Fallout 4

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  1. volkanslim
    May 14, 2016
    8
    - Graphics are mediocre at its best.
    - Great Atmosphere, you feel the loneliness and the aftermath of mass destruction where ever you go.
    - Great Music. Radio option feels funny and relaxing from time to time. - Companion system is mediocre. It is generally good to keep them with you just for the weight sharing. Well at least they keep you company and pop out some funny stuff from time    - Graphics are mediocre at its best.
    - Great Atmosphere, you feel the loneliness and the aftermath of mass destruction where ever you go.
    - Great Music. Radio option feels funny and relaxing from time to time.
    - Companion system is mediocre. It is generally good to keep them with you just for the weight sharing. Well at least they keep you company and pop out some funny stuff from time to time.
    - Quests are disappointment. You cannot direct the game freely as the direction you want to. You cannot evolve the story as you like. I'd expect that from bethesta. Shame.
    - Great scenario, great game play system, nice in-game system.
    - Boring bugs, crashes sometimes. Frustrating.

    Fallout 4 is one of the "must play" games of PS4 it is a fact but it can be better.    … Expand
  2. demydem2003
    Jun 12, 2016
    10
    the game is amazing...a very original, funny and...sad story. there are a lot of interesting easter eggs, for example the UFO near a farm. the graphic is not very good, but the story is the best part of the game. GOTY!
  3. maciekx
    May 31, 2016
    8
    Pros:
    -Gameplay
    -audio -plenty of quests -homeland -variety of weapons Cons: -small map -main plot is not entertaining much -quests are often similar -too much SJW hidden propaganda -meaningless dialogue options (Yes,no,maybe,sarcasm) This is major problem of this game, often picking 2 different choices leads to the same outcome... Solid game, funny quests, good overall,    Pros:
    -Gameplay
    -audio
    -plenty of quests
    -homeland
    -variety of weapons
    Cons:
    -small map
    -main plot is not entertaining much
    -quests are often similar
    -too much SJW hidden propaganda
    -meaningless dialogue options (Yes,no,maybe,sarcasm) This is major problem of this game, often picking 2 different choices leads to the same outcome...

    Solid game, funny quests, good overall, feels kinda empty inside. If bethesda had 1 more year , they would do something much much better.Solid game, worth buying, lots of fun    … Expand
  4. maddiplomat
    Jun 28, 2016
    10
    I first played the original Fallout in 1997 and it's my favorite game of all time. I still play it about once a year, because you can complete it as fast as you want to, and it offers many different approaches to gameplay. The same basic principle applies to Fallout 4 - you can rush through the main story or you can take your time and just wander the wasteland and build settlements. TheI first played the original Fallout in 1997 and it's my favorite game of all time. I still play it about once a year, because you can complete it as fast as you want to, and it offers many different approaches to gameplay. The same basic principle applies to Fallout 4 - you can rush through the main story or you can take your time and just wander the wasteland and build settlements. The main story of Fallout 4 is perfectly decent, but I would not call it exceptional. It's short enough and doesn't get in the way when you want to do other things in the game.
    Some people complain that Fallout 4 is more dumbed down RPG-wise compared to Fallout 3 and New Vegas. I find the simplifications welcome and I consider Fallout 4 to inspire an atmosphere that is much closer to the original Fallout, which Fallout 3 and New Vegas failed to do in my opinion. Removing skills and replacing them with perks may seem like a simplification, but in reality it expands the possible approaches to gameplay, because the perk tree is massive, and this wide array of gameplay style options is in the spirit of the original Fallout.
    To finish, I would like to say a few words about settlement construction. If this is not your cup of tea, you can skip it and enjoy the game just the same. I created one massive fortress around Sanctuary Hills and a few minor outposts around the wasteland. Now that I completed the game, I can roam the wastes eliminating mutants and raiders, and visit my comrades in arms along the way. It really creates a great recipe for immersion. Overall, I would say that I spent 20% of my time on the story, 40% on settlement building and 40% on sidequests and just wandering the wasteland. Through all the years, I considered the first Fallout to be the best game ever, but the only thing that I wished I could do after “saving the world” was to put all of my massive weapons stockpile to good use, establish my own militia and be a force for progress in the wasteland. Well, now you can do that in Fallout 4. Get this game if you haven't yet. You can play it for 20 or 200 hours before you are done with it, the freedom of choice is yours.    … Expand
  5. mwil236
    Jul 30, 2016
    9
    Fallout 4 is, most importantly, an impressive distance from Fallout 3. Several new features, a fresh environment and the same variety of gameplay styles amount to a distinct and quality game. All rock solid mechanics (shooting in particular is improved) and pacing make even wandering Boston fun. A more attractive graphics suite and more variety in characters make this wasteland moreFallout 4 is, most importantly, an impressive distance from Fallout 3. Several new features, a fresh environment and the same variety of gameplay styles amount to a distinct and quality game. All rock solid mechanics (shooting in particular is improved) and pacing make even wandering Boston fun. A more attractive graphics suite and more variety in characters make this wasteland more exciting than the last.

    My only complaint about the game is that the faction system is a little rigid and makes for a pretty predictable endgame if you play through on multiple characters.    … Expand
  6. LukeMartin
    Aug 27, 2016
    9
    Honest Review

    I also made a meta critic account just to review this game (see Tyo28's review for reference). I understand the backlash towards Bethesda for the bugs and glitches, and add-on content; but only if you were expecting a Fallout 3 remake/upgrade. The game may not be the perfect RPG, it may have some issues with frame rate (particularly on ps4), as well as side missions;    Honest Review

    I also made a meta critic account just to review this game (see Tyo28's review for reference).

    I understand the backlash towards Bethesda for the bugs and glitches, and add-on content; but only if you were expecting a Fallout 3 remake/upgrade.

    The game may not be the perfect RPG, it may have some issues with frame rate (particularly on ps4), as well as side missions; but if you enjoy first person shooters AND RPGs (meaning you're a hybrid gamer, not just a super-fan), then you will love this game.

    The amount of choices you have in this game are limited, granted, but if you're looking for a solid immersive, exploration based game, the first 40 hours or so will have you thinking it's the perfect game.

    It's the perfect combination of nostalgia and innovation, both when thinking of previous games, as well as the design for the actual in-game 50's style references to art and technology.

    I personally loved the settlement aspect of the game, (being someone who has never played minecraft) to the point where it has now become the only thing I play the game for, aside from the new missions available through add-ons (Far Harbour etc.).

    This is probably the main reason I was not disappointed with the add-ons; it gave me more to play with.

    If you're a PC gamer and have access to mods (which can break games, as we all know), then it is completely understandable why you'd hate to pay for this stuff. People have basically made free versions of all of this before. It's the same reason people say "why buy the cow when you can get the milk for free". PS4 currently doesn't have mods, so I rely on their DLC, and I have not been disappointed.

    Now, I'm 30 years old, not particularly technologically inclined, and not a huge gamer, so I may be completely biased towards being "too nice"; but maybe everyone who is younger/more tech expects more simply because they're used to innovation at a much quicker pace. I remember a time where dial-up was a thing, where the best game in the world was GoldenEye on N64, and online gaming didn't yet exist, let alone updates to a game you bought. To me Bethesda has accomplished something quite spectacular here. If the game were any better I'd have no girlfriend, no work, and I may have wasted away in my gamer chair.

    When buying a game of this size and of this genre keep in mind that humans are creating it, and humans are consuming it. It simply cannot please everyone. But if you're anything like me, you'll love it to the point where new games will come and go without you even thinking about buying them. I haven't played another game for more than a week since Fallout 4 has been released, simply because nothing else comes close in terms of over-all satisfaction.

    To sum it up, great game, Bethesda. The first 40 hours were magic. And that's all most gamers care about because they're always looking towards the next best thing.

    If you wonder why so many people give low ratings to this game, I think instead of looking at the game we should be looking at what peoples expectations are. In 2016, the customer is NOT always right.

    That's my rant for the day.

    Thank you for reading.    … Expand
  7. vosonnier
    Mar 9, 2019
    10
    One of the best games I've ever played. Honestly, as much as i liked Fallout 3 I probably prefer this one. Great cast of characters. Power armor is amazing. The combat/shooting is much improved. Tons of locations to explore. I actually really enjoyed building my bases. I understand one of the major complaints was the lack of branching dialogue. As someone that usually only plays a gameOne of the best games I've ever played. Honestly, as much as i liked Fallout 3 I probably prefer this one. Great cast of characters. Power armor is amazing. The combat/shooting is much improved. Tons of locations to explore. I actually really enjoyed building my bases. I understand one of the major complaints was the lack of branching dialogue. As someone that usually only plays a game through once I didn't have a problem with it at all. All in all a great game and i highly recommend playing it.… Expand
  8. Nonstickharpy
    Nov 13, 2015
    10
    Do not be deceived by the swarm of froth-mouthed neckbeards that can't be truly pleased by anything other than the taste of their own ejaculate.. this game is what any Bethesda fan has been hoping for, and exceedingly more. Unbelievable gameplay diversity, Rich amount of quality content, deep customizations that are surprisingly complex but simultaneously straightforward once you spend aDo not be deceived by the swarm of froth-mouthed neckbeards that can't be truly pleased by anything other than the taste of their own ejaculate.. this game is what any Bethesda fan has been hoping for, and exceedingly more. Unbelievable gameplay diversity, Rich amount of quality content, deep customizations that are surprisingly complex but simultaneously straightforward once you spend a little time w/ the updated mechanics. This game gives me plenty of hope for the future.… Expand
  9. CBrip31
    Nov 11, 2015
    10
    Well maybe if the media and gamers didn't hype it up so much they'll probably think it's better. Still a great game. ......................................
  10. RSI
    Nov 11, 2015
    9
    Great game overall, the graphics and some elements might feel slightly outdated, but in the end this game offers a lot, ignore the 0 reviews, just people that think that giving bad reviews to AAA games is a trendy thing.
  11. SkurrPlurr
    Nov 15, 2015
    10
    Just a Great Game
    I can understand the guys who have some critic but i dont realy understand how someone can give 0 points.
    I know that this Game have his problems but i think its a great game.
    The Witcher 3 and Fallout 4 are 2 of the beste games i played so far.
  12. DozenFrozen
    Nov 12, 2015
    8
    Мне вполне понятны заниженые оценки игроков, которые за время разработки игры нафантазировали себе непонятно чего. Игра сделана на достойном уровне, имеет свои положительные и, к сожалению, отрицательные стороны.

    + Сюжет. Как и всегда - вы непонятно кто в поисках родни/справедливости/единорога. Да, есть клише, но побочные квесты все таки делают игру интересной. Главная сюжетка    Мне вполне понятны заниженые оценки игроков, которые за время разработки игры нафантазировали себе непонятно чего. Игра сделана на достойном уровне, имеет свои положительные и, к сожалению, отрицательные стороны.

    + Сюжет. Как и всегда - вы непонятно кто в поисках родни/справедливости/единорога. Да, есть клише, но побочные квесты все таки делают игру интересной. Главная сюжетка подкачала, конечно.
    + Крафт. Такого необычного и увлекательного создания вещей ещё не было. Наконец многие игроки могут вполне мотивированно таскать в инвентаре сотню банок, кистей, мётел и прочего барахла. Все сгодится!
    + Открытый мир. Без этого никуда. Карту можно и пробежать за 11 минут, но количество подземелий просто удивляет! Да и карта играется не только по прямой, вцелом достойно.
    + Система прокачки
    + симулятор SIMS и MINECRAFT

    - VATS без паузы. Это ни в какие ворота не лезет. Убив пошаговость, разрабы вырезали часть "того самого" Fallout. Не стоило превращать игру в шутер.
    - Диалоги
    - Слабая сюжетка в начале
    - Слабое влияние решений игрока на мир
    - Баги и ошибки
    - Старый движок    … Expand
  13. Rockadial
    Nov 11, 2015
    10
    Fallout 4 is a good game and if you liked the last one then this one will definitely fill the wasteland void in your heart.
    I noticed trivial issues at best in regards to the frame rate and characters clipping through geometry, but honestly this game is so massive and fun that it doesn't even take away from the game play! The people leaving overly negative reviews clearly have no idea how    Fallout 4 is a good game and if you liked the last one then this one will definitely fill the wasteland void in your heart.
    I noticed trivial issues at best in regards to the frame rate and characters clipping through geometry, but honestly this game is so massive and fun that it doesn't even take away from the game play! The people leaving overly negative reviews clearly have no idea how hard it is to make games especially at this scale.    … Expand
  14. Shamidelost
    Nov 15, 2015
    10
    one of the best graphics on ps4.. impressive first look, I like the environment. I really wish though this could be 2 player atleast. I am surprised to see so many negative reviews..
  15. RoccosRant
    Nov 12, 2015
    9
    If you liked FO3 or NV, this game will not disappoint you. It takes what they have done in previous entries and adds loads of more content and different gameplay avenues. The customization systems for weapons and armor alone with keep you busy for days. Along with establishing a colony building element to pursue, FO4 is everything fans have been asking for. I have been spending theIf you liked FO3 or NV, this game will not disappoint you. It takes what they have done in previous entries and adds loads of more content and different gameplay avenues. The customization systems for weapons and armor alone with keep you busy for days. Along with establishing a colony building element to pursue, FO4 is everything fans have been asking for. I have been spending the better part of the past three days playing it and am still completely engrossed in the game. Calling this game a disappointment is absurd. This is a Fallout game through and through. I'll admit the graphics are a little down for a next gen game, that's the only reason I'm not going full 10; but this game also does so much more than what some of the prettier titles from the past couples years have. FO4 is fun, addicting, and offers ALOT of replayability. These are what is important to me as a gamer, if they are to you, I suggest checking it out.… Expand
  16. Masseffect
    Nov 12, 2015
    8
    This game is amazing! extremely expansive and immersive. If you enjoy Fallout you will love this game. Like other Fallout games there are some bugs which is not surprising considering all that you can do within the game. If you like you can form your own militia and fight the waste and form settlements or make your own perfect house. Or you can buy one and live in the city and play likeThis game is amazing! extremely expansive and immersive. If you enjoy Fallout you will love this game. Like other Fallout games there are some bugs which is not surprising considering all that you can do within the game. If you like you can form your own militia and fight the waste and form settlements or make your own perfect house. Or you can buy one and live in the city and play like the other Fallout games. The one major change that people may not enjoy is the new voice for your character. ( I personally enjoy it although its not as expansive as previous fallout games). The mouths do not always match what the characters are saying at times.… Expand
  17. crazillo
    Nov 12, 2015
    9
    Bethesda's biggest strength is absorbing the player in its worlds. I absolute believe this version of Boston could exist in reality if events took place the way the game presents it. I love exploring it, but you need to take your time. Get rid of quest markers and fast travel, and just walk around and explore. Your experience will be a completely different one.

