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  1. Nov 20, 2018
    9
    Beware of all the negative reviews. I'm glad I bought this game before reading reviews. All the negative attention this is getting is due to people either not knowing what Fallout is all about or not reading what this game was going to be or how it would play.

    I found this game to be a diamond in the rough. It's the most fun I've had in a long time. If you like Fallout and the
    Beware of all the negative reviews. I'm glad I bought this game before reading reviews. All the negative attention this is getting is due to people either not knowing what Fallout is all about or not reading what this game was going to be or how it would play.

    I found this game to be a diamond in the rough. It's the most fun I've had in a long time. If you like Fallout and the setting of post apocalyptic games, you then realize that it isn't a tropical paradise and finding treasure is a slim encounter. If you love to explore/loot/craft, this is an amazing game.

    This game is certainly much better than No Man's Sky which also got slammed hard by the community, but certainly wasn't a total flop.

    There are some crap games out there, but very few deserving of a "0" score, This one is way better than most give it credit for.

    If you aren't sure, wait for a sale. Definitely not a flop and improvements are on the way. I say if you like Fallout, give it a fair chance. I'm glad I did.
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  2. Nov 21, 2018
    9
    Much improved. So many quests to do now. The Brotherhood is here so that makes it 10x better. I'm addicted.
  3. Nov 19, 2018
    9
    Its for sure not a Fallout game for everyone !
    And its online part might be buggy and not well-thought-out.
    BUT and this is a big but...there are people who likes the setting and have no problem with the lack of Npcs. If you want a "classical" Fallout and nothing less you better not buying it. But if you have friends or simply like to travel around a post apocalyptic world and looting
    Its for sure not a Fallout game for everyone !
    And its online part might be buggy and not well-thought-out.
    BUT and this is a big but...there are people who likes the setting and have no problem with the lack of Npcs.
    If you want a "classical" Fallout and nothing less you better not buying it.
    But if you have friends or simply like to travel around a post apocalyptic world and looting the hell out of it.
    Then you should buy it

    The Game got a great world like every other Fallout game, a lot to explore and some nice easter eggs.
    Just give it a try if possible
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  4. Nov 19, 2018
    9
    I've been having a blast playing fo76 every spare minute since release. It has a few bugs, but what new release doesn't? It's a refreshing change from the typical mmo where there are 50 people all camping the same spawn. I wasn't crazy about it at first but the more I play it, the more I like it! This game has some depth! It's possible to fill the traditional dd/tank/healer roles ifI've been having a blast playing fo76 every spare minute since release. It has a few bugs, but what new release doesn't? It's a refreshing change from the typical mmo where there are 50 people all camping the same spawn. I wasn't crazy about it at first but the more I play it, the more I like it! This game has some depth! It's possible to fill the traditional dd/tank/healer roles if you learn the perk system. Plus, the quests draw you in.. keep you playing to see what happens, what the next twist is. Expand
  5. Nov 19, 2018
    9
    Honestly a really fun game to play, sure there are problems with the game, but many of said problems could easily be ironed out by the dev team.
  6. Nov 20, 2018
    9
    Many people have been bashing this game from the day it was announced. It certainly doesn't help to play a game with unreal expectations when Bethesda delivered exactly what they said they would.

    he game has bugs, lots of them. But, so did all of the other Bethesda games. It's about time for Bethesda to create a new engine and stop relying on their buggy Skyrim/Fallout engine. This game
    Many people have been bashing this game from the day it was announced. It certainly doesn't help to play a game with unreal expectations when Bethesda delivered exactly what they said they would.

    he game has bugs, lots of them. But, so did all of the other Bethesda games. It's about time for Bethesda to create a new engine and stop relying on their buggy Skyrim/Fallout engine. This game can be played solo, but flourishes in Multiplayer. The problem is that players don't seem to have the courage or ability to interact with strangers. In my experience, strangers were nothing but friendly. I have not had one negative experience when reaching out to other players.

    Fallout 76 seems to combine all of the good aspects of the previous fallout games, including some quality of life features that came from the modding community. While many may criticize this, it shows that Bethesda is listening to us, to the good and the bad. My suggestion is to give the game a shot and be open-minded. This is not Fallout 5. This was meant to be a new experience and bashing a game for bringing us out of our comfort zone is not fair.

    Bethesda has already shown that they want to fix these bugs. They aren't sweeping it under the rug. The game does not feel lonely, it is full of immersion. It's been a while since I've been able to play a game for several hours at a time and be so engrossed that I lose track of time.
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  7. Nov 20, 2018
    9
    One of the best fallout experiences I have ever had. The only downside I can think of are the bugs and glitches which are fixable in the long run.
  8. Nov 20, 2018
    9
    Clearly most people here either that Vote 0 or 1 out of 10 are not taking the review score serious and just want to trash the game, probably either without even playing the game or only playing it in the short BETA time...

    I personally really enjoy it and like the approach Bethesda has made on it!
  9. Mar 2, 2019
    9
    Update: March 2, 2019

    I feel like Fallout 76 is finally hitting its stride as I play with friends and we are near the end of main story and I have logged over 90 hrs into this game and its various activities. Most of game breaking bugs have been fixed and I am really enjoying this game. You just need to realize that this game is different in the sense is it is truly a social experience
    Update: March 2, 2019

    I feel like Fallout 76 is finally hitting its stride as I play with friends and we are near the end of main story and I have logged over 90 hrs into this game and its various activities. Most of game breaking bugs have been fixed and I am really enjoying this game. You just need to realize that this game is different in the sense is it is truly a social experience and those who go alone will be disappointed. I am still upset that this game was such a disaster for months after launch however I am updating my score in hope of Bethesda adding meaningful DLC to keep this game going as I would like to continue my shared adventure in Appalachia.

    Nov 20, 2018

    This is the worst version of Fallout I have played. Fallout 76 is an empty world with no hint of a story and no motivation to spend hours walking through this empty wasteland. The constant harassment of the new hunger meter, thirst meter, and disease meters combined with online play make this game feel like a large scale mobile phone game that your not supposed to put down. The inclusion of the paid in game store currency "atom" supports this point. The quest system constantly spams your screen and I have found several major quests unplayable due to major bugs. The event system seems great in theory but it has you walking all over the wasteland to further pad the game with pointless objectives. Save your caps and skip this one.
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  10. Nov 20, 2018
    9
    I don't know why everyone hates this game, i actually enjoy it alot. Theres alot to explore because the world is huge, theres always something to do. Its especially great to play with friends but solo is also very possible! Although there is a issue that i have experienced where my game freezes when i enter power armor but all you need to do it quickly restart. I absolutely love this gameI don't know why everyone hates this game, i actually enjoy it alot. Theres alot to explore because the world is huge, theres always something to do. Its especially great to play with friends but solo is also very possible! Although there is a issue that i have experienced where my game freezes when i enter power armor but all you need to do it quickly restart. I absolutely love this game and i glad i got it despite all the hate. And you should too! Expand
  11. Nov 21, 2018
    9
    Reading some of the other reviews, I am wondering if people talk about the same game that I have been playing for 50-60 hours so far.

    I have played all Fallout games from the old 2D tactical rpgs to the new 3D ones and Fallout 76 is a worthy, albeit different entry into the series. To be clear: Fallout 76 is no Fallout 5 and is not the usual RPG experience. But at no point it even
    Reading some of the other reviews, I am wondering if people talk about the same game that I have been playing for 50-60 hours so far.

    I have played all Fallout games from the old 2D tactical rpgs to the new 3D ones and Fallout 76 is a worthy, albeit different entry into the series.

    To be clear: Fallout 76 is no Fallout 5 and is not the usual RPG experience. But at no point it even tries to be.

    It is a game in the vein of The Forest or Conan: Exiles and in that regard it shines brightly. The connection is stable and playing with other members of your team is a blast. Taking on a location with creatures way above your level takes coordination and is fun.

    Crafting has been scaled down a bit from Fallout 4 (to keep people from building unrealistic floating homes) but is still a great way to lose some hours trying to get your house just right.

    The graphics are the same as Fallout 4, so if you hated those you are not going to love them here. But is is amazing what Bethesda created with their old engine and you will come across beautiful lush (albeit radiated) valleys, foreboding, smoldering mining pits, and adequately disgusting toxic swamps.

    If you play the game as a single player, the best way to describe it is as the later half of a "normal" Fallout game. At some point you have finished the main quest and start exploring the area for xp and loot. I returned to an old (200+ hours) Fallout 4 save a few days before the Fallout 76 release to do exactely that (to get into the mood) and I can say without doubt it feels the same.
    So if you stop a Fallout game after then main quest, Fallout 76 is not for you. If you sink countless hours into crafting, exploring and looting, feel right at home!

    As for the writing: Since there are no NPCs (except maybe Graham and Rose) you have to read or listen to the story via holotapes. And these are amazing!!! Fallout always had dark humor, but it never had real emotional depth. Some of the holotapes this time around are bitter, gut-wrenching sad and some (few) are hopeful. ("Confessions of an addict" or the Whitesprings tapes). Whoever did the writing and voice acting: Amazing job!

    And Fallout 76 is finally a game where you can get the microtransaction money simply from playing the game. And at a good rate at that. I already bought the skins I wanted and some of the additional emotes and player icons and did not spend a single real life currency on that. If every game (I am looking at you here ESO, Elite and Overwatch) would treat in game stores like that, Microtransactions would not have gotten such a bad reputation to start with.

    Is everything sunshine? No.

    -The game lacks dedicated PVP and is really a co-op game. I can live with that, but I do see the merrit should they add a dedicated PVP server/zone.
    -The stash inventory/c.a.m.p. building limit and blueprint size are far too small. You either start not picking up every piece of junk (But it is Fallout!!!) or you have to micromanage. This is why I did not give the game 10 out of 10.
    -A push-to-talk button is needed (but already announced, so I will give them a pass on that).
    -A lot of the fun comes from taking on diffictult high level zones with friends before you are the respective level. I can see that maybe this aspect may become less fun later on.

    To sum it up: Grab some friends and explore! When you are alone, take your time and read/listen to the lore (and actually feel some feels every now and then). Just don't expect a Fallout 5 (which will come anyway at some point, so don't fret). You will have fun. And you will do just that one more map marker over the hill and then go to bed on time. Yeah, right. ;-)

    ps: Maybe there are so few positive reviews, because most of the people who like it are still stuck in the game and will be for the foreseeable future. (-:
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  12. Nov 21, 2018
    9
    This is a game to be played with friends. I can understand why those who play this game as a solo player may not be happy, but I have loved playing this with my friends. I really enjoy that I can manage the pace of the game. I can putz around camp, go looting, or run and gun in events. The loot system is fine with me and I actually like having to make choices about what I keep andThis is a game to be played with friends. I can understand why those who play this game as a solo player may not be happy, but I have loved playing this with my friends. I really enjoy that I can manage the pace of the game. I can putz around camp, go looting, or run and gun in events. The loot system is fine with me and I actually like having to make choices about what I keep and discard to manage space. If you just want to do is run and gun, PvP, and collect infinite junk, then this may not be your game. But honestly, there are many of those types of games out there already. Why make yet another one? Kudos Bethesda for a path less traveled. Expand
  13. Nov 21, 2018
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Everyone review bombing this have either never fully explored the world around them to enjoy the atmospheric story telling, or absolutely hate not having a living person with a face shout words into their face to explain the situation.

    The graphics:
    I won't lie, the game uses the exact same engine, and exact same assets as Fallout 4, and some assets taken from Skyrim.
    Is it lazy? Yes. - But it is still a beautiful world. People comparing this to a "PS2 game" is a flat-out lie. Play Drakengard and see for yourself.
    Should the engine have been updated? Absolutely.
    But, overall, other than the usual bugs at launch, I believe the game is near perfection.

