Fallout 76

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  1. Nuclear303
    Apr 22, 2020
    10
    From the beginning I loved FO76 now after Wastelander release I see that Bethesda really care about players and they gave us magnificent DLC
  2. DestinyDoer
    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
  3. goodme
    Jun 25, 2020
    10
    this is the most fun ever kill me 0/10 qqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqq
  4. Griffith050585
    Jul 20, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Has improved so much different game! I recommend giving it a second look. They have made it easier to group lvl cleaned up a lot of glitches and added npcs!… Expand
  5. Trum_P
    Aug 16, 2020
    10
    Как любителю этой серии, понравилась, особенно после многочисленных исправлений )
  6. idioticmoron
    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
  7. DickPenis
    Dec 3, 2020
    10
    Breathtaking
    Breathtaking
    Breathtaking
    Mr. Howard, please, take my money!
    Купи, сука, купи!
  8. Syriusz_YT
    Dec 15, 2020
    10
    Dobra gra mi się osobiście podoba ale falout 1st to jakiś absurd ale poza tym to dobra gra
  9. Bagdan4ik98
    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.
  10. gamersfan
    Oct 13, 2021
    10
    I like it. Better than 4
    This is great coop game, i complete all quests for 150 hours of playing.
  11. cabbage3
    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
  12. Allub
    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.
  13. helpinghand
    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.
    E.
    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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  14. DGOREFIELD02
    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
  15. dandenoms
    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).
  16. TannerMagnusdal
    Jan 4, 2022
    10
    Todd no don't shoot I'll write your fecking review but please don't shoot me.
  17. DipsetEx
    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.
  18. Atoshi_oxi
    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    … Expand
  19. TinyBakedPotato
    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.    … Expand
  20. Biohazard_3vil
    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
  21. Trivet
    Jun 20, 2019
    9
    I've been playing since the beta and still love the game. It's a blast to play - the amount of content, world complexity and general fun coming from this game honestly cannot be compared to no other vidya. I wholeheartedly recommend it to anyone who liked the franchise till now, but was on the fence due to the negativity campaign towards this product. It's a quality game with amazing community.
  22. mario108
    Dec 21, 2020
    9
    That's a great game. Slow exploration of the huge world, history of Fallout's world on the terminal among empty, left buildings with a ton of danger. After 2 years from release it's great game. Very recommend it, if you like survival, realtime RPG with exploration. For fun you can go with your friend online.
  23. Kuroneko87
    Nov 21, 2018
    9
    Chinese fortune cookie # 1.
    "The more the soyboy cries, the worse the next installment will be."
  24. Raketemensch
    Nov 15, 2018
    9
    IMHO, this is a giant new Fallout game in which I have forfeited VATS for the opportunity to finally play Fallout with friends.

    I'm loving it. I know people had tons of expectations for it, and that there's been a massive bandwagon against it, but whatever -- I'm having a blast playing it, and that's what matters in the end. Comparisons to Rust abound, but I prefer FO:76 vastly.    IMHO, this is a giant new Fallout game in which I have forfeited VATS for the opportunity to finally play Fallout with friends.

    I'm loving it. I know people had tons of expectations for it, and that there's been a massive bandwagon against it, but whatever -- I'm having a blast playing it, and that's what matters in the end.

    Comparisons to Rust abound, but I prefer FO:76 vastly.

    It's not a "skin," it's Fallout, warts and all. Everything I've done so far has felt like FO4, which I realize some people don't like, but that's their prerogative.

    Personally, I find it incredibly fun. That's all that matters with a game.    … Expand
  25. 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.
  26. storm1249
    Nov 14, 2018
    9
    I've played ~10 hours so far. While the lack of NPCs (not including robot NPCs) is odd and takes a little getting used to. It makes sense with the story and setting. This game is best played with other people. But if you don't know anyone and don't want to get to know anyone, the questing and game play are still a blast. Yes there are some bugs, but there always are with games the size ofI've played ~10 hours so far. While the lack of NPCs (not including robot NPCs) is odd and takes a little getting used to. It makes sense with the story and setting. This game is best played with other people. But if you don't know anyone and don't want to get to know anyone, the questing and game play are still a blast. Yes there are some bugs, but there always are with games the size of Fallout 76. I have yet to encounter anything game breaking and given how much effort has been made to revise and improve Elder Scrolls Online, I'm confident that Bethesda will do right by this Fallout game. If you enjoy Fallout much at all, you should definitely give it a try.… Expand
  27. 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
  28. Droa
    Nov 14, 2018
    9
    I've been playing for some hours pre and post-launch, and I have had an amazing time with it, sadly the game is missing a chat, but other than that, it is amazing, the story is kind of ok, I guess Fallout 76 is going to be a base game, where it will be extended depending on how it is received, I am excited to see what additions the game will have in the future.

    Currently, the game has    I've been playing for some hours pre and post-launch, and I have had an amazing time with it, sadly the game is missing a chat, but other than that, it is amazing, the story is kind of ok, I guess Fallout 76 is going to be a base game, where it will be extended depending on how it is received, I am excited to see what additions the game will have in the future.

    Currently, the game has some storage issues, if you are a hoarder, or want to save that special Power Armor pieces until you can use them. That is simply imposable, however, it has already been announced they will change that in one of the coming patches.

    As it is now I feel positive for the future, but let us see what happens.    … Expand
  29. BirdUp
    Nov 16, 2018
    9
    I don't get why this is getting review-bombed so bad. I've only had time to play this a few hours so far, but my initial take is: I must be really lucky because the game is not a stuttering buggy mess for me. Either that, or I'm living in some alternate universe than the ones and zero scorers.

    Fallout 76 is far "prettier" than Fallout 3, Fallout 4, and New Vegas because the color    I don't get why this is getting review-bombed so bad. I've only had time to play this a few hours so far, but my initial take is: I must be really lucky because the game is not a stuttering buggy mess for me. Either that, or I'm living in some alternate universe than the ones and zero scorers.

    Fallout 76 is far "prettier" than Fallout 3, Fallout 4, and New Vegas because the color palette isn't limited to mud, ochre, and grays. It is also a different game from earlier Fallouts due to how leveling and perks work. Oh, and also, the occasional non-violent other Player Characters I run into (not a single one has been aggressive to me) that's different as well. The other big "raise the stakes" difference is: no time slowdown and no save files.

    Given those differences, it does still have a similar look and feel to its predecessors.

    My "first impressions" review score is an 8.5.