    Maybe Bethesda is the    Bethesda's biggest strength is absorbing the player in its worlds. I absolute believe this version of Boston could exist in reality if events took place the way the game presents it. I love exploring it, but you need to take your time. Get rid of quest markers and fast travel, and just walk around and explore. Your experience will be a completely different one.

    Maybe Bethesda is the wrong developer for all those Assassin's Creed, Call of Duty and nothing else gamers. It doesn't really hold your hand all the time, and you need time to work yourself into the game's mechanics, too.

    I like most of the new additions to the Fallout formula: Looting and crafting is very well done, and absolutely makes sense - after the fallout, resources are scarce and we got to use anything we can get. The companions have so much more personality than in Skyrim. They were the biggest surprise to me. I also enjoy most of the game's dialogues. The new and improved battle system is fun, and this is said by someone who doesn't enjoy Shooters all that much.

    Building up settlements might be something for Minecraft lovers, and while it is deep, I found it a little too clumsy. Also, some quests could have been written better. This is one of the game's weak points. I still have not explored all of them yet though, so maybe there is more to come.

    If you liked previous Bethesda games, go and get it. If you liked them but you didn't like combat so much, well it's much improved. If you are the type of player that enjoys the "Ubisoft formula" better, you rather should play something else. In this case, don't judge the game for what it doesn't want to be though. I fear many with negative reviews here did just that.    … Expand
  18. Pete01x
    Nov 12, 2015
    9
    Playing this on the PS4 and can say I am not disappointed, yes it has a few issues but generally works well.
    have played for about 15 hours into the game and have put Assassin's Creed Syndicate on hold and will not be going back to that for a long while now.
    The only real issue is the lack of auto saving after completing a task, make sure you quick save manually
  19. shinjuo
    Nov 11, 2015
    10
    This is not a perfect game. It has glitches and the graphics are not ground breaking. If I was going to give it a real score I would say 8 out of 10. I have to give it a 10 to counteract all the 0's. No game is perfect but most of the negative reviews seem like they are coming from people who have either played for 30 minutes or watched people play. The graphics are fine and the story isThis is not a perfect game. It has glitches and the graphics are not ground breaking. If I was going to give it a real score I would say 8 out of 10. I have to give it a 10 to counteract all the 0's. No game is perfect but most of the negative reviews seem like they are coming from people who have either played for 30 minutes or watched people play. The graphics are fine and the story is good. As for all the people saying it is just a fallout 3 extension, those people are crazy.

    I love the overhaul of most things. The crafting and building system is great and certainly wasnt in fallout 3. The settlement system is fun and doesnt even have to be done if you dont like that sort of thing. This game is great. Don't listen to the negative reviews. If you like these type of games, you will love this one.    … Expand
  20. blackphoenix60
    Nov 13, 2015
    9
    Great game. It would be nice if it had survival mode, but the rest of the additions more than make up for its absence.The gun play is fun. Perks is simple but still makes you feel like you have a say in the growth of your character.
  21. PSUCharmas
    Nov 11, 2015
    8
    About 13 hours deep into FO4 on PS4. The game completely meets my expectations and is not deficient compared to FO3 and FO:NV. I played both to death and considered New Vegas to be a major improvement over FO3. FO4 would need to blow me away with next gen graphics to earn a 10, but I understand the designers are limited to the disc capacity and performance specs of the current consoleAbout 13 hours deep into FO4 on PS4. The game completely meets my expectations and is not deficient compared to FO3 and FO:NV. I played both to death and considered New Vegas to be a major improvement over FO3. FO4 would need to blow me away with next gen graphics to earn a 10, but I understand the designers are limited to the disc capacity and performance specs of the current console generation. I didn't expect the bleeding edge of graphics tech with perfect performance in a massive open world game. I don't know why anyone would, besides kids who don't understand those limitations. I'm tempted to give this a 10 just to offset the irrational metabombing.

    FO4 takes several strides forward in streamlining quality of life for the player: looting bodies and most containers without freezing the game to "open" the object; basing character development on SPECIAL and perk system and removing skills; making VATS more action oriented and increasing the relevance of aim-down-the-sight in real time combat. These are all positive developments.

    The faster loot system is fantastic, because players of past Bethesda games know you spend more time looting and sorting through loot than you do swinging/firing your weapon. All that looting pays off better than the game's predecessors due to the crafting, modding, and settlement developing mechanics.

    SPECIAL, and therefore initial character creation, is more relevant now. In FO3, you could start with 1 INT, but dump skill points into science and hacking and be masters of it. What sense does that make? Even stupider, skill points per level were based on intelligence, so the best way to max out skills was to start with a very high INT...even if you're a brutish, bat swinging, grenade throwing monster with no points in any INT-based skill. What sense does that make? The majority of players will be limited by a diverse SPECIAL arrangement and corresponding perks. However, Bethesda removed the level cap, so the ultra-hardcore completionists can still trick out god-like characters, provided they put in the effort. Seems like a great compromise that both enhances the average gamer's experience while leaving open avenues for the always sensitive power gamers.

    Also, making combat more action oriented does not reduce an RPG to "just a shooter" any more than adding a gun unlocking system categorically turns a shooter into an RPG. It just makes it a little more interesting. With a deep weapon and armor crafting system and the perk system, players of any skill level should be able to tackle the combat in the game.

    People are crying a lot over the dialogue system. Get a grip. The game is fully voice acted for the first time, meaning the player character's dialogue is voice acted. In a massive open-world game. That is a remarkable leap forward, but it has limitations. You can't have as much dialogue as you had before when the player character didn't speak.

    Overall a fantastic game. No game is perfect, but this one lives up to the hype.    … Expand
  22. Sut
    Nov 12, 2015
    9
    This will be an honest review, unlike many of the negative ones. For background, I have played this game for near 20 hours, I have played fallout 3, new Vegas, COD, TW3, DAI, and MGS5. I listed those games to show I have a fair amount of time with current RPGs and open world games. The main question I'm answering is if you should get this game. Yes. The world is immersing, large, and IMOThis will be an honest review, unlike many of the negative ones. For background, I have played this game for near 20 hours, I have played fallout 3, new Vegas, COD, TW3, DAI, and MGS5. I listed those games to show I have a fair amount of time with current RPGs and open world games. The main question I'm answering is if you should get this game. Yes. The world is immersing, large, and IMO beautiful. The graphics are what is the main detractor I see from the negative reviews. It is better than DAI, better than skyrim, but worse than TW3 and MGS5. But that's only the surface, this game is about exploring, scavenging, crafting, and fighting. The gunplay is rewarding and reminds me of destiny. The crafting and settlement building is addicting. The soundtrack by Inon is beautiful, the radio dj is hilarious and the cherry picked songs are perfect. The performance by the protagonists are great, with the dialogue wheel giving accurate portrayals of what is spoken. My only gripes are either minor bug related or with settlement ui possibilities. I would give a 9.5 if possible. This really is a great game that everyone should get.… Expand
  23. Big_Bear
    Nov 16, 2015
    10
    To anyone reading, please ignore the moronic negative reviews, not even a single one is worth reading other than to laugh at the sheer stupidity.

    Also ignore any review on the release date, as its impossible to accurately review a game of this size in a single day so these reviews were added simply to get 'likes'. After almost 50 hours in, Fallout 4 is one of the greatest games I    To anyone reading, please ignore the moronic negative reviews, not even a single one is worth reading other than to laugh at the sheer stupidity.

    Also ignore any review on the release date, as its impossible to accurately review a game of this size in a single day so these reviews were added simply to get 'likes'.

    After almost 50 hours in, Fallout 4 is one of the greatest games I have played in years. Before I explain why, I have to mention some of the negative reviews, comments and stupid comparisons.

    The vast majority of the negativity is almost completely baseless – the graphics are not the best but some of the other ‘points’ I’ve read are beyond belief. Here are a few of the most common - ‘they have ruined Fallout’ – no, they haven’t. ‘Its too buggy to play’ – no it isn’t, ‘its broken’ – nope, ‘its boring’ – ridiculous, ‘it’s the worst Fallout’ – the complete opposite. Or my favourite – ‘it doesn’t make the same impact that Fallout 3 did coming from 3’ – this is particularly ridiculous as that step up is impossible coming from last gen to current.

    The game is not perfect, as I said the graphics are not the best and there are a few glitches but I’ve played through 50 odd hours and have seen very little bugs or drops in frame rates, it’s been great. The streamlining of the levelling system may not be for everyone and to be honest, maybe it has been dumbed down a little but it doesn’t really detract from the game at all. The removal of the reputation system also irked me a little and I think it should have been in there but again, it’s not a huge issue.

    I also do not understand the comparisons to The Witcher 3 at all. The Witcher is a very good game but Fallout 4 excels at everything the Witcher fails at and as an RPG is streets ahead. The very fact that the Witcher forces you into a role completely dilutes the RP element of the game. Where as in Fallout, you create your own character which makes for stronger RP.
    Anyway, on to the game itself.
    Good – Its everything Fallout 3 was but bigger and better. Like all great games, there is absolutely tons to do and hours can be sunk into the game very easily without really doing much. The new Power Armor system I like as it increases the capability and importance of Power Armor over the previous games. Base building – a superb new feature which I personally, find highly addictive and is a good pastime in between quests. The map itself I really like, it has atmosphere and personality and the sense of exploration is amazing; there is so much to find and discover, other games pale in comparison. The new rafting system is good; finally each and every single item in the entire game world has a use and further adds to the exploration, scavenging aspect. I also like the character creator, the sculpting works well over sliders. I still think every game should just let you change your appearance from inventory but the fact that I can edit it at all is good enough. The combat is probably the best of any fallout, I always play in 3rd person and its done easier on here than Fallout 3.

    Bad – Because its made on the same engine, initially it can feel a little too similar to its predecessors but its really just more of what’s good. The map, whilst filled with things to find, is smaller than Fallout 3, which to me, is still a step backwards. No ‘official’ faction joining or reputation system – like I said not a huge deal but I think it should have been in there. Companion AI is pretty sucky, any I’ve dealt with tend to be suicidal or just constantly get in your way like dogmeat. The RP element – while strong still forces the player to be a family man and some things later also seem to draw heavily toward a certain ‘good’ type of character, meaning that if you want to make an insane raider or something you can do it appearance wise, but the rest might need to be head canon.

    Overall this is a great game and the best in the Fallout series to date. The immersion and exploration make for potentially hundreds of hours of play that other games can only dream of. The wasteland of Boston is amazing and while the world map is smaller than previous games, it’s intelligently used and packed with far more locations overall. Some of the scores on Metacritic etc truly are ridiculous, if a mess like GTAV gets 10/10 then this would get 100/10, very different games of course but Fallout 4 is far better in almost every area that games should be judged on. Easy GOTY.    … Expand
  24. LoganIs6
    Nov 10, 2015
    9
    People who are giving this game such a low score do not own it or have not played it. If they have played it they have not given it a chance. You have to play more than a few hours to give a chance for the new mechanics to take hold. At first I admit that the graphics felt a little underpowered. I have played this game on ultra settings on a pc rig running a AMD 6300 3.5ghz and a NvidiaPeople who are giving this game such a low score do not own it or have not played it. If they have played it they have not given it a chance. You have to play more than a few hours to give a chance for the new mechanics to take hold. At first I admit that the graphics felt a little underpowered. I have played this game on ultra settings on a pc rig running a AMD 6300 3.5ghz and a Nvidia 750 ti GTX card and have had no problems. It is a Fallout game. The gameplay is expected and appreciated. Very good game.… Expand
  25. Exquisit
    Nov 14, 2015
    10
    WOW I CANT BELIEVE SO MANY LITTLE COD KIDS AND MSG **** ARE SALTY THAT THEIR PRECIOUS LITTLE GAME WONT GET GOTY. SORRY TO YOU WITCHER **** ALSO, THE GOTY WILL BE THIS OR BLOODBORNE SO yea
  26. RULONOBOEV
    Nov 11, 2015
    10
    Почему неосиляторы не могут принять отказ от рудиментов в РПГ? Игроки не понимают, что отыгрыш мешает жанру, не позволяет развернуться сценаристам. Ведь нельзя просчитать всё поведение всех игроков. Сюда же относится непонятная система скиллов и других циферок, которые почти никак не влияют на игру, но ограничивают разработчика.
    Диалоги тоже убивали РПГ, ведь молчание персонажа не    Почему неосиляторы не могут принять отказ от рудиментов в РПГ? Игроки не понимают, что отыгрыш мешает жанру, не позволяет развернуться сценаристам. Ведь нельзя просчитать всё поведение всех игроков. Сюда же относится непонятная система скиллов и других циферок, которые почти никак не влияют на игру, но ограничивают разработчика.
    Диалоги тоже убивали РПГ, ведь молчание персонажа не позволяло прочувствовать игру и жить ей. Сейчас всем очевидно, что лучше пожертвовать стенами текста и разными вариантами ответов, чтобы наслаждаться атмосферой игры.
    Бетесда двигает жанр в правильном направлении, надеюсь, в следующем тес она тоже использует наработки из Ф4.
    Надеюсь, им хватит смелости отказаться от ещё одной опухоли в жанре - открытого мира. Разработчик вынужден тратить тысячи часов на расстановку предметов по карте, хотя можно было бы ограничиться красивым прохождением аккуратной локации по прямой. Ставлю 10/10.
    Шедевр. Браво. Легенда.    … Expand
  27. dern3ro
    Nov 16, 2015
    10
    As someone who played video games for ever 3 decades, I can say this game offers one of the most intensive, most immersive gaming experience for such a long time, that i can not remember the last game that gave me this kind of feeling.