    Environment:
    - "Oh, well, there's NO NPCS".
    This is a lie. No living Humans does not equate to "no NPCs". Are the talking robots a great, beaming personality? Not necessarily, no. - But, there are a few very advanced characters that do have a lot to say.
    The world feels like what you would expect out of a recently nuked state that is dealing with a biological attack on the side. It's hostile, and there's sparse, localised groups of life here and there. You will find that you will encounter something quite often if you stick to the main roads, and between towns. And you'll still trip over something in the wilderness and outskirts. But, you may be surprised to find that it's not New York city levels of population.

    The story:
    A big one, as it's being told via holotapes, I still find the story to be interesting, but not gripping. It being told to me via holotape isn't necessarily a bad thing. it breaks convention, and I personally like that. Ultimately, when you take a step back from it for a second; what *is* the difference between getting dialogue through a tape, and getting dialogue from a NPC? Hell, Preston for Fallout 4 only told you that settlements get attacked, and people ate it up! He became a meme! But you replace it with a holotape, and suddenly it's an outrage? It's beyond me.

    Balancing:
    This is a massive issue; as far as I'm concerned, ranged weapons are inferior, and that's coming from a person who mains rifles. - Melee is the way to go, and using power armour is a must. There is a lot of issues with the system in place, and Bethesda will need to fix it. Currently the meta feels like it's melee, but not by choice, but by force. - You do it, because everyone else will, and it's the best thing out there. And that's a shame.

    Patching/Quality of Life:
    Bethesda have released massive patches in the couple weeks after release, patching things left, right, and centre. Detailed bug reports, and patch notes have been released, and I am personally thankful of that. Personally, I expected Bethesda to not be bothered with patching, and let the community do a "Unofficial Fallout 76 patch" mod, like we get for all the other games. But, here, we do get some sense of them actually trying to keep it going.

    Bugs:
    There's some big, some small. The largest ones will waste your time, waste your in-game hard-earned materials, and will set you back. Some people quit after them, but it hasn't happened to me. For example: Your camp just disappearing. No idea why it happens, but some people have had pieces go, or entire camps just disappear, and not able to be placed back. Smaller ones include water cutting off at a weird point, rocks floating, minor immersion breaking stuff. They don't really bother me, but I know they can be big issues for other players.

    Conclusion:
    The game is a lot of fun with friends, everyone i know who is playing the game is enjoying it, and I recommend at least giving the game a try. The game is buggy, but forgivable. - What is in in the game is an addictive blast.
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  14. Nov 21, 2018
    9
    I have played few days now and I have really enjoyed fallout 76. I get that some people don't like that there aren't people and cites, but hey, it's harsh world and reasons, why people are gone are good enough. After playing so much fallout 1 and 2, I'm not bothered about storytelling via holotapes or reading stuff. I think people are pissed about fallout 76 because they expected fallout 5I have played few days now and I have really enjoyed fallout 76. I get that some people don't like that there aren't people and cites, but hey, it's harsh world and reasons, why people are gone are good enough. After playing so much fallout 1 and 2, I'm not bothered about storytelling via holotapes or reading stuff. I think people are pissed about fallout 76 because they expected fallout 5 experience, but It's MMO, so any person with some kind of senses understands that it's not same thing.

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

    I would definetly recommend this game for LAN-party, or coop-game with friends. Singleplayer or playing with random people just won't give same feeling of looting, exploring and killing things.
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  15. Nov 21, 2018
    9
    There's a lot of haters on this game, mostly from people expecting an RPG and now upset because this isn't an RPG. This isn't an MMO, this isn't a survival series. But it has elements of all of it. If you liked F04 you may like this one. If you enjoy open worlds and being able to play with your friends, you may like this one. If you want a solo RPG experience, or a massive MultiplayerThere's a lot of haters on this game, mostly from people expecting an RPG and now upset because this isn't an RPG. This isn't an MMO, this isn't a survival series. But it has elements of all of it. If you liked F04 you may like this one. If you enjoy open worlds and being able to play with your friends, you may like this one. If you want a solo RPG experience, or a massive Multiplayer experience, steer clear because it will disappoint. If you're a early game fanboy that hated or disliked F04, you likely won't like this one so save your money. If you're a hardcore single RPG player, you definitely won't like this one. If you enjoy games for what they have to give without trying to force it to fit in your expectations, and enjoy the fallout universe, you may (like many others) enjoy this game.

    It was launched too early with not enough beta time, so there is still bugs. Mostly cosmetic, not really game breaking. A few broken quests here and there (like nearly every single game on release) with the first update they're already showing commitment to smashing the worst of the bugs. If that's something that bothers you, wait a few months at least for them to polish it up a bit and watch some twitch streams to check whether you would really enjoy it.

    Microtransactions are cosmetic, you can earn the means to buy things on the store in the game. so that's a no nevermind.

    I highly suggest picking up a friend or two to run with, it can make the whole experience a lot more enjoyable. The world is full of things to discover, but if you're not into the whole exploration/poking into every nook and cranny type of play, again, this game will likely disappoint.

    Build limitations and hoarding limitations are the only reason I won't give this game a ten. There's talk of increasing them, but as of right now they are quite restrictive and irritating if you want to store everything/build everything.

    Above all. if you don't go into the game with expectations (both good or bad) This game can be quite fun as it is. If you're expecting a F05. this is not it.
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  16. Nov 21, 2018
    9
    Fallout 76 is a great game. It has its problems but the game is still fun and engaging. There are no human NPCs and there are other players running around
    but that doesn't seem to influence the game as much as you think. Fallout 76 may not be the absolute best in the series, could be one of the worst in the series (of the Fallout games Bethesda made. I'm pretty sure we can all agree that
    Fallout 76 is a great game. It has its problems but the game is still fun and engaging. There are no human NPCs and there are other players running around
    but that doesn't seem to influence the game as much as you think. Fallout 76 may not be the absolute best in the series, could be one of the worst in the series (of the Fallout games Bethesda made. I'm pretty sure we can all agree that this game is better than Brotherhood of Steel). However just because it's
    the worst of the series doesn't mean it's bad. It's still a really fun game that I'm glad I'm able to play. It's just not as good as Fallout 3 or Fallout 4.

    One big thing I see people complain about is the lack of NPCs. For me, I've barely noticed the absence of them. There is still a great story to this game
    (maybe better than Fallout 4's). The story even explains the lack of NPC (won't say what it is to avoid spoilers). To get the story you have to read notes
    and listen to audio clips, which isn't much different than just getting the information from NPCs. It's still just go here, listen to this, do this. It's been
    like that for every Fallout game. My favorite thing to do in fallout games wasn't talking to NPCs and getting the main story, but going to new locations and
    reading notes or terminals to get the story of the world rather than just the immediate quest line.

    Another big issue a lot of people negatively reacted to is the other players. A lot of people are worried about other players killing them over and over or
    just being an overall announce. However, all of the players I've ran into playing this game have mostly just ignored each other or trade. There was one time
    a player killed me over and over, but it was my fault for trying to get revenge so many times on a player double my level. After the first time, they killed
    me the rest was just self-defense. A player can only do little bits of damage to you unless you attack back. After attacking back a PVP battle is then fully started. The winner of the battle then will get caps depending on the opponents level. If I player is able to kill you and you did not fire back, then they will be considered wanted and will have a bounty placed on them where everyone on the server can see.

    People are also complaining about lag and glitches. While the game full of bugs and lag is never a good thing, Bethesda is trying to fix this. The game won't always remain full of bugs. Bethesda plans on fixing these as fast as they can.

    There are also minor complaints I've seen. One of which is that Fallout 76 uses a lot of assets from Fallout 4. Fallout New Vegas also used a lot of assets
    from Fallout 3, but I don't see anyone complaining there. People have also said that the C.A.M.P. system is flawed since when you place a C.A.M.P. it dissapers forever after you log off. However, this isn't true. If no other player as built a C.A.M.P. near where you place your's, then your C.A.M.P. will spawn into the server with you exactly where you left it. Another complaint people have is that Fallout 76 is just a cash grab. Their evidence for this is that Fallout 76 is just a survival game. Fallout 76, however, is barely a survival game. The only survival aspect is that you have to eat, drink, and
    sometimes you get an illness. Fallout 4's survival difficulty was more of a survival game than Fallout 76. People have also tried to use the micro-transaction
    as evidence for the game being a cash grab. However, the micro-transactions are only cosmetic items. Bethesda has also said that the actual DLC for the game
    (Like Far Harbor, Old World Blues, or Mothership Zeta) will be free because of the micro-transactions. You even get the micro-transaction currency for free
    just by doing basic in-game stuff like killing ghouls. So would you rather have to pay $40 for more story and gameplay features or would you rather have a
    completely optional micro-transaction service while you get the $40 DLC for free? And technically, almost every game out there is a cash grab. Do you think
    Rockstar would have made Red Dead Redemption 2 if they won't going to get money for it? Companies don't make these games just because they feel like it or to
    be nice. They make these games because it makes them money. Every company is like that. Sony, Microsoft, Nintendo, EA are all only here for the money. They don't make games to be nice. They make them so they can get money.
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  17. Nov 21, 2018
    9
    100 hours of play time.

    Let's get a good look at what the game has to offer. Let's proceed point by point. Let me explain to you how FO76 is indeed a true Fallout game, and why. 1) World design : The map, set in the Appalachian region, is gigantic. You could press autowalk at one end and not reach the other for hours, not only because it is this big, but also, there's so much to
    100 hours of play time.

    Let's get a good look at what the game has to offer. Let's proceed point by point. Let me explain to you how FO76 is indeed a true Fallout game, and why.

    1) World design :

    The map, set in the Appalachian region, is gigantic. You could press autowalk at one end and not reach the other for hours, not only because it is this big, but also, there's so much to see on the way. So many places, each with their very own feeling. Eerie swamps, barren abandonned mining operations, vibrant forests, steep mountains, derelict factories.. All so well put together. You barely notice the transition from one to another because it happens gradually. There is a real sense of immersion, as you seemlessly travel an incredibly coherent and diverse landscape. I caught myself just enjoying the scenery more than once.
    Just regular Fallout.

    2) Storytelling

    Oh boy. For a game with so few NPCs, the storytelling is incredible. The voice acting is more than on-point; every holotape you listen to introduces a new character that manages, in a few minutes and only by voice, to get across his own personality, to reach out to you, the wanderer, and tell you his unique story. The actors did an amazing job. But there's more.
    Computers often hold stories too, in the form of reports, journals and other entries. Everywhere you go, you may just happen on a unique story that adds it's stone to the greater picture. It's never thrown in your face. It's not hidden either. It is simply there to enjoy if you so wish. And believe me there is much to enjoy.
    Just regular Fallout, maybe even better (because way more subtle).

    3) Sound Design :

    Just as each type of terrain has it's own visual feel, the audio is of great diversity. When you're standing on a cliff in the mountains, you truly feel like you're there. Wind gushing, dirt crumbling, maybe even gunshots or wildlife fighting in the distance. High quality and well placed effects manage to make the world come alive. From light hearted and cheerful to downright creepy and dark, every ambiance is covered and given to you at the exact right time. If you stop and listen for a while, anywhere in the world, there are going to be things to hear.
    Just regular Fallout.

