Fallout 4

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6.7

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  1. JoeTurner
    Nov 16, 2015
    10
    I am beyond baffled by all the negative reviews on this game. Fallout 4 is extremely ambitious and for the most part succeeds at what the developers set out to do. Is it perfect? No. But it's the best game I have played on Xbox One and maybe my favorite video game ever. I say that having logged about 25+ hours in the game. I don't understand the hate on the graphics, I think theyI am beyond baffled by all the negative reviews on this game. Fallout 4 is extremely ambitious and for the most part succeeds at what the developers set out to do. Is it perfect? No. But it's the best game I have played on Xbox One and maybe my favorite video game ever. I say that having logged about 25+ hours in the game. I don't understand the hate on the graphics, I think they look great for an open world shooter. The frame rate is mostly stable, and there is pretty good draw distance. The day/night cycle looks great and random weather like rain and radiation storms add to the variety. The music is great and adds to the atmosphere.

    The gameplay is much smoother than previous Fallouts and VATS is implemented better than before. You get to create your own character and upgrade him/her the way you want. The modding for the guns and armor is awesome and will have you combing the environment for materials . I've also spent a fair amount of time building my own house from the ground up and customizing my own settlement, which is a bit tricky to figure out but very rewarding.

    If you are looking for a great open world game, a great RPG, or even a just a great shooter, Fallout 4 is your game. It is a mashup of all video game genres and it is fantastic. I don't know where all the hate is coming from, but if you just play it for yourself I don't think you'll be disappointed.    … Expand
  2. Mlabelle
    Nov 10, 2015
    8
    If you voted this game a zero give your head a shake. This game is not a zero or a ten, it is a solid game but nowhere near perfect and certainly not the worst game ever made. It has its flaws, mainly frame rate issues, some bugs that interfere with quests and NPC interactions, but overall the amount of content offered and the customization features make up for some of the shortcomings.If you voted this game a zero give your head a shake. This game is not a zero or a ten, it is a solid game but nowhere near perfect and certainly not the worst game ever made. It has its flaws, mainly frame rate issues, some bugs that interfere with quests and NPC interactions, but overall the amount of content offered and the customization features make up for some of the shortcomings. The map itself is not as HUGE as some expected but the content is packed in there to the point where a simple walk through the map could start a dozen different quests. I found through the first few hours level is pretty fast and you do jump right in to the action within your first hour or so. I recommend buying this game if you've played previous fallout games and you don't have an expectation that this will be some sort of groundbreaking achievement. It is a good game with a lot to do but not much more than that.… Expand
  3. rustybones16
    Nov 10, 2015
    10
    This game is great. So much depth. There is a classical music radio station that plays EXCELLENT music while you wander around. There is also John Cleese as Cogsworth! So far the visuals are great. Some of the characters look like last-gen, but no worse than Skyrim did. It's still effective. The framerate is fine on Xbox, it's a bit cinematic, but it really works with what they're goingThis game is great. So much depth. There is a classical music radio station that plays EXCELLENT music while you wander around. There is also John Cleese as Cogsworth! So far the visuals are great. Some of the characters look like last-gen, but no worse than Skyrim did. It's still effective. The framerate is fine on Xbox, it's a bit cinematic, but it really works with what they're going for. So far all the reviews seem a bit picky. This is better than Witcher 3, less glitchey and buggy, although centering on and selecting items is a bit wonky.

    The plot is surprisingly deep. There is a definite sense of loneliness in the wasteland. And it really doesn't look like Fallout 3. This is more of suburbia turned wasteland. Fallout 3 was just pure open-space wasteland, like 'The Road'. You explore empty houses and gas stations.

