Fallout 76

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2.8

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 4921 Ratings

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  1. InjustGaming
    Nov 29, 2018
    0
    I have been gaming for half of my life. I have had the opportunity to see games well ahead of their time and I’ve seen games that should have never left the studio. Fallout 76 is one of the games that should have never made it out of the studio. I was optimistic and excited for a new Fallout game, seeinging the demo and hearing about all of the changes to the engine, I was too optimistic.I have been gaming for half of my life. I have had the opportunity to see games well ahead of their time and I’ve seen games that should have never left the studio. Fallout 76 is one of the games that should have never made it out of the studio. I was optimistic and excited for a new Fallout game, seeinging the demo and hearing about all of the changes to the engine, I was too optimistic. This game has been glitchy from the start to the end. I never once had a fun time, there is nothing in this game, nothing makes you feel immersed. You’ll start off by running from one dead town to another dead town to listen to a tape. This is 90% of the time you’ll spend in the game if it’s not organizing your inventory of 10 slots. This game was a good idea, never once was it executed. If you want to purchase a 10 year old game that is still in pre-alpha state, Fallout 76 is for you!… Expand
  2. Goo4you
    Nov 29, 2018
    1
    I am convinced any, and every perfect score given by users on this game are bots. This game was not ready for publication, not even close. At absolute best, it was a late Alpha/early Beta release.

    This isn't a game; this is an unfinished project that was handed in because they ran out of time.
  3. potatowoman
    Nov 29, 2018
    6
    I'm disapointed, in this game and in bethesda. Really put my faith in this and hoped that they knew what they were doing. After playing for many hours, beta and release, I've come to my conclusion. Exploring- fun, especially with another friend/player, but alone not as much, missing companions a lot of times.. Quests- What i found the most fun in previous fallout games, not veryI'm disapointed, in this game and in bethesda. Really put my faith in this and hoped that they knew what they were doing. After playing for many hours, beta and release, I've come to my conclusion. Exploring- fun, especially with another friend/player, but alone not as much, missing companions a lot of times.. Quests- What i found the most fun in previous fallout games, not very interesting in this one, they didn't do it right this time around.. World overall- Beautiful and interesting locations to discover, although anti climatic if one area already has been looted by someone else (server hop solves it but still) or if an area is suuuper cool but there's literally nothing there and i'm left feeling like "that's it?"...
    That's the best things i feel like (at the moment), I do hope that Bethesta take action and fixes all of the glitches and bugs soon as possible. Because there are a lot of bugs let me tell you, and soo many glitches. The things wrong with this game are not okay and they should have waited with release because they're not in any rush to fix them now...
    My advice to anyone wondering if it's worth the money- you can't really know if you'll like it, but it's definitely not worth the 60 dollars! Buy it on sale of wait and see if the issues get fixed.    … Expand
  4. bolhoed
    Nov 29, 2018
    1
    Utter garbage. A disgrace. Not worthy of the Fallout name. Last Bethesda game I'll play in a LONG while, maybe ever.
  5. ADFOSS
    Nov 29, 2018
    10
    The big Red Dead Redemption fans are here to criticize a game they haven't even tried because of the kind of comments you can find... You're being ridiculous.

    Fallout's universe is perfectly taken into account and we have some very good moments of play despite several bugs throughout the game. Let's not forget that Fallout 76 has just been released and is the first online mode, so there    The big Red Dead Redemption fans are here to criticize a game they haven't even tried because of the kind of comments you can find... You're being ridiculous.

    Fallout's universe is perfectly taken into account and we have some very good moments of play despite several bugs throughout the game. Let's not forget that Fallout 76 has just been released and is the first online mode, so there are definitely some bugs that will, I'm sure, be fixed in future updates.

    The graphics are quite successful and there are countless interactive quests. A very beautiful adventure has passed through this game and with your friends.

