Fallout 76

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2.8

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 4921 Ratings

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  1. Purify
    Nov 23, 2018
    8
    I'm quite confused at all these reviews complaining that there is nothing to do or that the world is plain. This is probably the most fun I've had playing with friends since 2013. There are plenty of quests and events which can easily rack you upwards of a hundred hours in gameplay. Overall, the leveling system is incredibly satisfying as you genuinely feel more powerful with each levelI'm quite confused at all these reviews complaining that there is nothing to do or that the world is plain. This is probably the most fun I've had playing with friends since 2013. There are plenty of quests and events which can easily rack you upwards of a hundred hours in gameplay. Overall, the leveling system is incredibly satisfying as you genuinely feel more powerful with each level up. There are plenty of bugs but not many that genuinely affect gameplay. Most of them are visual bugs which offer a good laugh. Sure, the game is not for everyone, but most of the bad reviews probably come from people who haven't played the game or are just too biased to give it a chance.… Expand
  2. Gamerboy235
    Nov 22, 2018
    10
    all round great game been a big fan of the fallout series for a long time and this one is even better than the past fallout's. yea it has a few bugs but its still a really fun game to play
  3. Nelzie
    Nov 16, 2018
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The more time that I spend in the game, the better it comes across.

    The AI of the "Scorched" is REALLY sweet! They will turn and grab a weapon off of a fallen "ally" and use that to beat or shoot you to death if they are weaponless or have a worse off weapon. They also use scenery to crouch hide and use cover.

    I wish they would tweak the respawn rate a little bit, clearing an area should mean no respawns for a short time, maybe 5 to 10 minutes? It can be a pain to clear a spot, start looting and begin to scrap items, only to have everyone respawn and it's another big fight.

    The MP aspect is really solid. Being able to voice chat and give orders/direction to real people is very solid! Most of the people that i have ran into have been friendly, helpful and worked with me, even though we weren't "teamed" up.

    The scrapping system is really solid, where you scrap weapons and are sometimes gifted with new upgrade/mod schematics. I'm not finding any armor pieces, which sucks, because that is the only area that I am seeing no mods for and I'm unsure how to "level" up to building newer armor types, as a result. They really should consider adding in a handful of "mindless" NPC Raiders like in previous Fallout Games with some armor to loot, maybe a few BOS or Enclave Troops too. Not story giving NPCs, just patrolling groups that either ignore or attack you, based upon what group you are affiliated with. Give us some ARMOR to loot!

    I like how the game is somewhere between Survival and Hard mode from Fallout 4 as well. It's not to difficult to deal with, but it is getting difficult to find enough food and water... I really need to get into building my own camp for cooking, boiling water and someday make a water purifier!

    Graphically, it's utterly beautiful. It's similar to FO4, but with all the best looking graphics mods off of Nexus.

    There's still much more for me to explore and find in this game, but I am greatly enjoying it, seeing less lag than I do on this site! (People having lag could have lower end PCs or poor Internet Connections, I would look at those as causes before blaming the game.)

    I will probably update this review, if that can be done, adding in more info. For now? They did a fantastic job.    … Expand
  4. laminaze
    Nov 15, 2018
    10
    I think it is a great Game! Don‘t understand why so much people are so angry because of this Game. In my opinion it is awesome that i can now play together with the people, who loves the fallout series so much as i do.
    I think here are so much 0 Point ratings from guys, who probably have not even play the game...
  5. EpicNirenth
    Nov 16, 2018
    10
    If you have liked fallout 3, New Vegas, and where 4 was going with base building, then you will like this game. And you can play with friends now! We can share in the discoveries of the wasteland for the first time! My friends and I have been having a blast just exploring and completing quests.

    There are bugs but nothing game breaking. Please tell me a game in the last 4 years that    If you have liked fallout 3, New Vegas, and where 4 was going with base building, then you will like this game. And you can play with friends now! We can share in the discoveries of the wasteland for the first time! My friends and I have been having a blast just exploring and completing quests.

    There are bugs but nothing game breaking. Please tell me a game in the last 4 years that doesn't have bugs at launch that later get fixed.

    All of these impetuous negative reviews are ridiculous.    … Expand
  6. TanyaK
    Nov 15, 2018
    10
    The game is amazing. Only people that doesnt have the patience to explorer the world can't paly. One of the best that I played!
  7. 4dvz
    Nov 17, 2018
    10
    Read this unless you are interested in a load of reviews about the beta-version, which should never had been reviewed at all.

    Fallout franchises has always been a story about the survival of the mankind in a post apocalyptic setting. The games have changed along the years for sure, and this review comes from someone who has played every Fallout since the original release in 1997, most    Read this unless you are interested in a load of reviews about the beta-version, which should never had been reviewed at all.

    Fallout franchises has always been a story about the survival of the mankind in a post apocalyptic setting. The games have changed along the years for sure, and this review comes from someone who has played every Fallout since the original release in 1997, most of them more than once till the end.

    I`m not going to write about the awesomeness of the original 2D Fallouts developed by Interplay, nor the fact that Bethesda saved this amazing franchise by allowing it to keep on growing to new unexpected directions. I`m just going to write about how awesome the latest addition is instead.
    Regardless if you have ever played the series or not, the latest installment offers an console-gaming experience like no other game out there.

    The wasteland itself is a vast place, filled with huge amount of content. It`s all about exploring and survival in the big picture, as well as growing your character along with your camp to ultimately being the dominant force of the land. And to be able to experience this all with a friend from the start, oh my.

    When I first heard that there was going to be an online Fallout, I just wished it would atleast be a decent Fallout game. I didn`t know what to expect, since I really could not see this game being played as a multiplayer game.

    After getting my hands on it with my wife, we have been playing it non stop as we are lucky owners of 2 sets of ps4`s & tv`s. The level of the shared survival / exploring experience is just out of this world. We have played tons of games together, and no match for Fallout 76 in terms of the kind of experience it is.

    Exploring the fallen world, looting the grim ruins we discover, fighting super mutants etc, scrapping enough junk to craft our vital equipment as well as our shared camp, completing quests, keeping us both fed and hydrated, meeting other real people in our way not knowing if we end up fighting or helloing them; It`s a masterpiece rough on it`s edges, and those little edges can barely be noticed if you concentrate in the game itself. I mean even staying hydrated and fed is an experience, searching for water and hunting for meat to cook. When we managed to build our first water purifier the satisfaction it brought was glorious.

    I have read lots of comment`s about the storyline not being equivalent to it`s predecessors. This game is not a novel, unless you make it one by yourself, and you sure can. It`s a sandbox where the story is not as relevant as it was in the earlier games. Of course this is just my opinion, not having played the game alone so far rly.

    I have not encountered any game breaking bugs so far, and it`s been 3 days of hc playing. Small bugs, yes of course as usual. Bethesda games tend to have lots of small bugs, but accepting imperfection as a part of life itself is a lesson which should be applied here. Focusing in what the game really is about, is where the reward comes from, not from longing for something it isn`t. That reward is pure gold here, atleast with a friend to enjoy it with.    … Expand
  8. Jonhuggs
    Nov 17, 2018
    9
    The game is awesome, been playing mostly solo and besides real time vats, hunger and thirst mechanic and occasionally seeing other people it plays a lot like 3, new vegas, or 4. Most of the negative reviews are from people who haven't even played the game.
  9. hepphep
    Nov 21, 2018
    9
    It is really amazing to see tons of whining about the game (apparently mostly from persons who haven't even bothered to try the game). For those who have liked the exploration and gameplay mechanics in Fallout 4, the 76 is really good game. Been mostly playing it quite a solo way, but joined with others in some events or when ended up to explore the same location.

    There are of course    It is really amazing to see tons of whining about the game (apparently mostly from persons who haven't even bothered to try the game). For those who have liked the exploration and gameplay mechanics in Fallout 4, the 76 is really good game. Been mostly playing it quite a solo way, but joined with others in some events or when ended up to explore the same location.

    There are of course some things with inventory management and such that could be bit better, but all in all, really great game!

    Been playing it for couple of days already and just love it.

