Fallout 76

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2.8

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 6754 Ratings

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    About the game:

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

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

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

    GRAPHICS:

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

    UI EXPERIENCE:

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

    SOUND/MUSIC:

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

    GAMEPLAY:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Lots of room to grow the game going forward, and its starting off with a solid base!    … Expand
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#1 Most Discussed PC Game of 2018
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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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