Fallout 4

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  1. lordzzz
    Nov 18, 2015
    10
    Atmosphere, no levelcap, already 40 in the game, only 1 main quest completed. So much to do, side quests, etc. Absolutely in love with this one. Play on PS4, home cinema speakers, enjoy the rad storm.. Atmosphere is breathtaking. Forget about the trolls and primitives that criticize gfx. I bet they have no idea what it take to create this masterpiece
  2. 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
  3. nolifebilly
    Nov 18, 2015
    10
    This game is beautiful, it is everything you want from a fallout game. They kept some of the wonderful aspects of 3 and new vegas while fixing and incorporating new ideas, fighting is great and vaults/dungeons are a masterpiece, so many customization options makes it great. the junk you pick up has purpose now that you use it to build things! Its a great game i highly recommend it
  4. Johnchurn
    Nov 18, 2015
    10
    After I put in more hours into this game I must say Im HOOKED!!!
    Ladies & gentlemen this is the best game of year 2015 if you put in the time for it. Really absolutely nothing comes close... not even Witcher 3 in terms of RPG.

    A PERFECT 10. Graphics & bugs aint deal breaker to me this game with its shooting + rpg+mod+ strategy elements will suck u in for years!
  5. Bensonzim92
    Nov 18, 2015
    9
    Fallout 4 is a good game, a little disappointing because of just how much hype there was about it, but it is still a good game. Putting aside expectations and going into it with an open mind has been the best thing for this game. When it comes to making a large, open world sand box Bethesda knows how to keep realism in tact. So the facial animations are off, and a little creepy, theFallout 4 is a good game, a little disappointing because of just how much hype there was about it, but it is still a good game. Putting aside expectations and going into it with an open mind has been the best thing for this game. When it comes to making a large, open world sand box Bethesda knows how to keep realism in tact. So the facial animations are off, and a little creepy, the environment is beautifully animated and the side quests and small towns and locations littered across the map make Fallout 4 fun for just exploring it. Throw a couple patches at it and give it a stimpak and maybe it would be a whole lot more pleasing for a lot of fans out there.… Expand
  6. 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!
  7. Teoteska
    Nov 18, 2015
    10
    I had to write a review after seeing all these whiny ass pissbabies complaining about graphics and other trivial **** - Battlefront came out yesterday, and I got bored with it after 2 hours. So now it's going to sit on a shelf for a year until they put out some DLC.

    With Fallout, I've been playing every day since it came out for 2-6 hours a day, and I've barely scratched the surface.    I had to write a review after seeing all these whiny ass pissbabies complaining about graphics and other trivial **** - Battlefront came out yesterday, and I got bored with it after 2 hours. So now it's going to sit on a shelf for a year until they put out some DLC.

    With Fallout, I've been playing every day since it came out for 2-6 hours a day, and I've barely scratched the surface. I've only done 5~ main missions.

    And I don't even care. There's so much to do and explore, I have to FORCE myself to stop playing every night and go to bed.

    The graphics are NOT ground breaking.. That's not the point. In all honesty, the character models aren't that great. they're an improvement over NV, but not next gen. The environmental graphic ARE great though, especially with the real time shaders, they make new vegas look like a joke.

    As far as the speech mechanics - Yes, there's only 4 choices now. I can see 2 reasons for this: A. Full voice acting means they couldn't possibly voice all 100k choices in a game like this, or B. It's streamlined, and you actually have longer conversations now that will make you choose between the 4, 3-4 times per conversation. That's around 16-20 choices per conversation. It doesn't feel wrong to me. Also being able to mumble 'shut up' while skipping dialog is fantastic for those of us who would rather be exploring.

    Now, bugs - I've played for just over 50 hours now and I've encountered 3-4 bothersome bugs (trying to skip speech causes dead air sometimes, going too fast through the intro causes nothing to happen at a certain point, in general being impatient is bad), but nothing permanent. I love all these people saying it's unplayable because of bugs. They want it to fail. But the reality is, they're few and far between but they WILL be there, there will always be bugs in every game ever. Bethesda is good about getting out bug fixes. Also - graphical glitches are NOT game breaking bugs, get the f*** over yourself.

    There are framerate drops less than 1% of the time, and it's usually when loading a new area with a ton of clutter, or for a split second while in scope. again, get over it. It's barely there.

    Skills have been taken out of the game, and good riddance. They felt annoying or useless. 100 in energy weapons felt the same as 50. They were more of a level hindrance than anything.

    I can't see myself playing anything else for a long time.    … Expand
  8. Khalagar
    Nov 18, 2015
    10
    I've put over 100 hours in it in 10 days and I absolutely LOVE this game. It's not without flaws like the Dialogue and Graphics, but over all the game is so good that it's worth playing flaws and all.
  9. Das2003
    Nov 18, 2015
    9
    This game is the reason why I still play games. Ever since owning Super Mario on the NES right up to the current PS4 I have now bought present days best game! Fallout 4. After spending hours upon hours just exploring the heavily detailed world I feel I have only scratched the surface of what is out there. So far I have gotten my monies worth. Thats something most games these days fail toThis game is the reason why I still play games. Ever since owning Super Mario on the NES right up to the current PS4 I have now bought present days best game! Fallout 4. After spending hours upon hours just exploring the heavily detailed world I feel I have only scratched the surface of what is out there. So far I have gotten my monies worth. Thats something most games these days fail to provide, monies worth! Every game these days has been spoiled with DLC and cut up storyline you are pretty much forced into purchasing the DLC if you want to continue the story or simply to add a few more maps to the already paltry map selection. Fallout 4 on the other hand seems like a gift from Bethesda after all the let downs from other developers Bethesda decided to work the extra mile so that you can feel happy about your purchase once more. Apart from a few bugs and the occasional dip in fps during combat on consoles this game deserves a 9, though not perfect its still highly playable and by far the best experience I've had to owning a game on my PS4 this generation!… Expand
  10. Juhiz
    Nov 18, 2015
    10
    So far i have spent 25 hours exploring and tinkering with crafting component. When a game occupies our thoughts and you can´t wait get to home from work to play it . You are talking of 10/10 game. Flawed and at the same time brilliant.
  11. pieatus
    Nov 18, 2015
    10
    As with anything new and different, there are "fans" who hate any changes, it may come as a shock to some but this game clearly isn't fallout 1, 2, 3 or even New Vegas! once again Bethesda have pulled an absolutely amazing game out of their minds for the fans to love and get lost in. The combat feels like a FPS while staying true to its RPG roots which really opens the playability up to aAs with anything new and different, there are "fans" who hate any changes, it may come as a shock to some but this game clearly isn't fallout 1, 2, 3 or even New Vegas! once again Bethesda have pulled an absolutely amazing game out of their minds for the fans to love and get lost in. The combat feels like a FPS while staying true to its RPG roots which really opens the playability up to a wider audience, the dialogue system is much more like that of Mass Effect and Dragon Age (two of the best games ever, again, clever move) and little touches like not having to open containers are so welcome, at least from me.
    Btw, leaving a 0 score on what is clearly a 8+ game is just sad.
    Thank you Bethesda.    … Expand
  12. Saltatempo
    Nov 17, 2015
    10
    After hours of playing i can say that this game is fantastic.
    A lot of things to do, great atmosphere, and great characters.
    The only downside is regarding performance on PS4, i hope in a patch that will fix them.
  13. Sammo_644
    Nov 17, 2015
    6
    Having played over 70 hours, and acquired the platinum trophy, I believe I can now make an informed review on the game.

    I love the Fallout universe, and have played all of them, With New Vegas being my favourite. But I don't love this game, and cannot see any replay value in this game. Firstly the positives: The combat/gunplay system is much improved. Enemies are quick and move    Having played over 70 hours, and acquired the platinum trophy, I believe I can now make an informed review on the game.

    I love the Fallout universe, and have played all of them, With New Vegas being my favourite. But I don't love this game, and cannot see any replay value in this game.

    Firstly the positives:

    The combat/gunplay system is much improved. Enemies are quick and move about a lot, making VATS seem much more important and useful.

    The looting system when picking up items is also a lot less time consuming, something that has always annoyed me in 3 and New Vegas

    The graphics, for the most part, are decent, not the best for a supposed 'RPG' but Bethesda have always been lacking in that department.

    Companions have come to life in this game, having some sort of background, a quest for each one, and actually react to your actions.

    Weapons/Armour crafting: In my opinion, this is a welcome addition. It makes for a broad spectrum of weapons that you can create, tailoring them to your playstyle or wants. It can be quite tedious collecting the parts to make them, however the grind makes it more satisfying when you can finally improve that Sniper of yours.

    The radio: Favourites of Fallout 3's songs make a return, as well as others that are a welcome addition.

    The Neutral Stuff:

    The Story. I won't spoil anything, but it didn't invoke any emotion out of me, nor did I feel any emotion for the character I was playing. However, some of the main characters that you meet are interesting, and the 3 main factions do pose a moral dilemma.

    The settlement building. Getting to 100 happiness for one of the settlements was a real grind, and not an enjoyable one. Spending all my caps on stores that I never used and doing the same boring 'Clear out X' quests was not fun either, so much so that I changed the difficulty from Very Hard to Very Easy just to do it quickly. However, I realise that some will love this setting, as it does give the player freedom to create their own little town/village.

    The bad:

    The dialogue: While in some ways I have come around to like the voiced protagonist, I despise the fact that you can only choose 4 different options, which are normally always Yes/No/Sarcasm(or asking about reward)/Question. This is a step down from previous titles and makes conversations feel like they have no depth, or that you have much of a choice.

    The S.P.E.C.I.A.L/ skill points mechanic. Charisma is ridiculously overpowered in this game, and abandonment of skill points was not needed, nor anyone was calling out for. It worked in the old games, and I see no improvement in this one. You cannot roleplay to the same extent that you could in previous instalments, as the skill point system has been taken away, and the SPECIAL points don't really change the story of the game, something they could do in previous ones. It does feel dumbed down to a certain extent.

    Facial Animations. While this isn't much of a problem for me, I can see how this will be very annoying for others, and it can be immersion breaking during some scenes.

    In conclusion, to me, this feels like a game that has not been fully thought through, not listened enough to what the fans of fallout really liked about the previous games, and have started to abandon what makes a fallout game, fallout. It has been dumbed down, tailored to a much wider audience, which I feel may have distanced the more devoted fallout fans. On its own right, it is a good game, but for a fallout game, it hasn't lived up to what it could and should have been.    … Expand
  14. an_ill_wind
    Nov 17, 2015
    10
    I don't know what these folks are complaining about. Fallout 4 is fantastic, no crashes for me. This game is fun. I go out, quest for a bit, explore, collect knick-knacks and what have you, come back and break it down, and build stuff. This gameplay loop is like drugz, son. A++, two thumbs up and a ding-dong sir.
  15. cvjeta91
    Nov 17, 2015
    10
    if this is not GOY i dont know what its going to be. game is so alike to skyrim with its mods, quests and story... yes there are lots of bugs , but there was in skyrim too, and you need to understand that its impossible to make a RPG game so huge without bugs. my highest recommendation
  16. Rouce
    Nov 17, 2015
    5
    Graphics are fine imo. Stability is questionable. Bugs are everywhere but most can be overlooked at. What really grinds my gears is the game being dumbed down and streamlined to Oblivion. (Sadly not the Elder Scrolls game)

    This is no longer an immersive post-apocalyptic roleplaying game with a coherent overworld, interesting stories/people/factions and different choices to make which    Graphics are fine imo. Stability is questionable. Bugs are everywhere but most can be overlooked at. What really grinds my gears is the game being dumbed down and streamlined to Oblivion. (Sadly not the Elder Scrolls game)

    This is no longer an immersive post-apocalyptic roleplaying game with a coherent overworld, interesting stories/people/factions and different choices to make which really matter and change the outcome of your surroundings.

