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  1. 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.
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  2. 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.
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  3. Nov 14, 2018
    10
    Good game, if you like Fallout 4 there is allot to discover and find here. There is a few things that need to be tweak & patched but at the core there is a good game here and worth buying. Ignore the review Bombs, i can tell that most haven't even played the game (i have about 30 into the game).
  4. Nov 17, 2018
    7
    I play a lot of online/MMO games and have played all the Fallouts (the last ones heavy modded for survival).

    After playing F76 for some time: + Due to the small player count and small, far away spawns It feels very immersive for an online game (I'm a roleplayer). + Was pretty stable for a new online title (one crash in 10+ hours on PC) + I like that it is an MMO and not a CO-OP. I
    I play a lot of online/MMO games and have played all the Fallouts (the last ones heavy modded for survival).

    After playing F76 for some time:
    + Due to the small player count and small, far away spawns It feels very immersive for an online game (I'm a roleplayer).
    + Was pretty stable for a new online title (one crash in 10+ hours on PC)
    + I like that it is an MMO and not a CO-OP. I like pick-up random groups and the chance to meet other random scavengers in ruins.
    + I like the open world base building. Have build some useful and fun things for new players close to the starter area.
    + If the shop will really only be for cosmetics and the DLC will really be free like they have promised, it will become good value for money in time.
    + The group area events are some of the most fun and original ones I have seen in MMOs.
    + I think they have found the perfect balance of survival elements. It's not a chore, but you have to keep it in mind and it might be punishing if you forget about it.
    + I'm not sure if like the perk card system, but it seems smart for on online game. It would be a bad idea in a single player game, but most online games introduce the option to respec your character, so a more flexible system build up from ground up seems sensible.

    - - The game is optimized poorly
    - - The AI is simply horrible. I would be happy with the poor AI from Fallout 4, but they obviously had to change something. And it's very buggy.
    - - No text chat, and the emotes are horrible.
    - Too much reused assets. I've played F4 for like 500+ hours and am really fed up with using the same pipe guns and revolvers.
    - It's the same with monsters. Yes, there are a lot of new ones, but it feels low effort , as I'm still bashing the same ghouls, molerats, and mutt dogs.
    - I hate the UI (like in 90% games that are developed for both consoles and PC)
    - The system for tracking quests in a team is a mess.
    - It feels like the gear progression is wrong for an online game. Games like this are supposed to keep people playing for hundreds of hours and players in F76 already have the high grade power armors with enough fusion cores to run them for a long long time.

    +/- If Bethesda isn't lying, they will try to introduce "private" moddable servers in a year after sorting out all the core issues. This might change the game a lot (or it might be a useless mess).

    All in all... I don't want it to change, I like most of the unique core concepts. I just want it to get much better at what it tries to do. And a better game overall in all the technical areas it fails now.
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  5. Nov 14, 2018
    10
    Great game- a smarter version of previous Fallout games really enjoying it,
  6. Nov 14, 2018
    10
    My rant-
    I seriously don't understand the why the hate-hype is so strong for this game. All the complaints seem to be about the game being exactly what Bethesda has said it would be from day one. This game isn't a traditional Fallout game. It's a survival game set in the Fallout world! No one complains that games like ARK don't have NPCs or stories because that's the genre. And the
    My rant-
    I seriously don't understand the why the hate-hype is so strong for this game. All the complaints seem to be about the game being exactly what Bethesda has said it would be from day one. This game isn't a traditional Fallout game. It's a survival game set in the Fallout world! No one complains that games like ARK don't have NPCs or stories because that's the genre. And the complaints about it not being an RPG, well that's on the players. If you want to role play as a trader, raider, hero, etc. there's nothing stopping you.
    It's really sad to see this trend of hating because it's the thing to do. It seems like most gamers think developers should be punished for trying something different. And if that thing isn't perfect from the moment it is released then it must be complete crap.
    My review-
    This is a Bethesda game. Bethesda games have bugs. Most of the bugs eventually get fixed. The world is massive and, in the early areas, a little empty. As you progress through the game you'll find the areas more and more congested with enemies. It is a beautiful world, though it doesn't quite feel like it was destroyed in the war as much as feels like the area was just abandoned. The enemies are fun and a little challenging early on. The potential for role play is endless.
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  7. Nov 21, 2018
    8
    Multiplayer Fallout is something I've waited a long time for. Have with good campaigns that can be experienced with friends are few and far between. Having it in Fallout was a dream come true.

    It's not perfect. The game has some minor bugs the can be annoying at times but still leaves me with the desire to keep playing. It's addicting like any fallout game , especially if you enjoy open
    Multiplayer Fallout is something I've waited a long time for. Have with good campaigns that can be experienced with friends are few and far between. Having it in Fallout was a dream come true.

    It's not perfect. The game has some minor bugs the can be annoying at times but still leaves me with the desire to keep playing. It's addicting like any fallout game , especially if you enjoy open world exploring, base building, crafting and found quests.

    The social system, the core of the game could stand to be improved.

    The graphics have vastly improved since fallout 4.

    The online , ongoing free nature of the game with years of committed support backed by a cosmetics only micro transactions system gives me faith that over time any issues one this game will be ironed out and the game will be refined into a masterpiece.
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  8. Nov 15, 2018
    9
    I'm a longtime fan of the franchise. I've played all of them except Brotherhood, and I started with them as a child. I've liked every one. I do enjoy 76 so far, but for slightly different reasons than the last games.

    So far, Fallout games have been about exploration, marked and unmarked locations to discover and explore, a story to experience as you go through the world, side quests
    I'm a longtime fan of the franchise. I've played all of them except Brotherhood, and I started with them as a child. I've liked every one. I do enjoy 76 so far, but for slightly different reasons than the last games.

    So far, Fallout games have been about exploration, marked and unmarked locations to discover and explore, a story to experience as you go through the world, side quests that usually have some humor or a bit of information about the larger world to add to our understanding of the setting. Well, 76 does have all of these things. 76 manages to do a lot of these things that we expect from a Fallout title. The thing it does not do, that (most) of the previous titles did have, is player choice in the narrative, and NPC interactions.

    The difference between this and previous games is that all of the NPC's we would normally talk with, died shortly before the player shows up. We find the remains of battles and we find their bodies and such. The plot is discovering why and how, so we won't go into that, but the point is that the normal NPC interaction that people are used to in these games is missing. We do most of the lore discovery, and most of the storytelling, is done through notes and terminals and holotape recordings. Which is fine for learning about the world, and it's adequate for telling us information, and there have already been a few holotapes that were dramatic and conveyed emotion to me, but I understand the criticism that many people have. It's adequate for conveying storytelling, but it's not that interaction that people are used to. They want to talk to people. It's a bit unfortunate that a lot of the other reviews are very hard on the game and this seems to be the most common reason. Bethesda said from the start that they want to roll with the idea that every human you come across is another actual human player. This was the game's pitch, it's what made it unique. Someone at the company had this idea and they rolled with it. This was clear from the start, so a lot of these reviews that seem to be disappointed by the lack of NPC's is a bit perplexing.

    It's also worth noting, on the lack of NPC issue, that there is more voice acting and recorded dialogue for this game than every other game combined. Look it up on google, it's a fact. So it's not that there just isn't any voice acting or things to learn from people. It's just that the people are all dead, and leaving their diaries for the player to discover. It's not actually all that much different than an NPC going on a longwinded story of his recent events. One of the criticisms of New Vegas is that NPC's will occasionally stand there and go on and on spilling information to the player. It's not that different in cases like this.

    The positive aspects about the game are that it has many new enemy types, a map 4 times larger than 4's map, more voice acted recorded dialogue than the previous games, and the sidequests are just as involved as the previous games. The storytelling is done through discovery, so the player is more like an investigator after the fact, rather than in the middle of events, but the tone this sets up is unique and works.

    It's missing a couple things though, so I wish I could give it an 8.5 instead of 9. The PC version should allow for DoF adjusting, widescreen support, Push To Talk, rendering distance options, and other quality-of-life options that PC players are used to that scale with the strength of their machine, and aren't uniform like on consoles.

    Overall, the game offers many of the things we expect from Bethesda's Fallouts. Marked and unmarked locations to explore, some interesting quests, discovering lore about the setting, etc. It ends up being a very different experience than the other Fallouts, because you are an investigator after the events, but this is just a different tone of game. I've been enjoying it so far, and I understand that it's a very different tone than most other Fallout games. I think at the end of the day, whether you like it or not mostly hinges on whether or not you mind that you're coming by after the events and discovering what happened or if you want to be in the middle of them. This tone is a lot different and might not be for everyone.
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  9. Nov 25, 2018
    6
    Fallout 76 is like Fallout 4, but with a huge map, various locations and other players, but without the NPC and dialogs.
    Like a spinoff, a game is good if you like to explore the world and build and if you are ready to put up with poor optimization and the price of aaa project.

    ps Thanks, Todd, now my huts with turrets will be seen by someone else besides me)
  10. Nov 21, 2018
    10
    Almost 100 hours into the game, and it has been a wonderful experience.
    There is a lot of misinformation about the game having no NPCs, but this is not true. There are more voice lines and voice actors for this game than any other fallout game.
    The weapon crafting is great.
    The Coop is fantastic, cannot recommend enough for those on the fence.
  11. Nov 14, 2018
    9
    I've played ~10 hours so far. While the lack of NPCs (not including robot NPCs) is odd and takes a little getting used to. It makes sense with the story and setting. This game is best played with other people. But if you don't know anyone and don't want to get to know anyone, the questing and game play are still a blast. Yes there are some bugs, but there always are with games the size ofI've played ~10 hours so far. While the lack of NPCs (not including robot NPCs) is odd and takes a little getting used to. It makes sense with the story and setting. This game is best played with other people. But if you don't know anyone and don't want to get to know anyone, the questing and game play are still a blast. Yes there are some bugs, but there always are with games the size of Fallout 76. I have yet to encounter anything game breaking and given how much effort has been made to revise and improve Elder Scrolls Online, I'm confident that Bethesda will do right by this Fallout game. If you enjoy Fallout much at all, you should definitely give it a try. Expand
  12. Nov 14, 2018
    9
    I spent most my time in FO4 building settlements and in 76 i get to share it with my friends!