    Of course it is not the perfect game and my opinion is highly subjective, but i never expected to have so much fun with this game. Game Rating is    As someone who played video games for ever 3 decades, I can say this game offers one of the most intensive, most immersive gaming experience for such a long time, that i can not remember the last game that gave me this kind of feeling.

    Of course it is not the perfect game and my opinion is highly subjective, but i never expected to have so much fun with this game.

    Game Rating is always something subjective but with all i know, People how rate this game with 0-4 have barely no idea of games or are just stupid trolls.    … Expand
  28. Asura0789
    Nov 12, 2015
    8
    First review written i just have to say that this game is solid. Yes Bethesda has seen fit to remove some rpg oriented features shown in previous titles such as skill points (which i do sorely miss) to focus on a more stream lined game that appeals to a wider audience, but in doing so leaves you with an action heavy shooter rpg hybrid were the story and dialogue sort of puts the player inFirst review written i just have to say that this game is solid. Yes Bethesda has seen fit to remove some rpg oriented features shown in previous titles such as skill points (which i do sorely miss) to focus on a more stream lined game that appeals to a wider audience, but in doing so leaves you with an action heavy shooter rpg hybrid were the story and dialogue sort of puts the player in a position were you ask yourself "Do I actually care about these people or their lives?" and for the most part you don't. Yes this will seem a bit off putting but most of these features can be overlooked for the experience as a whole like the pointless morality system (more of a morality score card really) has been gutted and isn't missed at all.

    This entry stands as another new step for the series as it introduces the ability to create many different customization towns for the player to create, including your own towns people you call from the waste land to in habit your make shift town that can also be customized with weapons and armor. This game actually rewards the player for their over scavenging which is a staple in most Bethesda games (Check every dresser and basket for hopes of some hidden gem) by letting you break down the trash you find riddled through out the wasteland into resources to upgrade your towns.

    The customization even goes into the newly changed power armor mechanic. This time around power armor is less equip and forget item and now gives the player the feeling of controlling a hulking mass of post future war nuclear dystopian iron man suite that the player can now fully customize with different components (such as helmets and cages) found in the environment.

    Besides the hurt you might get from losing some rpg heavy elements if you've never played the series then you wont care, but as a fan of the series I can say this entire is a well made title sacrificing graphics and hardcore rpg elements for just plain old fun. Yeah some may say that this isn't as hardcore as they hoped or that it was over hyped (hype by the way is **** anyway that any one with a product will ride to sell units) but first and for most it is fun and that should be all that matters.    … Expand
  29. Tgrahler
    Nov 12, 2015
    9
    Are you serious? Are you serious right now?! Now I've only put about 5 hours into this game so far, but SERIOUSLY?! The only reviews I'm seeing are "Omg the graphics suck totally deserves a 0/10!" Okay not only are the graphics FINE, but that shouldn't effect your opinion of the game!!! Now I have issues with the game for sure: I agree with many of you that the world does feel a bitAre you serious? Are you serious right now?! Now I've only put about 5 hours into this game so far, but SERIOUSLY?! The only reviews I'm seeing are "Omg the graphics suck totally deserves a 0/10!" Okay not only are the graphics FINE, but that shouldn't effect your opinion of the game!!! Now I have issues with the game for sure: I agree with many of you that the world does feel a bit empty, quite a few gameplay mechanics feel rehashed from Fallout 3, the dialogue system is... let's be honest here the dialogue system is by far the worst out of any Bethesda game at least the one's I've played (Arena, Morrowind, Oblivion, Fallout 3, and Skyrim all have better dialogue systems) and from what I've played of it the story will not be the reason I stick around. Yes all of these are issues, and yes the game is fairly glitchy, but not NEARLY as glitchy as many games I have played this early on in release, I have encountered no game-breaking glitches and any glitches I've encountered have been second long missing textures (in fact I've only found one of those) and some lag issues that again only last a second or two however lag happens pretty often. However the good things heavily outweigh the bad things in the game. First of all: FREAKING CRAFTING! A genuinely good crafting system in a AAA open-world sandbox game. Weapon customization which from what I've seen works very well, absolute base building (as in walls and defenses) interesting creatures, VERY much improved combat, and I wasn't gonna include NV in this review as it is not from BGS themselves, but it is a FAR better combat system that we've seen in both 3 and NV and the best combat I've seen in a Bethesda game. The cinematic moments are done very well and feel a lot more satisfying than in 3, NV, and Skyrim, power armor works VERY well, but is a little annoying how quickly the power runs out luckily you can still use it, but it's... kinda pointless to as it slows to a near halt and disables bashing and sprinting. Though the world feels a bit empty (so far, I've only seen less than a quarter of the map and haven't actually taken the time to get a good look at it) it is VERY well crafted and designed feeling real with all the hills, holes, lakes, rivers, trees, etc. The missions in my opinion are very fun and challenging there's SO MANY weapons, the companion system works very well, and all in all it really is a fantastic game. I'll admit (as a huge fanboy of Bethesda) I was hoping for a 10/10, so I am fairly disappointed in the game so far, but that's really just considering what I thought it would end up being. Though I would prefer Skyrim, Fallout 3, or Oblivion this game still stands out amongst most games I've played on next-gen. I think it was worth the money so far and I'm excited to see what else it has to offer!… Expand
  30. Jamminman
    Nov 13, 2015
    10
    The criticisms on this site of Fallout 4 are so stupid I suspect they are all from competing game companies and not real. The Fallout series has always been amazing. If you didn't like 3, you won't like 4. To me this is the game of the year just like 3 was. Almost perfect. Not even worth mentioning small complaints. SIMPLY THE BEST GAME EVER MADE!
  31. SocratRUS
    Nov 14, 2015
    10
    Ребята... Fallout жив? Что нам дали ? Почему все хейтят эту игру ? Я вам расскажу..играл более 30 часов, а все негативные обзоры от людей, кто в игре толком 5часов..

    Что диванным критикам не понравилось в игре? Диалоги? (Да, нет, Сарказм), ну они забывают про 4 вариант ответа (расскажи по подробнее и т.д.) данный ответ открывает вариант диалога из ещё 4 вариантов -) Упростили только    Ребята... Fallout жив? Что нам дали ? Почему все хейтят эту игру ? Я вам расскажу..играл более 30 часов, а все негативные обзоры от людей, кто в игре толком 5часов..

    Что диванным критикам не понравилось в игре?

    Диалоги? (Да, нет, Сарказм), ну они забывают про 4 вариант ответа (расскажи по подробнее и т.д.) данный ответ открывает вариант диалога из ещё 4 вариантов -) Упростили только визуально, но диалоги живые т.к. персонажи общаются длинными предложениями и твои спутники общаются между собой, с нпс, часто вставляют свои реплики прямо в игре...ругаются матом в бою, все как надо.

    Шутер или симс? Об этом пишет каждый.. Что не нравиться строительство так не стройте.. вас это не обязывает...стройка не имеет отношение к основному квесту..
    Все пишут унылые квесты... принеси, убей и т.д. ВЫ ЧЕ КУРИЛИ ТАМ.. это квесты только на РАЗВИТИЕ ПОСЕЛЕНИЯ и расширение тер-рий.. основной квест + побочные от нпс не связанных со стройкой, очень разнообразны..

    Основной сюжет как фолыч 3 только наоборот? Да фиг там плавал.. спойлерить не буду.. но слышать от людей, кто прошел игру по ютубу и 4 часа сам поиграл.. пффф ну не знаю... ребята вышли из убежища, дошли до первого города.. и вертят носом =) даже не погрузились в мир ф4

    ДАЮТ СИЛОВУЮ БРОНЮ И МИНИГАН в самом начале игры.. о ГОСПОДИ что делать???
    Все пишут, что в начале игры дают халяву броню Т45 и миниган.. и мол типа можно все и всех убивать.. пффф.. для тех кто решает играть или нет.. я вам так скажу.. Броня без зарядки( ядерная батарея) бесполезна... в начале игры вам дадут одну такую заряд её 50% хватит минут на 15.. да вы в начале игры убьете всех рейдеров.. но таков замысел разрабов, чтобы вы увидели её и стремились искать заряды.. найти их в начале игры сложно, купить не возможно... пффф миниган дают о боже мой.. патроны 5мм.. найти их в начале игры тоже не вариант... убив когтя смерти в начале игры (режим выживание) вы потратите все патроны.. Режим выживания.. это просто АД.. в начале игры, короткими перебежками ищешь лут, можно умереть от 2-3 гулей, от кротокрыс, даже от 1 радскорпиона, вообще выживание советую как режим...

    Упростили навыки?? Вы шо наркоманы чтоли, навыки давали % к улутшению характеристик (легкое оружие, воровство, взлом и т.д.) сейчас вы каждый лвл получаете перк.. качайте те же навыки ( взлом, оружие (пистолеты, карабины, автоматы, тяжелое), медицина, красноречие, бартер) все эти навыки остались.

    ИТОГ все кто хейтит эту игру.. играли в неё максимум часов 5.. или по ютубу... читать смешно эти посты..
    Если ищешь игру не на 2 часа, бери ФОЛЛЫЧ,... Любишь скайрим? Хочешь скайрим с пушками:? вывод один бери ф4 =)

    Игра 10 Пайпер из 10    … Expand
  32. falloutwonder
    Nov 14, 2015
    10
    The gaming mechanics are almost flawless which gives the player a sturdy control system in this action RPG that successfully teleports you into this post-apocalyptic world as you search for your son and “save” the world. Sure, the story does take a back seat but this is because you create your own character and make your own story and what a story it is. Imagine being the star of I amThe gaming mechanics are almost flawless which gives the player a sturdy control system in this action RPG that successfully teleports you into this post-apocalyptic world as you search for your son and “save” the world. Sure, the story does take a back seat but this is because you create your own character and make your own story and what a story it is. Imagine being the star of I am Legend or Mad Max as you control your destiny in this nuclear devastated world.… Expand
  33. TryingMyBest
    Nov 12, 2015
    10
    I really don't understand why this game is getting so much hate. Fallout 4 is, by far, the best Fallout! Bethesda is one of the best at making open-world games and this shows in this post-apocalyptic world. So many mechanics have been changed for the better that really make this game amazing and I want to tell you why I love this game.

    Gameplay: Before I say anything else about this    I really don't understand why this game is getting so much hate. Fallout 4 is, by far, the best Fallout! Bethesda is one of the best at making open-world games and this shows in this post-apocalyptic world. So many mechanics have been changed for the better that really make this game amazing and I want to tell you why I love this game.

    Gameplay:
    Before I say anything else about this game, I want to talk about the improved shooting mechanics because they make this game amazing! I found it really hard to get immersed into older Fallout games because the only way to hit you're target was with VATS! I find it astonishing that people are angry about this new addition. This was a problem that was holding back Fallout and I'm happy that it's finally been changed. Don't listen to the people saying that this makes Fallout less of an RPG because if anything, it takes a bold step in a direction that most RPG's haven't taken.

    The dialogue system in Fallout 4 is nothing to write home about. You only get four options and most of them are pointless. I was really expecting more from Bethesda on this front as it was so heavily advertised. This is one of the only parts of the game I wished was like earlier Fallout's. I really wanted to be my own character and I didn't really feel that with the dialogue mechanics here. They in no way make the game less fun to play but they are quite a disappointment and Bethesda is capable of more.

    Now my favourite part of the entire game, the base building. I can't even explain how many hours I've spent making my own bases. The only reason I take every mission I can is so I can loot everyones body and steal everything I find. Finding useless junk now is more of a reward than a hinderance! There is no lacking of features when creating your own home. I was able to create a four story home, complete with a windmill, defensive structures and even a mancave! There are some mechanics that need to be changed but they are not gamebraking. On the topic of customization, customizing power armour, weapons and armour is amazing. It's so deep and complex you will be amazed by it! You will probably spend lots of time debating what attachments to pick out of the big barrel of choices. To go even deeper into this, you can pick certain perks to have the ability to go deeper into customization. There is no lacking of customization here and I'm hoping to see this in every open world game.

    Perk System:
    This should be in gameplay but the perk system needs it's own paragraph. I'll keep it short but just know that the perk system is better than almost any other RPG game I've played! It just feels right. You have the option between you're S.P.E.C.I.A.L perks (Strength, Perception, Endurance, Charisma, Intelligence, Agility, Luck) or other perks that unlock based on how many points you poured into each S.P.E.C.I.A.L category. When you pick a perk, it has a noticeable difference right away which makes the entire system very rewarding. In conclusion, it's an awesome system!