    It's just a simple Exploration FPS with a Hub-like overworld, a lot of fetch quests à la "Go there, kill that, take this, bring back", mostly shoot and loot purpose-built locations and a lot of uninteresting characters. If they aren't simply generic "Settlers" etc. you won't be even alble to kill them. Nearly everyone of them is invincible and there's no more Karma or Faction system.

    You're just playing the concerned father through all of this game, without the ability to be someone else or even just evil. There are no more multiple ways of solving a situation and he Dialogue wheel mostly consists of this:

    Yes
    No (Forced to still do it)
    Sarcastic (Yes)
    Huh? (Just an explanation which will lead back to the same options)

    And occasionally a Speech check, but no more Barter/Intimidate/Medic etc. options.

    This is not Fallout anymore. :/    … Expand
  17. VagifRzayevJr
    Nov 17, 2015
    10
    People who gave it a zero are bunch of f*cks. The only thing that deserves a zero in this world are your useless pathetic lives. You played it only for 2-3 hours, and rushing to give it a score. You should **** off
  18. Deathlinks
    Nov 17, 2015
    9
    This game has been pretty fun to this point. I see alot of negative reviews on here, all about things that dont really affect me such as things taken from past fallout games.. or missing certain things they have grown to love (since the last game i played was fo3 on pc like 10 years ago).

    Sure, the graphics could be a little cleaner, But the story itself, combat, and overall experience    This game has been pretty fun to this point. I see alot of negative reviews on here, all about things that dont really affect me such as things taken from past fallout games.. or missing certain things they have grown to love (since the last game i played was fo3 on pc like 10 years ago).

    Sure, the graphics could be a little cleaner, But the story itself, combat, and overall experience has been amazing up until now. Lets hope it gets better with the season pass, maybe i can give this a 10!!!!    … Expand
  19. msauce
    Nov 17, 2015
    10
    10 for this game, because as of this writing there is absolutely no way this game should be sitting at a 6.3. There is so much depth and customization, the graphics are gorgeous, and finding more and more unique and interesting locations is the biggest draw.

    I don't know how people can complain about the graphical fidelity, but I guess growing up Mario makes me easy to impress. I'll    10 for this game, because as of this writing there is absolutely no way this game should be sitting at a 6.3. There is so much depth and customization, the graphics are gorgeous, and finding more and more unique and interesting locations is the biggest draw.

    I don't know how people can complain about the graphical fidelity, but I guess growing up Mario makes me easy to impress. I'll write this review with the caveat that the only games I would ever give a 10 to are Final Fantasy VII, Final Fantasy Tactics, and Dark Souls. However I feel obliged to give the 10 score in hopes of bumping the 6.3 to the middle 8's where this game belongs. It's a solid AAA offering, well crafted, and very fun. On ps4 I've never had a problem with bugs etc. I do understand they exist, but it played clean for me.    … Expand
  20. Kenmei
    Nov 17, 2015
    10
    Fallout 4 represents the culmination of years speculation, months of anticipation, and weeks of no sleep to get to this point. What is probably the most anticipated video game release in a long time stands up for the others in the series as a true example of the art form that video games can be if they are given alot of work and alot of love. Not to say the game is perfect but it's flawsFallout 4 represents the culmination of years speculation, months of anticipation, and weeks of no sleep to get to this point. What is probably the most anticipated video game release in a long time stands up for the others in the series as a true example of the art form that video games can be if they are given alot of work and alot of love. Not to say the game is perfect but it's flaws were almost expected with the track record that Bethesda has and I can't say I'm surprised by some of the bugs and glitches.
    There's a ton of good in this game that it's the reason why it gets a 10 from me. The music is some of the best I've heard from a video game period and the combat is classic Fallout. Nothing has changed in the way the game is played. The amount of content in the game is incredible and the main story is finally worth something, even if there's not a ton of substance to it. The characters are well done and the things they have you do are fairly original, especially for the setting. The crafting element is great, if maybe a bit too complicated, and the new settlement system, while nice, can be very overwhelming if you don't look up on how to properly run it. All of it combined makes a great game with a ton of stuff to do.
    Now the elephant in the room: The bugs and glitches can be very bad. Fortunately (knock on wood) I haven't been affected by it as bad as I've heard some other people have been. Sure I've had the occasional freeze up, but I can easily tell when they're about to happen and I can save real quick before it happens. Others have had nothing but glitches and I'd probably give this game a red score if it had been happening to me like that too. Fortunately it hasn't and this has been the best experience I've had with a Bethesda game in a long time.
    Fallout 4 is truly a masterpiece and something everyone needs to play. It's so engrossing and wonderful that it's easily the best game of the year for me. Hopefully they get the bugs fixed for the ones who are experiencing horrible slow down and crashes. As for me, I'm going back to finish up some side quests.    … Expand
  21. petohauki
    Nov 17, 2015
    0
    UI is just so horrible that it ruins the whole game. I'm trying to like this game because it's Fallout but I just don't. World looks nice but when you wander around it's so empty and boring. Maybe this would become more interesting if I put more hours into it but I have no interest of doing that. I don't know if this game tries to be shooter or RPG but it doesn't feel either. I'm just soUI is just so horrible that it ruins the whole game. I'm trying to like this game because it's Fallout but I just don't. World looks nice but when you wander around it's so empty and boring. Maybe this would become more interesting if I put more hours into it but I have no interest of doing that. I don't know if this game tries to be shooter or RPG but it doesn't feel either. I'm just so disappointed right now. It's also buggy as hell.… Expand
  22. KingMiky1994
    Nov 17, 2015
    4
    This game feels like Fallout 3.5, Fallout HD Remaster or whatever you want to call it.
    The story is predictive and okay at best. Storytelling has never been Bethesda's strength , but i expect more in 2015 in terms of Animation, writing as The Witcher 3 has really set the bar for RPG's.
    Every Character seems Soulless, boring and the AI is straight outta 2009. When i try to sneak around    This game feels like Fallout 3.5, Fallout HD Remaster or whatever you want to call it.
    The story is predictive and okay at best. Storytelling has never been Bethesda's strength , but i expect more in 2015 in terms of Animation, writing as The Witcher 3 has really set the bar for RPG's.
    Every Character seems Soulless, boring and the AI is straight outta 2009.
    When i try to sneak around enemies my Companion chooses to just facetank everything and give up my stealth advantage. They block paths and pick up random stuff no one told them to do.
    Quests are "Go there and kill" in short or "go there, kill and bring back"
    Map size has been reduced and its filled with Locations without any meaning where u just face hordes of enemies. The new dialogue system is a joke, u don't really have any options except Yes,No,not sure and a dumb question. After playing the main story and a few sidequests u begin to realize that there's not much to do at all. Combat system has improved but still has a long way to go before I can call it decent.
    The game is filled with countless (old) bugs and framerate issues which i cant understand because the graphic is far from being anywhere near GTA 5 or The Witcher 3.
    All in all just a huge disappointment of a Game that in the end doesn't deserve a rating higher then 6/7
    or all this hype. too bad i didnt buy the retail version of this game to refund it. i hope people don't pre order Bethesda's next TES to make them work for their money.
    I do have hope tho if Bethesda makes it able to mod this game for ps4. Until then just wait for the game to drop to about 30 €.    … Expand
  23. Achijax
    Nov 17, 2015
    9
    Great game, in terms of content, incredible amount, graphics are decent, there is tons of choices to be made, the game just came out and you'll see most of the freedom being brought out to light towards end game. Its not exactly safe to a judge the game on choice just yet, but I'm confident with all these workbenches, shops, settlements, power armor and huge array of weapon types andGreat game, in terms of content, incredible amount, graphics are decent, there is tons of choices to be made, the game just came out and you'll see most of the freedom being brought out to light towards end game. Its not exactly safe to a judge the game on choice just yet, but I'm confident with all these workbenches, shops, settlements, power armor and huge array of weapon types and different bonuses on armor, there is plenty of room for choice.… Expand
  24. Rad_kills
    Nov 17, 2015
    9
    LOL at these people getting bent cause some changes were made. This is by no mean a COD clone as some idiots would seem to indicate. For those saying it's not an RPG, i would suggest you read the definition of such: "An RPG is a genre of video game where the gamer controls a fictional character (or characters) that undertakes a quest in an imaginary world." The game is great, the game isLOL at these people getting bent cause some changes were made. This is by no mean a COD clone as some idiots would seem to indicate. For those saying it's not an RPG, i would suggest you read the definition of such: "An RPG is a genre of video game where the gamer controls a fictional character (or characters) that undertakes a quest in an imaginary world." The game is great, the game is improved from fallout 3. Yes, some things may have been changed that some do not agree with but that is evolution. I have not encountered any major bugs through my 48 hour journey (Playing on PS4).

    If you are looking for a good game that will definitely give you your moneys worth, this is it. It may not be for everyone, but it definitely an improvement over past titles. Enjoy and dont listen to the people who just want to **** on the game.    … Expand
  25. revyou
    Nov 17, 2015
    10
    TL;DNR: "Great game with faults but overall it is a great game"

    I FULLY CONCEDE: It isn't the series-changing, genre-altering behemoth we were expecting, but even though, it is fantastic. I would agree that it isn't directly *best* Fallout game out there but compared to Fallout 3 and New Vegas, in many areas it is an improvement and only in a few others it seems like a down-grade. All    TL;DNR: "Great game with faults but overall it is a great game"

    I FULLY CONCEDE: It isn't the series-changing, genre-altering behemoth we were expecting, but even though, it is fantastic. I would agree that it isn't directly *best* Fallout game out there but compared to Fallout 3 and New Vegas, in many areas it is an improvement and only in a few others it seems like a down-grade. All the Trogs that think "the graphics are bad. 1/10" are mistaking this game for something it's not. Fallout and The Elder Scrolls have NEVER really been about graphics and animations so realistic they make people wonder if it is real life, instead they have veer towards aesthetics and atmosphere. It has been about the gameplay and content over all else. Priority 1: Gameplay and content. Priority 2: Story: Priority 3: Graphics.
    While the story is a bit same-old, same-old and predictable almost to the point where some parts you wonder if you wrote it, I don't personally think that this should totally bring the game down. It does seem as though Bethesda Softworks have switched priority 2 and 3 around, but maybe that is not too much of a bad thing.

    On with the dogmeat of the review. Starting with the bad.