    There is a story, but its not handed in a medium you're used to (NPCs). You discover the story through holotapes, terminals, notes that people before you have left and it really gives a sense a post apocalyptic to the game. It's a new type of storytelling for sure.
  13. Nov 14, 2018
    10
    This is not a singleplayer game. It is multiplayer and I love it. Others might not, but it is just stupid to give bad reviews because a Game is in a different genre than you would like it to be.
    Of course there are some minor bugs but this is one of the most stable Bethesda releases I have ever played.
    I am having a lot of fun with the game right now.
  14. Nov 19, 2018
    9
    I am absolutely sucked into this game. The recent patch has now unlocked the framerate on pc too and it's just fantastic. I'm 45 and it's been a long time since I've been sucked into a game this much. Obviously I was unhappy with the problems I had early on but now It runs great and the gameplay is so involving and atmospheric. Voice acting is top. Ignore the sad fact that the world weI am absolutely sucked into this game. The recent patch has now unlocked the framerate on pc too and it's just fantastic. I'm 45 and it's been a long time since I've been sucked into a game this much. Obviously I was unhappy with the problems I had early on but now It runs great and the gameplay is so involving and atmospheric. Voice acting is top. Ignore the sad fact that the world we live in these days loves nothing more than trying to destroy anything they see others trolling. It deserved some of the criticism but most here are sheep that follow the crowd. Buy the game you will love it. Expand
  15. Nov 19, 2018
    9
    So far I've gotten to level 55 and taking my time. I have encountered a few disconnects and some graphical bugs here and there and some frames dropping. But the game is great otherwise. I'm continuously finding new quests and events to do.
  16. Nov 20, 2018
    10
    As opposed to previous Fallout games where the player follows along a story that Bethesda created for them, Fallout 76 is a game that is meant for you and others to create your own stories and boy do I have some awesome ones!
  17. Nov 17, 2018
    9
    As it is not a perfect game but is still in the first week of launch it is a great game with a bold push. In my time of playing I have made friends and seen people fighting others for pure survival and fun. I have set off a nuke and seen a nuke go off, making friends in the rad zone going from place to place fighting legendary scorch and death claws. It is one of the most fun I've hadAs it is not a perfect game but is still in the first week of launch it is a great game with a bold push. In my time of playing I have made friends and seen people fighting others for pure survival and fun. I have set off a nuke and seen a nuke go off, making friends in the rad zone going from place to place fighting legendary scorch and death claws. It is one of the most fun I've had with friends in a multiplayer. With all of these reviews all of them are posted on the first day of launch and all of them have only seen the trailers or just jumping on the train of hating the game because "It'S NoT fALlOuT" . I think the game is fun with friends and even solo. So those who dont know if they want to buy the game just yet dont listen to the ones that have given it 0's or 1's because all of them are posted on the first or second day of launch and most haven't even played the game. Expand
  18. Nov 19, 2018
    8
    Sorry I actually like 76 and Im not a fan boy. I never played fallout4, only new vegas. I got the game mostly cuz I wanted to play with my friends. I am not that big of a fan with offline single player games. There's some bugs but they aren't game breaking. Bethesda should update their social system, like being able to chat in game etc. I think people were expecting something else butSorry I actually like 76 and Im not a fan boy. I never played fallout4, only new vegas. I got the game mostly cuz I wanted to play with my friends. I am not that big of a fan with offline single player games. There's some bugs but they aren't game breaking. Bethesda should update their social system, like being able to chat in game etc. I think people were expecting something else but fallout76 is probably better to play with friends you actually know. Also, anyone can post a review here.... so you don't even know if those people with negative reviews actually plays the game. Expand
  19. Nov 20, 2018
    10
    the game is good, more than some people keep saying
    the unique bug that i found, is that (rarely, like 2 or 3 times in total) some supermutant starts as neutral, and become hostile only after a couple of shots
    stop. i get disconnected once during beta, and never again maybe i'm lucky the only problem of the game is the no NPC issue i put 10 (instead of a 7) just to counterbalance the
    the game is good, more than some people keep saying
    the unique bug that i found, is that (rarely, like 2 or 3 times in total) some supermutant starts as neutral, and become hostile only after a couple of shots
    stop.
    i get disconnected once during beta, and never again
    maybe i'm lucky
    the only problem of the game is the no NPC issue
    i put 10 (instead of a 7) just to counterbalance the 0 from people who have prepared the vote after the e3 announcement
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  20. Nov 23, 2018
    8
    After 80 hours the game is a decent online grind with weapons to collect and hidden content to seek out. There are no human npc's but I have never felt any connection to npc's in multiplayer games. Rose, the robot that talks to you through the radio after a certain quest is a reminder that there are indeed npc's to talk to you that have nice character and funny things to say. This isAfter 80 hours the game is a decent online grind with weapons to collect and hidden content to seek out. There are no human npc's but I have never felt any connection to npc's in multiplayer games. Rose, the robot that talks to you through the radio after a certain quest is a reminder that there are indeed npc's to talk to you that have nice character and funny things to say. This is definitely nothing like bethesda's other fallout games but it isn't terrible either, just different. Compared to other games of this same structure, fallout 76 is decent. It's definitely better than the uninteresting exploration of The Division with it's repetitive apartment complexes everywhere and existence of npc's that stand there soley to be killed or give you quests. It's also funny to see the negative reviews parroting youtube videos with vague comments with no examples but being part of a group thats upset but not being specific about why is understandable. -> "its bad" -> "ok why" -> "Because" -> ???? Expand
  21. Nov 23, 2018
    10
    The toxic shaming on this game is ridiculous. The game has its bugs but overall the game is amazing for exploring and playing with your friends. People are comparing this to a single player game without understandig the random encounters and its not guided. If I had to compare it to a game it would be like boarder lands but without the rails.
  22. Nov 26, 2018
    8
    People having crash based issues are people running potatoes and would have had issues way back on Fallout 4 and probably **** about Rusts graphic requirements as well. Initial release was rough but Ive been playing through the entire beta past launch. This is a multiplayer game. The experience is better with multiple players. Its *okay* as a single player experience but that's becausePeople having crash based issues are people running potatoes and would have had issues way back on Fallout 4 and probably **** about Rusts graphic requirements as well. Initial release was rough but Ive been playing through the entire beta past launch. This is a multiplayer game. The experience is better with multiple players. Its *okay* as a single player experience but that's because they sacrificed a sole singleplayer environment to accommodate a mp environment.

    I post bug reports, I post suggestions, I take videos of issues and share them. I am actively having fun playing the game and see a TON of potential for this game. Ignore a lot of the negative reviews as many people are just review bombing at this point or trying to ride the negative news wave.
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  23. Nov 26, 2018
    8
    I don't get why people don't give this game a chance. Sure it is very buggy and there is not that big of a story but it is unique. This is their first multiplayer game, do you think that it will be a perfect game when it released. If you did then you are unrealistic as **** for having high standards. So give it a chance and actually play the game.
  24. Dec 1, 2018
    8
    Game has some issues but for me its a pleasant experience. Definitely worth time and money
  25. Nov 14, 2018
    10
    This game is exactly what I wanted, a Fallout game I can play with my friends. It has plenty to do, plenty of areas to explore, and lots of enemies to kill. If your expectation is the latest and greatest game with spectacular 4k graphics and NPC characters that are actual people to talk to, this isn’t the game for you. If your looking for a game where you can run around solo and not beThis game is exactly what I wanted, a Fallout game I can play with my friends. It has plenty to do, plenty of areas to explore, and lots of enemies to kill. If your expectation is the latest and greatest game with spectacular 4k graphics and NPC characters that are actual people to talk to, this isn’t the game for you. If your looking for a game where you can run around solo and not be bothered or killed by other players then go play Fallout 4 or wait for TES6. If you want a game that is fun to explore with your friends, where danger from not only creatures but other players may lurk around any corner, and can look past a few bugs and issues that will most likely be addressed in the next few weeks or months, then Fallout 76 might be for you. Expand
  26. Nov 16, 2018
    8
    Going to point this out instantly, a majority of the good reviews are found unhelpful and people arer spam clicking the like button on 0 or 1 reviews because... they are sheep that dont know how to form their own opinion?

    Only reason im not giving it a 10/10 is cause of some bugs and can be hard to try and play this as a solo experience But honestly, this game is great, people are
    Going to point this out instantly, a majority of the good reviews are found unhelpful and people arer spam clicking the like button on 0 or 1 reviews because... they are sheep that dont know how to form their own opinion?

    Only reason im not giving it a 10/10 is cause of some bugs and can be hard to try and play this as a solo experience

    But honestly, this game is great, people are jumping on the hate-wagon without having to experience it themselves. Lets say for instance, I just watched Angry Joe's First Impressions and didnt play the game. I would probably agree with everything he said, but because i actually played a fair bit and indulged myself into the game, i felt like i could disagree with a fair few of his points. Its a shame that everyone is hating on a game they havnt even tried. Im saying this due to making a post on the reddit and people commenting they think its the worst game, but have not even had any experience with the game

    Onto some things.

    "there are no NPC's!". There are NPC's, there arent "human" NPC's as of yet. You still get quests, you get them off robots, holotapes or notes. That sounds boring right? Its the same on previous fallouts, just no humans to interact with. Thats where the multiplayer comes in. out of the 25+ hours ive played so far, ive came into contact with 1 griefer which wasnt the worst experience, and it was only say 2 minutes of my time gone. Most players are friendly, at least the ones ive come in contact with

    "Stash box has little space!". Now, if you ever played Fallout 3, New Vegas and 4, you would be able to have 2 companions right? 2 companions in these games have roughly the same weight limit as that stash box.

    "The game is buggy, a lot of latency". Ive dealt with worse games than this, compared to Fallout 4's Launch, this game is nothing. I also played with a friend from America, in South Korea using a VPN to Australia. My latency issue? the only thing i couldnt really do was melee on a server from the other side of the world, but my bullets would hit perfectly.

    The way I see this game is its like Destiny, but open world with Events, decent quests and interesting monsters.

    The game would be a 10 for me if it wasnt for its flaws

    I dont find the game empty at all. If you find the game empty, its because you ignore every quest given, sit behind other fallout players and just observing them and not communicating as they take in all the fun and just want to find a reason to sook. Every corner or 2 there is some form of enemy unlike Fallout New Vegas (which is my favourite game, but just pointing out emptiness in games)

    I have only dulged a little into the story, which so far sounds better than Fallout 4's story in comparison. side missions are fun and interesting and so are the events that you can join in anytime that its up.