    Graphics:
    While the graphics aren't Last of Us quality they are pretty good for such an expansive game. I don't understand why the game is getting so much flak for something that isn't a big deal. The game looks amazing though, not in it's graphics, but in everything from colour palette, the skybox and even the choice of how buildings and debris look. I now know why I found it so hard to enjoy other Fallout games and it's defiantly the graphics. Instead of being surrounded by grey and brown and having a brown sky, you instead have a beautiful blue sky when you emerge from the vault. It was defiantly a good choice and I hope it stays this way.

    Pros:
    Base Building
    Armour, Weapon, Power Armour Customization
    Gunplay Mechanics
    Aesthetic
    Perk System

    Cons:
    Dialogue Mechanic
    Graphics

    Conclusion:
    There is no reason to not buy this game. This is the Fallout game we have all been waiting for. You will spend so much time delving into this expansive open world. Definitely Game of the Year material!

    And the music is amazing! Search up "Fallout 4 Main Theme" on YouTube!    … Expand
  34. alexmann15
    Nov 12, 2015
    10
    Ever since I stepped out of vault 101 I have been a Fallout fan. Back in the days of Fallout 3 people were happy just to have something so different to play, regardless of the graphics and frame rate. I look on here and see all these complaints about the performance and graphics and it is all bull. At the end of the day graphics do not matter. ALL THAT MATTERS IS DID YOU ENJOY THE GAME.Ever since I stepped out of vault 101 I have been a Fallout fan. Back in the days of Fallout 3 people were happy just to have something so different to play, regardless of the graphics and frame rate. I look on here and see all these complaints about the performance and graphics and it is all bull. At the end of the day graphics do not matter. ALL THAT MATTERS IS DID YOU ENJOY THE GAME. And the answer to that question is a big fat yes. Fallout 4 delivers serves to deliver the same experience as fallout 3- and that is 100% fine.

    COD delivers the same general game with a few updates yearly. Assassins creed, madden, GTA, Farcry, Halo, and all other major franchises do the same thing. They find a formula and they stick to it. Bethesda has simply done that with Fallout 4.

    That being said the upgrades are nice. The combat is miles ahead of older entries, the base building is fun and unique, the world is a bit smaller but with much more to do, the weapons and armors are better than ever, the power armor is sick, the new core systems work well, and the end of weapon condition is great too. Besides those things it is the same Fallout we love and to all the complainers- go play COD.... It is where you belong.    … Expand
  35. JCH
    Nov 11, 2015
    9
    The gameplay feels fresh while still retaining the old Fallout charm. There are a few bugs present, as there are in almost all open world games, but the strengths of Fallout 4 vastly outweigh its weaknesses. Play this game for the atmosphere, the experience, and for the rich open world full of adventure. 9/10
  36. CharlesFBronson
    Nov 11, 2015
    9
    Im fan of the series since 97 as a kid and honestly reading some of the "reviews" here makes me said...If you are like me and you like mainly to explore the wasteland and see what you can find and collect this is definitely the game you looking for.Story? What STORY first Fallout had? Find water chip...F2? Find G.E.C.K. ...How can you even complain story in an OPEC WORLD game when youIm fan of the series since 97 as a kid and honestly reading some of the "reviews" here makes me said...If you are like me and you like mainly to explore the wasteland and see what you can find and collect this is definitely the game you looking for.Story? What STORY first Fallout had? Find water chip...F2? Find G.E.C.K. ...How can you even complain story in an OPEC WORLD game when you suppose to make your own. (still haven't finished the game I just hope for style of ending like in first 3 games). Visually its best looking Fallout game so far.Do you really need to nitpick so much.Yes there are better looking games but that being said this looks amazing as well. Definitely check it out and make your own opinion, this game deserves that.… Expand
  37. Cyraga
    Nov 11, 2015
    9
    Note that all of the vitriol filled 0 reviews have 30-60 people that found it helpful? That's the vocal minority that hate it because it prioritised fun over standing up outdated and tedious game mechanics just like grandpa used to play.

    This game is not perfect, but it's damn fun. The skill system isn't all it could be and the simplified dialogue options rob the game of ~some~ depth.    Note that all of the vitriol filled 0 reviews have 30-60 people that found it helpful? That's the vocal minority that hate it because it prioritised fun over standing up outdated and tedious game mechanics just like grandpa used to play.

    This game is not perfect, but it's damn fun. The skill system isn't all it could be and the simplified dialogue options rob the game of ~some~ depth. But it's fun, gives you the strong sense of adventure that Bethesda is so damn good at, and improved so many little things not to mention the great stuff like the crafting system.

    So you don't need to repair your guns anymore, what depth did that REALLY add? So the lip-syncing isn't perfect, I'd rather than improve the game overall than sink excessive money into improving one small feature that only bothers a tiny percentage of people. Graphically it's quite a pretty game. It might not impress the people who scope their guns and focus on individual textures to scrutinise at the pixel level, but for normal people, it's great.

    Can recommend.    … Expand
  38. jackmcready
    Nov 25, 2015
    9
    I can't believe many of the negative reviewers have spent much if any time with Fallout 4. I (only) have about 25 hours in the game but so far I have a hard time putting down the controller. It's hard to tell if the game is a strong 8 or weak 9, but it's in that ball park.

    Lots have been said about the graphics and I suppose your opinion depends on where you come from. If you just    I can't believe many of the negative reviewers have spent much if any time with Fallout 4. I (only) have about 25 hours in the game but so far I have a hard time putting down the controller. It's hard to tell if the game is a strong 8 or weak 9, but it's in that ball park.

    Lots have been said about the graphics and I suppose your opinion depends on where you come from. If you just recently played for example Last of Us or Tomb Raider, then Fallout 4 is not going to impress you immensely. However, compared to Fallout 3 this is a huge step forward. It's on par with Skyrim, although Skyrim is more beautiful because it's not cluttered with nuclear waste. That being said, I wish the Fallout world would offer a bit more sunshine because when the sun is out, the wasteland doesn't seem all too bad after all. But just compare any enemy you'd like and you'll see a huge difference. And when you play, graphics doesn't really matters because the enemies are more fierce and scary looking than ever. Early on, you really don't want to be looking for conflict all too much.

    The main thing I like is that the game is much more seamless than ever before. There are fewer areas that need loading times to access which makes you want to explore even more. The game overall runs smoother than expected. Not much holding you up, except hoarding behaviour... But rather it runs smooth than have excessive graphics because after a short while you're not too concerned if it could have looked better. At least I prefer not to wait a minute to enter a house (like in Skyrim after the save file grew too big).

    One big new addition is building settlements and this poses the biggest ambivalence for me. It's not too difficult to build in third person mode but I'd like the option for an overhead mode as well. And to some extent this "build simulator" isn't really doing it for me all the time. I'm not convinced I really need it and it just adds to my hoarding addiction which can be a bit frustrating at times. Sure, it's down to me but the game sort of pushes me to think "I really should pick up that oil can or telephone because they contain part I might need".

    Short word on the story. Haven't bothered too much. To me, the wasteland experience is building up your character to eventually deal with the big problems. You can't just go marching in and solve everything. Also, the main story isn't too appealing to me, tbh. Fallout is about making it in a hostile environment.

    So all in all: this is - after 25 hours - a great game I just want to spend more time with. I want to explore, I want to meet all the interesting people and I want to become stronger.    … Expand
  39. bongorock
    Dec 2, 2015
    9
    Game is great, but the system will need overhauled now. The next elder scrolls needs to bring something new to the table or they risk falling off at this point.

    My only complaint isn't with me at all. It has to do with the absurd download that takes place after putting the disc in. Anyone having to pay for data by the gig will be screwed on this. That is totally unacceptable and it    Game is great, but the system will need overhauled now. The next elder scrolls needs to bring something new to the table or they risk falling off at this point.

    My only complaint isn't with me at all. It has to do with the absurd download that takes place after putting the disc in. Anyone having to pay for data by the gig will be screwed on this. That is totally unacceptable and it should be stopped now before it gets out of hand. I'm lucky enough to get unlimited, but not everyone is. Keep gaming open to everyone and not just the rich or lucky folks.

    Other than that, I'm going back to play more Fallout 4.    … Expand
  40. Wawacoffee89
    Dec 2, 2015
    9
    Im sorry but people, no one should give this game anything less than a 6-7. The sheer amount of time and effort that was put into a game deserves respect. Period. This game is not a bad game at all. Yes there are bugs, of course there are bugs. You try and sort out coding for a game of this caliber and see how ridiculous it truly is. They will be patched out eventually. Be patient people.Im sorry but people, no one should give this game anything less than a 6-7. The sheer amount of time and effort that was put into a game deserves respect. Period. This game is not a bad game at all. Yes there are bugs, of course there are bugs. You try and sort out coding for a game of this caliber and see how ridiculous it truly is. They will be patched out eventually. Be patient people.

    The graphics I do agree could be a bit better BUT the game was made for what...7 years? The tech with games has changes significantly and so have the visuals. When making a game in that time span, the graphics are going to have adjust to meet all criteria with the game. Who knows, some of the game was used with this graphics engine and then the last parts were made with a better one. They have to find a balanced plain to exist on. I also don't know about u, but I would rather have a game filled to the brim with stuff to do than have nice graphics.(Borderlands anyone?)

    Story wise, i haven't finished yet so I can't give a complete opioion about it. They are Bethesda games tho. The story is usually mehh. Wished they were better of course but at least the rest of the game is worthwhile.

    The gameplay is pretty good too. They tweaked the V.A.T.S system a bit. Instead of the enemies being paused, they move in slow motion either helping your odds or hurting them. Power suits in the game are amazing and fun to use; gotta try them out yourself. Crafting is an awesome addition in the game. You can create and customize your weapons, armor, meds, chems, power suits, and more. Should I continue? You can completely craft a settlement from the ground up adding water and food, electricity, beds, defenses, etc. The Perk chart they changed too making so you don't have to wait to pick something, u can pick it right off the bat as long as your skill level is high enough. There is no level cap either or it's like 215 I believe making so if you put the time in, your character will have every perk and skill available.

    All and all, this game is good. All should at least try it out for 10 hours and get a feel for it. Fiddle with everything the game has to offer and then see if you like it or not. If you're a true RPG'er, you will appreciate this game and a newcomer that is trying to get way more than 60 bucks out of a purchase. This is a massive game with tons to do. Enjoy it and stop being so butt hurt. Games this size are never perfect, cause they can't be. Trial and error. The GOTY edition of this game will be the perfect creation that all of you wanted the release of this game to be. Just you wait.

    **To those people that give this game a 0-4, look at their profiles. They have either just this game rated and nothing else or literally write reviews that make no sense at all. These people do this kind of **** to all big games to bring down the ratings and should be banned. Please click the "report abuse" button above their review and get them taken off so we can see a clear, genuine review of this game.**    … Expand
  41. SoakerCity
    Dec 27, 2015
    9
    A disappointment.

    The dialogue and humour are the worst in the series, and I've played them all. Doesn't feel like much time was spent on the plot. The graphics are ho-hum. Bad, even. Fallout 3 was beautiful. This just looks boring- lacking in its own style. I have seen very little that makes this game a true sequel, it just feels like a Fallout 3 Mod. Worst of all, they have sort    A disappointment.

    The dialogue and humour are the worst in the series, and I've played them all. Doesn't feel like much time was spent on the plot. The graphics are ho-hum. Bad, even. Fallout 3 was beautiful. This just looks boring- lacking in its own style.

    I have seen very little that makes this game a true sequel, it just feels like a Fallout 3 Mod.

    Worst of all, they have sort of ruined Fallout's lore and setting by spelling too much out.

    And finally, this is supposed to be more than 200 years in the future?? No way. The damage to the houses and urban decay look like decades, not centuries.

    Somebody messed up here.    … Expand
  42. IcedDemon
    Dec 2, 2015
    9
    Fallout 4 é maravilhoso para os JÁ fãs das consagradas franquias da Bethesda (Elder's e etc). Quem não gosta dos títulos anteriores (seja Fallout ou Skyrim) passe longe, afinal, Fallout 4 não oferece nenhuma grande inovação ou mudança drástica no seu geral.

    A história do game é fantástica (como sempre), com milhões de horas de gameplay (ok, não milhões, mas já joguei 72 horas e ainda    Fallout 4 é maravilhoso para os JÁ fãs das consagradas franquias da Bethesda (Elder's e etc). Quem não gosta dos títulos anteriores (seja Fallout ou Skyrim) passe longe, afinal, Fallout 4 não oferece nenhuma grande inovação ou mudança drástica no seu geral.

    A história do game é fantástica (como sempre), com milhões de horas de gameplay (ok, não milhões, mas já joguei 72 horas e ainda tem coisa para fazer), zilhões de side quests, todas muito bem elaboradas e interessantes. A ambientação do jogo dispensa comentários, é extremamente prazeroso viajar/ conhecer todas as histórias que Boston tem pra te contar.

    O Gameplay do jogo foi melhorado, a movimentação esta melhor que a do 3, as batalhas estão mais fluidas e mais divertidas e explorar continua o seu ponto forte. Foi adicionado um sistema de assentamentos onde vc deve gerenciar certos locais, fornecendo proteção, comida, água e etc para os moradores (familiar para quem já jogou Fallout Shelter). Nos assentamentos vc pode construir prédios, casas, shoppings, o que for... a Bethesda pegou emprestado o molde de Minecraft (busca e ultilização de matéria-prima) e desenvolveu uma ferramenta MUITO interessante pro jogo. É fácil vc perder horas do seu dia apenas melhorando esses lugares.

