Fallout 4

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  1. Killshotef1
    Mar 9, 2016
    9
    This game was everything i had hoped it would be, with some exceptions

    pros: -Graphics are much better -Colors are amazing and give the world a true post apocalyptic feel -enemies. they are tough and there is alot of different types -guns, there are alot of different guns to use in this game -customization, when using certian armor you truly become attached to it. ive used the same    This game was everything i had hoped it would be, with some exceptions

    pros:
    -Graphics are much better
    -Colors are amazing and give the world a true post apocalyptic feel
    -enemies. they are tough and there is alot of different types
    -guns, there are alot of different guns to use in this game
    -customization, when using certian armor you truly become attached to it. ive used the same armor for over 100 hours
    -voiced protagonist, oh goodness how long ive waited for this. and i have played every fallout released so i am not casual by any means
    -music is amazing
    -story is wonderful and immersive
    -more companions than ever
    -so much to do. and every side quest is immersive and interesting, like a whole new story!
    -settlement building, yes it could use some work but it is an amazing feature
    -gunplay is so smooth. i actually prefer standard aiming over V.A.T.S now!
    -and last but not least, the different factions you can join. they are all unique in theyre own way
    cons:
    -fps issues, even on a high end pc
    -sometimes the game will crash
    -the old dialogue system was more accurate and predictable
    -thats it! i honestly love the game. and i feel like anyone who isnt pessimistic will love it as well. This game was worth every penny ive spent on it and more, and i see the low scores, these are people that are too afraid of change. this game is leaps and bounds ahead of the others, maybe not graphic wise but true gamers dont play for graphics alone. my final complaint is the wait for more fallout! as they sold a season pass for 30 dollars and we are getting over 60 dollars worth of content as a thank you to theyre fanbase. this is the one developer i will trust and actually invest my money in. because they have done such a great job with the game i love.
    im rating a 9 out of 10. i subtract a point for the fps drops and the very rare crashes i have    … Expand
  2. KevinWalker
    Mar 10, 2016
    8
    If you gave this game a 0-4 rating you clearly have never played a 0-4 level game.

    The map was more fulfilling that fallout 3's. There i said it. It was a good looking game. There I said it. The story seemed a little recycled from fallout 3 and yea maybe it was lacking in interesting side quests. But you need to look the good ones. The Kellog quest. The art Gallery quest. The    If you gave this game a 0-4 rating you clearly have never played a 0-4 level game.

    The map was more fulfilling that fallout 3's. There i said it. It was a good looking game. There I said it.
    The story seemed a little recycled from fallout 3 and yea maybe it was lacking in interesting side quests. But you need to look the good ones.

    The Kellog quest.
    The art Gallery quest.
    The Paladin danse quest.
    The cabbot house quest.
    Vault 95,81,75,and 114 quests.

    The companions in fallout four blew fallout 3's OUT OF THE WATER. I mean piper and cait alone would have been enough for me.

    Its going to feel a little recycled since its IN THE SAME GOD DAMN WORLD. The same mobs, the same mechanics, the same story lines. Yes, they could have been more innovative, yes they could have done more with the 7 years they had. But they have promised to improve and the first round of dlc looks pretty damn good.

    Fallout 4 is a good game. If you gave it a 0 or 1 or 2 or 3 you should be embarrassed.    … Expand
  3. SPJimmy
    Mar 13, 2016
    9
    I LOVE this game. I only have 2 problems with it:
    1. There are a lot of bugs.
    2. THERE'S NO BOW AND ARROW!

    Overall fantastic game though. I love how much freedom you have and the combat is really awesome. Must-have for people who like single-player games and want one that will last (I've been playing for close to 150 hours now, and I'm still going!)
  4. everythingsucks
    Mar 27, 2016
    4
    tl;dr - bugs.

    this should be an amazing game. it should be about a 9.5. it should be deep and fun. but the bugs. bethesda has lived up to their reputation. this is easily the buggiest game i've ever played (it's also my first bethesda game). the more i played, the more frequent the bugs became. they became insurmountable. sadly, this is the current state of gaming - games get    tl;dr - bugs.

    this should be an amazing game. it should be about a 9.5. it should be deep and fun. but the bugs. bethesda has lived up to their reputation. this is easily the buggiest game i've ever played (it's also my first bethesda game). the more i played, the more frequent the bugs became. they became insurmountable. sadly, this is the current state of gaming - games get released before they're ready, under the premise that patches can fix whatever issues they may have in their current state. but... then they don't. we're numerous patches in, and i can't play for more than 3 minutes without encountering a problem. it's maddening. it makes me wonder if it was even alpha tested.

    if the issues actually get addressed/fixed, it should be a marvelous game. as it stands, it's going to be largely unplayable for many (if you don't care about settlements and you want to fly through the main content as fast as possible and skip most optional quests, you might be fine and have a quite enjoyable experience. if you're a completionist, you're doomed).    … Expand
  5. Azral
    May 8, 2016
    9
    I like their graphics, he has a touching and well compliments story characters.
    This game takes us to a post-apocalyptic world, which I personally think that if it can happen, because of the wars.
    According to my scores I always based on 5 categories that also goes:
    History: 9
    Playability: 9
    Graphics: 9
    Soundtrack: 9
    Expectations 8
    My Conclusion: 8.8 = 9
  6. Danneskjold
    Dec 1, 2015
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Going into this game, I was hoping that Bethesda would take some of the amazing lessons-learned from it's last few games, Fallout 3 and Skyrim, both of which I played for hundreds of hours enjoying their lore and replayability, and improve upon these amazing games.

    Unfortunately, I feel like it didn't deliver on these high hopes at all. It's not a bad game by any means, but compared to its predecessors, it has almost the exact same storyline as Fallout 3 and very little of what I loved from Skyrim, which was an amazingly immersive world full with deep and rich lore.

    Don't get me wrong, it's not a horrible game and it was certainly entertaining for about 40 hours as I went through the very fun main story arc but after I finished the main quests, I felt very little reason to continue playing. And the main reason for this is that the main story arcs left very little room for completing missions in a variety of ways like the older Fallout games because (SPOILERS) any group I joined made me KILL ALL members of the other factions without the ability to compromise or become a cool double-agent. This left me almost friendless and not caring much for the wasteland after my story was over and the side quests were not compelling enough to keep me around for the several hundred hours that something like Skyrim could.

    I've read other reviews where it has been pointed out that combat and the RPG elements have been dumbed down drastically. In my experience, this is true but it did not impact me very negatively. It felt like I had a bit of a customized character but it did indeed feel like I'm no longer playing an RPG and more of a clunky shooter.

    My overall verdict for this game is a 7. It's ok, perhaps even above average. I'll probably buy Bethesda's next few games without thinking about it but I will be sorely disheartened if their next Elder Scrolls game takes the same route of essentially copying everything that was done in Skyrim and then dumbing it down a little.    … Expand
  7. sityoazzdown
    Feb 13, 2016
    8
    This was a great game, and I've spend over 100 hours and reached level 50. What made this game great was the huge open world with interesting locations, and hundreds of side missions that should keep you occupied if you're into the grinding in video games. The side missions I thought were varied enough in which I enjoyed doing them. Now, the main story itself was ok, there were parts wereThis was a great game, and I've spend over 100 hours and reached level 50. What made this game great was the huge open world with interesting locations, and hundreds of side missions that should keep you occupied if you're into the grinding in video games. The side missions I thought were varied enough in which I enjoyed doing them. Now, the main story itself was ok, there were parts were the game peaked my interest and also parts where I just wanted to get the game over with. I know there are multiple endings, but the ending cutscene for the decision I chose was atrocious, and a slap in the face for me. I was going to try multiple endings, but when that end game cut scene rolled, I stoped playing this game and has yet to pick it back up. But, back to other things, the gunplay was good, could do with more variety; but it was good nonetheless. I liked the rpg system, it was simple, but I enjoyed grinding to "perfect" the character to my playing style. I enjoyed the random loot in this game, but once again, it could be more varied; if you played as much as me, then at one point you've seen all the "legendary" weapons variations there is. This game also does a great job in making you feel like you're in control, when in reality you're not (the ending is proof, for me it is anyways). To end, it's a great game for grinding and exploring/ looting, but it could be way better than what it is.… Expand
  8. alexaxa
    May 22, 2016
    8
    Great game but less great than fallout 3. Everything feels the same while not being as memorable when it was first experienced in fallout 3. There's less memorable encounters in that one and the world often feels empty.

    The game is VERY addicting though.
  9. Alkatraz
    Dec 3, 2015
    6
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. There's love for this game from Bethesda....just...not enough.

    Like everyone else I looked forward to this game, and going through a dry spell of decent RPG's, Fallout 4(F4) was the light at the end of the tunnel - although, yes, the game itself has many redeeming qualities, the intense immersive gameplay the previous fallout games possessed show how lackluster F4 is.

    Here's what you'll enjoy:
    - More of the F4 world
    - New base building
    - Interesting new equipment mechanics
    - New and interesting perks
    - More action and fighting focus

    Here's what you may dislike:
    - Dated graphics engine
    - A reliance of mod community to clean up some of the graphics, fix power suit balances, and essentially rely on the community to refine the game.
    - Shallow characters and stilted dialogue
    - More action and fighting focus

    You might be wondering why I give it a 6, because honestly it is not a bad game, the controls and FPS component feel more refined, the world appears to be well detailed, the seed community's allowing players to build a town is a great idea, and the atmosphere of F3 is still present. What F4 is missing, imo, is character.

    The dialogue is terrible, you obtain equipment far to easily, and have access to the power suit quite early on. The beginning of F4 is painstakingly boring (for me), and I [spoiler] before we really get to enjoy our family or create a bond they are ripped away - I don't know them enough to care....

    Suggestions:
    - Give the player a powersuit but have it break after using it the first time; the player is given time to VALUE the immense power of the suit, so that they work towards it's repair. Create value for players so they see the need to use the suit and how important it is.
    - Spend more time with your family or don't make the story about your family if you can only attribute 10 minutes of gameplay to them. Perhaps make it about your family, but cryogenic damage has caused memory loss, or someone has implanted memories that were never there....give me a reason to care Bethesda....give us a unique story....

    I feel my gripe lies heavily in what feels like an unpolished gem, that will only get better once the modding community and DLC for the game comes out. The game is fine, playable, but by no means GOTY quality, or has the same enjoyable traits as F3; but I can't ignore the fact that it does a "good" job, and not a "great" job. So if you like the Fallout world and want more of the same-ish, add it to you list. If you were expecting something different, innovative, and there to create RPG memories, it just didn't draw me in like the previous Fallout's have.

    I hope the review helped.    … Expand
  10. TheRebel
    Aug 24, 2016
    8
    Gameplay:
    Fallout 4 has updated gameplay aspects in nearly all respects! The RPG elements of the game have never been as apparent. The crafting system works well and allows you to craft guns and armor. You can also grow your own settlements, where you can build a plethora of buildings and crafting stations. All of the crafting is created by the amount of junk found in the Commonwealth.    Gameplay:
    Fallout 4 has updated gameplay aspects in nearly all respects! The RPG elements of the game have never been as apparent. The crafting system works well and allows you to craft guns and armor. You can also grow your own settlements, where you can build a plethora of buildings and crafting stations. All of the crafting is created by the amount of junk found in the Commonwealth. Particular items need specific parts in order to be created. Gunplay has improved dramatically with an updated V.A.T.S system that is far more aesthetically pleasing than previous installments. Enemy encounters are a bit more challenging with the introduction of "legendary" enemies, who are far stronger than normal enemies. The companion system has also been improved and they will react positively or negatively depending on the players' actions throughout the adventure. Although there have been many improvements, there have been a few questionable decisions in the game. The inclusion of only 4 factions makes the game feel closed off, especially since 3 of the factions directly impact the storyline. The absence of the karma system from New Vegas is noticeable. Although there were many improvements, the quest system has remained stagnant and wasn't improved upon.

    Story:
    The player character is alive in October 2077, right before the nuclear bombs are dropped, ending civilization as they know it. However, the character and their family, head into vault 111, where a test is secretly being held amongst the vault dwellers.

    Graphics:
    Fallout 4's graphics are serviceable, but Bethesda should applauded for their impressive lighting and attention to detail. Critics who claim the series' graphics are terrible are people who have never played any installment in the series or know what the series is truly about. The Creation engine has definitely provided Fallout with an updated aesthetic.

    Verdict:
    Fallout 4 is a must-play game for any fan of the western RPG. Veterans of the series will be glad to know that there have been many improvements in gameplay. Any new player to the series would be introduced to the most improved installment in the series. I highly recommend this game!    … Expand
  11. Ecresis
    May 23, 2016
    8
    Solid game, great replay value, addictive and fun. Ideal for people who can't really aim with a controller and still want to kick some asses.

    Compared to other franchises, Fallout does well, the whole settlement building changes the game a lot and gives importance to looting, and you know you love looting everything. Every little cup of coffee has a use (other than selling it for ammo),    Solid game, great replay value, addictive and fun. Ideal for people who can't really aim with a controller and still want to kick some asses.

    Compared to other franchises, Fallout does well, the whole settlement building changes the game a lot and gives importance to looting, and you know you love looting everything. Every little cup of coffee has a use (other than selling it for ammo), as you will need steel, wood, and stuff to build your settlement, repair your power armor. Power armor being the second big thing, mostly if you go the scientific way

    Great replay value too, the map is not huge but big enough to allow yourself some discoveries in each gameplay. The perks are game changers too, you can be full barbarian or an intellectual sarcastic b****, solve quests differently, join different factions.. the usual Fallout stuff

    Only 8/10 because of the glitches, bugs, mainly in settlements, trade routes not working properly, and for a very short and predictable main quest.

    Still 8/10 because I've spent hours on this (half of it building walls and plants for no reason). The radioactive sea (southwest) is remarkable, for the rest, it's the usual wasteland and ruined cities, like it or not.    … Expand
  12. kidcwithaperiod
    Dec 2, 2015
    6
    Fallout 4 is one of the most overhyped games of the past 10 years. So many people from around the world have wanted this game for the longest time and I can understand why, Fallout 3 is considered a classic and one of the best games from the last generation but Fallout 4 fails to deliver on all of the hype.

    Now, don't get me wrong, it's not a bad game, it's pretty fun and has some nice    Fallout 4 is one of the most overhyped games of the past 10 years. So many people from around the world have wanted this game for the longest time and I can understand why, Fallout 3 is considered a classic and one of the best games from the last generation but Fallout 4 fails to deliver on all of the hype.

    Now, don't get me wrong, it's not a bad game, it's pretty fun and has some nice new integrations, such as the base-building elements, the better followers/companions system and better shooting mechanics. The positives don't outweigh the negatives though, such as the pretty bad framerate drops on console, dropping to 20FPS occasionally when the game gets really hectic, the fairly dated graphics and the obviously aged engine that Bethesda insists is vital to make the game run better. (F*ck the Gamebryo engine)

    The story in the game is one of the most lackluster tales Bethesda have ever told and although most people don't come to Fallout for the story, it still should be noted on for people who were expecting something of high production value.

    I've clocked around 9 to 10 hours in the game so far and although some of the time has been incredibly fun, such as encountering the new Ghouls for the first time, finding Dogmeat and hearing Codsworth saying 'Batty', my in-game character's name, these were all fun times but the novelty of all of these wore off quickly.

