Fallout 76

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2.8

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 4921 Ratings

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  1. Daerian
    Nov 15, 2018
    9
    I can only assume that the other reviews are largely bots, or playing a completely different game. This is the Fallout universe re-imagined. The lack of human NPCs is barely noticeable, as you're constantly running across holotapes, notes, and terminals. The game does not hold your hand, though; if you don't enjoy exploring, and would prefer to be constantly pointed to the next step, maybeI can only assume that the other reviews are largely bots, or playing a completely different game. This is the Fallout universe re-imagined. The lack of human NPCs is barely noticeable, as you're constantly running across holotapes, notes, and terminals. The game does not hold your hand, though; if you don't enjoy exploring, and would prefer to be constantly pointed to the next step, maybe not the game for you.… Expand
  2. ManOfChap
    Nov 21, 2018
    9
    This game gets a lot of hate because its not a typical Fallout game, if you are mature enough to get pass that issue, its actually a great game to play alone with friends.
  3. NikolayG
    Nov 19, 2018
    9
    Bottom line. I'm addicted to Fallout 76. Haven't played anything else since it came out. My score is intended as an 8.5, but I rounded up rather than down. People are giving this game extreme negative reviews without justification; this game is not a cash grab. The world is huge, new and beautiful, and full of things to do. I find it gets more and more addictive each time I play. Tonight IBottom line. I'm addicted to Fallout 76. Haven't played anything else since it came out. My score is intended as an 8.5, but I rounded up rather than down. People are giving this game extreme negative reviews without justification; this game is not a cash grab. The world is huge, new and beautiful, and full of things to do. I find it gets more and more addictive each time I play. Tonight I had to pull myself away from it simply because I have other things I've got to do. But if I could make Saturday afternoon last forever, I could play this thing nonstop.

    THIS GAME IS FOR PEOPLE WHO WOULD ENJOY a huge, post-nuclear yet strangely beautiful, colorful open world game, and who want to meander around the landscape, explore, engage in combat with creatures, craft, and climb the stats ladder, without much of a story (more than the request to go here or there to fight creatures or collect water now and then with no time pressure) to tether them to any particular in-game obligations.

    THIS GAME IS NOT FOR PEOPLE WHO DEMAND a significant story or who only enjoy turn-based VATS combat. The story in this game (at least so far as I've played) is about as significant as the story in MYST. In other words, it just exists in order to prompt you to explore. The VATS combat in this game is real-time and not useful most of the time. Though in my last few fights I have used it to great effect. A bunch of those floating butler-style robots went AWOL and decided to try and kill me. If it wasn't for VATS I would have died. So it can be used, mostly in close combat situations, but not when your target is a fair distance away.

    The major flaws of this game are: no NPCs, which has to change and I am sure will change; and 2 in PvP combat you suffer almost no damage. I understand wanting to do away with the threat of being killed every 2 seconds, but PvP combat could do more damage. Why not at least let it do as much damage as a roving mutant rat? There's plenty of them around who attack, so what's the difference?

    With those 2 nipicks out of the way, let me say that though I am a big retro point-and-click adventure fan (Tex Murphy; Broken Sword), I find this game extraordinary addictive, way more than any past Fallout game and way more than Red Dead Redemption 2. It's beautiful and plays very smoothly. Some complain about the guns, but this is an RPG. The guns fire in a way commensurate with your various skills and the specs of the weapon. You can't just rapid fire a weapon when your associated skills are low. Fallout 76 differs from past Fallout games in that, so far, the plot is thin. Mostly it exists as an excuse to get you to meander through the landscape, which is more beautiful than any other Fallout game, and more beautiful than Red Dead 2 (which I compare simply because it is the other game I am playing at the moment; although Red Dead 2 has the best animals and most amazing horses and horse animations I have ever seen), forage, defend yourself from random mutant creatures, craft, occasionally team up with other players, and explore. But that just happens to be exactly what I was looking for.

