Fallout 76

 PC
User Score
2.8

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 6754 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1,506 out of 6754
  2. Mixed: 379 out of 6754
  3. Negative: 4,869 out of 6754
Buy Now
Buy on

Review this game

  1. Your Score
    0 out of 10
    Rate this:
    • 10
    • 9
    • 8
    • 7
    • 6
    • 5
    • 4
    • 3
    • 2
    • 1
    • 0
    • 0
  1. Submit
  2. Check Spelling
view
per page
  1. asciiadam
    Nov 14, 2018
    8
    Game has bugs but nothing game breaking that I have found. My two sons and I are having a lot of fun. PvP is NOT an issue as you will not see people very often in this huge world. I wish I ran into more people. The storage limit needs to be increased and I wish I could have a setting so people could take water out of my purifiers without stealing as I would like to help out my fellowGame has bugs but nothing game breaking that I have found. My two sons and I are having a lot of fun. PvP is NOT an issue as you will not see people very often in this huge world. I wish I ran into more people. The storage limit needs to be increased and I wish I could have a setting so people could take water out of my purifiers without stealing as I would like to help out my fellow wastelanders.… Expand
  2. Loon20
    Nov 14, 2018
    8
    The game is fun and full of potential. I have played each of the betas and am currently enjoying the live experience. The only issue I have with it is optimization, but that can be fixed.
  3. Catlover999
    Nov 14, 2018
    8
    The game is fun to play offering an enjoyable experience for both Solo and Multiplayer players. It is suited for both new and longtime players. As there are no living human NPCs the story is predominately focused into 3 areas: prewar, postwar and the Overseer. Unlike previous Fallout titles, the story is not focused on the player character with the player character's action having littleThe game is fun to play offering an enjoyable experience for both Solo and Multiplayer players. It is suited for both new and longtime players. As there are no living human NPCs the story is predominately focused into 3 areas: prewar, postwar and the Overseer. Unlike previous Fallout titles, the story is not focused on the player character with the player character's action having little influence of the world. You rarely stumble upon other people. The game feels and plays a lot like Fallout 4.… Expand
  4. FashMon
    Nov 14, 2018
    8
    The Good: Engaging stories, beautiful environments, and fun gameplay. I've always wanted to play Fallout with friends, and Fallout 76 delivers.
    The Bad: There are definitely noticeable bugs, missing features that are near universal in multiplayer games (push to talk, text chat). I trust that Bethesda will iron these out in the coming months.
    The Ugly: Nothing really. There are a number    The Good: Engaging stories, beautiful environments, and fun gameplay. I've always wanted to play Fallout with friends, and Fallout 76 delivers.
    The Bad: There are definitely noticeable bugs, missing features that are near universal in multiplayer games (push to talk, text chat). I trust that Bethesda will iron these out in the coming months.
    The Ugly: Nothing really. There are a number of salty "die-hard Fallout fans" that think the entire game is ugly, but they're just whining about "muh singul-playur".    … Expand
  5. Foolz
    Nov 14, 2018
    8
    After reading multiple reviews, I found that it seems a bias for hating a new change in the fallout franchise, after playing the beta on both PS4 and PC, The Game Remains to squash my expectation in a good way.
    Fallout 76 was to me, an amazing new light for the franchise, my friends and I were all looking forward
    to this game, and even outside our little clique, we found so many other    After reading multiple reviews, I found that it seems a bias for hating a new change in the fallout franchise, after playing the beta on both PS4 and PC, The Game Remains to squash my expectation in a good way.
    Fallout 76 was to me, an amazing new light for the franchise, my friends and I were all looking forward
    to this game, and even outside our little clique, we found so many other players and people who love this game as much as us. This game has provided so much fun during the beta, and with today it's first day release, I will back it up.

    People claim 76 is a lazy copy, I disagree, there is multiple new and brought back elements from the old franchise, quests are a little bizarre but what do you expect, you get immersed into the story not from skipping dialog with a character, but instead through interaction and attraction of wonders and locations... The issue is, the vocal minority is here, down voting these games so they can get their rocks off about how good they are reviewing such a horrible game, but, issue is, they didn't play it, and they don't want to spend time to.

    Overall, the game has paved lots of fun with me and my friends, and this game deserves more positive light.    … Expand
  6. random_35
    Nov 14, 2018
    8
    Not bad game. Atmosphere is cool. I'm glad to play
    8 because of bugs and no NPC
  7. Disaster9942
    Nov 14, 2018
    8
    if your expecting a traditional fallout than this game isn't for you. This is a cooperative looter survival game, if you come into the game expecting that, your gonna love it. If your a fan of the original fallout games than there is still a ton in this game for you, playing solo, digging through terminals, listening to holo tapes, and reading notes is a ton of fun. Following in the footif your expecting a traditional fallout than this game isn't for you. This is a cooperative looter survival game, if you come into the game expecting that, your gonna love it. If your a fan of the original fallout games than there is still a ton in this game for you, playing solo, digging through terminals, listening to holo tapes, and reading notes is a ton of fun. Following in the foot steps of fallout 4 this game has some amazing environmental story telling making exploration better and more engaging than ever!… Expand
  8. Carnivore
    Nov 14, 2018
    8
    I have enjoyed my time playing this game, though there are some valid criticisms to be given. I have been playing on PC only since B.E.T.A.

    The game is very pretty. There is a lot more color, especially in the foliage, than FO4, and it makes for a nice change of pace. I do think that the lack of human NPC's has been a bit jarring, and does take a little getting used to, but honestly it    I have enjoyed my time playing this game, though there are some valid criticisms to be given. I have been playing on PC only since B.E.T.A.

    The game is very pretty. There is a lot more color, especially in the foliage, than FO4, and it makes for a nice change of pace. I do think that the lack of human NPC's has been a bit jarring, and does take a little getting used to, but honestly it hasn't hurt my enjoyment of the quests at all. I also appreciate the variety of weapons and armors. Thanks to the devs for not just porting the stuff from the last game and calling it a day. I do wish I could remove the mod from one weapon and attach it to another ala FO4, but that's a minor thing, I think.

    While I haven't run into a lot of other players (I tend to avoid them when possible), when I have done so it's been a good experience. The few griefers attempting to engage me in PVP were easy to avoid or train mobs into. I think Bethesda made an interesting, and in my experience, good choice with how they are dealing with PVP. Making it Factional in a future update seems a good step too.

    I would say that the amount of reading you have to do lore wise at terminals is frustrating at times. Usually I'll think I have cleared a building and get attacked by a mob I'd missed. So frustration, but seems better in that the game doesn't pause (can't really) while I'm reading, hacking, or lockpicking. I think it bodes well for Party Raids, though I've not gotten that far yet, and don't anticipate doing so for a while. I can see in my mind some friends protecting one person hacking a terminal this way, and I like the idea.

    Some of the more noticeable glitches to me seem to revolve around animations. Sometimes NPC's, Scorched or Ferals particularly, render on screen standing in a T pose until I get close enough to trigger them, then instantly fall flat to the ground and get up to attack. Other times I'll miss a super mutant at point blank range. I'm fairly confident my aim isn't that bad, though I suppose I could be wrong.

    Storage of junk is an issue for me as well. I don't mind the personal stash limit, but I wish I could build and use non-secure containers as well. I tend to leave my camp open and unlocked so others can use the benches there. I wouldn't mind leaving mats out for others to take (food and water and meds too). I'm interested to see how I'll feel after utilizing one of the Workbench settlements, though I suspect until there are independent servers, and hopefully server set persistence, I won't be pleased. My sincere hope is that on a server I rent and pay for there will be persistence, even if tied to a faction scheme, and we can build out actual communities with shared resources. I'll keep my fingers crossed.

    All in all, though I think there is some polishing to be done, I am having a lot of fun with '76. The thing I love over all else is that unlike DayZ, Rust, etc, the questing gives you a reason to be out hunting and gathering and exploring beyond "Get gear, shoot players, get more gear", which I think most other survival style games are sorely lacking.    … Expand
  9. spyrot2000
    Nov 14, 2018
    8
    Yeah, Its true. The game has its problem, its bugs... But its **** awesome. One of the best immeserive experience I've had in any multiplayer game. The negative reviews are mostly done by haters. People that are crying because "Its a multiplayer game!" and "Bethesda sold out!". Come on... Stop crying and just have fun.
  10. Positimmy
    Nov 14, 2018
    8
    I'll start off with this. If you like survival games, you'll like 76. If you dont, then you will hate it.,

    I think most people came to this game thinking that it was going to be like another fallout RPG that theyre used to but its not. Bottom of the line its a survival game, even if it isnt marketed as one, it is. The game is a large sandbox and there isn't really any direct path in    I'll start off with this. If you like survival games, you'll like 76. If you dont, then you will hate it.,

    I think most people came to this game thinking that it was going to be like another fallout RPG that theyre used to but its not. Bottom of the line its a survival game, even if it isnt marketed as one, it is. The game is a large sandbox and there isn't really any direct path in which you take, like many other survival games you just survive. But with 76 theres somewhat of a storyline and various quests and events in the world to brighten and keep it lively.

    With survival games, its not the game that will give you the experience you want, its the interaction with other players. If you have no friends it will probably not be the game for you and you more than likely will dislike it. But if you got a group you can build with, fight enemies and players with, and explore with. The game is great.

    Overall there is a few bugs ive encountered, and if zoom in on far objects they're pretty low res. I dislike the FoV and the FPS cap and wish it was on a newer engine.    … Expand
  11. ThePimpKnight
    Nov 14, 2018
    8
    Let's get one thing out of the way. This is not Fallout 5, nor does it try to be. Instead, Fallout 76 is a game of preferences. If what you want is a full RPG experience with populated towns, morality systems, and a whole lot of talking, then this isn't the game for you. 76 does away with those things to instead focus on the building, crafting, fighting, and exploring of Fallout 4. If,Let's get one thing out of the way. This is not Fallout 5, nor does it try to be. Instead, Fallout 76 is a game of preferences. If what you want is a full RPG experience with populated towns, morality systems, and a whole lot of talking, then this isn't the game for you. 76 does away with those things to instead focus on the building, crafting, fighting, and exploring of Fallout 4. If, like me, you feel that story and characters get in the way of all the fun stuff, then this may be your perfect title because, oh boy, is there a lot of fun stuff.

    The combat is the meat of the game, so let's talk about it first. The shooting and fighting in Fallout 4 was decent. 76 improves upon it in every way. Guns feel snappier and more accurate. Increased recoil gives them a great percussive feel, which is further accentuated by higher damage numbers. The days of putting a whole mag into an invincible ghoul are over. Gunplay is fast and tactical.

    One significant change to the formula is movement speed. Everyone moves faster, from the player characters, to the super mutants, to the mole rats. It doesn't feel like you're the Flash or anything, but the movement has been significantly upgraded. This can be a blessing, as well as a curse. Faster movement speed means it's easier to run into a corner and get stuck while a horde of mutant dogs nibble on your privates. Situational awareness is essential, now more than ever.

    The last notable change to combat is in encounter design. To facilitate the multiplayer aspect, the size of each encounter has been increased. Expect to fight 5+ enemies at any given time. Feral ghouls come at you in massive gangs of a dozen or more. The new Scorched enemies use melee and flanking gunmen to overwhelm you. Creatures are unpredictable and aggressive. The sheer number of enemies in the world makes for a challenging struggle to survive.

    And it's a big world. Fallout 76 is the largest map for any Bethesda Fallout by a wide margin. It is separated into a few different regions, each with distinct topography. From chemical bleached barrens, to irradiated rivers, to a lush forest seemingly untouched by all the chaos, there's always something new to see.

    Building and crafting are pretty much the same as before. You get perk cards to unlock new things as well as level up your character. Unlocked items can be crafted at the appropriate bench. Building at your portable C.A.M.P has been improved, but not much. Things snap together better, but it can still be a pain to make them do so. construction is competent, but is probably the weakest part of the game.

    Now on to what everyone has been worried about, multiplayer. I'm happy to report there's little in the way of griefing, because there really isn't any reason to do so. You don't lose anything other than junk when you die, your personal stash can't be raided, and killing other players only puts a bounty over your head. Being a bad guy has no positive effects, which is honestly the best deterrent to griefing.

    The game truly comes alive with other players around, be they friends or just randoms. I remember a time when I was fighting a group of super mutants and getting my posterior perforated, when a chorus of gunfire rang out from the west. A duo of players had heard the commotion, come to check it out, and lent a helping hand. After the fight, we met up in the center. There was no talking. They gave me a few stimpacks and a little ammo for my hunting rifle, then went on their way. Unless you have a gaggle of friends to run around with, these are the kinds of interactions you can expect, little spurts of cooperation that make for impressively memorable moments. Maybe that will change in the future, but for now, I can count the number of negative exchanges I've had on one hand.

    So, where does that leave us? I'll admit the game does feel empty at times, but it's supposed to. This is the wild west. It's untamed, and unexplored. Taming and exploring is your job, and you do it with a gun and a Pip-boy. The sheer size and density of the map ensures there will be plenty of those two things to go around. If you're looking for a distilled adventure, with little to interrupt the action, then Fallout 76 is the right game for you.    … Expand
  12. Ananoriel
    Nov 14, 2018
    8
    Don't see this as a followup game from the series, but as a survival multiplayer spinoff. The graphics are okay, the basebuilding and gunplay are fun and I like the perkcardsystem. It makes your character very diverse, you can switch if you play solo/with friends. The PvP system is interesting and it is a good touch that you activate it, if you actually both engage each other.
    I see that    Don't see this as a followup game from the series, but as a survival multiplayer spinoff. The graphics are okay, the basebuilding and gunplay are fun and I like the perkcardsystem. It makes your character very diverse, you can switch if you play solo/with friends. The PvP system is interesting and it is a good touch that you activate it, if you actually both engage each other.
    I see that people are complaining about microtransactions. Note that those are only cosmetics, so you don't have to buy them if you don't want to. There are also plenty of cosmetic items in the game.

    The only downsides are that the story is a bit shallow and there are plenty of bugs around. I hope that Bethesda will fix a lot of them.

    If you are interested in the game, get it at a sale.    … Expand
  13. captain_nemo
    Nov 14, 2018
    8
    Really enjoyed this one so far. Online play provides a new level of strategy. Team up with other players or get annihilated. The game is surprisingly difficult. Died already only few hours in. Mobs come on pretty strong and good supplies are hard to find. Items that came in surplus in previous games are much more rare. Story mode is very "choose your own adventure". There are a lot ofReally enjoyed this one so far. Online play provides a new level of strategy. Team up with other players or get annihilated. The game is surprisingly difficult. Died already only few hours in. Mobs come on pretty strong and good supplies are hard to find. Items that came in surplus in previous games are much more rare. Story mode is very "choose your own adventure". There are a lot of hidden gems waiting to be discovered in this one. Looking forward to future balances and updates from the developers.

    + Roll in a party (online)
    + Unique, fun gameplay elements only found in fallout
    + Looks stunning
    + More open story mode than previous FO

    - Each party member must complete quests individually (for most part)
    - Overwhelming number of quests can clutter radar
    - Launch bugs
    - More open story mode than previous FO    … Expand
  14. Talisa
    Nov 14, 2018
    8
    A Sandbox like MMO of Fallout 76 that sets out for what it wants to do. It has some issues such as FoV but still is a lot of fun. Most of the negative reviews are simply because people wanted another single player Fallout and are afraid of change.
  15. Admo01
    Nov 14, 2018
    8
    Incredibly fun game. Been playing it with my friends since launch and we've all had a blast. Even when I've been on my own the questlines and stories has been riveting and interesting.

