Fallout 76

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2.8

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 6754 Ratings

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  3. Negative: 4,869 out of 6754
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  1. Saskuat
    Jan 7, 2019
    8
    Grand fan de la serie fallout, j'ai bien du plaisir a jouer a fallout76. Oui il y a bcp de bugs (ya deja eu un jeu online sans bug a la sortie??) mais pas assez pour me décourager de jouer. Par contre un gros manque du coté du pvp, et le "end game" (même si je men sacre) peut être décevant pour les gros joueurs pve. Le crafting est cool et pas trop compliqué, l'histoire est pas si pire.Grand fan de la serie fallout, j'ai bien du plaisir a jouer a fallout76. Oui il y a bcp de bugs (ya deja eu un jeu online sans bug a la sortie??) mais pas assez pour me décourager de jouer. Par contre un gros manque du coté du pvp, et le "end game" (même si je men sacre) peut être décevant pour les gros joueurs pve. Le crafting est cool et pas trop compliqué, l'histoire est pas si pire. Cest pas le même feeling des wasteland de f3 et f4 mais cest quand même bien comme environment. A essayer par vous même, fier vous pas aux critiques… Expand
  2. rook1138
    Jan 7, 2019
    8
    I've got about 200 hours in playing off and on since BETA. Yeah, it's a little buggy at times (#Bethesda) and seems like it was maybe released a few months early, but I haven't encountered anything game breaking, and they're improving it all the time. And there is SO much potential for the game to expand into later. And the story that exists so far is actually pretty deep if you take theI've got about 200 hours in playing off and on since BETA. Yeah, it's a little buggy at times (#Bethesda) and seems like it was maybe released a few months early, but I haven't encountered anything game breaking, and they're improving it all the time. And there is SO much potential for the game to expand into later. And the story that exists so far is actually pretty deep if you take the time to explore it. It's definitely a fallout game, and probably not for the CoD or Fortnite crowd.… Expand
  3. MartinRidder
    Jan 23, 2019
    8
    Had alot of fun with this game. (bought it for 30€)
    Played arround 150 - 180 hrs. And ingame level 155 or so.
    The last 20 hrs i only build the bases, cause there is not much to do when you did everything, Gameplay and Wold are amazing. -2 points cause endgame isnt rly there and the huge grind aspect for screws ans stuff only to repair gear. i had my fun wiht it, but i hope there    Had alot of fun with this game. (bought it for 30€)
    Played arround 150 - 180 hrs. And ingame level 155 or so.

    The last 20 hrs i only build the bases, cause there is not much to do when you did everything,
    Gameplay and Wold are amazing.
    -2 points cause endgame isnt rly there and the huge grind aspect for screws ans stuff only to repair gear.

    i had my fun wiht it, but i hope there will be more to do for endgame.    … Expand
  4. tarwa
    Feb 4, 2019
    8
    Okay, it's not a Fallout from the past, but it is a Fallout...an other.
    There are NPC's: Till now, all are dead but they left a Story on Holotape, Letters or as a pic.
    Read, listen, take a look! You could find hope, hate, love and sadness. There are many bugs and glitches and the engine is from yesterday, but witch Fallout was a perfect one on Screen? RPGs needs story (there is a story,    Okay, it's not a Fallout from the past, but it is a Fallout...an other.
    There are NPC's: Till now, all are dead but they left a Story on Holotape, Letters or as a pic.
    Read, listen, take a look! You could find hope, hate, love and sadness. There are many bugs and glitches and the engine is from yesterday, but witch Fallout was a perfect one on Screen? RPGs needs story (there is a story, you have to read and look), sound, characters and an athmosphere. These are all inside FO 76! Not perfect, but give it a chance.
    Think about other AAA titles like SWToR, ESO or WoW (1.0). It would be better... If you don't wanna wait, put it away, but don't write such terrible comments...    … Expand
  5. themprsn
    May 8, 2019
    8
    The game is getting better and better. Keep it up Bethesda, we are counting on you.
  6. bigmoist27
    Jun 15, 2019
    8
    buy this game, its not bad anymore.........................................
  7. CBillington
    Jun 20, 2019
    8
    Fallout 76 entertained me for what I found out to be 146 hours before I checked out for good. That changed when the br expansion, Nuclear Winter, came out though and I jumped back into the game. I was expecting to be bored quickly with what I had experienced last time, that there is no engaging end game. I was surprised though as the game world pulled me in and kept me there for hours onFallout 76 entertained me for what I found out to be 146 hours before I checked out for good. That changed when the br expansion, Nuclear Winter, came out though and I jumped back into the game. I was expecting to be bored quickly with what I had experienced last time, that there is no engaging end game. I was surprised though as the game world pulled me in and kept me there for hours on end. This game has something really special to it that I've never had in a game before, and it's one of a special few that I can play over and over again without getting bored. I've given it an 8 purely for that factor. If you think that this kind of game is not suited to you, then you likely won't see any appeal whatsoever.… Expand
  8. Tiopico
    Jun 20, 2019
    8
    Playing since the beta, I can confirm most of the critic received was deserved (though being honest, seeing the "Most Helpful" critic on this website by Gorveth, 90% of that was provably wrong or incorrect, but the game did have its flaws during the Beta and early launch)

