Fallout 4

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  1. matdevine21
    Feb 22, 2016
    7
    Fallout 4 looks and feels amazing but still rather feels like a departure from the deeper mechanics that made Fallout 3 / New Vegas such big hits.

    Its disappointing that I cannot use my speech skills as a non violent option, now it feels like violence is my only option and that I am forced to make tough choices one way or the other where previously I would have been able to talk my way    Fallout 4 looks and feels amazing but still rather feels like a departure from the deeper mechanics that made Fallout 3 / New Vegas such big hits.

    Its disappointing that I cannot use my speech skills as a non violent option, now it feels like violence is my only option and that I am forced to make tough choices one way or the other where previously I would have been able to talk my way out of it.

    The ability to create and upgrade my own Armour and weapons is something that this series has needed for a while and the removal of weapon degradation is, at least in my opinion a welcome removal.

    In terms of the create my own community, I didn't go any further than the game forced me to do as everything about this mechanic felt like a grind and tacked on, only there to get in the way of an already short and basic story.

    The real pleasure of this game comes from the exploration and various missions in the fallout universe but these in themselves lacked the trademark fallout humor that this series is known for.

    If I could change one thing it would be the pipboy interface, it is so annoying to jump into the pipboy screen only to see the screen flicker or wade through screens to get what I wanted.
    Yes the pipboy is iconic to the series but seriously, there has to be a better way or a more updated interface than being forced to use this awful mechanic.

    I will say that like most fallout games, you cannot really judge the game until you have all the DLC installed and play the game fresh and whilst right now fallout 4 may be a little bit of a let down, in twelve months or so this will be a much more fuller game.    … Expand
  2. houyi111
    Jun 29, 2016
    7
    The combat is fun, the graphic is decent and the setting is really good. However, after finished all the main quests for all factions and many many side quests I feel that killing everything is the only option for the game. I missed the time I can use my charism, or money or int to finish quests. I do believe that the rpg element is a huge step down from previous games, but I don't thinkThe combat is fun, the graphic is decent and the setting is really good. However, after finished all the main quests for all factions and many many side quests I feel that killing everything is the only option for the game. I missed the time I can use my charism, or money or int to finish quests. I do believe that the rpg element is a huge step down from previous games, but I don't think this game is unplayable or downright garage. I am disappointed the directions it went. But if you are just looking for an open world game with fun gameplay, you should pick this game up.… Expand
  3. Steyraus
    Sep 24, 2020
    10
    I loved FO4 , at first I wasnt into it because I tried to play it like FO3. Once I got into the camp management, base building and crafting I was hooked for over 100 hours.
  4. fadibayzid
    Dec 5, 2018
    9
    Most of all, this game is like a parallel world that gives us a glimpse on how would our future be after a nuclear war, the chance to explore that world is a genius idea by itself, if you add the elements of RPG to it, with a decent graphics and some serious conversations, it will result of a jump in time, that I am sure is a chance for each Role Player gamer to experience.

    I have    Most of all, this game is like a parallel world that gives us a glimpse on how would our future be after a nuclear war, the chance to explore that world is a genius idea by itself, if you add the elements of RPG to it, with a decent graphics and some serious conversations, it will result of a jump in time, that I am sure is a chance for each Role Player gamer to experience.

    I have played this game recently and I am so glad I kept it until these days, it gave me the chance to compare it to the recently issued games, and I swear it is still worth to experience, regardless on which console or platform you choose to play it on.    … Expand
  5. xhaosis
    Nov 26, 2015
    7
    It is not a 10, it really is no better than fallout 3, to be honest. After about 15 hours of game play I am getting jaded. It is worth 60 dollars you will get your money's worth. this game is not ground breaking and its visual mechanics are out dated. The only great thing I can say about fallout 4, is now we should see a new TES coming hopefully soon, and hopefully that new title canIt is not a 10, it really is no better than fallout 3, to be honest. After about 15 hours of game play I am getting jaded. It is worth 60 dollars you will get your money's worth. this game is not ground breaking and its visual mechanics are out dated. The only great thing I can say about fallout 4, is now we should see a new TES coming hopefully soon, and hopefully that new title can show this company's innovation once again.… Expand
  6. blopho
    Mar 23, 2017
    9
    I love this game. I don't understand why people are giving this game 3s, and 4s and ****

    I realize the dialogue system has been very watered down, and sometimes you don't even know what your character is going to say when you choose what to say. I agree that that aspect of the game was completely botched in Fallout 4. I also realize that the new "workshop"aspect of the game that    I love this game. I don't understand why people are giving this game 3s, and 4s and ****

    I realize the dialogue system has been very watered down, and sometimes you don't even know what your character is going to say when you choose what to say. I agree that that aspect of the game was completely botched in Fallout 4.

    I also realize that the new "workshop"aspect of the game that allows you to build communities, build structures, assign jobs, create supply lines, and create defenses is kind of pointless ultimately. It's just sort of there and sometimes the game's story even makes you develop these communities to advance the plot.

    I also agree that the main storylines and the side quests are probably the weakest of the three open-world, first/third person Fallout games thus far.

    BUT, but but but but but...

    ...To me this is still a good Fallout game. I feel like the shooting mechanics are the best they've ever been in the series. The slow-motion version of V.A.T.S. is even cooler than the version in F3, and F:NV.

    The graphics are as good as they've ever been. For example, you can actually see the trees bending in the wind, there are radiation storms, and other subtle touches that make the world seem more "alive" in Fallout 4 compared to previous games. Also, unlike Fallout 3 or New Vegas, there is a dialogue camera that makes the conversations your character has seem a bit more.....dynamic.

    It's a great game as far as I'm concerned. It's probably tied with The Witcher 3 as my favorite Ps4 game. I'll admit I'm totally biased when I give it a 9, but something about roaming the wastes in these games really appeals to me.

    I like the solitude and I like having it shattered frequently.    … Expand
  7. FrenchToast
    Sep 24, 2018
    9
    While it is a different fallout experience, I think the game is very good. Combat is vastly improved and the world is fun to explore. The map isn't as restrictive as new vegas and modding has been expanded on tremendously. Also you can sprint.
  8. no2nate
    Feb 14, 2016
    7
    Experienced a few bugs that made things nearly unplayable although after failing a certain quest the freezing during save glitch went away. Really wish that Bethesda put more money and time into fixing things before they shipped the game or at least patch things. It's a cool game but needs a lot of patching.
  9. AwesomeboyGamin
    Dec 20, 2016
    10
    It's been a while since I've got so stuck into a game and all of its lore. I know it isn't a hit for everyone, but I thought the exploration was incredible and always inticing, the crafting and settlement building was rewarding and enjoyable and the combat was fun too. I know some people will laugh at this review and I can understand how some people will not enjoy this game and how, likeIt's been a while since I've got so stuck into a game and all of its lore. I know it isn't a hit for everyone, but I thought the exploration was incredible and always inticing, the crafting and settlement building was rewarding and enjoyable and the combat was fun too. I know some people will laugh at this review and I can understand how some people will not enjoy this game and how, like Skyrim for me, it may become boring, but personally I had a really great time with this game, always enjoyed comparing loot with my friends and talking about it with them and I have great memories of playing it and finding hidden bomb shelters or legendary weapons.… Expand
  10. GamerJosh0137
    Aug 20, 2016
    7
    I gotta say, before I purchased Fallout 4 I was expecting and hoping it would be more of Fallout 3. What I got was not what I was hoping for. That is not to say Fallout 4 is bad by any stretch of the imagination. I can't help but feel like Fallout 4 is a lazy way to make a Fallout game. The quests (pretty much from everyone you meet) are the same over, and over, and over again. GoI gotta say, before I purchased Fallout 4 I was expecting and hoping it would be more of Fallout 3. What I got was not what I was hoping for. That is not to say Fallout 4 is bad by any stretch of the imagination. I can't help but feel like Fallout 4 is a lazy way to make a Fallout game. The quests (pretty much from everyone you meet) are the same over, and over, and over again. Go here kill these ghouls, raiders, or super mutants. If not that then it's go here and get (insert weird piece of technology here). For the most part though, I enjoyed my time with Fallout 4 but not enough to do another play through. There is a lot more color now, so everything doesn't have that greenish brownish hue. I wasn't sure at the start if I liked that or not only because Fallout 3 really looked like several nuclear bombs went off, thus ensuring that apocalypse look and feel. The color is actually kinda nice. The gun play was also changed up a little bit making it a little less aggravating than previous titles, not to mention the addition of legendary weapons, and armor. Legendary armor more or less give you buffs to stats like intelligence, and charisma. Whereas legendary weapons add buffs like fire damage, or extra damage to specific types of enemies. Now about those dialogue choices. In my opinion dialogue choices in previous fallout games drastically effected how the game would play out. In Fallout 4 however, it felt as though I could either be nice as hell or a sarcastic nice as hell **** and it never REALLY changed the outcome. Sure, I could be kind of an **** and the character might not like me but they would still do the exact same thing if I was nice but instead have a good opinion of me. I didn't feel like there were any real consequences to any of my choices. That said, playing the same types of fetch or kill missions don't really give you a chance to be evil or good. If you are a long time Fallout fan I fear you may be a bit disappointed. If you haven't played any Fallout games and are looking to scratch that RPG itch, then you should definitely give it a shot at say 30 or 40 bucks, and get the DLC with it. Some of the DLC is better than the original game I think.… Expand
  11. McEmow
    Dec 1, 2015
    6
    This is the first Fallout game I have ever played so I don't know anything about it's predecessors.

    The game starts a bit slow at the beginning but after a while the awesome story unfolds and the journey begins. The story is good. Very good with some nice plot twists but with a fairly disappointing ending. There are different factions in the game you can join and all have faction    This is the first Fallout game I have ever played so I don't know anything about it's predecessors.