    To test, to play    … Expand
  6. illuminati8467
    Nov 29, 2018
    0
    Bethesda is the new EA, game is trash and has microtransactions, is buggy as hell, engine is outdated, wtf were they thinking, DO NOT BUY THIS GAME
  7. Robobust
    Nov 29, 2018
    0
    Maybe nice to use as a toilet....
    Or a troll gift to someone you hate?
    Or just a poster to have something to laugh at?
  8. kavkazyaka
    Nov 29, 2018
    0
    Fallout 76 is everything that's wrong with game developers nowadays, complete laziness and unprofessionalism, it's not a game its PRE-ALPHA test, or Early Acces, but even that doesn't excuse Bethesda. Game is full of bugs and optimization issues, also there is no Campaign, only reason to play is killing tons of glitched monsters and take trash from them to build Torrest to kill moreFallout 76 is everything that's wrong with game developers nowadays, complete laziness and unprofessionalism, it's not a game its PRE-ALPHA test, or Early Acces, but even that doesn't excuse Bethesda. Game is full of bugs and optimization issues, also there is no Campaign, only reason to play is killing tons of glitched monsters and take trash from them to build Torrest to kill more monsters. Overall this is the WORST game what came out in last decades. Sadly, people think only about money, nothing else. Bethesda you lost your FAN who was with you since The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind… Expand
  9. DoTheBartMan
    Nov 28, 2018
    2
    People defending this pile of garbage by saying "Bethesda plan on patching and constantly updating" need to stop, Mass Effect Andromeda got panned so this belongs in the same bin, you only get one chance at a first impression and Fallout 76 Sh*t it's pants
  10. barce1ona
    Nov 28, 2018
    0
    wtf is this. looks like oblivion mod. am gonna smash gamestop if i don get a refund!!!!!
  11. Ryot
    Nov 28, 2018
    0
    This is not what I expected. We knew it will be buggy and a rough start,but this kind of mess just not worth a penny.
    Bethesda please give the fans refund option.
  12. Nuckinfutz
    Nov 28, 2018
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Nothing like the previous Fallout games, which were my personal fav games of all time. This latest one ruins the franchise & is simple a drop-dead boring empty world with no goals. I can't imagine what the team @ Bethesda must have thought.

    Simply put, don't buy it, even if you loved all Fallout games, this one really isn't worth buying.    … Expand
  13. Schoolacc
    Nov 28, 2018
    7
    Fallout 76 to me is an average game it is fun if you have free time to play it, should it be in the Fallout game series no but it is a good average game either way. H.B
  14. Nemo888
    Nov 28, 2018
    1
    Wow, how did this ever get released? I've played better mods. Bugs from 4 years ago and most of the same assets. I think this is just a recycled garbage Christmas money grab. Don't buy this game. Don't let Bethesda get away with this.
  15. huszarka
    Nov 28, 2018
    0
    I love Fallout series, but this awkward part is very annoying. Why cant you make a good version after the perfect 3rd and the 4th part???? There are plenty of bugs but the microtransaction works very well!!!!! 2018 shamest game... Technically and overall. Thank you Bethesda. 2018 and this game is in the stores for (much) more than 10$ (it worth that price) and any trash can release theseI love Fallout series, but this awkward part is very annoying. Why cant you make a good version after the perfect 3rd and the 4th part???? There are plenty of bugs but the microtransaction works very well!!!!! 2018 shamest game... Technically and overall. Thank you Bethesda. 2018 and this game is in the stores for (much) more than 10$ (it worth that price) and any trash can release these days?????????… Expand
  16. kancerov
    Nov 28, 2018
    0
    Worst game EVER. Quickie, quickie, and again quickie. Worse than ever. The worst thing ever done by bethesda. i have no words. PVP, PVE, constructing, quests, everything is disgusting.
  17. JulianIvanov
    Nov 28, 2018
    1
    First of all, we released a buggy piece of code, then continued with various fixes for 50 gigs, deleting the game because the client wanted it, not correct positioning of the product itself, just the worst communication with fans, with a price tag like RDR 2. I think that for such an attitude to their fans, they do not deserve not a single cent.
  18. popo876
    Nov 28, 2018
    6
    alright, so this is not the best game ever, but still its not a garbage too. I played for several hour now and after you got a good basic of all the item, weapon, gun you can enjoy it more. but before that you dont really have the choice to play with always the same tactic over and over.
    The game feel bit empty, but in the same they put some many different creature.
    not bad but not    alright, so this is not the best game ever, but still its not a garbage too. I played for several hour now and after you got a good basic of all the item, weapon, gun you can enjoy it more. but before that you dont really have the choice to play with always the same tactic over and over.
    The game feel bit empty, but in the same they put some many different creature.

