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  1. Nov 13, 2015
    10
    Fallout 4 in no way deserves a 0/10. Most of the negative user score profiles have only reviewed fallout 4, it's very sad to see. This game is a mess but pretty good, 8/10.
  2. Nov 10, 2015
    10
    *READ THIS* They cut a number of features that made the game unique such as degradation so the concept of finding a broken weapon or armor in a broken world which you could fix is gone. Playing as a good or bad character also did not seem to matter much. Plus the female voice acting was not good as some of the dialogue delivery felt shaky and the actor sounded a bit old for me. A shame*READ THIS* They cut a number of features that made the game unique such as degradation so the concept of finding a broken weapon or armor in a broken world which you could fix is gone. Playing as a good or bad character also did not seem to matter much. Plus the female voice acting was not good as some of the dialogue delivery felt shaky and the actor sounded a bit old for me. A shame imo. Technical issues are also very common. However this is still a vast, enjoyable experience full of content. I've spent many hours adventuring the Boston wasteland and I can't wait to go back and adventure some more. I would normally give this a lower score but I love the guys over at Bethesda who I know are hard working people so I'll give it a high score anyway. Expand
  3. Nov 23, 2015
    10
    Basically. is this like Fallout 1/2? No. Is it a problem? No!
    Fallout 4 is a great complex game. There are some problems (simplified RPG system, too many settlements that you wont spent too much time in any of them, copy+paste content from F3/NV. And slwo start of the story). But it als oprovides huge amount of new content and possibilities.
    Personally I love how the story is told. It is
    Basically. is this like Fallout 1/2? No. Is it a problem? No!
    Fallout 4 is a great complex game. There are some problems (simplified RPG system, too many settlements that you wont spent too much time in any of them, copy+paste content from F3/NV. And slwo start of the story). But it als oprovides huge amount of new content and possibilities.
    Personally I love how the story is told. It is very non-linear a you have huge amount of freedom in choosing the direction of the story that can lead to different endings. The game forces you to some difficult decisions (I had to fail many quest to be able to finish others - I love that). And the story is presented in a way, that there is no simple "Good" and "Bad". It is not evil corporation vs good guys saving the world. Each faction has its different view on the main topic. But non of these views are really evil or flawless. You are forced to compromise.
    It is difficult to describe. But I really loved it, that it is not a black and white. Basically you can join one party and go defent the oposing one as a good guy. And other player may choose oposite approach and still feel like a good guy. You will save the world in way you believe it is best for it. But someone else may feel your solution is wrong and he will save the world by doing oposite. I love this :-D
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  4. Dec 29, 2015
    10
    I've been playing Fallout 4 for over a month now and I'm still loving every second of the game. I had really high expectations going into the game and it did not disappoint. The combat is fun and there is a lot of variety in possible play styles from stealth, to heavy weapons, to power armor, to sniping. The map is my favorite from Bethesda and probably my favorite open world map. II've been playing Fallout 4 for over a month now and I'm still loving every second of the game. I had really high expectations going into the game and it did not disappoint. The combat is fun and there is a lot of variety in possible play styles from stealth, to heavy weapons, to power armor, to sniping. The map is my favorite from Bethesda and probably my favorite open world map. I haven't encountered any serious bugs, just some frame rate drops but those are pretty rare and minimal.

    As for things I didn't love, I think some menu enhancements could be implemented to make managing settlers and companions easier. And while I really like having a voiced protagonist because it adds an emotional layer to the storytelling, the dialogue options are more simple than previous entries.