    4) Gameplay :

    i'm tempted to say "It just plays like regular Fallout" and I wouldn't be lying, but allow me to elaborate on that. The gunplay is nothing more nor less that what the previous titles have got us used to. It's not bad, but it certainly could be a tad better. There is some lack of balance between weapons; Automatic weapons suffer too weak damage and melee is simply overpowered. The UI has seem some quality upgrades in this installment, but it still could offer more sorting options. You never get lost in your inventory, but you may have to scroll a lot if you're a hoarder. Hit detection on very fast targets is not really on point, storage space is too limited (they're working on it) and you're not safe from encountering a monster that'll end up stuck sideways in a wall. More hilarious than annoying, but still. Some tough monster are not rewarding enough to beat, some weaker ones are too rewarding. The game still is surprisingly stable, although you may experience the odd disconnect every few hours. Some perks need to be fixed, others balanced.
    Weapons and clothing/armor show some promising variety. Add to that the ability to to mod them heavily and hid armor under purely cosmetic clothing, and you'll no doubt find the look you want. Hitboxes are.. Well they're Bethesda's hitboxes. Need I say more ?
    Just regular Fallout.

    5) Community :
    That's something entirely new to the Fallout series. Let one thing be said; FO76 players love their game. The haters rooted themselves out, most without ever giving a chance to the game, and we're left with an unnusually friendly community. They're here because they love the game, because they love the potential. They're happy to play, happy to help, share tips, build bases and go on quests together. And last but not least, they are welcoming. They want to share their experience and that makes it surprisingly easy to make friends out of people randomly met in game. Just check the FO76 subreddit. The community is half of what makes this game great. And even when you're alone, it just plays like regular Fallout.

    I perfectly understand not wanting to spend sixty bucks on a game that has so many bad reviews. But if you weed out Youtubers out for easy views, mindless bashers allergic to change, and the insane amount of reviews made before the game came out, you're left with a gem of potential. There are problems, but they're so easily overlooked because the game offers so much.
    Thats what this game is. Potential.
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  18. Nov 22, 2018
    9
    Actually a decent game. Most the reviews here are blatantly people who never played the game and are just on a crusade to hate. "Long time fan of the fallout universe... holding alt can throw a grenade or do a melee attack" like it's something new in the game controls lmao. 9/10 for the game, 10/10 for trolling these kids.
  19. Nov 23, 2018
    9
    Despite some very annoying bugs and the limited stash size, I'm loving this game. The mentioned issues can and probably will be fixed in the future. Quests can feel a little boring sometimes and the world feels a little empty without human NPC's. However for me, the online aspect and player interactions more than make up for this. It's a joy to play with friends and exploration is good asDespite some very annoying bugs and the limited stash size, I'm loving this game. The mentioned issues can and probably will be fixed in the future. Quests can feel a little boring sometimes and the world feels a little empty without human NPC's. However for me, the online aspect and player interactions more than make up for this. It's a joy to play with friends and exploration is good as always. I can't wait for even more new features and content and if Bethesda is as committed to updating this game as they say they are, it could have a bright future ahead. Expand
  20. Dec 12, 2018
    9
    Many of the negative reviews are grossly exaggerated. Updating your graphics driver, as you should, completely resolves any video stuttering. The Quests do have depth and are certainly not just "fetch quests". There were server disconnects in the first couple days as is to be expected with any new multiplayer game. I've been racking many hours daily and have not been disconnected for days.Many of the negative reviews are grossly exaggerated. Updating your graphics driver, as you should, completely resolves any video stuttering. The Quests do have depth and are certainly not just "fetch quests". There were server disconnects in the first couple days as is to be expected with any new multiplayer game. I've been racking many hours daily and have not been disconnected for days. The biggest failure this game exposed is that of the Game Review establishment.

    The multiplayer mechanics have also brought civility to multiplayer survival genre. After getting a wanted level for accidentally stealing another players loot. I experienced my first PVP death. Upon re-spawn I grabbed my "junk", since that's all you drop, and we gave each-other the thumbs up. There is no incentive to grief players. This aspect of the game will keep it alive and make it's base grow. I returned the favor to another player with a wanted level scoring my first PVP kill. After re-spawn I told him over voice comm no hard feelings but he had a bounty. He totally got it.

    I was initially disappointed, as many other Fallout Fans were, about the lack of rich dialogue between human NPCs. For many reason, this is hard to translate into the multiplayer environment. That being said, I've really come to appreciate the stories as they are in this environment. Many questions use Terminals, Holo tapes, and notes to dell the stories and enrich the quests. Once you progress to later game quests it's even more enjoyable.

    Time will expose many of the negative reviews for this game to be just another example of people jumping on band-wagons to complain. It's becoming an inside joke for those who actually play the game.
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  21. Nov 23, 2018
    9
    Taking the majority of the user reviews into account; nobody actually played the game. If you actually get past the tutorial, most of your complaints about the game are proven false.
  22. Nov 24, 2018
    9
    Remember when the Fine brothers tried to copyright react videos...a lot of the hating on this game feels like that moment time.

    It's a fun game!
  23. Nov 25, 2018
    9
    I've played Every Fallout from 1 to tactics all the way to 76 and ive had fun with all of them with all the uniqueness they bring along from the squad play of tactics to the desolate wastes of California and the forests and swamps of Appalachia, this game brings in a whole new experience of enemy's both human and monster, but in this case it isn't your normal human npc experience the onlyI've played Every Fallout from 1 to tactics all the way to 76 and ive had fun with all of them with all the uniqueness they bring along from the squad play of tactics to the desolate wastes of California and the forests and swamps of Appalachia, this game brings in a whole new experience of enemy's both human and monster, but in this case it isn't your normal human npc experience the only humans you'll find are other real life players, in which every encounter will be different, it could end up in an attempt on your life or your loot, or a barter for the goods you have, or a simple pass along the road, The pvp experience ive had with this game has been pretty enjoyable thus far from defending my base from three bounty hunters or skirmishes along the side of the road with strangers i just met, a complaint that i hear about the pvp is the lack of other player engaging in pvp, i've found a solution to it, if you're really itching for pvp, get a bounty, from the experiences ive had with bounty's everybody wants those ten caps on your head so set up a base and bunker down and prepare for the possible hordes of players. Some problems that ive had with 76 are the random frame drops bugged out enemy corpses and some pretty ugly textures, i wouldnt go as far as to say its a heaping pile of dog **** yes it has problems but i was still happy to buy it i still recommenced it Expand
  24. Nov 26, 2018
    9
    The game is not perfect, but it has a solid base and I can easily see how it can progress to interesting directions. I can see why not everyone would enjoy playing this game alone, but it's really great when played with friends. Overall, I enjoy the game greatly, and look forward to see how it advances.
  25. Nov 26, 2018
    9
    For me, the most important aspect of a game is whether it is fun or not. Graphics, controls, sound, bugs, etc all affect my enjoyment of course. I DON'T base my enjoyment of a game on issues that only occur through specific steps to exploit the game. Exploits get fixed. Exploits are cheating and can be avoided by simply not doing them.

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

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

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

    So if you're the type of person that is impatient, only interested in running around as fast as possible to find the next NPC to tell you exactly what to do, and unable to enjoy more subtle stories, then you might not enjoy Fallout 76. If you DO enjoy that sort of thing, and/or you enjoy games with crafting and shooting all sorts of bad guys you might enjoy Fallout 76.
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  26. Nov 28, 2018
    9
    It's is currently in a rough state, but I'm still having fun with it (even as a solo player) I personally love MMOs, and survival games, (some of my favorite games are No Man's Sky, Dayz, Ark Survival evolved, various mmorpgs like Guild Wars 2, and loot shooters like Destiny) so even though the story is light in this Fallout I'm still enjoying it. For me exploration of the world is one ofIt's is currently in a rough state, but I'm still having fun with it (even as a solo player) I personally love MMOs, and survival games, (some of my favorite games are No Man's Sky, Dayz, Ark Survival evolved, various mmorpgs like Guild Wars 2, and loot shooters like Destiny) so even though the story is light in this Fallout I'm still enjoying it. For me exploration of the world is one of my favorite parts about fallout, but for some the lack of NPCs kills the urge to explore the world, I personally find the survival mechanics, atmosphere, player interactions, and collecting loot to be enough motivation to explore. I'm not going to defend Bethesda for releasing the game before it was ready and pricing it at 60 dollars, but I do like the game, and I'm looking forward to what Bethesda has in store for future updates. I think if you enjoy grindy survival games, and don't mind a few bugs, this is a great game for you. It combines survival genre mechanics with the fallout universe, and for me that makes for a great experience. If you do not enjoy survival , and mmo like games, and are looking for a classic Fallout game with heavy story, this game is not for you. I enjoy both types of games, so for me, it's worth playing. Expand
  27. Nov 29, 2018
    9
    Don't listen to the haters. Its a great mashup of fallout, survival online games and a MMO. Is it just like all the other fallout games, no. Its online and way earlier in the timeline. Is it as brutal as say Rust? No, its a softer game but still have definite survival aspects. Is it as boring as MMOs have been these last few years? No, they quests are interesting, varied and full ofDon't listen to the haters. Its a great mashup of fallout, survival online games and a MMO. Is it just like all the other fallout games, no. Its online and way earlier in the timeline. Is it as brutal as say Rust? No, its a softer game but still have definite survival aspects. Is it as boring as MMOs have been these last few years? No, they quests are interesting, varied and full of fallout humor. Right now a bunch of fallout fanboys and girls wanted a new fallout title with everything that fallout 4 but better, but lets take a second to remember that when fallout 4 dropped everyone was like this game "NEEDS" to be multiplayer so here we are full circle. I personally love the game, I think it has everything a fallout title needs for it feel fallouty while still being playable in an online since. There are a few issues but lets be clear, none of them surmount to anything like a score on meta critic below that of No Man's Sky at release. I'll do a pro and cons list below but mostly I wanted to say I think the "Professional" game reviews started a lie of hate for this game and its now become cool to hate this game.

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

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

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

    Bottom line, its a fun, new survival MMO set in the fallout world where everything still feels very much fallouty. Bugs are there none are so bad you shouldn't play and the game will likely continue to improve over the next few months. Don't jump on the hype train, the game is for sure worth playing.
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  28. Dec 14, 2018
    9
    Problémy hry jsou : nejsou CZ titulky (angličtina)! , i na full grafiku a 4k rozmazaný obraz v cca 100 m+ , nesmyslně udělané bedny které nejspíš nemají víc místa jak 400 atd . a že všichni na mapě jsou vidět a navíc se třeba na hledaného s odměnou můžete připojit poblíš a zabít ho strašně jednoduše a pote můžou byt nekonečné boje protože on se pak zas pojí poblíž hráče co ho zabil cca 1Problémy hry jsou : nejsou CZ titulky (angličtina)! , i na full grafiku a 4k rozmazaný obraz v cca 100 m+ , nesmyslně udělané bedny které nejspíš nemají víc místa jak 400 atd . a že všichni na mapě jsou vidět a navíc se třeba na hledaného s odměnou můžete připojit poblíš a zabít ho strašně jednoduše a pote můžou byt nekonečné boje protože on se pak zas pojí poblíž hráče co ho zabil cca 1 min do kontaktu prostě nedomyšlené . Taky že nejde poznat že někdo něco vlastní ve světě co sám nepostavil. prostě úplná pitomost ! Špatný inventář a průměrné ovládání střelby a největší problém hry jsou limity na neustálou přetíženost na počet dílů u domu na jeden dum a 20 000 víček od lahví atd . Pak veliké chyby bluprintů i když je zelený stejně nejde postavit. Problém že se nedají resetovat perky nebo skily (až v 50 levelu a perky asi vůbec po updejtu) člověk vůbec neví kde budou super vychytávky a dozví se to až když je pozdě a mnoho dalšího.
    Hra má samozřejmě plno kladů třeba atmosféra zvuk stavění multiplayer monstra tajemnost velikost vizuální příběhy .
    Za mně ta hra má obrovský respekt atd protože v ledačem předčila hry jako je Rust Miscreated 7dtd a mnoho dalších a nastavuje novy směr za mě 90/100
    (samozřejmě vím že budou hru fixovat) a největší úspěch je že i RDR2 sem dočasně odložil díky téhle hře. Konečně je hra co mě strašně uspokojila chut na Stalkera a doufám že Metro exodus to doplní.
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  29. Dec 3, 2018
    9
    Yes, the game has bugs, but it also has a lot of other things to offer due to its size and complexity. I've been playing it since beta with other people and thoroughly enjoying it (none of the bugs we encountered were game stoppers). The next two patches are supposed to address almost every main issue and concern we had, so in my opinion the game should only get better from now on and itYes, the game has bugs, but it also has a lot of other things to offer due to its size and complexity. I've been playing it since beta with other people and thoroughly enjoying it (none of the bugs we encountered were game stoppers). The next two patches are supposed to address almost every main issue and concern we had, so in my opinion the game should only get better from now on and it definitely does not deserve such low ratings. Expand
  30. Dec 10, 2018
    9
    I've put several dozen hours into Fallout 76 so far, and I'm still very much enjoying it, with a lot more content to look forward to while I explore the rest of the map. I understand the initial negative reaction to the game, but I also think many of the negative reviews are either uninformed, or there are just a lot of issues that I'm simply not encountering. I had great hardware andI've put several dozen hours into Fallout 76 so far, and I'm still very much enjoying it, with a lot more content to look forward to while I explore the rest of the map. I understand the initial negative reaction to the game, but I also think many of the negative reviews are either uninformed, or there are just a lot of issues that I'm simply not encountering. I had great hardware and networking the run the game on and see very few technical bugs. They do exist, but nothing you wouldn't expect from a Bethesda game with the same engine. Adding networking to a game engine like this is not an easy task. I suspect this game will age very nicely as they improve the engine and add new content. There is incredible potential, especially if they add factions of human NPCs that allow for you to gain reputations.

