Fallout 76

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2.8

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 4921 Ratings

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  1. 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
  2. Timin13
    Nov 21, 2018
    5
    Perhaps in the future, the game will have content, but now it is empty, like the head of those designers and writers who made it.
  3. DariodotSID
    Nov 21, 2018
    9
    Dopo varie sessioni dei gioco e dopo la prima patch ho deciso di scrivere questa breve recensione.
    F76 e' quello che ci si aspetta dopo che il mondo ha subito un cataclisma nucleare.
    Ottime ambientazioni, grafica bella e meccaniche semplici ma coinvolgenti. Non resterete mai con le mani in mano e la storia principale e' abbastanza carina. PVP, dopo essere stati rinchiusi in un vault    Dopo varie sessioni dei gioco e dopo la prima patch ho deciso di scrivere questa breve recensione.
    F76 e' quello che ci si aspetta dopo che il mondo ha subito un cataclisma nucleare.
    Ottime ambientazioni, grafica bella e meccaniche semplici ma coinvolgenti.
    Non resterete mai con le mani in mano e la storia principale e' abbastanza carina.
    PVP, dopo essere stati rinchiusi in un vault per colpa del bombardamento atomico chi vuole uscire per uccidersi a vicenda? Nessuno sano di mente!
    NPC, il mondo e' relativamente nuovo e sta risorgendo dunque solo robot e i vari mutanti.

    Ambientazione REALISTICA
    Realizzazione MMO BUONA
    Immersione FANTASTICA

    In breve: survival post-apocalittico    … Expand
  4. Etharner
    Nov 20, 2018
    10
    Insane game. Always loved all fallout games for that autistic wasteland waste looting with beloved old jazz songs on radio. The fact that this game hasn't any NPC is great because it boosts that autistic feeling so much. No npc + rare players meetings - that thing leaves you alone in this world. Fantastic!
  5. Deathraven
    Nov 20, 2018
    10
    The game have bugs but they can fix them.The ideea of the game is extremly good and im sure they will add NPC later.To give bad review to a game is mainstream now.
  6. dontjimmymejulz
    Nov 20, 2018
    0
    My advice, wait.

    There may be a good game in here, somewhere, but at the moment it's a shambolic mess. This is an early access game at best, lots of bugs, lots of server issues and a whole host of game play mechanics that just don't transfer well from a solo RPG to an online multi-player experience. Bethesda has also infested the game with cosmetic micro-transactions just to make you    My advice, wait.

    There may be a good game in here, somewhere, but at the moment it's a shambolic mess. This is an early access game at best, lots of bugs, lots of server issues and a whole host of game play mechanics that just don't transfer well from a solo RPG to an online multi-player experience.

    Bethesda has also infested the game with cosmetic micro-transactions just to make you feel even worse about spending $60 US on this broken online disaster.

    But who knows, maybe a year from now this could be worth your money... but not now, not by a long shot.    … Expand
  7. Kekko19891989
    Nov 20, 2018
    4
    Even if someone tells that this game is not Fallout, I tell that this IS Fallout, this is Fallout 4, taken and copied and this is bad. Let's change tha models and the graphic engine please! I am a big fan of the franchise and this is my disappont. Obviously I can't give a 0 vote because this is ridiculous. And the absence of NPC is very a pain.
  8. tux330
    Nov 20, 2018
    0
    bugs, glitches, gameplay, everything is wrong with this game. not i
    only is the game unfinished but it feels largely empty and other than other humans there’s no actual a.i humans to interact with. Horrible game
  9. HannaHt7
    Nov 20, 2018
    0
    This game is a Early Access,Fallout76:Early Access 60 $
    The FACT that the only stuff in the game that works is the store doesn't tell you anything?...
    Bug I hope Sony blocks this game, it's a scam I cant believe I spent 60$ on this garbage,Bug everywhere that make the game useless, broken, the online formula does not work, they have not managed to make the game playable,    This game is a Early Access,Fallout76:Early Access 60 $
    The FACT that the only stuff in the game that works is the store doesn't tell you anything?...
    Bug
    I hope Sony blocks this game, it's a scam

    I cant believe I spent 60$ on this garbage,Bug everywhere that make the game useless, broken, the online formula does not work, they have not managed to make the game playable, ridiculous.assets recycled, AI terrible, to make this game they have spent $ 1    … Expand
  10. ReadyFight
    Nov 20, 2018
    0
    Fallout 76 takes what was extremely dull, trivial, boring and stupid from its former titles and makes it the most interesting parts of its world, exploration and storytelling, which is not a good thing.

    Fallout 4 broke the internet after its initial announcement almost 7 years after Fallout 3's launch (28th of October 2008, which is 10 years ago now) at the very memorable E3 2015    Fallout 76 takes what was extremely dull, trivial, boring and stupid from its former titles and makes it the most interesting parts of its world, exploration and storytelling, which is not a good thing.

    Fallout 4 broke the internet after its initial announcement almost 7 years after Fallout 3's launch (28th of October 2008, which is 10 years ago now) at the very memorable E3 2015 alongside other huge titles that weekend, but after an average gameplay experience, fans wanted something better (it wasn't better) Fallout 76 was announced during a Twitch Livestream and Shown at E3 2018 and released this year on the 14th of November to very mixed opinion, from bad, really bad, to The Quiet Man.

    i'd talk about online, but my freinds don't have the game, i don't blame them though

    End Of Review    … Expand
  11. Tillman211
    Nov 20, 2018
    0
    As a Bethesda fan since Morrowind teleported me to another world when I was a kid...this is absolutely embarrassing. Oblivion, FO3 and Skyrim had their innumerable bugs, clunky UI and generally bad combat and gameplay, but they always made up for that with their charm and sense of place and decent(if not great) writing. There's barely any writing in this game, and it's all deliveredAs a Bethesda fan since Morrowind teleported me to another world when I was a kid...this is absolutely embarrassing. Oblivion, FO3 and Skyrim had their innumerable bugs, clunky UI and generally bad combat and gameplay, but they always made up for that with their charm and sense of place and decent(if not great) writing. There's barely any writing in this game, and it's all delivered through mindnumbing goddamn audiologs. The rest of the experience is equally half baked, and relies so heavily on the genuinely awful creation engine and boring, repetitive combat. The multiplayer does little to lift up the rest of the experience. Wait for red dead online to come out instead… Expand
  12. Asuka_Langley
    Nov 20, 2018
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I will not list all the limitations of this wretched game since hundreds of other users have done it for me. I'll just add something from myself. I sincerely regret that Bethesda has acted like this with Fallout. I just can not hold back tears. Todd, thank you for killing this series of games.… Expand
  13. DefinitelyMayb
    Nov 20, 2018
    0
    This is the modern Atari ET game of our generation. Words out that Bethesda is already looking to dump all their copies over the border to Mexico to end the drug war due to fallout76's ability to unite everyone in hating it. Well done Todd Howard, you will be forever studied in gaming history for being one of the most amazing, spectacular game designer of all time by literally being theThis is the modern Atari ET game of our generation. Words out that Bethesda is already looking to dump all their copies over the border to Mexico to end the drug war due to fallout76's ability to unite everyone in hating it. Well done Todd Howard, you will be forever studied in gaming history for being one of the most amazing, spectacular game designer of all time by literally being the first garbageman to repackage garbage, convince people its garbage and still manage to get people to pay for the garbage. Truly god-level genius, amazing, utmost competency. WELL DONE!!!!!… Expand
  14. mheilemann
    Nov 20, 2018
    0
    I have been a Fallout fan since the beginning, and am extremely disappointed in the low quality and bugs in the game. It should have remained in beta much longer. One of the biggest ones is the game often crashes when entering power armor causing you to loose it. This is frustrating and unforgivable.

    Some of the design decisions they made are much worse than Fallout 4, the lack    I have been a Fallout fan since the beginning, and am extremely disappointed in the low quality and bugs in the game. It should have remained in beta much longer. One of the biggest ones is the game often crashes when entering power armor causing you to loose it. This is frustrating and unforgivable.

    Some of the design decisions they made are much worse than Fallout 4, the lack almost total lack of NPC's and the low number of users makes it seem even more like a wasteland, but not in a good way.