    My main issue is as a solo player (Ive spent probably 4/5's of my time playing with friends), its hard to get into, you may find someone using a workshop and you cant use it, or someone is at a vendor and you cant use it, or you go do a quest in an area and someone has already been there in the past 5 minutes and all there is are corpses. Those are my only issues with the game as a solo experience

    For a multiplayer perspective, its a fantastic game
    For a solo perspective, it has its flaws, but its still very enjoyable

    Dont listen to the reviews going for 1 or 0. A majority of these people are **** on the game just because they heard its a bad game from 1 or 2 critics. On that note, I have ran into many players that say they are loving the experience. This community is a joke and would believe that 9/11 was CGI if they watched a few videos on it
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  27. Nov 14, 2018
    10
    I do not understand the bad reviews.
    Fallout 76 is Fallout, and it isn't Fallout at the same time.

    It's just something new!!
  28. Nov 14, 2018
    10
    Great game, don't listen to all the salty haters. The map is amazing, the story is huge and deep, and you can do it all with friends.
  29. Jan 13, 2020
    6
    I'm had a lot of fun playing Fallout 76 in the first few months. It was a different kind of fun than that found in exclusively single-player Fallout experiences, but fun nonetheless. I teamed up with friends and worked on big quests and area events together, AND I'd retire to my C.A.M.P. and work on things alone at my own pace. People calling this a cash grab clearly didn't see the loveI'm had a lot of fun playing Fallout 76 in the first few months. It was a different kind of fun than that found in exclusively single-player Fallout experiences, but fun nonetheless. I teamed up with friends and worked on big quests and area events together, AND I'd retire to my C.A.M.P. and work on things alone at my own pace. People calling this a cash grab clearly didn't see the love and attention that's went into this game. It's far from perfect, but it was a good start.

    All that said, I no longer play. My free time is too valuable and the game world doesn't hold my attention despite the things I have left to do. Fallout 76 wasn't a disaster, but it requires a level of forgiveness and patience I found it too hard to maintain.
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  30. Nov 14, 2018
    10
    Awesome game. Love the exploration. Love the storytelling. Love the character building. Love the world. Looking forward to playing this until Starfield or TES V comes out.
  31. Nov 17, 2018
    9
    Great fun with friends. I would not enjoy the game solo, but I'm not playing solo, so I won't dock points for that. I will dock a point for framerate drops, but haven't experienced any bugs yet. So far, though, I'm really enjoying it, other than the fact that enjoying it means getting blasted by people who don't. Look at the "helpful" ratings on all the good or even average reviews.
  32. Nov 19, 2018
    8
    Unbiased review from a non-Bethesda, non-Fallout fan.

    I came into this game from Fallout 4, which was the first Fallout game I actually played. I have gotten up to speed with Fallout lore from a bevy of online information sources, so I know the story up until this point. Basically, Fallout games of past have been driven by a narrative story from the perspective of a single individual
    Unbiased review from a non-Bethesda, non-Fallout fan.

    I came into this game from Fallout 4, which was the first Fallout game I actually played. I have gotten up to speed with Fallout lore from a bevy of online information sources, so I know the story up until this point. Basically, Fallout games of past have been driven by a narrative story from the perspective of a single individual player-controlled character who is that one guy who has to save the world. The story is heavily dependent upon dialog with NPCs strewn throughout the world, and the overall atmosphere is supposed to be darkly humorous with a generous helping of amusing WTFness and also some genuine moral choices to make. Often, you can be a helpful savior to strangers, or an immoral brigand who does what he wants. Either role generally can be played and allows you to still satisfy the main campaign's end game, and replaying the game from different moral perspectives lets you experience the game in a different way (high replayability).

    The first thing you should do when sorting through reviews for Fallout76 is to take any review that says "this game has no plot or story" with more than just a grain of salt - it's a steadfast lie to say this game has no story and you're just wandering aimlessly. Fallout 76's story is there for anyone who wants to experience it, but you *can* play the game by ignoring the story completely and just wandering aimlessly if that's your thing. Unfortunately, it seems many people gave this game a "0" score based on the false lack of story.

    The big departure this takes from other Fallout stories is that this story is based on the experiences of those who died right before you got out of the Vault. Previous Fallout games have you leaving a Vault to interact with the people who have set-up shop in the post apocalyptic wasteland 100+ years after the bombs fell, with complex trading routes established and various governing factions abound... but Fallout 76's setting is where there WAS a population of bomb-survivors established, but they all mysteriously died-out before you had a chance to meet with them.

    THIS IS THE MAIN PLOT OF THE GAME.

    The story of Fallout 76's campaign is the story of what happened, and why there are no survivors here anymore. Because there is no dialogue with living people, many Fallout Fans have dismissed this game and review-bombed it. Sorry you have to deal with that.

    Instead, you interact with the deceased through the breadcrumbs they left behind - historical recordings, terminal entries, unfulfilled tasks, and robots executing their programs that were intended to be utilized, you know, while people were alive still. The stories of survival (and their failures) are best absorbed like a good book - My fallout 76 experience has been shooting, rummaging, then taking in a good story, then back to shooting. It makes you feel more like a detective than a Shoot-Em-Up movie star.

    There is still plenty of absurdity, like the technicians who programmed their AI assistants to act like sarcastic jerks, robotic farmhands out to murder you because their automated composting routines "require more organic matter," the VaultTec experimental notes left behind in their clandestine University studies, and more. What you will NOT experience is the dialogue choices that let you chose the kind of character you want to be with NPCs. There is no dynamic dialogue with AI other than receiving information and quests from them, or turning in quest items, but even this static dialogue is amusing to me (especially when Mr. Fluffy insults his long-dead creator over his chili recipe).

    The story is very dark and sad since it revolves around people's failed attempts to survive..l. there are so many tales about people trying to connect with family, children begging their vaporized parents to come back, victims trapped in closets and bunkers detailing their slow, fear-filled demise. There is story. It's harsh.

    Gameplay is generally similar to Fallout4 since this game is essentially a massive, high-end Fallout4 mod. It uses the same basic principles for combat and crafting with tweaks here and there. VATS no longer stops time since it's an online game with shared live enemies; you can't pause other people's action by using VATS. You can build a small mobile CAMP that acts as your HQ for operations where ever you go, and there are no "settlements" since everyone died already due to the plot line.

    The other big change is multiplayer - over the next several months people will be establishing themselves in in-game roles as they level-up and chose to start Role-Playing as a member of a faction trying to re-establish itself after the Lore Story wiped them all out. The fact that you're interacting with other humans instead of AI is going to influence your acceptability of this game. Most folks are happy to be around, some are trolls.

    In the end, I enjoy the game for what it is.
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  33. Dec 4, 2018
    9
    What Fallout 76 is suffering from is not a gameplay problem, but an entitled gamer problem.

    Gamers can't seem to handle the fact that a) they're not the Main Character and b) they have to read and listen to holotapes and notes to get the lore rather than have an NPC shovel it to them. Bethesda is amazing at writing lore, and Fallout 76 shines there IF you actually stop to appreciate it.
    What Fallout 76 is suffering from is not a gameplay problem, but an entitled gamer problem.

    Gamers can't seem to handle the fact that a) they're not the Main Character and b) they have to read and listen to holotapes and notes to get the lore rather than have an NPC shovel it to them. Bethesda is amazing at writing lore, and Fallout 76 shines there IF you actually stop to appreciate it.

    Todd and Pete never promised us anything in this game other than what was delivered. They didn't promise a new engine or new graphics, etc. What they told us we'd get is Fallout with friends. That's what they delivered. Gamers need to stop expecting every title to be revolutionary. Gamers need to learn to accept games that are just simply Good.

    If anyone out there is disappointed in this game, it's solely because they were expecting something that was never promised to them by the developers. That's on them. Not Bethesda.
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  34. Nov 20, 2018
    7
    Fallout 76 in many ways appeals to me, but there are just so many issues that bethesda has left unchecked that lowers my final score. The game is built on a decade old engine with little support for almost mandatory game features like an FOV slider and support for 144Hz screens. Other than the technical stuff I found the game enjoyable. Conquoring workshops, building armor, exploring newFallout 76 in many ways appeals to me, but there are just so many issues that bethesda has left unchecked that lowers my final score. The game is built on a decade old engine with little support for almost mandatory game features like an FOV slider and support for 144Hz screens. Other than the technical stuff I found the game enjoyable. Conquoring workshops, building armor, exploring new locations is appealing to me. And the experience of meeting people and shooting lower players to fight was fun. Expand
  35. Nov 21, 2018
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Everyone review bombing this have either never fully explored the world around them to enjoy the atmospheric story telling, or absolutely hate not having a living person with a face shout words into their face to explain the situation.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Conclusion:
    The game is a lot of fun with friends, everyone i know who is playing the game is enjoying it, and I recommend at least giving the game a try. The game is buggy, but forgivable. - What is in in the game is an addictive blast.
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  36. Nov 27, 2018
    10
    The hate for this game is largely built on people having short memory on how bad previous titles were at launch. It has proven how good Bethesda is at making games and how vitriolic grown adults can get about video games though, which is impressive.
  37. Dec 6, 2018
    10
    Perfect game. Although it contains several bugs, the game experience improves after a few hours.
    Currently, I have played about 150 hours and I still want to continue.
    I want Bethesda to make it hard and further development has been just better.
    People slander this game without giving it a chance, spreading lies and half-truth.
  38. Jan 7, 2019
    10
    this game rocks, and is what they said it would be from the start. Fallout with friends. building a camp and exploring what more can you ask for. yes it crashes. but games do that now. yeas its an mmo but that what it was made for.
  39. 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...
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  40. 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!
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  41. Nov 14, 2018
    9
    This game is actually pretty fun. I really enjoyed looting and exploring, the guns feel way better than Fallout 4 to me, and I've put many hours into the whole Fallout series. You don't have to unlock a bunch or towns and play long hours to start building your own guns and modding them, mod components are more plentiful than previous games. I love the real-time nature of the game, notThis game is actually pretty fun. I really enjoyed looting and exploring, the guns feel way better than Fallout 4 to me, and I've put many hours into the whole Fallout series. You don't have to unlock a bunch or towns and play long hours to start building your own guns and modding them, mod components are more plentiful than previous games. I love the real-time nature of the game, not pausing to cheat-heal or cheat-aim in a pause menu (VATS aim still exists, it just doesn't pause the game). You have to think, react and plan a bit to survive. The hunger, thirst, and radiation system keeps you on your toes and keeps you considering your actions beyond running and shooting. I have experienced no bugs involving crashing or anything game breaking at all. I prefer to spend my time with strong gameplay systems like these over heavy narrative "interactive cinema" games that have permeated the market (and yes I really do believe they are well-crafted systems!) People are so spoiled and entitled to get so aggressive about a game, saying ridiculous things like "its the worst game ever made" "most deserving game of 0 score" - maybe they are just spoiled, entitled, or childish maybe? Anyway, some of the gripes I feel are unwarranted knee-jerk hate. I will be playing for many long hours over the next few weeks at the very least. Expand
  42. Nov 14, 2018
    10
    This is by far the best game i've ever played in my life. Though to be fair you need to have a pretty high IQ to appreciate the nuances and complexity of this game.