    I have not had any technical issues either. Whole audio-visual experience is also top quality.    … Expand
  10. overdrive
    Jul 19, 2021
    9
    this game has only got better since Steel Reign has dropped, more cafting options great new story questline, the only downside is that there seem to be problems with servers which i can guess that bethesda is working on would recommend to anyone
  11. mario999
    Jul 13, 2023
    10
    Game was a total mess on release and deserved the bad ratings, now I most say its one of the best games I played yet, good work they did but there you see again rushing releases never a good thing, bad rating keeps for all the life of the game, now user score of 2.8 for a game which is now for sure a solid 8 or 9.
  12. Molehead
    Sep 17, 2019
    10
    2019 Sept... If you like fallout 4 then I can't see why you would not like this game. I play solo and can do anything I want by myself. I was pretty skeptical but I got the game for 15 bucks and I have put in a lot of hours. There is lots to explore. I think a lot of these reviews are either from when there were a lot more bugs or people that just hate that it is an online game. It is2019 Sept... If you like fallout 4 then I can't see why you would not like this game. I play solo and can do anything I want by myself. I was pretty skeptical but I got the game for 15 bucks and I have put in a lot of hours. There is lots to explore. I think a lot of these reviews are either from when there were a lot more bugs or people that just hate that it is an online game. It is a lot like when people hate a movie that was made after a book and it did not live up to what they read from the book. I like to judge material based on its individual standing. Note if you have a PS4 Pro which I do, it will crash every now and then. It can be annoying depending on the timing of the crash.… Expand
  13. janettaplanetta
    Nov 17, 2018
    8
    This is my short, interim take on this game which I've played through the B.E.T.A. and now full game. I'll have much more to say in a month or two when I've played it more and seen the improvements and possible new content.
    For now I will say that I'm *really* enjoying this game. I love the Fallout world and this game feels like Fallout. The world is amazing, beautiful to look at and    This is my short, interim take on this game which I've played through the B.E.T.A. and now full game. I'll have much more to say in a month or two when I've played it more and seen the improvements and possible new content.
    For now I will say that I'm *really* enjoying this game. I love the Fallout world and this game feels like Fallout. The world is amazing, beautiful to look at and varied in its locations. That, in itself, is a pleasure to a Fallout lover. I have played solo quite a bit and I enjoy that because I can take my time, fully explore and read the terminals and notes, listen to holo tapes etc. and I'm intrigued by the story which I have a growing sense of. It's also very fun to run around with friends and do quests, take on big enemies etc. There's some great additions to the enemies in the form of weird and wonderful creatures. The perk system is surprisingly deep which provides so many options in the kind of build you want to go for.
    On the downsides, I *am* becoming frustrated with the inventory and stash limits which are manageable but just not fun to manage. THIS IS BEING INCREASED! Just read Bethesda's latest bulletin and am very happy about that. I also want to get deeper into base building, having been really into the settlement building in FO 4, but am going through a spell at the moment where my base has been removed every time I rejoin the game and my main building (which is blueprinted) is dismantled. Feeling a bit fed up about that but it may be something I'm doing wrong....I'm working on it and will report back. I should add that that's only just started happening, Prior to the last day or two either my base was where I left it or I could replace it perfectly without any problems. Performance wise I'm not experiencing the freezes and crashes that some people are reporting, It gets a bit laggy at times but that's about it. Neither have I experienced a lot of bugs. In fact in my experience it's running pretty well. I'm running a PS4 Pro & have good internet. (I'm also playing on PC and it runs smoother and the game looks even better on that). I'm really looking forward to where this game is going, and I have the strong sense that Bethesda will be continuing to improve on the teething problems and adding new content. Don't believe all the rubbish that's being spouted out there. Game wise it may not be for you, but everyone I gave a free code to so they could participate in the BETA (Bethes gave all who pre-ordered 3 free codes for friends and I had double - PS4 & PC) really enjoyed their time in the game and 100% came out feeling much more positive about the game than they had been prior. Several of them who told me they weren't interested prior to playing it have now bought it and are having a good time with the game. This is a good game with some things that need to be improved, and they are being improved. I'm happy with it.    … Expand
  14. Hellboy186
    Nov 15, 2018
    9
    I'm thoroughly enjoying the game yes it's a little buggy but that's to be expected of any online only game while it's more fun whilst playing with friends it's still enjoyable solo.

    Also pay no mind to all the salty people giving the game negative reviews they're just salty it's not the game they wanted and their mentality is if i don't like then nobody should like it
  15. besy68
    Dec 5, 2018
    8
    Als grosser Fan der Fallout Reihe habe ich mir einiges erhofft von diesem Fallout. Das ist nicht erfüllt worden. Mir war aber auch klar das es nicht so einwandfrei starten würde. Trotzdem macht es rießigen Spaß diese grosse Fallout Welt zu erkunden. Dort habe ich inzwischen neu Freunde gefunden mit denen ich durch die Fallout 76 Welt ziehe. Allgemein sind die meisten die ich getroffen habeAls grosser Fan der Fallout Reihe habe ich mir einiges erhofft von diesem Fallout. Das ist nicht erfüllt worden. Mir war aber auch klar das es nicht so einwandfrei starten würde. Trotzdem macht es rießigen Spaß diese grosse Fallout Welt zu erkunden. Dort habe ich inzwischen neu Freunde gefunden mit denen ich durch die Fallout 76 Welt ziehe. Allgemein sind die meisten die ich getroffen habe hilfsbereit freundlich und generös. Was ich tue bestimme ich und binn zu nichts gezwungen genau wie bei seinen Vorgängern. Was kurzfristig zu verändern ist wird überarbeitet. 2623 Null bis vier Wertungen kann ich nicht bestätigen.Den kein Spiel ist so schlecht das es diese Wertung verdient und auch neun bis Zehn ist ehre unrealistisch.… Expand
  16. Curly_Brace
    Dec 6, 2018
    8
    Don't fall for the hate hype. I have been enjoying the game a lot. I have about 40 hours in it. Base building is really fun.
  17. ChrispyFellow
    Dec 9, 2018
    8
    I have played 50 hours of this game and I’m planning many more. Before I start I want to confirm I am a fan of fallout since fallout 2 before Bethesda owned the franchise. I’ve played hundreds of hours on fallout 3, NV and Fallout 4. This is not like those, this isn’t fallout 5. What this is, is an online spin on the franchise, an awkward experiment. I’m not big on PVP, I enjoy PVE and II have played 50 hours of this game and I’m planning many more. Before I start I want to confirm I am a fan of fallout since fallout 2 before Bethesda owned the franchise. I’ve played hundreds of hours on fallout 3, NV and Fallout 4. This is not like those, this isn’t fallout 5. What this is, is an online spin on the franchise, an awkward experiment. I’m not big on PVP, I enjoy PVE and I don’t get much out of MMO mechanics so having them absent in this game and a PVE focus suits me perfectly.

    If like me, you’ve spent hours scouting the wastelands of past titles, looking for better gear, being drawn into locations and sidetracked by ever more tempting distractions this could be the game for you. It feels like playing fallout 4 but in a brand new large hand crafted location with new ideas and feel. The absence of NPC humans did at first cause me to miss them, the game felt initially a little soulless, but after playing for some time I feel I understand it better and the enjoyment has never let up. You are thrust into a large wasteland devoid of intelligent life, tracing the footsteps of the past, the days leading up to catastrophe, like a cartoon crow picking the bones of what used to be. The feel is something hinted st in previous fallouts but never fully focused on. I am not disputing people trashing this game, there are bugs and things that cause frustration and I have no doubt they will be fixed in time, but the game at its code I appreciate and enjoy.

    The RPG elements are light but still present, customisation through swappable perks and upping your special stats each time you level, the biggest customisation is making use of what you find. Playing this game with a friend is great fun but it’s a polarising game, my friends don’t enjoy it as much as me and therefore are more frustrated by the bugs that exist but I enjoy this solo or with them and I believe this can be enjoyed in both ways equally.

    With no hint of life beyond mindless mutants and abominations the story and quests are told though radio broadcasts, audio logs and journals found whilst rummaging and ransacking buildings and residences. The feel of heroic looter is refreshing and fun but expect a different experience to fallout 4, I actually play these games side by side depending on what o fancy and if my mates are online. Without the bugs and issues encountered I’d be rating this a 9 as a decent attempt at a PVE multiplayer fallout without just making an MMO ESO style online game with fallout theme.

