Fallout 76

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2.8

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 6754 Ratings

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  1. mrspooki
    Nov 17, 2018
    8
    Мне этот эксперимент по душе! Я знал, что покупаю! А люди, поставившие оценки 0, не приобретали игру, они просто бесятся...
  2. TaxiPone
    Nov 14, 2018
    8
    for once, people are unjustifyingly hating on the game. It HAS bugs, just like any other Bethesda game, sure. You don't like online play? boo-hoo, don't review ;)
  3. RabidRecoil
    Nov 16, 2018
    10
    It is a shame that Fallout 76 is currently being bashed by bandwagon fanboys. First, let us get something straight. You have not played Fallout from the beginning if the first Fallout game you played was 3. There are three Fallout entries before that. Second, Fallout 3 and after are not true representations of what Fallout was. They are great games. But, they are merely games that are setIt is a shame that Fallout 76 is currently being bashed by bandwagon fanboys. First, let us get something straight. You have not played Fallout from the beginning if the first Fallout game you played was 3. There are three Fallout entries before that. Second, Fallout 3 and after are not true representations of what Fallout was. They are great games. But, they are merely games that are set in the Fallout universe. Third, stop basing reviews solely on what you expected because of your experience with Fallout games since 3.

    Ok, there is no linear story that holds your hand and tells you were to go. You're given a world and told, "Go, Play." If you need a linear story that gives you the sense of "I got to the end, I'm a badass!", this game is not for you. If, like me, start up all Bethesda games and say, "Screw the story imma do what I want!", you will enjoy this game.

    The game is beautiful. People who say the graphics are terrible are full of it and may just need to consider upgrading their rigs or configuring it properly. There are some bugs, yes, but that is to be expected. If you really want a simulated experience of living in the forest without any glitches, stop playing video games so much and go camping. I've read about people complaining the blur effect. Let me ask you, is your peripheral HD quality? No, you have to actually look at something to see it clearly...and guess what happens in 76 when you have your cursor on something.

    The fact that you get the majority of the information about the world through documents and terminals is a great idea. Why? Well because you're in a post apocalyptic world and most people are dead. Did you expect to come out of the ground and it be Disney World out there? It should be worse than the dark ages. Come on, it's going to be lonely.

    And that brings me to the amount of players. I like that it is not like Elder Scrolls Online and that it is not a king of the hill game made by the player base. Low play count on servers means that it still feels like a solo wander through the waste if you want it to. But you can hit up friends or make new friends to help you with the adventure that you make. I highly suggest trying the game by grouping with a friend or two and say, "Hey, let's go...um...there." and see what you just come across on the way. It's great.

    In the end I believe this is a great game and the majority of bad reviews should be taken with a grain of salt because most of it is written by overly critical gamers who are looking for the flaws because it's not the same as the 3d Fallout's that have come out prior. Like I said, if you need your hand held in a game and pointed in a direction, this game is not for you at all. If you enjoy finding your own path and exploring just to have a good time, you will enjoy this very much.    … Expand
  4. SirNicksAlot
    Nov 14, 2018
    9
    This game is tons of fun. It is not perfect. Don't trust the review bombers. If you're looking for a good post-apocalyptic cooperative multiplayer experience and enjoy exploring, crafting, etc., you will probably love it.
  5. PILLPOPPER
    Nov 15, 2018
    10
    Great game! Huge Fallout fan i and still enjoy this, it is not Fallout 5 so people complaining about no immersion and no story. .

    ITS AN ONLINE GAME.. wake up.. no one listens or reads lore on online games.
    I played for hours on end alone and was amazing, then played with friends and had a blast.

    Get off your hate wagon, no one cares.
  6. larry73
    Nov 18, 2018
    9
    I love the feeling of this game that make you feel like a true badass, you feel truly immersed in the world, and also i love interacting with random people and try to make out what their goal in life is.
    as somebody who played 500 hours of rust. a game that in awfully buggy. in comparison this game is like a blessing from the sky.
    for me who love multiplayer games and also loves the    I love the feeling of this game that make you feel like a true badass, you feel truly immersed in the world, and also i love interacting with random people and try to make out what their goal in life is.
    as somebody who played 500 hours of rust. a game that in awfully buggy. in comparison this game is like a blessing from the sky.
    for me who love multiplayer games and also loves the immersive environments and appealing stories of a fallout game this game was like made for me personally.
    the game has bugs but it does not affect the gameplay.
    the servers have good performance, and the game itself is not to awfully optimised.
    the game is perfect if you like to explore and discover new places in a peaceful and yet exciting way.
    would recommend.    … Expand
  7. FlowRyan
    Nov 19, 2018
    10
    Good game, alot of people being pissed for no obvious reason. Loved it at launch, still do.
  8. sboyo
    Nov 20, 2018
    10
    The game has its bugs, but it plays great. The lore is integrated into the world perfectly. People just like to complain because it is not exactly what they want. This game matches the creators vision perfectly and my friends and I all enjoy this greatly.

    The entire premise of the game is that there are NO NPCs, people then get mad that there are none. I don't get it, it's online Fallout 11/10
  9. sammyhale30
    Nov 22, 2018
    10
    After all the negative reviews from people who have not actually played the released version of the game I was expecting it to be an awful game. But being a long standing Fallout fan I bought the game anyway. First impressions wow the graphics are beautiful and the map is the biggest I have ever seen in a game! I am really enjoying this game but I must stress it is a game enjoyed bestAfter all the negative reviews from people who have not actually played the released version of the game I was expecting it to be an awful game. But being a long standing Fallout fan I bought the game anyway. First impressions wow the graphics are beautiful and the map is the biggest I have ever seen in a game! I am really enjoying this game but I must stress it is a game enjoyed best with friends or family. If you expect this game to be like Fallout 4 forget it. This is a very different game. Beautiful graphics, fantastic atmosphere, exploration and death around every corner, building and sharing a camp with your friends that has to be defended! A lot of negative reviews are from people who go into this game thinking it is Fallout 5. It is the Fallout universe, but online. All of your typical badass enemies are there from the previous games, super mutants, deathclaws, etc. But there are literally hundreds more different enemies on this game from dangerous wildlife to the strange like Mothman. Also as it is online Bethesda are planning to continue to support the game with updates and extra DLC that is totally free. So it can only get better. But you either love it or hate it. If you like atmosphere, shooting bad guys, survival all alongside your friends in a game, then this is a game for you! .. and yes I am actually enjoying it more than Fallout 4 because I can now play Fallout with my friends instead of being on my own surrounded by artificial characters! If you are not afraid of change I say buy this game and give it a try!… Expand
  10. sleepyface
    Nov 23, 2018
    10
    I have played *almost* all of the Fallout games released (I did not play Tactics or BoS, but I've seen enough to not feel the need to try them), and I honestly do not understand how people can be so blindly hateful of the recent additions.
    Yes, it has bugs. Every damn game since the original Fallout has had issues. I won't argue that point as it has been proven time and again that every    I have played *almost* all of the Fallout games released (I did not play Tactics or BoS, but I've seen enough to not feel the need to try them), and I honestly do not understand how people can be so blindly hateful of the recent additions.
    Yes, it has bugs. Every damn game since the original Fallout has had issues. I won't argue that point as it has been proven time and again that every Fallout has had some serious technical flaws.
    My experience with Fallout 76 however has been overall an amazing experience that keeps me coming back to explore more and more of the enormous map of Appalachia. I've definitely experienced my share of bugs: 1 CTD, 1 infinite loading screen, 2 instances of taking damage from no visible source, multiple instances of crafting menus failing to load when interacting with workbenches, etc.
    The fact that the game keeps me coming back for more -despite these bugs- is a testament to just how much fun it is to play. Even better is the fact that BGS will be actively supporting the game with patches and updated content.
    Which brings me to the micro-transaction issue. I don't see one in this game. All optional purchases are purely cosmetic and have zero effect on game-play aside from letting you flaunt your style as you explore. You don't even have to spend actual money on the items as you earn plenty of Atoms (the in-game premium currency) from achievements as you play (including daily challenges).
    Speaking of playing, the new VATS feels -to me- like the best iteration yet. It reminds of the turn-based days of Fallout where you didn't actually aim at your targets in an FPS fashion but would instead rely on VATS to give you a general percentage to hit your opponent (with the option of targeting specific body parts with a high AP cost - much like how in FO76 you get a general aim-assisted chance to hit the body until you invest in the proper perks to be able to target individual body parts). I honestly didn't rely on VATS all that much Fallout 3, 4, or New Vegas as it was simple enough to hit the enemy without it. But the somewhat clunky aiming in FO76 (thanks to serve connections and multiple players all causing some lag) makes the new VATS all the more useful for landing that one critical shot on a quick enemy that's getting wayyyyy too close.
    Enemies, by the way, that are just as varied and interesting as the previous installments (with a few new wonderful cryptid oddities mixed in!). Oh and the NPCs are still there! Yes, many of them are actually dead and rotting corpses, but you'll still find some living characters that are just as fun to meet (even if you can't have an actual conversation with them).
    Visually, the game is a definite upgrade from Fallout 4 (yeah, I think it's pretty and the god rays actually work now, fight me). You'll notice a bit more detail in all the armors and items and enemies (though it's still not as high res as I'd like, i'm okay with it as is.) and the sounds you hear from every shot and grunt and piece of junk are very pleasing.
    To those worried about griefers - good news! There's next to none of it! At least I haven't experienced any in the ~80 hours of play time I've logged. Plenty of friendly interactions with other players teaming up, trading, guiding new players, and even setting up fully equipped C.A.M.P.s for everyone to use!
    As for the story of the game, well, I haven't completed it so I can't say all that much except that the bits that I've gone through have been excellent.
    Honestly, this game is 100% worth giving try. Don't let all the loud detractors get you down on what is honestly a very fun experience.    … Expand
  11. ChromePlay
    Nov 15, 2018
    10
    I started playing fallout games since release of fallout 3 in 2008. Know what? I love fallout 76. Bethesda did great game.
  12. freefox303
    Nov 14, 2018
    9
    Fallout76 is a survival light game set in the fallout universe. It's not fallout 5 and Im in love with what it is. I have played 30 hours so far and they have been amazing, from exploration to crafting Im truly enjoying the game and improvements they have made to those systems and they world they built in west Virginia. is it perfect, no. But the quality of environmental storytelling, theFallout76 is a survival light game set in the fallout universe. It's not fallout 5 and Im in love with what it is. I have played 30 hours so far and they have been amazing, from exploration to crafting Im truly enjoying the game and improvements they have made to those systems and they world they built in west Virginia. is it perfect, no. But the quality of environmental storytelling, the loot system and camp building have been great. and for me the small amount of bugs or disconnects I've had in 30 hours haven't been enough to ruin my fun at all it gives me a moment to grab a drink and get back to doing something fun.… Expand
  13. GreenBud
    Nov 15, 2018
    9
    This is the game I expected and the game I wanted. I've put in ~40h so far and I can't get enough of it.

