because they have not played enough of the game yet to realize how massive it is.

    Graphics:
    I have to admit the graphics are clearly running on an older engine. However the Lighting and Shadow effects make up for lost detail and I prefer the artsy style over realism if it means It will run great on my machine. That being said, does it really matter that much when all the game-play mechanics are improved and run just fine.

    Story:
    When people say that the story is no good, I have no idea what they are referring too, because Ive encountered plenty of story character stuff in the game and I can honestly say the dialog and characters are some of the best i've ever seen in a game. I'm always excited to find the next quest characters, because the quality in writing and story is engaging.

    Gameplay:
    This is not Call of duty, so you shouldn't be expecting a fast paced shooter like that. This is an Action RPG and a very good one at that. I my self could not even begin to complain about the gameplay and anything else ive talked about thus far.. My one complaint is that there are some random bugs that bother me, like my companion sometimes require a little more then a simple command to get them to go where I want, but these kinds of things can be fixed through patches.

    Over all experience of the game after 100 hours is that I think Fallout 4 will go down in history as one of the greatest open world RPG's ever made.

    If I had one thing to say to those who gave the game a 0 rating, which is just stupid to begin with is that they should really give the game another shot because the game is slow to open up to you.

    also post your reviews after you have finished the bloody game.    … Expand
  84. heretikeen
    Dec 1, 2015
    9
    Haters gonna hate, but sometimes you'd wish they were a little more creative. Moaning about a lack of story and quitting because they've "seen everything" is nothing more than childish bashing of a game they haven't probably played at all. You don't like Fallout because you're a Witcher guy? Fine then, don't play the game. But don't make up stupid troll reviews in order to "drag down theHaters gonna hate, but sometimes you'd wish they were a little more creative. Moaning about a lack of story and quitting because they've "seen everything" is nothing more than childish bashing of a game they haven't probably played at all. You don't like Fallout because you're a Witcher guy? Fine then, don't play the game. But don't make up stupid troll reviews in order to "drag down the enemy".
    Yes, F4's graphics are weak on consoles (don't know about PC, my friends tell me it's better there). Yes, the controls suck donkey ass on consoled (much better on PC, I've been told). But you know what? I enjoy the game regardless because it doesn't take me by the hand like a little girl and leads me along the rails.
    From beginning to end, you're completely free in your actions and decisions, something that's become a lost art in games nowadays. And no, the story isn't "epic" in the sense that it always claps the player on the shoulder because he's a mighty, irresistible white-haired mage-warrior that everyone in the game seems to revere and/or crave. You're an average Joe that somehow gets thrown in between the battle lines.
    Some love this game, some hate it, but I still get the feeling 75 % of the guys kicking this game are just copy-pasting the other guys' bad reviews without ever having played the game. Their loss.    … Expand
  85. boaterman
    Dec 1, 2015
    9
    Good game with lots of content, great game-play.

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

    Its ridiculous to see so much bad press from users giving this game a 0 and low marks. That's just silly. There is more than enough content to get your money's worth in the game.
  86. lpferreira
    Feb 3, 2016
    9
    To say that this game has destroyed the fallout franchise is a overstatement of epic and blowout proportion. This is without doubt a lighter side of the old school rpgs however it is still very much a rpg, granted it does have less deeped in some points of its history thant it probably should have, and though the game has an all is tremendously huge, the main quest can be rushed (and theTo say that this game has destroyed the fallout franchise is a overstatement of epic and blowout proportion. This is without doubt a lighter side of the old school rpgs however it is still very much a rpg, granted it does have less deeped in some points of its history thant it probably should have, and though the game has an all is tremendously huge, the main quest can be rushed (and the important word here is rushed (something a main quest should never be)) in a matter of 2 days. This game is withouth doubt an improvement in most aspected on the previous intalements, even better than new vegas. The scenary, and companions are wonderful, the weapons and crafting system orgasmic, and the settler system something to rival minecraft in the amount of life sucking hours I have lost to it. The final veredict I can lay is that this is withouth doubt at least a 8 out of 10, given that some parts of the history can still be improved, however considering that it is bethesda and they normaly listen closely to the layed out critics I forsee that with the DLC content (upcoming has of yet) it will probably get to a 9 our 10… Expand
  87. Victordeus
    Dec 4, 2015
    9
    If you liked Fallout 3 you will probably love this game as well. If you loved Fallout: New Vegas you might not like this game as much. The story and RP is definitely there, but it isn't as strong as it was in New Vegas. My little nitpicking of the game is that I miss having my skills and intelligence helping me out during conversations, if there is any of this in Fallout 4 I haven'tIf you liked Fallout 3 you will probably love this game as well. If you loved Fallout: New Vegas you might not like this game as much. The story and RP is definitely there, but it isn't as strong as it was in New Vegas. My little nitpicking of the game is that I miss having my skills and intelligence helping me out during conversations, if there is any of this in Fallout 4 I haven't noticed it. Everything interesting seems to be based off of Charisma.… Expand
  88. Derklucas
    Dec 4, 2015
    9
    Is this game the perfect game? No. Is this game a throwback to Fallout 1 and 2? A little.

