Fallout 76

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2.8

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 6754 Ratings

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

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

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

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

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

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

    The Game got a great world like every other Fallout game, a lot to explore and some nice easter eggs.
    Just give it a try if possible    … Expand
  4. metrojethro
    Nov 19, 2018
    9
    I've been having a blast playing fo76 every spare minute since release. It has a few bugs, but what new release doesn't? It's a refreshing change from the typical mmo where there are 50 people all camping the same spawn. I wasn't crazy about it at first but the more I play it, the more I like it! This game has some depth! It's possible to fill the traditional dd/tank/healer roles ifI've been having a blast playing fo76 every spare minute since release. It has a few bugs, but what new release doesn't? It's a refreshing change from the typical mmo where there are 50 people all camping the same spawn. I wasn't crazy about it at first but the more I play it, the more I like it! This game has some depth! It's possible to fill the traditional dd/tank/healer roles if you learn the perk system. Plus, the quests draw you in.. keep you playing to see what happens, what the next twist is.… Expand
  5. Z0idberg
    Nov 19, 2018
    9
    Honestly a really fun game to play, sure there are problems with the game, but many of said problems could easily be ironed out by the dev team.
  6. Noxtres
    Nov 20, 2018
    9
    Many people have been bashing this game from the day it was announced. It certainly doesn't help to play a game with unreal expectations when Bethesda delivered exactly what they said they would.

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

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

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

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

    I personally really enjoy it and like the approach Bethesda has made on it!
  9. sandninja187
    Mar 2, 2019
    9
    Update: March 2, 2019

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

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

    Nov 20, 2018

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Is everything sunshine? No.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Conclusion:
    The game is a lot of fun with friends, everyone i know who is playing the game is enjoying it, and I recommend at least giving the game a try. The game is buggy, but forgivable. - What is in in the game is an addictive blast.    … Expand
  14. ossi911
    Nov 21, 2018
    9
    I have played few days now and I have really enjoyed fallout 76. I get that some people don't like that there aren't people and cites, but hey, it's harsh world and reasons, why people are gone are good enough. After playing so much fallout 1 and 2, I'm not bothered about storytelling via holotapes or reading stuff. I think people are pissed about fallout 76 because they expected fallout 5I have played few days now and I have really enjoyed fallout 76. I get that some people don't like that there aren't people and cites, but hey, it's harsh world and reasons, why people are gone are good enough. After playing so much fallout 1 and 2, I'm not bothered about storytelling via holotapes or reading stuff. I think people are pissed about fallout 76 because they expected fallout 5 experience, but It's MMO, so any person with some kind of senses understands that it's not same thing.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    There are also minor complaints I've seen. One of which is that Fallout 76 uses a lot of assets from Fallout 4. Fallout New Vegas also used a lot of assets
    from Fallout 3, but I don't see anyone complaining there. People have also said that the C.A.M.P. system is flawed since when you place a C.A.M.P. it dissapers forever after you log off. However, this isn't true. If no other player as built a C.A.M.P. near where you place your's, then your C.A.M.P. will spawn into the server with you exactly where you left it. Another complaint people have is that Fallout 76 is just a cash grab. Their evidence for this is that Fallout 76 is just a survival game. Fallout 76, however, is barely a survival game. The only survival aspect is that you have to eat, drink, and
    sometimes you get an illness. Fallout 4's survival difficulty was more of a survival game than Fallout 76. People have also tried to use the micro-transaction
    as evidence for the game being a cash grab. However, the micro-transactions are only cosmetic items. Bethesda has also said that the actual DLC for the game
    (Like Far Harbor, Old World Blues, or Mothership Zeta) will be free because of the micro-transactions. You even get the micro-transaction currency for free
    just by doing basic in-game stuff like killing ghouls. So would you rather have to pay $40 for more story and gameplay features or would you rather have a
    completely optional micro-transaction service while you get the $40 DLC for free? And technically, almost every game out there is a cash grab. Do you think
    Rockstar would have made Red Dead Redemption 2 if they won't going to get money for it? Companies don't make these games just because they feel like it or to
    be nice. They make these games because it makes them money. Every company is like that. Sony, Microsoft, Nintendo, EA are all only here for the money. They don't make games to be nice. They make them so they can get money.    … Expand
  17. IronWolf407
    Nov 21, 2018
    9
    100 hours of play time.

