Fallout 4: Far Harbor

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6.5

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  1. janettaplanetta
    Nov 20, 2016
    9
    I have totally loved Fallout 4, and have spent hundreds of hours happily engrossed in poring over The Commonwealth and all its many challenges and pleasures. Having said that, I didn't love the DLC's quite as much and was pretty disappointed in several of them. Far Harbor is by far my favourite one. The environment is atmospheric and beautiful in a very dark, dank and gloomy sort of way.I have totally loved Fallout 4, and have spent hundreds of hours happily engrossed in poring over The Commonwealth and all its many challenges and pleasures. Having said that, I didn't love the DLC's quite as much and was pretty disappointed in several of them. Far Harbor is by far my favourite one. The environment is atmospheric and beautiful in a very dark, dank and gloomy sort of way. There's some terrific new story lines, particularly one involving one of my favourite NCPs from the main story, and quite a bit of new gear that's a great addition to my collection - including a nice set of distinct power armor and one of my top three favourite guns in the whole Fallout 4 world. Far Harbor is a BIG addition, and provides a lot more world to explore and more settlements to build if you're into that (which I am, in a big way!), so as I had a handful of thriving settlements here, even once I'd finished all the quests and story lines I was still travelling back and forth to maintain my settlements there, and it integrated well into my game ongoing. I have never had any problems with the frame rate or crashing that other people have mentioned. So if you've enjoyed the main body of Fallout 4 I would definitely recommend you foraying across the sea to explore Far Harbor.… Expand
  2. byterMC
    May 20, 2016
    9
    Far Harbor has a great atmosphere and a complex plot, also some new creatures which fit perfectly into the world of Far Harbor. The Island has some cool places to explore and is very big so the price of 25$ is justified.
  3. Mawsley
    May 20, 2016
    9
    I deduct a point for the barrage of 'and here is a type of creature that may attack you' cavalcade of fights on my first trip walking across the island. Not experiencing any issues with frame rate, which considering the week I've had is an absolute result.

    The single biggest problem I faced was caused by my wife pulling the fuse switch on the main board in order to ram home some point    I deduct a point for the barrage of 'and here is a type of creature that may attack you' cavalcade of fights on my first trip walking across the island. Not experiencing any issues with frame rate, which considering the week I've had is an absolute result.

    The single biggest problem I faced was caused by my wife pulling the fuse switch on the main board in order to ram home some point about me not speaking to her. I am going to see if sending her to her sister's and ordering in pizza cures this - maybe Bethesda can suggest something?    … Expand
  4. BONEcrusher
    May 20, 2016
    9
    Far Harbor brings a new range of emotions in to Fallout 4. The mystery of island, occult, a
    variability of action, and missing girl. Atmosphere is the basis of this DLC. Minus one point for too high price in Steam.
  5. Pynchonesque
    Jul 7, 2016
    8
    Many steps in the right direction, quite similar to New Vegas in many ways. Many options to finish the missions and solve the conflict, as well as cool enemies and atmosphere, if FO4 would have has the same amount of options in the game, it would have been the best in the series. Why then an 8? Well - my MAIN disappointment in about the main game is that, once the quests are over, thereMany steps in the right direction, quite similar to New Vegas in many ways. Many options to finish the missions and solve the conflict, as well as cool enemies and atmosphere, if FO4 would have has the same amount of options in the game, it would have been the best in the series. Why then an 8? Well - my MAIN disappointment in about the main game is that, once the quests are over, there are relatively little enemies and/or INTERESTING side missions to do, so all you can focus on is settlements - which are nice - but don't add much in terms of combining well with the rest of the game. So if you want to have many enemies to kill and get legendries, there are not too much, and once you get to level 80 or so, the remaining enemies can't really harm you much, even at very hard difficulty level. This persists in Far Harbor, the missions are great, the island is haunting, and the weapons and factions are nice, but once it's over, it's the same thing as the main game, a limited quantity of things to do, aside form settlements. If Bethesda had offered more enemies (in terms of numbers, and spawn locations) as well as more entertaining side missions (instead of go kill these raiders) - then I would have given it a 10. As it stands, FO3, with the expansions also had limited things to do, but the wasteland in that game felt more dangerous, and the enemies kept up with you - it seems having a level cap, paradoxically is a good thing, as it prevents you from getting too strong, while the perks are MUCH better. Overall, however, the factions in Far Harbor, the numerous ways to play this DLC, and the interesting storyline, especially with Valentine as a companion, is very, very good - I also was once of the relatively few group of people who enjoyed the puzzle quest - make this DLC, perhaps the single best DLC Bethesda has made for any Fallout, on par with F03's Broken Steel, maybe even better, because of the options that are allowed in game.. Shame that a certain lack of creativity prevents this DLC from getting a 10, as well as the main game, which was not the case in New Vegas, and to a lesser extent FO3. Worth a purchase, no doubt about it!… Expand
  6. maluzeiner
    Oct 9, 2016
    8
    I liked it, just it felt a bit short for my taste. Beutifull and scarry atmosphere.
    Definitly adds to the story only thing I can say negative is I miss the enclave somehow. They are the most creepy faction in this universe and I hoped they would be here but there is nothing.
  7. Dal_ReviewedDat
    May 20, 2016
    9
    Suspect others are reviewing a PC version under the PS4 title here.... I've not had any frame-rate issues on the PS4. I tend not to use VATS, not sure if that can cause drag for others?

