Fallout 4

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6.8

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  1. Explodet
    Jan 17, 2016
    10
    It's pretty obvious people metabombed this game without even playing it. The fact is, their ignorant claims were priven incorrect but they still bang on with the same tired arguments.

    They say it's dumbed down and stats no longer affect convrrsation. This is wrong. People on multiple playthroughs are noticing differences in this regard. It has those stat/skill checks, it just usually    It's pretty obvious people metabombed this game without even playing it. The fact is, their ignorant claims were priven incorrect but they still bang on with the same tired arguments.

    They say it's dumbed down and stats no longer affect convrrsation. This is wrong. People on multiple playthroughs are noticing differences in this regard. It has those stat/skill checks, it just usually doesnt give you a big text block saying "pick dis option using high int lol" So which game is dumbed down again? They say your conversation choices dont matter, but thrre are countless examples of when they do and you could even lock yoyrself out of things but being too mean. I even skipped a whole string of quests because of my high intelligence. Why go find new parts to a ship when you are smart enough to repair the old ones.

    As for factions, you have four large ones that are all important to the story. You get tons of endings based on how your various truces play out, or you can take out three and have one reign supreme. Sorry but half the factions in NV had little impact on anything. Id hardly qualify random casinos as a faction..Oh, you could sell chems with the great khans? I have an entire farm I created with my own brahim where I make my own jet and make a fortune doing so. I even got a guy willing to give me nearly double what shops give. I shot up a drug deal, killed the witnesses, tossed their bodies in a river, stole the chems, broke into the place where they were made, looted it all, shot the place up, and had mister sandman visit anyone who accused me. I threw on a BoS suit, they thought I was one of them even though I was with their enemy, and infiltrated them.

    The roleplaying is still here, you just gave a backstory and more defined motuves, you know, like every other rpg. Is the Witcher not an rpg because you gave to play as Geralt? Get real. My character is a smooth talking high intelligence woman, who is on the outside appears to ve doing goos, but in reality is a sarcastic asshile violent drug lord rebuilding the Commonwealth on blood and jet.

    Let's talk about why I love this game. This is easily the best looking Fallout. While it doesn't compete with The Witcher in that regard, this game is certainly more fun to play. They vastly improved the gunplay, and as simeone who plays tons of shooters, it gets a thumbs up. The world is huge and there is so much to do. The most fun I gave is just wandering about finding new places. Two months later and people are still finding new things. I love the Settlement building as well.

    I highly recommend this game. Ignore the ignorant haters who didnt play this and metabombed it took seconds after its release. Its a shame a few ignorant "professional reviewers" listened to that loud minority of gamers and repeated the same ignorance without checking the facts. I remember a certain "angry" reviewer who just jumped on the hate train without checking actual facts or giving a game like this enough time. Funny, but there is nothing angry about this guys reviews, he just **** a ton. I guess rather than making decent reviews some people just want to appeal to their troll fanboys.

    There's a good reason why mostly everyone who is anyone plays this game religiously. It's that much fun.    … Expand
  2. Lightningpaper
    Nov 13, 2015
    7
    This game does not deserve the negative reviews it's been getting. Half of the issues seem to be about the graphics, which when you consider the amount of individual objects you're able to pick up (NO other games but those made by Bethesda do this with such detail), the graphics aren't all that bad. The game excels at allowing you to explore and collect and settlement creation is usuallyThis game does not deserve the negative reviews it's been getting. Half of the issues seem to be about the graphics, which when you consider the amount of individual objects you're able to pick up (NO other games but those made by Bethesda do this with such detail), the graphics aren't all that bad. The game excels at allowing you to explore and collect and settlement creation is usually awesome.

    But here are my gripes:

    - TERRIBLE voice acting and facial animations. It's so bad that it takes you right out of the game.

    - Menus and UI need a lot more polish, as comparing weapons and armor and crafting mods is extremely cumbersome.

    - Load screens for entering buildings have been done away with for years in other games. Why is it so prevalent, even for tiny spaces in some cases?

    - settlements are great but it's a bummer that existing structures can't be modified or improved within them. The mechanics and opaque UI detract significantly from my experience.

    - so many mechanics, so few explanations. I've never had to google how to do things in a game as much as I have this one (running wires, comparing stats, settlers, etc.)

    I'd still recommend the game though, issues notwithstanding.    … Expand
  3. mevok
    Nov 14, 2015
    7
    Fallout 4 is not so bad but i wouldn't call it a AAA game. Graphic is not the best but sometimes it doesn't matter if the concept of the game, storyline and playability is good. Lets start with game concept: its a cross genre of strategy, rpg, fps and hidden treasure.I played it over 20 hrs and I forgot about the Shawn(taken baby) and that I should rescue him. I'm saving everyone orFallout 4 is not so bad but i wouldn't call it a AAA game. Graphic is not the best but sometimes it doesn't matter if the concept of the game, storyline and playability is good. Lets start with game concept: its a cross genre of strategy, rpg, fps and hidden treasure.I played it over 20 hrs and I forgot about the Shawn(taken baby) and that I should rescue him. I'm saving everyone or searching for a duck tape. Which brings me to game mechanics. You can create new mod on your favourite gun but you cannot dissasemble other guns to get the right parts. House creation for settlers is pain - skipping this. Interesting characters, puzzles, epic battles(just deathclows) even funny dialogues are missing... seriously that just robots are funny. So why 7 points?? Dog is great. wearing a power armor is like to be an iron man. The dog. W.A.T.S targeting system is better. Dogmeat. Cooking and preparation of drugs /like it/. Fluffy the mans best friend running around fetching guns... Conclusion: lets hope for a good update that will repair the manifold game flaws.… Expand
  4. Shadow1
    May 3, 2016
    6
    This game is normal game . Not bad graphics and this game do not like on Fallout 3 or even New Vegas . I not really like Fallout series , but New Vegas and 4 are awesome . Fallout 4 is not best game of 2015 and Fallout 4 which is on par with Mad Max it may be even worse . Poor 8/10
  5. RedGolem
    Nov 11, 2015
    10
    It is awesome. An improvement over Fallout 3, better graphics, crafting, and new cool mechanics like the power armor, the oportunity to make your own settlement and modding your weapons.
  6. tylercaplon
    Nov 12, 2015
    10
    GOTY for me. Game is phenomenal. There is tons to do. Game is massive. Building a sanctuary is beyond addicting. Graphics are great. Gameplay is great. Great game all around. Please ignore the trolls and negative reviews. This is the best game out for current gen hands down.
  7. Mamal
    Dec 17, 2016
    6
    The world can be a fun place to explore but the characters and the quests start to feel very boring after a while and the settlement building is not fun at all. The main story is pretty boring as well and the dialogue options are a joke.
  8. tyrell
    Nov 11, 2015
    8
    Sad sad Internet trolls. Notice the pattern over the last 2 years? 4 minutes after release, a highly anticipated game is raked through the coals by planted reviews, annoying individuals who each have the attention span of a gerbil, and those trying to run a high end game on a 4 year old Acer laptop. For those who don't fall into these categories, this Fallout is just as good as the last.Sad sad Internet trolls. Notice the pattern over the last 2 years? 4 minutes after release, a highly anticipated game is raked through the coals by planted reviews, annoying individuals who each have the attention span of a gerbil, and those trying to run a high end game on a 4 year old Acer laptop. For those who don't fall into these categories, this Fallout is just as good as the last. Don't believe the trolls. The graphics are NOT terrible (PS4). They are actually quite beautiful. It feels like Fallout, looks great, and adds some new twists. If you liked that last 2 Fallout games, you will be pleased.… Expand
  9. Kamillionairz
    Nov 12, 2015
    7
    I really dont know why people are giving this a 0.... so far im enjoying it and im a huge Bethesda fan. This game has some flaws like every game ever made... also 2015 wasnt best year for games, but Bethesda was probably trying to put a new spin on fallout and make into a different type of RPG. I HAVE NO IDEA WHY guys want classic RPG. We had the same RPG concepts for 20 years already.I really dont know why people are giving this a 0.... so far im enjoying it and im a huge Bethesda fan. This game has some flaws like every game ever made... also 2015 wasnt best year for games, but Bethesda was probably trying to put a new spin on fallout and make into a different type of RPG. I HAVE NO IDEA WHY guys want classic RPG. We had the same RPG concepts for 20 years already. They all get boring pretty fast after playing several. They could have mixed perks with skills, rather than removing skills completely. Glitches happen on ever game... give it a break people.........Dialogue system is okay not terrible. You just need to get used to it. I dont like how you get a Godly unkillable dog in the beginning, that was a huge turn off. Crafting and moding system is awesome, i really enjoy it. Characters to seem a little bland, but the Dialogue it self is a nice improvement. Character creation is extremely good, loved it. Combat itself was a huge improvement. I still wished they had good and bad karma. I really think they should have kept the skills, but joined it with the perks. The game itself is fun to play, but could have been a lot better.… Expand
  10. Stenbocken
    Nov 12, 2015
    10
    Fallout 4 has the right balance between looting, exploring and action and is so much fun. The graphic might not be the most advanced right now but it is still beautiful and vibrant.
  11. Hannon74
    Nov 12, 2015
    9
    So I read some of the negative reviews and I don't get the hate. I'm only 2 hours in and The graphics are better. the shooting is better. The world is beautiful, I care about my guy and the NPC's I met. I am still using my first gun, a 10MM that i have modded and it's totally amazing. I started building a shelter. the dialogue is similar to fallout 3. Everything flows and isn't stop timeSo I read some of the negative reviews and I don't get the hate. I'm only 2 hours in and The graphics are better. the shooting is better. The world is beautiful, I care about my guy and the NPC's I met. I am still using my first gun, a 10MM that i have modded and it's totally amazing. I started building a shelter. the dialogue is similar to fallout 3. Everything flows and isn't stop time like old RPG's ie. you can just walk away from conversations. vats is real time. The only knock is that it's there's no tutorials so it's not intuitive to use some of the menu's. I watched a you tube video and got some help now I'm on my way. I really am very happy with this game so far and can't wait to get back to it. and that's how I judge a game.… Expand
  12. Spiderman00
    Nov 12, 2015
    10
    An easy 10/10 for me. GOTY right here. Ignore the stupid trolls and negative reviews. This doesn't deserve anything short of an 8. Game is massive. Tons to do. Fun and addicting. Everything I expected and than some. Enjoy :)
  13. MyThoughts
    Nov 10, 2015
    10
    Seems harsh, everyone giving such bad reviews because they have unrealistic expectations.

    I think the game is amazing; the art style, the sound quality, the combat, all the hundreds of small tweaks that improve upon Fallout 3/New Vegas. What I think could have been done better is what everyone else has already mentioned: the main story. There is nothing ground breaking about it, nor    Seems harsh, everyone giving such bad reviews because they have unrealistic expectations.

    I think the game is amazing; the art style, the sound quality, the combat, all the hundreds of small tweaks that improve upon Fallout 3/New Vegas.

    What I think could have been done better is what everyone else has already mentioned: the main story. There is nothing ground breaking about it, nor is it delivered in such a way that you want to relate to or even help the main character. But that's not even one of the main draws of this game. The best part of this game is the main reason everyone should have bought it for. The exploration. That's why Bethesda markets their product as an open world rpg. If it was marketed as a deep story driven emotional experience then yes, everyone should be mad. But don't complain that it doesn't have the story quality of say Chrono Trigger, or Metal Gear.

    As for the people saying it's just an updated version of fallout 3. What were you expecting? Fallout is Fallout is Fallout. You knew what you were paying for when you did.    … Expand
  14. preacherdave
    Nov 10, 2015
    10
    THE GOOD
    I can not put this game down. Every time I look at the clock fours have gone by. It is strange coming into this game after playing the Battlefront game and seeing the crazy graphics on that game. Fallout is not going to win in the graphics category but a pretty Fallout game might suck, I want a little dirt in my wasteland. I like the graphics but may not be everyones cup of tea.    THE GOOD
    I can not put this game down. Every time I look at the clock fours have gone by. It is strange coming into this game after playing the Battlefront game and seeing the crazy graphics on that game. Fallout is not going to win in the graphics category but a pretty Fallout game might suck, I want a little dirt in my wasteland. I like the graphics but may not be everyones cup of tea. Story is better then the other games more crafting and better crafting. This game will suck you life away. Game of the year contender for sure.

    THE BAD
    During crafting placing doors, wall and buildings can be frustrating and things sometimes won't line up at all.

    FYI..I have played all the Fallout games on PC and Fallout 3 and new vegas on PS3.    … Expand
  15. Maliam
    Nov 10, 2015
    9
    The TL;DR of (around 90%) of the bad reviews is "Boo hoo my graphics aren't 4k ultra no-scoping mega god-send amaze-tastic, 0/10( + bugs)". These people all need to get off their high horses. This game looks amazing! (Yes it is no MGSV in graphics, but it's still wonderful in it's own way). Yes there are bugs - This is Bethesda, it's expected at release.

    So my TL:DR for a normal person:    The TL;DR of (around 90%) of the bad reviews is "Boo hoo my graphics aren't 4k ultra no-scoping mega god-send amaze-tastic, 0/10( + bugs)". These people all need to get off their high horses. This game looks amazing! (Yes it is no MGSV in graphics, but it's still wonderful in it's own way). Yes there are bugs - This is Bethesda, it's expected at release.

    So my TL:DR for a normal person: I personally haven't stopped playing this game since i got it at midnight on release - and i have no intention of stopping anytime soon. It is very (VERY) fun and there are so many things to do you can easily lose track of time, i know i did.