    Personally, I know this may draw some Flak, but I think the voiced protagonist isn't exactly a good thing. In a game where I make a character and am supposed to make that character almost an virtual extension of myself, I don't like the fact that someone who sounds nothing like me and may not be feeling the way I feel personally speaks for me. In addition, some times (though rare) the emotions, selections and words that the actor says haven't always been fitting with the conversation so far. I know that is hard to achieve, but it is weird to go from Sarcastic, funny-guy to "Please help me find them!" while practically crying his/her eyes out. Or when you select an option and he seems to say something you weren't expecting. Like "O - What's Bloop?" then he says "I have never heard of that" instead of asking the question. That wasn't an option, just an example. I find I can't connect as well to their story as much as I could to 101 from Fallout 3.
    Also, I find the enemies in the beginning are ridiculously over-powered. One of the first missions involves a Deathclaw and Power Armour. Ain't no one got time from that 5 seconds out the Vault. Fortunately, they do ease up, but when the only weapons you can find are piddly hand guns which may as well fire water, it gets quite draining.
    Arguably (thought this isn't too bad) the graphics and animations are a bit sub-par for current gen, but considering content, I give that a pass.

    Finally the good stuff.

    I'll tell you a story of 1 in-game day in the Fallout 4 to better describe the good points. No spoilers.
    I decided, like a boss, to travel and try to unlock as much of the main city as possible. I set out at 9 AM from Diamond city, full of excitement and eager, and immediately regretted it. I marched my way south at first and head-first into a host of Supermutants who very nearly finished me off. I sneaked away from them and breathed a sigh of relief before quickly realizing, I had no clue as to where I was or how to get back to Diamond city.after learning my lesson and now going everywhere in sneak, I decided to make my way East to the coast and just explore my way around the periphery of the City to build strength before delving into the heart. Middle of the day, I encountered a large Raider camp. Taking several out before being spotted, I suddenly realized they were everywhere. Above, behind and all sides. I held my own and after ages of fighting and many Stimpaks later, I came out on top, low on health, ammo and suddenly realizing I was too far from Diamond to return and was thrust into a real fight for survival. Using the weapons and ammo I had scavenged from the Raiders and a few Supermutants they killed while fighting me, I saw the sun was setting. I stopped for a second to soak in the way the sky was illuminated in a warm glow, the columns of shadow coming from the buildings. By the time I realized I should get moving, darkness. Pitch black and the only thing guiding me were sounds of sporadic gunfire and Raider chatter telling me to avoid and area and ominous campfires promising aid and ammo if I could take it. I remained largely in one area over night only venturing around 1 or 2 blocks with caution until I felt tough enough to move 1 block - into disaster. Ghouls came at me from all directions and once they were dispatched, I alerted Raiders who came with a vengeance. I retreated into a Supermutant nest and hid as much as I could while Supermutants, Raiders and a few Ghouls uked it out into the beautiful pink-skies of the morning when I finally saw a chance to run from the Bus I was hiding in and legged it. The only stroke of luck through this whole ordeal was I ran straight into Diamond city. No, practically an Agoraphobic, my character barely leaves the city after that.    … Expand
  26. BariscanBozkurt
    Nov 17, 2015
    9
    Oyuna 4-5-6 verirsin anlarım. Yahu 0-1 vermek nedir? Karşında saçma sapan bir simulator oyunu felan mı var? Fallout 4 bu. Ayrıntılarla dolu, özenle yapılmış oyun olduğu ilk bakışta belli!

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

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

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

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

    +Oynanış her zamankinden daha iyi.

    +Soundtracklar her zamanki gibi güzel.

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

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

    -Son olarakda konsollarda frame-rate sıkıntısı var.

    =Sonuç olarak "Git ve al!".    … Expand
  27. Ningyo
    Nov 17, 2015
    9
    I honestly have no idea why this game is getting such horrible user reviews.

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

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

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

    Why are people complaining about the controls when they are fully customizable? Why are people complaining about the graphics when we obviously have to make some sacrifices to graphics when we have a game this large!!    … Expand
  28. brpoconnor
    Nov 17, 2015
    1
    I have played this game for over 20 hours now. It is generally pretty interesting and fun to play, but it offers nothing more than what was offered by Oblivion, Fallout 3, and Skyrim. Yes, there was the addition of the build feature, but it's buggy and flawed. The dialogue is an abomination of streamlining, simplifications, and grammatical/spelling errors. To release a game in such poorI have played this game for over 20 hours now. It is generally pretty interesting and fun to play, but it offers nothing more than what was offered by Oblivion, Fallout 3, and Skyrim. Yes, there was the addition of the build feature, but it's buggy and flawed. The dialogue is an abomination of streamlining, simplifications, and grammatical/spelling errors. To release a game in such poor condition is inexcusable. It seems like the makers of this game really half-assed it. If I ever have my name attached to a game, I hope to god it isn't as unpolished as Fallout4. I wouldn't recommend this game to my friends and I want to dissuade others from purchasing it. Bethesda doesn't deserve to profit from this game.… Expand
  29. 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
  30. Fourthhorseman8
    Nov 17, 2015
    5
    I think that the hype that was built for this game is responsible for it's large scale disappointment.
    I have never played a Fallout game before this one, and never felt like I needed to in order understand the game. The story development was very well done, but that may be the only enjoyable thing in this game for me. The controls while aiming were slow and took some getting use to. The    I think that the hype that was built for this game is responsible for it's large scale disappointment.
    I have never played a Fallout game before this one, and never felt like I needed to in order understand the game. The story development was very well done, but that may be the only enjoyable thing in this game for me. The controls while aiming were slow and took some getting use to. The inability to use a weapon of my choice was annoying because ammo is virtually non existent. The companions seem to be a very dumb A.I. My next issue was the graphics and game play. Often time I felt the game was cheap looking and objects often disappeared or had jagged lines. My character often got stuck on objects, but that was the worst part. Very often I saw fps issues where the game went into a seizure and a few times even crashed the game making me restart from a distant save.
    The side quests and fort building feel like simple time padding to me, that had no real benefit to the game.
    Now the story -
    First it started strong, but depending on your choices, you may not be able to continue or trophy hunt after the end missions.
    The game felt short to me. Sure the game has tons of time killing missions, but I'm the type of gamer that needs purpose. A strong reason for grinding a boring battle system.
    The worst part of the game for me was the savaging. Looting everything for parts to upgrade crappy guns. Then not having room for anything else. I was annoyed way to much with this game.
    In closing, This game is a great rental, but I would not buy this at retail cost.    … Expand
  31. JacksonPro
    Nov 17, 2015
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. ONE OF THE BEST GAME EVER.I PLAYED ABOUT 50 HOURS AND I WANT MORE!!!10/10 Game of year.I played last games li F3 and FNV this games are very good but Fallout 4 much better.… Expand
  32. DRMSUX
    Nov 17, 2015
    10
    A real direct sequel to Fallout 3. Excellent story and character development, not to mention the millions of hours you will spend exploring the scenery and making their buildings, helping the settlements and of course the main missions / secondary. It is mandatory purchase for fans of the Fallout series.
  33. ReaganSmash45
    Nov 17, 2015
    10
    Bethesda's most complete game to date. I can actually say for the first time ever in a Bethesda game that I have played for over 40 hours and havent had a game freeze, crash, or a big glitch. The game is so well polished, yes I know some people are up in arms over the graphics but honestly I dont see the problem. When have you ever played a Bethesda game and said damn these graphics areBethesda's most complete game to date. I can actually say for the first time ever in a Bethesda game that I have played for over 40 hours and havent had a game freeze, crash, or a big glitch. The game is so well polished, yes I know some people are up in arms over the graphics but honestly I dont see the problem. When have you ever played a Bethesda game and said damn these graphics are great! The map definitely has more depth than other Bethesda games. Every place you find has a ton of secrets and layers to find. The story overall is good but I would not say its the best Bethesda has put out however the faction missions and random side quests you find exploring the wasteland are more fun than the actual main story itself. The settlement creator and weapon modification tool is the real homerun of this game. This tool is so easy to use and fun that you will be scavenging the Commonwealth for hours just to collect Aluminum cans and you will be having fun doing it! At the end of the day this game is what Bethesda has envisioned Fallout to be. Open world to explore, ability to create crazy weapons and villages and the choice of what faction you will pick. I have nothing but good things, what I dislike is very nit-picky.… Expand
  34. BarryZut
    Nov 17, 2015
    6
    This game, like the other Bethesda games I've played, are a lot of fun. I love The Elder Scrolls and Fallout series, and this one is no exception.
    But, I barely can see any difference with for example Skryim. The graphics and gameplay feels very familiar with a game from 2011. I thought there was some improvement in four years, but there are none. This is not a huge problem, because it is    This game, like the other Bethesda games I've played, are a lot of fun. I love The Elder Scrolls and Fallout series, and this one is no exception.
    But, I barely can see any difference with for example Skryim. The graphics and gameplay feels very familiar with a game from 2011. I thought there was some improvement in four years, but there are none. This is not a huge problem, because it is still a lot of fun to play. The bugs and glitches however, are not. Never I have seen so much bugs and glitches than in Fallout 4. In one week of playing, I had as much bugs and glitches than in six months of playing The Witcher 3. So much, that I stopped playing to wait for a Bethesda patch so I can rejoin the fun.
    The game is a big fat 9, when the game breaking bugs are cleared.    … Expand
  35. vomov
    Nov 17, 2015
    10
    Gameplay is easy and fun, characters have a lot of depth (and Dogmeat is awesome), and the map feels alive. Graphically not the best, but certainly head and shoulders above the rest. Regrettably, the choice to put this on consoles has impaired the graphics a bit, and forced some weird design choices, but the game doesn't feel clunky or ported.

    The story has always been a strong point of    Gameplay is easy and fun, characters have a lot of depth (and Dogmeat is awesome), and the map feels alive. Graphically not the best, but certainly head and shoulders above the rest. Regrettably, the choice to put this on consoles has impaired the graphics a bit, and forced some weird design choices, but the game doesn't feel clunky or ported.

    The story has always been a strong point of the Fallout series, and it's no different here; immersion is done well, and the stories are deep and interesting. Voicing the main character is a nice design choice, but can be a bit jarring (although the 'sarcastic' remarks make up for this).

    As with all Bethesda games, there are a few bugs; after 80+ hours I've seen some minor clipping issues, a deathclaw that disappeared for half a second, and a follower that was stuck until I moved far enough away. If I look at other games, and especially at previous Bethesda games, I am impressed with the low number of bugs!    … Expand
  36. 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
  37. rafaelrsg17
    Nov 17, 2015
    10
    I registered with metacritic just to write a review on this huge disappointment. I never played fallout 1 or 2. I however, fell in love with the game based off fallout 3 AND fallout new vegas.
  38. Remall69
    Nov 17, 2015
    5
    What a big letdown! Bethesda promised FALLOUT and RPG so I quickly went out of my way to freaking buy this game. What I got is FARCRY+BORDERLANDS!!!

    This is not an RPG but an open world FPS! Gone are the brilliant sidequests in NV where you can finish a quest numerous ways and you can even be an evil bastard. Instead you get a quest, kill X amount, and go back to npc and be the good guy    What a big letdown! Bethesda promised FALLOUT and RPG so I quickly went out of my way to freaking buy this game. What I got is FARCRY+BORDERLANDS!!!

    This is not an RPG but an open world FPS! Gone are the brilliant sidequests in NV where you can finish a quest numerous ways and you can even be an evil bastard. Instead you get a quest, kill X amount, and go back to npc and be the good guy everyone wants you to be. Bethesda what the hell happened?

