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  1. Dec 1, 2018
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Antyczny silnik graficzny to po prosru kpina z klienta. W porównaniu z topowymi produkcjami Fallout 4 wygląda jak produkt z muzeum rozrywki elektronicznej. Niestety pod względem narracji nie jest dużo lepiej. Scenariusz jest fatalny, naiwny, źle skonstruowany i anty-immersyjny. Matka szukająca niemowlęcia wdaje się po drodze w dziesiątki misji pobocznych i niz z tego, ni z owego staje się superkomandosem i superzabójcą? Kto to napisał? I dla kogo? Fallout 4 nie ma żadnych ambicji intelektualnych. Usiłuje być wszystkim, przez co staje się niczym. Miesza konwencje i opowieści, skacząc od pastiszu XIX-wiecznego horroru, przez poważne science fiction o sztucznej inteligencji, po pastisz czarnego kryminału z lat 40. Brakuje tu spójności i konsekwencji, emocjonalnego zaangażowania, naturalności, a przede wszystkim ambicji. Expand
  2. Nov 27, 2018
    3
    Although I did have occasional fun playing Fallout 4, overall the game felt like a dumbed-down entry, lacking the RPG elements that made New Vegas and 3 so much fun, and adding tedious, exhausting crafting mechanics that slow down the game's pacing to a crawl, and make the game feel like a chore.

    At first I was open to the changes in skills, perks, and dialogue, but eventually found all
    Although I did have occasional fun playing Fallout 4, overall the game felt like a dumbed-down entry, lacking the RPG elements that made New Vegas and 3 so much fun, and adding tedious, exhausting crafting mechanics that slow down the game's pacing to a crawl, and make the game feel like a chore.

    At first I was open to the changes in skills, perks, and dialogue, but eventually found all of these new changes to be huge mistakes. The dialogue being the biggest offender for me, as your character having a voice completely disconnects you from being immersed in the world, and significantly shortens the amount of response options during conversations with NPCs.

    This barely feels like an RPG, if at all, and feels more like an open world First Person Shooter, with minor, beginner RPG elements thrown in. Overall it just feels like a massive step backwards for the franchise, and it makes me concerned for Elder Scrolls 6. Bethesda needs to stick to what works, and make minor tweaks and changes. If it ain't broke, don't fix it. Though the game is often severely broken too, so I guess I can't even say that.

    Get rid of the freaking crafting! Good lord it's annoying. Stopping a quest every two seconds to gather resources and craft trivial structures that in no way impact your game is so mind-numbing and awful. They've doubled down with the crafting crap in Fallout 76, and look how that turned out. MAKE CRAFTING AN OPTION, NOT A REQUIREMENT. In Skyrim they got it right with Hearthstone. An OPTIONAL DLC, that made crafting fun and easy, and actually had a purpose! To store and display your stuff, with some minor mini-events/quests thrown in to boot. The crafting for me is the fatal flaw of Fallout 4, it really ruined the experience for me.

    There are occasional moments of brilliance, but they're too far and few between to justify ever returning to this game. Play Fallout: New Vegas instead, you'll be glad you did.
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  3. Nov 25, 2018
    2
    This game is dead as **** Basically, I've played it for about 4 hours so you could argue I've given up a bit quick but I do expect stuff to draw me in. I left the bunker and went to the people in the town hall or whatever and then put on the suit. A big lizard thing came at me and then we walked off with the people back to where my house is. I was then told to find some people in troubleThis game is dead as **** Basically, I've played it for about 4 hours so you could argue I've given up a bit quick but I do expect stuff to draw me in. I left the bunker and went to the people in the town hall or whatever and then put on the suit. A big lizard thing came at me and then we walked off with the people back to where my house is. I was then told to find some people in trouble eastwards and it turned out they were being attacked by things south of that location. So basically I knew this was just going to be another Bethesda game of trecking across the map to kill one thing and then coming back and getting the reward and then just grinding everything out with no purpose. I had this trouble with Skyrim as well where I found that there was far too much to do to the point where the side quests are well over 10 times the size of the main quest and they just spiral out into this endless void. But it's not worth it at all. All the characters are boring and they all sound depressed or just poorly voiced so I just don't care about them at all. Every quest is just so much effort and there's no final boss or thing to work towards. I personally prefer a game I can beat in about 40 hours and be satisfied with. This game cannot be beaten and so I just cannot be arsed to play it for 60 hours and try and immerse myself in a boring world. Expand
  4. Nov 23, 2018
    10
    Fallout 4 is not perfect. But, it’s the most fun I’ve had in a video game in years.

    The formula is very similar to Fallout 3 and New Vegas. Bugs and all. However, there’s a hook to the game-play loop that keeps me wanting more. When I’m not playing, I’m thinking about it, and what I’m going to do next. This is Bethesda Game Studio’s most beautiful world yet. I find myself getting
    Fallout 4 is not perfect. But, it’s the most fun I’ve had in a video game in years.

    The formula is very similar to Fallout 3 and New Vegas. Bugs and all. However, there’s a hook to the game-play loop that keeps me wanting more. When I’m not playing, I’m thinking about it, and what I’m going to do next.

    This is Bethesda Game Studio’s most beautiful world yet. I find myself getting lost for hours trying to go from A to B between quest marks, because I saw a marker pop up on my map that looked interesting.

    The combat is still floaty but tighter than ever. For the first time I’m able to playing this game more like a shooter, rather than completely relying on VATS, which it’s adds a more tense feel now that it slows time rather than fully stopping it.

    Fallout 4’s story had me fully engaged and invested more so than any other BGS game. I’m normally very formulaic in the way I play these games. Side quests and additional content first, before completing the story and ending with (Hopefully) a bang. And on that, this game delivered one of the most interesting stories that felt like it was hand-made for me.
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  5. Nov 23, 2018
    7
    Fallout New Vegas and 3 are better than this although its still a good game and i defiantly recommend it .
  6. Nov 23, 2018
    8
    After 3 years since its release with all content I have a new appreciation for this game with how much fun I explore Boston and the gunplay is freaking superb and I still love it to this day especially companions like Piper and Nick Valentine.

    However what prevents this from a higher score is for a 2015 game being the same year Witcher 3 and Metal Gear Solid V released the
    After 3 years since its release with all content I have a new appreciation for this game with how much fun I explore Boston and the gunplay is freaking superb and I still love it to this day especially companions like Piper and Nick Valentine.

    However what prevents this from a higher score is for a 2015 game being the same year Witcher 3 and Metal Gear Solid V released the graphics/framerate quality are seriously outdated and even now stutters and freezes and the story itself is not all that great all things considered since 3 and New Vegas were great in this aspect. Almost every faction were unlikable especially my personal favorite the Brotherhood of Steel being more facists than before.

    However the best story it offers comes from the companions for the first time in my Fallout history I love the character arcs of the companions even my least favorite Preston Garvey. I recommend this to people who love gameplay but for moral choice storywise this is not the game for that.
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  7. Nov 19, 2018
    10
    Why did I only give this game a few hrs on release ? Possibly because I played Fallout 3 so much I kinda got attached to the characters and storyline (Erm Hello Fallout 76) so much I didn't feel it held me as much BUT after the complete mess of 76 I decided to cut my losses and buy the F4 GOTY edition and wow it has been amazing so far and I've not even scratched the surface! HopefullyWhy did I only give this game a few hrs on release ? Possibly because I played Fallout 3 so much I kinda got attached to the characters and storyline (Erm Hello Fallout 76) so much I didn't feel it held me as much BUT after the complete mess of 76 I decided to cut my losses and buy the F4 GOTY edition and wow it has been amazing so far and I've not even scratched the surface! Hopefully Bethesda will listen to the feedback of 76 and go back to what it's best at AKA F3, NV, F4 Expand
  8. Nov 16, 2018
    10
    what can is say 1500+ hours played and it still keeps me fresh when i start a new playthrough (And i have done many) very good game 10/10
  9. Nov 16, 2018
    9
    A Masterpiece, loved everything about this game, it is definitely a must play!
  10. Nov 15, 2018
    8
    I am big fan of the Fallout series, I first started playing them since fallout 3, and I have no intentions of playing the very old ones haha but I read the stories of them to give me a better understanding of the world of Fallout, and it's very interesting. Fallout 4 I was extremely excited for, I couldn't wait to play it when I first heard about it. I overall enjoyed the game, I loved theI am big fan of the Fallout series, I first started playing them since fallout 3, and I have no intentions of playing the very old ones haha but I read the stories of them to give me a better understanding of the world of Fallout, and it's very interesting. Fallout 4 I was extremely excited for, I couldn't wait to play it when I first heard about it. I overall enjoyed the game, I loved the building element of it, creating a making settlements, much more fun with mods, the gameplay was good, the world was good and I overall enjoyed it, although I miss some of the old elements, such as the Karma system, and the speech system in the older games, where building up certain skill can impact your dialogue, and the story was okay, all the endings pretty much just felt the same to me, I felt like a lot of good was added to it, and a lot of good was taken out of it, so it didn't exactly meet my expectations, but I still enjoyed it!

    Best element-The building
    Worst element-The speech system (although I loved the sarcasm that made me laugh a good few times)
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  11. Nov 15, 2018
    10
    I played this game 6 times through it only costs me 2 girlfriends but I manifested a stronger relationship with my best friend who deals with my settlements and takes care of them while Im the exploring and shooting one. Well for the Game I just love the old Gameplay style it perfectly works for the Bethesda OFFLINE Games and since I start playing the Game in survival Mode it got evenI played this game 6 times through it only costs me 2 girlfriends but I manifested a stronger relationship with my best friend who deals with my settlements and takes care of them while Im the exploring and shooting one. Well for the Game I just love the old Gameplay style it perfectly works for the Bethesda OFFLINE Games and since I start playing the Game in survival Mode it got even better not to mention in the addition with all the mods you can make you very own world with this game and you can chosse how to play this game (either melee, Long-ranged or just with a magnum) it all will work out if you focus on the right distributions of your skills and attributes..and the 10 out of 10 is for the details (the DETAILS!) wich just makes it remarkable only thing to gringe is about the less quests and side-mission in opposite of the prequels but you can spend your time very well anyway..the new settlement feature is really the greatest feature they invented because it brings civilisation to the far wilds of Boston all in all it's a must have if you like offline games where you are the god and absolutely best mercenary in the Commonwealth. Oh and a mind blown story is given too. Expand
  12. Nov 7, 2018
    3
    I resent this game so much.
    I loved FO3, 100%'d it and all DLC on Xbox 360.
    FO4, though, it doesn't work, it just, doesn't, work. It is suffering from a MAJOR identitiy crisis, part FPS, part skill-tree action game. I've put roughly a total of 30>40 hours into this game since release, restarting it multiple times but nothing can hook me past about the 10 hour mark. Its just so
    I resent this game so much.
    I loved FO3, 100%'d it and all DLC on Xbox 360.
    FO4, though, it doesn't work, it just, doesn't, work.
    It is suffering from a MAJOR identitiy crisis, part FPS, part skill-tree action game.
    I've put roughly a total of 30>40 hours into this game since release, restarting it multiple times but nothing can hook me past about the 10 hour mark.
    Its just so aimless, but at the same time there is no freedom either. You can't wander without getting caught up in something trivial, or feel obliged to "go here and do this". There is no sense of wonder like FO3 had, no awe.
    I wanted to love this game, I really did, but I can't.
    Its like the girl who looks amazing from 20m away but when you get close you see zits on her chest, waxy ears, hairy armpits, acne around her mouth and forehead and has missing teeth.
    I went there, more than once and I'm ashamed and let down.
    Fallout 4 and all its DLC (which I own, but clearly will never play) is good from a-far, but far from good.
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  13. Nov 4, 2018
    8
    Story:8
    Graphics:8
    Gameplay:10
    Details:8
    Mechanics:8
    Sounds:8
    Animations:8
  14. Nov 1, 2018
    2
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. So let me get this straight: there are no choices that actually matter. Let me explain in Fallout New Vegas at the beginning you can join the raiders that prey on a small town or the townsfolk and each opens up a lot of different quests. In Fallout 4 the raiders attack you on sight and if you say no to helping Preston Garvey it still makes you do it, I said no and the objective still said do that action. And also the characters can't be killed, in New Vegas (kina ironic that what most people say is the best Fallout is the only not made by them) you could kill anyone, here more than half of these terrible characters you simply cannot kill. Lastly the graphics are terrible, when I shoot the ground I expect a bullet impact but no not even that... The graphics per time can be really pixelated, do you have any idea what game came out the same year and had excellent graphics (Mad Max). Sorry if this review is a bit short but I don't have much to say. Expand
  15. Oct 31, 2018
    2
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I have restarted my game for the third time yesterday. The first time, it was because a key NPC had just disappeared, yesterday I just lost the ability to crouch. I decided to start all over again, in a kind of hopeful way - maybe if I went back to square one, I would minimize the risk of bugs or something. And then I was hit by the bug where you're stuck right out of the pod until you restart your console.

