Fallout 4

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  1. RadicalRic
    Dec 16, 2015
    4
    There's hardly any wow factor in this game. If you close your eyes and try to imagine any generic post-apocalyptic setting, you'll find everything of the concepts you imagined in the first 4 seconds. Sure, there's 50s music and fedoras, but that's pretty much it. The problem is that the Fallout series were all about crazyness, and the predecessor to this particular game was as crazy as aThere's hardly any wow factor in this game. If you close your eyes and try to imagine any generic post-apocalyptic setting, you'll find everything of the concepts you imagined in the first 4 seconds. Sure, there's 50s music and fedoras, but that's pretty much it. The problem is that the Fallout series were all about crazyness, and the predecessor to this particular game was as crazy as a war between cowboys and the roman empire in post-apocalyptic Las Vegas who was now a robot controlled city ruled by an immortal mind connected to a machine. There's none of that interesting uniqueness here, just exploring a wasteland and make your own living out of scrap metal and rubber tires. There's a story somewhere in between that hardly made me involved. Shooting at things is still fun, regardless.… Expand
  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. VaultB0y
    Dec 15, 2015
    4
    Fallout 4 just feels kind of soulless compared to Fallout 3 and even New Vegas. It's not a role playing game anymore, it's an open world shooter as many other people have said. I can't be the drunk Russian guy that only uses Molotov cocktails and a mini-gun. I'm pigeonholed into a stereotypical white picket fence Mr. Jones character, and that's honestly lame as **** and something that iFallout 4 just feels kind of soulless compared to Fallout 3 and even New Vegas. It's not a role playing game anymore, it's an open world shooter as many other people have said. I can't be the drunk Russian guy that only uses Molotov cocktails and a mini-gun. I'm pigeonholed into a stereotypical white picket fence Mr. Jones character, and that's honestly lame as **** and something that i never would have picked on my own.

    I remember Todd Howard saying that the dialogue options wouldn't be limited despite the fact that they went for a voiced protagonist , so either he was lying or is just delusional. Everything in the game i come across feels forced and bland and i honestly can't play the game anymore. It feels like the project started with soul and passion because there are some traces of it still in the game, such as the Dunwitch area. However in the end they did the same thing to the fallout series that they did to Skyrim, except to an even greater extent. That being; ripping all of the soul and passion from the world in favor of lazy randomization and the legendary system, which is just an excuse for them to not design custom weapons or put any backstory into most locations of the game.

    A small upside is that the base engine and overall game has a lot of potential for improvement with mods. The shooting and actual combat is far improved from the other titles. The fact that they are also making consoles mod compatible leads me to believe that they knew this game wasn't going to live up to the fans' expectations, and were content to let unpaid modmakers place all of the heart into the game.

