Fallout 4

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  1. Higepanda
    Jul 5, 2023
    9
    本シリーズの中でも、ソロプレイでは一番のクオリティを誇るタイトルだと思います。
    ボリュームを重視するとストーリーがないがしろにされがちですが、このタイトルは「脚本」「ゲームとしての面白さ」を両立できており、ストーリー重視のRPGを日頃プレイしているユーザーであっても、満足できるだけのストーリー展開だと思います。
    拠点のビルド、武器のカスタマイズ、アイテム生成といったクラフトの楽しみまで、自由度高く味わえるのも最高です。    本シリーズの中でも、ソロプレイでは一番のクオリティを誇るタイトルだと思います。
    ボリュームを重視するとストーリーがないがしろにされがちですが、このタイトルは「脚本」「ゲームとしての面白さ」を両立できており、ストーリー重視のRPGを日頃プレイしているユーザーであっても、満足できるだけのストーリー展開だと思います。
    拠点のビルド、武器のカスタマイズ、アイテム生成といったクラフトの楽しみまで、自由度高く味わえるのも最高です。
  2. M1sfiT
    Sep 3, 2023
    9
    Gaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaameeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees!!
  3. Naujj
    Nov 11, 2015
    8
    Awesome game. Although it seems Bethesda (for some reason) decided against updating the graphics and decided against going with 2015 motion cap. If you like Fallout then you won't be disappointed, however Bethesda missed a huge chance to move this series forward. If i could, i would give this game an 8.9, just short of glorious. You have GOT to move the game mechanics for Fallout forward,Awesome game. Although it seems Bethesda (for some reason) decided against updating the graphics and decided against going with 2015 motion cap. If you like Fallout then you won't be disappointed, however Bethesda missed a huge chance to move this series forward. If i could, i would give this game an 8.9, just short of glorious. You have GOT to move the game mechanics for Fallout forward, Bethesda. It won't work next time.… Expand
  4. Masterhummel
    Nov 17, 2015
    8
    Fallout 4 has flaws. Especially the dialogues and awkward start. But then, the game does a great job on telling story with world building. I helped a crew of robot pirates on a flying sail ship, i followed radio signals and found out about the entire history of a settlement from the brothers who founded it to the supermutants inhabiting it in 2282 and i found out about a boy exploiting hisFallout 4 has flaws. Especially the dialogues and awkward start. But then, the game does a great job on telling story with world building. I helped a crew of robot pirates on a flying sail ship, i followed radio signals and found out about the entire history of a settlement from the brothers who founded it to the supermutants inhabiting it in 2282 and i found out about a boy exploiting his teacher who fed his students with mentats - shortly before discovering his mentats stash. Fallout was never about a controlled experience that feeds you content step by step, i feel it was always about observing and exploring instead of participating in a rollercoaster ride. With all the shortcomings the game has - and there are plenty of them - i'm happy they did it that way.… Expand
  5. drlowdon
    Feb 12, 2016
    8
    Even the biggest Fallout fan would find it hard to deny that this is pretty much the same game as, the now seven year old, Fallout 3 with a basic settlement building option (that can basically be ignored anyway) being the only real noticeable difference.

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

    Despite this, and the criminally long loading times every time you enter a new area, I must admit I thoroughly enjoyed Fallout 4 and this make it a very difficult game to review. I went with an 8 out of 10 in the end as judged on its own merits its a very good game but others will rightly be less forgiving of the lack of progress the series has made.    … Expand
  6. Gaz
    Oct 7, 2020
    8
    I put over 100 hours into Fallout 3 and have well over that amount of time invested into Fallout 4. Personally, while I don't think it quite achieves the level of quality that Fallout 3 had, it's a very solid and enjoyable Fallout game that's well worth your time.

    Fallout 4 is divisive among fans, and I can understand why. While the story is interesting enough, the dialogue suffers due    I put over 100 hours into Fallout 3 and have well over that amount of time invested into Fallout 4. Personally, while I don't think it quite achieves the level of quality that Fallout 3 had, it's a very solid and enjoyable Fallout game that's well worth your time.

    Fallout 4 is divisive among fans, and I can understand why. While the story is interesting enough, the dialogue suffers due to the flat performance of the protagonist's voice actor (I played as a male, not sure about female performance) and the lack of depth to conversation options. The game effectively tries to be Mass Effect and it isn't very good at it. Fallout 3 seemed to have a conversation option for every kind of player in every kind of situation. Fallout 4 gives vague commands that result in the protagonist saying things that you never intended for them to say. These commands are are basically always the same: Positive response, negative response, sarcastic response, or request more info. The quality of conversation suffers as a result.

    Fallout 4 also eschews some of the traditional mechanics of the series. Gone is the karma system, stat allocation, and equipment degradation of previous titles. While I enjoyed the new perk tree system and didn't really miss the karma factor, I was disappointed that repairing equipment was removed. In a post-apocalyptic game with a focus on crafting and scavenging, this seemed like a no-brainer, as it really adds a level of depth to the immersion. I would have at least appreciated an option to turn it on or off.

    Settlements are another huge new addition to the series, but the system has a lukewarm implementation. It's truly addictive to upgrade a settlement and watch it grow. I've spent much more time on settlements than I ever thought I would. However, the system makes demands of the player a la The Sims. You seemingly are always being tasked to go build a new one, although you are free to ignore these quests if you like. The trouble comes from your need to manage the resources and happiness of each settlement, which can be annoying. More so is the fact that any settlement can come under attack at any time, and if you don't respond in a timely manner, the settlement suffers damage and the happiness of the inhabitants goes down. You may be on an important quest halfway across the map, unwilling or unable to simply drop what you're doing to help. More importantly, defense rating is a factor. Why did I build 10 turrets for a tiny farm if they can't old off a gang of half a dozen raiders? It makes no sense.

    These are the largest criticisms I've seen leveled at the game, and they're all valid. However, I don't think they detract enough from the experience to stop it from being good. The rest of the game is pure Fallout. You wander off into a huge wasteland loaded with a nearly endless amount of places to see, characters to meet, quests to undertake, items to scavenge, and fun to be had. The tried and true Bethesda method of having something new and exciting every 5 feet to distract you from what you were previously doing remains strong in Fallout 4. This is a game that's very easy to get lost in.

    Improvements have also been made to combat and weapon customization. While it doesn't handle nearly as smoothly as a Call of Duty game, Fallout 4 has solid shooting mechanics that allow you to play it more like an FPS if you want to. A lot of my experience with the game was playing it like a shooter and only utilizing VATS (the series' famous targeting menu) when I needed it. Weapons also allow for a variety of customization options and although many of the upgrades feel same-y after a while, it still allows for diversity and progression in your arsenal, especially when you get into special weapons with unique perks.

    Scavenging and crafting are also a key focal point of the game, and thanks to the upgrade system, new approach to power armor, and settlement building, almost everything you collect will end up being useful in some form. Sometimes the most significant thing you'll find in a location isn't a new weapon or armor piece, but a hefty supply of a specific material you desperately need. For me, scavenging became a meticulous and addictive process that provided a meaningful feedback loop.

    Fallout 4's graphics have been criticized, but I never understood why. I never expected Uncharted levels of quality, and given the appearance of Fallout 3 and New Vegas, the visuals here are a significant upgrade, in my opinion.

    While I don't enjoy Fallout 4 quite as much as I did Fallout 3, I still think it's a great game that's provided me with a ton of genuine enjoyment. What it gets wrong isn't enough to take away from what it does right. After all, Dogmeat can't die in this one, and that's worth something. If you liked the previous games, you may feel like there's a few things missing from this one, but I'm willing to wager that you'll still have a great time wandering the wasteland of Boston    … Expand
  7. Lumpy999
    Sep 22, 2017
    8
    Fallout 4 is an interesting game to review.
    On one hand as far as gameplay goes it's the best game Bethesda has made.
    On the other, It's a terrible RPG, and the second worse Fallout game.. So Fallout 4 is a fantastic game. It's the most accessible Fallout game ever made and everything from the character creation to the shooting has been polished and refined. Fallout 4 has been given    Fallout 4 is an interesting game to review.
    On one hand as far as gameplay goes it's the best game Bethesda has made.
    On the other, It's a terrible RPG, and the second worse Fallout game..

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

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

    Another major complaint I have is they re-used Fallout 3's radio music and the new DJ is awful.
    I do have to note turning off the music and listening to the new ambient soundtrack is amazing.    … Expand
  8. psycho666
    Nov 13, 2015
    8
    Let me start by saying this is one of the best games i have played in general, not just out of the fallout series. It made improvements over fallout 3 in every way, the story is compelling, the crafting and settlement building is fun (albeit time consuming) but blends perfectly with the game and doesn't feel forced at all. Although by far the best improvement has to be the gunplay, inLet me start by saying this is one of the best games i have played in general, not just out of the fallout series. It made improvements over fallout 3 in every way, the story is compelling, the crafting and settlement building is fun (albeit time consuming) but blends perfectly with the game and doesn't feel forced at all. Although by far the best improvement has to be the gunplay, in previous fallout games i would rely heavily on the vats system, but i find myself using it about 50% of the time.

    So why only 8 out of ten? Because of the bugs and glitches. To be fair i haven't encountered that many myself, but considering how long bethesda said they were working on the game, and the fact that they claimed it was gold (ready to be shipped) almost a month before its release date, there is absolutely no excuse for some of the bugs and the fact that there was a day one patch for the game. I love bethesda but that is unacceptable in my eyes. Still that being said there is no doubt in my mind that this a sure win for game of the year.    … Expand
  9. Dukay66
    Dec 28, 2015
    8
    Fallout 4 is a step back from Fallout 3 in terms of spectacle and ditches some of the mechanics that made its predecessor work so well. But, it's still Fallout and more of the same. It's a fun game for 25 hours or so, but definitely doesn't have the staying power like Fallout 3,4, New Vegas, or Skyrim. Hopefully add on content can add depth to this fully fleshed world
  10. JesteR1701
    Nov 12, 2015
    8
    The beginning of the game feels way too rushed and they don't explain a lot like how VATS actually works. The story gets better when you reach Diamond City.
  11. Lycanthropunk
    Oct 1, 2016
    8
    This is a tricky game to review. Taken as is in its own right, it is a perfectly good game. I enjoyed playing it, there was plenty to do and it presents good value for money. But taken in context as a sequel in a brilliant franchise, it is yet another example of developers dumbing games down to try and appeal to as many people as possible. Fallout 3 is one of the greatest games ever made.This is a tricky game to review. Taken as is in its own right, it is a perfectly good game. I enjoyed playing it, there was plenty to do and it presents good value for money. But taken in context as a sequel in a brilliant franchise, it is yet another example of developers dumbing games down to try and appeal to as many people as possible. Fallout 3 is one of the greatest games ever made. Part FPS part sandbox RPG, I really felt like I had the freedom to do what I liked. Be a good guy? No probs. be an evil barsteward, no worries. You could even blow up a whole town if you felt that way inclined! This one seems to have taken away that freedom. I felt shoehorned into making decisions towards the end, none of which actually made any significant difference to the world you are exploring. Plus, with the current technology and power we are currently enjoying, I expected a smarter game. I should not be able to take a companion from one faction into a rival faction's territory without any consequence, but I did. If I take a Brotherhood of Steel companion into the Railroad headquarters I expect him to react, I expect it to trigger repercussions, but no, there was nothing. It completely undermines the story, and with the current capabilities of this generation of consoles it's unacceptably lazy programming.

    In Fallout 3, you are presented with really serious decisions which will change some things forever, and I love that. Here, whatever you decide doesn't seem to make much difference, and when you finish the main story arc it all seems a bit pointless. The game becomes little more than a slightly deeper than average FPS, and not the adult RPG it should be.

    It's not all bad- I actually like the addition of settlement building and maintaining, and some of the characters are great. I don't think it deserves some of the low scores it has got on Metacritic. As a game in its own right it is great fun- I really enjoyed it. But once completed, I went back to playing Fallout 3 and promptly realised that it is not a patch on that.    … Expand
  12. sityoazzdown
    Feb 13, 2016
    8
    This was a great game, and I've spend over 100 hours and reached level 50. What made this game great was the huge open world with interesting locations, and hundreds of side missions that should keep you occupied if you're into the grinding in video games. The side missions I thought were varied enough in which I enjoyed doing them. Now, the main story itself was ok, there were parts wereThis was a great game, and I've spend over 100 hours and reached level 50. What made this game great was the huge open world with interesting locations, and hundreds of side missions that should keep you occupied if you're into the grinding in video games. The side missions I thought were varied enough in which I enjoyed doing them. Now, the main story itself was ok, there were parts were the game peaked my interest and also parts where I just wanted to get the game over with. I know there are multiple endings, but the ending cutscene for the decision I chose was atrocious, and a slap in the face for me. I was going to try multiple endings, but when that end game cut scene rolled, I stoped playing this game and has yet to pick it back up. But, back to other things, the gunplay was good, could do with more variety; but it was good nonetheless. I liked the rpg system, it was simple, but I enjoyed grinding to "perfect" the character to my playing style. I enjoyed the random loot in this game, but once again, it could be more varied; if you played as much as me, then at one point you've seen all the "legendary" weapons variations there is. This game also does a great job in making you feel like you're in control, when in reality you're not (the ending is proof, for me it is anyways). To end, it's a great game for grinding and exploring/ looting, but it could be way better than what it is.… Expand
  13. bonsai
    Nov 25, 2019
    8
    Honestly don't know why many people react badly against this game, this is the Fallout i enjoied the most.
    The whole central plot is amazing and the settlements are a really cool addition.
  14. PRAXISgamer
    Nov 16, 2015
    8
    With all the gamers on the fence it would seem the gamer was broken, or not interesting for the price of admission, but my experience was positive and continues to be as I explore the wasteland. The game does start slowly and it seems too easy, and maybe this is a problem for gamers looking for a continuation of Fallout 3. The game does take a while to get interesting, I'm writing thisWith all the gamers on the fence it would seem the gamer was broken, or not interesting for the price of admission, but my experience was positive and continues to be as I explore the wasteland. The game does start slowly and it seems too easy, and maybe this is a problem for gamers looking for a continuation of Fallout 3. The game does take a while to get interesting, I'm writing this with about a week of playing, and my character is level 12; only now does the game start to show its strengths and difficultly. The mobility and shooter mechanics are great and the menus are intuitive after a while of play. The Mine-craft like building of settlements is fun after you've played too many quests in row. The crafting is deep and if you loved that from Skyrim, then you'll love it here too. The look of the game is not as perfect as you might expect, its not a big jump in that department, but I think the size of the game will shine through in the end, and you'll enjoy a bigger game in the end.… Expand
  15. alexaxa
    May 22, 2016
    8
    Great game but less great than fallout 3. Everything feels the same while not being as memorable when it was first experienced in fallout 3. There's less memorable encounters in that one and the world often feels empty.