    I love story-intense games, but I also love this type of game where I am encouraged to explore. Story intense games make me so concerned about following the plot, I don't end up exploring much, and Red Dead Redemption 2 will even end your mission and put you back to a checkpoint if you stray to far from a mission area. Fallout 76 does not do this. I'll play an earlier Fallout game or Red Dead Redemption 2 for my plot and story fix and Fallout 76 for when I just want to explore unfettered, not tied down by any sense of obligation to visit a particular store, talk to a particular NPC, or hunt down a particular outlaw, to move a plot forward. FYI there are no NPCs in Fallout 76, unless you can call attacking zombies and mutant dogs NPCs. All quests are given through holo-tapes, notes, etc. I do not think that was a good decision, and it is the only reason I gave this incredibly addictive game an 8.5 (I rounded up), rather than a 10. I suspect Bethesda will catch wise and add downloadable content for free with NPCs and better quests. But even as is, Fallout 76 for me has been like eating a giant bottomless can of Pringles - after each creature I kill or each area I discover I want just one more, and end up creeping into bed at 2AM next to my wife hoping not to wake her up (so I can claim the next morning that I made it to bed by midnight).    … Expand
  4. Scimajor
    Nov 19, 2018
    9
    First things first. The low ratings this game has received are to be taken for what they are "Tantrum Reviews". It's idiotic to give this game anything 6 or below regardless of what your preconceived notions about what the game should be like. People giving the game a zero are like the guy in the video having a tantrum because he only go stop credit for returning the game.

    The moral of    First things first. The low ratings this game has received are to be taken for what they are "Tantrum Reviews". It's idiotic to give this game anything 6 or below regardless of what your preconceived notions about what the game should be like. People giving the game a zero are like the guy in the video having a tantrum because he only go stop credit for returning the game.

    The moral of the story is to read the content of the reviews rather than looking at the score.

    I don't write many reviews but when I saw Fallout 76 was getting inundated with 0's and 1's I had to set the record straight with an honest review to oppose the punitive Tantrum Reviews. The eagle eyed amoung you might notice that I have given games a zero before but that's only because they were completely unplayable and/or the game description said the game was something that it wasn't.

    Personally, I find the game to be amazing. I love the fact that I can play Fallout with friends. I've been dying for that for a very long time. The entire system is very familiar from Fallout 4 so the learning curve is very shallow for people who have played that game. I do miss the human NPC's sometimes but only just.

    If you liked Fallout 4 there's just no reason to not love Fallout 76. Did I mention you get to play a Fallout game with friends??????

    The good:

    The graphics are amazing with stunning textures.
    As usual, the character animations are nearly flawless.
    The quests are typical Fallout quests which is good because I like those quests.
    It's very stable for only a few days out of release.
    The anti-griefing measures seem to be working well.

    Cons:
    No human NPCs can be a little disconcerting.
    I had a few lost connections on day 1. None since then.    … Expand
  5. Jonhuggs
    Nov 17, 2018
    9
    The game is awesome, been playing mostly solo and besides real time vats, hunger and thirst mechanic and occasionally seeing other people it plays a lot like 3, new vegas, or 4. Most of the negative reviews are from people who haven't even played the game.
  6. Steyraus
    Jun 19, 2020
    9
    I really enjoyed the game lots to explore and discover. Heaps of systems and progression to learn, I can build my dream house anywhere in Appalachia.
    Might not be a gane for everyone, but no need to get angry at people that like the game like many do. I personally cant for the life of me understand how people can like simple repetitive , basic games like Animal Crossing and many JRPGs,    I really enjoyed the game lots to explore and discover. Heaps of systems and progression to learn, I can build my dream house anywhere in Appalachia.
    Might not be a gane for everyone, but no need to get angry at people that like the game like many do. I personally cant for the life of me understand how people can like simple repetitive , basic games like Animal Crossing and many JRPGs, but they do. So let them play and be happy you enjoy something. I personally find much more appealing about a complex, systems heavy game like FO7 than a game where you feel like your just there to press a button on occasion, but many like the simple repetition. And no one is wrong about what they like.    … Expand
  7. jasonfl1984
    Nov 14, 2018
    9
    Unlike the neck beard trolls who are living in their mother's basements that are trying to tank the score here, I have actually PLAYED the game and have found it to be quite enjoyable. While it isn't a single-player focused title, I've enjoyed playing solo so far. The music, the atmosphere and world are stunning. The story is intriguing enough to keep me going so far. Overall, it has beenUnlike the neck beard trolls who are living in their mother's basements that are trying to tank the score here, I have actually PLAYED the game and have found it to be quite enjoyable. While it isn't a single-player focused title, I've enjoyed playing solo so far. The music, the atmosphere and world are stunning. The story is intriguing enough to keep me going so far. Overall, it has been a very enjoyable RPG-lite experience.… Expand
  8. hepphep
    Nov 21, 2018
    9
    It is really amazing to see tons of whining about the game (apparently mostly from persons who haven't even bothered to try the game). For those who have liked the exploration and gameplay mechanics in Fallout 4, the 76 is really good game. Been mostly playing it quite a solo way, but joined with others in some events or when ended up to explore the same location.