    Granted, a lot of gameplay has been polished but the RPG elements really took a step back. This game is great without the Fallout name but what I wanted is Fallout not FarcryLands!    … Expand
  39. xBuncey
    Nov 17, 2015
    10
    Would've given the game a 10 had there not been as many bugs as I have encountered. (Nothing too serious, just frame rate drops and getting stuck in walls every so often) Aside from that, the game is absolutely brilliant, I don't get why so many people are slating it. Fair enough the first 10 hours might be quite sluggish and not too thrilling, but after some hard graft finding weapons andWould've given the game a 10 had there not been as many bugs as I have encountered. (Nothing too serious, just frame rate drops and getting stuck in walls every so often) Aside from that, the game is absolutely brilliant, I don't get why so many people are slating it. Fair enough the first 10 hours might be quite sluggish and not too thrilling, but after some hard graft finding weapons and gaining some caps, the game just falls in to place in front of you and it's such an amazing thing to be a part of.

    The world is great, the AI are smart and use cover well, the story (as far as I am in so far) is great, the crafting is fun, the building aspect will keep me going forever companions are some what a part of the adventure now. Overall I'd say it's the better Fallout game so far and I'd defiantly recommend it to anyone who is second guessing whether or not to buy it.    … Expand
  40. eskalationdk
    Nov 17, 2015
    10
    Amazing, who needs sleep or food or jobs or life when you got chairs and stimpaks and quests and a power armor. See you guys in the wasteland. Woop woop
  41. iluvcheat
    Nov 17, 2015
    0
    The good:
    - Graphics are pretty
    - Environment feel post-apocalyptic - Exploring is fairly fun - Customization / base building is fun The bad: - Enemy encounters are tedious at best, not fun at all, combat wasn't fixed from previous games - Story is average, you're forced into a role - Dialogue options isn't as good as other Fallout games - Game was numbed down for casuals -    The good:
    - Graphics are pretty
    - Environment feel post-apocalyptic
    - Exploring is fairly fun
    - Customization / base building is fun

    The bad:
    - Enemy encounters are tedious at best, not fun at all, combat wasn't fixed from previous games
    - Story is average, you're forced into a role
    - Dialogue options isn't as good as other Fallout games
    - Game was numbed down for casuals
    - Where are the military grade weapons
    - Character customization is good but very annoying to do
    - No pre-purchase little bonus

    Not worth full price at all, wait for 2-3 months when it goes on sale on steam or something ( if you're on PC ).    … Expand
  42. Lakero
    Nov 17, 2015
    10
    I honestly don't understand these spams of 0's... The game is exactly what I expected as the sequel to Fallout 3, one of my favorite games. It did not disappoint and built on an amazing winning formula. Take these complaints with a grain of salt, buy the game.
  43. Joryn282
    Nov 17, 2015
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I've thoroughly enjoyed this game. So many hours spent wandering the wasteland, killing beasties, recruiting people and building settlements. This is my kind of game. The crafting system is also fun. I enjoy making my weapons and armor better every chance I get. Having to go out and find the resources to do so adds a nice element to the game. I played both Fallout 3 and Fallout: NV but I never really did much with the crafting in those games, but this one has me hooked.

    The graphics are as expected for a game of this size and this early on in the new generation of consoles.

    I hear there are bugs, but I haven't found anything game breaking, not like I did in Skyrim.

    Soundtrack is pretty good. It adds to the atmosphere of the game, which is what counts.

    The fights are fun. I like the gun play and the different options you have for destroying your enemies. The controls feel good as well.

    The voiced main character as well as the ability to choose a name that can be used in the game by some of the NPCs when referring to you were both nice touches. It's nice to see us progressing in that regard.

    Some of the random things that happen make for interesting elements in the game. Gives it a feel of a semi-living world. Just yesterday I heard this explosion, only to see a UFO plummeting from the sky. Also, running around Boston and seeing BoS gunships flying around and engaging enemies is a fun thing to see. Helps draw you into the world that Bethesda created.

    Can't wait to see what DLC they come up with for this games. The previous two Fallouts I couldn't even be bothered with the DLCs, but this one I may just get them.    … Expand
  44. Faust-RSI
    Nov 17, 2015
    10
    I'm somewhere in the middle of the main plot, about 25 in-game hours. What can I say:
    1. Graphics. Comparing them to Skyrim and complaining about system requirements is a **** and I call it.. The game looks much better and its options can be easily tweaked to run smoothly and look gorgeous on my 5 years-old LAPTOP with nVidia 555m. If you have even worse than that - it's only your fault.    I'm somewhere in the middle of the main plot, about 25 in-game hours. What can I say:
    1. Graphics. Comparing them to Skyrim and complaining about system requirements is a **** and I call it.. The game looks much better and its options can be easily tweaked to run smoothly and look gorgeous on my 5 years-old LAPTOP with nVidia 555m. If you have even worse than that - it's only your fault. The only minus here is to colorful sights, unlike in previous Fallout games. But maybe I just get used to Fallout 3 and New Vegas filters :)
    2. Bugs. Well, there are some. But no one is gamebreaking and overall the game is much more stable than ANY Bethesda game before it (at least staring with Fallout 3). During my 25 hours gameplay I had ONE crash-to-desktop. There is nothing to compare with the latest Witcher, which was in fact worse than Unity talking about bugs and optimization, but somehow people ignored that.
    3. The world isn't that big, but there is much to do, I also like the main plot very much, partly because I was waiting for something with "androids" for a long time :) The only minus (a BIG one) for me is that (again, unlike in recent previous Bethesda games) we are given a character with strongly pre-defined story. Not like Witcher (thanks god), but still, and you can't even choose anything except gender. I'm not interesting in having some stupid son an "saving" him, at all. But I STILL has some hope about that ;)
    4. I have no complains about gameplay mechanics and RPG system. They work, so it's enough for me. I was skeptical about new crafting (I mean building of settlements), but in fact I liked it!
    RPG OTY. Maybe would give it a 9, but it seems some fanboys of either Witcher or older Fallout games are being unfair. Oh, well. 10 it is.    … Expand
  45. Ozwald
    Nov 17, 2015
    1
    No choice on how to develop your character, no branching storylines in quest, no real RPG elements what so ever. This is one of the most dumbed down entries I've seen in a series that once prided itself on choice and consequence.
  46. Systematic
    Nov 16, 2015
    8
    Although it is undeniably one of the most over hyped games this year, Fallout 4 is still a joy to play. There is no doubt that the gameplay has been significantly simplified when compared to other Fallout titles, this does not mean that this game is terrible.

    [SETTING] Fallout 4 takes place in the Commonwealth, which is somewhat less charming or interesting than its predecessors. New    Although it is undeniably one of the most over hyped games this year, Fallout 4 is still a joy to play. There is no doubt that the gameplay has been significantly simplified when compared to other Fallout titles, this does not mean that this game is terrible.

    [SETTING]
    Fallout 4 takes place in the Commonwealth, which is somewhat less charming or interesting than its predecessors. New Vegas, which is probably one of the best Fallout games, was extremely great in that it had great characters, factions, and environments compared to Fallout 4. FO4 suffers from its lack of uniqueness. Everything in this game looks great, but it doesn't evoke the same awe and wonder that one remembers having when they first played Fallout 3 or NV.

    [GAMEPLAY]
    Gameplay has also changed significantly, whether this be for the better or for the worse.

    The voice acting in this game is undeniably extremely well done, although the new conversation system that has been employed is less so. The new "Mass Effect" dialogue system feels too simplistic when compared to the expansive dialogue options given in the past two Fallout installments. It seems like a downgrade rather than an evolution. However, the story is more engaging thanks to the fully voice-acted protagonist, which gives the series more depth as you can hear and feel the emotions of the character you play (although this does admittedly ruin the idea that "you" are the character).

    Gunplay and VATS is extremely well-done this time around. There is more of an incentive to play Fallout like a shooter, as the gunplay has been overhauled to play like a standard FPS. This a welcome change to the clunky mechanics in previous games. In addition, VATS feels more intense, as the game no longer pauses, which gives a sense of urgency. I have no qualms about these elements of gameplay.

    The RPG elements of the game are overly simplistic, with many removals of systems such as individual skill stats. The whole system is now reliant on the perk system, which simplifies the game. I am not a big fan of this, as FO4 now feels less like a Fallout-game and more like Skyrim.

    [CONTENT]
    It's Fallout, which means there is plenty to see and do. Quests are great fun and there is enough to keep players happy for months.

    The music is on par with previous installments. I find myself humming these tunes even when I am out of the game.

    The story is great and is quite similar to that of Fallout 3. I am not going to go into much detail, but if you liked the kind of story Fallout 3 had, you'll like the one here.

    [PERFORMANCE]
    On the PS4, the game has several framerate issues, but nothing to be overly concerned with. Other than that, the game runs fairly well at a (usually) constant 30FPS.

    [CONCLUSION]
    FO4 is a good game. I have spent countless hours playing and quite like what I'm seeing. However, there is no doubt that this is not the Fallout we were expecting. The depth and elements that made Fallout 3 and NV so immersive have either been removed, changed, or simplified. If you don't mind these changes, you will find Fallout 4 to be a game that will be worthy of your time.    … Expand
  47. OldSamVimes
    Nov 16, 2015
    0
    Skip it for now if you prefer southpaw thumb-sticks in your first person games..

    Too many game companies don't overlook simple things like the option to switch the thumb-sticks. Morrowind, Skyrim, Fallout 3 (one of my favorite games ever) all had that option. For it to be an oversight in this day and age from such a well known company borders on incompetence. Switching the    Skip it for now if you prefer southpaw thumb-sticks in your first person games..

    Too many game companies don't overlook simple things like the option to switch the thumb-sticks. Morrowind, Skyrim, Fallout 3 (one of my favorite games ever) all had that option. For it to be an oversight in this day and age from such a well known company borders on incompetence. Switching the thumb-sticks just feels more natural to me in all FPS games.. and I wanted to play this one from the first person perspective and not 3rd person.

    Oh well, plenty of games to play made by companies that don't overlook simple things that should be in every game.

    Perhaps they'll patch it, I'll hold onto it for awhile in case they do.. I'll give it a few weeks before I sell my copy USED AND CHEAP.    … Expand
  48. WhiskeyJacker
    Nov 16, 2015
    6
    Don't buy it, not until the patches come out. It's Bethesda, should go without saying.

    Anyway. Gameplay is a definite improvement over previous games, more fluid and less blocky. That said, VATS still takes front and center to the point of repetition and quickly becomes just as stale as it was in previous installments. The best addition is the use of grenades without being forced to    Don't buy it, not until the patches come out. It's Bethesda, should go without saying.

    Anyway. Gameplay is a definite improvement over previous games, more fluid and less blocky. That said, VATS still takes front and center to the point of repetition and quickly becomes just as stale as it was in previous installments. The best addition is the use of grenades without being forced to manually equip them; makes clearing a room much more fun.

    Main Story wise, it's good. The basic plot gives you just enough emotional connection to keep chugging along, though the killer is in the details (Some holotapes and character dialogue are particularly well done). Probably the first time Bethesda had taken me on a feels trip, even if a short one. That said, it's spectacularly short and fairly linear. If you're looking for the branching campaigns like Fallout New Vegas, you're sure to be disappointed. Factions are inferred rather than outright stated and have minimal bearing on the story until the last 5 hours or so of gameplay.