    So, yeah, even by Bethesda standards, this is painful. I've had buggy saves in their RPGs before, but the worst that had happened was to have a secondary quest I couldn't finish in Skyrim. Never anything this terminal and annoying. And I'm not mentioning all the bugs I managed to work around: crash to PS4 home when changing Piper's weapon, and so on.

    Then, there's what Bethesda have done with Fallout, and that's worse than any technical glitch.

    I can't stand the dialog system. I used to love it in the old Fallout games, and Planescape: Torment, when you had pretty much half a screen of dialogue options to read, and in certain cases having to be real careful about what you picked. The new system is just risk-free, over simplified nonsense.

    Cardboard cutout characters, complete lack of substance in their backgrounds...

    It just doesn't feel like a RPG any more. I miss my drug-addicted prizefighter from Fallout 2, a guy who had amassed terrible karma before setting on the path of redemption. That guy had a story, that guy had a style of his own, that guy was FUN. He was utterly rubbish at many things, he had to give up on some parts of the game because of that, and he felt real.

    This guy I'm playing in Fallout 4 can just do everything, and he can do it very well. He's neither a beacon of hope leading a rebellion, nor the scourge of the wasteland terrorizing settlements. He's just an asshat who tinkers in his shed and just happens to own 4 power armours and 3 Fat Men despite having been outside the vault for a week or so.

    I miss the quests from the old Fallout games where you could kill a guy subtly by tampering with his heart medication, rather than HAVING to blow his brains out with a shotgun.
    (Spoilers ahead)

    The bit in the Combat Zone is, for me, very representative of the turn that Bethesda has taken. In an old Fallout game, you could have probably done any of the following:
    1. Wait for a fight night to rob the betting money
    2. Enter the cage yourself and become the local champion
    3. Bet on any fighter to rake in some caps
    4. Buy out one the fighter to have as a companion
    and probably more.

    In Fallout 4, well, none of that. You're in a place, where there are other people. Therefore you will fight, and kill them all, and loot them to get back to base and continue building your glorified shed. Woohoo.

    It's a decent shooter, despite the glitchy stuff. The modding mechanism on weapons is rather fun, and as usual the random exploration of places is by far the most exciting element of the game.

    But it's jut not a Fallout game any more, and it's not really an RPG either.
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  16. Oct 30, 2018
    1
    If this game not named Fallout then I can score it 8, but it's Fallout and I have more expectation from that series.

    Bethesda is the worst thing what happened with this series. This game degrade the Fallout RPG system, degrade the dialogue system and lot more. The only improvement is the gun play, that's why I give this game 1 instead of 0.
  17. Oct 29, 2018
    3
    This was my first Fallout game, and I really didn't like it. This game is really boring a lot of the time and depressing. I don't like any of the weapons in this game at all and the thirdperson perspective is really choppy and bad. There's really no story in this game and there isn't much character customization either. I really don't like this game.
  18. Oct 19, 2018
    10
    Wonderfull story, open world, amazing combats and armours, enjoying my fortress developing. I really like the minute man and all this stuff. Good work!
  19. iOS
    Oct 17, 2018
    9
    The world, exploration, crafting, atmosphere, and story of Fallout 4 are all key parts of this hugely successful sandbox role-playing game. Great new reasons to obsessively gather and hoard relics of happier times, strong companions, and sympathetic villains driving tough decisions make it an adventure I’ll definitely replay and revisit. Even the technical shakiness that crops up here andThe world, exploration, crafting, atmosphere, and story of Fallout 4 are all key parts of this hugely successful sandbox role-playing game. Great new reasons to obsessively gather and hoard relics of happier times, strong companions, and sympathetic villains driving tough decisions make it an adventure I’ll definitely replay and revisit. Even the technical shakiness that crops up here and there can’t even begin to slow down its momentum. Expand
  20. Sep 24, 2018
    9
    While it is a different fallout experience, I think the game is very good. Combat is vastly improved and the world is fun to explore. The map isn't as restrictive as new vegas and modding has been expanded on tremendously. Also you can sprint.
  21. Sep 19, 2018
    6
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. 6/10
    RPG elements of the previous games are barely present...if not present at all. They kind of watered it down for people who are new to Fallout so they can broaden their audience, which I get but it kinda ruined it a bit, though not too much. The talking protagonist is actually something I was positively surprised by. Story was interesting enough, although a bit stupid if you ask me. Most of it made sense but you exit the vault looking for your son and you go this long ass way just to find out that it was 60 years ago when they first snatched him, meanwhile you're too busy going around gathering sh*t like adhesive screws and other materials. Other than that no complaints about the story.
    Character creation system definitely WAY better than 3 and NV.....way better. The game lacks a serious arsenal of weapons. I don't want to shoot some damn pipe pistols for a 3rd of the game, it's tiring. The new design of old creatures like Mirelurks, Deathclaws or even Super Mutants are also a step up from the last ones. Alien Blaster is THE weakest thing ever, doesn't matter if you upgrade your character to the max, it will always stay/be weak. Side quest for the Minutemen were boring as f*ck and pretty much just annoying to the point where you don't want to talk to Preston Garvey, turn on Radio Freedom or go anywhere near The Castle anymore. About half of the DLCs were decent like Nuka World, Far Harbor and the Wasteland Workshop, the rest was just half assed to be fully honest.....matter of fact the whole game was kinda half assed if you ask me, but it was still worth the money and I played the absolute sh*t out of it, can't wait for Fallout 76, though the online only option leaves me very skeptical.
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  22. Sep 18, 2018
    6
    Great open world but with loading screens. The story is fine, but the dialogs are week.
    Fallout 1, 2 had great and funny dialogs, Fallout 4 did not.
    Good side quests, but also much of them are repetitive. The graphics, game mechanics and loading screens are weak. The building of your communities is good. What I really liked was the gun and armor customization, character creation and
    Great open world but with loading screens. The story is fine, but the dialogs are week.
    Fallout 1, 2 had great and funny dialogs, Fallout 4 did not.

    Good side quests, but also much of them are repetitive. The graphics, game mechanics and loading screens are weak. The building of your communities is good.

    What I really liked was the gun and armor customization, character creation and the atmosphere of the post-apocalyptic world. I was mainly creating my own story - I was collecting all the guns, armors, building communities and discovered every place in the Boston.

    + big funny open world, gun and armor customization, discovery of Boston
    - loading screens, dialogs, graphics, game mechanics
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  23. Sep 16, 2018
    10
    Скажу честно...

    Игра идеальна её зря критикуют! Лично я не могу уже оторваться месяц! ( скоро будет второй) Её критикуют не понятно за что для меня лично, в ней хороший сюжет, в ней большой свободный мир, где можно строить свой дом да хоть деревню для выживания! Минус только один Сложности во время прохождения, с теме же Райдерами трудно разобраться иногда бывает, но не суть Все +
    Скажу честно...

    Игра идеальна её зря критикуют!
    Лично я не могу уже оторваться месяц! ( скоро будет второй)
    Её критикуют не понятно за что для меня лично, в ней хороший сюжет, в ней большой свободный мир, где можно строить свой дом да хоть деревню для выживания! Минус только один
    Сложности во время прохождения, с теме же Райдерами трудно разобраться иногда бывает, но не суть
    Все + игры
    Большой свободный мир, где можно строить, выживать, добывать ресурсы, помогать своим людям и т.д.
    Сюжет не плох затягивает
    персонажи вроде как не бесполезны, как во многих играх
    Беседы довольно таки интересны между персонажами и кадсцены не плохи
    Создание персонажа, вы тут хоть джокера создавайте, да кого угодно впринципе!!!
    Вроде вся что получилось подметить мне в игре, вот как то так друзья
    С нетерпением жду Fallout 76!!!!!!
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  24. Sep 8, 2018
    4
    On paper, I thought I would like this game. I like First-Person Shooters, I like RPG’s and leveling up mechanics but something about this game didn’t do it for me.

    I didn’t like the way the shooting looked or felt. I wasn’t loving the guns and the story itself did not hook me is anyway. I think I was supposed to feel something but I felt nothing when playing this game. After a couple of
    On paper, I thought I would like this game. I like First-Person Shooters, I like RPG’s and leveling up mechanics but something about this game didn’t do it for me.

    I didn’t like the way the shooting looked or felt. I wasn’t loving the guns and the story itself did not hook me is anyway. I think I was supposed to feel something but I felt nothing when playing this game. After a couple of hours, I had to walk away from this game.

    I wasn’t enjoying myself and I wanted to move on.
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  25. Aug 15, 2018
    2
    I wanted to like this game, but it doesn't feel like an RPG, there's not really any meaningful choices, and I'm just not a fan of the game.
  26. Aug 14, 2018
    9
    Bought the game, played it for 200 hrs before i realized should get it with Season Pass. Bought all the expansions and spent another 150 hrs probably walking around the Diamond City and Nuketown. Man, i love this game!
  27. Aug 13, 2018
    5
    Not such a great version of Fallout. I have been a fan from the start and see the game going downhill. The settlement creation ads something new to the game, and also it is the future of gaming. But i feel they make the entire game surrounding settlement building. Not much else to do. No sense of exploration. Lack of guns to make. When you ad the option to create or customise weapons youNot such a great version of Fallout. I have been a fan from the start and see the game going downhill. The settlement creation ads something new to the game, and also it is the future of gaming. But i feel they make the entire game surrounding settlement building. Not much else to do. No sense of exploration. Lack of guns to make. When you ad the option to create or customise weapons you cannot forget to add 1000's of blueprints as basically you tell us to create something, but we are very limited. Which is a bit silly. Characters and charisma/talking are broken. Game feels bland. Expand
  28. Jul 27, 2018
    6
    Im pretty disappointed with this game TBH. I enjoyed Fallout 3 but this game is not for everyone. Building is Meh. Overall I have nothing more to write Im disappointed.
  29. Jul 15, 2018
    6
    Oficialmente fue mi primer fallout, iniciado y terminado por completo (Todo el modo historia y sus finales) , habia jugado anteriormente el fallout 3, pero no logre terminarlo. me han dicho que fallout new vegas es el mejor.
    Fallout 4, graficamente, muy pobre, un mundo abierto con una cantidad de bugs increible, lastima.. un vasto mapa, pero muchos bugs 4/10 (Ya es hora de cambiar el
    Oficialmente fue mi primer fallout, iniciado y terminado por completo (Todo el modo historia y sus finales) , habia jugado anteriormente el fallout 3, pero no logre terminarlo. me han dicho que fallout new vegas es el mejor.
    Fallout 4, graficamente, muy pobre, un mundo abierto con una cantidad de bugs increible, lastima.. un vasto mapa, pero muchos bugs 4/10 (Ya es hora de cambiar el motor grafico)
    Narrativa o historia: Entretenido, hay misiones que son muy buenas, te enfrentas a bestias enormes y tu decides la forma de eliminarlos con o sin sivor armadura, me esperaba un poco mas sobre la trama de la historia, las decidiones que tomas afectan hasta cierto punto, pero no son cambios tan raidcales, el modo construccion es muy bueno, aunque lamentablemente no disfrute en plenitud, ya que en consola no pude cargar ningun mod, eran de pago ;(
    La banda sonora es increible, poder disfrutar de la radio mientras haces y planeas tus misiones. es lo mas detacable para mi.
    Recomiendo jugarlo en PC, ya que hay una diferencia notoria graficamente y podras disfrutar con los mods que quieras.
    Saludos.
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  30. Jul 9, 2018
    0
    I made this account after extensively playing Fallout4 on PS4.
    To be poignant 13d20hr18m
    into my latest Survival No kills save It's absolute garbage; Bethesda should be ashamed. As a kid I used to play Morrowind on the PC, Watching your modding community flourish around the Construction Set was beautiful. The game itself didn't need character narration; the game was smooth, the
    I made this account after extensively playing Fallout4 on PS4.
    To be poignant 13d20hr18m
    into my latest Survival No kills save

    It's absolute garbage; Bethesda should be ashamed.

