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. Samueltl
    Mar 8, 2022
    5
    Wasted opportunity, horrible lies from the devs and rushed game.

    At least we still can mod New Vegas.
  2. SanseiSaito
    Nov 16, 2018
    5
    I've played Beta for 2 hours and now I spent 4 hours with a fully released game, not much but enough tho know if I like it or not.
    BAD:
    (1) The last version of Beta 1.0.0.6 and the released version are the same! They haven't even bothered fixing anything. So if you have played Beta, the released version will be exactly the same with all the bugs from Beta. (2) Lots of graphical bugs    I've played Beta for 2 hours and now I spent 4 hours with a fully released game, not much but enough tho know if I like it or not.
    BAD:
    (1) The last version of Beta 1.0.0.6 and the released version are the same! They haven't even bothered fixing anything. So if you have played Beta, the released version will be exactly the same with all the bugs from Beta.
    (2) Lots of graphical bugs
    (3) Poor performance on GTX 970 but playable on medium settings
    (4) Graphics feels like Fallout 4 with lots of post processing and more trees and grass
    (5) Story mode is lead through computers and holotapes, generally not very engaging, but is not bad
    (6) This is not a single player game, but can be played as a single player game. This is the biggest problem with this game, it's lack of defined identity doesn't help with understanding how to play it and what to do. This game want's to please hard core fans and new breed of players, but it doesn't do it well for either
    (7) The interface is designed for a console, not a PC and I've had lot's of problems with it
    (8) Base building was not my thing and in this game I just don't understand why I want to do that? There is no one raiding me, so why i need this? At least in Fortnite it makes sense, not in here - for now
    (9) The world without human NPC was supposed to make you feel desolated, but you don't. I feel like everyone is on vacation and left their pets and robots on the loose so they don;t starve
    GOOD:
    (1) The world map is really great with lots of things to visit, but I don't think it's as that big as some people claim. Starting locations are generally small, with no large industrial complexes, hopefully this changes later on
    (2) New weapons and items, crafting mechanism is well done and similar to Fallout 4
    (3) Hmm, I'm struggling to think of anything else
    FINAL THOUGHTS:
    This game has a potential, but looking at the negativity around this game it reminds me Windows Vista and we know what happened there - you think it will get better with time. The game is not designed well and doesn't give any challenge. I don't want to play with other random players, PUBG already proved me this is a bad idea. I'll play it alone, but to be honest I'm already bored after 6 hours. I'm hoping the next patch will add a lot of new content and fix at least half of the bugs. I give you chance Bethesda like I did Windows Vista and I don't want to be disappointed again. Gladly I've purchased the game half price, I'd not pay full price for this product and this is why I give 5    … Expand
  3. Blatalina
    Nov 16, 2018
    5
    The world is interesting to explore. But why no story? Why no human NPCs? I have played other multi-player online games with human NPCs without any issues. Is it really Fallout if there's no Dogmeat? I hope Bethesda will see the error of their ways and maybe add a massive DLC where a huge settlement of characters is located. I would have gladly waited a few extra years to get aThe world is interesting to explore. But why no story? Why no human NPCs? I have played other multi-player online games with human NPCs without any issues. Is it really Fallout if there's no Dogmeat? I hope Bethesda will see the error of their ways and maybe add a massive DLC where a huge settlement of characters is located. I would have gladly waited a few extra years to get a traditional fallout game. I was playing a large mod for an older Fallout game yesterday. I felt fear, excitement, wonder, humor and I had to really think about what I was doing. You don't get that in 76. When I play Fallout 76 it is just "oh more wood to gather. I had better drink water." I don't hate the game but it really needs some human NPCs and a story to save it. Finding dead bodies gets old. If they are dead bodies why am I doing their bidding? It just doesn't add up.… Expand
  4. Starward
    Nov 27, 2018
    5
    Fallout 76 is painfully mediocre. Basically a rehash of Fallout 4, but with an online feature. Along with bugs, far too easy difficulty, and a clearly unpolished multiplayer, I can't recommend picking this one up.
  5. Doomsauce
    Nov 18, 2018
    5
    Fallout 76 is not the 1 out of 10(fan boys throwing a tantrum) nor the 10/10(Paid Shills) people that are giving it but it is an extremely, painfully mediocre game, a solid 5-6/10.