    Despite the bad press and obvious backlash, there is a good game here it just takes time to understand and perhaps a particular preference of the player to enjoy the elements they have focused on. I wanted to share my opinion in case there are players like me out there.    … Expand
  18. edscar
    May 23, 2020
    8
    As a fan of the fallout series I was disappointed to see the state of this game on release and after watching a couple of reviews, decided not to buy it.
    Downloaded the free weekend trial a week ago and ordered myself a copy coming week.
    Felt like I had to leave a review here for someone like me, as I think some reviews and scoring are based on the game on release, and not the state of    As a fan of the fallout series I was disappointed to see the state of this game on release and after watching a couple of reviews, decided not to buy it.
    Downloaded the free weekend trial a week ago and ordered myself a copy coming week.
    Felt like I had to leave a review here for someone like me, as I think some reviews and scoring are based on the game on release, and not the state of game it is today.
    Set a side at times bad framerate and stuttering, some graphical glitches and weird spawning of enemies, the game isn’t half bad at all!
    I’ve been playing for a good couple of hours and can see myself staying in this world for many more.
    I have yet to experience the game in a group, although I’ve encountered many other players in the world while exploring or visiting other players camp.
    Every player I have encountered has helped me in some way(picking me up when downed, handing me some supplies etc)
    It is basically fallout 4 in a new environment and encounters, with forced online and some survival aspects added. And as you can find a physical copy for about 10€, it is very much worth your while(and money).    … Expand
  19. Fx_32
    Dec 10, 2018
    8
    неплохая задумка со слабой реализацией..устарела на 5 лет минимум
  20. Nateblum7
    Jul 28, 2021
    8
    "Is the game fun?" asks the people. "No," says the man at IGN, "it is an unplayable nightmare". "Are the graphics good?" ask the people. "No," says the man at GameSpot, "Red Dead Redemption 2 makes Fallout 76 look like Minecraft". "Are there changes or updates coming in the future?" the people ask. "No," says the man at Kotaku, "Bethesda just took the money and ran, they don't care about"Is the game fun?" asks the people. "No," says the man at IGN, "it is an unplayable nightmare". "Are the graphics good?" ask the people. "No," says the man at GameSpot, "Red Dead Redemption 2 makes Fallout 76 look like Minecraft". "Are there changes or updates coming in the future?" the people ask. "No," says the man at Kotaku, "Bethesda just took the money and ran, they don't care about the people". From this, I chose the impossible. I chose to play Fallout 76 and see it for its real value.
    Initially, I was hesitant to write this review. People who are somewhere between having played for two hours and never having played this game love to come here and just endlessly dress this game down. I felt that my genuine opinion, and my insatiable love for this game would just be drowned out, among the incessant waves of "why was this made", "Bethesda was just looking for a quick check", and "the graphics are bad". But I remembered a powerful lesson that I learned as a youth, that shaped me into the strong, God-fearing man I am today: A man chooses. A slave obeys. A man chooses to play this game, and see it for what it truly is, and to understand the deeper meaning behind it. A sheep is told to come here, slap a "0 out of 10" and whine about the controls and occasional glitches.
    Yes, there are some minor flaws. A couple bugs here, some glitches there, but what games never had any flaws. Even Grand Theft Auto V, a game hailed as some kind of magnum opus, had a myriad of issues upon its initial release. But look past these minor issues, and all you will see is a modern masterpiece before you. People love to pound the pavement about the graphics. Red Dead 2, the game that most philistines love to compare Fallout 76 to, came out ten (10!) years after the original Red Dead. That is ten, long years all set aside for the RDR team to work on the new game and improve everything. Bethesda's Fallout team got to work on 76 the second Fallout 4 wrapped up. The release of 76 was just three (3!) short years after Fallout 4 released. I hardly see how that is a fair comparison.
    I urge anyone who comes across this review to boot up 76 and look past your biases, and unwarranted hatred for this game, and revel in the wonderland that is Fallout 76.    … Expand
  21. blrjohn01
    Nov 24, 2018
    8
    Cloud server, terrain generator, Fallout world. All of these are new, the concept is new. You have to understand how complicated this was for them, and they took the risk. I appreciate what they did, and am okay with paying the cost. The game will get better, just like No Man's Sky. I'm in it for the long haul. I can't give it a 9 or a 10 only b/c I didn't see much outside of just aCloud server, terrain generator, Fallout world. All of these are new, the concept is new. You have to understand how complicated this was for them, and they took the risk. I appreciate what they did, and am okay with paying the cost. The game will get better, just like No Man's Sky. I'm in it for the long haul. I can't give it a 9 or a 10 only b/c I didn't see much outside of just a sandbox game, but the concept is what sells. I think the concept gets it an 8, outside of the to be expected issues, which are no different than what Hello Games encountered with No Man's Sky. And btw NMS is incredible now...… Expand
  22. Kart3mis
    Nov 26, 2018
    9
    This game is in my mind almost perfect they lack somethings here and there like npcs and a good story and camp building is sooo bad otherwise its perfect
  23. alcatras74
    Nov 15, 2018
    8
    Классная идея, играешь 6-7 часов подряд, которые пролетают моментально, игра дает возможность очень глубоко в нее погрузиться.... а потом бац! и бессмертный кротокрыс у которого хп регенятся бесконечно и моментально, который выносит всё, что видит....Классная идея, играешь 6-7 часов подряд, которые пролетают моментально, игра дает возможность очень глубоко в нее погрузиться.... а потом бац! и бессмертный кротокрыс у которого хп регенятся бесконечно и моментально, который выносит всё, что видит....
  24. Headi
    Nov 15, 2018
    8
    I dont get the bad critics , solid game , i played 5 hours not 1 single bug. There was a problem with lost connections 2 times but im not sure if it was my own internet. Also i had todo a single mission 3 times because of this , but all in all its Fallout with multiplayer. Thats never a 4 out of 10 or even a 1. Haters will be hate.
  25. Paperchicken
    Nov 15, 2018
    9
    Been playing the game for a couple of hours now and i am having great fun with it, haven't come across any bugs yet. Fair enough there are issues with the FOV ect but they can be changed in the .ini files like every other fallout game. People just need to stop jumping on the bandwagon.
  26. BittCloud
    Nov 15, 2018
    8
    I Only have about 2-3 hours into the game so far. But frankly i think this game fills a hole that not many other games do. I love wandering through the wilderness with guns, looking for food and water, collecting junk and building a fortress. It is a little buggy, and I can see why some people might not like it. But it is no where near a 3/10.
  27. HMSBeardsley
    Nov 15, 2018
    9
    Fallout 76 is a culmination of things i've wanted from the franchise for over a decade. The game is not perfect. But it is a blast to play. It takes the groundwork from Fallout 4 and expands on it's features. It gives you the chance to explore the wasteland with friends. Or not. Whether you're hunting down feral ghouls or scavenging for loot there's always an adventure around the cornerFallout 76 is a culmination of things i've wanted from the franchise for over a decade. The game is not perfect. But it is a blast to play. It takes the groundwork from Fallout 4 and expands on it's features. It gives you the chance to explore the wasteland with friends. Or not. Whether you're hunting down feral ghouls or scavenging for loot there's always an adventure around the corner waiting for you. And if you choose to go it alone or with back up, is entirely up to you. At it's heart 76 is another Fallout adventure. But where some may have expected a full fledged sequel, I'd say its more of a parralel companion to the excellent 4. And that's ok.… Expand
  28. TeiyohK
    Nov 15, 2018
    9
    Coming from someone who has been playing Fallout since Fallout 3 launched on the Xbox 360, if you're a Fallout lore fanatic then this isn't the game for you, but if you've found the past 3 Fallout games to be enjoyable (Fallout 3, Fallout New Vegas, Fallout 4) then this game is great. I'm over 30 hours in, level 35, and there's still tons of content, areas to explore, and story to digComing from someone who has been playing Fallout since Fallout 3 launched on the Xbox 360, if you're a Fallout lore fanatic then this isn't the game for you, but if you've found the past 3 Fallout games to be enjoyable (Fallout 3, Fallout New Vegas, Fallout 4) then this game is great. I'm over 30 hours in, level 35, and there's still tons of content, areas to explore, and story to dig into. So to make things simple, I'll dig into what this game offers and what it lacks. Also as a side note, I don't factor in bugs with my reviews, as I'm rating the game based off of fun factor, as that's what people play games for.

    Pros of Fallout 76 (Consider this all to be for unmodded Fallout)
    The best character customization Fallout has ever had. (Layered armor/clothing)

    The best weapon/armor crafting

    The simplest survival mechanics, balance between eating, drinking, and radiation

    The largest most diverse world

    The largest variety of enemies

    The most weapons

    The best shooting (though admittedly, Fallout shooting is not amazing)

    More perks than Fallout has ever had.

    True perk builds. I've seen tons of perks to improve shotguns, pistols, melee weapons, big guns, laser weapons, automatic rifles, automatic pistols, and more. And yes, I mean more than Fallout 3, NV, or 4 had combined. If you want to try a build, it's likely in the game. All weapon types finally seem viable.

    Multiple builds per character thanks to the way that perk cards work. You don't need to make a new character if your build ends up with something that you don't care for. You can simply swap the card to suit your needs, assuming you have the proper card.

    Great soundtrack. I've heard songs from Fallout 3 as well as many new tracks put into the game. The ambient world music is amazing as well, and helps to capture the vibe of the different biomes. Boss creatures have their own music as well which really adds to the action when they show up.

    Unrestricted player trading. This is balanced by the fact that weapons and armor have levels to keep them in check. They also break, so being equipped with top tier gear only matters if you can maintain it. The best part about this though, is that you can sell things to anyone or you can just drop them. It keeps groups organized and ready when you have a good balance of food and ammo. It helps if you have a steady team where one person does the crafting/repairs so that you can build your character differently. This goes more into reinforcing the team aspect of the game which many games nowadays try to include and fail miserably.

    Attention to small details. Most of your story comes from notes and terminals, so if you're the type to read those things, this game has a ton of depth.

    Cons of Fallout 76 (Some of these are subjective. The PvP is not)
    PvP is unrewarding garbage. The mechanics to enter PvP are terrible and serve as a major annoyance. Being able to see everyone on the map invites griefing, and there's essentially no reward for killing other players or destroying their property. There's no satisfaction whatsoever in getting a high bounty, and because when you're wanted, everyone can find you, there's all risk. That said, there is a dedicated PvP which is better, as everyone there has the same intention and you don't find yourself getting punished by systems that shouldn't be in play. This stops any player from living the fantasy of being a wasteland raider who ambushes and kills unsuspecting people.

    While there are NPCs, they're all robots or super mutants. This isn't inherently bad, but it makes the characters you encounter less surprising. They do have unique voices, but this also means that there are no real settlements other than those made by players for players, and no one is going to congregate while the game is new and full of things to do and find.
    Lack of nonhuman NPCs means that there are no Raiders as well. This is where I start deducting from the game's score. If the PvP worked fine it wouldn't be an issue, but because it doesn't, the wasteland feels less immersive when you know you'll never run into raiders trying to own all they can by force.

    A few of the perk setups are badly designed. Most perks stack in the game, but Lockpicking and Hacking don't. Meaning that there's close to no chance that you'll be unlocking max level anything before hitting endgame. You can't just stack multiple of the same for these two cards to improve at it and that leaves it fully to RNG.

    The respawn system. Respawning in this game really detracts from the danger of the wastes. When you die you can just come back nearby until all the enemies are dead. Fallout with a lack of gameovers makes things feel pretty easy and that's a turn off to a lot of people. This bothers me most in PvP however, as I can kill a wanted player and he can spawn back, until I run out of healing items.

    The only reason people hate on this game is because it has Fallout in the title.    … Expand
  29. TopChop12
    Nov 15, 2018
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Yes, the game is laggy. Yes, I get disconnected. But that doesn't ruin the fact that it is a good game. Oh no! No NPC's? Who cares!? Yes, they add more depth, but it makes sense in this case. It's only 25 years after the bombs dropped, AND there is the threat of the Scorched, which you need to nuke to defeat. This game is still fun, and because of that, this game deserves less hate. People keep talking about "Oh, it's buggy" and "Oh, it crashes". 1: It is not buggy and 2: It does not crash. Maybe on PS4 and Xbox it's different, but I enjoy playing this game. People can hate on it has much as they like, but I won't care. If I enjoy it, I will play it!… Expand
  30. Goodj
    Nov 16, 2018
    9
    Entirely reasonable Fallout entry. A lack of short-scripted human NPC's isn't a problem, many quests in previous games were driven from terminal entries and holotapes. It just means that instead of hammering "next" on the NPC speech until you get to a speech check / option, you have to actually read, or listen. This may be the problem many are having when they denounce the game as havingEntirely reasonable Fallout entry. A lack of short-scripted human NPC's isn't a problem, many quests in previous games were driven from terminal entries and holotapes. It just means that instead of hammering "next" on the NPC speech until you get to a speech check / option, you have to actually read, or listen. This may be the problem many are having when they denounce the game as having "no story".
    Don't like multiplayer? Well, if you just loiter in the "tutorial" area that you emerge in, yes, you'll be swamped with other people. Wander off across the map and the chances of finding other people drops sharply.

    If you weren't into the base-building aspect of FO4, you probably wont be keen on FO76.

