Fallout 76

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2.8

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 4921 Ratings

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  1. dbailey
    Jun 20, 2019
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Fallout 76 is a collection of contradictions.

    On the one hand, even at the time of writing, it has some big bugs, on the other hand they pale in comparison to the fun of launching nukes and the multitude of events.
    The story is an incredibly deep, tragic, complicated, meditation on technology and its relationship with humankind, yet it is ultimately a jigsaw puzzle composed by ghosts. It is an incredibly solemn, at times lonely, experience, but conversely it has the best community of people you could possibly play with.
    All of this is to say that Fallout 76 doesn't work on the terms of a typical single player RPG, where choice results from the differing desires of NPCs. BGS has made them before, and there are numerous others on the market. It works because in between the quests and events, there is a collection of incredibly fun gameplay experiences. Fighting the Scorchbeast Queen with a server of strangers, uncovering the history of Appalachia leading up to Reclamation Day (Myst as written by Cormack McCarthy), helping new players build their CAMP, and of course launching nukes. The voice actors are phenomenal, perfectly setting the mood of the game. And the frequent updates have made the game better, with backpacks, events, and bug fixes. The new Nuclear Winter mode is another addictive addition, with high replayability. Highly recommended. Because of, not in spite of, the contradictions.    … Expand
  2. Ginger_96
    Jun 20, 2019
    9
    This game has made an absolute turnaround. I wouldn't normally put a rating on a game condition a year out, but wow has this turned around. NW is amazing, the game is very stable now, and the story and lore has been improved. Ignore the hate and honestly buy this game
  3. ikonbrah
    Jun 20, 2019
    9
    Love this game, have played about 350 hours. So glad I decided to ignore the reviews and try it for myself.
  4. Kcghostbuster
    Jun 20, 2019
    9
    It's not a perfect game, but there is a huge explorable world, and a constantly updating amount of content. The newly added Battle Royale mode is a blast! The lack of NPC's isnt bothersome, it really adds to the ambience of the freshly apocalyptic world.
  5. Searay
    Jun 22, 2019
    9
    I have been in this world almost daily since it was launched, yet I'm only level 91.
    I realise that players approach this game in many different ways... and that those of us that enjoy the game by quietly exploring, sneaking and sniping, are Least likely to step up and speak: Here is my say, then -
    This is a dark Fallout environment that promises to get more complex over time. The    I have been in this world almost daily since it was launched, yet I'm only level 91.
    I realise that players approach this game in many different ways... and that those of us that enjoy the game by quietly exploring, sneaking and sniping, are Least likely to step up and speak: Here is my say, then -
    This is a dark Fallout environment that promises to get more complex over time. The initial glitches are being sorted out, and yeah, the next lot of glitches will get sorted out too - I don't care about that, personally... I am grateful to be able to wander this Blasted Heath..
    I feel 'more involved' in this Fallout world (than games before) playing as I do: The Sole Survivor...    … Expand
  6. Bennerz
    Jun 21, 2019
    9
    I am a casual mature gamer and have been playing Fallout since Fallout 3. I really rated Fallout 3, Fallout 4 was good, Fallout 76 started off terribly and seemed sort of pre-release standard (Bethesda seem to do this all the time). Fallout 76 has had several updates and DLC added which have transformed the game for me, yes there are still a few bugs but now there are separate servers forI am a casual mature gamer and have been playing Fallout since Fallout 3. I really rated Fallout 3, Fallout 4 was good, Fallout 76 started off terribly and seemed sort of pre-release standard (Bethesda seem to do this all the time). Fallout 76 has had several updates and DLC added which have transformed the game for me, yes there are still a few bugs but now there are separate servers for PVE and PVP and another for the new Battle Royal aspect. As I am not unemployed or a student I find the missions and content enough to keep me busy within the game as a single PVE oriented player. I have enjoyed base building, farming, trading (via vending machines), getting and upgrading power armour, tackling the ghouls,scorched, mutants and many other creatures in the game. Some of my best experiences have been casually interacting with other players. I am not in a group or a clan and normally play alone, however the Fallout 76 community is very good; there are some idiots, spoiled little kids and dicks as in any on-line game but in general mostly everyone I have met has been friendly. My first interaction was whilst building a base as a level 10, a level 100 guy came to see what I was up to and gave me some tips and a really good weapon. Later another guy saw me selling junk at Morgan Town Station at level 20 and said if I helped him collect some items he would help me out as he liked helping new players. He showed me new areas on the map, made and gave me under armour, power armour and upgraded weapons and ammunition, that experience changed my play. I am now level 100+ with upgraded T51-b and X-01 power armour and can tackle a scorch-beast (though it's still better with a second player) , on a casual basis I give food, water, weapons and hopefully some help to newer players I meet as the community did this for me. Those previous experiences changed the game for me. There are voice comm's in game so you can interact and If there's an annoying kid, gang of dicks or total ass on the sever, server hop, there's plenty other servers but in my experience those sorts are few and far between. The Fallout community was, and is more than just the actual game. I for one am enjoying Fallout 76, the updates and DLC just add more for my enjoyment but I guess at the end of the day it boils down to what type of game/experience you were looking for. In my opinion if you want instant gratification and pay-to-win this is not the game for you. If you want to PVE with casual player interaction at your choosing then this is the game for you, with the added bonus of PVP and Battle Royal servers if you fancy a go at that.… Expand
  7. Oldfogeygamer
    Jun 21, 2019
    9
    Great game. Started badly but improving week after week. Didn't deserve the backlash it got on release
  8. zombietime155
    Jun 21, 2019
    9
    I have been here since the beta and never ended up dropping a review, but my experience in this game has been astounding! with some bugs here and there, my friends and I have enjoyed ourselves, being the self-proclaimed cleansers of the wastes. Can wait to see you all in Appalachia!
  9. Fendios007
    Jun 24, 2019
    9
    Despite the lag on several occasion, the gameplay is interesting and fun. Bit challenging and quite numbers of items to build which won’t get u bored easily.
  10. Taksumi
    Dec 30, 2019
    9
    I have been playing F76 for a longer while. I didn't see any glitches or crashes, its nice to play with friends and explore the wastelands, do the quests. Play nuclear winter (it gives a lot of fun). Vats is made for online gameplay and its nice to use. i don't have any problems with this game
  11. 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.
  12. 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.
  13. 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 ,
  14. 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.
  15. Sanguinesleep
    Jul 21, 2020
    9
    Background: I've only been playing for a couple of months, using a free copy which was bundled with my new ps4 pro. I probably wouldn't have bought it, based on the player reviews, but it just goes to show.

    I've seen all the complaints of problems with gameplay and the Atom shop related to early and later dates after the initial release and the Wastelanders release I really love this    Background: I've only been playing for a couple of months, using a free copy which was bundled with my new ps4 pro. I probably wouldn't have bought it, based on the player reviews, but it just goes to show.

    I've seen all the complaints of problems with gameplay and the Atom shop related to early and later dates after the initial release and the Wastelanders release

    I really love this game. it seems simplistic at first glance but there is so much detail added to the world and the gameplay, I have to commend the designers.

    I can't comment on PVP, but I play solo and in a team with friends. I have noticed any griefers and the community is helpful and friendly.

    I understand there was complaints about the amount of content before the free Wastelanders release, but I can't fault it now. As a previous WoW and Guild Wars player, plus many other solo games, I'm enthralled with Fallout 76

    The base-building aspect of the game adds a very pleasan't thrill to the entire experience. Also the Vendor machine mechanism of selling in-game items to other players for in-game currency, is also a brilliant idea. As a busy person, I appreciate the Atom shop which allows (for the most part) cosmetic improvements to be purchased for real money. The range and number of these items are a pleasant surprise

    Definitely recommended    … Expand
  16. 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
  17. Maffin9987
    Jul 3, 2023
    9
    Von Anfang an gespielt und es ist wirklich gut geworden, die npc haben dem Spiel echt gut getan
  18. Higepanda
    Jul 5, 2023
    9
    2023年7月現在、アップデートによってかなりストーリーテリングも詳細になり、ミッシングリンクだったシリーズの１以前の話がわかったり
    ２、３、４までのストーリーの伏線が、相当量詰まった贅沢な仕様になっています。
    リリース以降、アップデートで著しく価値の上がった一本だと思います。    2023年7月現在、アップデートによってかなりストーリーテリングも詳細になり、ミッシングリンクだったシリーズの１以前の話がわかったり
    ２、３、４までのストーリーの伏線が、相当量詰まった贅沢な仕様になっています。
    リリース以降、アップデートで著しく価値の上がった一本だと思います。
  19. Poodlefish
    Aug 17, 2023
    9
    The hate is undeserved, most people didn't give it a chance, its different sure, but it's not bad not by any means. The hate online caused so many to miss out on this great game,
  20. TheEighthDay
    Nov 14, 2018
    8
    So many of the reviews sit on the idea that there aren't any human NPCs, completely ignoring the timeline. This is 25 years after the war. Not 210 years like Fallout 4, not 204 years like New Vegas. We, the players are the first humans out in the WV region and are the ones to create the settlements. The idea is we are the ones to rebuild. Now, if Bethesda gives us the tools to make thisSo many of the reviews sit on the idea that there aren't any human NPCs, completely ignoring the timeline. This is 25 years after the war. Not 210 years like Fallout 4, not 204 years like New Vegas. We, the players are the first humans out in the WV region and are the ones to create the settlements. The idea is we are the ones to rebuild. Now, if Bethesda gives us the tools to make this enjoyable is yet to be fully seen. But all of these bad ratings because people want human NPCs are ignoring the storyline of this game.