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

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

    1) World design :

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

    2) Storytelling

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

    3) Sound Design :

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

    4) Gameplay :

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

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

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

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

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

    Time will expose many of the negative reviews for this game to be just another example of people jumping on band-wagons to complain. It's becoming an inside joke for those who actually play the game.    … Expand
  21. wadzinsky1
    Nov 23, 2018
    9
    Taking the majority of the user reviews into account; nobody actually played the game. If you actually get past the tutorial, most of your complaints about the game are proven false.
  22. IamJimsDoxx
    Nov 24, 2018
    9
    Remember when the Fine brothers tried to copyright react videos...a lot of the hating on this game feels like that moment time.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Bottom line, its a fun, new survival MMO set in the fallout world where everything still feels very much fallouty. Bugs are there none are so bad you shouldn't play and the game will likely continue to improve over the next few months. Don't jump on the hype train, the game is for sure worth playing.    … Expand
  28. Koval1984CZ
    Dec 14, 2018
    9
    Problémy hry jsou : nejsou CZ titulky (angličtina)! , i na full grafiku a 4k rozmazaný obraz v cca 100 m+ , nesmyslně udělané bedny které nejspíš nemají víc místa jak 400 atd . a že všichni na mapě jsou vidět a navíc se třeba na hledaného s odměnou můžete připojit poblíš a zabít ho strašně jednoduše a pote můžou byt nekonečné boje protože on se pak zas pojí poblíž hráče co ho zabil cca 1Problémy hry jsou : nejsou CZ titulky (angličtina)! , i na full grafiku a 4k rozmazaný obraz v cca 100 m+ , nesmyslně udělané bedny které nejspíš nemají víc místa jak 400 atd . a že všichni na mapě jsou vidět a navíc se třeba na hledaného s odměnou můžete připojit poblíš a zabít ho strašně jednoduše a pote můžou byt nekonečné boje protože on se pak zas pojí poblíž hráče co ho zabil cca 1 min do kontaktu prostě nedomyšlené . Taky že nejde poznat že někdo něco vlastní ve světě co sám nepostavil. prostě úplná pitomost ! Špatný inventář a průměrné ovládání střelby a největší problém hry jsou limity na neustálou přetíženost na počet dílů u domu na jeden dum a 20 000 víček od lahví atd . Pak veliké chyby bluprintů i když je zelený stejně nejde postavit. Problém že se nedají resetovat perky nebo skily (až v 50 levelu a perky asi vůbec po updejtu) člověk vůbec neví kde budou super vychytávky a dozví se to až když je pozdě a mnoho dalšího.
    Hra má samozřejmě plno kladů třeba atmosféra zvuk stavění multiplayer monstra tajemnost velikost vizuální příběhy .
    Za mně ta hra má obrovský respekt atd protože v ledačem předčila hry jako je Rust Miscreated 7dtd a mnoho dalších a nastavuje novy směr za mě 90/100
    (samozřejmě vím že budou hru fixovat) a největší úspěch je že i RDR2 sem dočasně odložil díky téhle hře. Konečně je hra co mě strašně uspokojila chut na Stalkera a doufám že Metro exodus to doplní.    … Expand
  29. jackled
    Dec 3, 2018
    9
    Yes, the game has bugs, but it also has a lot of other things to offer due to its size and complexity. I've been playing it since beta with other people and thoroughly enjoying it (none of the bugs we encountered were game stoppers). The next two patches are supposed to address almost every main issue and concern we had, so in my opinion the game should only get better from now on and itYes, the game has bugs, but it also has a lot of other things to offer due to its size and complexity. I've been playing it since beta with other people and thoroughly enjoying it (none of the bugs we encountered were game stoppers). The next two patches are supposed to address almost every main issue and concern we had, so in my opinion the game should only get better from now on and it definitely does not deserve such low ratings.… Expand
  30. Xden
    Dec 10, 2018
    9
    I've put several dozen hours into Fallout 76 so far, and I'm still very much enjoying it, with a lot more content to look forward to while I explore the rest of the map. I understand the initial negative reaction to the game, but I also think many of the negative reviews are either uninformed, or there are just a lot of issues that I'm simply not encountering. I had great hardware andI've put several dozen hours into Fallout 76 so far, and I'm still very much enjoying it, with a lot more content to look forward to while I explore the rest of the map. I understand the initial negative reaction to the game, but I also think many of the negative reviews are either uninformed, or there are just a lot of issues that I'm simply not encountering. I had great hardware and networking the run the game on and see very few technical bugs. They do exist, but nothing you wouldn't expect from a Bethesda game with the same engine. Adding networking to a game engine like this is not an easy task. I suspect this game will age very nicely as they improve the engine and add new content. There is incredible potential, especially if they add factions of human NPCs that allow for you to gain reputations.

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

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

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

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

    I am excited to see if they will add interesting content updated to expand on the game's lore and some of the newly added multiplayer systems. Something similar to The Division's darkzone would be perfect.    … 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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