Fallout 4

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6.8

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  1. jakeman25
    Nov 10, 2015
    9
    It's a great game for exploration hampered by a dull story with mediocre graphics and bugs aplenty. As is Bethesda fashion. I prefer the dialogue options in Fallout 3 over the "Bioware wheel" you get in this. Not a fan of the lip sync or facial animations. I guess I just expected more innovation after 7 years. Not a horrible game by any means, but not a technical marvel by any means.It's a great game for exploration hampered by a dull story with mediocre graphics and bugs aplenty. As is Bethesda fashion. I prefer the dialogue options in Fallout 3 over the "Bioware wheel" you get in this. Not a fan of the lip sync or facial animations. I guess I just expected more innovation after 7 years. Not a horrible game by any means, but not a technical marvel by any means. Hopefully some stuff will get fixed, and it will prolly be a really good game a year from now when the goty edition comes out. If not, well there is always Elder Scrolls 6.… Expand
  2. Steve07
    Nov 11, 2015
    9
    Hi,
    Would like to add my two penny worth.
    How any sane human being can rate this game 0 is beyond me.
    How insulting to the people who developed this game for the enjoyment of others.
    No game is worth a zero score, all have some merit.
    Get a life and stop dragging negativity into peoples lives.
  3. atomic_tomato
    Nov 12, 2015
    9
    As a fan of Fallout 3 & NV I do have to say I am impressed with this game.

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

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

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

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

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

    If you liked any other of the Fallouts buy this one.    … Expand
  4. BatmanB
    Jan 31, 2016
    9
    Okay, I'm giving this game a 9/10 because this game is for action fans not RPG Fans. The game is great and all if you don't see it as an RPG Game, because it's an Action with RPG elements, if you want a solid RPG game than sadly this is not it. Go pick-up Fallout 1-3 or New Vegas if you want a real RPG. Overall this is a really good game, it wasn't executed pretty well but it is a good game.
  5. superfields
    Nov 26, 2015
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Let's start with the bad yes we all know the graphics appears to be not really better than the last time we played Fallout 3 years ago, this is astonishing considering the likes of other open world sand box games like Destiny! Bethesda really needs to put to use Id Software talents here for their next instalment.

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

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

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

    9/10 for the sheer excitement and playability of the game, easily could of had 9.7 for better graphics!    … Expand
  6. ghassenga
    Dec 4, 2015
    9
    game is amazing ! and i have no idea why people are bashing it(probably **** trolls ?) , it feels like a fallout game but its more improved , specially the shooting mechanics , been waiting for Bethesda to fix it since fallout 3, and oh , wow i can actually point and shoot at enemies now, yes the game has changed its more action driven now , but that's not bad by any means ! tons of sidegame is amazing ! and i have no idea why people are bashing it(probably **** trolls ?) , it feels like a fallout game but its more improved , specially the shooting mechanics , been waiting for Bethesda to fix it since fallout 3, and oh , wow i can actually point and shoot at enemies now, yes the game has changed its more action driven now , but that's not bad by any means ! tons of side quests , interesting characters , the crafting ! , the graphics aren't that good , but i'm liking the art style , everyone who's into action RPG'S should definitely get it , highly recommand it !… Expand
  7. Mojodog360
    Nov 14, 2015
    9
    While some critics are complaining about the simplified leveling system, pay them no attention. This game is about much, much more. The inclusion of settlement building is massive in scope, and worth the price alone. New systems have made great improvements to gameplay, and the combat is better than any previous Bethesda game. Period.

    The bottom line: If you played and enjoyed    While some critics are complaining about the simplified leveling system, pay them no attention. This game is about much, much more. The inclusion of settlement building is massive in scope, and worth the price alone. New systems have made great improvements to gameplay, and the combat is better than any previous Bethesda game. Period.

    The bottom line: If you played and enjoyed previous Fallout games, this should be a slam dunk. Don't let a few minor complaints keep you from enjoying this.    … Expand
  8. leopoldo
    Dec 5, 2015
    9
    Fallout 4 is a great RPG. The story is good, but not as good as that of Skyrim because it gets lost at times. The gameplay is great, has lots of guns, lots of customization, many side quests, a huge map and a lot to explore. The soundtrack is good, but visually the game is ugly and outdated, and that's the biggest problem of the game, Bethesda should learn how to make a beautiful game,Fallout 4 is a great RPG. The story is good, but not as good as that of Skyrim because it gets lost at times. The gameplay is great, has lots of guns, lots of customization, many side quests, a huge map and a lot to explore. The soundtrack is good, but visually the game is ugly and outdated, and that's the biggest problem of the game, Bethesda should learn how to make a beautiful game, this is the fourth game that is visually exceeded. Overall, Fallout 4 is a great and very long game, but visually exceeded. 9/10… Expand
  9. blackphoenix60
    Nov 13, 2015
    9
    Great game. It would be nice if it had survival mode, but the rest of the additions more than make up for its absence.The gun play is fun. Perks is simple but still makes you feel like you have a say in the growth of your character.
  10. jonaju
    Nov 12, 2015
    9
    its good, bunch of /r/games babies posting reviews its good, bunch of /r/games babies posting reviewsits good, bunch of /r/games babies posting reviews
  11. DragonArmy12
    Nov 16, 2015
    9
    Really enjoyable. First chance I got - flip on the 30's radio, walk around all jolly through the nuclear fallout forest with my cool German Shepard that pretty much does what it wants 90% of the time (like a honeybadger) unless you're crouched...then it listens to you. Great story and impressive graphics as well as high difficulty segments kept me involved and playing for hours/days.
  12. matty3232
    Nov 12, 2015
    9
    Ignore the obvious trolls, anyone with constructive criticism about this game would not rate it a 0 or 1 out of 10. This game is absolutely fantastic!
  13. Bensonzim92
    Nov 18, 2015
    9
    Fallout 4 is a good game, a little disappointing because of just how much hype there was about it, but it is still a good game. Putting aside expectations and going into it with an open mind has been the best thing for this game. When it comes to making a large, open world sand box Bethesda knows how to keep realism in tact. So the facial animations are off, and a little creepy, theFallout 4 is a good game, a little disappointing because of just how much hype there was about it, but it is still a good game. Putting aside expectations and going into it with an open mind has been the best thing for this game. When it comes to making a large, open world sand box Bethesda knows how to keep realism in tact. So the facial animations are off, and a little creepy, the environment is beautifully animated and the side quests and small towns and locations littered across the map make Fallout 4 fun for just exploring it. Throw a couple patches at it and give it a stimpak and maybe it would be a whole lot more pleasing for a lot of fans out there.… Expand
  14. RudigerX
    Jan 2, 2016
    9
    Fallout 4 is a tonne of fun. My exploration of the world has brought moments of terror, sadness, happiness and exhilaration. It has a certain addictive nature that keeps me wanting to delve deeper to explore more and to keep scavenging, I feel a connection to my character and feel like I am making a difference in bringing order to a land where there is chaos. The world is big and evolvesFallout 4 is a tonne of fun. My exploration of the world has brought moments of terror, sadness, happiness and exhilaration. It has a certain addictive nature that keeps me wanting to delve deeper to explore more and to keep scavenging, I feel a connection to my character and feel like I am making a difference in bringing order to a land where there is chaos. The world is big and evolves around me as I progress, from gun battles in the distance to scores that need settling.The graphics are just fine, the sound effects keep me listening for clues and the music is just the right amount of horror.The inventory screen and the ability to compare weapons / armor could use some work but that is my only gripe. I love this game.… Expand
  15. MrHere
    Nov 14, 2015
    9
    HOW does this game have a lower rating than Until Dawn? You people are crazy. This game is not only addictive, it is fantastic. Don't listen to the haters
  16. Tirah
    Dec 9, 2015
    9
    I can't stress this enough: ignore all the negative reviews. They were written by angry immature players in an attempt to "metabomb" the game. Fallout 4 is an amazing experience you don't want to miss out on.

    This is a classic Bethesda game, and any fan of the company knows what this means: a huge and beautifully modeled open world filled with hundreds of quests, NPCs, secrets, and    I can't stress this enough: ignore all the negative reviews. They were written by angry immature players in an attempt to "metabomb" the game. Fallout 4 is an amazing experience you don't want to miss out on.

    This is a classic Bethesda game, and any fan of the company knows what this means: a huge and beautifully modeled open world filled with hundreds of quests, NPCs, secrets, and Easter eggs - and an equal number of glitches. If you can think of a bug, it's probably present in this game. Sound issues, UI glitches where your Pip-Boy and guns suddenly disappear and you can't click on anything, NPCs and your character getting stuck in pieces of furniture... the list would just go on and on. By now we all expect Bethesda's games to be like this, though. The worlds they craft are MASSIVE, and creating a flawless experience is pretty much impossible at this point. I've encountered a fairly decent number of glitches during the past few weeks, and all of them were resolved by a reload/restart. I'm sure there are some game-breaking bugs as well, I was just lucky not to come across those. Bethesda keeps systematically patching the game, so it's only gonna get better.

    If you're willing to look past the numerous glitches (and you want to, trust me), you're in for one hell of a ride. Fallout 4 has so much to offer I don't even now where to begin. You start off with a pretty good character creator and a smart little tutorial sequence, and then you're mercilessly thrown into a nuclear wasteland filled with mutants. You have a huge arsenal of weapons at your disposal, and you can modify these to improve their statistics. Mods require materials which you obtain by gathering previously useless junk that's lying all around. The same junk is also used to build settlements.

    In Fallout 4 you get to build your own little shanty towns, fill them with settlers, secure food and water for your new population, and help them defend their new home whenever super mutants strike. The tutorial for your settlement is pretty much nonexistent, though. If I didn't go on the internet and read up on the mechanics, I still wouldn't know how to even connect lights to a generator. It's annoying and rather off-putting, and that's a shame because the settlement building is quite a deep and involving experience, and once you get the hang of it, it's really fun, too. Don't let this deter you. Once you know the basics, you can figure everything else out.

    Gameplay-wise, Fallout 4 is solid. The controls are good, you have a hotkey for punch/grenade (tap R1 to punch, hold and release for grenade) which is very useful, and you can finally sprint now, thank god. It drains your stamina like it did in the Elder Scrolls games, so you'll want to get your agility as high as possible.

    The graphics are underwhelming. Very underwhelming. PS4 can do so much better. While the environments are all beautifully detailed as usual, the textures aren't that good, and the NPCs look like something out of the PS3 era. Then again, good graphics don't equal good game. I still feel like it's worth mentioning.

    The music is okay. No melodies that would really stick with me, not even the main theme, but it does its job. Sometimes it sounds a bit too fantasy-esque and like something straight out of Skyrim, which is a bit odd. The player character is fully voiced for the first time ever, and I must say the female Sole Survivor, which is what I'm playing, sounds very good. Actually, all characters I've encountered so far were very decently voiced. That goes double for your companions. Each companion NPC has a unique personality, and only a heartless player would not care about them. Getting the highest level of relationship with your companions also gives you special perks, so you will spend a lot of time with them. My personal favorite is Piper, a snarky reporter you meet in Diamond City, but I like all my companions. Yes, even Strong.

    Overall, Fallout 4 is fantastic. It's a great game that has an insane amount of content to offer. In a world where games take a couple of hours to finish, this one will keep you entertained for weeks and months. I'm certain even years from now, people will still be playing and modding Fallout 4 like they did with Skyrim.    … Expand
  17. Gambler77
    Nov 21, 2015
    9
    Deserves a 9.5.

    Played about 40 hours. All of what made F3 great with good improvements to the gameplay. Solid and stable framerate, no crashing. Good graphics and atmoshpere. Super fun combat. A great sense of rewarding exporation. Huge and dense content rich map. Great open world freedom and open ended approach to combat. Only issue is the NPC lips don't always synch with dialogue    Deserves a 9.5.

    Played about 40 hours. All of what made F3 great with good improvements to the gameplay. Solid and stable framerate, no crashing. Good graphics and atmoshpere. Super fun combat. A great sense of rewarding exporation. Huge and dense content rich map. Great open world freedom and open ended approach to combat.

    Only issue is the NPC lips don't always synch with dialogue during conversation and they look expressionless.- noticable but not a big deal.

    I love F4 and will be happily playing for a long time.    … Expand
  18. kipp73
    Nov 12, 2015
    9
    Negative idiots are idiots.

    To give this game a zero, man alive..! Objective? If you dont like the game, can u REALLY justify a zero score? Ive played some AWFUL games (a substantial portion of c64/ZX speccy games for eg), but i have never deemed any game worthy of a zero.... yet, look at this poll. This is what happens when u give idiots the vote. The game might not be    Negative idiots are idiots.

    To give this game a zero, man alive..! Objective? If you dont like the game, can u REALLY justify a zero score? Ive played some AWFUL games (a substantial portion of c64/ZX speccy games for eg), but i have never deemed any game worthy of a zero.... yet, look at this poll.

    This is what happens when u give idiots the vote.

    The game might not be perfect, but ill play it to the end and ill bet it will be awesome (im about 10 hours in). So far, its everything I thought it would be. Take from that what you wish.    … Expand
  19. Crisiscore7iet
    Dec 17, 2015
    9
    Fallout 4 is amazing!! It not might be the biggest open world game, but it defently lived up to the hype. If you dont mind the graphics, and get constantly of tracked, then play this!! The combat is much better, better companions, and more places to discover and visit. Theres also a ton of quest and different things you can do so this game can keep you busy for HOURS!! You can also buildFallout 4 is amazing!! It not might be the biggest open world game, but it defently lived up to the hype. If you dont mind the graphics, and get constantly of tracked, then play this!! The combat is much better, better companions, and more places to discover and visit. Theres also a ton of quest and different things you can do so this game can keep you busy for HOURS!! You can also build your own settlement to. It is very time consuming, but it plays off and its kind of fun.… Expand
  20. Epik_Ninnja
    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
  21. EscapetoGame
    Nov 11, 2015
    9
    As a newcomer enjoying his first Fallout game ever, I must say that I am baffled by the vitriol and hate this game is receiving. Heed no attention to it, as it is not an accurate depiction of what this game truly has to offer.

