Fallout 76: Wastelanders

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5.8

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  1. TheQuietGamer
    Jun 21, 2020
    7
    With this latest DLC adding in some long requested features, 76 now feels like a more traditional Fallout experience. NPCs have made their way to Appalachia and they've brought with them an exciting new main quest with decision making and humorous writing that feels like a direct response to The Outer Worlds, allies that can live with you at your camp (shame you can only have one at aWith this latest DLC adding in some long requested features, 76 now feels like a more traditional Fallout experience. NPCs have made their way to Appalachia and they've brought with them an exciting new main quest with decision making and humorous writing that feels like a direct response to The Outer Worlds, allies that can live with you at your camp (shame you can only have one at a time), a dialog system straight out of 3 and New Vegas, and skill checks galore. All of which make the game more enjoyable than ever. However, there is a misconception being spread by the community that this update has fixed everything. That's simply not true. It's definitely in the best state we've seen since launch, but Bethesda still has a long way to go to before "it just works."

    Wastelanders does patch several outstanding issues, but in the process reintroduces some old ones while bringing it's own into the mix. I feel like the graphics have taken a bit of a hit and gameplay has gotten really choppy in the starting "Forest" area. I've also had a recurring problem with quest markers not showing up and my advancement of the ally Sofia's storyline was repeatedly halted as my progress would fail to load most of the time when coming back after having logged out. With exploits at all time high to boot, 76 is arguably at it's most disappointing on the technical side of things thus far.

    While bugs and glitches have always been the no. 1 complaint with this game, another point of contention has been the lack of endgame content. This is something Bethesda tried to address here with a fourth currency and a faction reputation system. Grinding dailies and public events will increase your standing with the locals and allow you amass gold bullion. Both of which are required to unlock the plans for the newly added weapons, armors, and other goodies. This a very repetitive and lengthy process as outside of fairly rare random encounters there are only 3-4 methods of building your way to maximum status with everybody, and they're on a timer that forces you to wait until they reset after completing them. Still, it is nice to have a reason to keep coming back after making your way through the core offerings.

    A big question that's been on minds of many since this has dropped is whether or not now is a good time to jump on as a newcomer. I'd say yes, as Wastelanders does offer some legitimately good Fallout gameplay and storytelling. The only caveat being that if you are trying it out for the first time you must make it through a portion of the original's divisive story missions first, as most of this new stuff is locked off until you reach level 20 and have completed all of the tasks for the raider robot Rose. For those who have already seen and done everything in the base game or at least met those requirements, returning is a no-brainer.

    This latest wave of DLC might not have "saved" 76, but it has given it the best foundation it's ever had to build upon. With fun new questlines and more promising updates on the horizon, the game's future has never been brighter or it's present more agreeable than it is right now. As a result, I still look forward to seeing where Bethesda takes things from here, which hopefully includes a step up in their efforts to squash all of the bugs in their code because that is the primary concern with this title.

    7.5/10    … Expand
  2. mindriotus
    Aug 3, 2020
    6
    I made it all the way to level 50, killed the SBQ, completed all the main quests, built an elaborate camp, paid for 1 month of Fallout 1st, and even earned the 76 hours played achievement.

    For Fallout fans, i would say this is worth it to go through the Wastelanders main story... if you can stomach the bugs and server disconnects. After getting through the main content, I just couldn't    I made it all the way to level 50, killed the SBQ, completed all the main quests, built an elaborate camp, paid for 1 month of Fallout 1st, and even earned the 76 hours played achievement.

    For Fallout fans, i would say this is worth it to go through the Wastelanders main story... if you can stomach the bugs and server disconnects. After getting through the main content, I just couldn't handle it anymore and have hung this game up.

    It was fun while it lasted, even better with friends, but ultimately the server disconnects and bugs/glitches killed this for me.

