Fallout 4

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  1. MartianInvader
    Nov 11, 2015
    1
    Not much to say about Fallout 4. It's playable alright - if you ignore glitches and bugs that is. But why would anyone want to play it is beyond me. This game is Bethesda's Sacred 3 moment. It was supposed to be an RPG Lite like their previous games. Instead it's a poorly made FPS with clumsy gimmicks like VATS still glued to it for no reason. You get to choose your attribture scores butNot much to say about Fallout 4. It's playable alright - if you ignore glitches and bugs that is. But why would anyone want to play it is beyond me. This game is Bethesda's Sacred 3 moment. It was supposed to be an RPG Lite like their previous games. Instead it's a poorly made FPS with clumsy gimmicks like VATS still glued to it for no reason. You get to choose your attribture scores but they don't really affect anything except which perks you can take.

    If you want to play an open world FPS, get Far Cry 3 instead. Ironically it's also a better RPG than Fallout 4 - at least you'll see some character development there and meet some interesting characters.    … Expand
  2. DarthPadme
    Nov 11, 2015
    1
    It looks like all that marketing and buying out of critic reviews actually paid off - they sold a ton of this game to suckers like me. Despite the utterly lackluster graphics, terrible lipsyncing, crippling glitches, and very little new content over previous titles in the series, I did buy this game, and lucky me, I spent 3 hours "playing" it trying to get it working right on myIt looks like all that marketing and buying out of critic reviews actually paid off - they sold a ton of this game to suckers like me. Despite the utterly lackluster graphics, terrible lipsyncing, crippling glitches, and very little new content over previous titles in the series, I did buy this game, and lucky me, I spent 3 hours "playing" it trying to get it working right on my top-of-the-line rig I just built and now am ineligible for a refund.

    Bethesda should be ashamed of themselves, for real. This game is antiquated, using assets from other games, animations from Skyrim, and its bugginess through and through is a testament of how much they need to scrap everything they're working with and start over from scratch. I'm reviewing the PC version, but the consoles are even worse - both locked at 30 FPS with frequent dips into the teens, or worse, seconds-long hang ups and load times that seem to go on forever. At least I'm getting 60+ FPS at all times on 1440p, maxed out, with "minimal" load times.

    Since I'm stuck with this game now, I did try to play it further, and holy crap, what a weird experience. The characters have zero, well, character! The voice acting is full of pizazz, and the NPCs just stand there, lifeless by comparison, as their game models barely try to approximate facial expressions, let alone matching the words with their mouths. This game makes L.A. Noire's face tech look like it's from the **** future. This game makes Witcher 3's dialogue cutscenes look better than real life. And speaking of dialogue, I hope you don't like knowing exactly what you're going to say, as Bethesda has dumbed down another critical RPG feature and replaced it with vague choices that DO NOT correspond to what your character will say.

    All in all, from the game's combat, to its busywork, to the graphics and mechanics, Fallout 4 is a COLOSSAL disappointment. If you feel you must play this game, pirate it, because Bethesda and its full staff of developers do not deserve to be rewarded for this **** The media is eating this up just like they did with Skyrim, and dare I say it, this game is even more overhyped. Don't be tricked. Forget about this game.    … Expand
  3. DVcon
    Nov 11, 2015
    2
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Put 2 only for radio and logo Fallout. Bethesda renounce the copyright to the series. You kill it . Return and Interplay Obsisdian, and buy yourself the right to Crysis and have fun .… Expand
  4. max1c
    Nov 11, 2015
    3
    Mediocre. Barely playable at launch. Feels very sluggish. Slow UI, terrible ported console controls, animations that take forever and can't be skipped. Almost everything about this game feels off. The good things are the gameplay and the voice over. Everything else and especially the graphics are really bad for a game released in 2015.
  5. dem87
    Nov 11, 2015
    6
    Fallout 4 has potential. but overall it is mediocre Bethesda game. You have to forgot about dull game play, stupid characters, bugs and wait for mods. If you are looking for a story you might pick another game. If you are looking for something that can keep you occupied for long so that you entertain yourself this is the game. Just don't expect much of this game. I regret buying it nowFallout 4 has potential. but overall it is mediocre Bethesda game. You have to forgot about dull game play, stupid characters, bugs and wait for mods. If you are looking for a story you might pick another game. If you are looking for something that can keep you occupied for long so that you entertain yourself this is the game. Just don't expect much of this game. I regret buying it now and not on sale.

    Graphics and visuals are below mediocre. As a fact game crush 3 time before it started a new game.    … Expand
  6. Lughsan
    Nov 11, 2015
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I'm not sure what game all these negative reviewers are playing, but it certainly isn't Fallout IV. Story is there. It's about as engaging as any other story at the start of the game your kid gets kidnapped and you embark to rescue him and avenge your spouse. Classic revenge / rescue all que'd up. There are hints your kid may not be an all that nice person as you continue forward.