    In traditional Bethesda fashion, it does have it's fair share of bugs. But I haven't encountered any game-breaking bugs. It's mostly been visual. I can recommend this game if you have friends who like    Incredibly fun game. Been playing it with my friends since launch and we've all had a blast. Even when I've been on my own the questlines and stories has been riveting and interesting.

    In traditional Bethesda fashion, it does have it's fair share of bugs. But I haven't encountered any game-breaking bugs. It's mostly been visual.

    I can recommend this game if you have friends who like playing Fallout & survival games like Rust and Conan Exiles.    … Expand
  16. ResidentProphet
    Nov 14, 2018
    8
    Decent game, but something like TES3MP is a lot closer to what people wanted as multiplayer in a Bethesda game.
  17. two4sixOone
    Nov 14, 2018
    8
    If you are expecting Fallout 5 this isn't your game, but that doesn't mean it's bad. The lack of NPC's does feel a bit disappointing, but there is an enormous amount of lore stashed throughout the world that is quite engaging.

    From a PC perspective, there are a number of quality of life features that are typically standard in AAA games that are lacking. These include lack of FOV    If you are expecting Fallout 5 this isn't your game, but that doesn't mean it's bad. The lack of NPC's does feel a bit disappointing, but there is an enormous amount of lore stashed throughout the world that is quite engaging.

    From a PC perspective, there are a number of quality of life features that are typically standard in AAA games that are lacking. These include lack of FOV sliders, limited keybind customizing, and no push-to-talk (to name a few). However, Bethesda has been very forthright in communicating with players and has promised to remedy a number of these issues already (i.e. push-to-talk).

    If you want a perfect game right off the bat, I'd suggest waiting. However, the game is still a lot of fun (both solo and in a group) already.

    Finally, looking at the micro-transactions, the game isn't "cash grabby" at all. Sure, there's a store that you can spend real money on even after you dropped $60 on the game, but all the items are cosmetic. That and you get enough Atoms (the in in-game paid currency) to buy a good number of things you would want just by playing the game. There's definitely no pay-to-win.    … Expand
  18. everfog
    Nov 14, 2018
    8
    I had to create a Metacritic account to state my opinion, as a Fallout fan since the original series (Black Isle), because of vehemently I disagree with the overwhelming amount of negative review on launch day. I'm going to share my thoughts on the negative feedback and on the game in general.

    I have been playing Fallout 76 since the first beta day, and can safely say that this does not    I had to create a Metacritic account to state my opinion, as a Fallout fan since the original series (Black Isle), because of vehemently I disagree with the overwhelming amount of negative review on launch day. I'm going to share my thoughts on the negative feedback and on the game in general.

    I have been playing Fallout 76 since the first beta day, and can safely say that this does not deserve anywhere near the flack it is currently receiving:
    - Microtransactions are cosmetic, and the currency to acquire the special items can be easily found in-game through quests. This is similar to Overwatch and a totally reasonable way for developers to continue monetary value for the game long after the main sales die down. You should be happy this is in the game, because it's a monetary incentive for Bethesda to continue improving the game.
    - No in-game mic toggle has already been addressing by Bethesda and will be implemented. Frankly, I think the focus on this attributing to negative reviews in a MASSIVE content filled game is childish. Get a physical toggle on your mic for now - no biggy.
    - All the major bugs have steadily been ironed out since the first launch of the beta and I'm confident in Bethesda to work it out. Commentary on small bugs and quarks is so silly - Bethesda's games are known for being full of bugs and I'm surprised the fan base isn't perceiving them in a more accepting fashion.
    - Anti-cheat is something very new to Bethesda and will require time to identify any exploits. Slamming them on this during day one is silly.
    - The reuse of content (models / character animations etc) from Fallout 4 is very understandable and is the only way this product would have made it to market given the mass amount of backend development required... which is a great thing for the Fallout and Elder Scrolls series in the future, as this is essentially the pilot for their engine over multiplayer network connectivity.
    - So far, I have found NO shortage of content, quests, and other players. No interactive NPC dialog is disappointing, but the world is certainly filled with voices, NPCs, and stories.

    About the game:

    - A huge amount of content/exploration - new creatures and landscapes
    - Beautiful atmosphere design and landscapes
    - The best crafting I've seen in a Fallout game yet, with the ability to SHARE with people.
    - Excellent to play with people, however, can feel like a lonely ride at times during solo (this game really shines with friends)
    - New VATs system is still very useful, though certainly, a sacrifice to accommodate the real-time combatNew VATs system is still very useful,
    - There are some frustrating UX bugs in the interface and feels very clunky/hard to use and I hope
    they improve the design
    - The story is OK - hasn't WOWed, but not awful and still carries through enough for me to be tolerant considering the vast amount of other content and features
    - PVP is almost non-existent and the community seems very focused on collaboration and goodwill
    - Gameplay style is similar to and will attract players of games like Rust, Age of Conan, and Ark.
    - Crafting and building is excellent and the best of the series

    Overall I would consider this a great first attempt at a multiplayer game - I feel that the audience needs to be more forgiving of Bethesda and embrace and applause that they are taking a huge leap of faith and risk with this game, and have done a good job.    … Expand
  19. Varidian
    Nov 14, 2018
    8
    While it did not meet the expectations that I had, I still very much enjoyed the game.

    GRAPHICS: While they don't exactly feel like AAA level graphics, they certainly are nice. They are a welcome improvement when compared to Fallout 4, though the mandatory depth of field and the lack of a FOV control aren't very appealing, unless you chose to edit the .ini files. UI EXPERIENCE:    While it did not meet the expectations that I had, I still very much enjoyed the game.

    GRAPHICS:

    While they don't exactly feel like AAA level graphics, they certainly are nice. They are a welcome improvement when compared to Fallout 4, though the mandatory depth of field and the lack of a FOV control aren't very appealing, unless you chose to edit the .ini files.

    UI EXPERIENCE:

    I love the new UI for the most part, as there is so much new and welcomed functionality that has been added, like the ability to scrap anything at any table all at once and the new map (though I wish the escape menu/ social menus where separate from it). Overall, the in-game HUD feels much more detailed and defined than FO4, though I wish they had the same settings to let you change the color elements of the Pipboy and the HUD.

    SOUND/MUSIC:

    Bethesda has certainly outdone themselves this time in this game. The sound design is amazing in my opinion. The ambient music is leagues better than the previous Fallout titles, and the radio soundtracks are as great as ever. The only glaring issue is the lack of Push-To-Talk voice chat, as you either have it on or off right now, though they did say they were fixing it soon.

    GAMEPLAY:

    The gameplay for the most part is solid. For the most part it is Fallout 4's Survival mode with some major adjustments and improvements. Crafting has been made easier, though it should be stated early on in the game that to get new modifications for weapons and armor, you have to scrap items of the same type. Scraping junk and weapons is much easier, since you can now do it at any crafting table.

    The major issues I have with the games are the Quests, NPCs, and the Base Building. Though there is an amazing variation of NPC types in the game, for the most part you will only interact with Scorched. The Quests are repetitive and fairly uncreative. The Base Building isn't as fun as it was in Fallout 4, though the new UI looks nice for it, functionality isn't as good.

    Other players are sparse, but from my experience any interactions were very positive. I feared that people would be malicious most of the time, I am very happy to say I was dead wrong. I have many stories about them, but I won't be posting them here.

    OTHER POINTS:
    Pricing: I don't really think this is worth the 60$ pricetag, at least right now. At most I would pay 45-50$. Maybe as they add more Quality of Life updates, this opinion will change.
    Server Size: I really wish they would increase this, as the servers feel slightly empty if you aren't sticking near Vault 76.
    Atom Shop: I really like this idea. In-game challenges giving you currency for cosmetics, that you could also purchase with actual money if you chose to.

    OVERALL SCORE: 78/100 (Rounded to 8 for Metacritic)
    I do have some gripes, though I'm sure they will be taken care of in time.    … Expand
  20. NomadNuka
    Nov 14, 2018
    8
    Even though I'm a shameless fanboy for Fallout (and Bethesda in general). I can't really give 76 above an 8. So far my time has been spent in a LOT of loading screens and with some significant frame drops when loading into areas, or when there are a lot of enemies on screen. But walking around in the Wasteland is very pleasant, and it feels similar to just wandering and exploring inEven though I'm a shameless fanboy for Fallout (and Bethesda in general). I can't really give 76 above an 8. So far my time has been spent in a LOT of loading screens and with some significant frame drops when loading into areas, or when there are a lot of enemies on screen. But walking around in the Wasteland is very pleasant, and it feels similar to just wandering and exploring in Fallout 4. It feels similar to Fallout 4 in a lot of ways, but that's not necessarily a bad thing. All-in-all it suffers from some issues with framerate (though how much of that is on my rig is up in the air) and it's admittedly light on a conventional story. But wandering through the Wasteland, picking through ruins to find notes and holotapes that hint at some very dark and interesting stories, and all with your friends along for the ride? It's fun. And it will keep my Fallout itch scratched for a while. Not a 10/10 GOTY material game. But once the various technical issues are worked out, it'll be something to kill some serious time.… Expand
  21. itsdaveuk
    Nov 14, 2018
    8
    okay so far i must say i am really enjoying this game so far and i was one of the people who didn't like the idea of the game i have played many hours alone and with friends so far i have been doing more exploring finding how far i can go before i am out leveled and looking for stories in each area i come across and i feel like i am getting my moneys worth so far now i have seen a fewokay so far i must say i am really enjoying this game so far and i was one of the people who didn't like the idea of the game i have played many hours alone and with friends so far i have been doing more exploring finding how far i can go before i am out leveled and looking for stories in each area i come across and i feel like i am getting my moneys worth so far now i have seen a few texture glitches and enemy's randomly disappear after i have killed them but not spoilt my fun and even now i am wanting to go back to the wasteland and find more random encounters yep this game wont be every ones cup of tea i didnt think it would be mine but so far i am really enjoying it. what i would like to see in future extend the map every now and then if this is going to be a live service could keep going indefinitely and maybe add player factions so people have a reason to team up i think that would make it a bit more social and make players feel more invested in the world but any way i have said i would say give this game a good try if it helps look at it as non canon look at it as a spin of game… Expand
  22. SmugAyysianLmao
    Nov 14, 2018
    8
    First and foremost: Is this game for everyone? No.

    If you want the ability to murder hundreds of innocent human npcs en masse with no consequence like in 3/NV/4, you psychopath, or you want to be spoon-fed a story by a bunch of npcs who barely act human and are written like a shlocky satruday morning cartoon while clicking on text boxes to make your reply and then selling their loot to    First and foremost: Is this game for everyone? No.

    If you want the ability to murder hundreds of innocent human npcs en masse with no consequence like in 3/NV/4, you psychopath, or you want to be spoon-fed a story by a bunch of npcs who barely act human and are written like a shlocky satruday morning cartoon while clicking on text boxes to make your reply and then selling their loot to the nearest vendor (before killing him too), this game is not for you.

    If you want to experience Fallout with your friends and enjoy bethesda's only good type of storytelling, visual and world-based, then this game has that in spades and you should get it.

    Ignore the negative reviews complaining about the lack of NPCs (they're robots but they exist), lack of story (it's got one actually alright, not great but no fallout game has a "great" story, not even New Vegas. It's better than 3/4's stories at least), and bugs (There are some; personally the only one I've experienced myself that hurts the game is it muting all of the audio but fo76 on my pc, and one t-posing ghoul).

    Fallout 76 Is by no means the best game in the series; that honour still goes to New Vegas, but it's not the dumpster fire some would have you believe. For starters, exploring Appalachia with your friends is a blast, but you can still go it alone. When you wander off from the starting areas, it truly feels like a Fallout game; you feel alone (unless you're traveling with friends) and diving into ruins feels just as harrowing as ever.
    The new enemies are welcomed as well as the returning ones, and though some are very difficult to take out unless you're prepared you can win alone. Crafting has gone through a drastic improvement; you can craft ammo once again, and armour and weapons are leveled, meaning that when you learn the blueprint of a weapon you can craft it at a higher level. Additionally, scrapping weapons will reward you with new mods (though you will require a specific perk in the INT tree to make the better ones) for that weapon on top of the materials that make it up. The same applies to armour. Power armour has been reworked; it can be customized as in Fallout 4, but you may now store it in your pack as in 3 and New Vegas. Gunplay is slightly improved from 4, which was a grand improvement on 3 and NV's gunplay, and the weapons sound powerful; they're a joy. Without spoiling much, story is now delivered through the only way Bethesda can do it without writing Fallout 3's story again; through the environment and through holotapes and notes. The quests you go on paint a picture of a wasteland stripped of humanity, and it's up to you to find out why and stop whatever's causing it. Well, you and your friends and fellow 76 residents. You can play solo as I mentioned, but playing with friends is recommended to get the full experience; with the new perk system, you can also swap out perks with ease to suit your playstyle. Playing alone? Add Lone Wanderer and become a solo badass. Playing with friends? Grab Bodyguard and beef yourself and your friends up for the fight. With enough CHA, you can share a perk with friends. The Survival aspects make this a key feature; sharing Dromedary means your whole squad can go longer without a drink and as almost all water is irradiated or full of disease now, having that can be a boon. Still, the survival aspects aren't overwhelming to a new player; you don't need to sleep but you do need to eat and drink, though food is very common if you gather wood and kill animals. There are colourful NPCs; they aren't human, they explain why in-universe if you do some digging, but they are still fun. If you want to know what I mean, head to Grafton; you'll meet quite the eccentric character.

    Overall, Fallout 76 is a solid 6-7/10 if played solo; it's not the best in the series, but it's better than the abysmal failure that Fallout 4 proved to be. If you play with friends, especially if you use an external chat client like Discord, it's easily an 8/10. Finding new places and exploring them as a group is rewarding and challenging and a complete and utter blast of a time.

    There are bugs; your mileage may vary in which ones affect you, but I've experienced very few of the ones my friends have. If you're hesitant, wait a few weeks and see if the bugs get patched out and get it cheap elsewhere via a key.