    I recommend this to Fallout fans, get in, get out, and wait for Bethesda to release the next Fallout that is single player only, or... go back and enjoy some good ol' FO4.    … Expand
  3. Kai82
    Aug 1, 2020
    7
    This should have been in the release version as it would have been dampening the poor response. It fixes some of the problems the main game has since its release. It added real NPCs, humor and interesting quests or a better story to the game while giving you better dialog options and some new endgame content. Also it fixes some bugs. I am admitting that it is probably too late to turn theThis should have been in the release version as it would have been dampening the poor response. It fixes some of the problems the main game has since its release. It added real NPCs, humor and interesting quests or a better story to the game while giving you better dialog options and some new endgame content. Also it fixes some bugs. I am admitting that it is probably too late to turn the tide. However it improves the main game tremendous and it should be praised. While I resigned this game I will say it is a good time to begin if you are still interested in Fallout 76. For me I will instead play Fallout New Vegas as it is far superior (as Fallout 3 and 4 are too). I will also try the Outer Worlds as it is praised as great Fallout experience.… Expand
  4. Ciuffo
    Apr 29, 2020
    8
    Wastelanders is for sure not a exactly good game,still. But it is a great step from the buggy nothing that was Fallout 76. Not only they fixed the bugs, but they even added NPCs! Wow, human interaction, i almost cant believe it. Jokes apart i genuinely think that they did a good job with this update andif they keep on working on this game it might actually become a good game. If i have toWastelanders is for sure not a exactly good game,still. But it is a great step from the buggy nothing that was Fallout 76. Not only they fixed the bugs, but they even added NPCs! Wow, human interaction, i almost cant believe it. Jokes apart i genuinely think that they did a good job with this update andif they keep on working on this game it might actually become a good game. If i have to rate the game it is like a 6 but the update itself its like a 8 for me. I mean, they fixed the bugs and gave us something to do. What more can i ask?… Expand
  5. PeinLankaster
    May 3, 2020
    9
    Ну наконец-то в это стало интереснее играть.
  6. Lewisbroadwa
    May 3, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A great add on to a terrible game that opens possible story’s for the enclave, Brotherhood of steel and many other cool things in the future!… Expand
  7. Khein
    Jul 4, 2020
    9
    Игру доработали и улучшили,очень доброе и хорошее комьюнити. Тодд Говард гений придумав такой социальный проект. Единственный минус это движок
  8. AlexSenaviev
    Jun 27, 2020
    10
    Отличная игра. Интересные квесты, отличные диалоги , разнообразие врагов , сотни видов пушек и кастомизации.
  9. CanuckinUSA
    Jun 29, 2020
    6
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The Wastelanders content itself is a major step up from the base game. The story in the DLC is not accessible until you have reached level 20 though. The main story of Wastelanders does feel a little like a typical heist film. All the gold from Fort Knox is moved to an undisclosed location in West Virginia and it is up to you, the Resident of Vault 76 to pick a side and get the gold. The two sides are the Raiders and Settlers. The Raiders are from Pittsburgh, and the Settlers are from Washington DC, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh and Virginia. You can side with either group and not suffer many consequences which really ruined my experience. I was hoping that it would've been if I sided with the Settlers and gave them the gold from Fort Knox, the Raiders would become enemies of mine me and attack me on sight whenever I would encounter them but no, I can still do daily quests for them to increase my reputation with them and not worry about them killing me on sight. Overall, aside from the story which feels very cliched and a lot like a typical heist film, Wastelanders improves Fallout 76 significantly. I still advise the gamer to wait until the games is on sale though. My score is 63%.… Expand
  10. theredtm
    Apr 28, 2020
    9
    I brought Fallout 76 on ps4 one month before this expansion, right now i've more than 100 hours of play. I started playing Fallout on pc in '90 and Fallout 3 for me was a little trauma; I read a lot of angry review of Fallout 76 saying that this is not a real Fallout game and it's true: is not an isometric turn based rpg.

    To be honest in Fallout series we have: 2 isometric turn based    I brought Fallout 76 on ps4 one month before this expansion, right now i've more than 100 hours of play. I started playing Fallout on pc in '90 and Fallout 3 for me was a little trauma; I read a lot of angry review of Fallout 76 saying that this is not a real Fallout game and it's true: is not an isometric turn based rpg.

    To be honest in Fallout series we have: 2 isometric turn based rpg, 1 isometric tactic shooter, 1 action isometric rpg/shooter, 3 modern rpg single player and Fallout 76. Can we really discuss about what is a "standard" Fallout game ?

    In more than one month i didn't find any game breaking bug, the online experience is fluid and like any Fallout game you are free to explore and eventually die if you go in the wrong direction.

    The graphic, might seem "old" but when you find certain ( huge ) structures and you see in real time an atomic explosion at the opposite part of the map... is not pre-calculated: another player dropped a bomb and you can literally see it.

    The game ( before Wastelanders ) will not help you: you'll have to struggle until you'll reach higher level and unlock the right perks ( yes your initial SPECIAL points will be 1111111 and you'll have to survive until you'll get strong enough )

    And now the Wastelanders part, I played and helped some friends that brought Fallout after this expansion.

    For new player Wastelanders will be the only starting quest: is more progressive than the original one and in my opinion help the new players to not lose themselves in the first hours of play.

    For the old players is a revolution: the world came up to life; all the location have new quests, new npc, new enemies.