    As a kid I used to play Morrowind on the PC, Watching your modding community flourish around the Construction Set was beautiful. The game itself didn't need character narration; the game was smooth, the characters were well thought out (Vivec, Dagoth Ur still bring a smile to my minds eye), There was a massive depth to your plot back then it seemed. I could depend on dropping into this RPG for hours at a time; if even just to play around with different cheats or spells for sillies. ( or even better mods from the community)
    With Fallout 4 . . . on Survival. . . I hope you realize your engine's bugs crash the game every 30m - 2 hrs consistently right? yet the game of the year edition came out and i see no updates fixing these issues. . . seemingly you want everyone seeing a loading screen (laments; fast traveling in lower difficulty with a smaller loot tree)
    every 30 min or the game will crash due to zone renderings, or any # of other immersion breaking issues.
    ( i have had cars thrown into me by companions instantly killing me, even discovered running into said cars sitting still can be fatal. . .)
    I am sure every player has noticed falling cars from highways and other needless animations that bug up the engine, when all we did was max-craft our character to run fast through the zones (because minutemen) and here we are, un-immersed, probably broke due to the expansions/skins, and nothing to really show for it except our Bethesda Fandom. . . & all the aforementioned hours spent in a broken game you refuse to spend any time(or $) fixing . . . despite how much money we have literally just thrown at you.
    I can't even fathom how much you probably make off these ripoff's you call creations in your club but it is downright despicable how you went from a Construction Set to a Creation Club. . .
    & you think your better than EA. . . Tsk, tsk.

    Watching the hype following your latest presentation at E3 I am feeling all sorts of deja vu when compared to f4's hype.
    I am not enthused, I am not excited.
    I am mildly disgusted and sad to see a great company brought so low by it's shareholder greed.

    Until you start acting more like Cd Projekt Red
    (you know a responsible game developer that keeps it's audience in mind, doesn't give in to corporate greed, and seemingly loves doing what it set out to do in the first place; creating)
    I won't be buying your games. I am done. You gave up on me. Us.
    & we are legion.
    you?
    Todd Howard, you are Caesar.
    The knives in your back?
    You put them there yourself.
    Suicide.
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  31. Jul 3, 2018
    4
    Fallout 4 is an RPG with no role playing. If they'd given you the option to sort inventory by weight/volume, rather than one or the other, you'd actually have the tools needed to get the job done and you wouldn't be stuck figuring out what junk to throw away for hours on end. What a stupendously boring game. It's everything that was lacklustre about Fallout 3 dialed up to 11. Skip it,Fallout 4 is an RPG with no role playing. If they'd given you the option to sort inventory by weight/volume, rather than one or the other, you'd actually have the tools needed to get the job done and you wouldn't be stuck figuring out what junk to throw away for hours on end. What a stupendously boring game. It's everything that was lacklustre about Fallout 3 dialed up to 11. Skip it, there's too many other games that are actually worth your time. Expand
  32. Jul 1, 2018
    5
    This is not the game i was told it would be.
    When i bought the game i was told that it offers at least 100 hours of gameplay,
    while instead, i had enough of it in about 20.

    The world feels dead, and the combat and "stealth" experience is what ruins the game for me.
    It just isnt fun in my opinion.
  33. Jun 24, 2018
    6
    There's too much to say about this game so I'll just highlight a few main thoughts I have on it.

    Pros: 1. Better performance (at least in my experience), especially compared to the laggy/freezy FO3 and FNV 2. A few decent moments in the main story, like when you get to first enter the Institute 3. Weapon customization/upgrading 4. Some great environment/atmosphere/immersion
    There's too much to say about this game so I'll just highlight a few main thoughts I have on it.

    Pros:
    1. Better performance (at least in my experience), especially compared to the laggy/freezy FO3 and FNV
    2. A few decent moments in the main story, like when you get to first enter the Institute
    3. Weapon customization/upgrading
    4. Some great environment/atmosphere/immersion elements, like the Glowing Sea, or even the little story behind the Boston Mayoral Shelter
    5. Better character appearance customization

    Cons:
    1. Overly combat-centric, which quickly results in an overpowered player character with overpowered weapons that can sweep anything they encounter in the wasteland. Also harms the feasibility of a peaceful-approach play-style that some might want to go for
    2. Factions that are one-dimensional and often seem juvenile (besides the Institute, which was just poorly written). Makes you wish there was a Yes-Man-esque ending option where you didn't have to side with one of them
    3. The lazy and annoying repeatable quests. Gone are the in-depth side quests featuring interesting NPCs, to be replaced by meaningless retrieval or killing-mission quests
    4. Perhaps most seriously of all, the unmistakable shift away from RPG and towards first-person/third-person shooter. The new perk system and getting rid of skills was just the beginning. Your choices are mostly superficial and limited in their impact, besides the obvious choice of selecting whom to side with in the end. Others have gone into more depth about this, so I won't bother repeating more of it here.

    Overall, FO4 isn't a terrible game, but it is one that lacks sophistication and heart. It doesn't draw me back to play it again in the same way FO3 and especially FNV did, despite their respective flaws. Bethesda can, and really should, do better.
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  34. Jun 20, 2018
    3
    This game was a big letdown from the previous fallout games. The voicing of the main character felt like it restrained you from making the character you wanted.
  35. Jun 20, 2018
    8
    Время игры: около 140 часов
    Примечание: пройдена полностью, включая шесть дополнений.
  36. Jun 12, 2018
    9
    Fallout 4 is one of the best action role-playing-games I have played. Action games typically rely on hand-eye coordination of the player usually having them control a character/avatar focusing on winning, which could be in shooters or other types of games that need good reaction times of the player. Fallout 4 has the shooter type gameplay and melee forms of combat, which is very similar toFallout 4 is one of the best action role-playing-games I have played. Action games typically rely on hand-eye coordination of the player usually having them control a character/avatar focusing on winning, which could be in shooters or other types of games that need good reaction times of the player. Fallout 4 has the shooter type gameplay and melee forms of combat, which is very similar to many other games that are part of this genre. The player can collect guns and other weapons and fights of monsters, wild animals, and other people that are all around the map, which somewhat differentiates itself from other games where the weapons are already predetermined by the game instead of the player actively choosing which ones to use. The player can also customize their own character, as is able to do almost anything they want in exploring the open world, with many quests available and a good story to follow, traits of a well made role-playing-game.
    This game comes from a series well established as one of the best adventure role-playing games. It kept the SPECIAL character sheet which was first introduced with the first Fallout game, and moved on from the original having only 2D graphics to now 3D graphics, first being introduced in Fallout 3. Bethesda Game Studios kept improving upon the game after release with six major updates/DLC, as well as added support for mods to be implemented in the game. Fallout 4 changed some aspects of its game compared to previous games in the series like 3 and New Vegas. It added a new equipment system that took off the constant need for maintenance which was prevalent in previous titles.
    The graphics of the game are much more better than the graphics from previous Fallout titles like Fallout 3 and Fallout New Vegas. The use of dark colors, which brings in a gloomy feeling when playing the game, was continued in the series which was very prevalent in previous titles.. This gloomy feeling may not be present for the entire map since players can make their own creations with more color in areas called settlements. The game has opening music when loading up save points, and also plays suspenseful music when the player gets into combat or discovers a new location. There is spoken dialogue in the game, so the player doesn't have to read from the screen, with an estimated 111,000 lines of recorded dialogue.
    The games graphics and feel comes from cultural aspects of the United States in the 1950’s. It was an era of the start of the Cold War, with fear of nuclear war which the game picks up, although the game does have a significant difference to history on how the power of nuclear energy was used at first (in the game it was used to power innovation instead of war/bombs in the beginning). It affected the way the houses looked, buildings, computers, even though they were all technologically advanced, it still had the feel of the 50’s. The game has also affected gaming culture and pop culture, with people dressing up as their favorite characters from the game to attend events, but also wider areas like how violent games affect people.
    The game starts off with a cutscene from World War 2, and tells of how different to what actually happened in real life, people started using nuclear energy to benefit society, but that resources were low and the world is coming to a breaking point at the present, which is where the character the user plays enters. The user gets to choose the sex, characteristics, and traits of the playable character, and after is allowed to walk around in the house in what seems to be a peaceful neighborhood. But soon after, the user is made aware of the upcoming apocalypse and ends up deep underground for safety, only to be frozen for over 200 years to later emerge upon the wasteland to explore. There are different factions in the game and the player can choose to join all of them but may end up turning against other factions once the player gets far enough in the story.
    Fallout 4 was released to be an entertaining game with little focus on the serious aspect of what it could become. Though there are some characteristics that could be seen as serious with some similarities to political games and game for change. The game is set in a post-apocalyptic wasteland after the superpowers of the world led and all out war which ended with the use of atomic bombs annihilating most of humanity and creating dangerous creatures. The game presents the player with the effects of war and countries fighting over resources instead of helping each other for the benefit of humanity. It sets a sense of warning for the player, in what the world could become if the greed of people for control and power remains uncontrolled, so it may be used as a way for people to advocate control of dangerous weapons and more friendly measures between countries to settle disputes.
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  37. Jun 12, 2018
    7
    The problem with fallout 4 stems from ignoring what this game is supposed to be: an RPG. the side quests are really lackluster. furthermore, dialog with characters is meaningless since it hardly changes the way you influence the story/environment. i am pleased with the revamp to the gun-play, as well as the AI's, and i have no complaints about the environments. However the gun play was notThe problem with fallout 4 stems from ignoring what this game is supposed to be: an RPG. the side quests are really lackluster. furthermore, dialog with characters is meaningless since it hardly changes the way you influence the story/environment. i am pleased with the revamp to the gun-play, as well as the AI's, and i have no complaints about the environments. However the gun play was not what brought me to Fallout in the first place, it was customizing my character, and interacting with the factions in New Vegas not building bases and having linear fetch quests. to summarize you created a decent loot and shoot, but not a Fallout game. Expand
  38. Jun 8, 2018
    10
    Even decades after Bethesda started making games, there are still only a handful of RPGs that have ever offered anywhere CLOSE to the amount of player freedom and brilliantly crafted locations to explore. More polished than ever, the latest Fallout finally feels as good running and gunning as it does watching VATS unfold. The locations and setting are possibly the best yet, and the storyEven decades after Bethesda started making games, there are still only a handful of RPGs that have ever offered anywhere CLOSE to the amount of player freedom and brilliantly crafted locations to explore. More polished than ever, the latest Fallout finally feels as good running and gunning as it does watching VATS unfold. The locations and setting are possibly the best yet, and the story finally had some philosophical meat to it that offers a lot of roleplaying potential depending on how you view the issues at hand. These games are true masterpieces of design.

