Fallout 4

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  1. luyuwei999
    Nov 12, 2015
    2
    After playing 10 hours,i found that It can be named as The Elder Scrolls:Fallout 4 .....I can't see any improvement in this game after comparing this series of games.
  2. PeekyGunker
    Nov 12, 2015
    10
    Honestly, I have no idea where people are getting these horrible scores from. This game is simply amazing. Bethesda took the things that made 3 and New Vegas great, revamped them and fixed all of the issues with them. The combat is extremely fluent, and a emulates that of an FPS game.There are tons of places to explore and enjoy. The leveling system has improved drastically, as their isHonestly, I have no idea where people are getting these horrible scores from. This game is simply amazing. Bethesda took the things that made 3 and New Vegas great, revamped them and fixed all of the issues with them. The combat is extremely fluent, and a emulates that of an FPS game.There are tons of places to explore and enjoy. The leveling system has improved drastically, as their is no level cap and the perk system has a new style. In the older games, weapon customization wasn't exactly a huge part of the game, but in Fallout 4, that is one of the main components. The crafting system is easy to use and gives you a sense of individuality when you name your own weapon and make it your own. Building settlements is really fun, but sometimes it can be a little buggy. As for the mood and atmosphere, it replicates Fallout 3's and makes this game have the same classic Bethesda style. With a Bethesda game, bugs are to be expected, but in this game, I have encountered little to none other than some speech glitches and one weird glitch where I launched into the sky and died. There are plenty of missions to do and things to explore. I have no idea why anybody would hate this game. It's **** amazing.… Expand
  3. Asura0789
    Nov 12, 2015
    8
    First review written i just have to say that this game is solid. Yes Bethesda has seen fit to remove some rpg oriented features shown in previous titles such as skill points (which i do sorely miss) to focus on a more stream lined game that appeals to a wider audience, but in doing so leaves you with an action heavy shooter rpg hybrid were the story and dialogue sort of puts the player inFirst review written i just have to say that this game is solid. Yes Bethesda has seen fit to remove some rpg oriented features shown in previous titles such as skill points (which i do sorely miss) to focus on a more stream lined game that appeals to a wider audience, but in doing so leaves you with an action heavy shooter rpg hybrid were the story and dialogue sort of puts the player in a position were you ask yourself "Do I actually care about these people or their lives?" and for the most part you don't. Yes this will seem a bit off putting but most of these features can be overlooked for the experience as a whole like the pointless morality system (more of a morality score card really) has been gutted and isn't missed at all.

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

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

    Besides the hurt you might get from losing some rpg heavy elements if you've never played the series then you wont care, but as a fan of the series I can say this entire is a well made title sacrificing graphics and hardcore rpg elements for just plain old fun. Yeah some may say that this isn't as hardcore as they hoped or that it was over hyped (hype by the way is **** anyway that any one with a product will ride to sell units) but first and for most it is fun and that should be all that matters.    … Expand
  4. vinnykin
    Nov 12, 2015
    9
    I really enjoyed Fallout 3 and NV so was looking forward to this game.......I was not disappointed!

    I have noticed a lot of complaints about bugs, frame-drops etc but never experienced a single one of either. Never had to re-load a save, never got stuck on terrain and never noticed the framerate dropping. I have to wonder if PC users have been spamming the console reviews or something.    I really enjoyed Fallout 3 and NV so was looking forward to this game.......I was not disappointed!

    I have noticed a lot of complaints about bugs, frame-drops etc but never experienced a single one of either. Never had to re-load a save, never got stuck on terrain and never noticed the framerate dropping. I have to wonder if PC users have been spamming the console reviews or something. This was my experience and I'm not claiming that the game contains none of these things, just that I didn't experience any, and I was everywhere!

    If you liked F3 and NV then buy this game    … Expand
  5. ButcherPete
    Nov 12, 2015
    5
    Atrocious settlement mechanic, **** dialogue wheel reducing every conversation to yes/no/sarcastic, zero nuance to quests or factions, hamboggled crafting system, lack of memorable characters rendering most of the npcs as props instead of people, and a forced role to play really make it hard to appreciate the fun aspects of this game.