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

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

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

    I have not had any technical issues either. Whole audio-visual experience is also top quality.    … Expand
  9. jonaju
    Nov 14, 2018
    9
    Having a blast so far. There are a couple technical hiccups, but overall it feels like Fallout.
  10. sg400e
    Jul 7, 2020
    9
    A game that had a lot of problems at launch, but since the Wastelanders update it's a different game altogether, give it a go, many hours of fun
  11. Morthedubi
    Nov 23, 2018
    9
    Unlike most others, I find the game quite enjoyable. It does not lack bugs - as does any bethesda release - and therefore I do not feel the need to emphasize on that any further. Having no HUMAN NPCs is not that bad, and it servers an interesting plotline and strongly explains what happens to them within the game itself.
    I enjoy the mechanics, the quests, and partying with my friends    Unlike most others, I find the game quite enjoyable. It does not lack bugs - as does any bethesda release - and therefore I do not feel the need to emphasize on that any further. Having no HUMAN NPCs is not that bad, and it servers an interesting plotline and strongly explains what happens to them within the game itself.
    I enjoy the mechanics, the quests, and partying with my friends while exploring the wasteland.
    I recommend it highly!    … Expand
  12. overdrive
    Jul 19, 2021
    9
    this game has only got better since Steel Reign has dropped, more cafting options great new story questline, the only downside is that there seem to be problems with servers which i can guess that bethesda is working on would recommend to anyone
  13. joesolo
    Nov 14, 2018
    9
    Shockingly good considering the bad press it was getting at first. The camp mechanic is a lot of fun, and it's very easy to play along side friends. I had some major stability issues at first, but It turns out it was on my end. older computers cannot run it terribly well.
  14. Hellboy186
    Nov 15, 2018
    9
    I'm thoroughly enjoying the game yes it's a little buggy but that's to be expected of any online only game while it's more fun whilst playing with friends it's still enjoyable solo.

    Also pay no mind to all the salty people giving the game negative reviews they're just salty it's not the game they wanted and their mentality is if i don't like then nobody should like it
  15. BoboBoy
    Nov 22, 2018
    9
    Nice game, been playing a lot since the launch. There are still bugs around, quite a lot, but not really game breaking ones. Some of the bugs I've been experiencing are being fixed/patched as I write this review.
    If you like game that has lots and lots of exploring and surviving, this is game for you. The story of the game is very thin, since it's being unveiled by reading notes/data and    Nice game, been playing a lot since the launch. There are still bugs around, quite a lot, but not really game breaking ones. Some of the bugs I've been experiencing are being fixed/patched as I write this review.
    If you like game that has lots and lots of exploring and surviving, this is game for you. The story of the game is very thin, since it's being unveiled by reading notes/data and listening to audio files.
    If you seek for Fallout with in-depth story, you might want to steer clear then.    … Expand
  16. Kaunn
    Nov 19, 2018
    9
    I feel there is a lot of hate and judgement before really understanding the game. I'm about 20-25 hours in now.