    The settlement system is the best of the new innovations, HOURS of optional fun to be had there if you want it, though I also appreciate the depth of weapon customization, which is deeper and more tied to player skills/perks than it was in Fallout New Vegas, where I enjoyed the customization as well. I loved being able to permanently affect the Wasteland how -I- wanted to by crafting settlements and kitting out the settlers inhabiting them. The Wasteland isn't just being rebuilt because some story quest tells me it'll happen after the game, it's happening RIGHT NOW because I'M doing it.
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  39. May 28, 2018
    8
    Fallout 4 is honestly a pretty great game. This game, just like with Fallout 3, has a massive open world and a crap ton of side quests and things to find scattered all over the place. I like the addition to build in certain areas. The story could've been better, but to be honest, I don't play games like this for the story, I play them for the massive world and to just level up throughoutFallout 4 is honestly a pretty great game. This game, just like with Fallout 3, has a massive open world and a crap ton of side quests and things to find scattered all over the place. I like the addition to build in certain areas. The story could've been better, but to be honest, I don't play games like this for the story, I play them for the massive world and to just level up throughout the game and to just explore. The graphics are also kind of a let down. The facial graphics especially. They aren't horrendous but could've been better with the amount of time used to make the game. In the end, this is another solid open world game. Expand
  40. May 20, 2018
    10
    juego perfecto, horas horas y horas de entretenimiento puro y duro, gracias bethesda.
  41. May 19, 2018
    0
    Este juego tiene unos gràficos de mierda ademas de que es jodidamente dificìl incluso en facil lo que lo hace injugable
  42. May 15, 2018
    8
    I had tons of fun with Fallout 4 even with it's technical and story problems. It's game-play is fun and addictive and world is nice to explore.
  43. Apr 28, 2018
    6
    I was very hyped for this game but in the end it was a major disappointment. This game is very very repetitive and it's no fun doing the same thing over and over again. I wasn't able to complete the game because of just how repetitive it is.
  44. Apr 21, 2018
    10
    Fallout 4 gives me a world where I feel good. I completed it twice so now I'm trying Skyrim V and I love it just as much! Thank you Bethesda, you're the best!
  45. Apr 20, 2018
    4
    I'll begin this review by saying Fallout 4 does not deserve to be called a Fallout saga video game.
    I'm a big fan of the Fallout Saga and this title has a scarcity of Fallout features such as:
    - a deep conversation system which has been simplified to the maximum... Oh if you didn't notice a console controller has FOUR BUTTONS then... why don't we put ONLY FOUR DIFFERENT ANSWERS ? That
    I'll begin this review by saying Fallout 4 does not deserve to be called a Fallout saga video game.
    I'm a big fan of the Fallout Saga and this title has a scarcity of Fallout features such as:
    - a deep conversation system which has been simplified to the maximum... Oh if you didn't notice a console controller has FOUR BUTTONS then... why don't we put ONLY FOUR DIFFERENT ANSWERS ? That must have been the **** they were thinking when creating that conver system. And by chance those answers are divided in : evil, good, neutral and funny. We have lost a lot of depth in the development of story because of that.

    - The game play has been improved... but now this video game looks like a Call of Duty, losing the strategy element , being possible to fade the enemies only with our fire power. You can argue this by saying that the main character is an ex soldier so he's skilled with weapons, and that leads to the next point...

    - An ARPG must make feel the player to be part of the story by giving the player a huge fan of possibilities to personalize the experience. But in this game we are forced to play with a character that has an own story ( SPOILER: he's an ex soldier of the US army ) which eliminates a lot of role from our experience, not as the other video games in which you were someone building your story step by step, discovering who you were.

    - The character has voice which personally I think it's horrible since this is supposed to be an ARPG .

    - SO MANY BUGS: disappearing characters, if it's in the night and you are inside a building everything is illuminated which makes no sense, and so on.

    - TOO EASY : in Fallout video games the pinacle of experience was getting a power armor which was the moment you could feel the power flowing your veins , but in this game you are getting the power armor in the FIRST MISSION which makes the video game less enjoyable since you are the **** boss since the first moment. The fusion batteries are no excuse because there are loads of them and you never need to get out of the armor.
    Almost the same thing happens with the Fatman.

    - ANIMATIONS : it looks like you are talking to robots , and this isn't anything new in the saga, but ffs this is a 2015 video game, they could have worked on that a bit. It's funny when you are talking to a character and it turns its back on you.

    CONCLUSION: If you are not a Fallout fan and want a light entrance to ARPG genre this is a good option, but if you are a Fallout fan , you can't approve this because it could lead to the deterioration of the saga.
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  46. Apr 14, 2018
    9
    un gioco eccellente,incredibile quanto possa essere affascinante un mondo devastato dalla bomba atomica
  47. Apr 11, 2018
    5
    Step down from Fallout 3 and new vegas that's all that I'm going to say.
    No imagination
    No plot Too many essential characters Weak ending No character development ( wanted to get to know some of the characters more ) Level up system is same as the old system just made for the younger kids awful Mele weapons useless on harder difficulties Companions AI sometimesbuggy rushed
    Step down from Fallout 3 and new vegas that's all that I'm going to say.
    No imagination
    No plot
    Too many essential characters
    Weak ending
    No character development ( wanted to get to know some of the characters more )
    Level up system is same as the old system just made for the younger kids awful
    Mele weapons useless on harder difficulties
    Companions AI sometimesbuggy
    rushed introduction
    Garbage radio music and talker
    More customisation for weapons and armour but its so repetitive seeing pipe pistols jheez I'd rather have 300 different type of weapons
    Story was soo bland and didn't drive you as much as Fallout 3
    The dialogue system is in absolute shambles only 4 options are you serious and most of the time its just a yes or no with a sarcastic along with something else
    I'm sorry that the elder scrolls is your baby and wot not but still care for a game that's along side your best work
    Enemies are just bullet sponges on hard difficulty
    I've played over 72 hours for my first character and I've been left speechless of how garbage it was
    Wheres the importance of the power armour
    It had a disgusting HUD
    Limited enemies (retexture doesn't count )
    Enemies with same weapons
    not that many animations that stood out
    Liberty prime are you serious
    some game textures missing (granade explosion)
    graphics was worser than witcher 3 even though that got toned down
    you call this an RPG
    Damn I should've bought witcher 3
    is the map bigger than skyrim (i highly doubt)
    how was his even a contender to the game of the year i dont know
    Mele weapons was a card board copy of skyrim
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  48. Apr 1, 2018
    10
    My all time favorite video game! Great story and gameplay with a very good open word gameplay
  49. Mar 25, 2018
    9
    Fallout 4 is almost flawless. I loved the ability to build settlements as me and my wife would spend hours doing so. The story is meh. Characters need a little more life put into them as they seem lifeless and would see them walk into objects and get stuck or see them standing on a table. Also when I would use a fatman and aim it at someone and the shot was off by 10 yds or so they wouldFallout 4 is almost flawless. I loved the ability to build settlements as me and my wife would spend hours doing so. The story is meh. Characters need a little more life put into them as they seem lifeless and would see them walk into objects and get stuck or see them standing on a table. Also when I would use a fatman and aim it at someone and the shot was off by 10 yds or so they would still be alive, so sometimes it is a hit or miss when it comes to the fatman. Other than that it's a great game, but if you are brand new to the series like i am you will more than likely be overwhelmed with what to do like i was. Expand
  50. Mar 18, 2018
    10
    An outstanding world, great crafting system, strong story and characters and more earn Fallout 4 a glowing endorsement.
  51. Mar 15, 2018
    6
    A very forgettable game and the worst fallout game so far. It got its good moments but the developers have taken the game in the wrong direction in a lot of instances. Overall I got mixed feeling about the game.

    My main problem is that the game is much less like an RPG compared to other fallout games and that the voiced dialogue system gives you very few options to make the character
    A very forgettable game and the worst fallout game so far. It got its good moments but the developers have taken the game in the wrong direction in a lot of instances. Overall I got mixed feeling about the game.

    My main problem is that the game is much less like an RPG compared to other fallout games and that the voiced dialogue system gives you very few options to make the character feel like your own. And the world feels rather small and does not contain many exciting sites. On the other hand it got a lot more interesting characters than previous titles and the combat is better than ever.

    It got a lot of content and you get a lot of enjoyment for your money. But at the same time it’s rather disappointing in many areas and it feels like a step back in a lot of ways compared to other fallout games. So in the end we get an open world shooter with a fallout exterior but lacking the true soul of a fallout game.
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  52. Feb 27, 2018
    9
    One of the few games that I've played in recent years that I keep just coming back to, Fallout 4, while not an entirely perfect game, certainly does many things right.

    On the whole, there is plenty to enjoy in Fallout 4. There are many interesting and surprisingly strong side quests, which more than make up for a few patchy weaknesses in the main overarching plot. The setting, while not
    One of the few games that I've played in recent years that I keep just coming back to, Fallout 4, while not an entirely perfect game, certainly does many things right.

    On the whole, there is plenty to enjoy in Fallout 4. There are many interesting and surprisingly strong side quests, which more than make up for a few patchy weaknesses in the main overarching plot. The setting, while not wholly unexpected, is wonderful, with a vast array of environments and regions to explore, and plenty of enemies inhabiting those areas to combat. Combat is mostly fun, although a bit difficult at times, especially early in the game, where you can easily wander into an area with creatures numerous levels higher than you.

    There are a few gripes that I have with the game, tho. The lack of RPG elements, when compared to the likes of Fallout: New Vegas, does make the game feel a lot shallower than it should be, and the focus on crafting and building settlements made that whole aspect feel like a chore more than anything else.

    Overall, I really enjoyed Fallout 4. It's not perfect, but it's a damn fine game, despite it's flaws.
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  53. Feb 24, 2018
    7
    Recommended.

    Clunky animation and gameplay, but the score and overall story is great.
  54. Feb 2, 2018
    6
    I think one word can really describe this game: Forgettable.

    While there are a few quests that have something interesting going on, almost all of them boil down to "kill this" or "get this item for me". The first few hours are a lot of fun, the gun-play mechanics seem responsive but after clearing out area after area of ghouls/raiders/gunners it begins to feel extremely repetitive. I
    I think one word can really describe this game: Forgettable.

    While there are a few quests that have something interesting going on, almost all of them boil down to "kill this" or "get this item for me". The first few hours are a lot of fun, the gun-play mechanics seem responsive but after clearing out area after area of ghouls/raiders/gunners it begins to feel extremely repetitive. I found myself wandering the wastes many times hoping to find something new to do only to be met with the same stuff I have been doing, killing and fetching.

    As an RPG series, it lacks pretty much everything that makes an RPG good. Right from the get-go you are stuck attending to your kidnapped child, and because of the voice acting for the player character it's obvious they care a lot about it. What if I don't? What if I want to go become the most evil person ever? These are things the Fallout series is known for, conveniently missing to help pander this game to an even bigger audience.

    Of course there are bugs, but some of them made me just feel like the developers didn't care enough to check their product. Many of them relate to major functions of the game, why waste the time programming something that doesn't work? Everyone knows these games have a lot of mods for them, I'm beginning to suspect that they figured it would be cheaper to let modders fix the game for them. This is where I would recommend the PC version if you have to play, they have the console commands to fix almost every problem I met and better mod support.

    All in all, a lot to see with nothing to do.
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  55. Jan 31, 2018
    5
    Got this game on sale and i'm glad I did. I can't believe this is rated 87 overall.

    -A poor PS4 port -Big frame rate issues, especially when you enter combat with a large number of enemies -Outdated Graphics, the graphics on Fallout 3 and New Vegas aren't that different from this -Outdated Mechanics, it doesn't even feel like you weapon does any damage, the jumping is obsurd, the VAT
    Got this game on sale and i'm glad I did. I can't believe this is rated 87 overall.