    +A must buy (9.5/10).    … Expand
  16. Dmitro
    Nov 10, 2015
    6
    After playing ten hours. 12 lvl.
    1. Wild bakes the need to engage in the construction of the village. I do not need another survayvaloporasha of Greenlight. I nuzhon FOLLACH. Even if we assume that I would like to build houses for the nameless NPCs interface of this **** is worthless. Throw garbage on the ground to dismantle it then? Yeah **** you gave? How to assign people to work and I    After playing ten hours. 12 lvl.
    1. Wild bakes the need to engage in the construction of the village. I do not need another survayvaloporasha of Greenlight. I nuzhon FOLLACH. Even if we assume that I would like to build houses for the nameless NPCs interface of this **** is worthless. Throw garbage on the ground to dismantle it then? Yeah **** you gave? How to assign people to work and I did not understand and do not believe that it is in principle possible to do.

    2. The world is small. From this, too, it was hot. On the one hand, I already Jam empty endless worlds in games, but then the world and empty a little, just like your daddy dickhead. No animals, random encounters few, and those that have scenes represent a type of "Raiders vs. Ghouls" and "Brotherhood of Steel against the mutants." Dialogues are no such scenes there. Lulzim too. So ****ing "city", consisting of boxes with boarded windows and doors.
    3. Kraft cool weapons. Well, they probably will, after finished modes. Now even to cheat the sight on the gun should be nihuevo pumped into the right perks and years to collect garbage on the heath. One upgrade every four hours - not the fans, as for me.

    4.Ot dialog wheels mass effect was hot, too. Not as much as some here, but decent. Mainly because of the words in the "wheel" does not conclude what will eventually figure. "Select" answer, and what a character - the game rubs. While this may seem simple, because all lines of dialogue SG - extremely retardovye. NIPAROLIPLEIT.

    5.Roamit of heath fun. Disadvantages not particularly noticeable when you go Explora. The strongest part of the game, brought the soul. Here are just a taste of **** is because you know that instead of NEXT - you have given gene gameplay from treshki. Few innovations.

    6. Very strongly bakes what is Skyrim with guns. The boys showed off their ultradvizhkom and ultratehnologiyami, and eventually rolled eychdi reissue dovakinopriklyucheny. Lighting finished texture resolution and little - a little over done and everything. NO MORE YOU Yoba TECHNOLOGIES, Eat **** With PASTGENA.

    In summary - it is an all Oblivion Over egeyn. I feel the same emotions. On the one hand - we want poautirovat lamp ones and on the other - a gazebo too much crap from the technical side and constantly get the feeling that the game in the Polish clone Gothic. Govnetsa sweetness on the lips.    … Expand
  17. neng
    Nov 10, 2015
    10
    A good many of the negative reviews are just plain false on their face. Thus, the reliability of Metacritic is completely compromised and worth nothing. Metacritic as a source of data is dead, However,Fallout 4 is very much alive as a great game and puts the lie to negative reviews. Anyone who decided not to buy this game based on a negative review here truly was looking for an excuse notA good many of the negative reviews are just plain false on their face. Thus, the reliability of Metacritic is completely compromised and worth nothing. Metacritic as a source of data is dead, However,Fallout 4 is very much alive as a great game and puts the lie to negative reviews. Anyone who decided not to buy this game based on a negative review here truly was looking for an excuse not to buy. So,I very much pity the negative reviewers as they are obviously incapable of appreciating a great game which is completely sad.… Expand
  18. Dal_ReviewedDat
    Nov 12, 2015
    10
    45 hours in:

    I won't lie, I am a huge fan of Fallout 3 and since the announcement I've had the count-down clock on my mobile, and I've tried to realistically manage my own expectations as I did fear that they'd ruin a great franchise. So, as you can see I'm giving it a 10 and this is for numerous reasons. If you are a hardcore Fallout 1 and 2 or Tactics fan, and FO3 was a huge    45 hours in:

    I won't lie, I am a huge fan of Fallout 3 and since the announcement I've had the count-down clock on my mobile, and I've tried to realistically manage my own expectations as I did fear that they'd ruin a great franchise. So, as you can see I'm giving it a 10 and this is for numerous reasons.

    If you are a hardcore Fallout 1 and 2 or Tactics fan, and FO3 was a huge disappointment for you, this is not the game for you.
    The game feels like a natural progression from FO3, with most of the structure unchanged and changes that have been made have been done so to make the game more fluent, perhaps in this it's lost a little of it's tactical strategy. For instance, v.a.t.s is still used in the game, but the game no longer freezers still. This means in effect you no longer get to pause the game when in combat and assess each and every enemy and think of your way in or way out of the current scenario. Instead, the enemies continue to pursue or aim/fire at you but in slow-mo, this adds a whole heap of pressure onto your decision making and it will probably see you hip-firing like mad once your AP points are out - but is this a flaw in the game? No, not at all in my opinion. Fallout 4 is hard. Most encounters before reaching level 25 feel like stacked odds against you, and dying becomes a regular event (top tip - quicksave, a lot!)

    I read a review (Guardian I think) that mentioned that FO4 feels more like Fallout 3.75 - and I get this. The world itself, although stunning and vibrant, feels like FO3. If you've not seen the comparison screenshots of say Dogmeat from PS3 to PS4, you can see the graphics have been updated 'just enough' to get away with being new gen. While the map is bigger than that in FO3, it is remarkably more vertical (!) and you will find many buildings taller than ten-penny tower, and you will find more caves deeper than FO3 vaults.

    As an RPG, the levelling is a lot more straight forward and directly mixes perks with SPECIAL stats. Choosing wisely early on and pre-planning your character goes a long way. To be a jack-of-all-trades doesn't work as your damage will be to low against harder enemies. This means a lot of thought is worth putting in to your development from level 5 onwards!

    It's all about that Base:

    Hell yeah. The base building option in FO4 is a great addition. It means you can build an entire town from scratch, if you've the resources. Unlike FO3, everything you pick up can become useful. To be able to scrap anything into its basic form ie wood, steel, ceramics etc; means that scavenging is far more rewarding and becomes a task to perform ritually if you are focused on developing your new town (!). 45hours in, I can honestly say at least 8 hours play was building and scavenging. I really enjoyed this, as occasionally frustrating as it is when fences etc dont snap into place, you can pick it up and remove it so easily you can end up, as I have, with a base looking as good as anything already standing in the world. It's also really fun defending the bases once the raiders come charging in. Remember though, this is totally optional and you don't have to make bases.

    I do feel reading reviews on here though (ridiculous to score this game a 3 or below!) and most of the haters seem to have lost what RPG means. As a gamer who's played decades of RPGs, I find this style a joy to play as it has the right mix of action, adventure and exploration that sucks me deeply into the world Bethesda have created. I think people like the ability to freeze the game and play it almost turn-based still like a strategy game, perhaps players that don't like the frantic moments. But evading death has sometimes been the best moments in the game for me, and yes, sometimes I've taken advantage of flawed AI, but I did so in F3 also and I think it's part of using the environment to favour you.

    Glitches. Glitches everywhere. One thing I did notice from my first few hours is seeing a graphical glitch is going to be part of the experience, end of. Most of the glitches I've noticed are within chats with NCPs, the most common of which is when you start talking a little to close to someone they lean in and their face disappears. No glitch in 45hrs though as prevented me completing a quest or made an enemy impossible to kill. So, I've overlooked them and just hope they patch them up for the future.

    Overall, FO4 offers much the same as FO3. Don't buy if you expect a whole new game, it really isn't - but in my opinion, FO3 is one of the greatest games ever made. Had they took the model and changed it radically, people would complain and hardcore fans would cryout. Instead they built on what they do best, and have offered a potential unlimited experience in FO4. With DLC and future modding being available (and free) for PS4, this game I maybe still playing in 1000hrs+ time.

    I don't say it often, but I love this game & perhaps it's nostalgia, but I missed Fallout!    … Expand
  19. Cockerham
    Nov 12, 2015
    10
    So first of all, this game is not a 10...but because of the hundreds of babies that troll this site, I'm forced to at least attempt to balance out their stupidity. Because hey guess what? It's also not a 0. Someone needs to get these fools a copy of Superman 64 stat.

    Fallout 4 falls (tee-hee) in line perfectly with Fallout 3 and New Vegas. It offers a deep, deep world filled with    So first of all, this game is not a 10...but because of the hundreds of babies that troll this site, I'm forced to at least attempt to balance out their stupidity. Because hey guess what? It's also not a 0. Someone needs to get these fools a copy of Superman 64 stat.

    Fallout 4 falls (tee-hee) in line perfectly with Fallout 3 and New Vegas. It offers a deep, deep world filled with interesting characters to meet and buildings to explore.

    The people comparing Fallout 4 to Witcher 3 know exactly zero about game design or what it takes to make a world this in-depth. NO ONE makes RPG's like Bethesda, for better or worse. There are literally thousands of items littered throughout the world that you can pick up and interact with. And nearly every single one of those items matter since you can craft weapons, bases, and armor. Bethesda's engine maybe old and broken, but it's kind of incredible that it can keep track of all the intricate things your character can do. Want to collect all the lunchbox's and dead bodies strewn about the waste and store them in your house? You can! Why? Heck if I know! It's just something that's weirdly possible in Fallout/Elder Scroll games.

    It's impossible to compare Fallout 4 to other open world RPG's since Fallout (and by extension all of Bethesda's RPG's) is all about exploration. It's about letting you interact with the smallest of objects and experiencing dozens of interesting random encounters. So of course games like the Witcher 3 (which is laser focused) is going to look and run better.

    HOWEVER! All that said, I still find it inexcusable to release a game this buggy. Yes, yes I know that we should be used to Bethesda's games being this bad on release, but frankly that's a load of crap. They claim this game was in development for over 4 years...how the hell is it possible to STILL release a game this broken after so many years?!

    Finally, I want to address the people that say New Vegas was better and that they wished Obsidian developed this instead. Obsidian is one of my favorite game developers bar-none. They are experts at taking existing properties and just making them BETTER! But you got to take off the rose tinted glasses my friends. Obsidian has always released broken games. Am I the only person here that remembers the release of KotoR II and New Vegas? NV was damn near unplayable on release. It crashed constantly and required multiple patches. And the combat in NV was so much worse. What we're all remembering about New Vegas is the story and the characters. These are the things Obsidian excel at. To say Obsidian could have made a better Fallout 4 is asinine.

    After about 50 hours played, and Jeebus knows how many more to go, I think it's safe to say this is my favorite Fallout game. I LOVE the combat, weapon modding, and companions you meet (companions are actually useful for the first time). Still...I wouldn't blame you if you waited a few months for patches to iron out the bugs.    … Expand
  20. Snusnu
    Nov 12, 2015
    10
    I Love this Game. I think You Love it or hate it. Its not a Mainstream game which Takes you by the hand and leads you through. Its such a deep advemture which totaly Sucks You in and that makes it so awesome. The graphic is not the main Thing i care about, Its the experience and thats just addicting. Cant stop playing it. Graphics are really ok for the big size of this Game. I Play it onI Love this Game. I think You Love it or hate it. Its not a Mainstream game which Takes you by the hand and leads you through. Its such a deep advemture which totaly Sucks You in and that makes it so awesome. The graphic is not the main Thing i care about, Its the experience and thats just addicting. Cant stop playing it. Graphics are really ok for the big size of this Game. I Play it on The ps4 and got no Problems with the Technics etc. My goty 3015… Expand
  21. suzuki013
    Nov 24, 2015
    10
    This game made me listen to oldies every day!
    I'm hoping for zombie wave survival mode. the inventory interface kinda make me tired but it didn't ruin my experience of this game
  22. lolosaurus
    Nov 26, 2015
    10
    Don't listen to negative comments they are just COD Noobs! This game might not have best graphics but it has the best story ever and the best combat that any fallout game has seen! There might be small bugs but most of them are not gamebreaking. Now i am level 48 and the game has crashed for me only once.
  23. xepherys
    Feb 22, 2016
    9
    I can't believe all of the complaints about this game. I actually played through FO3 in it's entirety (with platinum) immediately before starting FO4, and I can't sing FO4's praises high enough. For those complaining about the simplification of the leveling system - it's simplified insomuch as it's easier to understand. It's actually much more complex and allows for much more preciseI can't believe all of the complaints about this game. I actually played through FO3 in it's entirety (with platinum) immediately before starting FO4, and I can't sing FO4's praises high enough. For those complaining about the simplification of the leveling system - it's simplified insomuch as it's easier to understand. It's actually much more complex and allows for much more precise building of character specs. If you've only played for 5-10 hours, you also have no business leaving a review, good, bad, or otherwise. Games like this take time to develop. The story is actually quite good. Taking yourself on side missions help develop the story as a whole (even though they aren't "story related", per se). The factions take time to warm up to you, which actually makes sense because usually groups in the real world don't just bring people in and make the president. Choices you make OVER TIME impact how the game unfolds.