    I wish I could say better things about the game but it's just such an average run of the mill game that I can't find many merits to say about the game.    … Expand
  13. ShibbyDibby
    Dec 3, 2015
    5
    Dialogue wheel is a big let down, voiced protagonist was a mistake, quests are boring or repetitive. World is interesting and the more realistic difficulty are both pluses though.
  14. WhiteyWyatt
    Dec 10, 2015
    7
    Pretty disappointing, a bit bummed they could not differeniate it a bit more, honestly felt like a graphically improved fallout 3, appreciated the use of colors but they aren't enough... to me there's just not enough in the game.
  15. HelloMyDarling
    Dec 21, 2015
    7
    Now i am a big fan of fallout and i mean BIG. its the only game i have ever fanboy-ed out over. i have played fallout 3 and new Vegas and though that they were both great games. now the question for fallout fans is, is fallout 4 as good as either of those two games?

    to put it simply, no, no it is not. does that mean its not a great game? no it does not. the moment i got the game I've    Now i am a big fan of fallout and i mean BIG. its the only game i have ever fanboy-ed out over. i have played fallout 3 and new Vegas and though that they were both great games. now the question for fallout fans is, is fallout 4 as good as either of those two games?

    to put it simply, no, no it is not. does that mean its not a great game? no it does not. the moment i got the game I've been playing almost non stop and enjoying it thoroughly but throughout the game I've been noticing the more and more i play it the problems with the story (the game play's fine at least to me)

    for me it started the moment my characters child was kidnapped. now SLIGHT SPOILER ALERT your child will be deeply involved with one of the factions in the wasteland . and this moves on from my main point, the point being that in all the other games the mguffin (water chip, G.E.C.K, son) is only tangentially involved with the factions and overarching plot and with the main character themselves. in this game it is deeply involved.

    this really damages investment in the character and the world as well as immersion the reason being that the character feels less like your own and more like one scripted by the developers. now in most games this is okay as they are relatively linear and you are very obviously being a character whereas in fallout its massively open and you are supposed to act more like yourself and you can't do that in this game because they already have their own idea of a character in mind and script his reactions and dialog to fit it.

    now i'm not going to review gameplay because its enjoyable if you like fallout,and i,m not going to review graphics because for the most part i don't care, anything past oblivion graphics is fine with me so long as its fairly fun    … Expand
  16. christokiki
    Dec 21, 2015
    7
    My first Fallout and something is missing.I'am a bit disappointed with the general experience (Graphic, Story, gameplay etc.) and I was expecting something more valuable
  17. jsands7
    Jan 25, 2016
    10
    I do not take pride in handing out 10/10s, but I will have to do it for Fallout 4. I played for about 100 hours so I feel confident in my assessment of the game. I honestly had trouble turning the game off. I lost several entire weekends playing the game, and accidentally played it all the way through the night until morning once... and I'm an adult, I don't have time for that! It is thatI do not take pride in handing out 10/10s, but I will have to do it for Fallout 4. I played for about 100 hours so I feel confident in my assessment of the game. I honestly had trouble turning the game off. I lost several entire weekends playing the game, and accidentally played it all the way through the night until morning once... and I'm an adult, I don't have time for that! It is that good though. I prefer to use the VATs combat system primarily, and even 100 hours into the game, every slow motion kill is still extremely satisfying. I became really invested in the settlement building aspect of the game as well, and felt a great sense of pride in the communities that I created in my personal version of the Commonwealth. I didn't run into any gamebreaking bugs like some players seem to have. All of that being said; for a person that has adequate time to play, I strongly recommend.… Expand
  18. mabusaif
    Dec 25, 2015
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The announcement left me pregnant with anticipation, the official trailer left me shocked. This looked nothing like the Capital Waste, it was saturated with color, breathing and living, and touched on that curious ‘before the war’ which I had always imagined. I didn’t know how I felt, like trying a new dish at one’s favorite restaurant; but I did know regardless of my reaction to that ad (of which was negative at first), I would be that person standing in line for the midnight release. And I was, no thanks to Best Buy’s poor customer service, XBOX one in one heavy hand, and the wrapped cover to this adventure in the other.
    Where to start? Is it worth it, most definitely; though I can’t imagine a Fallout game from here forward ever not being at least worth it. But it was not without its flaws, and let me tell you firsthand, those flaws were not few, and the list only continued to grow into a somewhat disappointing conclusion.
    After tangling with setting-up this console and downloading the game (I am a technology peasant), and confused but entertained by that starting “S.P.E.C.I.A.L.” presentation, this game opened up into perhaps the most dramatic, scene setting intro I have ever seen (with the nice included touch of real people, no doubt modeled off of the Halo franchise’s earlier incorporation). I was shocked, and as soon as the actual gameplay started I was faced (literally and figuratively) with what the commercial had demonstrated. It was amazing, and this pre-war world was fascinating, if only for the ten whole minutes lasts.
    And here’s where my quarrels start, and at that start to pile up (spoilers ahead, and I played as a male).
    Why was my wife shot? For resisting? Yeah that’s hard to swallow, dramatic I figure, but one could have just has easily punched her or forced the baby from her hands. Something that would make much more sense (going into the story later) when the Institute claimed they wanted to preserve a ‘backup’ with similar biological characteristics to ‘Shaun’ (uncanny name by the way). By the way, why does the ‘sole survivor’ describe his/her ‘missing child’ in the waste as ‘Shaun?’ Obviously no-one would recognize that name, least of which the baby which was taken. But alright.
    So I get out of the cryogenic storage (love the environment and exit sequence by the way) and am shocked to hear that I had been in there for two hundred years. Then that was it. This was the ONLY instance of his shock in the entire game. After that, he’s just a pro. Yeah this is the wasteland and he knows it like the back of his hand. Monstrously huge animals, insects and ‘Super Mutants,” no shock here. Moving on.
    That first quest with the minute men, horribly confusing at first. Just some random voice screaming from somewhere to grab some unknown laser rifle (which I couldn’t find by the way), pleading for help. So I help him, quite effectively at that (which makes sense since I was in the military), but their big ‘plan’ was to get a cool sounding fusion core and so on. Okay, two things. Why is their mechanic absolutely jacked (what is this Gears of War?) and yet nonetheless cowardly. Additionally, if they had been camped out there for several days, why couldn’t anyone get this from the basement? Yeah it was stuck behind a novice lock that requires no skill, but in any case this is a very porous mini-plot. And this trend continued in almost every major quest in the game (so I will only mention a couple going forward).
    So taking a pause from this, why was I totally immersed from the start of the game? Why was there no transition period into crafting and settlements? Why did armor (at least that which would be effective) only come in pieces? At first I thought the designers were trying to ease me into a game which had the option of multiple pieces (vs. harder to get single sets) but then I realized, really the single-set armor wear was being phased out… which I prefer to the tacky, to frequent, difficult to differentiate without first looting (and subsequently hard to keep track of, and unpleasant to look at in inventory) armor pieces. This is another thing… why does every single piece and every single weapon have a dozen different variations; and from the start too?! I LOVE the idea of weapon modification, but it should not dropped with said mods, this is too complicated and terribly challenging to keep track of, and instead the mod skill should be assumed as taken up (as is already almost entirely necessary for a competitive character). Further, this should not be necessary for early ‘pipe’ weapons, those should only have one ‘base form,’ (legendary aside) as they are already going to be phased out by the time the player functionally knows how to mod (at that point better weapons, and by the way it should be a three level mod system, the fourth level [only obtainable at level 39] should be removed and incorporated into third).
    Also, and real briefly for armor mods... Continued    … Expand
  19. mabusayf
    Dec 25, 2015
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is a continued review (from mabusaif), and I will skip forward in order to prioritize… though the largest repeating issues I addressed: the lack of dynamism in characters, dialogue, game-play and plot.
    So as for the main story... I wrote earlier that I have only just finished my first gameplay (though all gameplays end the same). I sided with the Institute: the shadowy place every player passes through and so hopefully everyone can relate to its porous nature. It wasn’t the strange leap of faith one had to take in the Chemed up old lady (Mama Murphy) who could see into the future in the start, it wasn’t that the main detective helping you, a synth, never offered a clear reason as to why he was not reclaimed, or that following the freedom trail (or even finding where it started, because it didn’t show on the map) was difficult and confusing, it’s just that the whole tale was farfetched to the point of fairy tale, and hard to swallow. I had to kill a man who himself turns out to be over a hundred years old, live through his memory (where by the way it describes seeing my ten year old son in Diamond City as a ‘recent memory.’), find a scientist self-made Super Mutant (with no good explanation as to why a courser never pursued him, because they are after all immune to radiation) to get a schematic that a nobody-mechanic could make into a transportation device (What?!) to get into an underground place where I find my son (who treats me like an experiment and toys with me from the start), who by the way is unguarded, trusting and glad to meet me despite not helping even in the slightest along the way, oh and by the way he’s sixty years of age (something I had figured would be the case from the start, because I was put into cryo and I constantly wondered about the lack of consideration for time lapse, but that aside) and on top of it he is the leader of this shadowy organization! The audacity of this story to presume so many variables as ‘leaps of faith.’ And the unpatched things along the way, unbelievable! The Railroad is displayed as some weak hidden underground organization, but then at Bunker Hill has masses of tough-well armed foot soldiers. The Brotherhood who’s quest-line is tasteless and who’s only presence in the waste is constantly getting vertibirds shot down. The Minutemen who suddenly have a strong following (in defense of the one scientist) some way into the Institute’s main quest-line. The Institute which is so cautious and self-reliant but has near complete dependence on a single man (well two if you count the sole survivor). All these matters could have easily been smoothed out or over, and I begin to question whether anyone’s input was ever gained on the final product before its release. For example Diamond City radio, did anyone ever listen to it for hours (before finishing the confidence quest line) to hear how absolutely unpleasant it is to listen to Tyler’s announcements day in and out. Was that really worth the one side quest, which by the way is unlikely to accidentally stumble upon? Did anyone consider that most of the players of this game would still be familiar without the Fallout 3 playlist, and that creating a mix primarily composed of Fallout 3 songs and cliché rocket, radiation and fallout songs was not up to par with the incredible model the Fallout 3 playlist set up?
    Wasted opportunities scattered throughout this wasteland of a Commonwealth, and which literally wasted what could have been an otherwise flawlessly integrative wasteland experience. While enjoyable, nonetheless, it was not without its flaws. I am simply saying that these could have easily been rectified; and that in future development, the developers should look to similar blogs, bloggers, and fans for advice on the game’s development. Because these opinions are not isolated, and they are undoubtedly reflective of greater trends (I for instance have received similar reactions from a whole host of friends, at least a dozen, both immediately and over the course of their gameplay). I am already eager to see what Bethesda does with the for-coming expansions, which have historically been great and less prone to porous plots due to their brevity. And like any other fan, I am already ready for the next game in the series, but likewise I’m ready to stop playing this one already. And if this would have grabbed me by the throat, or hit me on the head like a swatter, I wouldn’t be so quickly willing to walk away from my character. While war never changes, I hope the capacity of these game designers to seek and respond to input does. Because the story and experience equally matter, and anyone who has ever played Fallout through knows that the term ‘game’ does no justice to the lore and lure it embodies. I am here, as are the scores of my peers… and while the endurance of Fallout is unquestioned, as Bethesda continues to design it with strength, the perception of players merits thought.    … Expand
  20. Garcessist
    Dec 31, 2015
    7
    It was hard for me to rate this game because I was stuck between a 7 and 8. The overall experience was an 8 but there were various bugs and issues with the game that ended up causing me to downgrade it to a 7. To state it up front I am not a huge fan of 1st person RPG games so at first I wasn't to thrilled but until I found out you can play the game in 3rd person. The problem with 3rdIt was hard for me to rate this game because I was stuck between a 7 and 8. The overall experience was an 8 but there were various bugs and issues with the game that ended up causing me to downgrade it to a 7. To state it up front I am not a huge fan of 1st person RPG games so at first I wasn't to thrilled but until I found out you can play the game in 3rd person. The problem with 3rd person is you quickly realize how it was put in as an after thought rather than an alternative way to play the game. Trying to pick items up and open certain drawers in 3rd person is extremely frustrating. In addition aiming your gun in 3rd person is extremely clunky. I found my self going between 3rd and 1st person very often just to get certain tasks accomplished.

    Now to get into the actual overall game. I very much liked and enjoyed the Vats system especially since I enjoyed using pistols throughout the entire campaign. It added a layer of strategy to the more than regular gun battles you do throughout the game. The game's PIPBOY interface menu left a lot to be desired it was very clunky to navigate and get used to. Navigating the games menu to get to different categories equipping gear was all very clunky and took time to get used to. The PIPBOY map was another thing that left a lot to be desired. This leads me to inventory management which is a nightmare in this game. Managing all your inventory armors, weapons, junk, and so forth. Is very tedious I found myself many times accidently depositing currently equipped armor and weapons into storage and then having to go through storage to find the weapons that I was using. Overall inventory and game menus really lacked a lot of refinement and seemed rushed.

    The game world left a lot to be desired also character and NPC interactions were bland and boring. Conversation choices really had no affect on your game play / story. The world seems very lifeless enemy interactions were predictable. Enemy variety felt lacking you go from fighting Ghouls, Mutants, Synths, and Raiders over and over. And becomes very mundane and boring. There are no exciting boss battles or "OH NO!" moments. The only time anything stuck in my head was the Witchcraft museum and the lake Swan. Only moments were I said to my self "Oh Damn! Run". There is a severe lack of boss fights in this game. You get thrown in right from the start and have to fight one of the toughest creatures in the game but after that everything else seems just go through and kill XYZ.

    The games story also is very convoluted with no sense of urgency overall. Half way through the game I didn't even remember what my main objective would be. Is it taking down the institute for the greater good of the commonwealth or hunting down my son's kidnapper / wife's killer. It is easy to get side tracked from the main plot and story line and there really isn't anything that brings you back to say "Hey don't forget some one took your son and kidnapped your wife!". I did towards the end of the game find myself getting more involved in the actual story as I got closer and closer to beating the game.

    Now what really did keep me playing the game was my OCD of completionism. Finding every magazine, bobblehead, weapon, and armor.... This is where I have to give the game the low rating and is what made this part less than a 7 for me maybe more of a 5. It's not until you try to go through and find everything that you start getting into the bugs affecting this game. The benevolent leader trophy has the be the most annoying thing since it makes no sense and provides no guidance. I was forced to build 5-6 hospitals for a village for 15 people just so I could get people in my settlement happy. I know this isn't how Bethesda intended this trophy / achievement to work. Literally building a house with 20+ beds just to keep the happiness up. Whether this I how its meant to be or a bug this really takes away from playing the game how you want it to be played. The other part that annoyed me then and now is the Vault 75 bobblehead doll which is bugged. The problem here is that now that the NPC won't spawn there is no way to get him to respawn or even to have the whole area reset / respawn. I am force to have to start over the game from the beginning which I refuse to do.

    This game has a lot of ups and downs but it was a fun experience for me which I enjoyed going through once and would most likely not go back and play it over again from the beginning. The bugs is really what kept me from giving this game an 8.    … Expand
  21. jamesdecamp
    Jan 4, 2016
    7
    Fallout 4: a game that came, for me, with mixed emotions. After playing for an hour, I felt unfulfilled. While I do understand that this is a survival game that leaves much to do for the player, I was having trouble getting a footing. In Fallout 3 and Fallout: New Vegas, the start of the game was very accommodating. Fallout 3 was among the easiest, with Megaton being a very good "base" ofFallout 4: a game that came, for me, with mixed emotions. After playing for an hour, I felt unfulfilled. While I do understand that this is a survival game that leaves much to do for the player, I was having trouble getting a footing. In Fallout 3 and Fallout: New Vegas, the start of the game was very accommodating. Fallout 3 was among the easiest, with Megaton being a very good "base" of sorts. However, in Fallout 4, the start is more challenging. One of the very first missions requires you to fight through a building of raiders, fight them once from the roof, then descend to the ground to duel with a Deathclaw. You are given power armor and a minigun, some will find that fighting through the aforementioned raiders will deplete ammo quickly.

    However, after this "hit the ground running" introduction, the game begins to pick up speed. While some may find the settlement mission(s) for the Minutemen boring, I find it an interesting mechanic that shapes the game. Fallout has been a series built around moving. The Lone Wanderer roams D.C. to find his father. The Courier journeys the Mojave to find his attacker. However, the Sole Survivor now has the choice to stay at home or roam. It's a creative way to shape this game.