    Pros - It's fallout, there's endless content and exploration. It's fun to just mess around with if you're just looking for a casual game to kill some time. The gunplay is fun and so is scavenging. Cons    Fallout 76 is not the 1 out of 10(fan boys throwing a tantrum) nor the 10/10(Paid Shills) people that are giving it but it is an extremely, painfully mediocre game, a solid 5-6/10.

    Pros - It's fallout, there's endless content and exploration. It's fun to just mess around with if you're just looking for a casual game to kill some time. The gunplay is fun and so is scavenging.

    Cons - It lacks all the character of a real fallout game while replacing it with nothing.
    -No non-robot NPCs, ZERO, NONE
    -Quests are all given by holotapes or notes.
    -Little to no interaction with others unless you have friends, might as well be solo player +1.
    -Typical fallout bugs
    -Player Levels are almost meaningless except for equipping gear, I killed a lvl 40 mob at lvl 10.
    -No real vendors or traders to unload loot, those that exist have very limited trade both buying and selling.
    -No Followers
    -No Main cities or hubs
    -No customization/mods

    Honestly this game had potential, but it feels like some major corners were cut and it was released on a deadline rather than when it was complete. It just feels like a game in beta through and through. There is just not a single thing above average in this entire game while there is more than enough to complain about.

    I would gladly pay $15 for this game, but $60 is too much which is why I'm asking for a refund.    … Expand
  6. sandcube
    Nov 18, 2018
    5
    I've always wanted an online Fallout game but not like this. I've never seen a game so bugged and glitchy like Fallout 76, whether it would be single player game or multiplayer. There's simply no excuse for launching a game like this from a huge developer and call it an AAA game.

    After playing around 50 hours and reaching lvl 72 I found out there's no end-game content other than    I've always wanted an online Fallout game but not like this. I've never seen a game so bugged and glitchy like Fallout 76, whether it would be single player game or multiplayer. There's simply no excuse for launching a game like this from a huge developer and call it an AAA game.

    After playing around 50 hours and reaching lvl 72 I found out there's no end-game content other than launching nukes. Which you can't really do as a single player because launch codes have 1 week expiration date (WAT!?).

    Then there's PvP. Oh god, where do I start with PvP... Let's just say every single bit of it is broken and needs revamp,. Whether it's slap system which encourages griefing, wanted system that cuts you off from the rest of the players until one of them kills you, workshop where your own turrets start attacking you if you're wanted and where players can infinitely contest due to slap system, and finally Hunter/Hunted mode which has no cross-server matchmaking so good luck finding 4 players willing to PvP in a 20 player server. Only found 1 match in 5 days now.

    I'm giving it a 5 and that's only because I love Fallout franchise and don't want it to die like Mass Effect: Andromeda did. I'd give half that in another case.    … Expand
  7. RehabJip
    Nov 18, 2018
    5
    Not exactly a full fledged Fallout RPG nor a fully developed Survival MMO. This game has serious identity issues. Now I do not think it is complete garbage and have actually had some fun playing it but it is not what anyone was expecting and does not live up to the hype that Todd Howard and Pete Hines were generating since the4 game announcement at E3.

    A Lot of the bugs from BETA have    Not exactly a full fledged Fallout RPG nor a fully developed Survival MMO. This game has serious identity issues. Now I do not think it is complete garbage and have actually had some fun playing it but it is not what anyone was expecting and does not live up to the hype that Todd Howard and Pete Hines were generating since the4 game announcement at E3.

    A Lot of the bugs from BETA have been "fixed" (if locking the FPS to 63 is fixing a seemingly large issues with game physics). That being said there are still plenty of bugs and glitches I have come across in my gameplay.

    If you are a Fallout True Believer than you might get a few hour of enjoyment out of this game just because it adds some more lore and cool stuff to look at into the Fallout universe but anyone looking for a generally good gameplay experience and does not really identify with the Fallout brand will be sorely disappointed.    … Expand
  8. Nyaria
    Nov 19, 2018
    5
    First of all, anyone giving this game a 1, is knee jerk reacting, and just tossing a 1 out, because they want to drag the score down.