    The crafting is a fun side project, the glitches are almost non-existent, especially in 1.03 (though they were never so bad as many people like to portray). I'm chomping at the bit to get to my next game - The Witcher 3 - but I can't put FO4 down. It's incredibly fun, wonderfully large, and extraordinarily varied in it's game play from person to person.    … Expand
  24. Dukemang
    Feb 13, 2016
    8
    I'm a big fan of Bethesda titles and when I heard Fallout 4 was going to be released, I couldn't believe my ears. I pre-ordered the game and anticipation was really getting to me every day. When I first got it and played it, it looked great but I honestly thought they could've done a little more graphically wise (although they've spend quite a long time developing this game and graphicsI'm a big fan of Bethesda titles and when I heard Fallout 4 was going to be released, I couldn't believe my ears. I pre-ordered the game and anticipation was really getting to me every day. When I first got it and played it, it looked great but I honestly thought they could've done a little more graphically wise (although they've spend quite a long time developing this game and graphics never make a game in my opinion). The story is pretty solid throughout but to be honest, I felt at a loss after completing the main campaign. Sure, you have a plethora of side missions to do...but it just seemed like they were either too repetitive or bland. Although I did enjoy the follower missions, everything else felt sort of "ehh" for me all in all. I do believe this game was a little over hyped BUT, this game is great for anyone who loves a great RPG or what's to dive into the Fallout series.… Expand
  25. BatmanB
    Jan 31, 2016
    9
    Okay, I'm giving this game a 9/10 because this game is for action fans not RPG Fans. The game is great and all if you don't see it as an RPG Game, because it's an Action with RPG elements, if you want a solid RPG game than sadly this is not it. Go pick-up Fallout 1-3 or New Vegas if you want a real RPG. Overall this is a really good game, it wasn't executed pretty well but it is a good game.
  26. Termin8ter
    Feb 3, 2016
    8
    Fallout 4 has a massive open world, with loads of side-quests, and Bethesda have improved the gun play from Fallout 3. Fallout 4 suffers from a couple of problems though. First of all, the main campaign is boring and uninteresting. Second of all, the graphics, while good, suffer from glitches and lag, because Bethesda used the same engine that they used for Oblivion, which transportsFallout 4 has a massive open world, with loads of side-quests, and Bethesda have improved the gun play from Fallout 3. Fallout 4 suffers from a couple of problems though. First of all, the main campaign is boring and uninteresting. Second of all, the graphics, while good, suffer from glitches and lag, because Bethesda used the same engine that they used for Oblivion, which transports terribly onto next-gen. Another problem is that Bethesda were terribly lazy with upgrading the HUD and Pip-boy systems, because they are nearly identical to the Fallout 3 versions. Hopefully Bethesda don't f@# up Doom 4. Only buy this game if you are a hardcore Fallout or Bethesda fan, but if your'e not, there are better RPGs out there, like The Witcher 3, or Skyrim, or MGSV.… Expand
  27. MJames99
    Feb 5, 2016
    8
    On first impression the game can seem boring if you've played previous versions. It seems a bit too much of what you have seen before, get through this though to appreciate the size of the game, character relationships, building settlements and the crafting weapons and armour system and you're in for treat. It's one of them games which encourages perfection though so you will findOn first impression the game can seem boring if you've played previous versions. It seems a bit too much of what you have seen before, get through this though to appreciate the size of the game, character relationships, building settlements and the crafting weapons and armour system and you're in for treat. It's one of them games which encourages perfection though so you will find yourself starting over and over again to ensure you don't miss anything, don't waste any resources. Still, the best fallout game to date.… Expand
  28. Wardawn
    Nov 24, 2015
    7
    I've already posted a few instagram photos of the bugs in this game be it traders stuck on roofs or my companion swimming while in a second story building. I think I've been fortunate in not experiencing the ground busting glitches some have experienced.

    I think its safe to call this game middle of the road in terms of what I expected in Fallout 4. I have praise for the crafting system    I've already posted a few instagram photos of the bugs in this game be it traders stuck on roofs or my companion swimming while in a second story building. I think I've been fortunate in not experiencing the ground busting glitches some have experienced.

    I think its safe to call this game middle of the road in terms of what I expected in Fallout 4. I have praise for the crafting system which can be very enjoyable at times or a complete pain in the butt. Almost everything is used for crafting which can be overwhelming at times. Trying to provide a supply of chemicals for bombs and food for cooking and material for your weapons can have your backpack filled in one zone if you take absolutely everything. Still it can be fun to fully mod the 10mm pistol or for me the .44 mag and go dirty Harry on everything.

    The settlement building and maintenance I found provided nothing for me. In my current playthrough I've only decided to build up Sanctuary and add random customization when bored. The others I care little about and defend them when the odd attack occurs or just leave them since I've found no consequences for my actions.

    Graphically I have to agree with many that it is no leap from Fallout 3 or Elder Scrolls to Fallout 4. Feels slightly more improved but character animation can be sluggish or just silly (insert Youtube vids on the matter) The most stunning visuals I found was the Glowing Sea which actually gave me the sense of post apocalyptic disaster. Long distant views the frame rate can drop and look depleted which takes away from the sense of exploration. On the other hand the mini nuke still looks very nice when going off.

    The voice acting I can find no fault with as with Fallout and Elder Scrolls it can be a pillar of the game when driving the story along. The characters so far have been well done some are what you expect in cliche and heck some are just a waste of script but when trying to populate Boston I expect things to get muddy.

    I think the story has been pretty good so far. I'm not going to give it an Oscar with any "I want my son back!" kind of plot but heck still not bad even if it tries to come off as Blade Runner (for me anyways). Consequences, tough choices I've yet to see anything that would test that. I can't start the game then start rampaging a village at least I don't think so (miss you Las Vegas). I'm not saying that is a deal breaker but the sense of hopelessness, the fight against "evil" I'm just not enticed like I expected. Some missions are repetitive, "get this for me" "great" "get another thing for me" or "Go kill all these bad guys" reminds me of WOW grinding

    I'm a sucker for exploring and I think just like Fallout 3 it does this very well. From the mayors bunker, food depots, rail yards, radar towers etc it can be a lot to dig through while picking up all the goodies inside. Combat can be sloppy, I haven't noticed any gun lag but I almost never use VATS and yet I recall it being a life saver in Fallout 3. Unless I'm trying to pick off a target with a bolt action that's closing in on me I never touch it.

    I give it a 7/10 because I like the voice acting I like most of the customization it has allowed me and though I dare to call this a next-gen game I think it adds some interesting features to the Fallout series but does not break the mold from what I expected.    … Expand
  29. brettjm
    Dec 29, 2015
    6
    Edit: Please note that I have the PC version and am too dumb to figure out how to change the platform this review is listed under.

    15 hours in, and I call it a mixed blessing. Here's my list of pros and cons. The good -Its big. It feels less big than Skyrim IMO, but there is a lot of content I've not seen yet, and there seems to be a lot of dimension to everything (e.g. can go in    Edit: Please note that I have the PC version and am too dumb to figure out how to change the platform this review is listed under.

    15 hours in, and I call it a mixed blessing. Here's my list of pros and cons.

    The good
    -Its big. It feels less big than Skyrim IMO, but there is a lot of content I've not seen yet, and there seems to be a lot of dimension to everything (e.g. can go in many buildings, if I can't, I can still get on top of them somehow)
    -Crafting. Its pretty sweet to construct a town. About 1/3 of my time has been spent doing this. Maybe too easy though...also it needs a re-balance badly. Why does breaking down a pistol give me 6 steel, and scrapping a car only gives me 10? Still fun though.
    -Dialogue. Bear with me...I don't love it, but its better than I thought it would be based on early reviews. Also, the voiced protagonist doesn't annoy me nearly as much as I thought...in fact, the "Silver Shroud" quest was pretty amazing/hilarious.
    -Graphics. Again, not great, but better than I thought. I'm not disappointed, but I'm not blown away either.
    -A.I. While the enemies aren't necessarily smarter, they at least are difficult to hit (e.g. deathclaw strafes towards you back and forth, but isn't actively dodging you). Some enemies use cover pretty well too. Heh...some don't.

    The bad
    -Dialogue. Better than I thought does not equal great. In fact, I HATE the dialogue wheel. About 75% of the time its fine, but that other 25% is just stupid. I need a mod that writes out everything. If I want a "sarcastic" comment, I've got a 50/50 chance my character says something funny vs. mean. If its funny, my companion enjoys it, If its mean, they think I'm a jerk. Most folks are also complaining about "same outcome no matter what," but that is often the case for most interactions anyways. However...I have other problems with the dialogue. See below.
    -Options/checks. There are so few, and it sucks. Sometimes I get a speech check, but not often. I miss having 2 or 3 options for dialogue that are strictly based on intelligence, charisma, or a random skill for say "science" or "barter." 4 options (really 2-3) is not enough, and with hardly any "checks," its all too simplified. Also, I dreadfully miss the karma system.
    -Skills. What the ****, man? You just did away with them? You just simplified like, 15-20% of the game?! Fewer skill checks, fewer requirements for perks, fewer fun options for dialogue? Christ I hope someone comes up with a mod to bring them back. It would be a tremendous undertaking, but a guy can dream, right?
    -Leveling. Theoretically I can play forever, and have all perks and 10/10 for every SPECIAL category. Jesus, at LEAST have perks that are mutually exclusive, or a maximum number of perks put into "SPECIAL" building, or something. What they offered up to us is dumb, one dimensional, and brings me to my last grouping.

    Unknown
    -Replayability. Huge unknown at this point. I've only scratched the main storyline, so I don't know if my choices really matter. The SPECIAL/perk system does not look good though...it basically means that while I can make different character builds early on, my outcomes are largely the same after 20-25 levels. That REALLY sucks. I hope my choices really do matter though...

    Closing statement: Got this game for full price (DANGIT STEAM!! 12 bucks off a week after?!). If/when a fallout 5 comes around, I won't pay full price for it, nor will I buy it within 6 months of it coming out. Hear that Bethesda? Speaking with my dollar here. While your game is fun, and I'm enjoying it, it takes major steps backward for every step forward, and you gotta fix that before I'll buy another Fallout at full price. You made a lot of fans happy by letting us build settlements and such, and the voiced protagonist has potential...but you royally -effed up your dialogue/skill/dimensionality of the game.    … Expand
  30. tagurit22
    Jan 22, 2016
    10
    I heard that there have been a lot of negative reviews for Fallout 4 and was very surprised. I got this game for Christmas and it has blown me away. The replay value is exceptional due to the different options you can take along the main story line. The different play types you can try with your character as well add to the replayablity of this game. Okay I understand complaints about theI heard that there have been a lot of negative reviews for Fallout 4 and was very surprised. I got this game for Christmas and it has blown me away. The replay value is exceptional due to the different options you can take along the main story line. The different play types you can try with your character as well add to the replayablity of this game. Okay I understand complaints about the story line but in Fallout 3 the main story line wasn't the greatest either. Okay you are looking for your dad and in this game you are looking for your son. I do not see a huge difference in the quality of the main story line so I do not understand those complaints fully. I love how they made the gunplay better and I do still like VATS is very helpful. It just depends on your play style. The graphics I feel are great I think some people think The Witcher 3 looks better because of the setting the world takes place in. The Witcher 3 from what I have played thus far is a great game it just didn't suck me into the game like Fallout 4 did. I love Diamond City Radio and the music and the setting of the game. The new settlements and other gameplay mechanics are good in my opinion. I would say job well done Bethesda!… Expand
  31. GesherX3
    Jan 31, 2016
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. muy bueno. la gente que califica bajo quiere lo mismo toda la vida, para eso estan los cod. me parece buen argumento, tiene buena trama, el mundo abierto es genial, distintos modos de juego muy interesantes.… Expand
  32. Kvk
    Feb 3, 2016
    9
    El mejor Fallout de la saga. Gráficamente no es lo mejor de PS4 ni Xbox One, pero tienes horas y horas de diversión, tanto la historia principal como en las secundarias. Juegazo, muy recomendado
  33. al1en
    Feb 12, 2016
    9
    the shooter gameplay, atmosphere and depth of this game is just incredible, it sucks you in and doesnt let go for a while.

    what i didnt like is that when the Story is finished there is still a lot to explore but no really new stuff, same old Monsters and enemies. the constant Need for crafting materials and Fusion cores to keep your power armor running is also a Major pain in the ass    the shooter gameplay, atmosphere and depth of this game is just incredible, it sucks you in and doesnt let go for a while.

    what i didnt like is that when the Story is finished there is still a lot to explore but no really new stuff, same old Monsters and enemies.