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

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

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

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

    I am excited to see if they will add interesting content updated to expand on the game's lore and some of the newly added multiplayer systems. Something similar to The Division's darkzone would be perfect.
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  31. Jan 2, 2019
    9
    I'm loving it! I ignored the negative reviews and decided to give it a go. Not sure what the fuss is about with such a bad score. After putting in about 50+ hours I must say this game is amazing. Yes no NPC characters but the way they left behind clues using recordings, computers and robots is amazing. The story is actually pretty deep if you read and listen to the holotapes and immerseI'm loving it! I ignored the negative reviews and decided to give it a go. Not sure what the fuss is about with such a bad score. After putting in about 50+ hours I must say this game is amazing. Yes no NPC characters but the way they left behind clues using recordings, computers and robots is amazing. The story is actually pretty deep if you read and listen to the holotapes and immerse yourself in it. Definitely love the solo experience with multiplayer when I want it. This game feels just like what the apocalypse should feel like, an empty wasteland. The world design is very detailed a lot of thought was put into exploration. Lots of neat things to find and explore. If your a "completionist" this title is for you. I should also add there is a lot of good game design thought put into this, harvesting resources is instant (no stupid little timer) makes it nice and quick. UI and controls are well thought out. Only negative comment I have is seeing other players on the map could have been handled differently, maybe it should be optional to broadcast your location... Expand
  32. Jun 21, 2019
    9
    I only started playing during the June 2019 free weekend due to all the negative publicity. I can comfortably say that this game is in a really good state now, and I've had a lot of fun. I purchased Fallout 76 at the end of the free weekend as a result.

    As a fan of the Fallout series since the Fallout 1, I'm enjoying Fallout 76 significantly more than Fallout 4. I truly feel like I'm
    I only started playing during the June 2019 free weekend due to all the negative publicity. I can comfortably say that this game is in a really good state now, and I've had a lot of fun. I purchased Fallout 76 at the end of the free weekend as a result.

    As a fan of the Fallout series since the Fallout 1, I'm enjoying Fallout 76 significantly more than Fallout 4. I truly feel like I'm exploring an apocalyptic wasteland - and I suspect future updates will only make this game better.
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  33. Jan 7, 2019
    9
    I Love playing this game. As the first vault to be opened after nuclear war the spareness of humans is understandable. I have been playing since PC beta with over 100 hours of game time. While yes there have been technical issues, they are similar to other MMO's that i have played since Beta. I enjoy the element of needing to find clues to what happened and why not just having the gameI Love playing this game. As the first vault to be opened after nuclear war the spareness of humans is understandable. I have been playing since PC beta with over 100 hours of game time. While yes there have been technical issues, they are similar to other MMO's that i have played since Beta. I enjoy the element of needing to find clues to what happened and why not just having the game handed to me on a platter. Expand
  34. Jan 7, 2019
    9
    I purchased 5 copies of the game and built 2 additional computers just so I could play with all 4 of my kids. After having put in over 200 hours with this game I give it a perfect score. Love the game and cannot understand why there is so much hatred other than some minor bug issues we've had to be patient in dealing with. Wow really? So much action and Nukage visuals all over the placeI purchased 5 copies of the game and built 2 additional computers just so I could play with all 4 of my kids. After having put in over 200 hours with this game I give it a perfect score. Love the game and cannot understand why there is so much hatred other than some minor bug issues we've had to be patient in dealing with. Wow really? So much action and Nukage visuals all over the place and I'm still floored on how they manage to do this at all.

    The reason I give this a near perfect score is because I would have given it a 10 but I marked 1 point off for some of the minor bugs me and my kids have experienced. I'll wait a few months more and drop it to a 8 out of 10 if these bugs aren't resolved by then. Otherwise I'm gonna put in another couple hundred hours and enjoy the game with my kids. Thank you Bethesda for making an incredible game!
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  35. Jan 23, 2019
    9
    This is without a doubt a 5/5 AAA-experience. Bought it a couple of days ago for mere 13€!
    The level of immersion in this game is just baffling.
    Just the other day I was romping around with my character in an abandoned waterpark. Pretty soon things turned grizzly and I found myself surrounded by hoards of scorched. I ran to a nearby room and killed all of the **** in the same spot with
    This is without a doubt a 5/5 AAA-experience. Bought it a couple of days ago for mere 13€!
    The level of immersion in this game is just baffling.
    Just the other day I was romping around with my character in an abandoned waterpark. Pretty soon things turned grizzly and I found myself surrounded by hoards of scorched. I ran to a nearby room and killed all of the **** in the same spot with shotgun. Before I could catch my breath I found myself caught in this time-space paradox, no doubt caused by the fallout (seriously wtf how did they come up with this **** 2/3 of the schorched bodies dissappeared in front of my eyes. I panicked and tried to run out but couldn't find the door. I turned around only to my horror see that the scorched that I had killed seconds earlier were now raining through the seeling and the floor in a big mass of burnt flesh.
    Had to log out after this since I was in utter shock after what I witnessed.
    Going to head back tonight, maybe gona farm some taters and have a couple of brewskies with my robot friends.
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  36. Mar 17, 2019
    9
    This game is only good with the following
    1) a good cooperative friend who enjoys the game
    2) stable internet
    3)some money
    4)a computer
    That's all i know as a gamer its hard to find the first one so just don't play the game if you don't have friend.
  37. Jun 10, 2019
    9
    uh its a p gud game a bit underrated i need 75 characters to post this so here i go haha
  38. Jun 10, 2019
    9
    Bethesda has improved Fallout 76 a ton. There's tons of new things to do, and there are very few glitches left in the game. I'd recommend checking out some footage of the new gameplay, and if you like it, see if it's for you.
  39. Jul 3, 2019
    9
    Many people give this game 0-3 which is ridiculous. At this point major issues have been resolved and I can confirm that this game is far more enjoyable than many other titles which are considered almost bug free. Main thing here that it is fun! You enjoy your time playing! Story is average but not terrible. Nuclear Winter mode even in its pre-beta state is super fun. I like how you get XPMany people give this game 0-3 which is ridiculous. At this point major issues have been resolved and I can confirm that this game is far more enjoyable than many other titles which are considered almost bug free. Main thing here that it is fun! You enjoy your time playing! Story is average but not terrible. Nuclear Winter mode even in its pre-beta state is super fun. I like how you get XP playing NW which transfers to adventure mode. You can spend many hours building your camp and it worth it cause people can actually see it. Game has this classic fallout sense of humor. The only downside is that it still has many small annoying issues which I hope will be fixed. Expand
  40. Jun 20, 2019
    9
    No one can deny there were issues with the deployment, and some marketing issues regarding the addon of the bag in the power armor edition was improperly handled initially, but this is a GOOD game. Many of the reviewers never actually played the game, re-using limited video that just showed bugs to provide a skewed review. The actual game is fun! It has an expansive world to explore andNo one can deny there were issues with the deployment, and some marketing issues regarding the addon of the bag in the power armor edition was improperly handled initially, but this is a GOOD game. Many of the reviewers never actually played the game, re-using limited video that just showed bugs to provide a skewed review. The actual game is fun! It has an expansive world to explore and discover the story behind all the factions and what happened to the human populace of Virginia due to the Scorched plague. There are so many character options, build options and crafting options you will be hard pressed to run out of things to do. With the addition of Nuclear Winter a new exciting (even if I'm not a fan of PVP) mode was recently introduced giving infinite playable time with the mode. CAMP construction and design is amazing and continues to evolve. The game adventure mode is completely grief free, and the community is the friendliest group of people I've ever encountered online. You can bop over to a Survival mode if you want additional PVP, though I avoid it as I don't enjoy that style. Future content is even going to include human NPCs (non human NPCs have been in game since day 1 though people have lied to you about that) in the Wastelander expansion, and will include dialogue trees that will have significant impact and be dependent upon your SPECIAL points.

    Lastly, like said from day one after you've bought the game you get ALL future content for free. At a price of only $20-30 now there's no excuse for not hopping into the apocalypse and having fun. You never need to buy Atomic shop content, but if you do it's only non game affecting items, just cosmetic skins and toys for the CAMP.
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  41. Jun 20, 2019
    9
    It's disappointing how people get off on review bombing this game without ever giving it a chance. Sure it's not a perfect game, and sure launch was a little rough, but that's true of many many other games that didn't get crucified like this one. Simple fact is that if you go into it with an open mind and not a "WTF Fallout shouldn't be multiplayer" mindset, it's pretty damn good.It's disappointing how people get off on review bombing this game without ever giving it a chance. Sure it's not a perfect game, and sure launch was a little rough, but that's true of many many other games that didn't get crucified like this one. Simple fact is that if you go into it with an open mind and not a "WTF Fallout shouldn't be multiplayer" mindset, it's pretty damn good. They've fixed a ton of bugs, added a ton of content, and continue to work to make it better and better. Forget what it's supposed to be, and just play. Expand
  42. Jun 20, 2019
    9
    Game had some problems at launch but came together to be a great addition to the Fallout franchise. Loved the games since 3 and have played them all, I think the environmental storytelling in 76 may be the best in the series. Running around Appalachia with the friends I've made in the wasteland is a great time. Fallout has never felt more insane than fighting the scorchbeast queen withGame had some problems at launch but came together to be a great addition to the Fallout franchise. Loved the games since 3 and have played them all, I think the environmental storytelling in 76 may be the best in the series. Running around Appalachia with the friends I've made in the wasteland is a great time. Fallout has never felt more insane than fighting the scorchbeast queen with 15 of your buddies.

    Thanks Bethesda for sticking with it and making Fallout 76 into a great game
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  43. Jun 20, 2019
    9
    I like getting lost in the game, just exploring and building my base. Also very fun with my friends. Give it a go, I'm glad I didn't listen to the popular sh**talkers.
  44. Jun 21, 2019
    9
    TL;DR - misunderstood powergamers heaven, PvP dream thats a nightmare if you won't git gud.