    not bad but not good just a game in the middle. the fun wont come to you you need to find it    … Expand
  19. Scaevola
    Nov 28, 2018
    0
    I'd like to know WHO will give me back my 60 $. Really... Fallout 76 - the worst game in the world. I can take excuses about Fal4 but this...
  20. defol322
    Nov 28, 2018
    0
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  21. RiotPolice
    Nov 28, 2018
    7
    I have over 2000 hours on Bethesda games.

    This is Fallout 4 adapted for multiplayer, the perk card system is enjoyable, me and my girlfriend are enjoying the game. No crashes, pretty seamless gameplay, the game looks good (Exactly like FO4), and having other players running around makes the game feel more ALIVE. Lack of NPCs is a silly thing to complain about, and the decision to remove    I have over 2000 hours on Bethesda games.

    This is Fallout 4 adapted for multiplayer, the perk card system is enjoyable, me and my girlfriend are enjoying the game. No crashes, pretty seamless gameplay, the game looks good (Exactly like FO4), and having other players running around makes the game feel more ALIVE. Lack of NPCs is a silly thing to complain about, and the decision to remove them for this particular game was a good one.

    I feel like the large number of negative reviewers have either not played enough or do not have someone to go through the game with. The good reviews are fewer only because the people who are enjoying are playing, not signing up to complain.

    Fallout 76 does what it sets out to do, and I am genuinely enjoying my time in the game.    … Expand
  22. supernova82
    Nov 28, 2018
    0
    Clearly this Game is NOT GOOD!! People who give this game a 10 is in complete denial and diluting themselves of the truth. I am a new to fallout 76 and I am really disappointed by the game breaking bugs. The graphics are really dated and the world is boring. I tried to get into it and I gave it a chance but I feel highly disappointed by the lack of story. The NPC's is absolutely brainClearly this Game is NOT GOOD!! People who give this game a 10 is in complete denial and diluting themselves of the truth. I am a new to fallout 76 and I am really disappointed by the game breaking bugs. The graphics are really dated and the world is boring. I tried to get into it and I gave it a chance but I feel highly disappointed by the lack of story. The NPC's is absolutely brain dumb and broken. Enemies have spawned in front of me and has disappeared randomly. I can't seem to understand how they can justify it as a $60 AAA Game. It is worth $20 at best. This Game is clearly not working properly. It needs a lot of work to fix all the glitches. When paying good money I expect a game the functions properly. A year more of wok needs to be done before people can justify this cost. The store to buy extra cosmetics is a joke!!
    The time should have been used to make the game Good. I had High Hopes for it and wanted it to succeeded. But absolutely this game is not a 10 or 9. realistically it is a 2/10    … Expand
  23. MrGlad8
    Nov 28, 2018
    10
    I dont really get why F76 gets all this negative reviews. I must ask: What did you expect for game in the first place?
    I really enjoy this game for what it is. But I am a fallout-nerd who have enjoyed playing fallout since the very first game. Sure this one is different but it is what it is and it is what they said it was going to be. When I read the review I realize that these people is    I dont really get why F76 gets all this negative reviews. I must ask: What did you expect for game in the first place?
    I really enjoy this game for what it is. But I am a fallout-nerd who have enjoyed playing fallout since the very first game. Sure this one is different but it is what it is and it is what they said it was going to be. When I read the review I realize that these people is new to the fallout game and they give features in the game that I enjoy and expected negative review. Oh sure there is bugs but no serious ones that I have met yet. And I'm so far level 15 and do everything in-game.
    So one thing is for sure about Fallout 76 : Don't read the reviews but try the game out for your self if you know you enjoyed the previous fallout-games.    … Expand
  24. sam70-
    Nov 28, 2018
    2
    I actually like the dead world without human npc´s. When i´m playing with friends there´s no time to stand around and listen to long dialogs and you could not change the main story with dialog options even if you wanted too because it´s online. So holotapes that you can listen to on the go is better, even if someone in your team is probably talking over the voiced audio. I had very muchI actually like the dead world without human npc´s. When i´m playing with friends there´s no time to stand around and listen to long dialogs and you could not change the main story with dialog options even if you wanted too because it´s online. So holotapes that you can listen to on the go is better, even if someone in your team is probably talking over the voiced audio. I had very much fun exploring the map but it came to an end because all the bugs. It looks crap because textures are not loading in. The combat is usually only at a couple of frames per second on my PS4 Pro. Animations don´t work. Invisible walls and ruble. Loot disappears in objects. Enemy´s don´t fight back. Enemy´s spawn in beside you. Enemy´s get stuck inside objects. Path finding is awful, enemy´s are running against walls. Settlement building is bugged. VATS is broken, accuracy can shift between 100 and 0 for no reason. And much much more, even bugs from fallout 4 is still there, mainly power armor bugs. The final nail in the coffin was that my character takes damage all the time without any reason where ever i am, what ever i do. This is the first Bethesda game i played for less than 100 hours..… Expand
  25. Mackizar
    Nov 28, 2018
    8
    First off, the game was never advertised as a hallmark standalone notch in the numbered fallout games saga. It was always advertised as a survival game (Rust/DayZ) game set in the Fallout universe built on Fallout style gameplay. In that regard it is one of the most fun and content complete of -that- genre.