    Gameplay is fun, building is fun. Doing things with friends, lots of fun. We'll see how it holds up in the long run.    … Expand
  21. Vareba
    Nov 18, 2018
    8
    They really need a way to check if people actually bought the game, before allowing them to post here.

    The game is buggy, but it's not bad at all, it's not broken. It's incredibly fun, runs great, and is secure.

    Actually research before you judge - don't jump on the arbitrary hate fad, just copy/pasting the same nonsense.
  22. Arcayon
    Nov 20, 2018
    8
    The number of people reviewing the game who didn't play it is staggering. Really sad that no one wants to give something new a shot.

    The game feels pretty immersive and really feels like you are a part of the world. This sometimes includes some loneliness of a solo wasteland, but often it has tons of unique interactive experiences with other players. The foundation of the game is    The number of people reviewing the game who didn't play it is staggering. Really sad that no one wants to give something new a shot.

    The game feels pretty immersive and really feels like you are a part of the world. This sometimes includes some loneliness of a solo wasteland, but often it has tons of unique interactive experiences with other players. The foundation of the game is extremely solid and should be expanded upon with future content releases to reduce stagnation. Gameplay is really smooth and I haven't experienced a lot of lag.

    There are some bugs and network issues that are pretty annoying. I've had my CAMP despawn into individual parts and even lost some expensive built pieces during the process. My fast travel point constantly puts me underwater. The lack of human NPCs seems like a huge oversight since there is evidence of people being almost everywhere. All the negatives don't make this a bad game though. It needs some more polish, some content to eventually come out as DLCs, and it would be perfect.    … Expand
  23. RingK
    Nov 25, 2018
    8
    Of course it has bugs, of course it has problems, of course it still have things to improve a lot, but damn, it's fun! It's your usual Fallout experience with a new narrative system and the possibility to do things with friends, and take photos of everything. This game will become a 10/10 in some months, I'm sure, plus, you can find for under 25€ now, go and buy it ;)
  24. Eric_Little
    Nov 15, 2018
    8
    It's not Fallout 5, it's a different kind of game as announced with some stuff that reminds of the single player version. There is a world to explore and you have to find out why all the people have gone. And there is a lot to explore. It's true I missed NPCs at the beginning but now some sort of Fallout-feeling caught me. I would like to have some more players on the map but I noticedIt's not Fallout 5, it's a different kind of game as announced with some stuff that reminds of the single player version. There is a world to explore and you have to find out why all the people have gone. And there is a lot to explore. It's true I missed NPCs at the beginning but now some sort of Fallout-feeling caught me. I would like to have some more players on the map but I noticed that most of the people I met where kind and helpful . Graphics are fair enough and quests, events and exploring give a lot of work to do. Crafting is also a lot of fun and a very important part of the game. So we had a lot of fun after accepting that this game is different from previous versions of the Fallout franchise… Expand
  25. str8upnobs
    Nov 14, 2018
    8
    Since the trolls are out hot & heavy, I figured I should at least try to balance out the truth with my vote/review.

    For me and my friends (or Lone Wandering)? I'm loving it, and it feels like a new refreshing take on FO. But it seems from what I've read that opinions are varying greatly on this game. Some Hate hate Hate it! Some LOVE IT! and there's a lot of variance in between. My    Since the trolls are out hot & heavy, I figured I should at least try to balance out the truth with my vote/review.

    For me and my friends (or Lone Wandering)? I'm loving it, and it feels like a new refreshing take on FO. But it seems from what I've read that opinions are varying greatly on this game. Some Hate hate Hate it! Some LOVE IT! and there's a lot of variance in between.

    My experiences so far through ~2hrs of full game and ~10-12 of beta (mostly co-op with friends in beta) have been 95% good to great. Had one bad bug that kept from collecting loot/junk, but simply rebooting the game fixed it and hasn't happened since. So with close to 15 hours of gameplay I just hit lvl 15 before logging off this morning, and I've (iirc) only done the first ~2-3 mains story missions. Basically just been getting lost in the world and letting it take me where it may.

    8/10 - Would recommend if you're into Fallout!    … Expand
  26. 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
  27. Subsided16
    Nov 27, 2018
    8
    Surprisingly good, great survival type game and tons of exploration and things to do, thus game actually made me realiss how much i actually hated Fallout 4s generic cookie cutter NPCs in cookie cutter settlements. Dont listen to all the haters that never gave the game a try and everyine that just hates change.
  28. 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
  29. 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.
  30. 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
  31. 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
  32. kohmet
    Nov 23, 2018
    8
    Fallout 76 is a unique Fallout experience and the story is told via a more unconventional method compared to prior Fallout games. You truly get to experience the post-apocalyptic world first hand and first as one of the first vault dwellers to step into the world. If you enjoy Fallout lore by reading, listening to holotapes, picking up various clues around the world, and various robotsFallout 76 is a unique Fallout experience and the story is told via a more unconventional method compared to prior Fallout games. You truly get to experience the post-apocalyptic world first hand and first as one of the first vault dwellers to step into the world. If you enjoy Fallout lore by reading, listening to holotapes, picking up various clues around the world, and various robots than you will get a kick out of the game. As far as the multiplayer side is concerned it adds a tremendous level of depth and enjoyment to the game. Every encounter is made that much more dynamic by other random players walking around as well as your own squad mates.

    The game has many of the same issues as Fallout 4 that is exacerbated by the multiplayer component. None of these have been game breaking by any stretch. Definitely take time to go out there and watch some game play videos and decide for yourself if is for you!    … Expand
  33. Fx_32
    Dec 10, 2018
    8
    неплохая задумка со слабой реализацией..устарела на 5 лет минимум
  34. silentwhisper18
    Nov 16, 2018
    8
    The Game isn't great and its probably my least favorite fallout game but its far from terrible. It's not what i would ideally want in a fallout game but for what it is it's decently enjoyable. I think the world is the best created yet. The main quest structure is pretty decent and fighting for survival at the beginning is a solid experience. The issue is that without the NPC's a lot of theThe Game isn't great and its probably my least favorite fallout game but its far from terrible. It's not what i would ideally want in a fallout game but for what it is it's decently enjoyable. I think the world is the best created yet. The main quest structure is pretty decent and fighting for survival at the beginning is a solid experience. The issue is that without the NPC's a lot of the game just seems like you are wandering around exploring with no reason beyond exploration.
    Overall i would say its an ok game, not good, not terrible just alright.    … Expand
  35. ZerothNZ
    Jun 21, 2019
    8
    Flawed but fun.
    It has its problems, but when I play it, I get the same sense of wonder and escapism I got from Fallout 3, 4 and Skyrim.
    The launch was rocky but with the regular updates, this game has vastly improved .
  36. WMAAGames
    Nov 22, 2018
    8
    The same experience I know and love from Fallout 4 but with pals. This is way more of a Co-op. PVE experience, rather than a multiplayer PVP.

    There are some issues with NPC’s only being Robots that you can’t really interact with, they really talk at you.
    But, personally I find that the story and writing in this game is as good as ever. I find myself massively invested in this games story.
  37. PappaFost
    Nov 15, 2018
    8
    It's hard to hear over the internet hyperbole rage-monsters, but I'm several hours in and the game has really hooked me. If you liked Fallout 4, you will like 76. If you got burned out on Fallout 4 you will not like 76. Base-building is fun, weapon customization remains good. I love my snub-nosed 38 special in the apocalypse, and my wooden stick upgraded with nails. No NPCs does notIt's hard to hear over the internet hyperbole rage-monsters, but I'm several hours in and the game has really hooked me. If you liked Fallout 4, you will like 76. If you got burned out on Fallout 4 you will not like 76. Base-building is fun, weapon customization remains good. I love my snub-nosed 38 special in the apocalypse, and my wooden stick upgraded with nails. No NPCs does not equal no story. Bethesda is good at crafting intrigue, and you are unraveling a mystery.… Expand
  38. 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
  39. 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
  40. MagneticLoad
    Nov 14, 2018
    8
    Love the game thus far. Simple fact is, there is no other game like this. Detailed map, amount of enemies, base building options, fallout lore, and being able to do it with friends or randoms. Lots of fun so far and bethesda is obviously going to be continuously adding content.
  41. MrMormegil
    Nov 14, 2018
    8
    The review bombing of this game is ridiculous, just because it's not the game you have been wanting does not mean its not fun. This is the reason why user reviews are almost entirely useless.
    Is this game perfect, no. Is it fun, hell yes.
  42. davidblue-89
    Nov 14, 2018
    8
    I believe in the Fallout world. I also believe Bethesda when they say this is a foundation for something to be built on. I've spent 10+ hours in the world of Fallout 76 and I'm still engaged and finding new and interesting things. I look forward to seeing how the world grows and it will be in large part to how we behave in the game, engage with one another and become a community.
  43. Mooth
    Nov 27, 2018
    8
    I originally rated this game a zero because I couldn't log in, turns out it was playstation's fault. The game isn't perfect but has potential and is already better after the first big patch. If you like Fallout and have some patience, you may end up liking this game. It's been on sale everywhere.
  44. TastyMilkSteak
    Nov 14, 2018
    8
    People like to hate on this game because Bethesda wanted to try something different. Is it the best narrative story? No. But it is an amazing game for what a multiplayer fallout could be.
  45. nnich10
    Nov 14, 2018
    8
    It's not supposed to be the "Fallout you remember" nor is it entirely new. It's something right in the middle. Multiplayer adds an incredibly enjoyable element to the game though not fully compensating for a lack of human NPC's. However the reintroduction of equipment degradation, added disease's and mutations, and a higher emphasis on crafting make the Wasteland feel moreIt's not supposed to be the "Fallout you remember" nor is it entirely new. It's something right in the middle. Multiplayer adds an incredibly enjoyable element to the game though not fully compensating for a lack of human NPC's. However the reintroduction of equipment degradation, added disease's and mutations, and a higher emphasis on crafting make the Wasteland feel more consequential than ever before.… Expand
  46. naderslovechild
    Nov 14, 2018
    8
    Played for four hours last night and had a blast. Yes, it's buggy. Yes, it was a little laggy. Don't care. Joined up with a random guy I met outside the vault and we went off in search of power armor. Took a couple capture points, farmed some materials, PVPd a little, hunted some "wanted" people, it was FUN. Jesus people just love to jump on hate trains apparently. Makes me sick how manyPlayed for four hours last night and had a blast. Yes, it's buggy. Yes, it was a little laggy. Don't care. Joined up with a random guy I met outside the vault and we went off in search of power armor. Took a couple capture points, farmed some materials, PVPd a little, hunted some "wanted" people, it was FUN. Jesus people just love to jump on hate trains apparently. Makes me sick how many of these 0/10 reviews start with "haven't played the game but...."… Expand
  47. Ronin75
    Nov 14, 2018
    8
    I think I would have preferred a coop FO5 tbh, but I'm not disappointed. The game is fun and really focus on the base building aspect. The mission are more interesting than I would've thought before playing the game (No human NPC, no choices in dialogues). PVP seems interesting and not forced on the player, you can kind of opt out of it (Slap system). The map is huge and there a lot ofI think I would have preferred a coop FO5 tbh, but I'm not disappointed. The game is fun and really focus on the base building aspect. The mission are more interesting than I would've thought before playing the game (No human NPC, no choices in dialogues). PVP seems interesting and not forced on the player, you can kind of opt out of it (Slap system). The map is huge and there a lot of interesting place to explore.

