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  1. Nov 13, 2021
    9
    The fact that tons of people are giving this game a zero score should pretty much tell you that people are review bombing the game. I never played this game at launch so can't comment on that but the game now is quite good. I have never paid a cent in micro-transactions or fallout first and still have no problems whatsoever. This game is massively complex and if you don't take the timeThe fact that tons of people are giving this game a zero score should pretty much tell you that people are review bombing the game. I never played this game at launch so can't comment on that but the game now is quite good. I have never paid a cent in micro-transactions or fallout first and still have no problems whatsoever. This game is massively complex and if you don't take the time to learn how the mechanics work, you aren't going to be very good at it. Perk cards, weapon types, legendary effects on weapons and armor, mutations, stealth, food buffs, chems, ammo type all have a massive effect on how your character will play. Understanding damage mitigation for fire, radiation, explosions, energy weapons and ballistic weapons also play a role. Different enemies have different mitigations as do your character depending on how you configure it. On top of that, you need to understand how PvP rules work if you wish to engage in it. If you don't, then just turn pacifist mode on. Don't let the review bombers rob you of a great game. Expand
  2. Nov 29, 2018
    9
    Don't listen to the haters. Its a great mashup of fallout, survival online games and a MMO. Is it just like all the other fallout games, no. Its online and way earlier in the timeline. Is it as brutal as say Rust? No, its a softer game but still have definite survival aspects. Is it as boring as MMOs have been these last few years? No, they quests are interesting, varied and full ofDon't listen to the haters. Its a great mashup of fallout, survival online games and a MMO. Is it just like all the other fallout games, no. Its online and way earlier in the timeline. Is it as brutal as say Rust? No, its a softer game but still have definite survival aspects. Is it as boring as MMOs have been these last few years? No, they quests are interesting, varied and full of fallout humor. Right now a bunch of fallout fanboys and girls wanted a new fallout title with everything that fallout 4 but better, but lets take a second to remember that when fallout 4 dropped everyone was like this game "NEEDS" to be multiplayer so here we are full circle. I personally love the game, I think it has everything a fallout title needs for it feel fallouty while still being playable in an online since. There are a few issues but lets be clear, none of them surmount to anything like a score on meta critic below that of No Man's Sky at release. I'll do a pro and cons list below but mostly I wanted to say I think the "Professional" game reviews started a lie of hate for this game and its now become cool to hate this game.

    Pros
    - Feels like Fallout
    - Graphic look good
    - Stories on holotapes well voice acted.
    - Perk system is interesting and adds enough variance to leveling up your character may take a few levels to min max, giving you something to work for.
    - Fast travel system works great and the caps cost is a great game balancer
    - Public events that aren't terribly annoying.

    Cons
    - Bugs, they aren't game breaking but a few of the release bugs are quite annoying.
    - Open mic, what were they thinking.
    - Stash storage limit, again what were they thinking? (Already been addressed with update to fix incoming.)
    - No being able to scrap ammo. Stupid.

    Overall I'd give the release a 8 out of 10.