    The game starts a bit slow at the beginning but after a while the awesome story unfolds and the journey begins.
    The story is good. Very good with some nice plot twists but with a fairly disappointing ending.

    There are different factions in the game you can join and all have faction specific quests.
    This sounds cool but all the endings are 90% the same?? What the hell?? This doesn't make any sense.
    It would be nice if there were 3 very different endings.

    Graphics wise it's weak. I mean come one guys this game has like PS3 graphics.
    I could justify the graphics if the game ran steady but it doesn't. In busy sections the frame-rate drops enormously and stutter begins. This is very annoying and takes the fun away when shooting.

    The customization is AWESOME!! Enormous ammount of parts you can craft and use for your weapons/armor. The settlements are also very nice. Fun for the creative people but doesn't add much to the story.

    There are also companions you can travel with. This adds life to your story. Without this the travels would be a bit boring. But this is something personal as others like to travel alone.

    The overall feeling of this game was good but i just can't accept the fact that a huge developer like Bethesda uses an old engine with sloppy frame-rates.

    There haven't been a single patch as today to fix these issues. I wil rate this a 6 now. A 7 when there is a patch.    … Expand
  12. 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
  13. zelenii
    Nov 6, 2016
    5
    Almost shooter, almost RPG, but "almost".
    If you prefer shooter, play at Far Cry, if you prefer RPG, you have a nice The Witcher.
    Pass by this game. I'm disappointed.
  14. njja02
    May 15, 2018
    8
    I had tons of fun with Fallout 4 even with it's technical and story problems. It's game-play is fun and addictive and world is nice to explore.
  15. Duke_Nukem
    Mar 11, 2017
    9
    Sticking to the missions can get a bit boring, the menus are somewhat confusing and the conversation choices don't seem to make much difference, but freeroaming around the wide open world and killing whatever crosses your path is so much fun! Especially if you are using the mods to craft better weapons and an armored suit, you are set to go and cause some mayhem oh yeah!
  16. kwstas
    Jan 23, 2016
    7
    this is a pretty nice game , it is have a great consept with a very interesting and kind of addictive gameplay in every way , it is a massive world with thousand things to do great weopons with plenty of upgrades . the one thing is bad for me is there tons of junk items and the inventory gets heavy every bit of time and honestly it is kind of annoying .
  17. Kritik_king
    Mar 29, 2017
    9
    In the age of score bombing, aggregate user scores just become a giant tug of war, hence why I find it important to write a review.

    First I want to address the hate this game has received and then talk about the game itself. People need to understand what "hype" does to expectations. Fallout is far from the only one to suffer from enormous hype, and it won't be the last. No game will    In the age of score bombing, aggregate user scores just become a giant tug of war, hence why I find it important to write a review.

    First I want to address the hate this game has received and then talk about the game itself. People need to understand what "hype" does to expectations. Fallout is far from the only one to suffer from enormous hype, and it won't be the last. No game will ever live up to the hype. Some of people's favorite games as of late have come from new or previously unknown IP's that had very little hype surrounding them. While it may not be helped by the game developers and publishers, this is largely a monster of our own creation and kills enjoyment. Hype creates unreal expectations that cannot be met.

    Secondly, I am ashamed by the actions of a large portion of the Fallout fan base. It is all well and good to dislike an entry in the series and to state it, and vote with your wallet. It is another entirely to troll and spew filth and bile onto anyone that even tries to express their like of this game. Seriously, the way people react borders on religious zealotry, and the great Todd Howard & Co. has desecrated what is apparently most sacred. It's a game people, and an insufficient reason to insult and demonize those who don't agree or who genuinely enjoy the game.

    Third, to those that decry F4 for not being as groundbreaking as F3- what exactly was the expectation? To jack into the PS4 matrix style? Of course F3 was revolutionary compared to F2. You went from a dated, clunky isometric style game to a modern, engaging, cinematic first or third person shooter that kept the world and atmosphere from the original games. That was and is Bethesda's bread and butter, so why was there an expectation of a revolutionary F4? A more realistic outlook would recognize that evolutionary steps make more sense if the game formula already works.

    Fourth, I would like to address the "good game, bad Fallout game" critique. It is one that is entirely subjective, because what may have attracted one to the series is not what attracted another. Therefore it is as valid as all other subjective qualities e.g. the music, ambiance, color palette. It all comes down to the crux of the whole issue which I will discuss in the game critique.

    F4 is a game that was not afraid to do something new. It changed many, many things from its predecessors, many of which I would argue were great improvements, and some that were metaphorical "steps back". Overall, the changes implemented contribute to a fun, replayable game, albeit with shortcomings.

    Graphically the game is, of course, better than any other Fallout. Compared to some of the best looking games of the past few years, it cannot compete. However, within fellow large open world games, it is above average. The real pitfalls appear to be textures and some of the lip-syncing and facial animations. In most cases they are merely "meh" but in fewer instances it is outright bad (like the texture on Virgi's mutant body). F4 suffered serious frame rate drops in city areas due to issues with shadowing. Patches have since fixed the issue and overall stability is lightyears ahead of previous games. My F3 and to a lesser extent my FNV games have reached a point of saturation that they stutter, freeze and crash to the point that it is barely playable. In contrast, in all of my playthroughs of F4, it has crashed 4 times and frozen for 4-5 seconds a dozen or so times. Speaking only for Playstation, this is hands down the most stable and least glitchy Fallout game to date.

    Far too many changes were made to list and many of them were relatively minor, but solid changes. There are some instances of retconing, some of which seemed like simple oversight and others were changes made to improve game play. Just some solid examples of great changes are the armor and weapon crafting which is the most in depth to date, the appearance, function and customization of power armor and the vastly better combat.

    The main story held me engaged and wanting to know what happens next, which is a good indication of a solid story. Side quests were numerous with some very memorable ones.

    Some of the big and controversial changes have to do with the reduction of RPG elements in the game. It has become more of an open world game, that is undeniable. It is disingenuous to say that it has no RPG elements however. This is the crux of many issues, because for many Fallout is synonymous with RPG. That's why they see Fallout as losing a core part of itself and the rest is history. I am not a hardcore RPG'er, I do not create elaborate backstories and don't think the only way to build a character is with a point system. I enjoy exploration, replay ability, fun, engaging and humorous encounters that convey a complex story. All this in the F4's unique world and atmosphere is what makes a game "Fallout" to me.

    If you're like me, F4 will be a fantastic game.    … Expand
  18. TheSimpleOne
    Dec 3, 2015
    6
    I have been a Bethesda fan since I was introduced to Morrowind way back when and have always purchased their games. Saying that I would have to go on record as to say this may been their poorest showing to date. For some reason or another after the initial hour of game play I felt as though I was not as drawn into this game I was was to previous installments of New Vegas or Fallout 3, letI have been a Bethesda fan since I was introduced to Morrowind way back when and have always purchased their games. Saying that I would have to go on record as to say this may been their poorest showing to date. For some reason or another after the initial hour of game play I felt as though I was not as drawn into this game I was was to previous installments of New Vegas or Fallout 3, let alone Skyrim or Oblivion. I personally like the idea of building my character around Charisma in which I did and right after I started putting some serious skill points into it I noticed it does not really effect the game play like it did in previous installments. This was a major turnoff to me.

    just really a disappointment.    … Expand
  19. DanielRhino
    Dec 1, 2015
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is my first Fallout game and I didn't know what to expect! I stumbled my way into the wasteland and started my journey! Facing mutants and other huge and scary things trying to kill me made me overwhelmed at first however I continued on! Killing a huge deathclaw in my first suit of power armour was awesome however from there the struggle began! Going into a power plant and clearing it after numerous attempts and 4 hours! I walk out and into a new mission. After diamond city I did the Valentine Mission and am still there! No ammo and no fusion cores for my power armour left me defenceless! That is where I stand, still trying to do it after numerous rage quits and breaks. This is where it goes downhill! Overall a great game and I am enjoying it despite the struggle. One of the best parts to this game is Dogmeat not being able to die!!! Thank You!… Expand
  20. Kydd_Amigo
    Dec 3, 2015
    6
    So I should preface by saying, I think Bethesda are great storytellers. I love the Elder Scrolls series and really liked the idea for Fallout.

    I picked up the game hesitant since I'm not a huge post apocalyptic fan, but I figured the story was good and depth/breadth would not be a concern. (I've heard some state the game has well over 150 hours of quests) Unfortunately, a number of    So I should preface by saying, I think Bethesda are great storytellers. I love the Elder Scrolls series and really liked the idea for Fallout.

    I picked up the game hesitant since I'm not a huge post apocalyptic fan, but I figured the story was good and depth/breadth would not be a concern. (I've heard some state the game has well over 150 hours of quests) Unfortunately, a number of factors left me feeling this was average at best.

    Gunplay, outside of V.A.T.S. (think turn based system) it's almost impossible to hit anything. The aiming well and truly sucks.

    Graphics are extremely dated given the next gen consoles capability, and it's just hard to spend hours on a game when things look dated and two dimensional. (The colour palette was debated but didn't overly concern me, it's a wasteland after all).

    Finally, game breaking bugs rendered this extremely frustrating. An hour into the game I completed a quest which requires you to kill all hostiles in a town. I was unable to complete it due to a known bug which would not register completion once the town was clear. (Seriously almost the first important quest!?)

    The above factors, for me unfortunately were enough to derail my enjoyment and interest.

    Hardcore fans ofc will love the game since it has all the great elements of others in the series.