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

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

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

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

    - They are adding NPCs in upcoming Expansions.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    -Bugs are actually being fixed!

    -Future expansions are free for players.

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

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

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

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

    -Bugs are still a reality.

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

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

    Overall: As a huge Fallout fanboy (2 is my favorite, and while I do agree New Vegas had the most Fallout feel of the 3D ones, I kinda disliked it) This game feels like Fallout 4 online. And being honest, it is hard to imagine it any different, it is a take on a good way. Still needs polishing, but if the price is accessible enough, I suggest getting it and give it a try, and understand why reading reviews is risky.    … Expand
  9. Kaitmonster619
    Jun 20, 2019
    8
    It has its occasional technical issues, but overall the glitches are exaggerated. I’ve played for several months now and am still discovering new things. Ignore the haters and try it for yourself. I love reading all the paper and terminal notes to experience the Appalachia story. The regular updates have already added tons of new stuff to do too. I also enjoy the thrill of random playersIt has its occasional technical issues, but overall the glitches are exaggerated. I’ve played for several months now and am still discovering new things. Ignore the haters and try it for yourself. I love reading all the paper and terminal notes to experience the Appalachia story. The regular updates have already added tons of new stuff to do too. I also enjoy the thrill of random players coming into my world and it makes it feel less isolated - it’s just part of the new Fallout dynamic.… Expand
  10. StiflingBossnes
    Jun 20, 2019
    8
    It's basically Fallout 4 but with enforced survival mode and multiplayer. Really not as bad now as it was at launch, you should give it a try.
  11. Haywiremouse
    Jun 20, 2019
    8
    I’ll be honest here. The beginning of this game was awful. The lag, bugs crashing, all of it got to me at a point and I had dropped the game. Before dropping it, I had around 40 or so hours. The game itself was fun, when it dis what it was supposed to. When I dropped it, I didn’t drop it just because I didn’t find it fun, but rather for it to be updated and come back at a later date.

    So,    I’ll be honest here. The beginning of this game was awful. The lag, bugs crashing, all of it got to me at a point and I had dropped the game. Before dropping it, I had around 40 or so hours. The game itself was fun, when it dis what it was supposed to. When I dropped it, I didn’t drop it just because I didn’t find it fun, but rather for it to be updated and come back at a later date.

    So, here we are now. I got back on once NW was released. I wasn’t super hyped for it, simply because I don’t like BR games that much. But this BR was different for me. It was actually fun! I put another 20 or so hours into this in the span of a day and half. It’s really fun to play, the people are not dicks and it actually feels possible to play.

    One of my main gripes with Fo76 adventure mode before I dropped was the constant hit detection delay. I would shoot and NPC and it would take about 1 second for it to register. That has been fixed from what I tell and all the other bugs I’ve had issues with have been fixed.

    The hearing of the new wastelanders update has really gotten me. That was the main turnpoint of me coming back to Fo76. I’m extremely excited for it to drop. It look like there will be a map expansion mabye, NPCs are coming back, new guns and armor, vault raids etc etc... It just looks so fun an I cant wait for it!