    So far so good.    … Expand
  4. Barnes1987
    Mar 6, 2017
    8
    Not quite as good as 3 or New Vegas even with the new editions added to 4. Still a good game but lacks in the storyline department. I like the new base building and with all the DLC's now added it has a lot more to offer than it did at launch. Could of easily been a 10 out of 10 game but a one time shock value storyline does not offer much incentive to replay.
  5. Rafizans
    Aug 19, 2017
    8
    Fallout 4 improves in some aspects from its successful predecessor, Fallout 3, but in the grand scheme of things, it falls slightly short due to its lack of innovation. The graphics aren't that impressive for 2015 standards, but are passable. The noticable frame rate drop (especially during combat) becomes detrimental to my enjoyment and immersion, but this is only an infrequent occurance.Fallout 4 improves in some aspects from its successful predecessor, Fallout 3, but in the grand scheme of things, it falls slightly short due to its lack of innovation. The graphics aren't that impressive for 2015 standards, but are passable. The noticable frame rate drop (especially during combat) becomes detrimental to my enjoyment and immersion, but this is only an infrequent occurance. Furthermore, the story is unoriginal and average, as it is inferior to the storyline and plot that 3 and New Vegas had presented to us; it is still decent though. The soundtrack doesn't distinct itself much from Fallout 3 but is still quite mesmerising to hear. There are good improvements to the gameplay mechanics of the game, for example, the VATS system. Previously, when you entered VATS, you could you use it as an alternative pause menu, eliminating the sense of urgency. But now, it has been altered to slow motion, creating a better yet subtle sense of said urgency as well as giving the player enough time to make decisions. Despite the improvements to things like gameplay mechanics, the game doesn't innovate from previous titles in all other major aspects. It feels like a slightly-improved and rehashed version of Fallout 3. You can even say it is inferior to it, especially in terms of story and RPG elements. However, the immersion factor really saves the game for me; the world is huge, and full of mysteries yet to be uncovered. There were even a few landmarks that caught my eye. All in all, I think this is a good game but plays it a bit too safe for it to deserve a higher score. You may either like it or hate it, depending on what you seek in video games. Fallout 4 is recommendable, so check it out if it piques your interest.… Expand
  6. UkaAku
    Dec 5, 2018
    8
    Fallout 4 is a big game, but sometimes lack of rpg elements, bethesda worked very hard on this title and can see that aswell when I played this game, the far harbor dlc was one of the best fallout dlcs Ive ever played, nuka world was okay.. sometimes the fps was dropping but I cant give this game lower then a 8/10 because they just did a amazing job creating the areas/places/locations andFallout 4 is a big game, but sometimes lack of rpg elements, bethesda worked very hard on this title and can see that aswell when I played this game, the far harbor dlc was one of the best fallout dlcs Ive ever played, nuka world was okay.. sometimes the fps was dropping but I cant give this game lower then a 8/10 because they just did a amazing job creating the areas/places/locations and all, and I loved exploring all of them. Hopefully a future fallout game / not fallout 76 / but a future one that we get more rpg elements in the game.… Expand
  7. SkyrimGod
    Apr 23, 2018
    8
    I love the Fallout series as a whole and is without a doubt a great experience, however
    When Fallout 4 released I did not know what to expect. I played Fallout 3 and New Vegas in
    the past and loved both of them. Then Fallout 4 came out and to be honest I was a little let down. The game is fun but gets a turns into a boring first person shooter after awhile. The overall story is okay at    I love the Fallout series as a whole and is without a doubt a great experience, however
    When Fallout 4 released I did not know what to expect. I played Fallout 3 and New Vegas in
    the past and loved both of them. Then Fallout 4 came out and to be honest I was a little
    let down. The game is fun but gets a turns into a boring first person shooter after awhile.
    The overall story is okay at best but boring. The game is packed with content but
    can get stale after awhile. The graphics are just okay. Not a huge step up from New Vegas.
    Should you buy this game? It really depends on the person. If your a Fallout fan like me
    the you should check it out even if it is not on Fallout 3 levels of enjoyment.
    I give Fallout 4 a 8/10    … Expand
  8. shivj80
    Nov 21, 2018
    10
    This game is amazing! Definitely one of my favorite games of all time, would highly recommend it to fans of RPGs, first person shooters, and fans of previous Bethesda games like Skyrim and Fallout 3. Please don't listen to the people who are calling it a bad RPG, because it's not really true. Just because there's a voiced protagonist and a defined backstory, that doesn't discount theThis game is amazing! Definitely one of my favorite games of all time, would highly recommend it to fans of RPGs, first person shooters, and fans of previous Bethesda games like Skyrim and Fallout 3. Please don't listen to the people who are calling it a bad RPG, because it's not really true. Just because there's a voiced protagonist and a defined backstory, that doesn't discount the leveling system and the choices you can make over the course of the game.… Expand
  9. sarge233
    Apr 21, 2018
    10
    Great game I love the customization in this game the graphic's are some of the best graphics I have seen on xbox one so far also really like the new VATS make a big different in game play and makes it more fun also you can build base's in fallout 4 and you can upgrade your weapons and outfits which is a great add on.this game gets a 10/10 from me.
  10. JrakeandDosh
    Oct 25, 2019
    10
    Fallout 4 is an amazing game, and I would recommend it to anyone. It has a good story line, great game play, and has so much content for you to explore. It also features some very good DLC, such as Nuka World. Amazing game.
  11. Dersoli
    Aug 6, 2020
    10
    Whilst not at the forefront of your attention, the music is always there and sometimes you won't even notice it until it goes silent. Your heart might be in your mouth as you hack a computer or lockpick a door with enemies nearby, and the music will do a great job to reflect exactly how you are feeling.
  12. Stuby_Walrus
    Aug 26, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game is beyond incredible, it has everything i’d want in a first person adventure and action game. I love all the different region and the remaking of boston urnt into a radiation destroyed place with large monsters and small survivor hoods
    I expected this game to be very action packed and have really good depth and detail in the scenery and I expected it to have a very intriguing storyline and very addicting character personalities. I expected to be fighting radiated corpses due to the trailer including the scene of a nuke dropping and the use of the fallout shelters. I expected to find companions and explore radiated villages. I was hoping for a really big map with a lot of secrets creating for heaps to do and I really wanted to discover more fallout shelters and find other survivors like your playable character is. I was Sort of expecting to see some massive radiated beasts due to it being a game needing bigger bosses and enemies to battle.
    The plot for this game is first of all set in the future and you start off in a happy couple where you can choose to be the female or male and you have a robot assistant who alerts you of the news on their television. Shortly before this happens a man approaches their door and informs them about joining a company called vault tech. This company provides the signed up people of a place inside a radiation-protected place to survive a nuclear explosion.    … Expand
  13. Cablewastaken
    Jan 31, 2023
    10
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  14. woodelf
    Dec 8, 2015
    8
    Main quest looked very interesting at first but then it turned out quite cliché. Enemies react all in the same way, attacking you until you kill them (run for your lives dammit!). Romance: I was so happy about it, but the romance plot consisted in just some dull dialogues, no kisses, no sex scenes, it was all so.... childish... maybe good for pimpy wankers but I'm an adult woman. GoodMain quest looked very interesting at first but then it turned out quite cliché. Enemies react all in the same way, attacking you until you kill them (run for your lives dammit!). Romance: I was so happy about it, but the romance plot consisted in just some dull dialogues, no kisses, no sex scenes, it was all so.... childish... maybe good for pimpy wankers but I'm an adult woman. Good thing my character has a voice now but dialogues are oversimplified. Old gen graphics with awful textures. Many interesting characters that could and should have been developed more in depth. Bugs and glitches everywhere. Could have been a good game but... disappointing!… Expand
  15. john2054
    Mar 4, 2017
    10
    I'm going to give this game a ten. Now i realise the game is too big for it's own good, and the script/plot writers kind of run out of ammo. But if you like the scrapping system, Bethesda, also used in Skyrim, which you can use to build, and scrap and then rebuild and then rescrap, to boost your experience and money, is a mechanic which i really like. i have spent over 4 days game time,I'm going to give this game a ten. Now i realise the game is too big for it's own good, and the script/plot writers kind of run out of ammo. But if you like the scrapping system, Bethesda, also used in Skyrim, which you can use to build, and scrap and then rebuild and then rescrap, to boost your experience and money, is a mechanic which i really like. i have spent over 4 days game time, doing just that. And am over level 60 already. Any kind of game that allows this kind of investment in time, and enjoyment, gets the thumbs up in my book.

    Sorry just one more thing. As to the glitches, they are not game breaking, but are built in to the game mechanics. Perhaps with the exception of if you kill a vendor, everyone will attack you. But the idea that you can buy materials, and build with them, and then scrap and rebuild. As well as build water purifiers and pumps, for free resources, which replenish at periodic intervals, is really a great formula, which is hard to beat.

    https://john2054.co.uk    … Expand
  16. alexmann
    Apr 7, 2016
    8
    Let's compare Fallout 4 to Fallout 3- as I feel it would be a good way to explain the flaws and strengths of Fallout 4.

    When I first turned on Fallout 3 years ago it was amazing to say the least. The open endedness of it, the deep levels of interaction, the heavy and depressing world- it all combined to create one of the greatest gaming experiances ever. Now Fallout 4 is good (maybe    Let's compare Fallout 4 to Fallout 3- as I feel it would be a good way to explain the flaws and strengths of Fallout 4.

    When I first turned on Fallout 3 years ago it was amazing to say the least. The open endedness of it, the deep levels of interaction, the heavy and depressing world- it all combined to create one of the greatest gaming experiances ever. Now Fallout 4 is good (maybe great) but fails to capture that feeling of Fallout 4. Lets start then with what Fallout 4 does worse.

    Worse
    -The world lacks the same heavy depressing feeling found in Fallout 3. This does not feel like a world ravaged by nuclear war- but rather a dirty city. It lacks that authticity that made F3 so great
    -There is almost no world interaction. The days of trying to find a way around a mission by pickpocketing, or hacking, or speech checks is over. EVERY mission is shot everything and leave. Without fail- every single mission.
    -The factions are less engaging, the plot less believable
    -Character motivations seem forced
    -Graphics, while generally better, are too cartoonish. It lacks that raw brutality found in F3.
    -No Karma system!!! Makes no sense
    -You'll never steal or even be temped to because the world of F4 is plentiful and provides all the **** you need. It lacks the feeling of a apocalyptic wasteland
    -Stronger story
    -F4 lacks the awesome RPG systems of F3. It lacks any skills- instead of upgrading your "big guns" or "medicine" skill and then picking a perk- you just pick a perk. It restricts the level of engagement with the character.

