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  1. Feb 20, 2022
    7
    Атмосфера предыдущих частей утрачена, похвальная нелинейность сюжета, скучные персонажи
  2. Mar 29, 2023
    6
    difficult game to analyze with interesting world but a disastrous combat system
  3. Feb 22, 2022
    7
    The first and only fallout game I have played (sadly) and I had a lot of fun looking back at it. I plan to play other titles thanks to Gamepass so my opinion on this game could change, but for now it’s a solid 7. I would say it’s pretty good but doesn’t excel at anything.
  4. Mar 1, 2022
    9
    It's a good game if you love the Fallout series. The bad reviews are mostly about the price, which has dropped in the meantime and the Creation Club of Bethesda. I do not like the CC move either, you don't have to use it. If you're new to Fallout 4 I recommend to take a look at Nexusmods.
  5. May 23, 2022
    5
    although i did enjoy my time with the game i cannot overlook its issues. the dialogue in this game is AWFUL, the characters are one dimensional, the bugs and lag on the console version are annoying as balls, the overall feeling of the sensitivity when aiming with a gun feels off, although i dont really care about graphics in video games this game definitely was lacking in that category,although i did enjoy my time with the game i cannot overlook its issues. the dialogue in this game is AWFUL, the characters are one dimensional, the bugs and lag on the console version are annoying as balls, the overall feeling of the sensitivity when aiming with a gun feels off, although i dont really care about graphics in video games this game definitely was lacking in that category, the world was uninteresting the story was bad i dont even remember what i liked about this game lol but i did enjoy it quite a bit 5/10 Expand
  6. Apr 17, 2022
    8
    The main story is not the best but otherwise fantastic game. I'm feeling a decent to strong 8.
  7. May 1, 2022
    8
    This game is fun ......is underated ....i play this even today i have 1000 hours in this game and still i find this fun .....and game shud be played in survival not casual(normal) difficulty if you didn't play on survival you didn't play the game...this game is basically skyrim with guns
  8. May 17, 2022
    8
    I first played this in 2018 and it instantly became one of my favourite games of the generation! I couldn't believe how immersed I became in the building aspect and aside from that, the world and lore in this game is amazing.

    I recently decided to try and play through it again, but this time with mods. Some of the mods improved the gameplay in a huge way, but unfortunately in some areas
    I first played this in 2018 and it instantly became one of my favourite games of the generation! I couldn't believe how immersed I became in the building aspect and aside from that, the world and lore in this game is amazing.

    I recently decided to try and play through it again, but this time with mods. Some of the mods improved the gameplay in a huge way, but unfortunately in some areas the game also crashes very much... Especially in the DLC. So I decided to not finish it this time... It is overall a great game and has made me a permanent fan, but be careful if you use mods.
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  9. Jun 11, 2022
    9
    My first real experience in a role playing game and i fell in love with the different characters you could play as throughout the campaign. Looking back now , there wasn't an abundance of choice but the game does give you this freedom to roam free with your imagine despite in game additions.
  10. Nov 7, 2022
    0
    Cant see enemies. Dont know where they shooting from. Dogmeat gets in the way while i am looting. Asking me to kill raiders in a factory or some crap but the raiders dont come to me! I must find them and then kill them? Grenade markers are worthless. CRAP GAME WASTE OF TIME. STUPID BETHESDA. EAT 0 NOOB DEVS. CANT EVEN MAKE GAME THESE STUPID DEVS.
  11. Jun 20, 2022
    10
    This game has ton of glitches but I still love the story and atmosphere of it.
  12. Jul 1, 2022
    7
    I loved this game when I first got it a while ago and I've done about three playthroughs. However, i'm currently playing new vegas and it changed my view of this game a ton. New vegas has such more depth to it than fallout 4 which is sad because bethesda gets so much time to work on these games while the company who made new vegas The only thing fallout 4 does the best is the animationsI loved this game when I first got it a while ago and I've done about three playthroughs. However, i'm currently playing new vegas and it changed my view of this game a ton. New vegas has such more depth to it than fallout 4 which is sad because bethesda gets so much time to work on these games while the company who made new vegas The only thing fallout 4 does the best is the animations and gun play otherwise it's completely inferior. The story in this game is decent, but not anything to run home about. there's literally no roleplay elements in this game which is where the biggest fault in this game lies. Some characters are cool and there are some badass weapons in the game and the factions are pretty awesome in this game. The commonwealth map is pretty fun to explore and I fairly enjoy the dlc. Yea that's pretty much it. Expand
  13. Jun 27, 2022
    7
    Fallout 4 is fun, sure. But Bethesda refuses to update its engine and, thus, Fallout 4 looks outdated.
  14. Jul 2, 2022
    9
    Joguei e praticamente zerei todos fallout. Mas esse amei de mais platinei no PlayStation 4 e estou zerando ele no Xbox série S
  15. Jul 27, 2022
    3
    This is a bit of a bugbear of mine, too many games play fast and loose with their main narrative drive and saddle you up with irrelevant sidequests as you go, and it's a serious conflict that ends up undermining their fiction.