    But, if you're 50/50 on this, I would recommend passing.    … Expand
  21. balkat
    Oct 19, 2018
    10
    Wonderfull story, open world, amazing combats and armours, enjoying my fortress developing. I really like the minute man and all this stuff. Good work!
  22. Bayonetwork1989
    Jan 22, 2016
    7
    Fallout 4 is a good game... Not great, just good... My main issue with this game is that the graphics are only slightly better than the graphics seen in Skyrim and that game is over 4 years old. Both games used the same engine and I don't think that much has been improved on said engine. Like Skyrim, the game was littered with bugs upon release and theres some areas of the game that lookFallout 4 is a good game... Not great, just good... My main issue with this game is that the graphics are only slightly better than the graphics seen in Skyrim and that game is over 4 years old. Both games used the same engine and I don't think that much has been improved on said engine. Like Skyrim, the game was littered with bugs upon release and theres some areas of the game that look extremely ugly (one area being some quarry where I had to drain the water. I looks as good as some areas of Half-Life 2). I'll admit that at times the world does look very good, and this is usually when the sun is setting or during a storm. Anyway, on to the positives; Bethesda are amazing at telling a story and making you feel that every decision you make will have an effect on where the story ends up, and that's because it will. You will feel immersed in this game and you will have a few 3/4 hours plus binge sessions. It does have a lasting quality, but compared to some other open world RPGs (The Witcher 3) it is disapointing.… Expand
  23. Treemazeebee
    Feb 2, 2016
    7
    This ga,e is actually much worse than I had expected, but it still manages to be incredibly fun. The games story is fine just about what you'd expect from a Bethesda game but as is implied by my last comment that is not why you play these games you play for an incredible amount of challenging an interesting content. This game certainly has no lack of content but it lacks challenge as longThis ga,e is actually much worse than I had expected, but it still manages to be incredibly fun. The games story is fine just about what you'd expect from a Bethesda game but as is implied by my last comment that is not why you play these games you play for an incredible amount of challenging an interesting content. This game certainly has no lack of content but it lacks challenge as long as you have any sort of armor and not a pipe pistol. The amount of content is made by how much of this you do: "General, we've just gotten word that another settlement needs our help" or "The commonwealth has no shortage of abominations when you're ready to go clear a place out just let me know" What I'm trying to say is the content gets repetitive and boring really quick. Although there still are a lot of cool things to do the sheer amount of simply clearing places out creates this sort of hole that it just can't get out of. This game did improve on how different all of the characters can be. The absence of skill points is something that I really enjoy. I think they should have done all previous fallout games and Skyrim. The perk system gives you a lot more customization options and finally you can get a character with all of the perks which sounds really awesome and I plan to do that.

    TL;DR: Too much clearing places out not enough cool stuff. Perk system greatly improved.    … Expand
  24. RealisticCritic
    Feb 14, 2016
    6
    i have completed all the modern fallout games (3d) so without further ado let's get started

    positives:Your main character has a voice now +1

    the shooting actually works without vats +2

    the storytelling:+3

    The negatives:Removed content (Karma,skills,Unique dialogue options etc,)

    Bugs

    Graphics

    Facial animations are still garbage
  25. getrwuegyweh
    Feb 27, 2016
    7
    This was the first game made by Bethesda that I ever had, so i didn't really know what to expect. While full of bugs and glitches, its such an enjoyable game being able to create and modify items and settlements. I shall certainly get the next fallout game which comes out! Shouldn't have finished it that quickly though.
  26. rokit90
    Mar 18, 2016
    9
    First off, I'm really not a graphics fiend, I'm more of a story driven, game play sorta guy, that's why i tend to go back to old gen PS games. Besides that, Fallout 4 tends to be that game with enjoyable mechanics, sure they took out certain things I liked about the old Fallout games particular 3 and NV, but they also improved on other aspects. I don't understand so many negative reviews,First off, I'm really not a graphics fiend, I'm more of a story driven, game play sorta guy, that's why i tend to go back to old gen PS games. Besides that, Fallout 4 tends to be that game with enjoyable mechanics, sure they took out certain things I liked about the old Fallout games particular 3 and NV, but they also improved on other aspects. I don't understand so many negative reviews, I don't rush the story on any fallout games, I mostly like to trek the world that Bethesda make and never use fast travel, and through out my Journey in fallout 4 something always happens, previous entries were quite barren and monochromatic, Fallout 4 adds a bit more juiciness to their universe, with different hues, many and many and many! locations to explore, and let me not begin to mention the settlement building, your life will be sucked, don't have a wife, or a girlfriend.

    The BAD: Oh yeah there are a few, now I haven't finished the game yet, but so far Not the biggest of the dialogue system, it feels at times inconsistent, also not knowing what your character is going to say is a bit annoying. sometimes this breaks immersion for me, seeing that these characters are just code, and not actual humans. The story isn't that bad, I actually enjoy it more than 3, fallout 4 hits some high points in its story, no spoilers, but their is one character who cant be recruited as a companion, but had a way more interesting background than all your companions combined and the story highlights that. so much I believe there should a. New Vegas style fallout game staring this character.

    all and all, Its fallout, more on the shooty shooty side, but it's still fallout non the less, and to add another note, I have other triple A titles but I keep coming back to this game wasting vast amounts of time.    … Expand
  27. CuteRobyn
    Mar 19, 2016
    7
    Fallout 4 Review

    War, War never changes, but has Fallout? Fallout 4 looks amazing, everything from the lighting to the water effects just blows me away. The animations have been tightened up from the last game and help make the world around you feel alive. I have to say that I love seeing my character popping in holotapes to play them or climbing into a suit of power armour. The    Fallout 4 Review

    War, War never changes, but has Fallout?

    Fallout 4 looks amazing, everything from the lighting to the water effects just blows me away. The animations have been tightened up from the last game and help make the world around you feel alive. I have to say that I love seeing my character popping in holotapes to play them or climbing into a suit of power armour.

    The apparel now works on a layer system, so you have a thin outfit and attach pieces of armour on top of that. I think the new system works very well and allows for a lot more diversity in gameplay as well as appearance. Power armour is now an item you are able to climb in and out of at will and makes you much stronger. The pay off for this is that you need to find fusion cores to power your suit. Fusion cores are just rare enough and offer a fantastic reason to explore the map.

    Another new feature is the ability to build up your own settlements which will need defending and looking after. I think this is the thing I have spent the most time doing as I love to build up my own little safe spots. Town building requires you have junk to use as materials and this means you will be searching the wasteland for junk in order to build up your towns more. This is a fun feature and adds a whole new layer to the classic Fallout gameplay.

    The last positive thing I want to mention is the fact that Fallout 4 allows you to be polyamorous and this is amazing. I love that this opens up the game for role-playing so much more, you can read my full opinion on this here.

    I suppose now that I have made this game out to be Jesus it's time to talk about the bits I don't like.

    My biggest issue with Fallout 4 is how your character's backstory stops you being able to role-play as well as earlier games. I wanted my character to be a polyamorous gay bad-ass but instead I was forced to mention my son and husband which I didn't care about. Bethesda please learn from Obsidian and give us a motivation but minimal history like in Fallout New Vegas.

    The intro sets up the male character as an ex-soldier and the female as a lawyer but no matter if you play as male or female you will have experience and training with combat and power armour. I dislike this as it shows the designers expected you to play as the male lead which creates some plot holes if you play as female, which could have been easily avoided. I had hoped in 2016 I would not need to remind people that not all gamers are male.

    I do love Fallout 4 and would recommend it however it has its flaws and is not the best Fallout game in my opinion.

    7 out of 10.

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  28. Kenanman
    Aug 13, 2016
    6
    Fallout 4 получился довольно смешанной игрой. Кому-то он понравится т.к. там есть открытый мир и много чего интересного. Кому-то не понравится т.к. они либо впервые играют в серию fallout, либо играли в 3 часть. Мне лично не понравился т.к. понял что исследования мира это не мое.. Но если у вас есть свободные 50 часов и вы любитель исследовать миры, то эта игра именно для вас!Fallout 4 получился довольно смешанной игрой. Кому-то он понравится т.к. там есть открытый мир и много чего интересного. Кому-то не понравится т.к. они либо впервые играют в серию fallout, либо играли в 3 часть. Мне лично не понравился т.к. понял что исследования мира это не мое.. Но если у вас есть свободные 50 часов и вы любитель исследовать миры, то эта игра именно для вас!
  29. zGoldenOG
    Oct 15, 2016
    5
    Um game que parecia que superaria os jogos anteriores, porém o jogo inteiro se resume basicamente em refúgios e assentamentos. Não foi um fiasco total, porém poderia ter sido muito melhor. As DLCs não adicionam grandes quantidades de novos elementos e metade das dlcs são voltadas á assentamentos.
  30. generlcustard
    Oct 24, 2016
    4
    I've tried multiple times to get into this game, and the most I cared to get was about 20hrsin, and I really had to suck it up and grind through, I kept hoping if I just pushed through it would start to get interesting, it never happens. All the wit and charm of the previous fallout out games is missing. It's an RPG in only the most superficial sense, almost as an after thought. The storyI've tried multiple times to get into this game, and the most I cared to get was about 20hrsin, and I really had to suck it up and grind through, I kept hoping if I just pushed through it would start to get interesting, it never happens. All the wit and charm of the previous fallout out games is missing. It's an RPG in only the most superficial sense, almost as an after thought. The story makes no attempt to keep you engaged and the missions do nothing to drive the story forward and are extremely repetitive. They mostly consist of fetch quests and go here and kill the raider/mutants/synths. NPC's are totally forgettable and undeveloped. Technically it's fine, except for the bugs and dated graphics, which would be totally forgivable if the game had any sort of depth or heart. If you play about 5 hrs of this game, you seen it all. Find a building, shoot everything there, loot all the stuff, become over encumbered, go back to your base, repeat ad nausea. I think people who loved the Star Wars prequels or Jurassic World will enjoy this game.… Expand
  31. EmirKhorasani
    Mar 4, 2017
    10
    This was my first Fallout game. That being said, I know my score is higher than it would be had I played other ones. However, Fallout 4 captivated me from start to finish. I loved every second of it, exploring the world, completing quests, and learning not just to survive, but to thrive in the post nuclear world.
  32. jimyslash
    Dec 6, 2016
    8
    My score is based on the fact that it is my first fallout game. It was a nice surprise. Graphics are bad though. I like the idea of an open world in an apocalyptic world
  33. mcvtec
    Mar 11, 2017
    8
    Good:

    - Exceptionally large and detailed environment around Boston. The big areas in the DLCs Far Harbor and Nuka world make it even more massive. - Weapons mods are great. - Junk and scrapping can be addictive. - Improved sub screen management options over previous titles. - Best perks & perk tree yet. - Power armor is excellent. Bad: - Low FPS makes it look choppy. - Where    Good:

    - Exceptionally large and detailed environment around Boston. The big areas in the DLCs Far Harbor and Nuka world make it even more massive.
    - Weapons mods are great.
    - Junk and scrapping can be addictive.
    - Improved sub screen management options over previous titles.
    - Best perks & perk tree yet.
    - Power armor is excellent.