    Better
    -WAY WAY better shooting mechanics
    -The whole "pick your ending" thing was really cool
    -Great companions
    -More diverse and jam packed world
    -Great side missions, more developed
    -Power armor is better
    -Weapon crafting
    -General armor is better
    -No weapon degrading, thank god
    -Weapon diversity is great
    -Larger arsenal of weapons
    -Settlement system is cool but lacks any real use, seems half finished and undeveloped. Could be added onto and made better though

    Sadly Fallout 4 is not a step towards a better game. Rather it is a small step back. Don't get me wrong it is a fun game and I loved it. However Bethesda abandoned the deep RPG elements and involved world in favor of making a strong shooting game. It needs to have a return to form for the series before it becomes another COD shooter, in a long line of COD shooters    … Expand
  17. tomenigma
    Jan 5, 2016
    8
    This is my first Fallout game and I was glad for being introduced to this marvelous idea of having adventures in the wasteland of Boston. Amount of details in this game is truly astonishing. I was able to get inside any building, floor, underground tunnel to collect items, weapons, fight the enemy. The game has unique character which has appealing and addicting qualities. I could not putThis is my first Fallout game and I was glad for being introduced to this marvelous idea of having adventures in the wasteland of Boston. Amount of details in this game is truly astonishing. I was able to get inside any building, floor, underground tunnel to collect items, weapons, fight the enemy. The game has unique character which has appealing and addicting qualities. I could not put this game down until the very end where the whole story builds up and ends rather quickly. The end may disappoint many gamers.
    The RPG system is very washed down in terms that you may not be able to affect the outcome in most of cases but the dialog will give you more details about given situation. The game's engine feels very outdated at the beginning but after a while this may not bother much - well, expect very rough characters graphical representations.
    The "mmincraft/sims" feature is completely unnecessary but I can see many players having fun with building staff.
    Overall is a solid game, not so great RPG but it is definitely one of the best games out there.    … Expand
  18. TheQuietGamer
    May 26, 2016
    9
    It's a very experimental game. One that adds some surprising new features to the Fallout formula while also making changes to some of the already existing ones. While not all of the changes are for the better, Bethesda still gives gamers plenty of reasons to get lost in Fallout 4's world.

    I'm going to start off by getting the bad of Fallout 4 out of the way. A big aspect of this series    It's a very experimental game. One that adds some surprising new features to the Fallout formula while also making changes to some of the already existing ones. While not all of the changes are for the better, Bethesda still gives gamers plenty of reasons to get lost in Fallout 4's world.

    I'm going to start off by getting the bad of Fallout 4 out of the way. A big aspect of this series has always been player choice. I don't mean in just what kind of character you'll build or how you'll approach combat. Your influence on the story and world around you have always been significant to the experience. Fallout 4 still has all of that, but it's noticeably dumbed down.

    There's no karma system and the only big choices you make are which faction to side with in the end. Admittedly that is pretty big decision to make as whichever fraction you side with becomes the dominant force in the Commonwealth. However that still feels lacking compared to the previous games' ability to throw numerous morality decisions at you that really got you thinking. You genuinely felt that your influence on the world was more than just setting up who rules the land. It also doesn't help that you feel like you get locked into one group too early. Once you stick with one there isn't much chance to learn about the others. It feels less you're making the best choice based on the groups goals, and more like blindly following without knowing their full goal(s). Like I said this aspect of the game feels dumbed down. Like an afterthought compared to the rest of the gameplay options. A pretty significant hit to the series.

    However, Bethesda still delivers in just about every other department. While you influence on the story does feel lacking in comparison to previous Fallouts, you can still feel like you are influencing the world and your character. You get some exciting new abilities as you level up and dive into the massive amount of perks the game offers. You can really build any character you want. You can be a stealth master, melee tank, long to medium range gun expert, or the type of person who talks their way out of everything.

    The game also puts a big emphasis on crafting. You can acquire settlements and build them up however you like. The amount of armor and weapon mods allow you to customize your gear to your liking. However doing any of this requires a lot of resources. Those random items laying around the wasteland finally have some use. However the need to collect and break down so much of it kept me from really diving into it. Those with a taste for this kind of thing though are sure to be pleased with the amount of options available. Growing you settlements and keeping the inhabitants happy is remarkably sim-like and feels like another game inside your game.

    If that's not your thing Fallout still delivers plenty of quests, combat, and exploration to sink your teeth into. The new iron sights system makes the non-Vats action so much better. Exploring the world can still lead you to plenty of goodies and hidden surprises. You stumble on plenty of new enemy types and more difficult variations of the standard enemies. Outside of some repeating chains that ask you to do the same things over and over again, the side-quests are just as entertaining as ever. They often add cool new stories that take place outside of the main-quest. Unfortunately they don't add much more notable decision making.

    One thing you'll notice about the game is that it borrows a dialog wheel and fully-voiced player character from Bioware. While that falls short due to the, again, dumbed down decision making, you'll notice it's not the only thing they borrow. Your interactions with companions are more meaningful this time. Just like in Bioware games gaining your followers trust is important as they watch your actions. It doesn't reach the same depth, but it's a cool new addition. Especially since you can romance them this time around.

    Fallout 4 experiments with a lot of things. Most of which pays of really well. While the notes Bethesda has taken form Bioware appear to have been hastily scribbled and the decision making is lacking, the developers manage to deliver in other ways. It can be downright brilliant at times, and not just on the gameplay side of things. It stumbles with some of what made Fallout so great in the first place, but there's still plenty to love here for those who are willing to except it's faults or at the very least not blow them wildly out of proportion. In a time where gaming is becoming more and more multiplayer-centric, Fallout returns and delivers another lengthy single-player experience that's filled with content. The majority of which is excellent.    … Expand
  19. speralta
    Sep 6, 2016
    10
    To me, this is one of the best long play RPG's ever made. Most of the complaints are by people who want solely a first person shooter. While this game can be played as a first person shooter, it finds its fullest expression when the character uses the tools provides to rebuild civilization, sim city style. If you think that scavving a radioactive wasteland for materials to rebuildTo me, this is one of the best long play RPG's ever made. Most of the complaints are by people who want solely a first person shooter. While this game can be played as a first person shooter, it finds its fullest expression when the character uses the tools provides to rebuild civilization, sim city style. If you think that scavving a radioactive wasteland for materials to rebuild villages, forts and outposts and then defending them against hordes of ghouls, super mutants, robot raiding parties and other nasties sounds like your idea of fun then this might be the game for you. The game also rewards characters for changing apparel and interacting with npc's so the net effect is that of a super hero with an alter ego persona. My relatively low-level character is by day a burgeoning industrialist raking in thousands of caps every day. By night she is a fully mechanized-suit wearing superhero. F.O 4 has an average play time of over 100+ hours and counting which ranks up there with Skyrim, so the people who "get" how it is meant to be played really love it.… Expand
  20. Smc88
    Sep 12, 2018
    10
    Awesome game one of the best open world explore/survival game. Awesome crafting with weapons good difficulty settings and the npcs are a lot of fun definitely a must play!!
  21. xbox_one
    Nov 3, 2019
    10
    An outstanding world, great crafting system, strong story and characters and more earn Fallout 4 a glowing endorsement.
  22. Allana1995
    Dec 21, 2019
    10
    Best game of the generation, amazing skill tree, super fun gameplay, cool yet cool dialogs, super awesome story and wonderful quests, this game is in my heart.
  23. KaioSan
    Dec 21, 2019
    10
    Best generation game, amazing skill, super fun gameplay, cool dialogs, super amazing story and wonderful segmentation quest, this game is not in my heart.
  24. Pssobeck
    Nov 19, 2015
    10
    Fallout 4 has to be the best fallout to date. Improves combat and slowed time vats makes the firefights much better. Althought there are some flaws it's an amazing rpg and exploring the wasteland has never been better
  25. NickEatsCookiez
    Dec 1, 2015
    8
    The red headed step child in the series.

    With next gen consoles being just over 2 years old, you'd think games would have jump to new heights. Fallout 4 is a prime example that a sore book cover doesn't mean the story is bad. Its almost like Fallout 4 was ready for the last 2 years of the 360, and Microsoft said "hey, new console, here" and Bethesda said "keep the meat, strip the skin,    The red headed step child in the series.