    I have to say that this is not an easy game. The wasteland is an unforgiving place, and you frequently find yourself running away from a fight, running out of    As a newcomer enjoying his first Fallout game ever, I must say that I am baffled by the vitriol and hate this game is receiving. Heed no attention to it, as it is not an accurate depiction of what this game truly has to offer.

    I have to say that this is not an easy game. The wasteland is an unforgiving place, and you frequently find yourself running away from a fight, running out of ammo and dying, dying a lot. You seem to go questing with the knowledge that your chances for survival are 50% or less. Thank Zeus for autosave. I'm about 20 hrs in and feel like I have made very little progress with my character. But this is merely testemony to how much one needs to get deep and personal with the game's intricate and complex crafting and customisation in order to get settled in. I think this plays a big part in what turns some people down from this game, it's the learning curve of systems combined with an unfriendly and very hostile environment that doesn't give you too much space to breathe. I can imagine the thousands of angry people throwing their controllers down after 4 or 6 hours, miserable and throwing in the towel, then comming to the internet to blame the developer or the speech system, or the graphics or the bugs. None of those things has broken the immersion ONCE since I have started playing this game. Lets face it if you want to be rewarded you have to work for it and stick to it, not give up with less than a days work. And even me as a newcomer knows this principle applies to the most decent rpg's out there and Fallout 4 is no different.

    There is much more to love about this game then there is to dislike. The combat is great fun and keeps getting better. Your companions are useful and trustworthy. Dogmeat is adorable and codsworth is funny and vicious. The music is optional and tuning into radio stations you often hear news about your own activities.

    There is an excellent ballance between moments of calmness and panic in the wasteland and bathesda has done it right. It's a shame that so many people will miss out on it because they had failed as a true hardened and patient- lets not forger mature- gamer. 9.2/10    … Expand
  22. willmoy38
    Nov 20, 2015
    9
    Ok, here is my review to negate my 10 from earlier. I have put about 28 hours into this game and honestly, I am just as impressed as I figured I would be. It's a very good game to me. Not a 10, but I am not even sure what a game would have to be to get a 10 from me. The graphics are awesome. I loved the color rather than the drab, boring atmosphere of New Vegas. The companions are actuallyOk, here is my review to negate my 10 from earlier. I have put about 28 hours into this game and honestly, I am just as impressed as I figured I would be. It's a very good game to me. Not a 10, but I am not even sure what a game would have to be to get a 10 from me. The graphics are awesome. I loved the color rather than the drab, boring atmosphere of New Vegas. The companions are actually interesting and have personalities. The combat is improved, but vats is still pretty much a necessity about 65% of the time. The ability to reconstruct the wasteland was incredible. It has been over 200 years, time for humanity to start rebuilding. The weapon and armor modding is good.
    Here's what I didn't like. Too much reliances upon the "Charisma" skill tree. You couldn't have settlement stores until your charisma was a 6. Bad movement of your character when placed in a bind. If you get surrounded by enemies, you might as well just wait for game to reload. You're not going to get out of situation. Your decisions don't really seem to impact the world. Now this doesn't too far stray from Bethesda's modus operandi because in Oblivion your decisions meant nothing, in Fallout 3 your decisions meant nothing, in Skyrim your decisions meant nothing, but it's still disappointing. I was hoping for a more Witcheresque decision influence in the game. Haven't seen it thus far.
    With all of this being said, so far, I have still thoroughly enjoyed the game. It MIGHT even be, alongside Witcher 3, a game of the year contender for me.    … Expand
  23. EHansen14
    Apr 22, 2016
    9
    I really enjoyed the 56+ hours I spent on my first playthrough of Fallout 4. There is a ton to do and many interesting characters and locations along the way. Fallout 4 doesn't bring as many new things into the equation compared to Fallout 3 and New Vegas, but fans of the series will likely still be satisfied with this game. Bethesda delivers yet another great RPG that has enough contentI really enjoyed the 56+ hours I spent on my first playthrough of Fallout 4. There is a ton to do and many interesting characters and locations along the way. Fallout 4 doesn't bring as many new things into the equation compared to Fallout 3 and New Vegas, but fans of the series will likely still be satisfied with this game. Bethesda delivers yet another great RPG that has enough content to keep you at it for hours on end.… Expand
  24. BariscanBozkurt
    Nov 17, 2015
    9
    Oyuna 4-5-6 verirsin anlarım. Yahu 0-1 vermek nedir? Karşında saçma sapan bir simulator oyunu felan mı var? Fallout 4 bu. Ayrıntılarla dolu, özenle yapılmış oyun olduğu ilk bakışta belli!

    +Herzamankinden daha kolay bir Fallout oyunu var karşınızda. Öğrenmesi kolay, oynaması kolay ama bitirmek zor. Rush şekilde oynarsanız - yan görevlere takılmadan- 20-30 saatte bitirebilirsiniz bu    Oyuna 4-5-6 verirsin anlarım. Yahu 0-1 vermek nedir? Karşında saçma sapan bir simulator oyunu felan mı var? Fallout 4 bu. Ayrıntılarla dolu, özenle yapılmış oyun olduğu ilk bakışta belli!

    +Herzamankinden daha kolay bir Fallout oyunu var karşınızda. Öğrenmesi kolay, oynaması kolay ama bitirmek zor. Rush şekilde oynarsanız - yan görevlere takılmadan- 20-30 saatte bitirebilirsiniz bu güzelim oyunu ve ziyan etmiş olursunuz. Çünkü bana göre Fallout'u, Fallout yapan yan görevleri ve derin rol yapma öğeleridir.

    +Fallout'ün yan görev konusunda hiç bir sıkıntısı yok. Her şeyi çok güzel diyebilirim. Daha önce dediğim gibi oyun detay kaynıyor. Evet haritası küçük olabilir ama dolu dolu.

    +Grafikleri ise şahsen beğendim. Pastel boyanın oyunun atmosferini bozduğunu söyleyenler olmus ancak hele biraz oynayın bakalım nasıl kasvetli ortamlara giriyorsunuz :D

    +Oynanış her zamankinden daha iyi.

    +Soundtracklar her zamanki gibi güzel.

    -Beğenmediğim kısımlara gelecek olursak. Oyun maalesef kolay ve bu kolaylık rol yapma unsurlarını etkilemiş. Eskiden an gelir 6-7 şık karşımıza gelirdi. Fakat bu oyunda sadece dört(Belki konsol kurbanıdır).

    -Bethesdanın her zamanki klasiği bug festivali bu oyunda da var ama çok da fazla değil.

    -Son olarakda konsollarda frame-rate sıkıntısı var.

    =Sonuç olarak "Git ve al!".    … Expand
  25. heatonx23
    Nov 16, 2015
    9
    I never played the previous entries in the Fallout series, so I have nothing to compare to. But I've really enjoyed the game so far. Sure, the graphics and story aren't as polished as they could be. But the general story and side quests, while they get a little repetitive, are really the same formula as The Witcher 3. The difference for me is that although I think W3 had a better overallI never played the previous entries in the Fallout series, so I have nothing to compare to. But I've really enjoyed the game so far. Sure, the graphics and story aren't as polished as they could be. But the general story and side quests, while they get a little repetitive, are really the same formula as The Witcher 3. The difference for me is that although I think W3 had a better overall story, Fallout 4 is much more engaging, for the following reasons:
    - Significantly better combat
    - Better crafting system
    - Better leveling system
    - Fallout's main and side quests are reasonable, not like the obnoxious amount of filler side quests W3 added that follow the exact same format (talk to someone, use your witcher senses to find something, clear out monsters, collect money) just so they can say they have hundreds of hours of content.

    In terms of negatives, I will absolutely agree with people here that the game is buggy at times, and the story is not the best. I end up kind of losing sight of the main objective of finding the guy's son. Having said that, is it not the exact same general plot as W3? I found myself often losing sight of the main objective in that game, as well. I'm also not a huge fan of the weird settlement-building feature. I'm not into Sim City or Minecraft, so I'm not really into building settlements. But at the same time, it's really optional and I find it does add a change of pace to the gameplay, which is kind of refreshing, so I'm kind of neutral on it.

    Overall, I find myself actually engaged in Fallout, whereas I never finished W3 because I got bored. I don't see why so many negative reviews, especially when a game like W3 got so many great reviews, and I think Fallout executes the open-world RPG concept better.

    Finally, since we're talking about a game that is in the Game of the Year conversation, I would just like to comment that Fallout is nowhere near the game that Bloodborne is. Maybe that's just a personal preference, but I think Bloodborne beats both this and Witcher 3 hands-down in almost all aspects: gameplay, combat, graphics, story--the only area I think Bloodborne "lacks" (given it's supposed to be an RPG) is that your build choice is pretty much melee or melee. Even so, the choice is a no-brainer, but I would give Fallout and Witcher 3 second and third place, respectively.    … Expand
  26. bcdserra
    Nov 12, 2015
    9
    I'm not a professional reviewer or "hack" like I've read so many times in the negative comments. I was not paid for this. Fallout will be Fallout, sandbox games will be sandbox games. It's buggy (nobody said it wasn't going to be, nor did it stop me from enjoying previous Fallouts) and it's quite ugly (nobody said it would look better, it does but only proportionally to the console, soI'm not a professional reviewer or "hack" like I've read so many times in the negative comments. I was not paid for this. Fallout will be Fallout, sandbox games will be sandbox games. It's buggy (nobody said it wasn't going to be, nor did it stop me from enjoying previous Fallouts) and it's quite ugly (nobody said it would look better, it does but only proportionally to the console, so still inferior to other AAA titles) I still think it looks great and a,d os o,teres reminds me of Bloodborne for 2 reasons: lesser graphics but great design, and the crafting system where nothing is explained and gave me a whole afternoon of pleasure figuring it out, much like.....everything in From's game.
    You didn't fool me Bethesda because you promised me more adventures in wasteland plagued with the same flaws that never stopped me from enjoying previous trips. I like it, I think it's RADS.    … Expand
  27. Bollywongaloid
    Nov 16, 2015
    9
    Okay, so now I've poured roughly 50 hours into this and finished the main story arc I feel inclined to leave a little review. Personally, I loved it.... it isn't perfect by any means; I could pick it apart all day moaning about poor lip synching, tired animations, ancient engine etc but the bottom line is, I had so much fun playing this game I find it hard to score less than a 9. It'sOkay, so now I've poured roughly 50 hours into this and finished the main story arc I feel inclined to leave a little review. Personally, I loved it.... it isn't perfect by any means; I could pick it apart all day moaning about poor lip synching, tired animations, ancient engine etc but the bottom line is, I had so much fun playing this game I find it hard to score less than a 9. It's still that same Fallout world we know and love.

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

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

    TLDR; A fine instalment in the series that tries a few new things while ditching a few old ones, but still stays true to what makes Fallout as great a series as it is. Highly recommended for old fans as well as newcomers.    … Expand
  28. 30Cents
    Nov 15, 2015
    9
    "War never changes" - From the prologue of the game.

    Fallout 4 is the newest installment in Bethesda's saga about life in the post-apocalyptic world. The Elder Scrolls, Rage, and Dishonored have been Bethesda's previous successful games, it's no surprise what they have brought us in the Fallout games. Fallout 4 feels very similar to Skyrim in the sense that is uses the same engine which    "War never changes" - From the prologue of the game.

    Fallout 4 is the newest installment in Bethesda's saga about life in the post-apocalyptic world. The Elder Scrolls, Rage, and Dishonored have been Bethesda's previous successful games, it's no surprise what they have brought us in the Fallout games. Fallout 4 feels very similar to Skyrim in the sense that is uses the same engine which I personally liked and got used to it very easily unlike Oblivion's engine which took me a while to get the hang of.

    Gameplay:
    The first thing that the game wants you to do is to create your character. The features on this are more than I anticipated it to be; I thought it would be like Skyrim's character design, but this one is way more specific. For instance, you can model your character's eyebrows, face textures, and the shape of your ears. Unlike all of other Bethesda's games, this is the first game from them to have the protagonist a voice. I was surprised when I first found out that this was an actual feature that was going to be added in the game. After you create your character, you are in a first-person mode which feels great to look at and easy to control. There are many types of places when you get out in the vast, huge open world that you will be exploring for many hours. I also like how your decisions in the game could have a huge impact on the main story or side-missions, saying positive and negative things could lead to different situations in the missions you are doing. The A.I could be a little funky at times, like when you get your dog companion, as it could sometimes feel is if he is following you at one moment, then the next he isn't. There are also some minor problems with the dog, as he could find one item, but there really is nothing there. I personally enjoy how Bethesda brought the gameplay to a whole new level, with designing weapons, building fortresses, and how the leveling up system works.

    Graphics:
    While certainly not top-notch, the game is beautiful to look at. Like with many other games from Bethesda, there are some graphical bugs and errors that can be easily spotted just from defeating some enemy or an environment issue such as items falling through the floor, or enemy's randomly dying for no reason.

    Soundtrack:
    As for most of Bethesda's games, they all have an original soundtrack. The Fallout games is no stranger when it comes to amazing soundtrack recordings and intense moments when you are fighting enemies. The soundtrack while looking around the environment is very calm and quiet, it kind of makes you feel that you are the only one out in the open world.