    Basically, it's quite common practice for RPG developers to write a strong main plot, typically with dire personal stakes, but then also bolt on a large sandbox
    This is a bit of a bugbear of mine, too many games play fast and loose with their main narrative drive and saddle you up with irrelevant sidequests as you go, and it's a serious conflict that ends up undermining their fiction.

    Basically, it's quite common practice for RPG developers to write a strong main plot, typically with dire personal stakes, but then also bolt on a large sandbox around it. On the one hand, this has the benefit of fleshing their world out, making it feel like it's an autonomous, functioning space, but it also has the risk of introducing severe narrative dissonance. An excellent example of this problem is Fallout 4 (though most open-world titles are guilty of it), where you're theoretically on a desperate quest to find Shaun, but in practice you keep taking detours to help some **** dirt farmer with his bloatfly problem.

    Ideally, when making a plot-driven RPG, you'd want to pace your story progression with natural downtime periods, when maybe you're chasing leads that might further your urgent goals or you're trying to earn your keep while you're waiting for a previously-concluded thread to bear fruit, thus introducing both the opportunity and excuse to engage with side-content.

    When people say they want choices, they want meaningful choices. All the choices and solutions to quests in Fallout 3 are absolute meaningless, with no affect on anything whatsoever. Not to mention a lot of the solutions are overly simplistic and too easy to achieve.