    Agora, Fallout não é só elogios não. Certas coisas começam a ficar inaceitáveis nos jogos da bethesda, todos são maravilhosos, porém não me entra na cabeça o fato deles usarem a mesma engine há séculos e ainda ser extremamente normal vc encontrar TODOS OS BUGS que vc já encontrou nos jogos anteriores da produtora...sério, Elder's Scroll foi lançado em 2006 e ainda não conseguiram corrigir essas budegas?

    Nessas 72 horas de jogo vi incontáveis bugs:

    -Personagens saindo/ entrando no chão

    -Inteligência Artificial dos inimigos congela no meio das batalhas

    -Quedas de Frames

    - Corpos com epilepsia

    - Objetos inanimados com epilepsia

    - Inteligência artificial dos companions as vzs MUITO burra

    - Companions que não podem ver uma porta/escada e resolvem ficar plantados nelas, tornando a simples tarefa de entrar ou sair de um lugar numa briga colossal.

    Finalmente o ultimo ponto negativo são os gráficos, que não são feios, porém já estão mais que datados. Comparável ao de Fallout 3 e ainda assim o jogo roda pesado no ps4 (???).    … Expand
  43. ason313
    Jan 26, 2016
    9
    Great game with the standard bethesda 100s of hours of potential gameplay. Not the revelation and masterpiece that fallout 3 was but a great follow up and a better shooter. Graphics are getting way too much flak because the game offers so much flexibility in approach as a trade off. If your looking for the best graphics Witcher 3 and MGS5 are beautiful but at the loss of a lot of freedomGreat game with the standard bethesda 100s of hours of potential gameplay. Not the revelation and masterpiece that fallout 3 was but a great follow up and a better shooter. Graphics are getting way too much flak because the game offers so much flexibility in approach as a trade off. If your looking for the best graphics Witcher 3 and MGS5 are beautiful but at the loss of a lot of freedom in the ways you can approach situations and the game overall. Comes down to what you prefer really, but no way this game is deserving of some of the pure hater scores I'm seeing on here.… Expand
  44. SimpleReviewz
    Jan 3, 2016
    9
    Lately, I've been having a case of uranium fever. However, it is the best possible fever you can have. What is it, exactly? Well, it's a fever you get when you are totally addicted to Fallout 4, and oh man...I can almost guarantee you'll get this condition when you play this game. Fallout 4 bursts with many things to love and no--the game is in no way perfect, and it did NOT live up to theLately, I've been having a case of uranium fever. However, it is the best possible fever you can have. What is it, exactly? Well, it's a fever you get when you are totally addicted to Fallout 4, and oh man...I can almost guarantee you'll get this condition when you play this game. Fallout 4 bursts with many things to love and no--the game is in no way perfect, and it did NOT live up to the massive hype behind it (in fact, there really was no way this game could have lived up to that towering hype). But oh man, I cannot deny that this game is an amazingly good time.

    Fallout 4 has a very good start, mainly because it sucks you into its world in many ways. In this start, it also presents a much greater focus on story compared to 3 and New Vegas. The story also gets better as it goes on up until the third act. The third act is sadly a disappointment in most areas, which will be touched on later. What also contributes to the greater focus on story is the 4 factions you can join, which is my favorite new addition to the Fallout franchise. The 4 factions are all very different and worth doing new playthroughs to experience all their uniqueness, especially in the third act. Except the Minutemen. F*ck the Minutemen. There is one thing about the story in the game that I do HIGHLY dislike. That is the dialogue wheel. I highly prefer the old Fallout conversations. I'm not going to go on a rant on the dialogue wheel 'cause you've probably heard so many. You get the point. However, I will say that the dialogue between the characters is well-written and clever, even if the voice acting isn't too great. Touching on the graphics, it's pretty inconsistent. At times, the game can look borderline gorgeous. At other times, it can look very sub-par. Fallout 4 also has many changes into turning the game into more of a shooter than an RPG, which can be both good and bad. Even though the shooting was fun and engaging and strategic in 3 and New Vegas, it was pretty slow and boring at times. With 4, though, the shooting feels better than ever, but it still contains the classic Fallout shooting feel. When it's at its best, it's wildly fun. Plus, the gore is always entertaining. However, when the shooter mechanics outweigh the RPG ones, the RPG ones can feel pretty watered-down and pathetic and lazy. I won't go as far to say that Fallout is now a full-blown 100% shooter, but come in expecting to play more of a shooter than an RPG. You can't talk about Fallout 4 without talking about its giant, engaging, and awesome open-world. It is so unique. I honestly think this is Bethesda's best map that they have crafted. However, it's not perfect. A lot of the content in the game can feel like dead weight, which is disappointing coming from Fallout. Let's talk about the third act now with no spoilers. The third act of the game is totally different depending on which faction you are in. The previous 2 acts of the game felt so great and inspired. It was honestly one of the best campaigns I've played in awhile. Then it goes to the third act...which is pretty boring. The satisfying and faction-different endings don't make up for that, either. Another flaw with this game is the companions. Rarely are they ever very helpful and managing them is a complicated pain. As I said before, this game is incredibly addicting and entertaining, which is the best part of this game. I loved building my character and just exploring this world. The settlement building in the game is brand new, and personally, it didn't appeal to me much. I can definitely see some being hooked by this expansive option, though. I feel Bethesda could've done more to appeal to the ones like me that aren't really attracted by building and expressing my imagination in games. As many flaws as there are in this game, the positives often outweigh them. It is just so easy to get hooked on this game. I have adopted a new way of rating games from my friend, and it will work great with this game. Here it is
    Quality rating: 8/10
    Enjoyment rating: 10/10    … Expand
  45. anichels
    Jan 23, 2016
    9
    Haven't played any of the other Fallout games, so for me I'm new to the franchise. I am not nearly done playing, and am a bit of a newbie still, but so far I absolutely love it. I can buy into the world, the characters, learned the crafting system, and the leveling system is interesting. - Plays similar to Skyrim, but with better graphics, and a different setting.
    Nice work by Bethesda as usual.
  46. aja26
    Dec 1, 2015
    9
    An actual honest review,

    This game is very good. It has good graphics, fun gameplay and offers much to do. It does have bugs and frame rate issues which are noticeable but its not really that bad. The bugs are funny and add a king of humour to the game which most serious games do not possess. I don't understand people on this site your expectations are always too high and extreme    An actual honest review,

    This game is very good. It has good graphics, fun gameplay and offers much to do. It does have bugs and frame rate issues which are noticeable but its not really that bad. The bugs are funny and add a king of humour to the game which most serious games do not possess.

    I don't understand people on this site your expectations are always too high and extreme there is so much in this game that it deserves a lot of credit.    … Expand
  47. Nachipants
    Nov 30, 2015
    10
    This was my first Fallout game and I love it! The graphics isn't the best, but it doesn't spoil the fun at all. The amount of things you can do in the game far exceeds whatever standards you have visually. Weapons modification, settlement establishments and discovering things. All and all, loving the game and looking forwards to playing it everyday!
  48. Manjisan13
    Dec 1, 2015
    8
    I have done 30+hours in this game and I still love it. I Mostly play this without a armored suit to have a better survival experience. Giving us a suit 1 hour from the vault is a real bad idea from Bethesda.

    There are a few diffent factions to follow and for some reason they all...yes all of em idolizes you(small majority not). I did not bother with the graphics (which was mediocre    I have done 30+hours in this game and I still love it. I Mostly play this without a armored suit to have a better survival experience. Giving us a suit 1 hour from the vault is a real bad idea from Bethesda.

    There are a few diffent factions to follow and for some reason they all...yes all of em idolizes you(small majority not).

    I did not bother with the graphics (which was mediocre for an AAA titel) because I went for story and gameplay. A big sandbox game too.

    I also love the companions as well the armor/weapon hoousing making (skyrim-like).

    I gave it a 8/10 because it is a good game but not a legendary 9 or 10.    … Expand
  49. gabriel_noya
    Dec 15, 2015
    9
    Fallout 4 is a RPG post-apocalyptic game that takes place in Boston after a nuclear holocaust.

    What I liked about it is the possibility of choosing your own story, you can do whatever you want and do the quests you like, and there are a lot of them in the game. While exploring, you can find a huge variety of objects like guns or trash, the graphics are pretty and you can experience    Fallout 4 is a RPG post-apocalyptic game that takes place in Boston after a nuclear holocaust.

    What I liked about it is the possibility of choosing your own story, you can do whatever you want and do the quests you like, and there are a lot of them in the game. While exploring, you can find a huge variety of objects like guns or trash, the graphics are pretty and you can experience having a great sense of discovery, that makes the game unique.

    The game has some problems, like big loading screens and frequent framerate drops that increase the longer you play it. The main quest, differently from the side quests, is disappointing, you can choose four not too different finals, that have the same cut scene with a little detail.
    You should buy it, if you can overlook the inferiority of the campaign.    … Expand
  50. jamex
    Nov 30, 2015
    10
    Can´t wait for Fallout 5 :)

    Wait.. I haven´t finished this one. Fallout 4. Why? Because I use to play Shooters or SimCity(type) of games, but the ability of playing both at the same time, its amazing! So.. I´m lost in translation. I could n´t start doing the main quest until my base was big an super defended with a 6 story big housing central (And can't stop building). The narrative of    Can´t wait for Fallout 5 :)

    Wait.. I haven´t finished this one. Fallout 4. Why? Because I use to play Shooters or SimCity(type) of games, but the ability of playing both at the same time, its amazing! So.. I´m lost in translation. I could n´t start doing the main quest until my base was big an super defended with a 6 story big housing central (And can't stop building). The narrative of the missions is great and the intricate world of junk (that forever lays where you left them) its quite amazing to me (haven´t played other fallouts tough).

    Its quite buggy frame dropping and the loading screen between buildings is so weird (what happened there guys? is it the lights? I believe is the lights) But still in the same advance level as the Witcher (where you can truly stop playing...) This is a great game.    … Expand
  51. livinghero
    Apr 1, 2016
    8
    This game is amazing! extremely expansive and immersive. If you enjoy Fallout you will love this game. Like other Fallout games there are some bugs which is not surprising considering all that you can do within the game. If you like you can form your own militia and fight the waste and form settlements or make your own perfect house. Or you can buy one and live in the city and play likeThis game is amazing! extremely expansive and immersive. If you enjoy Fallout you will love this game. Like other Fallout games there are some bugs which is not surprising considering all that you can do within the game. If you like you can form your own militia and fight the waste and form settlements or make your own perfect house. Or you can buy one and live in the city and play like the other Fallout games. The one major change that people may not enjoy is the new voice for your character. ( I personally enjoy it although its not as expansive as previous fallout games). The mouths do not always match what the characters are saying at times.… Expand
  52. xenofiend95
    Nov 29, 2015
    8
    Fallout 4 is a beast of a game, you can lose tens of hours and feel like you've done next to nothing. Although it is not without it's problems. First off, the graphics look good, a huge step from F3 and FNV, but this isn't the technical powerhouse of the year. Also there is a lot of frame rate stutters, something regular to Bethesda releases. I have personally not seen a single crash orFallout 4 is a beast of a game, you can lose tens of hours and feel like you've done next to nothing. Although it is not without it's problems. First off, the graphics look good, a huge step from F3 and FNV, but this isn't the technical powerhouse of the year. Also there is a lot of frame rate stutters, something regular to Bethesda releases. I have personally not seen a single crash or game breaking bug after 50+ hours. The games aesthetic is fairly weak, the Commonwealth is on a Skyrim level of boring. For such a massive game full of content, the world is very lifeless outside of the center region with almost every area feeling incredibly copy pasted from the last. Overall the repetitive nature of the map makes the commonwealth weak compared to the Capital waste or even the Mojave waste, this is from someone who put 100's of hours into those two games, 50+ leading up to F4 launch for comparison. But where the game does shine is in the quest lines. The main quest starts out fairly slow but takes a turn for more interesting matters later on. But even greater are the side quests. Many are easily some of the best in the series and make searching copy pasted areas full of Diablo tier random **** loot drops you'll never use actually worth the time. The new features, well they work for what they are but you mostly have to work around them. Crafting is incredibly limited but is put behind huge walls of grinding to make up for how shallow it actually is, and settlement building is only for those who are willing to spend 100's of hours strictly crafting. Most of the time I found myself having to work around the games limitations only to get bored and give up on creating settlements. Overall the game is very good, I can see myself possibly doubling my playtime, especially with promises of extra content in the coming months, but with all the hype surrounding I am still a bit disappointed by the games short comings. This is not a big leap for the Fallout series, its more of the same with unnecessary baggage tacked on.… Expand
  53. SILVERBACK6153
    Dec 2, 2015
    8
    I preferred Fallout 3 and even Skyrim over Fallout 4, but still enjoyed it (imo). Yes some people don't like it and just hate because they can. This game is so much more stable at launch than any other Bethesda game especially as Bethesda have not had the best track record on Playstation. The game does sort of force you to build settlements and there is some pretty wonky animations likeI preferred Fallout 3 and even Skyrim over Fallout 4, but still enjoyed it (imo). Yes some people don't like it and just hate because they can. This game is so much more stable at launch than any other Bethesda game especially as Bethesda have not had the best track record on Playstation. The game does sort of force you to build settlements and there is some pretty wonky animations like lip syncing and such. With a few patches and with all these new features, plus DLC that Bethesda is offering in the near-future, this game will likely be a 10/10.… Expand
  54. RidingHeidi
    Dec 3, 2015
    9
    Fallout 4 is a great way to spend some time playing video games. I think the level up perk system is strong, probably my favorite aspect, offering lots of different character builds. The game is so long though, it's hard to roll another alt and level up another 50 times. Exploring the mysteries of the wrecked city is fun, but I will admit to growing tired of looking at trash and collapsedFallout 4 is a great way to spend some time playing video games. I think the level up perk system is strong, probably my favorite aspect, offering lots of different character builds. The game is so long though, it's hard to roll another alt and level up another 50 times. Exploring the mysteries of the wrecked city is fun, but I will admit to growing tired of looking at trash and collapsed buildings all the time. Also, character models/animations are dated, especially after seeing what CD Projekt Red and others are doing. Bethesda was once a front-runner in 3D open world, but their engine is now behind. Also, crafting/town building held no interest for me.