    I wish I could return it.    … Expand
  15. MaxWham
    Nov 20, 2018
    0
    This is not a game, just a cash grab product of marketing. There is no Todd Howars in it, just his name. It is broken, ugly and pointless. Hope Bethesda will change their approach, after this absolute disaster. If you truly care for the future of Fallout, I beg of you, don't buy this product! P.S. Even a mere thought, that we could get something like New Vegas brings tears to my eyes(((
  16. Mind87
    Nov 20, 2018
    10
    I don't unterstand this big amount of hate comments... The game isn't that bead and I like it.
    There are some bugs and some glitches, but I have a lot of fun anyway.
    There is a beutiful landscape with a lot of details, many missons, sub-missions and events. I like to discover the map and finding new locations with my allies. Until now I spended a lot of time in this game and i will continue it.
  17. NovusLex
    Nov 20, 2018
    0
    I love this game, played the beta and put in over 50 hours in the first three days. It's super fun. But it gets 0 out of 10 because of how buggy it is. Game-breaking bugs affect main and side quests, and the server is constantly disconnecting and crashing. With this much crap it should be free to play. No point in claiming workshops or building if my CAMP gets deleted occasionally and theI love this game, played the beta and put in over 50 hours in the first three days. It's super fun. But it gets 0 out of 10 because of how buggy it is. Game-breaking bugs affect main and side quests, and the server is constantly disconnecting and crashing. With this much crap it should be free to play. No point in claiming workshops or building if my CAMP gets deleted occasionally and the server boots me so often it resets workshop building. it feels rushed; Bethesda should've waited another year.… Expand
  18. Jerakal
    Nov 20, 2018
    10
    Gonna go ahead and be a voice of reason in a sea of absolute insanity. This game is not only NOT the terrible game that the droning masses make it out to be, it is a damn fine multiplayer game. The systems in play work well together to allow you to play with friends or random players, while still keeping the lonely wanderer aesthetic and world that has come to be associated with the franchise.
  19. SuperMax156
    Nov 20, 2018
    0
    Bethesda had it coming. Their games have been rubbish since Skyrim, they have been dining out on that for 7 years now. Fallout 4 was rubbish, and this is just a retread of that.
  20. 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
  21. TheRhino411
    Nov 20, 2018
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The Game is really boring and buggy or just unfinished broken junk. When walking backwards you walk into invisible walls yes i see that there was nothing stopping me when i turned around to see why i couldn't walk backwards. The main story quest is you following holo tapes that someone leaves behind and you don't feel like you are contributing to anything. The pvp is broken when you are up against 2 people with power armor and you got nothing and there is something you can do but let them kill you. The building is broken there are only a few spots to build and if someone builds at a workshop you can't move it or collect your stuff that got placed next to it. The hit detection of enemies is also broken. Just don't buy it and save your self the trouble or just watch people streaming it.… Expand
  22. Regulator_1A
    Nov 20, 2018
    1
    After playing FO76 for 20+ hours both solo and in groups. I am finding the game experience lacking. It seams vary empty and lacking a good story telling narrative. Sure there is the holo tapes with a recording but most of the time your too busy to listen to it. wether you're in a group that wants to move along or talk wile your trying to hear or your distracted by some enemies. Also,After playing FO76 for 20+ hours both solo and in groups. I am finding the game experience lacking. It seams vary empty and lacking a good story telling narrative. Sure there is the holo tapes with a recording but most of the time your too busy to listen to it. wether you're in a group that wants to move along or talk wile your trying to hear or your distracted by some enemies. Also, unlike what was advertised the game is barely playable solo. Multiple reasons for this: every thing is a bullet sponge that eats though the small amount of ammo that can be found. Then there is the lack of finding Stimpaks or things that can heal you. I can be hours of playing before running across a stimpack. Oh you also need food and water seams like every time I turn around I have to consume one or the other if not both. Also, extremely low cary wight but that's not too bad as you can put stuff in your stash when you get to it... oh and that is already full. no luck there. Over all it seams that this game is a gutted out version on the last game with new limitations and increased difficulty. Don't mind that level 60 guy(when your lvl 20)... oh he just killed you for fun. so much for the new pvp mechanics.… Expand
  23. niahu
    Nov 20, 2018
    10
    this game may have been buggy to start but the experience is so far as good as fallout 4. all the same features are here. can't wait to see what is to come. it's not as easy as the old games being it is online and constant need to work to survive. it's more realistic as a post apocalyptic survival game.
  24. steez_burger
    Nov 20, 2018
    9
    This is exactly what I wanted from Fallout 4, a way to play Fallout with your friends. The amount of fun you can create within this world is amazing. It's not perfect by any means, and that's why it's not a 10/10. But when you can stroll up to a random player and roleplay as a park ranger ensuring that everyone in Appalachia understands the dangers of camp fires, you know you've gotThis is exactly what I wanted from Fallout 4, a way to play Fallout with your friends. The amount of fun you can create within this world is amazing. It's not perfect by any means, and that's why it's not a 10/10. But when you can stroll up to a random player and roleplay as a park ranger ensuring that everyone in Appalachia understands the dangers of camp fires, you know you've got something gold. This game will provide me with hours of exploration, creativity and camaraderie. If you want to complain about storage space, then you really aren't looking for the good parts, just complaining about the bad parts. It is a survival game at heart, and being a bit more selective about what you are picking up is a necessary part of the whole environment.… Expand
  25. AUTISTICLYCAN
    Nov 20, 2018
    0
    Fallout 76 is a betrayal of everything I have come to expect and enjoy in the Fallout Franchise. I've played and loved Fallout 3, Fallout New Vegas and to a lesser degree Fallout 4. Prior Fallout games were fun because you did not have the ant hill mentality of multiplayer to get between you and the enjoyment of the game. The quests are all fetch and forget ordeals given to you by soulessFallout 76 is a betrayal of everything I have come to expect and enjoy in the Fallout Franchise. I've played and loved Fallout 3, Fallout New Vegas and to a lesser degree Fallout 4. Prior Fallout games were fun because you did not have the ant hill mentality of multiplayer to get between you and the enjoyment of the game. The quests are all fetch and forget ordeals given to you by souless robots or other non-human mechanisms.

    There are NO companions and this hurts because; I always enjoyed the Super Mutant Companions. Last thing I want in a game is to spend hours crafting a nice building or defense only to have some 8 year old ruin it all. Don't even get me started on the patch that is HUGE like 50 gigabytes, so forget it if you don't have high speed broadband.

    Mostly the Fallout 76 is boring, repetitive and uninspired. The story is lame and the lack of Human NPC's just makes the world feel empty. The NPC's used to add a layer of immersion to the story and quests that made things fun, consequential and worth doing. My review has no spoilers because, Fallout 76 is so bad there is literally nothing to spoil here. The problem with garbage is that it is already spoiled and Fallout 76 is just plain straight up garbage. Save your money on this mess it is not worth buying not even for $3.00 in the bargain bin!    … Expand
  26. Chronos1
    Nov 20, 2018
    0
    This game is an absolute travesty.. why does Bethesda insist on using that old **** outdated game engine?? seriously get an new engine you cheap ****
  27. Shallowborn
    Nov 20, 2018
    10
    7/10 but because of that nuka cola zero bombers im giving 10 :P Not as bad as all whiners say here. Played all fallout games and when you want to make some fun with friends in devastated and irradiated lands fallout is good. For playing solo its not much that good and also that ooooold engine. But in summary try it and you will see :)
  28. Crosaith
    Nov 20, 2018
    0
    Made the mistake of buying this game during the early Black Friday sale. Buggy af with poor design decisions. 76 makes Andromeda look like a 10/10 game.
  29. Malleator
    Nov 20, 2018
    0
    Game is very buggy, suffers greatly by limiting itself to robot and enemy NPCs only, and punishes the player greatly for following basic mechanics he seems to reward... Namely that of looting.

    Only a measly total of 400 weight for storage? Crafting requires so much in terms of resources to craft even the most basic things, yet the player is given what amounts to a shirt pocket worth of    Game is very buggy, suffers greatly by limiting itself to robot and enemy NPCs only, and punishes the player greatly for following basic mechanics he seems to reward... Namely that of looting.

    Only a measly total of 400 weight for storage? Crafting requires so much in terms of resources to craft even the most basic things, yet the player is given what amounts to a shirt pocket worth of storage to keep everything in!    … Expand
  30. ProjektZero
    Nov 20, 2018
    0
    I wanted to love this game. I really did. I've been a massive Bethesda fan since Morrowind. I once gifted an ex of mine an overly-expensive Amulet of Mara replica. That should at least put some cred to my love for the studio.

    But the fact of the matter is, this game needed another six to eight months of solid development before release. Every Bethesda game has been buggy, the bugs add    I wanted to love this game. I really did. I've been a massive Bethesda fan since Morrowind. I once gifted an ex of mine an overly-expensive Amulet of Mara replica. That should at least put some cred to my love for the studio.