    Ive played the beta for around 30 hours and I can tell you that Fallout 76 has a deep and interesting story that's portrayed in an incredibly immersive and creative way. You can definitely tell the developers put in every
    This is by far the best game i've ever played in my life. Though to be fair you need to have a pretty high IQ to appreciate the nuances and complexity of this game.

    Ive played the beta for around 30 hours and I can tell you that Fallout 76 has a deep and interesting story that's portrayed in an incredibly immersive and creative way. You can definitely tell the developers put in every ounce of effort they could muster. If you are unable to read then perhaps this game is not for you.

    The neck beards complaining about the lack of npc's are literally just scrounging for any excuse to hate on this masterpiece. First off, this game has TONS of npc's. The definition of a npc is a character that is not controlled by a player. Therefore every enemy you encounter (and there are literally thousands of them) is an npc so the complaint that this game has no npc's is objectively FALSE. Second, there are literally thousands of lines of dialogue in this game so people complaining about the lack of npc's have definitely never even played it and/or are unable to play a game without the game holding their hand the whole way.

    Multiplayer is a blast whether solo or with friends. This game allows you and your friends to do something that no other game can come close to: create your own fun. If you lack creativity and an imaginative mind then this game isn't for you. Only casuals and non-gamers are afraid of real human interaction. The way PVP is set up is that if someone attacks you then you have to shoot back in order to engage in a battle. This is a brilliant feature as it allows me to prepare for a malicious player's assault by equipping my power armor and my strongest one-shot weapon before the battle is initiated. I'm still undefeated in PVP which is a testament to my skill developed from years of hardcore gaming experience.

    I've also heard complaints that there are alot of technical issues with this game but they are ALL lies. It is an absolute fact that Fallout 76's graphics are at least on par with other AAA games released this year. As for bugs I have yet to encounter a single one. I've seen videos where enemies are approaching the player in a "T-Pose" but what most people don't realize is that this is INTENTIONAL. The AI in this game is so advanced that the enemies will purposely enter a T-pose to distract players as they get in range for a lethal strike. Pretty genius design if you ask me. People complaining about the nonexistent "bugs" in this game are simply complaining that the game is too hard for them.

    As for mods, the game doesn't need them. It is perfect the way it is. Without mods you are experiencing the game as Bethesda intended it after years of meticulous design and hard work. Again, those that are complaining about the lack of mods are really just complaining that the game is too hard and they need mods to play the game for them. Maybe its just me but I like a real challenge in my games.

    10/10 game, easily GOTY
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  43. Nov 17, 2018
    8
    Мне этот эксперимент по душе! Я знал, что покупаю! А люди, поставившие оценки 0, не приобретали игру, они просто бесятся...
  44. Nov 14, 2018
    8
    for once, people are unjustifyingly hating on the game. It HAS bugs, just like any other Bethesda game, sure. You don't like online play? boo-hoo, don't review ;)
  45. Nov 16, 2018
    10
    It is a shame that Fallout 76 is currently being bashed by bandwagon fanboys. First, let us get something straight. You have not played Fallout from the beginning if the first Fallout game you played was 3. There are three Fallout entries before that. Second, Fallout 3 and after are not true representations of what Fallout was. They are great games. But, they are merely games that are setIt is a shame that Fallout 76 is currently being bashed by bandwagon fanboys. First, let us get something straight. You have not played Fallout from the beginning if the first Fallout game you played was 3. There are three Fallout entries before that. Second, Fallout 3 and after are not true representations of what Fallout was. They are great games. But, they are merely games that are set in the Fallout universe. Third, stop basing reviews solely on what you expected because of your experience with Fallout games since 3.

    Ok, there is no linear story that holds your hand and tells you were to go. You're given a world and told, "Go, Play." If you need a linear story that gives you the sense of "I got to the end, I'm a badass!", this game is not for you. If, like me, start up all Bethesda games and say, "Screw the story imma do what I want!", you will enjoy this game.

    The game is beautiful. People who say the graphics are terrible are full of it and may just need to consider upgrading their rigs or configuring it properly. There are some bugs, yes, but that is to be expected. If you really want a simulated experience of living in the forest without any glitches, stop playing video games so much and go camping. I've read about people complaining the blur effect. Let me ask you, is your peripheral HD quality? No, you have to actually look at something to see it clearly...and guess what happens in 76 when you have your cursor on something.

    The fact that you get the majority of the information about the world through documents and terminals is a great idea. Why? Well because you're in a post apocalyptic world and most people are dead. Did you expect to come out of the ground and it be Disney World out there? It should be worse than the dark ages. Come on, it's going to be lonely.

    And that brings me to the amount of players. I like that it is not like Elder Scrolls Online and that it is not a king of the hill game made by the player base. Low play count on servers means that it still feels like a solo wander through the waste if you want it to. But you can hit up friends or make new friends to help you with the adventure that you make. I highly suggest trying the game by grouping with a friend or two and say, "Hey, let's go...um...there." and see what you just come across on the way. It's great.

    In the end I believe this is a great game and the majority of bad reviews should be taken with a grain of salt because most of it is written by overly critical gamers who are looking for the flaws because it's not the same as the 3d Fallout's that have come out prior. Like I said, if you need your hand held in a game and pointed in a direction, this game is not for you at all. If you enjoy finding your own path and exploring just to have a good time, you will enjoy this very much.
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  46. Nov 18, 2018
    0
    Hello, I will try in brief ...
    My story with Fallout began in the distant 1997-8 years, when I first played the first part, my happiness knew no bounds, played it for many hours, climbed every grain of sand, then the women of Fallout 2, all that I very fond of, now twice as much !!! Juhu.
    And in part 2, I played until the very release of Fallout TBOS (I didn’t play on consoles), and this
    Hello, I will try in brief ...
    My story with Fallout began in the distant 1997-8 years, when I first played the first part, my happiness knew no bounds, played it for many hours, climbed every grain of sand, then the women of Fallout 2, all that I very fond of, now twice as much !!! Juhu.
    And in part 2, I played until the very release of Fallout TBOS (I didn’t play on consoles), and this part went wiped out, I had my own delight from every part, no matter what!
    And then ... there was a crisis, a crisis that never changes, and I find out that InterPlay and BlackIsle can no longer work on projects, and even the company that did Tactics - Micro Forté, also does not want to do it, and then I realized that this is probably all ...
    According to the law of the genre in the gaming industry, everything returns to normal in 8 years (Blizzard is so fond of doing it) and I find out that part 3 is coming out, you have no idea how glad I was to hear that! I was one of the first who bought it on the day of sales, yes, even then the games came out on CDs! Then a bunch of add-ons came out and all that, I played again, naturally no one expected or expected that the game would be in turn-based mode as before, because the 21st century is in the yard!
    And as if I did not hesitate at the beginning, but I also liked the game as a whole, because this is the very same Fallout, just version 2.0 from already 5 companies (you know, 7 nannies, and a child without an eye (I just counted ZeniMax ))
    But I forgave them everything, because I was waiting for the game no matter what. Whatever it was, I would love it, and that’s what happened ...
    And not having time to play enough in part 3, it comes out NEW WEGAS, and then just again BABAH !!! the same 3 Fallout, but as with the 2 part, all that we love is only many times bigger and better!
    Thanks to the 6 companies (nanny) Obsidian, so that so finalized and worked the game ...
    Then 4 years pass, and here we have - tadam - Fallout 4 ... and again I am very pleased with the game, no matter what it is, but after playing it, I understand that something is wrong with it, and I decided to read it first in my life , someone else's comments, and I see that the entire Internet is pouring mud from all the hoses on it! ... I thought, oh God, if they don't calm down, or no one will intercede in Fallout 4, they will ruin the game again the same way they did this is about 10 years ago, but then the noise seemed to subside, and I’m so, well, thank God, there are add-ons for Far Harbor, Nuka-World, etc. then VR, everything seems to be satisfied, everything is quietly calm, except that Todd Howard’s heart is in the spirit. Apparently there was a huge scar! ... and because of the trolls, he decided, so who the hell does it matter, no matter what we do, the game will still be spit up, you do it well, they don’t like it, you do it well, they’re wrong again, you squeeze it the last juice - people are burning and pouring acid again! and here, all his sadness and sadness showed itself!
    2018 - Fallout 76 release
    and again the game starts to burn on the fire !!! PEOPLE, and what are you waiting for, you **** up your criticism of the 3-NW-4 part! and waited for the company wants to shoot 76 ?? you are mistaken for the developers to make the game, they need to be respected, appreciated, loved and cherished by them and the main thing is to believe in them, so if Todd Howard and his friends ever read the thread, know no matter what, thank you for the Fallout if he wasn’t, I believe in you, and even if it’s just the respect of a single devoted fan, but I think it’s better than a crowd of distracted fanatics! for this, I want you not to limp, and bring the game to the end, of course, the prizes are no longer collected, but you must make a worthy receiver, the game, !!!
    best regards your player - Machpell
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  47. Nov 14, 2018
    9
    This game is tons of fun. It is not perfect. Don't trust the review bombers. If you're looking for a good post-apocalyptic cooperative multiplayer experience and enjoy exploring, crafting, etc., you will probably love it.
  48. Nov 15, 2018
    10
    Great game! Huge Fallout fan i and still enjoy this, it is not Fallout 5 so people complaining about no immersion and no story. .