    the constant Need for crafting materials and Fusion cores to keep your power armor running is also a Major pain in the ass and finally made me stop playing the game    … Expand
  34. QuincydaVinci
    Mar 15, 2016
    9
    This was the first Fallout Game I have ever played and its very fun to travel and adventure in this game. I will definitely support Bethesda and there games from here on out.
  35. Connor96
    Mar 19, 2016
    10
    Its amazing better than i thought better than i could imagine much better than the previous games so much to do in the game and i love the story in it they should make a movie.
  36. Kurgaan
    Mar 19, 2016
    8
    Very disappointing initially but if you can ignore the settlement building and concentrate on the rest of the game it grows on you. It's a great open world but something seems to be missing...
  37. 20RickGrimes
    Mar 26, 2016
    9
    Everyone giving this game less than a 4 is just looking for something to cry about. Re-vamping the skills and leveling system was an attempt at something new. The new power armor mechanic; an attempt at something new as well. Everyone **** about outdated graphics doesn't appreciate the massive world they created, wherein thousands of items can be looted from all over the game. Fallout 4 isEveryone giving this game less than a 4 is just looking for something to cry about. Re-vamping the skills and leveling system was an attempt at something new. The new power armor mechanic; an attempt at something new as well. Everyone **** about outdated graphics doesn't appreciate the massive world they created, wherein thousands of items can be looted from all over the game. Fallout 4 is far more massive and has way more stuff to do (some of it admittedly less interesting) than games like the Witcher 3. That's a trade off and they people have different tastes and interests. I personally found settlement building to be an absolutely wonderful addition to the game. The new dialogue wheel WAS a mistake in my opinion, but there are still some classic Fallout responses to be found in-game. I have beaten this game 3 times and earned the platinum in this sucker (my first and only) while only encountering 2 bugs that forced me to restart my ps4. In comparison to FO3 and New Vegas, each of which I put in 500+ hours, costing me many hours of time from hard resets and the such. But Fallout is worth the frustration in my opinion. 4 is no different, it's an absolute blast… Expand
  38. mentalmannie
    Apr 13, 2016
    9
    This game blew me away! Ive spent so many hours on it, its unreal. There is nothing about this game that has disappointed me yet. I love the story (although maybe it could do with a little bit more exciting ending) and the side quests were entertaining. I can't get my head around how some people didn't enjoy this game (but then i guess its not for everybody). My only negative note is thatThis game blew me away! Ive spent so many hours on it, its unreal. There is nothing about this game that has disappointed me yet. I love the story (although maybe it could do with a little bit more exciting ending) and the side quests were entertaining. I can't get my head around how some people didn't enjoy this game (but then i guess its not for everybody). My only negative note is that I've had a lot of problems with the game from extreme lag to my companions permanently disappearing... I've had to start a few new games because of some problems, just because they stop me from progressing in the story.… Expand
  39. TetsuoLW
    May 10, 2016
    9
    Great game! I like the way this game start with less talk then Fallout 3, this helps to keep me interested in the game at the beginning. You are about to build a great character, this game is hard for some hours, everything is new.. but at some time you turn yourself into a great and strong person (with heavy guns), and almost everything is possible in this vast world. It take a few hoursGreat game! I like the way this game start with less talk then Fallout 3, this helps to keep me interested in the game at the beginning. You are about to build a great character, this game is hard for some hours, everything is new.. but at some time you turn yourself into a great and strong person (with heavy guns), and almost everything is possible in this vast world. It take a few hours for the game to shine, but it's worth it. This is a really addict game. I usually have problem to finish long games, I only had 1 platina trophy in al my PS3 and PS4 history, until that one I obtain in Fallout 4 ;)… Expand
  40. Jonny5784
    May 12, 2016
    9
    I think fallout 4 is a great overall game would have liked to give it a 10 but if I'm honest I just can't here's why, don't get me wrong I love the game BUT the graphics are a bit dated the combat system feels a little dated the story/ story's are a bit a average and as we all no it is a little glitchy in places, the world is massive which is great but there's so much to do, but I feelI think fallout 4 is a great overall game would have liked to give it a 10 but if I'm honest I just can't here's why, don't get me wrong I love the game BUT the graphics are a bit dated the combat system feels a little dated the story/ story's are a bit a average and as we all no it is a little glitchy in places, the world is massive which is great but there's so much to do, but I feel constantly side tracked by it and a lot of it feels like filler,so conclusion is great game with lots of minor problems, but a must play in my book… Expand
  41. huudis
    Mar 13, 2017
    6
    This game is overall very good, but ps4 version is nothing like the PC version. PS4 frame rate issues are serious and it's sometimes nearly unplayable. But I hope PS4 PRO can fix game with boost mode. :)
  42. Rundusol
    Nov 10, 2015
    8
    Well here we are, Fallout 4 is finally out to the masses and we've all no doubt spent countless hours creating our character, exploring the world, looking for junk in every single dilapidated building and cupboard, drawer, dead body etc....

    So let me start this by saying I have played all of FO3 and FONV as well as Skyrim and many other RPG's both new and old. I've also spent roughly 10    Well here we are, Fallout 4 is finally out to the masses and we've all no doubt spent countless hours creating our character, exploring the world, looking for junk in every single dilapidated building and cupboard, drawer, dead body etc....

    So let me start this by saying I have played all of FO3 and FONV as well as Skyrim and many other RPG's both new and old. I've also spent roughly 10 hours in FO4 so far, which is by no means a long time. Especially considering my first 2 hours were spent with the character creation screen and then looting everything in sight upon leaving the vault.

    It feels very "familiar". It feels like a prettier version of previous Fallout games, this might be bad to some and good to others. For me it is OKAY. I am not fussed either way, but it does feel a little bit stale to be completely honest.

    From a technical perspective the game clearly looks like a last gen re-fresh, don't get me wrong - it can be rather beautiful at times and the game world is lovely fleshed out with detail, but the closer you look the more rubbish you see at times. Some characters are beautifully rendered and animated, then others look like their face is melting and a blind person wrote their animation codes with lip sync and facial animation looking rather horrific. Technically it is not ground breaking nor wonderful, but it is perfectly serviceable and should be a good baseline for future bethesda games.

    I will say however that it suffers from catastrophic FPS drops on the PS4, in the first section as you're walking around the vault I experienced somewhere in the region of 15-20fps just by stepping in and out of the chryo-chambers. Then at other times it would just stutter for a second and completely jar you out of the world. Fortunately I have not experienced any crashes or game breaking problems (YET).

    On the gameplay and story front, I guess the best I can say is that it feels like every other FO game I have played. Which again to some is good and others will be bad. The customisation options and ability to create/have your own bases to build is great and will appeal to the people out there who love this kind of thing. The storyline and side quests all feel very familiar again, I won't spoil anything for obvious reasons, but it doesn't feel as impactful as the Witcher 3 or even GTA5 to certain extents.

    Overall FO4 is a good game, it is not without its flaws and it will appeal to a lot of people. But I cannot help but feel that is is somewhat tarnished by the big bethesda name, in that, most people can see them doing no wrong / the hype surrounding FO4.

    I used the word familiar a lot in describing FO4. That is pretty much what I can say about it in a nutshell. It is a familiar game set in a familiar world with a familiar storyline and familiar way of progressing through the world. To me that is OKAY, to others it will be and is cause for annoyance and to some it will be amazing.    … Expand
  43. haydenii
    Nov 10, 2015
    7
    Let the record show: I like the game. It's good. But It's a Fallout RPG that was released late 2015, so it must be compared to other Fallout games and 2015 RPGs for perspective. And when you do that, you realise how much better you could do.

    Fallout 4 was focus-grouped into severe mundanity. This is the problem, and I'll cover it below with comparisons to other, recent RPGs and previous    Let the record show: I like the game. It's good. But It's a Fallout RPG that was released late 2015, so it must be compared to other Fallout games and 2015 RPGs for perspective. And when you do that, you realise how much better you could do.

    Fallout 4 was focus-grouped into severe mundanity. This is the problem, and I'll cover it below with comparisons to other, recent RPGs and previous Fallout games.

    Fallout 4 was focus-grouped into severe mundanity - yes - but it is still a good game. If another developer made this and called it Fallout 1, I would have clicked thumbs up. But they didn't and it's the 5th in the series so it deserves to receive rough criticism for such blunderous errors and pitiful simplifications. Conversations aren't as interesting, or quick as the Witcher 3 or with a certainty, Deus ex: Human Revolution. The shooting is more "powerful", but not as mechanically risky or difficult as old Fallout games. Repairing is gone (it's almost funny). But the wasteland is interesting and the radio is also good.

    6.5/10 (as a fallout game made by Bethesda)
    8/10 (as Fallout 1 made by imaginary new studio.)    … Expand
  44. 998817268
    Apr 23, 2016
    0
    This game literally should be called Fallout 4: And Expansions, because you have to pay for two games to experience the full amount of content. I appreciate that Bethesda needs to make as much money off of the game as they can, but I actually don't, and I think the amount of DLC, and the amount being asked for it is ridiculous. The DLC, which should generally have been in the game to beginThis game literally should be called Fallout 4: And Expansions, because you have to pay for two games to experience the full amount of content. I appreciate that Bethesda needs to make as much money off of the game as they can, but I actually don't, and I think the amount of DLC, and the amount being asked for it is ridiculous. The DLC, which should generally have been in the game to begin with, is not worth as much as a full separate game.… Expand
  45. Garfield_Pls
    Nov 18, 2015
    3
    Firstly, full disclosure, I have not actually played Fallout 4 yet. This is partly due to not having a ps4 but mainly due to not actually having heard anything since release which has made me excited enough to go out and buy one.
    One small detail I haven't seen anyone mention yet is that Bethesda has chosen to simply re-use non human enemy types totally ignoring what would realistically    Firstly, full disclosure, I have not actually played Fallout 4 yet. This is partly due to not having a ps4 but mainly due to not actually having heard anything since release which has made me excited enough to go out and buy one.
    One small detail I haven't seen anyone mention yet is that Bethesda has chosen to simply re-use non human enemy types totally ignoring what would realistically be present in the area the game is set in. A quick google search lets you know what animals are around in Boston and bears, scorpions and crabs do not feature on that list. It does seem as though Bethesda are just resigned to including what people assume is 'Fallout-y' in the same way that Final Fantasy games just HAVE to include a Chocobo or Pokemon has to include Pikachu. I just find this to be lazy design. Obviously my main gripe is that I feel that Bethesda has lost touch with what Fallout's core engagement was for many people. Fallout was a franchise I turned to to totally lose myself in another world with different rules and something which kept me constantly returning was the ability to solve issues in whatever manner I wanted in accordance with the character I was playing. It seems to me that the inclusion of a radial conversation wheel -although necessary for the voice acting as they would have been unable to pay someone to speak every line of dialogue in Fallout 3 or New Vegas- takes away many opportunities to fully role play as the character you create. I have been told by a friend that Fallout is a competent, or even great shooter. However, I never went to Fallout games for shooting mechanics. I grudgingly tolerated the shooting, preferring to use high intelligence and charisma to deal with situations if possible and snipe from afar if that turned out to be impossible for whatever reason. But the thing is, that was perfectly viable in New Vegas and to an extent in Fallout 3 also. When I think about what I was most excited by when hearing there was to be a new Fallout game, voice acting and shooter mechanics didn't enter into my mind at all. What I thought of was a rich organic game world with interesting places to visit, hundreds of side quests with memorable characters and the ability to replay the game over and over again as whichever character I fancied being. I looked forward to being both a paragon and a cannibalistic mass murderer with equal fervor and hearing what everyone is saying here it seems that my excitement was misplaced. I think the reason this is so low a score is I know in my head what this game could have been and I mourn for that game. The only thing I can say I am happy about it that the game was announced so close to release, if the hype had been any more I feel I would be even more disappointed and angry than I am. The world did not need any more competent shooters. We already have games where you shoot things, we already have games where you shoot things in a big open world. This is a game that didn't need to exist and to drag the name of Fallout in the mud at the same time. I just see it as insulting to the collective intelligence of those of us who play games. I will likely watch this on a stream or in installments on a youtube channel but I will be watching it for the personalities and reactions of the people playing, my excitement for this game itself is totally gone. Additionally, the amount of preorder **** that was shoved down our throats has left a sour taste in my mouth. Make a good game Bethesda and people will buy it on release day. You've proven you know how to make amazing games. Skyrim was amazing, the Fallout entries up to this point have been amazing. Don't go backwards.    … Expand
  46. GamerJones
    Nov 10, 2015
    10
    5-hours in (after the initial startup, face editing and prologue gameplay) and i absolutely love it. There has been a lot of hype about this game, and as the window closed in on the release, the skeptics grew in size. However, this game, at least for me, lives up to all of its hype. Bethesda RPG's have never been known for deep dialogue and gripping storytelling as much as they are the5-hours in (after the initial startup, face editing and prologue gameplay) and i absolutely love it. There has been a lot of hype about this game, and as the window closed in on the release, the skeptics grew in size. However, this game, at least for me, lives up to all of its hype. Bethesda RPG's have never been known for deep dialogue and gripping storytelling as much as they are the absolute kings of open world exploration games, and no one else can make the player feel as free to do what ever, as they do. Sure the graphics arent the best in the business compared to other games and RPGS of this generation (Witcher 3, Far Cry 4 etc.) but its still god damn beautiful in its own way, and it plays oh so smoothly. Sure there are bugs, but there has been in any game taking on this caliber of content size! If you loved Fallout 3 and SKyrim, then just buy this game right now! You wont be dissapointed!… Expand
  47. OriginalName1
    Nov 10, 2015
    10
    One of the best games I have ever played. Graphics don't make a game. The open world feels amazing and the story, for how far I have gotten, seems really good. While all the negative reviews are right that the game didn't live up to they hype train, we were all ready to call Fallout 4 the best thing ever made, and nothing can live up to that hype. If you want an open world RPG you willOne of the best games I have ever played. Graphics don't make a game. The open world feels amazing and the story, for how far I have gotten, seems really good. While all the negative reviews are right that the game didn't live up to they hype train, we were all ready to call Fallout 4 the best thing ever made, and nothing can live up to that hype. If you want an open world RPG you will love this game.… Expand
  48. prazdnick
    Nov 19, 2015
    4
    Great game! Spent 5 hours building my new house, good thing is that nothing can distract: no interesting quests, no complicated dialogues, no role based system in this game! Waiting new DLC with swimming pool!
  49. Cberry96
    Nov 10, 2015
    10
    Flat out... Fallout 4 is a great Bethesda game. DO NOT trust these user reviews! The game's graphics aren't

    even close to bad. All of the hype over Fallout' 4's "poor graphics" is **** Besides, this game doesn't need incredible graphics, to make it an incredible game... Anyhow, The storyline is SOLID. The combat is fantastically fun. The depth of player freedom is unrivaled, by    Flat out... Fallout 4 is a great Bethesda game. DO NOT trust these user reviews! The game's graphics aren't

    even close to bad. All of the hype over Fallout' 4's "poor graphics" is **** Besides, this game doesn't

    need incredible graphics, to make it an incredible game... Anyhow, The storyline is SOLID. The combat is

    fantastically fun. The depth of player freedom is unrivaled, by all of Bethesda's predecessors. And it's all

    wrapped up in one massive, beautifully radioactive world, for you to explore! BOTTOM LINE, If you love

    Bethesda's games or open-world RPGs in general, Then you will undoubtedly love this game!    … Expand
  50. mewbomb
    Nov 10, 2015
    10
    When playing this game, I think a lot of people actually will enjoy playing if they allow themselves, but whether they want the game to succeed or crash and burn will really decide how they feel about it. Bethesda didn't add much aside from making the gameplay much better for a shooter rpg and adding an incredibly robust system to build in game structures and modify your weapons and armorWhen playing this game, I think a lot of people actually will enjoy playing if they allow themselves, but whether they want the game to succeed or crash and burn will really decide how they feel about it. Bethesda didn't add much aside from making the gameplay much better for a shooter rpg and adding an incredibly robust system to build in game structures and modify your weapons and armor beyond anything we see in even the average rpg. The story was about as sound as any previous Bethesda game in the last decade, and their changes to dialogue didn't seem to make it worse for wear. There are some places where their graphics team should have done better and I can't really excuse bugs when they happen (though I have yet to see them, there are others who have reviewed and seen them).… Expand
  51. eeanmuir
    Nov 10, 2015
    10
    I have 2 hours thus far. I had to peel my ass off the couch to go to bed to get up early for work.