    I'm over 100 hours into the game and it has been one of my most fun experiences in a videogame in a long time. Of course that is a personal preference. There's pretty much a pop reference behind every corner. And the difference in atmosphere between the areas makes it a lively game.
  89. GhostDog85
    Dec 10, 2015
    9
    War...war never changes. Neither does Bethesda putting out astounding games!

    I will say, to address the people writing whiny reviews about graphics, they could be better. There is no doubt about it, but really, if you're only interested in graphics Fallout isn't the game for you. Go play the snooze-fest that is The Order 1886. Substance > Graphics. I'm not saying the graphics are    War...war never changes. Neither does Bethesda putting out astounding games!

    I will say, to address the people writing whiny reviews about graphics, they could be better. There is no doubt about it, but really, if you're only interested in graphics Fallout isn't the game for you. Go play the snooze-fest that is The Order 1886. Substance > Graphics.

    I'm not saying the graphics are bad, by any stretch though. I'm running 1440 at 60fps and the game is beautiful.

    This game really shines where all Bethesda games do, the sandbox world is unparalleled. I can't confirm, but I've heard in multiple places the game is equivalent to 30 square miles to explore. It took me hours to get by the first few quests because I just ate up the scenery and soaked in the glory that is the post-apocalyptic wastes.

    That being said, the voice acting is not the best and I really wish they hadn't changed the dialogue system from the previous games (had the chat been the same this would have been a 10/10).

    All in all, this is a wonderful game with a ton to do, interesting stuff to find, and I highly recommend it!    … Expand
  90. MrBright01
    Dec 16, 2015
    9
    Fallout 4 is not the second coming of Hesus from the gates of PC gamer heaven, but it is a remarkably good game.

    Let's visit the cons first: *) Main quest is shallow: The core premise could have been handled a lot better, but the main story lacks that sense of immediacy you would expect for your expressed goal. *) Bugs: For all the QQ going on, Fallout 4 is not the bug infested    Fallout 4 is not the second coming of Hesus from the gates of PC gamer heaven, but it is a remarkably good game.

    Let's visit the cons first:
    *) Main quest is shallow: The core premise could have been handled a lot better, but the main story lacks that sense of immediacy you would expect for your expressed goal.
    *) Bugs: For all the QQ going on, Fallout 4 is not the bug infested monster that, say, Arkham Knight was. You will experience, at least once, a slightly annoying moment. Maybe your one settler simply refuses to path through the defensive maze you made in a settlement, or maybe you'll see that Super Mutant clipping through the wall that you can VATS but not shoot normally. Little annoying things. Game breakers are rare, except for one sub-group...
    *) No SLI. Not an issue for my sub par system, of course, but like much of the gaming world beyond certain AAA's, they have decided not to support SLI, and that will anger some of you who invested into that system. Sorry.
    *) Repetition Value: It's a little odd. On the one hand, if you're like me, you'll quickly get bored with everything up till your first settlement. On the other hand, the map is so full of stuff that, if you choose so, you need never take the same path twice.
    *) It's not Fallout Van Buren. This is a non-issue for me, but for some, a FPS game will never be acceptable in the Fallout lineup. If you disliked Fallout 3/NV because you had to aim, or feel the game is not Fallout without a skill system, keep moving, this is not for you.
    *) There is no Low Intelligence or Pure Charisma options. The low intellect dialogue was always amusing, and an opportunity to play without pulling a gun was a thing for some folks. Sadly, those options are out.
    *) AI is a Crapshoot. Usually, the AI works fine, but on occasion, someone is going to get stuck on the corner of a car that got nudged lightly by an explosion, or get stuck on a doorway because they just tried to run over a small pile of rubble or a dead friend. It does happen, mostly because of how the game engine works. The reason this happens is the same reason you can show up at a location and see two different fights.