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

    Character creation is the best tool I've ever seen for sculpting faces.    … Expand
  7. ShimakazeMG98
    Nov 11, 2015
    3
    The graphics is looks like s***
    The Control makes you crazy...
    The AI is very damn stupid just standing on the middle of the road while i shooting at them with a mini gun..! LoL
    Getting the armor suit is very damn easy like no challange or something rewarding.
    This game is poorly optimized so its a bit laggy and glitchy at some place

    soo then this is very much a shame and over hyped...
  8. daymare
    Nov 11, 2015
    3
    The game is soulless, not comparable to Fallout 1 or 2 or even Fallout Tactics. Bethesda ruined the series, got rid of skills, the diversity in this game is very poor despite some tricks like building the shelter etc (loads of crap). Dialogs are missing (you have only 4 options to choose from and basically it doesnt matter what you say (at all). THis is another FPS with a MINOR rpgThe game is soulless, not comparable to Fallout 1 or 2 or even Fallout Tactics. Bethesda ruined the series, got rid of skills, the diversity in this game is very poor despite some tricks like building the shelter etc (loads of crap). Dialogs are missing (you have only 4 options to choose from and basically it doesnt matter what you say (at all). THis is another FPS with a MINOR rpg elements. 30 mins and u get power armor, 2 hours and you join BoS!!! U dont get any other armors either, just one... WHat a horrible game, dont buy.… Expand
  9. ReubenHood
    Nov 11, 2015
    0
    Old review was deleted.

    Started the game, tried to rebind my keys to the number pad, couldn't do that so I closed the game and refunded. There is absolutely no excuse to not allow remapping keys for a PC game. Since I can't play it because it was programmed so poorly I rate it 0 and would warn anyone who likes to customize their controls to stay away from it.
  10. 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
  11. garretsw
    Nov 11, 2015
    10
    First of all this game is amazing! It is a true Fallout game and the core mechanics are very improved!!! Anyone giving it a 0-5 is either someone who has never played a fallout game before or just doesn't know how to start a game off of steam. Go back to COD pls. This is not COD!

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

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

    RATING 8.5/10

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

    Cons:
    Bugs (fixable)
    Graphics (not good not bad)
    optimization/ old engine ( Especially AMD )    … Expand
  12. Reinth
    Nov 11, 2015
    3
    It's unfortunate to see this game fall flat on it's face after all the massive amounts of hype that went into it, you would think for not announcing it until June, and promising a 2015 release they would have been sitting on a mostly complete game when they announced it, it seems that this wasn't the case, the FPS locks, the crashing bugs, and the fact that a high end pc has incredibleIt's unfortunate to see this game fall flat on it's face after all the massive amounts of hype that went into it, you would think for not announcing it until June, and promising a 2015 release they would have been sitting on a mostly complete game when they announced it, it seems that this wasn't the case, the FPS locks, the crashing bugs, and the fact that a high end pc has incredible stuttering makes me sad, I loved the first 20 minutes that I was able to play, but after that I kept running into glitching, crashing and fps drops to the point that my immersion was killed.

    Once the patches roll out and they finish the game I'll look forward to paying it, but for now, buyers remorse.    … Expand
  13. destroyer383
    Nov 11, 2015
    10
    Really enjoying it, massive improvement over new Vegas and 3, loved both but this one fixed a lot of the negatives of both of them. The power armor system is very well done, and the base building is lovely and gives all the junk a good use. No copy pasted environment like fallout 3 subway. 10/10.
    Don't know why a lot of people are giving such low ratings, but a lot of them seem to have    Really enjoying it, massive improvement over new Vegas and 3, loved both but this one fixed a lot of the negatives of both of them. The power armor system is very well done, and the base building is lovely and gives all the junk a good use. No copy pasted environment like fallout 3 subway. 10/10.
    Don't know why a lot of people are giving such low ratings, but a lot of them seem to have only 1 or 2 ratings so are probably just spamming bad reviews and liking other bad reviews while disliking any good ones.    … Expand
  14. Crikhry
    Nov 11, 2015
    0
    Fall Out

    A serious **** without Rpg elements, ****ty quest, etc...
    Bethesda had already pissed over the license with F3, he's doing worst with F4
    Bye Fallout 4, you were a good dream but the reality is a nightmare