    Now, This game is not a perfect game. Server Instability tends to be the worst issue I've had playing this game. I've run into the issue of being kicked out of various exploration places only to be placed outside again, still missing ammo and medical    First of all, anyone giving this game a 1, is knee jerk reacting, and just tossing a 1 out, because they want to drag the score down.

    Now, This game is not a perfect game. Server Instability tends to be the worst issue I've had playing this game. I've run into the issue of being kicked out of various exploration places only to be placed outside again, still missing ammo and medical supplies, and having to start over. It's not a great feeling, but I never expected the launch of a huge game like this to be 100% Stable, and I've only run into two server crashes in my entire playtime. So it's annoying, but not awful.

    The Textures are ripped straight out of Fallout 4, not really a bad thing, but save for a few texture differences on some enemies and items. It's very much Fallout 4.

    The Biggest thing I think this game has going for it so far, is the environmental story telling, taking it slow and steady, you can get a feel of how some of these homesteads fell apart, and what some people's last moments might have been.

    The Building does feel a little bit of a step down from Fallout 4, mostly because everything has to be connected to bases and walls, and clipping through other items isn't allowed. However, this is probably mostly just to do with the fact the camps can be moved whenever, and dropped into new zones, so the buildings sort of had to make sense. The camp also seems to spawn the items from the ground up, so having them connected makes sense. You can still make some whacky buildings though, it just takes building and removing foundations and messing with Ladders.

    As of this review, the Stash Box you have, can only carry 400 lbs of stuff. Not 400 different items, 400 LBS of stuff, so its' like a stationary extra inventory slot, that eventually can be filled and not accept more items. This is somewhat aggravating for those who like to pick everything up and scrap stuff. But the developers also added a way to condense your materials down into lighter bulk loads if you have a tinkers bench and plastic.

    The Perk Card systems fun to mix and match, though sometimes you'll just get unlucky and not get nice cards from your packs. This can slow down stuff a little, but if you keep at it, you'll get everything your wanting.

    Overall, this is a pretty average game. I hope Bethesda continues to support it, so that they can make it better. So I'm giving it a 5/10. It's very Average, it' is fun though, and I'm hoping things improve from here.    … Expand
  9. BojlerTacsko
    Nov 21, 2018
    5
    The game's world and mood are very good. But this is a semi-finished game. There is a lot of work to be done to make a full game. It is full of confusing errors. If it is not repaired, it will be up to 6 months and end of this game. Disappointment. It's too expensive for it to be empty. The end game is not at all.
  10. Jariah098
    Nov 21, 2018
    5
    This game is riddled with bugs and performance issues which significantly impacted my experienced. It was frustrating and tiring for both me and my friends who dealt with similar issues. It is simply unacceptable that this game was released in such a flawed state.

    As for the gameplay, it is reasonably enjoyable, and more so if you have a dedicated group to play with (not necessarily    This game is riddled with bugs and performance issues which significantly impacted my experienced. It was frustrating and tiring for both me and my friends who dealt with similar issues. It is simply unacceptable that this game was released in such a flawed state.

    As for the gameplay, it is reasonably enjoyable, and more so if you have a dedicated group to play with (not necessarily friends). The story is quite uninspiring and should have been implemented in a more intriguing way rather than audio holotapes, terminal entries and "reply only" NPCs. It can still be enjoyed, but many will likely find it tiring and try to skip through or ignore some of the story queues, like i did on multiple occasions.
    Combat is the same as Fallout 4 and is fun. It's nothing revolutionary, but it does the job.

    Exploration is great as the map is filled with many interesting locations and beautiful environments to discover but can sometimes not feel very rewarding as some locations tend to be rather hollow, especially due to a lack of NPCs that are interesting.