    But the fact of the matter is, this game needed another six to eight months of solid development before release. Every Bethesda game has been buggy, the bugs add some character to the games. But this is entire quest lines that can't be completed, quest items repeatedly spawning inside of cliffs, underground, or inside of buildings that don't have entrances. Textures don't render, and gigabytes upon gigabytes of patches don't even come close to scratching the surface of the problem.

    I generally have a policy against pre-ordering games, but Bethesda is a studio that's built up such reputation for me that I was willing to bypass it - but never again. This is a combination of laziness and greed. Laziness to build something so unfinished and release it - and greed for trying to rush it so much to capitalize on the Black Friday / Christmas holiday season.

    Someone said "Hey, we know the game isn't finished, but if we don't drop it now, we won't make money. We can deal with 60% of our content being disfunctional or completely broken.". That's the real slap in the face here.    … Expand
  31. Neshenti
    Nov 20, 2018
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I love this game. I expected hitches here and there, but they're markedly few & far between in spite of what hyperbolic rubbish some folks attempt to circulate. Fact is, you have to a) have friends, b) enjoy role-playing to prosper in this wild (sometimes beautiful) landscape. The Metacritic quip about "reduced to shooting mutants and picking up rubbish" applies to virtually MMO, ever. The difference is that instead of relying on NPCs to feed you human commentary, you have to express it yourself - to every human you meet. _You_ are the one commenting on post-apocalyptic life - not Preston Garvey, some Brotherhood douche, or (bless him) Nick Valentine. Thus far, it's been a world me and my friends can get happily lost in.… Expand
  32. JustinHightower
    Nov 20, 2018
    10
    This is one of my favorite games of the year. Yes its extremely buggy, but when it works, its a blast to play. Rated it a 10 to counter-balance the obviously dishonest slew of people review-bombing it. They haven't played it, a lot of them. If you like Bethesda games, you can deal with bugs. As they go along and improve this game its going to be amazing. I'd probably give it about an 8.5
  33. 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
  34. Bugeyedboxer
    Nov 20, 2018
    3
    I think my score is higher than I want to give, but I have to give the game some good points in certain areas. The details in graphics are pretty good although not as clean as they should be. The map is huge and has plenty of places to explore. Downside start there, armor and weapons wear fast. Hard to find ammo for anything other than .308 caliber. Up to level 20 and the best guns I haveI think my score is higher than I want to give, but I have to give the game some good points in certain areas. The details in graphics are pretty good although not as clean as they should be. The map is huge and has plenty of places to explore. Downside start there, armor and weapons wear fast. Hard to find ammo for anything other than .308 caliber. Up to level 20 and the best guns I have are bolt actions, the rest don't matter cause I don't ever have ammo for them. Ever. The missions just seem boring and repetitive. No actual work/thought ever seems involved. I walk all over and nothing really happens. No one has had a mic that I have come across and half the ones I've interacted with tried to kill me, one was successful. I play the game for a couple hours and when I'm done I feel like something is missing and I'm bored, gameply just seems unfulfilling. Glitches just like New Vegas but New Vegas was fun, and there was a good story line to everything. I paid for the power armor edition and I regret every cent. Even the helmet was a bit of a let down. I wanted to like the game but everything is just meh.… Expand
  35. Zefferous
    Nov 20, 2018
    10
    I was a hater first, then my friend let me use one of his BETA key. It is buggier than other bethesda titles, but they are updating it almost weekly with fixes. I have already dumped 50 hours into the game and I have to say it is really fun so far. It is a multiplayer fallout. The story isn't as good as other fallout games, but the base building is greatly improved and there are tons ofI was a hater first, then my friend let me use one of his BETA key. It is buggier than other bethesda titles, but they are updating it almost weekly with fixes. I have already dumped 50 hours into the game and I have to say it is really fun so far. It is a multiplayer fallout. The story isn't as good as other fallout games, but the base building is greatly improved and there are tons of new monsters and locations to explore.… Expand
  36. MemeTeam16
    Nov 20, 2018
    0
    With horrific bugs and graphics that look like they could have existed years ago. The game is as bad as Fallout: Brotherhood of Steel. It throws away any goodwill and disgraces spinoffs like Fallout: New Vegas
  37. 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
  38. DAE_EA_Hitler
    Nov 20, 2018
    10
    REEEEEEEEEE Todd Howard locked my family in the basement and threatened us to give this game a good review or he will kill us all!!! In all seriousness though, you have to have a high IQ to hate this game. This game is literally the downfall of society. REEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE
  39. fury_cutter_inc
    Nov 20, 2018
    2
    Fallout 76 is a game that has merit (such as the improved environmental design and art direction) but is heavily marred by issues beginning at the conceptual levels. The premise of Fallout 76 has several issues such as the removal of any human npc’s. This creative decision leaves the world feeling empty, lifeless and uninteresting. This game also focuses on areas of the fallout franchiseFallout 76 is a game that has merit (such as the improved environmental design and art direction) but is heavily marred by issues beginning at the conceptual levels. The premise of Fallout 76 has several issues such as the removal of any human npc’s. This creative decision leaves the world feeling empty, lifeless and uninteresting. This game also focuses on areas of the fallout franchise that were not fan favorites (shooting, looting and fetch quests) in a blatant attempt for Bethesda and, by extension, Zenimax to get a piece of the ‘games as a service’ pie and to provide the company with a reliable source of finance for years to come, through the overpriced ‘Atom Shop’. Furthermore, the games horrendous performance on anything that isn’t an Xbox One X, the platform this game was clearly built for if the fact that the first gameplay trailer was announced at the Microsoft’s E3 conference, hampers any real enjoyment possible in this game. Overall this Fallout 76 is a definite avoid until it goes on sale for the price the game actually is worth ($30).… Expand
  40. Shepfka
    Nov 20, 2018
    1
    I have forced myself to play this game for a couple of hours due to the fact that i paid good money for it. It is that bad. I have a build computer with a 4k monitor and run the graphics at ULTRA. Even with this, the graphics are not that good. I don't know if it is the fact that i had the 4k texture pack with the last fallout and i was expecting but nevertheless they are poor. PowerI have forced myself to play this game for a couple of hours due to the fact that i paid good money for it. It is that bad. I have a build computer with a 4k monitor and run the graphics at ULTRA. Even with this, the graphics are not that good. I don't know if it is the fact that i had the 4k texture pack with the last fallout and i was expecting but nevertheless they are poor. Power armor is designed to be used most all of the time however the sound is annoying after a while and the blocked field of view sucks. I understand people were upset with the bugs and glitches during the beta and think that the low reviews due to bugs BEFORE the game was released are uncalled for as it was a beta however I did not start playing it until it came out (actually about a week after it came out) and it still had bugs. Nothing like random crashing of a server or glitches making things fly. Maybe i was just hoping for something better. The final negative thing is the music! I'm not joking when i say that my daughter listens to fallout 4 music on google play all of the time and when she realized i had the new game she was soooo excited. When we turned on the radio, it was the same songs as fallout 4! Seriously!… Expand
  41. Starcord
    Nov 20, 2018
    1
    I use and visit metacritic for many years now. But i never felt the urge to make an account and write something myself. With Fallout 76 that changed. There is often some disapointment with games we look forward to. But this is a new low. For the Fallout Series and Bethesda.

    Many people said enough about why they dont like this game. What is missing, what is wrong. I do not feel the need    I use and visit metacritic for many years now. But i never felt the urge to make an account and write something myself. With Fallout 76 that changed. There is often some disapointment with games we look forward to. But this is a new low. For the Fallout Series and Bethesda.

    Many people said enough about why they dont like this game. What is missing, what is wrong. I do not feel the need to repeat that. I just want to say: this game is the first fallout game since the first in the mid 90ies i do not like at all, the first i just cannot have any fun with. I even liked Fallout Tactics and as from now on the PS2 Fallout is not the lowest of this franchise. That at least made a little bit fun with a friend.

    I feel betrayed by Bethesda. 60 Euro for a game that i cant even get rid of cause i bought it on psn. I hope i do my share to warn people.    … Expand
  42. 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.
  43. ThunderPsyker23
    Nov 20, 2018
    7
    Lets be real here, there are far worse games than fallout 76. Fallout 76 does something unique that the fallout franchise has never seen before. I wouldn't pay a full 60$ though, get it on sale.
  44. 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! :)
  45. KiLLxTreme
    Nov 20, 2018
    10
    The game is good on it´s presentation, i been playing it since the beta and i really like it, even playing solo the 99% of the time, it have bugs? yes a lot , the graphics are good to an 2018 game, but are things incomplete that ruins some moments but in general i like a lot this game.
  46. E_Lo
    Nov 20, 2018
    4
    Fallout 76 is a fun game and I'm enjoying it but I worry about how long it can keep me entertained. It's a ton of fun with friends but as soon as I play solo my drive to play just vanishes. It not great but it;s not horrible. It's just a below average game that has the Fallout name slapped on it.