    Many games hand hold you into the world, usher you in with a story, and casually present stuff to you as a tour guide showing you each little element of the game and all the stuff to do and be done. This game doesn't have a tour guide and I feel Bethesda might've been    I feel there is a lot of hate and judgement before really understanding the game. I'm about 20-25 hours in now.

    Many games hand hold you into the world, usher you in with a story, and casually present stuff to you as a tour guide showing you each little element of the game and all the stuff to do and be done.

    This game doesn't have a tour guide and I feel Bethesda might've been received better if there was hand holding. What it does is, gives you general quest guides to let you find and figure it out on your own. All the thing you find to do, you'll find through exploration and discovering it yourself. Even hidden mechanics to discover.

    There is a ton of things to do. Its just a matter of exploring and discovering the world.

    The complaint about the lack of NPC's.. I get it, i agree it is missing some of that NPC color in lieu of having any other human being the colorful real life people you interact with. So far this hasn't been much of a negative. I do miss the NPC color, even Preston Garvey, but the genuinely decent community of people I've encounter have made up for it.

    Overall, this game is phenomenal, but its not a guided tour. They're plopping you down in an arcade, you just have to go out and find what you want play and have fun with it.    … Expand
  17. CalvinWheatley
    Nov 21, 2018
    9
    I'm new to Xbox and new to Fallout so I pretty much like Fallout 76. I have to say though if all I ever have to do from now to eternity is collect junk and sell it to a robot I will get pretty bored. I'm hearing a lot of criticism everything from the graphics to the number of players you encounter online but these don't bother me "yet". Since I am new to Xbox the graphics look amazing andI'm new to Xbox and new to Fallout so I pretty much like Fallout 76. I have to say though if all I ever have to do from now to eternity is collect junk and sell it to a robot I will get pretty bored. I'm hearing a lot of criticism everything from the graphics to the number of players you encounter online but these don't bother me "yet". Since I am new to Xbox the graphics look amazing and for right now the last thing I need while I'm learning the game is to have to worry that fellow gamers will be attacking my avatar and stealing my belongings so I'm fine with the lack of populace.

    I will have to admit though in listening to the complaints of experienced users I am tempted and probably will try out Fallout 4. For now though I will probably spend my time off over this Thanksgiving holiday of 2018 playing in the world of Fallout 76 and maybe once I am more experience I too will find and discover how terrible this game truly is but for now... I LIKE IT!    … Expand
  18. mrtoon316
    Nov 16, 2018
    9
    Did you enjoy past fallouts? Can you not get enough fallout? Then this game is for you! Do you like to shoot things? Do you have friends you like to play with? Do you like to play all by yourself? Good! This game is for you! I am absolutely loving the game and been playing it for about 40 hours so far.
  19. Kart3mis
    Nov 26, 2018
    9
    This game is in my mind almost perfect they lack somethings here and there like npcs and a good story and camp building is sooo bad otherwise its perfect
  20. No_Trolls_Here
    Nov 14, 2018
    9
    Please do not fall for the circlejerk. Majority of the people have absolutely no idea what they are talking about. I must state that I initially was not planning on buying Fallout 76, for many reasons and concerns which were already echoed by other members of the community, but then I decided to give it a try and had a blast!

    I played throughout all the Beta sessions on PS4, also stayed    Please do not fall for the circlejerk. Majority of the people have absolutely no idea what they are talking about. I must state that I initially was not planning on buying Fallout 76, for many reasons and concerns which were already echoed by other members of the community, but then I decided to give it a try and had a blast!

    I played throughout all the Beta sessions on PS4, also stayed up all night to play it during release, have +30 hours in total. Played mostly solo and for about 7 hours partied up with other players who I stumbled into randomly.