    There are a lot of things that could be better tho, such as QoL mecanics, PTT isn't implemented, a FOV slider, better optimization. I would give it 7.5 right now if I could. I assume it could get better or worse depending on the content and the patches they will roll out in the following months.    … Expand
  48. DNA_Instinct
    Nov 14, 2018
    8
    I played the game for 4 hours upon writing this review.

    This game works a little differently from the other games. The VATS system obviously doesn't slow down the game and I didn't see a way to target limbs. The CAMP capacity of 400 lbs really puts a hamper on what you should pick up. This negatively impacts the players that like to hoard or collect items and weapons. I personally    I played the game for 4 hours upon writing this review.

    This game works a little differently from the other games.
    The VATS system obviously doesn't slow down the game and I didn't see a way to target limbs.
    The CAMP capacity of 400 lbs really puts a hamper on what you should pick up. This negatively impacts the players that like to hoard or collect items and weapons. I personally like it as if forces me to think of myself as an actual survivor trekking around and adventuring. Pick two or three guns, scrap the rest.

    The actual world is well detailed and has fantastic quality. I want to commend the digital art team that built this world for their amazing work. Thank you!

    There are new weapons, armor, foods, drugs. This really gives the player a choice on how to play. The items and armor have a condition system similar to Fallout 3. You can repair armor with the scrap you find in the world.

    Base building is limited. You get a small area you can call your own. Using materials you find to create a little piece of home to call your own. The system is very similar to the Fallout 4 system except you need to find schematics for many of the buildable objects. Your base can be relocated for a fee payable in caps. Sleeping in a bed does not change time but can give you a rest bonus.

    There are random world events that can trigger near you that give you a reward upon completion. Some of these event can be challenging and you will welcome help from nearby players.

    Realism. This game has a forced mandatory hunger and hydration bar that tells you if you need to eat or drink water. This added feature makes living in the wild feel more realistic. Food cures your hunger and can give you a nice bonus stat. Same with water and other beverages.

    The in game music for this title is better than all the other Fallout games, in my opinion. It flows well and changes based on where you are.

    This game does not have object interaction. no dragging corpses out of the way, no picking up items. Corpses also despawn fairly quickly and you can be caught off guard by respawning enemies previously killed by another player.

    Overall I am very pleased about this game.
    10/10 Audio
    10/10 World environment
    7/10 Base building
    8/10 Combat
    9/10 Item variety
    7/10 Loot system    … Expand
  49. Drenai
    Nov 14, 2018
    8
    Fallout 76 is pretty amazing, it has fantastic scenery and the gameplay is fantastic. I have always wanted a multiplayer Fallout game and this has left me feeling incredibly content, I am extremely excited for what Bethesda has in store in the future.

    Don't be put off by the negative reviews, it's a good game. There are some things that need work, but it's not as horrible as some of    Fallout 76 is pretty amazing, it has fantastic scenery and the gameplay is fantastic. I have always wanted a multiplayer Fallout game and this has left me feeling incredibly content, I am extremely excited for what Bethesda has in store in the future.

    Don't be put off by the negative reviews, it's a good game. There are some things that need work, but it's not as horrible as some of the previous reviewers are making it out to be.

    To summarise, fantastic game, incredibly fun, especially when playing with other people. PvP needs some improvement, since currently it is almost non existent and there is currently very few reasons to even PvP.    … Expand
  50. Thayersbear
    Nov 14, 2018
    8
    Sadly, this is one of those games where you win some and you lose some. I love Fallout and believe this game has SO MUCH potential. It's nice to explore places and have it actually feel like an adventure because it's so big. I love the new characters. Miss the NPCs. I wish the text was bigger or we could choose different colors. It's extremely hard to see and on some notes I can't evenSadly, this is one of those games where you win some and you lose some. I love Fallout and believe this game has SO MUCH potential. It's nice to explore places and have it actually feel like an adventure because it's so big. I love the new characters. Miss the NPCs. I wish the text was bigger or we could choose different colors. It's extremely hard to see and on some notes I can't even read! VATS is a so so. You'll either learn it or forget it. There is a lot of walking. I wish fast traveling was free but I get it. I don't understand why some people are getting upset about the multiplayer. You barely run into any one else and when you do, they are friendly. I play Fallout alone and this makes it feel just as solo as their other games. It did JUST come out. Bugs are going to happen. They can't fix it all in one day. People got pissed off when the B.E.T.A was only at certain times on certain days but now you know why. To not overload the servers like what happened today.

    Either way, you'll either love it or hate it. Just give it a chance because it has SO MANY GOOD QUALITIES.    … Expand
  51. Hurren88
    Nov 14, 2018
    8
    What I find funny about all the reviews here, is the same issue seems to crop up.

    There are no NPC's. Well unfortunately the only life to have seen the Appalachia for the past 25 years are all walking irradiated zombies, animals, etc. You are the first of any vault to open to try and take back the waste land, to assume there is going to be a plethora of NPC's to interact with is    What I find funny about all the reviews here, is the same issue seems to crop up.

    There are no NPC's.

    Well unfortunately the only life to have seen the Appalachia for the past 25 years are all walking irradiated zombies, animals, etc. You are the first of any vault to open to try and take back the waste land, to assume there is going to be a plethora of NPC's to interact with is hillarious at best.

    I remember when this game was first announced, people were worried that they'd be getting beat up by every "13" year old kid that decided to buy the game. There is a decent mechanic akin to that of Borderlands where both parties have to attack to initiate PVP, or listen to the same radio station. But now everyone is crying there isn't any PVP, I don't understand.

    But the game itself while not perfect, has promise. If Bethesda constantly supports further development of the game we could eventually see more NPC's more quests given by NPC's, more areas, fixes to all your problems. The game is exactly as it stated it was going to be an Online Fallout and the mechanics reflect it (V.A.T.S is a big one), it never claimed to be Fallout MMO 76.

    It is what it is, but it isn't a zero. I would recommend buying it if you're a fan of fallout, because there is still lore here, and if you're worried about them messing up the lore take the time to learn what happend and what is happening, don't expect a MMO, and don't expect the sun and the moon... especially from a new release from Bethesda.    … Expand
  52. DesoIsDead
    Nov 14, 2018
    8
    Real solid game to explore and fight in, especially better if your playing with friends, some issues with frames in certain areas that I hope will be fixed soon. I think the game is overhated because it's not a singleplayer Fallout game but for what it is it is a fun time.
  53. AtlantaBraves54
    Nov 14, 2018
    8
    Here's an honest review from someone who has played the game 30+ hours. This is a good game and a lot of fun. It's more fun to play with friend(s) but at the same time can still be enjoyed solo because the map is so big. I've had tons of fun just exploring and looting around the map. Problems with this game include no NPCs (which I heard is going to change in the future), frame rate dropsHere's an honest review from someone who has played the game 30+ hours. This is a good game and a lot of fun. It's more fun to play with friend(s) but at the same time can still be enjoyed solo because the map is so big. I've had tons of fun just exploring and looting around the map. Problems with this game include no NPCs (which I heard is going to change in the future), frame rate drops during high action points, and gitches. Overall, this game has been very enjoyable so far. If you have enjoyed playing fallout style games in the past there is no reason not to give this game a shot. Don't listen to all the negativity out there!… Expand
  54. 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....
  55. ts437
    Nov 15, 2018
    8
    I loved fallout 4 base building but wished there was something more to it. Well FO76 public workshops is a mini-game within the game, amazing fun to capture, defend, and gather resources from to become more powerful.