    Now, on to the factions. The Railroad are whiny, the Brotherhood are old, and the Institute are borderline cult-like. But the Minutemen are different. They are the last light for a decaying world. The Commonwealth is dangerous, and if I were to pick the new government, the Minutemen would be an obvious choice. They are guided by morality and want the best for all creatures, wether robotic or human.

    Of course, most of the game was very good, exceptional really. The story was decent. I didn't feel there was much room to divulge from the main storyline. It felt on track, with a bit of freedom in small, uneven pockets. The graphics, I felt, aren't what they could be for next-gen consoles. While it was colorful, it felt plastic. Most of the companions weren't worth bringing along. I got over encumbered too quickly and found myself dropping too many items.

    The game was okay. I liked 40% of it. The other 60%, I would have done differently. It looked like Fallout. It smelled like Fallout. But it wasn't Fallout. It was a post-apocalyptic shooter with elements of GTA, CoD, and the bad parts of Skyrim.    … Expand
  22. stevieg08
    Jan 12, 2016
    5
    I love Bethesda. I think they make incredible games, and when I purchase one I expect it to be my main hobby for 5-6 months. That was the expectation I had for Fallout, which might be its demise for me. On its own the game might have been better for me, but it was weighed down by my expectations.

    Let me start by saying that everyone who gave this game between 0-3 is ridiculous. It held    I love Bethesda. I think they make incredible games, and when I purchase one I expect it to be my main hobby for 5-6 months. That was the expectation I had for Fallout, which might be its demise for me. On its own the game might have been better for me, but it was weighed down by my expectations.

    Let me start by saying that everyone who gave this game between 0-3 is ridiculous. It held my attention for a decent amount of time, but it was not on the level of Skyrim or Fallout 3 for me. I don't know if I missed something, but I barely found any engaging side quests!! Not even with the factions. It felt ridiculously repetitive. The beauty of these games for me is not necessarily the main quest, but the days upon days you can spend exploring the world and helping/ screwing over its characters. In this game, it felt like there was absolutely no point. All anyone would have me do is go clear some random camp/factory.

    And nothing that I cleared out would stay clear!!!! Why travel the map clearing anything if you're just going to be sent to the same spot and do the same thing?!

    Combat was fine, graphics were not incredible, but great graphics don't make a great game. Engaging content makes a game great, and that is what Fallout 4 does not have.    … Expand
  23. Xeffos
    Jan 21, 2016
    10
    Fallout 4 Is the first game in the fallout series that i have played and honestly i am impressed, the game has brilliant graphics, I love how the game combines Open World exploration and first person shooter. Also the way that you can fine tune your character is awesome and the fact that there are lots of side quests that keep you entertained long after the main story has finish makes thisFallout 4 Is the first game in the fallout series that i have played and honestly i am impressed, the game has brilliant graphics, I love how the game combines Open World exploration and first person shooter. Also the way that you can fine tune your character is awesome and the fact that there are lots of side quests that keep you entertained long after the main story has finish makes this game the best game i have ever played.
    Just make sure you have tissues nearby for the ending.    … Expand
  24. extremeprey
    Jan 27, 2016
    7
    I really, really enjoy this game however there are too many lost opportunities for me to rate this higher.Bare in mind a lot of this is down to personal preference.

    Fallout 4 managed to catch my attention but only a small way into the game. I started with low expectations hoping I would be surprised once it starts and well it hits common ground fast. That's good for me. I believe that    I really, really enjoy this game however there are too many lost opportunities for me to rate this higher.Bare in mind a lot of this is down to personal preference.

    Fallout 4 managed to catch my attention but only a small way into the game. I started with low expectations hoping I would be surprised once it starts and well it hits common ground fast. That's good for me. I believe that if you're making a sequel you should keep the good mechanics of its predecessor and build upon them. After finishing the first major story quest an elderly woman mentions the words "Diamond City" to me so I brush it off as the location I will eventually get to by following the main quest line. Five hours and a bunch of quests later something hits me: that vague hint was the main quest wasn't it... The game had me believe that for the past five hours I was doing repetitive familiar quests over and over again with the hope of progressing the game's some what at this point unknown plot. The reason why this annoyed me was due to the previous entries making clear what was a main quest and what wasn't. With the full intention of finding out what the hell I should do I journeyed to Diamond City to find some plot. My instincts were right and from that point onwards the plot never slows down again. This is unfortunate as the tone and general urgent feel of each main quest I began to ignore the side quests. In the end the plot was okay but nothing spectacular. They try to pull of too many plot twists towards the end that make earlier plot points seem pointless to have.

    Side quests...oh boy the side quests. This game boasts at how much you can do and how alive the world is as each NPC has their own little story you can get involved with. Unfortunately the creative team must have only worked on the main quests as around 75% of the side quests are rinse and repeat the same. I especially find the Minute Men almost pointless to help if it wasn't for the big faction war Fallout games have at the end of them. The new mechanics are mainly for the Minute Men quests which I got bored of fast so they were pointless for me. What made this worse was the fact that other mechanics were taken out making this seem like a waist of time. Things that helped so much like the repair mechanic have been removed and instead I have 7 10mm guns in my inventory taking up space. Making matters worse Fallout's currency becomes pointless in this. I don't remember one time I had to buy anything in the game because everyone kept handing me crap. The power armour is another complaint of mine as I only had to use it twice during mandatory points I needed them: 1. when I got it 2. when I walked into the Green Sea (covered in radiation).
    Besides from this I completely abandoned it with power cores building in my inventory and no desire to use them.

    NPCs in this game are a joy to talk to with the voice acting and AI being on point for the most of it (even though I mainly use them as body shields). Fan and personal favourite Piper has been a fun companion and rivals Serena of Skyrim and Veronica of New Vegas. Didn't like the single companion capability when previous entries had around 3 companions at a time.

    Rounding it all off with the graphics and scenery: the graphics are beautiful but at times seem waisted on a forgettable bland and mix of the settings from Fallout 3 and New Vegas. You will have the occasional moment where you want to just stop and stare but with those moments far between I never bothered to remember most of the locations. A highlight for me was the Brotherhood's airship appearing    … Expand
  25. samkaz
    Feb 16, 2016
    9
    Fallout is a lifestyle. It's an institution. I put well over 300 hours into Fallout 3 (with expansions) and am already well on my way to matching that with Fallout 4, and just within a few weeks. Warning; you will be addicted. The Bethesda way of sucking you into the game-play and not letting go is very real. But realize also you will be giddy with gaming fulfillment. Months and months ofFallout is a lifestyle. It's an institution. I put well over 300 hours into Fallout 3 (with expansions) and am already well on my way to matching that with Fallout 4, and just within a few weeks. Warning; you will be addicted. The Bethesda way of sucking you into the game-play and not letting go is very real. But realize also you will be giddy with gaming fulfillment. Months and months of fun guaranteed.… Expand
  26. MovieFanReview6
    Jun 2, 2016
    8
    I love this game. This game is as addicting as Super Mario Bros. was back in 1985. This is the real Fallout 4. The only thing I must say is when you create your character, stay with your character.
  27. volkanslim
    May 14, 2016
    8
    - Graphics are mediocre at its best.
    - Great Atmosphere, you feel the loneliness and the aftermath of mass destruction where ever you go.
    - Great Music. Radio option feels funny and relaxing from time to time. - Companion system is mediocre. It is generally good to keep them with you just for the weight sharing. Well at least they keep you company and pop out some funny stuff from time    - Graphics are mediocre at its best.
    - Great Atmosphere, you feel the loneliness and the aftermath of mass destruction where ever you go.
    - Great Music. Radio option feels funny and relaxing from time to time.
    - Companion system is mediocre. It is generally good to keep them with you just for the weight sharing. Well at least they keep you company and pop out some funny stuff from time to time.
    - Quests are disappointment. You cannot direct the game freely as the direction you want to. You cannot evolve the story as you like. I'd expect that from bethesta. Shame.
    - Great scenario, great game play system, nice in-game system.
    - Boring bugs, crashes sometimes. Frustrating.

    Fallout 4 is one of the "must play" games of PS4 it is a fact but it can be better.    … Expand
  28. demydem2003
    Jun 12, 2016
    10
    the game is amazing...a very original, funny and...sad story. there are a lot of interesting easter eggs, for example the UFO near a farm. the graphic is not very good, but the story is the best part of the game. GOTY!
  29. maciekx
    May 31, 2016
    8
    Pros:
    -Gameplay
    -audio -plenty of quests -homeland -variety of weapons Cons: -small map -main plot is not entertaining much -quests are often similar -too much SJW hidden propaganda -meaningless dialogue options (Yes,no,maybe,sarcasm) This is major problem of this game, often picking 2 different choices leads to the same outcome... Solid game, funny quests, good overall,    Pros:
    -Gameplay
    -audio
    -plenty of quests
    -homeland
    -variety of weapons
    Cons:
    -small map
    -main plot is not entertaining much
    -quests are often similar
    -too much SJW hidden propaganda
    -meaningless dialogue options (Yes,no,maybe,sarcasm) This is major problem of this game, often picking 2 different choices leads to the same outcome...

    Solid game, funny quests, good overall, feels kinda empty inside. If bethesda had 1 more year , they would do something much much better.Solid game, worth buying, lots of fun    … Expand
  30. maddiplomat
    Jun 28, 2016
    10
    I first played the original Fallout in 1997 and it's my favorite game of all time. I still play it about once a year, because you can complete it as fast as you want to, and it offers many different approaches to gameplay. The same basic principle applies to Fallout 4 - you can rush through the main story or you can take your time and just wander the wasteland and build settlements. TheI first played the original Fallout in 1997 and it's my favorite game of all time. I still play it about once a year, because you can complete it as fast as you want to, and it offers many different approaches to gameplay. The same basic principle applies to Fallout 4 - you can rush through the main story or you can take your time and just wander the wasteland and build settlements. The main story of Fallout 4 is perfectly decent, but I would not call it exceptional. It's short enough and doesn't get in the way when you want to do other things in the game.
    Some people complain that Fallout 4 is more dumbed down RPG-wise compared to Fallout 3 and New Vegas. I find the simplifications welcome and I consider Fallout 4 to inspire an atmosphere that is much closer to the original Fallout, which Fallout 3 and New Vegas failed to do in my opinion. Removing skills and replacing them with perks may seem like a simplification, but in reality it expands the possible approaches to gameplay, because the perk tree is massive, and this wide array of gameplay style options is in the spirit of the original Fallout.
    To finish, I would like to say a few words about settlement construction. If this is not your cup of tea, you can skip it and enjoy the game just the same. I created one massive fortress around Sanctuary Hills and a few minor outposts around the wasteland. Now that I completed the game, I can roam the wastes eliminating mutants and raiders, and visit my comrades in arms along the way. It really creates a great recipe for immersion. Overall, I would say that I spent 20% of my time on the story, 40% on settlement building and 40% on sidequests and just wandering the wasteland. Through all the years, I considered the first Fallout to be the best game ever, but the only thing that I wished I could do after “saving the world” was to put all of my massive weapons stockpile to good use, establish my own militia and be a force for progress in the wasteland. Well, now you can do that in Fallout 4. Get this game if you haven't yet. You can play it for 20 or 200 hours before you are done with it, the freedom of choice is yours.    … Expand
  31. mwil236
    Jul 30, 2016
    9
    Fallout 4 is, most importantly, an impressive distance from Fallout 3. Several new features, a fresh environment and the same variety of gameplay styles amount to a distinct and quality game. All rock solid mechanics (shooting in particular is improved) and pacing make even wandering Boston fun. A more attractive graphics suite and more variety in characters make this wasteland moreFallout 4 is, most importantly, an impressive distance from Fallout 3. Several new features, a fresh environment and the same variety of gameplay styles amount to a distinct and quality game. All rock solid mechanics (shooting in particular is improved) and pacing make even wandering Boston fun. A more attractive graphics suite and more variety in characters make this wasteland more exciting than the last.

    My only complaint about the game is that the faction system is a little rigid and makes for a pretty predictable endgame if you play through on multiple characters.    … Expand
  32. LukeMartin
    Aug 27, 2016
    9
    Honest Review

    I also made a meta critic account just to review this game (see Tyo28's review for reference). I understand the backlash towards Bethesda for the bugs and glitches, and add-on content; but only if you were expecting a Fallout 3 remake/upgrade. The game may not be the perfect RPG, it may have some issues with frame rate (particularly on ps4), as well as side missions;    Honest Review

    I also made a meta critic account just to review this game (see Tyo28's review for reference).

    I understand the backlash towards Bethesda for the bugs and glitches, and add-on content; but only if you were expecting a Fallout 3 remake/upgrade.

    The game may not be the perfect RPG, it may have some issues with frame rate (particularly on ps4), as well as side missions; but if you enjoy first person shooters AND RPGs (meaning you're a hybrid gamer, not just a super-fan), then you will love this game.

    The amount of choices you have in this game are limited, granted, but if you're looking for a solid immersive, exploration based game, the first 40 hours or so will have you thinking it's the perfect game.

    It's the perfect combination of nostalgia and innovation, both when thinking of previous games, as well as the design for the actual in-game 50's style references to art and technology.

    I personally loved the settlement aspect of the game, (being someone who has never played minecraft) to the point where it has now become the only thing I play the game for, aside from the new missions available through add-ons (Far Harbour etc.).

    This is probably the main reason I was not disappointed with the add-ons; it gave me more to play with.

    If you're a PC gamer and have access to mods (which can break games, as we all know), then it is completely understandable why you'd hate to pay for this stuff. People have basically made free versions of all of this before. It's the same reason people say "why buy the cow when you can get the milk for free". PS4 currently doesn't have mods, so I rely on their DLC, and I have not been disappointed.

    Now, I'm 30 years old, not particularly technologically inclined, and not a huge gamer, so I may be completely biased towards being "too nice"; but maybe everyone who is younger/more tech expects more simply because they're used to innovation at a much quicker pace. I remember a time where dial-up was a thing, where the best game in the world was GoldenEye on N64, and online gaming didn't yet exist, let alone updates to a game you bought. To me Bethesda has accomplished something quite spectacular here. If the game were any better I'd have no girlfriend, no work, and I may have wasted away in my gamer chair.

    When buying a game of this size and of this genre keep in mind that humans are creating it, and humans are consuming it. It simply cannot please everyone. But if you're anything like me, you'll love it to the point where new games will come and go without you even thinking about buying them. I haven't played another game for more than a week since Fallout 4 has been released, simply because nothing else comes close in terms of over-all satisfaction.

    To sum it up, great game, Bethesda. The first 40 hours were magic. And that's all most gamers care about because they're always looking towards the next best thing.

    If you wonder why so many people give low ratings to this game, I think instead of looking at the game we should be looking at what peoples expectations are. In 2016, the customer is NOT always right.

    That's my rant for the day.

    Thank you for reading.    … Expand
  33. XavierPlaysGame
    Oct 2, 2016
    6
    I am a person who finds himself spending most if not all of his free time playing video games. I have played MMORPGs (Massive Multiplayer Online Role Playing Games), MOBAs, (Multiplayer Online Battle Arena), First person shooters, platformers, and in general consider myself to be a jack of all trades when it comes to video games. My review will be divided into 5 separate sections that iI am a person who finds himself spending most if not all of his free time playing video games. I have played MMORPGs (Massive Multiplayer Online Role Playing Games), MOBAs, (Multiplayer Online Battle Arena), First person shooters, platformers, and in general consider myself to be a jack of all trades when it comes to video games. My review will be divided into 5 separate sections that i believe to be important to the gaming experience.

    LEGACY:
    This is somewhat of a controversial topic when it comes to fans of the Fallout series. Some of us think that this game is an amazing fifth game in the series that has throwbacks to older games with some improvements to old issues. Others will tell you that the game has become a first person SIMS in a post apocalyptic environment. In my opinion there is some truth in both of these arguments but what many people fail to realize is that after the tutorial stage of the game, everything is up to the player. If you're the type of player who wants to spend time setting up settlements then you can, but if you would rather spend time cleansing the wastes of raiders then that's also up to you. However I dearly miss the voice options from the previous games.