    Got it? Good. Here come the pros.
    *) For a FPS, it's good. Not great, good. The accuracy and iron sights system works well with the perk system. Enemies are not laser guided badasses, and have shooting accuracy and skills according to the weapon they have. If you are a sniper, and they have a shotgun, odds are they will not hit you. Further, they know it, and will try their best to get to you. They will also take cover, lean out of it to fire, flee grenades, and sidestep and tumble when moving under fire. It all could be smoother, but for what it is, it's fairly good.
    *) The side-missions are far more interesting. The world is filled with side missions, from map crossing exterminations to helping a companion lay their past to rest. The writing is tighter on these shorter missions, and the voice acting is generally good. Speaking of...
    *) The voice acting works. There are some wooden places, but for the most part, the voice acting is good, and it works in a game that has a specific, personal central quest. This is also delightful out in the world, because if you get anywhere near an intelligent creature, usually with stealth but occasionally in combat, it will converse with others of its kind, and generally in an amusing way.
    *) The Perk System. This system feels very, very fallout. It discarded the boring point system. For the most part, every level gives you something interesting or directly useful, and leads to an interesting choice dynamic. Do you want an extra %20 to that class of weapons you prefer, or a chance to reset your action points when you kill something in VATS? Oh, that's right...
    *) VATS. In Fallout 3/NV, VATS would freeze the game. In Fallout 4, VATS merely slows the world down. It is not only more visually interesting, but gives you a sense of urgency that can be real. Further, because they keep moving, if you do not act fast, they might reach cover (or get close enough to pass behind it in the middle of your shot).
    *) Settlements. If you like building, the settlement system is fun, if occasionally frustrating, and a remarkably good time waster. Settlements can be attacked, but it happens rarely, to avoid disrupting the game. And if building is not your thing, you can completely ignore the entire setup.
    *) Crafting/Modification. This is a blessing. Instead of an infinite number of different weapons, you have maybe 15, which you can generally modify to your play style. Prefer spewing bullets? That pistol can have an automatic receiver. Sniper? That assault rifle can be rechambered for .50 semi auto.
    *) Art Direction. Finally, something that is not a dull green or brown. Until you get to the atmospheric Glowing Sea...

    Final Verdict: Just go get it already. Steam refund if you really don't like it, because you will know very quickly if you don't.    … Expand
  91. Jerm
    Dec 20, 2015
    9
    The breadth of Fallout 4 is immense. It's amazing for such a large game to not only come out DLC free, but (mostly) bug free in its release. The only setbacks to Fo4 seems to be the lackluster story that never really seems to engage the player, and the all-too-familiar difficulty scheme of Bethesda games. You will be invincible by level 20, regardless of setting.
    Despite all of this,    The breadth of Fallout 4 is immense. It's amazing for such a large game to not only come out DLC free, but (mostly) bug free in its release. The only setbacks to Fo4 seems to be the lackluster story that never really seems to engage the player, and the all-too-familiar difficulty scheme of Bethesda games. You will be invincible by level 20, regardless of setting.
    Despite all of this, Fallout 4 is a must-have title that is bound to stick around and be modded, updated, and revamped for years.    … Expand
  92. Makaronnelle
    Dec 22, 2015
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I really can't understand people... And trust me, I'm trying my best. But at this point, with 55 hours of gameplay, I have to say, it's definitey not a bad game ! First off, I have played Fallout 3 and Fallout: New Vegas (the last one is still my favorite even after playing Fallout 4 though), and I got to say, this one has definitely lots of differences: no more skills, another approach on SPECIAL, and different dialog system. It may feels strange at first, but you can eventually get used to it and still get fun out of it. Now, this game has also other bad aspects like any game: bad optimisation on PC, bugs, and such. Other than that, it's a pretty high quality game: good writing with political and morals implications in it (spoiler alert: it's about AIs) with also comic aspects like in the previous games, pretty graphics, the vaults (oh my gosh the vaults), nice crafting system, the VATS better than ever, it's even easier to have a power armor than before, it's safe to say: if you're not a die hard fan that won't play anything that's made by Black Isle Studios, then here you have it, Fallout 4, a good game !… Expand
  93. martinoli
    Jan 1, 2016
    9
    Ho letto molte opinioni negative, certo non è epico come i precedenti e non c'e' un grande passo avanti sul lato tecnico, però ho imparato ad apprezzarlo giocandolo. Alcuni aspetti del gioco non li utilizzo molto per esempio la possibilità di costruire edifici e di arredarli. Tutto sommato godibile.
  94. Witcher3fan
    Jan 7, 2016
    9
    Seems a lot of people around here are a bunch of entitled brats with ridiculous expectations who think that because this isn't witcher 3 or your favourite new game then of course it must be given a 0/10.