    The game is VERY addicting though.
  16. Critical_Fun
    Jan 10, 2016
    8
    First playthrough - Reached level 46 and was unhappy with my perk choices. Second playthrough - Encountered a gamebreaking glitch at level 26. Third playthrough - Am over the rage of losing many hours of play with the second playthrough and am having a blast. This is also the most stable Fallout by far. In F3 and NV, I had freezing glitches almost daily. Not with this game. Still notFirst playthrough - Reached level 46 and was unhappy with my perk choices. Second playthrough - Encountered a gamebreaking glitch at level 26. Third playthrough - Am over the rage of losing many hours of play with the second playthrough and am having a blast. This is also the most stable Fallout by far. In F3 and NV, I had freezing glitches almost daily. Not with this game. Still not happy with the glitch that wasted my time so dropping my score to 8, even though the experience is at least a 9 in my opinion.… Expand
  17. tyrell
    Nov 11, 2015
    8
    Sad sad Internet trolls. Notice the pattern over the last 2 years? 4 minutes after release, a highly anticipated game is raked through the coals by planted reviews, annoying individuals who each have the attention span of a gerbil, and those trying to run a high end game on a 4 year old Acer laptop. For those who don't fall into these categories, this Fallout is just as good as the last.Sad sad Internet trolls. Notice the pattern over the last 2 years? 4 minutes after release, a highly anticipated game is raked through the coals by planted reviews, annoying individuals who each have the attention span of a gerbil, and those trying to run a high end game on a 4 year old Acer laptop. For those who don't fall into these categories, this Fallout is just as good as the last. Don't believe the trolls. The graphics are NOT terrible (PS4). They are actually quite beautiful. It feels like Fallout, looks great, and adds some new twists. If you liked that last 2 Fallout games, you will be pleased.… Expand
  18. Ilya3L
    Nov 16, 2015
    8
    Fallout 4 gave me a World to explore and rebuild, good crafting system and interesting gameplay. Still the storyline is felt weak, it's not a competitor to New Vegas. Even to a single DLC for New Vegas I would say. Stupid companions may stuck for good in textures. Inventory system is not polished. I would prefer to instantly breakdown junk by pressing square (X) while in inventory view,Fallout 4 gave me a World to explore and rebuild, good crafting system and interesting gameplay. Still the storyline is felt weak, it's not a competitor to New Vegas. Even to a single DLC for New Vegas I would say. Stupid companions may stuck for good in textures. Inventory system is not polished. I would prefer to instantly breakdown junk by pressing square (X) while in inventory view, but I have to take it, drop it, activate my workbench and break it down only after it. No way to filter my items if I have too many just to view specific type o weapons for example. When I ask companion to give me everything, he or she even gives equipped items. I would like to remind that in Fallout 2 we could see equipped items in special slots instead of inventory view with everything else. These little things forces me to spend time optimizing stuff myself instead of enjoying the game. But I like combat. I like exploring. I like crafting. What good is good.… Expand
  19. DvBizzle
    Sep 26, 2017
    8
    I have recently just jumped back into Fallout 4 and after a long time away from the game i can clearly say, this game is great; it definitely is not the best in the fallout series as in my opinion that title goes to Fallout New Vegas. But this game is great it has solid gameplay and a wide range of world to sink yourself into, in my first 24 hours of playing the game i have done around 5I have recently just jumped back into Fallout 4 and after a long time away from the game i can clearly say, this game is great; it definitely is not the best in the fallout series as in my opinion that title goes to Fallout New Vegas. But this game is great it has solid gameplay and a wide range of world to sink yourself into, in my first 24 hours of playing the game i have done around 5 main story quests, as i have just lost myself in the world and doing anything and everything.

    but with all this said the game is not flawless in fact is does have some issues, none of these have been major issues but are small things that i would say put a damper on the games otherwise great reception, i have come across a few glitches which will make my character not be able to interact with NPC character and continue the mission. this does how ever fix itself after a while if you just leave for a few minutes it will fix itself.    … Expand
  20. phoeniix23
    Feb 21, 2017
    8
    I bought this on Black Friday 2016, played in late Jan 2017 and took about 80+ hrs to complete, playing at a medium pace.

    Pros: 1. Beautiful and immersive outdoor environment and weather effects. 2. Exploration is very rewarding and is what makes this game for me. 3. Fun character perks and weapon/armor customization. You can build a character based on your play style. I went for    I bought this on Black Friday 2016, played in late Jan 2017 and took about 80+ hrs to complete, playing at a medium pace.

    Pros:
    1. Beautiful and immersive outdoor environment and weather effects.

    2. Exploration is very rewarding and is what makes this game for me.

    3. Fun character perks and weapon/armor customization. You can build a character based on your play style. I went for a stealth-ninja-rifleman build. Had the most fun with suppressed snipers, rifles, shotguns, etc.

    4. Engaging main story. I used this as an anchor for my gameplay, instead of exploring aimlessly. I'll typically start a main questline and then branch out to sidequests along the way coupled with exploring whatever catches my eye.

    5. Unique cities/towns/settlements with vibrant communities, begging to be explored.

    6. Uncluttered user interface. No intrusive icons on screen to break immersion.

    7. Beautiful art direction and music.

    Cons:
    1. Awful, absolutely awful character models. Time for a new engine Bethesda.

    2. Hacking computer terminals caused my blood pressure to go up the roof! Change the hacking system please for Fallout 5.

    3. Repeated quests that's just there for filler and XP. At least indicate to us that these quests are inexhaustible. Early in the game, I kept doing the Cleanse the Commonwealth side-sidequest thinking it will end but it didn't! What a waste of time. They have these kinds of inane quest types for each faction. Cut this out Bethesda, go for quality not quantity next time.

    4. Poor companion AI. Will always block your way in the doorway, detected when you're trying to sneak, and come on screen during dialog.

    5. Too many loading screens.

    6. Poor dialog options.

    7. Settlement building. Although to be fair, you can ignore this completely. What I hated though was that you'll be prompted to defend your settlements in the middle of a main quest, etc which is annoying.

    All in all, I enjoyed Fallout 4 immensely, and found myself devoting my game time solely for this for a good one month. Very immersive and compelling game. If you like games like Witcher 3, Borderlands, Far Cry 3/4, Skyrim, Deus Ex, then you'll definitely love the Fallout universe.    … Expand
  21. Masseffect
    Nov 12, 2015
    8
    This game is amazing! extremely expansive and immersive. If you enjoy Fallout you will love this game. Like other Fallout games there are some bugs which is not surprising considering all that you can do within the game. If you like you can form your own militia and fight the waste and form settlements or make your own perfect house. Or you can buy one and live in the city and play likeThis game is amazing! extremely expansive and immersive. If you enjoy Fallout you will love this game. Like other Fallout games there are some bugs which is not surprising considering all that you can do within the game. If you like you can form your own militia and fight the waste and form settlements or make your own perfect house. Or you can buy one and live in the city and play like the other Fallout games. The one major change that people may not enjoy is the new voice for your character. ( I personally enjoy it although its not as expansive as previous fallout games). The mouths do not always match what the characters are saying at times.… Expand
  22. sundeki
    Nov 21, 2015
    8
    I won't go on a big rant about one thing or another, I'll just sum it all up:

    Fallout 4 is a great game, that much is certain. But it is not a Fallout game. It isn't an RPG, it has taken several steps back in that department. It is a story-driven shooter and yes there is a difference. If you go into this game expecting to play a Fallout RPG, you will be disappointed, like many and most    I won't go on a big rant about one thing or another, I'll just sum it all up:

    Fallout 4 is a great game, that much is certain. But it is not a Fallout game. It isn't an RPG, it has taken several steps back in that department. It is a story-driven shooter and yes there is a difference. If you go into this game expecting to play a Fallout RPG, you will be disappointed, like many and most of the negative reviewers of this game on Metacritic.

    Amazing game, terrible addition to the Fallout franchise. If only there was a way to write a review without giving it a rating.

    The game by itself: 8.5/10
    As an addition to the Fallout franchise: 3.5/10    … Expand
  23. vladimusmaximus
    Nov 21, 2015
    8
    As someone who has never played Fallout, I was quite skeptical. Not only did the graphics seem lack-luster in the reviews but I remember the Morrowind interface being rather clunky. In a nutshell, this game has completely surprised me in every single way imaginable. I think the graphics are actually quite good considering the scope, depth and detail in this game. In terms of the sheerAs someone who has never played Fallout, I was quite skeptical. Not only did the graphics seem lack-luster in the reviews but I remember the Morrowind interface being rather clunky. In a nutshell, this game has completely surprised me in every single way imaginable. I think the graphics are actually quite good considering the scope, depth and detail in this game. In terms of the sheer amount you can explore, try and do in this game it's beyond the scope of any other game I have ever played. The story, writing and Ai make the game so brilliantly immersive I cannot seem to put it down, in fact ever since I started I haven't touched anything else. I'm going to write a point form breakdown of it's many redeeming qualities.

    - Absolutely immense, scope in story.
    - Beautifully written and engaging storytelling.
    - Wonderfully written NPC's and AI, make it further engaging.
    - Great graphics, with many interesting models and places to explore.
    - The map has a ton of variety and environments.
    - Gun play and Melee feels great and again, an insane level of variety and customization.
    - Crafting and building component is SO much fun and does not distract what so ever from the actual story, it's not an after thought and very much an integral aspect of the game which you can choose to concentrate less or more on. It's very rewarding and easy to pick up for people who've never played a crafting game such as myself.
    - STORY, STORY, STORY

    Now on to the bad
    - Graphics could obviously have been better, it does feel a bit dated.
    - FPS issues on PS4.
    - Several glitches mainly with getting stuck, but to be expected with scope of the game.    … Expand
  24. Bigruss730
    Feb 29, 2016
    8
    I will be sculpting a collection of ice penises to help ease those who are suffering from butt hurt, and judging by the amount of entitled whiners I see in the comment section, I may be busy for some time.....
  25. gNarNar
    Nov 18, 2015
    8
    Here's a REAL review of the game. To start off i own all the fallouts ive played and beat 1,2,3 and new vegas and loved them all for the lore and addictive nature of all of them and i love fallout4. Simply because it still has all the lore and addictive formula.
    The game isnt as bad as people make it out to be and it confuses me a bit because fallout3 was a lot more "barebones" FPS than    Here's a REAL review of the game. To start off i own all the fallouts ive played and beat 1,2,3 and new vegas and loved them all for the lore and addictive nature of all of them and i love fallout4. Simply because it still has all the lore and addictive formula.
    The game isnt as bad as people make it out to be and it confuses me a bit because fallout3 was a lot more "barebones" FPS than this game. I am down right BAFFLED that people who only ever played fallout3 are saying this game doesnt meet their standards as fallout3 is still the weakest in the series while still being a solid game.

    Also those people who are saying it "doesnt take elements from new vegas" when it in fact takes a lot of combat and gameplay mechanic elements from it that operate in the background.

    Also on account of people saying "the characters are horribly written" i strongly disagree, The character Nick is by far the best character bethesda has written IN YEARS.

    Fallout 3 was literally barebones, fallout new vegas added on to that experience and made it better.
    Fallout 4 isnt a direct upgrade from fallout new vegas but rather a branching path that meets somewhere in the middle. This is a great game with long play time and plenty to do. the 0/10s are trolls who bought into hype culture.

    game ranking is F1,F2,FNV,F4 and F3 in last.    … Expand
  26. bulletchan
    Apr 11, 2016
    8
    Don't buy this game now and wait for the price to drop and buy it cheap. Cheap price for a cheap game. I'm not gonna repeat all that is said in the bad reviews, read them, it's all there. 1) Bethesda should fire all team. There is a clear lack of ambition and competence.
  27. ATTin
    Jun 1, 2019
    8
    Story: 7, Gameplay: 9, Graphics: 8. This is a great game, but not as good at Fallout 3
  28. thj1188
    Dec 18, 2015
    8
    A lot of fun but points were deducted for two reasons. 1 Frame rate can drop horrendously in some areas 2 This does not feel next gen it just feels like fallout 3 part 2 with the dialogue system ripped out and a basically pointless build your own town thing added in.

    But that said I did have a lot of fun roaming around the world discovering this and that like a downed 747 and I headed    A lot of fun but points were deducted for two reasons. 1 Frame rate can drop horrendously in some areas 2 This does not feel next gen it just feels like fallout 3 part 2 with the dialogue system ripped out and a basically pointless build your own town thing added in.