    Wandering the wasteland is great fun with friends. Sure, the FPS drops pretty horrendously at times but so fat I'm having a blast. This is what I wanted a fallout game to    I loved fallout 4 base building but wished there was something more to it. Well FO76 public workshops is a mini-game within the game, amazing fun to capture, defend, and gather resources from to become more powerful.

    Wandering the wasteland is great fun with friends. Sure, the FPS drops pretty horrendously at times but so fat I'm having a blast. This is what I wanted a fallout game to be like and I'm glad Bethesda took the risk.    … Expand
  56. Hybridsteel
    Nov 15, 2018
    8
    FALLOUT 76, Is the next spin-off game coming out of this franchise and a lot of people bad mouthed this game waaay before it was even released with HAte spouting from every tom, dick and harry this game had a bad rep before todd Howard stopped talking at E3.
    So skip forward a few long months as we got the beta from Bethesda if you had pre-ordered any of the version you could purchase...    FALLOUT 76, Is the next spin-off game coming out of this franchise and a lot of people bad mouthed this game waaay before it was even released with HAte spouting from every tom, dick and harry this game had a bad rep before todd Howard stopped talking at E3.
    So skip forward a few long months as we got the beta from Bethesda if you had pre-ordered any of the version you could purchase...
    During the beta, we all saw our fair share of bugs and glitches and some of these are still present in the "finished" product, But The did drop a 50 gig update into the game before the game went live on the 14th November.
    Now let's talk about the game... If you have played Fallout 4 this game will be right up your street very much the same type of gameplay minus an immersive storyline but there is still a story of sorts which has you galavanting over the state of West Virginia,
    The gameplay and graphics are very nice as they were on fallout 4 just with a few extra bits of detail slung in to give it a bit of depth,
    The camp mode is nice but there is already talks that this will be played within the near future and aside the lack of NPC's the game still flows.
    It is a SPIN-OFF and I must state this again as its not a follow on from the original series, the game is an experiment by Bethesda not to be designed as a cash cow but to be designed as another potential idea they can play with not just for fallout but for maybe an elder scrolls title at some point as well.
    While playing the actual game as someone who reviews games with no financial backing or sponsorship which means I had to buy this game myself. I don't find myself disappointed more curious to find out what their actually gonna do with this idea and how it expands.
    Like most of you I was apprehensive at the start but the more I played and the more I read into it minus the crapload of hate that was being turned out by everyone with a youtube channel I found that the game was set to be something I may actually enjoy,
    All in all the game is what it is its a free for all "softcore survival" game with a sandbox element where u play as whatever you want to play as. the variety of enemies and "zones" in this game give it a bit more of a deep feel to where they went in the game and like iv said genuinely excited to see where this goes..
    This game isn't for everyone so if you don't like games like Ark or Conan you probably won't like this but for all Fallout fans who enjoy roaming around the land with no direction at the end of the game that's what this is like. Its like when u finished fallout 4 and u just kept exploring... its just fallout 76 that's the whole game.
    So love it or hate it fallout 76 has changed the minds of many but again it's not for everyone...

    So until the next time Peace out and enjoy your game, Whatever that is.    … Expand
  57. 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.
  58. Ahlwen
    Nov 15, 2018
    8
    the game is not a normal fallout game and that is totally fine with me. previous fallout games didn't have bad stories but i never much really cared about the story it was just a means to explore the wasteland, in this game the quests provide that same thing for me
  59. 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.
  60. MrXfox
    Nov 16, 2018
    8
    I love the Game ar all... i wasnt a fan of the Bethesda Games. i loved the old ones. Dont give to much on all the review bomber. Watch a gameplay video. Then all the dlcs will cost nothing... i can highly recommend this.. its not an mmorpg its an koop Bethesda game . it has a rich and good story but its not told by NPC. you will find notices or Computer.. its very cool . the wastelandI love the Game ar all... i wasnt a fan of the Bethesda Games. i loved the old ones. Dont give to much on all the review bomber. Watch a gameplay video. Then all the dlcs will cost nothing... i can highly recommend this.. its not an mmorpg its an koop Bethesda game . it has a rich and good story but its not told by NPC. you will find notices or Computer.. its very cool . the wasteland feeling is back. and its not because the game is empty… Expand
  61. Robynsworld1892
    Nov 15, 2018
    8
    So far I've had a great experience with this game.

    First off this is much more of an online Survival/ Sandbox/RPG than an MMO. For me that is a good thing. There is a limited number of people in a world at anytime. I see one or two people occasionally, maybe participate in an event with them then we go on our own way. I like that I can join my friends worlds and play together, and I    So far I've had a great experience with this game.

    First off this is much more of an online Survival/ Sandbox/RPG than an MMO. For me that is a good thing. There is a limited number of people in a world at anytime. I see one or two people occasionally, maybe participate in an event with them then we go on our own way. I like that I can join my friends worlds and play together, and I love that you can fast travel to your teammates camps for free which will definitely come in handy later in the game. People have complained about people running and jumping and blocking doorways, I personally have not had this issue even once.

    I have not had any bugs so far, and I have only lagged twice. I am playing on a PS4 pro though so I can't speak for other consoles.

    At first the stash limit was upsetting for me, until I read up on it and learned that I was really just doing it wrong. Scrap your junk first and space is no longer an issue. I mean sure I can't store more than a few weapons and armor but it is much more worth it to scrap them as you have a high chance of learning a MOD for that weapon (considering the steep price for plans in this game it is extremely valuable).

    The C.A.M.P. building is fun for me. I've built a nice two story shack, have all my crafting, power, and a decent amount of defence. It does mildly suck that I don't have everything unlocked from the get go, but that is kind of the point of the game. My favorite part of Fallout 4 was building up my settlements, and I'd have an insanely advanced settlement before level 10 which honestly didn't make sense. Part of me enjoys that I have to put more effort into it for 76.

    I enjoy the survival aspect of the game, I knew it was going to be there going in so it wasn't a surprise for me. I craft up food and/or water when I need to but I actually find a decent amount of food just from looting, and prewar food doesn't decay like food you make.. Really making disease free water is more time consuming but I know that I will get plans for a water purifier later on and that won't be much of an issue anymore.

    Haven't seen a nuke yet, and the nukes work differently than you'd expect from what I read so I'm not worried about that. No one has tried to grief me in any way shape or form. I'm aware it may become more of a thing later on but they did add a lot of things to make it entirely unbeneficial to PK. They also say they are planning on making private worlds a thing early on so I'm excited for that.

    The leveling of enemies is actually pretty good. I have not ran in to anything more than 5 levels above me (except for one scary legendary encounter which I just hid in my shack during) but I have been doing my quests and sticking to the starting area, like any survival game if you explore too far ahead too fast you'd expect to get destroyed. I've died twice and you drop a SMALL amount of junk from your inventory. It really doesn't affect anything though as junk is readily available everywhere. You don't lose any caps so that is good.

    There is much more of a variety of enemies and wildlife than the last game, and this is exciting for me. I've already seen many new creatures and I haven't even fully explored the forest area yet.

    On to things I don't like, yeah unless you wanna read text and listen to holotapes the story is not going to exist. However, there are some interesting robot dialogs as well as the hilarious traveling super mutant merchant you may happen upon. I had a robot vendor tell me there is nothing better than a woman in uniform (which my character is wearing). So while the story is lacking there are still some fun things you can find if you keep your eyes and ears open.

    The proportion of caps earned to cost of buying things is extremely high. Any weapon only sells for MAYBE 5 caps early on usually 2, where plans to build and mod new things are anywhere from 100-500 caps. Which is why I mentioned earlier scrap, scrap, scrap. I don't use the drugs in th game so I sell all my extra aid that isn't food, water, radaway or stimpacks. I also am beginning to make a pretty penny by bulking up my surplus of some items like steel scraps and selling them (you can only sell in bulk). I'm guessing that player trading will be a bigger source of income for me eventually.

    There isn't enough armor drops (yet). I hope it will increase. This means I have a ton of available weapon mods but few for armor.

    As far as graphics I am neutral. It's the same as fall out 4 with a better environment.

    All in all I have a lot of hope for this game. I was expecting it to be a cross between fallout 4 and an open minecraft world (I love minecraft) and honestly that's exactly what it has been so far. If you don't go into the game expecting an amazing fallout rpg story and nitpicking everything it's actually a lot of fun.

