Fallout 76

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2.8

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 6754 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 1,506 out of 6754
  2. Mixed: 379 out of 6754
  3. Negative: 4,869 out of 6754
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  1. The-Captain
    Jun 21, 2019
    10
    Absolutely love the game , the world is beautiful and has the greatest community on any online game
  2. GudvinUstal
    Jun 21, 2019
    9
    Playing the game since beta and still think it's one of the best games ever created.
  3. samwj
    Jun 21, 2019
    8
    Most of the bugs have been fixed, survival and building elements have been expanded on from fallout 4. Having enjoyed the original games much more than 4 I found I enjoy this as well
  4. Mirracz
    Jun 21, 2019
    10
    This game is great. MMO-lite, survival lite game with big focus on exploration and community. Try it out, you won't regret. Just because the majority gives it 0/10 doesn't mean that game reflects that score. No game I know deserves 0/10, so those morons should get ignored completely...
    Think about this: If majority of people rated 0/10 to a statement that "water is wet", would that change    This game is great. MMO-lite, survival lite game with big focus on exploration and community. Try it out, you won't regret. Just because the majority gives it 0/10 doesn't mean that game reflects that score. No game I know deserves 0/10, so those morons should get ignored completely...
    Think about this: If majority of people rated 0/10 to a statement that "water is wet", would that change the reality? Of course it wouldn't. People online are easily manipulated so the majority opinion cannot be always trusted. And it shouldn't be trusted in this case.    … Expand
  5. Burzhillion
    Jun 21, 2019
    9
    The game really is a gem. Its has a great community worthyof joining up with.
  6. Nrevo
    Jun 21, 2019
    8
    Poor marketing choices and a bugged start (even if not the slaughter they all wrote about) have undermined F76. Now it's a very good game with wonderful landscape, an interesting plot (that you have to find), great acting, funny to play and a Fallout-esque atmosphere. An online game, then under construction which is going in the right direction. For now it's 8, if Bethesda continues onPoor marketing choices and a bugged start (even if not the slaughter they all wrote about) have undermined F76. Now it's a very good game with wonderful landscape, an interesting plot (that you have to find), great acting, funny to play and a Fallout-esque atmosphere. An online game, then under construction which is going in the right direction. For now it's 8, if Bethesda continues on this path the vote could also rise… Expand
  7. Rudolph_shttler
    Jun 21, 2019
    10
    Stop watching youtubers and play the game. Not a great main story so far but exploration is great. Playing with friends is awesome.
  8. jks_david
    Jun 21, 2019
    10
    The game has improved a lot since launch. It has less bugs and more fun quests. The new battle royale mode is also a fine addition. It's already quite polished and balanced even tho it's not even finished yet. And the game will only improve over time.
  9. SilverRust12
    Jun 21, 2019
    7
    Buggy as hell and often frustrating, but when you work your way around it, you have yourself one of the most feature-filled survival game of the year
  10. imprezobus
    Jun 21, 2019
    9
    TL;DR - misunderstood powergamers heaven, PvP dream thats a nightmare if you won't git gud.

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

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

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

    So far spent 900 hours in game so its well worth my money. Still got **** of stuff to do, hence will most probably continue playing.    … Expand
  11. matchaburger
    Jun 21, 2019
    8
    Started playing during free week and except for the occasional disconnect I've encountered no real problems.
    Bought the game after the free week ended and I don't regret it, they fixed a lot of problems people had at the release and I think it deserves another chance.
  12. davidkslack
    Jun 21, 2019
    10
    Play with a friend, feels like a fallout game that you could play with others. Also, it's been getting better and better
  13. andrey_ufo
    Jun 21, 2019
    7
    Отличная игра. Очень жду рейды в убежища и NPC. Есть баги и проблемы со стабильностью серверов, но тем не менее это хорошая игра.
  14. Spearecrest
    Jun 20, 2019
    8
    As one of the so called 'veterans' of the game I persisted through the hate and stability issues of the game to find a community of fans and players that have genuinely made it a nice game to play.

    As an avid fallout universe player I, like many, was worried about multi player. But with the three modes there's something for everyone. I understand why Bethesda didn't include stuff at    As one of the so called 'veterans' of the game I persisted through the hate and stability issues of the game to find a community of fans and players that have genuinely made it a nice game to play.