    I'm playing Survival and while it can be frustrating dying on every grenade or mine, it's also fun to be challenged a bit. "Survive" to level 10ish and you will be fine after that.

    I feel similar about Fallout 4 as I once did with Fallout 3. A lot less customization role-playing than 3, but overall still very fun and still playing. Looking forward to some good DLC down the road.

    Addiction level: High    … Expand
  55. dhibittar
    Dec 14, 2015
    9
    Ótima jogabildiade e um história que te prende e faz com que você volte do trabalho querendo mais, confesso que o inicio deixa a desejar... porem da uma chance para o game que é viciante.
    Jogo típico de quem releva uma certa inferioridade nos gráficos pelas possibilidades e história.
  56. MardiMars
    Dec 19, 2015
    9
    I created a meta critic account to review this game as well , I haven't played a Fall Out game before and so far I really love it, I`m not sure how different it is to the others but for a first time Fall Out dude this is batteries and great fun.

    I do understand graphics gripes and crappy facial animations complaints but game play is really smooth. My only complaint and reason it docent    I created a meta critic account to review this game as well , I haven't played a Fall Out game before and so far I really love it, I`m not sure how different it is to the others but for a first time Fall Out dude this is batteries and great fun.

    I do understand graphics gripes and crappy facial animations complaints but game play is really smooth. My only complaint and reason it docent get a 10 for me and mind you this comes after playing the Witcher 3 (amazing game) and Dying light (badarse amazing) and that is you can't jump/climb even the most benign objects but its workable and just lays down a law to play with.

    I love the sound track, sound art and radio stations. Love the style of the game, the feel of game play and the depth of user experience .    … Expand
  57. starburns
    Feb 2, 2016
    8
    Fallout 4 is a confusing game to play as a huge fallout fan. I wanted to appreciate the game for it's colorful world and far less clunky combat than previous games, but for some reason i found myself questioning if I even thought i was playing a fallout game. I would be wondering through the wasteland and then I'd look to the Boston skyline and see some strange looking city with brightFallout 4 is a confusing game to play as a huge fallout fan. I wanted to appreciate the game for it's colorful world and far less clunky combat than previous games, but for some reason i found myself questioning if I even thought i was playing a fallout game. I would be wondering through the wasteland and then I'd look to the Boston skyline and see some strange looking city with bright blue and red buildings looking back at me. Now I'm not from Boston, but I have seen pictures of Boston, and what it looks like in fallout isn't a very good comparison of what it looks like in the present day. Thats not to say that I don't like to explore the remains of downtown Boston, I just don't feel like I'm exploring Boston. The gun-play is fantastic and by far the best in any fallout game although, yea… Expand
  58. ToddsBestMan
    Mar 24, 2016
    10
    Shoutout to my man Todd Howard, Fallout 4 is a perfect game, solid 5/7. And I'm not just saying that because we went to the chessclub together. It just works!
  59. RFS101
    Nov 11, 2015
    9
    + Things I like, = Things I'm Up in the Air About, - Things I don't Like

    + Greatly improved combat. + New Crafting and Settlement System is DEEP. + Much more varied landscapes (Not just brown and dead and ugly) + Greatly improved voice acting. + Much Deeper and Gripping Story. = No need for repairs (Reduces survival feel) = Companions can't die - Not as Graphically Impressive    + Things I like, = Things I'm Up in the Air About, - Things I don't Like

    + Greatly improved combat.
    + New Crafting and Settlement System is DEEP.
    + Much more varied landscapes (Not just brown and dead and ugly)
    + Greatly improved voice acting.
    + Much Deeper and Gripping Story.

    = No need for repairs (Reduces survival feel)
    = Companions can't die

    - Not as Graphically Impressive as you'd think
    - Still Buggy.
    - Overworld Map Seems Smaller than Fallout 3.    … Expand
  60. GORGMOARGORG
    Nov 12, 2015
    9
    I just do not get it...How do people complain about being"lied" to by the developer? This game is literally (I literally mean literally)everything they advertised and based on how it was done I am not surprised by anything I have seen. I honestly feel this was one of the more honest marketing campaigns out the(witcher/batman/Hell even fallout 3 and skyrim come to mind).

    In that regard    I just do not get it...How do people complain about being"lied" to by the developer? This game is literally (I literally mean literally)everything they advertised and based on how it was done I am not surprised by anything I have seen. I honestly feel this was one of the more honest marketing campaigns out the(witcher/batman/Hell even fallout 3 and skyrim come to mind).

    In that regard This is more of Fallout 3 in the best way possible.
    Graphics considering the world and the systems behind it are perfectly wonderful in their own right..
    Really like new Perk system
    Crafting is awesome
    Settlements is a fun distraction

    Voice hero and dialouge issues/lack of choice Is my biggest complaint.
    Story hasn't really hooked me(neither did main quest fallout 3,NV,Skyrim)

    Lastly, It's just really fun to play and explore and I am a loot whore so there is that....    … Expand
  61. Dee10Tee
    Nov 12, 2015
    10
    Apparently people have forgotten just exactly what a good game is. Sure I have seen some of the games early bugs, and sure I have some concerns. This game is light years ahead of FO3 and FO:NV. The story is a little clichéd but there is just too much to do. Spent hours grabbing everything I could find in true Fallout fashion. The new weapon systems are fantastic and the power armorApparently people have forgotten just exactly what a good game is. Sure I have seen some of the games early bugs, and sure I have some concerns. This game is light years ahead of FO3 and FO:NV. The story is a little clichéd but there is just too much to do. Spent hours grabbing everything I could find in true Fallout fashion. The new weapon systems are fantastic and the power armor actually feels like I am a mobile tank. I think people are throwing this game down because (just like Destiny) the people overhyped the **** out of this game. A pure disappointment on the gamers, but a job well done by Bethesda with their solid work on this game.… Expand
  62. SwagWagon
    Nov 12, 2015
    9
    I don't know why the metacritic users are trolling the living hell out of this game, so disregard the incessant whining. (Graphics aren't photorealistic, there's not enough NPC emotion, wah wah wah). Listen to the real critics. It's obvious that Bethesda has learned from their mistakes of the past, and succeeded in creating a beautiful gem of a game yet again.

    I had exceedingly high    I don't know why the metacritic users are trolling the living hell out of this game, so disregard the incessant whining. (Graphics aren't photorealistic, there's not enough NPC emotion, wah wah wah). Listen to the real critics. It's obvious that Bethesda has learned from their mistakes of the past, and succeeded in creating a beautiful gem of a game yet again.

    I had exceedingly high expectations for Fallout 4 and have been a long time fan of the series since the original Fallout (ah, the sweet late 90's), and Bethesda has obviously put their heart and soul into this game.

    The combat system has been greatly improved, with more fluid movement and the ability to create a "favorites menu" to readily access an arsenal of weapons while in-combat.
    The main storyline isn't super intriguing, but the sheer beauty and vastness of all the side quests and various things to loot, fight, and explore in the wasteland quickly makes up for it.

    I LOVE the crafting system, allowing players to scavenge scrap material while out in the Commonwealth and turn that crappy 10 damage pistol into a brute to be reckoned with. This allows the player a little more freedom (it's about time!) since you don't have to solely rely on weapon drops to get a decent gun anymore.
    The ability to build/customize your own home in Sanctuary Hills sucked up a solid 6 hours of my time so far as well.
    That, and there's nothing more satisfying than mowing down a pack of Super Mutants with a minigun with PS4 graphics.

    The places you get to explore and loot in post-apocalyptic Massachusetts, and all the people you meet along the way truly make this game shine as an RPG, and I hope people read some real reviews and don't listen to the losers whining about graphics.
    This game is well worth $60 and you're guaranteed to have a raging good time.
    See you in the Commonwealth!    … Expand
  63. Bollywongaloid
    Nov 16, 2015
    9
    Okay, so now I've poured roughly 50 hours into this and finished the main story arc I feel inclined to leave a little review. Personally, I loved it.... it isn't perfect by any means; I could pick it apart all day moaning about poor lip synching, tired animations, ancient engine etc but the bottom line is, I had so much fun playing this game I find it hard to score less than a 9. It'sOkay, so now I've poured roughly 50 hours into this and finished the main story arc I feel inclined to leave a little review. Personally, I loved it.... it isn't perfect by any means; I could pick it apart all day moaning about poor lip synching, tired animations, ancient engine etc but the bottom line is, I had so much fun playing this game I find it hard to score less than a 9. It's still that same Fallout world we know and love.

    Pros:
    -not including fallout 1&2, this is by far the most stable Fallout in terms of performance I've ever played on release. In 50 hours, I haven't suffered a single crash and the only glaring bug I've seen is the dialogue freezing up for a few seconds mid-conversation occasionally. Rarely any frame rate drops either. I think Bethesda have done a fantastic job testing their game before shipping.
    -great looting system... Huge improvement on previous Fallouts with a neat tagging system as well if you're looking for particular components
    -gunplay is as smooth and solid as it's ever been. Loving the new VATS too
    -didn't think I would like the new levelling system... In fact I was almost certain I was going to hate it. I shouldn't have worried... It's great and you feel like you're still making real progress many hours into the game.
    -I liked the way the story was delivered... Bethesda seem to be masters at giving you the bare bones of a plot and still leaving it compelling enough to follow up while at the same time giving you numerous options and paths to go down.
    -love the new crafting/modding system and the settlement building is very well implemented but by no means essential if you're not interested in the whole DIY thing
    -the atmosphere,art direction and lore are as great as they've ever been. I found myself totally immersed in the game.
    -I honestly could go on and on about the things I loved here but I don't have much space and people are likely never going to read this anyway so I'll just mention a few of the bigger negatives before I go lol

    Cons:
    -old game engine... While I personally still think the game still looks fantastic, that's more down to the art direction and design than it is to actual graphical fidelity. I do think it's about time they replaced this. It will be disappointing if we see it again in the next elder scrolls or fallout.
    -no weapon condition. One of the few features I actually missed from previous games... It's meant to be a broken world with broken stuff in it and I miss the feeling of finding awesome-but-broken weapons to fix. A shame bcos it would have fit into the new crafting system easily too. I mean u can repair power armour so why not weapons too?
    -not a huge fan of the new dialogue system but it is functional enough I guess. I understand the difficulties with having a voiced protagonist etc but I feel we lost more than we gained here
    -inconsistent enemy AI seems to vary from fantastic to ****
    -that's all I can really think of negative-wise that is of any significance... Sure there's a few nitpick issues here and there like animations etc but nothing that I felt really impacted the experience.

    TLDR; A fine instalment in the series that tries a few new things while ditching a few old ones, but still stays true to what makes Fallout as great a series as it is. Highly recommended for old fans as well as newcomers.    … Expand
  64. IamDavej
    Nov 12, 2015
    10
    Fantastic game with a bit better combat than Fallout 3 and Vegas, still pretty bad though.

    If you can see past that and learn how to mix live combat with VATS then you have the best open world game yet. This is bigger and more handsome than any other Bethesda game, even Skyrim. You simple can not go to bed or not go to that building, because what if there is a unique weapon in there?
  65. mir23
    Nov 12, 2015
    10
    This game is MASSIVE. TONS to do. Over 20 hours in not a single bug. Graphics are beautiful. Great customization options. If you’re a Fallout fan BUY THIS GAME. If you’re an RPG fan BUY THIS GAME. Don’t be fooled by the trolls! 10/10 easy!
  66. ShoCh
    Jan 24, 2016
    10
    6.4 user score? SIX POINT FREEKIN FOUR? Are you kidding me??? I have absolutely no idea what people expect of games these days. This game is a masterpiece. End of.
  67. Hollowfied
    Dec 17, 2015
    10
    Fall out 4 is simple amazing and fun to play even if u dont do quest the entire open world building and enemy simply awesome mechainic is cool.

    quest are top notice

    CON

    the some glitches the some little the hugh ones u notice but they funny ones

    loading time take to long with each fast travel and entering building.