    PS to all the babies whining about micro transactions you can get that currency in game too, quite easily.    … Expand
  62. Jynnen
    Nov 16, 2018
    8
    Bethesda develops some of the best games in my opinion and the fact that they released a title like fallout 76 that is quite weaker makes one think that this fallout is terrible. I am considering the fact that i love every fallout game and Bethesda developed game and i probably have a couple of thousands of hours in game time spread across the fallout franchise, from fallout 1 up to 4.Bethesda develops some of the best games in my opinion and the fact that they released a title like fallout 76 that is quite weaker makes one think that this fallout is terrible. I am considering the fact that i love every fallout game and Bethesda developed game and i probably have a couple of thousands of hours in game time spread across the fallout franchise, from fallout 1 up to 4. This is the weakest fallout title yet (except brotherhood) maybe the weakest Bethesda game as well. However this does not make this game bad in itself, i have been playing during every beta window and everyday since release and i have to say that i am having fun, like a lot of fun. The way i play is by taking it slow with one friend just investigating every nook and corner, finding all those world building nuggets of gold that Bethesda makes in their games which are present in Fallout 76. Or i am playing with a group of friends, just smashing trough the world and being silly. Overall the experience has been great and ive already put down enough hours into this game to validate a purchase, however there is a quite a few bugs and features that are less then pleasing in their current state but this is supposed to be a "game as a service" game so i am looking forward to future updates to see what Bethesda does about the issues.… Expand
  63. Heartliner
    Nov 16, 2018
    8
    Deutsch:
    Ich halte FO76 für atmosphärisch durchaus gelungen. Manche Interface-Entscheidungen mögen einer Überarbeitung würdig sein und die Grafik ist kein Upgrade zu Fallout4.
    Es lässt sich aber hervorragend als Singleplayer (wenn auch online) spielen und erhält durch die Multiplayer-Komponente einen Gewissen Reiz des Fremden. Wir kennen das Spieler-typische Verhalten aus Survivaltiteln    Deutsch:
    Ich halte FO76 für atmosphärisch durchaus gelungen. Manche Interface-Entscheidungen mögen einer Überarbeitung würdig sein und die Grafik ist kein Upgrade zu Fallout4.
    Es lässt sich aber hervorragend als Singleplayer (wenn auch online) spielen und erhält durch die Multiplayer-Komponente einen Gewissen Reiz des Fremden. Wir kennen das Spieler-typische Verhalten aus Survivaltiteln wie Rust, DayZ, etc.; diese aggressive Spielweise fand ich bisher allerdings kaum (zumal das System eine solche auch eher hemmt) was dazu führt, dass man zwar anderen menschlichen überlebenden begegnet, seinen postapokalyptischen Alltag eher allein oder mit Freunden und Bekannten bestreitet. Ein Nachteil beim gemeinsamen erkunden und enträzeln ist dabei die umfangreiche Vertonung vieler Quests. Diese stört regelrecht die absprachen im voicechat (vor allem ts) oder der voicechat kann nicht verstanden werden weil gerade irgend ein endloser Tagebucheintrag verlesen wird.
    Deshalb nur 8 von 10; vorallem aber auch 8von 10 um den zerreißenden Wertungen entgegen zu wirken.    … Expand
  64. Jeff0029
    Nov 16, 2018
    8
    Game Mechanics: Well Designed
    Current Performance (PC): Smooth
    Microtrans: Done the right way Multiplayer: Current atmosphere is either long wolves or friendly Perks/Craft/Building system: Excellent (even thought build limit is on the small side) Stash size: Way too small. Some features like bulking helps, but that's not enough Flow breaking: Hearing other nearby peoples    Game Mechanics: Well Designed
    Current Performance (PC): Smooth
    Microtrans: Done the right way
    Multiplayer: Current atmosphere is either long wolves or friendly
    Perks/Craft/Building system: Excellent (even thought build limit is on the small side)

    Stash size: Way too small. Some features like bulking helps, but that's not enough
    Flow breaking: Hearing other nearby peoples clicking breaks the flow
    Shops (NPC): Shared caps pool does not work. Not being able to sell extra weight is BS
    Map: Area of interests have lot's to offer. Between them can be monotonous

    *Looked at red reviews*
    - Clearly this game is not for everyone
    - "Worst game ever" ..Sure
    - "Not for Fallout fans" STFU. You don't talk for all of us

    Personal prediction, reviews will tend more towards the positive. But Bethesda has a good chunk of fixes/tweaks to do before so.    … Expand
  65. Horbatos
    Nov 16, 2018
    8
    There is some Fallout hating treng going down that is really sad,Fallout is not a bad game, there is a lot of to do, lore to explore even if it is a away from original for many, playing wtih friends, building, fighting... it is just going to get better and better and my overall feeling is that devs are listening to fans, really does not deserve spitting and negativity at this rate,There is some Fallout hating treng going down that is really sad,Fallout is not a bad game, there is a lot of to do, lore to explore even if it is a away from original for many, playing wtih friends, building, fighting... it is just going to get better and better and my overall feeling is that devs are listening to fans, really does not deserve spitting and negativity at this rate, especially from people that played it for hour or two and had gone with the "trend" , i will even say some gamers and youtubers have become spoiled at some rate in expecting masterwork from every new game, give it a chance and enjoy in imerse new world with friends, it is not like you have not been reading and listening holotapes in other Fallouts, 8 for current state which will improve… Expand
  66. Danny_Kalendarz
    Nov 16, 2018
    8
    People are overreacting, it's a spin-off. It's not meant to be Fallout 5, It's just a multiplayer DLC for Fallout 4. The exploring is fun (Like always), the new V.A.T.S system is usable and the new look for the map makes it much clearer to see where the player is heading. The game has few glitches, but they are mainly visual e.g. Mongrels reference posing when fighting and I think I oncePeople are overreacting, it's a spin-off. It's not meant to be Fallout 5, It's just a multiplayer DLC for Fallout 4. The exploring is fun (Like always), the new V.A.T.S system is usable and the new look for the map makes it much clearer to see where the player is heading. The game has few glitches, but they are mainly visual e.g. Mongrels reference posing when fighting and I think I once saw a T-Posing ghoul. Remember, take this game with a grain of salt and find enjoyment in what you are experiencing.… Expand
  67. Boshmachok666
    Mar 3, 2022
    8
    In general, you may not agree with me. But I must admit that a lot of work has been done on the game lately. And now this game is quite fun to play.
  68. Pose1don
    Nov 19, 2018
    8
    In my opinion this game just needs one thing. To remove the fallout from its name. If it had just been called Post Apocalyptic Simulator 2018 it would be scoring so much higher.

    But instead its a fallout game so every New Vegas fanboy is gonna give it a 0 because its not New Vegas 2. To those fan boys i say wait till fallout 5 eventually comes out then your comparisons with traditional    In my opinion this game just needs one thing. To remove the fallout from its name. If it had just been called Post Apocalyptic Simulator 2018 it would be scoring so much higher.

    But instead its a fallout game so every New Vegas fanboy is gonna give it a 0 because its not New Vegas 2. To those fan boys i say wait till fallout 5 eventually comes out then your comparisons with traditional fallout games will hold more weight. For people who aren't looking for Fallout 5 and just want a multiplayer survival game then this game is worth a look.

    The only reason i am not willing to give it more than an 8 is because of the obvious graphical bugs and some balancing issues, but i know these will all be fixed in time.    … Expand
  69. Re-view
    Nov 19, 2018
    8
    See, the problem with 76, is that many, aren't playing it correctly. They're expecting it to be like any other Fallout title, but that isn't the case. It's a total deviation, and the hate it is getting is just plain unjust. It's a genuinely fun experience... with friends. See, without friends, the game falls to about a 5/10. Still fun, but Fallout 4 can offer a similar experience. The lackSee, the problem with 76, is that many, aren't playing it correctly. They're expecting it to be like any other Fallout title, but that isn't the case. It's a total deviation, and the hate it is getting is just plain unjust. It's a genuinely fun experience... with friends. See, without friends, the game falls to about a 5/10. Still fun, but Fallout 4 can offer a similar experience. The lack of NPCs is slightly saddening at the worst. I do like following stories, but there is still plenty of that in 76 with terminals and audio logs, and just piecing together details in the environment. Really, don't listen to the poor scores. They're just stuck-up **** who can't have a little fun-who also may have no friends (Which explains the distaste they have for the game).… Expand
  70. Lunimei
    Nov 19, 2018
    8
    I've enjoyed multiple Fallout games in the past. Fallout 76 scratches the post-apocalyptic survival itch for me. i was excited about the game from the moment they announced it, because retro-futuristic apocalyptic storytelling is my favorite genre.

    i was worried about initial reviews. The general consensus seems to be that Bethesda may have tied a noose around my favorite series, but    I've enjoyed multiple Fallout games in the past. Fallout 76 scratches the post-apocalyptic survival itch for me. i was excited about the game from the moment they announced it, because retro-futuristic apocalyptic storytelling is my favorite genre.

    i was worried about initial reviews. The general consensus seems to be that Bethesda may have tied a noose around my favorite series, but Fallout 76 is absolutely worth your time. The story alone is worth your time. The parallels they tie between current political issues and the historic issues in the Fallout universe are bone chilling. Don't rush through it; immerse yourself in the story. Every note between family, every political flier, and every protest sign is a stroke of paint creating a portrait of a land dragged down by corporate greed. The restless masses were so close to the point of boiling over that even years later their anger is evident. War would have come to Appalachia even if the bombs never fell.

    Beta/Servers
    i skipped the beta, because i wanted to start on release day. Luckily, i missed the initial server issues due to waiting for it to arrive in the mail. I've only been disconnected 3 times in my entire playtime (20-30 hours i think). You hook onto servers extremely fast.

    Graphics/Gameplay
    I'm playing on PS4. I get lag when i am crafting, but other than that I haven't had any major lag issues. I've had 2 or 3 teleporting enemies (mostly the scorched). Some reviewers say that the scorched are messed up because they act weird, but you learn from the story that they are supposed to act like that. I've been generally lucky with glitches, as I haven't experienced anything game breaking. I have experienced funny little glitches that gave me a good laugh, but nothing irritating.

    Building/Camps
    i love building and Fallout 76 has somewhat improved upon Fallout 4's system. Building elements snap easier, but you still have to trick things into place every once in a while. i like having to buy building plans because it makes me appreciate every plan i find and REALLY appreciate a plan i shell out caps for. Unfortunately, don't get too attached to a camp because in all likelihood it will go away. if your camp exists where another player has already built their camp then your camp will get stored upon entering that server. It is currently extremely difficult to place the camp blueprint that you receive when your camp is stored. I've never lost any materials when my camp was stored, so rebuilding wasn't that bad for me.