    Story: A lot of the negative reviews I see are complaining about a lack of a    First off, the game was never advertised as a hallmark standalone notch in the numbered fallout games saga. It was always advertised as a survival game (Rust/DayZ) game set in the Fallout universe built on Fallout style gameplay. In that regard it is one of the most fun and content complete of -that- genre.

    Story: A lot of the negative reviews I see are complaining about a lack of a main story (Although there is one that I find very interesting to follow along with) - It's more or less about discovering what happened to the survivors of the war and what gave rise to the Scorchbeast menace that may or may not have wiped them out after the bombs dropped. It's mostly presented through the environment, holotapes, terminals, robots, and notes. It's VERY Bioshock in that regard, and I think it's a great approach.

    Bugs: I've encountered a few. Item duping/losing which needs to be fixed. However, despite all the rage about it, this has been one of the least glitchy Bethesda games I've played at launch in a very long time. The bigger bugs are already scheduled to be fixed, and Bethesda is starting a weekly newsletter to keep players in the loop moving forward.

    Gameplay: It plays just like Fallout 4 more or less. Honestly I feel that it runs a little better, and I think it looks a lot better. The biomes are more diverse and the amount of land to cover is much larger.

    Over-encumbrance is a pain because it limits fast travel, but you ca absolutely live with it while searching for a place to scrap and stash.

    VATS is back, though since it can't pause a multiplayer world, it works as an aim-assist by default. With proper perks and hotkeys, the user can target specific limbs or auto-crit. I personally love it and use it all the time.

    In typical Bethesda game fashion, I often log off with more quests than I started with. Lots of the dailies and events get old, so I do hope that they continue to introduce new ones.

    All in all though, I have been having a blast and hope that the community appreciates it for what it is, and not what they convinced themselves that it should be.    … Expand
  26. WollButt
    Nov 28, 2018
    7
    Though the many complaints people hold regarding the bugs and, crushes and glitches are completely warranted, what lies beneath this is an incredibly fun game.

    Whether playing solo or with a group, this game has a huge supply of untapped potential which seems to be within arms reach thanks to the regular updates. It could be argued that this game needed longer in development, but    Though the many complaints people hold regarding the bugs and, crushes and glitches are completely warranted, what lies beneath this is an incredibly fun game.

    Whether playing solo or with a group, this game has a huge supply of untapped potential which seems to be within arms reach thanks to the regular updates.

    It could be argued that this game needed longer in development, but here we are anyway! I've wasted plenty of time into the game thus far, and don't see myself dropping it anytime soon.

