Fallout 76

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2.8

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 6754 Ratings

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  3. Negative: 4,869 out of 6754
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  1. x5tech
    Nov 24, 2018
    1
    I have been a fan of the fallout series. They say that the story sometimes picks up the slack of the sub-par graphics or the over the top graphics pick up the slack of a bad story. Fallout 76 fails on both the story and graphics. The story is boring (no story) and mainly it's a find and collect type of missions. the multiplayer mechanics is way far from good. The graphics is Fallout 4 (iI have been a fan of the fallout series. They say that the story sometimes picks up the slack of the sub-par graphics or the over the top graphics pick up the slack of a bad story. Fallout 76 fails on both the story and graphics. The story is boring (no story) and mainly it's a find and collect type of missions. the multiplayer mechanics is way far from good. The graphics is Fallout 4 (i see no difference) and the bugs are more than i can count even after the update.

    I haven't been more exited for a fallout game hoping that the changes they made on the game are for the best. The developers skimped on the story (less work for them) and on the glitches and bugs (overpaid to do the job properly or pampered). This was the most disappointing wait for a game i have ever had and the second game i am trying to refund after No Man's Sky. (they refused to refund because they said i already downloaded the game)

    Good job Bethesda on creating a post apocalyptic disaster that NUKED your fan-base.    … Expand
  2. Danbacci
    Nov 25, 2018
    1
    This "game" is simply offensive. tThere is nothing there, nothing, a boring, gitchy mess, void of meaning. Tripple A???
    With this "game" Bethesda offends me as a gamer, as a consumer, as a person really. There should be some legal way to forbid this anomally to ever happen again.
  3. AlexisBarra
    Nov 25, 2018
    1
    I agree with pretty much everything that has been said about this game. However, personally i am happy to search for my quests and lore so was enjoying the game 'despite' all the poor design choices and bugs. That was however, until i was 30-40 hours deep and on one of the main quest paths. The game froze a little after i had completed a quest and on relog the game decided to drop me backI agree with pretty much everything that has been said about this game. However, personally i am happy to search for my quests and lore so was enjoying the game 'despite' all the poor design choices and bugs. That was however, until i was 30-40 hours deep and on one of the main quest paths. The game froze a little after i had completed a quest and on relog the game decided to drop me back a few steps on the chain but the flag on the quest pole had not been rest stopping me in my tracks. This was game ending. In fallout 4/skyrym i would have simply reloaded an old save. On an mmo i would have simply contacted a GM. fallout 76 has nether so the game, without hyperbole, completly broke for me. Game ending.… Expand
  4. Dakanii
    Mar 18, 2019
    1
    I left a message to the developer on there support page about a great experience on the Epic Store letting them know how well my complaint was handled and the no fuss reimbursement of a game I did not enjoy. I let Bethesda know how this left a bad taste in my mouth after paying full price for fallout 76 the game not being done at launch buggy as hell and I received 500 atoms instead of myI left a message to the developer on there support page about a great experience on the Epic Store letting them know how well my complaint was handled and the no fuss reimbursement of a game I did not enjoy. I let Bethesda know how this left a bad taste in my mouth after paying full price for fallout 76 the game not being done at launch buggy as hell and I received 500 atoms instead of my money back. I followed up by saying that I would no longer buy any more of there games including Elder Scrolls 6 my words where ignored not even a reply saying sorry to see you go.

    This business practice in any other industry would have the government step in, could you imagine buying a car without essential parts finished and they just mailed you the stuff you needed over the next year.

    Not taking accountability, bloated and corrupt. #boycott Bethesda    … Expand
  5. OD1N
    Nov 25, 2018
    1
    Unfinished, boring, buggy mess on a dated game engine from ten years ago. This is not what the fans have been asking for, for TEN YEARS.! It's a badly made Fallout 4 mod. DO NOT BUY.
  6. pepodmc-
    Nov 25, 2018
    1
    **** Game with a lot of bugs, performance problems and server problems.