    But this game still awesome cant wait DLC
  68. vendeta
    Nov 14, 2015
    10
    fallout 4 is absolutely crazy game, with a wonderful sense of peace!This game has almost all the plot for large open world and most importantly do not forget the adventure!Because that is the view from just good to 10 out of 10!I don't understand how can this game not to love Yes the dialogues have become more simple but better written, and shooter mechanics not Shine but much better thanfallout 4 is absolutely crazy game, with a wonderful sense of peace!This game has almost all the plot for large open world and most importantly do not forget the adventure!Because that is the view from just good to 10 out of 10!I don't understand how can this game not to love Yes the dialogues have become more simple but better written, and shooter mechanics not Shine but much better than in previous parts,and the optimization and graphics all OK 10 out of 10 a must have… Expand
  69. guitarmad23
    Nov 11, 2015
    10
    This is feeling like one of the best games I have ever played so far in my 20 hours of playing the game. The shooting mechanics are amazingly improved. The story is keeping me engaged to the point were I might finish the story faster unlike skyrim were I waited until I did most of the side quests for nice weapons. The building settlements mechanic is so great that you will be lost into itThis is feeling like one of the best games I have ever played so far in my 20 hours of playing the game. The shooting mechanics are amazingly improved. The story is keeping me engaged to the point were I might finish the story faster unlike skyrim were I waited until I did most of the side quests for nice weapons. The building settlements mechanic is so great that you will be lost into it for hours. The only flaw with this game is the fact that its straying away from being an RPG to being a straight up FPS but other than that, this game is a masterpiece.… Expand
  70. TOPKEK13
    Nov 15, 2015
    10
    easy game 10/10 goty am i right fellas??????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????
  71. greedy666
    Nov 12, 2015
    10
    0 for vla score is a troll score. I give this a 10 just to counter the trolling. Realisticly its a 7.5. Great immersion , looks really nice , gunplay is a huge step up from previous entries. If you want an adventure that has no hand holding then you will love this game. Worth the wait, played 14 hours and will put hundreds more in.
  72. rafaelrsg17
    Nov 17, 2015
    10
    I registered with metacritic just to write a review on this huge disappointment. I never played fallout 1 or 2. I however, fell in love with the game based off fallout 3 AND fallout new vegas.
  73. T-STONES-T
    Nov 12, 2015
    8
    I am fairly enjoying this game the 10-15 hours I have spend on it, minor issues that can be avoided if you use quick save regularly.

    What bothers me the most is the lack of understanding the game gives when you are building stuff with your ps4 controller. The view you get when building stuff is terrible, its very hard to place the walls, stairs, fences etc like you want to place them. I    I am fairly enjoying this game the 10-15 hours I have spend on it, minor issues that can be avoided if you use quick save regularly.

    What bothers me the most is the lack of understanding the game gives when you are building stuff with your ps4 controller. The view you get when building stuff is terrible, its very hard to place the walls, stairs, fences etc like you want to place them. I think they should have build some kind of building mode to make this less annoying or allow you to zoom more out with more rotation possibilities of objects. The other thing that I think they didn't think about is structural engineering, it´s not complicated that floors and roof need structural stability so I ended up building something that does not apply to the law of physics. Pretty unrealistic and boring something that could have been pretty cool and fun.

    Just my fifty cents.    … Expand
  74. SeanGamerDays
    Nov 11, 2015
    10
    How can you say stupid s**t to this game? WTF? Just because they don't pursue HARDCORE MODE, dosen't mean you already get to say s**t? Seriously about this game, is an absolute PLATINUM solid-rock-gold RPG! You'll get to create stuff, and kick some ass, but damn, this game is funny. Why does it funny? I'll tell you why, kids:
    - If your name is random s**t, Codsworth will say the funniest    How can you say stupid s**t to this game? WTF? Just because they don't pursue HARDCORE MODE, dosen't mean you already get to say s**t? Seriously about this game, is an absolute PLATINUM solid-rock-gold RPG! You'll get to create stuff, and kick some ass, but damn, this game is funny. Why does it funny? I'll tell you why, kids:
    - If your name is random s**t, Codsworth will say the funniest things to you
    - The FAT MAN launcher, sometimes it get your enemies (Including SUPER MUTANT) body parts going through walls

    It's a great game, and you'll never get bored!

    Except if you already Pre-order THE DIVISION on your PS4...    … Expand
  75. Crossfire78
    Nov 12, 2015
    10
    to stem against the hate i read here, I just started playing the game and I'm hooked like hell from the very beginning. Anyone who expects storytelling ala BioWare in an open world game should re-think this as Bioware can only tell their tales within a very closed corset (as seen in DA:I which was most of the time a boring grinder). FO4 tells its story(ies) in a different manner and if youto stem against the hate i read here, I just started playing the game and I'm hooked like hell from the very beginning. Anyone who expects storytelling ala BioWare in an open world game should re-think this as Bioware can only tell their tales within a very closed corset (as seen in DA:I which was most of the time a boring grinder). FO4 tells its story(ies) in a different manner and if you can't appreciate it or right out can't get it, you should not play it. The cinema in your head is always required in FO4 so you can make up the story the environment tells you and this is exactly what I personally are looking for. I'm over saturated with Hollywood style staging ala Bioware and want my own thought to roam free as my character does in a sandbox. The other point is regarding the graphic issues some report or the right out "ugliness"... I think you just got spoiled by Skyrim's modding community which enhanced it so much its probably looking 10 times better then FO4 right now on some systems, however to have a clear view on it and its improvements, please install it in vanilla state and check it out again (same goes for FO3/FO NV) and you will see that there were much improvements. And for the people stating the game is not running smoothly, my system is not high end by any means anymore (it was 5 years ago) FO automatically set it to ultra settings and its running smoother then my modded Skyrim (250+ mods). before spreading hate, please check if you fulfil the minimum/recommended requirements and also make sure you are running latest drivers/FW on your system. An SSD would also help great times probably.

    and just FYI:

    AMD phenom 965 X4 black edition @ 3.4GHz
    12 GB DDR3 PC-1600
    512 GB Samsung Evo Pro 850 SSD
    AMD Radeon 7870 3GB    … Expand
  76. crimescene
    Nov 12, 2015
    10
    bellissimo gioco, la chi è piaciuto fallout 3 non può non piacere fallout 4. Mi meraviglio di doloro che s lamentano per la grafica, la serie fallout non è mai stata apprezzata per il livello grafico, nè nessuno si aspetta che abbia un dettaglio grafico eccezzionale, al contrario ci si aspetta ch sia un gioco coinvolgente e divertente e fallout 4 lo è in pieno
  77. DetBruceRoberts
    Nov 12, 2015
    10
    I never use this site to base my decision on a game and I don’t login to make reviews but I have no choice. These negative reviews are forcing my hand. These 0 scores these 5s and lowers are complete BULL S H I T. I cant believe people are trolling like this. I literally have no words for it. How anyone could give this game anything short of an 8 is beyond me. IF YOUR READING THIS, PLEASEI never use this site to base my decision on a game and I don’t login to make reviews but I have no choice. These negative reviews are forcing my hand. These 0 scores these 5s and lowers are complete BULL S H I T. I cant believe people are trolling like this. I literally have no words for it. How anyone could give this game anything short of an 8 is beyond me. IF YOUR READING THIS, PLEASE DON’T BE FOOLED BY THE NEGATIVE REVIEWS. Ignore the trolls these people either DON’T own the game or haven’t played it yet. So disappointed in the gaming community. This game is phenomenal. 20 hrs in and Im only on the 2nd quest. Im on PS4 and haven’t experienced a single bug. I spend all day building a sanctuary it is beyond fun and addicting. There is so much to do so much to explore its insane. If you’re a fan of Fallout YOU WILL LOVE THIS GAME. If your new to it or a fan of RPGS you WILL NOT BE DISAPPOINTED.… Expand
  78. Poopypants123
    Nov 12, 2015
    10
    What is with all the zeroes and low scores? Bunch of people who didn't even play the game and are rating it low for absolutely no reason. This game lived up to the hype and exceeded even my expectations and they were big already. Must buy game and one of the best games of the year and on the ps4. Highly recommend it!!
  79. brafcauknid
    Nov 10, 2015
    9
    I had high expectations, but also realistic ones based on previous experience with Bethesda. Because of that, I am able to look past the sub par character animations, frame rate on console, companion AI, and some of the bugs and glitches. I am basing my rating solely on the fun and enjoyment I am getting from playing it, and based on that I should have gave it a 10. I am loving everyI had high expectations, but also realistic ones based on previous experience with Bethesda. Because of that, I am able to look past the sub par character animations, frame rate on console, companion AI, and some of the bugs and glitches. I am basing my rating solely on the fun and enjoyment I am getting from playing it, and based on that I should have gave it a 10. I am loving every minute of this game.

    It is nothing revolutionary but if you loved FO3/FO:NV then this is a perfect next step in the series. The exploration and world is top notch as always, best of any game Ive ever played. It also has new weapon/armor mods and the settlement building system, which I enjoy very much. As a person with slight OCD, just building the settlement and scrapping materials has kept me enthralled for several hours and Ive barely scratched the surface of the systems.

    I will say this is not a game for everyone, if you are from the CoD set and love tons of action and multiplayer death match, than this is not the game for you. If you love exploration and being a total completionist but hate hours and hours of repetitive action with no depth, than you will have a hard time finding a better game than FO4.    … Expand
  80. himynameisart
    Nov 10, 2015
    10
    Phenomenal game!!! Yes there's some bugs and hiccups, the game was just released chill out! What game doesn't have any problems upon release??? I rarely encountered any by the way, the graphics are amazing, so is the voice acting. The action is smoother than prior games and i love all the new elements like crafting weapons and armor, customizing a building and making it yours, etc. ThisPhenomenal game!!! Yes there's some bugs and hiccups, the game was just released chill out! What game doesn't have any problems upon release??? I rarely encountered any by the way, the graphics are amazing, so is the voice acting. The action is smoother than prior games and i love all the new elements like crafting weapons and armor, customizing a building and making it yours, etc. This game is damn good and i can't wait to spend hours and hours exploring, don't listen to all the COD fanboys below this game is a must buy! Game of the year hands down. Haven't even fully unraveled the main story yet and have already 10+ hours under my belt, plus side quests and dlc! I'll be busy well into spring if not summer of 2016.… Expand
  81. Goldnaz
    Nov 12, 2015
    8
    It's really dependts what you was expecting from the game. For exemple me.
    I wasn't expecting a completely new game. I am a big fallout fan. I was playing Fallout 3 just before tthe release of this game. Fallout 4 is just what I was expecting from it. Fallout 3 with much more detail and bigger world. A modern Fallout 3. Of course, everybody wanted a completely new game. But there is no    It's really dependts what you was expecting from the game. For exemple me.
    I wasn't expecting a completely new game. I am a big fallout fan. I was playing Fallout 3 just before tthe release of this game. Fallout 4 is just what I was expecting from it. Fallout 3 with much more detail and bigger world. A modern Fallout 3. Of course, everybody wanted a completely new game. But there is no reason for that. Guys from Bethesda did overall a good game by adding batter graphics, weapon physics they thought: " Why the game must be overall new, were instead you can make a very BIG UPDATE to the old BUT already perfect Fallout 3."

    I think the right way to enjoy Fallout 4. As the modern Fallout 3.

    P.S Only one issue I had that some times the FPS drops to 15. But only in moments when a lot action is happening on screen.    … Expand
  82. diplomat88
    Nov 12, 2015
    10
    IGNORE THE TROLLS LEAVING 0 AND NEGATIVE REVIEWS! THIS GAME IS AMAZING! 10/10 BUY THIS GAME! IF YOU AGREE PLEASE LEAVE A POSITIVE REVIEW AND BUMP THE USER SCORE UP. THESE TROLLS DONT DESERVE TO GET THE UPPER HAND.
  83. twasthetrees
    Nov 12, 2015
    10
    Amazing combat, great open world, great story, SO MUCH stuff to do, deep customization system for armor, weapons, etc. So many ways to level up your character, the perks system is fantastic and i love the old school theme the game has. 10/10 PICK THIS UP!
  84. matty3232
    Nov 12, 2015
    9
    Ignore the obvious trolls, anyone with constructive criticism about this game would not rate it a 0 or 1 out of 10. This game is absolutely fantastic!
  85. Infestedboil
    Nov 12, 2015
    10
    As a long time fan I had real expectations of this game and it blew them out of the water . Great Game not for your average Gamer who needs to be told what to do constantly (COD) At first MGSV was my GOTY but there is no contest now. Embrace changes.
  86. commando41
    Nov 12, 2015
    8
    8/10 for me, I have already spent over 20 hours in game and am just lvl 11. It's an open world game with a linear path that you can detract from at anytime and explore. I will admit it is more of the same when it comes to Fallout...nothing totally revolutionary outside of the settlement setup...which has totally hooked me. I love this game but can't give it a 10/10 simply because from a8/10 for me, I have already spent over 20 hours in game and am just lvl 11. It's an open world game with a linear path that you can detract from at anytime and explore. I will admit it is more of the same when it comes to Fallout...nothing totally revolutionary outside of the settlement setup...which has totally hooked me. I love this game but can't give it a 10/10 simply because from a technical perspective it doesn't seem much of a leap BUT...Fallout/Skyrim has always been in a class of it's own. If you enjoyed Fallout 3, New Vegas and Skyrim all with the character (i.e. glitches and clunky game play) then you will NOT be disappointed. The story is engaging and stepping out on the wasteland again felt like putting on an old pair of Pajamas you haven't worn since the last time you binged on a Fallout/Skyrim game.… Expand
  87. atomic_tomato
    Nov 12, 2015
    9
    As a fan of Fallout 3 & NV I do have to say I am impressed with this game.

    Pros: Smooth combat (for a Bethesda game). V.A.T.s works very well, super accurate. Huge world with plenty to do and explore. Lots of lore. Settlement building is F-ing awesome. (a full game within itself) Perks are great and really fit into the game. Companions do not die and can hold a decent amount of    As a fan of Fallout 3 & NV I do have to say I am impressed with this game.

    Pros:
    Smooth combat (for a Bethesda game).
    V.A.T.s works very well, super accurate.
    Huge world with plenty to do and explore.
    Lots of lore.
    Settlement building is F-ing awesome. (a full game within itself)
    Perks are great and really fit into the game.
    Companions do not die and can hold a decent amount of loot.
    Customization is hilarious.

