Fallout 76

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2.8

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 4921 Ratings

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  3. Negative: 3,531 out of 4921
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  1. dbailey
    Jun 20, 2019
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Fallout 76 is a collection of contradictions.

    On the one hand, even at the time of writing, it has some big bugs, on the other hand they pale in comparison to the fun of launching nukes and the multitude of events.
    The story is an incredibly deep, tragic, complicated, meditation on technology and its relationship with humankind, yet it is ultimately a jigsaw puzzle composed by ghosts. It is an incredibly solemn, at times lonely, experience, but conversely it has the best community of people you could possibly play with.
    All of this is to say that Fallout 76 doesn't work on the terms of a typical single player RPG, where choice results from the differing desires of NPCs. BGS has made them before, and there are numerous others on the market. It works because in between the quests and events, there is a collection of incredibly fun gameplay experiences. Fighting the Scorchbeast Queen with a server of strangers, uncovering the history of Appalachia leading up to Reclamation Day (Myst as written by Cormack McCarthy), helping new players build their CAMP, and of course launching nukes. The voice actors are phenomenal, perfectly setting the mood of the game. And the frequent updates have made the game better, with backpacks, events, and bug fixes. The new Nuclear Winter mode is another addictive addition, with high replayability. Highly recommended. Because of, not in spite of, the contradictions.    … Expand
  2. Ginger_96
    Jun 20, 2019
    9
    This game has made an absolute turnaround. I wouldn't normally put a rating on a game condition a year out, but wow has this turned around. NW is amazing, the game is very stable now, and the story and lore has been improved. Ignore the hate and honestly buy this game
  3. ikonbrah
    Jun 20, 2019
    9
    Love this game, have played about 350 hours. So glad I decided to ignore the reviews and try it for myself.
  4. Kcghostbuster
    Jun 20, 2019
    9
    It's not a perfect game, but there is a huge explorable world, and a constantly updating amount of content. The newly added Battle Royale mode is a blast! The lack of NPC's isnt bothersome, it really adds to the ambience of the freshly apocalyptic world.
  5. Searay
    Jun 22, 2019
    9
    I have been in this world almost daily since it was launched, yet I'm only level 91.
    I realise that players approach this game in many different ways... and that those of us that enjoy the game by quietly exploring, sneaking and sniping, are Least likely to step up and speak: Here is my say, then -
    This is a dark Fallout environment that promises to get more complex over time. The    I have been in this world almost daily since it was launched, yet I'm only level 91.
    I realise that players approach this game in many different ways... and that those of us that enjoy the game by quietly exploring, sneaking and sniping, are Least likely to step up and speak: Here is my say, then -
    This is a dark Fallout environment that promises to get more complex over time. The initial glitches are being sorted out, and yeah, the next lot of glitches will get sorted out too - I don't care about that, personally... I am grateful to be able to wander this Blasted Heath..
    I feel 'more involved' in this Fallout world (than games before) playing as I do: The Sole Survivor...    … Expand
  6. Bennerz
    Jun 21, 2019
    9
    I am a casual mature gamer and have been playing Fallout since Fallout 3. I really rated Fallout 3, Fallout 4 was good, Fallout 76 started off terribly and seemed sort of pre-release standard (Bethesda seem to do this all the time). Fallout 76 has had several updates and DLC added which have transformed the game for me, yes there are still a few bugs but now there are separate servers forI am a casual mature gamer and have been playing Fallout since Fallout 3. I really rated Fallout 3, Fallout 4 was good, Fallout 76 started off terribly and seemed sort of pre-release standard (Bethesda seem to do this all the time). Fallout 76 has had several updates and DLC added which have transformed the game for me, yes there are still a few bugs but now there are separate servers for PVE and PVP and another for the new Battle Royal aspect. As I am not unemployed or a student I find the missions and content enough to keep me busy within the game as a single PVE oriented player. I have enjoyed base building, farming, trading (via vending machines), getting and upgrading power armour, tackling the ghouls,scorched, mutants and many other creatures in the game. Some of my best experiences have been casually interacting with other players. I am not in a group or a clan and normally play alone, however the Fallout 76 community is very good; there are some idiots, spoiled little kids and dicks as in any on-line game but in general mostly everyone I have met has been friendly. My first interaction was whilst building a base as a level 10, a level 100 guy came to see what I was up to and gave me some tips and a really good weapon. Later another guy saw me selling junk at Morgan Town Station at level 20 and said if I helped him collect some items he would help me out as he liked helping new players. He showed me new areas on the map, made and gave me under armour, power armour and upgraded weapons and ammunition, that experience changed my play. I am now level 100+ with upgraded T51-b and X-01 power armour and can tackle a scorch-beast (though it's still better with a second player) , on a casual basis I give food, water, weapons and hopefully some help to newer players I meet as the community did this for me. Those previous experiences changed the game for me. There are voice comm's in game so you can interact and If there's an annoying kid, gang of dicks or total ass on the sever, server hop, there's plenty other servers but in my experience those sorts are few and far between. The Fallout community was, and is more than just the actual game. I for one am enjoying Fallout 76, the updates and DLC just add more for my enjoyment but I guess at the end of the day it boils down to what type of game/experience you were looking for. In my opinion if you want instant gratification and pay-to-win this is not the game for you. If you want to PVE with casual player interaction at your choosing then this is the game for you, with the added bonus of PVP and Battle Royal servers if you fancy a go at that.