    Bottom line, its a fun, new survival MMO set in the fallout world where everything still feels very much fallouty. Bugs are there none are so bad you shouldn't play and the game will likely continue to improve over the next few months. Don't jump on the hype train, the game is for sure worth playing.
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  3. Nov 30, 2018
    8
    un gioco fatto non bene ma quasi, ha moltissime cose da aggiungere e sistemare, infatti per questo motivo io attenderò il momento quando fallout 76 avrà degli npc sparsi per la mappa. più mostri, sistemare la grafica e i bug, rendere il tutto più difficile e cambiare motore grafico, nell'attesa di queste aggiunte io continuerò a giocare, perchè un vero fan di fallout gioca anche se ilun gioco fatto non bene ma quasi, ha moltissime cose da aggiungere e sistemare, infatti per questo motivo io attenderò il momento quando fallout 76 avrà degli npc sparsi per la mappa. più mostri, sistemare la grafica e i bug, rendere il tutto più difficile e cambiare motore grafico, nell'attesa di queste aggiunte io continuerò a giocare, perchè un vero fan di fallout gioca anche se il titolo menzionato ha dei difetti, anche se con un po' di delusione Expand
  4. Dec 21, 2018
    8
    Mots of the reviews on this game are out of date, bugs were fixed, performance was increased, i had the most fun in this fallout game than any of the previous fallout games, the multiplayer of the game does not harm the game but makes it even more enjoyable, sure the main story is not it's strong suit but the side quest and the many locations make up for that. but there are a fewMots of the reviews on this game are out of date, bugs were fixed, performance was increased, i had the most fun in this fallout game than any of the previous fallout games, the multiplayer of the game does not harm the game but makes it even more enjoyable, sure the main story is not it's strong suit but the side quest and the many locations make up for that. but there are a few annoyances that need to be fix like sever stability and things with the camp, the game does not need human npcs to be enjoyable. Expand
  5. Dec 25, 2018
    10
    I've had a great time playing this game and i still am. It is not as bad as people say it is. And i didn't play with friends a third of the time i've played it and it was still fun.
    I've seen tons of videos hating on Fallout 76 and i can debunk all of the fake and retarded facts they're bringing up.
  6. Jun 11, 2019
    8
    Fallout 76 was very buggy and kind of boring on release, there is no arguing about that. But over the past couple months the game has improved ALOT. Countless bugfixes have made the game alot more stable and bugs are far less frequent. (Barely notice them at all anymore). Bethesda have been releasing new updates at a steady pase, adding multiple new questlines, more events and a survivalFallout 76 was very buggy and kind of boring on release, there is no arguing about that. But over the past couple months the game has improved ALOT. Countless bugfixes have made the game alot more stable and bugs are far less frequent. (Barely notice them at all anymore). Bethesda have been releasing new updates at a steady pase, adding multiple new questlines, more events and a survival gamemode for the people who wanted to fight other players without restricitions. They've announced they'll be adding human NPCs to the game and that they're going to give us a good old Fallout main-storyline. Right now the main questline might not be that interesting, but I still highly recommend giving the game a try, especially since you can find it pretty cheap in most places. The community is one of the best ones I've seen, and are extremely kind to new players. Then there's also Nuclear Winter, which I personally was pretty sceptical about. But I must say I've enjoyed it alot, from the teamwork, to the stability in NW to the fact you can launch nukes during the match. So, in conclusion, Fallout 76 is alot better now. Expand
  7. Mar 23, 2019
    10
    Вы тупые олд фаги идите накуй идите играйте в свой 1 и 2 фолыч это топ игра да нет сюжета ну накуя вам сюжет в 5 раз чмыри вы топ беседка жду обновление в фолычи
  8. Aug 17, 2021
    10
    I played fallout 76 right now and i can tell you that the game right now is much more worth it, most of its bugs and glitches were fixed compared to when it launched and its pvp mode is super fun too, the battle and its rewards are also free and not pay, trust me the game right now is mucho more worth it
  9. Apr 7, 2019
    10
    All over a great game. There are some bugs but that is normal that bethesda is going massive multiplayer. Most critics are spoiled brats or asian commies. They do need to expand the support team so people can receive immediate support but other than that stop grinding till you burn out on every game like a brat or just take the time to appreciate the beauty such as fallout 76 life has toAll over a great game. There are some bugs but that is normal that bethesda is going massive multiplayer. Most critics are spoiled brats or asian commies. They do need to expand the support team so people can receive immediate support but other than that stop grinding till you burn out on every game like a brat or just take the time to appreciate the beauty such as fallout 76 life has to offer. Thank you Interplay for your inspiration! Kudos to Black Isle. Thank you Bethesda for reviving Fallout. Expand
  10. May 8, 2019
    8
    The game is getting better and better. Keep it up Bethesda, we are counting on you.
  11. Jun 28, 2019
    8
    Dopo il lancio il gioco è migliorato tantissimo grazie all'introduzione di nuova storia e nuove modalità adatta a tutti i tipi di giocatori. La storia non è bella come quella dei suoi predecessori ma riesce comunque a coinvolgere i giocatori a continuarla. Un altro miglioramento apportato al gioco è stato l'engine che che nonostante qualche texture orrenda offre un nuovo sistema diDopo il lancio il gioco è migliorato tantissimo grazie all'introduzione di nuova storia e nuove modalità adatta a tutti i tipi di giocatori. La storia non è bella come quella dei suoi predecessori ma riesce comunque a coinvolgere i giocatori a continuarla. Un altro miglioramento apportato al gioco è stato l'engine che che nonostante qualche texture orrenda offre un nuovo sistema di illuminazione veramente fantastico. Inoltre il continuo supporto post lancio da al gioco una freschezza sempre nuova. Ora c'è solo da aspettare per il prossimo dlc, Wastelanders che aggiungerà gli NPC umani Expand
  12. Jul 19, 2019
    10
    I think its a great fallout game, been playing it alot since release. If you're interested in the game, just look on lets play videos on the game and decide for yourself. Don't listen to the youtubers that just copy their information from other youtubers and subreddit.