    ITS AN ONLINE GAME.. wake up.. no one listens or reads lore on online games.
    I played for hours on end alone and was amazing, then played with friends and had a blast.

    Get off your hate wagon, no one cares.
  49. Nov 18, 2018
    9
    I love the feeling of this game that make you feel like a true badass, you feel truly immersed in the world, and also i love interacting with random people and try to make out what their goal in life is.
    as somebody who played 500 hours of rust. a game that in awfully buggy. in comparison this game is like a blessing from the sky.
    for me who love multiplayer games and also loves the
    I love the feeling of this game that make you feel like a true badass, you feel truly immersed in the world, and also i love interacting with random people and try to make out what their goal in life is.
    as somebody who played 500 hours of rust. a game that in awfully buggy. in comparison this game is like a blessing from the sky.
    for me who love multiplayer games and also loves the immersive environments and appealing stories of a fallout game this game was like made for me personally.
    the game has bugs but it does not affect the gameplay.
    the servers have good performance, and the game itself is not to awfully optimised.
    the game is perfect if you like to explore and discover new places in a peaceful and yet exciting way.
    would recommend.
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  50. Nov 19, 2018
    10
    Good game, alot of people being pissed for no obvious reason. Loved it at launch, still do.
  51. Nov 20, 2018
    10
    The game has its bugs, but it plays great. The lore is integrated into the world perfectly. People just like to complain because it is not exactly what they want. This game matches the creators vision perfectly and my friends and I all enjoy this greatly.

    The entire premise of the game is that there are NO NPCs, people then get mad that there are none. I don't get it, it's online Fallout 11/10
  52. Nov 22, 2018
    10
    After all the negative reviews from people who have not actually played the released version of the game I was expecting it to be an awful game. But being a long standing Fallout fan I bought the game anyway. First impressions wow the graphics are beautiful and the map is the biggest I have ever seen in a game! I am really enjoying this game but I must stress it is a game enjoyed bestAfter all the negative reviews from people who have not actually played the released version of the game I was expecting it to be an awful game. But being a long standing Fallout fan I bought the game anyway. First impressions wow the graphics are beautiful and the map is the biggest I have ever seen in a game! I am really enjoying this game but I must stress it is a game enjoyed best with friends or family. If you expect this game to be like Fallout 4 forget it. This is a very different game. Beautiful graphics, fantastic atmosphere, exploration and death around every corner, building and sharing a camp with your friends that has to be defended! A lot of negative reviews are from people who go into this game thinking it is Fallout 5. It is the Fallout universe, but online. All of your typical badass enemies are there from the previous games, super mutants, deathclaws, etc. But there are literally hundreds more different enemies on this game from dangerous wildlife to the strange like Mothman. Also as it is online Bethesda are planning to continue to support the game with updates and extra DLC that is totally free. So it can only get better. But you either love it or hate it. If you like atmosphere, shooting bad guys, survival all alongside your friends in a game, then this is a game for you! .. and yes I am actually enjoying it more than Fallout 4 because I can now play Fallout with my friends instead of being on my own surrounded by artificial characters! If you are not afraid of change I say buy this game and give it a try! Expand
  53. Nov 23, 2018
    10
    I have played *almost* all of the Fallout games released (I did not play Tactics or BoS, but I've seen enough to not feel the need to try them), and I honestly do not understand how people can be so blindly hateful of the recent additions.
    Yes, it has bugs. Every damn game since the original Fallout has had issues. I won't argue that point as it has been proven time and again that every
    I have played *almost* all of the Fallout games released (I did not play Tactics or BoS, but I've seen enough to not feel the need to try them), and I honestly do not understand how people can be so blindly hateful of the recent additions.
    Yes, it has bugs. Every damn game since the original Fallout has had issues. I won't argue that point as it has been proven time and again that every Fallout has had some serious technical flaws.
    My experience with Fallout 76 however has been overall an amazing experience that keeps me coming back to explore more and more of the enormous map of Appalachia. I've definitely experienced my share of bugs: 1 CTD, 1 infinite loading screen, 2 instances of taking damage from no visible source, multiple instances of crafting menus failing to load when interacting with workbenches, etc.
    The fact that the game keeps me coming back for more -despite these bugs- is a testament to just how much fun it is to play. Even better is the fact that BGS will be actively supporting the game with patches and updated content.
    Which brings me to the micro-transaction issue. I don't see one in this game. All optional purchases are purely cosmetic and have zero effect on game-play aside from letting you flaunt your style as you explore. You don't even have to spend actual money on the items as you earn plenty of Atoms (the in-game premium currency) from achievements as you play (including daily challenges).
    Speaking of playing, the new VATS feels -to me- like the best iteration yet. It reminds of the turn-based days of Fallout where you didn't actually aim at your targets in an FPS fashion but would instead rely on VATS to give you a general percentage to hit your opponent (with the option of targeting specific body parts with a high AP cost - much like how in FO76 you get a general aim-assisted chance to hit the body until you invest in the proper perks to be able to target individual body parts). I honestly didn't rely on VATS all that much Fallout 3, 4, or New Vegas as it was simple enough to hit the enemy without it. But the somewhat clunky aiming in FO76 (thanks to serve connections and multiple players all causing some lag) makes the new VATS all the more useful for landing that one critical shot on a quick enemy that's getting wayyyyy too close.
    Enemies, by the way, that are just as varied and interesting as the previous installments (with a few new wonderful cryptid oddities mixed in!). Oh and the NPCs are still there! Yes, many of them are actually dead and rotting corpses, but you'll still find some living characters that are just as fun to meet (even if you can't have an actual conversation with them).
    Visually, the game is a definite upgrade from Fallout 4 (yeah, I think it's pretty and the god rays actually work now, fight me). You'll notice a bit more detail in all the armors and items and enemies (though it's still not as high res as I'd like, i'm okay with it as is.) and the sounds you hear from every shot and grunt and piece of junk are very pleasing.
    To those worried about griefers - good news! There's next to none of it! At least I haven't experienced any in the ~80 hours of play time I've logged. Plenty of friendly interactions with other players teaming up, trading, guiding new players, and even setting up fully equipped C.A.M.P.s for everyone to use!
    As for the story of the game, well, I haven't completed it so I can't say all that much except that the bits that I've gone through have been excellent.
    Honestly, this game is 100% worth giving try. Don't let all the loud detractors get you down on what is honestly a very fun experience.
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  54. Nov 15, 2018
    10
    I started playing fallout games since release of fallout 3 in 2008. Know what? I love fallout 76. Bethesda did great game.
  55. Nov 14, 2018
    9
    Fallout76 is a survival light game set in the fallout universe. It's not fallout 5 and Im in love with what it is. I have played 30 hours so far and they have been amazing, from exploration to crafting Im truly enjoying the game and improvements they have made to those systems and they world they built in west Virginia. is it perfect, no. But the quality of environmental storytelling, theFallout76 is a survival light game set in the fallout universe. It's not fallout 5 and Im in love with what it is. I have played 30 hours so far and they have been amazing, from exploration to crafting Im truly enjoying the game and improvements they have made to those systems and they world they built in west Virginia. is it perfect, no. But the quality of environmental storytelling, the loot system and camp building have been great. and for me the small amount of bugs or disconnects I've had in 30 hours haven't been enough to ruin my fun at all it gives me a moment to grab a drink and get back to doing something fun. Expand
  56. Nov 15, 2018
    9
    This is the game I expected and the game I wanted. I've put in ~40h so far and I can't get enough of it.

    The world has been created with so much love and detail, that I've had moments where I got goosebumps when I realized what happened with the citizens a long time ago. These stories are usually told by holotapes or terminals or also by letters. But the strongest tool Bethesda used was
    This is the game I expected and the game I wanted. I've put in ~40h so far and I can't get enough of it.

    The world has been created with so much love and detail, that I've had moments where I got goosebumps when I realized what happened with the citizens a long time ago. These stories are usually told by holotapes or terminals or also by letters. But the strongest tool Bethesda used was the world itself which often tells the deepest and most touching stories only by showing what's left of the people formerly living here and leaving the player to his own imagination.
    This creates an immerse atmosphere I've only experienced in other Fallout games before but never at this level. I can't tell what's better, getting a deep dive into lone wolf explorers lifestyle or teaming up with the group I'm often playing with. It mostly depends on the mood I'm in because naturally the time I spend with actually studying and listening to the games lore is less when I'm playing in a group. The thing is: I really can't decide. It's hard to turn down an invitation of your friends. Coop is a blast in this game! But with the indirect story telling you can't be 100% focused on all the details with 3 friends talking in discord. Nevertheless, I absolutely support the decision of not having human NPCs in this game because it contributes so much to what makes this game so good!

    Performance-wise I can't complain. The games looks good. Great for the Creative engine but only good for 2018. But it runs smoothly on 3440x1440 maxed out on my machine and the XBOX game-pad makes it feel like home, because I played all bethesda games that way. To be fair I have to say: it isn't necessary to use the Creative engine again in 2018 - at least not in this state with the same flaws since Morrorwind. I mean, mouse and keyboard controls feel clunky and not thought through and there are still bugs which have to be known because they are in the game since Fallout 4. But these critics weigh so less compared, because the game represents what Bethesda's good at and why we love their games. I mean, I can't give 10/10. The game isn't perfect but it surely is 90%!
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  57. Nov 16, 2018
    10
    The good - it's fallout with friends. The bad - little story / lore.

    Many of the complaints I read are people not understanding / liking the progression changes like unlocking recipes to make stuff, researching, or engaging with the world looking for hints. It's almost like a wasteland detective game of future anthropologists trying to figure out how everyone died and became rad zombies.
  58. Nov 17, 2018
    10
    Up 12 lvl, build CAMP. Good Roleplay Game! More Garbage
    For fans of the study of the remains of civilization
  59. Nov 21, 2018
    8
    The majority of review i see on here are malicious, and purely to put people off the game.