    I can't wait for the weekend so I can really get stuck in.    … Expand
  30. 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
  31. Skhitzoid
    Nov 19, 2018
    9
    I am absolutely sucked into this game. The recent patch has now unlocked the framerate on pc too and it's just fantastic. I'm 45 and it's been a long time since I've been sucked into a game this much. Obviously I was unhappy with the problems I had early on but now It runs great and the gameplay is so involving and atmospheric. Voice acting is top. Ignore the sad fact that the world weI am absolutely sucked into this game. The recent patch has now unlocked the framerate on pc too and it's just fantastic. I'm 45 and it's been a long time since I've been sucked into a game this much. Obviously I was unhappy with the problems I had early on but now It runs great and the gameplay is so involving and atmospheric. Voice acting is top. Ignore the sad fact that the world we live in these days loves nothing more than trying to destroy anything they see others trolling. It deserved some of the criticism but most here are sheep that follow the crowd. Buy the game you will love it.… Expand
  32. robomartion
    May 7, 2020
    9
    Fallout 76 performs poorly, most of the gameplay is boring, but the environments and exploration is the best the Fallout series as ever offered. Compared to Fallout 3, Fallout 76 is most of the time a questionable buggy mess but compared to ANY game made in the last 5 years, on that scale, Fallout 76 is a 9/10. And the fact the game has been **** on as much as it has, says more about theFallout 76 performs poorly, most of the gameplay is boring, but the environments and exploration is the best the Fallout series as ever offered. Compared to Fallout 3, Fallout 76 is most of the time a questionable buggy mess but compared to ANY game made in the last 5 years, on that scale, Fallout 76 is a 9/10. And the fact the game has been **** on as much as it has, says more about the current state of the game industry than how good or bad Fallout 76 actually is. We are ignoring how much this game has to offer in exploration and immersion because of glitches, poor performance and janky gameplay.

    But what if we had a game the exact opposite, no immersion, no exploration, no soul but utterly perfect performance, smooth gameplay and zero glitches? It would be rated extremely highly (see DOOM, HL:Alyx, Outer Worlds, et al.) This is a problem because we as gamers are saying we are incapable of putting up with a few engine problems and want utterly seamless experiences even if they are are empty and devoid of soul or creativity. We are saying we prefer a polished turd to a rough diamond. And that says more about our puerility as gamers than the gaming industry itself. We are the problem because they can only sell us what we are buying.

    People prefer lack of friction over elevating gaming experiences because of a few small problems. Instead of putting up with a few issues to experience something that will inevitably fill us with a feeling of elevation, we want totally sterile, clinical games that more or less turn our brains to mush.

    If people boycott the only even slightly good game that has been made in years because of engine problems and are now retro-actively ****ting on all of Bethesda's previous games as if 'Oh I never really liked those games anyway' then the future of gaming is very grim, and that's why I am rating game 9/10 because Bethesda to me is the only big game developer left still capable of making games full of any semblance of soul. And the day Bethesda stops making games is the day AAA gaming dies.    … Expand
  33. CasildaK
    Dec 4, 2018
    9
    What Fallout 76 is suffering from is not a gameplay problem, but an entitled gamer problem.

    Gamers can't seem to handle the fact that a) they're not the Main Character and b) they have to read and listen to holotapes and notes to get the lore rather than have an NPC shovel it to them. Bethesda is amazing at writing lore, and Fallout 76 shines there IF you actually stop to appreciate it.    What Fallout 76 is suffering from is not a gameplay problem, but an entitled gamer problem.

    Gamers can't seem to handle the fact that a) they're not the Main Character and b) they have to read and listen to holotapes and notes to get the lore rather than have an NPC shovel it to them. Bethesda is amazing at writing lore, and Fallout 76 shines there IF you actually stop to appreciate it.

    Todd and Pete never promised us anything in this game other than what was delivered. They didn't promise a new engine or new graphics, etc. What they told us we'd get is Fallout with friends. That's what they delivered. Gamers need to stop expecting every title to be revolutionary. Gamers need to learn to accept games that are just simply Good.

    If anyone out there is disappointed in this game, it's solely because they were expecting something that was never promised to them by the developers. That's on them. Not Bethesda.    … Expand
  34. LimeDragon
    Nov 18, 2018
    9
    I am enjoying this one much more than Fallout 4 (Which is a nice comparative since it is very similar). Probably because this game hit my right switches. I am really happy to share a Fallout game with friends. I did not liked the fact that this was online instead of only coop but... my fear was unfounded, people I encountered so far were friendly and since encountering others is so rare,I am enjoying this one much more than Fallout 4 (Which is a nice comparative since it is very similar). Probably because this game hit my right switches. I am really happy to share a Fallout game with friends. I did not liked the fact that this was online instead of only coop but... my fear was unfounded, people I encountered so far were friendly and since encountering others is so rare, you actually take the time to interact with them, this was a unexpected surprise.

    The game is, in my experience, focused around sniffing around ruined buildings, looting junk, building bases, taking pictures, and killing enemies. While I can understand there is usually more than that (like lore, story and meaningful choices) in a usual Fallout game (and there is, but it is not the strong point of this opus), I often found that the part I ended up doing and enjoying the most in Fallout games are exactly what I mentioned Fallout 76 was about, so, it hit my right switches.

    There was also the focus around taking pictures which I found was silly, but again, I was surprised. You may not get out of a place with much loot or experience but you mostly always do with memories and having pictures of it is really nice to remember what you have been trough. I must be honest that at times, It felt more like being a tourist in a strange country than a survival game since it is not that dangerous when grouped, and I loved it.    … Expand
  35. Cassdrake
    Nov 22, 2018
    9
    Bottom line, if you enjoyed Fallout in the Bethesda years and you always wanted to explore the world with friends, this is the game that allows you to do it. It doesn't allow you to be antisocial and go around destroying other people's hard work, which is a major sticking point for certain types of gamers.

    Most of the negative reviews are review bombers who are determined to wreck this    Bottom line, if you enjoyed Fallout in the Bethesda years and you always wanted to explore the world with friends, this is the game that allows you to do it. It doesn't allow you to be antisocial and go around destroying other people's hard work, which is a major sticking point for certain types of gamers.

    Most of the negative reviews are review bombers who are determined to wreck this game because they are sheep who heard from their favorite streamer that its bad. The majority of them dont even own the game id wager.