    Side quests. Non. **** Existent. Compared to any other Bethesda game, the world feeling lacking in the tinier stories that would normally suck up your time in the wasteland. Their reliance on 'Radiant Quests' (A la Skyrim) quickly becomes a boring grind and by the 40 hour mark you'll find that you're down to skin and bones when looking for a diversion from the main questline.

    Companions. Best done by Bethesda yet. Well written and voice acted. Only downside is the 'affection system' needed to progress their story line requires a metric **** of work to get going (Trust me, those 'Radiant Quests' quickly become your only option of furthering your relationship).

    Overall polish of game? It's **** Bethesda. Within 2 hours I found myself glitched out of a quest line and when I went to start a new game on a second character I quickly ran into a game-breaking bug that has currently caused me to shelve the game for the time being. Expected but still frustrating.

    Additional notes: Nerfing power armor was definitely a poor choice and essentially renders it useless until end game when you actually have the resources to take it out and about. And, Though I do like the new segmented armor system, the lack of different styles and armor types makes customizing your character more than a bit dry. Crafting system is a big plus, and you'll want to dedicate yourself to learning it's ins and outs to get the most out of your gear.

    All in all. Average. A decent game but far too hyped. It's like eating salad and only salad for dinner. It's food, it'll sustain you, but it won't fill you up and leave you satisfied. And now I'll end this review with words that curdle my own blood... "Maybe the patches and DLC will fix it".    … Expand
  49. Mharti
    Nov 16, 2015
    9
    How much do I enjoy Fallout 4? The game has been out for a week and I have 27.5 hours logged. Fallout 3 and New Vegas were easily two of my favorite games last gen and I'm having an absolute blast with this game. Only reason I'm not giving it a 10 is because the way Bethesda handles the save files for this game is absolute **** seriously. I love this game but the load times can be a bitHow much do I enjoy Fallout 4? The game has been out for a week and I have 27.5 hours logged. Fallout 3 and New Vegas were easily two of my favorite games last gen and I'm having an absolute blast with this game. Only reason I'm not giving it a 10 is because the way Bethesda handles the save files for this game is absolute **** seriously. I love this game but the load times can be a bit ridiculous. Trolls be giving 0s.… Expand
  50. zs47
    Nov 16, 2015
    9
    There're people giving this game low credit on purpose.
    20 hours into the game, it's an amazing journey.
    pros: freedom, but not lost. exploration is rewarding. craft system is very good.
    cons: the way of storytelling.
  51. ryanurg
    Nov 16, 2015
    10
    Beyond the flaws it is one of the most fun games I have ever played.

    I agree with some of the flaws stated in the negative reviews of this game. The leveling system among other things were simplified, but also made more in depth. I love the changes within the little systems of this game, but on to more important things. I've played around 20 hours of Fallout 4 so far and I've    Beyond the flaws it is one of the most fun games I have ever played.

    I agree with some of the flaws stated in the negative reviews of this game. The leveling system among other things were simplified, but also made more in depth. I love the changes within the little systems of this game, but on to more important things.

    I've played around 20 hours of Fallout 4 so far and I've experienced 4 bugs that I remember. I have experienced more bugs than that in many other games. This is the least buggy Bethesda Product I've ever played. Luckily, I'm playing it on the PS4.

    Beyond all of the technical aspects of this game, it is the most fun I've had in a long while. Even though I may run into a bug or get caught on the leveling system occasionally, no game that's come out recently has dragged me in quite as strongly as Fallout 4. Really, game are meant to be fun and the smiles per dollar ratio of this game is through the roof.    … Expand
  52. KalvinKain
    Nov 16, 2015
    9
    I buy Fallout 4 from Steam, and i'm gotta help you to understand this game easily before you decide to get 1. To me it not about game graphic, it about gameplay & story.

    Good *Update graphic & action move compare to Fallout 3 *Customize Armor & Weapon *Interact update with NPC & companied compare to Fallout 3 *Combat feel more power & real compare to Fallout 3 *Great Boss battle!!!    I buy Fallout 4 from Steam, and i'm gotta help you to understand this game easily before you decide to get 1. To me it not about game graphic, it about gameplay & story.

    Good
    *Update graphic & action move compare to Fallout 3
    *Customize Armor & Weapon
    *Interact update with NPC & companied compare to Fallout 3
    *Combat feel more power & real compare to Fallout 3
    *Great Boss battle!!!
    *Open world free roam
    *Lot of side quest
    *Manage your Town

    Bad
    *Quest choice limited
    *Bug, Bug & Bug
    *Fail companied AI behave
    *Some weapon ammo are limited
    *Enemy AI aggressive & always targeting you
    *You need a lot of Junk to Manage your Town!    … Expand
  53. gbtimmon256
    Nov 16, 2015
    10
    Seriously the backlash to this game is out of whack. There are a lot of people getting off on bashing something that is ultimately a very good fun game. Graphics arent next level, but the games is a lot lot of fun.
  54. MatthewAMEL
    Nov 16, 2015
    5
    Major disappointment from Bethesda. It's not even as engaging as Skyrim and nowhere near as good as Fallout 3.

    They spent all their time building the environment (which isn't as compelling as the Capitol Wasteland or even Skyrim) and completely forgot to write a story we would care about. Factions are gone. Karma is gone. Skills are gone. I'm a huge Fallout fan. Have the t-shirts,    Major disappointment from Bethesda. It's not even as engaging as Skyrim and nowhere near as good as Fallout 3.

    They spent all their time building the environment (which isn't as compelling as the Capitol Wasteland or even Skyrim) and completely forgot to write a story we would care about.

    Factions are gone. Karma is gone. Skills are gone.

    I'm a huge Fallout fan. Have the t-shirts, the artwork. Stayed up until 5am on Day 1 to play. Played 60 hours in the first week.

    I can only hope Obsidian can do awesome things with a New Vegas sequel using this engine.    … Expand
  55. Tyo28
    Nov 16, 2015
    5
    Honest Review

    I made a meta critic account to review this game because I am extremely disappointed. I pre ordered this game weeks in advance because I am a if fan of the fallout series. I enjoyed Fallout 3 and yes even New Vegas. I couldn't wait to sit down for hours and tell everyone how good this game is...alas it isn't so. The graphics for one are mediocre at best with game such    Honest Review

    I made a meta critic account to review this game because I am extremely disappointed. I pre ordered this game weeks in advance because I am a if fan of the fallout series. I enjoyed Fallout 3 and yes even New Vegas. I couldn't wait to sit down for hours and tell everyone how good this game is...alas it isn't so.

    The graphics for one are mediocre at best with game such as witcher 3 and assassins creed pushing the envelope. There is no excuse for this at all. Honestly it's comparable to the graphics in Fallout 3

    The story, I know how could they screw this part up. This is what I was like looking forward to the most. They were very lazy in putting the story together. There is no back story or time to get in to the character which is a staple with fallout games. The reviewers say they throw you in to the story. I say they were lazy plain and simple. The result is I don't care about the character or his journey.

    The gameplay smh. It just isn't fun. There is no yes moment when you kill your last enemy or go through the dialogue which is all bad. The main character sounds like he is one word away from going straight to sleep.

    In the end I am very disappointed. Bethesda had enough time to knock this out the park but gave us something that feels unfinished . I read through the positive reviews no and I understand people want to like this game honestly I get that. As gamers though we can't settle for mediocrity lets reward companies who push the envelope and berate those who give us slop. This is the first game I ever preordered and I'm honestly amazed at how mediocre it is. I would rent it first if you like it then buy. Shame on Bethesda though for releasing this knowing it was half crap.    … Expand
  56. SolidSteve
    Nov 16, 2015
    0
    Rubbish... can't believe the high ratings ...pure crap Bethesda ..shame on you ,I waited years for this, now it leaves a bad taste in my mouth definitely not in the running for GOTY ..over hyped technical mess, story is ****, never again Bethesda you suck
  57. psycobutcher
    Nov 16, 2015
    7
    Fallout 4 is done in traditional Bethesda style. The graphics are nowhere near where they should be for next gen, but it has a decent story and alot of side missions. Graphics are not everything and i believe Bethesda knows that. The begging of fallout four felt very rushed compared to the in depth levels leading to leaving vault 101. Fallout 4 seems to be getting away from the formula ofFallout 4 is done in traditional Bethesda style. The graphics are nowhere near where they should be for next gen, but it has a decent story and alot of side missions. Graphics are not everything and i believe Bethesda knows that. The begging of fallout four felt very rushed compared to the in depth levels leading to leaving vault 101. Fallout 4 seems to be getting away from the formula of fallout 3, and going with a style that familiar to a lot of rpgs. The brown and green shaders of fall out 3 are gone and there is beautiful detailed apcloptic environment. The new building since is very nice, and offers a lot of building options. The new building system has some flaws that i hope will be worked out. The shooting mechanics have been revamped to an almost smooth shooting unlike fallout 3 where vats was your best friend. Vats is anther thing that changed it is no longer a full stop of time but a slow motion time lapse. Overall the gameplay mission and side quest will keep you hooked. There is defintly graphic improvement over fallout 3. I was just expecting a little more individualism from fallout 4. The pros and cons balnce each other out though.… Expand
  58. 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
  59. ohnotheragain
    Nov 16, 2015
    6
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I was really looking forward to this game and playing on rainy days of winter. I pre-ordered it. Alas, it doesn't appear that this one is going to hold my attention. Before you tune me out, I've played Fallout 3, New Vegas, Morrowind, Oblivion, Skyrim. So I'm not a Bethesda basher. I've given them free passes in the past. This game has been a long time in development. This time they don't get a free pass.

    The graphic engine is very dated and after playing The Wild Hunt, I was expecting a lot more. It's very 2008, but we're in 2015 and on a different generation of consoles. Black Ops 3 looks great.

    Then there's the dialogue wheel. While I'm used to this in Bioware games, the "paraphrasing" was just horrid, and reminded me of the gem in Mass Effect 1 "Asari reproduction" dialogue choice with Liara. which had your character, Commander Shepard, look like a complete idiot. But with the Fallout dialogue you can say "Yes", "No", "Sarcastic", or "Help" except saying no to someone only gives the NPC another opportunity to persuade you to take their quest, and "No" is darkened the next time. So if you see someone doing something and you don't want to do a side quest, don't talk to them. You can't refuse the quest.

    And I loved how the woman I was playing, who seemed to have the vulnerabilities of a 1950s housewife in the prologue, left the vault and became a gun toting vault heroine who found the Minutemen cowering inside a museum against raiders and had to rescue them using a suit of power armor and mini-gun that she just so happened to know how to use. If Bethesda had given my character a military background I might have bought that, but they didn't. It was very lazy writing. The whole game story is very lazy writing.