    So... about 10hrs into Far Harbour. Firstly, what you get: You get more settlement builds. Significantly the Barns - I assumed it would be a few default barns to place into settlements, but    Suspect others are reviewing a PC version under the PS4 title here.... I've not had any frame-rate issues on the PS4. I tend not to use VATS, not sure if that can cause drag for others?

    So... about 10hrs into Far Harbour.

    Firstly, what you get:

    You get more settlement builds. Significantly the Barns - I assumed it would be a few default barns to place into settlements, but they've broken them down into walls / roofs etc ...and they're excellent. The roofs particularly go well with the vanilla wood builds. Everything else, and I do mean everything is pretty fishy. Fish buckets, fish signs, fish racks ... lots of fish related stuff, but some cool stuff amongst it.

    To be honest, it's not what this DLC was promising compared to the workshop DLC...

    SIZE matters. Er, sure does here. When I first landed on Far Harbour, I knew i had a handful of new locations and a new settlement waiting, i knew it was said to be large. It surpassed my expectations. I think it's just over a 5th of the size of the entire commonwealth, maybe about 22% or so is a good estimate. It's a little like the glowing sea as a lot of the area is baron. This sounds like it would be annoying, but it's actually well....just go there and see!!

    I expected the 'fog' to be a cheap ploy to hide the distant buildings and make rendering easier, it's not. Graphically some of the best parts of FO4 are within Far Harbour. The spooky swirling, almost spirit like, sweeping the roads and lampposts make it incredibly atmospheric. Like "The Fog" horror film, but better, The new creatures are brilliantly animated, and add to the horror backdrop Far Harbour offers.

    The new missions are much the same, a complete FO4 fan like myself was delighted by all the new characters, conflicts and dilemmas. It forced me into a corner with a few choices I'd not made in the commonwealth, but these were choices I'd been avoiding for a long while. (I've avoided completing the main quest in my 800+ hours gameplay - note at least 300-400 hours just building settlements, I'm hooked)

    I've not really used most of the new weapons, I've got my 5 guns of preference i carry and store the rest, but they are much the same with new perks. Some of the new armour is pretty cool though and helpful for rads!

    I hear another 3 DLCs are in the pipe-line + the MOD tool. For fans like me, this is such fantastic value for money for a season pass. £20 for Far Harbour as a standalone DLC, hmm... I'd pay £15 for it in a sale if I'd not got the season pass.

    To summarise I say this is a great DLC pack, surpassing expectations and adding easily 20hrs + gameplay, if not a lot more pending on your style of play. The new map is huge. The enemies are sneaky and enjoyable to fight and the lure keeps on building, probably now my favourite game of all time.

    Any fan will love this DLC, anyone that says FO4 didn't click with them or didn't enjoy it... well, that's the sort of sh1t a synth would say    … Expand
  8. Neko20
    May 24, 2016
    8
    While I enjoy a lot about 'Far Harbor', the one thing that absolutely bogs it down is the MEMORY PUZZLE! What the hell is up with that slog?! Padding at its finest here. It's a shame, because the setting and gameplay are as fun as always.
  9. Big_Bear
    Jun 2, 2016
    8
    High quality dlc with the score on here only pulled down by the usual moronic reviews. This dlc is at least an 7/10, fact.