    Most servers are full and the players are very helpful.
  13. Aug 4, 2019
    9
    This game have a bad story compared to Fallout 4/3..... but i like it because you can play whit friend and bethesda is trying to change don't play alone play whit friend is very funny
  14. Oct 27, 2019
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Fallout 76 took over my life. Besides bugs, glitches and weekly disconnects, this game has alot to do even after level 50 and main quest line completion.
    I highly pushing your way to level 50 before you decide not to play. Stay rested, eat some cranberry and you will soar through levels in less than 24 hours game time.
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  15. Nov 17, 2019
    8
    This game is not as bad as people say. The main idea of all games of bethesda is present. Players can do everything they want, the are so many different locations to visit and many enemies to defeat and rewards to beat them. Graphics are bad and there are technical errors but the game is still fun
  16. Apr 5, 2021
    8
    По сути это мультиплеерная 4ка. Я рад, что беседка не забила на игру и довела её до играбельного состояния, конечно у игры остается ещё огромное количество недостатков, но постепенно разработчики исправляют ситуацию, игра обрастает контентом,По сути это мультиплеерная 4ка. Я рад, что беседка не забила на игру и довела её до играбельного состояния, конечно у игры остается ещё огромное количество недостатков, но постепенно разработчики исправляют ситуацию, игра обрастает контентом,
  17. Oct 15, 2021
    10
    I wanted to buy Legendary Modules for $ real money to get THE EFFECTS I WANT!!!
    Fortunately, Atomic Shop doesn't sell Legendary Modules that I can waste all my money on to get the 3 legendary effects I want for every single weapon I have, for every single piece of armor I have (for both sets: 5/5 Heavy leather armor and 5/5 Heavy metal armor), for every single piece of power armor I have
    I wanted to buy Legendary Modules for $ real money to get THE EFFECTS I WANT!!!
    Fortunately, Atomic Shop doesn't sell Legendary Modules that I can waste all my money on to get the 3 legendary effects I want for every single weapon I have, for every single piece of armor I have (for both sets: 5/5 Heavy leather armor and 5/5 Heavy metal armor), for every single piece of power armor I have (for the current 6/6 T-51b and for the future 6/6 T-65). Multiply it by, at least, 2 to get, for example, PVE (Hunter's) and PVP (Assassin's) sets. Even boosters can't help me as there is a daily limit of 300 Legendary Scrip.
    Thank you Bethesda for resisting the trendy "business models", for saving your fans' money and making the games which are actually games, not money-milking payment services.
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  18. Apr 16, 2020
    10
    Теперь это моя любимая игра, всем советую.
  19. Apr 10, 2020
    10
    Нормальная игра тупые олдфаги.Ахреннены мультиплеер
  20. Apr 17, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This review does not reflect the state of the game at launch; rather it reflects the current state of the game now (April 2020). Expand
  21. Aug 2, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game is great to me. Even without human NPC's, a story, and a fov slider. I think the game is fine. There are NPC's but they are robots. I do not have anything negative to say about repetitive quests. I think this talk about frequently mentioned stuff is enough. Expand
  22. Jun 21, 2020
    8
    Y'know in retrospect, it wasn't complete trash. The gameplay is kind of fun with some friends.
  23. Jun 25, 2020
    10
    this is the most fun ever kill me 0/10 qqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqq
  24. Jan 11, 2021
    8
    I bought this game for PS4 at launch. It was without a doubt, one of the worst, most buggiest, boring and downright annoying games I have ever played.
    I've recently downloaded it using xbox live game pass, playing on P.C.
    If you put all bethesda's dodgy dealings and goings on aside and look at what they have done with this game since, its absolutely astonishing. It plays perfectly
    I bought this game for PS4 at launch. It was without a doubt, one of the worst, most buggiest, boring and downright annoying games I have ever played.
    I've recently downloaded it using xbox live game pass, playing on P.C.

    If you put all bethesda's dodgy dealings and goings on aside and look at what they have done with this game since, its absolutely astonishing.

    It plays perfectly on my P.C, 20 hours in and not a bug/glitch or crash.
    The graphics are slightly dated and the combat similiar to older games but the introduction of N.P.C's has really made this game into a true fallout experience.

    I am so happy that Bethesda didn't just bin this game and that they stayed true to their word in the end.