    I've seen some complaints online about there being a lack of content, but I don't agree with that. I've beaten it one time and spent 200 hours on that character and I know that I haven't done all the side quests and haven't discovered every location. Plus, with the multiple endings there is even more incentive to play through again. I haven't been this addicted to a game since Bloodborne which I thought would easily be my favorite game of the year, but Fallout 4 may have taken its place. Truly a great game.
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  5. Jan 24, 2016
    10
    6.4 user score? SIX POINT FREEKIN FOUR? Are you kidding me??? I have absolutely no idea what people expect of games these days. This game is a masterpiece. End of.
  6. 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.
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  7. Nov 11, 2015
    10
    This is not a perfect game. It has glitches and the graphics are not ground breaking. If I was going to give it a real score I would say 8 out of 10. I have to give it a 10 to counteract all the 0's. No game is perfect but most of the negative reviews seem like they are coming from people who have either played for 30 minutes or watched people play. The graphics are fine and the story isThis is not a perfect game. It has glitches and the graphics are not ground breaking. If I was going to give it a real score I would say 8 out of 10. I have to give it a 10 to counteract all the 0's. No game is perfect but most of the negative reviews seem like they are coming from people who have either played for 30 minutes or watched people play. The graphics are fine and the story is good. As for all the people saying it is just a fallout 3 extension, those people are crazy.

    I love the overhaul of most things. The crafting and building system is great and certainly wasnt in fallout 3. The settlement system is fun and doesnt even have to be done if you dont like that sort of thing. This game is great. Don't listen to the negative reviews. If you like these type of games, you will love this one.
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  8. 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!
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  9. Nov 13, 2015
    10
    One of the best games ever, I wish they would have kept the karma system but outside of that I cant stop playing, great story, awesome character creation, huge open world, endless stuff to do
  10. 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.
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  11. 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.
  12. Nov 13, 2015
    10
    It meets all realistic expectations for a Western RPG.

    Cons: Western RPG. It really shouldn't be a con, but needs to be addressed from the negative reviews. If you are a fan of the old Fallout prior to 3, and you saw 3 as some sin against isometric RPG's then this is more of that. It's not like they've said otherwise so it shouldn't be a surprise, and a single trailer informs you of
    It meets all realistic expectations for a Western RPG.

    Cons:
    Western RPG. It really shouldn't be a con, but needs to be addressed from the negative reviews. If you are a fan of the old Fallout prior to 3, and you saw 3 as some sin against isometric RPG's then this is more of that. It's not like they've said otherwise so it shouldn't be a surprise, and a single trailer informs you of that quickly.

    PC is a bit buggy. Shouldn't be an issue since this is a PS4 review, but a number of the negative reviews are focused on PC issues.

    XBox One has a noticeable stutter. Again not an issue for the PS4 version. However the PS4 has an odd slowdown when a lot of particle effects load. This maybe the main difference between the GDDR on the PS4 vs the DDR on the XBox One. GDDR has a higher bandwidth, but higher latency making it so it doesn't hit this stutter hickups probably due to texture loads, but makes it so an odd slowdown a large sample of small effects which the lower latency DDR has not issue with.

    There is a game bug caused by Updating the Game, but NOT Updating the PS4. Then if you turn off Auto Save, and only use Quick Save then you could find your self Stuck in an Elevator with Vanna White. This appears to be more of a user error than anything.

    Pros:
    Load times appear to be really good starting off. Since this is an open world it will probably continue to creep up over time as the world gets more and more complicated, but with quite a bit of play it hasn't become too much longer than it started off so that's a plus.

    Autosave, and Quick Save do not hurt the game. It's odd to bring up, but Auto Save in the PS3 Era frequently crashed games, or caused noticeable pauses. I've had no such issue, and that's a plus.

    The crafting System is a big plus, and settlement building is a big plus for me. it also lets me address the big issue of how is there so much scrap lying around after 200 years. The big cities should have already plundered most of the dead cars, but if they're not I will.

    Broom collecting is no longer a complete waist of time. Since everything you pick up can be turned into scrap.

    The shooting outside of VATS is improved to the point of workable. In the past the shooting was so cluncky that it was mostly pointless to shoot outside of VATS. Two shots in VATS could be a full clip out of it. It's still better to use VATS, but it no longer feels pointless.