    In it's core it's a Fallout game but the online elements are a bit of a miss. It's fun to    Fallout 76 is a fun game and I'm enjoying it but I worry about how long it can keep me entertained. It's a ton of fun with friends but as soon as I play solo my drive to play just vanishes. It not great but it;s not horrible. It's just a below average game that has the Fallout name slapped on it.

    In it's core it's a Fallout game but the online elements are a bit of a miss. It's fun to loot and fun to shoot things but I'm already feeling the fatigue.

    It feels lonely without any NPC character. At this moment the game just feels unfinished.    … Expand
  47. GamingBolt
    Nov 20, 2018
    9
    While some are giving this game negative review after review, I would like to say I'm enjoying this game. So here goes:

    Graphics/Visuals: With Bethesda using their own engine to power the game, we can all agree that it's nothing compared to UE4. But they still is able to take what they have and bring about a vibrant lively world that is full of wonder/mystery while being full of    While some are giving this game negative review after review, I would like to say I'm enjoying this game. So here goes:

    Graphics/Visuals:
    With Bethesda using their own engine to power the game, we can all agree that it's nothing compared to UE4. But they still is able to take what they have and bring about a vibrant lively world that is full of wonder/mystery while being full of unknown dangers. Now certain games are able to be detailed down to a single particle or thread through the power of UE4. But the environments are still full of details that give the game a rustic and gritty feel to it that should be expected in the Fallout universe.

    Sounds/Effects:
    Previous games in the Fallout franchise have had sounds that felt a bit overplayed or too generic for my personal preference, but the sounds of gunfire in Fallout 4 and this game have become more exciting and realistic. While wearing headphones, the sound of the gunshots up close can surprise me or when I hear gunfire in the distance, it gives a great feel of immersion in the game. Other sounds such as the haunting hiss of the Scorched or the terrifying roar of the Schorchbeast can give you a feeling of terror or excitement. Some sounds in the game regarding, in example, objects moving around can sometimes be made when nothing is moving (and maybe that is a bug that is going to be fixed at some point) can sometimes throw you off, but there's still more accuracy in the sounds of the game. When you're in a building or house and you start to hear the creaking of piping in the building or floor boards give the feeling of how the setting is supposed to be; nothing more than rotting/rusting buildings that have been abandoned for decades. It makes you really feel like the place is abandoned and gives off a certain atmosphere to the setting.

    Mechanics:
    This one is going to be a beast to write. The mechanics do have the influence from Fallout 4. And in some cases that's okay. While in others, it can be a bit inconvenient. Fallout 76 brings back the mechanics for things such as moving about the world, using a weapon, and even building structures around your C.A.M.P. This game brings back some of those mechanics while expanding on them with the survival aspects, the new VATS, and many more. Using my weapons, navigating through the menus feels crisp and normal as any game should feel, but sometimes the controls can lag a little (and maybe that has to do with the connectivity/stability, but we'll get into that). At times, I would be aiming down my sights to fire at an enemy, but the game doesn't immediately respond when I release the aim button. Another mechanic that could use work, and I know everyone that has played will agree, is the C.A.M.P. inventory space. 400 may seem like a good number at first, but will become smaller and smaller the further you progress in the game. Now, I'm not saying this should be an infinite amount, but I would like to see Bethesda change this number to a higher digit say like 1,000. That seems more reasonable when you're trying to build your home in the wasteland. Plus, it allows the player to store certain items for a later time, or when they become high enough level to use it. I also feel that the vendors should not be asking so much for an item when they will only give you a small portion of caps in return. In example. I saw a missile launcher being sold for 158 caps at the vendor, but only offered me 20 caps when I sold it to the vendor robot. The missile launcher was in a better condition than what was being sold, and I felt like I was at Gamestop trying to sell a game back to them. Another mechanic is the NPC deal. While others believe this was a terrible idea, I still felt it was a good idea. Todd Howard and Bethesda both promised us a game that had every human being you meet be a real person, and they made good on that promise. At the time it was announced, everyone cheered for the idea. Where is all that excitement now? I like that everyone I meet is a real person. When I come across someone, I'm not sure whether that person is going to try to kill me, needs help with something, or just wants to trade items. And that's what this game is supposed to do is give you that bit of mystery instead of everyone outside a city is trying to kill you. And trading with players is great. Being able to decide what to sell and how much to sell it for really gives that barter feeling.

    Connectivity/Stability:
    Now I know that this game has been pretty buggy to some of you while others don't experience as many bugs. That's just how it goes with games these days. Report the bugs, and hope they get fixed. Don't let it ruin your experience. And the servers are being worked on, people. This is Bethesda's first multiplayer game, and they're doing pretty good with it. Be patient.

    Ending with this, I think the game is a lot of fun. With it's many faults, it still has many great things about it. I will still enjoy playing the game.    … Expand
  48. Lokidum
    Nov 20, 2018
    9
    Fallout 76 isn’t a masterpiece, and it isn’t really Fallout. Keeping that in mind Fallout 76 is a blast, I’ve played the whole game solo and it is one of my top five favourite games of all time. Definiently worth the money. Good job Todd
  49. ratchet23
    Nov 20, 2018
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It's actually not as bad as I expected. Got vored by mothman and ate his toes from the inside. Real insight into the emergent gameplay potential this game holds but there's just not enough of it.

    Environmental storytelling by way of toejam was verty cool.    … Expand
  50. brandonb7
    Nov 20, 2018
    1
    Just seems like a shell of a game. No NPCs, quests are boring, and everything seems meaningless...and that's all when the game is actually working.
  51. uas
    Nov 20, 2018
    0
    Releasing a game in the state that FO76 is in, in 2018 is just no longer acceptable and bethesda need to make that clear these half baked releases needs to stop there is no way this game will ever be worth a full price tag.
  52. TrueToGames
    Nov 20, 2018
    1
    10 years old graphics and look at red dead.... just what were they thinking? That this is acceptable in this day and age? LAZY in caps and leeching money off its loyal fans who wont stay loyal for too long if this keeps up. Todd Howard for as smart as he wants to look, got this one all wrong boy!
  53. Modfor
    Nov 20, 2018
    0
    Constantes caídas de servidores, el juego se nota que esta a medioterminar, es lo por que he jugado, aburrido, soso, lento, el triler no muestra nada de lo que es el juego, y lo peor es que esa plata se pierde
  54. Graigori
    Nov 20, 2018
    3
    First, it's pretty bad at this point; more like an early access than a completed AAA game. However, some of people's gripes are unwarranted. They explained this was not 'Fallout 5'. This wasn't meant to be a single-player story driven installment of the series. But...

    You need NPCs. Hopefully Bethesda is working on adding some degree of settlements or recruit-able NPCs or    First, it's pretty bad at this point; more like an early access than a completed AAA game. However, some of people's gripes are unwarranted. They explained this was not 'Fallout 5'. This wasn't meant to be a single-player story driven installment of the series. But...

    You need NPCs.

    Hopefully Bethesda is working on adding some degree of settlements or recruit-able NPCs or something to make this a more interactive world. The crafting and building aspects are great, and remain my most fond memories of Fallout 4; and I'm sure that they will be releasing patches at time goes on to build larger and more relevant homesteads. But as long as there is such a low limit to concurrent players, the inability to select a specific server, and lack of NPCs; it remains just a poorly designed single player experience.    … Expand
  55. 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
  56. NickAikey
    Nov 20, 2018
    0
    The game is trash and you probably already know why if you're here so yeah.
  57. RIPBillyMays
    Nov 20, 2018
    2
    pvp is what i was looking forward to in this game, but i was very skeptical. turns out it's not only pointless, but it's entirely broken. you initiate a duel by shooting someone, and the only way that a fight can take place is if the person who gets shot shoots back, then you will start the fight and take damage. this means that the person who gets shot first can walk up to the person thatpvp is what i was looking forward to in this game, but i was very skeptical. turns out it's not only pointless, but it's entirely broken. you initiate a duel by shooting someone, and the only way that a fight can take place is if the person who gets shot shoots back, then you will start the fight and take damage. this means that the person who gets shot first can walk up to the person that shot them, put on their best gear, consume every power up in their inventory, and then vats them in the head for a one hit kill, and there's nothing the other person can do about it. on top of that, you can also build a platform super high, bait someone to come up with you, and then remove the floor from under them and they will fall to the ground and need to be revived. this will allow you to shoot them once and you will get credit for the kill, so have fun with that cause i assume bethesda will patch the ability to do that soon instead of patching all the game breaking bugs.… Expand
  58. EA5ucks
    Nov 20, 2018
    0
    Okay I rarely review games because there isn't much point. The shill paid for critics over rate everything so long as they get the merch and the fan boys claim every game is this best game ever.