    Bad:

    - Low FPS makes it look choppy.
    - Where are all of the side quests?
    - Constructing structures can be blow-your-brains-out tedious.
    - Local map is small and useless.
    - Load times aren't too bad at first, but once save data gets large loading times are awfully long.
    - Completed quests are listed in order of completion, making it basically impossible to sort through them if trying to finish every quest in the game. It would be MUCH better if the were listed alphabetically or aragangable in some way.
    - Linear dialog, no paths to choose.
    - No karma
    - Weapons are waaaaaay too heavy.
    - Why did they re-invent the 10mm Pistol and other guns from previous games? They look so dumb and bulky now...
    - Not enough hard to find hidden items (unique weapons etc.)

    Surprises:

    - With all current updates, the games runs very well compared to previous titles.
    - In my case, I haven't had a single broken quest yet.    … Expand
  34. Pirante
    May 4, 2017
    8
    I had heard a lot about this game, good and bad, but had not played any of the previous Fallout games and, as a result, was heading into the game totally fresh. I do believe a lot of the negative scores for this game are related to unmet expectations developed from previous experiences of the franchise. This is a Fallout 4 review from a Fallout novice.

    We'll start with the positives -    I had heard a lot about this game, good and bad, but had not played any of the previous Fallout games and, as a result, was heading into the game totally fresh. I do believe a lot of the negative scores for this game are related to unmet expectations developed from previous experiences of the franchise. This is a Fallout 4 review from a Fallout novice.

    We'll start with the positives - the game, to me, looks fantastic. Grim, post-apocalyptic world, huge range of enemies, and all of it retaining the atmosphere of a post-nuclear future. I honestly think the game looks great - some have said its textures are repetitive, which may be true, but I can see why that's necessary in a game of this type.

    The gameplay itself is good - as challenging as you want it to be, lots to do and explore and build up and improve, it really is expansive and you can lose hours of your days in this game - I've lost 40 already and have barely done any of the missions, I've just romped around the map exploring. The combat can get a little repetitive as, while the locations change, the battles are often similar be they 'bosses' or regular enemies. This can become an issue but on the whole I've really enjoyed it.

    The missions are something I cannot really comment on as I haven't really focused on doing them - whether this makes the experience better or worse is utterly dependent on the individual player but, for me at least, it feels more authentic to just explore, meet people and respond to the situation at hand. This might not be a sentiment echoed by others and, for those who enjoy a heavy reliance on narrative built through missions, I can see how the game may not cut the mustard. For me it's been enjoyable just to explore and interact and understand the world - this might not be the same for others (especially those who have played previous editions of the game).

    To sum up the positives for me I love the exploration, the range of enemies and locations, the size of the map and basically most elements of the game - I have had fun, which is why I play games.

    The negatives, the things which stop this game being a 10, boil down to a few things. Frame rate issues will occur on the PS4 and these can be annoying. For me it is not a big deal but these can be huge deal-breakers for others - it depends how these affect your perception of the game personally. The few missions I have done have been very, very similar which doe snot bode well for the multitude of missions I have yet to complete. I think this is where a lot of criticism has come in - for me I have simply not followed the conventional narrative and have enjoyed myself, maybe how you play the game affects your enjoyment? The characters have been decent but certainly lack a bit of background - of the ones I have met there never seems to be enough background to become really invested in them. This is again a big issue is character development is central to your enjoyment and experience of games - for me it is a bonus rather than a key element.

    I understand the negative reviews - if you have never played the franchise before I would definitely say play the game. If you have then you'll maybe have to read other reviews and decide whether or not to take the plunge. I did get this game with a discount of 60% due to special offers via PS+ and, at that price, I really think there can be no complaints.    … Expand
  35. GeeseThompson
    Mar 15, 2017
    9
    This is an honest review from an honestly ardent Bethesda Softworks and Fallout franchise "fanboy" (for want of a more fitting term). I have played Fallout 4 for a combined total of approximately ten days, spread across 2 'characters' both on the PS4.

    I'm too busy playing it to describe my experience. I give Fallout 4.......... 9/10.
  36. LordMOrion
    Mar 21, 2017
    5
    I want to like this game, the effort, care and dedication that have gone into this game are evident. No-one has failed to spend the time or cash on making this game as good as it could be. There are so many new features that I wonder if Bethesda were simply trying too hard. Settlements are a fantastic idea in principal but in practice this isn't the UI to deliver it. The plot and sideI want to like this game, the effort, care and dedication that have gone into this game are evident. No-one has failed to spend the time or cash on making this game as good as it could be. There are so many new features that I wonder if Bethesda were simply trying too hard. Settlements are a fantastic idea in principal but in practice this isn't the UI to deliver it. The plot and side narratives are well conceptualized but not really well written. The gameplay is good but not cutting edge. I really want to praise the game for being functionalist and well-developed but it hasn't really broken any new ground.

    I'm so sorry that this game isn't better and it is so close to being a great game but it really isn't.    … Expand
  37. ElleryHQ
    Jan 26, 2019
    6
    Тот-же третий фолыч завернутый в обновленную графику. Скучно, неинтересно. Беседке бы в пору собраться и выпустить что-то оригинальное.
  38. MarshallBuzz
    Apr 12, 2017
    8
    Very nice game, i really really like it.
    The story is not soooo good but acceptable, nothing wrong to deal with.

    The characters are good but not so much because they do not get so involved with them, they are many and this does not allow you to take a fondness for one in particular. In my opinion, Hancock seemed fantastic.
  39. Bernarenko
    Apr 3, 2017
    7
    I really love this game because of its mechanics, but it is kinda hard to get used to the poor animation and several bugs. For an average game it is a lot of fun, but if you expected a AAA game you are going to feel very frustrated. In the end you are playing a action RPG without a lot of RPG characteristics that make RPGs great.

    I'm happy I waited all this time to play Fallout 4, it    I really love this game because of its mechanics, but it is kinda hard to get used to the poor animation and several bugs. For an average game it is a lot of fun, but if you expected a AAA game you are going to feel very frustrated. In the end you are playing a action RPG without a lot of RPG characteristics that make RPGs great.

    I'm happy I waited all this time to play Fallout 4, it was worse before all those bug correction patches. Also, if you like open world and building you'll have a lot of fun.    … Expand
  40. slavigrad
    Sep 18, 2018
    6
    Great open world but with loading screens. The story is fine, but the dialogs are week.
    Fallout 1, 2 had great and funny dialogs, Fallout 4 did not.
    Good side quests, but also much of them are repetitive. The graphics, game mechanics and loading screens are weak. The building of your communities is good. What I really liked was the gun and armor customization, character creation and    Great open world but with loading screens. The story is fine, but the dialogs are week.
    Fallout 1, 2 had great and funny dialogs, Fallout 4 did not.

    Good side quests, but also much of them are repetitive. The graphics, game mechanics and loading screens are weak. The building of your communities is good.

    What I really liked was the gun and armor customization, character creation and the atmosphere of the post-apocalyptic world. I was mainly creating my own story - I was collecting all the guns, armors, building communities and discovered every place in the Boston.