    I'll be as honest as i can be, both with the good and the bad i have seen over my 60hours playtime. I'll start by saying this game has a huge potential to be the ultimate game. Story wise, it's very slow to get started, and the holotapes are boring for the first hour or two, but once the story
    The majority of review i see on here are malicious, and purely to put people off the game.

    I'll be as honest as i can be, both with the good and the bad i have seen over my 60hours playtime.

    I'll start by saying this game has a huge potential to be the ultimate game.
    Story wise, it's very slow to get started, and the holotapes are boring for the first hour or two, but once the story gets going and the more interesting characters show up it is a very enjoyable story.

    I, like many others play Fallout however for the exploration. And i can say they have nailed this, the differentiation of areas across Appalachia are just breathtaking and i'm still loving the exploration and finding new places despite having been all over.

    Gameplay is goof, with some issues mainly PvP needing a lot of work.

    Graphics are good, not Arma3 . RDR2 levels, but they're good.

    I've had a blast playing this both alone and with a team of 3, and honestly, for the £30 i got this for, it's been worth every penny, i'd happily have paid full price if i knew i would enjoy it this much.

    Don't ignore the haters, read what they have to say, because the game is flawed, but i see a bright future for it.
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  60. Nov 16, 2018
    10
    So much review bombing on this game from people who haven't even played it. I am personally hooked on it. Are there bugs that need addressed? Sure, and the developer has already been working on them. They've stated many times that there will be regular patches, and added content in the future. I believe them.

    For all those review bombers where people complain that this isn't a single
    So much review bombing on this game from people who haven't even played it. I am personally hooked on it. Are there bugs that need addressed? Sure, and the developer has already been working on them. They've stated many times that there will be regular patches, and added content in the future. I believe them.

    For all those review bombers where people complain that this isn't a single player game, that this isn't fallout New Vegas, etc. They're giving it zero score to try and push down it's rating because it isn't what they want. I don't go to a restaurant that serves nothing but chili and then give it a bad review because my chili wasn't sushi, and what I really wanted was sushi. That's just nonsense, and it is nonsense to give a game a 0 rating because it isn't a single player game. I'm sure the review bombers will keep on review bombing until they've realized that no amount of whining and foot stomping is going to change the fact that there are plenty of people who are loving this game for what it is, a multiplayer survival game.
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  61. Nov 15, 2018
    10
    I see no real issue with the game, its not fallout 5 it wasn't ever going to be.
  62. Jun 21, 2019
    9
    A different Fallout, doesn't mean a bad Fallout, nor a bad game :
    Some elements from Fallout 4 are present, but reworked to be less complicated or restricted (the survival aspect for example). The crafting part however is a bit tricky, as you don't have a clear value for them (is this mod better than another one ?).
    The world feels empty and alive at the same time : the post-apocalyptic
    A different Fallout, doesn't mean a bad Fallout, nor a bad game :
    Some elements from Fallout 4 are present, but reworked to be less complicated or restricted (the survival aspect for example). The crafting part however is a bit tricky, as you don't have a clear value for them (is this mod better than another one ?).
    The world feels empty and alive at the same time : the post-apocalyptic vibe is here but stories are here and there, monsters (now more various thanks to a better bestiary) blend nicely with their environment. Haven't visited all the regions (3/5), but they are really distinctive and well designed, with their own theme. The weather effects are nice, but aren't visually impactful enough (had a radstorm that lasted 5 minutes).
    Then comes the story, which is linked to the "no human NPC"-thing(/drama). And it's good. It bring this "thing" in the post-apocalyptic vibe. Quests/stories are different, sure, but "they work", Moreover, it makes the few NPC you meet, or holotapes you read, important. You're happy to see or hear someone. You want to know them, you -want to- care more for them.
    Sure, it take away the impact you have, and for that, it's not perfect. There are some other "problem", like the stash/carry limitation, but they're not so much of problem, than a way of playing (don't hoard everything. Choose what to take and what to keep. Choose which weapon you use and which you can't. It's part of the survival aspect of the game.

    Overall, it's a good game. Didn't had any real bug, nor problem, though some people might really have. It's something different, something not everyone might enjoy. But it does not deserve the hate it receives. I've played more than 24h, and I really enjoyed every bit of it.
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  63. Nov 14, 2018
    10
    Я не понимаю,почему вы ставите этой игре 0 звёзд.Поставьте хотя бы 3 за старания,не портите оценки игре.Игра очень весёлая (Если играть с другом),хоть и нет NPC всё равно интересно играть,интересно исследовать мир полный сюрпризов,много разновидных локаций и врагов.Сюжет всё же интересный,мне понравилось.С друзьями играть очень весело,я рекомендую!Я не понимаю,почему вы ставите этой игре 0 звёзд.Поставьте хотя бы 3 за старания,не портите оценки игре.Игра очень весёлая (Если играть с другом),хоть и нет NPC всё равно интересно играть,интересно исследовать мир полный сюрпризов,много разновидных локаций и врагов.Сюжет всё же интересный,мне понравилось.С друзьями играть очень весело,я рекомендую!
  64. Nov 23, 2018
    8
    I'm having a ton of fun playing this game both solo and with others. I dont care about all this other stuff, Im having fun...why do you play games?
  65. Nov 14, 2018
    10
    seems like a lot of people want to ride the hate train. i however enjoy it and its great to play with friends.Also if you want to experience multiplayer in the elder scrolls universe check out TES3MP project its easy and fully playable in multiplayer.
  66. Nov 14, 2018
    10
    I was skeptical of this game when it was first announced as well, but I preordered it because I’ve always been a fan of the fallout series and wanted to give it a shot during the beta before dismissing it. After 16 levels/20+ hours and barely scratching the surface of what this game has to offer, I can assure you it’s anything but empty. It’s full of life and incredibly immersive. It isn’tI was skeptical of this game when it was first announced as well, but I preordered it because I’ve always been a fan of the fallout series and wanted to give it a shot during the beta before dismissing it. After 16 levels/20+ hours and barely scratching the surface of what this game has to offer, I can assure you it’s anything but empty. It’s full of life and incredibly immersive. It isn’t your traditional fallout in the sense that you’ll get to make game changing decisions, but I prefer that, you’re a nobody in this game, and that leaves you an infinite amount of role playing possibilities. I haven’t felt this way about exploring a game since 3/NV and can’t wait to dive in further. Expand
  67. Nov 15, 2018
    8
    Fallout 76.. Its a shame the game is being bombarded with negative reviews by people who haven't touched the game. The game is not perfect but its still a lot of fun,
    If you're the type of person who enjoys looter shooters then this is for you.
    Quests are not halve bad but it could do with some NPC 's.
    The game does need a serious performance patch
  68. Nov 16, 2018
    10
    This game is exactly what it purports itself to be: an always online fallout experience without npcs meant to be played in small groups. Standard fare bugs at launch for any title aside the game works exactly as designed. Combat is in the same vein as Fallout 4 as is the crafting and base of the building system for settlements and camps. Other players are meant to be stand-ins for theThis game is exactly what it purports itself to be: an always online fallout experience without npcs meant to be played in small groups. Standard fare bugs at launch for any title aside the game works exactly as designed. Combat is in the same vein as Fallout 4 as is the crafting and base of the building system for settlements and camps. Other players are meant to be stand-ins for the missing npcs and mods and private servers are promised in the future. There are plenty of activities and a ton of lore and loot baked into a beautiful world. This is of course my opinion but I truly enjoy this game. Expand
  69. Nov 20, 2018
    10
    This game is absolutely amazing. Played for 40 hours already and its without a doubt the best Fallout experience I've had yet. It has an unbelievable amount of content, insightful stories, and you can experience it all with your friends. I'm not even rating this a 10 because I want to balance out the reviews...its genuinely the best Fallout experience I've had since New Vegas. Blows FO4This game is absolutely amazing. Played for 40 hours already and its without a doubt the best Fallout experience I've had yet. It has an unbelievable amount of content, insightful stories, and you can experience it all with your friends. I'm not even rating this a 10 because I want to balance out the reviews...its genuinely the best Fallout experience I've had since New Vegas. Blows FO4 out of the water. Expand
  70. Nov 21, 2018
    10
    Well it's not a 10, but the hate train has to be stopped.
    If you liked Fallout 4 gameplay wise this game is almost the same with some small improvements, but there are still a lot of bugs, which hopefully get fixed in the next half year and elsewise it is one of the most fun multiplayer experiences i've had. The gamers these days seem to have forgotten that games are about having a good
    Well it's not a 10, but the hate train has to be stopped.
    If you liked Fallout 4 gameplay wise this game is almost the same with some small improvements, but there are still a lot of bugs, which hopefully get fixed in the next half year and elsewise it is one of the most fun multiplayer experiences i've had. The gamers these days seem to have forgotten that games are about having a good time and fun.
    "The graphics suck" "oh no it's the old engine" "the game has no lore" (btw it's a lie) "the lore sucks" (lie as well).
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  71. Nov 19, 2018
    8
    This game is generally all around "okay", my experiences with game so far have been pretty decent. Yeah there are a few bugs with npc's sliding around everywhere and the map taking forever to load but I feel those are small problems that can be overlooked. I've spent countless hours playing and enjoying FO3 through FO4 and though I've only put a few hours into FO76 I feel that I can stillThis game is generally all around "okay", my experiences with game so far have been pretty decent. Yeah there are a few bugs with npc's sliding around everywhere and the map taking forever to load but I feel those are small problems that can be overlooked. I've spent countless hours playing and enjoying FO3 through FO4 and though I've only put a few hours into FO76 I feel that I can still sit down and enjoy this game in the future. I have been wanted a multiplayer fallout for a long time and this game has definitely fulfilled that want and I am also looking forward to the plans and additions that Bethesda has for this game. Expand
  72. Nov 23, 2018
    10
    Great game. Not sure why all the hate, it's the same as any first launched Bethesda game, needs some time to bake. That said, I'm having a blast playing with my friends!
  73. Nov 23, 2018
    9
    Does this game have bugs? Yes
    Does this game have missing features? Yes
    Is the 400 pounds limit a mess ? Yes Is there a lot of place in this big world for more content? Yes Does Bethesda has a lot of work to do? Yes But is this a bad game? Absolutely not. This is a dream game. Fallout with Friends, that is absolutely a great experience. Event with all the problems i already had
    Does this game have bugs? Yes
    Does this game have missing features? Yes
    Is the 400 pounds limit a mess ? Yes
    Is there a lot of place in this big world for more content? Yes
    Does Bethesda has a lot of work to do? Yes

    But is this a bad game? Absolutely not.