    Super excited to further explore - everything I had hoped for thus far.
  52. tanki2
    Nov 10, 2015
    10
    Why are there so many blatantly obvious troll ratings and just generally stupid reviews?

    If you're looking for pretty graphics or a good story, go play the witcher 3. But if you want good gameplay and decent writing, play this. Have you ever noticed how the best witcher 3 reviews never mention the gameplay or obvious flaws about it? Cause it's pure ****
  53. airaani
    Nov 10, 2015
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Loving this game! The customization of weapons and armor is mindblowing. I find myself tempted to play through again when I'm done, just to try some different S.P.E.C.I.A.L. combinations and different fighting styles.
    My settlement is up and running, with electricity, water, food, a manned guard tower, and automated turrets. The base-building is really unparalleled.    … Expand
  54. WillakaDirk
    Nov 13, 2015
    9
    man this game is not a 1 2 3 4 5 or a 6 ..maybe a 7 to the toughest critic...but to me its not there best after 20 hours in. i still think its a worthy game and a must play to all falloutfans and any person who enjoys rpg-post apocalyptic- or openworlds..
    However on the flip side its not as great as witcher 3 maybe a tad better than mgs5 because of the cutout content in mgs5 its not a 10    man this game is not a 1 2 3 4 5 or a 6 ..maybe a 7 to the toughest critic...but to me its not there best after 20 hours in. i still think its a worthy game and a must play to all falloutfans and any person who enjoys rpg-post apocalyptic- or openworlds..
    However on the flip side its not as great as witcher 3 maybe a tad better than mgs5 because of the cutout content in mgs5 its not a 10 either im a die hard fan to both w3 mgs5 and fallout.    … Expand
  55. Bartisan
    Nov 10, 2015
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Only five hours in and I know this is going to occupy a lot of my time. The new crafting system adds a great level of gameplay in an already massive world. I am annoyed by the graphic complaints, because a great game is more that just shiny objects (and hey, it's the apocalypse. Most everything is rusted). Yes, it feels a bit like Fallout 3 visually, but the depth of story and interaction options well surpass any meager shifts in visuals. And honestly, plying the grimy outskirts of post-nuclear rebuilt Boston SHOULD feel grim.

    As role-playing games go, this will probably be the one folks are talking about for quite some time. Bravo, Bethesda. You've done it again.    … Expand
  56. TWDDUDE
    Nov 10, 2015
    10
    This game is awesome, it has some fps flaws and few bugs (that's all I have encountered) but the game itself is **** perfect, fun story, great atmosphere, good character creator and **** load of stuff to do.

    C'mon people this game deserves more than 6.5 user score
  57. WhitelightHBK
    Nov 11, 2015
    7
    To people that don't like the game. Consider your rating. If you don't like it, give us a reason and give us a legit score, not 0-2 like most of you do. The game is good but has it's flaws, that's why I give it 7.
  58. ChazzRabble
    Jan 14, 2016
    6
    I finished Fallout 3 and played a bunch of hours of Fallout New Vegas, but I'm not sure what it is about this game - but I find it frustratingly hard. I've now got it on 'very easy' and I'm still dying more than I want to. I'm not a noob at games like this - but I find the lack of explanations really annoying. Also there are about 5 missions that I cannot pass currently as I don't haveI finished Fallout 3 and played a bunch of hours of Fallout New Vegas, but I'm not sure what it is about this game - but I find it frustratingly hard. I've now got it on 'very easy' and I'm still dying more than I want to. I'm not a noob at games like this - but I find the lack of explanations really annoying. Also there are about 5 missions that I cannot pass currently as I don't have the right science level or what not - but it's not telling me how to improve that. Graphics are pretty average, characters are clunky as always with fallout games. The world is sometimes fun to explore though!… Expand
  59. schnide
    Apr 12, 2016
    9
    Stunning in almost every respect. Not because any one aspect is hugely polished to the point of perfection, because it isn't. What's incredible about this game is the scale both in terms of the world and everything that happens in it. No game I've ever played hangs together quite like this, and say this as a fan of Fallout 3. Sure, the dialogue system is smoke-and-mirrors that fallsStunning in almost every respect. Not because any one aspect is hugely polished to the point of perfection, because it isn't. What's incredible about this game is the scale both in terms of the world and everything that happens in it. No game I've ever played hangs together quite like this, and say this as a fan of Fallout 3. Sure, the dialogue system is smoke-and-mirrors that falls short of the meaningful impact your chosen words had in the previous game. Yes, the loading times between indoor and outdoor sections are hugely annoying and break the immersion just a little. But otherwise, oh, that immersion - I've been voluntarily trapped in the wastelands for several months now, following every breadcrumb that leads me to a new location or mission, crafting new settlements and making sure all their inhabitants are happy, getting the platinum achievement by finishing all three storylines, wondering which of the three factions I really would have followed in real life.. Fallout 4 is a game like no other which, with better dialogue trees and no loading times, could possibly be my favourite game ever. As long as Bethesda improve on what they have to polish it up and make it even deeper, and don't just make more of the same for the inevitable Fallout 5, then I will continue to be a fan of the Fallout franchise for many years to come. Thank you, Bethesda, for a game whose length justifies the price tag many, many times over.… Expand
  60. Midnightmare
    Dec 27, 2015
    7
    Pretty good shooter.

    Pretty bad fallout experience. pros: runs on everything. pretty cool world solid shooter mechanics if you play it on pretty high difficulty. (mouse and keyboard) never used VATS... cons: engine is horrible old and outdated, lots of rather slow loading even on a SSD. building system seems as bit of waste no reward or point in doing it. weapon system is    Pretty good shooter.

    Pretty bad fallout experience.

    pros:
    runs on everything.
    pretty cool world
    solid shooter mechanics if you play it on pretty high difficulty. (mouse and keyboard) never used VATS...

    cons:
    engine is horrible old and outdated, lots of rather slow loading even on a SSD.
    building system seems as bit of waste no reward or point in doing it.

    weapon system is pretty bad.....used same weapon from level 15 to 55 making 98% of all the weapons in the game pointless since they wont beat a certain weapon you can get very early.

    pointless leveling system since you are pretty much forced to get the weapons and armor crafting skills.
    only rather late do you get elbow space to pick other skills that arent forced down over you.    … Expand
  61. x420Raptor
    Nov 26, 2015
    7
    This game is not worth a 9+ . I can only assume that the people who have given this a (+ are not well rounded gamers and instead are just fan boys of the series with an ultra biased review.

    It's not even a true contender for GOTY in my view, it just doesn't offer enough. Let's start with the positives... - Crafting, the ability to craft and the sheer amount of things you can make,    This game is not worth a 9+ . I can only assume that the people who have given this a (+ are not well rounded gamers and instead are just fan boys of the series with an ultra biased review.

    It's not even a true contender for GOTY in my view, it just doesn't offer enough.

    Let's start with the positives...

    - Crafting, the ability to craft and the sheer amount of things you can make, as well as all the options surrounding the crafting from sending settlers there to having stores up and full on skyscrapers is fantastic.
    They could have done with some better designs for walls/roofing but it's not a big deal

    - Character build, the way you can build up your characters skill points is great , or SPECIAL as it's called in Fallout. It offers a tonne of customisation as far as the build you want or your character, which is good and actually does make a difference in a lot of scenarios. Having high Charisma for instance makes a lot of things easier.

    - Map size.. With a game like this you need a massive map to justify it, and it delivers. I don't think it's anywhere near as big as The Crew map size (Just to compared cross genre maps) , and I don't think it's bigger than Witcher 3, but it's certainly big enough to explore for a long time.

    Now for the negatives...

    There are too many things against this game to give it a high rank unless I am going to be a biased idiot fan boy, which I'm not.

    - Graphics, Sure I understand the scope of the game, and the size of the map but you know what? It's 2015, there are plenty of games with HUGE maps, and more going on with FAR better graphics. It's unacceptable to use an old game engine in 2015 & it DOES matter.

    - Story... The story was weak, there's no two ways about it. It was almost emotionless especially in dialogue with other characters. At no point was I "pulled in" when it came to the story, I beat the game, had tonnes of settlements at a high happiness rating, did a lot of little side quests and then got bored, all in less than a week & I haven't been back.
    They seriously need a better writer, or more creativity for this series. To think that Bethesda could make a marvel such as Skyrim with unbelievable storylines even in the side quests, & yet they can also make this tired weak story? It's disappoining.

    - Shooting. Yes I know you're supposd to rely on VATS more, but it's a ridiculous system. It's just so unnecessary and to be honest they would have a better game if they scrapped VATS altogether and made a good consistent shooting style . The free aim shooting in this game feels clunky, and extremely inconsistent... countless times I've watched bullets go through enemies and not register as hits, it's just not as fluid as it could be.

    If someone asked me what RPG to buy and they could only choose one, it would be Witcher 3 over Fallout 4 every day of the week.

    Witcher 3 is seriously a superior game in every conceivable way, from the story, the character interaction, the character build, the graphics, the world state, hell even little things like romancing!

    There is no sensible person who can justify buying this over Fallout 4 if they could only buy one, it didn't deliver anywhere near the hype and leaves me wondering what the hell happened to the developer that made one of the best RPGs ever in Skyrim.    … Expand
  62. tensa2341
    Nov 22, 2015
    7
    I have never been really in Bethesda games and the only reason I was interested in this game was the characters were finally voiced. I know sounds stupid but I always had a problem with a silent protagonist in these type of games where there is a mechanic for word choices. This game overall is great but with many flaws.

    Today I'm a bit to damn lazy to really list out the many things    I have never been really in Bethesda games and the only reason I was interested in this game was the characters were finally voiced. I know sounds stupid but I always had a problem with a silent protagonist in these type of games where there is a mechanic for word choices. This game overall is great but with many flaws.

    Today I'm a bit to damn lazy to really list out the many things that went wrong and other things they could have really improved on. The game felt rushed out to meet demands but with the flaws it has, the overall package of the game is filled with great content and value in it. Fallout fans might be disappointed by the sheer lack of new improvement since its literally just Skyrim with guns with a bonus of voice acted characters. But the game is still worth a buy, even right now. Just be careful with the **** amount of bugs that you'll facing.    … Expand
  63. wardevil28
    Nov 30, 2015
    9
    I hear some good and bad stuff about this mostly the bugs but most game are going t have them accept it deal with it and move on, also its never going back to the turn based over from fallout 2 days this is the new vision of the company if you want the old fallout go buy wasteland and stop whining. Gameplay depends on you build really if you want to be good with pistols, rifles or melee itI hear some good and bad stuff about this mostly the bugs but most game are going t have them accept it deal with it and move on, also its never going back to the turn based over from fallout 2 days this is the new vision of the company if you want the old fallout go buy wasteland and stop whining. Gameplay depends on you build really if you want to be good with pistols, rifles or melee it will take some effort, i enjoy exploring the wasteland and occasionally finding a booby trapped room to navigate, you can go with a charming hero that can disarm most situations with a threat or a bribe but in reality you will have to use brute force at somepoint learn to accept that like in reality some people just need to get shot in the face before they can be reasoned with. The settlement thing is a bit of a time sink need to have a decent amount of scrap and copper for wires and auto turrets if I could fortify an encampment to the point raiders wont even try to attack I might actually spend the time building stuff. i wish they had mounts for a quicker means of travel and level progression you cant undo your choices so choose wise. like any other shooter the story is so-so for me its all about being a wasteland badass.… Expand
  64. Thor32123
    Jan 8, 2016
    5
    Many things you love in Fallout 3 comes to Fallout 4 with more customization than ever.
    It's really fun but the downfall of this otherwise great game is that it is full of bugs and glitches and I'm not talking about those that help you exploit the game or just makes the game a bit funnier, no I'm talking about missing textures to falling down a hole in the ground because the game didn't    Many things you love in Fallout 3 comes to Fallout 4 with more customization than ever.
    It's really fun but the downfall of this otherwise great game is that it is full of bugs and glitches and I'm not talking about those that help you exploit the game or just makes the game a bit funnier, no I'm talking about missing textures to falling down a hole in the ground because the game didn't load that yet

    Hopefully the game will get patched up soon because it is a great game if all those bugs and glitches were fixed.    … Expand
  65. hokido
    Mar 15, 2016
    8
    Bethesda have improved on what they accomplished with Fallout 3 and the addition of the settlement builder and finally a use for all of those countless items you pick up for no reason are two great additions to Fallout. the former does however still need a bit of work can be a bit awkward at times and as usual there are some bugs it is a Bethesda game after all bug wise though not as badBethesda have improved on what they accomplished with Fallout 3 and the addition of the settlement builder and finally a use for all of those countless items you pick up for no reason are two great additions to Fallout. the former does however still need a bit of work can be a bit awkward at times and as usual there are some bugs it is a Bethesda game after all bug wise though not as bad as Fallout 3.… Expand
  66. lewell
    Nov 14, 2015
    7
    I'm sure this is an awesome game for hardcore fallout fans but it needs a lot of commitment. If you are a casual gamer or not crazy about Fallout yet and just want to have a quick play to see what all the fuss is about, don't bother because you need to invest at least an hour before it starts being fun. Here are the problems I have with this game in the first hour:

    It takes about 30    I'm sure this is an awesome game for hardcore fallout fans but it needs a lot of commitment. If you are a casual gamer or not crazy about Fallout yet and just want to have a quick play to see what all the fuss is about, don't bother because you need to invest at least an hour before it starts being fun. Here are the problems I have with this game in the first hour:

    It takes about 30 minutes before you even start playing the game, the movie sequence takes ages. And then it takes another 30 minutes of boring gameplay before you get in your suit.