    If you seriously cannot stand the thought of ever meeting another player, wait until the Private servers drop in early 2019; then you can lock yourself away in a private server and be as antisocial as you want while you experience the second-best story in the entirety of the 3d Fallout series (Behind NV, but ahead of 3 and leagues beyond 4) told in a way that forces you to seek it out. Or don't; it's your call. I've played since day 1 of the beta and I'm only now getting to the main story quests. That's the kind of game this is, and if that doesn't scream Fallout to you, then I'm not sure what does.    … Expand
  23. mccgm
    Nov 14, 2018
    8
    It's another Bethesda Fallout game. If you were blown away by 3 and ate New Vegas up like it was the best thing you'd ever tasted then you'll get along with 76 just fine. Since 4 a lot of bugs seem to have been fixed. There are plenty more to be found, but is that really surprising? Sure, they dropped the voiced protagonist and awkward/unbelievable main quest story but isn't that whatIt's another Bethesda Fallout game. If you were blown away by 3 and ate New Vegas up like it was the best thing you'd ever tasted then you'll get along with 76 just fine. Since 4 a lot of bugs seem to have been fixed. There are plenty more to be found, but is that really surprising? Sure, they dropped the voiced protagonist and awkward/unbelievable main quest story but isn't that what everyone hated in the last game?… Expand
  24. 3xtremeCha0s
    Nov 16, 2018
    8
    This game really is buggy as hell right now, but if you look past that there is a great game here. No it's not a traditional fallout experience by any means but it's still fallout. The lore is there, the sidequests are compelling (for the most part) and it's loads of fun with or without friends. When I'm playing with my buddies, I get to explore the higher level areas and we get to makeThis game really is buggy as hell right now, but if you look past that there is a great game here. No it's not a traditional fallout experience by any means but it's still fallout. The lore is there, the sidequests are compelling (for the most part) and it's loads of fun with or without friends. When I'm playing with my buddies, I get to explore the higher level areas and we get to make our own story. Alone, I get to delve deeper into the lore by really paying attention to the holotapes and reading all of the notes. It doesn't "just work" quite yet but give it until they release the first patch and it'll be air tight.… Expand
  25. liquidthoughtsg
    Nov 14, 2018
    8
    DO NOT LISTEN TO REVIEWS

    Look im a serious gamer. I own over 400 games on steam and I'm picky when it comes to quality. Listen I havent had any issues in Fallout 76. No glitches, no problems. Yes the FOV is stuck and yes i have a 144hz monitor but I cant get over 60 fps but none of these issues has done anything to stop my enjoyment. If you don't like Fallout 4 or Bethesda games    DO NOT LISTEN TO REVIEWS

    Look im a serious gamer. I own over 400 games on steam and I'm picky when it comes to quality. Listen I havent had any issues in Fallout 76. No glitches, no problems. Yes the FOV is stuck and yes i have a 144hz monitor but I cant get over 60 fps but none of these issues has done anything to stop my enjoyment. If you don't like Fallout 4 or Bethesda games you will not like this game. But if you do enjoy those games and want to play with other people who enjoy that kind of fun then its **** perfect. I wish somethings were better but its basically Fallout 4 with friends. Yes its missing some of the magic like settlements and NPC quest givers but honestly its pretty amazing. Is it a perfect game no. But don't listen to these haters. Try it for yourself.    … Expand
  26. X3R0N
    Nov 15, 2018
    8
    Fallout 76 - Named for the vault you come out of at the start of the game.

    The game starts you off easy, you're handed some gear and some perk cards - if you actually use your eyes and remember to pick stuff up that is, you can easily manage to leave the vault without perk cards, and without some other useful stuff, and you can also easily miss the gear- as it should be. Don't know how    Fallout 76 - Named for the vault you come out of at the start of the game.

    The game starts you off easy, you're handed some gear and some perk cards - if you actually use your eyes and remember to pick stuff up that is, you can easily manage to leave the vault without perk cards, and without some other useful stuff, and you can also easily miss the gear- as it should be. Don't know how to use your eyes? You better learn, this is Fallout.

    For the first many levels of the game you can easily use melee against all opponents, although I quite enjoy guns so I tend to hoard several and use them depending on the situation.

    The gunplay is your standard Fallout gunplay very much reminiscent of previous Fallout games, albeit the V.A.T.S. system no longer pauses the game completely, but slows it down so you have an opportunity to select your target. Targetting specific limbs however now requires a perk, and as such the old Concentrated Fire perk has been remodded.

    The crafting system is very much like the one found in Fallout 4, albeit with a few modifications, but it's fairly easy to work with. It does have some issues for example if you've made a blueprint of your house/shack/camp and then move the camp it will sometimes split the blueprint into several smaller blueprints. However if you just delete these (store the pieces) you can redeploy your blueprint at 0 cost. I'm sure this will be fixed in time, as this worked fine during the BETA.

    Some of controls do show signs of having been influenced by console development, but I find this to be a minor issue for the most of the time. I do however wish that developers would stop being lazy when it comes to this, because that is what it is, being lazy.

    The quests I have done so far have been engaging for the most part. You do occasionally feel the lack of HUMAN NPC's but you will find plenty of robots, ghouls, scorched, supermutants etc. There are also still roaming NPC traders, such as a lvl 50 supermutant whose name I can't remember, but he had some nice stuff.

    Unlike alot of people I don't find Appalachia to be much emptier than the Capital Wasteland of Fallout 3 or Nevada of Fallout New Vegas. There is plenty of stuff to see and do, plenty of monsters to kill and lots of loot to be had.

    There is still plenty of lore items to be found in the form of computers that has to be hacked and give hints to places where stuff can be found, along with a metric ****ton of holo tapes, some of whom can be quite fun to listen to. It's true the lack of NPC's means you don't have those long conversations anymore, but I don't feel like it detracts as much as others have mentioned.

    As mentioned the game starts you off easy to begin with, but don't go too much out your way to explore too far east without leveling, as the enemies suddenly get much stronger the farther out from Vault 76 you get.

    The PVP element is EASILY avoidable. Don't want to fight a player that is "griefing" you? block him, fast travel/run away or log off. You will get a new server when logging back in. At the moment your character disappears instantly when you leave the server, so there is no risk of being killed if you log off. Furthermore, the only thing you drop on death is whatever junk you're carrying, this is not EVE Online where you don't leave home with what you can't afford to lose.
    Also wanted players are easy to hunt down and kill as PVP is normalized, however bear in mind that powerarmor can be a pain to get through, and if the player is far with his stimpaks it can't be a long fight. Don't be afraid to invite random people to a team if there is a wanted player around, it makes it easier to kill them.

    The only critical problem I have with the game at the moment is the serious lack of storage space in your personal stash. Fallout has always encouraged a hoarder mentality, and the lack of storage severely hampers this at the moment.

    Alot of people have mentioned "bad graphics", I really don't have any issues here, my laptop runs the game at Ultra preset and it plays completely fine at a decent average FPS and it looks great.
    Yes it's an old engine, yes it has some bugs in it, but no it doesn't run worse than alot of other AAA games out there.

    This is Fallout, it might not be the Fallout you know, but it is Fallout nonetheless.    … Expand
  27. icetea92
    Nov 15, 2018
    8
    Can't understand the **** storm.

    For me as an old time Fallout player I still feel the spirit. Multiplayer is by far not a that big part in the game as many reviews say. I play completely solo and didn´t had any negative interaction as soon as i muted the other players (which is a must do. My mother got called things within the first 30 seconds in game). The game it self is an    Can't understand the **** storm.

    For me as an old time Fallout player I still feel the spirit. Multiplayer is by far not a that big part in the game as many reviews say. I play completely solo and didn´t had any negative interaction as soon as i muted the other players (which is a must do. My mother got called things within the first 30 seconds in game).

    The game it self is an interesting spin off and makes as much fun as Fallout 4 (yeah not as much as 2/3 or NV but still).
    Just the engine drives me crazy don't understand how they can publish a game with such an outdated engine.
    The game it self have as typical for Bethesda a lot of bugs and doesn't feel that polished as many other current games do. With a current gen gaming pc and a fast internet connection, it's not possible for me to play without lags.

    Please don't cry about multiplayer its not a real multiplayer game. It´s also not the game of the year. But its still a Fallout and it still makes fun.    … Expand
  28. Drachendasgut1
    Nov 15, 2018
    8
    look at all these trolls on here who think it's funny to rate a game most of them haven't even played. now some it's just not their cup of tea and that is fine. But this is overall a decent game better than I thought it would be. It still has some minor glitches and room to improve. One way it could improve is with the addition of the pip-boy app to it and another is to not force people tolook at all these trolls on here who think it's funny to rate a game most of them haven't even played. now some it's just not their cup of tea and that is fine. But this is overall a decent game better than I thought it would be. It still has some minor glitches and room to improve. One way it could improve is with the addition of the pip-boy app to it and another is to not force people to when they die near a Fissure to make them respone at the fissure.… Expand
  29. SkyF1r3
    Nov 15, 2018
    8
    I've played at least 20 hours (Beta + Launch Day)
    I have been thoroughly enjoying this game. Exploration is one of my favorite parts about the Fallout series and the map has amazing new locations, scenery, and environments to explore. I am also enjoying the expanded crafting system for armor and weapons. The story has been pretty good up to this point. Getting quests from Holotapes,    I've played at least 20 hours (Beta + Launch Day)
    I have been thoroughly enjoying this game. Exploration is one of my favorite parts about the Fallout series and the map has amazing new locations, scenery, and environments to explore. I am also enjoying the expanded crafting system for armor and weapons. The story has been pretty good up to this point. Getting quests from Holotapes, Notes, or wandering into a location has not been bad at all. I am concerned I will miss Holotapes or Notes for quests though. I imagine it will get better as I dive in more. I've enjoyed both PvE and PvP. And I LOVE the graphics - a noticeable improvement since FO4 regardless of what detractors say. These are the same people who didn't care for FO4's graphics which were good at the time. They'll never be happy.

    There are some things that are frustrating though such as:
    1) Stash limit is VERY small and frustrating. I find myself over-encumbered constantly with no where to put junk or items because my stash is already full. I get that everything having weight is a part of the realism...but it shouldn't be so strenuous and time consuming to deal with. And a larger stash (double if not triple the size) would alleviate this.
    2) Bugs are prevalent at launch. The one that is MOST frustrating has to do with the Social menu. Adding folks as friends or to your team can just not work sometimes...and that ruins the biggest part of the game. I've also gotten to a point in the main question where I need to kill someone annnnd I can't seem to get him to respawn after another player already killed him.
    3) PvP is fun...but i accidentally shot someone's CAMP and I immediately became wanted. The subsequent chase and killing I endured were hilarious. But the punishment did not meet the crime.
    4) Vendors have been crap thus far. I haven't seen them replenish inventory/caps once since the Beta began ANNND that is annoying as crap because it is a primary way to rid myself of inventory. This leads back to the Stash/over-encumbrance issue.
    5) NPCs...obviously there aren't any and it makes for a different kind of game. It can feel a bit empty at times. Holotapes and such do well to fill this void but I do miss walking into an NPC city with numberous vendors and stories.
    6) CAMP building limit is awfully low and frustrating for someone who pumped 500+ hours in Fallout 4 due to settlement building.

    Highly recommend playing this game if you are a fan and veteran of the Fallout series for the same reasons I am. But if you are looking for a traditional Fallout experience or it is your first time - Play FO:NV, FO3, and FO4. THEN consider getting this afterwards and I think you will enjoy it. If you are looking for a PvP game...this may become one in time but for now the Workshops/PvP hasn't flushed out as people are just exploring/questing/leveling.    … Expand
  30. kwslavens
    Nov 15, 2018
    8
    As long as you go into this game with out unrealistic expectations you'll find it to be an enjoyable recreation of a post-apocalyptic world. The time frame on this Fallout game is only 25 years after the war, nothing has been rebuilt yet and all survivors that weren't in the vault are dead and gone. This makes for a situation where it is a very lifeless world and requires the player to beAs long as you go into this game with out unrealistic expectations you'll find it to be an enjoyable recreation of a post-apocalyptic world. The time frame on this Fallout game is only 25 years after the war, nothing has been rebuilt yet and all survivors that weren't in the vault are dead and gone. This makes for a situation where it is a very lifeless world and requires the player to be a lone detective trying to piece together what happened and survive.

    So far the multiplayer aspect is minor and can be ignored. Leaving you with a solid feel for a lonely dangerous savage world.

    Lots of room to grow the game going forward, and its starting off with a solid base!    … Expand
  31. Kikai
    Nov 15, 2018
    8
    The game is good as a base. Bethesda has already confirmed that more vaults will open which means npcs are coming. We are just the first out of the vault. Factions are coming along with faction pvp. Hopefully open pvp servers will come along with it with an option to opt in. Too many people are crying that havent even played the game dont know that the game is intended to evolve over timeThe game is good as a base. Bethesda has already confirmed that more vaults will open which means npcs are coming. We are just the first out of the vault. Factions are coming along with faction pvp. Hopefully open pvp servers will come along with it with an option to opt in. Too many people are crying that havent even played the game dont know that the game is intended to evolve over time or just want to be able to troll other players online.… Expand
  32. WarDog123
    Nov 15, 2018
    8
    Game a bit of a mixed bag, but still kinda positive, I made a metacritic account just for this, it may seem a bit suspicious, but what I seen in some of these reviews really made me sick. People unironically saying "REEEEEEEEEEEE THIS GAME AS A SERVICE (Meaning monthly updates with new stuff, bug fixes etc) IS BUGGY REEEE" I admit using an old engine is kind of retarded, and that the gameGame a bit of a mixed bag, but still kinda positive, I made a metacritic account just for this, it may seem a bit suspicious, but what I seen in some of these reviews really made me sick. People unironically saying "REEEEEEEEEEEE THIS GAME AS A SERVICE (Meaning monthly updates with new stuff, bug fixes etc) IS BUGGY REEEE" I admit using an old engine is kind of retarded, and that the game is kinda buggy (I have a good 10 hours but have yet to encounter any major issues) but I would have anyone thinking of not buying this game to look back at other games as service titles, such as Rust, and look at how buggy they were upon release. And do the bugs just mean people should ignore the limitless fun that can be had with friends, and just messing about, doing quests in the wasteland, making a huge fortress of a base? No, in my opinion they don't. So if you have a few friends to play with and don't mind the occasional bug, this game is for you… Expand
  33. mrhazard
    Nov 15, 2018
    8
    I have never left a review for a game on Metacritic but I just couldn't bear to see this low of a user score for a game that I have enjoyed so much while playing with my wife. It does have alot of flaws but it has a great and interesting world and the gameplay loop has me hooked. Cheers.
  34. Yensen22
    Nov 15, 2018
    8
    It's pretty fun to play with other people, but the solo experience is still a fun option. The story is 6/10. I'd be fine with listening to holotapes as much as the game makes you, but it turns off the radio that I was listening to. The decision to make no human NPC's is meh. I'd rather have them, but whatever. Microtransactions aren't a problem, as they are only COSMETIC. You can't gain aIt's pretty fun to play with other people, but the solo experience is still a fun option. The story is 6/10. I'd be fine with listening to holotapes as much as the game makes you, but it turns off the radio that I was listening to. The decision to make no human NPC's is meh. I'd rather have them, but whatever. Microtransactions aren't a problem, as they are only COSMETIC. You can't gain a competitive edge from using them. Also, all of them are able to be earned through regular gameplay. The social side of Fallout 76 is incredible (and hilarious at some points). I once found a player with the EXACT same face, hair, clothes, etc. I took a picture while he was on his PIP-BOY, and sometimes see it as a loading screen. Overall, the game could use optimization. My GTX 1050 OC could run Fallout 4 on all High and Ultra settings at 60+ fps. On the contrary, Fallout 76 runs 50-60 fps on Low. The game looks almost exactly alike F4, why is it so much more demanding? It doesn't necessarily look bad on low, just not great.… Expand
  35. Caramelsfx
    Nov 15, 2018
    8
    Fallout 76.. Its a shame the game is being bombarded with negative reviews by people who haven't touched the game. The game is not perfect but its still a lot of fun,
    If you're the type of person who enjoys looter shooters then this is for you.
    Quests are not halve bad but it could do with some NPC 's.
    The game does need a serious performance patch
  36. Bezbash
    Nov 19, 2018
    8
    Для человека, который чрезмерно многого ожидал, наглядевшись трейлеров и показов, да, игра не оправдала его заоблачных надежд по той планке, что задали господа из Бесезды.

    Для человека, который любит игры, и лишь косвенно знаком со вселенной Fallout, это очень интересный продукт. Да, сыро, но это ММО, которое всегда делается вместе с комьюнити, которое, кстати, очень даже открыто об    Для человека, который чрезмерно многого ожидал, наглядевшись трейлеров и показов, да, игра не оправдала его заоблачных надежд по той планке, что задали господа из Бесезды.

    Для человека, который любит игры, и лишь косвенно знаком со вселенной Fallout, это очень интересный продукт. Да, сыро, но это ММО, которое всегда делается вместе с комьюнити, которое, кстати, очень даже открыто об этом заявило. Надеюсь, что это не просто слова.