    The world has been created with so much love and detail, that I've had moments where I got goosebumps when I realized what happened with the citizens a long time ago. These stories are usually told by holotapes or terminals or also by letters. But the strongest tool Bethesda used was    This is the game I expected and the game I wanted. I've put in ~40h so far and I can't get enough of it.

    The world has been created with so much love and detail, that I've had moments where I got goosebumps when I realized what happened with the citizens a long time ago. These stories are usually told by holotapes or terminals or also by letters. But the strongest tool Bethesda used was the world itself which often tells the deepest and most touching stories only by showing what's left of the people formerly living here and leaving the player to his own imagination.
    This creates an immerse atmosphere I've only experienced in other Fallout games before but never at this level. I can't tell what's better, getting a deep dive into lone wolf explorers lifestyle or teaming up with the group I'm often playing with. It mostly depends on the mood I'm in because naturally the time I spend with actually studying and listening to the games lore is less when I'm playing in a group. The thing is: I really can't decide. It's hard to turn down an invitation of your friends. Coop is a blast in this game! But with the indirect story telling you can't be 100% focused on all the details with 3 friends talking in discord. Nevertheless, I absolutely support the decision of not having human NPCs in this game because it contributes so much to what makes this game so good!

    Performance-wise I can't complain. The games looks good. Great for the Creative engine but only good for 2018. But it runs smoothly on 3440x1440 maxed out on my machine and the XBOX game-pad makes it feel like home, because I played all bethesda games that way. To be fair I have to say: it isn't necessary to use the Creative engine again in 2018 - at least not in this state with the same flaws since Morrorwind. I mean, mouse and keyboard controls feel clunky and not thought through and there are still bugs which have to be known because they are in the game since Fallout 4. But these critics weigh so less compared, because the game represents what Bethesda's good at and why we love their games. I mean, I can't give 10/10. The game isn't perfect but it surely is 90%!    … Expand
  14. wolfiex
    Nov 16, 2018
    10
    The good - it's fallout with friends. The bad - little story / lore.

    Many of the complaints I read are people not understanding / liking the progression changes like unlocking recipes to make stuff, researching, or engaging with the world looking for hints. It's almost like a wasteland detective game of future anthropologists trying to figure out how everyone died and became rad zombies.
  15. KGB1
    Nov 17, 2018
    10
    Up 12 lvl, build CAMP. Good Roleplay Game! More Garbage
    For fans of the study of the remains of civilization
  16. Cowhawk
    Nov 21, 2018
    8
    The majority of review i see on here are malicious, and purely to put people off the game.

    I'll be as honest as i can be, both with the good and the bad i have seen over my 60hours playtime. I'll start by saying this game has a huge potential to be the ultimate game. Story wise, it's very slow to get started, and the holotapes are boring for the first hour or two, but once the story    The majority of review i see on here are malicious, and purely to put people off the game.

    I'll be as honest as i can be, both with the good and the bad i have seen over my 60hours playtime.

    I'll start by saying this game has a huge potential to be the ultimate game.
    Story wise, it's very slow to get started, and the holotapes are boring for the first hour or two, but once the story gets going and the more interesting characters show up it is a very enjoyable story.

    I, like many others play Fallout however for the exploration. And i can say they have nailed this, the differentiation of areas across Appalachia are just breathtaking and i'm still loving the exploration and finding new places despite having been all over.

    Gameplay is goof, with some issues mainly PvP needing a lot of work.

    Graphics are good, not Arma3 . RDR2 levels, but they're good.

    I've had a blast playing this both alone and with a team of 3, and honestly, for the £30 i got this for, it's been worth every penny, i'd happily have paid full price if i knew i would enjoy it this much.

    Don't ignore the haters, read what they have to say, because the game is flawed, but i see a bright future for it.    … Expand
  17. ikewulf
    Nov 16, 2018
    10
    So much review bombing on this game from people who haven't even played it. I am personally hooked on it. Are there bugs that need addressed? Sure, and the developer has already been working on them. They've stated many times that there will be regular patches, and added content in the future. I believe them.

    For all those review bombers where people complain that this isn't a single    So much review bombing on this game from people who haven't even played it. I am personally hooked on it. Are there bugs that need addressed? Sure, and the developer has already been working on them. They've stated many times that there will be regular patches, and added content in the future. I believe them.

    For all those review bombers where people complain that this isn't a single player game, that this isn't fallout New Vegas, etc. They're giving it zero score to try and push down it's rating because it isn't what they want. I don't go to a restaurant that serves nothing but chili and then give it a bad review because my chili wasn't sushi, and what I really wanted was sushi. That's just nonsense, and it is nonsense to give a game a 0 rating because it isn't a single player game. I'm sure the review bombers will keep on review bombing until they've realized that no amount of whining and foot stomping is going to change the fact that there are plenty of people who are loving this game for what it is, a multiplayer survival game.    … Expand
  18. man1
    Nov 15, 2018
    10
    I see no real issue with the game, its not fallout 5 it wasn't ever going to be.
  19. Vayne333
    Jun 21, 2019
    9
    A different Fallout, doesn't mean a bad Fallout, nor a bad game :
    Some elements from Fallout 4 are present, but reworked to be less complicated or restricted (the survival aspect for example). The crafting part however is a bit tricky, as you don't have a clear value for them (is this mod better than another one ?).
    The world feels empty and alive at the same time : the post-apocalyptic    A different Fallout, doesn't mean a bad Fallout, nor a bad game :
    Some elements from Fallout 4 are present, but reworked to be less complicated or restricted (the survival aspect for example). The crafting part however is a bit tricky, as you don't have a clear value for them (is this mod better than another one ?).
    The world feels empty and alive at the same time : the post-apocalyptic vibe is here but stories are here and there, monsters (now more various thanks to a better bestiary) blend nicely with their environment. Haven't visited all the regions (3/5), but they are really distinctive and well designed, with their own theme. The weather effects are nice, but aren't visually impactful enough (had a radstorm that lasted 5 minutes).
    Then comes the story, which is linked to the "no human NPC"-thing(/drama). And it's good. It bring this "thing" in the post-apocalyptic vibe. Quests/stories are different, sure, but "they work", Moreover, it makes the few NPC you meet, or holotapes you read, important. You're happy to see or hear someone. You want to know them, you -want to- care more for them.
    Sure, it take away the impact you have, and for that, it's not perfect. There are some other "problem", like the stash/carry limitation, but they're not so much of problem, than a way of playing (don't hoard everything. Choose what to take and what to keep. Choose which weapon you use and which you can't. It's part of the survival aspect of the game.