    Perks
    i love the perk system. I am a hoarder, so I took a ton of weight reduction perks. I can carry MOUNTAINS of junk. i then bundle that junk and sell it to vendors everyday for caps so i can buy plans and fast travel. The perk system feels similar enough to the old leveling method so it wasn't too difficult to learn, but it also makes me feel more involved in directing my character's growth.

    Multiplayer
    Even griefers really make the universe. I got my butt handed to me by a team of people preying on other players. Honestly, it was the most authentic raider scenario I've ever had in a post-apocalyptic game. NPCs just can't get on the same level of craziness as flesh and blood human beings. You only lose junk on death, so I got the unique experience, but didn't lose a whole lot from it. There are issues here though. if you do kill your attacker the revenge system can make it difficult to get away from them especially if they are on a team (i believe they can fast travel to team members). I think that if they attack you then they shouldn't get the option for revenge. I've also had some endearing interactions with other players. It's nice to walk by and hear another player humming along with the radio. Just like in real life, there are good and bad people out there.

    NPCs
    There are NPCs everywhere in the game. I can't for the life of me figure out why people keep saying there are no NPCs. There are no human NPCs, but quirky non-human NPCs are everywhere. The lack of people really makes the pain in the story stick. I don't want to get into why there are no people, because i don't want to spoil the story. But i will say that this story would not be even a fraction as powerful if there were people present.

    Story
    Multiple reviews have said that there is a severe lack of story or that the lack of NPCs makes the story weak. Well, the only way that you are lacking a story is if you actively ignore it. I get excited every time I see a piece of paper sitting on a desk because it's another glimpse into a world lost to me.

    Overall, I'm scoring Fallout 76 high, because the game can absolutely stand on its own. It isn't perfect. i came at it as a critic of this genre and I am thoroughly enjoying it. i like the story much MUCH more than Fallout 4. it lets you wander at your own pace and really live in the world without being chained to story characters.    … Expand
  71. Marlock101
    Nov 19, 2018
    8
    I love Fallout 76. I definitely rank it higher than Fallout 4. They are really trying with this game, and it is a blast to play with friends if you go raid a bunch of places. PvP is fun and enjoyable but can get annoying. The AI is sometimes brain dead. The gun play feels satisfying and comfortable, and sometimes intense. The base building aspect is really nice, and can be very beneficial.I love Fallout 76. I definitely rank it higher than Fallout 4. They are really trying with this game, and it is a blast to play with friends if you go raid a bunch of places. PvP is fun and enjoyable but can get annoying. The AI is sometimes brain dead. The gun play feels satisfying and comfortable, and sometimes intense. The base building aspect is really nice, and can be very beneficial. The game does a great job at doing its job, making you feel lonely until you run into someone. It's a decent survival game, and a decentish RPG. It has bugs Bethesda needs to work out, but all around the game is very enjoyable.… Expand
  72. dgcae
    Nov 19, 2018
    8
    I'm going to be a part of the unpopular opinion.

    For me my experience with the game has been phenomenal. I was incredibly skeptical at first but then I played the Beta with my friends and it won me over. I will say this right out of the gate, it's NOT a typical Fallout game and it's designed for a very particular group of fans that have been asking for this, albeit it does not fit    I'm going to be a part of the unpopular opinion.

    For me my experience with the game has been phenomenal. I was incredibly skeptical at first but then I played the Beta with my friends and it won me over. I will say this right out of the gate, it's NOT a typical Fallout game and it's designed for a very particular group of fans that have been asking for this, albeit it does not fit exactly what we asked for but does a good job getting close. The rest of this review will be pertaining to my own personal experience with the game, not what others have dealt with.

    While the world does feel lifeless that doesn't really take away from the overall experience. Sure I miss the personalities of the NPC's but even with all of them gone I still get the Fallout vibe from traveling around the map. The quest system is unique and they REALLY put a lot of work into building up the lore around most of them. The main issue is that it's not spoon fed to you and you have to look around for a note or a holotape to get the full story. I personally love this approach and I'm not being distracted by some random NPC bugging out because it's a Bethesda game either, so that's another plus.

    The gameplay is by far the most fun out of all the previous releases. Combat is solid and now that they've patched out the framerate lock on PC it's even better. The game isn't very difficult, especially if you're with a group. Being in a group offers many perks too. From perk card sharing, bonus xp, and whatever else you and your friends can make up along the way. I can't count how many hours I spent trying to get to a specific objective only for my friend to discover something else and we go and check it out and then we find something else and check that out and so on only for us to have ended up going in the complete opposite direction of the objective and being lost in the world.

    Solo is probably the biggest downside to the game but then again it was NEVER marketed to be a singleplayer game. If you went in thinking you'd get the maximum amount of enjoyment out of this by yourself then you're a fool because it was clearly designed to be played with a group. That's not to say you can't play it alone, you certainly can but I think it kind of negates the true purpose of the game and therefore you can't really complain that it wasn't tailored to you, since they never intended it to be.

    I see a lot of people complaining about bugs, I've seen videos about bugs too, I personally have only experienced one bug and that was the game crashing while loading into a world. That was easily solved by lowering my graphics settings. Other than that I have yet to experience anything else that would warrant complaining about. The worst would be an enemy stuck in t-pose as it loads in but then as I got closer it would correct itself.

    My biggest complaints are that the stash size is too small and they do a poor job explaining a lot of the basic things that you will be doing constantly, like perk cards and blueprints for you camp. The stash size is going to be increased in a later patch and I understand how the perk cards work. The blueprint thing I still don't get all too much but I found a good spot to leave my camp anyway so I don't intend on moving it. The camp system is a bit janky at times too but that's more my own personal tastes as opposed to being a fault of the game. It's not the games fault that I want to build a house boat out in the middle of a lake and I can't because the foundations don't reach the bottom. That's mine for wanting to put it in a place it clearly can not go.

    All in all the game has been incredibly fun so far. When I'm playing by myself I'm usually exploring new areas, capturing a workshop, collecting materials for crafting or all three in preparation for when I play with my friends. I enjoy it by myself because it's nice to pop on the classical radio while I rummage through a blown out factory or take down a mob of ghouls in the woods, occasionally running into another player where I offer them some purified water and rad-away (since I easily have over 100 of each after 2-3 hours). Then when my friends are on we get working on those quests or at least try to, not really, one of us ends up getting side tracked and then we all end up getting side tracked. Plus you can't really beat the sense of accomplishment from successfully defending your workshop from a level 50 Scorchbeast or taking down a level 95 Scorchbeast Queen with 20 other players after someone drops a nuke.

    In closing it's a fun game if you want it to be and if you didn't let your expectations cloud what it really, which all it is is a multiplayer open world survival game with the Fallout flair tacked on to it. It's clearly not meant for everyone, judging by the overwhelmingly negative reviews but for those of you who may be interested in it, I recommend seeing if a friend will let you try it out first or if possible then rent it.    … Expand
  73. jalexander13
    Nov 19, 2018
    8
    Not the zero most people are putting on here. This game obviously took a lot of time and effort to make and at times can be a lot of fun. Yes there are quite a few problems that Bethesda I'm sure is willing to work on over the years. We're entering into an age where video games take a considerable amount of time and effort to make, especially to constantly be on the cutting edge of thatNot the zero most people are putting on here. This game obviously took a lot of time and effort to make and at times can be a lot of fun. Yes there are quite a few problems that Bethesda I'm sure is willing to work on over the years. We're entering into an age where video games take a considerable amount of time and effort to make, especially to constantly be on the cutting edge of that game design market. They wanted to try something new and it's obviously not their strong point, but they've got to learn somehow.

    I've only put 28 hours in and I've barely covered the map, I'm excited to see what else the game as to offer in the future. (Really hope this wasn't an online test run for Starfield.)    … Expand
  74. Meterious
    Nov 20, 2018
    8
    This game gets a lot of hate for many valid reasons, but after spending some 7 days playing it (solo and with friends), I have to say I've fallen in love with the game. It took some getting used to - because while it's similar to Fallout 4, the players are the ones in charge of the story narrative.

    The premise is actually revolutionary when you look at it from a different perspective.    This game gets a lot of hate for many valid reasons, but after spending some 7 days playing it (solo and with friends), I have to say I've fallen in love with the game. It took some getting used to - because while it's similar to Fallout 4, the players are the ones in charge of the story narrative.

    The premise is actually revolutionary when you look at it from a different perspective. Here you are, coming out of the vault to an empty, cruel and unforgiving world, where most people have either died to the local wildlife (of which some are truly terrifying) or succumbed to the Scorch virus. As the player, you must discover what happened, where everyone went, then try to reclaim the wasteland for yourself and others from Vault 76. Apart from robots and the odd super mutant trader, you're all that's left.

    You can band together with friends, or go it alone (both of which offer different and unique experiences). I prefer soloing for quests and general exploration, but band together with friends to roleplay and join in on events and general combat.

    In terms of roleplay, it's actually quite clever. Because there are no NPCs in the world, it's down to the players to take on the role of the factions. My sister and I joined the Enclave, and after an amazing initiation questline (some seriously emotional journals to read), we worked up the ranks and donned our enclave armour. We then went around in the world, doing nefarious enclave business. Some players even messaged us, asking how to join up. We even had a spat with a few Brotherhood players and it was great fun.