    It's also worth adding that a number of reviews, be them here, amazon or otherwise, seem to be reviewing the BETA. If you're going to review a game, wait until it's fully released at least.    … Expand
  31. kahn0083
    Nov 16, 2018
    9
    Is this game perfect? Absolutely not, what is?
    Is this game buggy? It can be, it's only 2 days old and it's a Bethesda game, known for oddity.
    Is this game good? YES. Despite all the whining and complaining, despite the "corruption of the lore," and no NPCs. It is a GOOD representation of post-apocalyptia and tremendously fun, especially with friends. Find some friends, do some    Is this game perfect? Absolutely not, what is?
    Is this game buggy? It can be, it's only 2 days old and it's a Bethesda game, known for oddity.
    Is this game good? YES. Despite all the whining and complaining, despite the "corruption of the lore," and no NPCs. It is a GOOD representation of post-apocalyptia and tremendously fun, especially with friends.

    Find some friends, do some events, follow the main storyline.

    New Title: Fallout w/ friends: whining? whining never changes.    … Expand
  32. Aubrey_25_99
    Nov 16, 2018
    9
    This game is actually really fun! As you are reading these reviews, keep in mind that a lot of them were written by people who have never even played it, and who are just angry because it’s an online game instead of a single player game. I don’t really think that’s a fair or honest way to review any product, but what can you do? Give it a go! If you enjoyed Fallouts 3, NV, and 4 thenThis game is actually really fun! As you are reading these reviews, keep in mind that a lot of them were written by people who have never even played it, and who are just angry because it’s an online game instead of a single player game. I don’t really think that’s a fair or honest way to review any product, but what can you do? Give it a go! If you enjoyed Fallouts 3, NV, and 4 then you’ll probably enjoy this one, too! I am personally having the time of my life! I have played both solo and with others, and there is always plenty to do (my quest list quickly filled up). Sure, there are bugs and glitches, but in my 44 years of life experience, about 35 of those years have been spent playing video games and I have never played a “perfect” game with no glitches, so bugs are not exactly game breaking to me. The bottom line is, don’t listen to the negative critics on this one. Probably about 60% of them have never even played it, and the other 40% who did went into the experience just to look for reasons to tear it down. Give this game a try! Team up or go solo, it’s just a blast!… Expand
  33. crazyferret15
    Nov 16, 2018
    9
    I’ve only managed 5 hours on the game atm. So far I pretty happy. I agree its buggy but I’m sure this will be ironed out and the frame rate can drop from time to time.

    However I’m enjoying it. The fact there are no NPC really gives it the end of the world feel. No one left just the stories of struggle and they are well written and interesting if you listen. Love the new VATS and perks    I’ve only managed 5 hours on the game atm. So far I pretty happy. I agree its buggy but I’m sure this will be ironed out and the frame rate can drop from time to time.

    However I’m enjoying it. The fact there are no NPC really gives it the end of the world feel. No one left just the stories of struggle and they are well written and interesting if you listen. Love the new VATS and perks system so far.

    I’m a solo player. No one I know is a gamer so I always play solo. It is a little weird at first with other players running around, but I try and not interact and keep a low profile. In the end you don’t realise they are there.

    Overall it’s not perfect yet, but it’s a fun interesting twist on the normal fallout experience. Don’t think of this as fallout 5, its not!!!!! I’m not planning on playing anything else for the time being.    … Expand
  34. dazedmikey
    Nov 16, 2018
    9
    Love the game. Yes it is buggy. Regardless of that fact I do not think this game is a soulless hunk of garbage. Lack of NPCs does not ruin the experience for me and it may not for you if you give the game a chance. Bethesda has made something rather unique here and I think that with time the world will only grow and improve. I do not think fallout 76 is a perfect game but I am having aLove the game. Yes it is buggy. Regardless of that fact I do not think this game is a soulless hunk of garbage. Lack of NPCs does not ruin the experience for me and it may not for you if you give the game a chance. Bethesda has made something rather unique here and I think that with time the world will only grow and improve. I do not think fallout 76 is a perfect game but I am having a great time exploring Appalachia.… Expand
  35. JCFeisty
    Nov 16, 2018
    9
    People don't seem to get what this game is meant to be, its an only online game to play with friends. To have chaotic battles and fun. It's not your typical RPG, if at all, and they TOLD US it wasn't going to be that. For what the game IS MEANT TO BE, it definitely accomplished that with the 16 hours I've put in. I've had a blast with my friends, completing simple mission and fightingPeople don't seem to get what this game is meant to be, its an only online game to play with friends. To have chaotic battles and fun. It's not your typical RPG, if at all, and they TOLD US it wasn't going to be that. For what the game IS MEANT TO BE, it definitely accomplished that with the 16 hours I've put in. I've had a blast with my friends, completing simple mission and fighting crazy monsters and meeting other players. It's amazing when player merchants *real people* go find you in the middle of nowhere to trade with you. It's honestly amazing. Can't wait to throw myself in again today.

    Most of these reviews come from crybabies that expect the company to stick to the same old and not try different things. I'm sure a proper RPG will come from them again and I support this move.    … Expand
  36. cramtheman
    Nov 17, 2018
    9
    15+ hrs into this and really enjoying it..exploring solo or online with friends this game has a few problems but saying that it’s so much fun.The soundtrack is great and the map is teaming with surprises and enemies..yes the graphics aren’t the best but I’m loving the atmosphere of West Virginia.
    So far not encountered any bugs are crashes and 99% of the time it’s run rather smoothly as    15+ hrs into this and really enjoying it..exploring solo or online with friends this game has a few problems but saying that it’s so much fun.The soundtrack is great and the map is teaming with surprises and enemies..yes the graphics aren’t the best but I’m loving the atmosphere of West Virginia.
    So far not encountered any bugs are crashes and 99% of the time it’s run rather smoothly as I’ve lost myself in this expansive world.
    Spent a few hrs in the South of the map yesterday..came across a low level player getting attacked from all sides by super mutants so I helped him out..he then followed me around for a good hour so I took him on a sight seeing tour of Point Pleasant and the Mothman museum where I helped him level up,took a few pics had a fun few hrs scavaging and exploring.
    The quests have been really really good and yes no NPCs but for me it doesn’t harm the game..the quests are from logs which makes me feel as if I’m following in the footsteps of all these dead people and I’m piecing together there story’s..at times I feel alone and vulnerable and I love that..
    Is the game engine old..yes..does it have problems..yes is it fun and packed with content..yes..
    This will certainly keep me occupied until Christmas.    … Expand
  37. Galerion
    Nov 17, 2018
    9
    The fundamental problem is that Bethesda fans are single player rpg fans. This game is a stark departure from that formula. Hence all the negativity. I was one of those who fell in love with FO3 and have played every Bethesda rpg since... this game is no fun by yourself... BUT with friends it is a rollicking good time.
  38. WhooDeeer
    Nov 18, 2018
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. My Fallout 76 review, to put it simple the game is a Blast. I have over 30 hrs played since Tuesday and been having a blast. Yes the game has no NPC's this is true and listening to holotaps is a bit boring I can agree. If you played MGSV and enjoyed that game for what it was, then you'll like fallout 76. It's basically fallout 4 Online, the game also has a MMO twist and there is some PVP element to it ( just need to tune into a radio station).

    9/10 - The reason for my score, because nothing is perfect in this world.    … Expand
  39. kromarthorne
    Nov 24, 2018
    9
    I am loving this game. Are there bugs, yes, is balancing required, yes. Are those things being addressed? YES. Most of the hate imo is from single player die hards unwilling or unable to learn a new stylenof play. Solo play is viable, but difficult at times because of a need for balancing. However you can skip stages which are difficult and come back to them later. I have played a lot ofI am loving this game. Are there bugs, yes, is balancing required, yes. Are those things being addressed? YES. Most of the hate imo is from single player die hards unwilling or unable to learn a new stylenof play. Solo play is viable, but difficult at times because of a need for balancing. However you can skip stages which are difficult and come back to them later. I have played a lot of hours on this game loving the atmosphere, the dark rich storylines and the fun mechanics which do not take themselves too overly serious. I. Eager to see where this takes the franchise… Expand
  40. AuraS
    Nov 20, 2018
    9
    Thusfar I have been really enjoying this game. I mean it's lightly buggy and in very early stages so it's pretty hard to make a correct review on this game since it is still in such an early version this game. The game is very promising with its upcoming content aswell. I see people saying there are no npcs at all, but I have come by a trader npc that wanders around the world with his cowThusfar I have been really enjoying this game. I mean it's lightly buggy and in very early stages so it's pretty hard to make a correct review on this game since it is still in such an early version this game. The game is very promising with its upcoming content aswell. I see people saying there are no npcs at all, but I have come by a trader npc that wanders around the world with his cow and I have come across some bots that are lost in the forests, etc. It is more lifelike than people are saying, even though they could improve upon it a bit. I honestly think it's not fair to give a real score to this game just yet, but I will since so many pessimists are posting their opinions on here. I have had a good time the past week and I will keep on enjoying the game for a long while to come.… Expand
  41. klausibeimer
    Nov 20, 2018
    8
    I feel like I should write a few words on this game, as many of the "0"-Reviews here are just not to be taken seriously.

    In short: This is Fallout Online. It's not Fallout 4 - even though it feels a lot like it very often - and it's not Fallout 5. It has a Focus on Teamplay and interacting with other humans, which makes it really great fun. I never used to play MMOs a lot, but I really    I feel like I should write a few words on this game, as many of the "0"-Reviews here are just not to be taken seriously.

    In short: This is Fallout Online. It's not Fallout 4 - even though it feels a lot like it very often - and it's not Fallout 5. It has a Focus on Teamplay and interacting with other humans, which makes it really great fun. I never used to play MMOs a lot, but I really enjoy meeting friends here and together discover the Wastelands of Appalachia. If you're playing solo, you might have to get used to only getting your Quest Hints from Robots and Holotapes - but even then it is still fun to play.