    Поиграв в эту игру день, я очень остался доволен. Как пойдёт дело дальше, увидим. Потенциал есть. Теперь всё в руках комьюнити    … Expand
  37. Akouafortes
    Nov 15, 2018
    8
    This review is from a guy playing this game two days now.
    I'm having a great time playing this title. I've seen many players hate it. I think not because is bad but because this is not what they expected to be.
    How i play this game: Choose a character and roleplay all the time, not rushing it to quick level up, not using quicktravel all the time, notice every detail there is in this    This review is from a guy playing this game two days now.
    I'm having a great time playing this title. I've seen many players hate it. I think not because is bad but because this is not what they expected to be.

    How i play this game:
    Choose a character and roleplay all the time, not rushing it to quick level up, not using quicktravel all the time, notice every detail there is in this game.

    How other people play this game:
    Rushing it to get the level up fast, no roleplay at all, no interactions with other players, just kill, loot, and level up.
    This not the right way to play it. You are mad about there is no npc's... but in the end you are the real npc's in this game. I've approach other players roleplaying my character and they ignored me thinking i'm some kind of crazy guy and they left so they can continue the grinding.

    My final opinion is that this game is good but players don't know how to play it, what RP is and care only about rushing it to beat the game as fast they can.
    Score 8 for the game and score 0 for the people playing it.    … Expand
  38. ArathHunter
    Nov 17, 2018
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. As you can tell from all the 0's, and looking at the drama that this game has brought along. It's no surprise that the majority of the fan reviews are likely people who wouldn't buy the game at all, and just want the game to tank so they can have they can have single player. Though, there is plenty wrong surrounding Fallout 76. Human NPC's are a sad, and what I feel is a unnecessary sacrifice, and B.E.T.A wasn't really a Beta, more-so a "play a couple weeks early before release" type deal at worst, and stress testing their servers at best. Which, even after release there was no changes that I noticed. travelling to a Robot laden area that's sprawled with guard bots, FPS drops and I'll admit, has gotten me killed a at least once. If they had a proper beta, by this point I'm sure it'd be in a better state. With the PC B.E.T.A deleting itself at start and no steam support, it's been what seems to be bad decision one after another that pisses people off (as you can plenty see with all said 0's).

    But I'm rating it on how much fun I've had, not because of Meta problems and things that can possibly be fixed with patches, which I would hope they would put more focus on, since they can't leave that to modders any time soon, and would only enforce the hate if they didn't.

    I've had plenty of fun playing solo and with my friends, interacting and helping others in real time and get a random chat in every once in awhile. I've only had a small hand full of PvP, to which I've not done too well, even with backup in my experiences. But most people I've encountered have seemed to avoid it for the most part, giving me a friendly wave when they catch me sneaking about, trying to avoid a fight with them. So far, I've been enjoying my play time, my only, biggest gripe is the no NPC Humans around to spice things up. And Microtransactions are limited to Cosmetics, and I'm hoping it sticks to that.    … Expand
  39. Funkdelaindo
    Nov 16, 2018
    8
    Been playing Fallout since 1 on my Pentium 2. A decade later we are getting this MMORPG post nuclair survival game. Hey it's not that bad as everyone is saying. Don't be a blind fool and experience the wasteland with your buddies. Ofcourse it got it's flaws and a stupid FPS lock. But hey. Does it run the fun? Not for me. After a 8-hr co-op session with my buddies I can't wait to sit backBeen playing Fallout since 1 on my Pentium 2. A decade later we are getting this MMORPG post nuclair survival game. Hey it's not that bad as everyone is saying. Don't be a blind fool and experience the wasteland with your buddies. Ofcourse it got it's flaws and a stupid FPS lock. But hey. Does it run the fun? Not for me. After a 8-hr co-op session with my buddies I can't wait to sit back and enjoy my weekend playing Fallout 76. Yes it has microtransactions but acceptable. Yes it has bugs but acceptable. Yes I'd rather have a single player Fallout, but exploring the wasteland shooting everything in sight with 3 other buddies was just way too much fun. Please give it a try.… Expand
  40. BladeStew
    Nov 16, 2018
    8
    The hatred for this game is the infantile banter of a fan base who cries for change, but then refuses to approach the change with an open mind. You knew from the beginning that this was experimental, and not a traditional idea. Who likes a company that follows a rinse and repeat formula? I commend Bethesda for trying to appease their perfectionist fan base.
    The Game that is actually    The hatred for this game is the infantile banter of a fan base who cries for change, but then refuses to approach the change with an open mind. You knew from the beginning that this was experimental, and not a traditional idea. Who likes a company that follows a rinse and repeat formula? I commend Bethesda for trying to appease their perfectionist fan base.
    The Game that is actually presented is not bad. Certainly not enough to garner the hate it has. The world is well designed, and full of character. The variation in the map is a welcomed change, and I simply love the look of it. Appalachia in the fall is gorgeous! I'd know because it is the only benefit of living here. The world design is fantastic, and flows very well.
    There are two reasons this review was not higher,
    1) The lack of NPC's is almost a running joke. Every time I find myself on the cusp of finding a living, breathing, dumb as a rabbit classic Fallout NPC, ther're either dead or fled. For god's sake, I'd even take Preston Garvey.
    2) The delays. By god. The delays between doing anything are terrible. For example, you'll shoot an enemy, hit them, the are able to hit you before your damage registers. It is the thorn in my side that makes me want to put the controller down and rethink everything. Another example is when looting anything the menu has to buffer, sometimes for 5 seconds or more. That's alright, but when the game is centered around looting everything, it is really pestering.    … Expand
  41. Zilbermann
    Nov 16, 2018
    8
    The new Fallout 76 won't be Fallout 5. Bethesda did't want it to be it but every one did and I don't understand it because Fallout 76 has been a spin-off since first reveal . Now everyone who dont like it and (mostly) haven't played it are giving note from 0 to 1 for no reason just describing it as the worst game ever or sth like this. I don't think that way, I have played Fallout 76 forThe new Fallout 76 won't be Fallout 5. Bethesda did't want it to be it but every one did and I don't understand it because Fallout 76 has been a spin-off since first reveal . Now everyone who dont like it and (mostly) haven't played it are giving note from 0 to 1 for no reason just describing it as the worst game ever or sth like this. I don't think that way, I have played Fallout 76 for some time and I can trully recommend it because it is a good game. Maybe it has some bugs and glitches but still is one of the best multiplayer-open world game i have ever played. Fighting monsters and other dangers side by side with our friends, exploring beautiful world of Appalachia, building a cool house somewhere on the nuclear wasteland were activities that got me into it for hours and I won't stop playing this game now and in next few months or maybe longer.… Expand
  42. Sonaut
    Nov 16, 2018
    8
    Going to point this out instantly, a majority of the good reviews are found unhelpful and people arer spam clicking the like button on 0 or 1 reviews because... they are sheep that dont know how to form their own opinion?

    Only reason im not giving it a 10/10 is cause of some bugs and can be hard to try and play this as a solo experience But honestly, this game is great, people are    Going to point this out instantly, a majority of the good reviews are found unhelpful and people arer spam clicking the like button on 0 or 1 reviews because... they are sheep that dont know how to form their own opinion?

    Only reason im not giving it a 10/10 is cause of some bugs and can be hard to try and play this as a solo experience

    But honestly, this game is great, people are jumping on the hate-wagon without having to experience it themselves. Lets say for instance, I just watched Angry Joe's First Impressions and didnt play the game. I would probably agree with everything he said, but because i actually played a fair bit and indulged myself into the game, i felt like i could disagree with a fair few of his points. Its a shame that everyone is hating on a game they havnt even tried. Im saying this due to making a post on the reddit and people commenting they think its the worst game, but have not even had any experience with the game

    Onto some things.

    "there are no NPC's!". There are NPC's, there arent "human" NPC's as of yet. You still get quests, you get them off robots, holotapes or notes. That sounds boring right? Its the same on previous fallouts, just no humans to interact with. Thats where the multiplayer comes in. out of the 25+ hours ive played so far, ive came into contact with 1 griefer which wasnt the worst experience, and it was only say 2 minutes of my time gone. Most players are friendly, at least the ones ive come in contact with

    "Stash box has little space!". Now, if you ever played Fallout 3, New Vegas and 4, you would be able to have 2 companions right? 2 companions in these games have roughly the same weight limit as that stash box.

    "The game is buggy, a lot of latency". Ive dealt with worse games than this, compared to Fallout 4's Launch, this game is nothing. I also played with a friend from America, in South Korea using a VPN to Australia. My latency issue? the only thing i couldnt really do was melee on a server from the other side of the world, but my bullets would hit perfectly.

    The way I see this game is its like Destiny, but open world with Events, decent quests and interesting monsters.

    The game would be a 10 for me if it wasnt for its flaws

    I dont find the game empty at all. If you find the game empty, its because you ignore every quest given, sit behind other fallout players and just observing them and not communicating as they take in all the fun and just want to find a reason to sook. Every corner or 2 there is some form of enemy unlike Fallout New Vegas (which is my favourite game, but just pointing out emptiness in games)

    I have only dulged a little into the story, which so far sounds better than Fallout 4's story in comparison. side missions are fun and interesting and so are the events that you can join in anytime that its up.

    My main issue is as a solo player (Ive spent probably 4/5's of my time playing with friends), its hard to get into, you may find someone using a workshop and you cant use it, or someone is at a vendor and you cant use it, or you go do a quest in an area and someone has already been there in the past 5 minutes and all there is are corpses. Those are my only issues with the game as a solo experience

    For a multiplayer perspective, its a fantastic game
    For a solo perspective, it has its flaws, but its still very enjoyable

    Dont listen to the reviews going for 1 or 0. A majority of these people are **** on the game just because they heard its a bad game from 1 or 2 critics. On that note, I have ran into many players that say they are loving the experience. This community is a joke and would believe that 9/11 was CGI if they watched a few videos on it    … Expand
  43. profinsidious
    Nov 16, 2018
    8
    Honestly this game has a lot of bugs and a lot of problems, but all in all its a pretty good game in my opinion. I already have a ton of memorable moments playing this game with my buddies which might be why i like this game so much. its definitely better with friends.
  44. Leor
    Nov 25, 2018
    8
    Sure this game has bugs but they are still being fixed.
    -Great Exploration: a lot of different weapons, enemies and a huge map
    -good story and side quests (although there are no npc)
  45. aLoneWitness
    Nov 17, 2018
    8
    This isn't a classical fallout game, But that might not be a bad thing. It has borrowed things from Fallout most people enjoy, such as environmental storytelling good exploration and enjoyable quests. The only problem i face is, is that no NPC's limits some quests and makes some quests really shallow. Most quests are really fun but its still a Bethesda game so a buggy mess can be expected.This isn't a classical fallout game, But that might not be a bad thing. It has borrowed things from Fallout most people enjoy, such as environmental storytelling good exploration and enjoyable quests. The only problem i face is, is that no NPC's limits some quests and makes some quests really shallow. Most quests are really fun but its still a Bethesda game so a buggy mess can be expected. Also, play with friends if you really wanna enjoy it.… Expand
  46. Samsh0
    Nov 17, 2018
    8
    I ended up making an account here just so I can do my part to get in front of the "review bombs" taking place here. I want to warn you fine folks to take careful care when reading the negative reviews here because very many of them are not objective and barely subjective, ANYONE can throw a review up here and if you look around other platforms it's essentially the same thing. Most peopleI ended up making an account here just so I can do my part to get in front of the "review bombs" taking place here. I want to warn you fine folks to take careful care when reading the negative reviews here because very many of them are not objective and barely subjective, ANYONE can throw a review up here and if you look around other platforms it's essentially the same thing. Most people are not judging the game on its merits but because they didn't get a specific title that they were demanding from the developer+publisher and seem to be intent on destroying a developer's potential success just to make that point. So those of us who are having fun with the game are in part at the mercy of these people who can't just not play the game but want it destroyed. That being said be sure to make sure the review is on the up-n-up and outlines specifically what is right and wrong with the product, which is what I'll do now.

    Personally I think the game is great but let me go over a quickfire list of pros and cons, just FYI this is an honest opinion of the game from someone who has been playing it since day 1 of the BETA on PC.

    (Pros)
    -Great gunplay compared to previous titles
    -Very well oiled crafting system
    -Craftable Ammo ;)
    -No Dogmeat (some people call this a con, but that dog has always gotten in my freakin way since FO3)
    -Hilarious perk cards (Canned Dog Food is an in the face Mad Max reference even has a perk card for it!)
    -It's not like ESO at all, there's not 500 people running through your dungeon crawls
    -Co-op: this part cannot be stated enough, this game is a freakin' joy to co-op players, hands down.
    -Seemingly a Never-ending pool of interesting new monsters
    -Massive Map
    -Bethesda's usual beautiful and atmospheric landscapes
    -Bethesda's usual foreboding and depressing interior atmospheres
    -Bethesda's silent story-telling and object placement (people love this for a reason)
    -Possibly some of the best voice acting any of the Fallout games have experienced (that might not be saying much since it was always notoriously bad for almost every title hah!)
    -Seamless world/server phasing.
    -A plethora of new weapons (and no you don't run around with pipe pistols for long as much as we all hate those dumb things, ammunition vending machines everywhere and Americans need to make pipe pistols? pffft!)
    -The lore is actually pretty good, the people complaining about it have always complained about East-coast Fallout lore no matter how reasonable it is.

    (Cons)
    -Creation Engine limitations (I've modded BGS games since the early gamebryo days)
    -Frame Rate Lock at 60fps (the engine needs to be locked to a standardized framerate and doesn't play well with variable or high frame rates as it causes your game to get buggy in ways other players with a standard 60hz display will never experience)
    -No push-to-talk so nobody says anything to one another everybody just communicates via emotes (this feature is being added post-launch for some reason, but the lack of it is really really annoying because you do WANT to talk to others.
    -FOV "locked" at 70 degrees with no FOV setting in the options menus (default FOV on PC has always been 90 degrees, larger displays need higher FOV to compensate for the size of the physical display to prevent the player from getting sick. This setting can be altered in the .ini config)
    -Unlocked .ini config - remember that framelock i mentioned? well you can force the lock off in the ini settings which will cause the game to run at the pace of your GPU rather than that locked FPS effectively enabling a speedhack that the servers struggle to check against.
    -No Anticheat? - There are players who are up in the level 60+ range already, they all swear that they achieved those levels legitimately, you only have to play the game to know that's a load of BS.
    -The Slap System - admittedly I think this system is dumb it's trying to prevent and encourage pvp all at the same time by attempting to make duel challenges seamless, but for whatever reason they decided to add faction-pvp post-launch and not prior so I don't know what's up with that.
    -Inventory Management is BRUTAL - I normally don't mind inventory management but FO76's inventory management is pretty bad even despite having virtually all the weight management perks maxed out, so many things alter your potential carry weight, whether you're hungry, thirsty, ate the wrong thing, diseased, etc. you spend so much time hoofing it back to camp just to drop your junk off and try to get back into the fight.