    Overall, Fallout 4 did not ruin my expectations for the game. The game is beautiful to look at, it's very easy to enjoy, and has tons of content. The game was anticipated by many players since the day it was first announced. This maybe one of the best Bethesda games ever, and probably one of the best game you will play all year.    … Expand
  29. PoorManStanding
    Nov 15, 2015
    9
    I have never played any single fallout game in my entire life until now and Fallout 4 just showed me why almost everyone loved the series. It's incredible! I never thaught it would be so good. The characters, gameplay, world, weapons and so much more. It really lived up the hype. Characters starts talking to each other which makes it more alive. Example. Cobblesworth talking with Sturges.I have never played any single fallout game in my entire life until now and Fallout 4 just showed me why almost everyone loved the series. It's incredible! I never thaught it would be so good. The characters, gameplay, world, weapons and so much more. It really lived up the hype. Characters starts talking to each other which makes it more alive. Example. Cobblesworth talking with Sturges. This was not a cutscene, that was in game. I was surprised when I saw that happened. The character developement was so good and I am not talking about 5-6 people. Lot's of people have their own personalities which makes the game so unique. The world looks awesome after the war and the guns are fun to use. i gave it 9/10 because of FPS drops (Frames per Sec) went down to a 1 frame sometimes and some bugs do happen. Thank god it does rarely happen to AI or companions or I would rate it 8/10. Bethesda made a beautiful game and it's incredible. Interaction with AI is good with options which will affect your story. And no it's not two options which is No and Yes. You can be a heartless sarcastic bastard or a Yes man and you can ask questions which makes it more unique.

    The story in this is mediocre. I rarely cared for the kid honestly and fighting along Brotherhood of Steel was much more fun although I get dumb quest like taking a kid with my squad to dangerous places and the kid wouldn't shut the **** up.

    Some useless mechanics like the flare tingy which makes you sit in a helecopter (If you joined Brotherhood of Steel) and it will take you places. Now you wonder what the hell I am talking about. You have fast travel in the game and the flare thing works almost exactly like that but worse. It used much more time, can't even fly to some areas because it's a city or too crowded but fast traveling on foot works fine.

    Dumb controller. It really **** me but what I loved was that you can change buttons. I mean instead of COD which already presents a few choiches, you can change all the button in the exact way you want to have them on.

    Overall a good game and worth trying. Don't know why most of the negative comments come from true fallout fans...    … Expand
  30. SolidSnake1231
    Nov 18, 2015
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Well where to start if you played any of the previous Fallout games than you should feel right at home. Right of the bat you can tell the graphic have improved much over the previous two games Fallout 3 and Fallout New Vegas. In the beginning you get a choice of male of female with a very impressive character creator I think you can make almost anybody if you put your mind to it. Than after that you get a brief game play section of pre-war life before the bombs drop and rushed off the vault 111 and get cryogenically frozen than you wake up 200 years later, make your way out of the vault. Then from that point onward you can do whatever want with a pretty vast open world with many things to explore and quests to complete. Gun play has improved to the points that making VATS not a necessity anymore, crafting power armor, weapons, and regular armor can be in depth and settlement building can be a huge time sinker in a good way. However the glitches are back and after putting 60 hours in already I can narrow it down 90% funny glitches and bugs that don't break the game and are funny to see and 10% game breaking glitches and bugs this is why it's encouraging to save often with multiple files. In the end you'll definitely gets your money's worth whether your a veteran of the series or not. This is the most welcoming and best designed game of the series so far.… Expand
  31. WillakaDirk
    Nov 13, 2015
    9
    man this game is not a 1 2 3 4 5 or a 6 ..maybe a 7 to the toughest critic...but to me its not there best after 20 hours in. i still think its a worthy game and a must play to all falloutfans and any person who enjoys rpg-post apocalyptic- or openworlds..
    However on the flip side its not as great as witcher 3 maybe a tad better than mgs5 because of the cutout content in mgs5 its not a 10    man this game is not a 1 2 3 4 5 or a 6 ..maybe a 7 to the toughest critic...but to me its not there best after 20 hours in. i still think its a worthy game and a must play to all falloutfans and any person who enjoys rpg-post apocalyptic- or openworlds..
    However on the flip side its not as great as witcher 3 maybe a tad better than mgs5 because of the cutout content in mgs5 its not a 10 either im a die hard fan to both w3 mgs5 and fallout.    … Expand
  32. STROKESs1997
    Nov 18, 2015
    9
    Não é um jogo perfeito, na realidade eu gostaria de dar um 7, mas para equilibrar dei um 9 pelo fato de existir vários trools que atrapalham o user score.
    sinceramente o minimo que esse jogo merece é um "4 - 5" mas dei o máximo que eu acho "7" pelo fato do jogo ter uma historia bastante clichê, além dos diversos bugs , na versão Brasileira pelo menos o bug que mais incomoda são as    Não é um jogo perfeito, na realidade eu gostaria de dar um 7, mas para equilibrar dei um 9 pelo fato de existir vários trools que atrapalham o user score.
    sinceramente o minimo que esse jogo merece é um "4 - 5" mas dei o máximo que eu acho "7" pelo fato do jogo ter uma historia bastante clichê, além dos diversos bugs , na versão Brasileira pelo menos o bug que mais incomoda são as legendas que estão atrasadas, o que dificulta entender a historia. Existe bugs aonde NPC surgem do nada, e alguns na versão de PC que o pip boy trava,literalmente, precisando dar reset no jogo.
    A melhor parte desse jogo sem dúvida é a liberdade, a IA é meio atrasada em termos técnicos mas não atrapalha totalmente o combate, o problema mais comum nesse aspecto são inimigos correndo em zig zag no meio do tiroteio.
    A historia como dito antes é previsível e algumas vezes as side quest são mais interessantes do que a própria campanha principal, o que infelizmente é um ponto negativo...
    Vale a pena pagar R$ 200?
    acho que ainda não vale tudo isso, se você ainda tiver seu fallout 3 recomendo explorar mais um pouco ate o preço do 4 cair pelo menos para 150...    … Expand
  33. Concretenomad
    Dec 3, 2015
    9
    Skyrim with guns. I have played every Fallout except New Vegas. I look forward to doing everything in this game.

    I do feel that the graphics are not that much better than Skyrim. With games like Bloodborne and Witcher out the bar has been set higher. Bethesda could have done a bit more to improve the looks of the game. The best change to the game is that V.A.T.S no longer stops time.    Skyrim with guns. I have played every Fallout except New Vegas. I look forward to doing everything in this game.

    I do feel that the graphics are not that much better than Skyrim. With games like Bloodborne and Witcher out the bar has been set higher. Bethesda could have done a bit more to improve the looks of the game.

    The best change to the game is that V.A.T.S no longer stops time. Man did I abuse the heck out of that. This game is actually challenging on Survival mode. Anything less than Survival is a duck walk though.    … Expand
  34. HENCHMAN
    Jan 1, 2016
    9
    I originally gave this game a poor score, partially due to the graphics being sub pedestrian. I don't know if a patch improved the graphics some but they seem better now. I've come to realize much of my original displeasure of this game was due to the learning curve. I am new to Fallout and just didn't know how to play. Figuring out how to fix my power armor and keep it powered wasI originally gave this game a poor score, partially due to the graphics being sub pedestrian. I don't know if a patch improved the graphics some but they seem better now. I've come to realize much of my original displeasure of this game was due to the learning curve. I am new to Fallout and just didn't know how to play. Figuring out how to fix my power armor and keep it powered was especially annoying. Figuring out how to get rid of radiation took a bit and the general flow of the game; it felt like I was aimlessly wondering. After giving it more time, and learning how everything works, I really like it. It seems endless and not repetitive as some games are. The volume of mods are great and the buddy system is also cool. I am only level 17 and have much more to go. Worth my $60.… Expand
  35. Here4aMoment
    Feb 18, 2016
    9
    Anyone who rates anything as a 0/10 is just being childish. Nothing in the history of created content has ever been so bad as to warrant a 0/10. For those who are wondering why the user score is so low it is because a lot of New Vegas fans have taken to exacting revenge for the exclusion of Obsidian Studios from this title. While most diehard fans don't consider FNV to be a good FalloutAnyone who rates anything as a 0/10 is just being childish. Nothing in the history of created content has ever been so bad as to warrant a 0/10. For those who are wondering why the user score is so low it is because a lot of New Vegas fans have taken to exacting revenge for the exclusion of Obsidian Studios from this title. While most diehard fans don't consider FNV to be a good Fallout game the fans of it have gotten very upset and decided to rain down angry troll justice upon F4. Sorry if this makes anyone mad but if it did you know you're one of those NV fans.… Expand
  36. CharlesFBronson
    Nov 11, 2015
    9
    Im fan of the series since 97 as a kid and honestly reading some of the "reviews" here makes me said...If you are like me and you like mainly to explore the wasteland and see what you can find and collect this is definitely the game you looking for.Story? What STORY first Fallout had? Find water chip...F2? Find G.E.C.K. ...How can you even complain story in an OPEC WORLD game when youIm fan of the series since 97 as a kid and honestly reading some of the "reviews" here makes me said...If you are like me and you like mainly to explore the wasteland and see what you can find and collect this is definitely the game you looking for.Story? What STORY first Fallout had? Find water chip...F2? Find G.E.C.K. ...How can you even complain story in an OPEC WORLD game when you suppose to make your own. (still haven't finished the game I just hope for style of ending like in first 3 games). Visually its best looking Fallout game so far.Do you really need to nitpick so much.Yes there are better looking games but that being said this looks amazing as well. Definitely check it out and make your own opinion, this game deserves that.… Expand
  37. gabriel_noya
    Dec 15, 2015
    9
    Fallout 4 is a RPG post-apocalyptic game that takes place in Boston after a nuclear holocaust.

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

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

    The game has some problems, like big loading screens and frequent framerate drops that increase the longer you play it. The main quest, differently from the side quests, is disappointing, you can choose four not too different finals, that have the same cut scene with a little detail.
    You should buy it, if you can overlook the inferiority of the campaign.    … Expand
  38. The6ovnar
    Nov 10, 2015
    9
    Fallout 4 is an interesting phenomenon. It recaptures so much of the greatness of Fallout 3 but there lies the issue. Fallout 3 released in 2008 a good 7 years ago and what defines a great game has changed a lot since then.

    I am about 8 hours into the game right now and don’t plan on quitting. It has its hooks in me and I am truly enjoying it but that doesn’t mean there aren’t    Fallout 4 is an interesting phenomenon. It recaptures so much of the greatness of Fallout 3 but there lies the issue. Fallout 3 released in 2008 a good 7 years ago and what defines a great game has changed a lot since then.

    I am about 8 hours into the game right now and don’t plan on quitting. It has its hooks in me and I am truly enjoying it but that doesn’t mean there aren’t complaints. As many folks have already stated the graphics are below par, the story is pretty hit or miss, and there are some serious technical bugs. But as a fallout diehard that just makes the game seem more like Fallout. Bethesda never focuses on cutting edge graphics. Instead, it uses resources elsewhere creating amazing environments and worlds that are immersive. The stories have always been hit or miss as well. Fallout veterans will recall Liberty Prime and how ridiculous and incoherent a plot that was but somehow you still look back at it with fondness. The technical errors cannot be as easily excused, but that doesn’t warrant a 0 score.

    The crafting system in this game is immense and I have already spent a lot of time building out two settlements and scavenging for fusion cores to power my awesome power armor. In fact I have barely touched the “Story” instead immersing myself in the world and exploring. That’s how you play a Fallout game. If you’re looking for a linear by the book experience then this won’t be the game for you. If you’re looking for state of the art mechanics or graphics this won’t be the game for you. If you are looking for an immersive experience that drags you kicking and screaming into a chaotic and ruthless world then this IS the game for you. That is why I love Fallout and why I find myself spending hours upon hours inside its world despite glaring issues that have lasted for years.    … Expand
  39. JCH
    Nov 11, 2015
    9
    The gameplay feels fresh while still retaining the old Fallout charm. There are a few bugs present, as there are in almost all open world games, but the strengths of Fallout 4 vastly outweigh its weaknesses. Play this game for the atmosphere, the experience, and for the rich open world full of adventure. 9/10
  40. Duke_Nukem
    Mar 11, 2017
    9
    Sticking to the missions can get a bit boring, the menus are somewhat confusing and the conversation choices don't seem to make much difference, but freeroaming around the wide open world and killing whatever crosses your path is so much fun! Especially if you are using the mods to craft better weapons and an armored suit, you are set to go and cause some mayhem oh yeah!
  41. NOVAKza
    Nov 20, 2015
    9
    Optimization leaves an incredible deal to be desired. It looks not terribly dissimilar to new vegas, but requires hardware double the old requirements. I can run it fine on high, but then random areas dip me to 10 FPS.

    Honestly, I find everything else rather solid. To be certain, it's not the fallouts of the past, but I find it surprisingly solid. Much better than anticipated. The    Optimization leaves an incredible deal to be desired. It looks not terribly dissimilar to new vegas, but requires hardware double the old requirements. I can run it fine on high, but then random areas dip me to 10 FPS.

    Honestly, I find everything else rather solid. To be certain, it's not the fallouts of the past, but I find it surprisingly solid. Much better than anticipated. The gunplay is a lot of fun, and there's a huge incentive to loot and explore. I'm finding it honest to god more addictive than former installments in the series.

    To be blunt, though, I'm finding the existing reviews a bit sad. A huge amount of the negative reviews were left the day the game came out. I understand not liking the game, and I don't think you absolutely have to play it for 100000 hours to have a valid opinion, but jeez, I'm pretty sure a lot of these people just left bad reviews to leave bad reviews.    … Expand
  42. LoganIs6
    Nov 10, 2015
    9
    People who are giving this game such a low score do not own it or have not played it. If they have played it they have not given it a chance. You have to play more than a few hours to give a chance for the new mechanics to take hold. At first I admit that the graphics felt a little underpowered. I have played this game on ultra settings on a pc rig running a AMD 6300 3.5ghz and a NvidiaPeople who are giving this game such a low score do not own it or have not played it. If they have played it they have not given it a chance. You have to play more than a few hours to give a chance for the new mechanics to take hold. At first I admit that the graphics felt a little underpowered. I have played this game on ultra settings on a pc rig running a AMD 6300 3.5ghz and a Nvidia 750 ti GTX card and have had no problems. It is a Fallout game. The gameplay is expected and appreciated. Very good game.… Expand
  43. GORGMOARGORG
    Nov 12, 2015
    9
    I just do not get it...How do people complain about being"lied" to by the developer? This game is literally (I literally mean literally)everything they advertised and based on how it was done I am not surprised by anything I have seen. I honestly feel this was one of the more honest marketing campaigns out the(witcher/batman/Hell even fallout 3 and skyrim come to mind).

