Fallout 4: Far Harbor

 Xbox One
Metascore
78

Generally favorable reviews - based on 14 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 14
  3. Negative: 0 out of 14
  1. TrueAchievements
    May 31, 2016
    90
    The setting for Far Harbor itself is not the most exciting due to its foggy nature and a generally dull and dark world. That being said, there's plenty here to keep you busy, interested and more than entertained for a good number of hours.
  2. Game Revolution
    May 26, 2016
    90
    A strong last act with many interesting consequences brought my time in Far Harbor back into focus. This DLC also includes new weapons like “The Striker” which lobs bowling balls for devastating blows, a wonderfully atmospheric island setting, and even a new quest for Nick Valentine that you can access once you return to The Commonwealth.
  3. High-Def Digest
    May 22, 2016
    90
    In terms of design, art, and just plain content, 'Far Harbor' is some of the best DLC in Bethesda’s stable. The island and its marine inhabitants gobbled up many hours, and even now I still have much left to explore.
  5. God is a Geek
    May 30, 2016
    85
    If you made the trip to Far Harbor at all then you know what you're hoping for, and it's safe to say you'll find it. Just don't expect a radical departure from what has come before.
  6. ICXM
    May 23, 2016
    85
    If you’re looking for an excuse to jump back into Fallout 4, the Far Harbor expansion is the perfect one!
  7. IGN Italia
    May 23, 2016
    85
    Far Harbor ends the Fallout 4 Season Pass using its new huge location to analyze deep themes already seen in the main game. Above all there are many hours soaked with fog and atmosphere.
  8. ZTGD
    Jun 7, 2016
    80
    Far Harbor has lots of new content and it’s great to return to Fallout 4. A dark, seedy, and just creepy island with a interesting back story only had me wanting to explore the world more and more.
  9. Brash Games
    May 26, 2016
    80
    So this is a decent DLC. The story is there, the new location is there and the added weapons and armour are there. Fans of the franchise will enjoy experiencing more Fallout content to be played around with. The only major fault that I could really pick out was the performance issues and because that affected the entire DLC, it was quite a big issue.
  10. Game Rant
    May 23, 2016
    80
    Fallout 4’s Far Harbor DLC offers a new zone with over 15 hours of engaging content that improves on the core game’s storytelling, but introduces a new puzzle mechanic that may scare away the purists.
  11. LevelUp
    May 23, 2016
    78
    Far Harbor is a juicy expansion. The island has identity and its large scale means many extra hours of exploration and discovery for the fans. On the other hand, the argument feels a bit redundant and the puzzle quests are utterly irritating. A solid expansion not a refreshing one.
  12. Post Arcade (National Post)
    May 27, 2016
    75
    While I’ve had plenty of fun with Fallout 4 and, to a slightly lesser extent, its DLC, I’m feeling pretty ready at this point to wait a few years for the fifth numbered entry in the series – a game that, hopefully, will receive a little more of a buffing than its predecessor.
  13. Official Xbox Magazine UK
    Jul 14, 2016
    70
    More of the same great game, but it's time for an upgrade. Bring on Fallout 5. [Aug 2016, p.88]
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  14. We Got This Covered
    May 27, 2016
    70
    Thanks to a wealth of gameplay and an interesting setting, Fallout 4's Far Harbor DLC manages to succeed, despite suffering from some very questionable design decisions related to one awful quest. It is, however, a bit costly at $25.00.
  15. GameSpot
    May 24, 2016
    60
    For its new locations and weapons, the turbulent waters of Maine are a satisfying compliment to Fallout 4. But where Far Harbor succeeds in delivering more of the same great gameplay and oddball characters that made the main campaign such a joy, it can't muster an interesting story.
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  1. The A.V. Club
    May 31, 2016
    More impressive is how Far Harbor’s writers took Fallout 4’s themes of community and the meaning of home and turned them inward. It’s important to remember that no matter what faction you belong to, we’re all just trying to survive in this world.

Awards & Rankings

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#61 Best Xbox One Game of 2016
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#53 Most Discussed Xbox One Game of 2016
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#73 Most Shared Xbox One Game of 2016

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User Score
6.6

Mixed or average reviews- based on 100 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 57 out of 100
  2. Mixed: 17 out of 100
  3. Negative: 26 out of 100
  1. BrushedRed
    May 19, 2016
    8
    Pretty good DLC. The best yet for Fallout 4. Up until now, Fallout 4's DLC was pretty mediocre. To keep this review short, this is more likePretty good DLC. The best yet for Fallout 4. Up until now, Fallout 4's DLC was pretty mediocre. To keep this review short, this is more like Point Lookout than any of the other Fallout DLC, complete with even a trippy hallucinogenic moment. I'd personally give this a 9 or 10, but it was weighed down too much with annoying puzzle solving in the middle of the main quest. The first 3 or so puzzles were fun but the last 2 were annoying and took upwards of an hour (!!!) to complete; not to mention the instructions for the puzzles were not very deep and it took a lot of trial and error to get through that part. I also thought there was a lack of loot. There's a neat power armor set, but really if you have an X-01, it's pretty much unneeded unless you just wanted the paint job. I also got a gun that I cannot find ammo for (lol). Seriously I've looked at all merchants and can't find any.