    (Conclusion/Notes)

    I think the game is great, rough around the edges of course, and in the meantime is easily remedied until BGS sorts out their plans. I think this game was rushed to be put to market in Q4 and ALL of the features were to be added post-launch, which isn't a practice that should be made into a habit but as it stands Fallout 76 is an enjoyable experience that will most likely get even better with age!    … Expand
  47. VendableOdin
    Nov 17, 2018
    8
    I was a little hesitant on playing Fallout 76 due to the multiplayer aspect of the game, as Fallout has always been a single-player experience for me and I was very protective of that aspect. However, giving it a chance this definitely has the spirit of a Fallout game. The environment, the lore, the storytelling, all bring back that nostalgia. The multiplayer atmosphere is also great, II was a little hesitant on playing Fallout 76 due to the multiplayer aspect of the game, as Fallout has always been a single-player experience for me and I was very protective of that aspect. However, giving it a chance this definitely has the spirit of a Fallout game. The environment, the lore, the storytelling, all bring back that nostalgia. The multiplayer atmosphere is also great, I haven't had any issues with greifers at all, players have been helpful and in character for the universe, although I do recommend having everyone and yourself muted as all microphones constantly broadcast every sound in your vicinity. I've heard a lot of barking dogs, screaming kids, and burps before I just muted everyone. However, this is still a Bethesda game, so bugs do pop up occasionally. The game runs smooth with very rare server interruptions, although enemy animations not playing are my most common bug, but only a fairly minor one at that.
    Despite the negativity surrounding the game, if you're a big fan of Fallout and the world and lore surrounding this franchise, I suggest giving it a decent chance.    … Expand
  48. Peety
    Nov 17, 2018
    8
    Fallout 76 is an absolute joy! Often complaints about the world being bland because there is no NPC's is absolute non sense! Fallout 76 is rich with lore and beautiful world building while still embodying the overall feel and tone of Fallout 3. This is a genuine Fallout game meant to be experienced with friends. I understand how daunting that might seem but this is not Fallout 5 and wasFallout 76 is an absolute joy! Often complaints about the world being bland because there is no NPC's is absolute non sense! Fallout 76 is rich with lore and beautiful world building while still embodying the overall feel and tone of Fallout 3. This is a genuine Fallout game meant to be experienced with friends. I understand how daunting that might seem but this is not Fallout 5 and was never meant to be. it is the boldest installment for the franchise that successfully took Fallout to a new height.

    Briefly in how the game runs, personally it's the most stable game in the franchise. It runs super good. However, I understand this varies from person to person.

    Overall, i love this game and it has been so fun to play. Experiencing and embracing the rush of hunting down rogue vault dwellers causing mayhem in Appalachia has been so much fun!

    Give this game a shot. It's honestly not as bad as people are complaining about and is worth hours of fun!    … Expand
  49. MobiusNone
    Nov 17, 2018
    8
    My spouse and I really enjoy being able to play a fallout together. Yeah there are some bugs but this is bethesda's first attempt at an online fallout. Bethesda is actively communicating via forums, and reddit giving us dates when things would happen. The only thing I have problems with is they are pushing out a huge update for bugfixes days after release instead of releasing smallerMy spouse and I really enjoy being able to play a fallout together. Yeah there are some bugs but this is bethesda's first attempt at an online fallout. Bethesda is actively communicating via forums, and reddit giving us dates when things would happen. The only thing I have problems with is they are pushing out a huge update for bugfixes days after release instead of releasing smaller patches that have the bugfixes in them when they are available and QA'd.… Expand
  50. MactoPerFuror
    Nov 18, 2018
    8
    The game runs smoothly, barring the rare odd moments when the servers falter. However it can reconnect to a new one fairly quickly without hassles. The music is unexpectedly fantastic. The gameplay is very versatile to how you want to approach it, barring some moments where doing things alone is not really the sane thing to do. The approach to PVP while having some glaring flaws, mostlyThe game runs smoothly, barring the rare odd moments when the servers falter. However it can reconnect to a new one fairly quickly without hassles. The music is unexpectedly fantastic. The gameplay is very versatile to how you want to approach it, barring some moments where doing things alone is not really the sane thing to do. The approach to PVP while having some glaring flaws, mostly does what it is designed to do and does it well. The story is very subdued with the player deciding on how to approach it, even skipping vast portions of it if so inclined. An interesting take to be sure, but makes the story feel lackluster. The most unenjoyable thing is the lack of human npc's whatsoever. When they tease you about finding someone living, makes you want it even more badly. The entire worlds vibe is thrown off by the lack of them.… Expand
  51. lostguy2027
    Nov 18, 2018
    8
    At the begining I was no interested in the game, but when the beta started I found the game was a real fallout game, but diferent, lots of glitches, but I admit beteshda worked on and today the game perfomrs really better. The game is not for everybody, because is a live world and open world, the other games, are closed. Is a great game if you like fallout and like explore and fight theAt the begining I was no interested in the game, but when the beta started I found the game was a real fallout game, but diferent, lots of glitches, but I admit beteshda worked on and today the game perfomrs really better. The game is not for everybody, because is a live world and open world, the other games, are closed. Is a great game if you like fallout and like explore and fight the enviroment, besides, beteshda wants to develope this world, this is great for the future of this game... the life of this game.… Expand
  52. dontlickme
    Nov 19, 2018
    8
    Sorry I actually like 76 and Im not a fan boy. I never played fallout4, only new vegas. I got the game mostly cuz I wanted to play with my friends. I am not that big of a fan with offline single player games. There's some bugs but they aren't game breaking. Bethesda should update their social system, like being able to chat in game etc. I think people were expecting something else butSorry I actually like 76 and Im not a fan boy. I never played fallout4, only new vegas. I got the game mostly cuz I wanted to play with my friends. I am not that big of a fan with offline single player games. There's some bugs but they aren't game breaking. Bethesda should update their social system, like being able to chat in game etc. I think people were expecting something else but fallout76 is probably better to play with friends you actually know. Also, anyone can post a review here.... so you don't even know if those people with negative reviews actually plays the game.… Expand
  53. VikaCatova
    Nov 19, 2018
    8
    This is definitely a good game. And the fact that the game is scolded for its engine is a mistake. At least any game on this engine made with a multiplayer? - No, neither in 3 nor in New Vegas, nor in 4 Fallout there was no multiplayer. And to make the engine in multiplayer is a very difficult job. Definitely the game deserves the highest rating. Yes, there are bugs, but the world of thisThis is definitely a good game. And the fact that the game is scolded for its engine is a mistake. At least any game on this engine made with a multiplayer? - No, neither in 3 nor in New Vegas, nor in 4 Fallout there was no multiplayer. And to make the engine in multiplayer is a very difficult job. Definitely the game deserves the highest rating. Yes, there are bugs, but the world of this game is huge, and bugs are peculiar, and they are promised to be fixed.… Expand
  54. PlainReject24
    Nov 19, 2018
    8
    This game is generally all around "okay", my experiences with game so far have been pretty decent. Yeah there are a few bugs with npc's sliding around everywhere and the map taking forever to load but I feel those are small problems that can be overlooked. I've spent countless hours playing and enjoying FO3 through FO4 and though I've only put a few hours into FO76 I feel that I can stillThis game is generally all around "okay", my experiences with game so far have been pretty decent. Yeah there are a few bugs with npc's sliding around everywhere and the map taking forever to load but I feel those are small problems that can be overlooked. I've spent countless hours playing and enjoying FO3 through FO4 and though I've only put a few hours into FO76 I feel that I can still sit down and enjoy this game in the future. I have been wanted a multiplayer fallout for a long time and this game has definitely fulfilled that want and I am also looking forward to the plans and additions that Bethesda has for this game.… Expand
  55. Esos24
    Nov 19, 2018
    8
    It is overall alright game. There are bugs(well hey, what new game have not?) but i haven't found any that i would call major bugs or any game-breaking bugs. World is big, there is lots to do.
  56. ProsperityP
    Nov 19, 2018
    8
    Unbiased review from a non-Bethesda, non-Fallout fan.

    I came into this game from Fallout 4, which was the first Fallout game I actually played. I have gotten up to speed with Fallout lore from a bevy of online information sources, so I know the story up until this point. Basically, Fallout games of past have been driven by a narrative story from the perspective of a single individual    Unbiased review from a non-Bethesda, non-Fallout fan.

    I came into this game from Fallout 4, which was the first Fallout game I actually played. I have gotten up to speed with Fallout lore from a bevy of online information sources, so I know the story up until this point. Basically, Fallout games of past have been driven by a narrative story from the perspective of a single individual player-controlled character who is that one guy who has to save the world. The story is heavily dependent upon dialog with NPCs strewn throughout the world, and the overall atmosphere is supposed to be darkly humorous with a generous helping of amusing WTFness and also some genuine moral choices to make. Often, you can be a helpful savior to strangers, or an immoral brigand who does what he wants. Either role generally can be played and allows you to still satisfy the main campaign's end game, and replaying the game from different moral perspectives lets you experience the game in a different way (high replayability).

    The first thing you should do when sorting through reviews for Fallout76 is to take any review that says "this game has no plot or story" with more than just a grain of salt - it's a steadfast lie to say this game has no story and you're just wandering aimlessly. Fallout 76's story is there for anyone who wants to experience it, but you *can* play the game by ignoring the story completely and just wandering aimlessly if that's your thing. Unfortunately, it seems many people gave this game a "0" score based on the false lack of story.

    The big departure this takes from other Fallout stories is that this story is based on the experiences of those who died right before you got out of the Vault. Previous Fallout games have you leaving a Vault to interact with the people who have set-up shop in the post apocalyptic wasteland 100+ years after the bombs fell, with complex trading routes established and various governing factions abound... but Fallout 76's setting is where there WAS a population of bomb-survivors established, but they all mysteriously died-out before you had a chance to meet with them.

    THIS IS THE MAIN PLOT OF THE GAME.

    The story of Fallout 76's campaign is the story of what happened, and why there are no survivors here anymore. Because there is no dialogue with living people, many Fallout Fans have dismissed this game and review-bombed it. Sorry you have to deal with that.

    Instead, you interact with the deceased through the breadcrumbs they left behind - historical recordings, terminal entries, unfulfilled tasks, and robots executing their programs that were intended to be utilized, you know, while people were alive still. The stories of survival (and their failures) are best absorbed like a good book - My fallout 76 experience has been shooting, rummaging, then taking in a good story, then back to shooting. It makes you feel more like a detective than a Shoot-Em-Up movie star.

    There is still plenty of absurdity, like the technicians who programmed their AI assistants to act like sarcastic jerks, robotic farmhands out to murder you because their automated composting routines "require more organic matter," the VaultTec experimental notes left behind in their clandestine University studies, and more. What you will NOT experience is the dialogue choices that let you chose the kind of character you want to be with NPCs. There is no dynamic dialogue with AI other than receiving information and quests from them, or turning in quest items, but even this static dialogue is amusing to me (especially when Mr. Fluffy insults his long-dead creator over his chili recipe).

    The story is very dark and sad since it revolves around people's failed attempts to survive..l. there are so many tales about people trying to connect with family, children begging their vaporized parents to come back, victims trapped in closets and bunkers detailing their slow, fear-filled demise. There is story. It's harsh.

    Gameplay is generally similar to Fallout4 since this game is essentially a massive, high-end Fallout4 mod. It uses the same basic principles for combat and crafting with tweaks here and there. VATS no longer stops time since it's an online game with shared live enemies; you can't pause other people's action by using VATS. You can build a small mobile CAMP that acts as your HQ for operations where ever you go, and there are no "settlements" since everyone died already due to the plot line.

    The other big change is multiplayer - over the next several months people will be establishing themselves in in-game roles as they level-up and chose to start Role-Playing as a member of a faction trying to re-establish itself after the Lore Story wiped them all out. The fact that you're interacting with other humans instead of AI is going to influence your acceptability of this game. Most folks are happy to be around, some are trolls.

    In the end, I enjoy the game for what it is.    … Expand
  57. usulhemouse
    Nov 19, 2018
    8
    Fallout 76 is great. I love it. Nearly exactly what I expected. it's not empty, there are other players. Lore I can't even keep up with all the notes, terminals, and holo tapes. Yeah there are a few glitches. But if I am honest... fewer than Skyrim or Fallout 4. Yeah I miss NPCs but talking and playing with other Fallout Junkies is great. It is a great start, I can't wait to seeFallout 76 is great. I love it. Nearly exactly what I expected. it's not empty, there are other players. Lore I can't even keep up with all the notes, terminals, and holo tapes. Yeah there are a few glitches. But if I am honest... fewer than Skyrim or Fallout 4. Yeah I miss NPCs but talking and playing with other Fallout Junkies is great. It is a great start, I can't wait to see what they add to this base game.… Expand
  58. Pose1don
    Nov 19, 2018
    8
    In my opinion this game just needs one thing. To remove the fallout from its name. If it had just been called Post Apocalyptic Simulator 2018 it would be scoring so much higher.

    But instead its a fallout game so every New Vegas fanboy is gonna give it a 0 because its not New Vegas 2. To those fan boys i say wait till fallout 5 eventually comes out then your comparisons with traditional    In my opinion this game just needs one thing. To remove the fallout from its name. If it had just been called Post Apocalyptic Simulator 2018 it would be scoring so much higher.

    But instead its a fallout game so every New Vegas fanboy is gonna give it a 0 because its not New Vegas 2. To those fan boys i say wait till fallout 5 eventually comes out then your comparisons with traditional fallout games will hold more weight. For people who aren't looking for Fallout 5 and just want a multiplayer survival game then this game is worth a look.

    The only reason i am not willing to give it more than an 8 is because of the obvious graphical bugs and some balancing issues, but i know these will all be fixed in time.    … Expand
  59. Kitozu
    Nov 19, 2018
    8
    I had fun with the beta, and lot of memorable experience with other players that were randoms and interactions with enemy types. Which in a game that doesn't have set in stone questlines I think is pretty good. I can understand this game isn't for everyone and it has bugs, the graphics aren't like god tier; but I don't think this game justifies such huge negativity just because it doesn'tI had fun with the beta, and lot of memorable experience with other players that were randoms and interactions with enemy types. Which in a game that doesn't have set in stone questlines I think is pretty good. I can understand this game isn't for everyone and it has bugs, the graphics aren't like god tier; but I don't think this game justifies such huge negativity just because it doesn't fit everyone cookie cutter expectations. I bet most haven't even played the game enough to give it a chance. I'm already level 51 and when I was level 42 I seen a level 84 already. I been to 3 nuke zones and its a lot of fun roaming around with groups of randoms killing mobs, its only annoying with trying to get loot off the dead enemies because it seems randoms that participated in hitting the enemy can take the same loot so you could end up with nothing after the kill. I rarely met game breaking bugs other than the disconnects and game crashing, which in some terms ended up me losing junk after dying which is frustrating, also lost an item a legendary quest item at Mama Dolce's Food Processing Event Feed the People; which Bethesda can't help replace. The game shines for those that like to loot, hoard, explore, and fight with somewhat of a survival struggle; like the odds are against you and your level 20 killing level 50 scorchbeast. There does need to be quality of life additions, fixing bugs, balancing/nerfing/buffing perks, items, etc. A big negative for me is the storage capacity. I end up wasting all my time managing weight and having to drop stuff just so I can fast travel, because I like doing the events for chance at blueprint or legendary item. I met a person that hasn't fast traveled since they were level 12 and been over-encumbered to 1200+ weight. This game has Fallout Universe feel to it, but it does lack the choices = impact like in older Fallout games and somewhat in Fallout 4's ending. But, who knows maybe Bethesda will open up vaults and the world gets populated with vault dweller npcs and people will still complain. I feel like this game is niche, in that its for specific people that would enjoy what this game gives, and it might be fun to non Fallout fans that like exploring, looting, and casual survival aspects. Since, I'm level 50 I have so many quest I have yet to do because of looting and exploring I still need to do. I think if Bethesda lets us pause holotapes so we don't have to replay them because of someone talking or noise from fighting, let us have push to talk and push to mute, let us favorite perk cards so it makes it easy to see favorite perk cards to swap out in situations, give us backpacks and more stash inventory, add some npcs to make the world feel much more alive, like I really want a city to explore (only place that feels like it is Greenbriar hotel and its full of 1 line robots), and other quality of life patches then I feel like this game will be way better.… Expand
  60. Obbu
    Nov 19, 2018
    8
    A strong entry into the multiplayer survival genre that nails several key aspects of the Fallout series, but drops the ball on some as well, possibly disappointing single player fans.