    Ultimately, I was really disappointed with this game, and it sucks after waiting for it for seven years. And at this point i don't really have any hope with future titles from Bethesda because they've ****ed my two favorite series with their latest installments, looking to appeal to the broadest audience possible, and make the most money possible. Rather than you know, making genuine pieces of art as they did with the others.    … Expand
  5. AndyRock5
    Dec 15, 2015
    4
    My experience can be compared to a lake that is a mile wide, but an inch deep. It seems like a large expansive word, but you quickly find out there is very little depth to anything. You end up redoing the same quests over and over and the writing is very much sub-par, from a role-playing standpoint fallout 4 is a failure. The additions of better shooting, crafting and the base buildingMy experience can be compared to a lake that is a mile wide, but an inch deep. It seems like a large expansive word, but you quickly find out there is very little depth to anything. You end up redoing the same quests over and over and the writing is very much sub-par, from a role-playing standpoint fallout 4 is a failure. The additions of better shooting, crafting and the base building seem great at first, until you realise that New Vegas mods did a better job years ago. Overall a mediocre game that fails to live up to my expectations, I might be able to recommend this when the GOTY edition comes out and the modding scene has had time to mature… Expand
  6. eldandy
    Dec 14, 2015
    2
    worst fallout ever. actions and dialogue don't matter. you can only play as a goody two shoes. they have destroyed one of the best series in gaming history. to be fair it looks better than fallout 3, a 10-11 year old game. Molerats look better, every other creature looks worse. even the radio guy is the worst in a fallout game. the main character? good actor but feels so... forced, notworst fallout ever. actions and dialogue don't matter. you can only play as a goody two shoes. they have destroyed one of the best series in gaming history. to be fair it looks better than fallout 3, a 10-11 year old game. Molerats look better, every other creature looks worse. even the radio guy is the worst in a fallout game. the main character? good actor but feels so... forced, not genuine. like this game, which is a dumbed down version created to appease mainstream gamers by badly emulating certain aspects of much better games instead of standing on its own merits. never been so heartbroken by a game before. Not terrible, but just not enjoyable. wanted to love it, but it is boring, unoriginal, rushed, unpolished. it is a half breed, the bastard child of greats but keeping only the worst of the gene pool. this is the most disappointing game of the decade, and we are not even half
    way there. it will ruin lives.
    I dont even care about the bugs. a disgrace    … Expand
  7. tsakiym
    Dec 14, 2015
    8
    nice game. nice graphics..but is that all? nop. excellent exploring but falls a bit at the quest and the story.. but still a very nice game. i felt guns armor and clothing items was nothing special. but its an another one game that honor well this title
  8. sylveria_relden
    Dec 14, 2015
    1
    TL;DR for the ADHD:
    Paid reviews = average of 80, User score = average of 5.5 - Fallout 3 and Fallout New Vegas's scores are around 80-something and User scores of around 8.0 or so average. Should tell you all you really need to know about how numbers are being "manipulated" and by whom. (I've also no doubt that Xbox and PS4 users come into the PC rating section to try and "boost" them    TL;DR for the ADHD:
    Paid reviews = average of 80, User score = average of 5.5 - Fallout 3 and Fallout New Vegas's scores are around 80-something and User scores of around 8.0 or so average. Should tell you all you really need to know about how numbers are being "manipulated" and by whom. (I've also no doubt that Xbox and PS4 users come into the PC rating section to try and "boost" them because they love their consoles, but that's another story)

    The LONG version (for those who aren't ADHD and can read)

    I've played Fallout since the very first one, and I remember grabbing it off the shelf and being excited for a new type of RPG. Ever since the first, I've welcomed each one on it's own merit- because I enjoy the story, the RPG elements such as being able to customize your skills and story as you go. The Skilldex system was innovative, especially being able to develop not only strengths but flaws and weaknesses along the way, making each character unique. Combine this with an evolving, unfolding story and you have an awesome experience, even if your character suffers a tragic death as a result of a mistake you made. You feel invested in the game, the NPC's you meet all have some sort of story as well, and most oftentimes a need of some sort. You can choose to align or be maligned, you can choose to do whatever you please along the way. Fallout 3 came along with a new FPS style interface, which at first was revolutionary combined with RPG elements, but it worked. I learned to like it, as I've played FPS games as well, and loved the combination of Fallout's RPG system being integrated. The ability for modders to create content and introduce it was also welcomed- which then continued with Fallout New Vegas with it's different story but very similar design of interface.

    Then comes Fallout 4.... a dumbed-down, consolized interface, lack of choice in almost any respect except for which weapon you choose and where you go. Perk system is a joke. Gone are the days of making choices that matter, gone are the days of feeling invested in the story in any respect. Now it's basically Call of Duty with a Fallout skin applied to it. It feels generic, dialogue system is horrid, and it randomly crashes to desktop without any hint or clue as to why. I play Fallout New Vegas on the same machine, with 120+ mods loaded and it (almost) NEVER crashes. (When it does, it's obvious as to why) Even those with high end equipment have issues with this game running stable at a decent speed. There's really no excuse whatsoever for a AAA developer to release a game in such a state. (but I'm sure fanbois will continue to defend this, too.)

    Two words for anyone considering purchasing this game for PC - "Caveat Emptor" (Buyer Beware). Don't say you weren't warned. Wait until the modders have released decent content and Bethesda (whenever they get around to it) releases a few patches to make the game stable. This release has also seriously made me question whether I'll invest in any of Bethesda's releases in the future- even TES which is another series I've always loved. I've no problem with choice- if you want to play on your console, play on your console- but developing crappy ports to PC and expecting PC users to put up with it will warrant poor consumer scores.

    Finally to those who question the "validity" of such reviews ask yourself a question-

    What does any customer who has bought this game and rates it poorly have to gain? IMO, absolutely nothing. They sure as hell aren't knocking down my door offering a refund.