    After putting another 40 or so hours into this game, I can safely say that this game is good now. The bugs that were really annoying were fixed, the new mode is fun, and the new DLC looks especially promising.    … Expand
  12. nater20k
    Jun 20, 2019
    8
    I was skeptical to even give this game a chance, but during the free week I finally did; and I’m glad I did. I purchased the game, and I’ve played about 24 hours in the little time I’ve had it. There is so much to do, and if you’re able to play with a friend it makes it that much better! NPCs will be here soon, so that should only increase the value. TLDR - if you’re on the fence, buy it.I was skeptical to even give this game a chance, but during the free week I finally did; and I’m glad I did. I purchased the game, and I’ve played about 24 hours in the little time I’ve had it. There is so much to do, and if you’re able to play with a friend it makes it that much better! NPCs will be here soon, so that should only increase the value. TLDR - if you’re on the fence, buy it.
  13. Erikmeta
    Jun 20, 2019
    8
    Game with a rough launch that has gotten better with time and has a great community.
  14. Crash1947
    Jun 20, 2019
    8
    Tons of bugs have been fixed, very nice community, promising new content coming.
  15. Pyroland
    Jun 20, 2019
    8
    This game has really improved over the past few months. If you are a fallout fan, especially if you liked fallout 4, you will definitely enjoy 76.
  16. Spearecrest
    Jun 20, 2019
    8
    As one of the so called 'veterans' of the game I persisted through the hate and stability issues of the game to find a community of fans and players that have genuinely made it a nice game to play.

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

    As an avid fallout universe player I, like many, was worried about multi player. But with the three modes there's something for everyone. I understand why Bethesda didn't include stuff at release this is unproven tech for them. NPC's early on would've made the game unplayable crashed all servers all the time. Since the early days the game has improved on stability added tonnes of new features and has made it better and better to play. Yes it still has bugs but then so does every other game I know!    … Expand
  17. matchaburger
    Jun 21, 2019
    8
    Started playing during free week and except for the occasional disconnect I've encountered no real problems.
    Bought the game after the free week ended and I don't regret it, they fixed a lot of problems people had at the release and I think it deserves another chance.
  18. Nrevo
    Jun 21, 2019
    8
    Poor marketing choices and a bugged start (even if not the slaughter they all wrote about) have undermined F76. Now it's a very good game with wonderful landscape, an interesting plot (that you have to find), great acting, funny to play and a Fallout-esque atmosphere. An online game, then under construction which is going in the right direction. For now it's 8, if Bethesda continues onPoor marketing choices and a bugged start (even if not the slaughter they all wrote about) have undermined F76. Now it's a very good game with wonderful landscape, an interesting plot (that you have to find), great acting, funny to play and a Fallout-esque atmosphere. An online game, then under construction which is going in the right direction. For now it's 8, if Bethesda continues on this path the vote could also rise… Expand
  19. samwj
    Jun 21, 2019
    8
    Most of the bugs have been fixed, survival and building elements have been expanded on from fallout 4. Having enjoyed the original games much more than 4 I found I enjoy this as well
  20. SovietElmo
    Jun 21, 2019
    8
    The game had a rocky launch, and received alot of hate, some for legitimate reasons but many for the sole reason of hating and youtube views. Bethesda did also handle the **** poorly which only helped to add flames to the fire, but they have done alot to fix their mistakes and deserves some recognition for doing so.

    I didnt have as many issues as others did during the launch, next to    The game had a rocky launch, and received alot of hate, some for legitimate reasons but many for the sole reason of hating and youtube views. Bethesda did also handle the **** poorly which only helped to add flames to the fire, but they have done alot to fix their mistakes and deserves some recognition for doing so.

    I didnt have as many issues as others did during the launch, next to none, and im still experiencing next to no issues & my main problems with the game was some of the limitations which has later been fixed. The game still has some server instabillity issues here and there, but overall my playtime has been very enjoyable.

    The game at its current moment is not worth the 60$ price tag due to the rocky start & the few (but still there) server instabillities. But if this is reliably fixed or the game goes on sale for under 40$ i would recomend giving it a try.

    7.8/10 too much dirty water.    … Expand
  21. Demonkhaine
    Jun 21, 2019
    8
    Rocky start, but great progress. Wonderful to play and getting better with each update. Wonderful friendly community. Get onto this game.
  22. Keloot
    Jun 21, 2019
    8
    not as bad as people seem to deem it. and just checked some of the reviwers dont ahve the game. i suspect they cant aford the game. and only pirate bethesda games because they dont ahve any securaty? . anyways the game is not that bad . and it has more depth to it than any other fallout game has varius improved game mechanics from fallout 4 and the pvp is great. story wise its not bad.not as bad as people seem to deem it. and just checked some of the reviwers dont ahve the game. i suspect they cant aford the game. and only pirate bethesda games because they dont ahve any securaty? . anyways the game is not that bad . and it has more depth to it than any other fallout game has varius improved game mechanics from fallout 4 and the pvp is great. story wise its not bad. and content wise it has a ton of it. the world feels more alive than other fallouts because of the real humans (non npcs) wich ai programing can never capture.. i sugest geting a job for the people who cant pirate the game and try it out. :)… Expand
  23. Venomisanace
    Jun 21, 2019
    8
    it had a rocky launch and released in a state that was not acceptable, but the game has a lot of potential and has shown a lot of improvement over the updates.