    But that said I did have a lot of fun roaming around the world discovering this and that like a downed 747 and I headed in to the cockpit and got the flight recorder to find out what happened.
    So hours of entertainment I clocked up over 100 and still have not seen everything.
    Verdict 8/10    … Expand
  29. TheRebel
    Aug 24, 2016
    8
    Gameplay:
    Fallout 4 has updated gameplay aspects in nearly all respects! The RPG elements of the game have never been as apparent. The crafting system works well and allows you to craft guns and armor. You can also grow your own settlements, where you can build a plethora of buildings and crafting stations. All of the crafting is created by the amount of junk found in the Commonwealth.    Gameplay:
    Fallout 4 has updated gameplay aspects in nearly all respects! The RPG elements of the game have never been as apparent. The crafting system works well and allows you to craft guns and armor. You can also grow your own settlements, where you can build a plethora of buildings and crafting stations. All of the crafting is created by the amount of junk found in the Commonwealth. Particular items need specific parts in order to be created. Gunplay has improved dramatically with an updated V.A.T.S system that is far more aesthetically pleasing than previous installments. Enemy encounters are a bit more challenging with the introduction of "legendary" enemies, who are far stronger than normal enemies. The companion system has also been improved and they will react positively or negatively depending on the players' actions throughout the adventure. Although there have been many improvements, there have been a few questionable decisions in the game. The inclusion of only 4 factions makes the game feel closed off, especially since 3 of the factions directly impact the storyline. The absence of the karma system from New Vegas is noticeable. Although there were many improvements, the quest system has remained stagnant and wasn't improved upon.

    Story:
    The player character is alive in October 2077, right before the nuclear bombs are dropped, ending civilization as they know it. However, the character and their family, head into vault 111, where a test is secretly being held amongst the vault dwellers.

    Graphics:
    Fallout 4's graphics are serviceable, but Bethesda should applauded for their impressive lighting and attention to detail. Critics who claim the series' graphics are terrible are people who have never played any installment in the series or know what the series is truly about. The Creation engine has definitely provided Fallout with an updated aesthetic.

    Verdict:
    Fallout 4 is a must-play game for any fan of the western RPG. Veterans of the series will be glad to know that there have been many improvements in gameplay. Any new player to the series would be introduced to the most improved installment in the series. I highly recommend this game!    … Expand
  30. Darth24
    Jan 4, 2016
    8
    Fallout 4 is simply just a great game, that offers you so much to do in its large open world and is a joy to play every time you play it. It is also worth mentioning that Fallout 4 has an improved story and more varied and all around better companions that just helps make this game even better, and should be played by anyone who enjoys open world games.
  31. hiwasafari
    Nov 26, 2015
    8
    Fallout 4 feels more like fallout 3,5 than fallout 4. The hype surrounding this game has been crazy and expectation has been sky high. Finally after getting the platinum trophy for the game I feel can have a honest opinion about the game.
    Calling it fallout 3,5 does not make the game bad. Honestly, if you loved fallout 3 you will love fallout 4. There are improvements but there are not    Fallout 4 feels more like fallout 3,5 than fallout 4. The hype surrounding this game has been crazy and expectation has been sky high. Finally after getting the platinum trophy for the game I feel can have a honest opinion about the game.
    Calling it fallout 3,5 does not make the game bad. Honestly, if you loved fallout 3 you will love fallout 4. There are improvements but there are not groundbreaking. The gun play, graphics and animation has all seen improved but it is not the huge improvement many of us expected. One thing I did not like is the dumbing down of the rpgs elements. Like any other other bethesda game lately, it feels like they focus more and more on action/adventure then rpg aspect of their games. The story this time is more intriguing than the last time and some of missions are really cool to play. There is different type of factions you can join and they all have their own quest-line.
    The game has few cool added features like crafting your own settlements and moding every weapon. But overall the changes and improvements are so little I cant help to feel a bit disappointed. I expected fallout 4 to be a 10/10 game, the game has so much going for it but in the end I feel like it bethesda played a bit to safe. That is why I rate this game 8/10, it is a great game don't get me wrong. But it won't have the same impact as fallout 3 or skyrim had when they launched. FOR THE LOVE OF GOD BETHESDA , LEAVE YOUR ENGINE BEHIND    … Expand
  32. commando41
    Nov 12, 2015
    8
    8/10 for me, I have already spent over 20 hours in game and am just lvl 11. It's an open world game with a linear path that you can detract from at anytime and explore. I will admit it is more of the same when it comes to Fallout...nothing totally revolutionary outside of the settlement setup...which has totally hooked me. I love this game but can't give it a 10/10 simply because from a8/10 for me, I have already spent over 20 hours in game and am just lvl 11. It's an open world game with a linear path that you can detract from at anytime and explore. I will admit it is more of the same when it comes to Fallout...nothing totally revolutionary outside of the settlement setup...which has totally hooked me. I love this game but can't give it a 10/10 simply because from a technical perspective it doesn't seem much of a leap BUT...Fallout/Skyrim has always been in a class of it's own. If you enjoyed Fallout 3, New Vegas and Skyrim all with the character (i.e. glitches and clunky game play) then you will NOT be disappointed. The story is engaging and stepping out on the wasteland again felt like putting on an old pair of Pajamas you haven't worn since the last time you binged on a Fallout/Skyrim game.… Expand
  33. Nexusjob
    Nov 19, 2015
    8
    I understand why this game is getting mixed reviews, but I think that it's mostly due to the one negative factor that is graphics (also bugs). Apart from that bethesda has done a good job of addressing most of the issues that could be improved with respect to fallout 3 and NV.

    Pros (the ones that spring to mind right now) - Better VATS: now you can't simply stop time, you can only    I understand why this game is getting mixed reviews, but I think that it's mostly due to the one negative factor that is graphics (also bugs). Apart from that bethesda has done a good job of addressing most of the issues that could be improved with respect to fallout 3 and NV.

    Pros (the ones that spring to mind right now)

    - Better VATS: now you can't simply stop time, you can only slow it down. I think this is more balanced.

    - Better levelling: the system is built so you cannot max out individual skills immediately, and all perks can be upgraded. I personally prefer it this way. The downside is that certain locations remain unavailable until your character is able to unlock certain high level perks, such as lockpicking or hacking.

    - Improved looting. This is so important I cannot stress it enough. It's now now much, much quicker than before

    - Followers: your relationship with them can be built to the point that eventually they will give you a special perk and there are specific missions you can do with them if they trust you enough.

    - Weapons don't degrade and they can be fully modified. Same goes for armor.

    - Power armor is now a completely new and very cool game experience.

    - Shooting without VATS now feels much more realistic and satisfying, the fps experience is enhanced. Using melee weapons too

    - Settlements: you can create and run them. It's fun and gives a sense of really making a change in the commonwealth

    - Dogmeat doesn't die within 2 minutes of meeting him

    Cons

    - Graphics are below the level expected from current gen games

    - Lots of bugs, I won't list them. The game crashed 3 times and froze twice on me so far. Hopefully future patches will improve this

    - No karma. I see no valid reason for removing the karma system, although followers will react to your moral choices    … Expand
  34. joaopontesvaz
    Oct 31, 2016
    8
    Graphics: 8 Sound: 8.5 Gameplay: 7.5 Fun/Story: 8.5

    A decent vast and complex world. Technically not a great game but it has good level design, story and sarcasm enough.
  35. ici_chacal
    Jan 19, 2016
    8
    I bought the game 2 months after premier becouse for two months I was fighting with myself if this is enought different from Fallout 3, because the graphics and the content looks the same on the first sight. Now after installing and playing I do not regret ! This game is as good as F3 or maybe even better. Yes the graphics engine could have been better but even that the game looks reallyI bought the game 2 months after premier becouse for two months I was fighting with myself if this is enought different from Fallout 3, because the graphics and the content looks the same on the first sight. Now after installing and playing I do not regret ! This game is as good as F3 or maybe even better. Yes the graphics engine could have been better but even that the game looks really good. The story is interesting (at least for me). I am playing on PS4. Now I have over 150h in the game and I can recomend to all who want great Apo atmosphere with good characters and dialogues.… Expand
  36. Ecresis
    May 23, 2016
    8
    Solid game, great replay value, addictive and fun. Ideal for people who can't really aim with a controller and still want to kick some asses.

    Compared to other franchises, Fallout does well, the whole settlement building changes the game a lot and gives importance to looting, and you know you love looting everything. Every little cup of coffee has a use (other than selling it for ammo),    Solid game, great replay value, addictive and fun. Ideal for people who can't really aim with a controller and still want to kick some asses.

    Compared to other franchises, Fallout does well, the whole settlement building changes the game a lot and gives importance to looting, and you know you love looting everything. Every little cup of coffee has a use (other than selling it for ammo), as you will need steel, wood, and stuff to build your settlement, repair your power armor. Power armor being the second big thing, mostly if you go the scientific way

    Great replay value too, the map is not huge but big enough to allow yourself some discoveries in each gameplay. The perks are game changers too, you can be full barbarian or an intellectual sarcastic b****, solve quests differently, join different factions.. the usual Fallout stuff

    Only 8/10 because of the glitches, bugs, mainly in settlements, trade routes not working properly, and for a very short and predictable main quest.

    Still 8/10 because I've spent hours on this (half of it building walls and plants for no reason). The radioactive sea (southwest) is remarkable, for the rest, it's the usual wasteland and ruined cities, like it or not.    … Expand
  37. Shiftian_Be
    Nov 18, 2015
    8
    Fallout is back and was sorely missed, but not all is golden..
    As soon as you start playing you realise the graphics are not on par with what most triple-A titles deliver, not even close. The quality is something close to what we saw back on Fallout : New Vegas.
    The way to converse with people has been restyled ans hardly in a good way. (Positive, negative, sarcastic and question) A    Fallout is back and was sorely missed, but not all is golden..
    As soon as you start playing you realise the graphics are not on par with what most triple-A titles deliver, not even close. The quality is something close to what we saw back on Fallout : New Vegas.

    The way to converse with people has been restyled ans hardly in a good way. (Positive, negative, sarcastic and question)
    A little bit down the road in the story you get your first (of many, oh so many) settlements and the buildtool is introduced. Now while it first the tutorial limits itself to learning you about the basic needs within Sanctuary, later on you stumble,upon settlements without adequate housing and you quickly notice how flawed this buildtool really is.. Why not a topdown view?! A grid? Anything other than this crap?

    Now as you progress through the story another problem emerges : framerate issues. Especially in the conclusion of the different faction arcs you experience framerate that is close to gamebreaking.
    The story, and this is a personal matter of course, is rather weak compared to previous installments.
    I was also missing an evil faction to join or support.

    Now, this might seem like I'm hating on the game but I don't.. The wandering, exploring and looting is as fun as it will ever be.
    Modding weapons is great. Legendary weapons are great.
    Some of the restyled enemies look cool.
    The perk system has been looked at, the level cap removed allowing you to become the ultimate wanderer.
    The power suit as a battle-harnass is pretty cool.

    All in all I had fun with this game and it is without a shadow of doubt an addition to your collection, but as it is it doesnt merry a score above 8.    … Expand
  38. Arthainius
    Nov 15, 2015
    8
    Okay the good first since that seems to be what people aren't focusing on at all..... First the gun play is amazing. The shooting feels so much more crisp then the last two fallout games. Second would have to be for me the new VATS system. It feels more realistic maintaining live action but with it slowed down it still gives you time to scan your surroundings for best way to approach theOkay the good first since that seems to be what people aren't focusing on at all..... First the gun play is amazing. The shooting feels so much more crisp then the last two fallout games. Second would have to be for me the new VATS system. It feels more realistic maintaining live action but with it slowed down it still gives you time to scan your surroundings for best way to approach the rest of your encounter. There is also fun builds focusing on VATS. Third would have to be the new settlements. This is a fun addition to the game that you can spend many hours on. It also makes sense that as the savior of the wasteland you would build settlements for people to live in safely.

    Okay as far as the bad I will admit the graphics look dated but Bethesda is giving us mods which will surly include texture packs. Another big issue is they got rid of Reputation and Karma... these were vital in maintaining responsibility in actions. If you travel alone especially you will notice no negative effects for stealing at all unless your caught which of course if your getting caught stealing your playing wrong.