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

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

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

    Lastly, It's just really fun to play and explore and I am a loot whore so there is that....    … Expand
  44. Sebastiens
    Dec 19, 2015
    9
    Very special open world game which is similar than the other Fallouts. It has a cartoonish graphic which is perfect for the gameplay. Sometimes it is repeating but I would say that this game has so many different possibilities to do same for the story mode. I would play it one more time which I never do it. Along with the side quest it has a very long story mode.
  45. SleepNot
    Mar 28, 2020
    9
    I'm a fan of fallout series and fallout 4 is a great game as usual! Good action and atmosphere! very recommended!
  46. LilKnockerOut
    Dec 5, 2015
    9
    Basically to sum up, It's not as great as we've been told at E3. Sill it's a very good game and I highly recommend it to any fan of the series or of Action-RPG titles. I still believe it's a game of the year contender.
  47. lizardking420
    Dec 29, 2015
    9
    Another fallout game. If you've never played it probably will blow your mind. I had to rewrite this review from an 8 to to 9. It's amazing, and compared to the cut out **** others are selling (which this is for Bethesda most likely). Inplayed the fallout 3 innever played the others in my teens in like 2008, it's one of my favorite games of all time. Its not that amazingOkay graphics,Another fallout game. If you've never played it probably will blow your mind. I had to rewrite this review from an 8 to to 9. It's amazing, and compared to the cut out **** others are selling (which this is for Bethesda most likely). Inplayed the fallout 3 innever played the others in my teens in like 2008, it's one of my favorite games of all time. Its not that amazingOkay graphics, better then most games. Lighting is great but if you'll see its just skyrom in 2015 in new consos. It gets repetitive, go here clear out bring back and item. A new fort system, which works nicely but doesnt fully suit the game or serve a purpose. Hard very gard mode is too difficult. Normal too easy for me. Little buggy. Removal of karma now no purpose to not killing everyone and stealing. characters lamer then ever, story is garbage. Boive acting horrible and annoying. Bobble head kid is the most annoying reapparance . Its all still subtle imagery and humour thats not so funny (annouing bobble headsounds). Animations are great. Lots of detail but Scale is small. Dogmeat is the best character. Overall a good time waster doesnt reinvent anything like fallout 3. Collapse… Expand
  48. jl747
    Nov 10, 2015
    9
    I have only been playing for about six hours, but I am already hooked. For all those people complaining about graphics and other issues, while I understand where they are coming from but there is more to a game then just graphics. I have been playing fallout since the first game and this has to rank up there with one of better games of the series. It may not have the huge job that wasI have only been playing for about six hours, but I am already hooked. For all those people complaining about graphics and other issues, while I understand where they are coming from but there is more to a game then just graphics. I have been playing fallout since the first game and this has to rank up there with one of better games of the series. It may not have the huge job that was from 2 to 3 but that doesn't mean it didn't make some great improvements in the game, including the combat system, streamlined perks, and others

    That is not to say that the game is without its set of problems there are some annoying bugs, which hopefully they will fix with upcoming patches. But, people are constantly putting the game down or rating it a zero are not giving it a fair shake. This year has seen some great games but this game is still worthy to be counted among one of the best of the year.

    So overall I would give it a 9 out of 10 if it was not for the bugs I would have rated even higher.    … Expand
  49. bonniebanks
    Nov 10, 2015
    9
    Cant understand the poor reviews? If you loved FO3 then this is for you. Think if FO3 was on a 14" black&white TV then FO4 is a HD plasma. Excellent graphics, good story (so far) VATS improved.
  50. Bartisan
    Nov 10, 2015
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Only five hours in and I know this is going to occupy a lot of my time. The new crafting system adds a great level of gameplay in an already massive world. I am annoyed by the graphic complaints, because a great game is more that just shiny objects (and hey, it's the apocalypse. Most everything is rusted). Yes, it feels a bit like Fallout 3 visually, but the depth of story and interaction options well surpass any meager shifts in visuals. And honestly, plying the grimy outskirts of post-nuclear rebuilt Boston SHOULD feel grim.

    As role-playing games go, this will probably be the one folks are talking about for quite some time. Bravo, Bethesda. You've done it again.    … Expand
  51. MollyDolly
    Nov 11, 2015
    9
    I'm 15 or so hours in and I'm enjoying the game. sure there are a few glitches. Once I was looking for a quest giver, couldn't find him because he was on a roof with no ladder or stairs up. I've seen Dogmeat do some crazy things and occasionally my characters face turns completely black. I can over look the minor glitches because I'm enjoying the game. It's running pretty good on my PC onI'm 15 or so hours in and I'm enjoying the game. sure there are a few glitches. Once I was looking for a quest giver, couldn't find him because he was on a roof with no ladder or stairs up. I've seen Dogmeat do some crazy things and occasionally my characters face turns completely black. I can over look the minor glitches because I'm enjoying the game. It's running pretty good on my PC on high quality. I have an older PC 1st gen i7 a pair of GTX 670s and 12 gig of ram, 512 SSD it's only kicked me to the desktop once.… Expand
  52. rafomlg
    Nov 11, 2015
    9
    Después de 10 horas puedo opinar algo. El juego me está gustando mucho.

    El sistema de mejora de objetos es un acierto y eso de despiezar armas y usarlas para modificar otras me gusta, ademas de que han puesto el sistema de crafteo de comidas Los graficos son decentes, nada que ver con el aborto de F3 o NV La OST esta a la altura de la saga, se agradece el doblaje al español aunque    Después de 10 horas puedo opinar algo. El juego me está gustando mucho.

    El sistema de mejora de objetos es un acierto y eso de despiezar armas y usarlas para modificar otras me gusta, ademas de que han puesto el sistema de crafteo de comidas

    Los graficos son decentes, nada que ver con el aborto de F3 o NV

    La OST esta a la altura de la saga, se agradece el doblaje al español aunque no sea gran cosa

    El gunplay perfecto, no era dificil viniendo de Fallout 3

    Mundo muy grande, vivo y con un monton de misiones. Por ahora la trama no me esta pareciendo gran cosa pero el juego tiene tanto contenido que te olvidas de eso

    La construccion de ciudades es una pasada, da muchisimas horas de vicio

    Cuando tenga unas 50h de juego volveré a dar mi opinion pero con las 10 que llevo me esta pareciendo un juego con una nota muy merecida (87)    … Expand
  53. Oaklestat
    Nov 11, 2015
    9
    I love this game. I would easily give it a 10 if it was not for 2 issues. So I figure I will get those out of the way and then talk about the game.

    First, Bethesda has some optimizing left to do. For anyone that loves Skyrim. there are some of the same issues. Although I am about 20 hrs in to the game and this game does not have nearly as many bugs as Skyrim. It seems that every    I love this game. I would easily give it a 10 if it was not for 2 issues. So I figure I will get those out of the way and then talk about the game.

    First, Bethesda has some optimizing left to do. For anyone that loves Skyrim. there are some of the same issues. Although I am about 20 hrs in to the game and this game does not have nearly as many bugs as Skyrim. It seems that every great game that has come out this year has had optimization problems. Let's hope that Bethesda will be patching this as well.

    Second, The learning curve is very steep. It is not hard to get lost in all the mechanics and it is a bit unfortunate that this head spinning affect kind of detracts from the start of the story. My suggestion is to go in for a few hours on a character and then start over so that you can really enjoy everything without worrying about figuring out mechanics.

    This is such a massive game with a ton of working parts. Once you get past the learning curve, that's when the real fun begins.

    The conversations and voice acting are much improved from Skyrim and Fallout 3 or NV. There are people that you actually get to know. The gun play is a huge improvement and my favorite part is tweaking my guns down to the last piece. Waiting for a mediocre gun with an awesome scope so that I can take it to upgrade my best sniper.

    The best part is that you can do what ever you want. Want to be a muscle bound cannibal that heals in radiation and kills super mutants with a tire iron. Go for it. Want to build a ton of settlements and repopulate the world with followers. Do it. Want to massively specialize or average all of your stats out and be a jack of all trades. Completely up to you. The possibilities are endless.

    Great game to get lost in. I definitely suggest as one of the best games of 2015.    … Expand
  54. sloppychemist
    Nov 11, 2015
    9
    Keep in mind the game is a day old as of this review.

    Excellent game. Only things I dislike at first glance are the generalized dialogue options (I liked Fallout 3's more explicit options better) and the lack of good mapping for mouths. I like that they seem to have taken Fallout 3 and upgraded some of the more negative aspects of that game (better color pallette, more interaction    Keep in mind the game is a day old as of this review.

    Excellent game. Only things I dislike at first glance are the generalized dialogue options (I liked Fallout 3's more explicit options better) and the lack of good mapping for mouths. I like that they seem to have taken Fallout 3 and upgraded some of the more negative aspects of that game (better color pallette, more interaction with the environment to name a couple off the top of my head). There is much more crafting in Fallout 4 than in 3, which gives you uses for a lot of that junk you find. I feel this makes it more immersive. The items you build seem to have use beyond aesthetic, but time will tell if there really is a noticeable difference in the Heavy build 10mm pistol vs the Light build 10mm pistol. Even if there isn't, the game is open to modding and I'm sure it won't be long before many in game systems are tweaked and/or made tweakable by the gamer.    … Expand
  55. mamalikesmambo
    Nov 11, 2015
    9
    These idiots posting fake reviews with 0 to 5 negative scores made me sign in to do an actual review.

    Simply put, the game is lovely, and looks fantastic on PS4. People complaining about the graphics need their eyes checked. I am a major graphics nut, have a very nice PC with a GTX970, but I have a thing about buying Bethesda games on console so I am not tempted to use console commands,    These idiots posting fake reviews with 0 to 5 negative scores made me sign in to do an actual review.

    Simply put, the game is lovely, and looks fantastic on PS4. People complaining about the graphics need their eyes checked. I am a major graphics nut, have a very nice PC with a GTX970, but I have a thing about buying Bethesda games on console so I am not tempted to use console commands, so I got the PS4 version. Is it a graphics Marvel, no it isnt, but its still a beautiful game. If you were a fan of Fallout 3 and New vegas you will notice just how vibrant and bright the colors and art styles are. I entered a hidden passageway that reminded me of Wolfenstein: The New order in design yesterday, impressive visually.

    Gameplay thus far is great, guns handle way better than previous Fallout games and the design your character and building a settlement in the first 5 hours or so of the game had me hooked. Its like a game within a game, love the creativity with it and the weapon building. I think any real fallout3 fan is going to love it.

    I havent actually run into bugs but that's part of the charm on Bethesda games. Unless its a game killing bug, most of the bugs are a minor annoyance at best. Framerate has been fine for me thus far, but I have heard its a bit low on Xbox One at times, having it's AMD 7790 GPU running 1080p on it was probably a bad idea, they should have stuck with 900p or 720p like most other games. I have a sneaking suspicion MS had a hand in it being 1080p even if the performance suffered.

    I played Morrowind for 500 plus hours on the original Xbox when it was much worse looking than the PC version and had much lower framerates, So PS4 having slightly less than 30 with dips near 20 doesnt really bother me. I'll get on PC eventually when the Mods hit and enjoy better graphics then. For now, you cant go wrong with this game unless your wanting perfection, or bought an Xbox One.    … Expand
  56. MFtom86
    Nov 11, 2015
    9
    I'm going to be realistic here and give this a 9. I'm enjoying the hell out of it. I share a lot of the same opinions with the other users on here, so I won't elaborate on what I like about it. The missing point is mainly the glitches and bugs, nothing game breaking, just the odd frame drop, texture pop in and auto save stuttering. What I would like to elaborate on is these poor userI'm going to be realistic here and give this a 9. I'm enjoying the hell out of it. I share a lot of the same opinions with the other users on here, so I won't elaborate on what I like about it. The missing point is mainly the glitches and bugs, nothing game breaking, just the odd frame drop, texture pop in and auto save stuttering. What I would like to elaborate on is these poor user scores this game is getting. The majority of these clowns are the same people that only played fallout for the mods. They never cared about the main game, they just cried for more when the game was already more than enough. Fallout NV on console had WAYYYY more problems at launch than this game. In fact 3 probably had the same amount. I know it's 2015 and this **** shouldn't be happening but guess what, MAKING A GAME ISN'T EASY YOU DUMB IDIOTS, especially a game of this size and scale. This user score for this game is just sad. Too many **** that wanted too much. Stop hyping games with your imaginations and being disappointed that you didn't get what YOU wanted. The best part is, I'm going to say 90% of the clowns giving these poor scores are STILL playing the game.

    Bottom line is, If you're a fan of Fallout, you'll love the game. If you weren't to big on 3 and NV then this probably isn't a game for you. 9/10    … Expand
  57. KingOfRock
    Nov 11, 2015
    9
    Don't let the crying coming from entitled 2015 gamers fool you: This is a great game more than deserving of the praise it's been given. This game is proof graphics don't matter, but any real gamer could have already told you that.

    Fallout 4 offers exciting game play in an immersive world. There is very little wrong with the game, though it still isn't perfect. However, the story is    Don't let the crying coming from entitled 2015 gamers fool you: This is a great game more than deserving of the praise it's been given. This game is proof graphics don't matter, but any real gamer could have already told you that.

    Fallout 4 offers exciting game play in an immersive world. There is very little wrong with the game, though it still isn't perfect. However, the story is great and there are great new additions to the game, even if some old ones were taken out (which isn't a big deal). The game can be buggy at times, but the bugginess of the game isn't as bad as people on the internet would lead you to believe.

    The controls are smooth, the story is great, and the game puts you into a haunting post-apocalyptic world.