    If you review this game as a multiplayer survival game, it gets very high marks. If you review this as a single player Fallout game, it gets a much more mediocre score. The big deal here is this: If you    A strong entry into the multiplayer survival genre that nails several key aspects of the Fallout series, but drops the ball on some as well, possibly disappointing single player fans.

    If you review this game as a multiplayer survival game, it gets very high marks. If you review this as a single player Fallout game, it gets a much more mediocre score.

    The big deal here is this: If you are after a multiplayer Co-Op survival game: get this game.

    If you focus on PvP, be wary: there's not a whole lot to do, yet.

    If you are only interested in this game because you've liked the previous fallouts, and have no interest in the multiplayer aspects, be wary.

    Gameplay as a multiplayer survival Co-Op game:

    This gets an 85/100. Higher once they sort bugs, balance and PC QOL issues. It is however an overpriced 85 compared to the rest of the genre, which usually costs 40USD.

    Based on a comparison to other online survival co-op games, Fallout 76 is already a better game in most respects than a close competitor, like ARK: Survival Evolved, and that's even accounting for the buggy launch. The teamplay aspects are much more enjoyable, the combat is better, the loot, crafting and leveling system is far better, and the voice acting, quests, public events, and anti-griefing systems leave the game in the dust.

    Graphically, the game is more impressive, more stable, and less GPU hungry than ARK, which has been around for years - and that's even accounting for the fact that with the buggy Bethesda-style launch, Fallout 76 isn't amazingly stable.

    In fact, the only systems where ARK beats Fallout 76 is availability of pvp (even though ARK arguably has too much, and no anti-griefing), and the lack of "pet" content. The base building is much more limited in size than in ARK, but has about five times the depth, and is vastly more accessible.

    This is in comparison to a game with a 70% metacritic score, 7.7 on ign, and mostly positive recent reviews on steam.

    From a pvp standpoint, I could see people finding it disappointing, as there isn't a whole lot of it, but as a player who detested the free-for-all gigantic raid tribe meta of ARK, it's extremely refreshing for a developer to not allow it to taint the rest of the game. Bethesda has teased faction based pvp in the future however, so it remains to be seen if Fallout 76.

    You can make other comparisons to similar games like Rust or Conan Exiles, which are valid as well: but the result is the same: if you want a questing/co-op experience inside a multiplayer survival game, this is top of the pile.

    Gameplay as a single player title: this gets a 65/100.

    As a single player game, it's a quite fun RPG with good leveling, loot, crafting: and reasonably good graphics, but a bit lacking in story, and also overpriced.

    It is let down by a bizarre choice to waste hours of recorded (well acted) voice/dialogue on holotapes and robots, and inexplicably not have any human NPCs to deliver it. There are so many quests that feel like an NPC is giving you radio updates already, but for whatever reason they've decided to theme it all as found-footage/epistolary storytelling: and there does not appear to be much reasoning for it all.

    As a standard entry to the fallout series judged only on those merits, it comes across as kind of mediocre.

    Graphics:

    Graphically, since it is intended for multiplayer, it doesnt provide as striking visuals as those of single player games. Players hoping for a RDR2 level of graphical fidelity will find it lacking, but it stands up well against other multiplayer games.

    Bugs:

    Fallout 76 is buggy.

    There are some minor bugs, some major bugs and some exploits of varying degrees.

    Less than a week after launch bethesda is already fixing some big ones - like upping the FPS cap to 144FPS, and fixing bases getting deconstructed on log off. There are also some balance issues with some weapons like lasers and miniguns doing super low damage, eating through ammo quickly and breaking extremely fast.

    These bugs are annoying, frustrating and, to some extent inexcusable. But they're also a bit of a reality with game development these days. If Bethesda can keep at fixing these things rapidly, they will repair the harm that the bugs are currently causing to the game's reputation.

    Conclusion:

    Fallout 76 is a multiplayer survival game: as that, it's a success, if a bit buggy on launch. If you insist on reviewing a multiplayer survival game as a single player offline game, it will be disappointing. Either way it's a bit overpriced in either category, but if you review it for what it is, a multiplayer Co-Op game: It's extremely enjoyable.    … Expand
  61. crockdaddy
    Nov 19, 2018
    8
    What I like,
    1. Its Fall Out.
    2. The game itself looks great. 3. Playing Co-oP with friends has been largely a blast so far with 20 hours of game play time. 4. Fresh monsters. 5. The expansive environments. 6. Load times are quite improved from Fall Out 4. What I am meh about 1. As with all Bethesda games early game bugs suck. 2. Not sure how good this game is without friends.    What I like,
    1. Its Fall Out.
    2. The game itself looks great.
    3. Playing Co-oP with friends has been largely a blast so far with 20 hours of game play time.
    4. Fresh monsters.
    5. The expansive environments.
    6. Load times are quite improved from Fall Out 4.

    What I am meh about
    1. As with all Bethesda games early game bugs suck.
    2. Not sure how good this game is without friends.
    3. A bit repetitive.
    4. Seems at times too easy.
    5. Game feels a empty often.

    I still like the game. My Co-oP review is an 8 ... but I am a fan of the franchise. If I was single player I'd say a 7 right now.

    Long term outlook I am holding out for content patches and private servers.    … Expand
  62. ElectroEsper
    Nov 20, 2018
    8
    I'm quite confused by this game.

    People claim it is bad, I find it better than 4; People claim bad performance, mine is smooth as butter; People claim bugs, I've encountered pretty much none; People claim there is nothing to do, I find plenty to do. The most confusing game of 2018 for sure. The game is quite good actually compared to many other AAA games. If you are a fan of    I'm quite confused by this game.

    People claim it is bad, I find it better than 4;
    People claim bad performance, mine is smooth as butter;
    People claim bugs, I've encountered pretty much none;
    People claim there is nothing to do, I find plenty to do.

    The most confusing game of 2018 for sure.

    The game is quite good actually compared to many other AAA games. If you are a fan of visual lore then you will be served, just pick a direction and you will fin plenty to do.    … Expand
  63. ArmaTM
    Nov 20, 2018
    8
    As a long time Fallout and RPG player, i love this game, it's a long time since any game has had me play for long hours after midnight. I am shocked at the amount of hate it got at launch from people who never even played it, the misinformation in the "reviews". It has a few bugs, it's expected from a game that has launched just a few days ago, already had the first patch that broughtAs a long time Fallout and RPG player, i love this game, it's a long time since any game has had me play for long hours after midnight. I am shocked at the amount of hate it got at launch from people who never even played it, the misinformation in the "reviews". It has a few bugs, it's expected from a game that has launched just a few days ago, already had the first patch that brought fixes. OK, back to the game !… Expand
  64. wwaxwork
    Nov 20, 2018
    8
    Good game. Heaps to explore. Feels like a mystery where you are trying to work out what happened to everyone which I love, I actually feel like the lone wanderer after a nuclear disaster. My fears of ganking seem to have been misplaced as the systems they have in place to prevent that work pretty well. It's a journey not a destination so if you like to rush to end game this isn't theGood game. Heaps to explore. Feels like a mystery where you are trying to work out what happened to everyone which I love, I actually feel like the lone wanderer after a nuclear disaster. My fears of ganking seem to have been misplaced as the systems they have in place to prevent that work pretty well. It's a journey not a destination so if you like to rush to end game this isn't the game for you, but with a huge world to explore & lots to see there is plenty to do on the way. Having a base I can move around is fun & handy. Still can't figure out what all the complaints are about as I've had no problems & many hours of fun so far.… Expand
  65. PixelKitsune
    Nov 20, 2018
    8
    While there are definite places for improvement I can say that I am not only happy with this title but genuinely confused by much of the negativity I see.

    The Good: This world is HUGE. If you look at the map I have spent hours in the areas around Vault 76 and Flatwood. Looking at the Map you'll see what I covered is maybe a 4th of the map. There is a LOT left to see. Gameplay is    While there are definite places for improvement I can say that I am not only happy with this title but genuinely confused by much of the negativity I see.

    The Good:
    This world is HUGE. If you look at the map I have spent hours in the areas around Vault 76 and Flatwood. Looking at the Map you'll see what I covered is maybe a 4th of the map. There is a LOT left to see.

    Gameplay is smooth, feels like a Halfway Survival mode of Fallout 4. You have Food and Water meters and there's disease and germs and rads to deal with, food is also no longer permanently safe, but spoils over time. The mutations are interesting, was weird suddenly having a ridiculously high intelligence.

    The world feels very much alive. There was a lot of concern that the world would feel "empty" because of the no human NPCs. I never got this feeling. There is a little bit of a feel of tragedy if you're playing completely alone, but it's akin to I Am Legend type of feeling, not a "This isn't a real place anymore." You emerge to find EVERYONE has died, some as recently as a few days. Finding out why is one of the major drives of the story. But finding them, finding their notes, their holo-tapes, seeing what they were trying to accomplish. You get a sense of tragedy and sadness, but it never once felt empty. Combine that with the abundance of Robots, Super Mutant Vendors, etc and it's a real world. Once I feel a definite pull to try and rebuild and save.

    Factions: I wasn't sure how I'd feel about there being Factions when every non PC Human is dead. I thought it'd feel weird. Instead it lets you feel more heroic. When I found the Responders I got to feel like a hero. "These people stood for something, their loss is tragic but I can make sure their mission goes forward."

    The C.A.M.P. is a blast, I'm loving that you can literally build anywhere you want, no more working in the boundaries of a defined settlement. I also love that I can move it, so if I find a cooler spot I'm not stuck starting over. (Looking at you first time I found the Lighthouse after I had spent ten+ hours on Sanctuary.)

    Leveling is fun and intuitive. I love that we can pick and choose and swap our abilities around. It's silly but it's fun that I can work to have different builds available depending on what I'm doing.

    Bad Thoughts.
    The Speed you burn through Food and Water and the speed food goes bad feels a little bit over tuned. I don't have issues with it but I do find it a bit "What, already?" Sometimes when you go to eat something and see it bad.

    Combining the Tutorial with the Responder's Lore and Story will make the game somewhat tedious when you make new characters. I really enjoyed hearing about these people's lives after the bombs and how they were trying to help people. I didn't need to hear long drawn out explanations on why you should boil water.

    Bugs: I have not experienced any of the really bad bugs I've heard others talk about (Invisible enemies, gear vanishing, etc). But I have had the slowing issue where you just lock in place and sit there for thirty seconds while the servers catch up.

    All in all I feel like I'm in a world that's suffered devastation, but the tools are there to rebuild, to avoid those mistakes, to make a better world. Which is what I wanted back when I was first told what 76 was going to be.    … Expand
  66. adw5da
    Nov 20, 2018
    8
    If you can get over the whole 'It's Not Fallout 5' thing (apparently most people cannot), this is a solid game in its own right. I have encountered bugs, but nothing which has ruined my experience. Also Item Storage Capacity has been a bit frustrating to deal with, but it also plays to the survival aspect of this game. Grinding for recipes/materials can get a bit tedious as well.
    I have    If you can get over the whole 'It's Not Fallout 5' thing (apparently most people cannot), this is a solid game in its own right. I have encountered bugs, but nothing which has ruined my experience. Also Item Storage Capacity has been a bit frustrating to deal with, but it also plays to the survival aspect of this game. Grinding for recipes/materials can get a bit tedious as well.
    I have enjoyed the changes from the Fallout 4 recipe, making food and water required as well as bringing back weapon condition.
    I would highly recommend playing with friends, otherwise you might as well be playing Fallout 3/NV/4 instead.
    The areas and enemies are diverse and unique as compared to other games.

    I feel it is worth reiterating that this is not Fallout 5, you can read basically any other review to see why you might be disappointed from that perspective. I applaud Bethesda for trying to break the mold and make something unique, even if the end result isn't perfect.

    The future of this game will all depend on how Bethesda responds to player feedback.    … Expand
  67. relyts11
    Nov 20, 2018
    8
    Much better than people are giving it credit for -- I'd be willing to wager most giving it negative reviews haven't actually played the game.

    I had no plans to give this game a chance, but a couple of my friends bought the game and I ended up diving in with them. The game is by no means perfect right now, but the foundation is solid and I think we'll see a lot of improvements to come.    Much better than people are giving it credit for -- I'd be willing to wager most giving it negative reviews haven't actually played the game.

    I had no plans to give this game a chance, but a couple of my friends bought the game and I ended up diving in with them. The game is by no means perfect right now, but the foundation is solid and I think we'll see a lot of improvements to come.

    There's been a certain allure to the game I didn't expect. Every day at work I've been itching to get back on to explore, build up my character, improve my camp, improve synergy with friends, collect new guns and outfits, etc. There's a lot of interesting places to discover and stories to listen to if you're willing to take the time. I feel like it's one of those games that if you just watch others play or read the reviews, you really wont understand the essence of the game.

    If you're a fan of Fallout and like the idea of playing with others, I strongly recommend you give it a chance.    … Expand
  68. Victorique
    Nov 20, 2018
    8
    Despite being heavily different from previous games in the series, it provides an interesting take on the survival genre. It combines elements from Rust and DayZ with the classic Fallout exploration mechanics.
    Player interactions really make this game what it is. The design encourages players to work together or sometimes fight each other for factories in order to gain resources. This    Despite being heavily different from previous games in the series, it provides an interesting take on the survival genre. It combines elements from Rust and DayZ with the classic Fallout exploration mechanics.
    Player interactions really make this game what it is. The design encourages players to work together or sometimes fight each other for factories in order to gain resources. This makes many encounters tense when meeting a new player. On the road it is a little more safe, with other players having little benefit from attacking you. Until you shoot back they do almost no damage which prevents griefing. It's a weird approach but works rather with their implementation.    … Expand
  69. folia1
    Nov 20, 2018
    8
    I have been having a ton of fun with it and can't stop playing. Bought a few copies for my family to play it with me. Bethesda games are always buggy, not a deal breaker for me any more now than it has ever been.
  70. DaLynx
    Nov 20, 2018
    8
    This game, while not the traditional fall out experience has been a hell of a lot of fun to me. Now of course it has its bugs, some being REALLY annoying, such as dropped power armour being swallowed by the floor or a gun firing 500 rounds at once, but while these bugs may be infuriating the moment you find a new scorch beast or legendary to fight you forget about what you lost, at it'sThis game, while not the traditional fall out experience has been a hell of a lot of fun to me. Now of course it has its bugs, some being REALLY annoying, such as dropped power armour being swallowed by the floor or a gun firing 500 rounds at once, but while these bugs may be infuriating the moment you find a new scorch beast or legendary to fight you forget about what you lost, at it's core this game could be amazing, they just need to clean up their **** on quality control, but as a concept I'm loving fighting the wasteland with a few friends, no matter the quest or beast it's fun, and one of my favourite aspects is how difficult the game can get, while it's fairly hard to die as long as you stick to your level cap fighting 4 scorch beasts at once and managing to take them all only to climb out of a battered power armour suit with just 50% in your last Gatling fusion core feels great, especially when you're doing it with your friends, the game is fallout four with online added and a much more substantial challenge, now something I can't let slide is the entry price outside of the sales that have just happened, because I'm on PC I got the game for £30 on release day and I'm very happy with that price, but in its current state I couldn't pay more for it, and this seems to be one of the biggest points of discussion, they do need to lower the base price to £30 I won't argue that.
    Also bethesda please fix the stash box so I can carry more than a few weapons at a tome. Thx.    … Expand
  71. Fredman88
    Nov 21, 2018
    8
    Although the game is littered with bugs, and although both biased fan boys and haters will give this game unfair scores I personally enjoy the game a lot. It is full of content and the playerbase is friendly and enjoyable. I haven't had a single bad encounter with other players. Solo play also works really well, I've been following the main quest and It seems just as fleshed out as otherAlthough the game is littered with bugs, and although both biased fan boys and haters will give this game unfair scores I personally enjoy the game a lot. It is full of content and the playerbase is friendly and enjoyable. I haven't had a single bad encounter with other players. Solo play also works really well, I've been following the main quest and It seems just as fleshed out as other Fallouts. The C.A.M.P aspect is also really fun, even if a bit buggy. But I have great hopes that Bethesda will do their best to render this game bug free in the long run.… Expand
  72. Cowhawk
    Nov 21, 2018
    8
    The majority of review i see on here are malicious, and purely to put people off the game.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Don't ignore the haters, read what they have to say, because the game is flawed, but i see a bright future for it.    … Expand
  73. Reinbark
    Nov 21, 2018
    8
    So I've been playing the game since it came out. A life long fan of the Fallout Series in general. I won't deny it has it's bugs. My experience though has been much different than most of the reviews here.