    The world map is massive and full of different and unique locations. The multiple and different environments like the mire and the ash heap give each area its own feel and characteristics. sure there are still some bugs and    it had a rocky launch and released in a state that was not acceptable, but the game has a lot of potential and has shown a lot of improvement over the updates.

    The world map is massive and full of different and unique locations. The multiple and different environments like the mire and the ash heap give each area its own feel and characteristics.

    sure there are still some bugs and the main story isn't finished, but the side quests and events are a lot of fun and make me come back for more. with the new updates, quests, game modes, and features this game is not the same as it launched.

    With the introduction of Human NPCs and dialog trees, makes me excited to see how the game is going to change in the fall. INB4 people complain saying that they should have had them in the beginning, but the way the main story is, it would have not worked out.

    76 has been a blast and more fun than Fallout 4 was.    … Expand
  24. lucashungaro
    Jun 21, 2019
    8
    This game was bad at launch. They really should've waited and beta tested if more. That said, it has improved a lot and it's a fun experience nowadays. The community is welcoming and helpful, some fun events have been added and even the Battle Royale mode is good, which honestly was a surprise.

    If you like Fallout games, there's definitely something here for you - now that the game has    This game was bad at launch. They really should've waited and beta tested if more. That said, it has improved a lot and it's a fun experience nowadays. The community is welcoming and helpful, some fun events have been added and even the Battle Royale mode is good, which honestly was a surprise.

    If you like Fallout games, there's definitely something here for you - now that the game has been patched and is in a playable state. ;)    … Expand
  25. garaiyars
    Jun 21, 2019
    8
    Bethesda has done a lot to fix some of the issues, and starting to look up. Still plentiful amount of bugs, but playable, like any other Bethesda game. I am keeping my fingers crossed and hope it keeps going up from here.
  26. KapC_nt
    Jun 21, 2019
    8
    Had a terrible launch but they made a lot of improvement and i can't wait to play more.
  27. pvt_jamal
    Jun 21, 2019
    8
    In its current state, Fallout 76 is a very solid title with lots of gameplay. If you see it for a reasonable price I would advise picking it up. The game has improved a lot and looks like it will only get better.
  28. Zewy
    Jun 21, 2019
    8
    The game is getting better sense the last patch with nuclear winter. Things are getting better.
  29. BEEBSTEEN
    Jun 21, 2019
    8
    I've been playing since the beginning, before the stash increase during all the game breaking bugs. I've stuck through it and have been having a great time. I would strongly recommend anyone that has a copy to come back and see what you're missing. It's only going to get better. For those of you who are still on the fence... I say do it! you will not regret it, this is the perfect time toI've been playing since the beginning, before the stash increase during all the game breaking bugs. I've stuck through it and have been having a great time. I would strongly recommend anyone that has a copy to come back and see what you're missing. It's only going to get better. For those of you who are still on the fence... I say do it! you will not regret it, this is the perfect time to join I think!… Expand
  30. Saus_Man
    Jun 21, 2019
    8
    Albeit a rocky launch, Fallout 76 has been making strides to correct bugs and update the game with QoL features. The performance is still a little iffy, even on decent PC's but tweaking settings and such can get it to run pretty smoothly. So far I've been enjoying my time exploring and questing, just like I had in New Vegas or the Capital Wasteland.
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52

Mixed or average reviews - based on 46 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 46
  2. Mixed: 29 out of 46
  3. Negative: 13 out of 46
  1. PLAY! Zine
    Mar 5, 2019
    35
    Fallout 76 represents a big disappointment and the lowest point of the series so far. Riddled with bugs, repetitive and dull gameplay, nonexistent story and outdated graphics, it fails as a both multiplayer and singleplayer experience for fans and newcomers alike.
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  2. CD-Action
    Feb 6, 2019
    55
    Miracles do happen once in a while and No Man’s Sky proved that sometimes it is possible to get back on your feet even after a terrible failure. Right now though Fallout 76 is botched spectacularly on so many levels that even talking about this game is a waste of time. [01/2019, p.46]
  3. LEVEL (Czech Republic)
    Jan 10, 2019
    40
    An unfinished game with bifurcated identity and in an almost dysfunctional state. It's hard to build on a bad base, that will never change. Like the war. [Issue#292]
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