    Just remember when you read reviews from people online: The internet is full of people that use the internet, and 2015 is the year of gamer self entitlement. If a game isn't what a gamer wants it to be they'll get on the internet and complain and nitpick until the tips of their fingers bleed. Nitpicking flaws (real or perceived) isn't the way to prove a game is bad. If you're one of the people that can't see the forest for the trees you won't like it, but if you can see the game as a whole (like a smart person) you will like this game.    … Expand
  58. RSI
    Nov 11, 2015
    9
    Great game overall, the graphics and some elements might feel slightly outdated, but in the end this game offers a lot, ignore the 0 reviews, just people that think that giving bad reviews to AAA games is a trendy thing.
  59. OmGool
    Nov 11, 2015
    9
    Quick and honest by bulleting
    Do not be a dick, wont cost players nothing to be honest to games, not blind and ignorant.
    Pros: -HUGE value of money **** of content, like supermuch to do -Shooting is improved from latest fallouts -Improvements (some were not in my liking, like VATS wont pause time, but still lots of improvements) -Perk-tree is big and vast -Side-mission and LOTS    Quick and honest by bulleting
    Do not be a dick, wont cost players nothing to be honest to games, not blind and ignorant.

    Pros:
    -HUGE value of money
    **** of content, like supermuch to do
    -Shooting is improved from latest fallouts
    -Improvements (some were not in my liking, like VATS wont pause time, but still lots of improvements)
    -Perk-tree is big and vast
    -Side-mission and LOTS of them. With them this game lasts for hundreds of hours.
    -Music!!!

    Cons:
    -Dialogue is dummed down
    -Text is lagging and buggy
    -Some fps failures (in my ps4 its like every 3h fps drops very low for few seconds)
    -Story was ok but I was looking for more
    -I see no point in building. Its ok to be there but it wont reward player
    -Some parts for guns are SO much tougher to fin than others
    -Map which I hoped to be bigger
    -Various bugs and glitches here and there. (the damn dialogue just wont work properly)

    Neutrals:
    -This game is harder than previous fallouts
    -Graphics. It goes, nothing special. Its better then last gen but not the sharpest in the pack of ps4 games
    -Athmosphere, mostly dull but in some cases like storms its super

    Conclusion:
    Must buy to all any RPG players. Wont get more worth of your money than this. If someone says this game is **** they havent played it and just hates this thats better then they.
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  60. crazillo
    Nov 12, 2015
    9
    Bethesda's biggest strength is absorbing the player in its worlds. I absolute believe this version of Boston could exist in reality if events took place the way the game presents it. I love exploring it, but you need to take your time. Get rid of quest markers and fast travel, and just walk around and explore. Your experience will be a completely different one.

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

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

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

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

    If you liked previous Bethesda games, go and get it. If you liked them but you didn't like combat so much, well it's much improved. If you are the type of player that enjoys the "Ubisoft formula" better, you rather should play something else. In this case, don't judge the game for what it doesn't want to be though. I fear many with negative reviews here did just that.    … Expand
  61. Pete01x
    Nov 12, 2015
    9
    Playing this on the PS4 and can say I am not disappointed, yes it has a few issues but generally works well.
    have played for about 15 hours into the game and have put Assassin's Creed Syndicate on hold and will not be going back to that for a long while now.
    The only real issue is the lack of auto saving after completing a task, make sure you quick save manually
  62. Mistoman
    Nov 12, 2015
    9
    What can I say other than I am shocked at how harsh these reviews are. Simply cannot trust the user community of metacritic. I went to the midnight release for this and haven't been able to put it down since. While there are a handful of graphical bugs which keep the game from being a perfect 10, the environment and atmosphere of fallout 4 are amazing.

    Combat has significantly improved    What can I say other than I am shocked at how harsh these reviews are. Simply cannot trust the user community of metacritic. I went to the midnight release for this and haven't been able to put it down since. While there are a handful of graphical bugs which keep the game from being a perfect 10, the environment and atmosphere of fallout 4 are amazing.

    Combat has significantly improved over FO3 and NV, which both felt clunky to me. I was not expecting much in the graphics department per Bethesda's explanation, but I was pleasantly surprised there as well. The weather effects are the best I've seen this generation.

    Fallout 4 does streamline the process a bit which seems to have angered a large number of "loyal" fans. I enjoy the direction Bethesda has taken; to me it feels like less janky version of FO3. Please check other websites reviews before buying like Steam which gives this a 9/10    … Expand
  63. AcePowney
    Nov 13, 2015
    9
    This game itched my fallout scratch and whilst not perfect; a few bugs and glitches, it brings a whole new world to my fingertips with seemingly more content and playability than the last fallout game.
    As I have less than 24 hours of play time I will keep my review short, I'm happy with the graphics, the perks, the story, the new functions around weapons, crafting and building, alot of    This game itched my fallout scratch and whilst not perfect; a few bugs and glitches, it brings a whole new world to my fingertips with seemingly more content and playability than the last fallout game.
    As I have less than 24 hours of play time I will keep my review short, I'm happy with the graphics, the perks, the story, the new functions around weapons, crafting and building, alot of postives have been taken from Skyrim. I'm not so happy with the bugs and dullish characters. More to follow after me play more!    … Expand
  64. BarthezPolska
    Dec 30, 2015
    9
    Game is just great! I got it for Christmas Eve and now I have like 60 hrs on it so it means it's addictive because I spend like 8 hrs a day on it. You can do many things - customize your gear, build villages, do quests. It isn't maybe GOTY or best RPG in the year because Witcher 3 beats every game this year but it's still my 2nd game of the year! Try it!
  65. Kritik_king
    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.    … Expand
  66. RaXoRkIlLaE
    Nov 12, 2015
    9
    People seem to out this game down, yet it's not as bad as they claim it to be. Considering the fact that Todd Howard always exaggerates features in the game and makes promises that never hold, it is fair to say that it did not live up to its hype. Nonetheless, it is a definite improvement over fallout 3 and new vegas. The graphics seem stylized yet they're quite nice. I love the atmospherePeople seem to out this game down, yet it's not as bad as they claim it to be. Considering the fact that Todd Howard always exaggerates features in the game and makes promises that never hold, it is fair to say that it did not live up to its hype. Nonetheless, it is a definite improvement over fallout 3 and new vegas. The graphics seem stylized yet they're quite nice. I love the atmosphere present in the game and the fact that they added some color. The game is set in a post-post-apocalyptic era. The flora and fauna should be more than capable of flourishing within 200 years. The landscape shouldn't be so gloomy. The only issue i have and the reason I rated it a 9/10 is a bit of lag. The fps do seem to dip but I'm sure that with some optimization implemented in future patches, the problem will be fixed.… Expand
  67. SwagWagon
    Nov 12, 2015
    9
    I don't know why the metacritic users are trolling the living hell out of this game, so disregard the incessant whining. (Graphics aren't photorealistic, there's not enough NPC emotion, wah wah wah). Listen to the real critics. It's obvious that Bethesda has learned from their mistakes of the past, and succeeded in creating a beautiful gem of a game yet again.

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

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

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

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

    The places you get to explore and loot in post-apocalyptic Massachusetts, and all the people you meet along the way truly make this game shine as an RPG, and I hope people read some real reviews and don't listen to the losers whining about graphics.
    This game is well worth $60 and you're guaranteed to have a raging good time.
    See you in the Commonwealth!    … Expand
  68. Sut
    Nov 12, 2015
    9
    This will be an honest review, unlike many of the negative ones. For background, I have played this game for near 20 hours, I have played fallout 3, new Vegas, COD, TW3, DAI, and MGS5. I listed those games to show I have a fair amount of time with current RPGs and open world games. The main question I'm answering is if you should get this game. Yes. The world is immersing, large, and IMOThis will be an honest review, unlike many of the negative ones. For background, I have played this game for near 20 hours, I have played fallout 3, new Vegas, COD, TW3, DAI, and MGS5. I listed those games to show I have a fair amount of time with current RPGs and open world games. The main question I'm answering is if you should get this game. Yes. The world is immersing, large, and IMO beautiful. The graphics are what is the main detractor I see from the negative reviews. It is better than DAI, better than skyrim, but worse than TW3 and MGS5. But that's only the surface, this game is about exploring, scavenging, crafting, and fighting. The gunplay is rewarding and reminds me of destiny. The crafting and settlement building is addicting. The soundtrack by Inon is beautiful, the radio dj is hilarious and the cherry picked songs are perfect. The performance by the protagonists are great, with the dialogue wheel giving accurate portrayals of what is spoken. My only gripes are either minor bug related or with settlement ui possibilities. I would give a 9.5 if possible. This really is a great game that everyone should get.… Expand
  69. Tgrahler
    Nov 12, 2015
    9
    Are you serious? Are you serious right now?! Now I've only put about 5 hours into this game so far, but SERIOUSLY?! The only reviews I'm seeing are "Omg the graphics suck totally deserves a 0/10!" Okay not only are the graphics FINE, but that shouldn't effect your opinion of the game!!! Now I have issues with the game for sure: I agree with many of you that the world does feel a bitAre you serious? Are you serious right now?! Now I've only put about 5 hours into this game so far, but SERIOUSLY?! The only reviews I'm seeing are "Omg the graphics suck totally deserves a 0/10!" Okay not only are the graphics FINE, but that shouldn't effect your opinion of the game!!! Now I have issues with the game for sure: I agree with many of you that the world does feel a bit empty, quite a few gameplay mechanics feel rehashed from Fallout 3, the dialogue system is... let's be honest here the dialogue system is by far the worst out of any Bethesda game at least the one's I've played (Arena, Morrowind, Oblivion, Fallout 3, and Skyrim all have better dialogue systems) and from what I've played of it the story will not be the reason I stick around. Yes all of these are issues, and yes the game is fairly glitchy, but not NEARLY as glitchy as many games I have played this early on in release, I have encountered no game-breaking glitches and any glitches I've encountered have been second long missing textures (in fact I've only found one of those) and some lag issues that again only last a second or two however lag happens pretty often. However the good things heavily outweigh the bad things in the game. First of all: FREAKING CRAFTING! A genuinely good crafting system in a AAA open-world sandbox game. Weapon customization which from what I've seen works very well, absolute base building (as in walls and defenses) interesting creatures, VERY much improved combat, and I wasn't gonna include NV in this review as it is not from BGS themselves, but it is a FAR better combat system that we've seen in both 3 and NV and the best combat I've seen in a Bethesda game. The cinematic moments are done very well and feel a lot more satisfying than in 3, NV, and Skyrim, power armor works VERY well, but is a little annoying how quickly the power runs out luckily you can still use it, but it's... kinda pointless to as it slows to a near halt and disables bashing and sprinting. Though the world feels a bit empty (so far, I've only seen less than a quarter of the map and haven't actually taken the time to get a good look at it) it is VERY well crafted and designed feeling real with all the hills, holes, lakes, rivers, trees, etc. The missions in my opinion are very fun and challenging there's SO MANY weapons, the companion system works very well, and all in all it really is a fantastic game. I'll admit (as a huge fanboy of Bethesda) I was hoping for a 10/10, so I am fairly disappointed in the game so far, but that's really just considering what I thought it would end up being. Though I would prefer Skyrim, Fallout 3, or Oblivion this game still stands out amongst most games I've played on next-gen. I think it was worth the money so far and I'm excited to see what else it has to offer!… Expand
  70. kyussx
    Nov 13, 2015
    9
    First of all. SOME OF THESE REVIEWS ARE STRAIGHT CANCER. I feel like it's some dumb kid writing all of these and copy/pasting them on as many accounts as they can. HOW THE HELL CAN YOU FINISH THE STORY THE SAME DAMN DAY THE GAME WAS RELEASED!?!??! TELL ME, PLEASE! DO YOU NOT GO OUTSIDE? DO YOU NOT HAVE A JOB, STUDIES TO ATTEND TO or **** TO DO? UGH.

    Anyway. The game is amazing, I've    First of all. SOME OF THESE REVIEWS ARE STRAIGHT CANCER. I feel like it's some dumb kid writing all of these and copy/pasting them on as many accounts as they can. HOW THE HELL CAN YOU FINISH THE STORY THE SAME DAMN DAY THE GAME WAS RELEASED!?!??! TELL ME, PLEASE! DO YOU NOT GO OUTSIDE? DO YOU NOT HAVE A JOB, STUDIES TO ATTEND TO or **** TO DO? UGH.

    Anyway. The game is amazing, I've been playing for a good 20-30 hours, there is sooo much to do, i'm literally avoiding the main story missions as much as possible. The game is gorgeous, I don't know what people are complaining about. There's so much story to every little area you come across, you just have to look hard enough, check out the computers and listen to the tapes, etc.. every area has a story behind it. Night time is seriously creepy, especially if you have headphones, you can hear footsteps and random noises.. you're just waiting for that moment when a ghoul rushes at you out of the darkness, and scares the **** out of you. You truly feel like you're in the game itself. The game gives off that "You're truly alone" feel, pure awesomeness.

    I am meh with the getting the companion and power armor so early on. The game is buggy but it's easily ignored, nothing to worry about.

    The game is amazing, pick it up if you can. Ignore the trolls, the game is nowhere near as bad as people make it to be.    … Expand
  71. Harryjpaul
    Nov 13, 2015
    9
    This is for people debating whether to purchase the game.

    Pros: - Offers a diverse range of things to do - Every second you are not playing it, you want to play it. Cons: - has the gameplay of Skyrim (but if you liked Skyrim, like me, it has other similar characteristics) This game is bound to get a range of mixed reviews, that's the problem with mass marketing a game to the    This is for people debating whether to purchase the game.

    Pros:
    - Offers a diverse range of things to do
    - Every second you are not playing it, you want to play it.
    Cons:
    - has the gameplay of Skyrim (but if you liked Skyrim, like me, it has other similar characteristics)

    This game is bound to get a range of mixed reviews, that's the problem with mass marketing a game to the world, when only a select few will truly enjoy the game. People will question the graphics, honestly it’s nit-picky, and anything to question would be the gameplay. After playing DS2 & Bloodborne (second to none gameplay), every attack in Fallout 4 feels like going back to the painful swinging of a 2 handed sword in Skyrim, eventually getting yourself stuck in a corner, with no agility to get out (especially if the dogs in the way).