    + big funny open world, gun and armor customization, discovery of Boston
    - loading screens, dialogs, graphics, game mechanics    … Expand
  41. sprkl714
    Nov 7, 2017
    6
    This game is cool, but only on Hardcore mode. True Fallout experience. Masterpiece. 7.8/10.But don't play this on Normal difficulty, it's totally ruined piece of crap.
    Hardcore mode - 7.8 out of 10
    Easy/Normal/Hard/Very Hard - 5.6 out of 10.
  42. network_scroll
    Jun 20, 2018
    8
    Время игры: около 140 часов
    Примечание: пройдена полностью, включая шесть дополнений.
  43. Henriquez94
    Jul 15, 2018
    6
    Oficialmente fue mi primer fallout, iniciado y terminado por completo (Todo el modo historia y sus finales) , habia jugado anteriormente el fallout 3, pero no logre terminarlo. me han dicho que fallout new vegas es el mejor.
    Fallout 4, graficamente, muy pobre, un mundo abierto con una cantidad de bugs increible, lastima.. un vasto mapa, pero muchos bugs 4/10 (Ya es hora de cambiar el    Oficialmente fue mi primer fallout, iniciado y terminado por completo (Todo el modo historia y sus finales) , habia jugado anteriormente el fallout 3, pero no logre terminarlo. me han dicho que fallout new vegas es el mejor.
    Fallout 4, graficamente, muy pobre, un mundo abierto con una cantidad de bugs increible, lastima.. un vasto mapa, pero muchos bugs 4/10 (Ya es hora de cambiar el motor grafico)
    Narrativa o historia: Entretenido, hay misiones que son muy buenas, te enfrentas a bestias enormes y tu decides la forma de eliminarlos con o sin sivor armadura, me esperaba un poco mas sobre la trama de la historia, las decidiones que tomas afectan hasta cierto punto, pero no son cambios tan raidcales, el modo construccion es muy bueno, aunque lamentablemente no disfrute en plenitud, ya que en consola no pude cargar ningun mod, eran de pago ;(
    La banda sonora es increible, poder disfrutar de la radio mientras haces y planeas tus misiones. es lo mas detacable para mi.
    Recomiendo jugarlo en PC, ya que hay una diferencia notoria graficamente y podras disfrutar con los mods que quieras.
    Saludos.    … Expand
  44. BlitZeR_95
    Apr 28, 2018
    6
    I was very hyped for this game but in the end it was a major disappointment. This game is very very repetitive and it's no fun doing the same thing over and over again. I wasn't able to complete the game because of just how repetitive it is.
  45. Nish
    Apr 21, 2018
    10
    Fallout 4 gives me a world where I feel good. I completed it twice so now I'm trying Skyrim V and I love it just as much! Thank you Bethesda, you're the best!
  46. jmherna6
    Jun 12, 2018
    9
    Fallout 4 is one of the best action role-playing-games I have played. Action games typically rely on hand-eye coordination of the player usually having them control a character/avatar focusing on winning, which could be in shooters or other types of games that need good reaction times of the player. Fallout 4 has the shooter type gameplay and melee forms of combat, which is very similar toFallout 4 is one of the best action role-playing-games I have played. Action games typically rely on hand-eye coordination of the player usually having them control a character/avatar focusing on winning, which could be in shooters or other types of games that need good reaction times of the player. Fallout 4 has the shooter type gameplay and melee forms of combat, which is very similar to many other games that are part of this genre. The player can collect guns and other weapons and fights of monsters, wild animals, and other people that are all around the map, which somewhat differentiates itself from other games where the weapons are already predetermined by the game instead of the player actively choosing which ones to use. The player can also customize their own character, as is able to do almost anything they want in exploring the open world, with many quests available and a good story to follow, traits of a well made role-playing-game.
    This game comes from a series well established as one of the best adventure role-playing games. It kept the SPECIAL character sheet which was first introduced with the first Fallout game, and moved on from the original having only 2D graphics to now 3D graphics, first being introduced in Fallout 3. Bethesda Game Studios kept improving upon the game after release with six major updates/DLC, as well as added support for mods to be implemented in the game. Fallout 4 changed some aspects of its game compared to previous games in the series like 3 and New Vegas. It added a new equipment system that took off the constant need for maintenance which was prevalent in previous titles.
    The graphics of the game are much more better than the graphics from previous Fallout titles like Fallout 3 and Fallout New Vegas. The use of dark colors, which brings in a gloomy feeling when playing the game, was continued in the series which was very prevalent in previous titles.. This gloomy feeling may not be present for the entire map since players can make their own creations with more color in areas called settlements. The game has opening music when loading up save points, and also plays suspenseful music when the player gets into combat or discovers a new location. There is spoken dialogue in the game, so the player doesn't have to read from the screen, with an estimated 111,000 lines of recorded dialogue.
    The games graphics and feel comes from cultural aspects of the United States in the 1950’s. It was an era of the start of the Cold War, with fear of nuclear war which the game picks up, although the game does have a significant difference to history on how the power of nuclear energy was used at first (in the game it was used to power innovation instead of war/bombs in the beginning). It affected the way the houses looked, buildings, computers, even though they were all technologically advanced, it still had the feel of the 50’s. The game has also affected gaming culture and pop culture, with people dressing up as their favorite characters from the game to attend events, but also wider areas like how violent games affect people.
    The game starts off with a cutscene from World War 2, and tells of how different to what actually happened in real life, people started using nuclear energy to benefit society, but that resources were low and the world is coming to a breaking point at the present, which is where the character the user plays enters. The user gets to choose the sex, characteristics, and traits of the playable character, and after is allowed to walk around in the house in what seems to be a peaceful neighborhood. But soon after, the user is made aware of the upcoming apocalypse and ends up deep underground for safety, only to be frozen for over 200 years to later emerge upon the wasteland to explore. There are different factions in the game and the player can choose to join all of them but may end up turning against other factions once the player gets far enough in the story.
    Fallout 4 was released to be an entertaining game with little focus on the serious aspect of what it could become. Though there are some characteristics that could be seen as serious with some similarities to political games and game for change. The game is set in a post-apocalyptic wasteland after the superpowers of the world led and all out war which ended with the use of atomic bombs annihilating most of humanity and creating dangerous creatures. The game presents the player with the effects of war and countries fighting over resources instead of helping each other for the benefit of humanity. It sets a sense of warning for the player, in what the world could become if the greed of people for control and power remains uncontrolled, so it may be used as a way for people to advocate control of dangerous weapons and more friendly measures between countries to settle disputes.    … Expand
  47. EptaEpt
    Sep 13, 2022
    1
    Sorry, but positive feedback is not available in your region. At least until your leadership changes the two-faced policy in their actions and statements.
    Sorry, but positive feedback is not available in your region. At least until your leadership changes the two-faced policy in their actions and statements.
  48. Wh1te_Wolf
    Sep 16, 2018
    10
    Скажу честно...

    Игра идеальна её зря критикуют! Лично я не могу уже оторваться месяц! ( скоро будет второй) Её критикуют не понятно за что для меня лично, в ней хороший сюжет, в ней большой свободный мир, где можно строить свой дом да хоть деревню для выживания! Минус только один Сложности во время прохождения, с теме же Райдерами трудно разобраться иногда бывает, но не суть Все +    Скажу честно...

    Игра идеальна её зря критикуют!
    Лично я не могу уже оторваться месяц! ( скоро будет второй)
    Её критикуют не понятно за что для меня лично, в ней хороший сюжет, в ней большой свободный мир, где можно строить свой дом да хоть деревню для выживания! Минус только один
    Сложности во время прохождения, с теме же Райдерами трудно разобраться иногда бывает, но не суть
    Все + игры
    Большой свободный мир, где можно строить, выживать, добывать ресурсы, помогать своим людям и т.д.
    Сюжет не плох затягивает
    персонажи вроде как не бесполезны, как во многих играх
    Беседы довольно таки интересны между персонажами и кадсцены не плохи
    Создание персонажа, вы тут хоть джокера создавайте, да кого угодно впринципе!!!
    Вроде вся что получилось подметить мне в игре, вот как то так друзья
    С нетерпением жду Fallout 76!!!!!!    … Expand
  49. iOS
    Oct 17, 2018
    9
    The world, exploration, crafting, atmosphere, and story of Fallout 4 are all key parts of this hugely successful sandbox role-playing game. Great new reasons to obsessively gather and hoard relics of happier times, strong companions, and sympathetic villains driving tough decisions make it an adventure I’ll definitely replay and revisit. Even the technical shakiness that crops up here andThe world, exploration, crafting, atmosphere, and story of Fallout 4 are all key parts of this hugely successful sandbox role-playing game. Great new reasons to obsessively gather and hoard relics of happier times, strong companions, and sympathetic villains driving tough decisions make it an adventure I’ll definitely replay and revisit. Even the technical shakiness that crops up here and there can’t even begin to slow down its momentum.… Expand
  50. Kvantaliani03
    Nov 20, 2021
    7
    rrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrreeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee
  51. Jvbcdtm3
    Nov 4, 2018
    8
    Story:8
    Graphics:8
    Gameplay:10
    Details:8
    Mechanics:8
    Sounds:8
    Animations:8
  52. Leontorres7
    Nov 16, 2018
    9
    A Masterpiece, loved everything about this game, it is definitely a must play!
  53. M150
    Nov 16, 2018
    10
    what can is say 1500+ hours played and it still keeps me fresh when i start a new playthrough (And i have done many) very good game 10/10
  54. ILYAZREFERENC
    Jan 8, 2019
    8
    Отличная игра за исключение немного скучного сюжета,открытый огромный мир,который интересно исследовать.Однозначно купить стоит даже в 2019 году
  55. DD-Trainer
    Feb 11, 2019
    5
    I wouldn't call this a bad game but I wouldn't call it a good Fallout game either. This game has really, really set itself apart from it's previous titles which isn't... a good thing. Gone are the zany questlines and hilarious character interactions and gone is the karma system along with factions favor and most importantly gone is the old leveling to impactful character choices...

    This    I wouldn't call this a bad game but I wouldn't call it a good Fallout game either. This game has really, really set itself apart from it's previous titles which isn't... a good thing. Gone are the zany questlines and hilarious character interactions and gone is the karma system along with factions favor and most importantly gone is the old leveling to impactful character choices...