    One reviewer hasn't even played the game (just watched youtube) whilst another has played it to the end and still given it a 0/10. Reality check, there are a ton of garbage games out    Seems a lot of people around here are a bunch of entitled brats with ridiculous expectations who think that because this isn't witcher 3 or your favourite new game then of course it must be given a 0/10.

    One reviewer hasn't even played the game (just watched youtube) whilst another has played it to the end and still given it a 0/10. Reality check, there are a ton of garbage games out there deserving of 1/2/3 out of 10 but, news flash, this is not one of them. No it's not Witcher 3, get over it. No it's not fallout 1/2/3/NV, get over it. Graphics aren't cutting edge, get over it. Game is buggy? Replay fallout 3 and talk to me about buggy. I've played this game twice and not had one bug that couldn't be fixed by saving and reloading

    If you scored this game a 0/1/2/3 out of 10 you need to take a long hard look at yourself and your expectations. These reviews are a bunch of first world BS where gamers complain that things aren't perfect but don't acknowledge any of the good points.

    I can understand anything from a 5/10 but below that and you're having a laugh and can give up on your dream of being a video game reviewer.    … Expand
  95. DGPony
    Mar 22, 2016
    9
    The initial poor user reception here put me off getting FO4 at launch. So I waited a few months and for the GECK & survival mode news before upgrading my PC and jumping in. (Having played all Bethesda games I know they are like good wines: they take some ripening before they are best consumed and player mods are the cheese in that analogy).

    Impression so far: A very happy surprise :)    The initial poor user reception here put me off getting FO4 at launch. So I waited a few months and for the GECK & survival mode news before upgrading my PC and jumping in. (Having played all Bethesda games I know they are like good wines: they take some ripening before they are best consumed and player mods are the cheese in that analogy).

    Impression so far: A very happy surprise :)

    • Graphics: Amazing and way better than expected. The folks responsible for the world design and all that's in it deserve statues. On random hikes through the wasteland I find myself stopping all the time to look around and appreciate the vistas and rich, immersive detail. From cities to the back country: jaw dropping gorgeous. Also the vintage style artwork is better than ever.

    • Combat: best combat in Fallout games so far. Much more smooth and action packed compared to previous titles. More interesting monsters and the implementation of Power Armor is awesome.

    • Open world content & quests: Though the quests seem less fleshed out compared with the excellent writing and immersion of FO : New Vegas, (Obsidian did a great job there), the world feels less linear and is more open and filled to the brim with content. A staggering amount of content.

    The main story line doesn't interest me so much: I think that's a mistake from Bethesda: shoehorning you into a very specific back-story in such an open, free game world. I prefer an 'anonymous prisoner' start, where players are able to immersive themselves in backgrounds of their own imagining. At least I haven't encountered birth-marks and 'you are the chose one' clichés so far. Although various factions do act like you are god-sent. I am not bothered with my character having a voice, by the way.