    -A poor PS4 port
    -Big frame rate issues, especially when you enter combat with a large number of enemies
    -Outdated Graphics, the graphics on Fallout 3 and New Vegas aren't that different from this
    -Outdated Mechanics, it doesn't even feel like you weapon does any damage, the jumping is obsurd, the VAT is consistently buggy, enemies can start attacking you even before you leave the loading screen and the mechanics are really not that different from Skyrim and any other of the old Fallout games
    -It's boring, an open world that feels lifeless, most of the quests seemed to follow the same pattern of kill enemies, find an item, go back to quest giver REPEAT.
    -No RPG elements

    Just a mess of a game I have no idea how these "experts" rated this game so high.
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  56. Jan 20, 2018
    6
    A dumbed down fallout 3 with less story, fewer choices, fewer interesting characters, and more bugs. Some missions shine through, like the one where you help repair a Chinese submarine, but most are basically go to to place, shoot some people, and grab their stuff. If you are looking for a detailed story with interesting characters and branching story lines, you're better of downloading mods.
  57. Jan 18, 2018
    7
    The thing is: this is my first full fallout experience.I played the first one when I was a kid but never got the chance to play fallout 3 or New Vegas. So for a first-timer, it's a pretty solid game. Super Fun! Sure, there are far more better games in the action-RPG genre but I thought it was pretty good what they achieved in this game. I gave it a solid 7 because it got me engaged forThe thing is: this is my first full fallout experience.I played the first one when I was a kid but never got the chance to play fallout 3 or New Vegas. So for a first-timer, it's a pretty solid game. Super Fun! Sure, there are far more better games in the action-RPG genre but I thought it was pretty good what they achieved in this game. I gave it a solid 7 because it got me engaged for plenty of hours and I have a big crush on Post-Apocalyptic themed stuff. Expand
  58. Jan 6, 2018
    10
    I think the graphics engine they use despite many bugs suits the Fallout world perfectly and it actually looks incredibly good and vibrant. Fallout 4 is terrific and I love how much they packed into just the base game itself. I'm slowly liking it more than Fallout 3 and New Vegas. In terms of both content and DLC. It just hits all the right notes with great companions and sub quests. ItI think the graphics engine they use despite many bugs suits the Fallout world perfectly and it actually looks incredibly good and vibrant. Fallout 4 is terrific and I love how much they packed into just the base game itself. I'm slowly liking it more than Fallout 3 and New Vegas. In terms of both content and DLC. It just hits all the right notes with great companions and sub quests. It definitely has an East coast feel to it in the writing and care taken to portray Boston. My only complaints come from the game design itself in the form of managing weight which becomes a real issue and too many settlements which after a while turns into babysitting. I only stayed in Sanctuary but I do like the break it gives by extending the longevity of the game. Cannot recommend highly enough. A must play. Expand
  59. Dec 9, 2017
    0
    this is not fallout, this is stupid shooter.

    In this game there is no RPG component of the word at all, the most lame dialogues and uninteresting quests, here you can not play any role, you're either a good warrior or a good housewife, quests are not memorable, except that quest where you are traveling on the mind of Kelog, the ending is just horror, this fallout breaks the story of the
    this is not fallout, this is stupid shooter.

    In this game there is no RPG component of the word at all, the most lame dialogues and uninteresting quests, here you can not play any role, you're either a good warrior or a good housewife, quests are not memorable, except that quest where you are traveling on the mind of Kelog, the ending is just horror, this fallout breaks the story of the series completely, New Vegas turned out much better. (If there are any errors in the text and some nonsense is written, say thank you to Google translator)
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  60. Nov 17, 2017
    5
    Okay gameplay, underwhelming graphics.

    I found myself enjoying the game at times when I overlooked the graphics. By saying this, the game had a lot of stale moments. Moments I was enjoying the game and didn't wanted to stop, but this feeling was never frequent. Too much moments that I found myself bored with the game and it had to take me days sometimes weeks to pick it up again and
    Okay gameplay, underwhelming graphics.

    I found myself enjoying the game at times when I overlooked the graphics. By saying this, the game had a lot of stale moments. Moments I was enjoying the game and didn't wanted to stop, but this feeling was never frequent. Too much moments that I found myself bored with the game and it had to take me days sometimes weeks to pick it up again and there is just no excuse for graphics like this from a company as big as Bethesda. Words that come to mind to describe this game are disappointing and underwhelming.

    Pick it up when its on sale and maybe try it, but when you don't I don't feel like you miss anything, sadly.
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  61. Nov 15, 2017
    6
    I am very disappointed: the lack of consistency in the storyline make me think if Bethesda studios made purposely a stupid campaign just for the newcomers in the genre.
  62. Nov 11, 2017
    6
    Over all, the gameplay is pretty good. Its nothing too special but its decent. The story is somewhat compelling, but the world doesn't have the humour of past iterations. What really made me stop playing this game was the town building and the minutemen stuff. I found it incredibly distracting and annoying and the game kind of forces the mechanic on you. In the end, it just had no funOver all, the gameplay is pretty good. Its nothing too special but its decent. The story is somewhat compelling, but the world doesn't have the humour of past iterations. What really made me stop playing this game was the town building and the minutemen stuff. I found it incredibly distracting and annoying and the game kind of forces the mechanic on you. In the end, it just had no fun factor for me, that aspect, and tainted the rest of the experience. If that doesn't break the experience for you, then its an alright grind fest. Expand
  63. Nov 7, 2017
    6
    This game is cool, but only on Hardcore mode. True Fallout experience. Masterpiece. 7.8/10.But don't play this on Normal difficulty, it's totally ruined piece of crap.
    Hardcore mode - 7.8 out of 10
    Easy/Normal/Hard/Very Hard - 5.6 out of 10.
  64. Oct 19, 2017
    2
    This game is for people that play with their own poop. It's quite a ghastly game to look at it with hideous graphics, creatures -- absolutely horrible plot. The gameplay can shine, but in a world like the one created here -- why would anyone want to?
  65. Oct 19, 2017
    7
    Fallout 4 isn't a bad game. It's just missing features from it's previous installments so it makes the game look a little fleshed out and uninspired in some of it's parts. Easier to the casual player but a little disappointing for fans of the franchise.

    Fallout 4 has no emotions.
  66. Oct 17, 2017
    0
    Stupid shooter not a Fallout. Definitelly not an RPG, but an open world FPS only. No narrative, no atmosphere, no NPC interactions, dumbed down dialogues. Total disappointment :(
  67. Oct 4, 2017
    1
    A all around flat and forgettable FPS with minor rpg elements and an insult to the "Fallout" series. Bad storyline without alternate pathes then the given one. No way to realy roleplay a character.
    At least the gunplay was not the worst i ever saw...
  68. Sep 26, 2017
    8
    I have recently just jumped back into Fallout 4 and after a long time away from the game i can clearly say, this game is great; it definitely is not the best in the fallout series as in my opinion that title goes to Fallout New Vegas. But this game is great it has solid gameplay and a wide range of world to sink yourself into, in my first 24 hours of playing the game i have done around 5I have recently just jumped back into Fallout 4 and after a long time away from the game i can clearly say, this game is great; it definitely is not the best in the fallout series as in my opinion that title goes to Fallout New Vegas. But this game is great it has solid gameplay and a wide range of world to sink yourself into, in my first 24 hours of playing the game i have done around 5 main story quests, as i have just lost myself in the world and doing anything and everything.

    but with all this said the game is not flawless in fact is does have some issues, none of these have been major issues but are small things that i would say put a damper on the games otherwise great reception, i have come across a few glitches which will make my character not be able to interact with NPC character and continue the mission. this does how ever fix itself after a while if you just leave for a few minutes it will fix itself.
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  69. Sep 22, 2017
    8
    Fallout 4 is an interesting game to review.
    On one hand as far as gameplay goes it's the best game Bethesda has made.
    On the other, It's a terrible RPG, and the second worse Fallout game.. So Fallout 4 is a fantastic game. It's the most accessible Fallout game ever made and everything from the character creation to the shooting has been polished and refined. Fallout 4 has been given
    Fallout 4 is an interesting game to review.
    On one hand as far as gameplay goes it's the best game Bethesda has made.
    On the other, It's a terrible RPG, and the second worse Fallout game..

    So Fallout 4 is a fantastic game. It's the most accessible Fallout game ever made and everything from the character creation to the shooting has been polished and refined.
    Fallout 4 has been given a "settlement creation" ability which gives the game near endless gameplay.

    Fallout 4's story is high and low point. The base story is actually quite good, most of the factions you can join are great but there's no roleplaying to be had here. You are given four options to choose from vs past games near limitless choices.
    Want to be a villain? Nope! If you want that you'll have to pick up a dlc.

    Another major complaint I have is they re-used Fallout 3's radio music and the new DJ is awful.
    I do have to note turning off the music and listening to the new ambient soundtrack is amazing.
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  70. Sep 19, 2017
    8
    The world design & graphics are a little bland compared to it's competitors, but the sheer amount of things to explore within it keeps you busy. This is what I have always enjoyed about Bethesda RPG's, and Fallout 4 takes it to another level (even pushing the depth of Skyrim quests).
  71. Sep 17, 2017
    10
    Still love this game, this and the witcher 3 are always my go back to games, completed them both like five times each. For me fallout is the ultimate open world game, Bethesda knows how to make awesome worlds, so much to do, so many locations, I spend half my time looking for little stories in random locations that have nothing to do with the main quest, love all the little things they putStill love this game, this and the witcher 3 are always my go back to games, completed them both like five times each. For me fallout is the ultimate open world game, Bethesda knows how to make awesome worlds, so much to do, so many locations, I spend half my time looking for little stories in random locations that have nothing to do with the main quest, love all the little things they put in their games. I still think it looks beautiful apart from the character models, they don't il be honest but the landscape looks cool as hell! Gameplay much improved over last instalments, the only thing I really miss is weapon degradation and the karma from factions but to be honest I did forget about them quickly as for me the game is just so much fun to play! Plus nick valentine is one of the best characters Bethesda has created for years! Expand
  72. Sep 7, 2017
    9
    I don't get the bad reviews. This is probably the best open-world-rpg ever made. Futuristic, dystopian Landscape, tons of weapons and armor and an amazing soundtrack. I really enjoyed the third one, although it had some really annoying bugs. New Vegas was also great, but Fallout 4 finally got that polish it needed. The controls are smoother and the combat mechanics are improved. They evenI don't get the bad reviews. This is probably the best open-world-rpg ever made. Futuristic, dystopian Landscape, tons of weapons and armor and an amazing soundtrack. I really enjoyed the third one, although it had some really annoying bugs. New Vegas was also great, but Fallout 4 finally got that polish it needed. The controls are smoother and the combat mechanics are improved. They even implemented the Radio Songs from FO3. What really bugs me though, are the **** dlcs. Far Harbor is OK, Nuka World is decent, but the rest felt like Sandbox-Improvements. I really wished for more story in the game and its dlcs. Expand
  73. Aug 27, 2017
    10
    Before I begin, I've 100% both 3 and New Vegas (not bragging, just stating experience). The gameplay is best its been and the combat is still sharp. The world is packed with all kinds of places to discover and when you find those little touches/gags made by the developers, you know they had a lot of fun making this. Sure, the game does get way too expanded and the sideBefore I begin, I've 100% both 3 and New Vegas (not bragging, just stating experience). The gameplay is best its been and the combat is still sharp. The world is packed with all kinds of places to discover and when you find those little touches/gags made by the developers, you know they had a lot of fun making this. Sure, the game does get way too expanded and the side questing/exploration distracts from the main quest. When hasn't it been that way in ANY Bethesda RPG?!
    The main quest is better than it's ever been, even with the not-so silent protagonist. Granted their lines could have been a LOT more diverse.
    Weapon/Armor customization was cool, I wanted more, but there was still plenty of things to do.
    I did miss weapon repair system and the karma points. But I wouldn't drop the score for that, nor would I do it for the lack of REAL mod support for the PS4. That was Sony's issue with the game.
    Even after platinum this, I've STILL got things to do in the game. True Lone Wanderers know this is a classic, just like the others.
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  74. Aug 25, 2017
    9
    I've played like 900 hours of this game, so hear me out.
    With this game, bethesda has tried and succeeded in improving their "Creation" Engine. The combat is good, making the player depend less on the game's targeting system, called V.A.T.S. I personally enjoyed the story, and even if during some main story quests it was boring, the story itself was well-written. The graphics aren't
    I've played like 900 hours of this game, so hear me out.
    With this game, bethesda has tried and succeeded in improving their "Creation" Engine. The combat is good, making the player depend less on the game's targeting system, called V.A.T.S. I personally enjoyed the story, and even if during some main story quests it was boring, the story itself was well-written. The graphics aren't great, but for a bethesda game, it's pretty good. I liked the companions you can befriend in the game. It is clear that instead of putting in dozens of different companions, they focused greatly on the companions' personal quests, backstories, and personalities. One thing that really frustrated me were some quest related bugs, for example, when you have to follow a character, but the AI doesn't go to his designated location he's supposed to take you, and just stands there. I am aware this happens with many bethesda and non-bethesda games, such as The Witcher 2 (non-bethesda game) and Skyrim (bethesda game), but honestly, bethesda had enough time to fix this bug. There are still many others with bethesda should have fixed during their very long development. I enjoyed the hundreds of quests, secrets, and Easter eggs; I found myself replaying the game for one specific quest.
    In conclusion, this game, in my opinion, was very well made, with great improvements on the other fallout games. I truly recommend this game.
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  75. Aug 14, 2017
    7
    Honestly, I clocked over 200 hours on this game. Not for the "RPG" or the "Story" part, but for the exploration part. Exploring the many locations of the game and trying to discover the hidden story of the location. What happened. Why/how these people died. This was the most interesting part of the game and luckily for me there were plenty of them. But let's face it. This is not why youHonestly, I clocked over 200 hours on this game. Not for the "RPG" or the "Story" part, but for the exploration part. Exploring the many locations of the game and trying to discover the hidden story of the location. What happened. Why/how these people died. This was the most interesting part of the game and luckily for me there were plenty of them. But let's face it. This is not why you buy a fallout game (if you ever buy one again on face value).