    If they mod in or patch in some improved textures and the addition of karma with town reps the game will be near perfect.    … Expand
  39. Stafmeister
    Feb 20, 2016
    8
    Story is ok, the enjoyment comes from all the side quests and incidental tasks and grinding to make things. If that's not your cup of tea then I would avoid. I thoroughly enjoyed playing through, and with some educated saves saw all the endings and easily gained the Platinum trophy with minimal effort.
  40. Kai82
    Apr 1, 2020
    8
    A masterpiece with some flaws. There is so much I enjoy here but there are also parts I hate. It has the standard bugs of a new Bethesda game and made some changes compared to the former Fallout games. Lets start with the good things. I like the main story and characters. The twist are good and the involved characters are memorable. With Nick, Piper, Deacon, John Hancock and Kellgog we gotA masterpiece with some flaws. There is so much I enjoy here but there are also parts I hate. It has the standard bugs of a new Bethesda game and made some changes compared to the former Fallout games. Lets start with the good things. I like the main story and characters. The twist are good and the involved characters are memorable. With Nick, Piper, Deacon, John Hancock and Kellgog we got great backstories. I can relate to these characters and feel compassion for them. This is for me a sign for good character creation. Also the factions and their leaders are magnificent. While I don't like some aspects I can at least see where they come from (except maybe one I wont spoil). Again you must chose a fraction at a late point in the game like in New Vegas. The sidequests are also a strength with the Silver Shroud quest-line as my favorite while many others that are also remarkable like Nicks Detective cases, The secret of the Cabot house and Last voyage of the USS Constitution as close second. Some go hand in hand with the dark humor of the Fallout series. There is one dialog where a still working security robot wants you to identify yourself. You can respond with insults to a humorous result. I am in the minority here but I like the crafting, construction elements and settlements. The controls work well or lets say as in all new Fallout games. I am really satisfied with the game. Now to the parts I dislike. The bugs are (slightly) more numerous than in Fallout 3 and New Vegas. The new level up system is a hit and miss. While I like that I can potentially learn everything part of the fun in previous games was to create your own build and style. Some fan favorite abilities got removed. I hate that Preston always have uninteresting random quests. I would have liked the character but each time I get near him I have to save a settler from stupidity. I defended all settlements in a way that nothing should harm them and they have enough of everything there but they always find a way to get captured or lost. The power armor is now useless for me. There is no tread serious enough for me to waste fusion cores. Overall this is a bit different but a true Fallout game or experience. I enjoyed it and will give 8/10. Fallout New Vegas in the ultimate / game of the year edition is still better.… Expand
  41. bigboss1964
    Nov 26, 2015
    8
    Fallout 4

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

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

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

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

    Notes:I really lose my self in the world of this game by playing over 80 hours and still have something to do it is surly one of the best open-world games I have ever played and the best Fallout game that there is to play.A great game I recommend it to everyone even the not Fallout fans to buy it it is worth the full price that it has.    … Expand
  42. Mattcha
    Feb 21, 2016
    8
    It's a good, yet ultra repetitive game that I've struggled to pick back up and play for more than 10-15 minutes since originally sinking 30+ hours into at launch. Walk, shoot, loot. Rinse + repeat.
  43. shatti
    Apr 20, 2019
    8
    too much action less immersion, but still a great game, companions are immersive
  44. szszsz
    Nov 12, 2015
    8
    its a good (maybe even very) game, but a bad fallout.
    if the game was a new franchise it would be a revelation of the year with a huge, dense world, great atmosphere, crafting etc, but for a next fallout you would expect more, especially avoiding back steps in gameplay (it really feels much more casual right now).

    for a game - 9/10, for a fallout 6/10
  45. VanillaMarsbar
    Dec 16, 2015
    8
    If you liked Fallout 3, then you're going to enjoy this game as well, as it features pretty much the exact same style of open-world play, with a ton of world to explore, missions to complete and factions to interact with, all with the complete freedom to do whatever you please with your character. Fallout 4 probably doesn't innovate as much as it should after 7 years, and it's stillIf you liked Fallout 3, then you're going to enjoy this game as well, as it features pretty much the exact same style of open-world play, with a ton of world to explore, missions to complete and factions to interact with, all with the complete freedom to do whatever you please with your character. Fallout 4 probably doesn't innovate as much as it should after 7 years, and it's still rubbish from a technical standpoint, but there are certainly some welcome additions to the gameplay, namely the new weapon/armour crafting and more balanced levelling system, and The Commonwealth is an extremely expansive and enjoyable place to explore. If you're willing to accept a mediocre main quest-line in exchange for hundreds of (for the most part) interesting side missions, you'll love this game as much as I do.… Expand
  46. Rundusol
    Nov 10, 2015
    8
    Well here we are, Fallout 4 is finally out to the masses and we've all no doubt spent countless hours creating our character, exploring the world, looking for junk in every single dilapidated building and cupboard, drawer, dead body etc....

    So let me start this by saying I have played all of FO3 and FONV as well as Skyrim and many other RPG's both new and old. I've also spent roughly 10    Well here we are, Fallout 4 is finally out to the masses and we've all no doubt spent countless hours creating our character, exploring the world, looking for junk in every single dilapidated building and cupboard, drawer, dead body etc....

    So let me start this by saying I have played all of FO3 and FONV as well as Skyrim and many other RPG's both new and old. I've also spent roughly 10 hours in FO4 so far, which is by no means a long time. Especially considering my first 2 hours were spent with the character creation screen and then looting everything in sight upon leaving the vault.

    It feels very "familiar". It feels like a prettier version of previous Fallout games, this might be bad to some and good to others. For me it is OKAY. I am not fussed either way, but it does feel a little bit stale to be completely honest.

    From a technical perspective the game clearly looks like a last gen re-fresh, don't get me wrong - it can be rather beautiful at times and the game world is lovely fleshed out with detail, but the closer you look the more rubbish you see at times. Some characters are beautifully rendered and animated, then others look like their face is melting and a blind person wrote their animation codes with lip sync and facial animation looking rather horrific. Technically it is not ground breaking nor wonderful, but it is perfectly serviceable and should be a good baseline for future bethesda games.

    I will say however that it suffers from catastrophic FPS drops on the PS4, in the first section as you're walking around the vault I experienced somewhere in the region of 15-20fps just by stepping in and out of the chryo-chambers. Then at other times it would just stutter for a second and completely jar you out of the world. Fortunately I have not experienced any crashes or game breaking problems (YET).

    On the gameplay and story front, I guess the best I can say is that it feels like every other FO game I have played. Which again to some is good and others will be bad. The customisation options and ability to create/have your own bases to build is great and will appeal to the people out there who love this kind of thing. The storyline and side quests all feel very familiar again, I won't spoil anything for obvious reasons, but it doesn't feel as impactful as the Witcher 3 or even GTA5 to certain extents.

    Overall FO4 is a good game, it is not without its flaws and it will appeal to a lot of people. But I cannot help but feel that is is somewhat tarnished by the big bethesda name, in that, most people can see them doing no wrong / the hype surrounding FO4.

    I used the word familiar a lot in describing FO4. That is pretty much what I can say about it in a nutshell. It is a familiar game set in a familiar world with a familiar storyline and familiar way of progressing through the world. To me that is OKAY, to others it will be and is cause for annoyance and to some it will be amazing.    … Expand
  47. hokido
    Mar 15, 2016
    8
    Bethesda have improved on what they accomplished with Fallout 3 and the addition of the settlement builder and finally a use for all of those countless items you pick up for no reason are two great additions to Fallout. the former does however still need a bit of work can be a bit awkward at times and as usual there are some bugs it is a Bethesda game after all bug wise though not as badBethesda have improved on what they accomplished with Fallout 3 and the addition of the settlement builder and finally a use for all of those countless items you pick up for no reason are two great additions to Fallout. the former does however still need a bit of work can be a bit awkward at times and as usual there are some bugs it is a Bethesda game after all bug wise though not as bad as Fallout 3.… Expand
  48. Wille84
    Apr 1, 2016
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. "UPDATED" Review from a long time Fallout veteran

    So, here we have it at last, Fallout 4. I have now about 650+hours in the game, and i am currently at level 108. Finished the story and most likely almost every side quest there including the recently released Automatron DLC.

    My toughts about the game, this is where things get a bit tricky. I so much wanted to like the game, because i waited so long for it, but on the other hand i can't ignore what Bethesda did to the game i got used to with Fallout 3 and especially with Obsidian's Nev Vegas. So to make it short:

    Positives:

    + Graphics are better, there is do denying it
    + Sound and audio overall is excellent
    + Game works lightyears better than Fallout 3 & NV
    + Shooter..ing mechanics actually work this time around
    + There are some good characters in the game
    + World is filled with points of interest and places to explore
    + The building mechanics are a nice plus
    + Automatron added more meat to the allready nice building mechanics
    + The new survival-mode is definitely a step to the right direction (a big plus)
    + Definitely worth the money, considering the time i have sunk into the game
    + Has a ton of replay value
    + Seemingly quite frequent content updates and patches

    And to the negatives:

    - The overall presentation feels a little unfinished, tough it seems to get better via patches
    - Some heavy alpha effects may, in some cases, kill the performance of the game
    - The music in the game, or rather the lack of it is a bit disappointing
    - The story is.. well.. sob story of the century
    - Player choise has been taken away almost completely
    - Player actions have no consequences, excluding the few story related decisions
    - Majority of characters are immortal, and some of them really get on my nerve
    - Lack of interesting and actually challenging enemies, like cazadores "cough"..
    - Lack of interesting and unusual events, like we had with wild wasteland trait etc.
    - Lack of unique quests that made the FO3 and NV so much more enjoyable
    - Lack of interesting characters. DLC seems to add more tough.
    - Lack of proper dialogue options and the overall dialogue system is absolutely horrible
    - No option to disable character voice acting alltogether
    - The RPG-elements of the game are butchered to oblivion, except Oblivion was more of a RPG than this
    - Skills, you actually earn by various activities are gone, replaced by base skill attributes (S.P.E.C.I.A.L) and perks chart
    - Any content directed to more mature audiences are gone
    - Romance mechanic feels really shallow
    - Monotonous selection of clothing
    - Legendary weapons don't feel special/rare enough, and are too easy to obtain
    - Radiant quests clearly suffer from a lack of effort
    - Building mechanics lack in content, tough future DLC seemingly adds more
    - Settlers have only few tasks, it eats up any leftovers of the allready minimal immersion
    - The AI is often quite wonky, especially when it comes to settlers

    So there you have it.. The list would proprably be several pages long if all was to be added. So overall i feel like, as long as the game is played as a open world action shooter with some rpg-mechanics/elements, it's quite enjoyable. But as a Fallout game, it most definitely falls a bit short.    … Expand
  49. LooTheLou
    Nov 20, 2015
    8
    This game is amazing. It is a bit like all the good from both skyrim and fallout put in to one single HUGE open world game. There is just so much to do and so much to explore and alot of it is very detailed in it's own right. From a technical standpoint it is pretty weak, but that's not the reason I buy Bethesda games. Bethesda games are about exploring and experiencing a place that youThis game is amazing. It is a bit like all the good from both skyrim and fallout put in to one single HUGE open world game. There is just so much to do and so much to explore and alot of it is very detailed in it's own right. From a technical standpoint it is pretty weak, but that's not the reason I buy Bethesda games. Bethesda games are about exploring and experiencing a place that you have not been before, and this game does just that!… Expand
  50. tormentor55
    Apr 9, 2016
    8
    Fallout 4 is a pretty fun game that can quickly become an addiction if you don't watch yourself. The bugs from launch have been mostly fixed, the graphics are a major upgrade from Fallout 3 and are good enough to get the job done. The biggest issue with this game is the new dialogue system which isn't great and can hurt the story for some players, especially those invested in the lore.Fallout 4 is a pretty fun game that can quickly become an addiction if you don't watch yourself. The bugs from launch have been mostly fixed, the graphics are a major upgrade from Fallout 3 and are good enough to get the job done. The biggest issue with this game is the new dialogue system which isn't great and can hurt the story for some players, especially those invested in the lore. This Fallout emphasises gameplay over story in its innovations. The gunplay has been significantly improved and the enemies are competent when their A.I isn't completely broken. (Please remember this is still a Bethesda game, so please expect some B.S to happen while playing.) Despite this new shift, the main story is still fascinating and the Commonwealth is a huge map filled with mysteries and interesting side stories to discover. Definately worth buying, especially since the upcoming DLC looks cool as hell.
    P.S DON'T FORGET TO GET THE SILVER SHROUD COSTUME    … Expand
  51. YoModaFoca
    Jan 20, 2016
    8
    I love this game! its so groundbreaking and just fun to play, the boston wasteland is by far the most awesome place to explore in the franchise, gun play its pretty good, crafting, various sidequests, dark humor classic from the series, and the power armor actually feels like power armor. But...... this game misses on its most important aspect, the roleplaying. Your actions don't reallyI love this game! its so groundbreaking and just fun to play, the boston wasteland is by far the most awesome place to explore in the franchise, gun play its pretty good, crafting, various sidequests, dark humor classic from the series, and the power armor actually feels like power armor. But...... this game misses on its most important aspect, the roleplaying. Your actions don't really matter at all here, and the dialogue wheel and new dialogue system doesn't help one bit. You never feel like you're making your own story because truly you are not, thats basically 4 generic choices in every dialogue ( Yes, No, Info, Sacastic/funny joke ), and the worst is that you don't get those exclusive skill dialogues, only speech matter here. Other thing that bugs me alot is the complete removal of skills and the karma system, there is no level cap so eventually you will become god by unlocking all the perks. The other two weak points are the generic ''find your son'' story and the **** glitches. I'm not saying that the overall game is bad, it's just misse on alot of aspects that alot of people were looking for, it's pretty dissapointing that now that the shooting is finally good they **** it up on the RPG aspect, really a shame… Expand
  52. MeNoGuesta
    Nov 12, 2015
    8
    I see a lot of people complaining about fallout 4, but this game really isn't bad. I admit that the graphics aren't great and there are some bugs, but there are also a lot of good things in this game. it definitely deserves higher then a 4/10.
  53. Amleida
    Jan 25, 2016
    8
    Considering the amount of detail and effort put into making this massive game, I find it hard to believe that someone can rate it lower than 6.0 without the influence of heavy bias. I've never played any of the previous Fallout games, and I was positively surprised by Fallout 4. It's not without it's faults, glitches and occasional frustrations, but overall it's a very solid game and ifConsidering the amount of detail and effort put into making this massive game, I find it hard to believe that someone can rate it lower than 6.0 without the influence of heavy bias. I've never played any of the previous Fallout games, and I was positively surprised by Fallout 4. It's not without it's faults, glitches and occasional frustrations, but overall it's a very solid game and if you look closely, you'll notice the incredible amount of detail the developers put into it. I know a lot of people were frustrated that the game was dumbed down in order to become more appealing to casual gamers, and although that is a shame, it's no reason to downrate the game into the negatives, purely based on being let down according to your expectactions. I see some people claim that Fallout 4 is "mediocre", and that is definitely an exaggeration.… Expand
  54. thaylonsen
    Nov 11, 2015
    8
    I'm not sure I'm playing the same game as all the people that gave it negative reviews. The one I'm playing is a fun engaging RPG with my favourite satisfying VATS system. Was there 2 versions released?
  55. Dukemang
    Feb 13, 2016
    8
    I'm a big fan of Bethesda titles and when I heard Fallout 4 was going to be released, I couldn't believe my ears. I pre-ordered the game and anticipation was really getting to me every day. When I first got it and played it, it looked great but I honestly thought they could've done a little more graphically wise (although they've spend quite a long time developing this game and graphicsI'm a big fan of Bethesda titles and when I heard Fallout 4 was going to be released, I couldn't believe my ears. I pre-ordered the game and anticipation was really getting to me every day. When I first got it and played it, it looked great but I honestly thought they could've done a little more graphically wise (although they've spend quite a long time developing this game and graphics never make a game in my opinion). The story is pretty solid throughout but to be honest, I felt at a loss after completing the main campaign. Sure, you have a plethora of side missions to do...but it just seemed like they were either too repetitive or bland. Although I did enjoy the follower missions, everything else felt sort of "ehh" for me all in all. I do believe this game was a little over hyped BUT, this game is great for anyone who loves a great RPG or what's to dive into the Fallout series.… Expand
  56. architectbloke
    Nov 13, 2015
    8
    War never changes as they say and at it's core Fallout 4 is the same as Fallout 3 and New Vegas. But just as NV brought new ideas to the playstyle and left others behind, so Fallout 4 has followed suit. A lot of the critical issues being raised seem to span from personal preference rather than actual broken or badly executed game ideas. For example I was always slightly disappointed thatWar never changes as they say and at it's core Fallout 4 is the same as Fallout 3 and New Vegas. But just as NV brought new ideas to the playstyle and left others behind, so Fallout 4 has followed suit. A lot of the critical issues being raised seem to span from personal preference rather than actual broken or badly executed game ideas. For example I was always slightly disappointed that in 3 and especially NV you could anally your dialogue options first before choosing and so you often had a way to get around conversation issues or even back out and come back at a later date. Now with the new dialogue system not only can you concentrate more on what is being said (rather read) and what you can see but conversations can become much more fluid and I feel it gives much more replay value. Often in the previous games I quick flipped through dialog as I felt there was no need to engage or listen to it instead speed reading the choices and choosing the best written one to get my goal. I haven't yet felt that the choices put before me lead me along the wrong conversation path.
    In this day and age of super-uber graphics it is easy to get hung up on the looks of the game. For me it looks nice but I am lucky in that I can run it on Ultra settings without any problems. I can also understand a Bethesdas choice of creating a level cross platform playing field - the same game on any system and hopefully this will pay great dividends when official modding comes along if this can also be cross platform. BUT it is my opinion that by doing this they have hamstringed PC users and I do not think this was the right way to go. If you have spent your hard earned money on powerful graphic cards you want to make the most of them and Bethesda has instead forced the majority of the work onto the CPU which has caused significant issues for PC games who in truth don't have machines that are that old, but still are having issues running the game smoothly.
    Having controller support out of the box is a boon, but the fact that some keyboard controls are hardwired is just lazy of the developer, there is no excuse for it and this needs to be patched soon.
    Crafting and building is very nice and much more intuitive and fun than the modding system in New Vegas. The staged piece armor is also nice, but anyone who has played mod in Fallout 3 or NV will know this has been in the engine for over 7 years. It shows how good the game engine was back then and it is nice that they finally get a chance to show off its bells and whistles, but I still think it could have been improved more. Plasticine looking ears and trousers that don't look wet when you walk through water are things that have been achieved in previous games that are now 2 years old. Also some of the textures look low quality and as a result the game lacks graphical polish. While we can accept that time and resources are an issue, did they really have to spend time putting in multiple kitten pictures to hang on your wall when this could have been spent improving some key textures? I for one would have been more than happy to wait for a small DLC that covered furniture.
    Some people have complained about getting Dogmeat, Codsworth and the Power Armor too early, but no one really forced you to use them and also for those who know the franchise, so many people on the older games went straight for these items/companions so now they are much easier to get to form the start, which is just the developer responding to player choice. The bottom line is that its a Fallout game, with masses of things to explore and do, and a massive focus on the story. But it lacks the polish that should have been possible in the last 7 years, and so I can only give it 8 out of 10.    … Expand
  57. deadlysilentbob
    Jul 16, 2016
    8
    If I was to take this as a stand alone game then it would be awesome.