    Also, Fallout 3 didn't translate jack and **** from the first two games. It's like someone parading around in your favorite series's clothes, telling you that it's totally part of your favorite series. But it's not. It's a cobbled together pretender that uses recognizable iconography and some RPG systems from the series to make people think it's an actual Fallout game.
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  16. Jul 31, 2022
    0
    If you enjoyed this game your iq is lower then 75. Nothing about this game is good. There are better rts mods for fallout 3 and new Vegas that are better then the settlement builder bethesda gave us in this pile of garbage they call a game.
  17. Aug 9, 2022
    10
    Ottimo gioco, storia intrigante, missioni secondarie divertenti anche se simili tra loro, ma soprattutto contenuti aggiuntivi a pagamento molto buoni e con un costo poco elevato davvero consigliato.
  18. Jun 5, 2023
    9
    The game had a few problems, which translated into a lot of damage. These problems, moving away from the roots of RPG and the imbalance between RPG and shooter, made it not become a top Bethesda game.
    The problem of the dialogue system and the character not being silent and the very few choices of this game was very good overall game
  19. Sep 29, 2022
    0
    This game is just A pathetic excuse for entertainment. The story is just a reversed version of the previous games story with A pointless plot twist and forgettable characters.
  20. Oct 16, 2022
    6
    Why Bethesda, why? What could have been a great adventure is pulled down by stupid mechanic of base building, that dont make sence and it works and look terrible. Why you spend time on this **** mechanic instead of properly testing the game.
  21. Nov 1, 2022
    8
    This game is very good. this game has a thing that any other fallout doesn't have (without counting fallout 76) after completing the game you can continue playing it that thing is excellent. Nv and 3 are way better than 4 but, is a very good game
  22. Dec 12, 2022
    8
    Un juego excelente a la altura de 3 y New Vegas, no entiendo para nada, la mala calificacion por parte de los usuarios.
  23. Nov 15, 2022
    7
    It’s not as bad as some people make it out to be, alot of people portray this game as being awful and a insult to the franchise, as someone who has played all the other 3d fallout games, it’s a damn good time even without modding, the game itself does have its flaws though. The story is absolutely awful and it’s a shame because the story was off to a good start, the game is extremelyIt’s not as bad as some people make it out to be, alot of people portray this game as being awful and a insult to the franchise, as someone who has played all the other 3d fallout games, it’s a damn good time even without modding, the game itself does have its flaws though. The story is absolutely awful and it’s a shame because the story was off to a good start, the game is extremely buggy, probably more than any other Bethesda game. However I love the gunplay and just messing around. It’s a good time and the dlcs just make it even better! Expand
  24. Mar 31, 2023
    10
    was my first fallout back in 2016 or 15 idk idc, and till this day my fav even after playing the rest
  25. May 24, 2023
    1
    "Fallout" except the target audience is 10 year olds. Cartoonish characters for the most part, weapons who don't make sense, most of them are ugly pipe "guns" (who can shoot .50 cal.... not even a crackhead would believe that thing to be possible). And the rest have poor attention to details. Devs should hire a gun expert to make better guns, tho i believe even simple common sense would"Fallout" except the target audience is 10 year olds. Cartoonish characters for the most part, weapons who don't make sense, most of them are ugly pipe "guns" (who can shoot .50 cal.... not even a crackhead would believe that thing to be possible). And the rest have poor attention to details. Devs should hire a gun expert to make better guns, tho i believe even simple common sense would have prevented them from making such mistakes. Lever action shotgun has not even a proper reload animation... but i guess they don't care as "mods will fix it". Big disappointment. Next time make OBSIDIAN make a good Fallout game. Expand
  26. Dec 4, 2022
    7
    literally the only reason this **** is even high rated is because people just buy this game to instal boob mods that's all, and you can't even do this on the PS4 so why is this high rated more than new vegas which is an actual good game? ??? the story sucks, characters are not rememberable, you literally forget that you need to "save" your son mid game by REFORMING YOUR HOUSE. IF I WANTEDliterally the only reason this **** is even high rated is because people just buy this game to instal boob mods that's all, and you can't even do this on the PS4 so why is this high rated more than new vegas which is an actual good game? ??? the story sucks, characters are not rememberable, you literally forget that you need to "save" your son mid game by REFORMING YOUR HOUSE. IF I WANTED TO REFORM MY HOUSE I WOULD BUY HOUSE FLIPPER NOT THIS **** i only give 7 out of 10 because i like fallout, i like the series and i like the graphics and the gameplay (slightly) i rather play new vegas than this garbage. I will give a Expand
  27. Dec 14, 2022
    10
    Ho giocato a questo gioco e se non si fosse notato mi è piaciuto tantissimo, le canzoni in sottofondo mentre stai combattendo non ti fanno mai sentire solo, nemmeno se stai camminando
  28. Dec 24, 2022
    9
    Answer: 75 characters is between 10 words and 19 words with spaces included in the character count. If spaces are not included in the character count, then 75 characters is between 12 words and 25 words.
  29. May 21, 2023
    7
    One of the original sandbox FPS RPGs, Fallout is starting to show its age a little. The graphics are not really up to scratch by PS4 standards, looking more like a PS3 game with a lick of paint and the narrative structure is not quite strong enough. You seem to spend too much time picking over the scenery looking for junk for the over-complicated crafting system and getting killed byOne of the original sandbox FPS RPGs, Fallout is starting to show its age a little. The graphics are not really up to scratch by PS4 standards, looking more like a PS3 game with a lick of paint and the narrative structure is not quite strong enough. You seem to spend too much time picking over the scenery looking for junk for the over-complicated crafting system and getting killed by random baddies who have nothing to do with the ongoing story, which actually discourages exploration. Not a bad game certainly, but the likes of Horizon: Zero Dawn have surpassed it in pretty much every department. Expand
  30. Jan 11, 2023
    9
    This game is unbelievable, love the RPG elements, the story is heartwarming and the side quests are out of this world, recommend to see which are the radiant quests and not do too many of them as they are infinite in amount but other than that perfect game.
  31. Feb 1, 2023
    6
    Compared to 3 and New Vegas, I just think this one is much weaker. Not a bad game, just meh. It's not even nostalgia or bias talking, I just think the setting and characters of 3 and New Vegas are just much more memorable and interesting. Who tf cares about Preston Garvey.
  32. May 29, 2023
    10
    if i could summarize fallout 4 in les than ten words, i would say. mindless mutant slaying fun, that is all i can really say about this game,
  33. May 20, 2023
    3
    One of the most glaring issues with Fallout 4 lies in its narrative. The game's main storyline fails to engage and falls flat compared to the intricate and morally ambiguous narratives of its predecessors. The choices and consequences, which were a hallmark of the series, are disappointingly shallow and fail to have a meaningful impact on the world or the characters. The lack of branchingOne of the most glaring issues with Fallout 4 lies in its narrative. The game's main storyline fails to engage and falls flat compared to the intricate and morally ambiguous narratives of its predecessors. The choices and consequences, which were a hallmark of the series, are disappointingly shallow and fail to have a meaningful impact on the world or the characters. The lack of branching paths and limited dialogue options undermine the sense of agency, leaving players feeling like passive participants rather than active contributors to the story.