    I really wanted to come here and give this game a 9, but I can't do that. That said, I've played worse games to which I've given a 4, so I have to give this a 6. If you're a Fallout fan, buy it but wait for the price to drop.    … Expand
  60. arsenicNade
    Nov 16, 2015
    10
    This game is exceptional. I have played fallout 2, 3, and new Vegas so I do have a background with the series. I honestly would have rated this a 9 out of 10 but went with 10 because of all the undeserved hate it is receiving. yes there are some minor issues but nothing that takes away from the overall experience in my opinion. Would I prefer there to be a karma system yes, yes I would.This game is exceptional. I have played fallout 2, 3, and new Vegas so I do have a background with the series. I honestly would have rated this a 9 out of 10 but went with 10 because of all the undeserved hate it is receiving. yes there are some minor issues but nothing that takes away from the overall experience in my opinion. Would I prefer there to be a karma system yes, yes I would. But there isn't so ill deal with it. The settlement building alone is deserving of a very high score its a lot of fun and I personally have lost probably 15 hours just building and enjoyed every second of it!!!!!! The gun play is also exceptional and very smooth. I prefer the new V.A.T.S system over the old. The loot is well rewarding and the modifications you can make to your guns and armor are very in depth. The power armor is also great. It allows you to fight creatures like behemoths or death claws that might be to hard for you at your specific level and kill them to reap the rewards. I honestly think this game made some great improvements over fallout 3 and new Vegas and I think it is worthy of a 9/10 easy. I also think it is a serious goty contender. If you hesitant to buy the game because of all the Trollage reviews well here's what I suggest. Read the facts about the game read what the game honestly offers and then make a decision don't base it off this unwarranted hate train. If it were up to me I would say YES get this game its a no brainer get it and GET IT NOW!!!!!!!!! So there's my two cents hope this helped anyone who was on the fence about the game. OH and I would like to add that I have 35 plus hours in the game and am level 28 so I have experienced a lot of what it has to offer before writing this. But a fair warning if graphics are everything to you and you cant enjoy a game unless it has the best graphics available and you don't care how good it is unless the graphics are outstanding then please don't get this game and bash on it it doesn't need anymore of that… Expand
  61. 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
  62. Godzillagoop
    Nov 16, 2015
    10
    Reading the negative reviews is like looking at autistic chimpanzees with keyboards. This game is beautifully crafted with love and care expected from Bethesda. From the moment you step into Power Armor and fight your first Deathclaw you remember how special a Bethesda game can be.
  63. 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
  64. PhoenixWachob
    Nov 16, 2015
    10
    If you loved the Fallout games for their gameplay elements and story than you will love this game. If you are critical of games for their graphics and overall performance at start than this game won't be so much for you. This is a game for the people who love RPG's and the elements that make them so huge an expansive. There are a number things to do and ways to do them. For example,If you loved the Fallout games for their gameplay elements and story than you will love this game. If you are critical of games for their graphics and overall performance at start than this game won't be so much for you. This is a game for the people who love RPG's and the elements that make them so huge an expansive. There are a number things to do and ways to do them. For example, settlement building, armor crafting, companions, self-driven dialogue, weapon crafting, cooking, getting addicted to drugs, perks, and so much more. The story is, also massive and events that occur interconnect with other events which is really cool! There are glitches and the graphics aren't something to compare to Bloodborne or the Uncharted series, but for the amount of content and how fine tuned all of the gameplay elements in this game are, I give it a grade +A!… Expand
  65. PL3
    Nov 16, 2015
    9
    I'd just finish the main story Quest. So my review is base on a pretty good experience.

    Pros: - Great story, - Massive environnement, - s**tload of content, - the feeling to be free, - The crafting system, - The S.P.E.C.I.A.L system, - The ''choice'' making, - The action, - Environnement diversity, - Character customisation - Fast quick save, -User interface, Cons: -    I'd just finish the main story Quest. So my review is base on a pretty good experience.

    Pros:
    - Great story,
    - Massive environnement,
    - s**tload of content,
    - the feeling to be free,
    - The crafting system,
    - The S.P.E.C.I.A.L system,
    - The ''choice'' making,
    - The action,
    - Environnement diversity,
    - Character customisation
    - Fast quick save,
    -User interface,

    Cons:

    - Graphic make it feel kind of old school,
    - The framerate drop, (a lot at the moment) (I played the PS4 version)
    - The dog is always in the way,
    - Loading time,
    - not enought speech choice, (only 4)
    - Bugs.
    - Vocie acting sometime kind of odd.

    It's hard to explain why this game is so god damn good and immersive. How can I make you like a game with **** graphic and a lot of bug in 2015?

    This game offer a tons of fun. My experience with this game will be totally different of yours by the choices you make and the path you take. I've made it to level 14 just by walking in this world without starting the main quest. You feel involve in the world and you really want to know the truth!

    I was not a fallout 3 / NV fan boy. I'm pretty new to the genre. This game is one of the greatest game i've played this year. I totally recommend this game if you're looking for a good immersive 1 player massive game. Better than the witcher 3 in my opinion. (The Witcher 3 was god damn good)    … Expand
  66. Ninja-Puffs
    Nov 16, 2015
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Fallout 4 is an impressive game with so much to explore over the wastelands of the commonwealth. I was super thrilled of the new features that Bethesda added like crafting your own stuff, walking away from conversations and building our own house with a few neighboring settlers.

    For house building and crafting, I enjoy it a lot because it puts all that junk we collected across the commonwealth

    I have found a few glitches and imperfections in the game but not many of them are annoying except when trying to communicate with your companion for things like trading.    … Expand
  67. DragonArmy12
    Nov 16, 2015
    9
    Really enjoyable. First chance I got - flip on the 30's radio, walk around all jolly through the nuclear fallout forest with my cool German Shepard that pretty much does what it wants 90% of the time (like a honeybadger) unless you're crouched...then it listens to you. Great story and impressive graphics as well as high difficulty segments kept me involved and playing for hours/days.
  68. GuytFromWayBack
    Nov 16, 2015
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Awesome game, no idea what people are complaining about. As a person who tends to end up skipping through a lot of the endless dialogue in previous Bethesda games it's refreshing to be able to just watch and hear the dialogue instead of reading everything. I do not feel that this is anywhere near the problem that people are making out, voice acting is decent and I am enjoying the storyline so far. I love the settlements feature, first thing I did was spend ~5 hours making the basis for my fort, it's very in depth for an optional feature and adds a great element to Fallout, I feel like I'm conquering the wasteland as I progress. I think the graphics look fine, sure it's not got the best graphics but I think the art style and weather/lighting makes up for this giving some impressive views from time to time. As for the new levelling system, it's simplified yet also expanded, there's no skills any more, just 10 perks for each letter of your SPECIAL. Each perk has multiple ranks and can give various different effects for each level, quite a few are just increased percentages e.g. rifles do 20% more, 40% more, while others are tied to your gun mods/settlements/crafting, radiation resistance etc. All in all it works well and though some people think this is a negative point I once again find it an interesting change, after all switching up mechanics helps the game to feel fresh. On to the crafting system, it's excellent, they have really built on the system set by Obsidian in a great way, you can mod your guns (and your armour) far more than in New Vegas, in fact, far more than in any other game I have played. Unique weapons dropped by legendary enemies also have some cool effects, I got a revolver which shot .45 ammo but also added 10 points of plasma damage, or a rifle that did +50% damage to humans and also armour pieces with 15% less damage from supermutants etc. It's always a great feeling to get unique gear with a great effect, really good feature that wasn't present in previous games. The soundtrack is brilliant, protip: Always keep the radio on. Returning favourites from Fallout 3 and the new additions fit the style perfectly. Radiation now actually matters, in Fallout 3 and NV I really didnt pay much attention to radiation, it debuffed my stats a bit but was never particularly noticeable. Now if I'm getting major rads I definitely know about it when my health is reduced to 50%, being used to this kind of mechanic from playing From Software games I prefer it this way and think it was a good move. Early on there was moments where I was praying for a radaway. The radiation storms look badass also. Power armour has been implemented well this time around, its a full juggernaut tank suit with interchangeable parts, paintjobs/materials with various resistances and additional mods e.g. jetpack. You power it with fusion cores and it feels much more like a context based aid rather than just your general armour, it gives it a sense of true power and weight.

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

    Overall I think this more than lives up to my expectations, takes a few risks switching up major gameplay systems which ultimately pay off, some minor faults but nothing that seriously bothers me, one of the best games released in the past year and I can see myself spending a whole lot of time on it. Hard to pick a GOTY between Fallout, Witcher and Bloodborne, 2015 has been a great year for gaming.    … Expand
  69. JerkyKiDD
    Nov 16, 2015
    10
    I am shocked at the negative reviews about this game. Fallout 3/NV wishes they can be this game. Those that trashed it are caught up in their bias and are in a deep state of self deception or have not played this game. Being a huge fan of the fallout series and Bethesda i can say this is by far one of the best games they've made yet. You don't play this game you live it. The tweaks fromI am shocked at the negative reviews about this game. Fallout 3/NV wishes they can be this game. Those that trashed it are caught up in their bias and are in a deep state of self deception or have not played this game. Being a huge fan of the fallout series and Bethesda i can say this is by far one of the best games they've made yet. You don't play this game you live it. The tweaks from the previous series and the updated graphics put right where is supposed to be. The ambiance perfect and the visuals are awesome.