    The worst Fallout ever
  15. Sheev
    Nov 11, 2015
    0
    This "game" is complete garbage. This was my most anticipated game of the year with MGS V being a complete disappointment but little did I know this was going to end up even worse. First off there's the story which I assume a 5 year old wrote because everything line of dialogue seems like it was meant for Fast and the Furious film. You may be saying "Hey dude the story doesn't matter lmaoThis "game" is complete garbage. This was my most anticipated game of the year with MGS V being a complete disappointment but little did I know this was going to end up even worse. First off there's the story which I assume a 5 year old wrote because everything line of dialogue seems like it was meant for Fast and the Furious film. You may be saying "Hey dude the story doesn't matter lmao the gaming does bro, as long as it's fun dude I'll be OK with Fallout 4 and chill", from my point of view the game play is awful too. This is probably the most dumbed down version of Fallout that exists, as soon as I booted up the "game" I knew something was wrong when I heard the first line of dialogue, but the more I played the more I was able to truly recognize the awfulness. In my few days of playing I have to say there is nothing even halfway redeeming about this game. This game is proof that "game reviewers" are paid off to give as high of a score as possible, and the worst thing is that people will buy it. People will still buy this "game" and maybe even enjoy it because of how casual and easy it is (the game practically plays itself). I don't want to give too much away but the ending is the worst thing to happen to video games since Mass Effect 3 and I'm not even joking. From a certain point of view this game is a master piece but from my point of view this game is evil, and if you like it then it's treason then.… Expand
  16. edgarmenezes
    Nov 11, 2015
    10
    Amazing game, overcame his great predecessor (Fallout 3), has no way to stop playing. It really is very addictive! Although some complain of graphics, it is very good. The customization options and crafting weapons and other objects are very good.
  17. 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
  18. sashaCZ1
    Nov 11, 2015
    3
    I've never been a fan of Fallout series. But there was so much hype around THIS game, I couldn't just walk past it. I played it. The graphics was fine, I wouldn't call it a next gen game though. The game was so boring, I started to look at some details, and even at small details, the game failed hardly. For example, I found a mop inside a suitcase. I dropped the mop, and it was WAY biggerI've never been a fan of Fallout series. But there was so much hype around THIS game, I couldn't just walk past it. I played it. The graphics was fine, I wouldn't call it a next gen game though. The game was so boring, I started to look at some details, and even at small details, the game failed hardly. For example, I found a mop inside a suitcase. I dropped the mop, and it was WAY bigger than the suitcase. If the game was at least a bit more interesting and entertaining, then I probably wouldn't even notice these things. I regret buying this, waste of money. I rate 3 out of 10.… Expand
  19. Nubec
    Nov 11, 2015
    8
    I think Fallout 4 is very funny. Hours and hours building my own settlement. The game has several changes but... I don't understand all bad scores, it's Fallout yet.
  20. Nickisnick4
    Nov 11, 2015
    8
    People who are complaining are people who like fallout 3...did you play fallout 3? its legit exactly the same? Yea the graphics arent great but who cares? they took some rpg elements out, but nothing drastic. the game is very fun to play and you can easily get into it, worth the purchase.
  21. Kazren
    Nov 11, 2015
    8
    I'm more of a fantasy type player so I never got into Fallout much, but FO4 is pretty fun so far. I can only compare my experience to FO3 since I never played NV.

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

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

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

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

    Pros for me:

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

    Cons for me:
    - Graphics, but this is typical with Bethesda and fixed by the community over time
    - I am still having a hard time figuring out how to scrap things for resources (I'm not the type to Google things in games, I'm old skool like that)
    - Not a fan of the Pip-boy UI
    - The traits menu feels so out of place and is a bit hard to see where your character customization is going
    - I wish the character creation gave more info as to what each trait helps, such as agility helps small guns for example. Since I'm not a huge FO fan, I didn't really know what did what beyond the super basic description shown
    - Dialog has been simplified to 4 choices. I'm sure this is done because of the protagonist being voice acted, but I was a huge fan of Morrowind dialog. Way better than FO4 by far.    … Expand
  22. Nestea
    Nov 11, 2015
    6
    If there weren't that many bugs and performance issues I would give the game 8/10. But in its current state I can't recommend the game. The game speed for example is tied to the framerate.
  23. birdflu
    Nov 11, 2015
    0
    II have seen screenshots of this game and by the look of them alone I would never buy it. They make it look dull and boring and I dont like games like this!
  24. 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
  25. likaq
    Nov 11, 2015
    0
    1. Words cannot describe how buggy this game is.
    2. Totally abysmal dialogue system is totally abysmal .
    3. Writing is so bad even compared to fallout 3 that it makes writing in fallout 3 looks good
    4. $60 pricetag? Beth are you insane?
    5. this gfx in AAA game released in 2015? Is this a joke?
  26. kurter
    Nov 11, 2015
    1
    This is without a doubt one of the worst games I've ever played and that's no exaggeration.

    Almost EVERTHING is bad. There's no fun at all. The combat is tedious. Yes shooting is improved but everything just jumps you. Some of the first raiders in the game throw molotov cocktails at you which is basically an instakill. Playing on Surival makes everything into a bulletsponge. The    This is without a doubt one of the worst games I've ever played and that's no exaggeration.