    SETTLEMENT FEATURES:
    This is a feature that i personally really dislike and i feel that it was given too much attention in this installment of the series. While you aren't forced to indulge in the Minuetmen's campaign to colonize the wastelands, it definitely feels forced. The entire crafting system has a very Minecraft-esque feel to it. I was never personally big on the franchise but I can see the appeal.

    BASE GAME AND ADDONS:
    I have seen the argument quite a lot with people saying ''Oh there was planned DLC? That means that it's an unfinished game." I find this to be a very ignorant perspective and people don't seem to realize that it is much better to release a game and then to continue to add new and interesting content to it, then it is to release one game and cram as many things into it as you can. I like the option that if you aren't attracted to the idea of an addon that you aren't required to buy it.

    STORY:
    I am going to attempt this section with no spoilers in it so bear with the vagueness. Bethesda has really implemented a vast story and while sadly they have removed any sense of choices, the story itself is nice. They added depth to the robo-life that was already in the game and while creating new factions, also brought back some old ones. I very much miss the game defining choices that used to come in Fallout games, but this game has taken a very different route than previous installments so these changes are understandable.

    PERK SYSTEM:
    This is one of the highlights in my mind of this game compared to the previous games. The way that all your skills are built off of others and the whole thing being visualized in the way that it is, is a huge plus. This isn't a main part of the game however the skills themselves are. While many are the same from older games they all have a unique touch to them. This was absolutely my favorite feature from this game.

    CONCLUSION:
    Overall this game will be getting a 6 from me, if Bethesda had changed a few elements and released this as a standalone game instead of slapping the "Fallout brand" onto it I think the game would have gotten higher ratings. Since the removal of all the best voice lines and the ability to impact your story with the choices you make, this really stopped being an RPG and became a shooter with a story line. I am very sad to see Bethesda doing this to the game series i used to know and love.    … Expand
  34. NZAnimeManga
    Apr 16, 2017
    6
    Right, now this is coming from someone who is a die-hard Fallout fan, and as someone who has spent well over 300 hours in Fallout 4: it's good, it's just not great. Unfortunately Fallout 4 has not toppled New Vegas as my favourite Fallout game.

    Pros: + Finally, the gunplay is up to scratch in a Fallout game. + Looks AMAZING (for a Fallout game, at least...). + Rich wasteland that    Right, now this is coming from someone who is a die-hard Fallout fan, and as someone who has spent well over 300 hours in Fallout 4: it's good, it's just not great. Unfortunately Fallout 4 has not toppled New Vegas as my favourite Fallout game.

    Pros:
    + Finally, the gunplay is up to scratch in a Fallout game.
    + Looks AMAZING (for a Fallout game, at least...).
    + Rich wasteland that isn't completely brown (F: NV) or green/grey (F3).
    + On the surface, there's a wide variety of interesting side-quests (few genuinely fantastic ones though).
    + Good crafting mechanics (weapons and armour).
    + It's more Fallout, and most importantly - it, for the most part, FEELS like a Fallout game.

    Cons:
    - Terrible story, full of plot holes. It irritates the hell out of me that player choice is so limited in the story
    - God awful DLC: I'm never buying a season pass again. Only 2 "story" DLCs?! 1 of which was awful (Nuka-World). Seriously, DO NOT BUY THE DLC - even "Far Harbor", is pretty flawed
    - I don't buy a Fallout game to get a settlement builder/simulator.
    - Lack of different ammo types and craftable ammo like in New Vegas.
    - Invincible NPCs (leads, again, to a lack of player choice).
    - Graphics, compared to any other game released at around the same time (see The Witcher 3), are poor.
    - Bugs and crashes up the wazoo (typical Bethesda - SAD).
    - Even though the gunplay is "good" for a fallout game, it is still lacking when compared to other first person shooters (or even other 3rd person shooters).
    - Voiced character completely kills role-playing, as does the limited (and often IDENTICAL) dialogue options. Often they lack any consequential results from any of your "choices".
    - Irritating companions. Especially **** PRESTON.

    TL;DR - feels like a cash grab. Good, not great, and I'm annoyed at myself for spending so much time in it.    … Expand
  35. vosonnier
    Mar 9, 2019
    10
    One of the best games I've ever played. Honestly, as much as i liked Fallout 3 I probably prefer this one. Great cast of characters. Power armor is amazing. The combat/shooting is much improved. Tons of locations to explore. I actually really enjoyed building my bases. I understand one of the major complaints was the lack of branching dialogue. As someone that usually only plays a gameOne of the best games I've ever played. Honestly, as much as i liked Fallout 3 I probably prefer this one. Great cast of characters. Power armor is amazing. The combat/shooting is much improved. Tons of locations to explore. I actually really enjoyed building my bases. I understand one of the major complaints was the lack of branching dialogue. As someone that usually only plays a game through once I didn't have a problem with it at all. All in all a great game and i highly recommend playing it.… Expand
  36. Goodbad
    Jun 11, 2021
    0
    This game has a seperate place in my dustbin...............................
  37. Nonstickharpy
    Nov 13, 2015
    10
    Do not be deceived by the swarm of froth-mouthed neckbeards that can't be truly pleased by anything other than the taste of their own ejaculate.. this game is what any Bethesda fan has been hoping for, and exceedingly more. Unbelievable gameplay diversity, Rich amount of quality content, deep customizations that are surprisingly complex but simultaneously straightforward once you spend aDo not be deceived by the swarm of froth-mouthed neckbeards that can't be truly pleased by anything other than the taste of their own ejaculate.. this game is what any Bethesda fan has been hoping for, and exceedingly more. Unbelievable gameplay diversity, Rich amount of quality content, deep customizations that are surprisingly complex but simultaneously straightforward once you spend a little time w/ the updated mechanics. This game gives me plenty of hope for the future.… Expand
  38. CBrip31
    Nov 11, 2015
    10
    Well maybe if the media and gamers didn't hype it up so much they'll probably think it's better. Still a great game. ......................................
  39. RSI
    Nov 11, 2015
    9
    Great game overall, the graphics and some elements might feel slightly outdated, but in the end this game offers a lot, ignore the 0 reviews, just people that think that giving bad reviews to AAA games is a trendy thing.
  40. SkurrPlurr
    Nov 15, 2015
    10
    Just a Great Game
    I can understand the guys who have some critic but i dont realy understand how someone can give 0 points.
    I know that this Game have his problems but i think its a great game.
    The Witcher 3 and Fallout 4 are 2 of the beste games i played so far.
  41. DozenFrozen
    Nov 12, 2015
    8
    Мне вполне понятны заниженые оценки игроков, которые за время разработки игры нафантазировали себе непонятно чего. Игра сделана на достойном уровне, имеет свои положительные и, к сожалению, отрицательные стороны.

    + Сюжет. Как и всегда - вы непонятно кто в поисках родни/справедливости/единорога. Да, есть клише, но побочные квесты все таки делают игру интересной. Главная сюжетка    Мне вполне понятны заниженые оценки игроков, которые за время разработки игры нафантазировали себе непонятно чего. Игра сделана на достойном уровне, имеет свои положительные и, к сожалению, отрицательные стороны.

    + Сюжет. Как и всегда - вы непонятно кто в поисках родни/справедливости/единорога. Да, есть клише, но побочные квесты все таки делают игру интересной. Главная сюжетка подкачала, конечно.
    + Крафт. Такого необычного и увлекательного создания вещей ещё не было. Наконец многие игроки могут вполне мотивированно таскать в инвентаре сотню банок, кистей, мётел и прочего барахла. Все сгодится!
    + Открытый мир. Без этого никуда. Карту можно и пробежать за 11 минут, но количество подземелий просто удивляет! Да и карта играется не только по прямой, вцелом достойно.
    + Система прокачки
    + симулятор SIMS и MINECRAFT

    - VATS без паузы. Это ни в какие ворота не лезет. Убив пошаговость, разрабы вырезали часть "того самого" Fallout. Не стоило превращать игру в шутер.
    - Диалоги
    - Слабая сюжетка в начале
    - Слабое влияние решений игрока на мир
    - Баги и ошибки
    - Старый движок    … Expand
  42. Rockadial
    Nov 11, 2015
    10
    Fallout 4 is a good game and if you liked the last one then this one will definitely fill the wasteland void in your heart.
    I noticed trivial issues at best in regards to the frame rate and characters clipping through geometry, but honestly this game is so massive and fun that it doesn't even take away from the game play! The people leaving overly negative reviews clearly have no idea how    Fallout 4 is a good game and if you liked the last one then this one will definitely fill the wasteland void in your heart.
    I noticed trivial issues at best in regards to the frame rate and characters clipping through geometry, but honestly this game is so massive and fun that it doesn't even take away from the game play! The people leaving overly negative reviews clearly have no idea how hard it is to make games especially at this scale.    … Expand
  43. Shamidelost
    Nov 15, 2015
    10
    one of the best graphics on ps4.. impressive first look, I like the environment. I really wish though this could be 2 player atleast. I am surprised to see so many negative reviews..
  44. RoccosRant
    Nov 12, 2015
    9
    If you liked FO3 or NV, this game will not disappoint you. It takes what they have done in previous entries and adds loads of more content and different gameplay avenues. The customization systems for weapons and armor alone with keep you busy for days. Along with establishing a colony building element to pursue, FO4 is everything fans have been asking for. I have been spending theIf you liked FO3 or NV, this game will not disappoint you. It takes what they have done in previous entries and adds loads of more content and different gameplay avenues. The customization systems for weapons and armor alone with keep you busy for days. Along with establishing a colony building element to pursue, FO4 is everything fans have been asking for. I have been spending the better part of the past three days playing it and am still completely engrossed in the game. Calling this game a disappointment is absurd. This is a Fallout game through and through. I'll admit the graphics are a little down for a next gen game, that's the only reason I'm not going full 10; but this game also does so much more than what some of the prettier titles from the past couples years have. FO4 is fun, addicting, and offers ALOT of replayability. These are what is important to me as a gamer, if they are to you, I suggest checking it out.… Expand
  45. Barca1985
    Nov 13, 2015
    6
    It's a pretty good game considering the open world, what you can do in it, the atmosphere and that your decisions influences the game. I played for like 10 hours because i didn't know what to think about it. I wasn't blown away by it or addicted as some others. Yes, the graphics are not what one would suspect from a PS4 game but i accepted that. It looks like a PS3 game. BUT there areIt's a pretty good game considering the open world, what you can do in it, the atmosphere and that your decisions influences the game. I played for like 10 hours because i didn't know what to think about it. I wasn't blown away by it or addicted as some others. Yes, the graphics are not what one would suspect from a PS4 game but i accepted that. It looks like a PS3 game. BUT there are glitched and bugs as well. Like, i saw an enemy stuck in the ground. Or getting stuck somewhere Or dialogue isn't going correctly. Overall i was bored because it's grind grind grind. Get every object you can because you might need it in the future. Good idea's in this game but i think it could've been much better. Selling it right now.… Expand
  46. Masseffect
    Nov 12, 2015
    8
    This game is amazing! extremely expansive and immersive. If you enjoy Fallout you will love this game. Like other Fallout games there are some bugs which is not surprising considering all that you can do within the game. If you like you can form your own militia and fight the waste and form settlements or make your own perfect house. Or you can buy one and live in the city and play likeThis game is amazing! extremely expansive and immersive. If you enjoy Fallout you will love this game. Like other Fallout games there are some bugs which is not surprising considering all that you can do within the game. If you like you can form your own militia and fight the waste and form settlements or make your own perfect house. Or you can buy one and live in the city and play like the other Fallout games. The one major change that people may not enjoy is the new voice for your character. ( I personally enjoy it although its not as expansive as previous fallout games). The mouths do not always match what the characters are saying at times.… Expand
  47. crazillo
    Nov 12, 2015
    9
    Bethesda's biggest strength is absorbing the player in its worlds. I absolute believe this version of Boston could exist in reality if events took place the way the game presents it. I love exploring it, but you need to take your time. Get rid of quest markers and fast travel, and just walk around and explore. Your experience will be a completely different one.

    Maybe Bethesda is the    Bethesda's biggest strength is absorbing the player in its worlds. I absolute believe this version of Boston could exist in reality if events took place the way the game presents it. I love exploring it, but you need to take your time. Get rid of quest markers and fast travel, and just walk around and explore. Your experience will be a completely different one.

    Maybe Bethesda is the wrong developer for all those Assassin's Creed, Call of Duty and nothing else gamers. It doesn't really hold your hand all the time, and you need time to work yourself into the game's mechanics, too.

    I like most of the new additions to the Fallout formula: Looting and crafting is very well done, and absolutely makes sense - after the fallout, resources are scarce and we got to use anything we can get. The companions have so much more personality than in Skyrim. They were the biggest surprise to me. I also enjoy most of the game's dialogues. The new and improved battle system is fun, and this is said by someone who doesn't enjoy Shooters all that much.

    Building up settlements might be something for Minecraft lovers, and while it is deep, I found it a little too clumsy. Also, some quests could have been written better. This is one of the game's weak points. I still have not explored all of them yet though, so maybe there is more to come.

    If you liked previous Bethesda games, go and get it. If you liked them but you didn't like combat so much, well it's much improved. If you are the type of player that enjoys the "Ubisoft formula" better, you rather should play something else. In this case, don't judge the game for what it doesn't want to be though. I fear many with negative reviews here did just that.    … Expand
  48. Pete01x
    Nov 12, 2015
    9
    Playing this on the PS4 and can say I am not disappointed, yes it has a few issues but generally works well.
    have played for about 15 hours into the game and have put Assassin's Creed Syndicate on hold and will not be going back to that for a long while now.
    The only real issue is the lack of auto saving after completing a task, make sure you quick save manually
  49. shinjuo
    Nov 11, 2015
    10
    This is not a perfect game. It has glitches and the graphics are not ground breaking. If I was going to give it a real score I would say 8 out of 10. I have to give it a 10 to counteract all the 0's. No game is perfect but most of the negative reviews seem like they are coming from people who have either played for 30 minutes or watched people play. The graphics are fine and the story isThis is not a perfect game. It has glitches and the graphics are not ground breaking. If I was going to give it a real score I would say 8 out of 10. I have to give it a 10 to counteract all the 0's. No game is perfect but most of the negative reviews seem like they are coming from people who have either played for 30 minutes or watched people play. The graphics are fine and the story is good. As for all the people saying it is just a fallout 3 extension, those people are crazy.

    I love the overhaul of most things. The crafting and building system is great and certainly wasnt in fallout 3. The settlement system is fun and doesnt even have to be done if you dont like that sort of thing. This game is great. Don't listen to the negative reviews. If you like these type of games, you will love this one.    … Expand
  50. blackphoenix60
    Nov 13, 2015
    9
    Great game. It would be nice if it had survival mode, but the rest of the additions more than make up for its absence.The gun play is fun. Perks is simple but still makes you feel like you have a say in the growth of your character.
  51. WhiskeyJacker
    Nov 16, 2015
    6
    Don't buy it, not until the patches come out. It's Bethesda, should go without saying.

    Anyway. Gameplay is a definite improvement over previous games, more fluid and less blocky. That said, VATS still takes front and center to the point of repetition and quickly becomes just as stale as it was in previous installments. The best addition is the use of grenades without being forced to    Don't buy it, not until the patches come out. It's Bethesda, should go without saying.

    Anyway. Gameplay is a definite improvement over previous games, more fluid and less blocky. That said, VATS still takes front and center to the point of repetition and quickly becomes just as stale as it was in previous installments. The best addition is the use of grenades without being forced to manually equip them; makes clearing a room much more fun.