    The good: Excellent exploration. Environmental storytelling of superb quality. Obscure, vaguely described, engaging PvP mechanics, so far poorly understood by the community, makes the pro vs pro PvP excellent. Writing this from a perspective of Titanfall veteran, this is a ridiculously
    TL;DR - misunderstood powergamers heaven, PvP dream thats a nightmare if you won't git gud.

    The good:
    Excellent exploration.
    Environmental storytelling of superb quality.
    Obscure, vaguely described, engaging PvP mechanics, so far poorly understood by the community, makes the pro vs pro PvP excellent. Writing this from a perspective of Titanfall veteran, this is a ridiculously interesting shooter.
    Regular updates and new free content.
    Initially, it tried to carter to various needs within a single gamemode, raising concerns within the players (i.e. coop people unwillingly exposed to PvPers). This has been solved since by implementation of new game modes.
    Alive and rather friendly community.
    If you wanted to play Stalker, Battlefield and The Sims at the same time, Fallout 76 enables that.

    The bad:
    The list of bugs, while shrinking, still is few hundred positions long. Gamebreakers were all fixed tho.
    RNG has too big of role in equipment gathering, and its super ineffective. The main effective way to finish your character is to use player-to-player trading.
    Staple element of Fallout - influencing and shaping the world around you - has not been provided yet (06.2019). Discussed Wastelanders DLC might change that in the future.

    So far spent 900 hours in game so its well worth my money. Still got **** of stuff to do, hence will most probably continue playing.
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  45. Jun 21, 2019
    9
    The game really is a gem. Its has a great community worthyof joining up with.
  46. Jun 21, 2019
    9
    Playing the game since beta and still think it's one of the best games ever created.
  47. Jun 21, 2019
    9
    Ever since Fallout 76 came out in November 2018, the game has made leaps and bounds in both adding new features as well as improving and polishing its already existing functionality. While its release was certainly a buggy sight to behold, this is not nearly the case as of recently.

    BGS has been providing consistent updates to the game since its release, bringing several well-needed
    Ever since Fallout 76 came out in November 2018, the game has made leaps and bounds in both adding new features as well as improving and polishing its already existing functionality. While its release was certainly a buggy sight to behold, this is not nearly the case as of recently.

    BGS has been providing consistent updates to the game since its release, bringing several well-needed fixes and quality-of-life changes, while still being able to provide new story lines, features, and game-modes.

    There is still a way to go in some areas, especially in the Beta preview of the Nuclear Winter game-mode, the game shows an immense amount of promise and will easily provide a wealth of content and fun to any Fallout fan, casual and hardcore alike.

    While some do not agree with the multiplayer aspect of the game, this part generally only serves to enhance your experience as you can typically opt to explore the vast environment of Appalachia alone, while still reaping the benefit of multiplayer events, having other players team up with you to fight big foes.

    Additionally, with the Wastelanders update in Autumn 2019 bringing NPCs back into the mix, with full dialogue trees and "true choice and consequences" it's a good time to pick this game up and give it your own go and evaluation. You'll likely be positively surprised with what you find.

    Overall a 9/10. An excellent game that provides a wealth of content and, while still a little rough around some edges, is definitely worth it now compared to its release.
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  48. Jun 21, 2019
    9
    There was a rocky launch, but Bethesda have made tons of updates to the game, with new game modes, quality of life changes, bug fixes, quests and more.

    The game has been targeted by people as the bandwagon of hate, jumping on every possible flaw and bug to gain karma, upvotes and likes. It's a clear 9/10 for me. Would be a 7 at launch due to some lack of features and bugs. All these
    There was a rocky launch, but Bethesda have made tons of updates to the game, with new game modes, quality of life changes, bug fixes, quests and more.

    The game has been targeted by people as the bandwagon of hate, jumping on every possible flaw and bug to gain karma, upvotes and likes.

    It's a clear 9/10 for me. Would be a 7 at launch due to some lack of features and bugs. All these 0/10 reviews are not justified. Too many reviewers either give 0 or 10, and this one is the popular punching-bag.
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  49. Jun 21, 2019
    9
    I bought the game in November on sale for half price, so I missed the issues at launch and knew what the game was and wasn't before buying. I bought it because I wanted a new Fallout world to explore and I had heard the game could be done solo which was important to me because I don't usually have someone to team with. The game world itself is great. There's a huge variety of places toI bought the game in November on sale for half price, so I missed the issues at launch and knew what the game was and wasn't before buying. I bought it because I wanted a new Fallout world to explore and I had heard the game could be done solo which was important to me because I don't usually have someone to team with. The game world itself is great. There's a huge variety of places to explore and enemies to fight. There is lore hidden everywhere. Back in November there were really only two large quests, the main quest and a side quest which was not enough. There were also a bunch of events, recurring misc quests, and daily quests (probably two dozen of all of these but they trigger randomly per server so you only ever see about 5 at any given time). It was easy to miss a lot of content if you weren't really looking for it. With the updates since November they've added a few good side quests and a lot of new events/recurring/daily quests (probably double the amount or more). They also added two other game modes other than adventure. There's now a dedicated pvp and battle royale mode which are both pretty good (or easily ignorable if they're not your thing).

    The biggest improvement they've done though is update the vendor and trading systems. NPC vendors share a cap pool, so no more wasting time going from vendor to vendor because of their 200 cap limit. You can now sell 1400 caps worth to one vendor. They also added a legendary gear vendor where you can scrap and buy legendary gear.

    Better than that, they added player loadable vending machines where players can sell anything they find or make. It's brought a huge amount of life to the game because you are constantly meeting other players and getting to see what great (or not great) things they built with the building system. There are also some great role players out there in the community and overall (on PC at least) the community is very friendly.

    They've done pretty well keeping microtransactions from ruining the game as the only things you can buy that aren't obtainable easily in game are cosmetic stuff. They have repair kits you can buy but you can get better ones (they repair more) for free from high level enemies and overall the repair kits are fairly pointless because workbenches repair everything to a higher condition level for free.

    They've also been pretty good about continually patching out bugs every week or two (but as with every previous falliout game they never get them all and always seem to add a new one for every dozen they fix).

    There are still issues with some basic (not game breaking) bugs with challenges and certain random things that they haven't patched for no apparent reason. There are still some weapons notably explosives) that aren't balanced properly and are too weak. They also tend to make new content difficult to find as if it's a continual easter egg hunt. New side missions are generally on the bulletin board at a train station but they like to put a lot of other stuff (looking at you, scout badges) in weird places like on the bottom of the world challenge lists in the pause menu where nobody would look.

    I've put several thousand hours combined into previous Fallout titles and so far have a little over 500 hours into this one and with the continual improvements and added content I don't expect to run out of things to do. Despite the flaws and the rocky start I now hold the game in the same high regard as the previous Fallout titles.
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  50. Aug 4, 2019
    9
    This game have a bad story compared to Fallout 4/3..... but i like it because you can play whit friend and bethesda is trying to change don't play alone play whit friend is very funny
  51. Feb 2, 2020
    9
    Fallout 76 a connu une sortie pour le moins chaotique, beaucoup de déception de bugs de crash et autre joyeuseté.
    Cependant aujourd'hui le jeu est bon, il n'est certes pas excellent mais il est très agréable à jouer, beaucoup de chose a faire un monde très grand a parcourir, l'humour "spéciale" de la serie, les panorama, le système de progression, bref il est à faire aujourd'hui malgré
    Fallout 76 a connu une sortie pour le moins chaotique, beaucoup de déception de bugs de crash et autre joyeuseté.
    Cependant aujourd'hui le jeu est bon, il n'est certes pas excellent mais il est très agréable à jouer, beaucoup de chose a faire un monde très grand a parcourir, l'humour "spéciale" de la serie, les panorama, le système de progression, bref il est à faire aujourd'hui malgré quelques petit bug encore présent ( mais rien de gênant ).
    je le conseil a tout les gens qui veulent un Fallout moderne et avec possibilité de coop ( sachant que le PvP est quasi absent dans les mondes de base et pas grand monde joue sur le mode nuclear winter ).
    Bref pour moi c'est un bon jeu et je l'aime beaucoup je souhaite vraiment que le jeu vivent longtemps et qu'il ai de nombreuse maj et ajout de contenu.
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  52. May 10, 2020
    9
    Having played, and liked, Fallout 3, Fallout New Vegas (with all dlc), also started Fallout 4 but no liked it (lack of "charism", "commun" characters, **** dialogues.. ). I don't understand the bashing of Fallout 76, it has the great immersion of Fallout, with all things which missed before, a deep crafting, all the loots are useful now, the rpg/survival progression is excellent, greatHaving played, and liked, Fallout 3, Fallout New Vegas (with all dlc), also started Fallout 4 but no liked it (lack of "charism", "commun" characters, **** dialogues.. ). I don't understand the bashing of Fallout 76, it has the great immersion of Fallout, with all things which missed before, a deep crafting, all the loots are useful now, the rpg/survival progression is excellent, great quests, PNJ are often "funny", the multi is an awesome addition (aids, trades, fights), the Fallout world is really alive now, with frequent events (rescue a nuclear plant, beat a big monster with other players...). The PVP system is also great, for example, if a high level player attack you, don't reply and the damage will be very low, so you can escape, if he kill you, he's marked as "criminal" and other players could attack him ;) otherwise, you can fight as usual, the good thing is, when a lower level try to catch your "treasure" you can shoot him a bit, to keep the place ;)
    If course, it would have been even better with an Obsidian script ;)
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  53. Jun 6, 2021
    9
    The game improved well since its release, it has a long way, but I hope it will keep improving
  54. Jul 20, 2021
    9
    One of my favorite fallout games. Lot’s of single player quests and enough events to do together. I’m hooked
  55. Sep 10, 2022
    9
    Started rough but has been tuned into an amazing game with tons of story and dialogue (since they were so sorely missed at launch). The game is so good now it's a total shame the score here is so low!
  56. Aug 2, 2023
    9
    I've been playing since the Beta and I love this game. The updates over the past 5 years have kept me interested in this game longer than any other Fallout in the series. I sincerely hope Bethesda takes all the good stuff from 76 when they start working on Fallout 5. Mutations are a game changer and in a world that is dealing with mutants on the daily, I can't believe 76 is the firstI've been playing since the Beta and I love this game. The updates over the past 5 years have kept me interested in this game longer than any other Fallout in the series. I sincerely hope Bethesda takes all the good stuff from 76 when they start working on Fallout 5. Mutations are a game changer and in a world that is dealing with mutants on the daily, I can't believe 76 is the first one to really explorer it. Also, its so much more fun playing with real people instead of just companions. Expand
  57. Nov 21, 2018
    8
    I'm enjoying it...it's got some room for improvement, but this is their first attempt, and I see many areas that this game can get better.
  58. Jan 30, 2020
    8
    It's pretty okay, and definitely the best "live service" type game since you can earn enough atoms for everything that comes out in the atom shop just by playing the game. No human npcs yet is a bit annoying, but no one's paid full price for this game since the first week have they?
  59. Nov 19, 2018
    8
    Now that I've finally pumped a bunch of hours into it, I've formed my opinion. I like it a lot. It's not perfect. Not by a long shot. What I don't seem to understand is why people who don't like slow, survival type games feel the need to write terrible reviews. If it's not the style game you don't enjoy, your review is pretty much pointless. No one is listening to you anyway. I loveNow that I've finally pumped a bunch of hours into it, I've formed my opinion. I like it a lot. It's not perfect. Not by a long shot. What I don't seem to understand is why people who don't like slow, survival type games feel the need to write terrible reviews. If it's not the style game you don't enjoy, your review is pretty much pointless. No one is listening to you anyway. I love games like DayZ and Scum so this is right up my ally. It's got the basics from those games with the fantastic world of Fallout. The scavenging and crafting is on point. All the little player friendly decisions like stash and materials being available all over the world are great. I also enjoy their take on a real time VATS. I find myself using it all frequently. If you like to just chill out, game while watching Netflix or football, this game is for you. It needs some time to grow with content but I have no doubt that this game will morph over the next 6 months into something truly special. Happy Thanksgiving! Expand
  60. Apr 17, 2020
    8
    I have no baggage with this game. I’ve come at it fresh, once wastelanders was out. I think It’s a cracking game. But the Atom store is a disappointment, and the Bethesda clunky animations and poor character art bring the score down. Definitely worth a punt!
  61. Nov 15, 2018
    8
    Wow, lots of negative reviews.