    With next gen consoles being just over 2 years old, you'd think games would have jump to new heights. Fallout 4 is a prime example that a sore book cover doesn't mean the story is bad. Its almost like Fallout 4 was ready for the last 2 years of the 360, and Microsoft said "hey, new console, here" and Bethesda said "keep the meat, strip the skin, and put better looking skin on". Shame, but that's what I gathered

    Performance: This is where you'd think that next gen consoles would have drastic improvements, but between load times and glitches, its the exact same as it was on previous consoles. I suggest to SAVE OFTEN. I experienced a game altering glitch that frustrated me to no end. But a simple load of an older save was all I needed to fix the issue. However the loss of 7 hours was very frustrating. But as we all have come to know, Bethesda has performance issues with these type of open world games. Just something fans have come to except I guess.

    Graphics: The graphics in this game is a breath of fresh air. Com-paired to the hazy green overlay that was present in Fallout 3 and goldish overlay in Fallout New Vegas, this game proves that graphical advances happen in 7 years. But that's where the credit stops. Sort of. The character models are a huge improvement, and the draw distance has vastly improved, with all the standard colors on a color pallet. But up close you will notice some texture problems and tears, but nothing to damaging to the game. All in all the graphics are an improvement, nothing that's on the level of Dice or Crytecs most recent games.

    Story: With almost 100 hours logged in the game, the first thing that I noticed is that I'm not picking up a HUGE variety of quest ( like Skyrim or Fallout 3 which felt overwhelming ). Main story, and only a handful of side quest is all ive managed to have in my quest log. It doesn't underwhelm and overwhelm me, but when I cant advance in the story because I want a certain perk or anything of that nature, I only had a select few to pick from to keep me busy leveling up. But as far as the story goes, I am personally enjoying it, but felt some was a bit cliche, as I was able to call out certain plot twists very early in the game.

    Sound/Music/Voice: This is just standard Bethesda. Music always a pleasure to have and with a bit more variety than that of Fallout 3. The sounds are crisp and clear. Best moment to enjoy is wandering around the wasteland with your surround sound cranked up, and in the distance you hear a firefight happening. Voice is a huge improvement in this game. The characters sound like they actually have human emotion and not robots. All in all, EXCELLENT. Bottom line.

    Replay-ability?: Absolutely. I have only scratched the surface of this game, with just under 100 hours, I'm sure I can squeeze hundreds of more out of it.    … Expand
  26. AAN2
    Dec 11, 2015
    8
    This game is an amazing way to kill time. Unlike Fallout 3 combat is streamlined so you do not have to have a dependency on the most immersion breaking feature of the games, V.A.T.S. The world is quite large, and all of it is worthy of exploration. The story is interesting and fun to go through.

    Two points taken off because the in-game tutorial is lacking in a big way and because of the    This game is an amazing way to kill time. Unlike Fallout 3 combat is streamlined so you do not have to have a dependency on the most immersion breaking feature of the games, V.A.T.S. The world is quite large, and all of it is worthy of exploration. The story is interesting and fun to go through.

    Two points taken off because the in-game tutorial is lacking in a big way and because of the glitches.

    To clarify, the tutorial exists but isn't very helpful and leaves out a TON of important information, making useless to anyone who has played any Xbox One game ever.

    The glitches and bugs are blatant and annoying, but thankfully few and far between. Unless you're very unlucky. The primary glitches occur in the settlements, being unable to assign people to placed food sources and being unable to attach the occasional wall. I haven't run across a game-breaking glitch that wasn't bypassable though, and I've put over 100 hours into this game.    … Expand
  27. Drachmalius
    Mar 17, 2016
    10
    I really don't understand the super low scores for this game on here. 6.1 is a ridiculous average, and not realistic at all. The game has it's problems, the quest lines aren't as interesting as previous games. It's lost a lot of RPG elements that a lot of people loved. But it's still Fallout and it's still amazing. The combat is great, the crafting is great, the perks...well a mixed bag.I really don't understand the super low scores for this game on here. 6.1 is a ridiculous average, and not realistic at all. The game has it's problems, the quest lines aren't as interesting as previous games. It's lost a lot of RPG elements that a lot of people loved. But it's still Fallout and it's still amazing. The combat is great, the crafting is great, the perks...well a mixed bag. But there's so much to explore like other games in the series and if you let it this game will run away with all your time.

    There's no other game I play where I look at the clock, play for a while, look again and 3 hours have passed. It grabs hold and doesn't let go like a good RPG should. Obviously, your mileage may vary and it helps if you enjoy first person shooters on their own merits as well. My game of the year for 2015, which I never expected since I enjoyed the hell out of MGS5 and Bloodborne. The sheer amount of fun to be had here is staggering, if you're on the fence don't listen to the haters.

    This one's a winner.    … Expand
  28. weapons
    Mar 29, 2016
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is a part 2 from my first review of Fallout 4.
    Still on THE GOOD: The power armor in the game is the best of the other Fall outs. Its a robotic suit instead of just armor you put on.
    The combat is awesome, it's a lot smoother and more fun.
    The locations are awesome like the glowing sea, where the nuclear bomb stuck the commonwealth. It is a great location because it feels like your actually there in the sea (not really a sea). Its cool that you need radiation gear to survive. Other locations look cool like the super mutant bases.
    The side quests are really good also, you never know what you'll encounter. I don't dislike a single quest in the game.
    The new level system is really awesome since you can level up indefinitely. There ain't no skills but I am satisfied by all the perks. I'm a level 70 and there are still plenty of skills to get.
    The graphics look awesome to me.

    THE BAD: The only thing I wish was better about Fallout 4 is that I wish they added more side quests. There are plenty of quests to do but I felt like there should've being more.
    BUGS: This game has froze more than any other game I played on Xbox 1. Though that ain't that many. I have run into my pip boy getting stuck(happened once). I have got stuck a few times, though that's easy to fix because you can just fast travel to get out.

    Over all Fall out 4 has kept me very interested for 200+ hours. It is my most favorite game. I gave it a 10 because everything they did with it was really good.

    THE BEST: Amazing characters including your protagonist, main quests are good and keep you interested, extremely fun to build and explore.    … Expand
  29. ITZZZPERRY
    Jun 2, 2016
    8
    Fallout 4 is a flawed experience. I enjoyed my time wandering through the wasteland, trying to loot everything, kill my enemies, and discover what happened to Boston. These things grabbed at my attention the whole time. However, the bugs are relentless. One bug caused me to die as soon as I spawned, and caused me to lose three hours of progress. These bugs take away from but do notFallout 4 is a flawed experience. I enjoyed my time wandering through the wasteland, trying to loot everything, kill my enemies, and discover what happened to Boston. These things grabbed at my attention the whole time. However, the bugs are relentless. One bug caused me to die as soon as I spawned, and caused me to lose three hours of progress. These bugs take away from but do not completely ruin Fallout 4.… Expand
  30. Joe614
    Dec 1, 2015
    8
    A ton of content that has excellent crafting, build a mode, exploration, but a mediocre story. I have spent roughly 45 hrs on this game. I must say, I am once again impressed by Bethesda. The only con in my opinion are the minor glitches you will run in too. A must buy in 2015.
  31. TheBluntGuy
    Dec 6, 2015
    8
    Fallout 4 is difficult to review. Overall it is a better game in every conceivable way than Fallout 3. A game I spent 100 hours playing. I have played 4 days and 6 hours of fallout 4 so far and it has not dissapointed me at all. The Story is, as per usual with a bethesda game average however this is a blemish on an otherwise wonderfull rich universe drowned in enviromental story telling.Fallout 4 is difficult to review. Overall it is a better game in every conceivable way than Fallout 3. A game I spent 100 hours playing. I have played 4 days and 6 hours of fallout 4 so far and it has not dissapointed me at all. The Story is, as per usual with a bethesda game average however this is a blemish on an otherwise wonderfull rich universe drowned in enviromental story telling. The gameplay is incredibly satisying and addictive only being reinforced by the games new settlement system, an addition that I completely ignored until I was ready but oh my it is damn good fun, yes it is unaccomadating for people who like to have their hand held but I personally enjoyed the challenge of constructing and managing my own communities throughout the world as this more than anything made the game feel real! As for the combat it is a delight, iron sights are now here,( not regarding new vegas of course)and honestly the way guns feel and sound and perform on screen is mnumentally improved over recent games. The gunplay can't hold a candle to Battlefield or Destiny but for an RPG it has the most solid combat mechanics I have ever played. A much appreciated cover leaning system has been implemented and works smoothly with most in game objects. Weapon degradation is gone which is a blessing in disguise as carrying 15 plasma rifles in fallout 3 just for repairs was annoying and unneeded and only served to limit the player. Hardcore mode is sadly not here and that is my main gripe with the game as this is lazy and just stupid not to include it too be honest, it feels like a dig at obsidian for impementing a feature that was interesting that they didn't like. I won't talk long about the graphics as a game should be rated on how fun it is, its quality and its content not how sharp the textures look. That said the game puts fallout games of the past to shame with truly inspired lighting and hella nice art design. Bostons achitecture is incredible and I refuse to complain about the aesthetic quality of the places you visit. E.g the glowing sea is INCREDIBLE. As for the interface it can be time consuming and archaic at times but I woudn't replace the pip boy for the world as it screams Fallout. Now for the big one, character development is more focused and specialised than ever before. I literaly spent hours considering what to put my perk points into and it felt good! Skills are gone and good riddance. Special now makes a difference instead of just determining what your skill levels are. Character creation is unbelievable too say the least. Fans of the series can go too ways with this one. They will feel bitter resentment because the game just isnt good enough to satisfy the wait. OR they will become lost in another top notch game from Bethesda game studios. Bad points below.

