Fallout 4

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6.8

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    This is what happens when u give idiots the vote.

    The game might not be perfect, but ill play it to the end and ill bet it will be awesome (im about 10 hours in). So far, its everything I thought it would be. Take from that what you wish.    … Expand
  19. Crisiscore7iet
    Dec 17, 2015
    9
    Fallout 4 is amazing!! It not might be the biggest open world game, but it defently lived up to the hype. If you dont mind the graphics, and get constantly of tracked, then play this!! The combat is much better, better companions, and more places to discover and visit. Theres also a ton of quest and different things you can do so this game can keep you busy for HOURS!! You can also buildFallout 4 is amazing!! It not might be the biggest open world game, but it defently lived up to the hype. If you dont mind the graphics, and get constantly of tracked, then play this!! The combat is much better, better companions, and more places to discover and visit. Theres also a ton of quest and different things you can do so this game can keep you busy for HOURS!! You can also build your own settlement to. It is very time consuming, but it plays off and its kind of fun.… Expand
  20. Epik_Ninnja
    Aug 12, 2017
    9
    With more content including factions to join, the ability to customize weapons, a bad*** power suit, the ability to create settlements and improved shooting mechanics, Fallout 4 fixes a lot of Fallout 3's flaws and adds some completely new elements. Still, the talking/choice-making system was simplified (perhaps due to the added voice acting) and the graphics and animations look poor forWith more content including factions to join, the ability to customize weapons, a bad*** power suit, the ability to create settlements and improved shooting mechanics, Fallout 4 fixes a lot of Fallout 3's flaws and adds some completely new elements. Still, the talking/choice-making system was simplified (perhaps due to the added voice acting) and the graphics and animations look poor for 2015. While it's not a perfect game, I thoroughly enjoyed my playthrough, which gave me plenty to do and didn't end sooner than expected like Fallout 3. I'd give it an 8.7; flawed but at the time certainly in my top 20 favorite games.… Expand
  21. EscapetoGame
    Nov 11, 2015
    9
    As a newcomer enjoying his first Fallout game ever, I must say that I am baffled by the vitriol and hate this game is receiving. Heed no attention to it, as it is not an accurate depiction of what this game truly has to offer.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    +Oynanış her zamankinden daha iyi.

    +Soundtracklar her zamanki gibi güzel.

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

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

    -Son olarakda konsollarda frame-rate sıkıntısı var.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Overall a good game and worth trying. Don't know why most of the negative comments come from true fallout fans...    … Expand
  30. SolidSnake1231
    Nov 18, 2015
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Well where to start if you played any of the previous Fallout games than you should feel right at home. Right of the bat you can tell the graphic have improved much over the previous two games Fallout 3 and Fallout New Vegas. In the beginning you get a choice of male of female with a very impressive character creator I think you can make almost anybody if you put your mind to it. Than after that you get a brief game play section of pre-war life before the bombs drop and rushed off the vault 111 and get cryogenically frozen than you wake up 200 years later, make your way out of the vault. Then from that point onward you can do whatever want with a pretty vast open world with many things to explore and quests to complete. Gun play has improved to the points that making VATS not a necessity anymore, crafting power armor, weapons, and regular armor can be in depth and settlement building can be a huge time sinker in a good way. However the glitches are back and after putting 60 hours in already I can narrow it down 90% funny glitches and bugs that don't break the game and are funny to see and 10% game breaking glitches and bugs this is why it's encouraging to save often with multiple files. In the end you'll definitely gets your money's worth whether your a veteran of the series or not. This is the most welcoming and best designed game of the series so far.… Expand
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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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