    But its not. It has a reputation to uphold and it dosn't hold it very well. If you are a fan of fallout 3 and NV then you will find that fallout 4 leaves much to be desired. The interactions are watered down, the perk system has moved away from numerical RPG ish stats, the map is tiny, the locations are all really    If I was to take this as a stand alone game then it would be awesome.

    But its not.

    It has a reputation to uphold and it dosn't hold it very well. If you are a fan of fallout 3 and NV then you will find that fallout 4 leaves much to be desired. The interactions are watered down, the perk system has moved away from numerical RPG ish stats, the map is tiny, the locations are all really bland and the dungeons are short.

    My biggest complaint though is that this game is built on the skyrim engine and thus it feels like a ps3 title.

    Positives however include some of the the AWESOME graphics (props to the persons that did the water, its **** The colors are nice, no more grey wasteland. The smallish map is packed with locations to see. The settlement building system is cool (if unpolished) and the weapons customization system is EPIC...still a little unpolished though.

    overall what I say dosnt matter though as it is a fallout game and its made by bethesda. They litteraly make nothing but game of the year award winners lol    … Expand
  58. Manjisan13
    Dec 1, 2015
    8
    I have done 30+hours in this game and I still love it. I Mostly play this without a armored suit to have a better survival experience. Giving us a suit 1 hour from the vault is a real bad idea from Bethesda.

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

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

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

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

    I gave it a 8/10 because it is a good game but not a legendary 9 or 10.    … Expand
  59. davfil
    Mar 26, 2016
    8
    I have never played a fallout game before, but i had already played skyrim and i loved it! So i was expecting a game that would consume my life for thousands of hours as skyrim did. Did it live to the hype??

    So what is good in fallout 4? - The gameplay is suberb, the weapons feel and look great! -The crafting system is another good point, it is vast, every time that i upgraded my    I have never played a fallout game before, but i had already played skyrim and i loved it! So i was expecting a game that would consume my life for thousands of hours as skyrim did. Did it live to the hype??

    So what is good in fallout 4?
    - The gameplay is suberb, the weapons feel and look great!
    -The crafting system is another good point, it is vast, every time that i upgraded my plasma rifle i felt like invencible.
    - The companions are really interesting! In skyrim e never had one becouse they lacked personality and emotions, in Fallout 4 that is different, each one of them as a unique personality!
    - The story for me was reaaally interesting and ****
    -Each location on the map is different from the others, is unique, with very cool looting.
    -The graphics (yes the graphics), for me the ambients were really well designed and the graphics overral were great.

    Now the bad points:
    - The companions al is horrible....they rarely are helpfull, don't try to sneak with them!
    - The voiced protagonist, for me it was one of the worst aspects of fallout 4, i don't like to have a voiced protagonist because i like to create an assassin/bad character and the voice of the sole survivor **** it up, it broke great part of the immersion that i was expecting for a game like this.
    -The commonweath isn't very interesting, the commonwealth look always the same, there aren't any mountain areas, no swamps, no forests (ok thats because of the radiation that kills everything), it is just wasteland or the big boring city of boston (in the game of course).
    -The factions, i didn't like the fact that the Bos or railroad questline was dependant of the progression in the main story, i prefered the skyrim way with independent guilds

    Overall i really liked the game, however i was a bit letdown, it wasn't as immersive as skyrim was to me, but still it is a great game and i can't deny that i already spent 160 hours in it :)    … Expand
  60. Slothemo
    Nov 12, 2015
    8
    After playing the opening few hours of the game I can say that this isn't an amazing game that changes the Fallout series for the better. If anything, like a lot of people have said, it feels like much of the same though I don't think that is a bad thing.

    The atmosphere feels great, the crafting system is pretty complex and interesting to explore and of course the combat system is what    After playing the opening few hours of the game I can say that this isn't an amazing game that changes the Fallout series for the better. If anything, like a lot of people have said, it feels like much of the same though I don't think that is a bad thing.

    The atmosphere feels great, the crafting system is pretty complex and interesting to explore and of course the combat system is what we have come to know from the previous instalments. The story seems to be somewhat interesting but I have not even scratched the surface which in itself is a good feeling because there is an abundance of stuff to do. The graphics do feel lacking and i have noticed a few glitches but nothing to ruin my game play.

    If you are a fan of fallout and enjoy those games then this is a game for you. If you are expecting to be blown away by new features and huge changes to the core of the game then you will probably be disappointed. That being said, i still think anyone who picks this game up and enjoys this style of game will enjoy this next instalment.

    Who doesn't like taking down a deathclaw in a power suit!!!?    … Expand
  61. LittleHastur
    Dec 4, 2015
    8
    In a market period saturated with on-line, skinny, soulless shooters, Fallout 4 represents the only credible alternative to those kind of video games. Even if it is not as good as it predecessor it remains a fantastic game to play and an incredible adventure to live (in the Wasteland, of course!).
  62. Doozie
    Nov 18, 2015
    8
    The game is glitchy as hell but it's also one of the most entertaining games I've played in a while. I just can't seem to stop exploring in the world mostly for the random things that happen as you go about your objectives. Good fun but

    PATCH THE GAME!
    PATCH THE GAME!
    PATCH THE GAME!
  63. Termin8ter
    Feb 3, 2016
    8
    Fallout 4 has a massive open world, with loads of side-quests, and Bethesda have improved the gun play from Fallout 3. Fallout 4 suffers from a couple of problems though. First of all, the main campaign is boring and uninteresting. Second of all, the graphics, while good, suffer from glitches and lag, because Bethesda used the same engine that they used for Oblivion, which transportsFallout 4 has a massive open world, with loads of side-quests, and Bethesda have improved the gun play from Fallout 3. Fallout 4 suffers from a couple of problems though. First of all, the main campaign is boring and uninteresting. Second of all, the graphics, while good, suffer from glitches and lag, because Bethesda used the same engine that they used for Oblivion, which transports terribly onto next-gen. Another problem is that Bethesda were terribly lazy with upgrading the HUD and Pip-boy systems, because they are nearly identical to the Fallout 3 versions. Hopefully Bethesda don't f@# up Doom 4. Only buy this game if you are a hardcore Fallout or Bethesda fan, but if your'e not, there are better RPGs out there, like The Witcher 3, or Skyrim, or MGSV.… Expand
  64. morti1
    Nov 29, 2015
    8
    It's a very good addition to the series due to voice acting, story, combat improvements and many other quirks such as the visible effects of chems. There's also the many other improvements mentioned by other reviewers.

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

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

    Overall i would say that this is definitely worth buying if you enjoyed/loved/liked the previous fallouts including Obsidian's FNV and to any gamers who liked RPGs in general because it's a great game. Just don't expect something like the jump from MGS4 to 5.    … Expand
  65. Alexreviews
    Nov 19, 2015
    8
    To start off i love this game i never sank so many hours into a game without even noticing the new gun gameplay works very well and a welcome change the slow mo vats is pretty and is no longer another pause feature. The story is very good and the idea is a good one expect because of the side quest dump that happens very early on i forgot about it until i was level 10. of course the gameTo start off i love this game i never sank so many hours into a game without even noticing the new gun gameplay works very well and a welcome change the slow mo vats is pretty and is no longer another pause feature. The story is very good and the idea is a good one expect because of the side quest dump that happens very early on i forgot about it until i was level 10. of course the game isn't perfect the graphics are only a little better than fallout 3 and the new dialogue tree is very bad it pretty much a copy of Bioware's tree and it does it poorly and of course there are glitches in this but i only ran into a texture freak out and that's it but that didn't destroy the experience for me i still played this game for hours and is worth the buy… Expand
  66. hopper1974
    Nov 12, 2015
    8
    To give a game 0/10 is essentially to propose that it is entirely without merit, terrible in every regard, completely broken, and lacking any redeeming qualities. How one can say that about Fall Out 4 is beyond me. It would be like giving 0/10 to Beethoven’s Fifth or Queen’s Bohemian Rhapsody, simply because you don’t like Beethoven or Queen. A lot of people appear to be registering theirTo give a game 0/10 is essentially to propose that it is entirely without merit, terrible in every regard, completely broken, and lacking any redeeming qualities. How one can say that about Fall Out 4 is beyond me. It would be like giving 0/10 to Beethoven’s Fifth or Queen’s Bohemian Rhapsody, simply because you don’t like Beethoven or Queen. A lot of people appear to be registering their disappointment that it either fails to meet expectations (that they have created for themselves) or that it is not a ‘true’ Fall Out game.

    But let’s look at the various elements:

    Graphics: not mind-blowing, but hardly terrible. The aesthetic – open wasteland, piercing blue sky etc - reminds me a little of Rage on last generation. On PS4 it looks like a re-mastered version of a PS3 game: not quite last gen, not quite current gen. That is of course a shame – and we all know that The Witcher 3 has set a new bar; similarly, the now-standard mechanism of a prologue in a confined area followed by an open-world reveal is growing a little tired, and nothing quite matches 'that' moment in Oblivion. But somewhere around 6 or 7 is surely the minimum.

    Immersion: the sense of time and place, and alternative history backstory, is, as ever, well-constructed, albeit a little rushed (especially the opening – if we are to invest in the characters, and what has been lost, then more time was needed). There is detail hidden away if you care to look (I wonder how many people don’t even read all the terminal entries in the prologue section, or note the retro-game built-into one of them, or see the attention to detail in the remains of houses).

    Combat: never a Bethesda strong point, particularly melee, and a little more innovation around the VATS system would have been nice. But the point of the game is that it is quite possible to achieve a significant amount without ever really entering combat. And this is why some criticism is too harsh. It is inevitable that the more ways there are of moving through a game, the less polished any one element will be relative to a game that focuses more obviously in one direction.