    Survival difficulty is disapointing
    Conversation system leaves alot to be desired
    It hard crashed twice on me in 100 hours. Haha
    Lockpicking and hacking are the same. Very boring. Just serve as level gates.
    Other technical issues. E.g. characters being stuck on roofs. Frame rate drops usual unoticable stuff.
    Fast travel sort of wrecks game balance.    … Expand
  32. Z_whites
    Nov 11, 2015
    10
    Easily one of the best games I've played all year already around 25hours and there is so much to do that I've only done about 2 main quest missions there's so many quests things to gather guns to get that you get distracted when doing missions fallout 4 has improved on pretty much everything from fallout and even things they touched in skyrim(which is one of my favourite games of all time)Easily one of the best games I've played all year already around 25hours and there is so much to do that I've only done about 2 main quest missions there's so many quests things to gather guns to get that you get distracted when doing missions fallout 4 has improved on pretty much everything from fallout and even things they touched in skyrim(which is one of my favourite games of all time) they've expanded the crafting system adds so much customization that you can get a gun that's not so good but swap a few things out and bam it's a brand new gun, then there's the settlement system my favourite thing they've added it's so awesome to finally create and manage your own small town now I do have some minor problems with the system of placing objects and trying to line things up but again minor overall this is a fantastic game for which I will be playing for hundreds of hours to come definitely pick this game up… Expand
  33. kaiserkiwi
    Nov 19, 2015
    10
    Great game. I had no idea how Bethesda could have made it better. All my free time is currently invested in Fallout 4 :D You can nearly endless explore the wasteland.
  34. Bladeofwar94
    Dec 1, 2015
    8
    This game is one of those games that seems like it's a 10/10 the moment you begin to explore. The environment feels like a post apocalyptic sort of setting and the guns and enemy types you fight along your journey match the environment and suck you in. As you play you get more and more toys to destroy your enemies with and the experience simply never stops until you decide to side with oneThis game is one of those games that seems like it's a 10/10 the moment you begin to explore. The environment feels like a post apocalyptic sort of setting and the guns and enemy types you fight along your journey match the environment and suck you in. As you play you get more and more toys to destroy your enemies with and the experience simply never stops until you decide to side with one of the factions. Once you side with one you lose ties to some of the others and then the game plays itself for you. The choice of choosing a side feels shallow and lame to say the least. If you play a game for its story avoid Fallout 4 like the plague, but if you love to explore and love to simply roll around in toxic waste at every opportunity then this game is for you.… Expand
  35. MasterChase66
    Dec 5, 2015
    8
    This game is nothing less of amazing. The graphics are incredible. The story and Quests are great and really make you feel like your in the actual game. I personally love being able to customize my characters faces and bodies and I fully impressed. I recommend this game to everyone who loves RPG games.
  36. RogueProphet
    Nov 11, 2015
    10
    This is literally the best game I have ever played.
    Beginning thoughts:
    I've spent the past two days alone in my room with my controller in hand playing the crap out of this game, and I'm still only in the beginning of the story! There is so much to look at, to discover, to explore, in this beautiful open world experience. There is a new event around every corner that will distract you    This is literally the best game I have ever played.
    Beginning thoughts:
    I've spent the past two days alone in my room with my controller in hand playing the crap out of this game, and I'm still only in the beginning of the story! There is so much to look at, to discover, to explore, in this beautiful open world experience. There is a new event around every corner that will distract you from the mission you're trying to accomplish. For example, in one mission, I have to clear our a military base of ghouls. When I enter the building, I find this brotherhood of steel chick, dead in the corner with a holo tape recording of her mission. A new quest pops up: investigate her objective. Now I have to decide to carry out my mission or give in to curiosity.
    This 'choice' is what really makes this game work for me. I hate when games are linear, I like thinking for myself. Fallout has always been great at giving us free will instead of a 'kill everything you see and follow the objective.' If you like intellectual game play rather than robotic, you will love this game.

    Overview
    Game play:
    Deep. Immersive. Shooting is finally enjoyable in fallout. Almost every aspect of the game-play is great.
    Story:
    Slow start, but it picks up after a while. It's a really deep and emotional experience.
    Graphics:
    If you don't like F4's graphics, you need glasses. They look great, a 400% improvement from previous fallout games. I call it 'Cartoon Realism,' and it's a great style for the fallout mood. I really appreciate that they showed the real game in the trailers instead of an HD parody. I love the graphics, and I prefer them to many of the super graphics that other games are advertising.
    Score:
    *Clap clap clap* The memories. Great soundtrack.
    Voice acting:
    Great acting, but the voice doesn't always match up with the video. For the voice acted protagonist, I absolutely adore having a voice for one. It makes me feel like a part of the world rather than a perception of it.
    Bugs:
    There are bugs, but it's much more polished than fallout 3. Of course such an open game, with limitless freedom, is going to have bugs.
    Overview:
    The best game out there as of right now. If you don't have this game, pick it up, whether you're a fallout fan or not. It's worth every penny.

    Addressing the negative reviews:
    I don't know why the reviews for this game are so harsh. My prediction is that people are just so brainwashed with linear story and superb graphics, and when they play fallout, the freedom and the change in what they're seeing scares them. It could also be that people are so used to being let down by AAA game companies, that they've been conditioned to look for the negative on everything, especially something innovative that isn't the 'Good old days.' It could also be that people are being childish, and simply hating on the game. That would explain all the 0s.
    Whatever the reason may be, these reviews should be disregarded. We should save negativity for what is actually bad, not for what's great and innovative. If the majority give all games, even good ones, bad reviews, than game companies won't take our input seriously. This could also frighten them from change, and for the case of half life three, could cause games to not be made at all.
    In my opinion, this is the best game of the year. Keep it up, Bethesda.    … Expand
  37. NotAHumanoid
    Nov 17, 2015
    9
    I'm honestly kind of surprised at all the negative reviews, but more so about what they have to say. People are actually complaining that the gunplay is not total garbage this time around like it was in fallout 3?