    Granted, the game needs polishing but for my own particular taste it's quite good. It offers what i look after in a Fallout game: a huge map to explore in a post-apocalyptic scenario. This game also feels much more depressive (for me) than the others. Everyone is dead. I like the idea of exploring what's left of humanity. The good: - huge world to
    Wow, lots of negative reviews.

    Granted, the game needs polishing but for my own particular taste it's quite good. It offers what i look after in a Fallout game: a huge map to explore in a post-apocalyptic scenario. This game also feels much more depressive (for me) than the others. Everyone is dead. I like the idea of exploring what's left of humanity.

    The good:
    - huge world to explore (doesn't feel empty at all, lots of "life" in it)
    - the atmosphere
    - no NPCs (but most players i see act like badly scripted NPCs anyway)

    The not so good:
    - dated engine (looks decent in 4K, 1080ti SLI, but lots of low-rez textures and lack of modern post-processing effects, Bethesda should have borrowed REDengine or at least Dunia for this title)
    - the storage space !!!

    So yeah, i love exploring it so far. Might not be as good as modded FNV or F4, but i'll take it.
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  62. Nov 21, 2018
    8
    Well I like most of this game. I haven't experienced any bad bugs, just a few minor bugs. The game has worked fine and compared to for example PUBG the aiming and shooting is superior.

    However there are some things I don't like: * Every player can loot, I prefer shared loot. If an enemy has 1 gun then there should only be one gun to loot. * Lack of NPCs and factions, a few could
    Well I like most of this game. I haven't experienced any bad bugs, just a few minor bugs. The game has worked fine and compared to for example PUBG the aiming and shooting is superior.

    However there are some things I don't like:

    * Every player can loot, I prefer shared loot. If an enemy has 1 gun then there should only be one gun to loot.

    * Lack of NPCs and factions, a few could be enough.

    * Inability to remove scrubs, branches, stones, trees and other things that interfere with building a base. I don't like when tree branches go right through the walls of my house.

    * Repetitive events

    * Enemies respawning too much. For example when another player enters the same area.

    * Poor UI when it comes to handling inventory and especially junk.

    * Too small stash.
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  63. Nov 21, 2018
    8
    Multiplayer Fallout is something I've waited a long time for. Have with good campaigns that can be experienced with friends are few and far between. Having it in Fallout was a dream come true.

    It's not perfect. The game has some minor bugs the can be annoying at times but still leaves me with the desire to keep playing. It's addicting like any fallout game , especially if you enjoy open
    Multiplayer Fallout is something I've waited a long time for. Have with good campaigns that can be experienced with friends are few and far between. Having it in Fallout was a dream come true.

    It's not perfect. The game has some minor bugs the can be annoying at times but still leaves me with the desire to keep playing. It's addicting like any fallout game , especially if you enjoy open world exploring, base building, crafting and found quests.

    The social system, the core of the game could stand to be improved.

    The graphics have vastly improved since fallout 4.

    The online , ongoing free nature of the game with years of committed support backed by a cosmetics only micro transactions system gives me faith that over time any issues one this game will be ironed out and the game will be refined into a masterpiece.
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  64. Jan 2, 2019
    8
    TL;DR - Honestly If you liked Fallout 4 then you'll probably like this. Seriously, try it for yourself and make up your own mind.

    The way some people talk about this game you'd think it was the second coming of Aliens Colonial Marines. In reality there's a lot on offer here. Do yourself a favour, avoid the myriad of YouTube influencers and reviewers and play the game for yourself. I
    TL;DR - Honestly If you liked Fallout 4 then you'll probably like this. Seriously, try it for yourself and make up your own mind.

    The way some people talk about this game you'd think it was the second coming of Aliens Colonial Marines. In reality there's a lot on offer here. Do yourself a favour, avoid the myriad of YouTube influencers and reviewers and play the game for yourself. I went in expecting the worst thanks to the internet as a whole and was pretty shocked to discover the game was way above my expectations.

    If you like the more recent Fallout games then there's not really that much different here besides the huge and frankly gorgeous at times world. The only real difference is that the quests are largely dished out via audiologs and robots. To be honest I feel like people have misunderstood this feature somewhat and have taken to labeling the game as feeling lonely and empty but it actually allows for quests to be doled out and listened to by multiple users without each individual having to que up and talk to an NPC. It's a lot more efficient and the voice acting on the audiologs is top notch.

    Speaking of which, there's a lot of dialogue, I mean A LOT. Honestly if you like world building there's a lot here to get your teeth into. The game was buggy at launch for sure which is a negative but it's no more buggy now than any other always online game out there.

    There's way more to go at here than you might think. If you stop and smell the roses and don't blitz your way through with zero regard for the world you'll easily get lost and carried away with what you're doing from the campaign alone never mind the events and the nukes.

    If they keep going with updates and stick with the game then I think it'll change a lot of people's minds in the long run. Give it a try.
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  65. Nov 15, 2018
    8
    I almost didn't buy this due to yesterday's 2.6/10 rating on here. I'm really glad I ended up watching gameplay videos on YT and deciding for myself whether or not it was worth the $60. I'm only 4 hours into the game so far, and definitely feel like it was worth the price. I will also update the rating as I play more, but wanted to get this review out there for people to see that theI almost didn't buy this due to yesterday's 2.6/10 rating on here. I'm really glad I ended up watching gameplay videos on YT and deciding for myself whether or not it was worth the $60. I'm only 4 hours into the game so far, and definitely feel like it was worth the price. I will also update the rating as I play more, but wanted to get this review out there for people to see that the game is not that bad as some are rating it, at least to me. The 2.6 rating really surprised me, because I typically agree with low user reviews for recent games (looking at you, Destiny 2). Games like the previously mentioned are ones that I just can't get into and don't last 30 minutes playing. Fallout 76 is not one of those games.

    The atmosphere and graphics are gorgeous in some areas of WV, especially in the first main questing area after you get out of the vault. Following the holotape breadcrumbs and learning about what happened to the doomed settlers in the area is haunting and provides a good story from the get-go.

    The crafting and level up systems are very similar to FO4's systems, and they are intuitive and feel good to use.

    The online play and group questing zones, similar to the group questing areas in Warhammer Online 10 years ago, feel fun to play. Also the hand gestures/emotes are funny in online interactions.

    The only downsides I see to this game so far are a few bugs, such as the game crashing when I exit it, and the character selection screen not showing my correct character level. These are minor things though, and don't take away from the overall experience.

    I would say overall, if you enjoyed FO3, NV, and FO4, this game is for you. Again, I am so surprised at these low ratings. The game just feels and looks great to me. But perhaps I will change my mind by endgame. If so, I will update this rating.
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  66. Nov 14, 2018
    8
    It's almost a joke how many people have have reviewed this game a 0, spouting off something a youtuber said during BETA. There are bugs, yes, the game is pretty retro, but no the game doesn't look like it's on PS2. It's a VERY fun game, exploring with friends, with a progression system, and finding unique locations and interesting quests is some of the most fun I've had in a Fallout gameIt's almost a joke how many people have have reviewed this game a 0, spouting off something a youtuber said during BETA. There are bugs, yes, the game is pretty retro, but no the game doesn't look like it's on PS2. It's a VERY fun game, exploring with friends, with a progression system, and finding unique locations and interesting quests is some of the most fun I've had in a Fallout game so far. Sadly it is not Fallout 5 or Elder Scrolls 6, but we knew that going in and those games are coming. Overall, this game is a great time with friends and exactly what those who wanted to experience the Fallout world with their squad have been waiting for. Expand
  67. Nov 23, 2018
    8
    Fallout 76 has compelling writing and acting which flesh out interesting stories in a beautifully constructed world. As with many previous Fallout games, you get what you put into it. If you pay attention there is quite a lot of storytelling just sitting there for you to figure out. Read a terminal, listen to a holotape, look through the person's rooms, and track down the path they trod.Fallout 76 has compelling writing and acting which flesh out interesting stories in a beautifully constructed world. As with many previous Fallout games, you get what you put into it. If you pay attention there is quite a lot of storytelling just sitting there for you to figure out. Read a terminal, listen to a holotape, look through the person's rooms, and track down the path they trod. Fallout 76 is a wonderful experience which tackles the complex progression of society's decay in a post-apocalyptic world. All this while also creating interesting factions and characters through its text and recorded audio.

    I have only played Fallout 76 solo and feel that it is just as good for single player as Fallout 3 or 4. Sure, there are other players running around but overall their impact on my experience is very limited.

    If you're looking for a world where your character is the center of the universe then this game is not for you. This game is not about your character. This game is about everyone who came before you.
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  68. Nov 15, 2018
    8
    I really enjoyed Fallout 4, and this is more of the same. It really feels like Fallout 4 +multiplayer. I do see a lack of NPC characters and admit, I miss them a little, but I am still having fun with crafting, exploring, etc. I love the new Perk/Card system. The decision to release the game on PC without ultrawide support is absolutely stunning, but their plan to make that availableI really enjoyed Fallout 4, and this is more of the same. It really feels like Fallout 4 +multiplayer. I do see a lack of NPC characters and admit, I miss them a little, but I am still having fun with crafting, exploring, etc. I love the new Perk/Card system. The decision to release the game on PC without ultrawide support is absolutely stunning, but their plan to make that available in 2019 softens the blow a little. Expand
  69. Nov 15, 2018
    8
    MP evolution of Fallout 4, with four times bigger world, new monsters, interesting locations, great old gameplay mechanics with some minor tweaks. The game engine is a bit technologically dated, lacks 144Hz support, still no 21:9 res (they promised a fix for this one) but still delivers that same immersive atmosphere. Guess Beth sticks to it cause they know it, it allows them to add moreMP evolution of Fallout 4, with four times bigger world, new monsters, interesting locations, great old gameplay mechanics with some minor tweaks. The game engine is a bit technologically dated, lacks 144Hz support, still no 21:9 res (they promised a fix for this one) but still delivers that same immersive atmosphere. Guess Beth sticks to it cause they know it, it allows them to add more story oriented quality content and manage the whole thing quickly, thats what serious players expect. That whole CAMP construction thing has huge potential in MP. The presence of other players can either be ignored, it may make it more difficult to delve into the story or become a great improvement. All depends on persons attitude. Dunno whether it was intentional or not but it feels like thankfully the BETA and early revs filtered out all the most invasive trolls. The main story and side quests intended for SP provide that already known and recognized Bethesda level quality. The replacement of NPCs with robots, holotapes etc. may seem like a downgrade but in fact isn't as impactful as I thought. Theres a lot of MP oriented randomly generated events. After few sessions Im having a great time and it feels like the best things are yet to be explored. All in all it seems that this project has a huge potential. Some other minor bugs still occur, but rly dont get all the early review bombing it gets. This has nothing to do with objectivism. It clearly shouldnt be rated below good/average when compared to other top RPGs available on the market now. Guess thats just the part of new hate/bashing culture and overall social polarization or radicalization. Expand
  70. Nov 17, 2018
    8
    Мне этот эксперимент по душе! Я знал, что покупаю! А люди, поставившие оценки 0, не приобретали игру, они просто бесятся...
  71. Apr 15, 2020
    8
    New wastelanders story dlc is very Hood do far. Its Hood Old fallout, great music and voice acting
  72. Nov 21, 2018
    8
    This game suffers from expectation.