    While the game's open world is expansive and visually impressive, it lacks the depth and variety seen in previous entries. The settlements system, touted as a major feature, feels underdeveloped and tedious, with repetitive tasks and limited customization options. The side quests, while numerous, often lack the creativity and complexity that players have come to expect from the franchise, resulting in a sense of monotony and missed opportunities for engaging gameplay.

    Additionally, Fallout 4 suffers from technical issues that hinder the overall experience. From frequent crashes and frame rate drops to glitches and inconsistent AI behavior, these technical flaws break immersion and undermine the game's potential. The lack of polish and attention to detail is particularly disappointing, considering the pedigree of the series and the long development cycle.

    Despite its shortcomings, Fallout 4 does offer solid combat mechanics and improved gunplay. The V.A.T.S. system, which allows players to target specific body parts, adds a tactical element to encounters and injects some excitement into the otherwise lackluster combat. The gun customization system also provides a satisfying sense of personalization and variety in weaponry. However, these gameplay improvements are not enough to compensate for the game's overall weaknesses.

    In conclusion, Fallout 4 is a letdown for fans of the beloved franchise. While it presents a visually impressive open world and refined combat mechanics, the lackluster narrative, technical issues, and missed opportunities prevent it from reaching the heights of its predecessors. This installment fails to capture the essence of what made the Fallout series so captivating, leaving players with a sense of disappointment and a yearning for the depth and innovation that defined earlier entries. Unfortunately, Fallout 4 falls short of its potential and feels like a missed opportunity in the franchise's storied history.
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  34. Jun 1, 2023
    7
    Good game, but very slow start and very plain.‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎
  35. Jun 3, 2023
    6
    Feels like a game that doesn't know what it wants to be,
    a great settlement and building simulator, a first-person shooter, interactive open world, but not that well put together and boring.
  36. Jun 3, 2023
    10
    tengo 200horas invertidas en este juego y la verdad no es para TODOS y mas si eres alguien que le gusta las historias profundas , ami lo que me atrapo es el gameplay y no la historia
  37. Jun 6, 2023
    8
    This is a good game, but it can't stand the atmosphere of the previous chapters. The main problem is that the interesting side quests are non existent compared to the past. I wonder what happened if more budget went to storytelling and quests writing, instead to the "make your own outpost" mechanics.
  38. Jun 9, 2023
    6
    Superior gunplay to prior entries but inferior writing. Response wheel is a downgrade, crafting is way too annoying and involved, central quest is interesting but everything around it feels poorly though-out. Drops a lot of what makes other Fallout games successful in favor of other choices, with mixed results. Still has it's moments though (rad sea).
  39. Aug 13, 2023
    6
    Bethesda continues to show that they can not keep up with modern times. My first fallout game and I remember how much I loved it, Then I realized other games existed in the series .
  40. Jun 28, 2023
    7
    like this, the story is bad, the guilds are nothing, the writing is bad, like everything from Bethesda, the combat is so-so, you can find a mission that suits you, the research is fun, like every game from Bethesda, the game is very shallow, fun, but shallow if you catch the game by Take 20 euros or dollars, but not more than that for a Bethesda game, because their games are quite shallowlike this, the story is bad, the guilds are nothing, the writing is bad, like everything from Bethesda, the combat is so-so, you can find a mission that suits you, the research is fun, like every game from Bethesda, the game is very shallow, fun, but shallow if you catch the game by Take 20 euros or dollars, but not more than that for a Bethesda game, because their games are quite shallow and the writing is bad. Expand
  41. Jul 5, 2023
    9
    本シリーズの中でも、ソロプレイでは一番のクオリティを誇るタイトルだと思います。
    ボリュームを重視するとストーリーがないがしろにされがちですが、このタイトルは「脚本」「ゲームとしての面白さ」を両立できており、ストーリー重視のRPGを日頃プレイしているユーザーであっても、満足できるだけのストーリー展開だと思います。