    Anyways, with that said, this game is well worth the $60. gun crafting is more fun than expected, settlement building is alright, haven't really gotten into it too much, the    I'm honestly kind of surprised at all the negative reviews, but more so about what they have to say. People are actually complaining that the gunplay is not total garbage this time around like it was in fallout 3?

    Anyways, with that said, this game is well worth the $60. gun crafting is more fun than expected, settlement building is alright, haven't really gotten into it too much, the gun play, like I already said, isn't total garbage, and you don't actually have to rely on VATS 97% of the time. The story wasn't all that great, but really, was fixing a water purifier that great? These games don't shine because of their in depth, amazing, breathtaking story line with intricate characters. It's the feeling of exploring a desolate wasteland where nearly everything is trying to kill you, and you have to do anything to survive.

    The enemies are fun and you don't feel terribly overpowered when fighting them being a high level, and the addition of Legendary enemies that drop legendary loot is a welcome edition. I definitely liked scrounging around ruins and at the end find a special weapon like in 3, but getting them after killing a legendary enemy feels more rewarding.

    As for perks, I like that they implemented SPECIAL and perks into one tree. The way it was done in 3 and NV, where you could put points into attributes and pick out certain perks, completely defeated the purpose of having the SPECIAL in there, since you could be a 1 charisma character with 100 speech.

    As for the graphics, yeah, the game isn't exactly pretty, and it most certainly doesn't look like a next gen game, but fun gameplay will always triumph over graphics for me personally.

    Overall, I don't regret buying this game, and I find it extremely fun.    … Expand
  38. Shineheilig
    Dec 1, 2015
    10
    This game is great!!!. So much depth. There is a classical music radio station that plays EXCELLENT music while you wander around. There is also John Cleese as Cogsworth! So far the visuals are great. Some of the characters look like last-gen, but no worse than Skyrim did. It's still effective. it's a bit cinematic, but it really works with what they're going for. So far all the reviewsThis game is great!!!. So much depth. There is a classical music radio station that plays EXCELLENT music while you wander around. There is also John Cleese as Cogsworth! So far the visuals are great. Some of the characters look like last-gen, but no worse than Skyrim did. It's still effective. it's a bit cinematic, but it really works with what they're going for. So far all the reviews seem a bit picky. This is better than Witcher 3, less glitchey and buggy, although centering on and selecting items is a bit wonky.

    The plot is surprisingly deep. There is a definite sense of loneliness in the wasteland. And it really doesn't look like Fallout 3. This is more of suburbia turned wasteland. Fallout 3 was just pure open-space wasteland, like 'The Road'. You explore empty houses and gas stations.    … Expand
  39. JonDGAF
    Nov 19, 2015
    10
    I think most of the people are upset because the game is too complex for them. Todd Howard was right when he said "We are probably doing too much with this game."
    The leveling system makes perfect sense, I actually enjoy it more then the previous system. You really have to think about where to put your points and it takes a long time to level up as well.
    The atmosphere is unlike anything    I think most of the people are upset because the game is too complex for them. Todd Howard was right when he said "We are probably doing too much with this game."
    The leveling system makes perfect sense, I actually enjoy it more then the previous system. You really have to think about where to put your points and it takes a long time to level up as well.
    The atmosphere is unlike anything else, great graphics, awesome missions, so much fun to explore.
    If everyone wants to make comparisons I'll leave some as well.

    Fallout 4 is much more atmospheric then the Witcher 3. Yes the Witcher did contain more dialogue but literally the rewards were terribly weak. I played the witcher, discovered every location...none as interesting as anything in Fallout 4.
    Every building design and mission structure set up in Fallout is multi tiered in a much better way then the witcher. The rewards feel great also, the combat in witcher sucked, all you had was a couple decent spells and the same 2 swords to swing over and over again.
    Fallouts combat takes thought and skill, you always risk running out of ammo and action points, there are a variety of several ways to attack and sneak through buildings. You can hack turrets, control robots, rig up booby traps, go stealth, beat someone to death with a rolling pin, you have lazer pistols that set people on fire, even baseball grenandes.....you can even sneak up on someone and put a live grenade in their back pocket.
    Talk about stale NPC's did anybody else get tired if seeing the same cut and paste villagers and salesmen at every town in the Witcher. Seriously the bowl cut NPC was everywhere as was the herbalist.

    Same **** with Metal Gear, great game but repetitive and boring.

    No idea how fallout has so much hate, people really need to play the game, it is absolutely phenomenal.    … Expand
  40. Ilya3L
    Nov 16, 2015
    8
    Fallout 4 gave me a World to explore and rebuild, good crafting system and interesting gameplay. Still the storyline is felt weak, it's not a competitor to New Vegas. Even to a single DLC for New Vegas I would say. Stupid companions may stuck for good in textures. Inventory system is not polished. I would prefer to instantly breakdown junk by pressing X (square) while in inventory view,Fallout 4 gave me a World to explore and rebuild, good crafting system and interesting gameplay. Still the storyline is felt weak, it's not a competitor to New Vegas. Even to a single DLC for New Vegas I would say. Stupid companions may stuck for good in textures. Inventory system is not polished. I would prefer to instantly breakdown junk by pressing X (square) while in inventory view, but I have to take it, drop it, activate my workbench and break it down only after it. No way to filter my items if I have too many just to view specific type o weapons for example. When I ask companion to give me everything, he or she even gives equipped items. I would like to remind that in Fallout 2 we could see equipped items in special slots instead of inventory view with everything else. These little things forces me to spend time optimizing stuff myself instead of enjoying the game. But I like combat. I like exploring. I like crafting. What good is good.… Expand
  41. VicariousWar
    Nov 18, 2015
    10
    Great game, yes, I'll admit, they graphics could be better but this is a Bethesda game. Bethesda have always sacrificed Graphics in order to make a huge game, look at Fallout 3/ New Vegas for example, for their time, they looked average but the games were huge and played well. Look at Skyrim as well, looked average but huge world and played well. Enjoyable games. Fallout 4 may be a bitGreat game, yes, I'll admit, they graphics could be better but this is a Bethesda game. Bethesda have always sacrificed Graphics in order to make a huge game, look at Fallout 3/ New Vegas for example, for their time, they looked average but the games were huge and played well. Look at Skyrim as well, looked average but huge world and played well. Enjoyable games. Fallout 4 may be a bit smaller in the ways of Map size but the map is very dense, there is a lot to search through. This is a great game, sure, there are a few bugs but that seems to be a part of every game now days, so if people are going to get hung up on those little things then don't complain about it, just find a game you like playing and stick with it.… Expand
  42. Xaszin
    Nov 19, 2015
    8
    (This review is written after 24 hours of gameplay, story unfinished but a lot of exploration and discovery done)
    So, this game is actually really quite a fantastic game on it's own merit. It has a complex and rewarding crafting system, the shooting is miles better than in previous games, it's got unique and interesting stories, and some of the best writing I've seen in a Bethesda game    (This review is written after 24 hours of gameplay, story unfinished but a lot of exploration and discovery done)
    So, this game is actually really quite a fantastic game on it's own merit. It has a complex and rewarding crafting system, the shooting is miles better than in previous games, it's got unique and interesting stories, and some of the best writing I've seen in a Bethesda game for a long time. Yes, I do actually care about some of the characters and I want to find my son already!
    I would advise to leave the internet alone until you've finished everything you want to finish. There are HUGE spoilers just randomly placed about on wiki's (avoid anything to do with companions, trust me).