    So what does any customer who has bought this game and rates it high have to lose?    … Expand
  9. SArais
    Dec 14, 2015
    0
    Hah. I knew it was god-awful. Oh well, back to playing the waiting game for a GOOD game. Not like I haven't been waiting 15 years already. Another typical corporate dump.
  10. Hassie
    Dec 14, 2015
    9
    Fallout is not perfect. The game definitely shipped with more than it's share of bugs, considering it is a triple A title, that sells for the steep price tag of $60. That being said, a game really is a source of entertainment, and if you enjoy the game, than it did it's job. Now in the first 2 weeks I owned the game, I spent 90+ hours playing, including what I consider to be one of it'sFallout is not perfect. The game definitely shipped with more than it's share of bugs, considering it is a triple A title, that sells for the steep price tag of $60. That being said, a game really is a source of entertainment, and if you enjoy the game, than it did it's job. Now in the first 2 weeks I owned the game, I spent 90+ hours playing, including what I consider to be one of it's best features, and that is it's settlement building system. That feature alone deserves a score of 5. Of course there is so much more to this game than just that, and I really like where they went with this NEW Fallout, like the SPECIAL system of perks/skills. I know so many people complain because they wanted Fallout 4/NV 2.0, instead of a brand new Fallout, but I take this game for what it is, a new game all to it's own.

    When WoW came out, the face of MMO's changed forever. The days of hard grinding by killing monsters over and over for hours on end, like in Final Fantasy XI and Everquest, were in fact over. this game added that settlement system, that was a management system on top of the action RPG I purchased. I would love it if games would decide to add MORE, and give me a city builder/strategy game in addition to the RPG I bought.    … Expand
  11. Josphi
    Dec 14, 2015
    2
    Half of game is missing compared to FO3 and FONV: no karma system, awful quests (inc.main story line), terrible dailog system, factions are uninteresting and will recruit you and give you high rank with almost no effort effort on your side. Fallout lore is broken as if nobody on dev team played the orginal. Overall this is nothing but crappy shooter with minecraft elements, you will findHalf of game is missing compared to FO3 and FONV: no karma system, awful quests (inc.main story line), terrible dailog system, factions are uninteresting and will recruit you and give you high rank with almost no effort effort on your side. Fallout lore is broken as if nobody on dev team played the orginal. Overall this is nothing but crappy shooter with minecraft elements, you will find yourself killing enemies then packing whole place up into your bag and making 3-4 trips to your settlement every time what takes loads of time, because of loading times.… Expand
  12. DRITZZ_ZARCON
    Dec 13, 2015
    10
    Having played through the main story I must write a review due to the abundant amount of poor reviews. 49 hours later the game was complete and ive enjoyed some good times playing it.

    What i liked? 1.Good Story 2.Good Skill mechanics 3.Lots of guns and mods 4.Create your own communities 5.Factions are good Not so good. 1.Graphics are good but not up to witcher 3, or the    Having played through the main story I must write a review due to the abundant amount of poor reviews. 49 hours later the game was complete and ive enjoyed some good times playing it.

    What i liked?

    1.Good Story
    2.Good Skill mechanics
    3.Lots of guns and mods
    4.Create your own communities
    5.Factions are good

    Not so good.
    1.Graphics are good but not up to witcher 3, or the quests in the game
    2.Power armour given too early in the game
    3.Normal level was a little easy

    Overall id give it an 8/10 but due to balance out the fools giving it such low scores im going have to give it a ,10    … Expand
  13. Stoffendous
    Dec 13, 2015
    0
    Buy Fallout 4 is you like a game without a soul:

    - Had to spend 2 hours to be able to use the mouse without lag. - Story is extremely cliche and yawn-worthy: safe your son that you feel not emotional ties to whatsoever ZzZzZzzz. - Questobjectives can be summarised as "kill the raiders". - Powerarmor in 10 minutes. Good plan. - **** the minuteman - Play the sims in Fallout. Awesome    Buy Fallout 4 is you like a game without a soul:

    - Had to spend 2 hours to be able to use the mouse without lag.
    - Story is extremely cliche and yawn-worthy: safe your son that you feel not emotional ties to whatsoever ZzZzZzzz.
    - Questobjectives can be summarised as "kill the raiders".
    - Powerarmor in 10 minutes. Good plan.
    - **** the minuteman
    - Play the sims in Fallout. Awesome plan? No, just no.    … Expand
  14. Dawhogaboom
    Dec 13, 2015
    4
    I can say it's good.. but it's not a good Fallout game! People are right on the money with the user reviews. It doesn't matter what dialog options you choose the outcome is the same.. Fallout 3 had the same problem, you have to be the hero. Fallout: New Vegas by Obsidian you could kill everyone and take over if you wanted to. You cannot be evil in fallout 4 just a sarcastic good guy. NoI can say it's good.. but it's not a good Fallout game! People are right on the money with the user reviews. It doesn't matter what dialog options you choose the outcome is the same.. Fallout 3 had the same problem, you have to be the hero. Fallout: New Vegas by Obsidian you could kill everyone and take over if you wanted to. You cannot be evil in fallout 4 just a sarcastic good guy. No karma system, no immersion due to a talking protagonist, no special/skill dialogue, hell you cannot even use grenades in VATS! WTF Bethesda! Perhaps Obsidian will get the green light to make another Fallout game and make one right. Easily put over 1000 hours into New Vegas and countless playthroughs. I can't get myself to try to make a new character in Fallout 4 because every character inevitably turns out the same.. Overall it's Skyrim with guns..… Expand
  15. ChoBroooo
    Dec 13, 2015
    10
    Everybody is overreacting. It is not at all a bad game. If people are going to bash this game, then bash Fallout 3 because it was not the same as the first 2. I **** dare you.
  16. rentonB
    Dec 13, 2015
    5
    Worst fallout? The voiced characters are completely unnecessary and only creates countless of problems not giving much in exchange, the RPG aspect does not exist at all, the characters sucks, the story sucks the endings are big WTF. The only good addition to the game is stuff crafting but it wont save the game either.
    Is it worth the money? Maybe, if you don't mind spending them.
    Does it    Worst fallout? The voiced characters are completely unnecessary and only creates countless of problems not giving much in exchange, the RPG aspect does not exist at all, the characters sucks, the story sucks the endings are big WTF. The only good addition to the game is stuff crafting but it wont save the game either.
    Is it worth the money? Maybe, if you don't mind spending them.
    Does it live to hype? NO.
    Never ever gonna buy a Fallout from Bethesda, considering Fallout is my favorite genre i would like to punch Todd Howard in the face for what has he done to it.
    Was going to give it a 6, but they claimed it was 5 year development. LOL    … Expand
  17. Merari
    Dec 13, 2015
    4
    It's simply not a good Fallout game.

    It's a decent enough shooter but if this didn't have the Fallout name attached to it then it would have been gone and forgotten by 2016 and certainly would not have gotten such glowing reviews from the professional sites. Most all RPG elements have been removed. Choice and consequence, dialogue, removed. In its place are boring endlessly repeated    It's simply not a good Fallout game.

    It's a decent enough shooter but if this didn't have the Fallout name attached to it then it would have been gone and forgotten by 2016 and certainly would not have gotten such glowing reviews from the professional sites.

    Most all RPG elements have been removed. Choice and consequence, dialogue, removed. In its place are boring endlessly repeated quests and an incentive to collect every single bit of respawning trash on the map.