    Also read a few idiots moaning about frame rates being bad - I have experienced no problems whatsoever so have no idea what these people are on about. Good - The map is pretty big and helps pad out the game in that respect, given that the Commonwealth map isn't    High quality dlc with the score on here only pulled down by the usual moronic reviews. This dlc is at least an 7/10, fact.

    Also read a few idiots moaning about frame rates being bad - I have experienced no problems whatsoever so have no idea what these people are on about.

    Good - The map is pretty big and helps pad out the game in that respect, given that the Commonwealth map isn't very big for a Fallout game. The island itself is very atmospheric with some great and memorable location rivaling some of the best in the main game. The story I also find to be excellent with good character all round and also a few twists. Particularly the parts revolving around the prototype synth Dima. Basically there is more of what made the main game great, with a different atmosphere and setting.

    Bad - My biggest gripe is that the story doesn't tie in enough with either the main story or with your standing within any of the main game factions. This is a problem with all Bethesda games though, you're standing within a faction and the decisions you have made do not have enough of an effect on the game world. There are also not enough new weapons and armor types, I would have liked to have seen more. Quite expensive dlc when you compare it to the likes of blood and wine in price.

    Verdict - A very good dlc that you will enjoy if you enjoy the main game, simple as that. I would have gave it 7.7/10 if I could as its very good and that's it. Very pleased with it but feel that future dlc can be even better. Enjoyable and worthy addition though. 8/10.    … Expand
  10. NationFusion
    Jun 4, 2016
    9
    Far Harbor

    Far Harbor is pretty bad ass. I can’t say that I spent more time with this DLC than I did the regular game, but I certainly enjoyed it a lot more. It just felt so much more alive, and more like a Fallout 3 or New Vegas successor. So you start off by receiving a radio signal (as usual), and it takes you to Nick Valentine’s place, where you end up decidedly becoming a    Far Harbor

    Far Harbor is pretty bad ass. I can’t say that I spent more time with this DLC than I did the regular game, but I certainly enjoyed it a lot more. It just felt so much more alive, and more like a Fallout 3 or New Vegas successor. So you start off by receiving a radio signal (as usual), and it takes you to Nick Valentine’s place, where you end up decidedly becoming a detective. Cool. So you make your way to the tip top of the right hand side of the map to this bay house with a boat docked right outside, setting up your DLC perfectly. You talk to a family about their missing daughter, and look around their home for clues. This eventually will lead you to Far Harbor.

    Once making your way to Far Harbor, the story immediately throws you into the action, and you get a taste of a brand new type of enemy. They’re pretty damn strong, so be careful not to fall down from where you’re fighting. (You’ll see.) After that, you become a ‘citizen’ of Far Harbor, and the story continues. I try not to disclose spoilers, so I won’t go into any further detail. Anyway, the gameplay itself is pretty much the same as it has always been, so you won’t feel much different going into the DLC. However, there are some brand new weapons, brand new enemies as I already stated, and there are some pretty interesting characters that gave me that nostalgic feeling from Fallout 3.

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    Check out this bad MF’er. He’s called a Fog Crawler.

    Far Harbor manages to maintain a very haunting atmosphere, and it also manages to keep you on the edge of your seat while exploring. This is something I haven’t felt from Bethesda since the Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion, when I first found the Dark Brotherhood. *Shivers* It’s all very creepy. This DLC is definitely one of the betters ones that Bethesda has released for Fallout in general. All of its characters have a certain charm about them that makes you wanna bring them back to the Commonwealth, however, you have to leave them there.

    Fallout4_FarHarbor_Arrival.png

    The fact that Far Harbor is such a great DLC softens the blow of what Wasteland Workshop lacks for its price. If Wasteland Workshop had five dollars worth of a story line, I could have accepted that, but with Far Harbor, I strongly suggest dropping some pre-war bucks on this and giving it a go. If you’re not playing Fallout 4 anymore, this DLC in particular is the best reason why you should be.