    This game is not Fallout 5, its Fallout with Friends, people bought this expecting Fallout 5 and were disappointed when it turns out to be more of a Fallout sandbox to play with friends and had no single player campaign or that it doesn't allow them to gank people with lopsided PvP mechanics    … Expand
  36. 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
  37. Venatorem
    Nov 25, 2018
    9
    Despite encountering a few bugs, this game is a huge improvement over Fallout 4. This is by far the best looking Fallout to date. The West Virginia wasteland is filled with beautiful plant life and mutated critters. Looking up at the sky at night will fill you with a sense of wonder and amazement. The gunplay feels extremely tight and crispy which Fallout 4 failed to achieve. Despite thereDespite encountering a few bugs, this game is a huge improvement over Fallout 4. This is by far the best looking Fallout to date. The West Virginia wasteland is filled with beautiful plant life and mutated critters. Looking up at the sky at night will fill you with a sense of wonder and amazement. The gunplay feels extremely tight and crispy which Fallout 4 failed to achieve. Despite there being no human NPC’s, the game is filled with a colorful cast of robots and mutants. If Bethesda fixes the bugs, this game has the potential to be one of the best survival games of all time.… Expand
  38. 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
  39. MightySpaceTree
    Nov 15, 2018
    9
    While it's not perfect, it's definitely not worthy of the negative press it's getting.
  40. harnarl
    Nov 19, 2018
    9
    So far I've gotten to level 55 and taking my time. I have encountered a few disconnects and some graphical bugs here and there and some frames dropping. But the game is great otherwise. I'm continuously finding new quests and events to do.
  41. Zelgato
    Nov 19, 2018
    9
    I'm not sure where all these hate filled reviews are coming from. It has a pretty expansive story, the lore is great and alot of it if you look for it. The only complaints I have with the game is that the Stash size is to small, build budget is foolish at best, and that it's slightly buggy but they've been pretty good about fixing the bugs in beta. But none of the bugs are game breakingI'm not sure where all these hate filled reviews are coming from. It has a pretty expansive story, the lore is great and alot of it if you look for it. The only complaints I have with the game is that the Stash size is to small, build budget is foolish at best, and that it's slightly buggy but they've been pretty good about fixing the bugs in beta. But none of the bugs are game breaking that I've seen. I've spent 36 hours in game and it pretty much eats my free time. The only issues I've seen from other reviews are pretty much things that don't exist, like lack of content, no story, or lore. The only way you could miss any of this is if you're in a group and don't want to take the time to read or listen to the holotapes. But I definitely suggest getting this game, It would have been a 10 rating wise if they wouldn't have put that stash limit in cause that waste time having to organize every trip.… Expand
  42. Espejo1226
    Aug 4, 2020
    9
    Never played this game upon release, but with the waste lander update it def feels like a fallout game now. Been pretty happy playing it.
  43. 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.
  44. nicholassimon
    Mar 19, 2019
    9
    I have changed my review, when I initally bought it I was very disappointed and I realise now that is due to my expectations being very high. If you have played Fallout 3 / New Vegas / 4 and are looking for something amazing, different and completely new then Fallout 76 is not that.

    It is basically more Fallout with multiplayer added on, very much the same as the previous games. It is    I have changed my review, when I initally bought it I was very disappointed and I realise now that is due to my expectations being very high. If you have played Fallout 3 / New Vegas / 4 and are looking for something amazing, different and completely new then Fallout 76 is not that.

    It is basically more Fallout with multiplayer added on, very much the same as the previous games. It is still good and you can spend many hours playing it though there really is not a lot new here.

    The negative press I think is unfair and is due to people expecting a lot more than was delivered on release though numerous updates and patches are on the way and it does look to become possibly the best Fallout in future.    … Expand
  45. mokaloka
    May 18, 2019
    9
    This will be sort of late review, but I want to give my two cents. I have of course seen the YouTube videos, like "The Fall of 76", which more deals with the aspects outside the actual game, and the videos going through the bugs and so forth. But here I will give my opinion on gameplay, immersion and general thoughts.

    I preordered the game, tried the BETA (which left me confused), and    This will be sort of late review, but I want to give my two cents. I have of course seen the YouTube videos, like "The Fall of 76", which more deals with the aspects outside the actual game, and the videos going through the bugs and so forth. But here I will give my opinion on gameplay, immersion and general thoughts.

    I preordered the game, tried the BETA (which left me confused), and then played it the day it came out (more or less, think I was on a bender so it might have been a few days after). I think my expectations were still aligned towards something like Fallout 4, even though I knew the difference, and I dropped it and left it until last week.

    I decided to go into it with a clear mind, and just take it as it is. I love the lore and love the world. Although I have not played 1 and 2 (was more of a Baldur's Gate, Icewind Dale guy back then, and don't enjoy pure turn-based combat), I have enjoyed 3, NV and 4 many, many times.

    And I like it. I like it a lot.

    There are issues, of course. There is a fast-travel point with a Snappycaster that does not move, my Daily events seem to be 0/5 all the time no matter how many I do, Blueprints budget is small (this was a missunderstanding of my part though, I don't dare to move my nice house), it is easy to step into events right at the end, and reap the benefits. And of course the normal Bethesda **** in terms of bugs.

    That aside, the environment is so nice to roam. Especially the forest areas. The quests are not as repeatable as a thought. I have only played a bit if WoW around 2006 and SWTOR around 2012 so I am not an expert on these kind of games though.

    Crafting system is right up my alley. Slowly building your base, collecting plans, scavenging and taking over Gorge junkyard now and then (hey, only level 21 so far).

    I hated the C.A.M.P. system at first before I got the hang of it. Now I know that I need to keep building size down to blueprint properly, and looking forward to creating my new camp in a more village-like style. A crafting barn, living quarters, scavenging equipment and so on. However, for now I live at Morgantown Station.

    The Perk-system. I had some trouble in the beginning, but catched up, finally got Gun-nut to five stars yesterday so my guns do not break ALL THE TIME!!! Also, I have created sort of a plan for level up for the next 25 levels or so, did it kind of randomly before.

    Yesterday was also the first time I played with a friend. We talked over TeamSpeak and I helped him out through his first levels. Very nice indeed. He built a small base close to mine and we had a good time overall.

    So, when I put aside any dreams of Fallout 5 or whatever I really wanted, and see this as part of the lore and the Fallout world and as an individual game that tries something new I am very happy I gave it another chance.    … Expand
  46. crizzy
    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
  47. paowee
    Nov 14, 2018
    9
    I spent most my time in FO4 building settlements and in 76 i get to share it with my friends!

    There is a story, but its not handed in a medium you're used to (NPCs). You discover the story through holotapes, terminals, notes that people before you have left and it really gives a sense a post apocalyptic to the game. It's a new type of storytelling for sure.
  48. SNUMPKIN
    Nov 20, 2018
    9
    really fun, i enjoy it a lot, it's not for everyone and has bugs and problems but it's not as bad as everyone says imo.
  49. 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
  50. Linkler
    Nov 16, 2018
    9
    The Story is probably the only real letdown, the world is amaizing and the public events make it all very exciting. The best thing is when you meet a friendly random in the forest, or that they inproved the building mechanics from Falllout 4. Of course there are some bug and I've only had one small side quest glitch so I couldn't compleat it.

    tl;dr world and the exploration is amaizing,    The Story is probably the only real letdown, the world is amaizing and the public events make it all very exciting. The best thing is when you meet a friendly random in the forest, or that they inproved the building mechanics from Falllout 4. Of course there are some bug and I've only had one small side quest glitch so I couldn't compleat it.