    Main Story wise, it's good. The basic plot gives you just enough emotional connection to keep chugging along, though the killer is in the details (Some holotapes and character dialogue are particularly well done). Probably the first time Bethesda had taken me on a feels trip, even if a short one. That said, it's spectacularly short and fairly linear. If you're looking for the branching campaigns like Fallout New Vegas, you're sure to be disappointed. Factions are inferred rather than outright stated and have minimal bearing on the story until the last 5 hours or so of gameplay.

    Side quests. Non. **** Existent. Compared to any other Bethesda game, the world feeling lacking in the tinier stories that would normally suck up your time in the wasteland. Their reliance on 'Radiant Quests' (A la Skyrim) quickly becomes a boring grind and by the 40 hour mark you'll find that you're down to skin and bones when looking for a diversion from the main questline.

    Companions. Best done by Bethesda yet. Well written and voice acted. Only downside is the 'affection system' needed to progress their story line requires a metric **** of work to get going (Trust me, those 'Radiant Quests' quickly become your only option of furthering your relationship).

    Overall polish of game? It's **** Bethesda. Within 2 hours I found myself glitched out of a quest line and when I went to start a new game on a second character I quickly ran into a game-breaking bug that has currently caused me to shelve the game for the time being. Expected but still frustrating.

    Additional notes: Nerfing power armor was definitely a poor choice and essentially renders it useless until end game when you actually have the resources to take it out and about. And, Though I do like the new segmented armor system, the lack of different styles and armor types makes customizing your character more than a bit dry. Crafting system is a big plus, and you'll want to dedicate yourself to learning it's ins and outs to get the most out of your gear.

    All in all. Average. A decent game but far too hyped. It's like eating salad and only salad for dinner. It's food, it'll sustain you, but it won't fill you up and leave you satisfied. And now I'll end this review with words that curdle my own blood... "Maybe the patches and DLC will fix it".    … Expand
  52. PSUCharmas
    Nov 11, 2015
    8
    About 13 hours deep into FO4 on PS4. The game completely meets my expectations and is not deficient compared to FO3 and FO:NV. I played both to death and considered New Vegas to be a major improvement over FO3. FO4 would need to blow me away with next gen graphics to earn a 10, but I understand the designers are limited to the disc capacity and performance specs of the current consoleAbout 13 hours deep into FO4 on PS4. The game completely meets my expectations and is not deficient compared to FO3 and FO:NV. I played both to death and considered New Vegas to be a major improvement over FO3. FO4 would need to blow me away with next gen graphics to earn a 10, but I understand the designers are limited to the disc capacity and performance specs of the current console generation. I didn't expect the bleeding edge of graphics tech with perfect performance in a massive open world game. I don't know why anyone would, besides kids who don't understand those limitations. I'm tempted to give this a 10 just to offset the irrational metabombing.

    FO4 takes several strides forward in streamlining quality of life for the player: looting bodies and most containers without freezing the game to "open" the object; basing character development on SPECIAL and perk system and removing skills; making VATS more action oriented and increasing the relevance of aim-down-the-sight in real time combat. These are all positive developments.

    The faster loot system is fantastic, because players of past Bethesda games know you spend more time looting and sorting through loot than you do swinging/firing your weapon. All that looting pays off better than the game's predecessors due to the crafting, modding, and settlement developing mechanics.

    SPECIAL, and therefore initial character creation, is more relevant now. In FO3, you could start with 1 INT, but dump skill points into science and hacking and be masters of it. What sense does that make? Even stupider, skill points per level were based on intelligence, so the best way to max out skills was to start with a very high INT...even if you're a brutish, bat swinging, grenade throwing monster with no points in any INT-based skill. What sense does that make? The majority of players will be limited by a diverse SPECIAL arrangement and corresponding perks. However, Bethesda removed the level cap, so the ultra-hardcore completionists can still trick out god-like characters, provided they put in the effort. Seems like a great compromise that both enhances the average gamer's experience while leaving open avenues for the always sensitive power gamers.

    Also, making combat more action oriented does not reduce an RPG to "just a shooter" any more than adding a gun unlocking system categorically turns a shooter into an RPG. It just makes it a little more interesting. With a deep weapon and armor crafting system and the perk system, players of any skill level should be able to tackle the combat in the game.

    People are crying a lot over the dialogue system. Get a grip. The game is fully voice acted for the first time, meaning the player character's dialogue is voice acted. In a massive open-world game. That is a remarkable leap forward, but it has limitations. You can't have as much dialogue as you had before when the player character didn't speak.

    Overall a fantastic game. No game is perfect, but this one lives up to the hype.    … Expand
  53. AncientDeath
    Nov 12, 2015
    6
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Good effort from Bethesda to bring the series to current generation consoles though they fail short at many part. I would buy it from bargain or game of the year edition with all DLC once it is released in 1-2 years.

    + Graphics are nice as well as quality of life improvements to the old formula.

    - The story
    SPOILER ABOUT STORY TO FOLLOW

    The story is remodeled version of Fallout 3. Instead of lost father it is a lost son.
    In the end you can either kill the son or aid him in his death bed.

    Basically they re-used the old Fallout 3 story that was discarded for the current Fallout 3 story.
    This in my opinion was a mistake. There are a lot of different motivations or reasons how the story could have proceed yet Bethesda re-used the same chase family member in post apocalypse.

    The game also is typical Bethesda game containing a lot of bugs that Bethesda will "hopefully" fix in future or they expect people to fix them self. Their DIY- game model is popular among modders but for console players it is a bane.    … Expand
  54. Sut
    Nov 12, 2015
    9
    This will be an honest review, unlike many of the negative ones. For background, I have played this game for near 20 hours, I have played fallout 3, new Vegas, COD, TW3, DAI, and MGS5. I listed those games to show I have a fair amount of time with current RPGs and open world games. The main question I'm answering is if you should get this game. Yes. The world is immersing, large, and IMOThis will be an honest review, unlike many of the negative ones. For background, I have played this game for near 20 hours, I have played fallout 3, new Vegas, COD, TW3, DAI, and MGS5. I listed those games to show I have a fair amount of time with current RPGs and open world games. The main question I'm answering is if you should get this game. Yes. The world is immersing, large, and IMO beautiful. The graphics are what is the main detractor I see from the negative reviews. It is better than DAI, better than skyrim, but worse than TW3 and MGS5. But that's only the surface, this game is about exploring, scavenging, crafting, and fighting. The gunplay is rewarding and reminds me of destiny. The crafting and settlement building is addicting. The soundtrack by Inon is beautiful, the radio dj is hilarious and the cherry picked songs are perfect. The performance by the protagonists are great, with the dialogue wheel giving accurate portrayals of what is spoken. My only gripes are either minor bug related or with settlement ui possibilities. I would give a 9.5 if possible. This really is a great game that everyone should get.… Expand
  55. Big_Bear
    Nov 16, 2015
    10
    To anyone reading, please ignore the moronic negative reviews, not even a single one is worth reading other than to laugh at the sheer stupidity.

    Also ignore any review on the release date, as its impossible to accurately review a game of this size in a single day so these reviews were added simply to get 'likes'. After almost 50 hours in, Fallout 4 is one of the greatest games I    To anyone reading, please ignore the moronic negative reviews, not even a single one is worth reading other than to laugh at the sheer stupidity.

    Also ignore any review on the release date, as its impossible to accurately review a game of this size in a single day so these reviews were added simply to get 'likes'.

    After almost 50 hours in, Fallout 4 is one of the greatest games I have played in years. Before I explain why, I have to mention some of the negative reviews, comments and stupid comparisons.

    The vast majority of the negativity is almost completely baseless – the graphics are not the best but some of the other ‘points’ I’ve read are beyond belief. Here are a few of the most common - ‘they have ruined Fallout’ – no, they haven’t. ‘Its too buggy to play’ – no it isn’t, ‘its broken’ – nope, ‘its boring’ – ridiculous, ‘it’s the worst Fallout’ – the complete opposite. Or my favourite – ‘it doesn’t make the same impact that Fallout 3 did coming from 3’ – this is particularly ridiculous as that step up is impossible coming from last gen to current.

    The game is not perfect, as I said the graphics are not the best and there are a few glitches but I’ve played through 50 odd hours and have seen very little bugs or drops in frame rates, it’s been great. The streamlining of the levelling system may not be for everyone and to be honest, maybe it has been dumbed down a little but it doesn’t really detract from the game at all. The removal of the reputation system also irked me a little and I think it should have been in there but again, it’s not a huge issue.

    I also do not understand the comparisons to The Witcher 3 at all. The Witcher is a very good game but Fallout 4 excels at everything the Witcher fails at and as an RPG is streets ahead. The very fact that the Witcher forces you into a role completely dilutes the RP element of the game. Where as in Fallout, you create your own character which makes for stronger RP.
    Anyway, on to the game itself.
    Good – Its everything Fallout 3 was but bigger and better. Like all great games, there is absolutely tons to do and hours can be sunk into the game very easily without really doing much. The new Power Armor system I like as it increases the capability and importance of Power Armor over the previous games. Base building – a superb new feature which I personally, find highly addictive and is a good pastime in between quests. The map itself I really like, it has atmosphere and personality and the sense of exploration is amazing; there is so much to find and discover, other games pale in comparison. The new rafting system is good; finally each and every single item in the entire game world has a use and further adds to the exploration, scavenging aspect. I also like the character creator, the sculpting works well over sliders. I still think every game should just let you change your appearance from inventory but the fact that I can edit it at all is good enough. The combat is probably the best of any fallout, I always play in 3rd person and its done easier on here than Fallout 3.

    Bad – Because its made on the same engine, initially it can feel a little too similar to its predecessors but its really just more of what’s good. The map, whilst filled with things to find, is smaller than Fallout 3, which to me, is still a step backwards. No ‘official’ faction joining or reputation system – like I said not a huge deal but I think it should have been in there. Companion AI is pretty sucky, any I’ve dealt with tend to be suicidal or just constantly get in your way like dogmeat. The RP element – while strong still forces the player to be a family man and some things later also seem to draw heavily toward a certain ‘good’ type of character, meaning that if you want to make an insane raider or something you can do it appearance wise, but the rest might need to be head canon.

    Overall this is a great game and the best in the Fallout series to date. The immersion and exploration make for potentially hundreds of hours of play that other games can only dream of. The wasteland of Boston is amazing and while the world map is smaller than previous games, it’s intelligently used and packed with far more locations overall. Some of the scores on Metacritic etc truly are ridiculous, if a mess like GTAV gets 10/10 then this would get 100/10, very different games of course but Fallout 4 is far better in almost every area that games should be judged on. Easy GOTY.    … Expand
  56. LoganIs6
    Nov 10, 2015
    9
    People who are giving this game such a low score do not own it or have not played it. If they have played it they have not given it a chance. You have to play more than a few hours to give a chance for the new mechanics to take hold. At first I admit that the graphics felt a little underpowered. I have played this game on ultra settings on a pc rig running a AMD 6300 3.5ghz and a NvidiaPeople who are giving this game such a low score do not own it or have not played it. If they have played it they have not given it a chance. You have to play more than a few hours to give a chance for the new mechanics to take hold. At first I admit that the graphics felt a little underpowered. I have played this game on ultra settings on a pc rig running a AMD 6300 3.5ghz and a Nvidia 750 ti GTX card and have had no problems. It is a Fallout game. The gameplay is expected and appreciated. Very good game.… Expand
  57. Exquisit
    Nov 14, 2015
    10
    WOW I CANT BELIEVE SO MANY LITTLE COD KIDS AND MSG **** ARE SALTY THAT THEIR PRECIOUS LITTLE GAME WONT GET GOTY. SORRY TO YOU WITCHER **** ALSO, THE GOTY WILL BE THIS OR BLOODBORNE SO yea
  58. RULONOBOEV
    Nov 11, 2015
    10
    Почему неосиляторы не могут принять отказ от рудиментов в РПГ? Игроки не понимают, что отыгрыш мешает жанру, не позволяет развернуться сценаристам. Ведь нельзя просчитать всё поведение всех игроков. Сюда же относится непонятная система скиллов и других циферок, которые почти никак не влияют на игру, но ограничивают разработчика.
    Диалоги тоже убивали РПГ, ведь молчание персонажа не    Почему неосиляторы не могут принять отказ от рудиментов в РПГ? Игроки не понимают, что отыгрыш мешает жанру, не позволяет развернуться сценаристам. Ведь нельзя просчитать всё поведение всех игроков. Сюда же относится непонятная система скиллов и других циферок, которые почти никак не влияют на игру, но ограничивают разработчика.
    Диалоги тоже убивали РПГ, ведь молчание персонажа не позволяло прочувствовать игру и жить ей. Сейчас всем очевидно, что лучше пожертвовать стенами текста и разными вариантами ответов, чтобы наслаждаться атмосферой игры.
    Бетесда двигает жанр в правильном направлении, надеюсь, в следующем тес она тоже использует наработки из Ф4.
    Надеюсь, им хватит смелости отказаться от ещё одной опухоли в жанре - открытого мира. Разработчик вынужден тратить тысячи часов на расстановку предметов по карте, хотя можно было бы ограничиться красивым прохождением аккуратной локации по прямой. Ставлю 10/10.
    Шедевр. Браво. Легенда.    … Expand
  59. dern3ro
    Nov 16, 2015
    10
    As someone who played video games for ever 3 decades, I can say this game offers one of the most intensive, most immersive gaming experience for such a long time, that i can not remember the last game that gave me this kind of feeling.

    Of course it is not the perfect game and my opinion is highly subjective, but i never expected to have so much fun with this game. Game Rating is    As someone who played video games for ever 3 decades, I can say this game offers one of the most intensive, most immersive gaming experience for such a long time, that i can not remember the last game that gave me this kind of feeling.

    Of course it is not the perfect game and my opinion is highly subjective, but i never expected to have so much fun with this game.

    Game Rating is always something subjective but with all i know, People how rate this game with 0-4 have barely no idea of games or are just stupid trolls.    … Expand
  60. BarryZut
    Nov 17, 2015
    6
    This game, like the other Bethesda games I've played, are a lot of fun. I love The Elder Scrolls and Fallout series, and this one is no exception.
    But, I barely can see any difference with for example Skryim. The graphics and gameplay feels very familiar with a game from 2011. I thought there was some improvement in four years, but there are none. This is not a huge problem, because it is    This game, like the other Bethesda games I've played, are a lot of fun. I love The Elder Scrolls and Fallout series, and this one is no exception.
    But, I barely can see any difference with for example Skryim. The graphics and gameplay feels very familiar with a game from 2011. I thought there was some improvement in four years, but there are none. This is not a huge problem, because it is still a lot of fun to play. The bugs and glitches however, are not. Never I have seen so much bugs and glitches than in Fallout 4. In one week of playing, I had as much bugs and glitches than in six months of playing The Witcher 3. So much, that I stopped playing to wait for a Bethesda patch so I can rejoin the fun.
    The game is a big fat 9, when the game breaking bugs are cleared.    … Expand
  61. Asura0789
    Nov 12, 2015
    8
    First review written i just have to say that this game is solid. Yes Bethesda has seen fit to remove some rpg oriented features shown in previous titles such as skill points (which i do sorely miss) to focus on a more stream lined game that appeals to a wider audience, but in doing so leaves you with an action heavy shooter rpg hybrid were the story and dialogue sort of puts the player inFirst review written i just have to say that this game is solid. Yes Bethesda has seen fit to remove some rpg oriented features shown in previous titles such as skill points (which i do sorely miss) to focus on a more stream lined game that appeals to a wider audience, but in doing so leaves you with an action heavy shooter rpg hybrid were the story and dialogue sort of puts the player in a position were you ask yourself "Do I actually care about these people or their lives?" and for the most part you don't. Yes this will seem a bit off putting but most of these features can be overlooked for the experience as a whole like the pointless morality system (more of a morality score card really) has been gutted and isn't missed at all.