    The thing that impressed me more of this "dlc" is that is not a simply add-on: the world has been re-defined.

    Anyway Fallout 76: Wastelanders is giving me the same feelings of the first Fallout I played on pc.    … Expand
  11. greentiger79
    Jun 28, 2020
    5
    I didn’t play this game until after the Wastelanders expansion was released.

    To the point, you will spend 76% or more of your time managing your inventory and stash. Collecting junk, breaking down junk, crafting junk into bulk to sell to free up space in your stash, what “fun” this game is. Oh and don’t forget, part of your inventory management is food and drink you need to consume. If    I didn’t play this game until after the Wastelanders expansion was released.

    To the point, you will spend 76% or more of your time managing your inventory and stash. Collecting junk, breaking down junk, crafting junk into bulk to sell to free up space in your stash, what “fun” this game is. Oh and don’t forget, part of your inventory management is food and drink you need to consume. If this sounds like fun to you, this is your game.

    Once you get away from the stash and inventory management of the game, the game can be fun. Even then it is tough because you start on a quest and you get to a point where you start hoping you find a workbench somewhere in order to break down all of the junk you have collected. Ugh. I think if Bethesda could get inventory management down to 5-10% of your play time, this game would be so much better.    … Expand
  12. h281231100
    Jul 4, 2020
    5
    Пройти сюжетные линии (местами интересные), побегать по миру, построить дом и удалить игру.
    Игра представляет собой гринд ради гринда: гриндим дейлики репутацию ресурсы ради крафта легендарных предметов (с случайными свойствами) и на этом собственно все.
    Обещают завезти публичные команды, легендарные навыки, новые фракции.    Пройти сюжетные линии (местами интересные), побегать по миру, построить дом и удалить игру.
    Игра представляет собой гринд ради гринда: гриндим дейлики репутацию ресурсы ради крафта легендарных предметов (с случайными свойствами) и на этом собственно все.

    Обещают завезти публичные команды, легендарные навыки, новые фракции.
  13. wakkawakka18
    Aug 18, 2021
    0
    The game is still garbage this bandaid that should've been in day one doesn't fix it
  14. HarisBIH9
    Dec 23, 2020
    1
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  15. nurfedx
    Nov 19, 2021
    0
    Bethesda is done. They used to be one of the best, they became the worst.
    This game is absolute dog sh*t nothing good to be found here and they raped the Fallout franchise.
    One of the best Gaming series ever has become a fraudulent cashgrab. Discusting
  16. ThatsHim
    Apr 29, 2020
    9
    What a great update! They finally fixed the bugs and added those npcs. It was all we wanted, really. The game still has its problems. But from a guy that has played since the beta, this is a huge improvement. In my 15 hours of playtime on wastelanders nothing gamebreaking has happened, exept a couple of server crashes. I appriciate the dialogues but i think that they can be imroved.What a great update! They finally fixed the bugs and added those npcs. It was all we wanted, really. The game still has its problems. But from a guy that has played since the beta, this is a huge improvement. In my 15 hours of playtime on wastelanders nothing gamebreaking has happened, exept a couple of server crashes. I appriciate the dialogues but i think that they can be imroved. Pixking one dialogue option or the other seems to not matter that much, but the factions are quite intresting and the reputation sistem is well done. Something that i apriciate evem more are the gold bullions, finally something worth grinding for. Something that i dont like however is that the t-65 and the secret service armour feel way too op, they are no doubt the best armours in the game and of course people are now going to use them, killing the already quite poor variety of the meta. Here im rating the update, not the game itself because i still think there is still alpt to work on thegame. The update is just soo good. This is what 76 should have been when it came out.… Expand
  17. kefka2589
    Jun 12, 2020
    9
    I avoided this game at launch because well, we all know why. But when Wastelanders dropped and I read about it, I said sure, used copies cost next to nothing. Worth a shot. I've now sank 100+ hours and sold several friends on it. Sure, it still has some weird bugs here and there, but it's far more functional than games like Red Dead Online. Nothing really game breaking. Just weird stuffI avoided this game at launch because well, we all know why. But when Wastelanders dropped and I read about it, I said sure, used copies cost next to nothing. Worth a shot. I've now sank 100+ hours and sold several friends on it. Sure, it still has some weird bugs here and there, but it's far more functional than games like Red Dead Online. Nothing really game breaking. Just weird stuff will happen every so often. Appalachia is by far my favorite Fallout map. It's beautiful to look at. Appalachia is home to me in RL. So all of the folk lore incorporated in this game is just stuff we're all familiar with here at home. Pepperoni rolls and Wendigos baby! Either way, I've played every Fallout to date and I'd say this is the only one in league with New Vegas. I think Wastelanders is a considerably better effort than FO3 or 4. They really turned this turd into something great.… Expand
  18. TreasonDog
    Jun 19, 2020
    4
    There's something fun I felt in Fallout 4.
    There's nothing more than that.