    As an avid fallout universe player I, like many, was worried about multi player. But with the three modes there's something for everyone. I understand why Bethesda didn't include stuff at release this is unproven tech for them. NPC's early on would've made the game unplayable crashed all servers all the time. Since the early days the game has improved on stability added tonnes of new features and has made it better and better to play. Yes it still has bugs but then so does every other game I know!    … Expand
  15. Pyroland
    Jun 20, 2019
    8
    This game has really improved over the past few months. If you are a fallout fan, especially if you liked fallout 4, you will definitely enjoy 76.
  16. thelastdovahduc
    Jun 20, 2019
    10
    Personally the game for me is a seven in its current state, it has an amazing open world and quite interesting lore. The games bugs have been mostly fixed and its story is actually not bad, makes me wish that they game had NPCs (at launch) so we could have actually seen the events transpire
  17. Haggbart
    Jun 20, 2019
    10
    This has got to be the most improved game of all time since launch. Started out a train wreck, has allready become better than Fallout 4
  18. Crash1947
    Jun 20, 2019
    8
    Tons of bugs have been fixed, very nice community, promising new content coming.
  19. Trivet
    Jun 20, 2019
    9
    I've been playing since the beta and still love the game. It's a blast to play - the amount of content, world complexity and general fun coming from this game honestly cannot be compared to no other vidya. I wholeheartedly recommend it to anyone who liked the franchise till now, but was on the fence due to the negativity campaign towards this product. It's a quality game with amazing community.
  20. Sielber
    Jun 20, 2019
    9
    I like getting lost in the game, just exploring and building my base. Also very fun with my friends. Give it a go, I'm glad I didn't listen to the popular sh**talkers.
  21. Erikmeta
    Jun 20, 2019
    8
    Game with a rough launch that has gotten better with time and has a great community.
  22. nick0185
    Jun 20, 2019
    10
    This game was fun in the beginning already, even though it was flawed a bit by a rough start. Would have given a 5/10 before.

    Now they really improved and gave an outlook to even more fun things to come in the future. My favourite game currently. Well done Bethesda.
  23. doodlebobhands
    Jun 20, 2019
    9
    Game had some problems at launch but came together to be a great addition to the Fallout franchise. Loved the games since 3 and have played them all, I think the environmental storytelling in 76 may be the best in the series. Running around Appalachia with the friends I've made in the wasteland is a great time. Fallout has never felt more insane than fighting the scorchbeast queen withGame had some problems at launch but came together to be a great addition to the Fallout franchise. Loved the games since 3 and have played them all, I think the environmental storytelling in 76 may be the best in the series. Running around Appalachia with the friends I've made in the wasteland is a great time. Fallout has never felt more insane than fighting the scorchbeast queen with 15 of your buddies.

    Thanks Bethesda for sticking with it and making Fallout 76 into a great game    … Expand
  24. Hamed_Purehashe
    Feb 23, 2019
    10
    This game is the best. Guys try it, it has changed so much since the release, and there is much coming.
  25. Reavx
    Jun 20, 2019
    10
    Has improved a lot, especially in pvp, so if you like op stomping pvp in br or surv guve a go
  26. ResultedCougar
    Jun 20, 2019
    10
    The game has consistently gotten better since launch. I was around when there were a lot of bumps, and I am very glad I stuck with it. The story-telling in this game is so nuanced and compelling. Playing with others is awesome, and you'll almost always find a helping hand!

    If people are still bad-talking this game, it's because they haven't played it recently or at all. If you look    The game has consistently gotten better since launch. I was around when there were a lot of bumps, and I am very glad I stuck with it. The story-telling in this game is so nuanced and compelling. Playing with others is awesome, and you'll almost always find a helping hand!

    If people are still bad-talking this game, it's because they haven't played it recently or at all. If you look around though, not even one of these complaints is legitimate any more. It was easy to see the game wasn't quite perfect when it came out, but because of the online nature of the game, it is getting consistent updates, fun new quests, regular bug fixes, and a lot more things that other Bethesda titles rarely see!

    Don't jump on the hate bandwagon, give it a try for yourself! I've been playing since Fallout 3, and this feels like a natural progression in the series. People are also griping about micro-transactions for some reason? I really don't get it. The currency used to buy the extra COSMETIC items can be earned very easily in game. None of it gives you a combat advantage or changes anything but the appearance of the game (There are repair kits, but this is honestly just a quality of life thing, and it won't affect a firefight at all).

    If you even liked fallout 4 remotely, it's a worthwhile purchase. It has crafting, building settlements, legendary weapons, scaling mobs, and hundreds of Easter eggs that really make these games worth playing.    … Expand
  27. karanak
    Jun 20, 2019
    9
    It's disappointing how people get off on review bombing this game without ever giving it a chance. Sure it's not a perfect game, and sure launch was a little rough, but that's true of many many other games that didn't get crucified like this one. Simple fact is that if you go into it with an open mind and not a "WTF Fallout shouldn't be multiplayer" mindset, it's pretty damn good.It's disappointing how people get off on review bombing this game without ever giving it a chance. Sure it's not a perfect game, and sure launch was a little rough, but that's true of many many other games that didn't get crucified like this one. Simple fact is that if you go into it with an open mind and not a "WTF Fallout shouldn't be multiplayer" mindset, it's pretty damn good. They've fixed a ton of bugs, added a ton of content, and continue to work to make it better and better. Forget what it's supposed to be, and just play.… Expand
  28. Majister
    Jun 20, 2019
    1
    Still has game breaking bugs over half a year since release but don't worry... They added a battle royale game mode. This game is a joke that has huge blaring issues like game crashes when eating food from your pipboy to loud enemies like sentry bots or machine gun turrets having an audio issue that makes it sound like they never stop firing (even after they die). Not to mention that halfStill has game breaking bugs over half a year since release but don't worry... They added a battle royale game mode. This game is a joke that has huge blaring issues like game crashes when eating food from your pipboy to loud enemies like sentry bots or machine gun turrets having an audio issue that makes it sound like they never stop firing (even after they die). Not to mention that half of legendary equipment effects have bugs. As a guy whose put nearly a 1000 hours into this game mostly cause me and my friends got burned on pre-ordering it I wouldn't recommend anyone buy it in its current state.… Expand
  29. Tiopico
    Jun 20, 2019
    8
    Playing since the beta, I can confirm most of the critic received was deserved (though being honest, seeing the "Most Helpful" critic on this website by Gorveth, 90% of that was provably wrong or incorrect, but the game did have its flaws during the Beta and early launch)