    What I currently dislike is the stability of the game and its bugs. It sure feels like it would have needed some more Weeks of Development before release. And thats why it wont get a Score higher then 8 from me. But I am very optimistic that this will be lovely stable game if you just wait a few more weeks.    … Expand
  42. ohiostate454
    Nov 20, 2018
    8
    No reason this game should have a zero review. If you have ever played any other fallout game there are always bugs in the games. The world is giant and you are constantly discovering new places along the way to objectives. Loads of new enemies, even without NPC there are still traveling vendors, Vending machines, and Bots. The main story is a little lack luster but many of the sideNo reason this game should have a zero review. If you have ever played any other fallout game there are always bugs in the games. The world is giant and you are constantly discovering new places along the way to objectives. Loads of new enemies, even without NPC there are still traveling vendors, Vending machines, and Bots. The main story is a little lack luster but many of the side missions have had a phenomenal story line that really draws you in. The lack of choices and talking to characters just means you have to actually listen to the Holotapes and radio plots you find. I would argue this has been one of the better Fallouts and has been a blast to play with friends and randoms on the map. the movable camp adds a big feature that you did get in other games and gives you more versatility when doing missions and exploring. Overall this is a very solid game with some bugs and something Bethesda needs to work out which makes sense, since this was the first game like this in the series. I would 100% recommend buying if you like any of the other Fallouts and give it more than an hour of play time. It does not deserve the bad hype all the people that dont like the fact there are NPC's are giving it.… Expand
  43. steez_burger
    Nov 20, 2018
    9
    This is exactly what I wanted from Fallout 4, a way to play Fallout with your friends. The amount of fun you can create within this world is amazing. It's not perfect by any means, and that's why it's not a 10/10. But when you can stroll up to a random player and roleplay as a park ranger ensuring that everyone in Appalachia understands the dangers of camp fires, you know you've gotThis is exactly what I wanted from Fallout 4, a way to play Fallout with your friends. The amount of fun you can create within this world is amazing. It's not perfect by any means, and that's why it's not a 10/10. But when you can stroll up to a random player and roleplay as a park ranger ensuring that everyone in Appalachia understands the dangers of camp fires, you know you've got something gold. This game will provide me with hours of exploration, creativity and camaraderie. If you want to complain about storage space, then you really aren't looking for the good parts, just complaining about the bad parts. It is a survival game at heart, and being a bit more selective about what you are picking up is a necessary part of the whole environment.… Expand
  44. goddammitgary
    Nov 20, 2018
    8
    Half of the "bad reviews" are by people who haven't played it and the reviews add nothing to the conversation. I know that most of the bad reviews are by people that haven't even given the game a chance, just hate that it's different. NO, IT ISN'T FALLOUT NEW VEGAS 2.0. I do love this game though, getting to my point. No, it isn't a 10/10 game, but it's amazing. Exploring the wasteland ofHalf of the "bad reviews" are by people who haven't played it and the reviews add nothing to the conversation. I know that most of the bad reviews are by people that haven't even given the game a chance, just hate that it's different. NO, IT ISN'T FALLOUT NEW VEGAS 2.0. I do love this game though, getting to my point. No, it isn't a 10/10 game, but it's amazing. Exploring the wasteland of West Virginia with your buddies is fun as hell, even when you don't have an active quest.

    One thing I was surprised about, which i was told there were none of by most people, were the amount of quests. There's more than I thought of and I would have enjoyed the game without any quests, let alone the Overseers' quest. Again, I gotta say, exploring the wasteland with buddies is amazing. What most Fallout fans don't realize "OMG THerE'S no Npc'S?!" uhhhh it's 25 years after the bombs dropped, of course no one is alive.    … Expand
  45. kingwij
    Nov 26, 2018
    10
    I'm writing this to counteract a lot of the negative reviews. I'm giving It a 10 to try and make up for people giving It a zero which Is ridiculous.

    Single Players will not enjoy this game, that Is mainly the reason why Fallout 76 exists In the first place. To be played online or more purposely with friends online. Some features don't work so well, there are bugs and crashes but I'm    I'm writing this to counteract a lot of the negative reviews. I'm giving It a 10 to try and make up for people giving It a zero which Is ridiculous.

    Single Players will not enjoy this game, that Is mainly the reason why Fallout 76 exists In the first place. To be played online or more purposely with friends online. Some features don't work so well, there are bugs and crashes but I'm sure the majority of these will be addressed. The AI Is reasonably Intelligent, the enemy will hide when they cannot reach you ect.. The gunplay Is solid, and the gameplay Is hilarious with friends and Is great to explore the landscape.

    It has many imperfections but see through them and you do have a fun game. Not all games have to be serious, If you have fun who cares. Most people here are jumping on the hate bandwagon or playing alone. If you have friends to play with you will find fun here, I assure you.    … Expand
  46. tonza81
    Nov 21, 2018
    9
    Game indeed is too much like Fallout 4, lack of npcs makes it feel kind of empty and there are lots of bugs.

    However, the idea of the game is to work as survival simulator, and therefore the game is about how to cooperate or not with other people and therefore I don't myself consider lack of npcs problem. Also, Bethesda's games are alway buggy at the beginning, there's nothing new in    Game indeed is too much like Fallout 4, lack of npcs makes it feel kind of empty and there are lots of bugs.

    However, the idea of the game is to work as survival simulator, and therefore the game is about how to cooperate or not with other people and therefore I don't myself consider lack of npcs problem. Also, Bethesda's games are alway buggy at the beginning, there's nothing new in that. So in my honest opinion only real problem in the game is that it is too much like Fallout 4, which was very good game, so in that sense it's not real problem either.

    In short: in my opinion Fallout 76 is a very good game, if you enjoyed Fallout 4, but it doesn't really bring anything new to the series.    … Expand
  47. lolbro
    Nov 21, 2018
    9
    I guess I'm different since I actually enjoy this game. Oh well. I see can where a few are coming from of not liking this game but most are just overdoing it or being sheep.
  48. GoldenHorde
    Nov 21, 2018
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Level 36, stealth sniper:

    After completing a quest which involved a gunfight with dozens of molemen (mutated former miners) in a burnt out town who just came at me with waves of shotguns, missile launchers and big freaking metal claws - I got jumped by supermutants on the road. Survived, barely. Custom modded sniper rifle broken, shotgun out of ammo. I literally have a pistol and a freaking spear as my only decent weapons left. However, I had a huge amount of junk of all kinds, food (as soon as I could cook it) and water ( liquor quenches thirst in W. Virginia). So! I camp out at a defensible spot and, piece by piece, build a high defensible 18th century block fort with turrets in the gun ports and amenities to sleep, cook and repair my gear. Another player, level 17 shows up. We wave, we chat. He wants to adventure together and I shake my head. I’m doing single player for the survival aspect and to not gun blaze through the story elements. I give him a fusion core and some goodies. “I want your gun and your gas mask.” The little jerk shoots me in the leg and we go into pvp! @^)@&$:$. My double barreled shotgun and the guns on my fort take care of him each time he tries to come from a different angle. Eventually, he got bored of dying and took off. Finally, I was about to have some peace to cook my soup and fix my sniper rifle when I heard the screech of that giant mutated bat / dragon Scorchbeast. I try to fast travel somewhere away but I am still overencumbered. In the process, I saw on my map a level 50 murderer player headed directly my way. I duck and cover inside my fort and prepare to die. Crouching in the dark with my double barreled shotgun in my trembling fingers, I listen to the earth shake and things explode as the murderer singlehandedly duels the Scorchbeast outside my fort. With the first rays of morning light, I cautiously climb out of my fort. I take a badass selfie picture with the dead Scorchbeast. Soon, it will be time to hit the roads again.

    1 point off for bugs as of the date of this review    … Expand
  49. Pubturtlesr
    Nov 22, 2018
    9
    Ok, this isn’t a traditional fallout game. But it wasn’t meant to be. So, everyone complaining that it isn’t fallout 5, oh well. What it is, is fun. My personal experience playing has been great. There is so much to explore, there are tons of stories to piece together, all you have to do is look. As someone who reads every single terminal in my fallout games I have found a lot ofOk, this isn’t a traditional fallout game. But it wasn’t meant to be. So, everyone complaining that it isn’t fallout 5, oh well. What it is, is fun. My personal experience playing has been great. There is so much to explore, there are tons of stories to piece together, all you have to do is look. As someone who reads every single terminal in my fallout games I have found a lot of interesting lore to envelope myself in. I’ve also found that since all the toxic people are online complaining about how they can’t spawn AP newbs, the community in game right now is amazing. People teaming up, helping each other, and just generally being cool and having fun together. There are bugs, and there are a few issues, and no, it’s not as pretty as RDR2, but it’s good at whT it does. To anyone thinking about getting 76 I’ll say 1. Know what you are buying, this isn’t fallout 5. It’s something new and different than regular fallout, but that’s not a bad thing as long as you know what you are getting. 2. Ignore the hate. Half the people complaining are holding up new Vegas as the gold standard, well, new Vegas was ripped a new one in reviews when it came out too. 3. Realize before going in that it doesn’t force feed the story to you, you aren’t looking for someone you lost, or trying to find some lost tech. You have to go looking for the story, but it is there. So don’t play for a few hours and then hop on here and say that there is “nothing to do”. I’ve played about 80 hours or so now and I have hardly scratched the surface.… Expand
  50. BoiseGamer
    Nov 23, 2018
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I'm shocked at the number of low ratings that many reviewers are giving this game, are we even talking about the same game here??? Because my experience has been much more enjoyable that what most claim judging by the number of really poor reviews.

    At any rate, I personally love Fallout 76. I pre-ordered, played BETA and have 40+ hours since launch. I haven't had this much fun with a pc game since Fallout 4. Sure it has a few bugs, but nothing that's a show stopper. IMO, this game was developed using Agile Methodology, delivered as an MVP, and not a fully finished product; which is standard practice these days with software development and not the exception. That being said, it's still an incredible fun game to play with a lot of depth and freedom to roam.