    The perk system carries over from Fallout 4, so the same builds you used there can be made in 76. This is great for those who know what they want to do and are familiar with the setup. Perk cards are a step up from the old system, and this affords you more choice in building your character and changing things on the fly. Some people might not like this, but I think it works better in a multiplayer format, so no grumbles from me.

    Things that I feel need more work are as follows.

    Base building: It's clunky and because the game is online, you have a limit on how much you can build. It's obvious the devs are trying out something new, and aren't entirely sure how to go about it. I'm confident they will learn and change things as time goes on. It's not game breaking, just a tad annoying.

    Bugs: Oh boy, there are some humdingers in this game. While I myself find them quirky and hilarious (part of the fallout charm), others will not. Nothing game breaking has happened per se, but a few graphical errors have left my group of friends crying with laughter. The naked glitched power armour body being the main source of amusement.

    Combat: It's clunky and no different from Fallout 4, except you now have server and connection issues to contend with. Most of the time I have no issues, but if a server is going mad, then rubberbanding is a thing. A quick server switch fixes this and I can only assume it happens because I'm in the wrong server for my area.

    VATS: I miss the original slow motion vats, but this real-time version gets the job done. It's really the only option the Dev team had when faced with keeping VATS in for multiplayer.

    Stash box: Similar to the build limit, we have a stash limit. The Devs need to work out a way for players to stash more loot, as its current system is too crippling on the player. I'm a hoarder and don't want to have to choose between a heavy gun or a new piece of power armour.

    Factions: Faction events and wars would be great, especially if we also have unique ongoing missions to show a particular factions presence in the world. I hear they are planning something similar, so watch this space.

    Despite its flaws, the game is fantastic fun to play. It feels just like a Fallout game, and not like an ESO copy. Those funny moments are still in there and its hard not to get caught up in the quest for rare armour/guns.

    This is my honest review, everything included in this is my sole opinion, and doesn't in anyway express the general consensus. I enjoy the game and will continue to play it because it reminds me of the throwback days when games were just fun and didn't take themselves too seriously.

    Oh, and on a side note, I've played plenty of MMO's and even with NPCS, they can feel empty at times. A soulless AI is just that. I like where the Devs are trying to go with this, filling it with actual living, breathing people. I just think they could've spent more time and money on using a new engine and testing it with a wide range of alpha testers. I hope they listen to feedback and consider how best to go forward.    … Expand
  75. Voltage101
    Nov 20, 2018
    8
    Not the Fallout game that many were hoping for but really not as bad as people are saying.

    Played mainly solo since release (Level 27 now). I watched quite a lot of BETA footage so I knew what I was getting into before I brought the game. Overall decent experience, not run into any game breaking bugs yet though I did see a ghoul T-posing. For me, the joy in this game comes from    Not the Fallout game that many were hoping for but really not as bad as people are saying.

    Played mainly solo since release (Level 27 now). I watched quite a lot of BETA footage so I knew what I was getting into before I brought the game. Overall decent experience, not run into any game breaking bugs yet though I did see a ghoul T-posing.

    For me, the joy in this game comes from exploring, learning about the world and levelling up. If you're a fan of Fallout you will find a lot of enjoyment here but don't expect a fully fledged narrative.    … Expand
  76. 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
  77. 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
  78. Gamedeals
    Nov 20, 2018
    8
    So... I was a big fan of Fallout 3/NV/4, and when I heard this was online I expected to hate it. Played the BETA and gave it a real chance, knowing that it would be different (and it was). It's a little buggy, but every game I play now is. The server disconnects occasionally, but at least I never lose any progress (hated Destiny for this). The lack of linear story is a change, but aSo... I was a big fan of Fallout 3/NV/4, and when I heard this was online I expected to hate it. Played the BETA and gave it a real chance, knowing that it would be different (and it was). It's a little buggy, but every game I play now is. The server disconnects occasionally, but at least I never lose any progress (hated Destiny for this). The lack of linear story is a change, but a welcome one as I feel like I'm not rushed to find my kid or whatever, but I'm more immersed in seeing the aftermath of the war and the years that followed. This is not a game for people that enjoy PVP, or many of the traditional aspects of online play. This is a version of Fallout that tells a new story of what happened before, and if you allow yourself to be immersed in the holotapes, notes, journals, etc. it's quite a good one. If you rush through to find "end-game" stuff, you're missing the point. Near the last day of the Beta, I was walking down the street, listening to the Classical station with my sniper rifle, and I knew I was hooked (and have played every day since with no regrets). Playing with a friend is even better when we have semi-permanent camps near each other and can explore & chat together. Encountering strangers has been a positive experience, one that normally causes me to dislike online games, but I expect the bad reviews are keeping those types away and leaving only the hardcore fans to enjoy the peace & quiet together. If you ever played a previous Fallout, and wished you could just play that game forever, with friends, and (presumably) an endless stream of content for years to come, this is that game. I understand why people are hating on it... it's not for everyone... but it's worth a try and for some of us it is really good.… Expand
  79. DerOverLord
    Nov 20, 2018
    8
    I really enjoy playing Fallout 76 with my Friends.
    I´ll have to admit that there are a lot of bugs, but the Game is still enjoyable in my Eyes.
    Get yourself some Friends, and start Exploring! :)
  80. ZenFinity
    Nov 20, 2018
    8
    Not for everyone, but the longer I play, the better it gets. Don't sweat the 0s - it's a fun time, even solo. And looks like it will just get better.
  81. ProctorHawk
    Nov 20, 2018
    8
    I'm playing in ultra on a 4k monitor (its beautiful). I LOVE it. It is a bit "lonely" with no NPCs, but I love the survival mechanics and base building. So far it is mostly a "treasure grind" but I kind-of like that too. If you were expecting a PUBG or Fortnight fast-paced intense multiplayer, this wont be for you. It is more of an "Ark" survival game but with A LOT of guided quests. TheI'm playing in ultra on a 4k monitor (its beautiful). I LOVE it. It is a bit "lonely" with no NPCs, but I love the survival mechanics and base building. So far it is mostly a "treasure grind" but I kind-of like that too. If you were expecting a PUBG or Fortnight fast-paced intense multiplayer, this wont be for you. It is more of an "Ark" survival game but with A LOT of guided quests. The bugs are minor and will be ironed out. Some people are hating on it because it "isn't better than FO4" ... In my opinion it IS better it is FO4 with some additional mechanics. NPCs there were annoying anyway. Good Riddance! (8/10 because of the few bugs and b/c the inventory and limit is still clunky).… Expand
  82. 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
  83. 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
  84. Malfor
    Nov 21, 2018
    8
    I think this game has a ton of potential and after seeing how NMS made a huge turn around I believe Bethesda could do the same with fallout 76 that being said I am personally having a blast with the game playing with friends and exploring a vast mutation filled wasteland I do fell the servers could use more players then what they have set my only major gripe is the overly large updatesI think this game has a ton of potential and after seeing how NMS made a huge turn around I believe Bethesda could do the same with fallout 76 that being said I am personally having a blast with the game playing with friends and exploring a vast mutation filled wasteland I do fell the servers could use more players then what they have set my only major gripe is the overly large updates they take forever on my connection… Expand
  85. jessro2448
    Nov 21, 2018
    8
    I very much enjoy playing this game, I like being able to experience the Fallout world along side friends. Of course it's different than the single player play style of traditional Fallout games, but it is a fun way to try test new features that may be implemented in future games. Plenty of exploring to do, and there is a decent enough story to follow. Graphics are not as bad as some ofI very much enjoy playing this game, I like being able to experience the Fallout world along side friends. Of course it's different than the single player play style of traditional Fallout games, but it is a fun way to try test new features that may be implemented in future games. Plenty of exploring to do, and there is a decent enough story to follow. Graphics are not as bad as some of you exceedingly negative people are trying to make them out to be. I read someone say it looked like a PS2 game. Please show me a PS2 game with graphics this good. That is a ridiculous statement. It's a solid game if you enjoy the multiplayer experience. Good job Bethesda, can't wait to get back to it.… Expand
  86. MrNoFear
    Nov 22, 2018
    8
    most people here haven't even played the game people just love to hate everything.
  87. Highhatschi
    Nov 22, 2018
    8
    First 20 hours will shock every Fallout Fan.... They nerfed nealry everything ... No unlimited space in your cargo. Basebuild is one fifth of what you could do in Fallout 4.

    BUT... They realy made an huge world with several locations that are diffrent... the lag on npcs is nicely reworked with the Audiotapes and Consoles. Last Patch brought the needed Performance fix... You can play    First 20 hours will shock every Fallout Fan.... They nerfed nealry everything ... No unlimited space in your cargo. Basebuild is one fifth of what you could do in Fallout 4.

    BUT...
    They realy made an huge world with several locations that are diffrent... the lag on npcs is nicely reworked with the Audiotapes and Consoles.
    Last Patch brought the needed Performance fix... You can play it with out Framedrops ... God thx.

    Its realy realy huge you can spend easy about 100 hours and wont see everythink...

    As many i was realy mad at release and **** some german youtube channels to say the players to dont buy it...