    This is a dream game. Fallout with Friends, that is absolutely a great experience. Event with all the problems i already had more than 70 hours of mega fun. I can't imagine how great this game will be in a year. Don't listen to people who judge this game without even having it played for a minute. Don listen to youtubers, who generate money from clickbaity hate train mass videos. Listen to the people who play this game, and man, they have a lot of fun...
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  74. Nov 19, 2018
    9
    Not ideal game because of bugs and etc. but it stills a fallout game. There is not reasons to hate it. First of all, it's online, and i like this game so much as i like 4th part of game.
    One of the best games for 10 years i think.
    U should buy it, i promise you, you'll be having a good time sitting at home and playing this gorgeous game.
  75. Nov 21, 2018
    7
    After playing Fallout 76 for several hours,it’s hard to believe that the game is a zero. In my opinion Fallout 76 is a 7/10.

    The game is indeed fun to play and in no way “empty”. Aside from the no human NPC to interact with, Fallout 76 plays exactly like previous titles. You follow a quest,explore the wasteland for loot/past stories,and try to survive while fighting enemies. If
    After playing Fallout 76 for several hours,it’s hard to believe that the game is a zero. In my opinion Fallout 76 is a 7/10.

    The game is indeed fun to play and in no way “empty”. Aside from the no human NPC to interact with, Fallout 76 plays exactly like previous titles. You follow a quest,explore the wasteland for loot/past stories,and try to survive while fighting enemies. If you’re not a fan of listening/reading notes or don’t like exploring the environment in a game,then I guess Fallout 76 isn’t for you. Graphics is decent. The game is somewhat buggy and PVP needs work. Otherwise the game could be a 8/10 later,depending on future DLC. Would differently recommend to people to try it, at least wait for a sale if you think $60 is too much.
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  76. Nov 21, 2018
    9
    I have played few days now and I have really enjoyed fallout 76. I get that some people don't like that there aren't people and cites, but hey, it's harsh world and reasons, why people are gone are good enough. After playing so much fallout 1 and 2, I'm not bothered about storytelling via holotapes or reading stuff. I think people are pissed about fallout 76 because they expected fallout 5I have played few days now and I have really enjoyed fallout 76. I get that some people don't like that there aren't people and cites, but hey, it's harsh world and reasons, why people are gone are good enough. After playing so much fallout 1 and 2, I'm not bothered about storytelling via holotapes or reading stuff. I think people are pissed about fallout 76 because they expected fallout 5 experience, but It's MMO, so any person with some kind of senses understands that it's not same thing.

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

    I would definetly recommend this game for LAN-party, or coop-game with friends. Singleplayer or playing with random people just won't give same feeling of looting, exploring and killing things.
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  77. Nov 23, 2018
    9
    Taking the majority of the user reviews into account; nobody actually played the game. If you actually get past the tutorial, most of your complaints about the game are proven false.
  78. Nov 26, 2018
    9
    For me, the most important aspect of a game is whether it is fun or not. Graphics, controls, sound, bugs, etc all affect my enjoyment of course. I DON'T base my enjoyment of a game on issues that only occur through specific steps to exploit the game. Exploits get fixed. Exploits are cheating and can be avoided by simply not doing them.

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

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

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

    So if you're the type of person that is impatient, only interested in running around as fast as possible to find the next NPC to tell you exactly what to do, and unable to enjoy more subtle stories, then you might not enjoy Fallout 76. If you DO enjoy that sort of thing, and/or you enjoy games with crafting and shooting all sorts of bad guys you might enjoy Fallout 76.
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  79. Nov 28, 2018
    8
    I LOVE this game and personally do not understand all the hate it is receiving. Sure there are bugs and some flaws, but nothing game breaking really, at least I haven't encountered anything. I don't mind that there are no human NPCs, I enjoy exploring the world, fighting enemies and learn about how people tried to survive in this Scorched infested area.

    It is not like the game
    I LOVE this game and personally do not understand all the hate it is receiving. Sure there are bugs and some flaws, but nothing game breaking really, at least I haven't encountered anything. I don't mind that there are no human NPCs, I enjoy exploring the world, fighting enemies and learn about how people tried to survive in this Scorched infested area.

    It is not like the game completely lacks a story or npcs, no, there is a lot of story, quests and even interesting characters such as Rose and the Overseer.

    I am currently over level 95 and probably played the game for over 100 hours and I am still enjoying every single bit of it. I mostly play alone, but playing with friends is very enjoyable. The whole explore, loot and fight hard enemies togethre aspect is very fun. Get to share resources and help each other out.

    While you can tell PVP was not a focus of the game, the bit that does exist is also quite fun, such as fighting over a workshop.

    If people have been expecting a singleplayer game then I can understand you are disappointed, but to review bomb this game over personal taste like that is not okay. People that also expected a new engine for this game... just... why were you expecting so much over what clearly is a sort-of "experiment". Their focus lies more on Starfield and TES6, so they wanted to reduce development time. If they decided to get a completely new engine then we probably wouldn't even have heard anything in about a year or 2 of this game. Creation works fine for this game, it just has a lot of bugs and come on, is graphics really such an important factor in games these days? Gameplay and story over graphics I say!

    I love this game, but because of the bugs I can't give it a full 10. If Bethesda gets their **** together however and fixes problems the game has then I will give it a full 10!
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  80. Dec 2, 2018
    10
    Absolutely amazing attempt for their first time. People dumping on this game your typical spoiled children that didn't get their way. In the history of online video games none have gone live without unpredictable bugs. This being said Bethesda has proven weekly that they are taking feedback and working hard to fix issues.
  81. Jun 20, 2019
    8
    I played every day since beta and this game has come a long way and is constantly changing for the better.

    This is not F4, F3, or FNV it's a multiplayer game in the fallout universe, with that in mind you will find yourself discovering this new region in the franchise "Appalachia" that is pretty unique since they where an edgy and experimental society, the technology is everywhere here,
    I played every day since beta and this game has come a long way and is constantly changing for the better.

    This is not F4, F3, or FNV it's a multiplayer game in the fallout universe, with that in mind you will find yourself discovering this new region in the franchise "Appalachia" that is pretty unique since they where an edgy and experimental society, the technology is everywhere here, from automated cities to military camping train commanded by robots.

    The map is the best in any of the series so far, huge and pretty rich with different biomes, you will find yourself walking from a pretty forest to a mutated swamp.

    The story of the game is narrated through holotapes of the people that are already dead (you will find new npc's in the next season with the waste landers free update) since you come here from the vault 25 years later, a lot has happened and there is a new plague on the region, that is the main quest and story so far.

    I player throught a lot of bugs since the day 1 so i can say that the game is really playable and despite people thrashing the game it's actually pretty ok, i encourage you to give it a chance now if you have nothing to play, also it's pretty cheap.
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  82. Dec 3, 2018
    9
    This game is not the best fallout game but it's still A good game not worth full price but it's worth more around 19.99$.
    Even though many people say the graphics are worse which I've never really cared if graphics look like as long as there not made with paint.exe I don't know why people care if this game has A slight degrade in it's graphics if You look really hard.
    I don't love this
    This game is not the best fallout game but it's still A good game not worth full price but it's worth more around 19.99$.
    Even though many people say the graphics are worse which I've never really cared if graphics look like as long as there not made with paint.exe I don't know why people care if this game has A slight degrade in it's graphics if You look really hard.
    I don't love this game as much as I did like fallout 4 or 3 but it's still better than new Vegas which I thought was the worst in the series I just think it's A good fallout game it's what you'd expect from trying to make A fallout game online and even though fallout does not totally work as A MMORPG it's still good.
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  83. Nov 18, 2018
    7
    The biggest problem and the saving grace of this game is that it's a Fallout game. Because of this people have ridiculously high expectations but some are willing to forgive it its flaws.

    Taken on its own, the game is not bad. It could be better, there are bugs but they're pretty minor. The lack of NPC humans, both friendly and not, is a glaring omission and makes the game feel a little
    The biggest problem and the saving grace of this game is that it's a Fallout game. Because of this people have ridiculously high expectations but some are willing to forgive it its flaws.

    Taken on its own, the game is not bad. It could be better, there are bugs but they're pretty minor. The lack of NPC humans, both friendly and not, is a glaring omission and makes the game feel a little lifeless. Some of the mechanisms you liked from the Fallout 3, 4 and New Vegas are missing due to the MMO aspect.

    However...

    It captures the Fallout feel, the gameplay is close to identical and rewards careful play rather than run and gun. Yes, combat is clunky but then again it always has been. It doesn't make it bad, just different. You have to be more careful and cautious which some may find dull in comparison to pure FPS like COD but then maybe this game isn't for them.

    All in all, F76 is best viewed as a cutdown version of Fallout 4 that can be played with a group of your friends. If you're playing it solo then you will be disappointed. As a group it doesn't exactly shine but it's a solid co-op experience and I'm enjoying it. I think this is one to be worked on and to improve rather than be dumped.
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  84. 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.
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  85. Nov 23, 2018
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. There is a lot of backlash to Fallout 76 that is not unwarranted. The game is visually very similar to Fallout 4, utilizing the same exact models from the game frequently. Many have regarded this game as being like a multiplayer mod of Fallout 4. Others have also remarked about how the game does not feel like Fallout, and this is something I agree with, to a point.

    Fallout 76 is a bright, colorful, and (somewhat) visually diverse game set in West Virginia. It is entirely online, with no options for offline play, and servers are capped at 24 players each. It brings back a core feature that had been present in Fallout 3 and Fallout: New Vegas, that being item durability. Fallout 4's settlement building also makes a return with changes, as does Fallout 4's survival mode (albeit considerably less difficult).

    Previous Fallout titles, such as Fallout: A Post Nuclear Role Playing Game, are dark, barren (stylistically so), and bleak. This continues through all games until Fallout 76, where it comes to a screeching halt. The terminals and holotapes found in Fallout 76 differ considerably from earlier titles, where people living in the areas before the bombs were revealed to be unhinged. Instead, one reads and hears many stories of people working together, making things appear generally more positive than any of the other Fallout titles. That, combined with a more colorful setup, has made people feel disconnected from Fallout 76- it simply is unlike any of the other titles.