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

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

    Besides the hurt you might get from losing some rpg heavy elements if you've never played the series then you wont care, but as a fan of the series I can say this entire is a well made title sacrificing graphics and hardcore rpg elements for just plain old fun. Yeah some may say that this isn't as hardcore as they hoped or that it was over hyped (hype by the way is **** anyway that any one with a product will ride to sell units) but first and for most it is fun and that should be all that matters.    … Expand
  62. Tgrahler
    Nov 12, 2015
    9
    Are you serious? Are you serious right now?! Now I've only put about 5 hours into this game so far, but SERIOUSLY?! The only reviews I'm seeing are "Omg the graphics suck totally deserves a 0/10!" Okay not only are the graphics FINE, but that shouldn't effect your opinion of the game!!! Now I have issues with the game for sure: I agree with many of you that the world does feel a bitAre you serious? Are you serious right now?! Now I've only put about 5 hours into this game so far, but SERIOUSLY?! The only reviews I'm seeing are "Omg the graphics suck totally deserves a 0/10!" Okay not only are the graphics FINE, but that shouldn't effect your opinion of the game!!! Now I have issues with the game for sure: I agree with many of you that the world does feel a bit empty, quite a few gameplay mechanics feel rehashed from Fallout 3, the dialogue system is... let's be honest here the dialogue system is by far the worst out of any Bethesda game at least the one's I've played (Arena, Morrowind, Oblivion, Fallout 3, and Skyrim all have better dialogue systems) and from what I've played of it the story will not be the reason I stick around. Yes all of these are issues, and yes the game is fairly glitchy, but not NEARLY as glitchy as many games I have played this early on in release, I have encountered no game-breaking glitches and any glitches I've encountered have been second long missing textures (in fact I've only found one of those) and some lag issues that again only last a second or two however lag happens pretty often. However the good things heavily outweigh the bad things in the game. First of all: FREAKING CRAFTING! A genuinely good crafting system in a AAA open-world sandbox game. Weapon customization which from what I've seen works very well, absolute base building (as in walls and defenses) interesting creatures, VERY much improved combat, and I wasn't gonna include NV in this review as it is not from BGS themselves, but it is a FAR better combat system that we've seen in both 3 and NV and the best combat I've seen in a Bethesda game. The cinematic moments are done very well and feel a lot more satisfying than in 3, NV, and Skyrim, power armor works VERY well, but is a little annoying how quickly the power runs out luckily you can still use it, but it's... kinda pointless to as it slows to a near halt and disables bashing and sprinting. Though the world feels a bit empty (so far, I've only seen less than a quarter of the map and haven't actually taken the time to get a good look at it) it is VERY well crafted and designed feeling real with all the hills, holes, lakes, rivers, trees, etc. The missions in my opinion are very fun and challenging there's SO MANY weapons, the companion system works very well, and all in all it really is a fantastic game. I'll admit (as a huge fanboy of Bethesda) I was hoping for a 10/10, so I am fairly disappointed in the game so far, but that's really just considering what I thought it would end up being. Though I would prefer Skyrim, Fallout 3, or Oblivion this game still stands out amongst most games I've played on next-gen. I think it was worth the money so far and I'm excited to see what else it has to offer!… Expand
  63. CrookedSmile36
    Nov 13, 2015
    7
    I was disappointed at the glitchyness of the game, but I expected it to be. This is Bethesda we're talking about. The crafting is annoying and it doesn't "just work" but it can be fun. I love the story and the voiced protagonist. Companions seamlessly participate in conversations with you and other NPCs at the same time. The VATS and FPS works way better than FO3 and New Vegas. Overall, II was disappointed at the glitchyness of the game, but I expected it to be. This is Bethesda we're talking about. The crafting is annoying and it doesn't "just work" but it can be fun. I love the story and the voiced protagonist. Companions seamlessly participate in conversations with you and other NPCs at the same time. The VATS and FPS works way better than FO3 and New Vegas. Overall, I was expecting to give this game a 9 or 10, but it's only a 7. I look forward to playing it for hundreds of hours.… Expand
  64. Jamminman
    Nov 13, 2015
    10
    The criticisms on this site of Fallout 4 are so stupid I suspect they are all from competing game companies and not real. The Fallout series has always been amazing. If you didn't like 3, you won't like 4. To me this is the game of the year just like 3 was. Almost perfect. Not even worth mentioning small complaints. SIMPLY THE BEST GAME EVER MADE!
  65. SocratRUS
    Nov 14, 2015
    10
    Ребята... Fallout жив? Что нам дали ? Почему все хейтят эту игру ? Я вам расскажу..играл более 30 часов, а все негативные обзоры от людей, кто в игре толком 5часов..

    Что диванным критикам не понравилось в игре? Диалоги? (Да, нет, Сарказм), ну они забывают про 4 вариант ответа (расскажи по подробнее и т.д.) данный ответ открывает вариант диалога из ещё 4 вариантов -) Упростили только    Ребята... Fallout жив? Что нам дали ? Почему все хейтят эту игру ? Я вам расскажу..играл более 30 часов, а все негативные обзоры от людей, кто в игре толком 5часов..

    Что диванным критикам не понравилось в игре?

    Диалоги? (Да, нет, Сарказм), ну они забывают про 4 вариант ответа (расскажи по подробнее и т.д.) данный ответ открывает вариант диалога из ещё 4 вариантов -) Упростили только визуально, но диалоги живые т.к. персонажи общаются длинными предложениями и твои спутники общаются между собой, с нпс, часто вставляют свои реплики прямо в игре...ругаются матом в бою, все как надо.

    Шутер или симс? Об этом пишет каждый.. Что не нравиться строительство так не стройте.. вас это не обязывает...стройка не имеет отношение к основному квесту..
    Все пишут унылые квесты... принеси, убей и т.д. ВЫ ЧЕ КУРИЛИ ТАМ.. это квесты только на РАЗВИТИЕ ПОСЕЛЕНИЯ и расширение тер-рий.. основной квест + побочные от нпс не связанных со стройкой, очень разнообразны..

    Основной сюжет как фолыч 3 только наоборот? Да фиг там плавал.. спойлерить не буду.. но слышать от людей, кто прошел игру по ютубу и 4 часа сам поиграл.. пффф ну не знаю... ребята вышли из убежища, дошли до первого города.. и вертят носом =) даже не погрузились в мир ф4

    ДАЮТ СИЛОВУЮ БРОНЮ И МИНИГАН в самом начале игры.. о ГОСПОДИ что делать???
    Все пишут, что в начале игры дают халяву броню Т45 и миниган.. и мол типа можно все и всех убивать.. пффф.. для тех кто решает играть или нет.. я вам так скажу.. Броня без зарядки( ядерная батарея) бесполезна... в начале игры вам дадут одну такую заряд её 50% хватит минут на 15.. да вы в начале игры убьете всех рейдеров.. но таков замысел разрабов, чтобы вы увидели её и стремились искать заряды.. найти их в начале игры сложно, купить не возможно... пффф миниган дают о боже мой.. патроны 5мм.. найти их в начале игры тоже не вариант... убив когтя смерти в начале игры (режим выживание) вы потратите все патроны.. Режим выживания.. это просто АД.. в начале игры, короткими перебежками ищешь лут, можно умереть от 2-3 гулей, от кротокрыс, даже от 1 радскорпиона, вообще выживание советую как режим...

    Упростили навыки?? Вы шо наркоманы чтоли, навыки давали % к улутшению характеристик (легкое оружие, воровство, взлом и т.д.) сейчас вы каждый лвл получаете перк.. качайте те же навыки ( взлом, оружие (пистолеты, карабины, автоматы, тяжелое), медицина, красноречие, бартер) все эти навыки остались.

    ИТОГ все кто хейтит эту игру.. играли в неё максимум часов 5.. или по ютубу... читать смешно эти посты..
    Если ищешь игру не на 2 часа, бери ФОЛЛЫЧ,... Любишь скайрим? Хочешь скайрим с пушками:? вывод один бери ф4 =)

    Игра 10 Пайпер из 10    … Expand
  66. falloutwonder
    Nov 14, 2015
    10
    The gaming mechanics are almost flawless which gives the player a sturdy control system in this action RPG that successfully teleports you into this post-apocalyptic world as you search for your son and “save” the world. Sure, the story does take a back seat but this is because you create your own character and make your own story and what a story it is. Imagine being the star of I amThe gaming mechanics are almost flawless which gives the player a sturdy control system in this action RPG that successfully teleports you into this post-apocalyptic world as you search for your son and “save” the world. Sure, the story does take a back seat but this is because you create your own character and make your own story and what a story it is. Imagine being the star of I am Legend or Mad Max as you control your destiny in this nuclear devastated world.… Expand
  67. Gazombie
    Nov 18, 2015
    0
    Absolutely gutted about this game. I waited so long to play it after enjoying fallout 3 so much I was expecting another adventure like the previous but I was left disappointed.

    This is the PS4 and the graphics for me was awful it felt like I had put the disc in my PS3 and gone back in time but I can still enjoy games where graphics aren't good. From graphics to combat the game feels    Absolutely gutted about this game. I waited so long to play it after enjoying fallout 3 so much I was expecting another adventure like the previous but I was left disappointed.

    This is the PS4 and the graphics for me was awful it felt like I had put the disc in my PS3 and gone back in time but I can still enjoy games where graphics aren't good.

    From graphics to combat the game feels so buggy I just couldn't concentrate.

    Thankfully I didn't pay for the season pass and the game has been traded in, I feel let down by Bethesda and this is not the fallout 4 I believe most people was expecting.    … Expand
  68. TryingMyBest
    Nov 12, 2015
    10
    I really don't understand why this game is getting so much hate. Fallout 4 is, by far, the best Fallout! Bethesda is one of the best at making open-world games and this shows in this post-apocalyptic world. So many mechanics have been changed for the better that really make this game amazing and I want to tell you why I love this game.

    Gameplay: Before I say anything else about this    I really don't understand why this game is getting so much hate. Fallout 4 is, by far, the best Fallout! Bethesda is one of the best at making open-world games and this shows in this post-apocalyptic world. So many mechanics have been changed for the better that really make this game amazing and I want to tell you why I love this game.

    Gameplay:
    Before I say anything else about this game, I want to talk about the improved shooting mechanics because they make this game amazing! I found it really hard to get immersed into older Fallout games because the only way to hit you're target was with VATS! I find it astonishing that people are angry about this new addition. This was a problem that was holding back Fallout and I'm happy that it's finally been changed. Don't listen to the people saying that this makes Fallout less of an RPG because if anything, it takes a bold step in a direction that most RPG's haven't taken.

    The dialogue system in Fallout 4 is nothing to write home about. You only get four options and most of them are pointless. I was really expecting more from Bethesda on this front as it was so heavily advertised. This is one of the only parts of the game I wished was like earlier Fallout's. I really wanted to be my own character and I didn't really feel that with the dialogue mechanics here. They in no way make the game less fun to play but they are quite a disappointment and Bethesda is capable of more.

    Now my favourite part of the entire game, the base building. I can't even explain how many hours I've spent making my own bases. The only reason I take every mission I can is so I can loot everyones body and steal everything I find. Finding useless junk now is more of a reward than a hinderance! There is no lacking of features when creating your own home. I was able to create a four story home, complete with a windmill, defensive structures and even a mancave! There are some mechanics that need to be changed but they are not gamebraking. On the topic of customization, customizing power armour, weapons and armour is amazing. It's so deep and complex you will be amazed by it! You will probably spend lots of time debating what attachments to pick out of the big barrel of choices. To go even deeper into this, you can pick certain perks to have the ability to go deeper into customization. There is no lacking of customization here and I'm hoping to see this in every open world game.

    Perk System:
    This should be in gameplay but the perk system needs it's own paragraph. I'll keep it short but just know that the perk system is better than almost any other RPG game I've played! It just feels right. You have the option between you're S.P.E.C.I.A.L perks (Strength, Perception, Endurance, Charisma, Intelligence, Agility, Luck) or other perks that unlock based on how many points you poured into each S.P.E.C.I.A.L category. When you pick a perk, it has a noticeable difference right away which makes the entire system very rewarding. In conclusion, it's an awesome system!

    Graphics:
    While the graphics aren't Last of Us quality they are pretty good for such an expansive game. I don't understand why the game is getting so much flak for something that isn't a big deal. The game looks amazing though, not in it's graphics, but in everything from colour palette, the skybox and even the choice of how buildings and debris look. I now know why I found it so hard to enjoy other Fallout games and it's defiantly the graphics. Instead of being surrounded by grey and brown and having a brown sky, you instead have a beautiful blue sky when you emerge from the vault. It was defiantly a good choice and I hope it stays this way.

    Pros:
    Base Building
    Armour, Weapon, Power Armour Customization
    Gunplay Mechanics
    Aesthetic
    Perk System

    Cons:
    Dialogue Mechanic
    Graphics

    Conclusion:
    There is no reason to not buy this game. This is the Fallout game we have all been waiting for. You will spend so much time delving into this expansive open world. Definitely Game of the Year material!

    And the music is amazing! Search up "Fallout 4 Main Theme" on YouTube!    … Expand
  69. Avarion
    Nov 12, 2015
    7
    It's a nice game. Interessting world design, some good NPCs. Unfortunately it isn't as good as Fallout 3 or New Vegas if you are in Roleplaying Games. They removed the old skill system, instead you chose to spend a point at each level up on attributes or a perk. The perks decide if you can or can't do something.

    The good thing in the new game is you don't have to zone as often as in the    It's a nice game. Interessting world design, some good NPCs. Unfortunately it isn't as good as Fallout 3 or New Vegas if you are in Roleplaying Games. They removed the old skill system, instead you chose to spend a point at each level up on attributes or a perk. The perks decide if you can or can't do something.

    The good thing in the new game is you don't have to zone as often as in the old games. Big buildings are still there own zones but houses are part of the "overworld".

    It's a game you can have fun with but it will disappoint you if you have specific expectations for a Fallout game.    … Expand
  70. alexmann15
    Nov 12, 2015
    10
    Ever since I stepped out of vault 101 I have been a Fallout fan. Back in the days of Fallout 3 people were happy just to have something so different to play, regardless of the graphics and frame rate. I look on here and see all these complaints about the performance and graphics and it is all bull. At the end of the day graphics do not matter. ALL THAT MATTERS IS DID YOU ENJOY THE GAME.Ever since I stepped out of vault 101 I have been a Fallout fan. Back in the days of Fallout 3 people were happy just to have something so different to play, regardless of the graphics and frame rate. I look on here and see all these complaints about the performance and graphics and it is all bull. At the end of the day graphics do not matter. ALL THAT MATTERS IS DID YOU ENJOY THE GAME. And the answer to that question is a big fat yes. Fallout 4 delivers serves to deliver the same experience as fallout 3- and that is 100% fine.

    COD delivers the same general game with a few updates yearly. Assassins creed, madden, GTA, Farcry, Halo, and all other major franchises do the same thing. They find a formula and they stick to it. Bethesda has simply done that with Fallout 4.

    That being said the upgrades are nice. The combat is miles ahead of older entries, the base building is fun and unique, the world is a bit smaller but with much more to do, the weapons and armors are better than ever, the power armor is sick, the new core systems work well, and the end of weapon condition is great too. Besides those things it is the same Fallout we love and to all the complainers- go play COD.... It is where you belong.    … Expand
  71. JCH
    Nov 11, 2015
    9
    The gameplay feels fresh while still retaining the old Fallout charm. There are a few bugs present, as there are in almost all open world games, but the strengths of Fallout 4 vastly outweigh its weaknesses. Play this game for the atmosphere, the experience, and for the rich open world full of adventure. 9/10
  72. CharlesFBronson
    Nov 11, 2015
    9
    Im fan of the series since 97 as a kid and honestly reading some of the "reviews" here makes me said...If you are like me and you like mainly to explore the wasteland and see what you can find and collect this is definitely the game you looking for.Story? What STORY first Fallout had? Find water chip...F2? Find G.E.C.K. ...How can you even complain story in an OPEC WORLD game when youIm fan of the series since 97 as a kid and honestly reading some of the "reviews" here makes me said...If you are like me and you like mainly to explore the wasteland and see what you can find and collect this is definitely the game you looking for.Story? What STORY first Fallout had? Find water chip...F2? Find G.E.C.K. ...How can you even complain story in an OPEC WORLD game when you suppose to make your own. (still haven't finished the game I just hope for style of ending like in first 3 games). Visually its best looking Fallout game so far.Do you really need to nitpick so much.Yes there are better looking games but that being said this looks amazing as well. Definitely check it out and make your own opinion, this game deserves that.… Expand
  73. Cyraga
    Nov 11, 2015
    9
    Note that all of the vitriol filled 0 reviews have 30-60 people that found it helpful? That's the vocal minority that hate it because it prioritised fun over standing up outdated and tedious game mechanics just like grandpa used to play.