    tl;dr world and the exploration is amaizing, public events and the building is great and alot of the story is decent.    … Expand
  51. pelli88
    Nov 14, 2018
    9
    Great game , maybe best of 2018 :) An amazing fallout world that gives the possibility to play solo or in a group and other fantastic things to do. Good work Bethesda.
  52. StephAgosta
    Nov 14, 2018
    9
    Is ths game perfect? Absolutely not. But it is honestly the most fun I've had in a game in a while, those who say "there's no story!" Forgot where the best stories are told in any Fallout game, the environment. Not once did the game seem "empty" or "lonely" even though I didn't group up with anyone. As for there being no *human* NPC's, that was never an issue for me. Now the game of courseIs ths game perfect? Absolutely not. But it is honestly the most fun I've had in a game in a while, those who say "there's no story!" Forgot where the best stories are told in any Fallout game, the environment. Not once did the game seem "empty" or "lonely" even though I didn't group up with anyone. As for there being no *human* NPC's, that was never an issue for me. Now the game of course has bugs that need fixed, push-to-talk, and more stash space, but I've been hyped for this game for months and I was not disappointed.… Expand
  53. GreyLemon
    Nov 14, 2018
    9
    Here's my opinion, having bought the game with no prior expectations and after enjoying the beta thoroughly:

    I've put in about 15 hours now, and I can safely say that this game is fun. It feels like Fallout, but is not the same experience. Why on earth you would expect the exact same experience from a multiplayer game is beyond me. The people I met have been great as well, the    Here's my opinion, having bought the game with no prior expectations and after enjoying the beta thoroughly:

    I've put in about 15 hours now, and I can safely say that this game is fun. It feels like Fallout, but is not the same experience. Why on earth you would expect the exact same experience from a multiplayer game is beyond me. The people I met have been great as well, the multiplayer blends really nicely into the single-player feel. Nobody's rushing to claim the best drops or grind to the highest levels just to be better than everyone else. The game plays at a comfortable pace just like a single-player game, except now you can enjoy it with friends if you want.

    The game performance is good, considering I'm running on a GTX 750Ti. VATS feels good, albeit very different, and does wonders for those who can't achieve a fluid experience due to lower end PCs. The only issues I ran into were a couple minor disconnects, which I'm sure can be blamed on launch day overload. I can't speak for the graphics, but given my setup, it looks nice enough not to hinder my experience.

    I actually really like the lack of human NPCs. With all the quests being through holotapes and robots, I can focus on what I actually enjoy, shooting and exploring, without missing out on the stories.

    The base-building is way more enjoyable than Fallout 4 for me because it not only feels more valuable, but I get to share what I build with my friends. I played all the way through Fallout 4 without bothering with the settlement system (for the most part) because it felt like it didn't quite fit with the game. Bases in Fallout 76 fit well and feel important.

    There is so much to do, and I feel like I haven't even scratched the surface after 15 hours. Whoever says this game doesn't have content is lying through their teeth. The map is huge and packed with quests and interesting locations. Regular event quests encourage interaction with other players and keep things fresh even in locations you've already combed over.

    At no point have I felt pressured to make any micro-transactions. I'm earning the premium currency at a decent rate as well, and expect to be able to buy whichever thing I want from the shop by the end of the week. It feels extra, like it should. Not like they took something essential out of the game just to make a shop.

    If you liked the gameplay of Fallout 4 and would enjoy that experience with friends, you'll also enjoy this game. It's not perfect, but don't let the emotional "It's not New Vegas/Rust" reviews ruin the opportunity you have to enjoy a unique and well-made game.    … Expand
  54. Caduryn
    Nov 24, 2018
    9
    Great Game and finally a Fallout Multiplayer
    Love every Second in it, last session 12h without a crash or Bug.
  55. Nekuno
    Nov 14, 2018
    9
    Started playing this morning, Honestly Not sure what is up with the comment section....The games is pretty decent. It plays just like fallout 4 honestly. I would not have fun playing this game by myself, you really need friends to make this sort of game fun. This is the kind of game you joke around and goof off with while playing with your friends. Also for people complaining aboutStarted playing this morning, Honestly Not sure what is up with the comment section....The games is pretty decent. It plays just like fallout 4 honestly. I would not have fun playing this game by myself, you really need friends to make this sort of game fun. This is the kind of game you joke around and goof off with while playing with your friends. Also for people complaining about bugs....this is a Bethesda game. What did you honestly expect? Also how many games are honestly perfect on release anymore. I have played a lot of MMORPGS over the years and that's what this is basically. If you don't like fetch quests, running long distances, lots of text to read if you want story of any kind, then do not play. I give it a solid 9 out of 10 though.… Expand
  56. 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
  57. 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
  58. Klaxon
    Nov 14, 2018
    9
    Fallout 76 plays alot like Fallout 4 but with online multiplayer and a form of PVP. Most of the story is through terminals and notes that have been left behind, with the only interactive NPC's being robots.
    So far I have spent about 20 hours in release and a few in Beta and it has been alot of fun.
    Despite what everyone says, the engine has been updated from Fallout 4, but still has    Fallout 76 plays alot like Fallout 4 but with online multiplayer and a form of PVP. Most of the story is through terminals and notes that have been left behind, with the only interactive NPC's being robots.
    So far I have spent about 20 hours in release and a few in Beta and it has been alot of fun.

    Despite what everyone says, the engine has been updated from Fallout 4, but still has the same Fallout feel. I haven't encountered a single breaking bug, and only a few minor glitches, none that stopped us from enjoying the game.    … Expand
  59. 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
  60. ccoffee
    Nov 14, 2018
    9
    This game is actually pretty fun. I really enjoyed looting and exploring, the guns feel way better than Fallout 4 to me, and I've put many hours into the whole Fallout series. You don't have to unlock a bunch or towns and play long hours to start building your own guns and modding them, mod components are more plentiful than previous games. I love the real-time nature of the game, notThis game is actually pretty fun. I really enjoyed looting and exploring, the guns feel way better than Fallout 4 to me, and I've put many hours into the whole Fallout series. You don't have to unlock a bunch or towns and play long hours to start building your own guns and modding them, mod components are more plentiful than previous games. I love the real-time nature of the game, not pausing to cheat-heal or cheat-aim in a pause menu (VATS aim still exists, it just doesn't pause the game). You have to think, react and plan a bit to survive. The hunger, thirst, and radiation system keeps you on your toes and keeps you considering your actions beyond running and shooting. I have experienced no bugs involving crashing or anything game breaking at all. I prefer to spend my time with strong gameplay systems like these over heavy narrative "interactive cinema" games that have permeated the market (and yes I really do believe they are well-crafted systems!) People are so spoiled and entitled to get so aggressive about a game, saying ridiculous things like "its the worst game ever made" "most deserving game of 0 score" - maybe they are just spoiled, entitled, or childish maybe? Anyway, some of the gripes I feel are unwarranted knee-jerk hate. I will be playing for many long hours over the next few weeks at the very least.… Expand
  61. Sudian
    Nov 14, 2018
    9
    Contrary to others, I actually like the game. Granted, I've always enjoyed exploration more than quests and story.
  62. veraxesq
    Nov 14, 2018
    9
    I did not think I would like playing with other people so much. I am usually a single-player RPG type of guy, but meeting other vault-dwellers and questing with them has been fantastic. I do wish there were NPCs (there is one mutant vendor, but I'd like to interact with him more)
  63. 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.
  64. DNA_Instinct
    Feb 5, 2019
    9
    First, Anyone that votes 0 has ether not played the game or only played it for a few minutes. Don't count those votes as they haven't even put enough time into the game to even judge it.