    Now i have to say ... Buy it... after level 30-40 the game becomes what we all hoped that it should be.    … Expand
  88. TheRealD
    Nov 22, 2018
    8
    The biggest thing bethesda did wrong here is simply the game was not ready for release. That being said I still find myself enjoying the things this game did right. I hated it at first but then it really grew on me. Its a very ambitious game and remember this is new territory for them so maybe just chill with all the hate and look at it as a stepping stone to something truly great. IThe biggest thing bethesda did wrong here is simply the game was not ready for release. That being said I still find myself enjoying the things this game did right. I hated it at first but then it really grew on me. Its a very ambitious game and remember this is new territory for them so maybe just chill with all the hate and look at it as a stepping stone to something truly great. I believe they will work hard to fix anything wrong with the game.… Expand
  89. Alenori
    Nov 22, 2018
    8
    As a fan of Fallout franchise and the new direction with which Fallout 76 goes, it's nice to see a take on a new area of the wasteland that is the USA, lore is abundant as well as enemies, and hidden troves of references, and activities. Bugs are around but given the merge of the Creation Engine with the Quake Netcode, there still are plenty of things to be ironed out. While I cannot giveAs a fan of Fallout franchise and the new direction with which Fallout 76 goes, it's nice to see a take on a new area of the wasteland that is the USA, lore is abundant as well as enemies, and hidden troves of references, and activities. Bugs are around but given the merge of the Creation Engine with the Quake Netcode, there still are plenty of things to be ironed out. While I cannot give it a full 10/10, Fallout 76 in my opinion deserves an 8/10 for stretching it's fingers into the melting pot of West Virginia.

    Instead of NPC's abound, we have robot traders, and robot events due to lore reasons. Many people cannot see past this because they are use to being hand-fed things to do, well Fallout 76 doesn't do that too much, it gives you more of a choice than ever before. Don't do the main story, that's fine; want to be a total wanderer, that's fine too. While not suited to all players, Fallout 76 gives a new test and trial to the wasteland.

    Many players, and reviewers have followed the hate train into the ground, and are not very constructive with their reviews, it's sad and pathetic really.    … Expand
  90. Bigcheez70
    Nov 23, 2018
    8
    Having jumped right into F76 like I have with the whole franchise, F76 stands up there with player outrage like its distant cousin Fallout Tactics - Brotherhood of Steel. And whilst Bethesda have some work to do ironing out the player base grievances, Bethesda's foray into the survivalist MMO genre is, for me and my friends not as bad as many make it out to be.

    What it gets right:    Having jumped right into F76 like I have with the whole franchise, F76 stands up there with player outrage like its distant cousin Fallout Tactics - Brotherhood of Steel. And whilst Bethesda have some work to do ironing out the player base grievances, Bethesda's foray into the survivalist MMO genre is, for me and my friends not as bad as many make it out to be.

    What it gets right:
    Playing with friends is easy - real easy. Team up, hunt down and kill them Scorch beasts or wanted players.
    Base building is just as enjoyable as it was in F4 (yes that had some frustrating placement issues too)
    Large open world with different and great looking biomes. Some of the places look beautiful and atmospheric.
    Crafting. Like all Fallout games collect, collect and collect and then hope you have Adhesive - (not for the short attention span folk, that's for sure). Its a junk/equipment management balance, but when has a Fallout game not been?
    PERKS. A great little system. swap cards in and out and even with boost friends with your cards.
    Holo Tapes. If you actually listen to the tapes there is some great stuff to be heard.

    Whats in the middle?
    Combat, not much has changed since F3. V.A.T.S now requires some skill, yes I said it. Real-time action V.A.T.S control can be honed to a deadly art with the right PERKS, but combat is still sluggish and movement "gluidy".
    Quests - The dailies are fun and there are many to choose from. Random quests will also pop up after discovering a location or encountering a creature. But basically they have gone bare minimum here, basic fetch/kill quests when it boils down to it.

    What it gets wrong:
    Servers - The world you are in is not that persistent, you cant have rivalries unless you make them your friends and then that would mute the point of rivalries. You get disconnected and that daily or pop up quest you were on is gone.
    No Human NPCs - I think that was a mistake.
    Main quest is weak and not very rewarding thus far.

    F76 tries to please both sides of the gamer fence - and that lets F76 down. A full hardcore style like RUST would open the game up to a larger audience, but loose the Fallout playerbase, but the "soft" approach of Bethesda have taken with the MMO survivalist genre makes it little hollow in places. But there is room for improvement, and with regular updates and content F76 will be a game I keep playing.    … Expand
  91. KILLAstick
    Nov 23, 2018
    8
    Ok, well... I really enjoy multiplayer, max grinding, survival horror and fallout in general so i think this game is fantastic the best of both worlds, i would highly recommend playing it if your into that sorta game.. however if you like single player with a captivating story i would pass on this one. It would have been soo much better for everyone if there was a offline story option.Ok, well... I really enjoy multiplayer, max grinding, survival horror and fallout in general so i think this game is fantastic the best of both worlds, i would highly recommend playing it if your into that sorta game.. however if you like single player with a captivating story i would pass on this one. It would have been soo much better for everyone if there was a offline story option. also dying of dehydration, starvation and rad poisoning is a bit of a draw back early on in the game. you cant really enjoy the game when you first start playing, but it does get alot better in my opinion.… Expand
  92. Gysuphage
    Nov 23, 2018
    8
    Please do not jump on the hate train for this game, because most of the negative reviews aren't giving it a proper chance. The only real issue with the game is that it is a bit buggy (no worse than alot of multiplayer games though.) I have encountered nothing game breaking. The environmental story telling and lore via terminals is pretty too notch as well. This has always been one aspect IPlease do not jump on the hate train for this game, because most of the negative reviews aren't giving it a proper chance. The only real issue with the game is that it is a bit buggy (no worse than alot of multiplayer games though.) I have encountered nothing game breaking. The environmental story telling and lore via terminals is pretty too notch as well. This has always been one aspect I felt Bethesda excelled at (retcons aside). Overall the game is oretty fun and dies very much feel like fallout. Not the best entry in the series, but certainly isn't worth the hate it's getting.… Expand
  93. purgat0r1
    Nov 23, 2018
    8
    Don't listen to the hate-train consisting mostly of people who don't own/haven't played the game. DO listen to the reports concerning the game's numerous stability and performance issues. If you can look past---or at least suffer through---the technical pitfalls currently present in the game, then you may well find (as I have) that you quickly become extremely invested in the deepDon't listen to the hate-train consisting mostly of people who don't own/haven't played the game. DO listen to the reports concerning the game's numerous stability and performance issues. If you can look past---or at least suffer through---the technical pitfalls currently present in the game, then you may well find (as I have) that you quickly become extremely invested in the deep exploration, crafting, and building systems. Another word of caution, however, is that the lack of NPC's or a more-traditional campaign storyline might be an impassable barrier for some. For my money, the storytelling, while different, is actually a step up from some of Bethesda's previous efforts when it comes to the quality of the writing. If anything positive emerges out of the backlash this game has been receiving, it will be that Bethesda has a change of heart about including NPC's.… Expand
  94. 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. ;}
  95. 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
  96. TheJoker0520
    Nov 26, 2018
    8
    This game of Fallout doesn't is the Fallout that much of us was expect but it's really enjoyable game great to play with friends or do new friends and actually I found a very nice friend playing the game actually whe had a lot of fun histories to tell and I don't know why it's getting so much hate

    PD: If i had any grammatical error please be nice I don't speak the English very well I'm    This game of Fallout doesn't is the Fallout that much of us was expect but it's really enjoyable game great to play with friends or do new friends and actually I found a very nice friend playing the game actually whe had a lot of fun histories to tell and I don't know why it's getting so much hate

    PD: If i had any grammatical error please be nice I don't speak the English very well I'm from Latam    … Expand
  97. 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
  98. nyanko66
    Dec 10, 2018
    8
    The game is beautiful, of course an online game is gonna have some errors at the beginning every single online game does, but they can be fix, and the fact that now is online makes it interesting. the company decided to do an online fallout game for people to play together, also the community of the game is not toxic, people are nice in the world and they might help you. I do not criticThe game is beautiful, of course an online game is gonna have some errors at the beginning every single online game does, but they can be fix, and the fact that now is online makes it interesting. the company decided to do an online fallout game for people to play together, also the community of the game is not toxic, people are nice in the world and they might help you. I do not critic the game even when i have play every single fallout game. The graphics are good, I feel like if they had made the graphics more realistic you would not feel it's fallout anymore. and the CAMP system is really nice, you being able to build your own house or base is cool, I was playing and I found a player that built his house with a lot of decoration and defense, It was nice. Also you can also talk to people through the game and invite them to your team and play together. I understand why people is mad and why the score is so low, but is stupid that people is rating the game low without actually playing it and checking the online way. There was also a person who said " I have never play anything of fallout and this game is **** that was what this person said in his review of the game, without even knowing sh*t about the fallout series. I am disappointed too but Fallout 76 is amazing.… Expand
  99. 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
  100. bobpotato
    Jun 25, 2020
    8
    Fallout 76 is one of the games i should hate, but i love the game, sure it's a bugy, unfinished mess, but behind this Fallout 76 is not that bad. It's a game where you and your friends can explore the post Apocalyptic Wasteland of West Virginia. The Monsters are very good and even the story explaind in terminals is very interesting. The graphics are for Bethesda standards good. The onlyFallout 76 is one of the games i should hate, but i love the game, sure it's a bugy, unfinished mess, but behind this Fallout 76 is not that bad. It's a game where you and your friends can explore the post Apocalyptic Wasteland of West Virginia. The Monsters are very good and even the story explaind in terminals is very interesting. The graphics are for Bethesda standards good. The only problem is the shading. Sometimes your character look like steel and sometimes like jelly. The other Fallout are always better than this game, but in my eyes. Fallout 76 is not a bad game.… Expand
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  1. Positive: 2 out of 43
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  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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