    I found the storyline to be fun and engrossing but the way it all ends was a little lackluster. I'm hoping there are alternatives, but I've only been through one run-through as of now, and the tougher enemies are pretty cool as well as a couple queen mirelurk battles. But it's not quite as massive as I had hoped it would be. i still made it through within 6 hours, whereas the last 2 DLCs were 2 hours or less. But it was nice to have a classic Fallout DLC pack that takes us to another world with a whole new interesting story like Fallout 3 and New Vegas had. Fallout 4 hadn't had one until now.    … Full Review »
  2. CosmicJesus
    May 20, 2016
    10
    Here's a briefly semi-detailed non-spoiler summary for anybody scrolling through hoping to get a feel for the beginning:
    First things first,    Here's a briefly semi-detailed non-spoiler summary for anybody scrolling through hoping to get a feel for the beginning:
    First things first, you'll need to have met and recruited Nick. If he's dead in your playthrough then you'll need to use a new character and progress to that point, which isn't really that far into the game judging about just an hour of actual real time.
    Getting into it now, After you install Far Harbor and load up your gamesave, you'll be tasked first with listening to Valentine's Detective radio station (I forget the actual name but it's pretty obvious). Alternatively just round up Nick from wherever and head to his agency in Diamond City. Next his assistant will notify you of a missing person's report. The mission will begin and you'll head to the way-point. You'll discover a family residence and a couple asking you to find their daughter. After a bit of detective work you'll discover he departed to far harbor for certain reasons. So following about via about, you and Nick follow her trail. You pass the sign saying "Welcome to Far Harbor". In real life it would say "Welcome to Bar Harbor" and if you swim closer to it you'll notice that the elements of time an nature actually scaved away at the sign giving it the current appearance.
    (To reference the actual Bar Harbor check out the 4 images I'm going to post after this) You'll be greeted by the first group of people at a small fishing dock. This dock is Far Harbor. (So far, on the actual island, I've located over 30 locations and still haven't even found half of them, 4 of which are new settlements, so how about that one Preston!!!). Anyways, from this point on you're no longer considered the Sole Survivor. People on the islands call you Mainlander, New Guy/Girl, Stranger, Wastelander, and Mostly you'll be called Detective because now you are Officially Nicks Partner. Most of the Main Story Plots to this are related to Nicks deep past. From there on I'll leave you to discover the rest. I don't want to spoil anything for anyone. I honestly just gave like a total of 10 - 15 minutes worth of game time. BRING AMMO, I CANNOT STRESS THIS ENOUGH. Enemies will spawn accordingly to your current player level. At first it's baby steps for about 2-3 missions in. Then, holy hell. I'm level 212 (Not hiding the fact I used the copper glitch before they patched it to get from level 43 to level 130[something]) and I hard ass time avoiding death. Between fighting packs of Wolves, Salamander Raptors (Goupers as they're called), New types of mierlurks, New raiders, constant Rad exposure, traps, C.O.A., and much, much more dangerous things I'm not going into detail about, this is honestly such a rewarding DLC. I pretty much consider it to almost be it's own game. In full view, it's comparable to say it makes up about 3/4 of the size of Fallout: New Vegas. Lastly the art direction , atmosphere, in-game lore, and overall story is honestly a real overshot of what I thought it'd be. Best DLC of any game I've played in like the past 5 years. Almost nothing in it feels recycled from the core game. There's so much going on the you forget that this is still just fallout 4.    … Full Review »
  3. treywar25
    Jun 2, 2016
    10
    First things first this is a must have for anybody that has enjoyed playing Fallout 4. This dlc offers a ton of content in the form of a newFirst things first this is a must have for anybody that has enjoyed playing Fallout 4. This dlc offers a ton of content in the form of a new game world that has around 30 marked locations, many quests, and a new story that involves 3 factions that are split on how the residents of the island should deal with the fog. The player must decide the fate of these 3 factions (far harbor,acadia, and the children of atom) and their are a few plot twists along the way. DO NOT rush through the story!! Their are side quests that will reveal more info about the island and its factions and it will help you the player make a more sound choice on what the fate of everyone will be. Make sure you also bring Nick Valentine with you as your companion as their is also a separate story with him and another new character in the dlc. A very enjoyable dlc with new enemies, factions, items, and an amazing story that may just be better than Fallout 4's main story!… Full Review »
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