    When I first saw it, I thought Conan Exiles in Fallout. I got a bunch of quests and a world I couldn't impact as much as Conan. I got Fallout 4 Survival Mode with my friends. That's what this game is. Do I think Bethesda missed the mark on a few things? Yes. There are problems here. For a game you have to collect everything, the stash box is
    This game suffers from expectation.

    When I first saw it, I thought Conan Exiles in Fallout. I got a bunch of quests and a world I couldn't impact as much as Conan. I got Fallout 4 Survival Mode with my friends. That's what this game is.

    Do I think Bethesda missed the mark on a few things? Yes. There are problems here. For a game you have to collect everything, the stash box is terribly limited. There are bugs. I've had quests reset multiple times. But this is from a company that put out Daggerfall which had 4 to 5 pages of patch notes EVERY patch cycle for half a year.

    It's not Fallout 5. It's a survival game in that world. If you thought you were getting something else, then yeah, I guess the negative review is justified. I personally have enjoyed it quite a lot. Hanging out with buddies, tearing through some of the crazier monsters, it's been fun.

    But yes, if you thought this would be like every other Fallout game, then you just need to go back and play Fallout 4.
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  73. Jun 20, 2019
    8
    I played every day since beta and this game has come a long way and is constantly changing for the better.

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

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

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

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

    I player throught a lot of bugs since the day 1 so i can say that the game is really playable and despite people thrashing the game it's actually pretty ok, i encourage you to give it a chance now if you have nothing to play, also it's pretty cheap.
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  74. Nov 15, 2018
    8
    don't look at those fakeBad reviews wait for review on gaming blogs or websites :}

    I'm enjoying the game personally
  75. Nov 20, 2018
    8
    As long as you are not expecting Fallout 5 single player, the game is fantastic. It emphasizes looting, crafting and survival in the Fallout universe. Amazingly fun to play with friends. Please don't listen to all trolls and whiners. The game is excellent. Play and find out for yourself.
  76. Nov 16, 2018
    8
    Я не знаю что нафантазировали себе игроки, которые ставят оценки от 0 до 3, но эта игра действительно хорошая и необычная.
    Игре явно не хватает сюжета и каких-то состоявляющих MMO. Игру стоит доработать и, ожидается, что игра будет доводиться до ума.
    Как исследование мира и крафт - игра отличная. Я испытываю огромное удовольствие от исследования мира, но от багов моя жопа просто вылетает
    Я не знаю что нафантазировали себе игроки, которые ставят оценки от 0 до 3, но эта игра действительно хорошая и необычная.
    Игре явно не хватает сюжета и каких-то состоявляющих MMO. Игру стоит доработать и, ожидается, что игра будет доводиться до ума.
    Как исследование мира и крафт - игра отличная. Я испытываю огромное удовольствие от исследования мира, но от багов моя жопа просто вылетает на орбиту.
    Возможно, я изменю свою оценку в будущем, но сейчас это 8 баллов и не меньше.

    Хейтеры сасатб!!1
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  77. Nov 14, 2018
    8
    I'm a huge Fallout fan and have been for years. This game is fun, but not without some hiccups. Bethesda came out with a game that is a fun mix between Fallout and a survival game. I played about 20 hours in beta and the one major thing I noticed is that the game doesn't really start until you get out of the starting area and really start to see the world. I'd say hit level 5 and it willI'm a huge Fallout fan and have been for years. This game is fun, but not without some hiccups. Bethesda came out with a game that is a fun mix between Fallout and a survival game. I played about 20 hours in beta and the one major thing I noticed is that the game doesn't really start until you get out of the starting area and really start to see the world. I'd say hit level 5 and it will change. But level 10 I think is really when it starts.

    I'd say instead of reading these negative reviews (the fallout community has been pissed that Bethesda decided to listen to their requests for a multiplayer fallout) do your own research. Find a friend that plays or watch a streamer. Have your own opinion and don't jump on the hate train that is the gaming community taking a dump on anything that isn't exactly an already existing experience.
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  78. Oct 24, 2019
    8
    I try to make this as objektive and constructive as possible:
    Povitive Points:
    -unbelievable kind and peacefull even cooperative community -much better (at least german) voice actors than bevor -much better letters and terminal entrys -future implementation of Push2Talk and hopefully a chat for pc -nice workshoplocations and nice (but partially misleading) goodies like the verdiebot
    I try to make this as objektive and constructive as possible:
    Povitive Points:
    -unbelievable kind and peacefull even cooperative community
    -much better (at least german) voice actors than bevor
    -much better letters and terminal entrys
    -future implementation of Push2Talk and hopefully a chat for pc
    -nice workshoplocations and nice (but partially misleading) goodies like the verdiebot (i thought you can travel with it, but you cant)
    -performanceimproovements in contrary to fallout 4 and you can look much further than before
    -relatively low required performance (except processor [CPU])
    -you can use the powerarmor without a fusioncore ... but it has a very annoing continous alarm sound that can not be stopped
    -contrary to many people here: The landscape looks manificent even though it is limited through the engine
    -The cameramode and the personal loading screens are a real highlight
    -The atmospheric sound like the weather etc has quite improoved in quallity
    -improoved buildingmenu
    -Big map, like really big but i personally cant imagine that it is 4x the size of fallout 4's map [this is subjective!]
    -i think the nuke system is a realy cool idea that hasnt been there before.
    -the implementation of the local lore is realy good and they dont overuse these enemys ingame
    -nice to be able to change the character any time
    -the free Beta Codes were realy kind!

    Negative Points:
    -in 24 hour gameplay more than 3 hours sorting items out after i wasted and just throw away many items i was still overloadet with barely anything on me (this is nearly gamebreaking)
    -I simply ignore minor graphic bugs, but questbreaking bugs are realy anoing (this is literraly gamebreaking)
    -in most areas the workshop build and stash limit is way like really way to low and has to be much higher
    -Weapons break too fast even with perks that should counter it
    -The Pipboy needs a seperation between food and meds/chems and additionall options to better sort items like for itemweight and complete collective weight of an item e.g.: 1 stimpack ways 1kg then the collective weight of 75 collected stimpacks in my inventory way 75kg. It should be able to sort them this way
    -The buildmenu for the pc needs better controls and not just z and c keys.
    -has possibilty to see if you allready know a recipe or buildingplan when buing them from a vendor of wich there are only a few on the map
    -the game looks good but somewhat too similiar to Fallout 4
    -some seemingly interesting places like the spacestation are just plain empty from story or any kind of life what so ever. There are not even notes (beside for the one door for the space suits) or holotapes or even many new enemys
    -the charactermenu has much to less options for customisation.I would prefer more like the hair etc. options like in the Sims or equivalents.
    -on some points the game reminds me of No Mans Sky or Mass Effect Andromeda: They were not finnished on release
    -Please dont destroy the lore. There has to be some kind of consistence over time and when i see the reason of the supermutants or the BoS this makes me thinking, if this was the right decision (even though Iam a realy big fan of the Brotherhood)

    Conclusion:
    All in all this game reminds me on other big titles like GTA 5 or No Mans Sky. They booth had their flaws at the beginning and were even very empty but and this is where i think Fallout 76 will lead: Besides their flaws that can be corrected, it can and it partially is now a game that is entertaining alone or in groups and it will certainly be better.

    P.S.: One part is still worring me a little bit: The private servers in the relatively far future seem only be hostable by bethesda themselves and lets see where the Atom Points are heading

    EDIT:
    They **** up hard. Fallout 1st and other stuff behind a paywall after shattering the game with broken promises
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  79. Dec 9, 2018
    8
    My review may feel like a drip of water in an ocean, but I still gotta say what I think. You, that's reading that random positive review, thank you a lot for your time, I swear I'm not paid or under drugs or anything, so hear me out on that one: I don't even know if I'm playing the same game, really. No, Fallout 76 is no masterpiece, as a Fallout fan, I wouldn't put it up there with 2 andMy review may feel like a drip of water in an ocean, but I still gotta say what I think. You, that's reading that random positive review, thank you a lot for your time, I swear I'm not paid or under drugs or anything, so hear me out on that one: I don't even know if I'm playing the same game, really. No, Fallout 76 is no masterpiece, as a Fallout fan, I wouldn't put it up there with 2 and New Vegas, and yeah, everything you've heard about technical issue is 100%, it is a bugfest to be sure, maybe more than any Bethesda game. Is it **** ? God no ! Is it not Fallout-y ? Absolutely not. I won't spoil you, else my review would be even more discrete, but what you'll find is all totally horrible experiences made by your favorite Fallout megacorps, stories of survivors, everything on your usual green text computer. And 0 NPC is still a sad limitation but they kinda still put them, these robots that you'll find, have more personality than any Mr Handy ever before. But is it really worth its price ? Right now, 60 bucks would be better kept for incoming pretty good post apo games coming in 2019, and hell there's really many, but if you're a real fan of Fallout storytelling and Fallout in general, go for it, it'll really be worth your money. Expand
  80. Mar 15, 2021
    8
    un gran juego con sus fallos pero muy entretenido exploracion, misiones,amigos,crafteo..........
  81. Jul 30, 2023
    8
    I'd like to give this game a 10/10 just to counter these unfair negative or antiquated reviews. However, I'll keep it a 8/10 for how I feel the game is as I'm progressing through it.

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

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

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

    There are some lurking hidden dangers where the player can die rather quickly. Overall I'm going to keep playing until complete. I do wish the difficulty would scale better. I like a challenge.
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  82. Nov 19, 2018
    8
    Far from the best Fallout game, but it's Fallout, it's online, and it's a new setting - nothing revolutionary, but fun nonetheless. There's room for improvement - performance mostly, human NPCs would be nice, but the empty wasteland is different and kind of enjoyable in it's own way
  83. Dec 10, 2018
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Most reviews get this game completely wrong. Fallout 76 is about co-op gameplay at high levels against powerful bosses. The game doesn't really begin until you hit Watoga at about level 40. Which is exactly what Bethesda should have done for long term longevity. Everybody in a on-line game can't be the Choosen One. There is enough story and tense Fallout exploration to get you through the lower levels without extreme boredom. Then you get to start fighting Scorchbeast Queens in the middle of a nuclear firestorm. That's fun. Expand
  84. Nov 15, 2018
    8
    I really like Fallout 76. At the moment I have not encountered any bug. It's a very good game for exploration and survival. It's true that at the level of the story and the quests, there is not much interesting to do because it lacks something fundamental in the Fallout games; humans npc .. Who knows maybe with future DLC we will have? But there is a lot to do with exploration,I really like Fallout 76. At the moment I have not encountered any bug. It's a very good game for exploration and survival. It's true that at the level of the story and the quests, there is not much interesting to do because it lacks something fundamental in the Fallout games; humans npc .. Who knows maybe with future DLC we will have? But there is a lot to do with exploration, construction, events and playing with friends. I think people eat too much salt and like to spit on anything that goes into their hands. We have to give Bethesda a chance to innovate with Fallout 76. They did say that it was not an informal fallout, but an experience for them. -3 point for no NPC's except human and robot. Expand
  85. Nov 17, 2018
    8
    At first day of release, this game doesn't really deliver. Bugs and straight bad game design have ruined the launch (inventory limitation forcing players to walk instead of run). I really hope Bethesda learn of it but between this and Elder Scrolls Online it is obvious they have lost the capacity to produce serious deep games. It's all about money now for this company.
    That said, Fallout
    At first day of release, this game doesn't really deliver. Bugs and straight bad game design have ruined the launch (inventory limitation forcing players to walk instead of run). I really hope Bethesda learn of it but between this and Elder Scrolls Online it is obvious they have lost the capacity to produce serious deep games. It's all about money now for this company.
    That said, Fallout 76 can still be still fun and addictive. The world is immersive and requires a lot of patience, too much for 90% of the gaming population thus the hate: One must listen to audio files and read through entire paragraphs to get a sense of Fallout post- war world.
    Leveling is interesting through a system of distributed points and cards.

