Fallout 76

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2.8

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 4921 Ratings

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  1. andyvgr
    Nov 16, 2018
    10
    Apologists need to stop, this game is a run away disaster in it's current state. Don't apologize for these devs, let them know that it's horrible and that they need to improve it. I've been a fallout fan for a very long time but I knew from the onset of this game that it's only F.I.N.O. (Fallout in name only). That's not what I'm looking for. I don't want to listen to agonizingly longApologists need to stop, this game is a run away disaster in it's current state. Don't apologize for these devs, let them know that it's horrible and that they need to improve it. I've been a fallout fan for a very long time but I knew from the onset of this game that it's only F.I.N.O. (Fallout in name only). That's not what I'm looking for. I don't want to listen to agonizingly long holotapes and read terminals all the while some other player is trying to start PVP combat with me. The world is big and lifeless, it's FINO, pure FINO… Expand
  2. TheElmoShow
    Nov 16, 2018
    10
    This is an EPIC ADVENTURE , alone or with your friends, doesn´t matter what you are doing, you can have lots of fun, the game needs some fixes and there´s nothing that cant be fixed in the future, so, ive been playing arround 30 hrs since the launch of the game, I didn´t had the oportunity to play the beta, but, this is a good result of the fallout online experience.
  3. Olavotemrazao
    Nov 16, 2018
    10
    It's simple! when I'm playing fallout 76 I really feel inside a fallout game, when I play ESO I do not have the same feeling unfortunately. (without getting into the merit of the technical problems part of the game)
  4. OhHeyBigZam
    Nov 16, 2018
    10
    This gaem is best around, neverer gona keep me down! WOrld is open with manmy many tres to gaze at while walking. Isoulation makes feel like reall dispotian future and helps much with immersion. Is easy the best FO game to be realased and is hard to be beat. Do reccomend to everyone.
  5. smoke8989
    Nov 16, 2018
    10
    Giving this a 10 just to combat all the 1s and 0s. In all honesty this game (after 15 hours of gameplay) I would put between a 7 or 8. This defiantly feels like a fallout game. However, instead of long character dialogs there are TONS of long Holotapes and Terminals. If you here for the story and want to be spoon fed you will probably not enjoy this game.

    This is more of a survival game    Giving this a 10 just to combat all the 1s and 0s. In all honesty this game (after 15 hours of gameplay) I would put between a 7 or 8. This defiantly feels like a fallout game. However, instead of long character dialogs there are TONS of long Holotapes and Terminals. If you here for the story and want to be spoon fed you will probably not enjoy this game.

    This is more of a survival game than any past Fallout. There is TONS of lore but you have to be willing to read or listen to a 5-10min holotape monologue. You can discover stories of people trying to survive this NEW world, a church congregation that was robbed and murdered by the preacher, as well a kid who is convinced that the bombs fell because he had been "Bad" and his dad told him if he does bad things, bad things will happen.

    Again there are good stories you just have to find them.

    There are constant group events that spawn for everyone in the area to join in on. Out of the 3 events I have done they were all VERY different, multistaged, and very fun.

    And just when I think I have the game figured out, I head toward a hill where a cargo drop is located, as I loot the box a GIANT green radiated cloud comes up from out of no where and covers the area.... Lets just say that things are bigger and scarier in Fallout 76.

    A Note to everyone who gave this game a 0 or 1... even if you HATE the game a 0 or 1 just means that you are a butthurt troll. There are plenty of BAD games out there 100x worst than this game and they still are 2s and 3s... If you give this game a 0-1 your review is irrelevant in my opinion... maybe need to put a few more hours into Fortnite!

    Does this game have bugs? Yes... not as many as the fallout 4 release.
    Is there Lag? Yes... game will be continually optimised like EVERY OTHER online game.
    Is there a good story? Yes... you have to be willing to look for it.
    Should you buy the game? Depends, if you want a lot of dialogue, character building, and interactions... this is probably not the game for you.

    If you want a survival based, world building, sand box style game set in the fallout universe with all of the dark humor and lore intact... this could be a really fun game.    … Expand
  6. GaryOfRiver
    Nov 16, 2018
    10
    Only rating a 10 to balance out the mindless review bombers, actual opinion it is a 7.8/10.

    Ignore the people who claim it's "lazy" or a "cash grab" or has "no story,' they clearly haven't played the game. The environmental storytelling is peak fallout, far better than in 4 in my opinion, and it isn't crippled by the poor voice acting and illusion-of-choice dialogue that plagued Fallout    Only rating a 10 to balance out the mindless review bombers, actual opinion it is a 7.8/10.

    Ignore the people who claim it's "lazy" or a "cash grab" or has "no story,' they clearly haven't played the game. The environmental storytelling is peak fallout, far better than in 4 in my opinion, and it isn't crippled by the poor voice acting and illusion-of-choice dialogue that plagued Fallout 4. This already puts it leagues ahead. Same core gameplay loop; collect, mod, explore. The graphics are also above Fallout 4.