    A shabby network environment is a bonus.
  19. VoodooXaH
    Jul 17, 2020
    9
    Игра достойная внимания, для спокойного времяпрепровождения за консолью, когда есть свободные пару часов. Игра интересна на время прохождения основной ветки сюжета, интересно это делать в компании с друзьями. И по большей части игра не вызывает какой-то агрессии от геймплея в отличии от сессионных игр. Минус один балл, только за то, что после прохождения и получения 50уровня, играИгра достойная внимания, для спокойного времяпрепровождения за консолью, когда есть свободные пару часов. Игра интересна на время прохождения основной ветки сюжета, интересно это делать в компании с друзьями. И по большей части игра не вызывает какой-то агрессии от геймплея в отличии от сессионных игр. Минус один балл, только за то, что после прохождения и получения 50уровня, игра скатывается в гринд, но для меня игра на данном этапе уже пройдена… Expand
  20. dicckiccem
    Aug 29, 2020
    8
    If fallout 76 had been released in this state, there would not be nearly as much backlash. As a new player and long time fan of the series I can say I am thoroughly enjoying my time with the game after wastelanders and presumably many patches have been added in. However that doesn’t stop the burn people who paid full price at release probably felt. If you’re new and wondering if it’s timeIf fallout 76 had been released in this state, there would not be nearly as much backlash. As a new player and long time fan of the series I can say I am thoroughly enjoying my time with the game after wastelanders and presumably many patches have been added in. However that doesn’t stop the burn people who paid full price at release probably felt. If you’re new and wondering if it’s time to join I’d say definitely.… Expand
  21. Chris1503
    Apr 25, 2022
    2
    Altough the wastelander update made Fallout 76 a bit better, the world still feels empty and the new missions are boring compared to previous titles. Your choices have nearly no impact on the story and personally i just didnt get the same feeling from fallout 76 compared to fallout 3, fallout new vegas or even fallout 4. In my opinion this game feels like an extrem downgraded version ofAltough the wastelander update made Fallout 76 a bit better, the world still feels empty and the new missions are boring compared to previous titles. Your choices have nearly no impact on the story and personally i just didnt get the same feeling from fallout 76 compared to fallout 3, fallout new vegas or even fallout 4. In my opinion this game feels like an extrem downgraded version of fallout 4. I had fun playing this game with friends, but nearly every game is fun to play with friends even if the games are bad. Generally the map it self is good but i still preferred the setting of fallout 4. Instead of a pure online fallout i would have preferred an offline one with coop compatibility. Another thing that i really liked about Fallout new vegas was that you could kill every npc (with the exception of Yes man). That is totally missing in fallout 76 aswell. I dont want to give it a zero score because there is at least some improvements in the wastelanders update, but not enough that i would enjoy the game playing alone.… Expand
  22. Rix_122131
    Jun 5, 2021
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. garbage....................................................................................… Expand
  23. Ray6701
    Sep 10, 2021
    10
    Awesome action packed with great detail and cool graphics and everything bro

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Mixed or average reviews - based on 7 Critic Reviews

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  1. Positive: 3 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 7
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  1. GameCritics
    Jun 1, 2020
    65
    Playing solo can still be entertaining, but the moments of loneliness hang over the player like a cloud while they’re traveling from point A to point B. In the end, it comes down to personal preference — some will enjoy the solemn journeys found in Appalachia, while others will only play when friends are online, but even without them, the Wastelanders update is a step in the right direction.
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  2. Impulsegamer
    May 12, 2020
    80
    The 60+ hours worth of new and refreshed content is definitely a step in the right direction after the base game’s troubled launch and enhances the existing shoot and loop formula well. While some technical problems persist, the way the team has handled the expansion has given much needed life into the wasteland that can only be further improved upon with subsequent updates. The bulk of Wastelanders’ new story-centric quests are definitely better played solo, but the new events, daily quests and discoverables that come with the update are equally as fun to experience with friends old and new, and signify a brave new direction for the online title going forward.
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  3. Trusted Reviews
    Apr 27, 2020
    70
    Fallout 76 has improved with the introduction of Wastelanders. The region of West Virginia now feels more alive with an increased populace, deeper quests and a greater focus on your place in its living, breathing world. But many of its problems remain, and haven’t been improved with such a major expansion. Far few players occupy each session, making multiplayer feel like a lazy afterthought instead of something that defines the experience.
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