    The game feels quite empty with the 24 player limit per map, as it is very large, and many interactions with other players have been through meeting at the repetitive and lacklustre event quests that occur around the map. Even if I had a random encounter it seemed like many people were reluctant to team up, or were already part of another team. I personally think the player count should be doubled, and introduce better dispersed events to ensure that players don't congregate in specific locations for too long. This along with introducing a player hub of some kind, such as a city or the Whitesprings resort, could provide a way for players to meet, team up and even trade. It would be an excellent way to deal with the current common struggle of finding rare plans or getting rid of unwanted plans and items. This is in part due to NPC vendors having a money capacity of 200 caps per vendor faction. So a player would only be able to earn a specific amount of caps from NPC trading per day, but player trading is potentially endless.

    As many have said, this is not a great "Fallout" game but it is still a decent multiplayer game, that needs still needs a lot of work. That being said, I personally don't think this game deserves this level of flak, but much of it is certainly warranted towards Bethesda. At its current state, it is not worth $60, however if Bethesda follows through with improving this game, I can see it become worthwhile. This game would have been a 6/10 had there not been so many bugs and performance issues.    … Expand
  11. thethaxs
    Nov 22, 2018
    5
    I had good fun for the first 10 hours of fallout 76. I haven't booted up the game since. The bugs are annoying (doing long story quests only to have them bug at the end), the sever maintenance during peak EU times are annoying (6:30pm UK time) and finally the game misses some heart. It's fun exploring at first, but then things start to feel repetitive and without major faction NPCI had good fun for the first 10 hours of fallout 76. I haven't booted up the game since. The bugs are annoying (doing long story quests only to have them bug at the end), the sever maintenance during peak EU times are annoying (6:30pm UK time) and finally the game misses some heart. It's fun exploring at first, but then things start to feel repetitive and without major faction NPC storylines distracting you, the repetativeness starts to stand out more than previous games. Other players in the game are meaningless as pvp is not enabled (they have to shoot you first before you can hurt them). Base building is bugged and you can lose hours of progress. Inventory is wayyyy too small, meaning after just a few pickups you have to go back to base to scrap. Plus your base storage chest can only take 400 weight. That's nothing!
    You have to constantly switch perks if you want to min/max. That's pretty annoying too.
    There is also not type to talk. the mic is always on, so good luck if you have a girlfriend or someone else talking in the background. They need to introduce press to talk.

    I loved all the Fallout games and fallout DLC. This is the first game where I stopped playing after just 10 hours.

    I advise people buy this in 6 months to 1 year, or wait for it to go on sale. By then the main bugs should be fixed. I honestly played more than just 10 hours when No Mans Sky got released.    … Expand
  12. oldgamerdad
    Nov 22, 2018
    5
    I see plenty of negative reviews on this game, and I think for the most part they are fairly accurate (old engine, bugs, server issues/disconnects/performance). I think, however FO76 is getting a bit of a bad rap simply because the game was MARKETED WRONG (explanation below).

    In my opinion, FO76 should have never been pushed as a fallout game. It should have been pushed as a DOOM    I see plenty of negative reviews on this game, and I think for the most part they are fairly accurate (old engine, bugs, server issues/disconnects/performance). I think, however FO76 is getting a bit of a bad rap simply because the game was MARKETED WRONG (explanation below).

    In my opinion, FO76 should have never been pushed as a fallout game. It should have been pushed as a DOOM ONLINE game. Think about it. what other game/environment involves blindly moving around barren areas with no NPCs just to destroy hordes and hordes of enemies? What games story ultimately leads you to the endgame of defeating a huge boss that leads to rectifying some dire situation or saving the world from utter destruction? What game had virtually 0 NPC involvement other than possibly some small variants such mini bosses/etc (again-depends on what version you're talking about)? That's right....DOOM. Heres the thing though...DOOM was never pushed as something different. Everyone knew what DOOM was. it was a scary creepy storyline involving hordes of aliens from hell that were determined to destroy all humanity (or some varient-its changed slightly over the years).