    The current scores for Fallout 76 are between 20 and 30% by users. This is one of those games where the score is spot on. In its current stage and with its lack of content it is definitely a 2    Okay I rarely review games because there isn't much point. The shill paid for critics over rate everything so long as they get the merch and the fan boys claim every game is this best game ever.

    The current scores for Fallout 76 are between 20 and 30% by users. This is one of those games where the score is spot on. In its current stage and with its lack of content it is definitely a 2 out of 10 game. The 2 is there just for the map and slight tie in to previous fallout games. It's certainly not enjoyable or has any replay value.

    There is a possibility that the game could become better with new content, NPCs that deliver a plot to this dead and barren sandbox. If they fix the bugs and add some balancing then it might also be good for PvE. This game engine can't do PvP. It's too old and too broken to jury rig in any way to make this an enjoyable PvP experience.

    And as for the price? It's an absolute insult charging fans $60 for a cut down version of Fallout 4. This is a dlc at best and the price should reflect it. So avoid wasting your money. If it appears as a $10 sale item then I might recommend it just for the Fallout lore. But I'm sure modders could actually add a lot of this into a overhaul mod for Fallout 4 given enough time.    … Expand
  59. Joeyeh3boost
    Nov 20, 2018
    0
    Worste game of 2018 by far and long, they took fallout 4 ripped the heart and soul out of it and made it online. Biggest cash grab ive seen in years wow this game is true trash. Do not waste your money on this junk.
  60. Gamerinheart
    Nov 20, 2018
    0
    Its empty and just not Fallout i love. No NPC, just online ... Sorry but ... i will pass this one.
  61. SpraAnt
    Nov 20, 2018
    4
    Fallout 76 Is a game I had a lot of hope and optimism for. As a concept it sounds like it should be perhaps one of the most engaging Fallout games to date, but in execution it comes short in almost every capacity...

    First and foremost, I think it's important to underline a few of the things Fallout 76 does right, because I feel many tend to focus on its worst elements. One thing    Fallout 76 Is a game I had a lot of hope and optimism for. As a concept it sounds like it should be perhaps one of the most engaging Fallout games to date, but in execution it comes short in almost every capacity...

    First and foremost, I think it's important to underline a few of the things Fallout 76 does right, because I feel many tend to focus on its worst elements.

    One thing Fallout 76 does incredible at, is environmental story telling. The world feels lived in, and the ruins feel atmospheric. Even though this game lacks the NPCs we've all come to enjoy from Fallout, they still manage to present some great side stories through Holotapes, and assorted bits of Lore.
    The landscape is brimming with plant life, with it being far more prominent compared to past games in the series; It looks and feels so distinct from anything we're used to seeing from Fallout. There are just so many details you can overlook and so many places you can go; The game just has this level of macbe beauty to it all...

    Aside from some of the multiplayer and base building elements there really aren't many more things I can say positively about the game... Fallout 76 just feels like it needed more time. Although many familiar elements from Fallout 4 and other games in the series are here, there are also a lot of things that feel sorely lacking. The procedural events feel awkwardly timed sometimes, and although the world has other players, many are disinterested in communicating let alone engaging with you (Though this isn't necessarily a new thing for multiplayer experiences).
    This game wants to be special, and I genuinely feel like they tried to make it good. But as it stands right now, Fallout 76, for all intensive purposes, is a work in progress I just can't recommend.    … Expand
  62. Jubal
    Nov 20, 2018
    5
    The game is underwhelming. For the most part it feels like fallout 4.5, it looks and feels exactly like fo4.

    The world and quests are a bit bland. PVP seems like an afterthought. The lack of human NPCs is strange, but I got used to it pretty fast. To be frank, Bethesda's dialogue/charisma system has always been pretty boring, so taking all that out is a good change. The gunplay    The game is underwhelming. For the most part it feels like fallout 4.5, it looks and feels exactly like fo4.

    The world and quests are a bit bland. PVP seems like an afterthought.

    The lack of human NPCs is strange, but I got used to it pretty fast. To be frank, Bethesda's dialogue/charisma system has always been pretty boring, so taking all that out is a good change.

    The gunplay and crafting system are fun. I enjoy the SPECIAL/perks a lot. And the music is of course great.

    But really that's all this fallout is doing well at the moment.

    I'm already wondering what will keep people playing once they hit lvl 50, end game content doesn't seem great.

    However, idk how many people will keep playing to end game. This game is freaking disaster in terms of performance, netcode, and bugs.

    I constantly get crashes, have instances of the game freezing for 10+ seconds at a time, runs sluggishly, not to mention all the bugged quests and what not.

    I think Bethesda bit off wayyyyyyyy more than they could chew. Fallouts are ALWAYS a buggy mess on release, but this time, this time it's something completely different.

    I'd say, if it was a smooth experience and I could judge the game just from content alone, I would give it a 7. However, in it's current buggy mess, I can't deem it anything higher than a 5.    … Expand
  63. BiNK3412
    Nov 20, 2018
    0
    Uhhhhhhhhhh.. Where are the NPCs? Where are the quests? There i literally nothing to do in this game. Absolute TRASH. Shame on Bethesda for ruining a beloved franchise for a greedy cashgrab. Whoever decided that no NPCs was a good idea should be shot.
  64. koyokami
    Nov 20, 2018
    2
    missione principale noiosa e buggatissima. pvp inesistente a dispetto del dichiarato, infatti in 35 ore di gameplay non ho avuto una singola interazione con altri player persino negli eventi. crash al ordine del giorno e un frame rate disastroso circa 20 su una 1080. il resto viene a noia, sistema di perk si interessante ma sbilanciatissimo (alcuni talenti sono fortissimi, quasimissione principale noiosa e buggatissima. pvp inesistente a dispetto del dichiarato, infatti in 35 ore di gameplay non ho avuto una singola interazione con altri player persino negli eventi. crash al ordine del giorno e un frame rate disastroso circa 20 su una 1080. il resto viene a noia, sistema di perk si interessante ma sbilanciatissimo (alcuni talenti sono fortissimi, quasi indispensabili rispetto ad altri praticamente inutili) e un ia di una seplicita imbarazzante. interre aree di nemici fermi nella t pose per bug. a volte un singolo ramoscello riesce a bloccare i colpi e a volte passano atraverso a spessi muri. Visivamente gradevole ma molto lontano dalla grafica di un gioco del 2018, modelli identici di fallout, neanche rivisitati e incollati in questo nuovo mondo di gioco. gli olonastri a volte non vengono presi correttamente, a volte nel inventario ne abbiamo piu di uno e in fine le schede di accesso sono un delirio. rimasto bloccato piu di tre ore a cercare di sbloccare una porta per la missione principale di cui la chiave non mi era stata data.… Expand
  65. kata00
    Nov 20, 2018
    4
    Bethesda should know better at this point. It's got all the bugs you're used to by now from Creation Engine not even being able to keep up with last gen, let alone this one. But it doesn't have the reason that we disregard those bugs, as heinous as they are: a memorable story/characters/setting. It has nothing except for the novelty of being another Fallout game. I only give it a four dueBethesda should know better at this point. It's got all the bugs you're used to by now from Creation Engine not even being able to keep up with last gen, let alone this one. But it doesn't have the reason that we disregard those bugs, as heinous as they are: a memorable story/characters/setting. It has nothing except for the novelty of being another Fallout game. I only give it a four due to it's potential to be good, but be well aware that at launch, this game has nothing to offer but potential.… Expand
  66. kyberion
    Nov 20, 2018
    3
    After reading a lot of **** reviews and a lot of "awesome" reviews I decided to post my own. First of all though, please do yourself a favor and ignore the 0-1 reviews and the 9-10 reviews as well. They're way too extreme.

    Instead I have 3 different reviews depending on who you are and what your expectations are: 7 / 10 - this is something you would give if you are new to the    After reading a lot of **** reviews and a lot of "awesome" reviews I decided to post my own. First of all though, please do yourself a favor and ignore the 0-1 reviews and the 9-10 reviews as well. They're way too extreme.