    Bethesda ni se calento en testear el juego para sacar al mercado un juego en condiciones.
  7. Warrio
    Nov 26, 2018
    1
    Fallout 76, for me, is the final word in lazy, disinterested game design. It feels like Bethesda have been terrified of alienating any portion of the market by making something revolutionary and as such have really created nothing new or interesting. The game lacks a heart and soul, decisions don't seem to matter and progression either makes no sense or isn't challenging enough to feelFallout 76, for me, is the final word in lazy, disinterested game design. It feels like Bethesda have been terrified of alienating any portion of the market by making something revolutionary and as such have really created nothing new or interesting. The game lacks a heart and soul, decisions don't seem to matter and progression either makes no sense or isn't challenging enough to feel worthwhile. Games, like life, require loss and struggle to feel rewarding, neither are found here.… Expand
  8. Elitegamer20099
    Nov 26, 2018
    1
    The game is a broken and unfinished idea that has little to offer other than graphical, gameplay and server bugs. Loosing progress, not being able to kill enemies, bad PVP system that leaves you stuck with griefers annoying you. From the 25 hours i've got ingame and probably 20 hours waiting, trying to fix, redownloading the game i am still massively disappointed. I am a big BethesdaThe game is a broken and unfinished idea that has little to offer other than graphical, gameplay and server bugs. Loosing progress, not being able to kill enemies, bad PVP system that leaves you stuck with griefers annoying you. From the 25 hours i've got ingame and probably 20 hours waiting, trying to fix, redownloading the game i am still massively disappointed. I am a big Bethesda fanboy outright, but right now i feel cheated on having pre-ordered a broken concept game for 60$. If it was called "Fallout Online" and had a max price of 15$ maybe 20$ i would be able to let it slide by my heart, but even trying it still stabs me every time i see or hear about it. Truly sad and my only hope right now is that their massive damage control since launch will make them realize what's needed to make a great game that doesn't use 90% of their last game. in other words, a new or upgraded engine. (Upgraded as in 100x more than what they've done) If that's even possible.… Expand
  9. Bungmustard
    Nov 26, 2018
    1
    I have 76 hours in on this travesty and I wish to God I could get my time back. After forcing myself to play this disgusting turd of a AAA title I finally woke out of my self inflicted denial and moved on.

    Every bad review is spot on. Any positive review is sadist fanperson willing to play with anthrax as long as Bethesdas stamp is on it. It was seriously like I was flagellating    I have 76 hours in on this travesty and I wish to God I could get my time back. After forcing myself to play this disgusting turd of a AAA title I finally woke out of my self inflicted denial and moved on.

    Every bad review is spot on. Any positive review is sadist fanperson willing to play with anthrax as long as Bethesdas stamp is on it.

    It was seriously like I was flagellating myself whenever I played. It was torturous like pouring salt into my eyes and washing it out with cyanide.

    "It just works" yeah it loads up and I can get in the game, sometimes. Thats not saying much and why it got a 1 from me and not a zero. Had it been a zero, the game wouldnt start, so Ill give it that.

    Bethesda should be absolutely ashamed of themselves for releasing this masterpiece of a con-job. They did this on purpose. There is nothing more really to say. They fleeced good people of their money and honestly should be reported to the Better Business Bureau for fraudulent advertisement.

    RIP Fallout. We will miss you.

    P.S. Todd Howard and should be fired if Bethesda cares about the future of their company.    … Expand
  10. KyosukeKasuga89
    Nov 27, 2018
    1
    Gioco buggato e crash continui. Una presa in giro per i fan e una mera commercialata.
    Awful
  11. Dateq
    Nov 27, 2018
    1
    Gave it a 1 because it is based in the Fallout world, other than that... A p***-poor rendition that laughs in your face for coughing up 60 Euros for a games that isn't finished, bug-ridden, unstable and generally an epilepsy-inducing graphical nightmare...
  12. Envious
    Nov 27, 2018
    1
    Alright, I loved Fallout 3 and NV but this is just not good.