    I truly believe that this game was not about the "Fallout" story/lore/etc at all. This was a pilot attempt at creating DOOM ONLINE. The Fallout skins/snippets of story/etc was just an easy and convenient way for them to push this pilot onto the general public. Honestly-I'm fairly confident that Todd and the execs at bethesda do not care at all about this game tanking. They want to test the world and basic level features/functionality (ie-holotapes, dead npcs telling stories, etc) so that they can buildout DOOM to be the next gen online MMO.    … Expand
  13. nelso40
    Nov 25, 2018
    5
    Great concept, fun combat with a high number of builds, and good progression system. No NPC's, story is just holotapes, and NO ROLEPLAYING outside of talking to real people (good luck). Lots of potential, currently not met.
  14. Pinny137
    Nov 28, 2018
    5
    This game in no way deserves a zero rating. That being said it is a very buggy game with limited features and is not worth the full price. Let this be a lesson to never pre-order games. I managed to pick this game up for $40NZD ($27USD) and as long as it is not abandoned I believe this is a fair price.

    Pros; I love the levelling and perk system. I find the multiplayer more engaging    This game in no way deserves a zero rating. That being said it is a very buggy game with limited features and is not worth the full price. Let this be a lesson to never pre-order games. I managed to pick this game up for $40NZD ($27USD) and as long as it is not abandoned I believe this is a fair price.

    Pros;
    I love the levelling and perk system. I find the multiplayer more engaging than in other multiplayer games of this kind. Everyone I have come across in game has been awesome to interact with and the emote wheel is great if you don't want or can't use voice, although it can be a little fiddly to use. I find the crafting system is also a lot easier to use then in Fallout 4 and this adds to my enjoyment I actually want to craft as opposed to Fallout 4 where I wanted to avoid it, in addition to this, I find base building better than Fallout 4. The ability to build and move it wherever you want is awesome. Also, it is much easier to do then in Fallout 4

    Cons;
    The bugs and performance issues. I really hope these can be sorted out because it is taking away from my enjoyment. I would rate the game at about 7/10 if it were not for these. I find the questing very difficult as well. I get lost and sidetracked often and the lack of NPCs is very noticeable. The lack of content is not a con for me because there is enough here right now to tide me over until new content is released, as long as it is free.

    If you are a fan of RPGs and have faith that Bethesda will continue to support this game, it is well worth your time but only for a sub $40 price because I believe that is what it is worth in its current state.    … Expand
  15. OldSalty
    Nov 27, 2018
    5
    Some companies treat QA as an important and integral part of the game development process. Bethesda seems to think it's some sort of joke, and that people might enjoy a game that is so full of bugs, that they could just be considered as silly features. While there are many parts of the game I have enjoyed, it reminds me of Day Z Mod or Day Z alpha, except the in Fallout the survival aspectSome companies treat QA as an important and integral part of the game development process. Bethesda seems to think it's some sort of joke, and that people might enjoy a game that is so full of bugs, that they could just be considered as silly features. While there are many parts of the game I have enjoyed, it reminds me of Day Z Mod or Day Z alpha, except the in Fallout the survival aspect is more of an annoyance than a focal point of game play, the enemy AI is slightly better and the PVP action is far less exciting.
    Overall I would have been much more accepting of this if I had bought it for $30 as an "early access" game.    … Expand
  16. crusader295
    Dec 14, 2018
    5
    I purchased a Fallout 76 for 36€ as a cd key. I all so had access to the B.E.T.A.
    I must say this game is disappointing and yet i think it has massive potential.
    Sure the game is full of bugs but then again every single video game made to this day has bugs... The question is : Will Bethesda clean up these bugs before every single player decides to stop playing the game ? I personally    I purchased a Fallout 76 for 36€ as a cd key. I all so had access to the B.E.T.A.
    I must say this game is disappointing and yet i think it has massive potential.
    Sure the game is full of bugs but then again every single video game made to this day has bugs...
    The question is : Will Bethesda clean up these bugs before every single player decides to stop playing the game ?
    I personally decided after approximately 80 hours of game play to put it aside until further patches are developed...
    I think this game is highly limited by the the lack of regular updates for optimisation and bug resolution.
    I all so think that the game feels slightly empty.
    I personally played a full modded version of Fallout 4 before playing Fallout 76 and the difference in game contents is massive !
    Either they need to let the mod community loose or start packing some serious DLC's !
    I am a binge gamer i tended to stick to a single game for a while (like skyrim 1500+ hours). With Fallout 76 after 80 hours i dont feel the need to start a new game or continue my previous character... Something i never felt with other Bethesda productions !
    After all that i have said i am going to give Fallout 76 a note of 5 as i am yet undecided as what to think of this game...
    Only time will tell if it is truly a quality Bethesda productions or as many have said a "money grab"...    … Expand
  17. MrSilver98
    Dec 22, 2018
    5
    The game is not good. I need to start by saying that, but I'm strangely finding myself having fun. I'm enjoying what I'm playing but the world is just so empty. The map is beautiful but there's nothing in it. I genuinely believe that if the game added NPCs and some meaningful quests it could become good. As it stands it's just painfully average.
  18. ovje
    Jan 4, 2019
    5
    The previous games were incremental improvements in complexity and stability, this last one is many steps backwards. It limits you in frustrating ways and it is very unstable, making you lose hours of play and accumulated loot by disconnecting you, other times all enemy’s you’ve killed re spawned without logic, killing you and seeking you back with no justification.
    Although the basic    The previous games were incremental improvements in complexity and stability, this last one is many steps backwards. It limits you in frustrating ways and it is very unstable, making you lose hours of play and accumulated loot by disconnecting you, other times all enemy’s you’ve killed re spawned without logic, killing you and seeking you back with no justification.
    Although the basic idea is nice, you’ll constantly be angry and frustrated by the game’s instability.    … Expand
  19. kekecdrekec
    Jun 17, 2019
    5
    i mean the game has improved the bugs "most" of them are fixed and the game for me runs well.
    But the world is in my opinion pretty god damn empty I mean its fun exploring the map for 10 hours until you find out that the game is empty you just walk around shooting enemies and that's all.
    Plus the battleroyale is just why why??? DON'T GET IT FULL PRICE OR EVEN HALF THE PRICE THIS ****    i mean the game has improved the bugs "most" of them are fixed and the game for me runs well.
    But the world is in my opinion pretty god damn empty I mean its fun exploring the map for 10 hours until you find out that the game is empty you just walk around shooting enemies and that's all.