    The gameplay is by far one of the best yet. With each death and respawn the scenario and enemies with different degrees ofdifficulty was different up to a half a dozen times or more! Simply amazed. NOTHING that these ***munchers said negative about the game is true. I hope the cracked their discs in half and denied themselves gaming heaven. They have their heads so far up their asses they can see their rotten teeth and smell their bad breath. The only thing that they can say is negative is some bugs but which game doesn't have that?? I wouldn't compare Withcher 3, which is amazing in its own right. They are both contenders for GOTY but i F4 has the edge.    … Expand
  70. 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
  71. chrisdraco
    Nov 16, 2015
    9
    he jugado todos los fallout y este me parece increíble han cambiando y mejorado muchas cosas y sobretodo le han caído muy bien estos cambios al juego, me parece perfecto como seguirá la saga e ira evolucionando.. yo le pongo un 93 de puntuación es gran rpg y un gran shooter un a gran combinación , felicidades Bethesda
  72. iceman00n
    Nov 16, 2015
    3
    I am sure that Bethesda worked some long and crazy hours for this... Haha, just kidding. So I loved New Vegas, and Put the time in to beat Fallout 3. As games progress, you should see definite improvements in graphics, gameplay, and pacing. This game falls so short. This game is UGLY!!! Character animations are off (and sometimes Laughable), gunplay is just as lagging, and my god, thisI am sure that Bethesda worked some long and crazy hours for this... Haha, just kidding. So I loved New Vegas, and Put the time in to beat Fallout 3. As games progress, you should see definite improvements in graphics, gameplay, and pacing. This game falls so short. This game is UGLY!!! Character animations are off (and sometimes Laughable), gunplay is just as lagging, and my god, this crafting/upgrading takes so much away from the fallout experience it is stupid. This game is not a next Gen Game, and is riddled with so many annoying bugs. Really Terrible game.… Expand
  73. fuzzyy
    Nov 16, 2015
    4
    It's sad. I made a metacritc acc just to do this, sad release, sad game. How critic reviews are so high? That is impossible that a professional human, evolved in all context that's this game represent give it a 7+. It is a 7 on max, for a fps with crafting.
    How could Bethesda said that's the most ambition game ever? It is completely a lie, theres no point in game that's flag his ambition.    It's sad. I made a metacritc acc just to do this, sad release, sad game. How critic reviews are so high? That is impossible that a professional human, evolved in all context that's this game represent give it a 7+. It is a 7 on max, for a fps with crafting.
    How could Bethesda said that's the most ambition game ever? It is completely a lie, theres no point in game that's flag his ambition.
    The game is fallout new vegas on a upside down perspective,
    just about everything is wrong. It has MINOR improvements from Fallout 3 and is just that. Seven years later, seven.
    Total shame. Be good with you and go play Witcher 3.    … Expand
  74. masterchief247
    Nov 16, 2015
    3
    Unlike many others, this is my first time playing a Fallout games. I truly enjoy games where I can create my own character, which is why I was looking forward to this game. Even reserved it. Unfortunately, the story is bad. Why am I fighting to save people 30 minutes after leaving the vault if I am supposed to be looking for my baby? Why should I risk my life for these people withUnlike many others, this is my first time playing a Fallout games. I truly enjoy games where I can create my own character, which is why I was looking forward to this game. Even reserved it. Unfortunately, the story is bad. Why am I fighting to save people 30 minutes after leaving the vault if I am supposed to be looking for my baby? Why should I risk my life for these people with guns, which jeopardizes my main goal? Also, I am encountering game bugs. For example, I like to play with subtitles on so I don't miss any of the dialogue. At times, a subtitle already spoken will remain on screen after being spoken, while the audio voice of the characters continues on. The only way to correct it was go into the options, turn subtitles off, go back to the game, than back to options to turn them back on. Very frustrating. The hit detection on enemies while aiming down the sites is terrible. Very often, buy aim site will be right on the enemy, but the shot doesn't hit. Frankly, a game like Saints Row has more depth and a better story, which is kind of sad. At least in that game, the story progresses logically toward my end goal. I only gave it a 3 because I liked the in game music, and being able to create a neat character of my own. Will be selling/trading In right away before the price goes down.… Expand
  75. billgates0904
    Nov 16, 2015
    10
    After sinking in around 20 hours on this game, here's my personal opinion: It feels as fresh as an ice cold nukacola during a scorching hot summer day.
  76. felasi
    Nov 16, 2015
    7
    Fallout 4 is a great game, no doubt about it. So much of the game stays true to its original calling. Crafting really is alot of fun. Quests and the fallout world in general keep you well immersed. Random encounters, a compelling storyline, fun side quests, and unique but subtle ways to approach missions really pull the player into this game.

    However, some serious issues have to be    Fallout 4 is a great game, no doubt about it. So much of the game stays true to its original calling. Crafting really is alot of fun. Quests and the fallout world in general keep you well immersed. Random encounters, a compelling storyline, fun side quests, and unique but subtle ways to approach missions really pull the player into this game.

    However, some serious issues have to be mentioned. These issues stop the game from getting a 10/10 or 9/10 because its more than what we should expect from such a huge game in 2015. Especially since its been close to 7 years since the last fall out. Shocking to hear some critic reviews online saying this is a perfect game that has been well polished, because that simply isnt true. Yes i think the game is a ton of fun and worth playing, but there are some glaring issues which stand out which make it feel like a PS3 game rather than next gen. Below, is a list of the good and bad.

    1. AI is really stupid. Just choose a good choke point, fire and watch them call come running to you to get mowed down.
    2. Combat feels a but clunky, especially so for melee combat.
    3. Voice acting for super mutants could have been done better. Sounds contrived.
    4. Characters speak over each other, so you some times miss out on conversations.
    5. You have to stand directly opposite a character to hear them properly. Especially annoying if your on a mission with a story character and you cant hear their story because you are following them. This issue is just inexcusable.
    6. Building settlements function is a little frustrating. Not much direction on how to do it, so you have to resort to google or trial and error.
    7. Graphics arent bad, but make it as if your playing fallout 3.5 rather than fallout 4.

    The good:

    1. Compelling storyline.
    2. Super Immersive environment which is obvious a lot of thought has gone into.
    3. Finally picking up junk matters because junk can be broken down into special components required for crafting.
    4. A unique and vast crafting system which is complimented by the environment and your scavenging kills which for once doesnt feel over tedious.
    5. Getting power armour early in the game, and the ability to craft unique mods for it. Left me tweaking it whenever i could, but not being able to use the OP item all the time since you need special fusion cores to run it. Tweaking it felt like owning a classic car which you kinda kept in the garage only to use on special occasions.
    6. The deep and interesting lore, characters, environment, theme of the fallout world, which really makes you feel part of the game.
    7. The random encounters with varied characters and locations.
    8. The vast amount of unique side quests available. The map may not be the largest in the gaming world, but it feels as if every corner of every location has a story and side quests are fun enough to keep me side tracked.
    9. A story line that doesnt care too much about your character level. (I.e. doing too many side quests and being OP for early quests)
    10. Unique way to approach some missions. You can be a strong character and bust in killing everything, or have you might come across a robot on the mission and reprogram it to do the killing for you. I love how there are those kinda surprises placed in missions.
    11. The character stats and wide variety of perks available make for interesting character builds depending on how you want to play. Something about it makes it feel that character development stays true to RPGs of the past.    … Expand
  77. heatonx23
    Nov 16, 2015
    9
    I never played the previous entries in the Fallout series, so I have nothing to compare to. But I've really enjoyed the game so far. Sure, the graphics and story aren't as polished as they could be. But the general story and side quests, while they get a little repetitive, are really the same formula as The Witcher 3. The difference for me is that although I think W3 had a better overallI never played the previous entries in the Fallout series, so I have nothing to compare to. But I've really enjoyed the game so far. Sure, the graphics and story aren't as polished as they could be. But the general story and side quests, while they get a little repetitive, are really the same formula as The Witcher 3. The difference for me is that although I think W3 had a better overall story, Fallout 4 is much more engaging, for the following reasons:
    - Significantly better combat
    - Better crafting system
    - Better leveling system
    - Fallout's main and side quests are reasonable, not like the obnoxious amount of filler side quests W3 added that follow the exact same format (talk to someone, use your witcher senses to find something, clear out monsters, collect money) just so they can say they have hundreds of hours of content.

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

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

    Finally, since we're talking about a game that is in the Game of the Year conversation, I would just like to comment that Fallout is nowhere near the game that Bloodborne is. Maybe that's just a personal preference, but I think Bloodborne beats both this and Witcher 3 hands-down in almost all aspects: gameplay, combat, graphics, story--the only area I think Bloodborne "lacks" (given it's supposed to be an RPG) is that your build choice is pretty much melee or melee. Even so, the choice is a no-brainer, but I would give Fallout and Witcher 3 second and third place, respectively.    … Expand
  78. Kladfizk
    Nov 16, 2015
    5
    It's a Bethesda Softworks so it's full of bugs as expected.
    When it comes to the fallout experience i think it's sub par to New Vegas dialog options are streamlined and your S.P.E.C.I.A.L doesn't matter so much any more sens you can lvl them up each time you lvl.
    Story seams good tho and the new graphics style is refreshing so for a new player to the fallout series this game might be    It's a Bethesda Softworks so it's full of bugs as expected.
    When it comes to the fallout experience i think it's sub par to New Vegas dialog options are streamlined and your S.P.E.C.I.A.L doesn't matter so much any more sens you can lvl them up each time you lvl.

    Story seams good tho and the new graphics style is refreshing so for a new player to the fallout series this game might be good but if you played some of the older games this will probably be a bad experience.

    TL;DR
    Good for new players to the Fallout series
    Bad for old players to the Fallout series

    5/10 it's an OK steam sale game but nothing more than that    … Expand
  79. jay4399
    Nov 16, 2015
    10
    Seriously people over here giving this game scores of zeros and ones? Is this game so bad to receive these scores just because its a little bad on its character models and some frame rate issues which occur sometimes? I don’t understand the backlash this game is getting. The world looks beautiful and vibrant with bright colours. The game is huge with plenty of stuff to do. Only peopleSeriously people over here giving this game scores of zeros and ones? Is this game so bad to receive these scores just because its a little bad on its character models and some frame rate issues which occur sometimes? I don’t understand the backlash this game is getting. The world looks beautiful and vibrant with bright colours. The game is huge with plenty of stuff to do. Only people would whine about graphics and bugs this game has which are tolerable and not game breaking. Easily one of the best games i played this year alongside The Witcher 3. Totally worth your money and don’t listen to the other whiny people on here and go with the critic reviews on this one. You will not regret your purchase.… Expand
  80. Bollywongaloid
    Nov 16, 2015
    9
    Okay, so now I've poured roughly 50 hours into this and finished the main story arc I feel inclined to leave a little review. Personally, I loved it.... it isn't perfect by any means; I could pick it apart all day moaning about poor lip synching, tired animations, ancient engine etc but the bottom line is, I had so much fun playing this game I find it hard to score less than a 9. It'sOkay, so now I've poured roughly 50 hours into this and finished the main story arc I feel inclined to leave a little review. Personally, I loved it.... it isn't perfect by any means; I could pick it apart all day moaning about poor lip synching, tired animations, ancient engine etc but the bottom line is, I had so much fun playing this game I find it hard to score less than a 9. It's still that same Fallout world we know and love.

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

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

    TLDR; A fine instalment in the series that tries a few new things while ditching a few old ones, but still stays true to what makes Fallout as great a series as it is. Highly recommended for old fans as well as newcomers.    … Expand
  81. dern3ro
    Nov 16, 2015
    10
    As someone who played video games for ever 3 decades, I can say this game offers one of the most intensive, most immersive gaming experience for such a long time, that i can not remember the last game that gave me this kind of feeling.