    1. I hate that I spend so much time killing enemies when I just want to explore 2. I hate that I can barely find enough materials to repair my weapons after fighting off hordes of enemies. 3. Why are plans so hard to find for storage, I am out of space everywhere and for the life of me I've yet to come across a storage    Alright, I loved Fallout 3 and NV but this is just not good.

    1. I hate that I spend so much time killing enemies when I just want to explore
    2. I hate that I can barely find enough materials to repair my weapons after fighting off hordes of enemies.
    3. Why are plans so hard to find for storage, I am out of space everywhere and for the life of me I've yet to come across a storage container plan
    4. there are no NPCs, I liked fallout New Vegas for the story and NPC interaction.. 76 barely has anything.

    I have so many more complaints but this game is just not fun to play because of these small anoyances that continaully get in the way.

    to add I would rather my keyboard not get worn out from me writing about what I dislike about this game.. Its certainly a far stone off of what Fallout NV was and what I enjoyed about that game.    … Expand
  13. HavocHound
    Nov 27, 2018
    1
    Level 50, disappointment. Boring, story sucks, pvp sucks, hilarious bugs, ai sucks, enemies don't feel threatening, graphics suck (get a new engine Bethesda), I despise perk card system, and I feel cheated that I spent $60 (cant get refund) before I realized it would be on sale for $35. I never thought I would be more proud of Activision and Dice over Bethesda.

    P.S. I have a theory, if    Level 50, disappointment. Boring, story sucks, pvp sucks, hilarious bugs, ai sucks, enemies don't feel threatening, graphics suck (get a new engine Bethesda), I despise perk card system, and I feel cheated that I spent $60 (cant get refund) before I realized it would be on sale for $35. I never thought I would be more proud of Activision and Dice over Bethesda.

    P.S. I have a theory, if the game keeps going to **** and losing player base, they will implement mods in something like 3 months.    … Expand
  14. rick942net
    Dec 29, 2018
    1
    This is the new poster child of a thieverous cash grab. This is an obvious repack of Fallout4, but with many bugs and very poor game play. If I could get a refund and be set back to where I was before this I would. They owe me a good game, if they make one, would it be correct to consider free hacked copies? (of course not lol)

    BTW, if any law firm can cause them some serious    This is the new poster child of a thieverous cash grab. This is an obvious repack of Fallout4, but with many bugs and very poor game play. If I could get a refund and be set back to where I was before this I would. They owe me a good game, if they make one, would it be correct to consider free hacked copies? (of course not lol)