    If you don’t believe me, purchase the DLC yourself. I think you’ll be pretty impressed with what Bethesda has managed to cook up. I can’t wait to see their next set. I’d really love to see D.C. again with Fallout 4’s engine. Anyway, below you’ll find a link to purchase the Far Harbor DLC separately, and a link to the Season Pass. Thanks for taking the time to read this, and I hope you enjoy the game!    … Expand
  11. Lukecali97
    Jun 1, 2016
    8
    this was the type of dlc I was looking for in fallout 4 before playing this I thought it would be just another point lookout dlc from fallout 3 but I was wrong and was glad for it the story was intriguing the exploring was enjoyable and I have never seen this type off atmosphere in the fallout games the dark and gritty gothic look much like some of the places of the Witcher 3 and I don'tthis was the type of dlc I was looking for in fallout 4 before playing this I thought it would be just another point lookout dlc from fallout 3 but I was wrong and was glad for it the story was intriguing the exploring was enjoyable and I have never seen this type off atmosphere in the fallout games the dark and gritty gothic look much like some of the places of the Witcher 3 and I don't mind them trying new things like this even If it is copying other games scenery a bit the new creatures where scary and stronger enemy's them about 90% of the enemy's in the commonwealth but those tough enemy's in the base game are their to but hard to find sadly :( the fog was also was a really good thing in the dlc as well making it harder to see enemy's and irradiating you while the radiation is just a minor incovinious on anything other them hardcore mode its more brutal when your on hardcore mode although not buy that much I hoped the fog also would off made it easier to sneak attack enemy's but it made no difference when the fog was so thick I couldn't see 5 feet in front of me their was enemy's that spotted me from 30 feet away during the daylight when it was that foggy I know that would off been hard to program the ai like that but still disappointed the new weapons and armor while plentiful creative and cool their where no new guns for pistol character's to play with and that was the exact type of character setup I had the next dlc must have new pistols next time like the desert eagle to throw an idea out there that shoots 50 Cal bullets but the worst part however thought and this is really bad for people going to far harbor on hardcore mode was the constant crashing MY GAME CRASHED 8 TIMES over the time I played this dlc usually happening apon entering vats i wanted to rip my hair as I lost hours of hard work playing this on hardcore mode I would off given this a 9 if it was,ent crashing so often it also happens in the commonwealth to this bug needs to be fixed before the next dlc or I be a lot harder on the score next time pls fix this but overall this was a good dlc… Expand
  12. Bigruss730
    May 20, 2016
    9
    Spent around 4 hours playing it last night, it has a great feel to it, very atmospheric, the story is well presented, with some very interesting characters. Exploration feels great too, even more so than the main game, it's an island full of mystery, odd creatures, and strange tales, the constantly shifting shroud of fog that covers the island adds to the overall experience. Outside of theSpent around 4 hours playing it last night, it has a great feel to it, very atmospheric, the story is well presented, with some very interesting characters. Exploration feels great too, even more so than the main game, it's an island full of mystery, odd creatures, and strange tales, the constantly shifting shroud of fog that covers the island adds to the overall experience. Outside of the main quest there is plenty to do, people to meet, and places to discover, the map is the biggest I have seen for an add-on in a Fallout game so far. Highly recommended.… Expand
  13. Nathaniel_Cage
    Dec 11, 2020
    9
    Great story and well portrayed characters made me play this game for 100+ hours. Definitely will play this game again in the future!
  14. M1sfiT
    Sep 3, 2023
    9
    Gaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaameeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees!!

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Generally favorable reviews - based on 18 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 18
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 18
  3. Negative: 1 out of 18
  1. GameCritics
    Jun 26, 2016
    80
    After the smaller and less satisfying DLCs that came before, it’s nice to have something larger and deeper to add to my Fallout 4 experience. Although this is really just more Fallout, Bethesda hit a high note here.
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  2. Gaming Nexus
    Jun 7, 2016
    80
    Far Harbor sits somewhere between a San Francisco noir and a Stephen King thriller. There are things lurking in the fog that you've never seen before. And warring factions fight for both the fog's preservation and eradication. And see if you can stay on task long enough to find the missing girl, too. Far Harbor is a neat collection of short stories in the Fallout 4 novel.
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  3. Gamer.nl
    Jun 3, 2016
    90
    Fallout 4 was a strong game, but it had some weak spots when it came to the visuals, the challenge, the storytelling and the RPG elements. Bethesda obviously listened to the critique, as Far Harbor actually is a tad better than the original game.
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