    The map is MASSIVE. I was surprised at how seldom I bump into other players, and most are cordial, if not helpful. You can play this game solo or team up with your friends or occasionally the other player(s) you might meet along the way. You can spend the first several hours (or don't) chasing around a series of holotapes left behind like a trail of breadcrumbs from the Vault 76's Overseer. Along the way you’ll find several holotapes from other survivor groups that didn't make it, e.g., the responders, fire-breathers, raiders, and many more. There's no shortage of left behind robots and computers that can provide you with missions. One in particular is Rose, a nannybot-turned-raider. Sure, she's not a NPC like Curie from F04, but still enjoyable with the darker humor I would expect from the Fallout series.

    This is a survival game, with several metrics you must monitor in order to stay alive. It does require a different playing style than what you’d typically expect from FPS and/or RPG. You must be more conservative with your ammo or scrounge around looting and scrapping to make more bullets and repair your weapons after nearly every conflict. Leveling up does require a fair amount of grinding, if that’s what you want to do. 76 also introduces new creatures that make the dreaded Deathclaw look tame.

    Many reviewers have complained about a lack of story, that it's boring, no "Human" NPCs, etc. But I strongly disagree, it has plenty of stories scattered all over the Appalachian wasteland. True, you won't find another living "human" NPC character, and I'm good with that because it fits this story.

    Understand that you are emerging from the safety of your vault for the first time into a post-apocalyptic world, and to your horror, you discover that all human survivors (non-vault dwellers) are either mutated into the Scorched or dead. It is a lonely, radiated world after all.

    I'd give this game an 8/10, however, and since there are so many 0/10's, I'm giving it a 10 here to offset all the zeros. The game is not for everyone and more buggy on some platforms than others, but I think many of these extremely low reviews are disingenuous and unfair.    … Expand
  51. Postal268
    Nov 24, 2018
    10
    Really? The people who are complaining amaze me. Yes, an online game has to be online to be played... it's not rocket science, just about every single game I have played in the past 5 years has to be online... it's not a new thing.

    My only complaint is the server side lag here and there and how sometimes it is hard to connect to the server initially. The game has so much interesting    Really? The people who are complaining amaze me. Yes, an online game has to be online to be played... it's not rocket science, just about every single game I have played in the past 5 years has to be online... it's not a new thing.

    My only complaint is the server side lag here and there and how sometimes it is hard to connect to the server initially.

    The game has so much interesting stuff to do especially with other "Humans" I don't honestly care about there not being as large of a main linear story line anyways. Best fallout I have ever played, given I have been wanting a co-op feature since 3 came out. No one deceived you though, I've been hearing people cry since they announced it about it not being so story oriented so it should have been public knowledge this is not your typical fallout. This is something new, which you don't see very often in the gaming world.

    Its about making your own story and having an online multi-player experience. Just because someone doesn't tell you how to play the game doesn't make it less of a game. One of my favorite games, Killing Floor 1 and 2, never had a story mode of any kind. Story line heavy games will always have too much linear progression to really be a true experience of free will and choice anyways, this has been my largest complaint with the cookie cutter MMO scene. I have been waiting for a fresh multi-player world that is actually interesting to just explore and have fun with friends or strangers. This game delivered so much of what I have been looking for, for years.

    Not to mention tons of improvements to the crafting system over fallout 4 as well as bringing back the best elements from the hardcore mode of new vegas and bringing back weapon degrade but with a better method of weapon repair over the old fallout games. Perks are now down with cards so you can rebuild your perk tree later on if you don't like the path you took, over all nothing but improvements to the core game play.

    I was worried about it since elder scrolls online was so bad and just a cookie cutter MMO, and normally Bethesda sort of just copies their elder scrolls games to fallout instead of fallout getting it's own things, but this was an original idea that would have HUGE blow back from people who just want to play the same thing over and over and was a giant risk that I am even surprised they took it. I am glad they did. Even if all the people crying makes them never release such a game again at least I have the multi-player game I have been wanting for years, at least until the cry babies get the servers shut down.

    If you wanted a single player storyline driven game, you should not have bought Fallout 76. It is basically a new flavor of multi-player game that is driven around player to player interaction with survival and loot type game play in the Fallout Universe.    … Expand
  52. deadcritic
    Nov 24, 2018
    8
    This game is too bad to be a finished product cause it have many bugs, game is too boring ,you have to be high level to wear cool armour ,but it not too hopeless. ;}
  53. Agarozzo84
    Nov 25, 2018
    10
    I love this game.. there are some bugs, but the survival mode and the pvp protection is great.

    For me is the best fallout ever
  54. Jase700
    Nov 24, 2018
    9
    I think the reactions to the game are overblown. I started playing after the server downtime on the 19th and I’ve enjoyed it so far. It’s a complicated game and for someone who hasn’t played any of the other Fallout games, maybe i’m just not as jaded as everyone else. The only issues I have experienced so far was one day I got booted. I’ve had fun playing with others. Lots of playersI think the reactions to the game are overblown. I started playing after the server downtime on the 19th and I’ve enjoyed it so far. It’s a complicated game and for someone who hasn’t played any of the other Fallout games, maybe i’m just not as jaded as everyone else. The only issues I have experienced so far was one day I got booted. I’ve had fun playing with others. Lots of players who are way more advanced than me have been helping me out. I almost died of hunger and some random dude helped me out for a while. I’ve enjoyed both the PvP and solo aspects of the game. Not sure why the flaming....… Expand
  55. Salvii
    Nov 25, 2018
    10
    If not the best.. one of the best fallout games.. i love fallout since fallout 3 and this game from now is my favourite. If you love fallout 4, new vegas and fallout 3, you will love this one too.
  56. zGeo
    Nov 25, 2018
    10
    This game doesn’t deserve all the trash it’s been getting , it’s certainly not a perfect game but it’s far from terrible , yes there are a few bugs but what game doesn’t have bugs at launch.
    This games map is huge and is full of new locations and a whole host of new enemies and lore.
    The game is challenging yet very forgiving in the sense that you’re not punished too hard for not eating    This game doesn’t deserve all the trash it’s been getting , it’s certainly not a perfect game but it’s far from terrible , yes there are a few bugs but what game doesn’t have bugs at launch.
    This games map is huge and is full of new locations and a whole host of new enemies and lore.
    The game is challenging yet very forgiving in the sense that you’re not punished too hard for not eating / drinking.
    It’s been said many times but this game is insanely fun when playing with friends , and the PvP aspect of it is also quite enjoyable.
    Personally I can’t wait to see what they add to the game in future updates.    … Expand
  57. vunder
    Nov 25, 2018
    8
    i would give this game a 9 but cant yet do to bugs and some balance issues.

    the story telling is actually quite deep if you take the time to listen to the holo tapes and read the terminals. i find the world to be quite engaging, especially compared to other survival titles. i like that i can have a full battle perk build, and switch them out for crafting, farming, and other needs as    i would give this game a 9 but cant yet do to bugs and some balance issues.

    the story telling is actually quite deep if you take the time to listen to the holo tapes and read the terminals. i find the world to be quite engaging, especially compared to other survival titles.

    i like that i can have a full battle perk build, and switch them out for crafting, farming, and other needs as i see fit.

    it is no where near as brutal and punishing (until hardcore servers are released) as other survival titles. if playing survival has scared you off, this is the title to jump in and get your feet wet.

    the bugs are pretty typical of an mmo upon release, you may wish to wait a month or two before purchase for those to be ironed out.

    lastly, i recommend any of the free build helpers to help you plan your s.p.e.c.i.a.l. points, so you dont waste time on a poor build.    … Expand
  58. J0nes
    Nov 25, 2018
    9
    An underrated gem! I have been a hardcore gamer for more than 25 years and have played tons of games on different platforms. When the first reviews for Fallout 76 came in I was astonished. Can all the critic be wrong?

    I played since launch day and have put more than 24 hours into the game. I love the Fallout Series and have played all Bethesda Games since the mid 90s. If you’re whining    An underrated gem! I have been a hardcore gamer for more than 25 years and have played tons of games on different platforms. When the first reviews for Fallout 76 came in I was astonished. Can all the critic be wrong?

    I played since launch day and have put more than 24 hours into the game. I love the Fallout Series and have played all Bethesda Games since the mid 90s. If you’re whining about Bugs in Fallout 76 you haven’t played Daggerfall, but thats another Story…

    Producing Video Games costs a lot of money and manpower. For Companies a failure in Sales is a big risk, especially for big ones. As a consequence big Publishers tend to be very conservative. I find this highly annoying. This years Title looks, feels and plays like that from last year. Experiments are spares. I find a lot of games plain boring. “Been there, done that.”

    Let’s take a look at Red Dead Redemption 2. The Mission Design hasn’t evolved much since GTA III. And most of the time - forgive me - you look at your horses ass. Sounds fun? Duh…

    I think RDR2 is as highly overrated as F76 is underrated. For a lot of reasons. A lot of critic I hear about F76 is “the emptynes of the world”.
    It’s a world after a nuclear war? What do you expect?
    Besides that I don’t find it empty at all. There is so much to do, so much to explore.

    The choice from Bethesda not to put any Human NPCs into the Game is brave and ingenious. This makes the game even better. You are a lone Survivor and every know and then you stumble over another Survivor and he is a humane player. This is the Wasteland I always imagined and wanted. It’s not overcrowded and you fell a lonelynes when you wander through Appalachia. Brillant, Bethesda, Brillant!

    Warning! The next passage contains spoilers!

    Some of the most memorable moments I had in a Videogame, I had in Fallout 76: one night I was ransacking a house in the woods. When I got out, between the dark trees a pair of big red eyes where gazing at me. Mothman. I ran, like if never run in a game before.
    Another time I was doing a quest and suddenly a big flying Creature appeared on the horizon into my direction. I tried to hide, that failed. I was killed instantly. After a respawn a full blown air fight was developing. Some sort of helicopters where attacking the creature.
    Both these events where unscripted and I love F76 for those moments.

    By the ways so far I played only solo and had a blast. It can only be better coop.

    Yes. There are some bugs. But I didn’t discover anything major so far. The launch was normal for an online game. No big downtimes. Since the last patch I didn’t had any lag at all.