    The game is excellent if you have a bit of fantasy, allowing you to create your own adventure. I could never get into Fallout 4 as I found its premise and plot quite bland, but I love other Bethesda games, such as Fallout New Vegas, TES: Morrowind and TES: Skyrim.
    I can understand how the concern of the lack of NPCs can be alerting, but so far the story was very engaging: some of stories were very emotional and thought-provoking.

    PVP is surprisingly fun - had a lot of interesting encounters with other players, which ended up becoming a shootouts for half an hour. The only thing I would change about it is the revenge mechanic, infinitely respawning on your opponent is silly.

    Graphics is great for PS4, being a multiplayer game I did not expect the graphics to be any better, otherwise the server would not be able to handle it. Freezes do happen every now and then but do not require a restart.

    Overall I believe FO 76 has a promising future, can't wait to see what Bethesda has in store for it. See you all in the Wasteland!    … Expand
  21. goldenworm
    Nov 14, 2018
    9
    An amazing online playground for Fallout enthusiasts. Needs some quality of line enhancements as well as bug fixing, but overall Bethesda delivered what they promised.
  22. Publuvr
    Nov 14, 2018
    9
    This game is very much a Fallout Game. Basically a multiplayer version of Fallout 4, it doesn't feel that much like a multiplayer. In hours of gameplay, I have only run into large concentrations of other players in the start areas. For someone like me, who prefers mostly solo play, this is great. Option abound for a more multiplayer experience and, while group play would make some thingsThis game is very much a Fallout Game. Basically a multiplayer version of Fallout 4, it doesn't feel that much like a multiplayer. In hours of gameplay, I have only run into large concentrations of other players in the start areas. For someone like me, who prefers mostly solo play, this is great. Option abound for a more multiplayer experience and, while group play would make some things easier, so far do not seem to be explicitly required and a dedicated and skillful solo player can handle most tasks without a group.
    The biggest issue I have with this game is that it is, basically, Fallout 4. This isn't really a problem since FO4 was a fantastic game. I would have liked to see something new added though, to be honest, I can't really think of what that would be. This is also a plus, as unlike Elder Scrolls Online, there is no mistaking that FO76 is a modern Fallout game. (Full disclosure, I also enjoy TESO).
    This is a very good game and, if you enjoyed FO3, FONV, and most especially FO4, then you will enjoy this game.    … Expand
  23. Hondor64
    Nov 14, 2018
    9
    I'm about 30 hours into the game and loving it. It feels like fallout 4, and if you didn't like fallout 4 you probably won't like this one either. I have had 0 issues with other players, all that i have met have either ran away or waved.

    Overall I'm really enjoying this large vast world of interesting immersive storytelling that Bethesda has yet again created. Now are there some    I'm about 30 hours into the game and loving it. It feels like fallout 4, and if you didn't like fallout 4 you probably won't like this one either. I have had 0 issues with other players, all that i have met have either ran away or waved.

    Overall I'm really enjoying this large vast world of interesting immersive storytelling that Bethesda has yet again created.

    Now are there some flaws yes, Server issues on day one were to be expected and I had a few mobs disappear on me before I could loot them. But overall I have had no major game breaking bugs in my play.

    The game feels like two different games and that's not a bad thing. The solo player experience feels like Fo4, you are exploring buildings reading notes. And as this is the closest to the bomb drops we can see almost like a snapshot in time. It's really interesting to explore and discover some of these personal stories.
    When playing in a team things change as you don't have the luxury of exploring every nook and cranny, reading every note (unless your partner is also a completionist) but it adds another aspect to the game which changes it. When solo a herd of rad scorpions is something you might avoid. but in a team you get cocky and run in.