    The story is well done, but it may appeal more to adults with kids then it would with young adults who have no concept of parenthood.

    Room for Improvement:

    All ingredients need a way of being instantly cached away in the workbench. There need to be a way to bulk scrap some of the needless weapons, and armor. There should also be a delineation between junk that is always junk, and junk that has uses other than junk.
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  13. Nov 19, 2015
    10
    once again, the MC "user review" section is nothing but a troll-fest of posters trying to outdo themselves with a 0 or 1 rating on a game most of them probably never played. MC needs to just end this section.

    having said this, if you enjoyed previous fallout games you will love this. It has all the quirkiness and brutality of earler games in a true open world environment--no
    once again, the MC "user review" section is nothing but a troll-fest of posters trying to outdo themselves with a 0 or 1 rating on a game most of them probably never played. MC needs to just end this section.

    having said this, if you enjoyed previous fallout games you will love this. It has all the quirkiness and brutality of earler games in a true open world environment--no restrictions on where you go or who you talk to. The game doesnt hold your hands or have any tutorial mode--you learn by doing and dying. I'm 40 hours in and still have most of the main story to go. If you're an RPG fan, dont miss this
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  14. Nov 10, 2015
    10
    Uncanny the number of accounts giving this game a 0 where it's their first review. I don't know what motivation these people have to tank the score besides just having no life and being bitter, angry trolls. The graphics in Bethesda games have always been about appreciating things on a macro scale, not analyzing every texture and animation. It's about taking in the world as a whole andUncanny the number of accounts giving this game a 0 where it's their first review. I don't know what motivation these people have to tank the score besides just having no life and being bitter, angry trolls. The graphics in Bethesda games have always been about appreciating things on a macro scale, not analyzing every texture and animation. It's about taking in the world as a whole and Bethesda has generated a masterpiece equivalent to Skyrim with this. Negative reviews criticizing the addition of nothing new have either not played the game or very little of it. Weapon crafting, town building, power armor as a fully functioning equipment set- that's only a fraction of the new mechanics added. Anyone who can hate this game never loved Fallout in the first place or just shouldn't be playing video games. Expand
  15. 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.
  16. Nov 22, 2015
    10
    It's a great addition to the Fallout franchise. I've played the game to death and loved every minute of it. The additions from previous Fallout games are big. The game is more of a simulation plus Fallout first person shooter RPG. The crafting and building towns is very good and surprisingly works. Just because of the ambition and the good story telling I have to give this a 10/10.It's a great addition to the Fallout franchise. I've played the game to death and loved every minute of it. The additions from previous Fallout games are big. The game is more of a simulation plus Fallout first person shooter RPG. The crafting and building towns is very good and surprisingly works. Just because of the ambition and the good story telling I have to give this a 10/10. Few games are worth the price tag these days, Fallout 4 is one of those. Expand
  17. Sep 30, 2016
    10
    I was not playing Fallout franchise until now, so don't know about previous games. Was not expecting anything special but become this title is really fun and entertaining. Story is not really good, but I concentrated to quests and skipped boring dialogues. Very important is also that game is suitable to go for platinum because there is no multiplayer and it does not require severalI was not playing Fallout franchise until now, so don't know about previous games. Was not expecting anything special but become this title is really fun and entertaining. Story is not really good, but I concentrated to quests and skipped boring dialogues. Very important is also that game is suitable to go for platinum because there is no multiplayer and it does not require several playthroughs to get it! Strongly recommended. Expand
  18. Nov 10, 2015
    10
    A good many of the negative reviews are just plain false on their face. Thus, the reliability of Metacritic is completely compromised and worth nothing. Metacritic as a source of data is dead, However,Fallout 4 is very much alive as a great game and puts the lie to negative reviews. Anyone who decided not to buy this game based on a negative review here truly was looking for an excuse notA good many of the negative reviews are just plain false on their face. Thus, the reliability of Metacritic is completely compromised and worth nothing. Metacritic as a source of data is dead, However,Fallout 4 is very much alive as a great game and puts the lie to negative reviews. Anyone who decided not to buy this game based on a negative review here truly was looking for an excuse not to buy. So,I very much pity the negative reviewers as they are obviously incapable of appreciating a great game which is completely sad. Expand
  19. Nov 10, 2015
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Loving this game! The customization of weapons and armor is mindblowing. I find myself tempted to play through again when I'm done, just to try some different S.P.E.C.I.A.L. combinations and different fighting styles.
    My settlement is up and running, with electricity, water, food, a manned guard tower, and automated turrets. The base-building is really unparalleled.
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  20. Jan 19, 2016
    10
    Fallout 4 is an amazing game. This is not the type of game that comes out every year, and you can tell how much effort and work has gone into creating it. The world is beautifully detailed. The character creator is one of the best from any game that I have played. The story is intriguing. I cannot think of one bad thing to say about this game.