    As an online game, with time, bugs will be ironed out and we will see QoL improvements.
    A first patch is coming a week after launch already and they have yet to announce the details.
    So hope is not lost.
    I give it a 8/10 because fact is I have already sunk more than 50 hours and I am having a blast despite of all the problems.
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  86. Nov 21, 2018
    8
    Brilliant first attempt at multiplayer for Bethesda, it is let down by utilisation of a now archaic engine, and still has a lot of work to be done to bring the game to where it needs to be.

    And no I am not payed by Bethesda or Zenimax!
  87. Nov 21, 2018
    8
    Seems like most people have a short memory, almost all Fallout and Elder Scrolls games have had rocky launches as best, at launch the games are always riddled with bugs, but even so New Vegas turned into a cult classic, even if it was received poorly at launch because it was absolutely riddled with bugs. The same bug launch seems to be happening with Fallout 76, but amplified because theySeems like most people have a short memory, almost all Fallout and Elder Scrolls games have had rocky launches as best, at launch the games are always riddled with bugs, but even so New Vegas turned into a cult classic, even if it was received poorly at launch because it was absolutely riddled with bugs. The same bug launch seems to be happening with Fallout 76, but amplified because they have the extra factor of being online to contend with.
    I've had a lot of fun despite the bugs and server issues, even if i played solo for my first 35 levels of the game. The real fun of the game is the player interaction, alone you might be irritated because of some weird bug, but with friends it's something you can all laugh at together.
    The big boy "Scorchbeasts" seem like bullet sponges at first, but when you start getting to the same level as them it's not much of a hassle anymore, although the loot they drop could be better.
    Base building could still need fixing as a lot of players are reporting that they can't put their base down anymore because of "floating objects", but this will be fixed most likely.
    The main story is pretty enjoyable, if you don't mind reading a little and listening to audio tapes, actually this game might have the best voice acting of all the Fallout games i've played to date. There is an infuriating and hilarious quest involving the DMV, which is part of the main questline, though let me warn you, it's almost too realistic, at first i was mad but i couldn't help laughing, the whole thing was like a Monthy Python sketch.
    If you look around, there is a lot of untold stories, this one place which was a medical supplies shop had an obscene amount of skeletons inside and had a note mentioning getting ready for "The Skeleton Wars".
    Frame rate, field of view can all be edited. Granted in a pretty roundabout way since it's not actually in the in game menu.
    At any rate, in it's current state i'll give it a 7/10, has potential to be a lot better than it currently is with a good round of bug fixes, mod support is coming down the line as well, and always improves all Beth games massively.

    If anyone's wondering i'm at level 55, and I haven't yet completed the final quest for the game.
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  88. Nov 14, 2018
    8
    for once, people are unjustifyingly hating on the game. It HAS bugs, just like any other Bethesda game, sure. You don't like online play? boo-hoo, don't review ;)
  89. Nov 16, 2018
    8
    Отлично подходит для неспешного, вдумчивого игрового процесса. Фарм прекрасен и интересен. Большое обилие багов, Плохая анимация и старый движок с плохой оптимизацией. Это Fallout от Bethesda.
  90. Mar 1, 2019
    8
    I have been a player of the entire Fallout saga and it was not until months after I was able to play this Fallout 76.
    The feeling in general is that this game has been judged unfairly.
    I think it's a good game, fun, that has been able to integrate the PvP and PvE aspect in the same world. At the graphic level it is a typical Fallout, with its virtues and defects. The npcs scattered on
    I have been a player of the entire Fallout saga and it was not until months after I was able to play this Fallout 76.
    The feeling in general is that this game has been judged unfairly.
    I think it's a good game, fun, that has been able to integrate the PvP and PvE aspect in the same world.
    At the graphic level it is a typical Fallout, with its virtues and defects.
    The npcs scattered on the map are much missed.
    In general I think a round game with some shortcomings that do not interfere much the final result but that will undoubtedly make any fan of the Fallout saga.
    We live in a time when hate sells even more than the video games themselves, and it seems that many reviews are looking for that way, Fallout is not a perfect game but of course it is not garbage and you can appreciate the effort and love deposited in this game.
    Thanks Bethesda, I hope that for the next one instead of an 8/10 it will be a 9/10.
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  91. Nov 17, 2018
    8
    Do not believe all of the negative spamming. This IS a very fun game. I've had nothing short of a great experience so far. I barely even notice that there aren't any NPC's because of the amount of areas to search and enemies to fight. I also have had good experiences with other players so far. About 15 minutes after I first walked out of Vault 76 I was attacked by a pack of ferrelDo not believe all of the negative spamming. This IS a very fun game. I've had nothing short of a great experience so far. I barely even notice that there aren't any NPC's because of the amount of areas to search and enemies to fight. I also have had good experiences with other players so far. About 15 minutes after I first walked out of Vault 76 I was attacked by a pack of ferrel dogs. I'm fighting them off with a machete when I begin to hear gunfire. To my surprise it was another player who came to my aid. We killed the dogs, the person asked me to join up and we wandered around for a while looting and killing scorched. By all means, if you are on the fence about this game, give it a change and I guarantee you will enjoy it also. Expand
  92. May 29, 2020
    8
    Wonderful game. More atmosphere, more exploring now with friends. People who did not like this game just don't understand its essence.
  93. Nov 16, 2018
    8
    Having spent over 24 hours playing the game, I can safely say many of the complaints here are from players driving through low level stuff. I have essentially been solo the entire time. I have thoroughly enjoyed the CAMP functions, the exploration of a new wasteland as well as many of the new features. All the cries of "BGS sucks" or "BGS is selling out the fans" are the same baselessHaving spent over 24 hours playing the game, I can safely say many of the complaints here are from players driving through low level stuff. I have essentially been solo the entire time. I have thoroughly enjoyed the CAMP functions, the exploration of a new wasteland as well as many of the new features. All the cries of "BGS sucks" or "BGS is selling out the fans" are the same baseless garbage the "fans" always use to trash a product. Same people, same words, same empty statements. Anyone that has enjoyed Fallout 4 will probably enjoy Fallout 4.

    It's not a perfect game and no Todd howard isn't god. it is a solid addition to the BGS catalogue, especially for a first foray into multiplayer gaming. If past games have been any indicator the community and the Devs will be addressing most if not all the issues. Well except it being a multiplayer, which seems to be the biggest complaint, even if it is truly ignorant.
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  94. May 21, 2019
    8
    This game sure did have a rocky start, but I still had fun playing it with my friends.
  95. Nov 15, 2018
    8
    I wouldn't say it was the best fallout game I ever played, but it is one of the better survival genre games I have played, and the fallout aesthetic, plus world building really helps that out.
  96. Nov 16, 2018
    8
    This game isn't "OH MY GOSH" amazing. But it is in no way as bad as people here are making it sound. Let's face it. Probably 80% of the people here haven't even played it at all.

    It's not going to be a game which everyone considers "timeless" that we'll all return to every 9 months and play for several weeks. The online portion will make sure of that. To be completely honest, it
    This game isn't "OH MY GOSH" amazing. But it is in no way as bad as people here are making it sound. Let's face it. Probably 80% of the people here haven't even played it at all.

    It's not going to be a game which everyone considers "timeless" that we'll all return to every 9 months and play for several weeks. The online portion will make sure of that. To be completely honest, it kind of is and also isn't Fallout. At least not the Fallout everybody has played in the past. Online is the best and worst part about this game, because - times out of 10 other players will cross paths with no interaction whatsoever - just passing by. The only way so far that I've been able to take advantage of it is actual

    The game itself visually is quite stunning. For a game engine that's 7 years old, it does a decent job of making a good looking, massive landscape in our Next-Gen world of gaming. It is far more colorful than the previous titles. The bombs didn't drop that long ago so things aren't as brown, dull, muddy, and just all around dead. Some major overhauls have been made to the lighting, rendering, and landscape tech.

    Do I think they can do so much better and need to upgrade? Yes. Oh my goodness yes. What they have is an engine with so many presets that they practically don't even need environment artists to create anything because it's already been made. All they need to do now is click and drag pieces into place. So when I heard they had created a world 4 times the size of Fallout 4 in this short amount of time, I was not at surprised. Todd Howard even made a statement, "We like our editor. It allows us to create worlds really fast and the modders know it really well." Yes, people will pick up on how to manipulate your games very well when nothing about the engine has changed in 7 years.

    Aside from me complaining about their engine (which lots of people do and it's well deserved), the game was enjoyable. I spent a solid 3 hours playing and I thoroughly enjoyed it. I'm not sure how long my excitement for it will last, but for now, I'm going to playing in world of Fallout - a world I love so much. And like I said at the beginning; this game isn't perfect. But it isn't quite deserving of all this hate from people who probably haven't even played it.
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  97. Nov 23, 2018
    8
    I'm having a ton of fun playing this game both solo and with others. I dont care about all this other stuff, Im having fun...why do you play games?
  98. Nov 14, 2018
    8
    Not a Fallout RPG, but fun PvE exploring with chums in the retro-future Fallout world.

    + Great scenery and elevations.
    + Plenty of stuff to do.
    + Uses FO4 mechanics.
    ~ PvP is ... meh
    - Poor FOV/DOF display on PC.
    - Shallow RPG story for low single player emotional engagement.
  99. Nov 14, 2018
    8
    Selamün aleyküm, öncelikle bu oyunu oynamayıp sıfır puan verenlerin anasının amında nükleer bomba patlatayım.. ulan orrrrrospu çocukları daha oyunu oynamadan niye sıfır puan veriyorsunuz.. tabi bu lafım oyunu oynamadan puanlama yapanlar için.. gerçekten beğenmeyene bişey diyemem. Oyun bence güzel ama düzeltilmesi ve eklenmesi gereken birçok şey var. günlük görevler olsun, yan görevlerSelamün aleyküm, öncelikle bu oyunu oynamayıp sıfır puan verenlerin anasının amında nükleer bomba patlatayım.. ulan orrrrrospu çocukları daha oyunu oynamadan niye sıfır puan veriyorsunuz.. tabi bu lafım oyunu oynamadan puanlama yapanlar için.. gerçekten beğenmeyene bişey diyemem. Oyun bence güzel ama düzeltilmesi ve eklenmesi gereken birçok şey var. günlük görevler olsun, yan görevler olsun ve gerek eventler olsun, bence baştan sağma değil. oyunda çok fazla bug var ama oyun daha yeni çıktı, tabi bunu amk salaklarına anlatamazsınız elbet. Expand
  100. Nov 16, 2018
    8
    Fallout 76 is a really cool experiment from Bethesda. I would not release the project yet, as it is still with a bunch of subquality work, but I hope that in time they will fix everything. The storyline leaves much to be desired. Although I believe that a lot of notes and terminals fill this gap. I will wait for new patches and updates. Bye.
Metascore
52

Mixed or average reviews - based on 46 Critic Reviews

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