… Expand
  7. Oldfogeygamer
    Jun 21, 2019
    9
    Great game. Started badly but improving week after week. Didn't deserve the backlash it got on release
  8. zombietime155
    Jun 21, 2019
    9
    I have been here since the beta and never ended up dropping a review, but my experience in this game has been astounding! with some bugs here and there, my friends and I have enjoyed ourselves, being the self-proclaimed cleansers of the wastes. Can wait to see you all in Appalachia!
  9. Fendios007
    Jun 24, 2019
    9
    Despite the lag on several occasion, the gameplay is interesting and fun. Bit challenging and quite numbers of items to build which won’t get u bored easily.
  10. Taksumi
    Dec 30, 2019
    9
    I have been playing F76 for a longer while. I didn't see any glitches or crashes, its nice to play with friends and explore the wastelands, do the quests. Play nuclear winter (it gives a lot of fun). Vats is made for online gameplay and its nice to use. i don't have any problems with this game
  11. TheEnclaveFO3
    Feb 11, 2020
    9
    This game is extremely fun. Great story mode, great survival aspects and great weapon builds. This game is perfect if you love survival games, although the occasional glitches and bugs make this slide away from a 10/10 slightly.
  12. Urbanboy96
    Apr 15, 2020
    9
    Bought game 10 hours ago . I played with my friends ,so it was really funny ,even more then GTA online ,must have in qurantine.
  13. Nahagugaga
    Jun 5, 2020
    9
    Great game great fun , very much great , totally great , but very much bugs , have to deal with them , totally . The graphics are very nice very nice indeed . You can build a wall around your camp , very nice . Huge Map , will not disappoint you ,
  14. Dani0101
    Jul 16, 2020
    9
    El juego se ha redimido casi por completo, lo llevo jugando desde el 10 de julio de este 2020 y me ha dado una buena experiencia de juego. Gracias Bethesda ahora sí parece un fallout.
  15. Sanguinesleep
    Jul 21, 2020
    9
    Background: I've only been playing for a couple of months, using a free copy which was bundled with my new ps4 pro. I probably wouldn't have bought it, based on the player reviews, but it just goes to show.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Definitely recommended    … Expand
  16. Gonfuscius
    Feb 9, 2021
    9
    That game went from trash to treasure... still a little bit buggy but hey. After 300+hours i still feel like i didnt dicover everything
  17. Maffin9987
    Jul 3, 2023
    9
    Von Anfang an gespielt und es ist wirklich gut geworden, die npc haben dem Spiel echt gut getan
  18. Higepanda
    Jul 5, 2023
    9
    2023年7月現在、アップデートによってかなりストーリーテリングも詳細になり、ミッシングリンクだったシリーズの１以前の話がわかったり
    ２、３、４までのストーリーの伏線が、相当量詰まった贅沢な仕様になっています。
    リリース以降、アップデートで著しく価値の上がった一本だと思います。    2023年7月現在、アップデートによってかなりストーリーテリングも詳細になり、ミッシングリンクだったシリーズの１以前の話がわかったり
    ２、３、４までのストーリーの伏線が、相当量詰まった贅沢な仕様になっています。
    リリース以降、アップデートで著しく価値の上がった一本だと思います。
  19. Poodlefish
    Aug 17, 2023
    9
    The hate is undeserved, most people didn't give it a chance, its different sure, but it's not bad not by any means. The hate online caused so many to miss out on this great game,
  20. TheEighthDay
    Nov 14, 2018
    8
    So many of the reviews sit on the idea that there aren't any human NPCs, completely ignoring the timeline. This is 25 years after the war. Not 210 years like Fallout 4, not 204 years like New Vegas. We, the players are the first humans out in the WV region and are the ones to create the settlements. The idea is we are the ones to rebuild. Now, if Bethesda gives us the tools to make thisSo many of the reviews sit on the idea that there aren't any human NPCs, completely ignoring the timeline. This is 25 years after the war. Not 210 years like Fallout 4, not 204 years like New Vegas. We, the players are the first humans out in the WV region and are the ones to create the settlements. The idea is we are the ones to rebuild. Now, if Bethesda gives us the tools to make this enjoyable is yet to be fully seen. But all of these bad ratings because people want human NPCs are ignoring the storyline of this game.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    8/10 - Would recommend if you're into Fallout!    … Expand
  26. janettaplanetta
    Nov 17, 2018
    8
    This is my short, interim take on this game which I've played through the B.E.T.A. and now full game. I'll have much more to say in a month or two when I've played it more and seen the improvements and possible new content.
    For now I will say that I'm *really* enjoying this game. I love the Fallout world and this game feels like Fallout. The world is amazing, beautiful to look at and    This is my short, interim take on this game which I've played through the B.E.T.A. and now full game. I'll have much more to say in a month or two when I've played it more and seen the improvements and possible new content.