    For me this is the best Fallout so far and my Game of the Year. I am very curious how this Game will develop.
    This is the most underrated Game ever. Period.    … Expand
  59. radicaldreamer
    Nov 25, 2018
    10
    Im not really sure where the hate is coming from, this game is essentially Fallout 4 set in West Virginia and with some online elements thrown in, though they arent required. I've put in maybe 20 hours so far and have had a blast. Its lore is absolutely fantastic.
  60. GVEP
    Nov 26, 2018
    9
    I find this game to be very enjoyable, despite of the bugs. When the bugs are gone then this game will be a GREAT game.
  61. Mackizar
    Nov 28, 2018
    8
    First off, the game was never advertised as a hallmark standalone notch in the numbered fallout games saga. It was always advertised as a survival game (Rust/DayZ) game set in the Fallout universe built on Fallout style gameplay. In that regard it is one of the most fun and content complete of -that- genre.

    Story: A lot of the negative reviews I see are complaining about a lack of a    First off, the game was never advertised as a hallmark standalone notch in the numbered fallout games saga. It was always advertised as a survival game (Rust/DayZ) game set in the Fallout universe built on Fallout style gameplay. In that regard it is one of the most fun and content complete of -that- genre.

    Story: A lot of the negative reviews I see are complaining about a lack of a main story (Although there is one that I find very interesting to follow along with) - It's more or less about discovering what happened to the survivors of the war and what gave rise to the Scorchbeast menace that may or may not have wiped them out after the bombs dropped. It's mostly presented through the environment, holotapes, terminals, robots, and notes. It's VERY Bioshock in that regard, and I think it's a great approach.

    Bugs: I've encountered a few. Item duping/losing which needs to be fixed. However, despite all the rage about it, this has been one of the least glitchy Bethesda games I've played at launch in a very long time. The bigger bugs are already scheduled to be fixed, and Bethesda is starting a weekly newsletter to keep players in the loop moving forward.

    Gameplay: It plays just like Fallout 4 more or less. Honestly I feel that it runs a little better, and I think it looks a lot better. The biomes are more diverse and the amount of land to cover is much larger.

    Over-encumbrance is a pain because it limits fast travel, but you ca absolutely live with it while searching for a place to scrap and stash.

    VATS is back, though since it can't pause a multiplayer world, it works as an aim-assist by default. With proper perks and hotkeys, the user can target specific limbs or auto-crit. I personally love it and use it all the time.

    In typical Bethesda game fashion, I often log off with more quests than I started with. Lots of the dailies and events get old, so I do hope that they continue to introduce new ones.

    All in all though, I have been having a blast and hope that the community appreciates it for what it is, and not what they convinced themselves that it should be.    … Expand
  62. MrGlad8
    Nov 28, 2018
    10
    I dont really get why F76 gets all this negative reviews. I must ask: What did you expect for game in the first place?
    I really enjoy this game for what it is. But I am a fallout-nerd who have enjoyed playing fallout since the very first game. Sure this one is different but it is what it is and it is what they said it was going to be. When I read the review I realize that these people is    I dont really get why F76 gets all this negative reviews. I must ask: What did you expect for game in the first place?
    I really enjoy this game for what it is. But I am a fallout-nerd who have enjoyed playing fallout since the very first game. Sure this one is different but it is what it is and it is what they said it was going to be. When I read the review I realize that these people is new to the fallout game and they give features in the game that I enjoy and expected negative review. Oh sure there is bugs but no serious ones that I have met yet. And I'm so far level 15 and do everything in-game.
    So one thing is for sure about Fallout 76 : Don't read the reviews but try the game out for your self if you know you enjoyed the previous fallout-games.    … Expand
  63. ADFOSS
    Nov 29, 2018
    10
    The big Red Dead Redemption fans are here to criticize a game they haven't even tried because of the kind of comments you can find... You're being ridiculous.

    Fallout's universe is perfectly taken into account and we have some very good moments of play despite several bugs throughout the game. Let's not forget that Fallout 76 has just been released and is the first online mode, so there    The big Red Dead Redemption fans are here to criticize a game they haven't even tried because of the kind of comments you can find... You're being ridiculous.

    Fallout's universe is perfectly taken into account and we have some very good moments of play despite several bugs throughout the game. Let's not forget that Fallout 76 has just been released and is the first online mode, so there are definitely some bugs that will, I'm sure, be fixed in future updates.

    The graphics are quite successful and there are countless interactive quests. A very beautiful adventure has passed through this game and with your friends.

    To test, to play    … Expand
  64. SEGA1989
    Dec 3, 2018
    10
    Had to give this game a ten to counteract the ridiculous backlash. This game is not horrible. In my experience i've had a few bugs but nothing game breaking. It creates one of the largest and most diverse Fallout game worlds ever. It allows you to role-play any faction you want, hell you can create a new faction of raiders with your buddies if you want to. Don't go into this game thinkingHad to give this game a ten to counteract the ridiculous backlash. This game is not horrible. In my experience i've had a few bugs but nothing game breaking. It creates one of the largest and most diverse Fallout game worlds ever. It allows you to role-play any faction you want, hell you can create a new faction of raiders with your buddies if you want to. Don't go into this game thinking its Fallout 5 , its not think of it more like fallout tactics, more of a spin-off. Good time would recommend to any fan of open worlds or especially Fallout.… Expand
  65. Nachtmahr
    Dec 4, 2018
    9
    If you read this, you probably allready know the entire Fallout 76 problematic. The Game is not half as bad as all the disapointed haters claim.
  66. seyfferk
    Dec 6, 2018
    9
    I have put about 30 hours into the game so far and I am really enjoying it.

    The scale and depth of the world is really incredible. The perk system allows for much greater build variation and flexibility than the original. The VATS system works surprisingly well for being real-time. Its' also been really fun to run around the wasteland with my friends and family. There are a few    I have put about 30 hours into the game so far and I am really enjoying it.

    The scale and depth of the world is really incredible. The perk system allows for much greater build variation and flexibility than the original. The VATS system works surprisingly well for being real-time. Its' also been really fun to run around the wasteland with my friends and family.

    There are a few negatives. I have had some minor bugs. Nothing that ruins the experience. The storage limit is entirely too small (the recent patch helps). The forest where you begin is too easy. That being said, venture to new areas and the game can get very difficult.

    I am honestly confused about the poor reviews for this game. I believe most stems from people not getting a carbon copy of the existing games. It's really great that Bethesda is willing to take risks. I can understand missing NPCs but I don't think the game suffers from this decision. Bethesda open world games have always been buggy and I have experienced less bugs than Fallout New Vegas.