    I look forward to seeing any and all updates that Bethesda has in the works in an effort to improve the game.    … Expand
  27. victorator
    Nov 28, 2018
    0
    Is this a joke? It better be. I'm not giving this piece of s hit even 1 out of 10.
  28. bushivlad
    Nov 28, 2018
    0
    Delusione TOTALE.!!!! Dovrebbero regalare questo gioco e ringraziare lo stesso che le persone ci giocano e dicono a sviluppatori cosa non va per correggere il tiro!
  29. williamcolumbus
    Nov 28, 2018
    0
    This game is an atrocious mess of bugs and problems.

    Firstly, the game is not at all fun. Quests, which should be enjoyable feel more like work. Like come on cooking a steak, and testing a water sample. I was bored after 30 minutes and could not bring myself to play more. I wasted C$109.99 on this game, it one of the worst decisions I have EVER MADE. I expected way more from a AAA    This game is an atrocious mess of bugs and problems.

    Firstly, the game is not at all fun. Quests, which should be enjoyable feel more like work. Like come on cooking a steak, and testing a water sample. I was bored after 30 minutes and could not bring myself to play more.

    I wasted C$109.99 on this game, it one of the worst decisions I have EVER MADE.

    I expected way more from a AAA publisher like Bethesda.

    I would ask for a refund but I know I would not get one because of some excuse made to make as much money as possible, even if it means losing a loyal fan base they ripped off. Fallout 4 was great Fallout NV was one of the best games I have ever played, but this? Fallout 76 is what I would expect from a small indie developer, not Bethesda.

    From the lies told at the E3 event to the manipulative “B.E.T.A.” this is a mess.

    I honestly feel used like many others. This is a sad excuse for a Fallout game, I was so excited, now I want a refund.

    The Fallout franchise was one of prestige in the gaming community, with this release it has turned into the laughing stalk of games in 2018.

    I URGE YOU to spend your hard earned cash on an amazing game like Red Dead Redemption 2, my personal favorite of the year. If you are look for a good Fallout experience this is not that.

    This game was flawed from its conception, and with be known as the game that ruined the reputation of one of the best game studios of all time.

    Would NOT recommend.    … Expand
  30. bande_nere
    Nov 27, 2018
    9
    This is my first ever review on Metacritic but I feel I have to post this because this game is getting too much undeserved bad criticism and a lot of reviewers here seem to not have given the game a fair chance. The game gets more and more fun as I keep playing it as I discover more hidden storylines, grow my base and equipment, the options for character development grow and theThis is my first ever review on Metacritic but I feel I have to post this because this game is getting too much undeserved bad criticism and a lot of reviewers here seem to not have given the game a fair chance. The game gets more and more fun as I keep playing it as I discover more hidden storylines, grow my base and equipment, the options for character development grow and the engagements with other human players grows. I've been playing this game with my wife and it's quite perfect as we can play FO76 both together and alone without feeling like either of us has been missing out on a single main storyline. The game is just another totally different experience from the previous single players Fallouts so it should not be ranked according to the same parameters. You can tell that years of work went into this game and frankly it seems rather rude and immature to dismiss this game without even putting a good few hours of trying it out.

    I'm a big fan of the Fallout series and yes:
    - The game is quite buggy and crashes out regularly, which IMO is bad but forgivable as it does not significanty detract from the game experience
    - The lack of human/non hostile NPCs did disappoint me at first, as one of the most enjoyable parts of the Fallout series were the fascinating characters and societies.

    What at first I missed myself and most of the negative reviewers also missed is that:
    - the world is absolutely huge and has so much variety and hidden storylines. Despite the lack of human NPCs, there are many great robot run places which add a lot of flavour.
    - the variety of guns and armour has been decisively increased
    - the search and manufacturing of junk goods becomes a quite rewarding ingredient in the "survival" theme
    - the teamplay (when possible) is actually a lot of fun and taking down big enemies accompanied by other players is really satisfying
    - the camp building is pretty awesome as it requires some effort being put in it to search for plans and levelling up to increase budget. You can also build your base pretty much anywhere which allows for some very cool views.

    So, anyone looking to buy Fallout 76 I would strongly recommend. To those who have bought it and are disappointed so far I say, give it a proper try and add in-world friends, it gets better and better as you play it.    … 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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