    I've played this game for about 250 hours now over the course of several weeks. My opinions are outlined below. This game is a beast. There are tons and tons of activities to do in the game. There are    First, Anyone that votes 0 has ether not played the game or only played it for a few minutes. Don't count those votes as they haven't even put enough time into the game to even judge it.

    I've played this game for about 250 hours now over the course of several weeks. My opinions are outlined below.
    This game is a beast. There are tons and tons of activities to do in the game. There are hundreds of quests and even more hidden areas. There is a plethora of lore to be learned and the map is simply astonishing. There are several unique regions in the map that have different creatures and enemies. There is building, farming, and exploring. With the new leveling system, you can change the perks you want to use at any time within the same tree.

    Down to business. The combat. Since the game is primarily online, the VATS system is kinda different. There is a slow degradation on your AP while it's in use and there is no slow time. This makes the VATS system a little different from previous games while still keeping it useful.
    Combat is limited to 2 types, ranged or melee, with trees in each category. While some may want to use a melee build, there is one enemy in game that will annoy you to no end because you become helpless, which is the Scorch Beasts. These nasty creatures fly high in the sky, similar to the dragons in Skyrim. Without a way to ground the beast, a melee character is essentially target practice for the flying balls of death. For this reason, I recommend picking a ranged character.

    For perks, the way it works is each level in a tree, ex; Strength, will give you one more point to spend on cards (perks) each card has a point cost associated with it and can be 'equipped'. If you have level 10 Strength you get 10 points to either spend on 10 cards that cost one or any combination of leveled cards equalling 10. I like this system as it lets me invest into lockpicking but I don't have to keep it active when I'm not picking a lock.

    For building, you can place a house almost anywhere. You set down a camp and hop to it. You have a camp budget and turrets take a LOT of it. If you want a nice home, build it in an area you won't need turrets to defend it. There are mining sites all across the map that let you build machines to gather resources for you passively. They need to be emptied regularly as there is a limit to how much stuff they can hold. Building a home is fairly easy but outfitting it with all the trinkets you want is harder as most of the placeable items are locked and need plans.

    For weapons and armor, the armor in this game has levels. So pick a version you like, and stick with the one. If you want more physical damage reduction compared to energy, then pick something that caters to your class. No one armor is better than another, it just depends on what you like.
    For power armor, this can be argued as better. But you lose access to fist weapons and you have to carry heavy power cores.
    For weapons, you need to scrap them to get attachment plans. See tons of shotguns? Scrap em. ballistic weapons are currently the go to at the moment but don't let this stop you from hitting robots with a weapon their weak against. (energy)

    If you come to a point where you can't put any more items into your stash, you're hoarding too much. Stop it. This isn't Fallout 4. Keep at most 4 weapons, a pile of ammo, and 100 scrap/bulk of each type. If you're running a shotgun class you don't need 3 Fat Mans in your stash. Pro tip, Mini nukes and missiles weigh a lot. If you aren't planning on using them when you pick them up, don't put them in your stash. Same with grenades. USE THOSE EXPLOSIVES.

    I really enjoy this game and having the chance to play it with friends is really nice. If there was one thing I could change about the game, I'd add a Dragon Rend to make those Scorch Beasts land on the ground. It's unfair to melee characters.    … Expand
  65. Allegroo
    Nov 14, 2018
    9
    I loved the game. When we play solo there is ton lots of lore. In group going to high level and leveling is damn fun.
  66. 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
  67. ClayTempest
    Nov 14, 2018
    9
    I've loved and poured hours into Fallout 3, NV, and 4. Fallout 76 isn't meant to be Fallout 5. It is meant to be something different, and it is. It takes elements from previous Fallout games, but replaces some elements with parts of other online multiplayer games to create an experience where "the whole amounts to more than the sum of its parts". Its buggy and uses a dated engine, but II've loved and poured hours into Fallout 3, NV, and 4. Fallout 76 isn't meant to be Fallout 5. It is meant to be something different, and it is. It takes elements from previous Fallout games, but replaces some elements with parts of other online multiplayer games to create an experience where "the whole amounts to more than the sum of its parts". Its buggy and uses a dated engine, but I have still been genuinely enjoying my time in the Beta and since launch.

    High points: exploring an interesting wasteland with a friend, overcoming challenges cooperatively, and the progression system has me hooked.

    Also, the Micro-transactions aren't intrusive at all. I have found really cool outfits in the game world that I would rather wear over the stuff in the cash store.    … Expand
  68. rorysmith
    Nov 15, 2018
    9
    Cool game. I don't understand why everyone dislikes it. I guess people just don't like change.
  69. Sundaver
    Nov 14, 2018
    9
    I wanted to share something I realized after 20 hours of gameplay. This game was a toss-up for me, and some aspects still kind are, but when I take a step back and let the weight off of listening what others think (empty world, broken PvP, etc) I realize Bethesda really hit the nuke on the detonator for this game. Think of it as this:

    When did you ever really spend time playing with    I wanted to share something I realized after 20 hours of gameplay. This game was a toss-up for me, and some aspects still kind are, but when I take a step back and let the weight off of listening what others think (empty world, broken PvP, etc) I realize Bethesda really hit the nuke on the detonator for this game. Think of it as this:

    When did you ever really spend time playing with human NPCs before?
    The few moments you were ever in a town? Heck there is almost every enemy from previous games in this game as all other Fallouts before with new ones included.
    The previous games of Fallout were built around holotapes that led to more information in a quest to more holotapes.
    I don't understand why people say this is a bad thing when this has always been a thing before?
    When you hear distant gunfire, that is most likely real players fighting a real battle. Most of my time exploring in previous games were always dull.
    Now I end up finding some player's shack, use their workbenches and get into a conversation with them on where to find some Radstag meat for a quest I was doing. Wow.

    This game is truly something else. I don't get the hate because once you look past it (besides the faction PvP, remove that crap and just make everyone PvP ready) this game is great.

    Don't let other people get in your head, it will make you see the sparse ugly in this beautiful game. Thank you Bethesda~    … Expand
  70. Leppy0014
    Nov 14, 2018
    9
    For an online survival MMO, there's nothing else like it on the market. Every single location my buds and I have visited so far has had an interesting story to tell. Emotional holo-tapes (some several minutes long), notes, hand-written journals, terminal logs, and sentient robots all shed light on what life was like for past, pre-war inhabitants. Many times, their grim stories will evenFor an online survival MMO, there's nothing else like it on the market. Every single location my buds and I have visited so far has had an interesting story to tell. Emotional holo-tapes (some several minutes long), notes, hand-written journals, terminal logs, and sentient robots all shed light on what life was like for past, pre-war inhabitants. Many times, their grim stories will even kick off a variety of small quests. It's a far cry from other survival games like Rust, Conan Exiles, DayZ, and Ark Survival that don't even HAVE quests, let alone much backstory. From what I've seen of the survival genre, the sole fact that FO76 is NOT Early Access already has me hooked.