    "streamlining" really soiled the game for me.    Atrocious settlement mechanic, **** dialogue wheel reducing every conversation to yes/no/sarcastic, zero nuance to quests or factions, hamboggled crafting system, lack of memorable characters rendering most of the npcs as props instead of people, and a forced role to play really make it hard to appreciate the fun aspects of this game.

    "streamlining" really soiled the game for me.

    disappointment/10    … Expand
  6. Megaflamer
    Nov 12, 2015
    8
    This game grabs your attention from the very first seconds and just keeps going, the introduction is 'very' strong and contains no small amount of the feels. After that you are treated to a very nice open world pseudo-shooter, you can go at it in either 1st or 3rd person and the game has a pretty exstensive perk system that while appearing simplistic at first has some depth on a closerThis game grabs your attention from the very first seconds and just keeps going, the introduction is 'very' strong and contains no small amount of the feels. After that you are treated to a very nice open world pseudo-shooter, you can go at it in either 1st or 3rd person and the game has a pretty exstensive perk system that while appearing simplistic at first has some depth on a closer inspection.
    The world is filled with bethesdas trademark 'get lost in sidequests' amount of activities, and while the rpg elements have been toned down a bit more from previous iterations it should still provide plenty of entertainment for anyone that liked fallout 3. Be aware that it is not a carbon copy of the older games in the seriues and has made changes, a lot of them for the better, but some for the worse, the removal of the skill system will no doubt step on some toes as is evident in the flood of salty reviewers.
    Visually the game is good, dont expect The Witcher 3 levels of pure beauty but it is still a good looking game. It has some bugs but not nearly the amount of them the previous two entries in the series had to wrestle with at launch .

    All in all a very solid game that will entertain for the foreseeable future    … Expand
  7. Sut
    Nov 12, 2015
    9
    This will be an honest review, unlike many of the negative ones. For background, I have played this game for near 20 hours, I have played fallout 3, new Vegas, COD, TW3, DAI, and MGS5. I listed those games to show I have a fair amount of time with current RPGs and open world games. The main question I'm answering is if you should get this game. Yes. The world is immersing, large, and IMOThis will be an honest review, unlike many of the negative ones. For background, I have played this game for near 20 hours, I have played fallout 3, new Vegas, COD, TW3, DAI, and MGS5. I listed those games to show I have a fair amount of time with current RPGs and open world games. The main question I'm answering is if you should get this game. Yes. The world is immersing, large, and IMO beautiful. The graphics are what is the main detractor I see from the negative reviews. It is better than DAI, better than skyrim, but worse than TW3 and MGS5. But that's only the surface, this game is about exploring, scavenging, crafting, and fighting. The gunplay is rewarding and reminds me of destiny. The crafting and settlement building is addicting. The soundtrack by Inon is beautiful, the radio dj is hilarious and the cherry picked songs are perfect. The performance by the protagonists are great, with the dialogue wheel giving accurate portrayals of what is spoken. My only gripes are either minor bug related or with settlement ui possibilities. I would give a 9.5 if possible. This really is a great game that everyone should get.… Expand
  8. SwagWagon
    Nov 12, 2015
    9
    I don't know why the metacritic users are trolling the living hell out of this game, so disregard the incessant whining. (Graphics aren't photorealistic, there's not enough NPC emotion, wah wah wah). Listen to the real critics. It's obvious that Bethesda has learned from their mistakes of the past, and succeeded in creating a beautiful gem of a game yet again.