    Plus the battleroyale is just why why???
    DON'T GET IT FULL PRICE OR EVEN HALF THE PRICE THIS **** IS MINIMUM 10€ (that's how much I got it).
    Can barely continue playing it so I just cant give it more than 5/10.    … Expand
  20. GlitchedHero
    Jun 20, 2019
    5
    Fun and feels like fallout with all the exploration and environmental story telling
  21. Lizarino
    Mar 16, 2021
    5
    I've been looking at trying this game ever since it got added to Steam but only recently decided to give it a chance due to such mixed opinions on the game.

    I wouldn't recommend the game as it is right now, or ever to most people. It's a glorified fetch quest game with nothing ever interesting, annoying survival meters and too small inventory / stash size. I encountered some bugs    I've been looking at trying this game ever since it got added to Steam but only recently decided to give it a chance due to such mixed opinions on the game.

    I wouldn't recommend the game as it is right now, or ever to most people.
    It's a glorified fetch quest game with nothing ever interesting, annoying survival meters and too small inventory / stash size.
    I encountered some bugs (although not as bad as I thought it would be or used to be), the first being my UI was invisible, my fps was capped at 72 and my controls never saved, all of those I managed to fix with some .ini edits.
    The other bug I had was I lost everything I placed in my base half the time when I close the game which sort of killed any motivation to keep playing.

    If you don't mind fetch quests I would maybe say try it on sale. Never full price.    … Expand
  22. NikDem
    Oct 12, 2019
    5
    Играл в бету и играл до сегодняшнего момента. Играть в соло скучно, в пати норм, но найти это пати достаточно сложно из-за того что основную долю комьюнити составляет англоязычное сообщество. Как добавят нпс, протестим(наконец-то моя вкачанная харизма даст хоть что-то). Ждём outer worlds.Играл в бету и играл до сегодняшнего момента. Играть в соло скучно, в пати норм, но найти это пати достаточно сложно из-за того что основную долю комьюнити составляет англоязычное сообщество. Как добавят нпс, протестим(наконец-то моя вкачанная харизма даст хоть что-то). Ждём outer worlds.
  23. Roswell-HN
    Jan 14, 2020
    5
    Played the entire game and from beginning to end had a tough time enjoying it. I'm more of a lone wolf when playing, so multiplayer is not really a thing for me, I purchased the game to play by myself, and the way the main missions are setup are very bad, there are big gaps in the required levels to be able to finish a mission even when playing them in the right order... All of the Time IPlayed the entire game and from beginning to end had a tough time enjoying it. I'm more of a lone wolf when playing, so multiplayer is not really a thing for me, I purchased the game to play by myself, and the way the main missions are setup are very bad, there are big gaps in the required levels to be able to finish a mission even when playing them in the right order... All of the Time I found myself on a significant below level to complete the quest.