    Overall, aside from a few graphical bugs I've encountered, I've had a ton of fun surviving, exploring, fighting different enemies, building my own mini-base, and uncovering crazy secrets on the map. Even though it's not your traditional single-player Fallout RPG, the amount of content and systems at play in FO76 is staggering for an online survival MMO and can keep you and your friends occupied for weeks. If you're into PvE and Roleplay the West Virginia hills are vast and filled with NPC monsters for hunting and looting. If you're into PvP, there are always good bounties waiting on Hunter/Hunted Station radio.

    Some sage advice from an old arcade player, if you're ever not sure whether a modern game is worth it's full price, rate it at $1 an hour. If you can get 60 hours of game-play from a $60 retail game, it's well worth it in my old-school, coin-operated book.    … Expand
  71. SlimJefe
    Nov 14, 2018
    9
    Unfortunately the game is getting review bombed by people with no valid criticism. The game is amazing to play with a small group of friends. There is NO GAME BREAKING BUGS like other users claim. There is plenty to see and do in this massive world. There are no griefers running around killing you for no reason, the game doesn’t work like that. If you have friends and like exploring theUnfortunately the game is getting review bombed by people with no valid criticism. The game is amazing to play with a small group of friends. There is NO GAME BREAKING BUGS like other users claim. There is plenty to see and do in this massive world. There are no griefers running around killing you for no reason, the game doesn’t work like that. If you have friends and like exploring the fallout universe get this game.… Expand
  72. 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
  73. Truemaster
    Nov 15, 2018
    9
    Играю в серию с первой части Фаллоута. Хейт незаслуженный. Игра никак не хуже 4-й части. Атмосфера на месте, играется интересно. Да баги и подрезаный для всех графон. Но идея очень прикольная, обидно что игру так обсырают. Забейте на флэшмобовый рейтинг, Fаlouut 2 мы уже не увидим увы, а как развитие F4 перспективы большие, если не утонут в малолетках ставящих игре 0...Играю в серию с первой части Фаллоута. Хейт незаслуженный. Игра никак не хуже 4-й части. Атмосфера на месте, играется интересно. Да баги и подрезаный для всех графон. Но идея очень прикольная, обидно что игру так обсырают. Забейте на флэшмобовый рейтинг, Fаlouut 2 мы уже не увидим увы, а как развитие F4 перспективы большие, если не утонут в малолетках ставящих игре 0...
  74. RobLovesGames
    Nov 15, 2018
    9
    This game is awesome! I was apprehensive to buy this because all the bad reviews. I played all night last night and was pleasantly surprised.

    It's alot like 4 in that there is an emphasis on crafting your gear. They also added a durability, thirst and hunger feature that that adds a survival element kind of like ARK. I didn't feel like it was that hard to deal with either. There is more    This game is awesome! I was apprehensive to buy this because all the bad reviews. I played all night last night and was pleasantly surprised.

    It's alot like 4 in that there is an emphasis on crafting your gear. They also added a durability, thirst and hunger feature that that adds a survival element kind of like ARK. I didn't feel like it was that hard to deal with either. There is more disease/sickness, i got parasites when i ate an uncooked radtoad egg, but found a cure disease bottle that cleared it up.
    The online feature is not intrusive, and I only came across a few players. You get a sense right now that all the vault dwellers are working together. I had no run-ins with violent PVP yet, as i'm still only level 6 and PVP doesn't start until level 5.
    I played with a friend and it was easy to join each others game and find each other.
    The graphics are great and more colorful this time, all the new enemies look good and move fluid. The sounds though are amazing, and since you will probably wear a headset to talk, it's very immersive. When you are next to the water you will hear all the insects, or if you are standing in the forest you will hear the wind blowing through the trees.
    The music has some new songs mixed in with old. I was weary when i heard beach boys wouldn't it be nice but it was followed by that hack em wack em song.
    The leveling seems cool too with being able to equip different perk cards, I like this better than FO4's wall of perks.
    VATS is cool and I don't miss the time-slowing.
    The exploration is amazing though and i didn't even want to setup a camp yet because i just kept moving. If you are already a Fallout fan get ready to finally explore with your friends!

    If I have one complaint so far the trading takes some getting used to and i think it could be quicker.
    I drop traded with a friend to get around that. I might just need to get used to the system so that it goes quicker.    … Expand
  75. 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
  76. tacothief
    Nov 15, 2018
    9
    I'm a longtime fan of the franchise. I've played all of them except Brotherhood, and I started with them as a child. I've liked every one. I do enjoy 76 so far, but for slightly different reasons than the last games.

    So far, Fallout games have been about exploration, marked and unmarked locations to discover and explore, a story to experience as you go through the world, side quests    I'm a longtime fan of the franchise. I've played all of them except Brotherhood, and I started with them as a child. I've liked every one. I do enjoy 76 so far, but for slightly different reasons than the last games.

    So far, Fallout games have been about exploration, marked and unmarked locations to discover and explore, a story to experience as you go through the world, side quests that usually have some humor or a bit of information about the larger world to add to our understanding of the setting. Well, 76 does have all of these things. 76 manages to do a lot of these things that we expect from a Fallout title. The thing it does not do, that (most) of the previous titles did have, is player choice in the narrative, and NPC interactions.

    The difference between this and previous games is that all of the NPC's we would normally talk with, died shortly before the player shows up. We find the remains of battles and we find their bodies and such. The plot is discovering why and how, so we won't go into that, but the point is that the normal NPC interaction that people are used to in these games is missing. We do most of the lore discovery, and most of the storytelling, is done through notes and terminals and holotape recordings. Which is fine for learning about the world, and it's adequate for telling us information, and there have already been a few holotapes that were dramatic and conveyed emotion to me, but I understand the criticism that many people have. It's adequate for conveying storytelling, but it's not that interaction that people are used to. They want to talk to people. It's a bit unfortunate that a lot of the other reviews are very hard on the game and this seems to be the most common reason. Bethesda said from the start that they want to roll with the idea that every human you come across is another actual human player. This was the game's pitch, it's what made it unique. Someone at the company had this idea and they rolled with it. This was clear from the start, so a lot of these reviews that seem to be disappointed by the lack of NPC's is a bit perplexing.

    It's also worth noting, on the lack of NPC issue, that there is more voice acting and recorded dialogue for this game than every other game combined. Look it up on google, it's a fact. So it's not that there just isn't any voice acting or things to learn from people. It's just that the people are all dead, and leaving their diaries for the player to discover. It's not actually all that much different than an NPC going on a longwinded story of his recent events. One of the criticisms of New Vegas is that NPC's will occasionally stand there and go on and on spilling information to the player. It's not that different in cases like this.