    Nevertheless this game does what many can't, it entices you. The game constantly pulls you in different directions, which in turn stops it from becoming a chore, and turns it into an adventure. Every time I set myself a marker to get to, I’d get side-tracked by spotting something ominous in the distance, or even a cry for help via the radio. Once you feel satisfied after doing a section of the main quest line, you can fall-back to upgrading your settlement & tinkering with your weapons & armour.

    Before you buy this game, you have to question two things: (1) Do you want a game that offers immense gameplay, if so, don't buy this game. (2) Do you want a game that offers no boundaries, and gives you a mix of Skyrim's immense scope, FarCry 3's adrenaline, Bioshock's eeriness & partially, the Sims homeliness (in a post-apocalyptic setting, which is hard to do mind) - then this is the game for you.    … Expand
  72. celtconnor86
    Nov 13, 2015
    9
    Some of the bad reviews for this game are comical. Look at all the scores that give the game 0 most only have ever reviewed 1 game on various consoles: Fallout 4. Very suspicious and so annoying that i signed up to give an honest review. A 0 score should be given to a game that is completely unplayable with no value whatsoever. This game simply is not anywhere near that, weather its yourSome of the bad reviews for this game are comical. Look at all the scores that give the game 0 most only have ever reviewed 1 game on various consoles: Fallout 4. Very suspicious and so annoying that i signed up to give an honest review. A 0 score should be given to a game that is completely unplayable with no value whatsoever. This game simply is not anywhere near that, weather its your personal preference or not. A lot of people seem bitter and make previous comparisons etc. All I did was play this game and enjoy it. It is very possible. I was not too fussed about comparisons despite having played all fallout games previously. If you are looking for a fun immersive game that allows great freedom of choice and keeps you interested for hours and hours I would argue strongly that this game is for you. If you want to be a troll and leave a pointless 0 score then well you are an idiot and you are not being honest. Even if this game is not your style or you don't think its as good as previous installments blah blah blah, I struggle to find any circumstance where this game can be considered poor. It is a great game, just make sure you play it to enjoy, not to get all pissy when it does not have every specific thing you want. Grow up kids, or you will miss one of the best games released on the PS4. I will be playing this non stop for the next 3-6 months and enjoying it immensely.… Expand
  73. Hawkeye21
    Nov 13, 2015
    9
    I honestly can't understand how some people are giving this game anything below a 7. I can understand a 7 rating because of the bugs and some other quirks but Fallout 4 deserves nothing less. I really wonder if the writers of the negative reviews have actually purchased and played the game.

    If you are a fan of Fallout 3 then you will really enjoy Fallout 4. It really feels like your    I honestly can't understand how some people are giving this game anything below a 7. I can understand a 7 rating because of the bugs and some other quirks but Fallout 4 deserves nothing less. I really wonder if the writers of the negative reviews have actually purchased and played the game.

    If you are a fan of Fallout 3 then you will really enjoy Fallout 4. It really feels like your playing Fallout 3 but in a different location with does varying differences. Some you may enjoy and some you may not but that's just personal preference. Some may not like the change to the leveling up system. Some may not like the new dialog system. I myself am not bothered by either. My favorite things about Fallout have always been the exploring and the fights which are fantastic.

    One of the biggest additions to the game that I happen to love is the crafting system. It may not be for everyone and that's ok since you don't have to partake in it if you don't want to. I enjoy it and find myself spending hours working on my settlement instead of following a mission. So amazing how this can be like a game within the game.

    The weapons are pretty awesome and the ability to craft this is great. I love how you can pick your favorite weapon and really focus on it. You can put points towards perks to increase you ability using it and you can craft the weapon into something very strong. you can even name the weapon if you like.

    I've noticed that Fallout 4 is a little more challenging than Fallout 3. Enemies seem to be smarter and can really overwhelm you. I find myself sneaking around a lot more and trying to pick enemies off one at a times. Going in guns blazing may not always be the best strategy but if you want to you can.

    Overall I think Fallout 4 is fantastic. It doesn't take much to be caught up in the game for over 3 hours without even realizing it. I can't give it a perfect score since it is not perfect and it does not deserve it. I do believe it deserves a 9 rating though. Most of the bugs and quirks are not enough to actually take away from the game. Some may be a little annoying but everything else in the game makes up for it. I highly recommend this game.    … Expand
  74. CRAZY_BOY14
    Nov 13, 2015
    9
    this game had high expectations for many people including myself and i am happy to say that many of those were met. there are some things i found difficult to deal with such as that V.A.T.S is no longer a pause like targeting system but instead, slow going. making you as the gamer a bit more quick minded about what your going to do target and how fast your going to have to be, however i dothis game had high expectations for many people including myself and i am happy to say that many of those were met. there are some things i found difficult to deal with such as that V.A.T.S is no longer a pause like targeting system but instead, slow going. making you as the gamer a bit more quick minded about what your going to do target and how fast your going to have to be, however i do like how it makes the player like me be more quick to choose on what to do. it may seem harder (along with other things) but that only means that this game will prove a better challenge than other previous fallout games and i must say i actually like that idea. if every game was easy than were would the feeling of accomplishment be when you beat it, odds are there might not be such a feeling. overall this game IS great by my standards and i plan on playing it for a long time. to those who feel the same im happy for you but for those who feel ill towards this game then i say your missing out, but i suppose not ever gamer can enjoy every game out there.… Expand
  75. Notafatbastard
    Nov 13, 2015
    9
    If you think of this as a video game and not the digital answer to your entertainment prayers, it's pretty damn good. Negative reviewers were over-hyped and therefore disappointed.
    New systems are well handled, old systems are improved. The dialogue system is a vast improvement, I actually listen to conversations now.
    There are plenty of bugs/glitches but that's to be expected in a game    If you think of this as a video game and not the digital answer to your entertainment prayers, it's pretty damn good. Negative reviewers were over-hyped and therefore disappointed.
    New systems are well handled, old systems are improved. The dialogue system is a vast improvement, I actually listen to conversations now.
    There are plenty of bugs/glitches but that's to be expected in a game with so many moving parts and I'm sure most of the game breaking stuff will be patched.
    Overall this is a solid Bethesda Game Studios game and the best Fallout game so far.    … Expand
  76. Ashtray
    Nov 14, 2015
    9
    It's awesome, even though I understand the deception of many fans i'm currently around 50 hours in and I still have trouble looking away from the game. It is dense, fun, loaded with content. Above all it's not drowned in dlc and ingame store **** even though the new additions to the game were a perfect occasion to do so, so thank you for that bethesda. Still the game lacks the dark humourIt's awesome, even though I understand the deception of many fans i'm currently around 50 hours in and I still have trouble looking away from the game. It is dense, fun, loaded with content. Above all it's not drowned in dlc and ingame store **** even though the new additions to the game were a perfect occasion to do so, so thank you for that bethesda. Still the game lacks the dark humour and clearly hurt the dialogue system so you gotta love Fallout 3 to love this one, but I thought this was common sense.… Expand
  77. Azmodeth
    Nov 14, 2015
    9
    Fallout 4 is incrediably immersive. Its the first time I find myself losing all day and all night in the building of settlements and running quests, the game is so large, the customization is insane. it needs a tutorial and needs to explain a TON of things, mechanic wise, like how to get your caps when you run a store, or how to use VATS, but I still would give it 9/10.

    Its very    Fallout 4 is incrediably immersive. Its the first time I find myself losing all day and all night in the building of settlements and running quests, the game is so large, the customization is insane. it needs a tutorial and needs to explain a TON of things, mechanic wise, like how to get your caps when you run a store, or how to use VATS, but I still would give it 9/10.

    Its very polished, although seems like its missing content, to help a new player. But, if it did have a friendlier start, This game might have been the highest rated Metacritic game of all time. The few missing things, are noticed, and can be frustrating, if your building or having trouble learning the game.

    It just means you will probably restart the game after investing 50 hours. The second time around is even better, since you know not to waste time building fences to run off an area...    … Expand
  78. Kalle_blom
    Nov 15, 2015
    9
    I played new Vegas , skyrim, dishonored and so many more Bethesda games, but never have I been so fully immersed as in fallout 4.
    I'm playing now since its release ( got it early last Monday ☺️) and what can I say ? I'm addicted.
    Graphics are cool and so atmospheric!!! Every now and again u feel the frame rate drop when it comes to specific scenes with light breaking through complex    I played new Vegas , skyrim, dishonored and so many more Bethesda games, but never have I been so fully immersed as in fallout 4.
    I'm playing now since its release ( got it early last Monday ☺️) and what can I say ? I'm addicted.
    Graphics are cool and so atmospheric!!! Every now and again u feel the frame rate drop when it comes to specific scenes with light breaking through complex shadows and structures.
    Gameplay is challenging if u choose the right level ☺️.
    I so often peed my pants because I was scared of roaring beasts ... I love it !!!    … Expand
  79. chrisdraco
    Nov 16, 2015
    9
    he jugado todos los fallout y este me parece increíble han cambiando y mejorado muchas cosas y sobretodo le han caído muy bien estos cambios al juego, me parece perfecto como seguirá la saga e ira evolucionando.. yo le pongo un 93 de puntuación es gran rpg y un gran shooter un a gran combinación , felicidades Bethesda
  80. GuytFromWayBack
    Nov 16, 2015
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Awesome game, no idea what people are complaining about. As a person who tends to end up skipping through a lot of the endless dialogue in previous Bethesda games it's refreshing to be able to just watch and hear the dialogue instead of reading everything. I do not feel that this is anywhere near the problem that people are making out, voice acting is decent and I am enjoying the storyline so far. I love the settlements feature, first thing I did was spend ~5 hours making the basis for my fort, it's very in depth for an optional feature and adds a great element to Fallout, I feel like I'm conquering the wasteland as I progress. I think the graphics look fine, sure it's not got the best graphics but I think the art style and weather/lighting makes up for this giving some impressive views from time to time. As for the new levelling system, it's simplified yet also expanded, there's no skills any more, just 10 perks for each letter of your SPECIAL. Each perk has multiple ranks and can give various different effects for each level, quite a few are just increased percentages e.g. rifles do 20% more, 40% more, while others are tied to your gun mods/settlements/crafting, radiation resistance etc. All in all it works well and though some people think this is a negative point I once again find it an interesting change, after all switching up mechanics helps the game to feel fresh. On to the crafting system, it's excellent, they have really built on the system set by Obsidian in a great way, you can mod your guns (and your armour) far more than in New Vegas, in fact, far more than in any other game I have played. Unique weapons dropped by legendary enemies also have some cool effects, I got a revolver which shot .45 ammo but also added 10 points of plasma damage, or a rifle that did +50% damage to humans and also armour pieces with 15% less damage from supermutants etc. It's always a great feeling to get unique gear with a great effect, really good feature that wasn't present in previous games. The soundtrack is brilliant, protip: Always keep the radio on. Returning favourites from Fallout 3 and the new additions fit the style perfectly. Radiation now actually matters, in Fallout 3 and NV I really didnt pay much attention to radiation, it debuffed my stats a bit but was never particularly noticeable. Now if I'm getting major rads I definitely know about it when my health is reduced to 50%, being used to this kind of mechanic from playing From Software games I prefer it this way and think it was a good move. Early on there was moments where I was praying for a radaway. The radiation storms look badass also. Power armour has been implemented well this time around, its a full juggernaut tank suit with interchangeable parts, paintjobs/materials with various resistances and additional mods e.g. jetpack. You power it with fusion cores and it feels much more like a context based aid rather than just your general armour, it gives it a sense of true power and weight.

    On to negatives, a few frame rate issues but if you're that bothered about the frame rate go out and buy yourself a high end gaming PC and stop whining. Bugs (to be expected) however usually just graphics glitches and nothing that has affected my experience or caused any problems. Getting pieces to connect when building settlements can be frustrating, sometimes they just won't connect with no obvious reason and you will have to rethink your construction which takes some of the freedom away. There's no separate perks for energy/ballistic weapons unfortunately, I liked having to spec into one or the other, obviously you do have the choice of which you use either way and you can just choose to use solely energy weapons if you want to. They have always been more context based anyway due to enemy resistances but it does feel a little bit disappointing, just to clarify though it doesn't spoil it for me at all.

    Overall I think this more than lives up to my expectations, takes a few risks switching up major gameplay systems which ultimately pay off, some minor faults but nothing that seriously bothers me, one of the best games released in the past year and I can see myself spending a whole lot of time on it. Hard to pick a GOTY between Fallout, Witcher and Bloodborne, 2015 has been a great year for gaming.    … Expand
  81. Mharti
    Nov 16, 2015
    9
    How much do I enjoy Fallout 4? The game has been out for a week and I have 27.5 hours logged. Fallout 3 and New Vegas were easily two of my favorite games last gen and I'm having an absolute blast with this game. Only reason I'm not giving it a 10 is because the way Bethesda handles the save files for this game is absolute **** seriously. I love this game but the load times can be a bitHow much do I enjoy Fallout 4? The game has been out for a week and I have 27.5 hours logged. Fallout 3 and New Vegas were easily two of my favorite games last gen and I'm having an absolute blast with this game. Only reason I'm not giving it a 10 is because the way Bethesda handles the save files for this game is absolute **** seriously. I love this game but the load times can be a bit ridiculous. Trolls be giving 0s.… Expand
  82. Ningyo
    Nov 17, 2015
    9
    I honestly have no idea why this game is getting such horrible user reviews.

    People are complaining about horrible bugs, but as someone who works in game QA; I can tell you working QA on a game this large and expansive would be (excuse my language) EFFING hard. Who can forget the game breaking bugs in Fallout 3 and in Fallout: New Vegas? With those considered, I think their process has    I honestly have no idea why this game is getting such horrible user reviews.

    People are complaining about horrible bugs, but as someone who works in game QA; I can tell you working QA on a game this large and expansive would be (excuse my language) EFFING hard. Who can forget the game breaking bugs in Fallout 3 and in Fallout: New Vegas? With those considered, I think their process has improved significantly for this game. Why are those titles put on such a pedestal when their game breaking bugs are far worse and Fallout 4 has made vast improvements since those titles.