    So the good points summed up;
    1. The story is fantastic, and I've never cared so much about a Bethesda game, the characters are all we written and complex. I'd like to extend this to say the atmosphere can genuinely be very spooky and scary from time to time.
    2. The gunplay is so much more responsive and satisfying.
    3. The addition of new legendary enemies adds a lot of variation to things, I hope they take it a step further in the future and go an almost Diablo route with it (tons of variations of the same enemies)
    4. The crafting system (especially on weapons and armour) makes for some seriously awesome customisablity, if you want to sneak around taking people out silently, that's entirely viable!
    5. They really throw you to some unexpected positions as you go throughout the game, and this really allows you to see a whole other side of the Fallout universe and experience thing we've never seen before.

    That being said, there are also a few set backs here;
    1. The whole world seems kind of empty at the start, there's not that many random/interesting stories in the north of the wasteland, but this is rectified a little when you head south
    2. The new speech system isn't awful, but I still quicksave before I choose any option with the likelihood being that I'm about to make a character feel stupid for trying to feign interest in their plans.
    3. The crafting system, oh how I love it, but it's ever so difficult to correctly place items, you'll be over encumbered constantly for wanting to collect things to scrap, and the NPCs cannot navigate your new, custom-made terrain, and that's infuriating.
    4. Often times the story only seems to move when I most (although that certainly isn't always the case).
    5. Many of my decisions don't seem to be of any impact, maybe I'll save someone somewhere in the wasteland for them to run off never to be seen again. Maybe I'll convince someone to give up the drugs, maybe I'll create an entire new city for people to visit. Maybe I'll activate a 200 year old sentry bot only to have it sit around and do nothing. None of the side quests have any real impact on the rest of the wasteland, which is slightly disappointing.

    Overall, I have loved (and will continue to love) my time with this game, I can't get enough of it, but there's a few little bug bears that I think Bethesda just didn't really use common sense with when designing

    P.S. I would say that the bugs are awful, but I can only base this on my own experience. So far, after 24 hours, I have only had my gun disappear (twice), has to wait a little while to open a door (once) and on occasion I can see through the ceiling.    … Expand
  43. bernerk
    Nov 13, 2015
    9
    Don't understand the zero's people are giving this game. Most of them probably haven't even played it, please STOP. People come here for trusted reviews and opinions to determine whether or not they want to buy them game. You are ruining an opportunity for someone who might not buy the game because of all the poor reviews. If you haven't played it, DONT SCORE THE GAME!

    This is a great    Don't understand the zero's people are giving this game. Most of them probably haven't even played it, please STOP. People come here for trusted reviews and opinions to determine whether or not they want to buy them game. You are ruining an opportunity for someone who might not buy the game because of all the poor reviews. If you haven't played it, DONT SCORE THE GAME!

    This is a great game and a whole lot of fun, if you are reading this, please ignore the reviews of 0. No way in hell does any game deserve a 0. If you love Skyrim, you will love this, period.    … Expand
  44. Wurrlesk
    Nov 13, 2015
    9
    I've put over 16 hours into this game, and so far I have to say I'm not disappointed. The game is a vast improvement from Fallout 3. The world and characters feel so much more alive. The new enemy AI and animations really help drive almost every combat situation into a bit of an adrenaline rush. The game is a lot of fun and while a lot of the main quest dialogue is linear, the VO workI've put over 16 hours into this game, and so far I have to say I'm not disappointed. The game is a vast improvement from Fallout 3. The world and characters feel so much more alive. The new enemy AI and animations really help drive almost every combat situation into a bit of an adrenaline rush. The game is a lot of fun and while a lot of the main quest dialogue is linear, the VO work really helps it along.

    I gave this game a rating of 9 because it's almost exactly what I expected out of this game based on what Bethesda showed at E3, how it fares as a sequel to Fallout 3 (Not New Vegas), my own personal enjoyment, and how the game feels overall.    … Expand
  45. Divinity1
    Nov 13, 2015
    10
    This game is a masterpiece. These people complaining about graphics and animations clearly have never played a Bethesda game before, because this is their STYLE! All of their games follow these guidelines, and if you played them you would know that. I am a humongous Bethesda fanboy and long time fan of Fallout, and having played them all, I can safely tell you this game is engineeringThis game is a masterpiece. These people complaining about graphics and animations clearly have never played a Bethesda game before, because this is their STYLE! All of their games follow these guidelines, and if you played them you would know that. I am a humongous Bethesda fanboy and long time fan of Fallout, and having played them all, I can safely tell you this game is engineering genius. Bethesda is the all time greatest sequel creators, they know how to take a game like Fallout 3, throw it into 2015 and make it a whole new experience, and I am VERY impressed. People trying to play this game like any other first person shooter are doing it WRONG. This is Fallout, they stated the gun play was inspired by Destiny, but if you try to play this game like Destiny you will fail! If you want a full grasp on the real success of this game, just play Fallout 3, and everything will be understood. The Fallout universe has a very original lore and requires the proper understanding to give it it's full appreciation. You cannot move from Call of Duty to Fallout and expect to enjoy it, it's and open world with infinite possibilities just like it was advertised, and it's everything I could have asked for since the previous Fallout games, and Bethesda managed to keep it a secret from me until the last moment, those sneaky devils... :D… Expand
  46. Nikodemian
    Nov 19, 2015
    8
    I´m quite amused that user score changes between 0-10. How can it be possible? why so mixed feelings.
    It´s still Fallout!
    It ain´t good as Fallout 3 were but better than New vegas was. But below 7 score should not be realistic value if gamer is a real gamer. So do we really play the same game? Overall verdict: Played so far about 22 hours and i have enjoyd much. Pros: + Vast    I´m quite amused that user score changes between 0-10. How can it be possible? why so mixed feelings.
    It´s still Fallout!

    It ain´t good as Fallout 3 were but better than New vegas was. But below 7 score should not be realistic value if gamer is a real gamer. So do we really play the same game?

    Overall verdict: Played so far about 22 hours and i have enjoyd much.

    Pros:

    + Vast and detailed world
    + Lot things to do
    + wide variety story-line and missions
    + gun and armor modifications and crafting buildings
    + Synths

    Cons:

    - BUGS
    - Main plot line ain´t as good as Fallout 3 was
    - Graphics are bit outdated ( for example annoying lips animation )
    - Dialogue wheel is too narrow    … Expand
  47. epitage
    Nov 23, 2015
    9
    While I would love to give this game a 10 for the sheer amount of enjoyment I have accrued over my 50 hours, I cannot ignore the classic Bethesda bugs that by now seem native to their GameBryo engine. Items falling through floors, poor voice/mouth synchronization, and physics going from 0-100 mph are just a few that we have come to expect. Fortunately, most of the bugs are minor and haveWhile I would love to give this game a 10 for the sheer amount of enjoyment I have accrued over my 50 hours, I cannot ignore the classic Bethesda bugs that by now seem native to their GameBryo engine. Items falling through floors, poor voice/mouth synchronization, and physics going from 0-100 mph are just a few that we have come to expect. Fortunately, most of the bugs are minor and have not been a major cause of frustration.

    The game play is more of what I have loved from both Skyrim and Fallout 3. Secrets everywhere and the feeling that you have no idea what you might run into at any moment keep me glued to the screen for hours on end. Their new loot system that gives use to nearly every item further drives this desire to explore.