    Overall, it's a good game. Didn't had any real bug, nor problem, though some people might really have. It's something different, something not everyone might enjoy. But it does not deserve the hate it receives. I've played more than 24h, and I really enjoyed every bit of it.    … Expand
  20. EPaKSeL
    Nov 14, 2018
    10
    Я не понимаю,почему вы ставите этой игре 0 звёзд.Поставьте хотя бы 3 за старания,не портите оценки игре.Игра очень весёлая (Если играть с другом),хоть и нет NPC всё равно интересно играть,интересно исследовать мир полный сюрпризов,много разновидных локаций и врагов.Сюжет всё же интересный,мне понравилось.С друзьями играть очень весело,я рекомендую!Я не понимаю,почему вы ставите этой игре 0 звёзд.Поставьте хотя бы 3 за старания,не портите оценки игре.Игра очень весёлая (Если играть с другом),хоть и нет NPC всё равно интересно играть,интересно исследовать мир полный сюрпризов,много разновидных локаций и врагов.Сюжет всё же интересный,мне понравилось.С друзьями играть очень весело,я рекомендую!
  21. vlvtrope
    Nov 23, 2018
    8
    I'm having a ton of fun playing this game both solo and with others. I dont care about all this other stuff, Im having fun...why do you play games?
  22. TravenKirkwall
    Nov 14, 2018
    10
    seems like a lot of people want to ride the hate train. i however enjoy it and its great to play with friends.Also if you want to experience multiplayer in the elder scrolls universe check out TES3MP project its easy and fully playable in multiplayer.
  23. UsernameUsernam
    Nov 14, 2018
    10
    I was skeptical of this game when it was first announced as well, but I preordered it because I’ve always been a fan of the fallout series and wanted to give it a shot during the beta before dismissing it. After 16 levels/20+ hours and barely scratching the surface of what this game has to offer, I can assure you it’s anything but empty. It’s full of life and incredibly immersive. It isn’tI was skeptical of this game when it was first announced as well, but I preordered it because I’ve always been a fan of the fallout series and wanted to give it a shot during the beta before dismissing it. After 16 levels/20+ hours and barely scratching the surface of what this game has to offer, I can assure you it’s anything but empty. It’s full of life and incredibly immersive. It isn’t your traditional fallout in the sense that you’ll get to make game changing decisions, but I prefer that, you’re a nobody in this game, and that leaves you an infinite amount of role playing possibilities. I haven’t felt this way about exploring a game since 3/NV and can’t wait to dive in further.… Expand
  24. Caramelsfx
    Nov 15, 2018
    8
    Fallout 76.. Its a shame the game is being bombarded with negative reviews by people who haven't touched the game. The game is not perfect but its still a lot of fun,
    If you're the type of person who enjoys looter shooters then this is for you.
    Quests are not halve bad but it could do with some NPC 's.
    The game does need a serious performance patch
  25. n00bgames
    Nov 16, 2018
    10
    This game is exactly what it purports itself to be: an always online fallout experience without npcs meant to be played in small groups. Standard fare bugs at launch for any title aside the game works exactly as designed. Combat is in the same vein as Fallout 4 as is the crafting and base of the building system for settlements and camps. Other players are meant to be stand-ins for theThis game is exactly what it purports itself to be: an always online fallout experience without npcs meant to be played in small groups. Standard fare bugs at launch for any title aside the game works exactly as designed. Combat is in the same vein as Fallout 4 as is the crafting and base of the building system for settlements and camps. Other players are meant to be stand-ins for the missing npcs and mods and private servers are promised in the future. There are plenty of activities and a ton of lore and loot baked into a beautiful world. This is of course my opinion but I truly enjoy this game.… Expand
  26. GCBOfficial
    Nov 20, 2018
    10
    This game is absolutely amazing. Played for 40 hours already and its without a doubt the best Fallout experience I've had yet. It has an unbelievable amount of content, insightful stories, and you can experience it all with your friends. I'm not even rating this a 10 because I want to balance out the reviews...its genuinely the best Fallout experience I've had since New Vegas. Blows FO4This game is absolutely amazing. Played for 40 hours already and its without a doubt the best Fallout experience I've had yet. It has an unbelievable amount of content, insightful stories, and you can experience it all with your friends. I'm not even rating this a 10 because I want to balance out the reviews...its genuinely the best Fallout experience I've had since New Vegas. Blows FO4 out of the water.… Expand
  27. Kabu
    Nov 21, 2018
    10
    Well it's not a 10, but the hate train has to be stopped.
    If you liked Fallout 4 gameplay wise this game is almost the same with some small improvements, but there are still a lot of bugs, which hopefully get fixed in the next half year and elsewise it is one of the most fun multiplayer experiences i've had. The gamers these days seem to have forgotten that games are about having a good    Well it's not a 10, but the hate train has to be stopped.
    If you liked Fallout 4 gameplay wise this game is almost the same with some small improvements, but there are still a lot of bugs, which hopefully get fixed in the next half year and elsewise it is one of the most fun multiplayer experiences i've had. The gamers these days seem to have forgotten that games are about having a good time and fun.
    "The graphics suck" "oh no it's the old engine" "the game has no lore" (btw it's a lie) "the lore sucks" (lie as well).    … Expand
  28. PlainReject24
    Nov 19, 2018
    8
    This game is generally all around "okay", my experiences with game so far have been pretty decent. Yeah there are a few bugs with npc's sliding around everywhere and the map taking forever to load but I feel those are small problems that can be overlooked. I've spent countless hours playing and enjoying FO3 through FO4 and though I've only put a few hours into FO76 I feel that I can stillThis game is generally all around "okay", my experiences with game so far have been pretty decent. Yeah there are a few bugs with npc's sliding around everywhere and the map taking forever to load but I feel those are small problems that can be overlooked. I've spent countless hours playing and enjoying FO3 through FO4 and though I've only put a few hours into FO76 I feel that I can still sit down and enjoy this game in the future. I have been wanted a multiplayer fallout for a long time and this game has definitely fulfilled that want and I am also looking forward to the plans and additions that Bethesda has for this game.… Expand
  29. seralexei
    Nov 23, 2018
    10
    Great game. Not sure why all the hate, it's the same as any first launched Bethesda game, needs some time to bake. That said, I'm having a blast playing with my friends!
  30. iladrion
    Nov 23, 2018
    9
    Does this game have bugs? Yes
    Does this game have missing features? Yes
    Is the 400 pounds limit a mess ? Yes Is there a lot of place in this big world for more content? Yes Does Bethesda has a lot of work to do? Yes But is this a bad game? Absolutely not. This is a dream game. Fallout with Friends, that is absolutely a great experience. Event with all the problems i already had    Does this game have bugs? Yes
    Does this game have missing features? Yes
    Is the 400 pounds limit a mess ? Yes
    Is there a lot of place in this big world for more content? Yes
    Does Bethesda has a lot of work to do? Yes

    But is this a bad game? Absolutely not.

    This is a dream game. Fallout with Friends, that is absolutely a great experience. Event with all the problems i already had more than 70 hours of mega fun. I can't imagine how great this game will be in a year. Don't listen to people who judge this game without even having it played for a minute. Don listen to youtubers, who generate money from clickbaity hate train mass videos. Listen to the people who play this game, and man, they have a lot of fun...    … Expand
  31. cherpake
    Nov 19, 2018
    9
    Not ideal game because of bugs and etc. but it stills a fallout game. There is not reasons to hate it. First of all, it's online, and i like this game so much as i like 4th part of game.
    One of the best games for 10 years i think.
    U should buy it, i promise you, you'll be having a good time sitting at home and playing this gorgeous game.
  32. ossi911
    Nov 21, 2018
    9
    I have played few days now and I have really enjoyed fallout 76. I get that some people don't like that there aren't people and cites, but hey, it's harsh world and reasons, why people are gone are good enough. After playing so much fallout 1 and 2, I'm not bothered about storytelling via holotapes or reading stuff. I think people are pissed about fallout 76 because they expected fallout 5I have played few days now and I have really enjoyed fallout 76. I get that some people don't like that there aren't people and cites, but hey, it's harsh world and reasons, why people are gone are good enough. After playing so much fallout 1 and 2, I'm not bothered about storytelling via holotapes or reading stuff. I think people are pissed about fallout 76 because they expected fallout 5 experience, but It's MMO, so any person with some kind of senses understands that it's not same thing.

    I have met few glitches when playing, mainly floating heads when watching dead enemy, but it's stable for me.

    I would definetly recommend this game for LAN-party, or coop-game with friends. Singleplayer or playing with random people just won't give same feeling of looting, exploring and killing things.    … Expand
  33. wadzinsky1
    Nov 23, 2018
    9
    Taking the majority of the user reviews into account; nobody actually played the game. If you actually get past the tutorial, most of your complaints about the game are proven false.
  34. sschrupp
    Nov 26, 2018
    9
    For me, the most important aspect of a game is whether it is fun or not. Graphics, controls, sound, bugs, etc all affect my enjoyment of course. I DON'T base my enjoyment of a game on issues that only occur through specific steps to exploit the game. Exploits get fixed. Exploits are cheating and can be avoided by simply not doing them.

    Fallout 76 is a FUN game to play. The crafting,    For me, the most important aspect of a game is whether it is fun or not. Graphics, controls, sound, bugs, etc all affect my enjoyment of course. I DON'T base my enjoyment of a game on issues that only occur through specific steps to exploit the game. Exploits get fixed. Exploits are cheating and can be avoided by simply not doing them.

    Fallout 76 is a FUN game to play. The crafting, quests, environmental storytelling (props, dead bodies, notes, etc paint a picture), base building, gun-play, and the ability to experience it all with friends all lead to a very fun game to play. The amount of bugs you encounter while playing normally (not cheating/exploiting) isn't terribly high and are all just annoyances rather than game breaking, not to mention being addressed by the developers.

    A majority of the complaints in people's reviews seem to suggest a number of possibilities:
    1. They didn't play the game for more than an hour.
    2. They're only basing it on videos they've seen of people using exploits.
    3. They've seen videos of exploits and purposely use them in the game, which would severely ruin any sense of fun.
    4. They're huge fans of having story told to them directly through hand held quests, and never bother to look around the world to find a note next to two dead bodies holding hands, that tells a story of betrayal with a hint to go to another location that with even more story, etc etc. Basically, Fallout 76 is absolutely FULL of story, interesting quest lines, and neat little secrets, but it's not fed to you by a single NPC. You have to investigate, read, and actually look at the environment (how are bodies placed, are there any items lying near them, is there a note telling you to go somewhere else, etc.).

    So if you're the type of person that is impatient, only interested in running around as fast as possible to find the next NPC to tell you exactly what to do, and unable to enjoy more subtle stories, then you might not enjoy Fallout 76. If you DO enjoy that sort of thing, and/or you enjoy games with crafting and shooting all sorts of bad guys you might enjoy Fallout 76.    … Expand
  35. ShadowStarGamin
    Nov 28, 2018
    8
    I LOVE this game and personally do not understand all the hate it is receiving. Sure there are bugs and some flaws, but nothing game breaking really, at least I haven't encountered anything. I don't mind that there are no human NPCs, I enjoy exploring the world, fighting enemies and learn about how people tried to survive in this Scorched infested area.

    It is not like the game    I LOVE this game and personally do not understand all the hate it is receiving. Sure there are bugs and some flaws, but nothing game breaking really, at least I haven't encountered anything. I don't mind that there are no human NPCs, I enjoy exploring the world, fighting enemies and learn about how people tried to survive in this Scorched infested area.

    It is not like the game completely lacks a story or npcs, no, there is a lot of story, quests and even interesting characters such as Rose and the Overseer.

    I am currently over level 95 and probably played the game for over 100 hours and I am still enjoying every single bit of it. I mostly play alone, but playing with friends is very enjoyable. The whole explore, loot and fight hard enemies togethre aspect is very fun. Get to share resources and help each other out.

    While you can tell PVP was not a focus of the game, the bit that does exist is also quite fun, such as fighting over a workshop.

    If people have been expecting a singleplayer game then I can understand you are disappointed, but to review bomb this game over personal taste like that is not okay. People that also expected a new engine for this game... just... why were you expecting so much over what clearly is a sort-of "experiment". Their focus lies more on Starfield and TES6, so they wanted to reduce development time. If they decided to get a completely new engine then we probably wouldn't even have heard anything in about a year or 2 of this game. Creation works fine for this game, it just has a lot of bugs and come on, is graphics really such an important factor in games these days? Gameplay and story over graphics I say!

    I love this game, but because of the bugs I can't give it a full 10. If Bethesda gets their **** together however and fixes problems the game has then I will give it a full 10!    … Expand
  36. CthulhuOldOne
    Dec 2, 2018
    10
    Absolutely amazing attempt for their first time. People dumping on this game your typical spoiled children that didn't get their way. In the history of online video games none have gone live without unpredictable bugs. This being said Bethesda has proven weekly that they are taking feedback and working hard to fix issues.
  37. rhagman
    Jun 20, 2019
    8
    I played every day since beta and this game has come a long way and is constantly changing for the better.

    This is not F4, F3, or FNV it's a multiplayer game in the fallout universe, with that in mind you will find yourself discovering this new region in the franchise "Appalachia" that is pretty unique since they where an edgy and experimental society, the technology is everywhere here,    I played every day since beta and this game has come a long way and is constantly changing for the better.

    This is not F4, F3, or FNV it's a multiplayer game in the fallout universe, with that in mind you will find yourself discovering this new region in the franchise "Appalachia" that is pretty unique since they where an edgy and experimental society, the technology is everywhere here, from automated cities to military camping train commanded by robots.

    The map is the best in any of the series so far, huge and pretty rich with different biomes, you will find yourself walking from a pretty forest to a mutated swamp.