    Almost EVERTHING is bad. There's no fun at all. The combat is tedious. Yes shooting is improved but everything just jumps you. Some of the first raiders in the game throw molotov cocktails at you which is basically an instakill. Playing on Surival makes everything into a bulletsponge.

    The dialogues are completely stupid and make no sense. People don't introduce themselves, you magically know them, because maybe another character is supposed to introduce them. It doesn't matter if you hear the name you just know it all of a sudden. There are no choices. You can either say YES in 3 different ways or NO and leave. Then the game will wait until you say YES.

    The fact that it's voiced makes it even worse because it effectively ruins any role playing you might have had intended. I want to be a moronic brute who couldn't care less about any living being yet I have to look for my infant son and love my dog (who chooses to sit on his lap whining after he takes some hits. Then I have to option to heal him with a stimpack but why the **** would I do that when I can just wait 10 seconds and he's happily jumping around again?).

    Quests? Can't say because I haven't gotten anything yet. Only quest I got was go there kill the raiders. But that's out of the question because I only have like 200 bullets and there's about 30+ enemies. There's no indication where to go so you just stumble on through the wasteland but you'll come across some tough eniemies right from the bat. There's no pacing of story or gameworld.

    The perk system is laughable. Of course it gives you some kind of individuality but in the end it doesn't matter. And even the oh so praised crafting system turns into hoard everything to get adhesive (because you know when you want to harden that metal armor you need some glue...).

    You can't kill people that annoy you which in Fallout 4 is EVERYONE. I came across two totally random characters (a woman and her Jet Junkie son) and they were killable. But the first big town and people SIT ON THE GROUND after you hit them. But of course everyone is hostile then and kills you.

    I've played through the complete Fallout 3. Not the add-ons but the main game. I was frustrated like everyone else about what they did to our Fallout but damn I took it for what it was, and I even enjoyed it to a degree. But there's absolutely nothing redeeming about Fallout 4.

    The graphics are fine since I don't care that much, but the framedrops in certain areas are unbelievable. My system ran Witcher 3 on highest settings.

    I am not even mad but rather shocked at how incompetent and uncaring Bethesda really is. Apparently a big sum of the money usually used for development went straight into the pockets of gaming journalists. There's no other explanation for the oustanding praise this pile of **** has garnered so far.

    You are embarassing liars.    … Expand
  27. wwolf_1
    Nov 11, 2015
    9
    With over 14hrs played already I have yet to run into any bugs/glitchs/problems. Over all I am very impressed with the game an have been enjoying it immensely. Much better then FO3 an on par if not better im many categories then FO:NV
  28. Ezio21
    Nov 11, 2015
    0
    What the hell is wrong with You bethesda? This game is a significant downgrade from Skyrim and FNV. It's a FRICKIN' CRAP. Quests are boring, story is boring, weapons are boring, graphics are good but optimization IS TOTAL FAILURE
  29. Asbest-Men
    Nov 11, 2015
    5
    Самая переоценённая игра года после новой Колды. Плохо почти всё:
    Оказуаленный гемплей
    Никакой сюжет и квесты, диалоги убиты Устаревшая графика Дебильный отклик на ПК Маленькая карта Поставил 5 исключительно за начало, крафт. Гореть в аду беседке.    Самая переоценённая игра года после новой Колды. Плохо почти всё:
    Оказуаленный гемплей
    Никакой сюжет и квесты, диалоги убиты
    Устаревшая графика
    Дебильный отклик на ПК
    Маленькая карта

    Поставил 5 исключительно за начало, крафт. Гореть в аду беседке.
  30. IAmAware
    Nov 11, 2015
    0
    DISCLAIMER: I've played Fallout 2, 3 and NV extensively and love this series. However...

    No in-game FOV slider in 2015. Are you for real Bethesda? Built-in mouse acceleration - We have to edit an ini file to fix this and the above Horrible key bindings Clumsy, cluttered, poorly designed UI - clearly made with consoles in mind once again Graphics well behind what you would expect for    DISCLAIMER: I've played Fallout 2, 3 and NV extensively and love this series. However...

    No in-game FOV slider in 2015. Are you for real Bethesda?
    Built-in mouse acceleration - We have to edit an ini file to fix this and the above
    Horrible key bindings
    Clumsy, cluttered, poorly designed UI - clearly made with consoles in mind once again
    Graphics well behind what you would expect for a game in 2015
    Same old clunky animations for the same old engine (not to mention awful lip-syncing during dialogue)
    Dialogue wheel and voiced protagonist ruin the RP experience
    Holstered weapons now disappear
    Typically dull Skyrim-esque Bethesda story. In future please leave writing and storytelling to Obsidian.    … Expand
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#31 Best PC Game of 2015
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#2 Most Discussed PC Game of 2015
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#2 Most Shared PC Game of 2015

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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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