    The positive aspects about the game are that it has many new enemy types, a map 4 times larger than 4's map, more voice acted recorded dialogue than the previous games, and the sidequests are just as involved as the previous games. The storytelling is done through discovery, so the player is more like an investigator after the fact, rather than in the middle of events, but the tone this sets up is unique and works.

    It's missing a couple things though, so I wish I could give it an 8.5 instead of 9. The PC version should allow for DoF adjusting, widescreen support, Push To Talk, rendering distance options, and other quality-of-life options that PC players are used to that scale with the strength of their machine, and aren't uniform like on consoles.

    Overall, the game offers many of the things we expect from Bethesda's Fallouts. Marked and unmarked locations to explore, some interesting quests, discovering lore about the setting, etc. It ends up being a very different experience than the other Fallouts, because you are an investigator after the events, but this is just a different tone of game. I've been enjoying it so far, and I understand that it's a very different tone than most other Fallout games. I think at the end of the day, whether you like it or not mostly hinges on whether or not you mind that you're coming by after the events and discovering what happened or if you want to be in the middle of them. This tone is a lot different and might not be for everyone.    … Expand
  77. Marvises
    Nov 15, 2018
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. As an avid fallout fan, I can't stop playing this game. I have always wanted a multiplayer fallout.

    Recommended improvements:
    Fix the mob glitches where their models are either messed up or they are attacking you and you can't see them.

    Add Human NPCs with actual story components.

    If you're expecting a fallout game that is deep with story, this isn't the game for you. There are quests in it, however, they are simple quests that have large rewards. Most of the people complaining about the game seemed to expect a whole new fallout story line. Granted it has been 3 years since the last fallout game, but that's still not enough time for a well developed game. Fallout 76 is essentially fallout 4 set in a new environment where you can play with your friends.    … Expand
  78. 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
  79. FlexySpagoot
    Nov 15, 2018
    9
    I think this is a great game, I had tons of fun exploring with my friends. The quests are fairly decent, but the world is just amazing. BUT, there are a BUNCH of performance issues and bugs, but its bugthesda, so what did we expect?
  80. SypherGS
    Nov 15, 2018
    9
    It has a few minor bugs and issues, but is fun to play solo and multiplayer. You got a decent story that keeps the world feeling as alive as possible, though at points it can feel a little empty. The world building is as good as ever and I am excited to see what future content Bethesda will release.
  81. polydynamix
    Nov 15, 2018
    9
    Despite all the melodramatic whining... all these complaints were addressed before launch, like no human NPC's. Now they want to give it a low rating because they decided to purchase the game despite that. They represented it as exactly what it is and while I would say it is lacking in meaningful quests that aren't fetch, defend, or escort- it's a fun game.

    There are times it doesn't    Despite all the melodramatic whining... all these complaints were addressed before launch, like no human NPC's. Now they want to give it a low rating because they decided to purchase the game despite that. They represented it as exactly what it is and while I would say it is lacking in meaningful quests that aren't fetch, defend, or escort- it's a fun game.

    There are times it doesn't feel so much like fallout but then you'll see something that reminds you that it is. Watch some gameplay and decide for yourself.    … Expand
  82. 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
  83. va1tax
    Nov 15, 2018
    9
    The game feels a lot like Fallout 4, with online play. At least, that what it looked like to me before playing it. I have now put hours into this game in the beta, as well as since it's release, and I have to say over all, it has been one of the more fun games I have played in a long time. Now of course their is going to be bugs, glitches, and hate revolving around this cause well, its aThe game feels a lot like Fallout 4, with online play. At least, that what it looked like to me before playing it. I have now put hours into this game in the beta, as well as since it's release, and I have to say over all, it has been one of the more fun games I have played in a long time. Now of course their is going to be bugs, glitches, and hate revolving around this cause well, its a brand new released game. Every game has bugs and glitches all the time, in fact, back in the day that used to be part of the fun in a game was finding all the little bugs a glitches you could! I am not saying this game is perfect in any form, in fact in some cases its no where near, but, It has been a game that has given me the urge, the excitement to get home and hop online with my friends that I have not been able to feel in a long time. That is why I suggest the game or at least to try it before judging it based on others assumptions and or opinions.… Expand
  84. 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.
  85. kahn0083
    Nov 16, 2018
    9
    Is this game perfect? Absolutely not, what is?
    Is this game buggy? It can be, it's only 2 days old and it's a Bethesda game, known for oddity.
    Is this game good? YES. Despite all the whining and complaining, despite the "corruption of the lore," and no NPCs. It is a GOOD representation of post-apocalyptia and tremendously fun, especially with friends. Find some friends, do some    Is this game perfect? Absolutely not, what is?
    Is this game buggy? It can be, it's only 2 days old and it's a Bethesda game, known for oddity.
    Is this game good? YES. Despite all the whining and complaining, despite the "corruption of the lore," and no NPCs. It is a GOOD representation of post-apocalyptia and tremendously fun, especially with friends.

    Find some friends, do some events, follow the main storyline.

    New Title: Fallout w/ friends: whining? whining never changes.    … Expand
  86. chaos_geek
    Nov 16, 2018
    9
    The game is quite a lot of fun. The game play is straight out of Fallout 4 with some minor adjustments to meet the needs of a multiplayer environment. Most of the negative reviews I have seen are from people that are just blatantly wrong and probably haven't played the game. If you enjoy Bethesda's Fallout games, and want to play with friends, this is the game you want. The concerns ofThe game is quite a lot of fun. The game play is straight out of Fallout 4 with some minor adjustments to meet the needs of a multiplayer environment. Most of the negative reviews I have seen are from people that are just blatantly wrong and probably haven't played the game. If you enjoy Bethesda's Fallout games, and want to play with friends, this is the game you want. The concerns of griefing aren't real, the story is there is you take your time and look around and/or read. If you prefer to have your story spoon fed to you through dialog or cut scenes you probably wont like this game. There are some issues with glitchy behavior (like finishing quests) but most seem to be corrected by exiting the game and restarting, but I expect this to be corrected in time.