    I'm not going to complain about the launch bugs, because most of then have been fixed throughout the year, I'm just basing myself on my experience playing the game, it's really frustrating, don't know how my experience wold have changed If I played with friend but at this point I'm too disappointed to find out.

    Really enjoyed Fallout 3 & Fallout 4 and had high expectations on Fallout 76 but unfortunately they got shattered.

    I'm not sure if I'll be able to trust Bethesda on another game.    … Expand
  24. Thraxx
    Mar 11, 2021
    5
    I think they deserve better score. The game was not playable at the beginning but they changed a lot of things since then and now its actually cool to play with friends. :)
  25. Halanna
    Jul 22, 2020
    5
    I continue to try and like this game and can't. It is fun and exciting for the first week until you realize the gameplay loop is unchanging and very boring. You will have to visit the same places every day to farm plastic or metal to make ammo so you can farm plastic or metal to make ammo. As a fan of the Fallout series this was a huge disappointment. Very little to do in a huge map.
  26. Proust09
    Jun 29, 2020
    5
    I played the game after its launch on steam with Westlander, it's ok but it could be better
  27. maxpain9999
    Sep 9, 2023
    5
    Useless game
    can't even play it
    keep getting disconnected from their server constantly even after the Bethesda support recommendations.
  28. lurtz1
    Apr 1, 2021
    5
    My feelings about this game is OK. But its not really fallout. Its just commercial project of bethesda!
  29. Hatters
    Mar 10, 2022
    5
    I tried to revisit this game after years of avoiding it and it was surprisingly "ok". I mean it's VERY flawed, unfinished and an obvious cash grab, but they somehow improved it.

    It's playable, but that's the most I can give it. The atmosphere, soundtrack and visuals are nice, and that's it I'm afraid. Would have really preferred a better story, y'know, the things Fallout games are known    I tried to revisit this game after years of avoiding it and it was surprisingly "ok". I mean it's VERY flawed, unfinished and an obvious cash grab, but they somehow improved it.

    It's playable, but that's the most I can give it. The atmosphere, soundtrack and visuals are nice, and that's it I'm afraid. Would have really preferred a better story, y'know, the things Fallout games are known for??

    Overall, oof, just oof man.    … Expand
  30. Blenderhead
    Jun 19, 2019
    4
    There just isn't much here. I played this for a few hours during the free week from 6/10/19-6/17/19. I'm a big fan of the series, but this just seems empty. I hoped that maybe after 7 months of work, the initial mistakes had been fixed.

    Maybe they have? The game crashed once during my few hours with it, but that's something that Fallout 4 and Skyrim still do from time to time, long    There just isn't much here. I played this for a few hours during the free week from 6/10/19-6/17/19. I'm a big fan of the series, but this just seems empty. I hoped that maybe after 7 months of work, the initial mistakes had been fixed.

    Maybe they have? The game crashed once during my few hours with it, but that's something that Fallout 4 and Skyrim still do from time to time, long after official support has ended. I just don't know what's supposed to drive the player experience. There are no characters. The only story is one giant fetch quest. The game actively punished me for exploring how mechanics work before the story had drip fed me how to use them. There were meters that ticked down, and resting restores health *very* slowly, maybe 1% per second.

    The end result was that this was a game that seemed to be all about busywork. I don't need that. I have a day job. I'm not really interested in spending 2% of my gaming time for the day watching my character sleep.    … Expand
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#1 Most Discussed PC Game of 2018
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#2 Most Shared PC Game of 2018

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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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