    Your character is the only survivor of
    Fallout 4 is an amazing game. This is not the type of game that comes out every year, and you can tell how much effort and work has gone into creating it. The world is beautifully detailed. The character creator is one of the best from any game that I have played. The story is intriguing. I cannot think of one bad thing to say about this game.

    Your character is the only survivor of Vault 111, in Boston (called "the Commonwealth"), after a nuclear holocaust. The new character creator is very powerful and very fun to use. This is one game that, when you picture in your mind what you would like your character to look like, you can actually make it. Even if you are not happy with your design, there are a few opportunities to change it before you get into the main game, and you can get facial reconstruction surgery at any point you like.

    The gameplay is comparable to any purely FPS game, and is actually a lot more fun. The crafting system is literally the best crafting system from any game, and using a workshop to build settlements can be considered a game in itself. You can literally spend hours building whatever you like. There are endless possibilities.

    The game soundtrack is amongst my favourites. It is tense, powerful and captivating. Even the soundtrack playing at the main menu is beautiful. I just wish you could buy a CD of the soundtrack like you could with the first Mass Effect game.

    10/10. Great game. There is always something to do, somewhere to go and something to find. You will never be bored.
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  21. Nov 21, 2015
    10
    this game is absolutely awesome i think it deserves to be the game of the year easily wow very good game and huge world to explore with awesome story i can not stop playing
  22. Nov 14, 2015
    10
    As a huge fan of Fallout 3 & New Vegas, this game is awesome! Feels just like the other Fallout games with a lot of exploration and quests, along with new customization options on armor, weapons, and settlements. Highly recommend this game especially if you liked 3 & NV!
  23. Nov 10, 2015
    10
    People seem to be getting off on bombing triple A game user scores on metacritic. It's the kind of thing a virgin does. The critics have got it right. Listen to them, this game is fantastic. Massively better than fallout 3 or nv. Ignore the people making hundreds of accounts to downscore this game. They're probably ugly/overweight and full of spite.
  24. 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.
  25. 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.
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  26. Nov 10, 2015
    10
    In a few words: Everything a real ROLE playing game could have. Bethesda was able to do it again... Fallout 4 It's simply brilliant ! So much new and inovative things to do, that never existed in previous games.
  27. Nov 19, 2015
    10
    Ridiculously Fun

    I had very high expectations after Fallout 3 and New Vegas and Bethesda absolutely delivered. This game builds on the foundation of previous titles and ventures into new territory. Playing on PS4, the graphics are simply stunning. I read some reviews about problems with frame rates on PS4, but I haven't noticed anything. Game runs very smooth for me, no glitches, no
    Ridiculously Fun

    I had very high expectations after Fallout 3 and New Vegas and Bethesda absolutely delivered. This game builds on the foundation of previous titles and ventures into new territory. Playing on PS4, the graphics are simply stunning. I read some reviews about problems with frame rates on PS4, but I haven't noticed anything. Game runs very smooth for me, no glitches, no screen tearing, no crashes after some 40+ hours. The feel of the wasteland has never been better. I wasn't surprised by the huge open world with thousands of places to discover, but I was pleasantly surprised by 2 things:

    First, the combat is great. Huge step in the right direction. Especially on a higher difficulty the enemies will challenge you as they run for cover, communicate with each other, use tactics, hurl harsh language, and die with satisfying gore. In past Fallout games, combat was sort of an afterthought when building your character. Fallout 4 has an impressive FPS combat system and the VATS overhaul simply works better. I've never had more fun fighting the dangers of the wasteland. And to top it off, the power armor is fantastic in Fallout 4. From the dazzling good looks, to the fiery explosions, I think they really nailed the power armor this time around. That every piece can be customized, changed, improved and repaired with materials found out in the world is just a bonus to the power armor experience.

    Second, I was very impressed with the characters. The companions have lots of depth including their own likes/dislikes which can change as the game progresses. I consider it a good sign when I start to care about their opinions of me. The dialogue system has a nice feel to it and you can simply walk away any time you want during the conversation.

    The game isn't perfect though. I'm not crazy about the new leveling system and the perks, but its not horrible. Settlement building quickly becomes very demanding if you're not careful. The are some bugs with a few side quests. It can be hard to find companions after parting ways, then wasting time running around trying to find them. Should really have their own map markers with on/off toggle.

    Not going to bother with a Plus/Minus column because the game overwhelmed me with how much they got right while getting just a handful of things wrong. Been playing since the release date and I still don't want to put it down which is primarily why I'm giving it a perfect score. Already excited to start another playthrough. I'm not going to focus on the microscopic amount of flaws, many of which will get fixed in the next patch anyway. And anyone still complaining about the long download time needs to relax. I don't care if it takes a week to download - it's worth it.

    All in all I think the game will make veterans of previous Fallout titles very happy and it will blow the minds of unsuspecting newcomers. The game feels like Fallout. High quality, immersive, long duration, great re-playability. Games are supposed to be fun and Fallout 4 is a ridiculous amount of fun.
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  28. Nov 19, 2015
    10
    The game is really good. It has bugs, yes, but they are not game breaking in the slightest. So far I have only had one crash yet I didn't really lose any progress, everything else has been fine. The new dialogue system is fantastic, you always get four options and most of the time they are more than enough to satisfy. And most importantly, yes, it is A FALLOUT game, very much like FalloutThe game is really good. It has bugs, yes, but they are not game breaking in the slightest. So far I have only had one crash yet I didn't really lose any progress, everything else has been fine. The new dialogue system is fantastic, you always get four options and most of the time they are more than enough to satisfy. And most importantly, yes, it is A FALLOUT game, very much like Fallout 3 and New Vegas, except it looks much better now, the combat system is much more efficient and fun, the new voice acted player character is good and post-apocalyptical Boston is beautiful. Oh, and the crafting is freaking fabulous, just get the game, guys. Expand
  29. Nov 11, 2015
    10
    Are you kidding me? This game is amazing. WTF is wrong with people. To many Lamer's now and not enough Gamer's. I have only put in about 6 hours in this game and have been blown away. The graphics are good, story is good, game play is solid. People that are rating this so low probably play the same old stupid Call of Doodie games and are give this a bad rap. This is well worth the money,Are you kidding me? This game is amazing. WTF is wrong with people. To many Lamer's now and not enough Gamer's. I have only put in about 6 hours in this game and have been blown away. The graphics are good, story is good, game play is solid. People that are rating this so low probably play the same old stupid Call of Doodie games and are give this a bad rap. This is well worth the money, you cant go wrong with Bethesda. Expand
  30. Nov 10, 2015
    10
    As usual the trolls and haters blanket a new game across all platforms with misery. While there may be a few issues it definitely does not warrant a 0/10 score.
Metascore
87

Generally favorable reviews - based on 58 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 52 out of 58
  2. 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. 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.