    This game isn't bad it's mediocre it tries to be something it's not and gives you a barebones store with a lack luster world with a radio that has recycled music with only a few new tunes and worst off it gives you really lame partners and at most this game has decently going for it is the mod inspired building because everything else gets really... linear and repetitive. This game is trying to be a Mass Effect it's trying to be a Witcher and it fails overall I wouldn't say this is an extremely bad game but again it's not a good fallout game the leveling is... pretty bad the guns feel better I will give I that but aside from minor things this game feels like it took one step forward and two steps back so I'll give this a 5 out of 10.    … Expand
  56. jr1228
    Mar 2, 2019
    5
    Nearly lifeless, perhaps it is not just for me. To go into what I liked, that beginning was intense and hooking however this being my first Fallout game, I soon was put into a near lifeless environment with no clue where to go. I could tell that this game emphasizes content over style but with this sort of game, it seems more of a chore than a game. I do see many who are fans of thisNearly lifeless, perhaps it is not just for me. To go into what I liked, that beginning was intense and hooking however this being my first Fallout game, I soon was put into a near lifeless environment with no clue where to go. I could tell that this game emphasizes content over style but with this sort of game, it seems more of a chore than a game. I do see many who are fans of this series and can play for hours but considering how Fallout 76's reception was, I think this series' faults have now come to light.… Expand
  57. RK800
    Jul 4, 2019
    8
    fallout 4 is a very nice game. atmosphere, craft, gamplay and plot. Very ashamed cause of **** o l d f a g s who rate this game low
  58. onehitok
    May 26, 2019
    4
    This game was just boring to play, you are the father of some family that is trying to rescue your child, I think. Since your wife is dead, you are left to roam on a desolated earth. Obviously the combat needs no aiming, but the guns need aiming, what's up with that? The graphics are good, though.
  59. NXT
    Jul 8, 2019
    6
    Word to discribe the game: If.
    I bought a PS4 recently to play every game that ive missed for the last generation.
    I Started with Fallout 4 because i loved Fallout 3 and New Vegas. I gave a 6 for this game because Fallout 4 is just a terrible "remaster" of Fallout 3, so if you have played and loved FO3, you should find this one a disapointement. But, i have to give the benefit of the    Word to discribe the game: If.
    I bought a PS4 recently to play every game that ive missed for the last generation.
    I Started with Fallout 4 because i loved Fallout 3 and New Vegas.
    I gave a 6 for this game because Fallout 4 is just a terrible "remaster" of Fallout 3, so if you have played and loved FO3, you should find this one a disapointement.
    But, i have to give the benefit of the doubt for someone who is new to the series, so it could not be a disapointement for them.
    In spite of the fact that the game has aged horribly, with the recent price drop you should try and play, but please start with low expectations and you might be satisfied with the experience.
    Best regards, from Portugal.    … Expand
  60. Barbara_Barus
    Aug 20, 2019
    6
    This game really disappointed me, it has a bad and boring story, and I didn’t like the gameplay much
  61. jefferz
    Apr 2, 2020
    0
    I'm going to be honest and say that I way so hyped when this game came out at first because I was a starved Fallout fan, but honestly, if you enjoy this game or even outright call it a fallout game, then the underlying concept of the fallout series obviously has gone over your head.

    The only reason this game isn't considered **** is due to alot of ignorant gamers only having played    I'm going to be honest and say that I way so hyped when this game came out at first because I was a starved Fallout fan, but honestly, if you enjoy this game or even outright call it a fallout game, then the underlying concept of the fallout series obviously has gone over your head.

    The only reason this game isn't considered **** is due to alot of ignorant gamers only having played Fallout 4 and not any other games.

    It's a mediocre AAA game at best, probably why so many ignorant gamers enjoy it, because they've never explored anything else.

    As a fallout game this just totally fails, don't buy it, and if you like the Fallout Franchise you shouldn't support this game at all    … Expand
  62. andiiscavver
    Aug 1, 2019
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Fallout 4 is the game to be in. You have your choices, you have your freedom, you have your farming choices and YOU are FREE to choose your character, their face, their build, whether thicc or slicc, muscular and beautiful, and etcetera, etcetera. There are literally way too many body and face combinations. Bam, nuke goes down like hell. You can go FREE mode and do some experiments and just laze, or, try to destroy the Institute! This is literally the best of the Fallout franchise. I just can't get enough of it. You can be a criminal or a police guarding DC, be an explorer, or be a steely member of the BoS! Ok, let's start. Firstly, you can BUILD. Unlike any other Fallout game, you can BUILD! Building things is the first clue to know that this is open world. You can go outside Boston, Kick some ass with a Mini Nuke, and kick back and drink a Nuka Cola. You can also go wherever you want. Even better, it covers, so many genres. Action. Adventure. Horror. Building. Sandbox. There are just so many. So, think of this as a real gift from Bethesda! You can just level and level, and level, and become the most badass survivalist in the Wasteland. Hate or Nora, there are truly no limits except for your imagination.… Expand
  63. PeinLankaster
    May 3, 2020
    9
    Отличная игра. Рад что серия игр стала яркой и разнообразно.
  64. Al1ne
    Jul 2, 2021
    7
    Wait, WHAT?how this game have 87 points,this game is not so bad,but really, 87? Atmosphere is good,guns is variable,and some of missions is interesting. But,optimization is bad(17fps hello),story is boring,map is empty.
  65. Arachnox
    Dec 2, 2020
    10
    Très bon jeu, avec des rebondissements, il pleut dans le jeu. Il y a des super mutant.
  66. Spuffo
    Jan 14, 2021
    0
    Вылеты, баги, низкий фпс, неинтересные квесты, ужасный режим выживания, пустой мир, отвратительный сюжет. Из плюсов неплохая стрельба и прокачка оружия.
  67. Kessarath
    Jul 18, 2021
    1
    Huge, even gigantic disappointment and to think that Metal Gear Solid V or The Witcher 3 were released in the same year! Fallout 4 is just Fallout 3 with high definition textures, worse plot, meaningless dialogues. It's more like a mod, not a full-fledged game. Full of bugs and glitches even in 2021. Embarrassment. Fallout 3 was one of my favorite games. I finished F4 with the all DLC andHuge, even gigantic disappointment and to think that Metal Gear Solid V or The Witcher 3 were released in the same year! Fallout 4 is just Fallout 3 with high definition textures, worse plot, meaningless dialogues. It's more like a mod, not a full-fledged game. Full of bugs and glitches even in 2021. Embarrassment. Fallout 3 was one of my favorite games. I finished F4 with the all DLC and achieved all the trophies. It was a very unpleasant experience. This game should never come out.… Expand
  68. SebbyMakesMusic
    Feb 17, 2022
    9
    While this game does have many flaws, there are also many reasons it's worth the time investment.
    In comparison with the other Fallout games, this may not be the best at doing what they do.
    But in terms of what this specific game offers, I think it does it pretty well. I have a lot of different playthroughs with different playstyles and story choices. The add-ons really add a lot of    While this game does have many flaws, there are also many reasons it's worth the time investment.
    In comparison with the other Fallout games, this may not be the best at doing what they do.
    But in terms of what this specific game offers, I think it does it pretty well. I have a lot of different playthroughs with different playstyles and story choices.
    The add-ons really add a lot of depth to the story. I do wish they could be more thoroughly integrated into the main map instead of being totally separate locations.
    Mainly, after playing it for so long, I'm roughly 98% sure that the main character is supposed to be a synth. It's definitely more interesting to think of it this way when you realize just how advanced technology is becoming in contrast to the wasteland that still exists.
    Overall, the story itself is ambiguous enough to be interesting, though the dialogue can occasionally be more engaging than it is.
    The settlement building isn't bad, but I feel like it breaks the gameplay flow a little bit to be so focused on junk.
    Overall, I had a lot of fun sinking into this character, especially in Survival mode. If you play this, you must play it on Survival mode! It makes the role-playing aspect much more engaging as you need to eat, drink, and sleep, you can get ill, and ammo has weight so you have to be strategic with what you carry. It's honestly fun to be scared of half the creatures at low levels.
    I definitely recommend this, though it may not be for everyone. But I'm enjoying my no-VATS, anti-factions playthrough...
    P.S. The lore is still great if you pay attention to details.    … Expand
  69. penmumble
    Dec 20, 2022
    9
    I love this game. It's addictive and the world is incredibly fun to explore. The dialogue choices are often absolutely hilarious. The combat is explosive and wild and fun. The UI, as always with Bethesda games, is flawless. The game and world hooks you. The story is surprisingly complex and your choices really matter based on who you side with. This is one of very few games to make me cryI love this game. It's addictive and the world is incredibly fun to explore. The dialogue choices are often absolutely hilarious. The combat is explosive and wild and fun. The UI, as always with Bethesda games, is flawless. The game and world hooks you. The story is surprisingly complex and your choices really matter based on who you side with. This is one of very few games to make me cry because of a choice presented to me, which NEVER happens. It's got glitches but honestly they just add a whole other layer of fun to a wildly enjoyable game!… Expand
  70. Blvck_shark
    Feb 28, 2022
    9
    My first time playing a fallout game and i fell in love with this world. Everywhere you go theres a story being told.
  71. Edenscott
    Oct 28, 2022
    9
    Though not being buggy and not as great as its predecessors, it is a massive unique open world experience, which not should be missed by any bethesda, open world rpg or shooter fans.
  72. Gaz
    Oct 7, 2020
    8
    I put over 100 hours into Fallout 3 and have well over that amount of time invested into Fallout 4. Personally, while I don't think it quite achieves the level of quality that Fallout 3 had, it's a very solid and enjoyable Fallout game that's well worth your time.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Another major complaint I have is they re-used Fallout 3's radio music and the new DJ is awful.
    I do have to note turning off the music and listening to the new ambient soundtrack is amazing.    … Expand
  74. Bitek
    Feb 26, 2019
    7
    This is my first Fallout game. The game is fun, i really like it. Exploration is awesome. it is a massive game. I like weapon crafting and building towns is interesting. The game is there at the top for me with Witcher 3 , Horizon Zero Dawn and GTA5. I think the drawback of the game is that the game is so massive and there are so many side quests to do that you will forget aboutThis is my first Fallout game. The game is fun, i really like it. Exploration is awesome. it is a massive game. I like weapon crafting and building towns is interesting. The game is there at the top for me with Witcher 3 , Horizon Zero Dawn and GTA5. I think the drawback of the game is that the game is so massive and there are so many side quests to do that you will forget about completing the main quest and detached yourself from the main quest. Also graphics feel like PS3 than PS4. Sometimes they are nice but most of the times they re below average. Frame rates can be pretty horrible on PS4 Pro from time to time. Finally the load times are long. The game needs new engine that can utilize power of next gen consoles.… Expand
  75. Nathaniel_Cage
    Dec 11, 2020
    9
    Great story and well portrayed characters made me play this game for 100+ hours. Definitely will play this game again in the future!
  76. Cyper
    May 23, 2020
    3
    THE GOOD

    · An amazing, open world · Improved shooting mechanics · More fluid gameplay · Settlement building THE BAD · DOWNGRADED. Fallout 4 basically REMOVES many of the core mechanics from previous games; skill points, proper player dialogue, player choice, karma system, and the reputation system, faction affiliation, There is barely any survival elements to the game. Within    THE GOOD

    · An amazing, open world
    · Improved shooting mechanics
    · More fluid gameplay
    · Settlement building

    THE BAD

    · DOWNGRADED. Fallout 4 basically REMOVES many of the core mechanics from previous games; skill points, proper player dialogue, player choice, karma system, and the reputation system, faction affiliation, There is barely any survival elements to the game. Within an hour you're given a Power Armor and a mini-gun. Choosing answers via the dialogue is difficult because the whole sentence is not spelled out meaning that your character might say something that you did not intend him or her to say. But that does generally not matter. While there is options, these are only an illusion of freedom. There is Yes (yes) sarcastic (yes) and No (yes) and more information. So there is really no choice. Many characters are invincible. The game is constantly telling you where to go and who to talk to.