    This game is not perfect, but it's damn fun. The skill system isn't all it could be and the simplified dialogue options rob the game of ~some~ depth.    Note that all of the vitriol filled 0 reviews have 30-60 people that found it helpful? That's the vocal minority that hate it because it prioritised fun over standing up outdated and tedious game mechanics just like grandpa used to play.

    This game is not perfect, but it's damn fun. The skill system isn't all it could be and the simplified dialogue options rob the game of ~some~ depth. But it's fun, gives you the strong sense of adventure that Bethesda is so damn good at, and improved so many little things not to mention the great stuff like the crafting system.

    So you don't need to repair your guns anymore, what depth did that REALLY add? So the lip-syncing isn't perfect, I'd rather than improve the game overall than sink excessive money into improving one small feature that only bothers a tiny percentage of people. Graphically it's quite a pretty game. It might not impress the people who scope their guns and focus on individual textures to scrutinise at the pixel level, but for normal people, it's great.

    Can recommend.    … Expand
  74. Kimomarudotcom
    Jan 1, 2016
    5
    I've reach level 7 and I'm having a hard time continuing, I just don't understand the game's appeal. The atmosphere is dreary (I know, it's an amegeddon theme), there's just not much payoff for the effort. It's a LOT OF EFFORT just to level up or find weapons and armor. Short on fun, but the good news is that if you like load screens you're in for a treat. I guess if you enjoyedI've reach level 7 and I'm having a hard time continuing, I just don't understand the game's appeal. The atmosphere is dreary (I know, it's an amegeddon theme), there's just not much payoff for the effort. It's a LOT OF EFFORT just to level up or find weapons and armor. Short on fun, but the good news is that if you like load screens you're in for a treat. I guess if you enjoyed Fallout 3, this game's your kind of thing. If not, try it at a friend's house first.… Expand
  75. jackmcready
    Nov 25, 2015
    9
    I can't believe many of the negative reviewers have spent much if any time with Fallout 4. I (only) have about 25 hours in the game but so far I have a hard time putting down the controller. It's hard to tell if the game is a strong 8 or weak 9, but it's in that ball park.

    Lots have been said about the graphics and I suppose your opinion depends on where you come from. If you just    I can't believe many of the negative reviewers have spent much if any time with Fallout 4. I (only) have about 25 hours in the game but so far I have a hard time putting down the controller. It's hard to tell if the game is a strong 8 or weak 9, but it's in that ball park.

    Lots have been said about the graphics and I suppose your opinion depends on where you come from. If you just recently played for example Last of Us or Tomb Raider, then Fallout 4 is not going to impress you immensely. However, compared to Fallout 3 this is a huge step forward. It's on par with Skyrim, although Skyrim is more beautiful because it's not cluttered with nuclear waste. That being said, I wish the Fallout world would offer a bit more sunshine because when the sun is out, the wasteland doesn't seem all too bad after all. But just compare any enemy you'd like and you'll see a huge difference. And when you play, graphics doesn't really matters because the enemies are more fierce and scary looking than ever. Early on, you really don't want to be looking for conflict all too much.

    The main thing I like is that the game is much more seamless than ever before. There are fewer areas that need loading times to access which makes you want to explore even more. The game overall runs smoother than expected. Not much holding you up, except hoarding behaviour... But rather it runs smooth than have excessive graphics because after a short while you're not too concerned if it could have looked better. At least I prefer not to wait a minute to enter a house (like in Skyrim after the save file grew too big).

    One big new addition is building settlements and this poses the biggest ambivalence for me. It's not too difficult to build in third person mode but I'd like the option for an overhead mode as well. And to some extent this "build simulator" isn't really doing it for me all the time. I'm not convinced I really need it and it just adds to my hoarding addiction which can be a bit frustrating at times. Sure, it's down to me but the game sort of pushes me to think "I really should pick up that oil can or telephone because they contain part I might need".

    Short word on the story. Haven't bothered too much. To me, the wasteland experience is building up your character to eventually deal with the big problems. You can't just go marching in and solve everything. Also, the main story isn't too appealing to me, tbh. Fallout is about making it in a hostile environment.

    So all in all: this is - after 25 hours - a great game I just want to spend more time with. I want to explore, I want to meet all the interesting people and I want to become stronger.    … Expand
  76. bongorock
    Dec 2, 2015
    9
    Game is great, but the system will need overhauled now. The next elder scrolls needs to bring something new to the table or they risk falling off at this point.

    My only complaint isn't with me at all. It has to do with the absurd download that takes place after putting the disc in. Anyone having to pay for data by the gig will be screwed on this. That is totally unacceptable and it    Game is great, but the system will need overhauled now. The next elder scrolls needs to bring something new to the table or they risk falling off at this point.

    My only complaint isn't with me at all. It has to do with the absurd download that takes place after putting the disc in. Anyone having to pay for data by the gig will be screwed on this. That is totally unacceptable and it should be stopped now before it gets out of hand. I'm lucky enough to get unlimited, but not everyone is. Keep gaming open to everyone and not just the rich or lucky folks.

    Other than that, I'm going back to play more Fallout 4.    … Expand
  77. Underpants158
    Nov 18, 2015
    7
    WHAT IS THIS GAME?!: A post-apocalyptic open world RPG!
    PROS
    -World feels lived in. When you are walking around you will see all sorts of interesting things and meet some interesting people however a lot of them are never fleshed out. Don't expect to talk to somebody and learn his or her life story. -Main story is actually good. The main story from my experience is better than the side    WHAT IS THIS GAME?!: A post-apocalyptic open world RPG!
    PROS
    -World feels lived in. When you are walking around you will see all sorts of interesting things and meet some interesting people however a lot of them are never fleshed out. Don't expect to talk to somebody and learn his or her life story.
    -Main story is actually good. The main story from my experience is better than the side quests which historically (from what I hear) has not been the case.

    Cons:
    -BUGS!! So much bugs. Frame rate stutters during action. Once I tried to do a running jump during a gun fight and I bugged out and went sideways. Aiming gets reaaal frustrating because of this.
    -No auto-aim correction on a console fps. I suppose it's because they have vats. You can use vats to aim at a person, exit vats, and then start shooting but it's not as good as an auto-aim correction.
    -This is just my opinion but I don't find this world very fun to explore. Oh, there's a building? I wonder what's in it. Probably a bunch of enemies just like every other building in the game!

    Conclusion: It's not great. It's not changing the landscape of video games like people, perhaps wrongfully, thought it would. It's just a good game. Honestly if the bugs were gone and there was an auto-aim correction I would probably give this game an 8/9. Or if I played it on the PC I would have probably gave this game an 8/9. So if you have a supped up PC get this game for that instead.    … Expand
  78. Wawacoffee89
    Dec 2, 2015
    9
    Im sorry but people, no one should give this game anything less than a 6-7. The sheer amount of time and effort that was put into a game deserves respect. Period. This game is not a bad game at all. Yes there are bugs, of course there are bugs. You try and sort out coding for a game of this caliber and see how ridiculous it truly is. They will be patched out eventually. Be patient people.Im sorry but people, no one should give this game anything less than a 6-7. The sheer amount of time and effort that was put into a game deserves respect. Period. This game is not a bad game at all. Yes there are bugs, of course there are bugs. You try and sort out coding for a game of this caliber and see how ridiculous it truly is. They will be patched out eventually. Be patient people.

    The graphics I do agree could be a bit better BUT the game was made for what...7 years? The tech with games has changes significantly and so have the visuals. When making a game in that time span, the graphics are going to have adjust to meet all criteria with the game. Who knows, some of the game was used with this graphics engine and then the last parts were made with a better one. They have to find a balanced plain to exist on. I also don't know about u, but I would rather have a game filled to the brim with stuff to do than have nice graphics.(Borderlands anyone?)

    Story wise, i haven't finished yet so I can't give a complete opioion about it. They are Bethesda games tho. The story is usually mehh. Wished they were better of course but at least the rest of the game is worthwhile.

    The gameplay is pretty good too. They tweaked the V.A.T.S system a bit. Instead of the enemies being paused, they move in slow motion either helping your odds or hurting them. Power suits in the game are amazing and fun to use; gotta try them out yourself. Crafting is an awesome addition in the game. You can create and customize your weapons, armor, meds, chems, power suits, and more. Should I continue? You can completely craft a settlement from the ground up adding water and food, electricity, beds, defenses, etc. The Perk chart they changed too making so you don't have to wait to pick something, u can pick it right off the bat as long as your skill level is high enough. There is no level cap either or it's like 215 I believe making so if you put the time in, your character will have every perk and skill available.

    All and all, this game is good. All should at least try it out for 10 hours and get a feel for it. Fiddle with everything the game has to offer and then see if you like it or not. If you're a true RPG'er, you will appreciate this game and a newcomer that is trying to get way more than 60 bucks out of a purchase. This is a massive game with tons to do. Enjoy it and stop being so butt hurt. Games this size are never perfect, cause they can't be. Trial and error. The GOTY edition of this game will be the perfect creation that all of you wanted the release of this game to be. Just you wait.

    **To those people that give this game a 0-4, look at their profiles. They have either just this game rated and nothing else or literally write reviews that make no sense at all. These people do this kind of **** to all big games to bring down the ratings and should be banned. Please click the "report abuse" button above their review and get them taken off so we can see a clear, genuine review of this game.**    … Expand
  79. jrobpaq
    Nov 20, 2015
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I feel cheated. Faction I chose ultimately didn't matter in in the end, and I was surprised when it ended so abruptly. Feels like more Fallout 3. If that's what you're looking for, great, if not, however... If you're a die hard Fallout fan, able to squeeze out every ounce of entertainment out of the games, then you're probably going to be satisfied. If you're looking for a deeper RPG, maybe look somewhere else, or at least wait for the price drop. Surprisingly shallow.… Expand
  80. SoakerCity
    Dec 27, 2015
    9
    A disappointment.

    The dialogue and humour are the worst in the series, and I've played them all. Doesn't feel like much time was spent on the plot. The graphics are ho-hum. Bad, even. Fallout 3 was beautiful. This just looks boring- lacking in its own style. I have seen very little that makes this game a true sequel, it just feels like a Fallout 3 Mod. Worst of all, they have sort    A disappointment.

    The dialogue and humour are the worst in the series, and I've played them all. Doesn't feel like much time was spent on the plot. The graphics are ho-hum. Bad, even. Fallout 3 was beautiful. This just looks boring- lacking in its own style.

    I have seen very little that makes this game a true sequel, it just feels like a Fallout 3 Mod.

    Worst of all, they have sort of ruined Fallout's lore and setting by spelling too much out.

    And finally, this is supposed to be more than 200 years in the future?? No way. The damage to the houses and urban decay look like decades, not centuries.

    Somebody messed up here.    … Expand
  81. IcedDemon
    Dec 2, 2015
    9
    Fallout 4 é maravilhoso para os JÁ fãs das consagradas franquias da Bethesda (Elder's e etc). Quem não gosta dos títulos anteriores (seja Fallout ou Skyrim) passe longe, afinal, Fallout 4 não oferece nenhuma grande inovação ou mudança drástica no seu geral.

    A história do game é fantástica (como sempre), com milhões de horas de gameplay (ok, não milhões, mas já joguei 72 horas e ainda    Fallout 4 é maravilhoso para os JÁ fãs das consagradas franquias da Bethesda (Elder's e etc). Quem não gosta dos títulos anteriores (seja Fallout ou Skyrim) passe longe, afinal, Fallout 4 não oferece nenhuma grande inovação ou mudança drástica no seu geral.

    A história do game é fantástica (como sempre), com milhões de horas de gameplay (ok, não milhões, mas já joguei 72 horas e ainda tem coisa para fazer), zilhões de side quests, todas muito bem elaboradas e interessantes. A ambientação do jogo dispensa comentários, é extremamente prazeroso viajar/ conhecer todas as histórias que Boston tem pra te contar.

    O Gameplay do jogo foi melhorado, a movimentação esta melhor que a do 3, as batalhas estão mais fluidas e mais divertidas e explorar continua o seu ponto forte. Foi adicionado um sistema de assentamentos onde vc deve gerenciar certos locais, fornecendo proteção, comida, água e etc para os moradores (familiar para quem já jogou Fallout Shelter). Nos assentamentos vc pode construir prédios, casas, shoppings, o que for... a Bethesda pegou emprestado o molde de Minecraft (busca e ultilização de matéria-prima) e desenvolveu uma ferramenta MUITO interessante pro jogo. É fácil vc perder horas do seu dia apenas melhorando esses lugares.

    Agora, Fallout não é só elogios não. Certas coisas começam a ficar inaceitáveis nos jogos da bethesda, todos são maravilhosos, porém não me entra na cabeça o fato deles usarem a mesma engine há séculos e ainda ser extremamente normal vc encontrar TODOS OS BUGS que vc já encontrou nos jogos anteriores da produtora...sério, Elder's Scroll foi lançado em 2006 e ainda não conseguiram corrigir essas budegas?

    Nessas 72 horas de jogo vi incontáveis bugs:

    -Personagens saindo/ entrando no chão

    -Inteligência Artificial dos inimigos congela no meio das batalhas

    -Quedas de Frames

    - Corpos com epilepsia

    - Objetos inanimados com epilepsia

    - Inteligência artificial dos companions as vzs MUITO burra

    - Companions que não podem ver uma porta/escada e resolvem ficar plantados nelas, tornando a simples tarefa de entrar ou sair de um lugar numa briga colossal.

    Finalmente o ultimo ponto negativo são os gráficos, que não são feios, porém já estão mais que datados. Comparável ao de Fallout 3 e ainda assim o jogo roda pesado no ps4 (???).    … Expand
  82. ason313
    Jan 26, 2016
    9
    Great game with the standard bethesda 100s of hours of potential gameplay. Not the revelation and masterpiece that fallout 3 was but a great follow up and a better shooter. Graphics are getting way too much flak because the game offers so much flexibility in approach as a trade off. If your looking for the best graphics Witcher 3 and MGS5 are beautiful but at the loss of a lot of freedomGreat game with the standard bethesda 100s of hours of potential gameplay. Not the revelation and masterpiece that fallout 3 was but a great follow up and a better shooter. Graphics are getting way too much flak because the game offers so much flexibility in approach as a trade off. If your looking for the best graphics Witcher 3 and MGS5 are beautiful but at the loss of a lot of freedom in the ways you can approach situations and the game overall. Comes down to what you prefer really, but no way this game is deserving of some of the pure hater scores I'm seeing on here.… Expand
  83. SimpleReviewz
    Jan 3, 2016
    9
    Lately, I've been having a case of uranium fever. However, it is the best possible fever you can have. What is it, exactly? Well, it's a fever you get when you are totally addicted to Fallout 4, and oh man...I can almost guarantee you'll get this condition when you play this game. Fallout 4 bursts with many things to love and no--the game is in no way perfect, and it did NOT live up to theLately, I've been having a case of uranium fever. However, it is the best possible fever you can have. What is it, exactly? Well, it's a fever you get when you are totally addicted to Fallout 4, and oh man...I can almost guarantee you'll get this condition when you play this game. Fallout 4 bursts with many things to love and no--the game is in no way perfect, and it did NOT live up to the massive hype behind it (in fact, there really was no way this game could have lived up to that towering hype). But oh man, I cannot deny that this game is an amazingly good time.