    This game for me is about on par with F04.
    8/10
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  25. Oct 20, 2020
    10
    OMG wow so fun best game ever 10/10 Todd Howard is TOTALLY not forcing me to write this good game do the buy or i shoot you pp off
  26. Dec 13, 2020
    8
    I liked it more when they had more love for the PvP. but its a nice place to live for a while. but i dont feel like it has too much life let in it unless they revamp PvP in major ways.
  27. Dec 15, 2020
    10
    Dobra gra mi się osobiście podoba ale falout 1st to jakiś absurd ale poza tym to dobra gra
  28. Jan 18, 2021
    10
    Как по мне игра не плохая, в чём плюс , прошло больше 2 ух лет, а она продолжает развиваться. По мне это больше одиночная игра , нежели онлайн , тут кому как. Советую всем хоть чуть-чуть ,но поиграть в неё и основываться только на своём опыте.Как по мне игра не плохая, в чём плюс , прошло больше 2 ух лет, а она продолжает развиваться. По мне это больше одиночная игра , нежели онлайн , тут кому как. Советую всем хоть чуть-чуть ,но поиграть в неё и основываться только на своём опыте.
  29. Apr 29, 2021
    10
    Todd made me do it he's holding me hostage and making me write good reviews of his games somebody send h
  30. May 13, 2021
    10
    Al principio no me gustaba nada pero el juego mejora mucho si juegas con amigos, es una experiencia agradable y bastante entretenida, he jugado mas de 200 horas.
  31. Jun 6, 2021
    9
    The game improved well since its release, it has a long way, but I hope it will keep improving
  32. Jun 20, 2021
    10
    Tomfoolery is to not buy this masterpiece.
    Ozone heals it self every time someone buys it.
    Distress are in those who dont play the game. Dispair in these who refunded this magnum opus. Gaming has truly peaked with this game. On a beutifull and mercyless wasteland. True you would know this wasteland if you buy it. Memorys im full of in this game. E. Ass become a square from playing so much
    Tomfoolery is to not buy this masterpiece.
    Ozone heals it self every time someone buys it.
    Distress are in those who dont play the game.
    Dispair in these who refunded this magnum opus.
    Gaming has truly peaked with this game.
    On a beutifull and mercyless wasteland.
    True you would know this wasteland if you buy it.
    Memorys im full of in this game.
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    Ass become a square from playing so much
    Tom is the most popular me in the game.
    Gums bleeding from the realism.
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  33. Jul 20, 2021
    9
    One of my favorite fallout games. Lot’s of single player quests and enough events to do together. I’m hooked
  34. Sep 2, 2021
    10
    I love the game and it is very funny with friends, i played it a lot and I'll keep playing it
  35. Oct 28, 2021
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I'm a Fallout fan, yes, it's boring to play alone, it's more fun with friends, but I love this setting and I'll put it 8/10, because Bethesda could have done better, not just for show! Expand
  36. Jan 15, 2022
    10
    This games is great a easy 10/10 in this is factualy the greatest game of all time i feel like i stole from the devs because the game is only $39.99 and if i could i would pay for it again and also i would like to say that i am not being held at gunpoint by todd howard(our god and savior).
  37. Mar 23, 2022
    8
    No es la idea de un clasico de fallout pero en si el juego tiene su merito, lo unico es la conexion permanente es el motivo de restarle dos puntos.
  38. Jan 4, 2022
    10
    Todd no don't shoot I'll write your fecking review but please don't shoot me.
  39. Feb 21, 2022
    10
    Прекрасная игра с большим открытым миром и интересными квестами. Очень интересно иследовать мир, большое разнообразие оружия и очень много интересных квестов! Я не понимаю какие долбаебы и сыны ебливых шлюх оценивали игру на выходе на 0.Прекрасная игра с большим открытым миром и интересными квестами. Очень интересно иследовать мир, большое разнообразие оружия и очень много интересных квестов! Я не понимаю какие долбаебы и сыны ебливых шлюх оценивали игру на выходе на 0.
  40. Jul 4, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. parece a vida real! parace la vida reale. muito realista, muito gameplay