    What I liked in older fallout games was the struggle, the lack of resources, the unwelcome environment, the fear of not measuring up to the enemies ahead. This gave you motivation to search more, to look into every part of the game to find resources, to find weapons, to open every locked container, to sneak around, to maximize everything you can. Searching for every dialog option in order to get this special info in order to solve a delicate situation.

    And after grinding for the whole game in order to find the ultimate weapon and/or the only power armor becoming OP and getting rewarded for your tenacity. After solving a lot of quests, finally getting the acceptance of a town/city. After investing into your character opening those special secret places by either lockpick, speech or hacking. Learning a secret backstory by way of speech.

    In this game, I don't know. This game is totally lacking all of these things. It seems that Bethesda doesn't get it.

    Story... HA... what story!?
    This was a mess. The whole concept was idiotic at least. I don't know who comes up with this story, but it's ridiculous. Suggestion, get people that play pen-n-paper role-play games. Get a Dungeon Master that is experienced in creating gripping stories. That's why the older games had better stories, the people making these games had experience in creating stories.

    RPG elements... HA... what RPG?!
    Trying to move to the new era of "spoken dialog", killed the RPG elements. Again, people creating RPGs MUST play pen-n-paper RPGs. Live the moment. Use your imagination. Become the character. AND THEN create a game and give the option to the player to become their own character!

    - What is this character's motivation?
    - They killed his partner and son
    - Meh, I don't care...
    and you've lost the player from the start.

    This game lacks cohesion. Lacks depth.

    I meet some people at a museum. They instantly trust me. Why?! They have had so much trouble for a long time, they SHOULDN'T TRUST ME by principle. I could kill them all, and I want to kill them, but the game protects them. And one quest later they praise me like I'm god and make me their leader. It's a story for 5 year olds.

    The factions in this game are so silly. None of the factions seem attractive. Looking at the game seems like the creators didn't empathize with the factions.

    One one side you have the militaristic dictators. On the other the communists that wait for you to save them. Then you have the anarchists/SJWs. And lastly the science-biatches with no morality.

    Each faction is a caricature of reality and there's no reasoning behind their actions. Every action is superficial. I was waiting for a deeper meaning, but there's none and I think this is a reflection of the creators. If you are superficial in life, your creations will reflect that.

    The Graphics... OH NO...
    Bethesda are invested in an obviously outdated technology. They have invested a lot into this graphics engine and this engine is limited. The graphics, physics and everything related might be an improvement compared to the older games, but it's nowhere near the AAA games like uncharted, last of us, horizon etc.

    Other than the disappointment of what it could have been, this game felt great as an FPS game, compared to Fallout 3 and New Vegas (don't get me wrong). I did enjoy the FPS action. After a hard day at work, it was relaxing to open up fallout 4 and shoot a few baddies, explore a new location and clean it up. In this rate of playing, the pace was good and the action satisfying. But I imagine if someone played this game full time, he/she would have been bored.

    Overall a disappointing game and I hope Bethesda gets the message and improve, but probably wont. If you're looking for a good RPG, play Witcher 3, and/or Pillars of Eternity.
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  76. Aug 13, 2017
    8
    Good gameplay and World Design

    Bad RPG elements
    (No Character Development, Karma System)
    No Special Dialogues(Unlike the older fallout games, there were options that you could choose based on your selected skills or even your S.P.E.C.I.A.L skills.)
  77. Aug 12, 2017
    9
    With more content including factions to join, the ability to customize weapons, a bad*** power suit, the ability to create settlements and improved shooting mechanics, Fallout 4 fixes a lot of Fallout 3's flaws and adds some completely new elements. Still, the talking/choice-making system was simplified (perhaps due to the added voice acting) and the graphics and animations look poor forWith more content including factions to join, the ability to customize weapons, a bad*** power suit, the ability to create settlements and improved shooting mechanics, Fallout 4 fixes a lot of Fallout 3's flaws and adds some completely new elements. Still, the talking/choice-making system was simplified (perhaps due to the added voice acting) and the graphics and animations look poor for 2015. While it's not a perfect game, I thoroughly enjoyed my playthrough, which gave me plenty to do and didn't end sooner than expected like Fallout 3. I'd give it an 8.7; flawed but at the time certainly in my top 20 favorite games. Expand
  78. Aug 6, 2017
    0
    Graphics are Just Ok, Game starts well but after an hour or so Fallout 4 is nothing more then Garbage.Boring ugly atmosphere, Dull shallow world, Terrible user interface, Clueless crafting; Looting; Collecting useless trash And Miserable Shooting. There is also hacking terminals Again clueless & annoying and an other reason not to play any more, After a couple of tries you will have anGraphics are Just Ok, Game starts well but after an hour or so Fallout 4 is nothing more then Garbage.Boring ugly atmosphere, Dull shallow world, Terrible user interface, Clueless crafting; Looting; Collecting useless trash And Miserable Shooting. There is also hacking terminals Again clueless & annoying and an other reason not to play any more, After a couple of tries you will have an idea how to do it but its no fun.

    The game is very dull, boring and unappealing. The RPG Elements are mostly limited to Just YES & NO, Start a mission or Meander a little longer. Basic Story Quests where you have to find your son WELL....! you don't care b/z you are doing more important things like hacking terminals, Collect enemies weapons and customize them OR Listening to an old women who cant talk any more b/z she is tired but will walk miles after that AND Ohhh....! The Old women can see future & Past AND have visions SO why isn't there an option to ask about just the Meaningful thing?

    Bethesda published a game called RAGE back in 2011 also post apocalyptic sandbox Style, With Extraordinary Shooting, Excellent Crafting, Fun looting and Collecting stuff. Spiked with a dash of customization. AMAZINGLY that game still looks batter, Fell batter and is still fun to play then Fallout 4.
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  79. Jul 29, 2017
    7
    After a strong start, Fallout 4 fails to stablish a strong storyline due to a weak diaogue system.
    Although its open world is beautifully well done, missions become chores, and few of the sidequests remain memorable on the long run. Other pros are settlements and weapon crafting system.
  80. Jul 28, 2017
    8
    A játék atmoszférája és nyitánya fenomenális. A játékmenet egy fokkal pöcsölősebb mint kellene, de még messze nem üti meg a zavaró szintet. Az irányítás egy cseppet hektikus és nehezen szokik hozzá az ember, de rengeteg különböző akció, interakció és egyéb tevékenység van a játékban, tehát ezt nem is lehetett volna ennél egyszerűbben kivitelezni.
  81. Jul 22, 2017
    5
    After playing through Fallout 4 I turned right around the next day and played New Vegas for the first time, and MY GOD does Fallout 4 SUCK in comparison! I was blown away by how much more options you have to complete quests and play in a particular way in New Vegas compared to Fallout 4. Why did this series regress so much?? Fallout 4 is a huge step backward from New Vegas, and I thinkAfter playing through Fallout 4 I turned right around the next day and played New Vegas for the first time, and MY GOD does Fallout 4 SUCK in comparison! I was blown away by how much more options you have to complete quests and play in a particular way in New Vegas compared to Fallout 4. Why did this series regress so much?? Fallout 4 is a huge step backward from New Vegas, and I think Obsidian should be the only company making Fallout games from now on. There was so much more charm, thought, and passion put into New Vegas than Fallout 4 and that's depressing. I appreciated simple things in NV like enemies running away when they're about to die instead of always fighting to the death. You'll find nothing that could be described as "thoughtful" in Fallout 4.. It's pathetic how little Bethesda clearly cared about making this game good, and how much better New Vegas is than Fallout 4. Expand
  82. Jul 16, 2017
    5
    Very dissapointing title. The worst part is the gameplay and the AI overall.
    The gameplay is not fun and does not feel good to kill an enemy, they made things even more tedious with the inventory management, instead of keeping the simple inventory design they screwed up the whole inventory. There's no info about the weight and the value of an item before picking it up, so how the ****
    Very dissapointing title. The worst part is the gameplay and the AI overall.
    The gameplay is not fun and does not feel good to kill an enemy, they made things even more tedious with the inventory management, instead of keeping the simple inventory design they screwed up the whole inventory. There's no info about the weight and the value of an item before picking it up, so how the **** would I know if i should pick it up? what were they thinking!!! The weapons have a very poor description and you have no clue how the weapon looks before equiping it. That's complete **** why they did that! There's no excuse to screwing up the game like that.
    Another bad point is the enemy and friendly AI, I mean, the enemies behave very stupid sometimes and other times they behave like geniuses, they NEVER miss a ****ing bullet and they never run out of bullets! WHAT WERE THEY THINKING!! some weapons like the Thompson are useless against normal enemies, you can hit an enemy with 50 bullets and he still alive! what the **** is that Bethesda! give me a ****ing break! The dog is useless most of the time, he can stand near an enemy and do nothing, what kind of help is that? I guess the devs were lazy and they just designed all the enemies the same and gave them infinite bullets, they all behave the same, they shoot thousand of bullets without running out, they take cover like **** and then they watch you and they get killed, they are THAT stupid. The world is poorly designed and the music is recycled from Fallout 3. There's no excuse to do that!
    The inventory management is a complete joke, it's very confusing and hard to find simple items and weapons. The ammunition is scarce and that's not acceptable in a FPS game, I mean give me some ****ing bullets to kill enemies, without bullets I can't fight if i can't fight I am done. I go to the shop to buy ammo and weapons and the stupid person is not in the store so I can't buy ammo even when I have money! WHAT THE HELL IS THAT!
    I can still name lots of mistakes and issues in this game, poor frame rate, poor graphic details, poor storyline, and terrible AI. All together combined is very sad, because fallout 3 was very good as well as new vegas, this game is a complete joke and not worth buying not even renting. People still supporting this garbage and games are getting worse and worse each year. The upgrading system is very confusing and it's almost impossible to reach a full level in some perks. The voice acting is ridiculous and very boring. The combat system is unfair and stupid sometimes, a giant enemy that can't be killed but he still kill you with 1 single rock he throws at you. Some dogs can take 3 shotgun bullets to the head and still alive and fighting, there's no excuse for so many mistakes and a poorly designed game at the end is all that gamers have. Maybe if they spent more time in improving the game and not wasting time and money in selling those stupid items to the public (nuka cola quantum and pip boy) they made a terrible game in the end, shame on you Bethesda, you screwed up again.
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  83. Jul 14, 2017
    8
    A truly great achievement in gaming and an amazing immersive experience that has its downfalls with various bugs and freezing on the PS4, as well as long load times that can take you out of your immersion while playing the game. The biggest thing going for this game is the amount of content. One of the few games nowadays that actually gives you enough content to justify 60 bucks.
  84. Rgc
    Jul 4, 2017
    5
    This game I played it a year ago but I did not finish it since I was not convinced but a month ago I decided to finish it. The game is good but comparing what is the fallout saga is a big disappointment. The gameplay is directed to a public that is not very experienced in this type of games and that bothers me because for my bethesda prefirio sell much and make more known the saga falloutThis game I played it a year ago but I did not finish it since I was not convinced but a month ago I decided to finish it. The game is good but comparing what is the fallout saga is a big disappointment. The gameplay is directed to a public that is not very experienced in this type of games and that bothers me because for my bethesda prefirio sell much and make more known the saga fallout and not make a true sequel or game that has the name of fallout . The graphics are not everything in a videogame but I think they could improve them as they can work perfectly on a Ps3 and Xbox 360.
    Well I will not delve into the soundtrack and the different aspects since I suppose that many others who have already done their review would include these aspects
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  85. Jun 22, 2017
    7
    When I heard about Fallout 4 I was all aboard the hype train and when we got the game lets just say I was more than just a little disappointed. I am going to go ahead and say right off the bat fallout 4 is a "Good game" It's perfect for those who are just entering the series and it is overall very smooth and enjoyable. However I am a big fan and when I found out that they took away almostWhen I heard about Fallout 4 I was all aboard the hype train and when we got the game lets just say I was more than just a little disappointed. I am going to go ahead and say right off the bat fallout 4 is a "Good game" It's perfect for those who are just entering the series and it is overall very smooth and enjoyable. However I am a big fan and when I found out that they took away almost all RPG elements out of the game I was horrified. Chat dialogue you were given 4 basic choices "Yes, Sarcastic Yes, Detailed Yes, and No...which turns out to be YES most of the time." Besides making player choice and illusion the game delivered on most of everything I had expected. Good fluent combat, great perk system, detailed customization for weapons and armour.