    Partially due to the fact that since the release of Fallout 3 I've been wanting a almost co-op Fallout game. To me the game is not dead. I generally always run into a few folks every    So I've been playing the game since it came out. A life long fan of the Fallout Series in general. I won't deny it has it's bugs. My experience though has been much different than most of the reviews here.

    Partially due to the fact that since the release of Fallout 3 I've been wanting a almost co-op Fallout game. To me the game is not dead. I generally always run into a few folks every session. I've enjoyed my time playing up to 40hrs already! With a good friend of mine. We've explored many of the games awesomely designed areas. Figured out various mysteries and clues. We've garnered a solid appreciation for the games ACTUAL story so far. When someone says 'No Story and Dumb Quests.' They've clearly not played more then 4hrs and gotten through the gosh durn Tutorial quests.

    There are issues of course. Stash needs to be greatly increased in the amount of weight it can hold. The Engine is old and could use a lot of love or a new one. That's a given. The Perk Card system can be pretty hectic and confusing in the beginning. Making it tough to plan ahead unless you actually 'look up online' when you unlock certain perks. It's difficult to trade with others the interface for it is clunky and not always very responsive. While earning caps is pretty dreadfully slow. A player driven economy would be awesome and a welcomed addition to the game. I've personally only encountered minor bugs. Dropping something for a friend instead of trading it, will sometimes cause the 'bag' to disappear. Sometimes after killing mobs those bodies will also disappear and lastly sometimes a player won't load in on my screen (If we're in a team).

    If you played Fallout for the exploration and the adventure of the Wasteland then this game will be more than a treat. Even better if you've got one or two friends then this game will exceed expectation. I promise you one thing if you play up to 10hrs you'll understand just how big the world is and how full of life it can be. We've come across a few player bases that were pretty neat. Ultimately the game is solid. Needs more love but as it stands it's a solid game. There is story, it's fun. There's plenty of neat holotape stories to uncover and taking photos of the various things in the world that will become my loading screen is a awesome touch. Get the game and judge for yourself, please do not let the negative reviews effect you in such a distasteful manner.    … Expand
  74. Akzie
    Nov 22, 2018
    8
    I have had a great experience so far.
    I played all the fallout's since 3 and while the story's are great I usually suffer from TLDR.
    This has most of the things I loved about the game still. Mostly looting and crafting and the combat is still fun.
    Most of the time im not playing it im thinking about and and can't wait til I can log back in and keep exploring.
  75. LordForrest90
    Nov 22, 2018
    8
    What if Fallout 76 had multiplayer? That is the Question for this game. Multiplayer it is, I love exploring and doing quests with my friends, we just finished a quest to join a secret society where they train super spies!

    *Tons of funny NPCs and dialogue, I do miss the Dialogue Options but alas. *Quests start off slow and uninteresting but once you get a ways into the game you pick    What if Fallout 76 had multiplayer? That is the Question for this game. Multiplayer it is, I love exploring and doing quests with my friends, we just finished a quest to join a secret society where they train super spies!

    *Tons of funny NPCs and dialogue, I do miss the Dialogue Options but alas.

    *Quests start off slow and uninteresting but once you get a ways into the game you pick up some fun quests. The Dailies are annoying at times but are a great way to rack up some easy loot versus scavenging for some.

    *A wonderfully crafted world with tons of unique locations brimming with environmental story telling.

    *Tons of new and fun weapons! I just picked up an Assualtron Head as a pistol and it shoots the deathlazor!

    *Yes bugs, doesn't every Fallout game have bugs?

    *Base building is a little more improved from Fallout 4, with the added bonus of being able to move your base anywhere you want to.

    Stop hating this game just to hate it. I have over 200 hours into this game and I've encountered two bugs, neither of which were game breaking. If you haven't played this game and only watched "Fallout 76 Bugs" or any general hate videos, look up up positive videos or play the game yourself before you review.    … Expand
  76. arsenicfox
    Nov 22, 2018
    8
    I have no idea what other people were expecting. While others expected a Fallout 4 experience with multiplayer, I expected a multiplayer experience in the fallout universe.

    That is exactly what I got. One of the users here tried to explain it was like a bad fortnite clone and I don't see it at all. It's more akin to DayZ, ARK, or Rust. It's a survival multiplayer shooter set in the    I have no idea what other people were expecting. While others expected a Fallout 4 experience with multiplayer, I expected a multiplayer experience in the fallout universe.

    That is exactly what I got. One of the users here tried to explain it was like a bad fortnite clone and I don't see it at all. It's more akin to DayZ, ARK, or Rust. It's a survival multiplayer shooter set in the Fallout universe, and it works pretty well comparatively. In fact, the overall hatred of this game has stumped a few of my friends who have been watching me play who were never interested in Skyrim or Fallout, at least not to a huge degree. They've found my gameplay interesting so far, with a number of things to do compared to the other survival games.

    DayZ: Run to northwest airfield, craft crap, shoot enemies, and die from starvation/thirst, repeat
    Ark: Tame dinos, fight bosses, craft crap, shoot enemies, die from a thylocoleo, repeat.
    Rust: Build a base, raid other people's bases, craft crap, shoot enemies, die from another player, repeat.
    Fallout: Go talk to a computer, go build a base, go raid a vault, go launch a nuke, go raid the blast zone of the nuke, play with friends, shoot enemies, sell your crap, buy crap, craft crap, listen to bombin music, play in a band, go on a hunt, etc.

    Like... I don't really understand what you were expecting. This basically met my expectations and ended up being more fun than expected. However, I saw the problem well before this. Watching Youtubers like Yong speculate what the game would be about was.. hilarious. They were so far wrong at the beginning and you can even look back at what was said.

    "You'll be able to play by yourself.. in a shared world" - Means: "Yeah you can play by yourself but you're gonna die."

    "You'll be able to make personal choices" - Means: "It's a sandbox. You can do whatever you want. It's just like DayZ or Rust. Part of the fun is Roleplay."

    This game is a DnD group's wet dream in my opinion. If you don't have an imagination or can't role play, or just don't have fun with other people, this game isn't for you. If you like to build your own story, play a character, role play with others, there is SERIOUSLY nothing better than this game. Having someone ask me for some aluminum scrap and then having them explain to me a story while we did the trade is probably one of the best experiences I've had in a game.

    This isn't a story based Fallout. This is a roleplayers fallout. Get over yourselves.    … Expand
  77. Reefler
    Nov 22, 2018
    8
    I love the exploration in this game. If your in it for PvP this is likely not the game for you in it's current state as there is a tough check/duel system in place. It brings me back to how I fell in love with the series in Fallout 1. There are no real NPC's about in the game instead there are players and quests with voice overs, as well as many robots you can interact with. The Dev'sI love the exploration in this game. If your in it for PvP this is likely not the game for you in it's current state as there is a tough check/duel system in place. It brings me back to how I fell in love with the series in Fallout 1. There are no real NPC's about in the game instead there are players and quests with voice overs, as well as many robots you can interact with. The Dev's have been working on listening to the community as well. They have already rolled out a pretty massive performance patch and in the coming weeks there will be a FoV slider put in, Support for Ultra Wide resolutions and a push to talk key for voice chat. There is a massive amount of lore to be found in this game if you like to explore, and a huge variety of enemies. Not to mention the map is just massive. Don't believe all of the hate this game is getting do yourselves a favor and pick it up on the black Friday sale. If you truly love the world of Fallout, lore, and want to be a part of this game finally going online then come and see for yourselves. i look forward to seeing what new updates this game will receive in the years to come. ( just an FYI if you pick it up on the Bethesda store you will also get Fallout 1, 2 and Tactics in the bundle) cheers :)… Expand
  78. terguevarra
    Nov 22, 2018
    8
    Bought the game with very low expectations, surprisingly i loved it! My only problem with the game is that it was released too early, causing it to have numerous bugs but not too much that it's unplayable.
  79. bluecometxD
    Nov 23, 2018
    8
    After 80 hours the game is a decent online grind with weapons to collect and hidden content to seek out. There are no human npc's but I have never felt any connection to npc's in multiplayer games. Rose, the robot that talks to you through the radio after a certain quest is a reminder that there are indeed npc's to talk to you that have nice character and funny things to say. This isAfter 80 hours the game is a decent online grind with weapons to collect and hidden content to seek out. There are no human npc's but I have never felt any connection to npc's in multiplayer games. Rose, the robot that talks to you through the radio after a certain quest is a reminder that there are indeed npc's to talk to you that have nice character and funny things to say. This is definitely nothing like bethesda's other fallout games but it isn't terrible either, just different. Compared to other games of this same structure, fallout 76 is decent. It's definitely better than the uninteresting exploration of The Division with it's repetitive apartment complexes everywhere and existence of npc's that stand there soley to be killed or give you quests. It's also funny to see the negative reviews parroting youtube videos with vague comments with no examples but being part of a group thats upset but not being specific about why is understandable. -> "its bad" -> "ok why" -> "Because" -> ????… Expand
  80. darkstar4758
    Nov 23, 2018
    8
    All the bad reviews either had preconceived expectations of what they thought 76 would be, or literally only played the game for a couple of hours. You have to put a little bit of time into 76 for it to really start to shine.

    If you are looking for Fallout 5 turn back now. If you are looking for a fun sandbox game in the Fallout Universe you will love this. There ARE NPCs, just not    All the bad reviews either had preconceived expectations of what they thought 76 would be, or literally only played the game for a couple of hours. You have to put a little bit of time into 76 for it to really start to shine.

    If you are looking for Fallout 5 turn back now. If you are looking for a fun sandbox game in the Fallout Universe you will love this. There ARE NPCs, just not human ones, and there ARE plenty of questlines to follow.    … Expand
  81. Saladorone
    Nov 23, 2018
    8
    If u play slow and with full motivation this game gives u so much back.
    Get u buddy and go on a adventure there is so much too see ,read and listening.
    Bethesda gives u a massive sandbox jump in and have fun on u own prefers way

    8/10 for the bugs and glitches and the insane low amount of capacity of u base
  82. Skelders
    Nov 24, 2018
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Fallout 76 is a new take on the old franchise, as you all know. Instead of a traditional RPG, they took it online and removed "intelligent" NPCs, effectively replacing them with live people. One of the major taglines of the game was to explore post-apocalyptic West Virginia with friends, and to that extent, they delivered what they promised.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    My final word: It's a decent attempt at taking a previously-single-player-only franchise online. Bethesda fell short on polishing the game, but the core experience is there. Once they iron out all the wrinkles that keep the game from functioning as it should, I think it'll be a good game.    … Expand
  83. Jhong
    Nov 24, 2018
    8
    Since the announcement I thought FO76 would be bad. From all the reported bugs, the bad 'beta', and full $60 price I knew I was right. So black Friday rolls aroubd and Fallout 76 is on sale. This was sooner than I expected but Im a huge FO fan since the 90s and with development this game could be great,so I bought it for $40. To my surprise the initial install was a total of 50gig and wasSince the announcement I thought FO76 would be bad. From all the reported bugs, the bad 'beta', and full $60 price I knew I was right. So black Friday rolls aroubd and Fallout 76 is on sale. This was sooner than I expected but Im a huge FO fan since the 90s and with development this game could be great,so I bought it for $40. To my surprise the initial install was a total of 50gig and was happy. The game remained stable for many hours with a few slow downs here and there. I also found myself really enjoying searching for items and building up my arsenal with minimal learning curve. I went from a lone wanderer hiding in the bushes with a stick,to wasteland security guard,flash light included. I dont know of my expectations were so low or expecting to run across more bugs than i did but this game is pretty fun! I love Bethesda and as long as they continue building this game I think it will be great, one day...kind of like a mall security guard or something. I recommend this game on PC,since that what I play on,and really excited to see modders start working on this like they did FO4.… Expand
  84. TheynT
    Nov 24, 2018
    8
    While having a lot of flaws, in the end, Fallout 76 is THE Fallout i always wanted: Multiplayer with my friends, yet it feels like a real Fallout.
    The missing _human_ NPCs just help the great atmosphere: we are in a Wasteland after all, so it should just feel as it is now - desolate, lonely and very dangerous.
    As is, there are a lot of bugs and some unbalanced features. But I have    While having a lot of flaws, in the end, Fallout 76 is THE Fallout i always wanted: Multiplayer with my friends, yet it feels like a real Fallout.
    The missing _human_ NPCs just help the great atmosphere: we are in a Wasteland after all, so it should just feel as it is now - desolate, lonely and very dangerous.
    As is, there are a lot of bugs and some unbalanced features. But I have confidence, that they will work it out.    … Expand
  85. FaylenSol
    Nov 25, 2018
    8
    Played a character to level 30 so far both with friends and solo.

    This game is not for your traditional Fallout fans. It is for those who like aspects of survival games like Rust, Ark, DayZ, and even Minecraft and want Fallout elements. It has more story than those survival games but less story than previous Fallout games. The game does have NPCs, just not Human NPCs and no    Played a character to level 30 so far both with friends and solo.

    This game is not for your traditional Fallout fans. It is for those who like aspects of survival games like Rust, Ark, DayZ, and even Minecraft and want Fallout elements. It has more story than those survival games but less story than previous Fallout games.

    The game does have NPCs, just not Human NPCs and no companions.

    If you are wanting a light survival game with Fallout and Story elements to play with other people this game is for you. I would give the game a higher score if it wasn't for the issues the game is facing as far as minor bugs (mostly visual) and servers crashing.    … Expand
  86. Servius
    Nov 26, 2018
    8
    People having crash based issues are people running potatoes and would have had issues way back on Fallout 4 and probably **** about Rusts graphic requirements as well. Initial release was rough but Ive been playing through the entire beta past launch. This is a multiplayer game. The experience is better with multiple players. Its *okay* as a single player experience but that's becausePeople having crash based issues are people running potatoes and would have had issues way back on Fallout 4 and probably **** about Rusts graphic requirements as well. Initial release was rough but Ive been playing through the entire beta past launch. This is a multiplayer game. The experience is better with multiple players. Its *okay* as a single player experience but that's because they sacrificed a sole singleplayer environment to accommodate a mp environment.