    The game pays homage to what classic fallout players want, the VATS system was improved, the customization is great, crafting is great... I just... I don't understand. I just really REALLY hope that the people who are giving these reviews aren't Call of Duty fans who picked up this game because of they hype and then are mad because they want fallout to be something it's not.

    Why are people complaining about the controls when they are fully customizable? Why are people complaining about the graphics when we obviously have to make some sacrifices to graphics when we have a game this large!!    … Expand
  83. Achijax
    Nov 17, 2015
    9
    Great game, in terms of content, incredible amount, graphics are decent, there is tons of choices to be made, the game just came out and you'll see most of the freedom being brought out to light towards end game. Its not exactly safe to a judge the game on choice just yet, but I'm confident with all these workbenches, shops, settlements, power armor and huge array of weapon types andGreat game, in terms of content, incredible amount, graphics are decent, there is tons of choices to be made, the game just came out and you'll see most of the freedom being brought out to light towards end game. Its not exactly safe to a judge the game on choice just yet, but I'm confident with all these workbenches, shops, settlements, power armor and huge array of weapon types and different bonuses on armor, there is plenty of room for choice.… Expand
  84. jackdyson520
    Nov 19, 2015
    9
    People have been bashing this game for too long. It's been upsetting, because I personally think that wanting a game to be the same of the last one is incredibly disappointing. People always complain about Call of Duty being the same every year. Yet here people are up in arms about the fact the the fallout game isn't the same as the last one. Come on, people. You can't hate things beingPeople have been bashing this game for too long. It's been upsetting, because I personally think that wanting a game to be the same of the last one is incredibly disappointing. People always complain about Call of Duty being the same every year. Yet here people are up in arms about the fact the the fallout game isn't the same as the last one. Come on, people. You can't hate things being the same and then ask for them to be the same. Change isn't always bad. Stop living in the dark ages and embrace change. The game isn't perfect, and never will be. I'm not going to give it a 10 out of 10 but it doesn't deserve 0-4 out of tens either. Learn to embrace change.… Expand
  85. Metagamer1
    Nov 23, 2015
    9
    The unusually large amount of negative reviews for this game is very disappointing. I will try to leave a full review here for those who actually want to read a good review instead of the mindless "Its the best ever!" or the "This game sucks ass!" reviews which seem far too common on this site. I purchased the game 5 days after the release date, so a fairly large patch was downloadedThe unusually large amount of negative reviews for this game is very disappointing. I will try to leave a full review here for those who actually want to read a good review instead of the mindless "Its the best ever!" or the "This game sucks ass!" reviews which seem far too common on this site. I purchased the game 5 days after the release date, so a fairly large patch was downloaded before I played. Be ready to wait before you play the game; the patch download took almost 50 minutes, but given the buggy nature of Bethesda, don't get greedy and start playing immediately, just be patient for the download. I have logged about 20 hours so far into the game.

    GRAPHICS: 8/10
    They are average, if on the weak side for games in 2015. Having said that, they are still quite solid and I don't really understand all the negativity about this issue. The frame rate is pretty smooth and I rarely have any slowdown when playing, even against large groups. And once you're actually playing, you will never look at a shot of the city in the distance and think, "Well that's okay, but with a better drawdistance and some greater sync visualization, the city would have looked way better." All you'll think is, "Damn that's pretty sweet looking." The graphics are good enough, certainly enough at least to make you focus on things in the game other than the graphics.
    Interiors of buildings are far improved over Fallout 3. Most importantly, there are vastly more tile-sets. Fallout 3 had sewer, office, subway, weird metal storage hallways, etc., but not much else. Here, there is a good variation of interiors so they don't just look all the same. And the color! This is the best improvement of all; there is actually a good amount of color to please the eyes in this game. For those who got very sick of the brown and greys of Fallout 3, expect a lot less of it here.
    Faces and NPC's are graphically okay, but can be a bit washed out at times. Character animations during dialogue sequences can be weak, but really who cares that much? People are being so whiny about this, but big f*king deal if a few lip-sync lines don't line up great. Does it matter? Is that why you play Fallout?

    STORY AND MISSIONS 8/10
    This is a mixed bag. The central story missions are by far the best and are actually really good. I have crossed a sort-of threshold in the game where things are starting to get very interesting. I really REALLY like the main missions; they are fun and are great at slowly expanding the curious nature of the events unfolding around the vault-dweller and his or her son. The side missions can be hit-or-miss. Overall, they're okay, but be ready for the majority of them to be the standard go-here, kill-these-guys, and retrieve some random thing missions. Now if you like that kind of stuff, including exploring the creepy locales as I do, it works out pretty well. As mentioned above, the vastly improved individualization of interiors does a lot to keep these locations fresh. Side missions based around the many factions that exist in the wasteland are somewhat better. Also, with so many factions, and some which seem so full of s*it, it makes it a tough decision who to be friends with. The Brotherhood of Steel makes their return, but they seem as ruthless and untrustworthy as ever.
    Dialogue sequences are sometimes frustrating as it is impossible to tell what your character will be saying. Your answer choices to a morally complex question may be yes, no, sarcastic, or I'm going to kill you now. Usually you'll end up just picking the "safe" response since you won't know how sarcastic or rude other answers could be. Some dialogues will include possible optional answers which will net you experience and better results, but expect these to fail nearly every time unless your charisma is pretty high. And honestly, who wants to pump tons of special points into charisma?

    INVENTORY 9/10
    The inventory management is great, if not a bit confusing at first. The customization of guns and armor is a HUGE plus over Fallout 3. Junk is now worth collecting since you can scrap things for parts. And even if those parts don't upgrade your guns, they can be used to build up your settlements. Settlement building is VERY confusing and comes with virtually zero assistance, so be prepared to fiddle with this for some time. By this point, there are enough websites out there that should help you get started if you're struggling, which you probably will. Once you get the hang of it though, it can be pretty fun. It may get dull if you're not willing to commit the time needed, but that's okay since settlement customization is completely optional. For some really crazy ideas, check out youtube to see what some people have created. It's some pretty cool stuff.
    Weight management is still a concern, but there are several perk levels which can increase you're carrying capacity to a solid level.

    GAMEPLAY AND GUNPLAY: 8/10
    Not great, but fresh and fun. Character limit up now. Bye bye    … Expand
  86. holycrusader
    Nov 18, 2015
    9
    What a great game! I have to say the music director made a perfect job on this one. Traveling the wasteland with my dog-friend, finding creepy, foggy places was really fun because the background music was making it real. This particular song with the violin was giving me the chills! I must admit that fallout is more of an exploration game than an action game and I was expecting that. TheWhat a great game! I have to say the music director made a perfect job on this one. Traveling the wasteland with my dog-friend, finding creepy, foggy places was really fun because the background music was making it real. This particular song with the violin was giving me the chills! I must admit that fallout is more of an exploration game than an action game and I was expecting that. The game is not a big improvement but I don't care... I wanted to play a good old fallout game on my ps4 with better graphics! If you want to loose yourself in a vaste, rich world and have a good time alone, don't hesitate, buy the game and for the price, it's worth it !!!… Expand
  87. USMCScout0352
    Nov 18, 2015
    9
    I wish I could give this a 9.5, as nothing is ever "perfect", but I'll actually be conservative and low-ball the game to be ultra-fair countering my absolute love for this game. I've put about 60 hours into Fallout 4 at this point. Usually with video games that my brother will tell me to try out, I'll shoot it full of holes and lose interest within 5-10 hours or less. MGSV, AssassinsI wish I could give this a 9.5, as nothing is ever "perfect", but I'll actually be conservative and low-ball the game to be ultra-fair countering my absolute love for this game. I've put about 60 hours into Fallout 4 at this point. Usually with video games that my brother will tell me to try out, I'll shoot it full of holes and lose interest within 5-10 hours or less. MGSV, Assassins Creed, even Skyrim.... didn't do anything for me. My love for FO3 propelled me through the beginning of FO4, but it wasn't until about 15-20 hours did I start to grasp the sheer scope of this game, and THAT is when the magic and realization of the greatness I was experiencing hit me. It's huge. Ignore the claims of "small map size", and "buggy performance". Ignore the complaints of "repetitive quests".

    If you played Fallout 3 back in 2008 when it came out, it WAS a buggy mess, yet still was incredible all at the same time, while having many more limitations gameplay wise than FO4. I loved Fallout 3, still do, and always considered it to be one of the best games I've ever played. I'm not a fanatical gamer, but thats because it takes a lot for a product to grab my attention and hold it. FO3 did it, and I put about 200-220 hours into that game over two different games, so I was looking forward to what FO4 had to bring to the table. So let's get right down to it:

    Pros:
    - The map is huge and seamless. At no time did I think I was restricted because of size. The density of the map regarding locations available for discovery made me feel that the size of the game was in the CONTENT. That isn't to say the map isn't physically large, it is, and theres no loading on the main map like in the city portions of FO3. Like I said, I've got 60 hours in, and I feel I'll need another 200 to see everything.

    - Gunplay is greatly improved. So much so that I only use VATS when I'm in a tough spot with enemies bearing down on me in numbers for instance. The weapons all "feel" right and rewarding.

    - The environment itself. Hearing Raiders and others go full bore against each other a few blocks away, and then have a Vertibird swoop in, mini-gun rocking out the side, to insert two BOS operatives completely randomly is truly an immersive experience the first time you see it, because you don't expect it. The game surprises me everytime I turn it on.

    - Stability. Yes, stability. I've had only 3 crashes in 60 hours of gameplay. While that might seem unacceptable, it's a huge improvement from the 3 crashes I would have in 3 hours of FO3 upon release. Bethesda put out a very complex, detailed game and the fact that I truly get the 1080P 30fps 95% of the time with minimal crashing is impressive. I expect further patches, as we all should, but out of the gate you can't ask for better. Not for what you're getting as a whole.

    - The story is engaging and the characters I've found myself genuinely interested in their individual dilemmas. I've yet to see them all, but so far I've been completely into what is going on in their little worlds.

    - The settlement and crafting aspects takes a bit to get used to, but once you do it quickly becomes addicting. I find myself constantly doing quests elsewhere and then devoting an hour to checking on my settlers, ensuring trade is being conducted, they have enough water/food/beds/defenses/etc. They haven't been attacked heavily yet, maybe 1 or 2 Deathclaws was the worst I've seen so far, but I have a feeling it's coming. I did lost a settlement last night while I was away, but have yet to investigate to see what has occurred. Considering I had a robust defense setup at that particular site, it has me wondering if the heat has been turned up. Engaging, without a doubt, and a very positive inclusion to the game.

    Cons:
    - Artificial Intelligence regarding combat and sneaking. I just took your buddies' head off with a suppressed .50 cal, Mr. Raider, and all I hear is "Who's there?........ Ah probably nothing...." and it stays on "CAUTION" for detectability. Is that unrealistic? You bet your sweet ass. Yet it doesn't break the game for me. Hell, I NEED that handicap half the time lol Now, there is a line to that, because once the group sees you, it's on like Donkey Kong. But if you're careful and have the tools, you can make heads explode right next to the other bad guys who you can't see and they won't think anything of it half the time.

    - Companions going "Leroy Jenkins" when you're trying to be sneaky. If I'm not doing their particular quests, I don't travel with a companion, but they WILL blow your cover at some point unnecessarily and rush right into combat.

    - Diamond City Radio DJ. I get what he's supposed to be, a completely unconfident, introverted, loser who has major self-esteem issues, which his voice actor portrays very well. But I do find him ultra depressing. Maybe there's more depth to him further into the game, maybe I can help get him laid and he turns into the Big Bopper, who knows?

    No more space! 9.5/10    … Expand
  88. sheppard1
    Nov 18, 2015
    9
    This is a very good game. So much to do and so many places to explore. Its fallout 3 on a much bigger scale. Ive only logged 25 hours but my experience has been great. No major bugs so far. Ive taken a lot of time learning the crafting and base building systems and now that i understand how it works, its a blast. I played fo3 and fonv and this is better. Love it!!!!!!!
  89. Madrict
    Nov 19, 2015
    9
    Fallout 4 is brilliant! I have been playing for 70 hours so far and have loved every minute. The graphics are nice, the characters and companions are interesting and varied, the story is engaging and sucked me in and the combat is fun too. The amount of variation is great, always some new location to see, faction to work with or quest to undertake. The base building stuff is fun too.Fallout 4 is brilliant! I have been playing for 70 hours so far and have loved every minute. The graphics are nice, the characters and companions are interesting and varied, the story is engaging and sucked me in and the combat is fun too. The amount of variation is great, always some new location to see, faction to work with or quest to undertake. The base building stuff is fun too. Really though, my favourite aspect is the companions and the great dialogue, there is so much attention to detail in this game and the voice acting is spot on. It is atmospheric and very well put together (apart from a few bugs, which will more than likely get patched anyways). I highly recommend this game!… Expand
  90. DrabbleOne
    Nov 19, 2015
    9
    So I'm writing this as Fallout virgin (so can't comment on how much of a step up it is from previous versions), only having once briefly tried Fallout 3 and didn't get on with it a few years ago...
    On the PS4, I am loving this game. It feels very close to GTA5 in the scale of the sandbox. Whereas GTA5 looks better (maybe read brighter) and has a wider, more complex world, I'm finding    So I'm writing this as Fallout virgin (so can't comment on how much of a step up it is from previous versions), only having once briefly tried Fallout 3 and didn't get on with it a few years ago...
    On the PS4, I am loving this game. It feels very close to GTA5 in the scale of the sandbox. Whereas GTA5 looks better (maybe read brighter) and has a wider, more complex world, I'm finding the plot and overall atmosphere within Fallout4 much more engrossing, and I've only scratched the surface so far.
    Graphics are good, sound is good, combat is fine - its no Battlefield 4, but VATS helps a lot. It can be disorientating in 1st person view when surrounded by ghouls, or bugs and you've no idea where they are, so there is a lot of frantic back stepping - but you figure out pretty quickly that in the main you are meant to keep these guys at arms length, so sneaking up on them and sniping from a distance to pick them off before they get close is the name of the game. If you think about it this is never meant to be some crazy COD shooter for the kids, the whole ethos of the game is about keeping your head down, being cautious, picking your fights, and getting the jump on enemies when you choose to engage.
    I have barely come across the bugs all the haters are moaning about, just a bit of Dogmeat levitating, but hey ho, it made me smile. And I am assuming these things can be sorted down the line...?
    If you're a fan of the post apocalyptic think (The Walking Dead etc), then you should love this game and I really like Bethesda's 60's/Cyberpunk identity they have stamped on it...
    I was a PS4 1st day buyer and ever since have felt let down by the quality of games (other than BF4, which I am a big fan of)...and this is the first game I have played for a very long time, which makes me ignore the missus who is trying to lure me to bed with a twinkle in her eye, and instead I end up going to bed 3 hours later to find her fast asleep (and quite annoyed with me!).
    And this is from a 36 year old guy who has a great job, missus and a life, and isn't an avid hard core gamer like some...yet Fallout 4 has got its claws into me (and made me write my first ever review!), which is probably the best endorsement there is for the game!
    Best game out on PS4 that I have played to date by far...it may not be perfect, but greatness is not always as simple as measuring something by the sum of its parts. 9/10    … Expand
  91. Infamous-Rivera
    Nov 19, 2015
    9
    Fallout 4 is the most addicting game ive played on ps4 this year! you can easily spend hour and hours playing this game. And for that reason itself is why i will gladly pay 60$ for a game like this.