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

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

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

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

    The places you get to explore and loot in post-apocalyptic Massachusetts, and all the people you meet along the way truly make this game shine as an RPG, and I hope people read some real reviews and don't listen to the losers whining about graphics.
    This game is well worth $60 and you're guaranteed to have a raging good time.
    See you in the Commonwealth!    … Expand
  9. Ossima220
    Nov 12, 2015
    8
    Graphics are improved and appealing, but admittedly not optimal on console. Immediate you will see that the game developers have changed the "faction" system as in the previous game to something similar to Fallout 3. Overall I'd say that there is still much work to be done by developers on this game in terms of bugs and few tweaks with the autosave system. RPG mechanics have been changedGraphics are improved and appealing, but admittedly not optimal on console. Immediate you will see that the game developers have changed the "faction" system as in the previous game to something similar to Fallout 3. Overall I'd say that there is still much work to be done by developers on this game in terms of bugs and few tweaks with the autosave system. RPG mechanics have been changed but not outrageously. Perks still exist and the developers have increased the level cap in order to compensate for the lack of SPECIAL points. Speech options are understandably limited due to the Mass Effect-esque conversation wheel, but voice acting is well done despite the lip syncing issues. The biggest thing I've seen is Bethesda's clear focus on the modding community of the previous two games. A lot of the crafting, settlements, weather, and color pallet mods were quite popular and Bethesda took notice. I've been having a lot of fun with the game and expect to continue playing for the next few months. To those reviewers that are stating problems that were present in the last two games as if they are new, or state that NV is the standard you're rating this game on then I wold strongly suggest playing the games side by side and reconsidering your opinion.… Expand
  10. Spankmyarsered
    Nov 12, 2015
    10
    Awesome game. I wanted a modern version of FC3 and thats exactly what this is. Buggy maybe (I havent seen any yet), but still brilliant. Ok, so the combat mechanics arent Destiny. The graphics are good but not great. But the sheer size, immersion and fun make this a 10/10.
  11. frerfox
    Nov 12, 2015
    10
    Man I haven't had this much fun with a game in a long time. I used to be a marathon game session regular. There were whole days where I'd play for 10 hours easy peasy on a single title... that hasn't happened for me in a few years with the exception of DA:I and Witcher 3... and now Fallout 4.

    I haven't had a single game breaking bug crop up yet in 15 hours of play and aside from a rad    Man I haven't had this much fun with a game in a long time. I used to be a marathon game session regular. There were whole days where I'd play for 10 hours easy peasy on a single title... that hasn't happened for me in a few years with the exception of DA:I and Witcher 3... and now Fallout 4.

    I haven't had a single game breaking bug crop up yet in 15 hours of play and aside from a rad scorpion getting tossed into the sky 15 ft when trying to pop out of the ground nothing else too wonky has happened.

    Everyone whining about graphics is doing just that they are a big improvement over the other fallout titles and while it might not be "next gen" I'm happy with it. I'd rather have the huge open world that I'm currently playing in then have it look "next gen".

    Story hasn't been the biggest draw for me yet but that's cause I'm all kinds of ADD over the side quests. And while I will get on with the story I'm having way too much fun exploring the wastes at this time.

    Also the shooting I love the improvements they made to the system using look down sights is standard for any FPS now a days but I feel they implemented it well and it adds a great amount of "Oh hell, oh hell!" as your starting down a tactical sight shooting at Blood bugs trying to drink your blood.