    Cons:
    The crashing - this game crashes a fair amount, not a problem if you quick save a lot.
    Fair share of bugs (Bethesda game, new release)
    Companions can block you, but this can be avoided with commands.
    Sneak doesn't seem to work very well at times.
    Choice dialogue is lacking due to it being fully voiced. (could be a pro)

    I have about 10 hours logged into the game so far and it is very hard to stop playing.

    I was skeptical before buying this game because of a lot of negative reviews (also, not being a fan of Skyrim) but most of them are biased towards the graphics. Who cares? I don't buy Bethesda games for graphics (or console games for that matter) I buy them for gameplay and this game is fun as hell.

    If you liked any other of the Fallouts buy this one.    … Expand
  88. Ossima220
    Nov 12, 2015
    8
    Graphics are improved and appealing, but admittedly not optimal on console. Immediate you will see that the game developers have changed the "faction" system as in the previous game to something similar to Fallout 3. Overall I'd say that there is still much work to be done by developers on this game in terms of bugs and few tweaks with the autosave system. RPG mechanics have been changedGraphics are improved and appealing, but admittedly not optimal on console. Immediate you will see that the game developers have changed the "faction" system as in the previous game to something similar to Fallout 3. Overall I'd say that there is still much work to be done by developers on this game in terms of bugs and few tweaks with the autosave system. RPG mechanics have been changed but not outrageously. Perks still exist and the developers have increased the level cap in order to compensate for the lack of SPECIAL points. Speech options are understandably limited due to the Mass Effect-esque conversation wheel, but voice acting is well done despite the lip syncing issues. The biggest thing I've seen is Bethesda's clear focus on the modding community of the previous two games. A lot of the crafting, settlements, weather, and color pallet mods were quite popular and Bethesda took notice. I've been having a lot of fun with the game and expect to continue playing for the next few months. To those reviewers that are stating problems that were present in the last two games as if they are new, or state that NV is the standard you're rating this game on then I wold strongly suggest playing the games side by side and reconsidering your opinion.… Expand
  89. bigboss1964
    Nov 26, 2015
    8
    Fallout 4

    Game-Play:The game-play is the best the series have ever seen with spot on shooting and for the first time the ability to sprint with new V.A.T.S system that slow time and not stop it this game becomes more difficult and demands to focus your mind when you play.The new perk system is good but it could have been better because you have to upgrade your S.P.E.C.I.A.L skills with    Fallout 4

    Game-Play:The game-play is the best the series have ever seen with spot on shooting and for the first time the ability to sprint with new V.A.T.S system that slow time and not stop it this game becomes more difficult and demands to focus your mind when you play.The new perk system is good but it could have been better because you have to upgrade your S.P.E.C.I.A.L skills with perk point and not by performing actions in the game but this is a small problem.A ton of new and old weapons to choose from and the same goes about the armor.The RADS now make your maximum health less rather than killing you in certain amounts witch adds in to the depth of the game.There is also crafting not only for weapons and armor but also for settlements that you can create a home for you and even NPCs, to craft anything you need junk so now junk item are extremely useful.

    Story:The story is not that great but is not that bad ether.The stars of the game is epic but the ending of the game could be so much better but your choices have almost no impact in the game.

    Graphics: The graphics are not that good for this generation and Bethesda should really use a new engine on the next game.

    Notes:I really lose my self in the world of this game by playing over 80 hours and still have something to do it is surly one of the best open-world games I have ever played and the best Fallout game that there is to play.A great game I recommend it to everyone even the not Fallout fans to buy it it is worth the full price that it has.    … Expand
  90. superfields
    Nov 26, 2015
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Let's start with the bad yes we all know the graphics appears to be not really better than the last time we played Fallout 3 years ago, this is astonishing considering the likes of other open world sand box games like Destiny! Bethesda really needs to put to use Id Software talents here for their next instalment.

    The good the game is great and adds a few new bells and whistles like town management and crafting. Though this is not required it can be a nice diversion between quests.

    The other honourable mention is the stability it has not crashed once and to me and this company that is a set forward. So far no really annoying bugs.

    Bethesda needs to look at games like the new Star Wars and an older Destiny which are a higher caliber of finish and polish in the graphics department after all we are in the next gen of games, or did they not know that??

    9/10 for the sheer excitement and playability of the game, easily could of had 9.7 for better graphics!    … Expand
  91. morti1
    Nov 29, 2015
    8
    It's a very good addition to the series due to voice acting, story, combat improvements and many other quirks such as the visible effects of chems. There's also the many other improvements mentioned by other reviewers.

    However I feel like this wasn't enough of a jump from 2009 with fallout 3. The graphics, although much better than F3s, weren't as good as you would expect with a next    It's a very good addition to the series due to voice acting, story, combat improvements and many other quirks such as the visible effects of chems. There's also the many other improvements mentioned by other reviewers.

    However I feel like this wasn't enough of a jump from 2009 with fallout 3. The graphics, although much better than F3s, weren't as good as you would expect with a next gen game however this is not a major problem and can either be solved through mods or simply getting used to it. My major issue that holds it back is that the overall feel of the game is just very similar to fallout 3; the saying "if it ain't broke don't fix it" is true but innovation is also important.

    Overall i would say that this is definitely worth buying if you enjoyed/loved/liked the previous fallouts including Obsidian's FNV and to any gamers who liked RPGs in general because it's a great game. Just don't expect something like the jump from MGS4 to 5.    … Expand
  92. sefrabu
    Apr 11, 2016
    10
    I randomly checked 10 profiles of reviewers who gave Fallout 4 zero ranting and, surprise surprise, 8 out of them have not reviewed anything else than Fallout 4 ever. Some of the zero raters admit they haven't even played the game yet. Some of them claim they want full refund after 2 hours of playing. It is not only Fallout's problem, as lots of games get this kind of treatment, butI randomly checked 10 profiles of reviewers who gave Fallout 4 zero ranting and, surprise surprise, 8 out of them have not reviewed anything else than Fallout 4 ever. Some of the zero raters admit they haven't even played the game yet. Some of them claim they want full refund after 2 hours of playing. It is not only Fallout's problem, as lots of games get this kind of treatment, but Fallout is one of those games, who especially don't deserve that. So, since this is not a perfect, but still one of the best games I've ever played, I'm bloating my score to 10. If you can kick someone without a reason, I prefer to give them more cookies than I normally would.… Expand
  93. McJolt
    Nov 26, 2015
    10
    Aldilà della grafica bisogna sempre guardare il contenuto, e qua c'è quello che viene promesso: open world, molta esplorazione, atmosfere post atomiche. Poi che non sia il top come The Witcher, pazienza. Devo dare dieci, perchè questi zero spammosi hanno abbassato il voto troppo sotto quello che dovrebbe essere: almeno 8,5.
  94. Sebastiens
    Dec 19, 2015
    9
    Very special open world game which is similar than the other Fallouts. It has a cartoonish graphic which is perfect for the gameplay. Sometimes it is repeating but I would say that this game has so many different possibilities to do same for the story mode. I would play it one more time which I never do it. Along with the side quest it has a very long story mode.
  95. deathflame20
    Nov 25, 2015
    9
    Fallout 4 is a big open world rpg with lots of things to do like creating your own settlement with settlers that you have to protect it from raiders, super mutan,ghoul and more by making turrets. You can customize your armour, power armour and weaopen like adding nails to your bat , dying your power armour red flame, pink and more, but Fallout 4 have a lot of bugs and the companion AIFallout 4 is a big open world rpg with lots of things to do like creating your own settlement with settlers that you have to protect it from raiders, super mutan,ghoul and more by making turrets. You can customize your armour, power armour and weaopen like adding nails to your bat , dying your power armour red flame, pink and more, but Fallout 4 have a lot of bugs and the companion AI are dumb, sometimes your companion is on your when tou want go through a door like lydia in skyrim. The graphic have been slightly improved from skyrim and sometime the framerate drop down and make the game laggy when you are fighting or running but still, this game is worth it. I have already lay the game for 40 hours and there are still a lot of things to do in Fallout 4.… Expand
  96. loeis
    Nov 25, 2015
    10
    My focus would not be the graphics as always liked since I'm used des super mario to battlefield among others, which is really interesting was the history that goes the game and the issue of war, the lack of resources for survival between others, otherwise there's the question of the drama that you pass along the plot, these elements are wHAT make a great game Fallout 4
  97. Todd_Dow
    Dec 1, 2015
    9
    This game is EXCELLENT! It's my first time with the Fallout series, although I LOVED the Elder Scrolls games (except the online POS). Huge world, a lot to do, great progression, good graphics (could be better). Overall, VERY fun game and world that you can spend a TON of time enjoying.
  98. GreenMachineG
    Dec 9, 2015
    9
    Fallout 4 is an astonishing game and I thoroughly enjoyed it. This game could have easily been my Game of the Year, but it didn't feel like enough of a push forward to me mind-blowing. Don't get me wrong, this is probably still my favorite game I have played so far, but I felt a lot more into the world of New Vegas than I did in the Commonwealth. It still achieved everything we love aboutFallout 4 is an astonishing game and I thoroughly enjoyed it. This game could have easily been my Game of the Year, but it didn't feel like enough of a push forward to me mind-blowing. Don't get me wrong, this is probably still my favorite game I have played so far, but I felt a lot more into the world of New Vegas than I did in the Commonwealth. It still achieved everything we love about Fallout games; endless quests, huge open world, fun and exciting characters, etc, and even added new game experiences with the base building and character creation, but the few things they did not accomplish made it feel almost like a re-tread. I am not sure it is fair to come down on the game for it, but it was such a lasting feeling after playing this game that I can't give it a higher score, even though it accomplished so much. Hype may have hurt this game.

    The decisions you make in the game don't feel as though they make as much of a difference as they used to. I remember in past Fallout games when you aligned with certain groups it drastically affected your relationship with different groups, so much so that when you approached them they would just automatically attack you. With this game however you are allowed to stay with almost all the factions at once for so long that you don't feel like you are making a huge mark on the dynamics of the world. I liked this because I was allowed to play a lot more quests and didn't have to go back and re-play as much, but that isn't really what I was looking for.

    I feel like the game hands you companions a little too much, making you never feel that lonely wanderer-type game we had in Fallout 3 and New Vegas. You get Dogmeat right away in the game, which is fine, but he is handed to you. I liked having to just come across these people and after doing quests you could potentially have them as a companion. I found my self having the option of choosing between a good handful of companions after a very short time while following the main quest line. It is nice to have the companion, as I use them as a pack mule, but it felt earned in previous Fallout titles.

    The new base-building mechanic is a TON of fun. I was able to get very creative with making these highly defendable locations, and making them fun little havens for my Settlers. I found myself spending several hours just putting time into making my bases. Definitely a mechanic they need to continue.

    The new crafting system is simply perfect. I spent time going out randomly into the world to seek out materials to be able to fully upgrade all my weapons, which aided in my discovery of the world. I found myself in previous Fallout games finding several locations and then just fast traveling around for the rest of the game, whereas in Fallout 4 I don't want to fast travel as much so I can get all the materials I can, which means I also find more quests and the quirky things throughout the Commonwealth.

    In closing, Fallout 4 is another stepping stone in the great Bethesda open world RPG line-up, but I think they could use something else in future Fallout titles. They reiterated everything good about the older titles, and if you enjoyed Fallout 3 and New Vegas I guarantee you will enjoy this one, but I warn you that you may feel a wanting for more as I did.

    8.3/10    … Expand
  99. EmperorSultan
    Dec 28, 2015
    8
    I expected a 'Chatty' game. A game where I talk to NPCs and learn more about the world I am in BUT that is not the case in Fallout 4. Everything else is great. It needs more 'RPG'
  100. drlowdon
    Feb 12, 2016
    8
    Even the biggest Fallout fan would find it hard to deny that this is pretty much the same game as, the now seven year old, Fallout 3 with a basic settlement building option (that can basically be ignored anyway) being the only real noticeable difference.

    Despite this, and the criminally long loading times every time you enter a new area, I must admit I thoroughly enjoyed Fallout 4 and    Even the biggest Fallout fan would find it hard to deny that this is pretty much the same game as, the now seven year old, Fallout 3 with a basic settlement building option (that can basically be ignored anyway) being the only real noticeable difference.

    Despite this, and the criminally long loading times every time you enter a new area, I must admit I thoroughly enjoyed Fallout 4 and this make it a very difficult game to review. I went with an 8 out of 10 in the end as judged on its own merits its a very good game but others will rightly be less forgiving of the lack of progress the series has made.    … Expand
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 58 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 52 out of 58
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 58
  3. Negative: 0 out of 58
  1. Playstation Official Magazine UK
    Dec 16, 2015
    80
    A strong return for the franchise, boasting incredible customisation, a fascinating world and brutal yet brainy shooting, slightly tarnished by lacklustre AI and tedious inventory management. [Christmas 2015, p.88]
  2. Playstation Official Magazine Australia
    Dec 15, 2015
    90
    Feral Ghoul ugly in many ways, but beneath its iffy exterior beats the heart of one helluva great RPG. Get past the graphics deficiency, and the sheer thrill of Fallout 4’s combat, crafting options, and exploring will hold your attention for months. [January 2015, p64]
  3. GameOver.gr
    Dec 11, 2015
    70
    Fallout 4 leans to the Shooting side of things. It strips down the gameplay from the actual RPG elements and offers a meta-nuclaer shooting gallery which of course keep its charm and gameplay wealth but also feels a little too friendly for the new comers. The Base builder mode is unnecessary, boring and irritating. Unfortunately, overall, there are no steps forward for this Nuclear Holocaust Behemoth of the video games industry. Only steps sideways.
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