    BTW, if any law firm can cause them some serious punitive damage, you can have my recovery and I'll even pay you more.    … Expand
  15. kayaz
    Nov 28, 2018
    1
    rage quit time. this game is nothing but grind, without an interesting plot. frustrating because everything breaks, but you have a storage limit for the very stuff that will let you repair weapons and armor. all you do is walk around trying to collect resources all the while being shot at, and then.... your gun breaks. totally frustrating and buggy game
  16. JonnyCrazyhound
    Feb 17, 2020
    1
    There is a lot of bugs and a lot of FPS dropping in this game. A very little story in the game, there is about few NPCs. It just looks the same as Fallout 4. There are mods for this game but not so big to change the core game. The gunplay mechanic is crap.
    V.A.T.S., it's just crap. It can go from 85% to 0% when the enemy moves to quick. V.A.T.S. is just a crappy aimbot.
    The I kinda like    There is a lot of bugs and a lot of FPS dropping in this game. A very little story in the game, there is about few NPCs. It just looks the same as Fallout 4. There are mods for this game but not so big to change the core game. The gunplay mechanic is crap.
    V.A.T.S., it's just crap. It can go from 85% to 0% when the enemy moves to quick. V.A.T.S. is just a crappy aimbot.
    The I kinda like the game for exploring and see what is in this world, but I don't recommend buying it just yet.
    I would like them to fix the servers and increase the number of players in a server. It will increase interaction between players. I feel that they need to fix, replace, or make a new game engine.
    I will recommend waiting for it be almost fully fix.    … Expand
  17. AureliusAquila
    Nov 28, 2018
    1
    Bugs constantly. Micro-transactions. Boring game play where the only "fun" is laughing at ridiculous things with your friends. Arguably the most important aspect of the game in my opinion, the PVP, is crippled. If you want a non-story driven game with decent play/building/PvP, just play RUST. They're not going to be able to fix this, it's an absolute bomb, and a blemish on the good name ofBugs constantly. Micro-transactions. Boring game play where the only "fun" is laughing at ridiculous things with your friends. Arguably the most important aspect of the game in my opinion, the PVP, is crippled. If you want a non-story driven game with decent play/building/PvP, just play RUST. They're not going to be able to fix this, it's an absolute bomb, and a blemish on the good name of Fallout. Not fun, not interesting, it holds novelty for a few hours, then dies completely. Expect to be excited for a few days or even a week, then promptly put it down for whatever you were playing before.… Expand
  18. Datskinnychild
    Nov 28, 2018
    1
    What a shame. Obviously I am not naive to expect a game released to have everything the developers promised, but this buggy, incoherent mess really made me second guess the whole game in itself. I have literally seen better physics and graphics from a Unity game. This is un-excusable. If this is products Bethesda is going to be putting out from now on I can see them going down the sameWhat a shame. Obviously I am not naive to expect a game released to have everything the developers promised, but this buggy, incoherent mess really made me second guess the whole game in itself. I have literally seen better physics and graphics from a Unity game. This is un-excusable. If this is products Bethesda is going to be putting out from now on I can see them going down the same path as the RCT series. This is a step in the wrong direction.… Expand
  19. NylonCanvas13
    Nov 29, 2018
    1
    I wouldn't give it a zero because I can still play it. The issue is already addressed by my fellow reviewers, but I'd like to pinpoint some of the issues that I was affected

    1. The lackluster privacy security (IP addresses, etc) 2. The fact that you can change the config in your game files to basically give you items, etc (just like the developer console in past Fallout and/or Bethesda    I wouldn't give it a zero because I can still play it. The issue is already addressed by my fellow reviewers, but I'd like to pinpoint some of the issues that I was affected

    1. The lackluster privacy security (IP addresses, etc)
    2. The fact that you can change the config in your game files to basically give you items, etc (just like the developer console in past Fallout and/or Bethesda titles)
    3. The unable to play/group up with your friends. The main point I bought this game is to play with friends, and they messed that one up
    4. A barren wasteland of a game (a restricted sandbox), it's basically Gmod without the fun
    5. 50GB update and 15-17GB follow up

    I WILL change the rating if the game is (no other words to say it) a proper flushed out game.