    While my score is is personal preference I would recommend this to anyone who enjoys this type of game. And I've had a chance to speak to several co workers who have played and they have been having a blast as well.    … Expand
  12. braddog1988
    Nov 12, 2015
    1
    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. All the create your own path elements are completely removed from the game. As with many other games, when you "simplify" and "streamline" games that were already wildly popular, you are basicallyI 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. All the create your own path elements are completely removed from the game. As with many other games, when you "simplify" and "streamline" games that were already wildly popular, you are basically dumbing it down to the lowest common denominator, and ignoring the fact the game was wildly popular before without having done so. What once was a great game is ruined. The fact you could kill almost anyone was a reflection of the make any choice feel to the game. Now, 90% of NPCs are invincible, but are able to remember your bad actions and kill you even after you have respawned from the fact they just killed you. No weapons are armor degradation. Boring repetitive dialogue wheel. I would rather have kept no voice for more depth of dialogue choices, outcomes, consequences, and funny responses. You could be whoever you wanted in the game, but of course with consequences. Now, besides your looks, every character is the same bland character at heart. Yes the previous fallout had general endings, but at least they were ranged based on what you've done and the kind of person you had been throughout the game. The things that made the game an enjoyable challenging, like actually have consequences and rewards to having certain special attributes, skills and perks, to weapons and armor degradation, to having to or choosing to alter your playstyle to fit your characters unique skill set and personality, was what made the game so immersive and made you feel as if you were a part of the game, telling your own story. I find the biggest irony to be that the game is rated mature but gutted out, dumbed down and simplified enough so that small children can follow along. The thrill of finally getting your hands on power armor midway or late in the game is quickly replaced by a deflated instant gratification of being in armor 20 minutes into the game. Yes the FPS elements are improved, the settlement idea is cool if that's your thing, and it makes the massive amount of random items more useful, but it also makes them potentially more annoying and tedious to collect. I could care less about the graphics, and even some of the bugs, if the story, choice and gameplay elements were as great as before. Bethesda failed to realize that the very same thing that allowed them to get away with what has turned out to be a massive hype train cash grab is exactly what they have abandoned. The overpriced McDonalds happy meal quality pip boy that needs a phone to work with the game, otherwise its a cheap fragile prop. The t shirts, the figurines, the collectors edition vault dwellers guide, etc., etc., etc. this game was so commercialized from the beginning I should have seen the quality coming. No I have nothing against Bethesda, well at least not up until now. I never played and elder scolls, skyrim, or mass effect. But apparently this is a common theme from understandably pissed repeat victims of Bethesda. As much as the COD sheep crowd and professional critic crowd want to dismiss us as unpleasable, stuck in the past "metacritic troll" curmudgeons, this game is a siginificant downgrade to the series. I also find the critique of saying its a remastered fallout 3 or a fallout 3 dlc to be too kind. Fallout 3 and IMO especially Fallout New Vegas, are superior in every way to fallout 4. The only way I will ever consider buying another fallout is if obsidian is put in charge of development again. Wasted money on a watered down disappointment, that sacrificed the awesome intricacies for superficial "mass appeal upgrades" like a voiced character and improved FPS elements. Sadly and ironically the game already had mass appeal without these horrid "tradeoffs" and now in my opinion, never will have the same hype. Franchises always do this. Ditch what made you an awesome game in order to have more mass appeal, but in the end never realizing that what you chose to ditch is exactly what gave you mass appeal. People don't buy franchise games because of how much they are exactly like other franchise games. They buy franchise games because they are their own unique game, yet they are similar to other games in the franchise, but with improvements, without detracting from or sacrificing old elements that made the game a thrill in the first place. If I want to see COD elements in every game, I will keep playing COD. If I want to see GTA in every game, I will keep playing GTA. If I want to see fallout elements in every game, well I guess I cant play FO4, I need to go back to new vegas or FO3. People don't buy different games to keep playing the same generic game with different studios and names plastered on front of the game. I thought I was buying fallout 4, not fallout of duty black ops. GOTY? no, more like disappointment of the year.… Expand
  13. RaXoRkIlLaE
    Nov 12, 2015
    9
    People seem to out this game down, yet it's not as bad as they claim it to be. Considering the fact that Todd Howard always exaggerates features in the game and makes promises that never hold, it is fair to say that it did not live up to its hype. Nonetheless, it is a definite improvement over fallout 3 and new vegas. The graphics seem stylized yet they're quite nice. I love the atmospherePeople seem to out this game down, yet it's not as bad as they claim it to be. Considering the fact that Todd Howard always exaggerates features in the game and makes promises that never hold, it is fair to say that it did not live up to its hype. Nonetheless, it is a definite improvement over fallout 3 and new vegas. The graphics seem stylized yet they're quite nice. I love the atmosphere present in the game and the fact that they added some color. The game is set in a post-post-apocalyptic era. The flora and fauna should be more than capable of flourishing within 200 years. The landscape shouldn't be so gloomy. The only issue i have and the reason I rated it a 9/10 is a bit of lag. The fps do seem to dip but I'm sure that with some optimization implemented in future patches, the problem will be fixed.… Expand
  14. Gamexpert
    Nov 12, 2015
    10
    I just had to write this because of this huge **** here on Metacritic.
    Normally, i would give Fallout 4 a 9/10.
    Yes, the graphics are a bit outdates, but these Graphic-Slu** are annoying as **** Good Games are not about the Graphics. The problem is, COD or Battlefront PLayers will not realize that. ;) The World, the Interaction with Characters, the Story and of course the great    I just had to write this because of this huge **** here on Metacritic.
    Normally, i would give Fallout 4 a 9/10.