    Overall I high recommend this game!    … Expand
  87. iomiere
    Nov 16, 2018
    9
    Let me start off saying that I think the majority of people who have reviewed this game poorly are misunderstanding what the game is meant to be at a fundamental level. It seems many people think this is the next mainline installment of the Fallout franchise. I do not see it as such. This is not Fallout 5 nor New Vegas 2, this a fallout to play with friends. I and a group of four otherLet me start off saying that I think the majority of people who have reviewed this game poorly are misunderstanding what the game is meant to be at a fundamental level. It seems many people think this is the next mainline installment of the Fallout franchise. I do not see it as such. This is not Fallout 5 nor New Vegas 2, this a fallout to play with friends. I and a group of four other guys have been loving the hell out of this game and though there are many bugs, as it is only the first week and this is a massive game with a ton of variables, It is definitely worth playing with friends. It is not a game about narrative but about exploration, and making your own fun(something people don't seem to know how to do anymore which is sad.). I stand by this game and I think with updates it will truly realize its potential!… Expand
  88. 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
  89. 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.
  90. 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
  91. 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.
  92. woiflq
    Nov 17, 2018
    9
    Great fun with friends. I would not enjoy the game solo, but I'm not playing solo, so I won't dock points for that. I will dock a point for framerate drops, but haven't experienced any bugs yet. So far, though, I'm really enjoying it, other than the fact that enjoying it means getting blasted by people who don't. Look at the "helpful" ratings on all the good or even average reviews.
  93. RC1
    Nov 17, 2018
    9
    sorry, but i will write this review in portuguese, because i can't speak english.

    O fallout 76 é um jogo bem divertido, para ter uma experiência mais divertida com fallout 76 é com amigos, eu mesmo joguei bastante com um amigo meu, dizem que ela é repetitivo, mas eu discordo, porque eu ainda estou cativado com ele e estou gostando bastante do jogo, eu jogo jogos da bethesda desde por    sorry, but i will write this review in portuguese, because i can't speak english.

    O fallout 76 é um jogo bem divertido, para ter uma experiência mais divertida com fallout 76 é com amigos, eu mesmo joguei bastante com um amigo meu, dizem que ela é repetitivo, mas eu discordo, porque eu ainda estou cativado com ele e estou gostando bastante do jogo, eu jogo jogos da bethesda desde por volta de 2011, com o lançamento de Skyrim, um dos melhores jogos que já joguei da franquia fallout foi esse, só atrás do 4, que eu me diverti e me divirto muito, podem ter tirado os npcs e tal, mas eu não achei repetitivo, eu achei bem divertido do mesmo jeito, eu espero ter a mesma experiencia até o fim do jogo.    … Expand
  94. HeyItsZeko
    Nov 17, 2018
    9
    As it is not a perfect game but is still in the first week of launch it is a great game with a bold push. In my time of playing I have made friends and seen people fighting others for pure survival and fun. I have set off a nuke and seen a nuke go off, making friends in the rad zone going from place to place fighting legendary scorch and death claws. It is one of the most fun I've hadAs it is not a perfect game but is still in the first week of launch it is a great game with a bold push. In my time of playing I have made friends and seen people fighting others for pure survival and fun. I have set off a nuke and seen a nuke go off, making friends in the rad zone going from place to place fighting legendary scorch and death claws. It is one of the most fun I've had with friends in a multiplayer. With all of these reviews all of them are posted on the first day of launch and all of them have only seen the trailers or just jumping on the train of hating the game because "It'S NoT fALlOuT" . I think the game is fun with friends and even solo. So those who dont know if they want to buy the game just yet dont listen to the ones that have given it 0's or 1's because all of them are posted on the first or second day of launch and most haven't even played the game.… Expand
  95. 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
  96. 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.
  97. 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.
  98. EricGrand
    Nov 19, 2018
    9
    My Score and review is based on my expectations i had before and the Fun i have playing the Game.
    I watched Videos of the Beta and read a lot about the Game before buying it. So i expected a game with Fallout 4 graphics, content, etc. but with multiplayer. I knew before that the game would be without NPC.
    Since launch of the Game last week i have been playing until level 28 with my    My Score and review is based on my expectations i had before and the Fun i have playing the Game.
    I watched Videos of the Beta and read a lot about the Game before buying it. So i expected a game with Fallout 4 graphics, content, etc. but with multiplayer. I knew before that the game would be without NPC.

    Since launch of the Game last week i have been playing until level 28 with my brother which is around 20 hours i think. So far we really enjoy the game. Graphics are as expected the same as Fallout 4 which does not bother me a bit because i like the way it is. I had no graphic glitches or anything so far.
    Control and interface are quite intuitive. Of course the VATS has been changed because the slow motion would not be possible in multiplayer games. They way they implemented this feature is ok but I dont use it as often. The new Perk system is also ok because you can switch some cards while you dont need them and vice versa. One thing that bothers me is that you get random cards instead of having a whole selection. The Map is very big and the Places and Towns are interesting to explore.
    The Worksop system is very nice. I like that you can claim some sites build a base and get some resources out of it. You have to defend that base from different attacks and other players can reclaim it.
    With the CAMP you can build your own camp they way you like. The Stash is a bit too small and it is hard to manage your inventory with all the stuff you collect but as a realistic feature i kind of get it. It doesnt make sense to store tons of material just to make it available everywhere on the map. They implemented features like Food going to waste because they want to make it difficult to stay alive and keep you busy. So you really have to think about what you put in your box and try to manage your resources smart.
    Questing in Fallout 76 is similar to the other Fallout games but instead of having a lot of NPCs you get to hear a lot of holo tapes and some Robots. I know that this is one of the biggest issues for a lot of people. But this was announced long before the launch and even without NPCs i find the game quite immersive. And for what i have seen so far, having no Humans in the Game is the Story of Fallout 76. Every one in this area died and you only see a lot of corpses and the people from the Vaults are to reclaim the Area. If i would be playing alone this would bother me more i guess, but since i bought the game to have a multiplayer experience this is fine for me.
    The PVP element and how they implemented it is actually quite good. Before launch i was worried about high level players griefing others with power armors all the time. But having the option to fight back or just ignoring an enemy is very good. Its also nice that enemy player get wanted and are visible on the big map. You can hunt them down and get a bounty. I could not think of a better way to implement a PvP in such a game but also protect players who dont want to play this way.

    So far i have experienced almost no bugs in the game. No Quest bugs so far. I had 2 game Crashes while saving a blueprint and sometimes i can not see my Teammate after joining the Team. But this is solved easily but rejoining the Team. Maybe i am lucky but for me the Game is very stable.

    If you look for a game with the heavy quest system where you can choose between fractions and choose how you play the game (good or evil) and with that choose how your quest line will develope, you should look somewhere else. Play Skyrim, Fallout4 or Fallout NV. Anyway I am not sure how this would work in a multiplayer game. If my brother for example would start killing my quest "giver" and thereby choose a different path, for me the same path would be chosen automaticaly. I can imagine that this way of having 1000 options to play the game would be very hard to implement in a online multiplayer.

    I think it is a good thing that they are trying to do something different. It would be a boring world if no one would try to do something in a different way. You can never satisfy everyone and you shouldnt.

    (Funny how the people allways flame about the games after buying them "I want my money back" mimimi..... No one forces you to buy them before the game is launched. You can sit back relaxe and wait until the first gameplay videos and reviews arrive. Thats the way i do it. If i know that i will like the game, i will buy it.)    … Expand
  99. cart1337
    Nov 19, 2018
    9
    I have been having a blast with this game to the extend that i didn't sleep for two days.. People should really try the game for few hours and get in to it, because it's an amazing game!
  100. 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.
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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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