    I will never, ever pre-order another Bethesda game after this. They peaked with Morrowind and have been going steadily downhill ever since.    … Expand
  18. Kodie53
    Dec 12, 2015
    3
    The only way I could have any fun with this game was by cranking the difficulty to max, requiring pixel perfection on every move I made.
    Besides that the cliche story and forced characterization is extremely sub-par for a AAA $60 title, and completely removes any desire for a second play through.
    The overall atmosphere of the game falls flat, compared to the rest of the fallout series.    The only way I could have any fun with this game was by cranking the difficulty to max, requiring pixel perfection on every move I made.
    Besides that the cliche story and forced characterization is extremely sub-par for a AAA $60 title, and completely removes any desire for a second play through.
    The overall atmosphere of the game falls flat, compared to the rest of the fallout series.
    The main character is a cookie cutter 1950's family man/woman with a spouse and kid,and the player is given no real choice in how their story progresses. The only divergence in the path is through charisma based dialog options, and even those choices are completely negligible, only truly mattering to your current companion.
    Speaking of companions, the 'vast array' available in Fallout 4 are all extremely poorly coded, have lazily written dialog, have no affect on the plot/ending, and over all become more of a nuisance than an actual wasteland companion. All of them are like having the 'Adoring Fan' from Oblivion follow you around (nearly identical AI behaviors aside), but they block doorways more often.
    The graphics are decent at best,and the game speed being dependent on frame rate is a pathetic disease that should not plaque games with multi-million dollar budgets.
    The game's engine, Creation Engine, was old in 2011, and it shows in game play.
    Overall as a Fallout game its a 3/10 because it is possible to enjoy this game, and its not the worst game I have ever played.
    That being said, I have played the Fallout series since Fallout 2, and this is by far the least enjoyable, shallowest, and overall weakest game in the entire series.
    However, even taking the game out of Fallout context, and considering it its very own game belonging to no series, it is still a 3/10.
    The extremely heavy FPS focus turns away a lot of players, who aren't big FPS gamers.
    The 'infinite' quests are more redundant than for(;;), and about as interesting.
    The settlements feels like a game all on its own, was poorly implemented, and has nothing at all to do with anything else in the game. you get no ending relating to your settlement, no bonus karma, no army, nothing. At most you get some extra caps and junk materials.
    The AI is absolutely horrendous, beyond outdated, and if it weren't for the lone wanderer perk, it would bring the game down to a 2/10, but the developers obviously knew that they implemented a horrible AI system, so they gave you a perk so you didn't have to deal with followers. At least that is what I've decided to believe.
    And finally, getting back to the Fallout series, the end of the game is so immensely disappointing that I plan to never pick the game up again.
    The end of the game is defined by only 1 factor, with only 4 available endings, dependent solely on which faction you side with, a pathetically low number when you consider that there were:
    6 main endings and 2-4 distinct endings for each faction and companion in NV
    26 different factors in 3
    and in Fallout 2 there are 50+ ending scenes, all effected by your choices in the game.

    TL;DR
    This game is shallow, poorly written, poorly coded, all the 'extra cool features' felt last minute and are all buggy or poorly implemented. The game leaves you disappointed and unfulfilled, yet gives you no incentive to start a new play through.
    3/10 not worth the hype, 150 hours, or $60 dollars I wasted on it.    … Expand
  19. tbreakit
    Dec 12, 2015
    7
    1) Weak and short main plot. If you don't interested in building of your "castle", game will take only 4-5 hours.
    2) Because of low amount of side quests feels like a common shooter.
  20. Roguer
    Dec 12, 2015
    0
    Rubbish. Piss poor console port with all the underlying GUI and controls issues. Shallow and one dimensional with a lot less choice, character freedom of choice and pathetic conversation choices. Killed off most of the RPG elements in favor of the usual consolified FPS experience, catering to the lowest common denominator, thus practically no replayability. Steer clear of this heapingRubbish. Piss poor console port with all the underlying GUI and controls issues. Shallow and one dimensional with a lot less choice, character freedom of choice and pathetic conversation choices. Killed off most of the RPG elements in favor of the usual consolified FPS experience, catering to the lowest common denominator, thus practically no replayability. Steer clear of this heaping pile until it hits the bargain bin.… Expand
  21. NikLemos
    Dec 11, 2015
    10
    Hello! This is my first review ever. I like this game very much. Of course she is no 10, but 9 for sure. With mods is 10. Like Skyrim. No exists on our blue planet, games better than Elder Scrolls and Fallout series. Believe me, I playing from 1980, I'm 43 y.o. and has playing more than 5000 games (about 8-10 hours per day 30 years) on many platforms and computers. I'm bad in English, butHello! This is my first review ever. I like this game very much. Of course she is no 10, but 9 for sure. With mods is 10. Like Skyrim. No exists on our blue planet, games better than Elder Scrolls and Fallout series. Believe me, I playing from 1980, I'm 43 y.o. and has playing more than 5000 games (about 8-10 hours per day 30 years) on many platforms and computers. I'm bad in English, but believe me this game is absolutely great, like Fallout 3 like Oblivion, like Skyrim. I cant understand so little score of users reviews. I dont like Witcher, dont like Assasin Creed, by bias is Warlords, Panzer General , Fallout, Civilization, Elder Scrolls...