    While I do agree Game Companies should release full working games, it was the first time they were trying for an    Playing since the beta, I can confirm most of the critic received was deserved (though being honest, seeing the "Most Helpful" critic on this website by Gorveth, 90% of that was provably wrong or incorrect, but the game did have its flaws during the Beta and early launch)

    While I do agree Game Companies should release full working games, it was the first time they were trying for an online multiplayer game, on a genre that wasnt done before, so kudos for them for still sticking to the game even after the deserved backlash
    (Also, why do people make a point by saying "hurr but the canvas/muh bottle" if it isnt related to the gameplay? The canvas alone I do agree was a reason to boycott it but throwing it around like it matters on the gameplay is stupid)

    It has been 7 months or so since the release, and I am happy with the way the game has come along.

    Neutral points:
    -Story that isnt only told by "robots", focused more on exploration. Some people might not like that, they might want the story not shouted at you by robots, but by "NPCs" (which are AI, anyway, by the way)

    - They are adding NPCs in upcoming Expansions.

    - There is a Battle Royale which is entirely optional, but you get cosmetics, level and money for your character on Adventure mode (The "basic" mode)

    -Multiplayer: This can be either good or bad, not only depending on your views but because Players are different, some might help you and some might try and grief you (There are lots of system to prevent griefing though, so don't expect anyone blowing your stuff)

    Pros:
    -Huge exploration oriented. Game tells mini story in almost every room of every mark points (and even on unmarked places)

    -CAMP building is pretty neat, access for creative players to show their work to other players. Or create amazing death traps. Which are fun, by the way.

    -Lots of Event quests (which some people mistook for repeatable quests)
    These EVENTS are happening in many places of the map. These are random "quests" on some areas that grant you things to do, rewards, and fun! (For example, there are events where you can manually repair a nuclear power plant; extract uranium ores while defending from waves of monsters; Act like an angry biker group drinking, playing music loudly and drinking booze to summon a [REDACTED])

    -WORKSHOPS are public "camps" you can capture and modify to your liking. They all have some kind of unique specialty to them. For example, the Power Plants are all workshops too, there's a structure in each that you can power up to generate Fusion Cores (for your power armor and some weapons). And since you're in a Power Plant, there are some Electric Boxes that count as Generators and provide energy for you! And more power if the Power Plant is repaired.
    I also like giving the example of the ammo factory workshop, the closest Power Plant also provides energy on an Electric Box there for you to use, so even if you don't own the Power Plant workshop, you might want to repair it anyway! (Along with the rewards for completing an event)

    -The music selection. Running away from monsters while listening to "Flight of the Bumblebee" never gets old.

    -Most of the player base is actually very helpful, creative, and fun all around. But as I said on "neutral point", this is a random factor sometimes.

    -Bugs are actually being fixed!

    -Future expansions are free for players.

    -There are more points, but I'm affraid more would be spoiling some of the experience.

    Cons:
    Not going to get into the disaster that was beta but:

    -Server stability is still problematic. I rarely get disconnects but my friends sometimes do, and it can happen on the worst of situations

    -End game still feels lacking (Bound to change with the new upcoming Expansion, but so far it feels bland)

    -Bugs are still a reality.

    -Though they did manage to fix some unfixable engine problems (the unlocked FPS problems for example, among a few others actually), the engine feels outdated, it is something they could try working on.

    -Bad popularity. Friends laughing at you playing a game hurt sometimes :(

    Overall: As a huge Fallout fanboy (2 is my favorite, and while I do agree New Vegas had the most Fallout feel of the 3D ones, I kinda disliked it) This game feels like Fallout 4 online. And being honest, it is hard to imagine it any different, it is a take on a good way. Still needs polishing, but if the price is accessible enough, I suggest getting it and give it a try, and understand why reading reviews is risky.    … Expand
  30. Yolt
    Jun 20, 2019
    10
    Bought it around Christmas, i was afraid that my pc wasn't good enough: i'm playing with low specs of graphics, but still this game is AWESOME. Never regret it!
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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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