    The story of the game is narrated through holotapes of the people that are already dead (you will find new npc's in the next season with the waste landers free update) since you come here from the vault 25 years later, a lot has happened and there is a new plague on the region, that is the main quest and story so far.

    I player throught a lot of bugs since the day 1 so i can say that the game is really playable and despite people thrashing the game it's actually pretty ok, i encourage you to give it a chance now if you have nothing to play, also it's pretty cheap.    … Expand
  38. Daggerrim
    Dec 3, 2018
    9
    This game is not the best fallout game but it's still A good game not worth full price but it's worth more around 19.99$.
    Even though many people say the graphics are worse which I've never really cared if graphics look like as long as there not made with paint.exe I don't know why people care if this game has A slight degrade in it's graphics if You look really hard.
    I don't love this    This game is not the best fallout game but it's still A good game not worth full price but it's worth more around 19.99$.
    Even though many people say the graphics are worse which I've never really cared if graphics look like as long as there not made with paint.exe I don't know why people care if this game has A slight degrade in it's graphics if You look really hard.
    I don't love this game as much as I did like fallout 4 or 3 but it's still better than new Vegas which I thought was the worst in the series I just think it's A good fallout game it's what you'd expect from trying to make A fallout game online and even though fallout does not totally work as A MMORPG it's still good.    … Expand
  39. Saijani
    Jan 23, 2019
    9
    This is without a doubt a 5/5 AAA-experience. Bought it a couple of days ago for mere 13€!
    The level of immersion in this game is just baffling.
    Just the other day I was romping around with my character in an abandoned waterpark. Pretty soon things turned grizzly and I found myself surrounded by hoards of scorched. I ran to a nearby room and killed all of the **** in the same spot with    This is without a doubt a 5/5 AAA-experience. Bought it a couple of days ago for mere 13€!
    The level of immersion in this game is just baffling.
    Just the other day I was romping around with my character in an abandoned waterpark. Pretty soon things turned grizzly and I found myself surrounded by hoards of scorched. I ran to a nearby room and killed all of the **** in the same spot with shotgun. Before I could catch my breath I found myself caught in this time-space paradox, no doubt caused by the fallout (seriously wtf how did they come up with this **** 2/3 of the schorched bodies dissappeared in front of my eyes. I panicked and tried to run out but couldn't find the door. I turned around only to my horror see that the scorched that I had killed seconds earlier were now raining through the seeling and the floor in a big mass of burnt flesh.
    Had to log out after this since I was in utter shock after what I witnessed.
    Going to head back tonight, maybe gona farm some taters and have a couple of brewskies with my robot friends.    … Expand
  40. Imidazon
    Mar 2, 2019
    10
    Мне игра понравилась, затягивает, вот пишут скучно, ничего подобного если вы играли в четверную часть все тоже самое. Не слушайте чужое мнение я тоже сначала думал что не стоит покупать раз так все поливают игру грязью , купил и не пожалел эта игра мне очень понравилась, атмосфера локации намного разнообразнее чем в четвертой части.Мне игра понравилась, затягивает, вот пишут скучно, ничего подобного если вы играли в четверную часть все тоже самое. Не слушайте чужое мнение я тоже сначала думал что не стоит покупать раз так все поливают игру грязью , купил и не пожалел эта игра мне очень понравилась, атмосфера локации намного разнообразнее чем в четвертой части.
  41. Venomisanace
    Jun 21, 2019
    8
    it had a rocky launch and released in a state that was not acceptable, but the game has a lot of potential and has shown a lot of improvement over the updates.

    The world map is massive and full of different and unique locations. The multiple and different environments like the mire and the ash heap give each area its own feel and characteristics. sure there are still some bugs and    it had a rocky launch and released in a state that was not acceptable, but the game has a lot of potential and has shown a lot of improvement over the updates.

    The world map is massive and full of different and unique locations. The multiple and different environments like the mire and the ash heap give each area its own feel and characteristics.

    sure there are still some bugs and the main story isn't finished, but the side quests and events are a lot of fun and make me come back for more. with the new updates, quests, game modes, and features this game is not the same as it launched.

    With the introduction of Human NPCs and dialog trees, makes me excited to see how the game is going to change in the fall. INB4 people complain saying that they should have had them in the beginning, but the way the main story is, it would have not worked out.

    76 has been a blast and more fun than Fallout 4 was.    … Expand
  42. MrInfuse
    Nov 8, 2019
    10
    I like this game tbh I understand it had a rough launch but I do genuinely believe it's a decent game
  43. BEEBSTEEN
    Jun 21, 2019
    8
    I've been playing since the beginning, before the stash increase during all the game breaking bugs. I've stuck through it and have been having a great time. I would strongly recommend anyone that has a copy to come back and see what you're missing. It's only going to get better. For those of you who are still on the fence... I say do it! you will not regret it, this is the perfect time toI've been playing since the beginning, before the stash increase during all the game breaking bugs. I've stuck through it and have been having a great time. I would strongly recommend anyone that has a copy to come back and see what you're missing. It's only going to get better. For those of you who are still on the fence... I say do it! you will not regret it, this is the perfect time to join I think!… Expand
  44. MaxyBlack
    Jun 25, 2019
    8
    This game wasn't perfect during premiere but I believed that it will improve and many people just hate for the pure pleasure of hating this game.

    After hours spent in the game, I can honestly say that I was right. Game is improving with each update and even my friend is convinced that he will buy the game once westlanders update will be released.
  45. ORIGPLAY
    Jan 30, 2020
    10
    Dear developers!
    I am sincerely sorry that the game is not deservedly condemned!
    Since for me it's still the same Fallout. I apologize for all not satisfied players, as I do not understand what their pritenziya! In all likelihood, the players "зажрались", i don't know how to translate it into English. Thank you for making the Fallout76 I was waiting for. Thank you for your work,    Dear developers!
    I am sincerely sorry that the game is not deservedly condemned!
    Since for me it's still the same Fallout. I apologize for all not satisfied players, as I do not understand what their pritenziya!
    In all likelihood, the players "зажрались", i don't know how to translate it into English.
    Thank you for making the Fallout76 I was waiting for.
    Thank you for your work, СПАСИБО!    … Expand
  46. Ricforb
    Nov 14, 2018
    10
    I absolutely love that game. My husband is a Fallout fan, he played all of it and showed those games to me. I am amazed with a possibility to play together in Fallout setting. Story telling is great, I love collecting all of those memories, notes, holotapes and connect them into one big story. I've played all of the BETA and both launch days. And I just can't stop. Community inside theI absolutely love that game. My husband is a Fallout fan, he played all of it and showed those games to me. I am amazed with a possibility to play together in Fallout setting. Story telling is great, I love collecting all of those memories, notes, holotapes and connect them into one big story. I've played all of the BETA and both launch days. And I just can't stop. Community inside the game is also great. Meeting new people with an open chat is so realistic and I wanted that kind of game for a very long time. Also it has a huge potential for future development. Just amazing… Expand
  47. kwazipaka
    Nov 15, 2018
    10
    если выстроить все нули и единицы за фоллаут 76 на метакритике в ряд, то получится двоичный код. Если перевести его в кириллицу, то можно будет прочесть предостережение, что количество бомбящих пердаков вот-вот превысит критическую массу, что приведет к нарушению пространственно-временного континуума, который вернет мир в эпоху динозавров, когда трава была зеленее и игры лучше.если выстроить все нули и единицы за фоллаут 76 на метакритике в ряд, то получится двоичный код. Если перевести его в кириллицу, то можно будет прочесть предостережение, что количество бомбящих пердаков вот-вот превысит критическую массу, что приведет к нарушению пространственно-временного континуума, который вернет мир в эпоху динозавров, когда трава была зеленее и игры лучше.
  48. desalmada
    Nov 14, 2018
    10
    From 90s, all true RPG fans wanted Fallout Online.
    And Bethesda finally give us Online game in Fallout Universe.
    This is not theme park MMORPG. This is a True sandbox MMO!!!!!
  49. asciiadam
    Nov 14, 2018
    8
    Game has bugs but nothing game breaking that I have found. My two sons and I are having a lot of fun. PvP is NOT an issue as you will not see people very often in this huge world. I wish I ran into more people. The storage limit needs to be increased and I wish I could have a setting so people could take water out of my purifiers without stealing as I would like to help out my fellowGame has bugs but nothing game breaking that I have found. My two sons and I are having a lot of fun. PvP is NOT an issue as you will not see people very often in this huge world. I wish I ran into more people. The storage limit needs to be increased and I wish I could have a setting so people could take water out of my purifiers without stealing as I would like to help out my fellow wastelanders.… Expand
  50. razikor
    Nov 14, 2018
    10
    This is a multiplayer version of fallout 4 pretty much... What's not to love?
  51. Hellberg
    Nov 15, 2018
    10
    A game with an expansive and open world that quickly immerses you with an intriguing way of delivering its narrative. Fallout 76 and its community of players succeed in providing a fallout game that is both full of character but depopulated. Its community is generally helpful and nice and provide an extra layer of depth and potentially roleplaying depending on the individual. Combat feelsA game with an expansive and open world that quickly immerses you with an intriguing way of delivering its narrative. Fallout 76 and its community of players succeed in providing a fallout game that is both full of character but depopulated. Its community is generally helpful and nice and provide an extra layer of depth and potentially roleplaying depending on the individual. Combat feels good and the new S.P.E.C.I.A.L system forces you into making a character that is both powerful and functional letting you pick your strengths and weakness. The game encourages teamwork and cooperation though there are perks that allow you to benefit from solo gameplay and provide some help. Fallout 76 introduces a wealth of mods/weapons/ armour/apparel some from previous games and others altogether new culminating in a vast array of options. Fallout 76 is a surprising game that brings fresh innovation and load of potential game time for you and your friends,… Expand
  52. Sugarymedal
    Nov 15, 2018
    9
    its like Fallout 4 but you can play with friends. I play with stranger too. some bug but noting to big.
  53. Krushie
    Nov 21, 2018
    10
    All the bad reviews surprise me, they must all be crybabies that don't know how to have fun. This is the first fallout I've ever really gotten into and I cant put it down. Yes, there are bugs but what new launch doesn't have them, especially since the large jump to a multiplayer game. This game has a massive amount of content and I cant stop playing. It's a great online game with someAll the bad reviews surprise me, they must all be crybabies that don't know how to have fun. This is the first fallout I've ever really gotten into and I cant put it down. Yes, there are bugs but what new launch doesn't have them, especially since the large jump to a multiplayer game. This game has a massive amount of content and I cant stop playing. It's a great online game with some fun PVP elements that aren't rammed down your throat.… Expand
  54. Saladorone
    Nov 23, 2018
    8
    If u play slow and with full motivation this game gives u so much back.
    Get u buddy and go on a adventure there is so much too see ,read and listening.
    Bethesda gives u a massive sandbox jump in and have fun on u own prefers way

    8/10 for the bugs and glitches and the insane low amount of capacity of u base
  55. JMGuillemette
    Nov 14, 2018
    9
    Too many reviewers are never leaving the tutorial zone and posting their reviews. This game is amazing. Some of shared player mechanics have not even been fully explored yet by the player base. Like captureable workshops and high level crafting.