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

    - I want even more realism and pure live world

    = Best PC game of 2015 (for me)    … Expand
  22. mava314
    Dec 11, 2015
    4
    Played over 100 hours, might be all I do for a while though. This review contains nothing related to bugs. Every game has bugs, and considering how huge this game is, i'm amazed at how few bugs there are. And my game has never crashed.

    I'm so sad that this is the game i've been so hyped up about. I've loved every bethesda game ever made until now. Fallout 4 doesn't come close to    Played over 100 hours, might be all I do for a while though. This review contains nothing related to bugs. Every game has bugs, and considering how huge this game is, i'm amazed at how few bugs there are. And my game has never crashed.

    I'm so sad that this is the game i've been so hyped up about. I've loved every bethesda game ever made until now. Fallout 4 doesn't come close to anything previous.
    What I like:
    -Graphics aren't that bad, not 2015, but not bad. Better than all previous bethesda games.
    -The potential. I think mods can do a lot to save this game. I'm just glad they didn't change their view on modding.
    -Exploration is pretty good. The world is huge, lots going on. Very well done ruined city, tons of buildings to explore. Can't imagine how much time was put into creating this world.
    -Crafting is good. I don't like how every single item can be used. A pack of cigarettes gives the same amount of cloth as an area rug... but hey, it doesn't have to be perfect. Crafting is powerful, and fun.
    -Power armor is cool. I really enjoy it, even if i feel a bit OP. Ok way OP. But cranking the difficulty changes that.

    What I don't like, too many thing to list, here are the top ones:
    -Removal of old features like weapon repairs and skill system.
    -Level progress is totally consistent throughout gameplay. It takes the same amount of effort to go from level 1 to level 2 as it takes to go from level 44 to level 45. WTF, thats not normal for rpgs.
    -Settlements are annoying, they break immersion, and make fast travel required. The feature feels unfinished, and unrewarding. It could be so much more than it is. I plan to make a mod to improve this.
    -The wasteland doesn't feel desperate. People seems to be doing just fine, like nukes never destroyed the earth. The environment says otherwise, but it fails to maintain the feeling in some areas as well.
    -Dialogue is a total joke, might as well not give the player a choice in conversation at all.
    -Not very immersive. But i think mods can fix this. All bethesda games need mods for total immersion, but fallout 4 is far worse than usual.
    -Enemies can take a lot of bullets, have way too much health. I'm sure this will be addressed by mods eventually.

    Why did bethesda think changing all this stuff was going to be a good thing? They have such a huge following now, they can release anything and make tons of money from the preorders alone, and they did. They clearly had a working formula for good games, beloved games. But instead of keeping the traditional elements alive, they ruined the game with stupid ideas. I will NEVER pre-order a bethesda game again. I wish i could get my money back, as i feel they don't deserve it. My only hope is that mods will fix this game.    … Expand
  23. SerMillian
    Dec 11, 2015
    0
    Terrible Game. Bugs at every turn, terrible character models, empty large landscapes, ugly and gross textures, horrible character animations, really bad shooting mechanics. Bethesda does it again, another failure Open world rpg that magically controls peoples minds into thinking its worth 64$

    For a real Openworld RPG experience, look toward Xenoblade Chronicles X.
  24. iceman994
    Dec 11, 2015
    0
    They think if they add a dog into the game it will makes everything better no it wont. First the game got low graphic changes using old engine update not so much stuff from a great game. Fallout 4 is the most disappointing title Bethesda has ever released.
  25. Shekel
    Dec 11, 2015
    1
    I am a very big fallout fan. With that said the overwhelming disappointment I feel while playing Fallout 4 makes me hurt even more. There is a major issue with companies misappropriating development funds and placing them into their marketing team and not the actual game. I haven't seen a game marketing department.
  26. Oxicleen
    Dec 11, 2015
    3
    Crafting system is okay, but its lacking. There's only maybe 10 total base guns to mod off of, and even then they really fall off in terms of damage compared to some of the goofy guns you find while exploring.

    they shouldn't have removed ammo from the workbench, as there is ammo scarcity in this fallout. The settlements are broken, you can build bases but sometimes they won't ever    Crafting system is okay, but its lacking. There's only maybe 10 total base guns to mod off of, and even then they really fall off in terms of damage compared to some of the goofy guns you find while exploring.

    they shouldn't have removed ammo from the workbench, as there is ammo scarcity in this fallout.