    I sincerely believe that this is not a bad thing, though. Fallout 76 has proven to still hold many of the same story elements as earlier Fallout games, sometimes to its detriment, other times to its benefit. I will begin detailing the benefit:

    Players will be able to leave Vault 76 into a very large world in ruin. Throughout West Virginia, people will find the ruins of towns and structures typically filled with hostile life. Areas without hostile life are usually inhabited by robots which seem almost oblivious to the end of the world. These robots give MANY insights into pre-war America that were not always very apparent to players when going through earlier titles.

    The story elements that act against Fallout 76 are quite simply the ones that it cannot seem to escape. The Enclave and the Brotherhood of Steel have a presence in this game, despite it making absolutely no sense for them to have one. They are simply there because they are names that /must/ be in a Fallout title, or else it will not seem like Fallout to people. This comes at the cost of consistency to the story. There have been many times where I've poked through terminals, and someone mentions the Brotherhood of Steel, and all I can think is, "Huh?" Essentially, Bethesda is falling victim to the same thing that Star Wars has- they cannot go beyond what they have already established.

    With luck, Bethesda can be encouraged to put greater effort into Fallout 76, which does have fantastic potential and really entertaining experiences and discoveries with other players. Until then, the game is okay. It is not terrible, nor is it particularly outstanding, but it can be so much more either way- I would vastly prefer the latter.
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  86. Nov 27, 2018
    7
    It's definitely not the best game. As with every Bethesda game, it's riddled with bugs and "features". and as with any Bethesda game, I'm willing to forgive those due to the track record of Bethesda being that they do improve their product after release (let's for a moment think about how much negativity Fallout 4 received by its players on release).

    A lot of people are talking nothing
    It's definitely not the best game. As with every Bethesda game, it's riddled with bugs and "features". and as with any Bethesda game, I'm willing to forgive those due to the track record of Bethesda being that they do improve their product after release (let's for a moment think about how much negativity Fallout 4 received by its players on release).

    A lot of people are talking nothing but bad about this game. Some of this is down to hate bandwagoning while others have legitimate criticism that I cannot in good conscience dismiss. This game is not perfect and will need (like literally every Bethesda title released on PC) work and love from Bethesda (or the modding community in the long run) to make it into a game that would make it past the incredibly high standards of modern gamers.

    However, I admire it as a experiment and in the end, reviews are entirely subjective. Everyone has their own opinion. My advice would be to just try it out or watch some gameplay to judge for yourself and form your own opinion instead of reading all these (both positive and negative) and basing your opinion on that.

    That being said, i've enjoyed it for what it is during my playtime. It's definitely played better with friends (as intended, most likely) and can use a good amount of polish. A decent addition to the Fallout series.
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  87. Jan 23, 2019
    9
    This is without a doubt a 5/5 AAA-experience. Bought it a couple of days ago for mere 13€!
    The level of immersion in this game is just baffling.
    Just the other day I was romping around with my character in an abandoned waterpark. Pretty soon things turned grizzly and I found myself surrounded by hoards of scorched. I ran to a nearby room and killed all of the **** in the same spot with
    This is without a doubt a 5/5 AAA-experience. Bought it a couple of days ago for mere 13€!
    The level of immersion in this game is just baffling.
    Just the other day I was romping around with my character in an abandoned waterpark. Pretty soon things turned grizzly and I found myself surrounded by hoards of scorched. I ran to a nearby room and killed all of the **** in the same spot with shotgun. Before I could catch my breath I found myself caught in this time-space paradox, no doubt caused by the fallout (seriously wtf how did they come up with this **** 2/3 of the schorched bodies dissappeared in front of my eyes. I panicked and tried to run out but couldn't find the door. I turned around only to my horror see that the scorched that I had killed seconds earlier were now raining through the seeling and the floor in a big mass of burnt flesh.
    Had to log out after this since I was in utter shock after what I witnessed.
    Going to head back tonight, maybe gona farm some taters and have a couple of brewskies with my robot friends.
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  88. Mar 2, 2019
    10
    Мне игра понравилась, затягивает, вот пишут скучно, ничего подобного если вы играли в четверную часть все тоже самое. Не слушайте чужое мнение я тоже сначала думал что не стоит покупать раз так все поливают игру грязью , купил и не пожалел эта игра мне очень понравилась, атмосфера локации намного разнообразнее чем в четвертой части.Мне игра понравилась, затягивает, вот пишут скучно, ничего подобного если вы играли в четверную часть все тоже самое. Не слушайте чужое мнение я тоже сначала думал что не стоит покупать раз так все поливают игру грязью , купил и не пожалел эта игра мне очень понравилась, атмосфера локации намного разнообразнее чем в четвертой части.
  89. 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.
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  90. Nov 8, 2019
    10
    I like this game tbh I understand it had a rough launch but I do genuinely believe it's a decent game
  91. 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
  92. Jun 22, 2019
    0
    (These good reviews are fake people shill bots bought and paid for by Zenimax/Bethesda or the good reviews are players suffering from psychological fallacies (sunk cost, confirmation bias, ect) if they are not just being Bethesda lapdog fanboy/fangirls. It's fake, F76 sucks.)

    7 months of debilitating struggle to participate in one of the few things I am able to attempt to be
    (These good reviews are fake people shill bots bought and paid for by Zenimax/Bethesda or the good reviews are players suffering from psychological fallacies (sunk cost, confirmation bias, ect) if they are not just being Bethesda lapdog fanboy/fangirls. It's fake, F76 sucks.)

    7 months of debilitating struggle to participate in one of the few things I am able to attempt to be mentally/physically successful in activities that remediate/recover lost abilities due to mental illness. Video games are just a hobby. I was failing before F76, but I was actively trying. I was even enjoying my CBT/CRT (Cognitive Behavioral/Remediation Therapy) of playing video games for fun, and working on them to learn how to create video game software.

    F76 was such a blatant disregard for anti-consumer practices that 7 months later I'm struggling to even participate in video games, game design, or game development. This product was a asset flip cash grab scam, rip off, and a poorly made product while doing that. F76 started a garbage fire that burned all the way back to Morrowind, and continues to burn into the future for at least 11 years.

    Bethesdisgust.
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  93. Jun 25, 2019
    8
    This game wasn't perfect during premiere but I believed that it will improve and many people just hate for the pure pleasure of hating this game.

    After hours spent in the game, I can honestly say that I was right. Game is improving with each update and even my friend is convinced that he will buy the game once westlanders update will be released.
  94. Jan 30, 2020
    10
    Dear developers!
    I am sincerely sorry that the game is not deservedly condemned!
    Since for me it's still the same Fallout. I apologize for all not satisfied players, as I do not understand what their pritenziya! In all likelihood, the players "зажрались", i don't know how to translate it into English. Thank you for making the Fallout76 I was waiting for. Thank you for your work,
    Dear developers!
    I am sincerely sorry that the game is not deservedly condemned!
    Since for me it's still the same Fallout. I apologize for all not satisfied players, as I do not understand what their pritenziya!
    In all likelihood, the players "зажрались", i don't know how to translate it into English.
    Thank you for making the Fallout76 I was waiting for.
    Thank you for your work, СПАСИБО!
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  95. Nov 14, 2018
    10
    I absolutely love that game. My husband is a Fallout fan, he played all of it and showed those games to me. I am amazed with a possibility to play together in Fallout setting. Story telling is great, I love collecting all of those memories, notes, holotapes and connect them into one big story. I've played all of the BETA and both launch days. And I just can't stop. Community inside theI absolutely love that game. My husband is a Fallout fan, he played all of it and showed those games to me. I am amazed with a possibility to play together in Fallout setting. Story telling is great, I love collecting all of those memories, notes, holotapes and connect them into one big story. I've played all of the BETA and both launch days. And I just can't stop. Community inside the game is also great. Meeting new people with an open chat is so realistic and I wanted that kind of game for a very long time. Also it has a huge potential for future development. Just amazing Expand
  96. Nov 15, 2018
    10
    если выстроить все нули и единицы за фоллаут 76 на метакритике в ряд, то получится двоичный код. Если перевести его в кириллицу, то можно будет прочесть предостережение, что количество бомбящих пердаков вот-вот превысит критическую массу, что приведет к нарушению пространственно-временного континуума, который вернет мир в эпоху динозавров, когда трава была зеленее и игры лучше.если выстроить все нули и единицы за фоллаут 76 на метакритике в ряд, то получится двоичный код. Если перевести его в кириллицу, то можно будет прочесть предостережение, что количество бомбящих пердаков вот-вот превысит критическую массу, что приведет к нарушению пространственно-временного континуума, который вернет мир в эпоху динозавров, когда трава была зеленее и игры лучше.
  97. Nov 14, 2018
    10
    From 90s, all true RPG fans wanted Fallout Online.
    And Bethesda finally give us Online game in Fallout Universe.
    This is not theme park MMORPG. This is a True sandbox MMO!!!!!
  98. 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
  99. Nov 14, 2018
    10
    This is a multiplayer version of fallout 4 pretty much... What's not to love?
  100. Nov 15, 2018
    10
    A game with an expansive and open world that quickly immerses you with an intriguing way of delivering its narrative. Fallout 76 and its community of players succeed in providing a fallout game that is both full of character but depopulated. Its community is generally helpful and nice and provide an extra layer of depth and potentially roleplaying depending on the individual. Combat feelsA game with an expansive and open world that quickly immerses you with an intriguing way of delivering its narrative. Fallout 76 and its community of players succeed in providing a fallout game that is both full of character but depopulated. Its community is generally helpful and nice and provide an extra layer of depth and potentially roleplaying depending on the individual. Combat feels good and the new S.P.E.C.I.A.L system forces you into making a character that is both powerful and functional letting you pick your strengths and weakness. The game encourages teamwork and cooperation though there are perks that allow you to benefit from solo gameplay and provide some help. Fallout 76 introduces a wealth of mods/weapons/ armour/apparel some from previous games and others altogether new culminating in a vast array of options. Fallout 76 is a surprising game that brings fresh innovation and load of potential game time for you and your friends, Expand
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52

Mixed or average reviews - based on 46 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 46
  2. Negative: 13 out of 46
  1. 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.
  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]