    I post bug reports, I post suggestions, I take videos of issues and share them. I am actively having fun playing the game and see a TON of potential for this game. Ignore a lot of the negative reviews as many people are just review bombing at this point or trying to ride the negative news wave.    … Expand
  87. papucoco123
    Nov 26, 2018
    8
    I don't get why people don't give this game a chance. Sure it is very buggy and there is not that big of a story but it is unique. This is their first multiplayer game, do you think that it will be a perfect game when it released. If you did then you are unrealistic as **** for having high standards. So give it a chance and actually play the game.
  88. HsOhLiYt
    Nov 27, 2018
    8
    I've played about 60 hours of SOLO Fallout 76 so far, and it's been a LOT of fun. I've experienced very few bugs and glitches, I've had zero disconnects and zero crashes so far, and the game has run very well on my rig. I run an i5 8600k, GTX 1070ti, 16gb memory and the game is installed on an SSD.

    Will it run this well for YOU? It might. It might not. The game *does* have quite a few    I've played about 60 hours of SOLO Fallout 76 so far, and it's been a LOT of fun. I've experienced very few bugs and glitches, I've had zero disconnects and zero crashes so far, and the game has run very well on my rig. I run an i5 8600k, GTX 1070ti, 16gb memory and the game is installed on an SSD.

    Will it run this well for YOU? It might. It might not. The game *does* have quite a few bugs which you may or may not experience. Bethesda has made some questionable design choices, and whether you are a player who is able to adapt to the design choices is ultimately on you.

    The controls could use more customization options on PC, but the things that can't be changed only took me a couple of minutes to adapt to and haven't detracted from my enjoyment of the game in the least.

    The graphics options should have been more robust from the start, but I've adapted to this by making the changes I want in the games .ini files. Beyond the 3 minutes that took, I haven't had any gripes with the graphics.

    I've seen some people saying this game, graphically, looks like a Playstation 2 game.... I haven't the slightest idea of how someone could *seriously* come to this absolutely absurd conclusion, but welcome to the internet I guess, where 9 times out of 10 things are blown way out of proportion for the sake of seeming sensational. The graphics look fine to me. I've never needed the most cutting edge graphics to enjoy a game. So, while it doesn't have the graphical fidelity of a game such as "The Witcher 3" or "Red Dead Redemption 2", it looks just fine. Whether this is an issue to you or not is ultimately on you.

    The gameplay has been a lot of fun. Gunplay feels good, so does melee. Combat feels fine from my perspective. Aiming controls are fine, and melee combat feels fine. Overall, the way you move, aim and play the game does feel mostly like Fallout 4, which is cool with me, as I loved Fallout 4.

    Some enemy AI could use some work here and there. Most of the time enemies react how you'd expect them to, and other times they're dumb as rocks. It isn't a big enough issue to hurt my overall experience of the game.

    I like how you have to find plans to make new weapons and armor, and you have to break down weapons and armor to learn how to make mods for that specific type of weapon or armor. Having to find plans incentivizes exploration, which I think is a good thing.

    There are a lot of locations to discover and explore. I've discovered the majority of them, but am nowhere close to actually fully *exploring* each location. I'm easily going to get at least another 60 hours out of this game.

    I really like the CAMP system. I build my camp to be functional and battle ready opposed to making it look "pretty". I'm a function before form kind of guy. I like to place my camp in difficult locations with frequent enemy presence because it gives my turrets something to do, and can be a fairly good way to get EXP and loot.

    On the topic of the CAMP system, some things could use some polish and tweaking here and there, but overall for me it's been good. I also wish there was a way to broadcast your CAMPs location to other players on the map.

    The public workshop system is cool. The fact that you are given a good supply of free resources to use for building it up is great, instead of having to immediately dip into your own resources. I see a lot of people taking issue with the fact that they "feel pointless" because when you disconnect from the game, you lose your claim on any public workshops you've had. I understand why this is the case, so it doesn't bother me in the least. The resources were free, and I enjoy building, so I simply look at it as enjoyable content. Having to build a public workshop again is a non-issue for me.

    I'm not going to go into great detail about each bug that is present in the game, or each questionable design choice Bethesda has made. Very few of these things have actually affected me, and it's just not worth the time. I will reiterate that *yes*, bugs ARE present in the game. You may experience very, very few like me, or you may experience a lot. The game DOES need polish so that it's a good experience for everyone, not just the lucky people like me.

    Hell, even to a player like me who has had a great experience, polish is still needed. While I think the game is very good, it's not "GREAT", which is why I have only given it an 8 out of 10. It could have been much better.

    Luckily, Bethesda is going to be supporting this game for the foreseeable future, fixing bugs and adding content. This game has a HUGE amount of potential if they add content and make quality of life changes at a fair pace. Like... the extent of how cool this game could become boggles my mind. Bethesda just needs to follow through with the support they've stated they'll be giving it. If they do that I'll be playing it for a long, long time.    … Expand
  89. Pat_Ya_Boi
    Nov 27, 2018
    8
    Fallout is totally not deserving of a 4 and below. Bethesda is trying there best to fix the game as best as they can. I tell you what as well, this game is a hell of a lot of fun when playing with other people and also sometimes when your by yourself. The lack of human NPC actually somewhat makes the game feel a lot more depressing than the other fallout games. Whats more sad than aFallout is totally not deserving of a 4 and below. Bethesda is trying there best to fix the game as best as they can. I tell you what as well, this game is a hell of a lot of fun when playing with other people and also sometimes when your by yourself. The lack of human NPC actually somewhat makes the game feel a lot more depressing than the other fallout games. Whats more sad than a rebuilding world being torn down all because of a plague? The game at this point in time is buggy but Bethesda is fixing it. With handwork and determination this game can truly be a solid game. I highly recommend this game if your looking for a post apocalyptic survival game with RPG elements.… Expand
  90. Stormpaw
    Nov 28, 2018
    8
    Alright lets get this out the way, I'm not on the oh-so-popular hate train for this game, sorry, but I was actually willing to give it a fair if sceptical chance, and after over 100 hours in game I've gotta say I like it, the story is pretty compelling if a bit sombre, so long as you take the time to listen, and the lack of npcs just adds weight to the actual events of the game, but likeAlright lets get this out the way, I'm not on the oh-so-popular hate train for this game, sorry, but I was actually willing to give it a fair if sceptical chance, and after over 100 hours in game I've gotta say I like it, the story is pretty compelling if a bit sombre, so long as you take the time to listen, and the lack of npcs just adds weight to the actual events of the game, but like any bethesda game at launch (Looking at you, blacksmith in whiterun who's model was replaces with a distorted cow for me) it does have a lot of bugs, most of these aren't game-ruiners for me, but they are there. With Bethesda patching and fixing the issues as well as implementing player suggested QoL changes I think the future is looking pretty bright for it's actual playability.

    Maybe you agree with me, maybe you don't, but hey at least go wild and make sure you form your own opinions instead of regurgitating popular flinch reactions.    … Expand
  91. ShadowStarGamin
    Nov 28, 2018
    8
    I LOVE this game and personally do not understand all the hate it is receiving. Sure there are bugs and some flaws, but nothing game breaking really, at least I haven't encountered anything. I don't mind that there are no human NPCs, I enjoy exploring the world, fighting enemies and learn about how people tried to survive in this Scorched infested area.

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

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

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

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

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

    I love this game, but because of the bugs I can't give it a full 10. If Bethesda gets their **** together however and fixes problems the game has then I will give it a full 10!    … Expand
  92. JorgasElite
    Nov 28, 2018
    8
    I've been having a great time playing Fallout 76, and this is coming from someone who enjoys old-school and new RPGs. Fallout 76 is great if you love exploration; the world is beautiful, diverse and satisfying to discover new locations. The main quest both catches your attention, but also allows you to freely explore the world without feeling totally wrong by avoiding it.

    By no means is    I've been having a great time playing Fallout 76, and this is coming from someone who enjoys old-school and new RPGs. Fallout 76 is great if you love exploration; the world is beautiful, diverse and satisfying to discover new locations. The main quest both catches your attention, but also allows you to freely explore the world without feeling totally wrong by avoiding it.

    By no means is it a perfect game. Yes, there are bugs, and not as many as some people say, and with that 90% of them that I have encountered are harmless. Occasionally you might lose connection to the server, but 99% of the time I have had no problem with that. Stash size and inventory size is low, but those can be reasoned with by taking the right perks and not hoarding tons of resources.

    CAMPs are fun to make, and while they are not as large as the settlements for Fallout 4, it is satisfying to make a camp that can be placed anywhere on the map as you go. If you place your camp in an unorthodox location, i.e. not somewhere where everyone is going to place it, you have practically no risk of it being removed. Over the course of three days my camp north of Morgantown as never removed.

    In total, it is an enjoyable spinoff to the Fallout series. In fact, I can without a doubt say the environment is the best I have seen in the Fallout series. If you like the gameplay of Fallout, the world of Fallout, the possibility of having other strangers help you out, and a number of interesting questlines, then Fallout 76 is the game for you!    … Expand
  93. DarkDragon38
    Nov 30, 2018
    8
    un gioco fatto non bene ma quasi, ha moltissime cose da aggiungere e sistemare, infatti per questo motivo io attenderò il momento quando fallout 76 avrà degli npc sparsi per la mappa. più mostri, sistemare la grafica e i bug, rendere il tutto più difficile e cambiare motore grafico, nell'attesa di queste aggiunte io continuerò a giocare, perchè un vero fan di fallout gioca anche se ilun gioco fatto non bene ma quasi, ha moltissime cose da aggiungere e sistemare, infatti per questo motivo io attenderò il momento quando fallout 76 avrà degli npc sparsi per la mappa. più mostri, sistemare la grafica e i bug, rendere il tutto più difficile e cambiare motore grafico, nell'attesa di queste aggiunte io continuerò a giocare, perchè un vero fan di fallout gioca anche se il titolo menzionato ha dei difetti, anche se con un po' di delusione… Expand
  94. Treero
    Dec 2, 2018
    8
    If you can use your own brain and avoid the hate train you can discover a very nice game, not the best, but a nice one. I encountered few minor bugs and nothing that can change or ruin my game experience. Graphics is not new, not the last and the best, but it does its work and it run smooth on my PC at ultra settings.
    People that says "there is no story!!!1111!!" probably can't even read    If you can use your own brain and avoid the hate train you can discover a very nice game, not the best, but a nice one. I encountered few minor bugs and nothing that can change or ruin my game experience. Graphics is not new, not the last and the best, but it does its work and it run smooth on my PC at ultra settings.
    People that says "there is no story!!!1111!!" probably can't even read a terminal or listen to an olodisk. Try to remember that "no human npcs" doesn't mean "no npc".
    The only thing that i hate it's the C.A.M.P. disappearance when someone has already placed a camp near mine before the login, but it will be fixed in the next patch, so it's all ok.    … Expand
  95. cootass
    Dec 1, 2018
    8
    Game has some issues but for me its a pleasant experience. Definitely worth time and money
  96. dopaminemusic
    Dec 4, 2018
    8
    not bad, mixed ratings, nice and particular 3d engine software. But the real thing is why ppl be hatin on game tho? The answer is that Fallot 76 has a slighty bad storyline to it, but the rest is all good (Rating for Game: 8/10)
  97. EnazAlpha
    Dec 21, 2018
    8
    Mots of the reviews on this game are out of date, bugs were fixed, performance was increased, i had the most fun in this fallout game than any of the previous fallout games, the multiplayer of the game does not harm the game but makes it even more enjoyable, sure the main story is not it's strong suit but the side quest and the many locations make up for that. but there are a fewMots of the reviews on this game are out of date, bugs were fixed, performance was increased, i had the most fun in this fallout game than any of the previous fallout games, the multiplayer of the game does not harm the game but makes it even more enjoyable, sure the main story is not it's strong suit but the side quest and the many locations make up for that. but there are a few annoyances that need to be fix like sever stability and things with the camp, the game does not need human npcs to be enjoyable.… Expand
  98. Destruchtor
    Jun 11, 2019
    8
    Fallout 76 was very buggy and kind of boring on release, there is no arguing about that. But over the past couple months the game has improved ALOT. Countless bugfixes have made the game alot more stable and bugs are far less frequent. (Barely notice them at all anymore). Bethesda have been releasing new updates at a steady pase, adding multiple new questlines, more events and a survivalFallout 76 was very buggy and kind of boring on release, there is no arguing about that. But over the past couple months the game has improved ALOT. Countless bugfixes have made the game alot more stable and bugs are far less frequent. (Barely notice them at all anymore). Bethesda have been releasing new updates at a steady pase, adding multiple new questlines, more events and a survival gamemode for the people who wanted to fight other players without restricitions. They've announced they'll be adding human NPCs to the game and that they're going to give us a good old Fallout main-storyline. Right now the main questline might not be that interesting, but I still highly recommend giving the game a try, especially since you can find it pretty cheap in most places. The community is one of the best ones I've seen, and are extremely kind to new players. Then there's also Nuclear Winter, which I personally was pretty sceptical about. But I must say I've enjoyed it alot, from the teamwork, to the stability in NW to the fact you can launch nukes during the match. So, in conclusion, Fallout 76 is alot better now.… Expand
  99. def1ance_
    Jan 13, 2019
    8
    People are idiots! Is this game worth Full price? hello but at least €20/€30 it's very acceptable! To the ones crying that this has no Single Player, go and play FO3/4 instead of bashing this great game!

    The good: New enemies, New weapons, new weapon upgrades, new perk system with new perks, Ability to build your own camp , lots of engaging Quests, events, daily quests and more, amazing    People are idiots! Is this game worth Full price? hello but at least €20/€30 it's very acceptable! To the ones crying that this has no Single Player, go and play FO3/4 instead of bashing this great game!

    The good: New enemies, New weapons, new weapon upgrades, new perk system with new perks, Ability to build your own camp , lots of engaging Quests, events, daily quests and more, amazing scenery and beautiful graphics (I really don't understand why people complain so much about this).

    The bad: The freaking servers keep dying or freezing with disconnected messages, item farming is kinda broken since people keep leaving an entering World Severs to farm stuff which results in great instability with the online world. graphics optimization for PC are a bit clunky (for a change).

    For €20/€30 it really worths it! If u love the Fallout series give it a go, u won't regret it! :)    … Expand
  100. ken4656
    Jan 7, 2019
    8
    So I've been a Fallout fan since Fallout 3. When I first heard about what this would be, I was dubious because I really didn't find getting pursued and harassed by angry kids to be fun or relaxing. In the 3 months I've been playing...yes I had crashes and glitches. But what has made this game has been the people. I ended up finding people from all over the world to explore and adventureSo I've been a Fallout fan since Fallout 3. When I first heard about what this would be, I was dubious because I really didn't find getting pursued and harassed by angry kids to be fun or relaxing. In the 3 months I've been playing...yes I had crashes and glitches. But what has made this game has been the people. I ended up finding people from all over the world to explore and adventure with and it's been amazing. The people, real people have made this game. We even created our own Discord faction, so that other people who may struggle with social anxiety can be teamed up and meet other people to socialize with. It's been amazingly positive. If nothing else, this game has given many of us more than just a fun shooter experience.… Expand
Page:

Awards & Rankings

1
#1 Most Discussed PC Game of 2018
2
#2 Most Shared PC Game of 2018

Critic Reviews

All reviews »
Metascore
52

Mixed or average reviews - based on 46 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 46
  2. Mixed: 29 out of 46
  3. Negative: 13 out of 46
  1. PLAY! Zine
    Mar 5, 2019
    35
    Fallout 76 represents a big disappointment and the lowest point of the series so far. Riddled with bugs, repetitive and dull gameplay, nonexistent story and outdated graphics, it fails as a both multiplayer and singleplayer experience for fans and newcomers alike.
    Read full review
  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]
See all critic reviews »