    Instead I have 3 different reviews depending on who you are and what your expectations are:

    7 / 10 - this is something you would give if you are new to the franchise, decide to give the devs some slack for being their first MMO game, want to just have fun and enjoy the game. Sure the graphical engine is oldish, the world is devoid of humans but hey at least it's full of stuff to do and you won't get bored for the first 10-20 hours.

    5 / 10 - this is the review for those of you who have heard of Bethesda and Fallout but are not die-hard fans. What you'll get is a mixed bag of single player / multi-player RPG features that don't quite work together. The old engine shows, there are pesky bugs all over the place. Not enough to make you leave but enough to take the joy out of it. All in all, a thoroughly average experience.

    3 / 10 - this is the grade for Fallout fans through and through. This game just doesn't deliver. And we have come to expect so much from Bethesda. Oblivion, Skyrim, Fallout: New Vegas, Fallout 4, were all awesome games, with great characters and immersive through rich story-telling and intrigue. This is all missing in a soul-less reincarnation of Fallout 4. From the concept. If we take into account the lazy implementation of a non-functional multi-player experience, city building, leveling up and character customization and the 10-year old graphical engine it becomes just a spit in every fan's face.

    This is Bethesda we're talking about. They could have invested a lot of money in a new engine, in talented programmers and artists to build the most awesome MMORPG there is. But no, they decided to just make a quick buck.

    Last but not least, shame on the publications that took Bethesda's money and write fluff pieces and 7/10+ reviews to sugarcoat what should be clear to anyone it is a full-size disaster.    … Expand
  67. GoodGuyNa
    Nov 20, 2018
    0
    Grind grind grind grind *game glitches and stuck you on a chair* restart. grind grind grind shoot a player *you wait for him to accept the PvP he pull out his shotgun* annnnnd BOOM you ded. 10/10 would refund again.
  68. Elyk07
    Nov 20, 2018
    0
    Was Todd Howard drunk when Bethesda came up with this game? This seems like an idea for a Fallout game that some high school kids who aspire to develop games would come up with while sharing a joint... "Hey bro... what about Fallout... but EVERYONE IS REAL?!?! whooaaa" It's a fun thing to imagine and joke around about... but so very incredibly terrible in reality. Without NPCs, this gameWas Todd Howard drunk when Bethesda came up with this game? This seems like an idea for a Fallout game that some high school kids who aspire to develop games would come up with while sharing a joint... "Hey bro... what about Fallout... but EVERYONE IS REAL?!?! whooaaa" It's a fun thing to imagine and joke around about... but so very incredibly terrible in reality. Without NPCs, this game is boring and lifeless. There are quests, sure, but there is no life or soul in them. You're either interacting with dead bodies, robots, or notes written by someone who has already left the area. I was hoping Bethesda could pull off this whole "No NPC" idea, but after only 2 hours in, I realized that they had failed miserably. Each human player that I've encountered in the game (which have actually been few and far between) have been mutes and seemed to have no desire in communication or interaction with other players. In a boring world with nothing to do, why would I build a base? So that I can do nothing in that base? What motivation would I have to launch a nuke at fellow players? In a world filled to the brim with nothing, what incentive do I have to succeed with these awful meaningless quests? I can already do nothing in the real-world without spending money on a game to do more nothing in. I feel like I've completely wasted my money and I supremely regret pre-ordering this game. This quote from TheReportOfTheWeek says it best: "My disappointment is immeasurable, and my day is ruined."… Expand
  69. Bacchusnl
    Nov 20, 2018
    0
    How can anyone enjoy a Fallout game when they first take out all the interesting characters and quests, make the size of your stash at base small enough to fill it up @ level 10 so you have to manage inventory every 5 minutes and can never save fun or usefull stuff for later, riddle the game with bugs and remove all social funcions except open mics (which everyone turns off)? It litrallyHow can anyone enjoy a Fallout game when they first take out all the interesting characters and quests, make the size of your stash at base small enough to fill it up @ level 10 so you have to manage inventory every 5 minutes and can never save fun or usefull stuff for later, riddle the game with bugs and remove all social funcions except open mics (which everyone turns off)? It litrally leaves you with NOTHING to enjoy in a fallout game.… Expand
  70. robdot
    Nov 20, 2018
    1
    Broken, boring, tedious mess. Flawed on its most basic level of design. 90 percent of the game is simple inventory management because you are constantly overweight,hungry, thirsty,or radiated. Or diseased.The perk system is simply designed to overcome these flaws which shouldn't be there in the first place. So,I don't know if this is fixable. The world itself is lifeless,,and dull. Don'tBroken, boring, tedious mess. Flawed on its most basic level of design. 90 percent of the game is simple inventory management because you are constantly overweight,hungry, thirsty,or radiated. Or diseased.The perk system is simply designed to overcome these flaws which shouldn't be there in the first place. So,I don't know if this is fixable. The world itself is lifeless,,and dull. Don't bother with this,… Expand
  71. SplitMind
    Nov 20, 2018
    0
    I am sad to see what has become of this franchise, but pleased that it is receiving the ire it deserves.

    Bethesda, like many other game companies, has grown increasingly complacent, greedy and lazy as the years have progressed and this is the epitome of that and likely the epitaph for Fallout. I could never buy another Fallout game knowing this could happen again. Do not buy. Do not    I am sad to see what has become of this franchise, but pleased that it is receiving the ire it deserves.

    Bethesda, like many other game companies, has grown increasingly complacent, greedy and lazy as the years have progressed and this is the epitome of that and likely the epitaph for Fallout. I could never buy another Fallout game knowing this could happen again.

    Do not buy. Do not play. Even if you get offered this for free do not waste your time.    … Expand
  72. Rogozhin
    Nov 20, 2018
    0
    As a fan of Fallout 3, 4, NV (and Morrowind, Oblivion & Skyrim), I had to at least give Bethesda the benefit of the doubt & so ignored the negativity & gave Fallout 76 a chance. Huge mistake; will never happen again. This game simply should not have, under any circumstances, been released in it's present state. Graphics that look like a PS2 game coupled with clunky mechanics, both ofAs a fan of Fallout 3, 4, NV (and Morrowind, Oblivion & Skyrim), I had to at least give Bethesda the benefit of the doubt & so ignored the negativity & gave Fallout 76 a chance. Huge mistake; will never happen again. This game simply should not have, under any circumstances, been released in it's present state. Graphics that look like a PS2 game coupled with clunky mechanics, both of which are a result of a 10? 15? 20 year old engine probably held together by duct tape at this point & which must be retired. Some reviewers have reported framerate drops as low as 30 fps when areas get busy - 15 fps or less is more accurate. Server disconnects regularly. Lack of NPCs makes the game feel hollow & unfinished; quests are boring & repetitive. Listening to Holotapes non-stop wears thin very quickly. Enemy AI (if you can even call it that) is a joke - enemies either stand still while staring at you or they run straight at you. Occasionally some glitch & get trapped in a wall or the ground or a tree. As for running into other players, this has to be the only online multiplayer game where PVP & multiplayer aspects are virtually non-existent. Crossed paths with a couple other players who just threw an emote & ran by. One person offered stimpaks. And since there is nowhere near enough content or immersion to keep playing solo, the game quickly becomes a $60 scavenger hunt simulator. Bottom line is there is nothing redeeming about this game. It is most certainly not a AAA game & is not worth more than $10; there simply are no more excuses to be made for Bethesda releasing half-finished garbage like this. If this is seriously the best Bethesda can do in 2018 then, very sad to say, it may be time to either have some people step aside or just stop making games.… Expand
  73. Scorp_
    Nov 20, 2018
    0
    I gave this game two evenings of time and reached level 12.
    The perk system does not have any influence on the character progression what so ever.
    Either you steamroll ghouls or you get onehitted by enemies that are 5 levels and more above your level. The environment is nice and kind of a fallout atmosphere sets in. However you do not find any good loot at all or the loot you find does    I gave this game two evenings of time and reached level 12.
    The perk system does not have any influence on the character progression what so ever.
    Either you steamroll ghouls or you get onehitted by enemies that are 5 levels and more above your level.
    The environment is nice and kind of a fallout atmosphere sets in.
    However you do not find any good loot at all or the loot you find does not have any effect on your progression as well.
    The events occurring on the map are completely random and you always have a hard time to compete with them. EIther a bazillion of ghouls rush for a machine and destroy it while you stand next to it and wont get any aggression from the mobs or a level 30 monster will spawn next to you and you instantly die - however you can just jump up a fence and kill the level 30 enemy from there because it will move next to you and stand there staring at you until it dies.
    After having collected a lot of scrap and building kind of a base I became frustrated as well by this mechanic, as you can only use a fraction of the available blueprints and would have to grind to unlock more. So my base was up and running and had a decent defense set up - due to blueprint restrictions - when it got overwhelmed by a bazillion of level 30 monsters destroying everything in the base. When I figured out all my resources gained from two days of grinding scrap were gone, because destroyed base items are gone for good, this was it for me.
    Not to talk about no storyline what so ever to guide the player across the wasteland.    … Expand
  74. rocksoldier
    Nov 20, 2018
    0
    This game is a complete waste of money and a disgrace for the fallout franchise
  75. 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
  76. S1M0n
    Nov 20, 2018
    0
    Unfortunately Fallout 76 falls into the category of a game that could not survive the hype, Useless and vanilla PVP, broken quest, a very empty and a non-immersive game play for those who enjoy doing quest for dead people and robots and terminal, the Atom shop is cancer for items you can get in the game the graphics are good....OK I mean, the leveling system is useless and the perks wontUnfortunately Fallout 76 falls into the category of a game that could not survive the hype, Useless and vanilla PVP, broken quest, a very empty and a non-immersive game play for those who enjoy doing quest for dead people and robots and terminal, the Atom shop is cancer for items you can get in the game the graphics are good....OK I mean, the leveling system is useless and the perks wont do much since your character is a tank. for a AAA games it is not worth the 80$ at all… Expand
  77. Peacemaker32
    Nov 20, 2018
    5
    EDIT: After a few more days of gameplay I have to edit my original review for the negative. The Devil's in the details and the details are bad.