    The play style of the game is one where you quest alone and then join up with friends when you can. Some aspects of the game are only    Too many reviewers are never leaving the tutorial zone and posting their reviews. This game is amazing. Some of shared player mechanics have not even been fully explored yet by the player base. Like captureable workshops and high level crafting.

    The play style of the game is one where you quest alone and then join up with friends when you can. Some aspects of the game are only achievable in groups. Something im positive many disgruntle reviewer never even tried.

    9/10

    only feature they do need to add is push to talk for the voice chat.    … Expand
  56. Arender
    Nov 14, 2018
    10
    If you are someone who is thinking about buying the game and you came here to read about what people say, do yourself a favour and dont read what these guys are saying, most of them haven´t played the game and i know it because a lot of people is criticizing this game only for being an online fallout without even trying it. I have played since the 1st fallout game and i was nevous becauseIf you are someone who is thinking about buying the game and you came here to read about what people say, do yourself a favour and dont read what these guys are saying, most of them haven´t played the game and i know it because a lot of people is criticizing this game only for being an online fallout without even trying it. I have played since the 1st fallout game and i was nevous because this could be either such a failure or such a wonderfull game and so far putting asside some errors it really feels like a real fallout game.
    You just gotta give it a try , it wont deceive you :)    … Expand
  57. JoshuaR
    Nov 15, 2018
    10
    I love this game and I am having a FUN and Enjoyable time, don't listen to all the haters.
  58. Premiumeme
    Nov 15, 2018
    10
    Most of these bots are just repeating what other people said, probably haven't even played the game. i have played the game and it is actually good. There is a reason there is no npcs if you would just look at a terminal or 2 EVERYONE DIED or was turned into crazed ghouls, i think this negative review spam is just unnecessary and most of these repeat obvious spam reviews should be deleted.
  59. Winelover
    Nov 25, 2018
    9
    I´ve been a fan of all the Fallout games ever since the first in 1997 and have therefore looked much forward to a new Fallout experience in 76. I admit that it took me a few days to adjust to the game and the survival aspect of it. Once I put some points into endurance and stopped dying of radiation, thirst and hunger after few minutes, I started focusing on the quests and mainstory.
    Now    I´ve been a fan of all the Fallout games ever since the first in 1997 and have therefore looked much forward to a new Fallout experience in 76. I admit that it took me a few days to adjust to the game and the survival aspect of it. Once I put some points into endurance and stopped dying of radiation, thirst and hunger after few minutes, I started focusing on the quests and mainstory.
    Now I´m really enjoying myself; playing solo or with my wife in co-op. The atmosphere is fantastic, the quests fun and it´s enjoyable to snipe your enemies from afar using your sniper rifle or getting in close and personal with the machete.
    Sure, the game still have some flaws (the stash is much too small, too much limit building your BASE, lack of written chat), but Bethesda has been listening to the players and has promised to fix these things in upcoming patches.
    The game is slowburn, RPG filled with lore and atmosphere. Do not listen to all the bad reviews; once you adjust to 76 mechanisms, it´s really lots of fun.    … Expand
  60. Ars3n
    Nov 26, 2018
    9
    I waited at least 50 hours played before submitting a review, something that a lot of negative reviews didn't do, fallout 76 is a game that or you love it or you hate it. Personally i love it, exploration and survival are fantastic, the lore also. However, Fallout76 has also a lot of problems,like every bethesda game, but it's potential is infinite.
  61. Marcy90
    Nov 18, 2018
    9
    Most of the people have complained have not the game, this is the problem of stupid sities like this, anyone can complain of something.
  62. Skelders
    Nov 24, 2018
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Fallout 76 is a new take on the old franchise, as you all know. Instead of a traditional RPG, they took it online and removed "intelligent" NPCs, effectively replacing them with live people. One of the major taglines of the game was to explore post-apocalyptic West Virginia with friends, and to that extent, they delivered what they promised.

    The concept is great depending on who you ask. I understand if some people just don't like the idea of a Fallout that's not single player and one that has much fewer RPG elements, but where were all the criers when they released The Elder Scrolls Online? It's essentially the same treatment, and I feel like that's where a lot of the issues are coming from.

    From a technical standpoint, the game is downright broken in many ways. This is the thing I see being complained about the second most. The amount of bugs in Fallout 76 is inexcusable, plain and simple. They're a AAA company, they shouldn't have released this game in this state. I've had numerous crashes, and an uncountable number of other minor glitches. I can look past small things like occasional T-poses and sparse physics issues, but the most annoying one so far has been invisible enemies that you can't do anything about and it's happened twice to both my cousin and me. That all needs fixed asap, and I'm fairly optimistic that Bethesda has a hold on things...it's just that these fixes don't happen overnight. It stems back to the idea that this game was released one or two years too early, but it's too late for that now. We all just have to make the best of it.

    One major gripe of mine is the base-building. The CAMP mode isn't exactly lackluster, but the build limit is pretty small. You can't get away with more than a small two-story building if you plan on decorating it at all. Taking settlements/workshops on the map is fun, and you can generally do a lot more since you don't really have to build a building first. Stash limit is also painfully low, but Bethesda has already addressed the issue claiming they'll up the limit once they see how the servers respond.

    Looking past those horrible things, the gameplay is actually fun when it works. I play with my cousin, and we've enjoyed our time in it. It's nice to finally have a Fallout game that you can enjoy with a friend - The world feels very much like a Fallout world, the monsters are very Fallout, the guns are as well...It's Fallout. The combat is fun and engaging, especially in a group of two. You can get overrun very easily, so it's challenging in that way at times. We're coming up on level 30, and there are still many areas that we've had problems with due to our low levels; there's a lot more exploring to do. That's all we want, really. More exploration, more backstory (notes, terminal logs, etc), and more guns, and other stuff to discover.

    I've heard some critics say that the world is dull and boring, poorly created, and just an overall mess. Some areas of the world are tricky to traverse, but you don't want the world to be super easy to navigate. I've seen zero issues with the world thus far, and it's not really boring either. There are plenty of areas with interesting and unique places to discover. The worst part about the world is that many buildings are locked/boarded up tight. It would be nice to be able to explore more interiors, but I'm at least hoping they add it as DLC down the road. For instance, (map spoiler?) there's an attraction sort of North on the map which is a crashed satellite. I was hoping there'd be a way to get in and explore the interior, but there isn't...at least not that I've found. Other than stuff like that, I'm enjoying the world a lot.

    Nukes are interesting - I've see folks complain about how it doesn't fit the lore or the overall tone of the previous games. While it doesn't exactly fit in with the theme of atomic bombs being terrifying and the end of the world, I think in a spinoff game like 76, it can be overlooked. Fallout Shelter is a spinoff game with no real lore to it. How is it so hard to overlook minor lore issues in 76?

    At the end of the day, Bethesda had an idea for an online game set in the Fallout universe. They set out to make a game that you could play with your buds and just have a good time with. Sure, it's broken, but with time, I think they'll fix it (or get it as close to fixed as they possibly can). People are overreacting to this game. If this style of game isn't for you, just don't buy it. You knew what this would be...Bethesda was completely transparent about the state of the game and what the gameplay would entail all the way back from E3.

    My final word: It's a decent attempt at taking a previously-single-player-only franchise online. Bethesda fell short on polishing the game, but the core experience is there. Once they iron out all the wrinkles that keep the game from functioning as it should, I think it'll be a good game.    … Expand
  63. IamJimsDoxx
    Nov 24, 2018
    9
    Remember when the Fine brothers tried to copyright react videos...a lot of the hating on this game feels like that moment time.

    It's a fun game!
  64. Dunkton76
    Nov 17, 2018
    9
    I don't normally review games but after having seen the disgrace that has been the close-minded negative reviews that people/critics have been posting lately I felt I had to, purely in the hopes that someone might see this and realize that there are still people out there that can appreciate the things that can make a game great. Don't get me wrong there are many things in this game thatI don't normally review games but after having seen the disgrace that has been the close-minded negative reviews that people/critics have been posting lately I felt I had to, purely in the hopes that someone might see this and realize that there are still people out there that can appreciate the things that can make a game great. Don't get me wrong there are many things in this game that Bethesda could do with fixing, the odd server crash, quests that you are unable to continue, stash size to name but a few. I've given this game 9/10 because I believe these can all be fixed. What I don't understand is how people can give this game a 1/10. These people are clearly all expecting Fallout 5 or something completely different, which Bethesda have been very open in saying that this is not that. If you are expecting this game to be exactly like it's predecessors then you will be disappointed. Instead what Bethesda have created is a game that is essentially a whole new genre. I expect that a lot of the people leaving bad reviews have built up an idea in their heads as to what the game will be. But I am truly impressed and have played the game for 40+ hours now and can't stop! I feel like I have barely scratched the surface and when Bethesda have said they intend the game to go on forever (with updates etc) I think it is money well spent. A major highlight for me has been using the Speed Demon mutation which increases your movement speed by a large amount whilst running around in suit and top hat beating up other players and various different creatures with a tambourine. Never before have I had so much fun in a fallout game. The random encounters you might have with other players make the game so much more than any previous Bethesda title.
    Some of the people refusing to read terminals and notes that reveal the story are truly missing out on how well written this game is, maybe try reading a book or two? (I know it's a video game and you probably don't want to read anything but COME ON!)

    In summary, this game does need more than a few fixes and Bethesda could have probably done with holding off on the release until it is properly finished but what Bethesda game hasn't had a buggy release?