    Yes, the graphics are a bit outdates, but these Graphic-Slu** are annoying as **** Good Games are not about the Graphics. The problem is, COD or Battlefront PLayers will not realize that. ;)

    The World, the Interaction with Characters, the Story and of course the great Skill System proves that this is still one of the best Open World Franchises ever made.    … Expand
  15. Infestedboil
    Nov 12, 2015
    10
    As a long time fan I had real expectations of this game and it blew them out of the water . Great Game not for your average Gamer who needs to be told what to do constantly (COD) At first MGSV was my GOTY but there is no contest now. Embrace changes.
  16. JesteR1701
    Nov 12, 2015
    8
    The beginning of the game feels way too rushed and they don't explain a lot like how VATS actually works. The story gets better when you reach Diamond City.
  17. Dee10Tee
    Nov 12, 2015
    10
    Apparently people have forgotten just exactly what a good game is. Sure I have seen some of the games early bugs, and sure I have some concerns. This game is light years ahead of FO3 and FO:NV. The story is a little clichéd but there is just too much to do. Spent hours grabbing everything I could find in true Fallout fashion. The new weapon systems are fantastic and the power armorApparently people have forgotten just exactly what a good game is. Sure I have seen some of the games early bugs, and sure I have some concerns. This game is light years ahead of FO3 and FO:NV. The story is a little clichéd but there is just too much to do. Spent hours grabbing everything I could find in true Fallout fashion. The new weapon systems are fantastic and the power armor actually feels like I am a mobile tank. I think people are throwing this game down because (just like Destiny) the people overhyped the **** out of this game. A pure disappointment on the gamers, but a job well done by Bethesda with their solid work on this game.… Expand
  18. GORGMOARGORG
    Nov 12, 2015
    9
    I just do not get it...How do people complain about being"lied" to by the developer? This game is literally (I literally mean literally)everything they advertised and based on how it was done I am not surprised by anything I have seen. I honestly feel this was one of the more honest marketing campaigns out the(witcher/batman/Hell even fallout 3 and skyrim come to mind).

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

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

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

    Lastly, It's just really fun to play and explore and I am a loot whore so there is that....    … Expand
  19. Poopypants123
    Nov 12, 2015
    10
    What is with all the zeroes and low scores? Bunch of people who didn't even play the game and are rating it low for absolutely no reason. This game lived up to the hype and exceeded even my expectations and they were big already. Must buy game and one of the best games of the year and on the ps4. Highly recommend it!!
  20. Stenbocken
    Nov 12, 2015
    10
    Fallout 4 has the right balance between looting, exploring and action and is so much fun. The graphic might not be the most advanced right now but it is still beautiful and vibrant.
  21. Masseffect
    Nov 12, 2015
    8
    This game is amazing! extremely expansive and immersive. If you enjoy Fallout you will love this game. Like other Fallout games there are some bugs which is not surprising considering all that you can do within the game. If you like you can form your own militia and fight the waste and form settlements or make your own perfect house. Or you can buy one and live in the city and play likeThis game is amazing! extremely expansive and immersive. If you enjoy Fallout you will love this game. Like other Fallout games there are some bugs which is not surprising considering all that you can do within the game. If you like you can form your own militia and fight the waste and form settlements or make your own perfect house. Or you can buy one and live in the city and play like the other Fallout games. The one major change that people may not enjoy is the new voice for your character. ( I personally enjoy it although its not as expansive as previous fallout games). The mouths do not always match what the characters are saying at times.… Expand
  22. ABWCritic
    Nov 12, 2015
    8
    Writing a extensive opinion at this point is an exercise in futility. So here's some bullet points.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Incidentally, Metacritic should really lock user review access until 24-48 hours after the release.    … Expand
  23. tastierax
    Nov 12, 2015
    3
    No longer an rpg the game,dialogue, skills and perks overhaul was a huge mistake and the game becomes boring very quickly
    if you buy it fo PC ask a refound
  24. MrBill
    Nov 12, 2015
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I am well over 30 hours into the game and it just keeps giving more. I wonder if any of the 0/10 fools below have opened up a broadside of cannons from the deck of a flying nuclear USS Constitution onto a band of scavengers under the command of robot pirates... I have and it was pure undiluted fun :)… Expand
  25. atomic_tomato
    Nov 12, 2015
    9
    As a fan of Fallout 3 & NV I do have to say I am impressed with this game.