    Base building is back and vastly improved. You can now build wherever you want and it feels much better. I lost hours tweaking my cabin, modifying things building a garden. It's feels like a natural addition in this game vs the pushed mechanic (that i mostly ignored) from Fallout 4.

    the TL-DR: It's like Fallout 4, If you enjoyed that you will enjoy this. IF you didn't it's probably not the game for you. The game doesn't deserve the hate the trolls are tossing at it. 90% of them haven't even played the game.    … Expand
  24. ToxicBanana
    Nov 14, 2018
    9
    What a blast to be in a Fallout universe with other players and friends. For those wondering what to expect, think of Fallout 4 with improved visuals (still behind other current AAA games) add multiplayer (upto 16 players per server) and a darker universe (some dark stories in this iteration)

    Whats new or back; Gun condition and ammo crafting, you cannot sell or dismantle ammo you    What a blast to be in a Fallout universe with other players and friends. For those wondering what to expect, think of Fallout 4 with improved visuals (still behind other current AAA games) add multiplayer (upto 16 players per server) and a darker universe (some dark stories in this iteration)

    Whats new or back;
    Gun condition and ammo crafting, you cannot sell or dismantle ammo you already have which is a shame but the low cost of making ammo makes is not to bad, just be careful not to make too much as ammo has weight and you have at this time a limit to your stash size (more on this later)

    SPECIAL, now you start at 1 for each stat and grow as you play and level up, every time you level until level 50 you get 1 new SPECIAL attribute to assign as you see fit.

    PERK CARS, this new system is somewhat confusing until you start messing with it and it becomes quite clear and easy, Want to play a snipper today and a melee brawler tomorrow? you can now do that.

    Semi-Survival, You need to stay fed and hydrated, but nowhere near as hardcore as Fallout 4 Survival, you can still get sick and need to cure which add to the survival aspect of the game,

    Inventory
    I assume they did these changes for server stability but I honestly am just guessing.
    The Bad: You have a player inventory which is the same as you are used to, but now you have a limited stash, currently this stash amount is 400lb which at first doesn't look like enough, and you are probably right, but they are perk cards to combat this to make it less a pain (the pain is still there), some decrease your junk wright down 90%, some do the same for your guns/armor/meds.
    During the BETA I never kept my stash over 200lb selling stuff to vendors when I went over or with items I had an excess of.
    The Good: your stash is linked to chest all over the map, this is not the most realistic but it is very convenient when needed.

    Base Building: you can build your base almost anywhere albeit not to close to someone else or to close to a town, as you level up your base size grows and you can add more to it every time.

    Plans: Now you dont come out of the vault just knowing have to build a pipe pistol, you need to find the plans to build it, same goes for gun and armor mods, instead you can either find the plans to it or you learn them over time by dismantling guns and armor.

    I am glad there is finally a Fallout game I can play with a friend and the changes they made are all positive in my book except maybe the limited stash size.
    My personal review just had a few exerpts of the game, all in all, I am very happy with my purchase and would recommend to anyone who enjoyed Fallout 4    … Expand
  25. Cpholsk
    Nov 14, 2018
    9
    This game is different that other Fallout Games. I am honestly confused why people rate it 0 or 1 without have an explaintion other than “it’s gabage” (...or garbage). It’s almost as if they just watched one to many YouTube videos and had their expectations warped.

    Try to give it a chance and enjoy the new mechanics before you hate it, like the photo mode! I love how my load screens    This game is different that other Fallout Games. I am honestly confused why people rate it 0 or 1 without have an explaintion other than “it’s gabage” (...or garbage). It’s almost as if they just watched one to many YouTube videos and had their expectations warped.

    Try to give it a chance and enjoy the new mechanics before you hate it, like the photo mode! I love how my load screens are pictures I took from my gameplay.

    You can play this game solo or with others! I have played with random people and by myself. I have also played the Beta and Ps4 day one version.

    There is graphical bugs, but nothing even close to game breaking. Keep in mind this game just released a BETA for the game before it even launched ...problems were expected. I am personally happy about how quickly some of the problems were resolved.

    There were major stability improvements since beta offering a much smoother gameplay day one. I’m looking forward to the planned updates that will add an even more enjoyable experience.