    Overall I would say its a good buy. Some people may vote this game lower but I believe it is worth it. Especially to those who aren't familiar to the series. However for your loyal fallout fan. I am afraid to say you will be sorely disappointed. The game is becoming a lot more "mainstream" and "casual" to broaden the player base. Money over fans. Always remember that.
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  86. Jun 19, 2017
    7
    Ah Fallout. I am a huge fan of the Fallout series. Especially Fallout 3. When this was announced I was so hyped like everyone else. But we got a good game, but not a great one. There is many problems and it feels like a shell of the older games. Still fun adding the mods too.
  87. Jun 19, 2017
    7
    This is more or less the score I give of Fallout 4 when including all DLC. On it's own, it would be a 6 and this comes from such an avid fan for Fallout 3 and New Vegas. It's a shame really because Fallout 4 had every right to be as great as the previous, but the game suffered at launch with not only technical issues, but other issues in terms of writing, plot, character arcs and all sortsThis is more or less the score I give of Fallout 4 when including all DLC. On it's own, it would be a 6 and this comes from such an avid fan for Fallout 3 and New Vegas. It's a shame really because Fallout 4 had every right to be as great as the previous, but the game suffered at launch with not only technical issues, but other issues in terms of writing, plot, character arcs and all sorts mechanic decisions that just brings the base game down significantly. To add a town builder in the game was like Bethesda was more interested in getting Sims and Minecraft players involved and adding that with the Disney-style aesthetics to the Fallout Boy and its world, it really feels like a game more driven for the wrong crowd.

    Is Fallout 4 fun? Absolutely. The combat is the best of the 3 and the use of modifications introduced in New Vegas and improved on in 4 is really awesome. Add a crafting system that New Vegas (and Skyrim) had done and be more versatile with it in this really makes playstyles vary even more and creates better experiences. The power suits are great to fight in, but comes at a cost of not being as prolific as how you got them previously, where you had to progress pretty far in the game in order to earn it (like a right of passage). 4 just gives it almost as soon as you step out of your vault and into Concord.

    Fallout 4 has alot for you to do, but nothing really feels as compelling at all (bar a few quests of course). Even Far Harbor and Nuka World barely try to throw you new stuff that feels interesting. If you are a diehard fan of the Fallout series you will (or already have) bought this game, but for those onlookers who see this game and wonder it's worth a buy I would have to say no. It's very unpolished, graphics are lacking, story is terrible, content feels repetitive and not that interesting. It was basically Bethesda trying to make Skyrim again, but failed to realized it was Fallout and how different those games are despite both being made by them.
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  88. Jun 5, 2017
    10
    I'm a PC gamer and this was one of the first console shooters I tried. I had hard time taking over the controls but otherwise the game is solid. No crashes and load times are manageable. If you love Fallout, you love this one too.
  89. May 28, 2017
    10
    Having never played a Fallout game before, this was my introduction to the series. I found Fallout 4 to be a vast and rich RPG that entertained and captivated me for hours upon hours.
  90. May 26, 2017
    7
    Fallout 4 is different in many ways to Fallout 3 and New Vegas on the last gen consoles. Speech has been dumbed down horrendously in what appears to be a badly implemented Mass Effect style and the storyline is really restrictive in comparison due to the fact that your character's past will already be decided for you, limiting future choices and leaving you trapped in playing aFallout 4 is different in many ways to Fallout 3 and New Vegas on the last gen consoles. Speech has been dumbed down horrendously in what appears to be a badly implemented Mass Effect style and the storyline is really restrictive in comparison due to the fact that your character's past will already be decided for you, limiting future choices and leaving you trapped in playing a pre-destined role, making roleplaying as your own type of character especially difficult (even more so if that character happens to be an evil nutter, because the most evil you can be without DLC is asking people for more money before you help them). The Level Up system is also incredibly silly, basically letting you become Grand Master of Everything if you spend enough time doing so.

    That being said the gameplay is incredibly improved over previous games, shooting feels much better and weapon customization is great, along with the option to build your own settlements. It's a great game to grind time in, but it's doesn't have the enthralling storylines or punishing character development of the previous games.
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  91. May 18, 2017
    9
    I have enjoyed every minute that I've been able to explore the vast and wide open Wastelands in Fallout 4. The scattered remains of vehicles, deserted cities, and piles of debris tells a story of a chaotic and violent end to civilization as we know it. The Wastelands can be both depressing and magnificent at the same time, showing a world that was once known and lived in, now destroyed,I have enjoyed every minute that I've been able to explore the vast and wide open Wastelands in Fallout 4. The scattered remains of vehicles, deserted cities, and piles of debris tells a story of a chaotic and violent end to civilization as we know it. The Wastelands can be both depressing and magnificent at the same time, showing a world that was once known and lived in, now destroyed, while also giving us a new world full of hope and promise.

    The combat, crafting options, and settlement building in Fallout 4 are great because it all feels so natural in the world that you are now living in. There are interesting and complex characters that you will meet throughout that add to the overall gameplay.

    This game does have its flaws, the graphics are less than stellar, the inventory management can be a chore, and the overall story starts out as promising and interesting but does seem to run out of steam towards the end.

    But overall, this has become one of my favorite games. It is a great and highly addictive RPG/FPS that will constantly make you wonder what is around each corner and a world that is absolutely amazing to explore.
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  92. May 14, 2017
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Fallout 4 is a game that I personally love because of its ability to be so original and memorable like the old Fallout games. Many people disliked the story because its short length and its small importance on what the player actually does which is sadly true as joining a different faction only changes two things: whether or not the Institute is blown up and what other factions will be killed by the player, only the last three missions change based on which faction one has chosen. Other than the main storyline however the gameplay is great offering one of the smoothest experiences when it comes to weapon mechanics and customization. The settlement feature is cool, but there really isn't much the player can do with the settlement except for sleep and store items there. The DLC's of this game are the crowning achievement. The workshop DLC's are throwaways, but Automatron, Far Harbor, and Nuka World really do expand the world and gameplay further. I recommend only buying the three DLC's I listed since they are the only story based ones. Expand
  93. May 4, 2017
    8
    I had heard a lot about this game, good and bad, but had not played any of the previous Fallout games and, as a result, was heading into the game totally fresh. I do believe a lot of the negative scores for this game are related to unmet expectations developed from previous experiences of the franchise. This is a Fallout 4 review from a Fallout novice.

    We'll start with the positives -
    I had heard a lot about this game, good and bad, but had not played any of the previous Fallout games and, as a result, was heading into the game totally fresh. I do believe a lot of the negative scores for this game are related to unmet expectations developed from previous experiences of the franchise. This is a Fallout 4 review from a Fallout novice.

    We'll start with the positives - the game, to me, looks fantastic. Grim, post-apocalyptic world, huge range of enemies, and all of it retaining the atmosphere of a post-nuclear future. I honestly think the game looks great - some have said its textures are repetitive, which may be true, but I can see why that's necessary in a game of this type.

    The gameplay itself is good - as challenging as you want it to be, lots to do and explore and build up and improve, it really is expansive and you can lose hours of your days in this game - I've lost 40 already and have barely done any of the missions, I've just romped around the map exploring. The combat can get a little repetitive as, while the locations change, the battles are often similar be they 'bosses' or regular enemies. This can become an issue but on the whole I've really enjoyed it.

    The missions are something I cannot really comment on as I haven't really focused on doing them - whether this makes the experience better or worse is utterly dependent on the individual player but, for me at least, it feels more authentic to just explore, meet people and respond to the situation at hand. This might not be a sentiment echoed by others and, for those who enjoy a heavy reliance on narrative built through missions, I can see how the game may not cut the mustard. For me it's been enjoyable just to explore and interact and understand the world - this might not be the same for others (especially those who have played previous editions of the game).

    To sum up the positives for me I love the exploration, the range of enemies and locations, the size of the map and basically most elements of the game - I have had fun, which is why I play games.

    The negatives, the things which stop this game being a 10, boil down to a few things. Frame rate issues will occur on the PS4 and these can be annoying. For me it is not a big deal but these can be huge deal-breakers for others - it depends how these affect your perception of the game personally. The few missions I have done have been very, very similar which doe snot bode well for the multitude of missions I have yet to complete. I think this is where a lot of criticism has come in - for me I have simply not followed the conventional narrative and have enjoyed myself, maybe how you play the game affects your enjoyment? The characters have been decent but certainly lack a bit of background - of the ones I have met there never seems to be enough background to become really invested in them. This is again a big issue is character development is central to your enjoyment and experience of games - for me it is a bonus rather than a key element.

    I understand the negative reviews - if you have never played the franchise before I would definitely say play the game. If you have then you'll maybe have to read other reviews and decide whether or not to take the plunge. I did get this game with a discount of 60% due to special offers via PS+ and, at that price, I really think there can be no complaints.
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  94. Apr 16, 2017
    4
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Where do I start.

    I guess, I'll start with the new improvements and good things. The shooting is nice, and the graphics are alright at best, but still satisfying. The customisations also pretty good. And that's where the positive points end.

    Next, the bad things. The dialogue is horrible. You have for options, to speak for every conversation, and that's it. I'll give you an example;

    Quest Giver: "Please sir, I need help, my daughter is in trouble! Can you go save her from these raiders?"

    You: Yes (Yes), Maybe (yes), How about some money (yes), or no (you will still get the quest anyways).

    And if you decide to say no, maybe because your busy or something, your character will say something along the lines of this:

    "I don't have time for your **** old man." (Remember, he still gives you the quest)

    Next, there are no choices. It gives you the illusion of choice, but no real choices are ever made. Even when you beat the game with a faction, all that changes is literally three guards from said faction will hang around Diamond city, and the flags in diamond city will change. THAT'S **** IT.

    Next, the voice acting. The guy sounds like a douche so much, and some of the sarcastic choices make me cringe so badly.

    Next, there are next to no side quests. Once the main quest is finished, good luck trying to find ANYTHING else to do. The side quests that are there are lackluster, and boring most of the time.

    Next, there is no role playing, which is strange for a role playing game. You HAVE to love shaun, your son, even though you've only known him for three minutes. You HAVE to love your wife or husband, whom you have only known for a massive FIVE minutes, before he/she dies. You are forced to have a kid, a wife or husband, which seriously sucks. It takes away roleplaying, as you can't choose your life before the wastes. Also, you are given no time to feel any sort of love or attachment to these two, which also sucks, as they expect you to care for them.

    Next, the Minutemen. Hands down, this is the WORST faction in fallout history. They are the goodie two-shoes of the wasteland, and have next to no lore, and their sole purpose of being there is to endorse the settlement building, which brings me to my next point.

    Without mods, the settlement building sucks. You can't place things where you want almost all of the time, and there is no real reward in it unless you simply do it for fun.