    · Lack of INNOVATION. Fallout 4 re-use the same creatures and enemies as in FO3. The world design is more or less the same as well. It's as if this is forcibly put into the game to make it LOOK like Fallout. But in the end it's a post-apocalyptic gallery with content from Fallout crammed into the mix. The mission design is outright horrible. All missions in the game can more or less be summarized as such: (1) Retrieve someone or something or (2) Kill someone. Then you ALWAYS have to shoot your way though hordes of enemies to complete the task. What's then the POINT with roleplaying??? There is no roleplay. The only SKILL that really is valuable in Fallout from a role-playing point of view is shooting. Worse than that the game forces you to do so. This also means that there is no surprise elements. You always know what the next mission is or what's behind the next corner.

    There is more to say about the good and the bad - but what I already have said summarize it. In the end Fallout 4 is downgraded from previous titles and the game lacks innovation. I will NOT buy the next Fallout game if it is like this.    … Expand
  77. bonsai
    Nov 25, 2019
    8
    Honestly don't know why many people react badly against this game, this is the Fallout i enjoied the most.
    The whole central plot is amazing and the settlements are a really cool addition.
  78. alanbessa
    Feb 24, 2018
    7
    Recommended.

    Clunky animation and gameplay, but the score and overall story is great.
  79. ReubenIsAGod
    Dec 14, 2020
    6
    I somehow managed to break my gameplay experience so I never actually finished the main quest-line. In saying this i did spend about 57 hours within the game kinda just **** around and leveling up my character.

    I really love the Fallout franchise. It's a lot of fun, a really interesting open-world to explore, and also has some interesting lore and locations. Um, so Fallout 4? It's    I somehow managed to break my gameplay experience so I never actually finished the main quest-line. In saying this i did spend about 57 hours within the game kinda just **** around and leveling up my character.

    I really love the Fallout franchise. It's a lot of fun, a really interesting open-world to explore, and also has some interesting lore and locations. Um, so Fallout 4? It's incredibly okay. I went through 3 stages of grief playing the game.
    1. I love it! The gameplay is smooth, solid, feels satisfying shooting guns and collecting loot. The actual core-mechanics and leveling up system is pretty good this time. Not as deep, or dense, as the OG, but definitely good. Building bases is kinda fun. I love the environment and setting. I mean, it's basically fallout 3...but better looking? Also has nice gameplay elements.
    2. Wait! Is this basically a grind-fest-looter-shooter...why are the main quests and side-quests all feel repetitive and annoying. Um, it's got some alright moments. But like, hmmm, I'm getting BORED FAST.
    3. **** this! **** What are these repetitive randomly generated **** quests? Why is the narrative so weak? **** the Companions, they are annoying (and also pointless) What does this game even want to be??? WHY IS IT A **** LOOTER SHOOTER!!!!!!! WTF !!!! I just...I guess I'm done with the game. Thank God. Moving on.

    These are my opinions on Fallout 4. It's a fallout looter shooter w light RPG elements and annoying repetitive generated quests. Gets really Dull after about 20 hours of gameplay. None of the factions are that interesting either! I also Really REALLY missed (and hate) what they do with the Insitute.It's all boring...I really missed the Enclave. Also having a voiced character is **** DUMB and takes away from the immersive elements of these games. **** dumb.

    Super Mixed bag aye. I would recommend this game for 10 dollars (I paid this much for it) You do get a lot of content. The game is flawed.    … Expand
  80. DvBizzle
    Sep 26, 2017
    8
    I have recently just jumped back into Fallout 4 and after a long time away from the game i can clearly say, this game is great; it definitely is not the best in the fallout series as in my opinion that title goes to Fallout New Vegas. But this game is great it has solid gameplay and a wide range of world to sink yourself into, in my first 24 hours of playing the game i have done around 5I have recently just jumped back into Fallout 4 and after a long time away from the game i can clearly say, this game is great; it definitely is not the best in the fallout series as in my opinion that title goes to Fallout New Vegas. But this game is great it has solid gameplay and a wide range of world to sink yourself into, in my first 24 hours of playing the game i have done around 5 main story quests, as i have just lost myself in the world and doing anything and everything.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    7. Beautiful art direction and music.

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

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

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

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

    5. Too many loading screens.

    6. Poor dialog options.

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

    All in all, I enjoyed Fallout 4 immensely, and found myself devoting my game time solely for this for a good one month. Very immersive and compelling game. If you like games like Witcher 3, Borderlands, Far Cry 3/4, Skyrim, Deus Ex, then you'll definitely love the Fallout universe.    … Expand
  82. ATTin
    Jun 1, 2019
    8
    Story: 7, Gameplay: 9, Graphics: 8. This is a great game, but not as good at Fallout 3
  83. HaloFever
    Apr 19, 2021
    6
    The early days of the PS4 were an ugly time for games and Fallout 4 is no exception. In 2021, the Fallout 4 looks and plays even worse compared modern gaming, but the SSD in a PS5 is a savior to get through the game's many loading screens. You experience on an old PS4 may vary.

    Fallout 4 looks bad. Compare it to The Witcher 3 and there is no contest. Compare it to Fallout 3 and you    The early days of the PS4 were an ugly time for games and Fallout 4 is no exception. In 2021, the Fallout 4 looks and plays even worse compared modern gaming, but the SSD in a PS5 is a savior to get through the game's many loading screens. You experience on an old PS4 may vary.

    Fallout 4 looks bad. Compare it to The Witcher 3 and there is no contest. Compare it to Fallout 3 and you wonder what Bethesda had been doing for 7 years. It's not just the lighting, character models, and ever present green hue. The game recycles models from Fallout 3 and itself, over and over, so you really have no idea where you are or what the landscape is supposed to be. The character models and faces are indeed terrible. Enemies are completely uninteresting and all wear variations of the same types of armor. The dialogue options are just as generic and dialogue options rarely, if ever, have an impact on the game.

    Fallout 4 also plays bad. The V.A.T.S. system from Fallout 3 returns without any apparent changes. (Was this entire game planned as DLC for Fallout 3?) Players can queue up attacks in a way that briefly turns battles into turn based encounters. I like V.A.T.S. as an alternative for RPG fans who are not saavy with shooters. However, if you are saavy with shooters, the live action gunplay is garbage. I don't expect a Bethesda game to play as smooth as a Bungie game, but at least nail the fundamentals of slowing down the reticle speed as you near the target. Or put another way, playtest your game with a controller and not a keyboard and mouse! I found that cover and sidestepping made no difference with enemies. You stand (or crouch) your ground and shoot until all enemies are dead. Every battle is like a war of attrition. Whether you go melee or guns, V.A.T.S. or live action, the gameplay has to pause every thirty seconds to a minute while you scroll through a menu to use a health item.

    By the way, I have not got gotten to the worst part. The game forces players to build settlements and manage the settlers. At first, I thought this idea was a little tacked on but had intriguing implications. Those fine thoughts were dispelled as soon as the game forced me to assign a settler to work a water pump. There is no overarching menu screen for this. You cannot boot up a version of Fallout Shelter on your phone. Instead, you clumsily enter crafting mode, highlight a settler with your reticle, and then highlight the item you want the settler to work. If you do not set up your settlements well enough, they will be constantly attacked by enemies. The attacks will show up as quest objects and you can help if you want. Don't. The attacks never end and you will never actually finish the game if you go down the base building, base defending rabbit hole. The entire settlement system and the defense of settlements looks from the outside like a great way to pad playtime so the game looks bigger than it really is.

    The settlement and crafting system seems very 2015. Minecraft was incredibly successful back then and many games were jumping on the crafting bandwagon. Fallout seems like a good series to add crafting because you make do with the resources left behind. But not this kind of crafting. Not a chore. Adding insult to injury, every building you craft looks a ramshackle shack. No matter how you design a giant mansion for yourself, it will always look like a monstrosity. Why not just move into one of the cookie cutter office buildings that are still standing?

    Fallout 4 does allow mods on the PS4 to change the playing experience. I saw some that make collecting items and thus base building easier by removing the carry limit. This is especially important because all settlement structures require parts that have to be salvaged, and it sucks to make multiple trips to carry it all. Various other mods solve the settlement defense problem. The downsides to mods are breaking the game and losing access to trophies. The game is already a sandbox that is essentially made to be broken. This is the only reason I play these kinds of RPGs. If I wanted a good shooting game, a good building game, or a good story game, I would play almost anything else.