    P.S please add push to talk!    … Expand
  65. VikaCatova
    Nov 19, 2018
    8
    This is definitely a good game. And the fact that the game is scolded for its engine is a mistake. At least any game on this engine made with a multiplayer? - No, neither in 3 nor in New Vegas, nor in 4 Fallout there was no multiplayer. And to make the engine in multiplayer is a very difficult job. Definitely the game deserves the highest rating. Yes, there are bugs, but the world of thisThis is definitely a good game. And the fact that the game is scolded for its engine is a mistake. At least any game on this engine made with a multiplayer? - No, neither in 3 nor in New Vegas, nor in 4 Fallout there was no multiplayer. And to make the engine in multiplayer is a very difficult job. Definitely the game deserves the highest rating. Yes, there are bugs, but the world of this game is huge, and bugs are peculiar, and they are promised to be fixed.… Expand
  66. Reefler
    Nov 22, 2018
    8
    I love the exploration in this game. If your in it for PvP this is likely not the game for you in it's current state as there is a tough check/duel system in place. It brings me back to how I fell in love with the series in Fallout 1. There are no real NPC's about in the game instead there are players and quests with voice overs, as well as many robots you can interact with. The Dev'sI love the exploration in this game. If your in it for PvP this is likely not the game for you in it's current state as there is a tough check/duel system in place. It brings me back to how I fell in love with the series in Fallout 1. There are no real NPC's about in the game instead there are players and quests with voice overs, as well as many robots you can interact with. The Dev's have been working on listening to the community as well. They have already rolled out a pretty massive performance patch and in the coming weeks there will be a FoV slider put in, Support for Ultra Wide resolutions and a push to talk key for voice chat. There is a massive amount of lore to be found in this game if you like to explore, and a huge variety of enemies. Not to mention the map is just massive. Don't believe all of the hate this game is getting do yourselves a favor and pick it up on the black Friday sale. If you truly love the world of Fallout, lore, and want to be a part of this game finally going online then come and see for yourselves. i look forward to seeing what new updates this game will receive in the years to come. ( just an FYI if you pick it up on the Bethesda store you will also get Fallout 1, 2 and Tactics in the bundle) cheers :)… Expand
  67. ItsEternal
    Nov 15, 2018
    10
    tl;dr: Ignore these reviews and do some research on the game via news sites and Youtube. Fallout 76 is a great mmo.

    Fallout 76 is a bold and brave attempt for Bethesda and I say they have succeeded, I had many doubts about this game and thought it would be a massive flop. Though after playing the B.E.T.A I found the game amazingly fun, I love the universe that the game is set in. The    tl;dr: Ignore these reviews and do some research on the game via news sites and Youtube. Fallout 76 is a great mmo.

    Fallout 76 is a bold and brave attempt for Bethesda and I say they have succeeded, I had many doubts about this game and thought it would be a massive flop. Though after playing the B.E.T.A I found the game amazingly fun, I love the universe that the game is set in. The landscape and world of Appalachia is a large and very well built one. All of the new creatures in the game are very cool, they even have some returning ones from previous games. The building system is a blast and a very good feature for the game. There are plently of quests and events that will keep you busy and entertained. I myself am level 38 as of writing this and I still have piles and piles of quests to do. There are also a bunch of factions that you can join in this game and receive some really cool gear from, eventually Bethesda will add faction based PVP as well. Speaking of adding new things, Bethesda has already said they will continue to add more content into the game. All DLCs are said to be free content, and that is a very good thing for this game. I myself am addicted to this game as a long time Fallout fan, I am very impressed with what Bethesda has done here and look forward to the games future.    … Expand
  68. Arrowknee
    Nov 18, 2018
    10
    It's a good game for every explorer and Fallout fan out there. It's a different Fallout, but delivers what Bethesda promised it would. A massive, beautiful world to explore with friends or strangers.
  69. Esos24
    Nov 19, 2018
    8
    It is overall alright game. There are bugs(well hey, what new game have not?) but i haven't found any that i would call major bugs or any game-breaking bugs. World is big, there is lots to do.
  70. SdljfouasVhevn
    Nov 21, 2018
    10
    Nice game.
    I played since BETA and every day after the launch.
    There are bugs but never affect my gaming experience.
    The world and stories are overwhelming and keep me jumping into the world.
    I did solo and co-op both and they are all great for me.
    This is a great game and it deserve my 10/10 score.
  71. usulhemouse
    Nov 19, 2018
    8
    Fallout 76 is great. I love it. Nearly exactly what I expected. it's not empty, there are other players. Lore I can't even keep up with all the notes, terminals, and holo tapes. Yeah there are a few glitches. But if I am honest... fewer than Skyrim or Fallout 4. Yeah I miss NPCs but talking and playing with other Fallout Junkies is great. It is a great start, I can't wait to seeFallout 76 is great. I love it. Nearly exactly what I expected. it's not empty, there are other players. Lore I can't even keep up with all the notes, terminals, and holo tapes. Yeah there are a few glitches. But if I am honest... fewer than Skyrim or Fallout 4. Yeah I miss NPCs but talking and playing with other Fallout Junkies is great. It is a great start, I can't wait to see what they add to this base game.… Expand
  72. teenymon
    Nov 14, 2018
    10
    I've never written a user review before but I've used them in the past to gauge whether or not I will like a game. I came here after playing the whole beta and release day to see how it's being received. These user reviews seem like they are coming from people that haven't actually played the game and are weaponizing user reviews. This is a solid game, far from perfect but an absolute joyI've never written a user review before but I've used them in the past to gauge whether or not I will like a game. I came here after playing the whole beta and release day to see how it's being received. These user reviews seem like they are coming from people that haven't actually played the game and are weaponizing user reviews. This is a solid game, far from perfect but an absolute joy to play. I'm rating it 10/10 just because of it deserves an honest review and Metacritic users aren't giving it that. Jump on the bandwagon and complain about BS that doesn't effect that average player. The hate for this game is misplaced imo. You guys are making user reviews essentially useless by just reiterating what others have said and not playing the game for yourselves. Thanks for making this Bethesda. It's my first Fallout experience I'm loving it.… Expand
  73. BodyDub
    Nov 16, 2018
    8
    Отлично подходит для неспешного, вдумчивого игрового процесса. Фарм прекрасен и интересен. Большое обилие багов, Плохая анимация и старый движок с плохой оптимизацией. Это Fallout от Bethesda.
  74. GLBrazell
    Nov 14, 2018
    9
    Ignore the zero-scores for the most part. After reading through a lot of them, I can tell they have not even played more than 30 minutes of the game, and are passing judgment. I have played this game with several others who only were able to play in the beta because of me giving them codes. They normally play a variety of other games. But, the comments they continually made were theIgnore the zero-scores for the most part. After reading through a lot of them, I can tell they have not even played more than 30 minutes of the game, and are passing judgment. I have played this game with several others who only were able to play in the beta because of me giving them codes. They normally play a variety of other games. But, the comments they continually made were the really interesting part.

    The one that sticks in my mind the most, is one of them LOVES GTA V, and has been playing RDR2 nearly nonstop, going on and on about it. He said that F76 was smoother, more fluid, and the combat was WAY more exciting, than either of the Rockstar games. He also just finished AC: Odyssey, and not surprisingly said AC put F76 to shame.

    Based on all of their comments, there is no way I could give less than an 8/10, but not giving it more than 9. There are still bugs and glitches, and some things that need improved or tweaked. But, in no way could this deserve less than a 7, even for the most hated perspective, because it is a sound game, and a good first foray into MP territory.    … Expand
  75. dlaselle
    Nov 16, 2018
    9
    Over all Great Game:

    Great Ambiance, This game truly feels like a Fallout Game. Nuked filled fields filled with greats monsters and scenery. Great Performance: Runs great on my laptop. No stuttering, clipping, graphics looks clean and game seems to be well optimized. Game Play: Great Perk system, allows great customization. Weapon crafting and mod allows your to truly    Over all Great Game:

    Great Ambiance, This game truly feels like a Fallout Game. Nuked filled fields filled with greats monsters and scenery.

    Great Performance: Runs great on my laptop. No stuttering, clipping, graphics looks clean and game seems to be well optimized.

    Game Play: Great Perk system, allows great customization. Weapon crafting and mod allows your to truly fight the I wanted to. Every weapon and items so far can be crafted.

    CAMP: Great feature. Build a simple camp with a fire or a house with crafting stations. On top of that its portable

    This game is Fall Out Survival game at its best. Its not going to be for everyone. Judge it for yourself. I enjoy the simplicity of this game. Go out and gather food, and water. Gather materials to build and repair weapons. Grap a world quest or two and simply explore.

    The world itself is the story. You get to see what peoples lives where and how ware destroyed it. This game isn't like so many where the the plot holds your hand like WOW, or FFXIV where a fully cinematic video tells you what happened. You are part of the story and creating your legacy is what this game is about.    … Expand
  76. Bigbosse
    Nov 15, 2018
    9
    I have been playing Fallout since 1997 and love the series. This game included.
    I dont know why so many people complain, sure i dont like that theres barely NPC's and theyre all robots - this is why my score is 9/10. Other than that i think multiplayer makes up for it, the storyline is great and fun to follow. Its the multiplayer fallout that ive always wanted, to kill supermutants and    I have been playing Fallout since 1997 and love the series. This game included.
    I dont know why so many people complain, sure i dont like that theres barely NPC's and theyre all robots - this is why my score is 9/10. Other than that i think multiplayer makes up for it, the storyline is great and fun to follow. Its the multiplayer fallout that ive always wanted, to kill supermutants and deathclaws with friends is fun! Will probably put in a good 1000 hours into this.

    +Beautiful fallout setting
    +Good storyline and lore - love the connections to other fallout games
    +MULTIPLAYER
    +Crafting camps and items
    +Daily objectives and random events will keep me going to collect items and rare materials
    +Good serverconnection
    +PVP and anti-ganking system
    +Less bugs than most games at release

    -Barely any NPCs
    -Some bugs with quests while teaming and loot issues    … Expand
  77. bojanglez
    Nov 18, 2018
    9
    The game really shines when played with friends. Can't wait for private servers and mods but in the meantime it's just a ton of fun to explore the fallout world with a buddy or two. But when friends aren't online it's a good time take in all the story details included in the environment and build up your base a little so you can show it off when the log on.

    If you're a long time    The game really shines when played with friends. Can't wait for private servers and mods but in the meantime it's just a ton of fun to explore the fallout world with a buddy or two. But when friends aren't online it's a good time take in all the story details included in the environment and build up your base a little so you can show it off when the log on.