    -The communication options for players are poorly implemented. PTT is apparently in the works for PC, but you'll still hear EVERYTHING (eating snacks, dogs barking, pointless immersion breaking conversations) if you allow for server chat. if    EDIT: After a few more days of gameplay I have to edit my original review for the negative. The Devil's in the details and the details are bad.

    -The communication options for players are poorly implemented. PTT is apparently in the works for PC, but you'll still hear EVERYTHING (eating snacks, dogs barking, pointless immersion breaking conversations) if you allow for server chat. if you don't there are a bunch of menus to dig through to enable it to talk to a player if you need to and you have to hope they have server chat enabled. Also no text for those requiring it (deaf and speech impediments for example).
    -Moving through menus is inconsistent on PC (could be AD, ZC, or arrows depending on PipBoy, building, or crafting). This needs a PC interface option that takes a keyboard and mouse's capabilities into account. Modders did this perfectly with SkyUI and Skyrim.
    -No way to rename. Renaming makes it easy to know what to keep and sell.
    -Multiple power armor appears with the same name in the inventory so managing multiple suit s a nightmare.

    TL;DR… Fallout ‘light’. Mixed bag at the moment that ultimately scratches the post-apocalyptic itch while leaving you confused as to the purpose of some product decisions. If you’ve played Fallout 4 there isn’t much here unless you are a die-hard must play them all fan.

    Good:
    -Has enough ‘Fallout’ vibe to feel fallout-ish
    -Storyline and (most) lore; yes it is there, but offered though holo-tapes (typically very well voice acted), terminals, robots, computer, etc.
    -Additional build freedom for bases and flexibility in moving them.

    Bad:
    Lore killing: BoS should not be in this game. This could have worked if it was the proto-BoS organization or something similar. They took name recognition over Lore continuity. Fallout has a single-player, story driven fan base. Did they really think that would just slide by?
    -Still very buggy at launch. I had two PC lock-ups in three hours requiring hard reboots. Junk items floating in air, MOB’s respawning during a fight, corpses disappearing immediately after death, warping robo-vertibirds.
    -At times it feels like too much like a Console-to-PC port.
    -VATS just feels weird or acts like a cheat-to-hit button. I find myself not using it..

    Missing:
    -NPC’s. I do not understand the design decision on this one. I find recently deceased farmers, raiders, etc., but no live ones. It makes the world feel utterly empty.
    -Push to Talk
    -Text chat. This is not a pure run-and-gun FPS and there are a lot of players that use keyboard/mouse instead of controllers.
    -Frame rate freedom.

    Hope to never see:
    -Creation Club cash-grabs. Keep the Atomic Shop vanity items only.    … Expand
  78. 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
  79. 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
  80. Deiradinn
    Nov 20, 2018
    3
    Some points

    -A game made by Bugthesda -No story driven gameplay. -Deceptive title name, this is Fallout Online folks. -Live Service cash cow to get that financial flow endlessly from microtransactions. -Built on an ancient game engine that showed its age a long time ago. -No where close to being made for it's longtime fans. -It's an okay junk collector simulator. Am I being    Some points

    -A game made by Bugthesda
    -No story driven gameplay.
    -Deceptive title name, this is Fallout Online folks.
    -Live Service cash cow to get that financial flow endlessly from microtransactions.
    -Built on an ancient game engine that showed its age a long time ago.
    -No where close to being made for it's longtime fans.
    -It's an okay junk collector simulator.

    Am I being crass, yes, unfair.... no.    … Expand
  81. Danisco
    Nov 20, 2018
    10
    I bought a game. I played it. I really liked it. and more fun with friends.
    Don't listen to youtuber hype hater. and let bethesda finish fix since it just release the game.
  82. tordan
    Nov 20, 2018
    0
    I love fallout universe.But this is a dissaster i hope Bethesda will learn from it.
  83. NHMickey
    Nov 20, 2018
    0
    If I could return the Beta and game I would. I have hundreds of hours into Fallout games and I can't get past an hour before this game just sucks. You walk around, get killed, re-spawn, walk around, get killed, re-spawn.

    I think a blank screen would be better.
  84. Pavloff1
    Nov 20, 2018
    2
    Well what is there to say,... I think Bethesda got the signs on time this was not going to make it to the successes of previous titles but yet they still wanted this game to happen,.. The game is a empty void, with lots of buggs uninspired quests, and the thing we need the least in a Fallout game. Multiplayer.
    I liked some of the creature designs in it, but that's all i had to add to it.    Well what is there to say,... I think Bethesda got the signs on time this was not going to make it to the successes of previous titles but yet they still wanted this game to happen,.. The game is a empty void, with lots of buggs uninspired quests, and the thing we need the least in a Fallout game. Multiplayer.
    I liked some of the creature designs in it, but that's all i had to add to it. If you want to bring a multiplayer game at least make sure the servers do run properly...    … Expand
  85. corssbowmonkey
    Nov 20, 2018
    5
    This game is good dope inhaled trough the wrong hole. They remade the engine of Fallout 4 to support multiplayer and did very well. Even they did compatible with Fallout 4 bugs.

    I dont understand bad reviws is more than a concept game than a real AAA game. It's only testing the engine. No realy new assets, no history and almost no NPC. Fallout absolute naked jus about the radiaton    This game is good dope inhaled trough the wrong hole. They remade the engine of Fallout 4 to support multiplayer and did very well. Even they did compatible with Fallout 4 bugs.

    I dont understand bad reviws is more than a concept game than a real AAA game. It's only testing the engine. No realy new assets, no history and almost no NPC.

    Fallout absolute naked jus about the radiaton wiped everythib but the players. It's a average game, but not for the fans of the previous games.    … Expand
  86. 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
  87. toxicRTRDEDfans
    Nov 20, 2018
    10
    Only gave it a 10 because of the review bombing kids who didn`t even bought the game and trash it because it`s not what they wanted. Everyone saw the beta, everyone exactly knew what to expect after all to say it`s a cashgrab simply not true ,microtransactions are part of every multiplayer game now, so whats the point bringing that up, it`s not like paytowin, you can get atoms forOnly gave it a 10 because of the review bombing kids who didn`t even bought the game and trash it because it`s not what they wanted. Everyone saw the beta, everyone exactly knew what to expect after all to say it`s a cashgrab simply not true ,microtransactions are part of every multiplayer game now, so whats the point bringing that up, it`s not like paytowin, you can get atoms for completing challenges as well so you are not forced to buy it for money. About the whining over the bugs, it`s hilarious, which game does not have bugs, pubg for example is an ocean of bugs still was (?) very popular. This game is not that bad, not great either but it`s an online rpg so it will improve in time. The score i would really give for the state the game is in is 6.5… Expand
  88. Khorreed
    Nov 20, 2018
    10
    Actually bought a game. Actually played it. Really liked it. Don't listen to youtube hype haters.
  89. AuraS
    Nov 20, 2018
    9
    Thusfar I have been really enjoying this game. I mean it's lightly buggy and in very early stages so it's pretty hard to make a correct review on this game since it is still in such an early version this game. The game is very promising with its upcoming content aswell. I see people saying there are no npcs at all, but I have come by a trader npc that wanders around the world with his cowThusfar I have been really enjoying this game. I mean it's lightly buggy and in very early stages so it's pretty hard to make a correct review on this game since it is still in such an early version this game. The game is very promising with its upcoming content aswell. I see people saying there are no npcs at all, but I have come by a trader npc that wanders around the world with his cow and I have come across some bots that are lost in the forests, etc. It is more lifelike than people are saying, even though they could improve upon it a bit. I honestly think it's not fair to give a real score to this game just yet, but I will since so many pessimists are posting their opinions on here. I have had a good time the past week and I will keep on enjoying the game for a long while to come.… Expand
  90. LockeBolt
    Nov 20, 2018
    10
    It's my favorite crafting game, my favorite survival game, a good story with some of the best voice acting I've ever heard, wrapped up in Fallout 4's gameplay. I have encountered only one bug, and it's already fixed. I have no complaints.
  91. Untalented
    Nov 20, 2018
    1
    Not like this, not like this. Yes we wanted multiplayer in Fallout, but not with everything else that makes a Fallout game ripped out. This game is clearly a poorly made asset flip from Fallout 4 (which makes sense given its development history), but it feels like BGS didn't even really try to make this game good. Instead, they made the map larger, the quests more generic, and left youNot like this, not like this. Yes we wanted multiplayer in Fallout, but not with everything else that makes a Fallout game ripped out. This game is clearly a poorly made asset flip from Fallout 4 (which makes sense given its development history), but it feels like BGS didn't even really try to make this game good. Instead, they made the map larger, the quests more generic, and left you with no real reason to like this game.