    Once you actually get in the suit (which is an awesome moment btw) you have to repair it all the time. This is a grind and gets old quickly.

    The graphics are nowhere near as good as say Witcher 3 and loading times are so slow (have no idea why could be my rig but other modern games load so much faster)

    The insects and monsters that attack you when you walk around feel like they were coded 20 years ago. Their graphics are terrible and they move around like blocks of wood on string!

    You get loads of guns but hardly any ammo. You have to search and go on missions to stock up, another boring grind.

    The inventory systems takes ages to learn and feels like you are studying for an exam. It is over complicated and confusing.

    I am having fun but I don't know if I have the energy or this to carry on playing.    … Expand
  67. Snake_Plisken
    Mar 19, 2016
    9
    Love this game. Great story, interesting progression, fantastic graphics. The building of the huts seemed unnecessary. Also, I would have like to have a "what did i miss" list. Cant wait for the DLCs
  68. gNarNar
    Nov 18, 2015
    8
    Here's a REAL review of the game. To start off i own all the fallouts ive played and beat 1,2,3 and new vegas and loved them all for the lore and addictive nature of all of them and i love fallout4. Simply because it still has all the lore and addictive formula.
    The game isnt as bad as people make it out to be and it confuses me a bit because fallout3 was a lot more "barebones" FPS than    Here's a REAL review of the game. To start off i own all the fallouts ive played and beat 1,2,3 and new vegas and loved them all for the lore and addictive nature of all of them and i love fallout4. Simply because it still has all the lore and addictive formula.
    The game isnt as bad as people make it out to be and it confuses me a bit because fallout3 was a lot more "barebones" FPS than this game. I am down right BAFFLED that people who only ever played fallout3 are saying this game doesnt meet their standards as fallout3 is still the weakest in the series while still being a solid game.

    Also those people who are saying it "doesnt take elements from new vegas" when it in fact takes a lot of combat and gameplay mechanic elements from it that operate in the background.

    Also on account of people saying "the characters are horribly written" i strongly disagree, The character Nick is by far the best character bethesda has written IN YEARS.

    Fallout 3 was literally barebones, fallout new vegas added on to that experience and made it better.
    Fallout 4 isnt a direct upgrade from fallout new vegas but rather a branching path that meets somewhere in the middle. This is a great game with long play time and plenty to do. the 0/10s are trolls who bought into hype culture.

    game ranking is F1,F2,FNV,F4 and F3 in last.    … Expand
  69. The6ovnar
    Nov 10, 2015
    9
    Fallout 4 is an interesting phenomenon. It recaptures so much of the greatness of Fallout 3 but there lies the issue. Fallout 3 released in 2008 a good 7 years ago and what defines a great game has changed a lot since then.

    I am about 8 hours into the game right now and don’t plan on quitting. It has its hooks in me and I am truly enjoying it but that doesn’t mean there aren’t    Fallout 4 is an interesting phenomenon. It recaptures so much of the greatness of Fallout 3 but there lies the issue. Fallout 3 released in 2008 a good 7 years ago and what defines a great game has changed a lot since then.

    I am about 8 hours into the game right now and don’t plan on quitting. It has its hooks in me and I am truly enjoying it but that doesn’t mean there aren’t complaints. As many folks have already stated the graphics are below par, the story is pretty hit or miss, and there are some serious technical bugs. But as a fallout diehard that just makes the game seem more like Fallout. Bethesda never focuses on cutting edge graphics. Instead, it uses resources elsewhere creating amazing environments and worlds that are immersive. The stories have always been hit or miss as well. Fallout veterans will recall Liberty Prime and how ridiculous and incoherent a plot that was but somehow you still look back at it with fondness. The technical errors cannot be as easily excused, but that doesn’t warrant a 0 score.

    The crafting system in this game is immense and I have already spent a lot of time building out two settlements and scavenging for fusion cores to power my awesome power armor. In fact I have barely touched the “Story” instead immersing myself in the world and exploring. That’s how you play a Fallout game. If you’re looking for a linear by the book experience then this won’t be the game for you. If you’re looking for state of the art mechanics or graphics this won’t be the game for you. If you are looking for an immersive experience that drags you kicking and screaming into a chaotic and ruthless world then this IS the game for you. That is why I love Fallout and why I find myself spending hours upon hours inside its world despite glaring issues that have lasted for years.    … Expand
  70. kalimayakitty
    Nov 10, 2015
    10
    Do not believe the zero score naysayers, this game is awesome. Judging by their reviews, it is quite apparent some that gave a zero or extremely low score don't even own the game and have not played it. I guess some people will always act like children and get thrills out of lies and negativity.

    That said, I have played the game on ps4 since midnight... no crashes nor major glitches.    Do not believe the zero score naysayers, this game is awesome. Judging by their reviews, it is quite apparent some that gave a zero or extremely low score don't even own the game and have not played it. I guess some people will always act like children and get thrills out of lies and negativity.

    That said, I have played the game on ps4 since midnight... no crashes nor major glitches. The world is huge and wondrous, full of intriguing areas to explore. The combat is improved, smooth and a lot of fun. Those who keep comparing FO4 to Witcher 3 seem off base. I put a tremendous amount of time into W3 and, while that game is beautiful, cinematic, great story and great fun to play, the character movement is wonky and the combat is too loose, imprecise and clunky... love that game but just sayin'...

    Highly recommend FO4, there is indeed BANG for your bucks. While not absolutely perfect, it is close enough to warrant a 9.5 score. I'm scoring it a 10 to mitigate the loser lying trolls. Happy gaming!    … Expand
  71. Yoloswagger328
    Nov 10, 2015
    10
    This is literally the best game ever made, it will change your life. Perfect graphics perfekt gameplay everything we could ask for... the long wait was definetaly worth it!!
  72. MrPibb
    Dec 4, 2015
    7
    The game is good, the combat is good, and it was fun playing it up to the 50 hr. mark, at which point my charachter became so overpowered, even on 'survival', that there is nothing left but to explore. The game has some great features, like the settlements for instance, but after building up fortress they never get attacked... so wasted time! The dialog options are poor, and all theThe game is good, the combat is good, and it was fun playing it up to the 50 hr. mark, at which point my charachter became so overpowered, even on 'survival', that there is nothing left but to explore. The game has some great features, like the settlements for instance, but after building up fortress they never get attacked... so wasted time! The dialog options are poor, and all the quests are repetitive mostly just kill target and or fetch item. Once the main questline is complete the game feels empty. This is like a prettier version of fallout 3, it lacks any of the consequences made by the player, and has little replay value compared to new vegas. It is a damn good shooter though, the just stripped a lot of the rpg elements that made the other games great.… Expand
  73. tdebug
    Jan 4, 2016
    7
    In general this is nice, addictive game, with interesting story. However some new features I simply find hard to understand. Building and growing plant at settlements would be the most ridiculous part of the game. Just imagine - bunch of settler going back and forward all day, doing literally nothing, explaining how unhappy they are because they have no food and beds and yet, waiting forIn general this is nice, addictive game, with interesting story. However some new features I simply find hard to understand. Building and growing plant at settlements would be the most ridiculous part of the game. Just imagine - bunch of settler going back and forward all day, doing literally nothing, explaining how unhappy they are because they have no food and beds and yet, waiting for all these to be done and built by one guy. Seriously?
    Well, alright, nothing bad will happen if all those useless people be unhappy all game long, but this clearly looks like some unfinished (even conceptually) feature.

    I am playing minutemen story line and at some point of game (somewhere after "old guns") quests becoming frankly generated and repetitive. Typical situation is when one settlement being bothered by raiders (ghouls, mutants) almost in the other part of the map, so they want to clean them out. Funny enough, you can get next quest (or the one after next) where exactly the same settlement got problem with another bunch of ghouls (raiders, mutants) so they want to clean them out from the area you already cleaned. Surely, you get some XP for that, but otherwise this is stupid, repetitive and generated "story line" I prefer not to have at all.    … Expand
  74. Ryebread06
    Nov 30, 2015
    9
    This was my first Fallout game, and I didn't really know what to expect. After all the hype and recommendations from friends, I gave in and bought it and I am extremely glad that I did. The graphics aren't stunning, and I've had more than a few frame rate drops and glitches, but overall this is one of the most enjoyable, fun, and intriguing games I have ever played. The characters areThis was my first Fallout game, and I didn't really know what to expect. After all the hype and recommendations from friends, I gave in and bought it and I am extremely glad that I did. The graphics aren't stunning, and I've had more than a few frame rate drops and glitches, but overall this is one of the most enjoyable, fun, and intriguing games I have ever played. The characters are interesting, the gameplay is great, and the missions are fun. Bethesda has made it so that you can do missions how you want them, when you want them. You decide how you want your character to play and act, whether it be stealthy, melee only, or run and gun. This game is nonlinear in the most beautiful of ways, giving the player complete control. Each environment is a treat to explore and the player is rewarded heavily for searching every nook and cranny of buildings and areas. Items are scattered about the wasteland, and each has the potential to be useful. With the new building and crafting system, Bethesda has made it so that any single piece of gear, armor, or junk can be broken down into materials that can be used to upgrade guns and armor, or build various items for settlements. Nothing is put to waste. Overall, if you are a fan of exploration story, and adventure, and can give a pass to some bug issues and meh graphics, then Fallout 4 is a great game for you.… Expand
  75. kevwallace365
    Jan 17, 2016
    8
    As a long time fan of Bethesda games, and a veteran Fallout player, this is a long anticipated game, and a worth member of the club.

    While not perfect Fallout 4 is a gripping, sometime stunning and profoundly enjoyable game. It's story (like Fallout 3's and Fallout new Vegas's, and Skyrim's) is lacking in tension due to the player's ability to choose NOT to do the main quest. It is hard    As a long time fan of Bethesda games, and a veteran Fallout player, this is a long anticipated game, and a worth member of the club.

    While not perfect Fallout 4 is a gripping, sometime stunning and profoundly enjoyable game. It's story (like Fallout 3's and Fallout new Vegas's, and Skyrim's) is lacking in tension due to the player's ability to choose NOT to do the main quest. It is hard to be fair to the game if one attacks it due to its story. Like all Bethesda RPGs the story is teh way in, the player ultimately chooses their own way through the story.

    That said in comparison to Skyrim, Fallout 4 lacks something else in this respect. The programmers have been too faithful to the post-apocalyptic setting. So much so that it is hard to feel "at home in" in the same way that one can in Skyrim.

    The games graphics are a mixed bag. The scenery is breathtaking, the monsters are horrifying, the armours are excellent (the armor system itself is worthy of a note of its own, see below), but the character's and NPCs' face models and textures are ghastly. Given that the Skyrim modding community has had to fix this and has achieved amazing results I have no doubt the Fallout modders will do the same soon enough. But that said why do they need to? Why is Bethesda choosing to make such poor quality face models?

    The game system engine has been upgraded and the changes are great. The new armour system is ingenious and weapon modding is good fun. Settlement building is in my opinion however tedious but YMMV. Playing on the PS4 the graphics are solid, the frame-rate is fairly steady (similar to the Witcher 3, there some fps drops occasionally but not often) and the controls are fairly intuitive. The only serious user interface issue I encounter is its sorting of some important quest items (especially holotapes) into a catchall "MISC" menu where they are inevitably lost. This was a crazy decision by the developers and needs to be fixed.

    The lost of points in this review are less about the game itself however than the lack of imagination on Bethesda's part. If you've played Oblivion and Skyrim, Fallout 3 and Fallout New Vegas you will find this game repeating the same type of quests (fetch item, clear area, rescue loved one, pick a side) played out with little narrative depth, and little variation from the 2006 formula (or 2002 formula if you've played Morrowind).

    Unfortunately I can't see myself sinking over a thousand hours into Fallout 4. Like it's sibling titles, Fallout 3 and Fallout New Vegas once finished I wont go back to the wasteland. The success of Skyrim over 4 years ago still over shadows Fallout and the impact of games like Witcher 3 and Metal Gear Solid V on the open world oeuvre has left Bethesda's tried and trusted formula looking a little old and tired, if no less engaging.    … Expand
  76. Destroyer67
    Apr 11, 2016
    9
    Before I get into the review, let me just add for you to ignore some of the negative reviews. Most of them don’t have any good reason as to why they are rating Fallout 4 a ‘0’ they simple say “Go play the Witcher 3”. Someone gave it a ‘2’ because they sucked at the game. Now I’m not saying Fallout 4 is the most perfect game ever created and it shouldn’t be rated down, but all of theBefore I get into the review, let me just add for you to ignore some of the negative reviews. Most of them don’t have any good reason as to why they are rating Fallout 4 a ‘0’ they simple say “Go play the Witcher 3”. Someone gave it a ‘2’ because they sucked at the game. Now I’m not saying Fallout 4 is the most perfect game ever created and it shouldn’t be rated down, but all of the negative reviews I have read are the most absurd reviews and ratings.