    Next, the loading screens. This game was made in late 2015, on next gen platforms, and on console the loading screens are still long as **** You'll find yourself walking into a building by accident, and actually getting mad, because you now have to wait bout a minute before you can go in, then leave, which is another minute.

    Overall, not a good game, but sometimes it can be enjoyable. SOMETIMES.

    Do not buy this game.
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  95. Apr 16, 2017
    6
    Right, now this is coming from someone who is a die-hard Fallout fan, and as someone who has spent well over 300 hours in Fallout 4: it's good, it's just not great. Unfortunately Fallout 4 has not toppled New Vegas as my favourite Fallout game.

    Pros: + Finally, the gunplay is up to scratch in a Fallout game. + Looks AMAZING (for a Fallout game, at least...). + Rich wasteland that
    Right, now this is coming from someone who is a die-hard Fallout fan, and as someone who has spent well over 300 hours in Fallout 4: it's good, it's just not great. Unfortunately Fallout 4 has not toppled New Vegas as my favourite Fallout game.

    Pros:
    + Finally, the gunplay is up to scratch in a Fallout game.
    + Looks AMAZING (for a Fallout game, at least...).
    + Rich wasteland that isn't completely brown (F: NV) or green/grey (F3).
    + On the surface, there's a wide variety of interesting side-quests (few genuinely fantastic ones though).
    + Good crafting mechanics (weapons and armour).
    + It's more Fallout, and most importantly - it, for the most part, FEELS like a Fallout game.

    Cons:
    - Terrible story, full of plot holes. It irritates the hell out of me that player choice is so limited in the story
    - God awful DLC: I'm never buying a season pass again. Only 2 "story" DLCs?! 1 of which was awful (Nuka-World). Seriously, DO NOT BUY THE DLC - even "Far Harbor", is pretty flawed
    - I don't buy a Fallout game to get a settlement builder/simulator.
    - Lack of different ammo types and craftable ammo like in New Vegas.
    - Invincible NPCs (leads, again, to a lack of player choice).
    - Graphics, compared to any other game released at around the same time (see The Witcher 3), are poor.
    - Bugs and crashes up the wazoo (typical Bethesda - SAD).
    - Even though the gunplay is "good" for a fallout game, it is still lacking when compared to other first person shooters (or even other 3rd person shooters).
    - Voiced character completely kills role-playing, as does the limited (and often IDENTICAL) dialogue options. Often they lack any consequential results from any of your "choices".
    - Irritating companions. Especially **** PRESTON.

    TL;DR - feels like a cash grab. Good, not great, and I'm annoyed at myself for spending so much time in it.
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  96. Apr 13, 2017
    2
    So, here's my 2 cents on it. Sure it's a fun enough game, but it is not a fun Fallout game. Sure it has it's moments (like when telling a Mr.Gutsy to 'F*** off you crazy robot' which convinces it your an american citizen) but that's about it. The charming moments that made up the other games, are notably rarer in this, and honestly only situational for some character. Your options areSo, here's my 2 cents on it. Sure it's a fun enough game, but it is not a fun Fallout game. Sure it has it's moments (like when telling a Mr.Gutsy to 'F*** off you crazy robot' which convinces it your an american citizen) but that's about it. The charming moments that made up the other games, are notably rarer in this, and honestly only situational for some character. Your options are also severely limited when it comes to dialog (seriously....4 choices, that's it?) and don't even show you what your going to say accurately. Hell, some one made a mod, JUST FOR THAT. Dynamic Dialogs are cool concept, but they make some aspects of the game notably less fun, like if your companion decided they need to talk with you, right now, while your running from a deathclaw. The plot could easily be described as 'Bladerunner if it happened in the post apocalypse' and the lack of character build options by gutting out skills and changing the perk system to this....chart....is seriously disappointing. Sure the combat bits are pretty good, but Fallout as a series has been a game with conflict/combat, not only about rushing to the next fight. The scattering of legendary enemies/effects also makes legendary weapons feel less special, like...alot less special, than it did in the older games, and then the workshop dlcs that basically pay wall people to be able to craft ammo is terrible. Just like the change to radiation lowering your max health instead of, at set points, weakening your character in various ways, so your not INSTANTLY GETTING SCREWED OVER BY IT.

    TL:DR It's a good general game, but not a good FALLOUT game.
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  97. Apr 12, 2017
    8
    Very nice game, i really really like it.
    The story is not soooo good but acceptable, nothing wrong to deal with.

    The characters are good but not so much because they do not get so involved with them, they are many and this does not allow you to take a fondness for one in particular. In my opinion, Hancock seemed fantastic.
  98. Apr 4, 2017
    6
    I have seen hardcore Fallout fans waiting for this game for 7 years and only managed to play a couple of days before they got bored. The game does absolutely not live up to its hype and I found it to be quite disappointing. The game can still be fun at times, but that's pretty much all there is to it.

    I went into this expecting the immersive, deep and massive RPG that Fallout used to
    I have seen hardcore Fallout fans waiting for this game for 7 years and only managed to play a couple of days before they got bored. The game does absolutely not live up to its hype and I found it to be quite disappointing. The game can still be fun at times, but that's pretty much all there is to it.

    I went into this expecting the immersive, deep and massive RPG that Fallout used to be, and what I got was a FPS with a few similar dialogue options. To even call it options is a stretch. I don't think I have come across a dialogue option that really changed much, except a few quests and romance. No matter what you say or do it essentially boils down to the same answer and result anyway: "sure I'll fix it for you".

    The beginning of the game was great. It had potential. The story was interesting, the acting (at least the male voice in my opinion) was really good and I was looking forward to delving into hours of exploring. However it didn't take long until I forgot about the main story entirely. Not because it wasn't interesting or a good concept, but the game sort of pulled you in other directions instead. I don't know if this is a good thing or not because, yes, there were a lot of things to do, but at the same time one would expect losing your son would take priority. I guess the problem is the back story in general. It would work in another game, but in a game such as Fallout where you're supposed to be whoever you want I felt like the game was deciding who I wanted to be instead of me.

    I also have a few issues with the ending. Without spoiling anything I'm just going to say that it was a disappointing outcome. I've played every ending and I was disappointed every time. It felt unfinished and lazy, and even though many people complain about there not being an option to be a bad guy in this game I felt like a piece of **** no matter what ending I chose.

    So I guess what I'm saying is if you're expecting Fallout 3 or New Vegas with better graphics you're going to be severely disappointed. The game feels dumbed down and shallow. I recommend playing this as casual as you can and just focus on the fun part of it which is weird and sometimes fun characters, guns, the sarcastic dialogue option and Easter eggs. Focusing on the story, the characters, the relationship and the main character itself, like I've done with the past games, got me nowhere. The dialogue options may as well not even be there.

    However I will add that a certain robotic detective and a certain ghoul mayor was indeed one of the best parts of the game. The settlement building tool is a bit clunky to be honest, it could be fun at times, but I'd rather stick with The Sims if I want to build houses. Dogmeat was cute. The power Armor was kinda cool. There were a few glitches, even some game breaking ones that prevented me from progressing the game. The graphics are pretty good, but the animations can be a bit wonky at times.

    It's not a bad game, just a bad RPG.
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  99. Apr 3, 2017
    7
    I really love this game because of its mechanics, but it is kinda hard to get used to the poor animation and several bugs. For an average game it is a lot of fun, but if you expected a AAA game you are going to feel very frustrated. In the end you are playing a action RPG without a lot of RPG characteristics that make RPGs great.

    I'm happy I waited all this time to play Fallout 4, it
    I really love this game because of its mechanics, but it is kinda hard to get used to the poor animation and several bugs. For an average game it is a lot of fun, but if you expected a AAA game you are going to feel very frustrated. In the end you are playing a action RPG without a lot of RPG characteristics that make RPGs great.

    I'm happy I waited all this time to play Fallout 4, it was worse before all those bug correction patches. Also, if you like open world and building you'll have a lot of fun.
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  100. Mar 29, 2017
    9
    In the age of score bombing, aggregate user scores just become a giant tug of war, hence why I find it important to write a review.

    First I want to address the hate this game has received and then talk about the game itself. People need to understand what "hype" does to expectations. Fallout is far from the only one to suffer from enormous hype, and it won't be the last. No game will
    In the age of score bombing, aggregate user scores just become a giant tug of war, hence why I find it important to write a review.

    First I want to address the hate this game has received and then talk about the game itself. People need to understand what "hype" does to expectations. Fallout is far from the only one to suffer from enormous hype, and it won't be the last. No game will ever live up to the hype. Some of people's favorite games as of late have come from new or previously unknown IP's that had very little hype surrounding them. While it may not be helped by the game developers and publishers, this is largely a monster of our own creation and kills enjoyment. Hype creates unreal expectations that cannot be met.

    Secondly, I am ashamed by the actions of a large portion of the Fallout fan base. It is all well and good to dislike an entry in the series and to state it, and vote with your wallet. It is another entirely to troll and spew filth and bile onto anyone that even tries to express their like of this game. Seriously, the way people react borders on religious zealotry, and the great Todd Howard & Co. has desecrated what is apparently most sacred. It's a game people, and an insufficient reason to insult and demonize those who don't agree or who genuinely enjoy the game.

    Third, to those that decry F4 for not being as groundbreaking as F3- what exactly was the expectation? To jack into the PS4 matrix style? Of course F3 was revolutionary compared to F2. You went from a dated, clunky isometric style game to a modern, engaging, cinematic first or third person shooter that kept the world and atmosphere from the original games. That was and is Bethesda's bread and butter, so why was there an expectation of a revolutionary F4? A more realistic outlook would recognize that evolutionary steps make more sense if the game formula already works.

    Fourth, I would like to address the "good game, bad Fallout game" critique. It is one that is entirely subjective, because what may have attracted one to the series is not what attracted another. Therefore it is as valid as all other subjective qualities e.g. the music, ambiance, color palette. It all comes down to the crux of the whole issue which I will discuss in the game critique.

    F4 is a game that was not afraid to do something new. It changed many, many things from its predecessors, many of which I would argue were great improvements, and some that were metaphorical "steps back". Overall, the changes implemented contribute to a fun, replayable game, albeit with shortcomings.

    Graphically the game is, of course, better than any other Fallout. Compared to some of the best looking games of the past few years, it cannot compete. However, within fellow large open world games, it is above average. The real pitfalls appear to be textures and some of the lip-syncing and facial animations. In most cases they are merely "meh" but in fewer instances it is outright bad (like the texture on Virgi's mutant body). F4 suffered serious frame rate drops in city areas due to issues with shadowing. Patches have since fixed the issue and overall stability is lightyears ahead of previous games. My F3 and to a lesser extent my FNV games have reached a point of saturation that they stutter, freeze and crash to the point that it is barely playable. In contrast, in all of my playthroughs of F4, it has crashed 4 times and frozen for 4-5 seconds a dozen or so times. Speaking only for Playstation, this is hands down the most stable and least glitchy Fallout game to date.

    Far too many changes were made to list and many of them were relatively minor, but solid changes. There are some instances of retconing, some of which seemed like simple oversight and others were changes made to improve game play. Just some solid examples of great changes are the armor and weapon crafting which is the most in depth to date, the appearance, function and customization of power armor and the vastly better combat.

    The main story held me engaged and wanting to know what happens next, which is a good indication of a solid story. Side quests were numerous with some very memorable ones.

    Some of the big and controversial changes have to do with the reduction of RPG elements in the game. It has become more of an open world game, that is undeniable. It is disingenuous to say that it has no RPG elements however. This is the crux of many issues, because for many Fallout is synonymous with RPG. That's why they see Fallout as losing a core part of itself and the rest is history. I am not a hardcore RPG'er, I do not create elaborate backstories and don't think the only way to build a character is with a point system. I enjoy exploration, replay ability, fun, engaging and humorous encounters that convey a complex story. All this in the F4's unique world and atmosphere is what makes a game "Fallout" to me.

    If you're like me, F4 will be a fantastic game.
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Metascore
87

Generally favorable reviews - based on 58 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 52 out of 58
  2. 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. 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.