    Overall, Fallout 76 is going to be hated by the bandwagoners for a little while, but in the end it will be a classic in the eyes of the real fans, just like Fallout: New Vegas became known as the best after the fact.    … Expand
  7. 4dvz
    Nov 17, 2018
    10
    Read this unless you are interested in a load of reviews about the beta-version, which should never had been reviewed at all.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    I have not encountered any game breaking bugs so far, and it`s been 3 days of hc playing. Small bugs, yes of course as usual. Bethesda games tend to have lots of small bugs, but accepting imperfection as a part of life itself is a lesson which should be applied here. Focusing in what the game really is about, is where the reward comes from, not from longing for something it isn`t. That reward is pure gold here, atleast with a friend to enjoy it with.    … Expand
  8. mmmarkb
    Nov 17, 2018
    10
    Might be the quintessential Fallout experience. You exit the vault to a great feeling of emptiness, accompanied by a feeling of fear and genuine suspicion of every person you run into. The world is huge and gorgeous. There is plenty of story and lore here, don't let any one fool you. This is not Fallout 5, but if you love Fallout you'll love Fallout 76.
  9. AndreaSch
    Nov 20, 2018
    10
    Fallout 76 is awesome game. Yes its not like any fallout before but still its fun and I enjoy it. And people who want play fallout 5 and ignore that this game is not fallout 5 simply should wait or ask Bethesda for it instead of flame game which is really good but not what they expect.

    Yes its buggy as any other previous fallout. And I really don't think that this is problem because    Fallout 76 is awesome game. Yes its not like any fallout before but still its fun and I enjoy it. And people who want play fallout 5 and ignore that this game is not fallout 5 simply should wait or ask Bethesda for it instead of flame game which is really good but not what they expect.

    Yes its buggy as any other previous fallout. And I really don't think that this is problem because bugs will be fixed. And Bethesda obviously work on it hardly. And I prefer game which get better and better over time instead of average game without support which die buggy.

    What is problem according to me is toxicity of people. How much of those people reporting that its garbage are even 15 years old ? how many of them at least own the game ? Who is just spreading opinions of their favorit youtubers ? and not even play the game :) Who report bug so it could be fixed instead of flaming ? None of those who put here 0.

    I don't care I love fallout game. and I enjoy this one though I really cannot tell how this game will grove in future for endgame content and how much it will be fixed. But I really hope it will.    … Expand
  10. K1df0s
    Nov 18, 2018
    10
    If you're a die-hard NMA fan of 1&2 don't buy it. If you think NV was the GOAT, don't buy it. If you have no friends or hate co-op game play, don't buy it. If you spend all your time in your parent's basement inventing new ways to grief other players, don't buy it. If you can't understand what made the original Elite so appealing, don't buy it. If you think SWTOR beats SW Galaxies, don'tIf you're a die-hard NMA fan of 1&2 don't buy it. If you think NV was the GOAT, don't buy it. If you have no friends or hate co-op game play, don't buy it. If you spend all your time in your parent's basement inventing new ways to grief other players, don't buy it. If you can't understand what made the original Elite so appealing, don't buy it. If you think SWTOR beats SW Galaxies, don't buy it.

    But...

    If you ever wandered about in 3&4 wishing you could team up with a few chums and have fun in a sandbox environment based on Fallout lore, you need this.
    Seriously, who needs NPC's when you have real life friends to come up with insane ideas and new possibilities for adventure. (Murderhobos need not apply.)    … Expand
  11. Xee_Zomboy
    Nov 19, 2018
    10
    Interested in this game? Don't read these reviews, most of them haven't played the game, go watch gameplay and make your own mind up. These "reviewers" are just insecure whelps that can't spot a good game from a mile away.
  12. remedies
    Nov 19, 2018
    10
    The work I have to put in to build a settlement and get good gear is what keeps me playing, What makes this game so great i show rewarding it feels to get new blueprints and build your settlement.
  13. MalrickEQ2
    Nov 19, 2018
    10
    Don't buy a game unless you understand what it is. This is an online survival game based on ARK/Rust. It is very well made with an amazing environment. It's not a singleplayer Fallout game.
  14. Flatout2
    Nov 19, 2018
    10
    Люблю Скайрим 10/10..............................................................................................................
  15. 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
  16. 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
  17. 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
  18. 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.
  19. 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.
  20. 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.
  21. 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.
  22. kingwij
    Nov 26, 2018
    10
    I'm writing this to counteract a lot of the negative reviews. I'm giving It a 10 to try and make up for people giving It a zero which Is ridiculous.

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

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

    It has many imperfections but see through them and you do have a fun game. Not all games have to be serious, If you have fun who cares. Most people here are jumping on the hate bandwagon or playing alone. If you have friends to play with you will find fun here, I assure you.    … Expand
  23. elysa_prime
    Nov 21, 2018
    10
    Each to their own, but I’m not ashamed to admit that I’m addicted to this game. Whilst I’ve experienced the infamous bugs, it’s nothing that has bothered me enough to put down that controller. Looking forward to seeing where Bethesda takes this one.
  24. johnthrell
    Nov 21, 2018
    10
    I do not tend to review games, at the most, i have reviewed three others on another platform, but this time, i had to stand up because enough is enough!