    TL;DR Don't buy this game until it's heavily patched and fixed. If you still want to buy and play this game, I suggest to buy it on sale (20-30US$) if there is any.    … Expand
  20. Dante_Williams
    Jun 3, 2019
    1
    Still not really worth it, got it at £20 still to high a price for this very buggy unfinished game.
  21. nighthawku
    Nov 29, 2018
    1
    The novelty of the online play was quickly overshadowed by repetitive game loops and poor optimization. This felt more like an alpha build of a MMO that is still in development. After what I consider to be an honest attempt at playing this game, I couldn't even give this game a passing 4 out of 10. Any game can be fun with friends--so I can not simply give Fallout 76 a pass because ofThe novelty of the online play was quickly overshadowed by repetitive game loops and poor optimization. This felt more like an alpha build of a MMO that is still in development. After what I consider to be an honest attempt at playing this game, I couldn't even give this game a passing 4 out of 10. Any game can be fun with friends--so I can not simply give Fallout 76 a pass because of this. Everything that made Fallout a fantastic franchise is essentially thrown out in favor of cultivating a unique online experience. Even that seems to have a few rough edges too... If you intend to play this game, make sure you understand that the game you think you're about to play is nothing more than a fabrication that Bethesda expects you to believe. If you enjoy the Fallout series, do not buy this game! You are only feeding the monster.… Expand
  22. AJRSA
    Nov 30, 2018
    1
    Oh where, oh where to be begin.
    The amount of bugs within the game are so bad that even if you have a can of bug spray wouldn't remove them all.
    Receiving quests by one of the following. Holo tape, note or a robot. Where are the NPC's, I am sure that Bethesda could've added some small settlements around the map. The game itself bland and unexciting and I bet that there is more    Oh where, oh where to be begin.
    The amount of bugs within the game are so bad that even if you have a can of bug spray wouldn't remove them all.
    Receiving quests by one of the following. Holo tape, note or a robot. Where are the NPC's, I am sure that Bethesda could've added some small settlements around the map.
    The game itself bland and unexciting and I bet that there is more excitement from a morgue on a dull day then you would get from this game.

    Then there is Bethesda handling of their customers. Ranging with the handling of their $200 dollar Collectors Edition to customers requesting refunds for the game.

    I requested a refund on the game like many others and received an automated response which have upset a great deal of people.
    And I quote,
    "Greetings,

    Thank you for contacting the Bethesda Support Team.

    Customers who have downloaded the game are not eligible for a refund. We apologize for the inconvenience.

    If there is anything else we can assist you with please reply to this email for further assistance.

    Thank you for your patience.

    Kind Regards,

    Bethesda Support"

    First of all, just by downloading the game, you no longer eligible for a refund. I call nonsense on this. How are people suppose to know if the game is good or bad. The only way is to download the game and play it. Yes, you can go to game news sites or watch videos about the game. But there will be a few sites and videos praising how great the game is.
    At least with Steam, they have procedures when it comes to digital games. You can ask for a refund within 14 day and haven't played the game for more then 2 hours.

    At this point, Bethesda is still digging their own grave due to all the anti-customer practices they are doing on a daily basis. Right now, the depth of the their grave has gone past the 6 feet mark and is just going straight down.

    Bethesda needs to sort out all of their problems involving Fallout 76 and it's customers. If they don't, I can see that their next few games won't do so well because of how they handled Fallout 76.

    As for me, I will be more weary on buying any more of Bethesda's games in the future. I will wait a month or 2 and see if the game is worth even buying.    … Expand
  23. q7204k
    Nov 30, 2018
    1
    I'm also registering my account here just to say the same thing - I'm very disappointed.
  24. Insert_Name201
    Nov 30, 2018
    1
    Y'know, it could be a whole lot better, if it weren't made in less than 18 months and didn't use a Frankenstein of an engine. Not to mention Nylonbag-gate.
  25. CorneliusPaul
    Dec 1, 2018
    1
    Buyers Beware! This is one of the worst video games that I have played, which comes to me as a shock coming from Bethesda Game Studios. I have tried numerous times to enjoy this game but cannot as the game is void of any meaningful content and is full of many game breaking bugs. In short, Fallout 76 is probably the laziest and most passionless cash grab that I've seen come out of Bethesda.Buyers Beware! This is one of the worst video games that I have played, which comes to me as a shock coming from Bethesda Game Studios. I have tried numerous times to enjoy this game but cannot as the game is void of any meaningful content and is full of many game breaking bugs. In short, Fallout 76 is probably the laziest and most passionless cash grab that I've seen come out of Bethesda. Perhaps, if Bethesda was on the verge of bankruptcy they would once again produce a magnificent game such as Morrowind. However, today they seem to be only out to sucker fans like so many other greedy soulless companies. I am absolutely done with this game already and advise against purchasing Fallout 76 along with any micro-transactions. It is very sad to see a once beloved company become so incompetent and greedy. Ultimately, Bethesda has completely lost all of my respect with this blatant and lazy cash grab.… Expand
  26. natielimelech
    Dec 1, 2018
    1
    Fallout 76 looks and feels more like an online mod for fallout 4.
    It's ok If you like that sort of thing, but when paired with frequent disconnects that set you back on an already very thin plot line, the game becomes unplayable.
    Game stability - poor NPCs and plot -just don't exist, you basically only interact with holotapes and terminals. Would not recommend, this game feels half    Fallout 76 looks and feels more like an online mod for fallout 4.
    It's ok If you like that sort of thing, but when paired with frequent disconnects that set you back on an already very thin plot line, the game becomes unplayable.