    I only have a few problems with the game though the most obvious but expected reason is the bugs. i feel like i am walking on thin ice sometimes because ive seen game threatening bugs on my    Fallout 4 is the most addicting game ive played on ps4 this year! you can easily spend hour and hours playing this game. And for that reason itself is why i will gladly pay 60$ for a game like this.

    I only have a few problems with the game though the most obvious but expected reason is the bugs.
    i feel like i am walking on thin ice sometimes because ive seen game threatening bugs on my girlfriends or friends play-throughs luckily ive only encountered minor bugs.

    The only other iffy thing i can say about the game negatively is that the building is a fun addition to the game but some of the actual building mechanics itself is a little troublesome to deal with, such as laying down floors and walls and most being uneven or crooked, i just feel like that is an aspect Bethesda could've made some minor changes to. Luckliy its just a side project you can do and is not enforced strongly.

    Graphics - Here is where people seem to have a problem and all i can simply say is this is a game with a full world to explore why must it have to be top graphic specs i mean you are in a post apocalyptic world do you really care to see rubble and debris in such a high quality???

    Gameplay - This is why i love Betheseda games you can put so much time in almost anything your doing whether its exploring, crafting, modding, building, or even reading through the terminals lore, This game will keep you enticed.

    Sound and Music - from the simple sound of dogmeat's footsteps to the explosion of a mini-nuke Fallout 4s sound and music is captivating!

    Overall i could say that this game is way worth more than 60$ And must be an essential to anyone's game library.

    Thanks for Reading c:    … Expand
  92. DareToFight
    Jan 7, 2016
    9
    Honestly i dont know why this game has been getting terrible reviews. This game is almost perfect. While yes the dialogue system could be much better its honestly not as bad as people have been saying it is. This game is addictive and very fun. The game brings you in and is sooooo immersive! Now the only real reason i didnt give this game a 10/10 (besides the dialogue) is the textures. TheHonestly i dont know why this game has been getting terrible reviews. This game is almost perfect. While yes the dialogue system could be much better its honestly not as bad as people have been saying it is. This game is addictive and very fun. The game brings you in and is sooooo immersive! Now the only real reason i didnt give this game a 10/10 (besides the dialogue) is the textures. The game just doesnt look as Good as it should have been. But its so immersive that you completely forget about the textures and how the game looks. Worth 60 dollars, more than black ops 3 or battlefront.… Expand
  93. HomieSin
    Nov 21, 2015
    9
    Fallout 4 is a game that has it's ups and downs. Everything that is great tends to do that, but the goods will outweigh the bad. The graphics for this game are standard for what you would expect from a ps4. The wasteland is vast and has many places to explore. There are many side quests that are fun to do and will keep you occupied. Bethesda gives you motivation to level up and explore byFallout 4 is a game that has it's ups and downs. Everything that is great tends to do that, but the goods will outweigh the bad. The graphics for this game are standard for what you would expect from a ps4. The wasteland is vast and has many places to explore. There are many side quests that are fun to do and will keep you occupied. Bethesda gives you motivation to level up and explore by providing various locations to explore. As an FPS player and one who craves an RPG as well, this game is a perfect combination of both. I enjoy being able to level up and gather new items, but I also enjoy being able to shoot at enemies. Many people are complaining about the technical issues of this game, but it is not that bad. I cannot stand FPS technical issues such as the ones found in The Witcher 3 and Bloodborne's high intensity areas, but this game does not bother me. There are some areas where FPS does drop, but it is mainly indoors at it is highly manageable. The dialogue is not that great though. I find myself skipping past it when I can and just going straight into the quests. Despite some of the negative aspects of this game, the gameplay, side quests, and story will keep you engaged the whole time.… Expand
  94. filip92
    Jul 11, 2022
    9
    This was my first Fallout game, and i didn't had big expectations. But it was really a surprise to play this. The atmosphere feels so genuine, the story is interesting and it keeps you wanting to uncover more and more of the story.
  95. GT04
    Nov 23, 2015
    9
    If you are reading these reviews in the hopes of making a decision on buying this game then stay away from the negative reviews! Nothing but trolls or Witcher 3 fanboys trying to prove a point. In my most honest opinion, this game is well worth $60. Hours upon hours of great gameplay. To this game biggest gripes. Graphics: they are fine. Not the best but definitely not 2008 graphics as theIf you are reading these reviews in the hopes of making a decision on buying this game then stay away from the negative reviews! Nothing but trolls or Witcher 3 fanboys trying to prove a point. In my most honest opinion, this game is well worth $60. Hours upon hours of great gameplay. To this game biggest gripes. Graphics: they are fine. Not the best but definitely not 2008 graphics as the trolls have stated. Bugs: I have over 60 hours played and aside from the occasional framerate drop, I've had no problems. The game is not perfect (hence the 9) but has been by far the funnest game I've played all year and I can't put it down. That, to me, is the most important of any video game. I advise any who hasn't tried it to at the very least rent the game and decide for yourself.… Expand
  96. asinglecrumpet
    Nov 23, 2015
    9
    Thoroughly enjoying my time playing so far, great to be back in the Fallout wastelands in a game that vastly improves on the last outing in pretty much every way...

    As expected the user reviews section is a total troll fest. It seems that lots of people that supposedly didn't enjoy Fallout 3, subsequently didn't enjoy Fallout 4... not entirely sure why they all went out and bought it    Thoroughly enjoying my time playing so far, great to be back in the Fallout wastelands in a game that vastly improves on the last outing in pretty much every way...

    As expected the user reviews section is a total troll fest. It seems that lots of people that supposedly didn't enjoy Fallout 3, subsequently didn't enjoy Fallout 4... not entirely sure why they all went out and bought it for full RRP on release day.    … Expand
  97. Xtal_TV
    Nov 23, 2015
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I feel bad for all the hate Bethesda is getting. People need to realize something important:

    This game is much worse on consoles due to frame rate being capped at 30FPS and textures being compressed. Load times are also excruciating on console.

    This is not just Bethesda's fault, this is the fault of the people for buying a $350 console that is essentially a $700 strength branded gaming PC, and expecting $1400 gaming PC power. Maybe games like Battlefront were optimized for console better, but on PC with everything on Ultra, this game is everything I wanted it to be in terms of graphics.

    Although textures here and there could be twice as definitive, the natural light and shading and atmospheres created are 11/10.

    Character animations and what not, as with all Bethesda games, is their weak spot. But its completely tolerable.

    At first I thought I was going to be majorly disappointed in this game, for a few reasons:

    The intro, time in the vault, and first walk in the wasteland is extremely concentrated, fast, and simple.
    All 1-100 skill leveling from Fallout 3 has been condensed into a singular SPECIAL/Perk Chart. It feels bottle necked and simplified for extremely casual players, and this is not what Fallout 3 was.

    The first important NPC tells you to jump into power armor and allows you to control a settlement in like five minutes. The first Brotherhood of Steel guy you meet asks you to join. This is all cheesy in my eyes and I wanted drastic broad-stroke story before I received Power Armor and General status.

    In 2015, all forms of entertainment feel required to pull the user in, FAST. I think this is a bi-product of that unfortunate concept.

    Fortunately enough though, after a few quests and with playing on the hardest difficulty, this game is the hardcore challenge I wanted. Quick-save exists for a reason, you can get your ass kicked. On the hardest difficulty, two swipes from a Yao Guai and you're dead. And that's with good armor.

    The settlement building is quite allowing, and you do not run into an anticlimactic Tony-Hawk style inventory cap. Mods and DLC will surely add tons of content to settlement building over the next two years, and even with the vanilla release content, you can accidentally spend hours building your bases.

    Weapon/Armor Modding feels just right. There's complexity for sure, but it's not revolting and easy to get into.

    The worst part of this game is the story. It started off so fast and I do not care about who was killed. The main character has no emotion, despite the fact that they give you to social option to be like "IM LOOKING FOR MY SON" all the time. People need to realize though, story isn't what made Fallout 3 either. It was all the systems throughout scavenging, traveling, character customization and combat challenges. THIS GAME STILL HAS ALL OF THAT.

    The thing that is most controversial to me is the map size. The map size is smaller than Skyrim/Fallout 3, BUT, in their defense it is quite dense. I think we should expect map size to double with all the DLC that eventually comes out.    … Expand
  98. Acronymous
    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!
  99. SenatorCrabHat
    Nov 24, 2015
    9
    I have no idea how people are rating this game so poorly. That is not to say I didn't have a few disappointments, but just because something is different it doesn't make it bad. If you wanted Fallout 3 or New Vegas, you can go back and play those. If you want a RPG like the Witcher 3, go play NG+ on it. For me, Fallout 4 seems like a fresh start and new approach to what Fallout games willI have no idea how people are rating this game so poorly. That is not to say I didn't have a few disappointments, but just because something is different it doesn't make it bad. If you wanted Fallout 3 or New Vegas, you can go back and play those. If you want a RPG like the Witcher 3, go play NG+ on it. For me, Fallout 4 seems like a fresh start and new approach to what Fallout games will be like on the new generation of systems.

    The Good:
    Crafting: Customizing weapons, armor, buildings, and battle armor add a layer to the game that is exciting. Instead of hoping you come across an overpowered plasma rifle mid game, you can now build your own damage dealing death machines. You want your armor to look different and distinguish you? Go make some new pieces. You would like to build your own wasteland paradise? Now you can. You bored of your old T60 power armor? Give it a paint job and some more powerful add-ons. +++

    Scavenging: Nothing was more disappointing then wasting a good amount of bobby pins on a lock in Fallout 3 and NV to get into a room with only Pre-War Money and Wonderglue. Now, because of the crafting system, I am stoked as hell to find cameras, duct tape, glue, and other pieces of junk. Scavenging now is important, and varies the loot to the point where you care about more than caps and ammo. +++

    Atmosphere: The Commonwealth is alive and busy. The landscape varies (opposed to the blasted deserts of F# and FNV. When you get to the large city, it feels alive and full (I was very disappointed with New Vegas when I got there). The changes in weather besides night and day add a wonderful feel. +++

    Contentious:
    Graphics: Yes, not the best. However, I don't mind them as much as many other folks. It is easy to forget how few loading screens there are when you are wandering around the commonwealth. A map that large is going to take up a chunk of the memory. I would rather have a larger open world then a smaller one with better graphics. ++/-

    Dialogue:
    Options are very limited, and often very simplistic, with truly only 3 choices to every interaction. I do not mind this as much as other folks because there is a richer amount of dialogue in general. The companions also make interesting comments as you wander the wastes, which is refreshing. +/-

    The Bad:
    Stat System: Truly the only part of the game in which I was disappointed. Your SPECIALS seem particularly useless unless used to get to higher level perks. You no longer have skills / skill points, which is an interesting twist. Navigating the perks for your build is difficult, and some seem necessary to truly enjoy the game to its full extent, while not seeming important otherwise. -

    Overall: It is a great game, it is fun, engaging, and different. People on Metacritic are comparing it to the Witcher 3, which is a total mistake. It is well known that the Witcher 3 set the bar for Next Gen games, but just because the Royals won the World Series doesn't mean the Mets are a **** team. Enjoy the game for what it is, temper your expectations of what you think it should be, and you may be surprised and just how enjoyable and exciting exploring the Commonwealth can be.    … Expand
  100. deathflame20
    Nov 25, 2015
    9
    Fallout 4 is a big open world rpg with lots of things to do like creating your own settlement with settlers that you have to protect it from raiders, super mutan,ghoul and more by making turrets. You can customize your armour, power armour and weaopen like adding nails to your bat , dying your power armour red flame, pink and more, but Fallout 4 have a lot of bugs and the companion AIFallout 4 is a big open world rpg with lots of things to do like creating your own settlement with settlers that you have to protect it from raiders, super mutan,ghoul and more by making turrets. You can customize your armour, power armour and weaopen like adding nails to your bat , dying your power armour red flame, pink and more, but Fallout 4 have a lot of bugs and the companion AI are dumb, sometimes your companion is on your when tou want go through a door like lydia in skyrim. The graphic have been slightly improved from skyrim and sometime the framerate drop down and make the game laggy when you are fighting or running but still, this game is worth it. I have already lay the game for 40 hours and there are still a lot of things to do in Fallout 4.… Expand
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#16 Best PS4 Game of 2015
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#3 Most Discussed PS4 Game of 2015
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#2 Most Shared PS4 Game of 2015

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Generally favorable reviews - based on 58 Critic Reviews

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