    RPG elements: a major criticism appears to be ‘dumbing down’ (curse these developers for wanting to sell a few more copies at a time when games can cost more to develop than Hollywood blockbusters). In fairness, it has perhaps been over-simplified. In my view, Skyrim got the balance just about right (anyone who played Oblivion with a stat-tracking Excel spreadsheet open will know what I mean). The attempt to compensate comes via crafting and the settlement feature – and this is always a divisive element.

    Glitches: an inevitable part of the Bethesda universe (their QA has never been great, but their games really do give rise to more potential scenarios than almost any other game); and this is nowhere near as broken as PS3 Skyrim on release, for example. Could it have done with another 6-12 months? Probably (but accountants and share-holders tend to get twitchy).

    So, somewhere around 7/10 or 8/10 would appear objectively reasonable. The 0/10s are not objective appraisals of the game ‘as it is’, but reflective of reactions based on other things which people have then allowed to inform their entire opinion.    … Expand
  67. PhilosophyRex
    Oct 16, 2016
    8
    Gran juego, ofrece una libertad enorme a la hora de afrontar el juego como tú quieras, puedes hartarte a hacer secundarias sin avanzar en la historia principal explorando el mapeado que tiene un gran diseño artístico. El crafteo está muy bien, ahora todo lo que puedas recoger se puede usar para crear cualquier cosa, ya sea accesorios para tus armas o objetos para tus campamentos, tienes aGran juego, ofrece una libertad enorme a la hora de afrontar el juego como tú quieras, puedes hartarte a hacer secundarias sin avanzar en la historia principal explorando el mapeado que tiene un gran diseño artístico. El crafteo está muy bien, ahora todo lo que puedas recoger se puede usar para crear cualquier cosa, ya sea accesorios para tus armas o objetos para tus campamentos, tienes a disposición varios compañeros disponibles para que te acompañen y ahora que se ha "shooterizado" no se abusa tanto del V.A.T.S. La BSO por cierto es genial, con grandes temas, pasearse con la radio puesta es una gozada.
    La parte negativa es que todo esto se ve empañado por una series de bugs que estropean el resultado final. Npcs que se quedan parados, atraviesan cosas, fallos en las misiones ( el día de salida del juego, posteriormente esto se arregló tras un parcheo )además los tiempos de carga son muy grandes, algo que no se entiende ya que a pesar de ser mundo abierto es muy mediocre gráficamente.    … Expand
  68. jessda123
    Jan 1, 2016
    8
    Ive been waiting far too long for Fallout 4...

    Ok so the 'mixed' reviews are pretty much spot on, but it just seems unfair to rate this game a 5 or 6, having played videogames all my life, i know a mediocre game when i play it. And FO4 isnt mediocre, its good, sure its got its flaws but at the core, its a good game that really wants to be great. As for the 0-5 reviews? They are some    Ive been waiting far too long for Fallout 4...

    Ok so the 'mixed' reviews are pretty much spot on, but it just seems unfair to rate this game a 5 or 6, having played videogames all my life, i know a mediocre game when i play it. And FO4 isnt mediocre, its good, sure its got its flaws but at the core, its a good game that really wants to be great.

    As for the 0-5 reviews? They are some angry people who probably need a hug!    … Expand
  69. Nel
    Dec 13, 2016
    8
    Fallout 4 is a massive game, it's really enjoyable and will take you several hours to complete. However it has an iffy rpg element, and which makes you feel that their is less choices than previous fallout games. Howevr, the game is really enjoyable.
  70. thomasnichols
    Nov 11, 2015
    8
    This is only my opinion and thoughts on the game. Okay, so we all know the game's not perfect, and it did not live up to all of the hype, but in my opinion it's still very enjoyable. So there are lots of bugs and glitches which can get annoying or even not let you carry on with the game. This is one of the biggest problems with the game (I'm sure they'll patch them soon though). Many ofThis is only my opinion and thoughts on the game. Okay, so we all know the game's not perfect, and it did not live up to all of the hype, but in my opinion it's still very enjoyable. So there are lots of bugs and glitches which can get annoying or even not let you carry on with the game. This is one of the biggest problems with the game (I'm sure they'll patch them soon though). Many of the things they had previously promised were not included in the final product which kinda sucks. The story can feel dull at times and slow. The fact is that it's basically the same old thing as Fallout 3, just a different story and some new additions thrown in there. The graphics aren't great but they surely aren't terrible. Character's faces can look really ugly at times but everything else seems to be alright. And it's not like Fallout New Vegas was anything spectacular for 2010. The gunplay is very fun and pretty addicting, I have no complaints there, and the crafting system is pretty good (although sometimes it gets annoying when things don't fit into places correctly). Overall it is a good game, and a good addition to the Fallout franchise, but before you buy it you might want to wait until it is patched and up to standards. I don't agree with most of these ratings all at 0, and I know all those people aren't going to agree with me either, but I think the reason all these people are so butthurt about it is because there was way to much hype for this game, and the final product failed to meet that hype. I have been thoroughly enjoying the game so far at about 10 hours in, and the thing is that if you judge the game based of the other Fallout games quality then people will say it sucks, but on it's own, it's pretty good.… Expand
  71. RoverGrover
    Nov 20, 2015
    8
    Spent 40 minutes creating myself only to have something that resemble the portrait from a drug addict artist I got a few years back. Close enough, but the different voice freaked me out so I went with the default female after some minor tweaks. I liked her voice acting better anyways.

    It's not bad. I really like the new settlement feature but they just kind of throw everything at you    Spent 40 minutes creating myself only to have something that resemble the portrait from a drug addict artist I got a few years back. Close enough, but the different voice freaked me out so I went with the default female after some minor tweaks. I liked her voice acting better anyways.

    It's not bad. I really like the new settlement feature but they just kind of throw everything at you right away with barley any tutorials. It took me 45 minutes to build to get the walls of my first building to line up. Pro tip: build the floors first. Just look online for settlement tips, it will make your life easier.

    It's basically the same as Fallout 3 but with some improvements and new features. If your expecting the masterpiece that it was hyped to be you'll probably be disappointed. Apart from that I'm having a lot of fun with the game. I'd say it's still worth the price for what you get.    … Expand
  72. davedrummer88
    Nov 16, 2015
    8
    This is a review to negate my early review (of about 10 hours play) rated at 6.

    This game gets its hooks in you. As pro site reviewer said, "the details make it." That sentiment is right. The deja vu is strong in the first 10-20 hours, and it doesn't hold your hand–and that's when you realize that's what makes this game shine. The homesteader aspect of defending whatever garage/outpost;    This is a review to negate my early review (of about 10 hours play) rated at 6.

    This game gets its hooks in you. As pro site reviewer said, "the details make it." That sentiment is right. The deja vu is strong in the first 10-20 hours, and it doesn't hold your hand–and that's when you realize that's what makes this game shine. The homesteader aspect of defending whatever garage/outpost; treating the power armor as a "vehicle"–these are the little touches that makes me wish I had played this game with fresh eyes. But Fallout 3 colored my first dozen or so hours. Fans won't be disappointed; it just make take some time before you realize it.    … Expand
  73. njja02
    May 15, 2018
    8
    I had tons of fun with Fallout 4 even with it's technical and story problems. It's game-play is fun and addictive and world is nice to explore.
  74. Playstation_fan
    Dec 20, 2015
    8
    Dumbed down is a word used a lot when describing fallout 4, the dialogue is worse, the perk system feels weird and its more action oriented then fallout needs to be. The glitches and breaks in the game aren't happing as often as i thought it would but breaks in the game still occur. This game just finds a way to get me back playing it again and again in the commonwealth fighting someDumbed down is a word used a lot when describing fallout 4, the dialogue is worse, the perk system feels weird and its more action oriented then fallout needs to be. The glitches and breaks in the game aren't happing as often as i thought it would but breaks in the game still occur. This game just finds a way to get me back playing it again and again in the commonwealth fighting some raiders or helping the minute men. This game is a blast to play and if your not sick of open world games, its a must play. However comparing it to the one other major western RPG (Witcher) Fallout seems to be not as big, not as deep, and not as long. War, war never changes, while this line still reins true i just would have hoped Bethesda had changed a few less things.… Expand
  75. livinghero
    Apr 1, 2016
    8
    This game is amazing! extremely expansive and immersive. If you enjoy Fallout you will love this game. Like other Fallout games there are some bugs which is not surprising considering all that you can do within the game. If you like you can form your own militia and fight the waste and form settlements or make your own perfect house. Or you can buy one and live in the city and play likeThis game is amazing! extremely expansive and immersive. If you enjoy Fallout you will love this game. Like other Fallout games there are some bugs which is not surprising considering all that you can do within the game. If you like you can form your own militia and fight the waste and form settlements or make your own perfect house. Or you can buy one and live in the city and play like the other Fallout games. The one major change that people may not enjoy is the new voice for your character. ( I personally enjoy it although its not as expansive as previous fallout games). The mouths do not always match what the characters are saying at times.… Expand
  76. xenofiend95
    Nov 29, 2015
    8
    Fallout 4 is a beast of a game, you can lose tens of hours and feel like you've done next to nothing. Although it is not without it's problems. First off, the graphics look good, a huge step from F3 and FNV, but this isn't the technical powerhouse of the year. Also there is a lot of frame rate stutters, something regular to Bethesda releases. I have personally not seen a single crash orFallout 4 is a beast of a game, you can lose tens of hours and feel like you've done next to nothing. Although it is not without it's problems. First off, the graphics look good, a huge step from F3 and FNV, but this isn't the technical powerhouse of the year. Also there is a lot of frame rate stutters, something regular to Bethesda releases. I have personally not seen a single crash or game breaking bug after 50+ hours. The games aesthetic is fairly weak, the Commonwealth is on a Skyrim level of boring. For such a massive game full of content, the world is very lifeless outside of the center region with almost every area feeling incredibly copy pasted from the last. Overall the repetitive nature of the map makes the commonwealth weak compared to the Capital waste or even the Mojave waste, this is from someone who put 100's of hours into those two games, 50+ leading up to F4 launch for comparison. But where the game does shine is in the quest lines. The main quest starts out fairly slow but takes a turn for more interesting matters later on. But even greater are the side quests. Many are easily some of the best in the series and make searching copy pasted areas full of Diablo tier random **** loot drops you'll never use actually worth the time. The new features, well they work for what they are but you mostly have to work around them. Crafting is incredibly limited but is put behind huge walls of grinding to make up for how shallow it actually is, and settlement building is only for those who are willing to spend 100's of hours strictly crafting. Most of the time I found myself having to work around the games limitations only to get bored and give up on creating settlements. Overall the game is very good, I can see myself possibly doubling my playtime, especially with promises of extra content in the coming months, but with all the hype surrounding I am still a bit disappointed by the games short comings. This is not a big leap for the Fallout series, its more of the same with unnecessary baggage tacked on.… Expand
  77. WEBZPINNER
    Nov 17, 2015
    8
    First game in the series I've played. Graphics are typical bethesda quality. Scenery is GORGEOUS for a post-apocalypse USA. Character animation is decent. Tons to do, and it gives you a rather sandbox-style world to game in.

    Controls are spot on, sometimes too sensitive... It LOOKS like I have a baddie's head in my scope, but the bullet wizzes pass the ear and I have to set the shot up    First game in the series I've played. Graphics are typical bethesda quality. Scenery is GORGEOUS for a post-apocalypse USA. Character animation is decent. Tons to do, and it gives you a rather sandbox-style world to game in.

    Controls are spot on, sometimes too sensitive... It LOOKS like I have a baddie's head in my scope, but the bullet wizzes pass the ear and I have to set the shot up again. If you like Skyrim and other single player games, you'll enjoy this.    … Expand
  78. Megaflamer
    Nov 12, 2015
    8
    This game grabs your attention from the very first seconds and just keeps going, the introduction is 'very' strong and contains no small amount of the feels. After that you are treated to a very nice open world pseudo-shooter, you can go at it in either 1st or 3rd person and the game has a pretty exstensive perk system that while appearing simplistic at first has some depth on a closerThis game grabs your attention from the very first seconds and just keeps going, the introduction is 'very' strong and contains no small amount of the feels. After that you are treated to a very nice open world pseudo-shooter, you can go at it in either 1st or 3rd person and the game has a pretty exstensive perk system that while appearing simplistic at first has some depth on a closer inspection.
    The world is filled with bethesdas trademark 'get lost in sidequests' amount of activities, and while the rpg elements have been toned down a bit more from previous iterations it should still provide plenty of entertainment for anyone that liked fallout 3. Be aware that it is not a carbon copy of the older games in the seriues and has made changes, a lot of them for the better, but some for the worse, the removal of the skill system will no doubt step on some toes as is evident in the flood of salty reviewers.
    Visually the game is good, dont expect The Witcher 3 levels of pure beauty but it is still a good looking game. It has some bugs but not nearly the amount of them the previous two entries in the series had to wrestle with at launch .

    All in all a very solid game that will entertain for the foreseeable future    … Expand
  79. phantomlord
    Nov 25, 2015
    8
    It took me 90 hours to do everything the game had to offer and get every trophy. I was very disappointed that the game was so quick and easy when it was promised to be a 200+ hour game. Bethesda really refined and updated lots of things since Fallout 3 and New Vegas but they also left out a lot that those games had. The updates to the gun play and overall handling of your character wasIt took me 90 hours to do everything the game had to offer and get every trophy. I was very disappointed that the game was so quick and easy when it was promised to be a 200+ hour game. Bethesda really refined and updated lots of things since Fallout 3 and New Vegas but they also left out a lot that those games had. The updates to the gun play and overall handling of your character was vastly improved from the previous games. I used v.a.t.s. probably 70% less than I did in Fallout 3. Overall the game was definitely fun and kept my attention until the end but the end came to quickly and the story that was building the whole time really doesn't go anywhere special in any of the possible endings… Expand
  80. ABWCritic
    Nov 12, 2015
    8
    Writing a extensive opinion at this point is an exercise in futility. So here's some bullet points.