    You're supposed to be "Rebuilding America" in Fallout 76, but who are you rebuilding the world for? Because BGS has decided that no human NPCs will be in the game (thus eliminating the workload of building meaningful characters and a populated world), so are we rebuilding the world for our fellow Vault Dwellers? Probably not because they can build their own junk shacks. So... what's the point again?

    I've played this game for just over 20 hours, and already the "main quest" is uninteresting and very predictable. It pains me to say it–because I love Fallout and have loved past BGS games–but this game is horrible. Do not buy this so developers will understand that we won't tolerate this kind of garbage in the future.    … Expand
  92. Golconda
    Nov 20, 2018
    2
    I wanted so badly to like this since I love the franchise so much. I bought the fancy Tricentennial package and was excited and as I began to play the beta and then the standard game, and I suddenly was left empty. It almost felt like the soul of Fallout was ripped away and now I run around, shoot things and sometimes hear some random guy yell at his children or roommates. Not having chatI wanted so badly to like this since I love the franchise so much. I bought the fancy Tricentennial package and was excited and as I began to play the beta and then the standard game, and I suddenly was left empty. It almost felt like the soul of Fallout was ripped away and now I run around, shoot things and sometimes hear some random guy yell at his children or roommates. Not having chat at start and it just feels like running around and doing nothing but collecting stuff and hearing the same old story on holotapes over and over again.

    I love Bethesda and probably will even after this but this is not Fallout and should not even be associated with it. I did give it 2 points because the scenery and setting is beautiful but that gets old quick.    … Expand
  93. Canneddog
    Nov 20, 2018
    0
    Tried it at a friends, Ran into more than a couple of bugs. The world is the same old Engine and a lot looked like it was cut and pasted from FO4. No NPCs, I'm sure it was to save money. Online seems the best way to get rid of free mods and litter it with Micro Transactions. It all points to a Giant Cash Grab, that all started when Bugthesda tried paid mods an Steam, Then Creation Crap andTried it at a friends, Ran into more than a couple of bugs. The world is the same old Engine and a lot looked like it was cut and pasted from FO4. No NPCs, I'm sure it was to save money. Online seems the best way to get rid of free mods and litter it with Micro Transactions. It all points to a Giant Cash Grab, that all started when Bugthesda tried paid mods an Steam, Then Creation Crap and now this. Gaming industry is going down a dark path of so-so games littered with MTs and people who buy this garbage have only themselves to blame.… Expand
  94. selimusm
    Nov 20, 2018
    0
    Well. That the worst fallout i ever saw... Actually it is just reskin of Fallout 4 with MP
  95. Cyklon
    Nov 20, 2018
    1
    Yawwwn was how 76 left me feeling. Could not help thinking it felt like a multiplayer expansion of F4 but with no NPC's it just didn't feel like Fallout to me. I think half the trouble was that the map was too big and at times felt so sparse with the lack of interaction and the quests were soo boring. Shame, looks like we will have to wait for F5, will play through NV and F4 again in the meantime.
  96. Ryskim
    Nov 20, 2018
    4
    I was skeptical towards this game when Bethesda first announced it in E3. I was "are you sure you want to do this Bethesda?" and "are you sure you know how to do it?" and I was right. Controls are bad, animations are worse than FO4, huge delay when hitting enemies, no chat, NO NPCS (WTF!)... but also you keep the feeling of the huge potential this could have. Right now the game is dull,I was skeptical towards this game when Bethesda first announced it in E3. I was "are you sure you want to do this Bethesda?" and "are you sure you know how to do it?" and I was right. Controls are bad, animations are worse than FO4, huge delay when hitting enemies, no chat, NO NPCS (WTF!)... but also you keep the feeling of the huge potential this could have. Right now the game is dull, but in a year it could become something awesome. Let's see how Bethesda handles this. I know it's gonna be a true challenge for them.… Expand
  97. mohsenn
    Nov 20, 2018
    0
    this is not fallout, this is bad survival game, i'm so sad and angry, why they did this, shame on u
  98. PhantomLordG
    Nov 20, 2018
    6
    Fallout 76 is....not for everyone. Fans of the series may well be very disappointed with what Fallout 76 has to offer as there is no real campaign to speak of. The lack of NPC's is also a problem for some people. At launch the game has been a buggy mess and has been prone to various problems in this regard. If explorling and rebuilding the wasteland is your thing and you dont mind theFallout 76 is....not for everyone. Fans of the series may well be very disappointed with what Fallout 76 has to offer as there is no real campaign to speak of. The lack of NPC's is also a problem for some people. At launch the game has been a buggy mess and has been prone to various problems in this regard. If explorling and rebuilding the wasteland is your thing and you dont mind the glitches then this may well be the game for you. I enjoy the scavaging and building element and have played online with friends. This is where the real enjoyment can be found. I am hopeful that Bethesda will continue to improve this game over time like they did ESO. I would hazard a guess that the experience people have with this game right now will be much more positive in 6 months to a year down the line.… Expand
  99. Hey0cean
    Nov 20, 2018
    0
    Worst game i've ever spend money on,

    Don't waste your money and encourage the Bethesda to create such games .

    The engine and attitude to the gamers should change or i'd never buy any of their games anymore.
  100. DamianDiscTray
    Nov 20, 2018
    7
    In its current state, yes. This is buggy but that seems to be normal business practice these days when it comes to releasing video games. With that said this is just an initial review.

    The bugs are very apparent right now. Enemies standing in a "T" pose, fast traveling to my base to become trapped in the floor, some lag issues, inaccessible quest interactions (Looking at you, Fort    In its current state, yes. This is buggy but that seems to be normal business practice these days when it comes to releasing video games. With that said this is just an initial review.

    The bugs are very apparent right now. Enemies standing in a "T" pose, fast traveling to my base to become trapped in the floor, some lag issues, inaccessible quest interactions (Looking at you, Fort Prickett). These issues are present but they don't ruin the experience but they can be fixed with regular patch updates.

    The stash limit definitely needs to be increased. I feel I've spent too much time managing my items to make room for newer, better items rather than engaging in a new quest.

    The world of Fallout 76 is intriguing and makes me want to uncover more about what happens here. It feels like a big murder mystery. The lack of human NPC's is not an issue with me. I would often skip dialogue in previous game just so I could start the quest quickly. Not having countless human inhabitants repeat the same line over and over again, much like a robot, in refreshing. Having actual robots repeating themselves makes more sense to me and helps me immerse myself this narrative.

    The combat is good even with the revamped V.A.T.S. system. I find it almost as useful as it was in previous titles in the series.

    The perks card system is easy to understand and actually makes you think about how you want play by limiting you 50 points total and 15 points total per stat in S.P.E.C.I.A.L. so you will have a weak area of expertise. You will find your role in this world.

    I will admit that the beta should have been released earlier so we wouldn't have these issue currently. All in all it's a solid game that needs to iron out the wrinkles.    … Expand
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#4 Most Discussed PS4 Game of 2018
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#10 Most Shared PS4 Game of 2018

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Mixed or average reviews - based on 43 Critic Reviews

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