    Now, onto my review.
    Fallout 4 isn’t one of those games you pick up thinking “I’ll just play 30 minutes or so”, you will most definitely be playing more than that. Fallout 4 brings in heaps of new features that I, personally, welcomed in with open arms. Bethesda did a great job in all aspects of the game, however it is missing a little depth with the story line.

    The Quests,
    The story was mediocre, it did draw me in and I did enjoy it after completing it, however it did leave me feeling like there should have been more. I have completed all endings and the Brotherhood quest line was undoubtedly the best one out of the lot. I do feel as if the story could have had more detail and depth but where it lacked in the story I do feel as if it shined in the side missions and the little unmarked nicks and knacks that I won’t spoil for those who have yet to find them.

    The Combat,
    The Combat is a major step up from that of Fallout 3 and New Vegas. The combat in this feels tense and fluid all whilst being quite difficult at the same time. I play on very hard and at first it was very hard but now the level I am at I feel like I am so strong that It doesn’t matter what is shooting or running towards me, I feel immortal due to my armor, weapons and perks. I’m nothing but a bullet sponge. That is why the addition of the updated Survival mode will be tremendous.

    The Workshop mode,
    This is a dream come true. Ever since I picked up Fallout I always thought it would be amazing if I could build my own town with junk and scraps I find and finally, Bethesda delivered. When I first watched their E3 conference and they revealed to everyone the Workshop mode, I jumped up in excitement. But then I starting thinking that they’d only be three locations to build in. Then I jumped into the world of the Commonwealth and I discovered just how many locations there were to build I was filled with excitement and determination to make every location awe-inspiring. I started my mega-structure settlement at Kingspot lighthouse, built from the bottom of the light house to the top, what a sense of achievement I got from completing that. Now I am currently building a town and market place on Spectacle Island. There are however, a few problems with the Workshop mode. Firstly, you can’t place everything Bethesda has in the game that they use to decorate areas and interiors of buildings. Secondly, what is with the snapping and placement of objects sometimes? It really confuses me as to why I cannot place a filing cabinet against the wall. Lastly, the Junk fences, why do they not snap into place? I’ve had to resort to the rug glitch which I should not have to do.

    The Bugs
    I am not sure what everyone is saying about “All these bugs make the game unplayable”, because I am not lying when I say this, but I have only encountered two bugs. The first bug I encountered was I was trading with the merchants in Diamond City, when suddenly my Pip-Boy disappeared and I only could see my arm, to fix it I simply pulled my gun out then holstered it and it was fine. The second bug I encounter (still happens sometimes) is when a car or a mini-nuke explodes the texture for the mushroom cloud is still in pixels but quickly fixes itself once I look at it for a second.

    The New Dialog System
    I seem to be one of the few that actually likes the dialog system, I enjoyed sitting back and watching the conversations unravel. Not going to lie, I do prefer that of previous Fallouts, but I do think this new feature is really well done. Both performances from Courtenay Taylor and Brian T. Delaney are awesome and deserve a lot of praise.

    Fallout 4 welcomed so many new and great features to its game play and story. Although lacking in depth I did find the story to still be interesting. With the new gun-play and workshop content I truly believe Fallout 4 deserves the rating 9/10.    … Expand
  77. wgillis
    Nov 10, 2015
    10
    This game is great despite others complaints. Yes, they removed some things like hardcore mode but they added a ton of other stuff. To me it is more of the same great stuff I remember from FO3.
  78. Terros15
    Nov 10, 2015
    10
    Graphics: Can use work but Its not a game changer
    Controls: need work for the pc
    Gun Play: better than other fallout games
    Story: Better than fallout 3

    It just feels like a fallout game if you know what i mean sure the graphics arent good but the feel just feels great
  79. bonniebanks
    Nov 10, 2015
    9
    Cant understand the poor reviews? If you loved FO3 then this is for you. Think if FO3 was on a 14" black&white TV then FO4 is a HD plasma. Excellent graphics, good story (so far) VATS improved.
  80. mrgruberisight
    Nov 10, 2015
    10
    Game is great and looks fantastic (stop hatin homies) and runs real darn well. So much quests and stuff to do lol, GOTY, withcer, batmans and mgs aint got nuthinh on this homie no what im saying. Anyway I'll write a better review tommorow when I go and buy the game and play it. smh
  81. justdoit
    Nov 10, 2015
    7
    Fallout 4! If you thought the negative criticism was just graphics hores b!tching, prepare to be proven wrong!
    Ey at least the vault girl got a nice booty tho
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  82. MikeMenkes
    Nov 13, 2015
    9
    I'm not understanding the haters. They whine about outdated graphics and bugs as if they've never encountered these things before. This is a Fallout game. Explore the wasteland. Kill mutated enemies. Meet characters. Its very very familiar because its a Fallout game. I've had 2 minor bugs (a bird flew on the ground was one), the game play is more fluid than Fallout 3, and I feel II'm not understanding the haters. They whine about outdated graphics and bugs as if they've never encountered these things before. This is a Fallout game. Explore the wasteland. Kill mutated enemies. Meet characters. Its very very familiar because its a Fallout game. I've had 2 minor bugs (a bird flew on the ground was one), the game play is more fluid than Fallout 3, and I feel I am in the Wasteland. I'd rather have had an Obsidian written Fallout, but that's why its not a 10. its a tad bland.… Expand
  83. snooginzz
    Mar 22, 2017
    10
    awesome game. hours and hours later, still lots to do and enjoyed all of the content.

    updating my original review - I have about 60-70 hrs in the game now, Maybe more. easy recommendation.
  84. davepbgrg
    Nov 10, 2015
    8
    Brought the game today, have had no technical issues with it at all after 6 hours of play. I am very impressed with it, particularly regarding visuals, gameplay, combat and characterisation, but for a fallout game it is not a 10. For a fallout game it needs more options. For example, to be able to kill every character, even if this effectively ends the main questline, the option stillBrought the game today, have had no technical issues with it at all after 6 hours of play. I am very impressed with it, particularly regarding visuals, gameplay, combat and characterisation, but for a fallout game it is not a 10. For a fallout game it needs more options. For example, to be able to kill every character, even if this effectively ends the main questline, the option still needs to be there. Also needs the option of hardcore mode (which surely would not be too hard to put in given the attention to detail in other areas), also other simple options like your dog being able to die (again surely not hard to implement). I'm nowhere near the end yet but if there are no different settlement endings I will be disappointed by this, though I understand what Bethesda are trying to do by having the game run on past the main ending, but again there needs to be an option. I also miss traits, they were valuable to roleplaying. And I don't mind the new perk system, but how hard would it have been to put some SPECIAL stat related options into the dialogue as well, those were some of the best parts about new Vegas.

    Despite these gripes, I do love the game, and I have played all the other fallouts as they were released barring the first. If this were just a little more like new Vegas it could be a 9 or 10, particularly with the new features. I just hope Bethesda listens to their fans and adds in the options for these small changes, it would go a long way towards mollifying long term fans of the series. I truly believe Bethesda is passionate about the fallout universe and I hope to see more from them, but please Bethesda, if anyone from your offices is reading this, please just listen to your fans and keep up the (almost) excellent work.

    Just give me my options back!    … Expand
  85. eldumloido
    Nov 15, 2015
    7
    Good game but should have lowered graphics to make it run 60 fps. It's more action fps now and as such needs better control that 30fps wont deliver. Loading times could be shorter. It's simplified but if you don't expect perfect rpg as 1 and 2 was you'll be happy. Great freeroam fps sandbox that needs more optimization.
  86. psycobutcher
    Nov 16, 2015
    7
    Fallout 4 is done in traditional Bethesda style. The graphics are nowhere near where they should be for next gen, but it has a decent story and alot of side missions. Graphics are not everything and i believe Bethesda knows that. The begging of fallout four felt very rushed compared to the in depth levels leading to leaving vault 101. Fallout 4 seems to be getting away from the formula ofFallout 4 is done in traditional Bethesda style. The graphics are nowhere near where they should be for next gen, but it has a decent story and alot of side missions. Graphics are not everything and i believe Bethesda knows that. The begging of fallout four felt very rushed compared to the in depth levels leading to leaving vault 101. Fallout 4 seems to be getting away from the formula of fallout 3, and going with a style that familiar to a lot of rpgs. The brown and green shaders of fall out 3 are gone and there is beautiful detailed apcloptic environment. The new building since is very nice, and offers a lot of building options. The new building system has some flaws that i hope will be worked out. The shooting mechanics have been revamped to an almost smooth shooting unlike fallout 3 where vats was your best friend. Vats is anther thing that changed it is no longer a full stop of time but a slow motion time lapse. Overall the gameplay mission and side quest will keep you hooked. There is defintly graphic improvement over fallout 3. I was just expecting a little more individualism from fallout 4. The pros and cons balnce each other out though.… Expand
  87. SenatorCrabHat
    Nov 24, 2015
    9
    I have no idea how people are rating this game so poorly. That is not to say I didn't have a few disappointments, but just because something is different it doesn't make it bad. If you wanted Fallout 3 or New Vegas, you can go back and play those. If you want a RPG like the Witcher 3, go play NG+ on it. For me, Fallout 4 seems like a fresh start and new approach to what Fallout games willI have no idea how people are rating this game so poorly. That is not to say I didn't have a few disappointments, but just because something is different it doesn't make it bad. If you wanted Fallout 3 or New Vegas, you can go back and play those. If you want a RPG like the Witcher 3, go play NG+ on it. For me, Fallout 4 seems like a fresh start and new approach to what Fallout games will be like on the new generation of systems.

    The Good:
    Crafting: Customizing weapons, armor, buildings, and battle armor add a layer to the game that is exciting. Instead of hoping you come across an overpowered plasma rifle mid game, you can now build your own damage dealing death machines. You want your armor to look different and distinguish you? Go make some new pieces. You would like to build your own wasteland paradise? Now you can. You bored of your old T60 power armor? Give it a paint job and some more powerful add-ons. +++

    Scavenging: Nothing was more disappointing then wasting a good amount of bobby pins on a lock in Fallout 3 and NV to get into a room with only Pre-War Money and Wonderglue. Now, because of the crafting system, I am stoked as hell to find cameras, duct tape, glue, and other pieces of junk. Scavenging now is important, and varies the loot to the point where you care about more than caps and ammo. +++

    Atmosphere: The Commonwealth is alive and busy. The landscape varies (opposed to the blasted deserts of F# and FNV. When you get to the large city, it feels alive and full (I was very disappointed with New Vegas when I got there). The changes in weather besides night and day add a wonderful feel. +++

    Contentious:
    Graphics: Yes, not the best. However, I don't mind them as much as many other folks. It is easy to forget how few loading screens there are when you are wandering around the commonwealth. A map that large is going to take up a chunk of the memory. I would rather have a larger open world then a smaller one with better graphics. ++/-

    Dialogue:
    Options are very limited, and often very simplistic, with truly only 3 choices to every interaction. I do not mind this as much as other folks because there is a richer amount of dialogue in general. The companions also make interesting comments as you wander the wastes, which is refreshing. +/-

    The Bad:
    Stat System: Truly the only part of the game in which I was disappointed. Your SPECIALS seem particularly useless unless used to get to higher level perks. You no longer have skills / skill points, which is an interesting twist. Navigating the perks for your build is difficult, and some seem necessary to truly enjoy the game to its full extent, while not seeming important otherwise. -

    Overall: It is a great game, it is fun, engaging, and different. People on Metacritic are comparing it to the Witcher 3, which is a total mistake. It is well known that the Witcher 3 set the bar for Next Gen games, but just because the Royals won the World Series doesn't mean the Mets are a **** team. Enjoy the game for what it is, temper your expectations of what you think it should be, and you may be surprised and just how enjoyable and exciting exploring the Commonwealth can be.    … Expand
  88. Feyros
    Nov 25, 2015
    4
    So i was like not doing this i have like never played fallout therefore i was going to give it a 4 but like no pls i was like yes i mean no like omfg i dont even knoowww ugghh
  89. ThomasJones
    Jan 31, 2016
    9
    superb game, I spent hundred's of hours in this game so far and will never get bored shooting things with different weapons. I just love spending time in this game cuz i know every hour makes me a smarter gamer. so many hilarious references and tons of useful knowledge to fill ur head with
  90. DK_Son
    Nov 25, 2015
    8
    10/10 because I made a chick character and she is freaking cute as f*** in her hard hat.

    Sucks that you can't jimmy the broken weapons together but instead have to carry around like 10 shotguns instead of say 2 that are at full health. It's hard to drop those 10 shotguns/weapons since I am used to hoarding them and using them to fix my damaged ones. Bit laggy when a lot of **** goes    10/10 because I made a chick character and she is freaking cute as f*** in her hard hat.

    Sucks that you can't jimmy the broken weapons together but instead have to carry around like 10 shotguns instead of say 2 that are at full health. It's hard to drop those 10 shotguns/weapons since I am used to hoarding them and using them to fix my damaged ones.

    Bit laggy when a lot of **** goes down but I find the game pretty smooth in most cases.

    To me it does have the Fallout feel/experience that other people seem to say it is missing. I feel as though the combat is similar to F3 as are most things in the game. I never finished F3 but I got a damn long way through it. I feel as though this will be the one that I finish.

    If you want a big game with crafting of settlements/camps/weapons/armour and the ability to shoot/stab/whack/blow up your enemies then this is for you. Not to mention the skill tree is farking massive and the abilities you get with the levels/perks are pretty epic.

    Actual score is 8/10 now that I've calmed down about the cuteness of my character.