    All-in-all, Fallout 4 is a crap game. Playing it more does not make it better. All I really want is for Skyrim and The Witcher 3 to have a baby, and let me make my own character in a world that looks as good as The Witcher 3 and has the quality storytelling of The Witcher 3. Bethesda games are the best in their niche if only because they are the only games in that niche. To be clear about the effect of this, I waited this long to buy Fallout 4 because of how disappointed I was with the game trailers and previews. Quality matters.

    Update: I finished the main story and my opinions are unchanged. A dud is a dud.

    Full Disclosure: I downloaded Fallout 4 for "free" with the PS+ collection on PS5. Not only did I not pay $60 for this game, I also did not suffer long loading times.    … Expand
  84. Isak
    Jul 10, 2020
    7
    Starts of really well, but it kinda gets boring quickly. Story is also a tad dissapointing, and it lacks a lot of the charm of earlier entries
  85. Kai82
    Apr 1, 2020
    8
    A masterpiece with some flaws. There is so much I enjoy here but there are also parts I hate. It has the standard bugs of a new Bethesda game and made some changes compared to the former Fallout games. Lets start with the good things. I like the main story and characters. The twist are good and the involved characters are memorable. With Nick, Piper, Deacon, John Hancock and Kellgog we gotA masterpiece with some flaws. There is so much I enjoy here but there are also parts I hate. It has the standard bugs of a new Bethesda game and made some changes compared to the former Fallout games. Lets start with the good things. I like the main story and characters. The twist are good and the involved characters are memorable. With Nick, Piper, Deacon, John Hancock and Kellgog we got great backstories. I can relate to these characters and feel compassion for them. This is for me a sign for good character creation. Also the factions and their leaders are magnificent. While I don't like some aspects I can at least see where they come from (except maybe one I wont spoil). Again you must chose a fraction at a late point in the game like in New Vegas. The sidequests are also a strength with the Silver Shroud quest-line as my favorite while many others that are also remarkable like Nicks Detective cases, The secret of the Cabot house and Last voyage of the USS Constitution as close second. Some go hand in hand with the dark humor of the Fallout series. There is one dialog where a still working security robot wants you to identify yourself. You can respond with insults to a humorous result. I am in the minority here but I like the crafting, construction elements and settlements. The controls work well or lets say as in all new Fallout games. I am really satisfied with the game. Now to the parts I dislike. The bugs are (slightly) more numerous than in Fallout 3 and New Vegas. The new level up system is a hit and miss. While I like that I can potentially learn everything part of the fun in previous games was to create your own build and style. Some fan favorite abilities got removed. I hate that Preston always have uninteresting random quests. I would have liked the character but each time I get near him I have to save a settler from stupidity. I defended all settlements in a way that nothing should harm them and they have enough of everything there but they always find a way to get captured or lost. The power armor is now useless for me. There is no tread serious enough for me to waste fusion cores. Overall this is a bit different but a true Fallout game or experience. I enjoyed it and will give 8/10. Fallout New Vegas in the ultimate / game of the year edition is still better.… Expand
  86. DinoBeam
    Mar 28, 2021
    6
    EDIT: I'm lowering this to a 6, Im trying to enjoy myself, I find a cool submarine, and where does that quest send me? TO **** SAUGUS IRON WORKS!!!! I'VE ALREADY CLEARED THAT PLACE OUT 4 TIMES FOR 4 OTHER **** QUESTS! HOW IS THIS GAME THAT TRASHY!?!??!?!??!??

    This is a solid game all around, yes it isn't as good as Skyrim for a number of reasons; --Too many boring go clear a    EDIT: I'm lowering this to a 6, Im trying to enjoy myself, I find a cool submarine, and where does that quest send me? TO **** SAUGUS IRON WORKS!!!! I'VE ALREADY CLEARED THAT PLACE OUT 4 TIMES FOR 4 OTHER **** QUESTS! HOW IS THIS GAME THAT TRASHY!?!??!?!??!??

    This is a solid game all around, yes it isn't as good as Skyrim for a number of reasons;

    --Too many boring go clear a building quests
    --Locations reused multiple times
    --Uglier terrain
    --Nameless NPCs to 'flesh out' cities
    --Lack of location variety
    --Obvious copy and pasted areas
    --More bland infinitely generated quests

    But it does come with a bunch of upgrades

    --you don't have to level up a perk to unlock a perk, you are free as long as you meet the level requirement for that stat
    --you don't have to go into a menu to loot containers and bodies
    --your followers all have their own backstories, and as they get to like you they reveal a little bit of it here and there, until they ask you to go on a quest with them!
    --completing said follower quest unlocks a perk
    --there are multiple factions that actually oppose each other, you can't just join them all

    There are also times it seems Bethesda didn't care about the game. When you clear out a location to build a settlement, the dead bodies stay there forever, and I am playing in 2021. You'll be addicted and frustrated. It feels so annoying and passive aggressive when they force a random event "kill some people for no real reason" missions to be selected and pop up on your HUD.    … Expand
  87. Tinagowtfay12
    Jun 23, 2020
    6
    A step back for the Fallout franchise. Really enjoyed both Fallout 3 and New Vegas, so it was very exciting to see a 4th in the making, but I just can't bring myself to complete it. My major complaint is they focused way too much on the new "building" mechanics. I'm not here to play minecraft. The graphics are mediocre, however, so are most of Bethesda's games. I feel the game was veryA step back for the Fallout franchise. Really enjoyed both Fallout 3 and New Vegas, so it was very exciting to see a 4th in the making, but I just can't bring myself to complete it. My major complaint is they focused way too much on the new "building" mechanics. I'm not here to play minecraft. The graphics are mediocre, however, so are most of Bethesda's games. I feel the game was very rushed just to please fans and make some extra cash. The gameplay is very poor in my opinion as well. 6/10.… Expand
  88. shatti
    Apr 20, 2019
    8
    too much action less immersion, but still a great game, companions are immersive
  89. 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
  90. JuanLuisGG14
    Jul 29, 2017
    7
    After a strong start, Fallout 4 fails to stablish a strong storyline due to a weak diaogue system.
    Although its open world is beautifully well done, missions become chores, and few of the sidequests remain memorable on the long run. Other pros are settlements and weapon crafting system.
  91. badgerryan19
    Jun 19, 2017
    7
    Ah Fallout. I am a huge fan of the Fallout series. Especially Fallout 3. When this was announced I was so hyped like everyone else. But we got a good game, but not a great one. There is many problems and it feels like a shell of the older games. Still fun adding the mods too.
  92. Nel
    Dec 13, 2016
    8
    Fallout 4 is a massive game, it's really enjoyable and will take you several hours to complete. However it has an iffy rpg element, and which makes you feel that their is less choices than previous fallout games. Howevr, the game is really enjoyable.
  93. F0rZ3r0
    Oct 30, 2022
    6
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  94. ablemorghon
    Aug 29, 2022
    2
    A very mediocre game, at best. Visually not so much better than Fallout 3. In all honestly, it looks real bad for a PS4 game.

    Game is also full of glitches, but that was expected. It's always been like that with Fallout games. Enemies getting stuck in fences/stairs etc, alleys disappearing (worst of them being your dog), missions not showing up correctly +++. The only good thing    A very mediocre game, at best. Visually not so much better than Fallout 3. In all honestly, it looks real bad for a PS4 game.

    Game is also full of glitches, but that was expected. It's always been like that with Fallout games. Enemies getting stuck in fences/stairs etc, alleys disappearing (worst of them being your dog), missions not showing up correctly +++.

    The only good thing about the game is the story and amount of content.

    All in all, I don't recommend this to anyone.    … Expand
  95. Gamercritic777
    Aug 13, 2018
    5
    Not such a great version of Fallout. I have been a fan from the start and see the game going downhill. The settlement creation ads something new to the game, and also it is the future of gaming. But i feel they make the entire game surrounding settlement building. Not much else to do. No sense of exploration. Lack of guns to make. When you ad the option to create or customise weapons youNot such a great version of Fallout. I have been a fan from the start and see the game going downhill. The settlement creation ads something new to the game, and also it is the future of gaming. But i feel they make the entire game surrounding settlement building. Not much else to do. No sense of exploration. Lack of guns to make. When you ad the option to create or customise weapons you cannot forget to add 1000's of blueprints as basically you tell us to create something, but we are very limited. Which is a bit silly. Characters and charisma/talking are broken. Game feels bland.… Expand
  96. Cryteknologi
    Apr 24, 2018
    8
    What can I say, I'm a sucker for Bethesda. I love their games and the freedom their games give the players, which is no different from Fallout 4. I have spent WAY too much time on this game, but I enjoyed all the little things as much as the big things.

    Edit: Creation-club can go **** itself, though
  97. SleepNot
    Mar 28, 2020
    9
    I'm a fan of fallout series and fallout 4 is a great game as usual! Good action and atmosphere! very recommended!
  98. Dominix99
    Jul 14, 2017
    8
    A truly great achievement in gaming and an amazing immersive experience that has its downfalls with various bugs and freezing on the PS4, as well as long load times that can take you out of your immersion while playing the game. The biggest thing going for this game is the amount of content. One of the few games nowadays that actually gives you enough content to justify 60 bucks.
  99. filip92
    Jul 11, 2022
    9
    This was my first Fallout game, and i didn't had big expectations. But it was really a surprise to play this. The atmosphere feels so genuine, the story is interesting and it keeps you wanting to uncover more and more of the story.
  100. Acronymous
    Aug 14, 2018
    9
    Bought the game, played it for 200 hrs before i realized should get it with Season Pass. Bought all the expansions and spent another 150 hrs probably walking around the Diamond City and Nuketown. Man, i love this game!
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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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