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

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

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

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

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

    If you liked any other of the Fallouts buy this one.    … Expand
  26. Spunkmire
    Nov 12, 2015
    5
    I'd rather have some HD texture and graphics mods on fallout 3, and just play through that again. The pipboy app is the only thing I feel was innovative and refreshing on this game. Shame I can't port that to fallout 3.

    Animations and textures seem so random in quality. NPCs throughout the game look awful, but when I run into a random settler, his animations and textures look great.    I'd rather have some HD texture and graphics mods on fallout 3, and just play through that again. The pipboy app is the only thing I feel was innovative and refreshing on this game. Shame I can't port that to fallout 3.

    Animations and textures seem so random in quality. NPCs throughout the game look awful, but when I run into a random settler, his animations and textures look great.

    My score is based off of the inconsistent nature of how the game was assembled.

    Overall, it''s on par with the company's track record.

    Regardless, it's still something new to play, and I thank all the people for their hard work, supervisors and quality control department messed up though.    … Expand
  27. kaymanr
    Nov 12, 2015
    10
    I don't even know where to start with this game. It is absolutely incredible, a near perfect triple A game with fantastic RPG elements, endless subplots, and excellent gunplay. There is almost no flaw in this game, and all improvements from fallout 3 are all good ones. The new and revised skill/talent tree gives numerous upgrade paths, and great ideas for talents. So before I go i need toI don't even know where to start with this game. It is absolutely incredible, a near perfect triple A game with fantastic RPG elements, endless subplots, and excellent gunplay. There is almost no flaw in this game, and all improvements from fallout 3 are all good ones. The new and revised skill/talent tree gives numerous upgrade paths, and great ideas for talents. So before I go i need to ask the question, what makes you S.P.E.C.I.A.L?… Expand
  28. commando41
    Nov 12, 2015
    8
    8/10 for me, I have already spent over 20 hours in game and am just lvl 11. It's an open world game with a linear path that you can detract from at anytime and explore. I will admit it is more of the same when it comes to Fallout...nothing totally revolutionary outside of the settlement setup...which has totally hooked me. I love this game but can't give it a 10/10 simply because from a8/10 for me, I have already spent over 20 hours in game and am just lvl 11. It's an open world game with a linear path that you can detract from at anytime and explore. I will admit it is more of the same when it comes to Fallout...nothing totally revolutionary outside of the settlement setup...which has totally hooked me. I love this game but can't give it a 10/10 simply because from a technical perspective it doesn't seem much of a leap BUT...Fallout/Skyrim has always been in a class of it's own. If you enjoyed Fallout 3, New Vegas and Skyrim all with the character (i.e. glitches and clunky game play) then you will NOT be disappointed. The story is engaging and stepping out on the wasteland again felt like putting on an old pair of Pajamas you haven't worn since the last time you binged on a Fallout/Skyrim game.… Expand
  29. MikefromAngus
    Nov 12, 2015
    9
    Negative: The graphics are outdated, in some places the game even looks ugly. The facial graphics is the worst in the game. The game feels like its not polished enough, The shooting combat isn't the greatest.

    Positive: Theres something about this game, that makes me want to play it! and that's a very hard thing to do! its enjoyable to play it for a long time. Its hard and I die a lot,    Negative: The graphics are outdated, in some places the game even looks ugly. The facial graphics is the worst in the game. The game feels like its not polished enough, The shooting combat isn't the greatest.

    Positive: Theres something about this game, that makes me want to play it! and that's a very hard thing to do! its enjoyable to play it for a long time. Its hard and I die a lot, but I keep on coming back for more challenges. The world has a lot to discover.

    Conclusion: The game feels like it came out 4 years ago, the graphics aren't up to date. But when I compare to games like farcry 4 and mad max, the overall enjoyment is better. It makes me want to revisit the wasteland.    … Expand
  30. Slothemo
    Nov 12, 2015
    8
    After playing the opening few hours of the game I can say that this isn't an amazing game that changes the Fallout series for the better. If anything, like a lot of people have said, it feels like much of the same though I don't think that is a bad thing.

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

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

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

    Who doesn't like taking down a deathclaw in a power suit!!!?    … Expand
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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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87

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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