    For a 10 I would need a few of the old things back from F3, and the drop in framerate sometimes during a bit of heavy combat, etc takes away from the immersive experience that I should have. Also the beginning of the game focuses on your kid being kidnapped, but then you have a buttfkload of unrelated quests that take your time away from finding your kid. You realise that your baby is actually 10 yrs old because you were frozen for another 10 years after your kid was robbed from you, then you waste another 10 years on these damn side quests whilst complaining about how you need to find your kid ASAP. WHY AM I CLEARING BUILDINGS FOR QUESTS DEN? Mek no sense.    … Expand
  91. UcantMisThaB3AR
    Nov 27, 2015
    9
    i just created this metacritic account just to write a short review for this game bc some of these reviews on here are ridiculous. im referring to every single one that rates this game under a five. I will agree with almost everything they say in their reviews to a certain extent but it in no way justifies a 0 score. the game isnt completely broken as that kind of score would imply. Ii just created this metacritic account just to write a short review for this game bc some of these reviews on here are ridiculous. im referring to every single one that rates this game under a five. I will agree with almost everything they say in their reviews to a certain extent but it in no way justifies a 0 score. the game isnt completely broken as that kind of score would imply. I myself have been thoroughly enjoying this game and would recommend buying it if you enjoy these types of games. my only complaints are the abysmal framerate drops that will hopefully be addressed in future updates and the underwhelming dialogue system that has been dumbed down significantly from previous games. as far as graphics and animations go i give it a pass. The only real improvement over previous entries is a little more detail in textures and of course the 1080p update. The only wow factor that makes the graphics pop for me personally is the lighting effects. I noticed nobody mentioned the absence of an in game brightness adjustment option as well but i believe this shouldnt present a problem if your tv is properly calibrated although i do believe the option should be included. I really cant recall any game ive ever played not having one so i just found it odd and worth mentioning. All this considered though i must say is bethesda really known for eye popping amazing looking games? No so theres really no let down there for me. As far as the voice acting goes it is far superior to all other fallout/elders scrolls games in every way. For me the UI isnt a problem at all once you get used to it and if anyone complaining about it has a better idea on how to handle inventory management in the game then i would love to hear their bright ideas. for me its a non issue other than the fact that theres so many cool items in the game that im always overencumbered bc i wanna horde it all. The perks system does take some getting used to at first but is it better or worse than it used to be? Not at all just different. The only upside is its alot easier on the eyes with its charming little comic strip look. Oh yeah and i was being sarcastic earlier when i said "short review " sorry bout that. Started rambling a bit lol. All things said i myself personally have been having alot of fun with this game and get lost in its immersive post apocalyptic world for hours on end just as i did in all the previous titles set in this universe. I believe that if others could get over the initial disappointment caused by all the over hyping that they would as well bc there is a wealth of content to be had in this game. So please read as many positive reviews as you do negative and do some more research on other platforms other than metacritic also before you make a decision and miss out on a great game.… Expand
  92. hunkypunky
    Apr 21, 2016
    10
    i've finished the main storyline like 2 weeks ago and i just can't stop playing fallout 4. its "world" it's huge with lots of sheet going on every time. there's a lot of side quests and a lot of places to go with a lot of stuff to do, so i guess i'll be playing it for a while. i don't get it about reviewing a great game so badly. fallout 4 has great graphics, a great gameplay, a massivei've finished the main storyline like 2 weeks ago and i just can't stop playing fallout 4. its "world" it's huge with lots of sheet going on every time. there's a lot of side quests and a lot of places to go with a lot of stuff to do, so i guess i'll be playing it for a while. i don't get it about reviewing a great game so badly. fallout 4 has great graphics, a great gameplay, a massive world, a good and compelling storyline, new features, fewer bugs and it has the BOS has the main faction. what you guys want more? it's a different game from the fallout 3. i loved the capital wasteland and all the fighting in its streets. but i'm also loving it on the commonwealth. at the end of the day what counts it's all the fun and how much you enjoy playing a game. on what regards fallout 4, i'm just loving it.… Expand
  93. Edwindyeywuve
    Jan 22, 2020
    0
    Gráficos penosamente malos, se vuelve aburrido y daños de juego que lo convierte todo en una experiencia de juego desagradable (Fallout 76 es un poco más de lo mismo).
  94. Bigruss730
    Feb 29, 2016
    8
    I will be sculpting a collection of ice penises to help ease those who are suffering from butt hurt, and judging by the amount of entitled whiners I see in the comment section, I may be busy for some time.....
  95. robinzvak
    Feb 27, 2016
    7
    Abnormal Fps drops with combination not good visual page knockout this game. World is big with lots of possibility and huge freedom. In this game you can play hundred hours.
  96. djbarker
    Feb 24, 2016
    7
    The early game is great, when choosing perks is agonising and dying happens every few minutes, but even on the hardest difficulty, it becomes so damn easy and monotonous.
    Shouldn't games get harder as you progress? It's totally backwards.
    It's extremely moreish and I've spent HOURS playing this. But the strongest emotion I felt playing the entire game was frustration with some of the    The early game is great, when choosing perks is agonising and dying happens every few minutes, but even on the hardest difficulty, it becomes so damn easy and monotonous.
    Shouldn't games get harder as you progress? It's totally backwards.
    It's extremely moreish and I've spent HOURS playing this. But the strongest emotion I felt playing the entire game was frustration with some of the totally stupid choices the developers made and some of the sloppy game breaking problems.

    It's an all-you-can-eat buffet of not very good food - awesome if you want to stuff your face,but ultimately makes you feel guilty for not doing something better with your time.    … Expand
  97. criticalgamer
    Mar 2, 2022
    7
    One of Bethesda's biggest missed opportunities, so much of this game could have been great but as with all Bethesda games it was released in a state resembling half finished and had things that should have been day 1 pushed on us with DLC and the rest left to modders. Microsoft please save this franchise.
  98. FranktheTank12
    Nov 24, 2015
    6
    Debated hard about how to rate this game and settled with a 6. It has it moments dont get me wrong but somehow fall short of the expectations I had before purchasing the game.

    As somebody who loved both Fallout 3 and Fallout New Vegas I highly anticipated the release of this game(perhaps a little too much) and unfortunatly like most games ive purchased recently it seemed to do nothing    Debated hard about how to rate this game and settled with a 6. It has it moments dont get me wrong but somehow fall short of the expectations I had before purchasing the game.

    As somebody who loved both Fallout 3 and Fallout New Vegas I highly anticipated the release of this game(perhaps a little too much) and unfortunatly like most games ive purchased recently it seemed to do nothing more than leave me feeling disappointed.

    First off Ill start with the pros of the game. Its an entertaining game and will keep players going for hours on end. However the story line offers no immersion for the player often feeling very forced especially with the new voice options ( all four buttons offer options but often just yes and no answers, all resulting in the same future series of events). Previous games main stories seemed to keep players drawn to the game but this offers nothing more than "Wheres my Son" and some side missions almost as if Liam Neeson had to go off and raise the money before going to look for his daughter in taken.
    Side missions dont know have the same feel as they did in previous games. Both the Minutemen and the Brotherhood of steel follow the same pattern go here, talk to X, go and clear out where X asks you to, return to X, then return to who started the quest. Needless journey time between places and similar stories just leave the game feeling repetivive. This also leads to a situation where exploring the wasteland seems pointless and they areas you find come up on these missions with the same plots leaves it feeling boring unlike previous games which had so many different things going off if you took a walk (remember the Republic of Dave in fallout 3).

    Good but very average game, storyline and game play leave a lot to be desired, new features such as the settlement building feel more like time filler than interesting play. Would recommend not paying full price for this but wait for a cheaper second hand version.    … Expand
  99. fluxmulder
    Nov 28, 2015
    7
    Yes, this is still the Fallout that we know and love. The post-apocalyptic setting. The lore. The mutated creatures. Wandering around, seeing something cool in the distance, going there, killing all the bad guys, grabbing the loot, seeing something else in the distance, going there, repeat. It's all back in Fallout 4.

    That being said though, they have taken quite a few steps back with    Yes, this is still the Fallout that we know and love. The post-apocalyptic setting. The lore. The mutated creatures. Wandering around, seeing something cool in the distance, going there, killing all the bad guys, grabbing the loot, seeing something else in the distance, going there, repeat. It's all back in Fallout 4.

    That being said though, they have taken quite a few steps back with this game. Yes, the RPG system has been simplified. There are no skills anymore, weapon and armor don't degrade, there is no karma system, and the perks system has been reworked. The skills and reworked perks system, I can live with. The other two, not so much. I imagine they did it to streamline the series and appeal to a wider audience. The lack of a karma system means that the only meaningful choices you get to make are what factions to join, which leaves little room for any real role-playing. The story and setting this time around also don't have the appeal of Fallout 3. With a few exceptions, characters are flat and uninteresting, and this isn't helped by the lack of interesting player dialogue choices. Boston also doesn't have the uniqueness that Washington DC had. The usual Bethesda bugs are still in abundance. NPC followers can get snagged on objects, static cars can unexpectedly go flying and crush you, bad VATS cameras will glitch through enemies, and so on. The UI is also a bit of a mess. The pipboy menus in general are cluttered and confusing, and certain key binds are hard bound to actions. You can also build settlements now. It's a cool idea, but poorly explained and implemented. 30 hours in, I still don't know what ultimate purpose they serve or how it benefits me.

    Onto the positives. The world looks great. The art style in general is more colorful and vibrant than Fallout 3's, helped by a much improved graphics engine. Art quality is hit or miss though. Some areas look great while others look laughably bad. Character models and animations have been improved. 3rd person view in particular feels much better because of this. Character creation is also very robust, with tons of face customization options. The gun gameplay and general player navigation is also improved, and feels more in line with what you'd expect from a modern FPS. It can still be quite janky, especially when jumping or trying to navigate rocky terrain. You can also craft weapons and armor now, which is great. That also means every little clutter item in the world should be picked up, as they are used for crafting.

    So in conclusion, if you loved Fallout 3 for it's setting and and exploration gameplay, Fallout 4 will give you more of that but with a bit of next-gen polish. If you wanted a deep RPG experience, then the streamlining that Bethesda has done may disappoint you. Though not the classic that it's predecessor was, Fallout 4 is still a good game and a worthy addition to the Fallout series.    … Expand
  100. grazr
    Nov 24, 2015
    6
    Graphics are not the end all be all of a game, there are plenty of games who's interactive narrative and game play more than make up for lacking aesthetics, but considering this game was essentially built on top of an existing engine you would think that freed up some development time to refine what they were making for it. This simply doesn't appear to be the case. In fact with theGraphics are not the end all be all of a game, there are plenty of games who's interactive narrative and game play more than make up for lacking aesthetics, but considering this game was essentially built on top of an existing engine you would think that freed up some development time to refine what they were making for it. This simply doesn't appear to be the case. In fact with the exception of the gun and character models and improvements to the shading you'd be forgiven for thinking anything had changed at all.

    The settlement building strikes me more as merely an after thought, it lacks both content and refinement. The snap-to-grid is often seemingly arbitrary and the complete lack of window pieces and single door frame is just bizarre given the scale of customisation hinted at during revealers. The impression of the builder at first is that it would function much like Rust's/ARK's builder that some gamers might be familiar with, but it simply does not have the same level of functionality. It can only be assumed that Bethesda included the basics and hoped that the modding community would pick up where they left off; which really smacks of laziness more than anything. Needless to say this feature is frustrating more than anything so it's saving grace is the fact that it is in fact optional.

    VATS has never quite been the same since it moved from Fallout's turn based combat in the first 2 titles, it never quite gelled with the real time combat of an FPS. The primary incentive to using it in FO3 was simply to avoid the even more insufferable real time combat. Now VATS has moved towards playing like some pseudo bullet time mechanic since rather than stopping time, it only slows it down and whilst some players have enjoyed the added urgency of it, it really only emphasised the mediocre animations and bizarre physics at play throughout. The saving grace in this case of course is the massive improvement to actual gun play that allowed me to near on completely ignore VATS altogether, though the other major reason for avoiding it was it rendering you immobile and thus vulnerable to explosives like bombs, grenades and kamikaze super mutants, serving more as a disadvantage than a boon. It was just a shame it felt like any investment into use of action points felt wasted as a result.

    One pro is the shear amount of content in general. There are a lot of experiences to be found and had through "The Commonwealth". The most obvious comparison here would be against Skyrim, a game by the same developers, on the same engine. Which recycled a lot more of its assets which vicariously worked wonders for performance/optimisation. But there-in lies some of the games [Fallout 4] fundamental problems, being more demanding on any particular systems hardware, particularly memory and data with no real apparent improvement in quality. One thing is for sure though, there are plenty game hours to be invested.

    Lastly, before a final anecdote, the UI is something of a nightmare. It's a pain in the arse to navigate, at least on a keyboard, it might seem more streamlined on a controller, but your hands are all over the place, moving your selection up and down and swapping out menu's, i'm still hitting the wrong navigational buttons 60 hours into the game.

    Anecdote regarding S.P.E.C.I.A.L: I'm not sure how this was balanced, it seemed like Charisma and Intelligence would play more of an important role in terms of survival. I almost exclusively play Strength/Endurance builds due to being generally self-sustaining and practical. I decided i should really change and go for something different and interesting. However even with 8/10 charisma by level 7 and +4 charisma from apparel and chem/beverage bonuses i still fail 9/10 charisma checks in dialogue; and when reloading to check for different results it still takes 5-6 attempts just to roll a positive result. Against yellow (easy/normal) checks, not even orange or red which are harder. Yellow dialogue options. I was hoping this would be more balanced than Skyrim wasn't.    … 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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