    If you are a fan of the Fallout series, please try this game.    … Expand
  67. TickleMeTimbers
    Dec 7, 2018
    10
    Been playing this game for 20+ hours, about half solo and half in coop, and loving every moment. I've played every Fallout game since the 90s, and it's the first one where they got the scavenging game loop almost perfectly right, in my opinion. The survival/equipment degradation/base building mechanics feed into scavenging and makes each run to a place of interest on the map feelBeen playing this game for 20+ hours, about half solo and half in coop, and loving every moment. I've played every Fallout game since the 90s, and it's the first one where they got the scavenging game loop almost perfectly right, in my opinion. The survival/equipment degradation/base building mechanics feed into scavenging and makes each run to a place of interest on the map feel worthwhile and rewarding. Respawning mobs and lack of human settlements creates a feeling of constant peril which is apt for the post-apocalypse. The map is arguably the best Bethesda ever made, with tons of places of interest, and sometimes jawdroppingly amazing vistas. I can see how this game isn't for everyone, but if you like exploration and base building, you'll love this game.… Expand
  68. Kasgoron
    Dec 9, 2018
    9
    Всё нравиться, вот только PVP систему бы другую, но говорят что сделают кастомные сервера, с режимом хардкор, вот это круто будет, FOnline 3D. Именно то что я ждал.
  69. Chris360
    Dec 14, 2018
    10
    Fortnite is your game of the years folks!and all this bad review are from people that never played it probably...ok there are bugs(it's Bethesda..) but the game it's just enjoyable! The Lore is fine and if you say it's not you don't know anything about that, sorry!just like all the previous fallout the people had to say that's not a real fallout gnegnegne and when fallout 5 come toFortnite is your game of the years folks!and all this bad review are from people that never played it probably...ok there are bugs(it's Bethesda..) but the game it's just enjoyable! The Lore is fine and if you say it's not you don't know anything about that, sorry!just like all the previous fallout the people had to say that's not a real fallout gnegnegne and when fallout 5 come to us(cause 76 it's a daamn spinoff) maybe we(you) can finally see the positive things about that game and put all your hate in the new fallout5!… Expand
  70. usererror123
    Dec 29, 2018
    8
    I have to admit, Bethesda, you did a decent job with this game. i don't know what all the hate is about surrounding this game. The character creation is one of the best features, bringing back all of the settings from fallout 4 and adding more cosmetics. One of the main flaws is the campaign, it does not feel like it has much of a story, pretty bland and short also. Overall decent game
  71. Ruslan1327
    Mar 24, 2020
    8
    Игру слишком сильно раскритиковали, как по мне, она этого не заслуживает, но если вам она не нравится, то я пойму. А стоит ли покупать? Это решать вам, по крайней мере, в 2020 году в неё можно играть и даже получать удовольствие )Игру слишком сильно раскритиковали, как по мне, она этого не заслуживает, но если вам она не нравится, то я пойму. А стоит ли покупать? Это решать вам, по крайней мере, в 2020 году в неё можно играть и даже получать удовольствие )
  72. 7606325486
    May 9, 2019
    10
    the game at first sucked after an update it shows big big promes other then that its a hit or miss but still fun to play and with friends.
  73. Seanybeyo
    Nov 1, 2020
    8
    I feel this has become a solid game with a rough start and now it's just popular to hate it. I'm enjoying it almost as much as I have enjoyed other fallout games and feel the game has even improved in certain areas. This game will continue to grow and I'm excited about that because there will be new and evolving stories that hopefully keep the game fresh and interesting.
  74. Myriks0074
    Jun 21, 2019
    10
    Absolutley love it!! Been improved a lot since release, and still continues to grow.
  75. Blamelouis
    Dec 22, 2019
    10
    Been playing this since Xmas last year and it is brillant especially with how it’s developing as a community. The majority of griefers have been dispatched and the community we are now building is supportive and fun. Don’t listen to the moaners and whiners the game has its issues but it’s still a blast to build your character using the different builds , build your camp , do the quests ,Been playing this since Xmas last year and it is brillant especially with how it’s developing as a community. The majority of griefers have been dispatched and the community we are now building is supportive and fun. Don’t listen to the moaners and whiners the game has its issues but it’s still a blast to build your character using the different builds , build your camp , do the quests , grind and just chill by taking on a flock of legendary scorched beasts. Great fun.… Expand
  76. mexican28
    Jul 13, 2019
    10
    this game is amazing i love every minute of playing it and this game is made for every person who has loved the fallout series like i have this is a new spin on the genre and more games should be made in this art style
  77. StasGamer
    Sep 18, 2019
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Не такая уж и плохая игра как все говорят.
    Да,у этой игры и в правду очень старый движок для 2018 года,графика плохая,ч человеческие NPC отсутствуют,есть баги.Но Fallout 76 постоянно обновляют,добовляя в игру новые события и исправляют баги,а так же в скором времени в эту игру добавят человеческих NPC!Если эта игра и была плохой то только на старте,а сейчас с ней за исключением графики всё нормально.Играя в эту игру порядка 20 часов я не нашел никаких багов и просадки фпс,всёс этой игрой в плане оптимизации нормально.    … Expand
  78. 5150-Gonzo
    Sep 2, 2021
    10
    As of 2021, this is easily one of my favorite RPG's ever made. The new content updates have made this game a real treat for anyone who likes Fallout. If you played this game in the passed and were burned by it, give it one more chance. You'll probably love it.
  79. Captain0611
    Oct 29, 2019
    8
    I like the concept of the game and they are still updating the game to fix the bugs and the problems people have with the game
  80. ibmug
    Jan 12, 2021
    10
    This is definitely a must with friends. - Redownloaded it and I'm remembering all of my fallout 4 moments but with friends. 99% of the bugs I complained about initially are not there anymore and I'm enjoying exploring. The only thing I do not like is the micro transactions but that's just a small part of it. If you like fallout 4, give this guy another chance.
  81. Stormfinder
    Feb 2, 2020
    10
    This game, has it's bugs. This is true.
    But it is still o e of the best games out there today. Bethesda is known for glitchy games, it happens, it's no reason to hate it. If you can't handle a crash or glitch once or twice a day, then you need to learn more patience. Overall still a 10/10 and I am happy to put 12+ hrs a day 3 days a week into it without any negativity.
  82. TheEnclaveFO3
    Feb 11, 2020
    9
    This game is extremely fun. Great story mode, great survival aspects and great weapon builds. This game is perfect if you love survival games, although the occasional glitches and bugs make this slide away from a 10/10 slightly.
  83. FR0D000
    Apr 6, 2020
    8
    Игра хорошая, но задания и квесты очень приметивны и скучны, а так игра нормальная
  84. AnatolyFox
    Apr 9, 2020
    8
    Соре кнеш, но игра стала значительно лучше, чем была ранее. Игру доделывают и добавляют много нового, не то, что на старте.
  85. Urbanboy96
    Apr 15, 2020
    9
    Bought game 10 hours ago . I played with my friends ,so it was really funny ,even more then GTA online ,must have in qurantine.
  86. SIIIADOW
    Apr 29, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Игра хорошая багов нет . Очень хорошо играется всем советую поиграть в этот шедевр !… Expand
  87. masterkebabman
    May 24, 2020
    8
    with wastelanders uptade bethesda really well recovered the game, the game has evolved into a whole new dimension, but unfortunately there is some optimization problems and game is unstable as hell sometimes.
  88. Nahagugaga
    Jun 5, 2020
    9
    Great game great fun , very much great , totally great , but very much bugs , have to deal with them , totally . The graphics are very nice very nice indeed . You can build a wall around your camp , very nice . Huge Map , will not disappoint you ,
  89. MUSTLOVEDOGS
    Jun 21, 2020
    8
    I really like the game. It is fun despite it's flaws. I am not sure why people dislike it so much.
  90. Jep35
    Jun 24, 2020
    8
    Was a good game , people are just upset because they didn't know what they wanted from a multiplayer fallout, it does a great job of the atmospheric storytelling that fallout is great for.
  91. UnthinkablGuard
    Jul 7, 2020
    10
    Right! Fallout 76 is a good game if you're a fan of the fallout series or/and you want a 'Hardcore' experience. I put hardcore in quotes because. Bethesda didn't say it was hardcore. It is only hardcore if you try make it hard by going to places such as West Tek, Sugar Grove, The Whitesprings Resort. Events such as 'Scored Earth' 'Encrypted'. You get the idea, right? It can be easy-ish ifRight! Fallout 76 is a good game if you're a fan of the fallout series or/and you want a 'Hardcore' experience. I put hardcore in quotes because. Bethesda didn't say it was hardcore. It is only hardcore if you try make it hard by going to places such as West Tek, Sugar Grove, The Whitesprings Resort. Events such as 'Scored Earth' 'Encrypted'. You get the idea, right? It can be easy-ish if high levels such as people past level 120 help you with quests or give you things. My score is 85. Bye y'all!… Expand
  92. Dani0101
    Jul 16, 2020
    9
    El juego se ha redimido casi por completo, lo llevo jugando desde el 10 de julio de este 2020 y me ha dado una buena experiencia de juego. Gracias Bethesda ahora sí parece un fallout.
  93. EstleJ26
    Nov 28, 2021
    10
    After a few years of development and lots of additional content released I can finally say this game is solid. Tons of armor and weapons that all have a variety of legendary effects. Power armor, too, comes in a variety of styles with cool skins to boot. Great on your own, perfect with a fireteam.
  94. OfficialWindex
    Sep 1, 2020
    10
    With over 500 hours of game play, i can officially say that this game has a great story, and perfect mechanics. On release, everyone gave it hate, but it doesn't deserve that. Its fun, has very few bugs, frequent updates and the Wastelanders DLC. The Wastelanders DLC is a whole other thing on its own, but it definitely adds some spice to the game. 11/10.
  95. Bradburn
    Nov 21, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Addictive and my favorite game in the fallout franchise. The weapon and armor progression allows you to play the game many different ways. I’m looking forward to steel dawn. 2020 has been a fantastic year for Fallout 76.… Expand
  96. Gonfuscius
    Feb 9, 2021
    9
    That game went from trash to treasure... still a little bit buggy but hey. After 300+hours i still feel like i didnt dicover everything
  97. orologio
    Sep 4, 2021
    10
    È un gioco immenso, ora nel 2021 è uno dei giochi online più belli da giocare, anche se non è il migliore della saga di fallout rimane un capolavoro dell'online, ho riscontrato solo dei bug di compenetrazione, immaginavo di peggio.
  98. gsho2915
    Oct 22, 2022
    10
    As of now in late 2022, I think I’m enjoying this more than Fallout 3, 4, or New Vegas. I’m level 77 and I have no real complaints other than the frame rate could be a little better on PS4. Game footage from PC looks to be smooth. Anyway, the quests are amazing, the guns are amazing and very refreshed from the other games, and the general creativity, audio, and every little animation andAs of now in late 2022, I think I’m enjoying this more than Fallout 3, 4, or New Vegas. I’m level 77 and I have no real complaints other than the frame rate could be a little better on PS4. Game footage from PC looks to be smooth. Anyway, the quests are amazing, the guns are amazing and very refreshed from the other games, and the general creativity, audio, and every little animation and effect is so perfectly immersive and Fallout-esque that this is a nearly perfect work of art. I have never had a negative PVP experience, and very seldomly have actual encounters. Some of them are handy in boss fights, which is very cool.… Expand
  99. Trivet
    Jun 20, 2019
    9
    I've been playing since the beta and still love the game. It's a blast to play - the amount of content, world complexity and general fun coming from this game honestly cannot be compared to no other vidya. I wholeheartedly recommend it to anyone who liked the franchise till now, but was on the fence due to the negativity campaign towards this product. It's a quality game with amazing community.
  100. JustinHightower
    Nov 20, 2018
    10
    This is one of my favorite games of the year. Yes its extremely buggy, but when it works, its a blast to play. Rated it a 10 to counter-balance the obviously dishonest slew of people review-bombing it. They haven't played it, a lot of them. If you like Bethesda games, you can deal with bugs. As they go along and improve this game its going to be amazing. I'd probably give it about an 8.5
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Mixed or average reviews - based on 43 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 43
  2. Mixed: 29 out of 43
  3. Negative: 12 out of 43
  1. Cubed3
    Jan 22, 2019
    40
    So utterly disappointing and flawed in every possible way… The first few hours, most of it can be ignored, and occasionally the flaws can be forgotten, but only briefly before they come storming back to the forefront. An awful, boring, empty, pointless experience. There is, however, a glimmer of hope. It's worth mentioning that there has already been a Bethesda title that was equally as unimpressive: The Elder Scrolls Online - but looking at it now, it has transformed into one of the best MMOs out there. There's always the hope the Fallout 76 develops the same way and becomes something special, but for now, that seems impossible. It's a world away from that.
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  2. Vgames
    Dec 25, 2018
    50
    Fallout 76 isn't your typical fallout experience. You don't have NPCs or dialogue, but instead get real players that should fill this void - that ultimately fails to do so. It does some things right, but as of now I cannot recommend getting this game as long as it stays a broken and boring mess that it is right now.
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  3. MMORPG.com
    Dec 19, 2018
    70
    Fallout 76 is the series’ Freshman introduction into the world of online, multiplayer games. As a result, we are experiencing all of the awkwardness and clumsiness associated with that season of life. It is imperfect and a bit uncomfortable, but I see opportunity for Fallout 76 to be more than it presently it - to be a truly great, rich Fallout experience.
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