    拠点のビルド、武器のカスタマイズ、アイテム生成といったクラフトの楽しみまで、自由度高く味わえるのも最高です。
    本シリーズの中でも、ソロプレイでは一番のクオリティを誇るタイトルだと思います。
    ボリュームを重視するとストーリーがないがしろにされがちですが、このタイトルは「脚本」「ゲームとしての面白さ」を両立できており、ストーリー重視のRPGを日頃プレイしているユーザーであっても、満足できるだけのストーリー展開だと思います。
    拠点のビルド、武器のカスタマイズ、アイテム生成といったクラフトの楽しみまで、自由度高く味わえるのも最高です。
  42. Jul 31, 2023
    6
    Graphics: 5/10; Storyline: 6/10; Gameplay: 7/10; Atmosphere: 6/10; Music: 6/10; Summary rating: 6/10
  43. Aug 6, 2023
    10
    Beat game of all time. Has some bugs but it's part of the experience. The game has so much to do and go.
  44. Qpd
    Aug 11, 2023
    10
    Played it for more than 1000h. Made all endings. Made different characters. I just love everything about this game. Im a sucker for post-apocalyptic games. And this one is MY favorite one. Played all Fallout games but this one is my favorite on!
  45. Aug 15, 2023
    8
    Skyrim pós-apocalíptico com armas, protagonista com personalidade e dublado e, melhor ainda, totalmente legendado em português. Com certeza vale a pena, principalmente numa promoção. Pegue a versão GOTY.
  46. Aug 17, 2023
    7
    Just like skyrim this game is shallow...combat is poor,story...exploration is repetitive a loot after a while is boring ..skills in game are fine ...dlc far harbor is better than main game ..nuka world is not that good .....overall poor experience....if you get this game for like 15 euros/dollars then fine have fun more than than noo man
  47. Aug 20, 2023
    10
    Gioco bellissimo(il mio gioco preferito)ti fa l'opportunità di esplorare il mondo contaminato una vastità di scelte,finali diversi.
  48. Sep 2, 2023
    6
    ho provato proprio ora fallout 4 e, essendo un grande ammiratore della casa produttrice, mi sono ritrovato un gioco che non mi ha saputo coinvolgere al meglio, anche se come idea di trama "originale" mi intrigava molto. Sono rimasto un po deluso da questo fallout
  49. Sep 3, 2023
    9
    Gaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaameeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees!!
  50. Sep 5, 2023
    8
    this version of fallout 4 doesn't have many mods, which is why it's an 8, and also the story isn't the best, but this is one of the most entertaining fallout games I've played. Gunplay feels good, most mechanics like perks feel good, and settlement system. It can be hit or miss for players but for me it's pretty relaxing and satisfying when the system doesn't have a stroke. Overall give itthis version of fallout 4 doesn't have many mods, which is why it's an 8, and also the story isn't the best, but this is one of the most entertaining fallout games I've played. Gunplay feels good, most mechanics like perks feel good, and settlement system. It can be hit or miss for players but for me it's pretty relaxing and satisfying when the system doesn't have a stroke. Overall give it a try if you haven't played it. Expand
  51. Sep 7, 2023
    10
    Wonderful in every way! I’ve played over 25 Days worth! I can’t get enough of Fallout 4
  52. Sep 8, 2023
    10
    Love it very awesome game
    Many Details much to do you can go your own path Makes so much fun The survival Mode could be a Little bit better but the hole game is a Masterpiece for me
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 58 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 52 out of 58
  2. Negative: 0 out of 58
  1. Playstation Official Magazine UK
    Dec 16, 2015
    80
    A strong return for the franchise, boasting incredible customisation, a fascinating world and brutal yet brainy shooting, slightly tarnished by lacklustre AI and tedious inventory management. [Christmas 2015, p.88]
  2. Playstation Official Magazine Australia
    Dec 15, 2015
    90
    Feral Ghoul ugly in many ways, but beneath its iffy exterior beats the heart of one helluva great RPG. Get past the graphics deficiency, and the sheer thrill of Fallout 4’s combat, crafting options, and exploring will hold your attention for months. [January 2015, p64]
  3. Dec 11, 2015
    70
    Fallout 4 leans to the Shooting side of things. It strips down the gameplay from the actual RPG elements and offers a meta-nuclaer shooting gallery which of course keep its charm and gameplay wealth but also feels a little too friendly for the new comers. The Base builder mode is unnecessary, boring and irritating. Unfortunately, overall, there are no steps forward for this Nuclear Holocaust Behemoth of the video games industry. Only steps sideways.