    PARECE MUITO A VIDA REAL
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  41. Aug 6, 2022
    8
    In general, a good product. Yes, it has bugs, animation problems, you can get stuck in the texture, the quest can stop working, but this is still the same Fallout
  42. Sep 10, 2022
    9
    Started rough but has been tuned into an amazing game with tons of story and dialogue (since they were so sorely missed at launch). The game is so good now it's a total shame the score here is so low!
  43. Jan 15, 2023
    10
    I do understand that this game sucked from the start and i said to myself that i would never buy it or play it.
    I was watching a stream of a guy playing a bit and had to try it now that it cost almost nothing.
    And what can i say its amazing after so many patches. i dont think i have had this much fun in a game in 10+ years "Skyrim" im 3 weeks in and have put over 180 hours in this game
    I do understand that this game sucked from the start and i said to myself that i would never buy it or play it.
    I was watching a stream of a guy playing a bit and had to try it now that it cost almost nothing.
    And what can i say its amazing after so many patches.
    i dont think i have had this much fun in a game in 10+ years "Skyrim" im 3 weeks in and have put over 180 hours in this game becose im home sick.
    You can play it singelplayer if you want but if you play it multiplayer it only gets better.
    Only thing they need to do now is remove the overpowerd legacy weapons so new players have a chans to do any damage on a boss before its dead.

    But if you are new and like Skyrim/Fallout3/4 then try it. it is good now.
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  44. Jul 5, 2023
    8
    "I got better."

    -Lancelot, Monty Python

    Still need more characters...there we go.
  45. Jul 30, 2023
    8
    I'd like to give this game a 10/10 just to counter these unfair negative or antiquated reviews. However, I'll keep it a 8/10 for how I feel the game is as I'm progressing through it.

    I'm having a blast traversing through the Appalachia. I do feel that this game doesn't do much for co-op or multiplayer. I do like having the live events, however the quest like structuring of the game
    I'd like to give this game a 10/10 just to counter these unfair negative or antiquated reviews. However, I'll keep it a 8/10 for how I feel the game is as I'm progressing through it.

    I'm having a blast traversing through the Appalachia. I do feel that this game doesn't do much for co-op or multiplayer. I do like having the live events, however the quest like structuring of the game doesn't leave the door open for exploration and adventure when playing with friends in co-op. To say the least it is a bit boring in co-op and is not challenging enough.

    However, where the game does shine is when playing as if single player or lone wanderer. Graphics and environment is beautiful. The combat and stealth mechanics are well fleshed out. The NPC interaction and quests are refreshing enough.

    There are some lurking hidden dangers where the player can die rather quickly. Overall I'm going to keep playing until complete. I do wish the difficulty would scale better. I like a challenge.
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  46. Nov 21, 2018
    9
    Much improved. So many quests to do now. The Brotherhood is here so that makes it 10x better. I'm addicted.
  47. Jul 28, 2023
    10
    I have played over 2000 hours, and I love the game, reason is live service online team with players play on public events, visiting player's camps, storyline and side quests are good, able to turn PVP off in setting, activities are always keep going and never ending, infinite fun. I love the emotes. I have noticed that a lot of people giving negative reviews, they are misunderstandingI have played over 2000 hours, and I love the game, reason is live service online team with players play on public events, visiting player's camps, storyline and side quests are good, able to turn PVP off in setting, activities are always keep going and never ending, infinite fun. I love the emotes. I have noticed that a lot of people giving negative reviews, they are misunderstanding about this game. Yes, this game does have microtransaction, but so does Fallout 4 creation club, and it's just optional. No point to complain about having nice and cool cosmetic stuffs from atomic shop. Atomic stuffs are carried over on each new characters on the same account are the pro. When I see all the negative reviews are laughable to me. I played over 2000 hours and the game is the best game I ever play. I love how camp set up anywhere I want around Appalachia. I love this game, man! Thank you Bethesda for making this game and all the updates and patches. Expand
  48. Aug 2, 2023
    9
    I've been playing since the Beta and I love this game. The updates over the past 5 years have kept me interested in this game longer than any other Fallout in the series. I sincerely hope Bethesda takes all the good stuff from 76 when they start working on Fallout 5. Mutations are a game changer and in a world that is dealing with mutants on the daily, I can't believe 76 is the firstI've been playing since the Beta and I love this game. The updates over the past 5 years have kept me interested in this game longer than any other Fallout in the series. I sincerely hope Bethesda takes all the good stuff from 76 when they start working on Fallout 5. Mutations are a game changer and in a world that is dealing with mutants on the daily, I can't believe 76 is the first one to really explorer it. Also, its so much more fun playing with real people instead of just companions. Expand
Metascore
52

Mixed or average reviews - based on 46 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 46
  2. Negative: 13 out of 46
  1. 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.
  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]