    • Settlement building & crafting: I am in love with the modification system and settlement building. It's a great, rich addition to the core gameplay and makes living in the wasteland much more immersive and compelling. Can't wait for the survival mode to make this game the ultimate post-apocalypse sim.

    • Polish: Probably the most polished Bethesda game yet. Haven't encountered bugs so far. Some mechanics feel a little quirky and your dog companion tends to stand in your way (much like real dogs), but no game breaking stuff yet. The dog is easily replaced later on. They could improve a little on the settlement mechanics and explanations perhaps.

    All in all: very happily surprised with a much more fleshed out, beautiful and compelling game than I expected and completely in awe with the world design. 9/10    … Expand
  96. Mudslick
    Jan 21, 2016
    9
    The year is 2015 and I was at my local video game store and I saw a copy of Fallout 4 i had never played any of the Fallout games before but i had heard a great deal of hype about the game so i thought screw it, i'll buy it, when i got home i eagerly put the disc in my PS4 and then began my spiral into Fallout 4 addiction.
  97. Darth_
    Jan 30, 2016
    9
    Ok, the game itself is amazing! I love its graphics and its side quest and main missions! But if you are a pc player you will understand that the game crashes so much! Almost every time I try to load up the game it just crashes!
  98. Lootdood44
    Feb 11, 2016
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Before I start please remember that I love this game and I am starting my second playthrough.

    Pros: Some of the reasons I love this game is because how smooth the gameplay is and, the controls are setup very well I think the dialogue is quite good and the map is quite big and fun to explore

    Cons: Well the graphics are dated they look like they came straight out of half life 2.
    The storey is crap it is like mario you go find a kidnapped princess but in fallout 4 instead the princess being kidnapped it is your 60 year old son who is older than you. I got the game on November 10 2015, night of the premier. I am playing on a very high power pc so I can play the game with Ultra high graphics with no lag at all, even with max graphics it still does not look great. Over all I think it is a Great game with amazing detail, but is has a crappy storey and bad graphics.    … Expand
  99. vetle1409
    Feb 11, 2016
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I have just started my fallout 4 adventure, but i have played 10 hours of fallout and i love it. When you get a quest on fallout you walk to the quest, but on the way you fint something else that is enteresting. So the value of this game is at least 60 usd. The grafhics are decent, nothing spesial, but after a wile you don't care, because you meet new characters and people on the way. 9/10… Expand
  100. Uryxt
    Feb 28, 2016
    9
    Although I dislike futuristic settings, I find myself enjoying the world of Fallout 4. I find it a bit hard - quick save very often!! - and the controls are not really intuitive BUT the experience is great! I love the simplicity of their skill tree! Many times, I got super stressed when you have to fight some Mutants in a building. There is a sense of danger that you do not find in so manyAlthough I dislike futuristic settings, I find myself enjoying the world of Fallout 4. I find it a bit hard - quick save very often!! - and the controls are not really intuitive BUT the experience is great! I love the simplicity of their skill tree! Many times, I got super stressed when you have to fight some Mutants in a building. There is a sense of danger that you do not find in so many games...
    Highly recommended!    … Expand
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 38 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 30 out of 38
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 38
  3. Negative: 0 out of 38
  1. CD-Action
    Feb 4, 2016
    80
    After terrible first couple of hours Fallout 4 pulled itself together and ultimately was almost as fun as The Witcher 3. There’s a huge chasm between these two games in terms of technology (F4 looks like a X360 game), but their open worlds are equally good and Bethesda did a better job with crafting. [01/2016, p.42]
  2. PCWorld
    Jan 19, 2016
    70
    This isn’t the step forward I expected, though. Here we are, the first Bethesda game on a new hardware generation, and I can’t help feeling like we’ve regressed—like Fallout 4 really is Oblivion-with-guns. A decade later, it certainly makes many of the same mistakes.
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  3. Pelit (Finland)
    Jan 4, 2016
    92
    It’s easy to get carried away by Fallout 4’s massive open world. While the gunplay is much improved and the quests fun, I found the UI lacking on the PC. The inventory and build menus are really tedious to use. [Dec 2015]
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