    If you're a long time Fallout fan, prepare to miss the colorful (and killable) NPCs. Points are deducted for not coming up a better solution than simply having them all be long-dead. However, some of those points are returned for the intrigue of sharing the world with other living players which can add real tension. It turns out tracking a bounty (a player who has invited pvp upon themselves by killing someone who did not fight back) across the scorched landscape with a sniper rifle can be quite exhilarating.    … Expand
  78. Leor
    Nov 25, 2018
    8
    Sure this game has bugs but they are still being fixed.
    -Great Exploration: a lot of different weapons, enemies and a huge map
    -good story and side quests (although there are no npc)
  79. Gregorich
    Nov 17, 2018
    9
    Hallo Zusammen,

    ich finde FallOut bringt nun endlich Survival, der auch Spielbar ist. Was ich mir noch wünsche: - Fensterramanbegrenzung wenn man mehrere Monitore hat. - Ein und Ausschalten können von Schärfentiefe und Bewegungsunschärfe - Wichtig - Tastatur sollte alles frei belegbat sein, auch zum beispiel die Menüsteuerung im PipBoy. - Dauerhafter Clan, ohne Vorteile dadurch,    Hallo Zusammen,

    ich finde FallOut bringt nun endlich Survival, der auch Spielbar ist.

    Was ich mir noch wünsche:
    - Fensterramanbegrenzung wenn man mehrere Monitore hat.
    - Ein und Ausschalten können von Schärfentiefe und Bewegungsunschärfe
    - Wichtig - Tastatur sollte alles frei belegbat sein, auch zum beispiel die Menüsteuerung im PipBoy.
    - Dauerhafter Clan, ohne Vorteile dadurch, es ist einfacher als immer einen zu haben bei dem alle nachladen müssen die Welt.

    Was mich begeistert:
    - Sie haben es tatsächlich geschaft eine PvPvE Balance zu schaffen und man wird nicht einfach nur Trashmop für gute Spieler. Danke dafür...
    - Ein Spiel und Serverstart der funktioniert hat und bin überzeugt dass die Stabilität weiter ausgebaut wird.
    - CAMP-System ist sehr gut umgesetzt...
    - Ichs tehe am Anfang und weiss jetzt schon, ich kann noch viel erleben, dass ist super...
    - Gute Arbeit und viele positive gute Umsetzung, da könnte sich noch viele Entwickler was abschauen.
    - Tolle und gut vertonte Holobänder, cool, (Inmal finden würde aber reichen, Smile ^^

    Hätte noch vieles was man Positives schreiben könnte...
    Macht weiter so und lasst es auf keinen Fall im stich das Spiel, es ist ein sehr gutes Spiel und was man hier ja nicht sehen kann, wer spielt das Spiel wirklich und wie lange.
    Diese Negativen bewertungen sind nicht gerecht dem Spiel gegenüber.

    Ich habe hier jetzt einfach schreiben wollen, weil ich von den negativen Sturm gehört habe, sonnst hätte ich garnicht geschrieben.
    Denke viele Leute die auch spielen sind vom Spiel auch überzeugt und wollen weiter Inhalt bekommen, Updates und Spass haben.
    Und mal Ehrlich, sind ja nur etwas über tausend bewertungen und logisch sind es welche die Düpiert sind, ha ha ha...
    Wie viele Spiel wurden verkauft?
    Ich hoffe einfach nicht, dass sich die Magaziene und Spieletester zu diesem Negativ stehen wollen, nur weil sie vor der Community, welche ein kleiner Teil aufschreit, die nicht auch noch bei sich haben wollen mit Negativem, wäre nur peinlich.

    Herzliche Griessli
    weiter so, Greg

    PS: Fröhlicher Eroberungstag    … Expand
  80. Jalmar
    Nov 17, 2018
    9
    Nice multiplayer version of fallout 4, its not the sequel to the series. some glitches that devs are looking and fixing. enjoyed playing this game. Community is great IMO.
  81. Yeet_master
    Nov 17, 2018
    9
    For those of you who are complaining so much about the game, please try it again but this time with friends or if you do not have friends just play to level 30 and say you still don't like it.
  82. m0rgi0n
    Nov 18, 2018
    9
    As a big fan of Fallout series I have decided to buy this game as soon as Bethesda announced the title, so I didn´t read any critic or opinion about it.After spending a few hours in it (I´m level 15 right now) I have entered in metacritic to see this low score. 3.0? Really?

    I can´t understand it, I´m reading the low score reviews and some of them looks like they didn´t play the same    As a big fan of Fallout series I have decided to buy this game as soon as Bethesda announced the title, so I didn´t read any critic or opinion about it.After spending a few hours in it (I´m level 15 right now) I have entered in metacritic to see this low score. 3.0? Really?

    I can´t understand it, I´m reading the low score reviews and some of them looks like they didn´t play the same game as me.

    - The multiplayer in game is not the core, is just an extra. I´m playing Fallout 76 as it was Fallout 3 or 4 and enjoying been lost in the map, or explring a ruined mansion.
    - Bugs? Surely it will have, but I didnt find them at the moment, maybe a dragon flying backside?
    - I really love the building system.
    - The public events are funny, this is a good idea taken from games like "The Division", as I said it´s an extra to the game.
    - The music and sounds are, as usual in Bethesda games, wonderful.
    - The microtransactions are only for useless aesthetic crap. So, if you want it is your decision.
    - The only thing I don´t feel comfortable with is the UI, maybe too orientated to console users.

    I don´t try to stop the internet hating machine, I just want to avoid you missing this game if you like previous fallout games.    … Expand
  83. BigAngryWolf
    Nov 18, 2018
    9
    All of you who just gave 0 or 1 points are just little kids who cries even when F4 was release bcs they made a game which 80% of people like but these 20% just have to go and write a angry revue. You cant make MMO game like SP. So stop crying like little kitty no one rly cares of your depression bcs you don't like game they made.
  84. flippitydip
    Nov 23, 2018
    10
    I was held at gunpoint by Todd Howard to purchase a copy of this game, Fallout 4, and Skyrim ( I already owned Skyrim so I don't know what to do with this extra copy) and leave a 10 out of 10 review on Metacritic. Somebody stop this man, he has become a tyrant of irredeemable proportions. He also assaulted my wife's son who can no longer play basketball with his friends due to his blownI was held at gunpoint by Todd Howard to purchase a copy of this game, Fallout 4, and Skyrim ( I already owned Skyrim so I don't know what to do with this extra copy) and leave a 10 out of 10 review on Metacritic. Somebody stop this man, he has become a tyrant of irredeemable proportions. He also assaulted my wife's son who can no longer play basketball with his friends due to his blown out kneecaps. Afterwords he penetrated by wife and her boyfriend and forced them to buy his buggy games. I am writing this from the back of my el camino As a kid, was a skid and no one knew me by name
    I trashed my own house party cause no body came
    Well I know I'm not the one you thought you knew back in high school
    Never going, never showing up when we had to
    Attention that we crave don't tell us to behave,
    I'm sick of always hearing act your age
    I don't want to waste my time
    Become another casualty of society
    I'll never fall in line
    Become another victim of your conformity
    And back down
    Because you don't
    Know us at all we laugh when old people fall
    But what would you expect with a conscience so small
    Heavy metal and mullets is how we were raised
    Maiden and priest were the gods that we praised
    Cause we like having fun at other peoples expense and,
    Cutting people down is just a minor offense then,
    It's none of your concern, I guess I'll never learn
    I'm sick of being told to wait my turn
    I don't want to waste my time
    Become another casualty of society
    I'll never fall in line
    Become another victim of your conformity
    And back down
    Don't count on me, to let you know when
    Don't count on me, I'll do it again
    Don't count on me, it's the point you're missing
    Don't count on me, cause I'm not listening
    Well I'm a no goodick lower middle class brat,
    Back packed and I don't give a **** about nothing
    You be standing on the corner talking all that kufuffin
    But you won't make any sense from all the gas you'll be huffing
    And if the egg don't stain you'll be ringing off the hook,
    You're on the hit list wanted in the telephone book
    I like songs with distortion, drinkin' in proportion
    The doctor said my mom should have had an abortion
    I don't want to waste my time
    Become another casualty of society
    I'll never fall in line
    Become another victim of your conformity
    And back down
    Waste my time with a
    Casualty of society
    Waste my time with a
    Victim of your conformity
    And back down    … Expand
  85. Vareba
    Nov 18, 2018
    9
    They really need a way to check if people actually bought the game, before allowing them to post here.

    The game is buggy, but it's not bad at all, it's not broken. It's incredibly fun, runs great, and is secure.

    Actually research before you judge - don't jump on the arbitrary hate fad, just copy/pasting the same nonsense.
  86. MattDalpe
    Nov 15, 2018
    9
    Great Game but a bit buggy. Well worth the money. 40 hours+ ans still enjoying the hell out of it
  87. metrojethro
    Nov 19, 2018
    9
    I've been having a blast playing fo76 every spare minute since release. It has a few bugs, but what new release doesn't? It's a refreshing change from the typical mmo where there are 50 people all camping the same spawn. I wasn't crazy about it at first but the more I play it, the more I like it! This game has some depth! It's possible to fill the traditional dd/tank/healer roles ifI've been having a blast playing fo76 every spare minute since release. It has a few bugs, but what new release doesn't? It's a refreshing change from the typical mmo where there are 50 people all camping the same spawn. I wasn't crazy about it at first but the more I play it, the more I like it! This game has some depth! It's possible to fill the traditional dd/tank/healer roles if you learn the perk system. Plus, the quests draw you in.. keep you playing to see what happens, what the next twist is.… Expand
  88. Stormpaw
    Nov 28, 2018
    8
    Alright lets get this out the way, I'm not on the oh-so-popular hate train for this game, sorry, but I was actually willing to give it a fair if sceptical chance, and after over 100 hours in game I've gotta say I like it, the story is pretty compelling if a bit sombre, so long as you take the time to listen, and the lack of npcs just adds weight to the actual events of the game, but likeAlright lets get this out the way, I'm not on the oh-so-popular hate train for this game, sorry, but I was actually willing to give it a fair if sceptical chance, and after over 100 hours in game I've gotta say I like it, the story is pretty compelling if a bit sombre, so long as you take the time to listen, and the lack of npcs just adds weight to the actual events of the game, but like any bethesda game at launch (Looking at you, blacksmith in whiterun who's model was replaces with a distorted cow for me) it does have a lot of bugs, most of these aren't game-ruiners for me, but they are there. With Bethesda patching and fixing the issues as well as implementing player suggested QoL changes I think the future is looking pretty bright for it's actual playability.