    Now i know people have a right to their own opinion, to what they believe is the best game, or to make it the best game, or a great game, and i will never deny anyone their right to do so. But this is Fallout, this is the series that    I do not tend to review games, at the most, i have reviewed three others on another platform, but this time, i had to stand up because enough is enough!

    Now i know people have a right to their own opinion, to what they believe is the best game, or to make it the best game, or a great game, and i will never deny anyone their right to do so.

    But this is Fallout, this is the series that i love the most, more than any other game franchise around. It hurts to see people so hateful, so angry, so willing to throw negative reviews for such spiteful reasons. This happened for Fallout 4 as well, and fans did this for New Vegas, and for Fallout 3. Heck some did it for Fallout Tactics, even Fallout 2 being such purists.

    So where does it stop? When does this Fallout game hating end? I like the game, yes, but there are aspects that drive me crazy enough that i would have given it a zero too, yes. But you know what makes me different? Do you know why i have no love for Todd Howard or Bethesda, and how he keeps throwing out games that are not ready, or that each game tends to break some aspect of lore until it is explained and fixed, or why they choose the choices they did for a game, even if it did piss so many people off?

    I'm here to simply have fun playing Fallout, if i have fun, if i enjoy playing, I'll keep coming back, if not, then I'll come back eventually when I'm bored, but i just want to play. Not want the latest graphic engine, the best immersive NPC's, the perfect gaming experience, even the perfect match with lore, i just want to play! That i can play with other players now, cool, that they are working on patching the game, good, no game is perfect at launch, no matter how many years it is taken. I just want to play, not hear people, or see people in the case of my video feeds and channels, endlessly complain and complain and complain. Play it or don't, have fun or don't, If you cannot figure out the story, or why the only NPC's (and yes, there are NPC's) are there, it's not my place to explain it.

    So either just play, and have fun, and let those of us who do like it have fun, or just calm down, say your peace, and go, for if you cannot say anything constructive with your criticism, then do not say anything at all, cause personally, I'm tired of this toxic fan base.    … Expand
  25. Max4er
    Nov 21, 2018
    10
    Not old fashioned Fallout but game with big future, best multiplayer survival at this moment!
  26. scarface331
    Nov 21, 2018
    10
    i started installing fallout 76 on sunday finished monday now it wanted to update?
  27. Microchip
    Nov 22, 2018
    10
    Bethesda have taken a different approach to Fallout with the latest installment release. Instead of guiding you on the path to rebuilding the world after nuclear armageddon they have given every player the freedom to explore the world at his/her own pace. I truly believe Fallout 76 is a magnificent concept, being able to interact with others while exploring the glowing mysteries ofBethesda have taken a different approach to Fallout with the latest installment release. Instead of guiding you on the path to rebuilding the world after nuclear armageddon they have given every player the freedom to explore the world at his/her own pace. I truly believe Fallout 76 is a magnificent concept, being able to interact with others while exploring the glowing mysteries of Appalachia. NPCs from previous Fallout games were really well done and helped with immersion to a certain extent but having such a big map populated just with AI is dull for a 2018 game, especially Fallout. With Fallout 76, the story is scattered around the map for players to piece together, just like a puzzle. I think this sort of challenge is great but it certainly isn't as appealing to everyone that played previous Fallout games, especially Fallout 4. I believe that one of the most important aspects of this game is that the current concept caters mostly to hardcore fans due to the amount of planning, strategy and patience one must have in order to succeed.
    The online world of Fallout has a huge amount of potential for diversification, which I am really looking forward to.
    The Fallout 76 in game community is amazing and I can genuinely say that I've never seen before people that are so helpful even though they don't have anything to gain. Sure, there are a few griefers but that is to be expected from an online game with such a big fan base.
    In terms of gameplay I must say that the graphics have definitely improved since Fallout 4 but there are quite a few glitches and bugs which I hope will be fixed in the future. Sometimes there are also performance issues such as freezes and crashes but they don't happen as often as they did during B.E.T.A.
    Overall I can say that I love the new approach Bethesda has taken with Fallout and even though it might take a little while for everything to be the way the devs want to, I'm sure the journey ahead is going to be epic. Kudos Bethesda!    … Expand
  28. Gamerboy235
    Nov 22, 2018
    10
    all round great game been a big fan of the fallout series for a long time and this one is even better than the past fallout's. yea it has a few bugs but its still a really fun game to play
  29. chris_infection
    Nov 22, 2018
    10
    The game is very good although it has its bugs, this one is practically playable, as well as having a complete and complete story. my recommendation is to play it before giving a bad critique.
  30. gzf33
    Nov 22, 2018
    10
    Love this game, already sunk 80hours just exploring with friends making our own fun, building and leveling up, it has it's bugs but with some tlc in the future with dlc's etc it could be great! Please keep faith bethesda!
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Mixed or average reviews - based on 43 Critic Reviews

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  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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