    Fallout 4 has a very good start, mainly because it sucks you into its world in many ways. In this start, it also presents a much greater focus on story compared to 3 and New Vegas. The story also gets better as it goes on up until the third act. The third act is sadly a disappointment in most areas, which will be touched on later. What also contributes to the greater focus on story is the 4 factions you can join, which is my favorite new addition to the Fallout franchise. The 4 factions are all very different and worth doing new playthroughs to experience all their uniqueness, especially in the third act. Except the Minutemen. F*ck the Minutemen. There is one thing about the story in the game that I do HIGHLY dislike. That is the dialogue wheel. I highly prefer the old Fallout conversations. I'm not going to go on a rant on the dialogue wheel 'cause you've probably heard so many. You get the point. However, I will say that the dialogue between the characters is well-written and clever, even if the voice acting isn't too great. Touching on the graphics, it's pretty inconsistent. At times, the game can look borderline gorgeous. At other times, it can look very sub-par. Fallout 4 also has many changes into turning the game into more of a shooter than an RPG, which can be both good and bad. Even though the shooting was fun and engaging and strategic in 3 and New Vegas, it was pretty slow and boring at times. With 4, though, the shooting feels better than ever, but it still contains the classic Fallout shooting feel. When it's at its best, it's wildly fun. Plus, the gore is always entertaining. However, when the shooter mechanics outweigh the RPG ones, the RPG ones can feel pretty watered-down and pathetic and lazy. I won't go as far to say that Fallout is now a full-blown 100% shooter, but come in expecting to play more of a shooter than an RPG. You can't talk about Fallout 4 without talking about its giant, engaging, and awesome open-world. It is so unique. I honestly think this is Bethesda's best map that they have crafted. However, it's not perfect. A lot of the content in the game can feel like dead weight, which is disappointing coming from Fallout. Let's talk about the third act now with no spoilers. The third act of the game is totally different depending on which faction you are in. The previous 2 acts of the game felt so great and inspired. It was honestly one of the best campaigns I've played in awhile. Then it goes to the third act...which is pretty boring. The satisfying and faction-different endings don't make up for that, either. Another flaw with this game is the companions. Rarely are they ever very helpful and managing them is a complicated pain. As I said before, this game is incredibly addicting and entertaining, which is the best part of this game. I loved building my character and just exploring this world. The settlement building in the game is brand new, and personally, it didn't appeal to me much. I can definitely see some being hooked by this expansive option, though. I feel Bethesda could've done more to appeal to the ones like me that aren't really attracted by building and expressing my imagination in games. As many flaws as there are in this game, the positives often outweigh them. It is just so easy to get hooked on this game. I have adopted a new way of rating games from my friend, and it will work great with this game. Here it is
    Quality rating: 8/10
    Enjoyment rating: 10/10    … Expand
  84. anichels
    Jan 23, 2016
    9
    Haven't played any of the other Fallout games, so for me I'm new to the franchise. I am not nearly done playing, and am a bit of a newbie still, but so far I absolutely love it. I can buy into the world, the characters, learned the crafting system, and the leveling system is interesting. - Plays similar to Skyrim, but with better graphics, and a different setting.
    Nice work by Bethesda as usual.
  85. aja26
    Dec 1, 2015
    9
    An actual honest review,

    This game is very good. It has good graphics, fun gameplay and offers much to do. It does have bugs and frame rate issues which are noticeable but its not really that bad. The bugs are funny and add a king of humour to the game which most serious games do not possess. I don't understand people on this site your expectations are always too high and extreme    An actual honest review,

    This game is very good. It has good graphics, fun gameplay and offers much to do. It does have bugs and frame rate issues which are noticeable but its not really that bad. The bugs are funny and add a king of humour to the game which most serious games do not possess.

    I don't understand people on this site your expectations are always too high and extreme there is so much in this game that it deserves a lot of credit.    … Expand
  86. Nachipants
    Nov 30, 2015
    10
    This was my first Fallout game and I love it! The graphics isn't the best, but it doesn't spoil the fun at all. The amount of things you can do in the game far exceeds whatever standards you have visually. Weapons modification, settlement establishments and discovering things. All and all, loving the game and looking forwards to playing it everyday!
  87. Manjisan13
    Dec 1, 2015
    8
    I have done 30+hours in this game and I still love it. I Mostly play this without a armored suit to have a better survival experience. Giving us a suit 1 hour from the vault is a real bad idea from Bethesda.

    There are a few diffent factions to follow and for some reason they all...yes all of em idolizes you(small majority not). I did not bother with the graphics (which was mediocre    I have done 30+hours in this game and I still love it. I Mostly play this without a armored suit to have a better survival experience. Giving us a suit 1 hour from the vault is a real bad idea from Bethesda.

    There are a few diffent factions to follow and for some reason they all...yes all of em idolizes you(small majority not).

    I did not bother with the graphics (which was mediocre for an AAA titel) because I went for story and gameplay. A big sandbox game too.

    I also love the companions as well the armor/weapon hoousing making (skyrim-like).

    I gave it a 8/10 because it is a good game but not a legendary 9 or 10.    … Expand
  88. gabriel_noya
    Dec 15, 2015
    9
    Fallout 4 is a RPG post-apocalyptic game that takes place in Boston after a nuclear holocaust.

    What I liked about it is the possibility of choosing your own story, you can do whatever you want and do the quests you like, and there are a lot of them in the game. While exploring, you can find a huge variety of objects like guns or trash, the graphics are pretty and you can experience    Fallout 4 is a RPG post-apocalyptic game that takes place in Boston after a nuclear holocaust.

    What I liked about it is the possibility of choosing your own story, you can do whatever you want and do the quests you like, and there are a lot of them in the game. While exploring, you can find a huge variety of objects like guns or trash, the graphics are pretty and you can experience having a great sense of discovery, that makes the game unique.

    The game has some problems, like big loading screens and frequent framerate drops that increase the longer you play it. The main quest, differently from the side quests, is disappointing, you can choose four not too different finals, that have the same cut scene with a little detail.
    You should buy it, if you can overlook the inferiority of the campaign.    … Expand
  89. jamex
    Nov 30, 2015
    10
    Can´t wait for Fallout 5 :)

    Wait.. I haven´t finished this one. Fallout 4. Why? Because I use to play Shooters or SimCity(type) of games, but the ability of playing both at the same time, its amazing! So.. I´m lost in translation. I could n´t start doing the main quest until my base was big an super defended with a 6 story big housing central (And can't stop building). The narrative of    Can´t wait for Fallout 5 :)

    Wait.. I haven´t finished this one. Fallout 4. Why? Because I use to play Shooters or SimCity(type) of games, but the ability of playing both at the same time, its amazing! So.. I´m lost in translation. I could n´t start doing the main quest until my base was big an super defended with a 6 story big housing central (And can't stop building). The narrative of the missions is great and the intricate world of junk (that forever lays where you left them) its quite amazing to me (haven´t played other fallouts tough).

    Its quite buggy frame dropping and the loading screen between buildings is so weird (what happened there guys? is it the lights? I believe is the lights) But still in the same advance level as the Witcher (where you can truly stop playing...) This is a great game.    … Expand
  90. livinghero
    Apr 1, 2016
    8
    This game is amazing! extremely expansive and immersive. If you enjoy Fallout you will love this game. Like other Fallout games there are some bugs which is not surprising considering all that you can do within the game. If you like you can form your own militia and fight the waste and form settlements or make your own perfect house. Or you can buy one and live in the city and play likeThis game is amazing! extremely expansive and immersive. If you enjoy Fallout you will love this game. Like other Fallout games there are some bugs which is not surprising considering all that you can do within the game. If you like you can form your own militia and fight the waste and form settlements or make your own perfect house. Or you can buy one and live in the city and play like the other Fallout games. The one major change that people may not enjoy is the new voice for your character. ( I personally enjoy it although its not as expansive as previous fallout games). The mouths do not always match what the characters are saying at times.… Expand
  91. xenofiend95
    Nov 29, 2015
    8
    Fallout 4 is a beast of a game, you can lose tens of hours and feel like you've done next to nothing. Although it is not without it's problems. First off, the graphics look good, a huge step from F3 and FNV, but this isn't the technical powerhouse of the year. Also there is a lot of frame rate stutters, something regular to Bethesda releases. I have personally not seen a single crash orFallout 4 is a beast of a game, you can lose tens of hours and feel like you've done next to nothing. Although it is not without it's problems. First off, the graphics look good, a huge step from F3 and FNV, but this isn't the technical powerhouse of the year. Also there is a lot of frame rate stutters, something regular to Bethesda releases. I have personally not seen a single crash or game breaking bug after 50+ hours. The games aesthetic is fairly weak, the Commonwealth is on a Skyrim level of boring. For such a massive game full of content, the world is very lifeless outside of the center region with almost every area feeling incredibly copy pasted from the last. Overall the repetitive nature of the map makes the commonwealth weak compared to the Capital waste or even the Mojave waste, this is from someone who put 100's of hours into those two games, 50+ leading up to F4 launch for comparison. But where the game does shine is in the quest lines. The main quest starts out fairly slow but takes a turn for more interesting matters later on. But even greater are the side quests. Many are easily some of the best in the series and make searching copy pasted areas full of Diablo tier random **** loot drops you'll never use actually worth the time. The new features, well they work for what they are but you mostly have to work around them. Crafting is incredibly limited but is put behind huge walls of grinding to make up for how shallow it actually is, and settlement building is only for those who are willing to spend 100's of hours strictly crafting. Most of the time I found myself having to work around the games limitations only to get bored and give up on creating settlements. Overall the game is very good, I can see myself possibly doubling my playtime, especially with promises of extra content in the coming months, but with all the hype surrounding I am still a bit disappointed by the games short comings. This is not a big leap for the Fallout series, its more of the same with unnecessary baggage tacked on.… Expand
  92. Lothar
    Nov 21, 2015
    7
    Better than 3rd, worse than NV. Slightly improved graphics. Dull story, dull dialogues.
    Finally it's an fps shooter, not an rpg. Crafting is FUN as hell.
  93. SILVERBACK6153
    Dec 2, 2015
    8
    I preferred Fallout 3 and even Skyrim over Fallout 4, but still enjoyed it (imo). Yes some people don't like it and just hate because they can. This game is so much more stable at launch than any other Bethesda game especially as Bethesda have not had the best track record on Playstation. The game does sort of force you to build settlements and there is some pretty wonky animations likeI preferred Fallout 3 and even Skyrim over Fallout 4, but still enjoyed it (imo). Yes some people don't like it and just hate because they can. This game is so much more stable at launch than any other Bethesda game especially as Bethesda have not had the best track record on Playstation. The game does sort of force you to build settlements and there is some pretty wonky animations like lip syncing and such. With a few patches and with all these new features, plus DLC that Bethesda is offering in the near-future, this game will likely be a 10/10.… Expand
  94. RidingHeidi
    Dec 3, 2015
    9
    Fallout 4 is a great way to spend some time playing video games. I think the level up perk system is strong, probably my favorite aspect, offering lots of different character builds. The game is so long though, it's hard to roll another alt and level up another 50 times. Exploring the mysteries of the wrecked city is fun, but I will admit to growing tired of looking at trash and collapsedFallout 4 is a great way to spend some time playing video games. I think the level up perk system is strong, probably my favorite aspect, offering lots of different character builds. The game is so long though, it's hard to roll another alt and level up another 50 times. Exploring the mysteries of the wrecked city is fun, but I will admit to growing tired of looking at trash and collapsed buildings all the time. Also, character models/animations are dated, especially after seeing what CD Projekt Red and others are doing. Bethesda was once a front-runner in 3D open world, but their engine is now behind. Also, crafting/town building held no interest for me.

    I'm playing Survival and while it can be frustrating dying on every grenade or mine, it's also fun to be challenged a bit. "Survive" to level 10ish and you will be fine after that.

    I feel similar about Fallout 4 as I once did with Fallout 3. A lot less customization role-playing than 3, but overall still very fun and still playing. Looking forward to some good DLC down the road.

    Addiction level: High    … Expand
  95. dhibittar
    Dec 14, 2015
    9
    Ótima jogabildiade e um história que te prende e faz com que você volte do trabalho querendo mais, confesso que o inicio deixa a desejar... porem da uma chance para o game que é viciante.
    Jogo típico de quem releva uma certa inferioridade nos gráficos pelas possibilidades e história.
  96. MardiMars
    Dec 19, 2015
    9
    I created a meta critic account to review this game as well , I haven't played a Fall Out game before and so far I really love it, I`m not sure how different it is to the others but for a first time Fall Out dude this is batteries and great fun.

    I do understand graphics gripes and crappy facial animations complaints but game play is really smooth. My only complaint and reason it docent    I created a meta critic account to review this game as well , I haven't played a Fall Out game before and so far I really love it, I`m not sure how different it is to the others but for a first time Fall Out dude this is batteries and great fun.

    I do understand graphics gripes and crappy facial animations complaints but game play is really smooth. My only complaint and reason it docent get a 10 for me and mind you this comes after playing the Witcher 3 (amazing game) and Dying light (badarse amazing) and that is you can't jump/climb even the most benign objects but its workable and just lays down a law to play with.

    I love the sound track, sound art and radio stations. Love the style of the game, the feel of game play and the depth of user experience .    … Expand
  97. youbetterwork
    Dec 30, 2015
    3
    Do not recommend. Not enough replay value compared to previous Bethesda titles. I finished very quickly whereas in previous titles I've played 1,000's of hours without ever finishing the main quests.
  98. starburns
    Feb 2, 2016
    8
    Fallout 4 is a confusing game to play as a huge fallout fan. I wanted to appreciate the game for it's colorful world and far less clunky combat than previous games, but for some reason i found myself questioning if I even thought i was playing a fallout game. I would be wondering through the wasteland and then I'd look to the Boston skyline and see some strange looking city with brightFallout 4 is a confusing game to play as a huge fallout fan. I wanted to appreciate the game for it's colorful world and far less clunky combat than previous games, but for some reason i found myself questioning if I even thought i was playing a fallout game. I would be wondering through the wasteland and then I'd look to the Boston skyline and see some strange looking city with bright blue and red buildings looking back at me. Now I'm not from Boston, but I have seen pictures of Boston, and what it looks like in fallout isn't a very good comparison of what it looks like in the present day. Thats not to say that I don't like to explore the remains of downtown Boston, I just don't feel like I'm exploring Boston. The gun-play is fantastic and by far the best in any fallout game although, yea… Expand
  99. ToddsBestMan
    Mar 24, 2016
    10
    Shoutout to my man Todd Howard, Fallout 4 is a perfect game, solid 5/7. And I'm not just saying that because we went to the chessclub together. It just works!
  100. RFS101
    Nov 11, 2015
    9
    + Things I like, = Things I'm Up in the Air About, - Things I don't Like

    + Greatly improved combat. + New Crafting and Settlement System is DEEP. + Much more varied landscapes (Not just brown and dead and ugly) + Greatly improved voice acting. + Much Deeper and Gripping Story. = No need for repairs (Reduces survival feel) = Companions can't die - Not as Graphically Impressive    + Things I like, = Things I'm Up in the Air About, - Things I don't Like

    + Greatly improved combat.
    + New Crafting and Settlement System is DEEP.
    + Much more varied landscapes (Not just brown and dead and ugly)
    + Greatly improved voice acting.
    + Much Deeper and Gripping Story.

    = No need for repairs (Reduces survival feel)
    = Companions can't die

    - Not as Graphically Impressive as you'd think
    - Still Buggy.
    - Overworld Map Seems Smaller than Fallout 3.    … Expand
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Awards & Rankings

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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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