    As a final note, I strongly dislike MMO; have tried many, but played few. Fallout 76 plays different than every MMO that I’ve seen or played. It keeps true to fallout feel, while throwing a little BioShock story telling into it. The game has a wonderful mix of new and old mechanics that will bring a refreshing experience to present and future.    … Expand
  26. Dymyrn
    Nov 14, 2018
    9
    I went in to this game expecting it to be a buggy mess, considering this companies track records for stuff like that and the multiplayer addition I am surprised. The game is actually really well made, as far as Fallout goes. This game is essentially Fallout 4 replace npc's with random people, it'll be as good as the people you play with, or as bad as the people you run into.
  27. WingedScribe
    Nov 14, 2018
    9
    This game is far better than many of the reviews on here would have you believe. There's a lot to address, but for the moment I'll lead with this:

    This game is Fallout, and this game is always online. If that sits well with you immediately, you'll love the game. If that immediately makes you cringe, you will probably not like this game. And if that makes you vaguely uncomfortable,    This game is far better than many of the reviews on here would have you believe. There's a lot to address, but for the moment I'll lead with this:

    This game is Fallout, and this game is always online.

    If that sits well with you immediately, you'll love the game. If that immediately makes you cringe, you will probably not like this game. And if that makes you vaguely uncomfortable, but you're not sure why - give it a whirl and you'll probably find that it's a good experience.

    The online nature of the game means that you'll find other real people in the world. I've found a number, and they've always added to my experience, however they chose to interact with me. My time in this game has been enriched by the people I've found, and we've only had the game for a couple of weeks now.

    This game is also a Fallout game. There is immersive storytelling, a dark and interesting world, and a lot of fun, punchy gameplay. I find the contextual storytelling in this to be up there with the best games in the fallout series, and I have been constantly surprised at how well the writers can get me to emotionally invest in characters with only a few emails or a note left behind when they died.

    For the rest, please play the game before judging it harshly. Stash size limits, an empty world, or any of the other WORST THINGS EVER all tend to fade into the background in the face of the fun experience of playing the actual game.    … Expand
  28. Buddermilk
    Nov 14, 2018
    9
    A blast with friends in an immersive world and one of the best-designed environments I've ever seen in a Fallout game. It successfully translates that singleplayer fallout experience to a multiplayer format. It is a beautiful game.
  29. Zimblic
    Nov 14, 2018
    9
    I played through most of the B.E.T.A. with a close friend on PS4, but I am still waiting for my copy from Amazon. I had a blast playing with friends and the world is MASSIVE and diverse. On day one we ran through the forest and into the mountains where we were chewed apart by a pack of wolves in the middle of the night. Then we found a drained lake and took on a Grafton Monster with theI played through most of the B.E.T.A. with a close friend on PS4, but I am still waiting for my copy from Amazon. I had a blast playing with friends and the world is MASSIVE and diverse. On day one we ran through the forest and into the mountains where we were chewed apart by a pack of wolves in the middle of the night. Then we found a drained lake and took on a Grafton Monster with the help of 2 other players. From there we wound up in a dark and black region where we had to have gas masks to survive.
    Despite Bethesda's reputation for bugs and some valid issues that need to be addressed, this game does have some promise. It may not be anything like the typical singleplayer Fallout's, but it was never intended to be. That is what Fallout 5 is supposed to be for whenever that happens. Until then, I'm going to enjoy this refreshing take on a Fallout spin-off with my friends or even just solo.    … Expand
  30. zgeek
    Nov 14, 2018
    9
    So the game came out yesterday and I've been playing it all night. Its a great game. Rich in story, yeah no NPCs but lots to read just like in normal Fallout. Lots of enemies to fight and a population of other players who are all keen to play together and help out. Didn't get killed by any other players, and those who did try where ganged up on and killed. It seems to be forming a greatSo the game came out yesterday and I've been playing it all night. Its a great game. Rich in story, yeah no NPCs but lots to read just like in normal Fallout. Lots of enemies to fight and a population of other players who are all keen to play together and help out. Didn't get killed by any other players, and those who did try where ganged up on and killed. It seems to be forming a great community.

    A fantastic game worthy of the Fallout series.    … Expand
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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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