    - I for one have no problems with the game as a whole and it IS a Fallout game (more on this in last bullet point). I don't understand why people are saying it isn't. Me and my survival difficulty settlement empire will enjoy ourselves for months to come. -Game is great. Not a    Writing a extensive opinion at this point is an exercise in futility. So here's some bullet points.

    - I for one have no problems with the game as a whole and it IS a Fallout game (more on this in last bullet point). I don't understand why people are saying it isn't. Me and my survival difficulty settlement empire will enjoy ourselves for months to come.

    -Game is great. Not a masterpiece but far from a disgrace as so many are hellbent on saying.

    - If this game isn't an RPG to you, then you're probably lazy. Explore, search everything, talk to everyone That's the essence of an RPG and its all in this game. Oh and as an added bonus you can build your own friggin towns and ADD TO THE WORLD.

    - Dialog is a bit hackjob, I won't argue. But I don't see a huge difference between this game and past titles

    - Maybe it's me but this game is in no way an FPS, its far more tactical.

    - New skill system is a welcome change. Does anyone else realize how stupid it was in past games to have, for example, 1 Charisma but 100 Speech & Barter. All the old skills are still here under new names and as perks or built into the stat to begin with.

    - Dissapointed that survival difficulty no longer requires you to stay fed, hydrated and well rested.

    - Finally, If this game came out under another name under the umbrella of different developer & publisher I can promise you the user score would be very different. Implementation of new ideas and/or the game not being what YOU expected does not make it bad. It makes it new, and it's unfortunate so many people who can't handle that have bombarded the ratings with scores it does not deserve. The lowest this game should receive is a 5, and that's if you're being meticulously critical.

    Incidentally, Metacritic should really lock user review access until 24-48 hours after the release.    … Expand
  81. Dawso
    Nov 11, 2015
    8
    I give this game an 8 but I am only in about twelve hours. World is interesting to explore but also frustrating because your character can' t climb things. Resource use is g ood both searching for them and using to create potions. Mod for guns and base upgrades. Gunplay is the best it has ever been for a fallout game and strikes a great balance between rpg mechanics and FPS mechanics. ConsI give this game an 8 but I am only in about twelve hours. World is interesting to explore but also frustrating because your character can' t climb things. Resource use is g ood both searching for them and using to create potions. Mod for guns and base upgrades. Gunplay is the best it has ever been for a fallout game and strikes a great balance between rpg mechanics and FPS mechanics. Cons include movement, graphics and loading screens for entering buildings. There is also a lack of innovation betwwen the focal gameplay of this game and fallout 3.… Expand
  82. Cryteknologi
    Apr 24, 2018
    8
    What can I say, I'm a sucker for Bethesda. I love their games and the freedom their games give the players, which is no different from Fallout 4. I have spent WAY too much time on this game, but I enjoyed all the little things as much as the big things.

    Edit: Creation-club can go **** itself, though
  83. Dominix99
    Jul 14, 2017
    8
    A truly great achievement in gaming and an amazing immersive experience that has its downfalls with various bugs and freezing on the PS4, as well as long load times that can take you out of your immersion while playing the game. The biggest thing going for this game is the amount of content. One of the few games nowadays that actually gives you enough content to justify 60 bucks.
  84. onekill
    May 12, 2016
    8
    I gave this game a pretty stingy review at first... But despite all it's shortcomings, which are many, the game really grew on me... Now I have plowed through it, and there is not a location left to discover or a side quest left to take... Kudos for a bumpy, but in the end, pretty interesting, and most addictive journey.
    But all things aside, I must say it was a total bull**** move to not    I gave this game a pretty stingy review at first... But despite all it's shortcomings, which are many, the game really grew on me... Now I have plowed through it, and there is not a location left to discover or a side quest left to take... Kudos for a bumpy, but in the end, pretty interesting, and most addictive journey.
    But all things aside, I must say it was a total bull**** move to not make the Jetpack be able to fully fly... total anticlimax... but that's my only real grudge..    … Expand
  85. Linkn216
    Nov 15, 2015
    8
    Wow. This is my first dive into the Fallout franchise and I'm having a blast. There is a vast wealth of content to keep you busy for a few hundred hours. The landscape looks and feels amazing with who knows what waiting for you over each hill. I still take a few moments to stop and watch when a rad storm moves in. While out exploring the land, you will come across an immense amount ofWow. This is my first dive into the Fallout franchise and I'm having a blast. There is a vast wealth of content to keep you busy for a few hundred hours. The landscape looks and feels amazing with who knows what waiting for you over each hill. I still take a few moments to stop and watch when a rad storm moves in. While out exploring the land, you will come across an immense amount of lootable items. Luckily this time around, Bethesda has made every single one of these items useful. No more picking and choosing as was a huge headache in Elder Scrolls. Building your settlements is hugely addictive. The build menus are a bit clunky and take time to get used to. Also the restrictive camera can make placement of certain structure elements a frustrating lesson in trial and error. The story so far has also been a lackluster attempt and the opening sequence felt almost tacked on. Of course it wouldn't be a Bethesda game without the presence of some periodic glitches although nothing game breaking yet. Pacing is also sometimes curious. If you are a player that prefers to focus primarily on story missions, then you are going to have a difficult time. Huge difficulty spikes in story missions and even en route to a story location will force you to retreat and improve weapons, armor, and supplies before making another attempt. All in all, this is a solid game with a learning curve. Definitely a recommend for any open world gamer.… Expand
  86. MJames99
    Feb 5, 2016
    8
    On first impression the game can seem boring if you've played previous versions. It seems a bit too much of what you have seen before, get through this though to appreciate the size of the game, character relationships, building settlements and the crafting weapons and armour system and you're in for treat. It's one of them games which encourages perfection though so you will findOn first impression the game can seem boring if you've played previous versions. It seems a bit too much of what you have seen before, get through this though to appreciate the size of the game, character relationships, building settlements and the crafting weapons and armour system and you're in for treat. It's one of them games which encourages perfection though so you will find yourself starting over and over again to ensure you don't miss anything, don't waste any resources. Still, the best fallout game to date.… Expand
  87. davepbgrg
    Nov 10, 2015
    8
    Brought the game today, have had no technical issues with it at all after 6 hours of play. I am very impressed with it, particularly regarding visuals, gameplay, combat and characterisation, but for a fallout game it is not a 10. For a fallout game it needs more options. For example, to be able to kill every character, even if this effectively ends the main questline, the option stillBrought the game today, have had no technical issues with it at all after 6 hours of play. I am very impressed with it, particularly regarding visuals, gameplay, combat and characterisation, but for a fallout game it is not a 10. For a fallout game it needs more options. For example, to be able to kill every character, even if this effectively ends the main questline, the option still needs to be there. Also needs the option of hardcore mode (which surely would not be too hard to put in given the attention to detail in other areas), also other simple options like your dog being able to die (again surely not hard to implement). I'm nowhere near the end yet but if there are no different settlement endings I will be disappointed by this, though I understand what Bethesda are trying to do by having the game run on past the main ending, but again there needs to be an option. I also miss traits, they were valuable to roleplaying. And I don't mind the new perk system, but how hard would it have been to put some SPECIAL stat related options into the dialogue as well, those were some of the best parts about new Vegas.

    Despite these gripes, I do love the game, and I have played all the other fallouts as they were released barring the first. If this were just a little more like new Vegas it could be a 9 or 10, particularly with the new features. I just hope Bethesda listens to their fans and adds in the options for these small changes, it would go a long way towards mollifying long term fans of the series. I truly believe Bethesda is passionate about the fallout universe and I hope to see more from them, but please Bethesda, if anyone from your offices is reading this, please just listen to your fans and keep up the (almost) excellent work.

    Just give me my options back!    … Expand
  88. DozenFrozen
    Nov 12, 2015
    8
    Мне вполне понятны заниженые оценки игроков, которые за время разработки игры нафантазировали себе непонятно чего. Игра сделана на достойном уровне, имеет свои положительные и, к сожалению, отрицательные стороны.

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

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

    - VATS без паузы. Это ни в какие ворота не лезет. Убив пошаговость, разрабы вырезали часть "того самого" Fallout. Не стоило превращать игру в шутер.
    - Диалоги
    - Слабая сюжетка в начале
    - Слабое влияние решений игрока на мир
    - Баги и ошибки
    - Старый движок    … Expand
  89. thissaxisonfire
    Nov 15, 2015
    8
    Right off the bat, It’s important to know that Fallout 4 is, for all intensive purposes, the same
    game as Fallout 3, set in a larger area with improved graphics, AI, skill tree progressions and
    storylines. It’s exactly what fans wanted, which is more of the same, but better. If you’ve played past games in the series, you will immediately feel at home, and Bethesda know this; utilising    Right off the bat, It’s important to know that Fallout 4 is, for all intensive purposes, the same
    game as Fallout 3, set in a larger area with improved graphics, AI, skill tree progressions and
    storylines. It’s exactly what fans wanted, which is more of the same, but better. If you’ve
    played past games in the series, you will immediately feel at home, and Bethesda know this;
    utilising the slogan ‘Welcome Home’ in their marketing campaigns was completely
    deliberate. It’s the same gritty universe you’ve grown to love; Bethesda have invited you
    to fall in love with it again.

    This edition of the franchise brings the player to a post­apocalyptic version of Boston. From
    the moment you exit Vault 111 to greet the outside world, you are met with the sight of the
    world that will become your sandbox for as long as you will it to be. Immediately, the
    improvements on previous installments are noticeable with regards to the environment;
    husks of trees cut rays of sunlight in a realistic manner, clouds part to make the starry night
    sky clear, fog encompasses you and rain blocks your field of view. This mere addition
    already adds much more depth to the player experience, making it that much harder to let go
    of the gamepad.

    One of the more anticipated refinements to the game is its crafting system. Previous
    installments have had fairly basic methods of crafting incorporated into general gameplay,
    but for Fallout 4 it has been given a complete overhaul. Literally every item lying about is a
    tool you can use, whether it’s to be used for modding weapons and armour or repairs. Gone
    are the days of hoarding around useless items. See a car? Scrap it for iron. See a Table?
    Scrap it for wood. All of these are used when it comes to the apex of Fallout 4’s crafting
    system; the ability to build your own settlement. This feature is a completely new addition,
    but acts as more of a mini game rather than anything conducive to the plot. Regardless, you
    may very well find yourself spending hours upon hours constructing and defending your own
    settlement, especially if you’re looking for something substantial to keep you occupied once
    the main quest has been completed.

    In terms of actual gameplay, the player is treated to a familiar first or third person (which you
    can switch between on the fly) combat system that has been overhauled. Shooting feels
    great; the character animations mimic real­life reactions, and the animations added to each
    weapon only amplify the satisfaction gained by pulling a trigger. V.A.T.S, the target selection
    tool that froze time in previous installments, returns in a modified form; rather than
    completely freezing time, it only slows it down, which adds a level of urgency and intensity to
    the process, given the enemy you’re fighting is still charging towards you. The mix of
    strategy and utility that this new V.A.T.S encourages is a a unique selling point of the
    franchise, and is far more satisfying option than shooting in real time, which the player also
    has the option of doing. Outside of combat, the player is treated to one of the best dialogue
    systems within games in recent years. Gone are the days of overused voice actors; Fallout 4
    is host to a multitude of different voices, one of which actually belongs to your character for
    the first time ever within a Bethesda RPG. The only downside to the gameplay is that, as
    with any other Bethesda game, there are bugs and glitches that will often surface while
    playing. This is especially noticeable when it comes to companions, who are still more useful
    as walking suitcases for extra equipment than allies in battle. Hopefully these will be ironed
    out with a patch in the future, but past entries in the series indicate otherwise.

    It is pleasing to notice that Bethesda have made clear improvements in their storyline
    crafting. Fallout 3 was known for it’s head first approach with regards to it’s main storyline;
    from the get­go you were on a quest to discover the whereabouts of your father, with the
    game pushing you in the direction of the main quest and leaving you to your own devices with regards to side quests. Without spoiling anything, Fallout 4 does the opposite; the main quest teases you, painfully so, taking a good two hours before feeding you any substantial information with regards to the main plot. Also, the side quests don’t feel like side quests in the traditional sense; they all feel as if they have links to the main plot, and somewhat influence it depending on their outcome. The story slowly encapsulates you to the point where you’ve entered a liminal state, losing track of time and becoming a thrall to the story. A caveat here to anyone with an active social life. Fallout 4 is living up to its expectations as an involving RPG. With an abundance of stories to explore and quests to engage with, as well as your own settlements to look after, Bethesda have crafted the quintessential single player experience, spoiled slightly by Bethesda's age old curse: bugs    … Expand
  90. CroINIuS
    Nov 11, 2015
    8
    Ok, so I will give a real opinion unlike the children and fanboys who are butt hurt.

    Alright my viewpoint is as follows: Graphics: It's alright. It has moments where you're like "wow, thats cool!", then there are moments where you are like "hmmm... that doesn't look right!" I liked the weather effects and the new colour scheme. Overall, I would say it's fine, it gets the job done I    Ok, so I will give a real opinion unlike the children and fanboys who are butt hurt.

    Alright my viewpoint is as follows:

    Graphics:
    It's alright. It has moments where you're like "wow, thats cool!", then there are moments where you are like "hmmm... that doesn't look right!" I liked the weather effects and the new colour scheme. Overall, I would say it's fine, it gets the job done I guess.