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

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

    Game Rating is always something subjective but with all i know, People how rate this game with 0-4 have barely no idea of games or are just stupid trolls.    … Expand
  82. ZwerPSF
    Nov 16, 2015
    10
    Игра утягивает в себя с головой - офигенно насыщенный мир с кучей возможностей - в разы лучше 3 и вегаса многие моменты сделаны круче (крафт, броня, собака, ГРАФОН) - ну реально же! Ну упростили ролевую, так зато в этом мире можно провести часов в разы больше стараясь вкачать всё-всё-всё! Четверка - золотая середина между Тройкой и Вегасом. Поиграйте 20-30 часиков и поймёте. А криваяИгра утягивает в себя с головой - офигенно насыщенный мир с кучей возможностей - в разы лучше 3 и вегаса многие моменты сделаны круче (крафт, броня, собака, ГРАФОН) - ну реально же! Ну упростили ролевую, так зато в этом мире можно провести часов в разы больше стараясь вкачать всё-всё-всё! Четверка - золотая середина между Тройкой и Вегасом. Поиграйте 20-30 часиков и поймёте. А кривая анимация и великий рандом - всё как и ранее в играх Беседки и в фолах в частности - даже не загоняюсь по этому, ибо ожидаемо... Ну я про застревание напарников и собаки в дверях, бабушки на крышах домов или не идут, куда надо... Это косяк, конечно, но от этого Беседка никак уйти не может уже сколько лет. Играю в Фол4 на ПС4 и помимо падения фпс в бойнях приличных багов за 25 часов не было - ни вылетов, ни каких-то зависонов. Аааа... вру! Почему-то глюк с субтитрами в сюжетных квестах, где три человека, ибо в дополнительных и по 4 бывает перса бывает, но там нет проблемы, что субтитры застывают на фразе первого или второго и оживают только, когда опять вернётся к первому. Первый раз так было с минитменами в музее, а второй с мэром и репортёршей в Даймонде. Если откинуть баги, которые рано или поздно в большинстве своём пофиксят, игра удалась! В этом мире опять-таки хочется проводить чёртову уйму времени! Кому же хочется классики 1-2 частей - велком в Fallout: Nevada - фанский аддон ко второй части - вышел в этом году.… Expand
  83. Cheero
    Nov 16, 2015
    9
    Love the game so far. Large immersive open world. Lots of choices as you go through the main quest.
    Playing on Ultra settings on pc and hve had zero issues with framerate drops or lag. Would have given it a 10 except I am not a huge fan of the new dialog UI.
  84. Big_Bear
    Nov 16, 2015
    10
    To anyone reading, please ignore the moronic negative reviews, not even a single one is worth reading other than to laugh at the sheer stupidity.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Overall this is a great game and the best in the Fallout series to date. The immersion and exploration make for potentially hundreds of hours of play that other games can only dream of. The wasteland of Boston is amazing and while the world map is smaller than previous games, it’s intelligently used and packed with far more locations overall. Some of the scores on Metacritic etc truly are ridiculous, if a mess like GTAV gets 10/10 then this would get 100/10, very different games of course but Fallout 4 is far better in almost every area that games should be judged on. Easy GOTY.    … Expand
  85. Youmustdienow
    Nov 15, 2015
    9
    There's a few things keeping this from being perfect. Ai companions ignore a lot of my commands, tracking markers have me running in circles at times, no vaulting, third person reticle is off at times, selecting weapons during intense situations takes too long, the save system is a cluttered mess, and the game freezes.

    Those are the only flaws. The pluses++++ The rest of the game    There's a few things keeping this from being perfect. Ai companions ignore a lot of my commands, tracking markers have me running in circles at times, no vaulting, third person reticle is off at times, selecting weapons during intense situations takes too long, the save system is a cluttered mess, and the game freezes.

    Those are the only flaws.

    The pluses++++ The rest of the game more than makes up for any short comings. I can't say the graphics are even bad really. We are not there yet with system power on consoles. The gameplay is enhanced above even Skyrim. Every building in the game can be entered and each location's interior is unique. The plot around the father searching for his son gets the most unpredictable turn you could imagine. Making choices is so important that anyone you make friends with will impact the story. I literally was a rat who partnered on both sides of a war. I saved at different times so I was able to prevent a war. This is the game of the year without exception. This is also my favorite game of all time. Myamotto, Kojima, and the Housers are industry leading geniuses. I think Tod Howard is the next commendable gaming developer of our time. He has made just as many hits as the other guys. Let the industry take full notice of his achievements.    … Expand
  86. Kalle_blom
    Nov 15, 2015
    9
    I played new Vegas , skyrim, dishonored and so many more Bethesda games, but never have I been so fully immersed as in fallout 4.
    I'm playing now since its release ( got it early last Monday ☺️) and what can I say ? I'm addicted.
    Graphics are cool and so atmospheric!!! Every now and again u feel the frame rate drop when it comes to specific scenes with light breaking through complex    I played new Vegas , skyrim, dishonored and so many more Bethesda games, but never have I been so fully immersed as in fallout 4.
    I'm playing now since its release ( got it early last Monday ☺️) and what can I say ? I'm addicted.
    Graphics are cool and so atmospheric!!! Every now and again u feel the frame rate drop when it comes to specific scenes with light breaking through complex shadows and structures.
    Gameplay is challenging if u choose the right level ☺️.
    I so often peed my pants because I was scared of roaring beasts ... I love it !!!    … Expand
  87. curlzncrush
    Nov 15, 2015
    10
    It's just the best. It's my game of the year easily. The devil's in the details and gaming in rpg''s these days is becoming all about freedom, important choices, and engaging world filled with compelling plots and characters, crafting a character and ever evolving fusions and advances in combat and auxiliary game mechanics. In Fallout 4, Bethesda nails it in every category. It has wildlyIt's just the best. It's my game of the year easily. The devil's in the details and gaming in rpg''s these days is becoming all about freedom, important choices, and engaging world filled with compelling plots and characters, crafting a character and ever evolving fusions and advances in combat and auxiliary game mechanics. In Fallout 4, Bethesda nails it in every category. It has wildly exceeded my already high expectations.

    I can forgive the few bugs, none of which were game or quest breaking, for the sheer awesomeness of the overall experience.

    It's my new favorite game.    … Expand
  88. 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
  89. eldumloido
    Nov 15, 2015
    7
    Good game but should have lowered graphics to make it run 60 fps. It's more action fps now and as such needs better control that 30fps wont deliver. Loading times could be shorter. It's simplified but if you don't expect perfect rpg as 1 and 2 was you'll be happy. Great freeroam fps sandbox that needs more optimization.
  90. gmcfarland
    Nov 15, 2015
    10
    10/10 girlfriend broke up with me thought I was cheating because I played too much of it. would do it all over again in a heartbeat. worth every penny.
  91. PapaKnowsBest
    Nov 15, 2015
    10
    At first the game didn't really win me over, the story is kinda plain so far (15hours in), the dialogue choices aren't very interesting, but then rather then just doing quests I did what I would say is the real purpose of the world and I just went out in a random direction and explored and since then I've fallen in love.

    The world is full of things to find and do and just walking around    At first the game didn't really win me over, the story is kinda plain so far (15hours in), the dialogue choices aren't very interesting, but then rather then just doing quests I did what I would say is the real purpose of the world and I just went out in a random direction and explored and since then I've fallen in love.

    The world is full of things to find and do and just walking around an finding an unexpected raider base which happens to have some amazing weapon, finding a delusional ranting robot or running into a side quest I wasn't expecting have all been really fun experiences.

    Its great to see Fallout do this element of open world RPG's very very well and while there is room for improvement the game has a lot to offer, especially if you like customising weapons and building bases. I can see myself spending 40 to 50 hours in the game which in Australia means the price is $1.73 to $1.38 per hour of game-play and I'm am more than happy with that return.    … Expand
  92. 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
  93. RealDarthWeeder
    Nov 15, 2015
    9
    This should be Fallout 3 because this game is the Fallout we all wanted since Fallout Tactics it has everything you can want from a Fallout game and even more.
  94. M-e-d-v-e-d
    Nov 15, 2015
    10
    As usual, Bethesda created a world, where the player actually lives a life!!! U can do so many things there!!! Environmental stories are awesome. Fun and sad. Tons of fun messing with the guns. The graphics are cool. Thank you, Bethesda
  95. John_Mullins
    Nov 15, 2015
    7
    To the people giving it 0's 1's and 2's... you REALLY dont have a god damn clue what a 0 game is.. go play Mindjack or Ride to Hell Retribution.. THEN come back here and talk to me about giving Fallout 4 a 0. Yer **** STUPID.

    The game is fine. It HAS been dumbed down ALOT.. but it's still a fun trip through the wasteland.

    It's a solid 7.
  96. tylerd18
    Nov 15, 2015
    10
    9.5 out of 10. Not sure why the trolls on here are rating it so low. I play on PS4 and it runs/looks great.
    Pros: The customization, the crafting, the story (been great so far), the variety of companions, weapons, the map/locations
    Cons: the rads, dialogue wheel (on the fence about that). Overall, the game has been great over 35 hours logged and I feel like there's way more stuff to do    9.5 out of 10. Not sure why the trolls on here are rating it so low. I play on PS4 and it runs/looks great.
    Pros: The customization, the crafting, the story (been great so far), the variety of companions, weapons, the map/locations
    Cons: the rads, dialogue wheel (on the fence about that). Overall, the game has been great over 35 hours logged and I feel like there's way more stuff to do and see. I'll be shocked if it doesn't win game of the year    … Expand
  97. majorbulldawg
    Nov 15, 2015
    10
    This is the best game I have ever played. It has tons of flaws, but the unlimited amount of content and the fact that you can't stop coming back to it make up for every one of them. The graphics are fine. You don't go into a game this huge and expect it to look like Halo 5, there is simply too much content. If you liked Fallout 3, New Vegas and Skyrim, you will love this game. TheThis is the best game I have ever played. It has tons of flaws, but the unlimited amount of content and the fact that you can't stop coming back to it make up for every one of them. The graphics are fine. You don't go into a game this huge and expect it to look like Halo 5, there is simply too much content. If you liked Fallout 3, New Vegas and Skyrim, you will love this game. The shooting mechanics are much improved and there are a lot of new things to do. If you have attention deficit disorder... good luck!… Expand
  98. tonka819
    Nov 15, 2015
    10
    Honestly the game is more of a 9, but all the retards voting 0 warrant me giving this game a 10.

    Pros:
    Great story, interesting side-quests
    Fun crafting/modding system
    Fully voiced protagonist
    Interesting & memorable characters
    Huge open world
    Challenging Enemies/bosses

    Cons:
    Really only a con for some people, but you can't have ADD or an IQ under 80 to enjoy the game
  99. PoorManStanding
    Nov 15, 2015
    9
    I have never played any single fallout game in my entire life until now and Fallout 4 just showed me why almost everyone loved the series. It's incredible! I never thaught it would be so good. The characters, gameplay, world, weapons and so much more. It really lived up the hype. Characters starts talking to each other which makes it more alive. Example. Cobblesworth talking with Sturges.I have never played any single fallout game in my entire life until now and Fallout 4 just showed me why almost everyone loved the series. It's incredible! I never thaught it would be so good. The characters, gameplay, world, weapons and so much more. It really lived up the hype. Characters starts talking to each other which makes it more alive. Example. Cobblesworth talking with Sturges. This was not a cutscene, that was in game. I was surprised when I saw that happened. The character developement was so good and I am not talking about 5-6 people. Lot's of people have their own personalities which makes the game so unique. The world looks awesome after the war and the guns are fun to use. i gave it 9/10 because of FPS drops (Frames per Sec) went down to a 1 frame sometimes and some bugs do happen. Thank god it does rarely happen to AI or companions or I would rate it 8/10. Bethesda made a beautiful game and it's incredible. Interaction with AI is good with options which will affect your story. And no it's not two options which is No and Yes. You can be a heartless sarcastic bastard or a Yes man and you can ask questions which makes it more unique.

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

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

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

    Overall a good game and worth trying. Don't know why most of the negative comments come from true fallout fans...    … Expand
  100. Boneywasawarior
    Nov 15, 2015
    4
    Oh dear! The game has lots of great ideas, but on a technical level this is a really shoddy game. First off the install. I downloaded the game from psn in 30 min, but when I started the game it ran an install that took more than 2 hours. Wtf! Not exactly a good sign, and was followed by just really poor, and very inconsistent error acne. The game should not be running this poorly.

    Come    Oh dear! The game has lots of great ideas, but on a technical level this is a really shoddy game. First off the install. I downloaded the game from psn in 30 min, but when I started the game it ran an install that took more than 2 hours. Wtf! Not exactly a good sign, and was followed by just really poor, and very inconsistent error acne. The game should not be running this poorly.

    Come on Bethesda, sort yourselves out    … 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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