    Game stability - poor
    NPCs and plot -just don't exist, you basically only interact with holotapes and terminals.

    Would not recommend, this game feels half baked and rushed.    … Expand
  27. Tenman
    Dec 1, 2018
    1
    This game is nothing but a lazy re-skin multiplayer version of Fallout 4. I bought on the first day because I loved Fallout 4, I was promised a MMO (Massively Multiplayer Online does not equal 24 people per server), and the game was set in my home state of WV. The fact that I paid $60 for a game that a few days later is selling for $30 is insulting. The fact that the game is NOT whatThis game is nothing but a lazy re-skin multiplayer version of Fallout 4. I bought on the first day because I loved Fallout 4, I was promised a MMO (Massively Multiplayer Online does not equal 24 people per server), and the game was set in my home state of WV. The fact that I paid $60 for a game that a few days later is selling for $30 is insulting. The fact that the game is NOT what was advertised is borderline illegal and definitely is a bait and switch practice. way they screwed the people who bought the Power Armor edition is disgusting and most assuredly illegal business practice. Watching for the class action lawsuit, and skipping Bethesda launches and special editions forever.… Expand
  28. facemob
    Dec 2, 2018
    1
    This is not a game. This is joke with bugs, bugs and hmm bugs!!! Bathseda shame on u
  29. KillerPandaMI6
    Dec 2, 2018
    1
    I love to be disconnected from servers. Great game if you like trash. Playing it absolutely frustrating
  30. Pyro_rhys
    Dec 2, 2018
    1
    What a genuine joke of the game. To start good luck getting a server with no hackers that stays up for more then half an hour. If your lucky enough to get this then be ready for a world of bugs, glitches and total crashes. From the small of maybe a dead body going walk about all the way up to having an entire part of the map not loading or even having enemies spawn right in-front of yourWhat a genuine joke of the game. To start good luck getting a server with no hackers that stays up for more then half an hour. If your lucky enough to get this then be ready for a world of bugs, glitches and total crashes. From the small of maybe a dead body going walk about all the way up to having an entire part of the map not loading or even having enemies spawn right in-front of your very eyes. Its a genuine joke that this game retails as a full price completed game because this is honestly pre alpha level. Fallout 4 was not long ago. HOW DO YOU MANAGE TO TAKE THE SAME ENGINE AND MAKE IT WORSE. The building is broken and buggy, the camp size is smaller than my good will jar for Bethesda, and they have the nerve to spend time adding in micro-transactions. Someone spent time coding the atom shop. Someone was payed to do that instead of making the terrain not swallow players into an invisible bear trap. Huge fallout fan but this is a joke of a game and is in no way worth the money. Run face first into a brick wall and your delusional coma will be more cohesive than this mess of a broken release.… Expand
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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.
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  2. CD-Action
    Feb 6, 2019
    55
    Miracles do happen once in a while and No Man’s Sky proved that sometimes it is possible to get back on your feet even after a terrible failure. Right now though Fallout 76 is botched spectacularly on so many levels that even talking about this game is a waste of time. [01/2019, p.46]
  3. LEVEL (Czech Republic)
    Jan 10, 2019
    40
    An unfinished game with bifurcated identity and in an almost dysfunctional state. It's hard to build on a bad base, that will never change. Like the war. [Issue#292]
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