    Gameplay:
    Well from what I have played, it feels fairly solid. I like the VATS System, and the new loot system where I don't have to go into a menu to loot I can just take what I want and leave. The shooting side of things is slightly odd (Well for me anyway). Coming from shooters like Battlefield, Destiny and so on, I will say it does feel a bit out of place but I guess it just takes getting used too. The AI doesn't seem very smart, constantly getting stuck on objects in the world and what not... but I really couldn't care less to be honest. I ran into a graphical bug as soon as I left the house at the beginning of the game where the everything went black but yeah again kinda typical of Bethesda so wasn't surprised there, I just laughed. The building side of things I thought was interesting despite the stupid Key Bindings they used to access it but whatever. The guns feel solid which to me is a good thing. I haven't done too much crafting as of yet but yeah it feels pretty good.

    Performance:
    Well yeah... Smooth, Smooth, Lag, Smooth, Lag... Now this really grinds my gears as I know that they are capable of getting the game to run solid but are most probably too lazy to really dig deep and make it work. There are so many other open world games that have far greater details yet run better. No excuses for this one.

    Overall:
    I enjoyed what time I have put into the game and look forward to continuing my adventure in the Wasteland. I would (Despite the obvious flaws) Recommend this game.    … Expand
  91. samuelburgess93
    Nov 11, 2015
    8
    Fallout 4 is nowhere near as bad as a lot of these reviews make out. Fallout 4 is also not quite as good as some of these reviews make out. After playing for a couple of hours I've had an amazing time with the game, but I can see why people would have some problems with the game, lets make it clear, Fallout 4 does not warrant any of these 0/10 scores at all. There are some bugs and someFallout 4 is nowhere near as bad as a lot of these reviews make out. Fallout 4 is also not quite as good as some of these reviews make out. After playing for a couple of hours I've had an amazing time with the game, but I can see why people would have some problems with the game, lets make it clear, Fallout 4 does not warrant any of these 0/10 scores at all. There are some bugs and some problems with the game play, but there's also a great open world to explore and an interesting story tying the world together. It's well worth the £40 you can buy it for and will provide hours upon hours of enjoyment. Don't believe the hype but also don't believe the negative backlash.… Expand
  92. PSUCharmas
    Nov 11, 2015
    8
    About 13 hours deep into FO4 on PS4. The game completely meets my expectations and is not deficient compared to FO3 and FO:NV. I played both to death and considered New Vegas to be a major improvement over FO3. FO4 would need to blow me away with next gen graphics to earn a 10, but I understand the designers are limited to the disc capacity and performance specs of the current consoleAbout 13 hours deep into FO4 on PS4. The game completely meets my expectations and is not deficient compared to FO3 and FO:NV. I played both to death and considered New Vegas to be a major improvement over FO3. FO4 would need to blow me away with next gen graphics to earn a 10, but I understand the designers are limited to the disc capacity and performance specs of the current console generation. I didn't expect the bleeding edge of graphics tech with perfect performance in a massive open world game. I don't know why anyone would, besides kids who don't understand those limitations. I'm tempted to give this a 10 just to offset the irrational metabombing.

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

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

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

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

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

    Overall a fantastic game. No game is perfect, but this one lives up to the hype.    … Expand
  93. Goldnaz
    Nov 12, 2015
    8
    It's really dependts what you was expecting from the game. For exemple me.
    I wasn't expecting a completely new game. I am a big fallout fan. I was playing Fallout 3 just before tthe release of this game. Fallout 4 is just what I was expecting from it. Fallout 3 with much more detail and bigger world. A modern Fallout 3. Of course, everybody wanted a completely new game. But there is no    It's really dependts what you was expecting from the game. For exemple me.
    I wasn't expecting a completely new game. I am a big fallout fan. I was playing Fallout 3 just before tthe release of this game. Fallout 4 is just what I was expecting from it. Fallout 3 with much more detail and bigger world. A modern Fallout 3. Of course, everybody wanted a completely new game. But there is no reason for that. Guys from Bethesda did overall a good game by adding batter graphics, weapon physics they thought: " Why the game must be overall new, were instead you can make a very BIG UPDATE to the old BUT already perfect Fallout 3."

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

    P.S Only one issue I had that some times the FPS drops to 15. But only in moments when a lot action is happening on screen.    … Expand
  94. T-STONES-T
    Nov 12, 2015
    8
    I am fairly enjoying this game the 10-15 hours I have spend on it, minor issues that can be avoided if you use quick save regularly.

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

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

    Just my fifty cents.    … Expand
  95. Ossima220
    Nov 12, 2015
    8
    Graphics are improved and appealing, but admittedly not optimal on console. Immediate you will see that the game developers have changed the "faction" system as in the previous game to something similar to Fallout 3. Overall I'd say that there is still much work to be done by developers on this game in terms of bugs and few tweaks with the autosave system. RPG mechanics have been changedGraphics are improved and appealing, but admittedly not optimal on console. Immediate you will see that the game developers have changed the "faction" system as in the previous game to something similar to Fallout 3. Overall I'd say that there is still much work to be done by developers on this game in terms of bugs and few tweaks with the autosave system. RPG mechanics have been changed but not outrageously. Perks still exist and the developers have increased the level cap in order to compensate for the lack of SPECIAL points. Speech options are understandably limited due to the Mass Effect-esque conversation wheel, but voice acting is well done despite the lip syncing issues. The biggest thing I've seen is Bethesda's clear focus on the modding community of the previous two games. A lot of the crafting, settlements, weather, and color pallet mods were quite popular and Bethesda took notice. I've been having a lot of fun with the game and expect to continue playing for the next few months. To those reviewers that are stating problems that were present in the last two games as if they are new, or state that NV is the standard you're rating this game on then I wold strongly suggest playing the games side by side and reconsidering your opinion.… Expand
  96. Asura0789
    Nov 12, 2015
    8
    First review written i just have to say that this game is solid. Yes Bethesda has seen fit to remove some rpg oriented features shown in previous titles such as skill points (which i do sorely miss) to focus on a more stream lined game that appeals to a wider audience, but in doing so leaves you with an action heavy shooter rpg hybrid were the story and dialogue sort of puts the player inFirst review written i just have to say that this game is solid. Yes Bethesda has seen fit to remove some rpg oriented features shown in previous titles such as skill points (which i do sorely miss) to focus on a more stream lined game that appeals to a wider audience, but in doing so leaves you with an action heavy shooter rpg hybrid were the story and dialogue sort of puts the player in a position were you ask yourself "Do I actually care about these people or their lives?" and for the most part you don't. Yes this will seem a bit off putting but most of these features can be overlooked for the experience as a whole like the pointless morality system (more of a morality score card really) has been gutted and isn't missed at all.

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

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

    Besides the hurt you might get from losing some rpg heavy elements if you've never played the series then you wont care, but as a fan of the series I can say this entire is a well made title sacrificing graphics and hardcore rpg elements for just plain old fun. Yeah some may say that this isn't as hardcore as they hoped or that it was over hyped (hype by the way is **** anyway that any one with a product will ride to sell units) but first and for most it is fun and that should be all that matters.    … Expand
  97. DotaKaiju
    Nov 27, 2015
    8
    I browsed metacritic for 4 days before I bought Fall out 4. I was going to avoid it because of all the bad buzz its getting but im glad I didnt.. This game could have had prettier graphics but I dont look for that in video games. Ive never played a fall out game before so playing this is a lot of fun. Im wearing some mascot hood while killing mutants with a spiked bat. Thats fun. TheI browsed metacritic for 4 days before I bought Fall out 4. I was going to avoid it because of all the bad buzz its getting but im glad I didnt.. This game could have had prettier graphics but I dont look for that in video games. Ive never played a fall out game before so playing this is a lot of fun. Im wearing some mascot hood while killing mutants with a spiked bat. Thats fun. The interface could use some work but thats not game breaking. I have run into some glitches but nothing crazy that made me want to put this game down. Im 40 hours in now after holding back on this game. Im so glad I didnt listen to metacritic and im willing to bet more then 90% of people who gave this game a negative review is still play it. This game has a lot of hours you can put into this game. Only done like 15 or 20 quest and 40 hours in. What a blast… Expand
  98. frc450
    Nov 15, 2015
    8
    So... I had to sign up for this site and leave a review. Like many I wait to read the reviews before I buy a game as in this day and age sometimes game companies loose touch with reality and in the ever onslaught of copy and paste - rebrand with a new game name and sell for 60 bucks. Like many I read the review's and it was neck and neck.. so games like this are hard to pull the triggerSo... I had to sign up for this site and leave a review. Like many I wait to read the reviews before I buy a game as in this day and age sometimes game companies loose touch with reality and in the ever onslaught of copy and paste - rebrand with a new game name and sell for 60 bucks. Like many I read the review's and it was neck and neck.. so games like this are hard to pull the trigger on.. The one word I kept seeing a lot was SKYRIM so... to me that could never be a bad thing. So I bought the game and well its SKYRIM love it or hate it...

    First few days :
    At first I wasn't impressed.. the graphics don't bother me they are good enough.. the bugs don't bother me which I have not seen many.. they are funny when they do happen much like Skyrim. The voice acting is blah... the biggest gripe is the storyline is subpar to say the least.. so far .. I'm LVL 9 so maybe it will get better. However right out the gate... really... your telling me 80 people at the game studio could not come up with a better story line... what did you guys have a brown bag , draw it up on the whiteboard in 10 min... Bethesda would have been better off to bring in some 6 year olds and have them do the storyline... ATLEAST IT WOULD HAVE BEEN ORGINAL... (not joking) I get it , the concept of Fallout is post war but I can write on paper already 10 great concepts with that.. instead of the preferably opening scene of the game... but whatevs.... just the content alone and everything else offsets it. My last disappointment was how easy it was... I'm flying through the game with no real challenge... WHY DO I NEED A SUIT OF ARMOR when I'm already kicking azzzz.. One last pet peeve... the game is G rated / PG rated at times then other times R / rated... can we get some consistency here... Its a game for adults obviously..

    After a few days:
    I'M FREAKING LOVING THIS GAME... I must have overlooked it but there is a difficulty setting.. I bumped it up to survivability and now everything is so worth it.. Now I barley leave home with out my armor suit :) This is a tad harder setting then Legendary setting on Skyrim .. cause we all know after you get your gear made even legendary wasn't to hard. NOW all those perks people are complaining about are vital... every bullet... every tin can you pick up... it all counts. Right now I'm lvl 13 . Very early stages but I'm enjoying the game for what it is and not rushing through it...

    I bought this for PS4 to play through the first time... Once the mods start rolling out on PC I will pick up another copy ...

    Just a honest opinion from my prospective... hopefully this will help someone. If you loved Skyrim then this game was made for you... get it you wont be disappointed in that aspect. It really is a good game and after getting into it I'm glad I didn't waste my money.    … Expand
  99. Nanomech
    Nov 15, 2015
    8
    I'm enjoying the game. I just want to know why such old computers were used in the year 2077. If these computers were used simply to add something familiar for Fallout fans, it was a bad rhetorical choice. I had a green screen CRT computer in 1992. I don't expect holograms, but the computers should at least be similar to what we have now, i.e. flat screens and fast performance. The oldI'm enjoying the game. I just want to know why such old computers were used in the year 2077. If these computers were used simply to add something familiar for Fallout fans, it was a bad rhetorical choice. I had a green screen CRT computer in 1992. I don't expect holograms, but the computers should at least be similar to what we have now, i.e. flat screens and fast performance. The old computers in this futuristic wasteland clunk along slower than my 1992 PC (R.I.P.). Both the computer and Pipboy screens should have been colorized, in my humble opinion. Having more fluid movement in 3rd-person view would have been nice too. The game is still a lot of fun and I keep wanting to get back to the story to discover what will happen next. The graphics are a mix between last gen and current gen. Inventory seems a bit convoluted and makes it difficult to find things. These words are more of a rambling tangent than a review, but that was my intention. Food for thought.… Expand
  100. JimNero009
    Nov 16, 2015
    8
    After putting in about 50 hours already, I think I'm in a decent position to post a review...

    This is a very good game, but it is not an excellent game. Given how much I enjoyed Fallout 3 and New Vegas I was seriously expecting to give this 10/10 but I can't. I can't because many of the changes that this game implemented have taken something away from that quintessential Fallout feel.    After putting in about 50 hours already, I think I'm in a decent position to post a review...

    This is a very good game, but it is not an excellent game. Given how much I enjoyed Fallout 3 and New Vegas I was seriously expecting to give this 10/10 but I can't. I can't because many of the changes that this game implemented have taken something away from that quintessential Fallout feel. Let's start with the negatives;

    1) The voiced character is a bad move. It forces a voice on your character that you don't necessarily want. Why would a charisma 10 and charisma 1 character speak in the same way? By forcing a voice on you, it robs you of the chance to imagine something up for yourself. Similarly, the dialogue wheel is a step backwards - what's wrong with wanting to know exactly what my character is going to say!?
    2) The lack of level cap means this game has next to no replay value for me. I can make this one character into a God, there will eventually be nothing he can't do - so where's the motivation to roll a new character with a different focus?
    3) Bugs. Always the bugs.
    4) I don't really like FPS games that much so I was disappointed that the game seemed to demand a fairly high level of skill in such things at some points. Or maybe I just suck or am a wimp - I don't want to kill you!

    Okay, now the good points;
    1) The companions are really interesting characters that I actually care about. I really feel something for Nick in particular. Seeing him evolve over time was super rewarding and I love how the game encourages you to explore all these different stories.
    2) It's still super massive with so much to do. The crafting and settlement building adds to this beautifully.
    3) I've seen a few people upset with the main story, but I thought it was well done. It took me a long time to decide who to side with because none of the factions 'have it all' as it were - it really makes you think about where you are willing to compromise (on a moral level more than anything) and I had the impression that my choice would significantly affect the world.
    4) The music is the best yet. Inon Zur has really outdone himself.

    Overall, I can see myself putting in many more hours yet for the pure story and interest in exploring the world after the bombs fell. Because after all, war, war never changes.    … 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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