    Maybe you agree with me, maybe you don't, but hey at least go wild and make sure you form your own opinions instead of regurgitating popular flinch reactions.    … Expand
  89. brendo214
    May 21, 2019
    8
    This game sure did have a rocky start, but I still had fun playing it with my friends.
  90. jackled
    Dec 3, 2018
    9
    Yes, the game has bugs, but it also has a lot of other things to offer due to its size and complexity. I've been playing it since beta with other people and thoroughly enjoying it (none of the bugs we encountered were game stoppers). The next two patches are supposed to address almost every main issue and concern we had, so in my opinion the game should only get better from now on and itYes, the game has bugs, but it also has a lot of other things to offer due to its size and complexity. I've been playing it since beta with other people and thoroughly enjoying it (none of the bugs we encountered were game stoppers). The next two patches are supposed to address almost every main issue and concern we had, so in my opinion the game should only get better from now on and it definitely does not deserve such low ratings.… Expand
  91. Xden
    Dec 10, 2018
    9
    I've put several dozen hours into Fallout 76 so far, and I'm still very much enjoying it, with a lot more content to look forward to while I explore the rest of the map. I understand the initial negative reaction to the game, but I also think many of the negative reviews are either uninformed, or there are just a lot of issues that I'm simply not encountering. I had great hardware andI've put several dozen hours into Fallout 76 so far, and I'm still very much enjoying it, with a lot more content to look forward to while I explore the rest of the map. I understand the initial negative reaction to the game, but I also think many of the negative reviews are either uninformed, or there are just a lot of issues that I'm simply not encountering. I had great hardware and networking the run the game on and see very few technical bugs. They do exist, but nothing you wouldn't expect from a Bethesda game with the same engine. Adding networking to a game engine like this is not an easy task. I suspect this game will age very nicely as they improve the engine and add new content. There is incredible potential, especially if they add factions of human NPCs that allow for you to gain reputations.

    To but it simply, if you are a fan of modern Fallout games, this really shouldn't be an exception. 76 still has a ton of great story in it. It has all the aspects of exploration, discovery, and world building that all the modern Fallout games have. I've played it largely solo and I've had a fantastic time. Yes, it requires you to read notes and terminals, but that's stuff that has been in all of the modern Fallouts (and even in Elder Scrolls games) and this style of narrative is consistently some of the best story telling in gaming. The way locations will build on one another through interconnected events and personal relationships is super enjoyable. The way you are able to discover the story for yourself, rather than have it dropped in front of you is a fantastic reward for your exploration efforts. It's satisfying to feel like you are uncovering some lost history of those who have past. I see how many people may not see this side of the game because it's not necessarily cohesive with a multiplayer experience. Rummaging through old terminals and notes may also not be an intuitive gameplay motivation for someone who hasn't played other Fallout games and experienced it already.

    Fallout 76 is honestly still a lot like previous, modern Fallouts. It's always been a buggy engine, albeit exacerbated by overhauling it to allow networking. I just hope that they use this game as an opportunity to update their engine iteratively, over time. The improvements to the engine that were required for this game are likely very intensive, and I bet required uprooting entire parts of the engine. These updates could be carried over to future Bethesda games, up until they develop a new engine, or mold this one into something more modern. This is much like what Blizzard has done with the Warcraft engine over the last decade. Unfortunately, many of these improvements are back end and likely won't be noticed by most consumers.

    The big two differences I see between 76 and previous modern Fallouts; It's got improvements to combat with the fact that you can't just freeze time, chug some stims and then unfreeze. It has no human NPCs, and granted there are plot reasons for that, I do hope they decide to add some later.

    If you're a Fallout fan, and you can go into this game without any bias from social media, I don't see why you wouldn't still enjoy this experience at its core.

    I am excited to see if they will add interesting content updated to expand on the game's lore and some of the newly added multiplayer systems. Something similar to The Division's darkzone would be perfect.    … Expand
  92. ken4656
    Jan 7, 2019
    8
    So I've been a Fallout fan since Fallout 3. When I first heard about what this would be, I was dubious because I really didn't find getting pursued and harassed by angry kids to be fun or relaxing. In the 3 months I've been playing...yes I had crashes and glitches. But what has made this game has been the people. I ended up finding people from all over the world to explore and adventureSo I've been a Fallout fan since Fallout 3. When I first heard about what this would be, I was dubious because I really didn't find getting pursued and harassed by angry kids to be fun or relaxing. In the 3 months I've been playing...yes I had crashes and glitches. But what has made this game has been the people. I ended up finding people from all over the world to explore and adventure with and it's been amazing. The people, real people have made this game. We even created our own Discord faction, so that other people who may struggle with social anxiety can be teamed up and meet other people to socialize with. It's been amazingly positive. If nothing else, this game has given many of us more than just a fun shooter experience.… Expand
  93. Saskuat
    Jan 7, 2019
    8
    Grand fan de la serie fallout, j'ai bien du plaisir a jouer a fallout76. Oui il y a bcp de bugs (ya deja eu un jeu online sans bug a la sortie??) mais pas assez pour me décourager de jouer. Par contre un gros manque du coté du pvp, et le "end game" (même si je men sacre) peut être décevant pour les gros joueurs pve. Le crafting est cool et pas trop compliqué, l'histoire est pas si pire.Grand fan de la serie fallout, j'ai bien du plaisir a jouer a fallout76. Oui il y a bcp de bugs (ya deja eu un jeu online sans bug a la sortie??) mais pas assez pour me décourager de jouer. Par contre un gros manque du coté du pvp, et le "end game" (même si je men sacre) peut être décevant pour les gros joueurs pve. Le crafting est cool et pas trop compliqué, l'histoire est pas si pire. Cest pas le même feeling des wasteland de f3 et f4 mais cest quand même bien comme environment. A essayer par vous même, fier vous pas aux critiques… Expand
  94. Lizabethra
    Jan 7, 2019
    9
    I Love playing this game. As the first vault to be opened after nuclear war the spareness of humans is understandable. I have been playing since PC beta with over 100 hours of game time. While yes there have been technical issues, they are similar to other MMO's that i have played since Beta. I enjoy the element of needing to find clues to what happened and why not just having the gameI Love playing this game. As the first vault to be opened after nuclear war the spareness of humans is understandable. I have been playing since PC beta with over 100 hours of game time. While yes there have been technical issues, they are similar to other MMO's that i have played since Beta. I enjoy the element of needing to find clues to what happened and why not just having the game handed to me on a platter.… Expand
  95. MasterGeeb
    Jan 7, 2019
    9
    I purchased 5 copies of the game and built 2 additional computers just so I could play with all 4 of my kids. After having put in over 200 hours with this game I give it a perfect score. Love the game and cannot understand why there is so much hatred other than some minor bug issues we've had to be patient in dealing with. Wow really? So much action and Nukage visuals all over the placeI purchased 5 copies of the game and built 2 additional computers just so I could play with all 4 of my kids. After having put in over 200 hours with this game I give it a perfect score. Love the game and cannot understand why there is so much hatred other than some minor bug issues we've had to be patient in dealing with. Wow really? So much action and Nukage visuals all over the place and I'm still floored on how they manage to do this at all.

    The reason I give this a near perfect score is because I would have given it a 10 but I marked 1 point off for some of the minor bugs me and my kids have experienced. I'll wait a few months more and drop it to a 8 out of 10 if these bugs aren't resolved by then. Otherwise I'm gonna put in another couple hundred hours and enjoy the game with my kids. Thank you Bethesda for making an incredible game!    … Expand
  96. AnttiAnders
    Jul 3, 2019
    9
    Many people give this game 0-3 which is ridiculous. At this point major issues have been resolved and I can confirm that this game is far more enjoyable than many other titles which are considered almost bug free. Main thing here that it is fun! You enjoy your time playing! Story is average but not terrible. Nuclear Winter mode even in its pre-beta state is super fun. I like how you get XPMany people give this game 0-3 which is ridiculous. At this point major issues have been resolved and I can confirm that this game is far more enjoyable than many other titles which are considered almost bug free. Main thing here that it is fun! You enjoy your time playing! Story is average but not terrible. Nuclear Winter mode even in its pre-beta state is super fun. I like how you get XP playing NW which transfers to adventure mode. You can spend many hours building your camp and it worth it cause people can actually see it. Game has this classic fallout sense of humor. The only downside is that it still has many small annoying issues which I hope will be fixed.… Expand
  97. matchaburger
    Jun 21, 2019
    8
    Started playing during free week and except for the occasional disconnect I've encountered no real problems.
    Bought the game after the free week ended and I don't regret it, they fixed a lot of problems people had at the release and I think it deserves another chance.
  98. Scout97
    Jun 21, 2019
    10
    This game just keeps getting better. The servers have stabilized and I usually end up play for at least 4 hours every day because of how fun it is.
  99. Notin
    Nov 6, 2019
    10
    The game is aimed at playing with other users. One is very bored of the game but overall the game is not bad. Everyone who says that the game is buggy, they just did not play it.
  100. Exuja
    Apr 12, 2020
    10
    I'm quite skeptical whenever Bethesda releases a game nowadays, since in my opinion they are reaching EA lows (and now Blizzard) with certain cutthroat policies. In any case, Fallout 76 was terrible, but like ESO, it's turning out to be a very good game after all the updates, with Wastelanders it's the perfect chance to give it another chance.
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Mixed or average reviews - based on 46 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 46
  2. Mixed: 29 out of 46
  3. Negative: 13 out of 46
  1. PLAY! Zine
    Mar 5, 2019
    35
    Fallout 76 represents a big disappointment and the lowest point of the series so far. Riddled with bugs, repetitive and dull gameplay, nonexistent story and outdated graphics, it fails as a both multiplayer and singleplayer experience for fans and newcomers alike.
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  2. CD-Action
    Feb 6, 2019
    55
    Miracles do happen once in a while and No Man’s Sky proved that sometimes it is possible to get back on your feet even after a terrible failure. Right now though Fallout 76 is botched spectacularly on so many levels that even talking about this game is a waste of time. [01/2019, p.46]
  3. LEVEL (Czech Republic)
    Jan 10, 2019
    40
    An unfinished game with bifurcated identity and in an almost dysfunctional state. It's hard to build on a bad base, that will never change. Like the war. [Issue#292]
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