    For now I will say that I'm *really* enjoying this game. I love the Fallout world and this game feels like Fallout. The world is amazing, beautiful to look at and varied in its locations. That, in itself, is a pleasure to a Fallout lover. I have played solo quite a bit and I enjoy that because I can take my time, fully explore and read the terminals and notes, listen to holo tapes etc. and I'm intrigued by the story which I have a growing sense of. It's also very fun to run around with friends and do quests, take on big enemies etc. There's some great additions to the enemies in the form of weird and wonderful creatures. The perk system is surprisingly deep which provides so many options in the kind of build you want to go for.
    On the downsides, I *am* becoming frustrated with the inventory and stash limits which are manageable but just not fun to manage. THIS IS BEING INCREASED! Just read Bethesda's latest bulletin and am very happy about that. I also want to get deeper into base building, having been really into the settlement building in FO 4, but am going through a spell at the moment where my base has been removed every time I rejoin the game and my main building (which is blueprinted) is dismantled. Feeling a bit fed up about that but it may be something I'm doing wrong....I'm working on it and will report back. I should add that that's only just started happening, Prior to the last day or two either my base was where I left it or I could replace it perfectly without any problems. Performance wise I'm not experiencing the freezes and crashes that some people are reporting, It gets a bit laggy at times but that's about it. Neither have I experienced a lot of bugs. In fact in my experience it's running pretty well. I'm running a PS4 Pro & have good internet. (I'm also playing on PC and it runs smoother and the game looks even better on that). I'm really looking forward to where this game is going, and I have the strong sense that Bethesda will be continuing to improve on the teething problems and adding new content. Don't believe all the rubbish that's being spouted out there. Game wise it may not be for you, but everyone I gave a free code to so they could participate in the BETA (Bethes gave all who pre-ordered 3 free codes for friends and I had double - PS4 & PC) really enjoyed their time in the game and 100% came out feeling much more positive about the game than they had been prior. Several of them who told me they weren't interested prior to playing it have now bought it and are having a good time with the game. This is a good game with some things that need to be improved, and they are being improved. I'm happy with it.    … Expand
  27. Subsided16
    Nov 27, 2018
    8
    Surprisingly good, great survival type game and tons of exploration and things to do, thus game actually made me realiss how much i actually hated Fallout 4s generic cookie cutter NPCs in cookie cutter settlements. Dont listen to all the haters that never gave the game a try and everyine that just hates change.
  28. besy68
    Dec 5, 2018
    8
    Als grosser Fan der Fallout Reihe habe ich mir einiges erhofft von diesem Fallout. Das ist nicht erfüllt worden. Mir war aber auch klar das es nicht so einwandfrei starten würde. Trotzdem macht es rießigen Spaß diese grosse Fallout Welt zu erkunden. Dort habe ich inzwischen neu Freunde gefunden mit denen ich durch die Fallout 76 Welt ziehe. Allgemein sind die meisten die ich getroffen habeAls grosser Fan der Fallout Reihe habe ich mir einiges erhofft von diesem Fallout. Das ist nicht erfüllt worden. Mir war aber auch klar das es nicht so einwandfrei starten würde. Trotzdem macht es rießigen Spaß diese grosse Fallout Welt zu erkunden. Dort habe ich inzwischen neu Freunde gefunden mit denen ich durch die Fallout 76 Welt ziehe. Allgemein sind die meisten die ich getroffen habe hilfsbereit freundlich und generös. Was ich tue bestimme ich und binn zu nichts gezwungen genau wie bei seinen Vorgängern. Was kurzfristig zu verändern ist wird überarbeitet. 2623 Null bis vier Wertungen kann ich nicht bestätigen.Den kein Spiel ist so schlecht das es diese Wertung verdient und auch neun bis Zehn ist ehre unrealistisch.… Expand
  29. Curly_Brace
    Dec 6, 2018
    8
    Don't fall for the hate hype. I have been enjoying the game a lot. I have about 40 hours in it. Base building is really fun.
  30. ChrispyFellow
    Dec 9, 2018
    8
    I have played 50 hours of this game and I’m planning many more. Before I start I want to confirm I am a fan of fallout since fallout 2 before Bethesda owned the franchise. I’ve played hundreds of hours on fallout 3, NV and Fallout 4. This is not like those, this isn’t fallout 5. What this is, is an online spin on the franchise, an awkward experiment. I’m not big on PVP, I enjoy PVE and II have played 50 hours of this game and I’m planning many more. Before I start I want to confirm I am a fan of fallout since fallout 2 before Bethesda owned the franchise. I’ve played hundreds of hours on fallout 3, NV and Fallout 4. This is not like those, this isn’t fallout 5. What this is, is an online spin on the franchise, an awkward experiment. I’m not big on PVP, I enjoy PVE and I don’t get much out of MMO mechanics so having them absent in this game and a PVE focus suits me perfectly.

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

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

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

    Despite the bad press and obvious backlash, there is a good game here it just takes time to understand and perhaps a particular preference of the player to enjoy the elements they have focused on. I wanted to share my opinion in case there are players like me out there.    … Expand
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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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