    The settlements are broken, you can build bases but sometimes they won't ever get attacked, and that's lackluster. Still couldn't manage to get npcs to come to my settlement to sell things, so it looks like they shipped half a game feature.

    There's tons of bugs, some of them showstoppers -- one of which made me have to restart the game after 20 hours in.. I had to restart 4 times to get the "ideal" special stat build so I wouldn't get locked out of stuff and story/plot.

    The companions will piss you off and get in your way.

    the dialogue is boring, previous bethesda games did it better.

    The characters are bland and forced, you don't really feel an emotional connection to them

    The artillery, flare, etc, systems are kinda broken, you have to invest a lot of dumb time farming certain crafting materials to get it set up to be useful, and by the time you do that, you've already cleared out the city

    map is tiny compared to previous fallouts and elder scrolls maps

    game humor went from quirky and funny to weird backwood inbred circus humor    … Expand
  27. 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
  28. iseeall
    Dec 11, 2015
    6
    I'm a Fallout 2 fan and played it for years, in "iron man" mode, as dumb character, using the "ultimate guide" etc. What made Fallout great is: 1) turn-based tactical combat; 2) complex dialog systems with multitudes of branching options and outcomes; 3) a skill system where you could go for a standard "diplo-sniper" but also for other custom builds which made all the fun.

    Fallout 4 is    I'm a Fallout 2 fan and played it for years, in "iron man" mode, as dumb character, using the "ultimate guide" etc. What made Fallout great is: 1) turn-based tactical combat; 2) complex dialog systems with multitudes of branching options and outcomes; 3) a skill system where you could go for a standard "diplo-sniper" but also for other custom builds which made all the fun.

    Fallout 4 is nothing like that (as was Fallout 3 or even New Vegas). It's such a different game that I wonder why at all they persist calling it Fallout and make all that decorative stuff like pip-boy trying to appeal to the fans of the original. No, they can't win those fans. This game is made for a new audience, and for that audience it's a pretty good game, so I give it a 6/10.

    Also, it's for consoles, so the GUI on PC is horrible, and there are always exactly 4 dialog options. It's a first person shooter. It has an elaborate crafting system which will appeal to Minecraft fans. You can upgrade all your stats to 10 easily. There is no tactical feeling in combat. Everything is linear. And the first person you talk to will point you right to where the Power Armor and the Minigun is.

    If you are a fan of Fallout 1 & 2 like myself, buy Wasteland 2 instead. But if you liked Fallout 3 or New Vegas, you will probably like Fallout 4 because it's something between the two.    … Expand
  29. taylist
    Dec 11, 2015
    4
    I was really exited when I started playing Fallout 4. Graphics looked good. Combat was great. Having a dog for a companion was a nice touch. And don't get me started on the power armor. Everything seemed lined up for a great gaming experience. Except there was no story at all. No memorable characters or interactions. It just doesn't have a soul. So when the initial excitement of shinyI was really exited when I started playing Fallout 4. Graphics looked good. Combat was great. Having a dog for a companion was a nice touch. And don't get me started on the power armor. Everything seemed lined up for a great gaming experience. Except there was no story at all. No memorable characters or interactions. It just doesn't have a soul. So when the initial excitement of shiny newness left, I was left wondering why I should even bother. So many memories from New Vegas, and none from this little gem surely born from market research instead of passion. I can only hope Elder Scrolls wont meet the same fate. Oh, and lack of native Steam controller support is really annoying.… Expand
  30. Monkeyman200
    Dec 10, 2015
    6
    Bethesda followed up their former Game of the year, Fallout 3, with class. This game continues to make use of former positive qualities, but now adds aspects that were previously derived from mods. Resource management and customization are more evident than ever. In contrast, the graphics aren't tremendous nor some of the skins, but those expecting games from the Fallout series to be atBethesda followed up their former Game of the year, Fallout 3, with class. This game continues to make use of former positive qualities, but now adds aspects that were previously derived from mods. Resource management and customization are more evident than ever. In contrast, the graphics aren't tremendous nor some of the skins, but those expecting games from the Fallout series to be at the forefront of visuals and cinematics aren't appreciating this game for what it offers.… 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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