    I did not expect to be the biggest fan of their new settlement/construction system, but it is incredibly entertaining! To see what happens when raiders try to charge your base surrounded by rocket turrets is worth the time invested! Also, the ability to designate exactly what gear your settlers and companions wear is a big plus as well.    … Expand
  48. RP421969
    Nov 20, 2015
    8
    So far i've logged about 20 hours of play time. I wasn't a huge fan of the other fallouts or skyrim for that matter, always felt like it was trying to be a bioware game. I have to say that I'm pleasantly surprised with this one. So far its been fun, yes the character models aren't great but the open world and rendering are. Looking forward to finishing the rest.
  49. Sarticus
    Nov 27, 2015
    9
    People are saying that this game wasn't anything close to what they wanted, but I say that it's the best Fallout title that this generation will probably see for at least the next 15 years(hopefully, because Bethesda should take their sweet time when making their games), and the best Fallout entry since Fallout 2. The Commonwealth is much different than the Capital Wasteland, The MojavePeople are saying that this game wasn't anything close to what they wanted, but I say that it's the best Fallout title that this generation will probably see for at least the next 15 years(hopefully, because Bethesda should take their sweet time when making their games), and the best Fallout entry since Fallout 2. The Commonwealth is much different than the Capital Wasteland, The Mojave Desert, and The West Coast. It's more developed and populated then any other setting in the Fallout Universe, but that doesn't mean that the game is easier. Like when anything else is exposed to the effects of time, the commonwealth has evolved to become the deadliest environment in any fallout game released. The best thing about the game, so far, is how challenging it is. When I had the option to set my difficulty I went to survival mode, because usually bethesda's games aren't too difficult. But Fallout 4 has proven to be a welcome challenge where everything can and will kill you in a few seconds, if you don't plan right. Strategy has become a vital tool when clearing a "dungeon", where as in fallout 3 I would just run around and shoot everything in the frontal lobe. The crafting system is fun to, but it's easy to acquire too many settlements to manage at once, without making it a full time job.

    However, The only few cons that come with this game are the bugs and the storyline, which is so uninteresting, I haven't even gotten past the 5th main quest quest. The only game breaking bugs that I have encountered, I am playing on the Xbox One, have been where a companion would walk into a wall, fly up into the air, and I got a message saying that they headed back to red rocket gas station.

    But still. I love the game, I think it's the best fallout that I've ever played, It certainly lived up to my expectations, and I plan on fully completing the game.    … Expand
  50. Jman3po
    Dec 24, 2015
    10
    ThIs game is so amazing by far the best this year the music is so good being able to crash enemy's while in a power armor is so fun I like the whole creation made thing it's a nice addition to this game and the opening screen is so well done the opening cinematic is one of the best and so well done
  51. Achtlos
    Apr 24, 2016
    9
    I keep coming back to this game, where many other current titles never get a second play after I've done the main story, side missions and collectibles. In FO4 I've done every mission possible in one play through, plus all the DLC to date. Second best game on Xbox one (behind the Witcher 3).
  52. aussiedude98
    Aug 3, 2016
    10
    Brilliant - I thoroughly enjoyed my time with Fallout 4.
    The atmosphere and open-world are beautifully realised, and there is a great soundtrack and score.
    I know a lot of people have criticised the main story quest, but I personally really liked it. There is a lot of fun to be had exploring the world and building your character and you really feel like you are leaving your mark on the    Brilliant - I thoroughly enjoyed my time with Fallout 4.
    The atmosphere and open-world are beautifully realised, and there is a great soundtrack and score.
    I know a lot of people have criticised the main story quest, but I personally really liked it.
    There is a lot of fun to be had exploring the world and building your character and you really feel like you are leaving your mark on the world with the settlement building.
    The graphics are great in terms of the rendering of the landscape and environment. However the character models are "patchy" - some look fantastic, others just horrible.    … Expand
  53. EpicRetroNerd
    Nov 12, 2015
    8
    So most of the bad ratings on here are from people who obviously are trying to boycott the release and are hating on it because either for attention or they actually hate it. I have played 15 hours and for me the game is great, in fact one of the best games this year. So the story is alright and is more of a vehicle that is just in the background and all of the characters and side questsSo most of the bad ratings on here are from people who obviously are trying to boycott the release and are hating on it because either for attention or they actually hate it. I have played 15 hours and for me the game is great, in fact one of the best games this year. So the story is alright and is more of a vehicle that is just in the background and all of the characters and side quests you find are what is really interesting. The characters and dialogue system for me are very good. Some characters and dialogue choices are quite bad but most are actually quite interesting. The world is quite large and the amount of areas to loot is fantastic. Companions are very helpful in battle seems as the difficulty has been amped up. Soundtrack/Score is very good, listening to the radio and looting is so much fun. Base building is meh, could be improved but a nice addition to the game. Graphics are good, they're not realistic but more cartoony and simplistic and the game is much more bright compared to the dull brown fallout 3. Weapon customization is very good. S.P.E.C.I.A.L system is good and can improve lots of abilities that will help you in battle or looting. V.A.T.S are highly improved as instead of stopping time they slow down time and keep the intensity of the battle going. Voice acting is very good for the most part. But then there are the issues I have with the game. Mainly the bugs. Jesus **** christ the bugs are ridiculous. There are so many. Either the game doesn't load properly and it makes me re-load my game or one time I went into an elevator and was in there for 10 minutes so I had to re-load my game. My game crashed once. There are invisible walls and occasional frame drops. If there were no bugs the game would be a 9.5/10 but seems as there are bugs that for me are becoming far and few between now I will have to give the game a 8.5/10 instead. Also all the reviews that came out on release day saying the story is bad and the ending sucks, there is no way you completed the story in one day unless you rushed the game and didn't really play it properly. And to the people hating on the graphics, what about the graphics for Wolfenstein: The New Order? You didn't complain then did you. Anyway Fallout 4 is fantastic and deserves all the critic praise. Just fix the **** bugs bethesda.… Expand
  54. erik1220
    Nov 10, 2015
    10
    If you enjoyed fallout 3, NV or Skyrim at all, you owe it to yourself to grab this game. This game has hundreds of hours of gameplay and will bring you a ton of fun.
  55. Moonsocket
    Nov 10, 2015
    8
    **This review is from a long-time Fallout fan, and I am reviewing the first 5 hours that I have played. I will update this after I have put some more time into it. I'd give it an 8.5 if I could, but a 9 is too high, so 8 it is for the time being. I will start with the good, and end with the bad.**

    First off, the folks on here giving the game a straight zero are ridiculous. I created a    **This review is from a long-time Fallout fan, and I am reviewing the first 5 hours that I have played. I will update this after I have put some more time into it. I'd give it an 8.5 if I could, but a 9 is too high, so 8 it is for the time being. I will start with the good, and end with the bad.**

    First off, the folks on here giving the game a straight zero are ridiculous. I created a metacritic account just to give the game a fair review, as I don't feel that all of the negative reviews have played the same game that I have played.

    As a long time fan of the series, I knew what to expect from Bethesda on launch. With this particular developer, you should know not to go into one of their RPG's with the expectation that the graphics are going to be revolutionary. You should also know that they have bugs on day one. You know all of this because the game that you are getting is absolutely massive that it would be completely ridiculous to expect the game to be completely perfect. The world is gigantic, full of hundreds of different NPC's that have different dialogue for things that you say and do. Your choices actually have an affect on the outcome of the game. Kill the wrong person, and you might miss a quest. You can sink hundreds of hours into Bethesda games, including this one, yet you give it a zero for graphics and some bugs?

    There are a lot of reviews here harping on the graphics. As I stated before, I didn't have a whole lot of expectations before playing, and I made it a point not to look at any videos or leaked images before release. The only thing I saw was the E3 reveal before playing the game. I gotta say... the graphics have exceeded my expectations. All of you saying that it looks like Fallout 3 are just flat out wrong. Do you remember what the Wasteland looked like? Green tint, desolate, repetitive and in my opinion boring visually. Fallout 4 has taken away the green tint and now has rich colors. The sky is a beautiful blue, there are reds, greens, and other colors that are much more visually appealing than past games. The textures of rocks, bushes, trees, and water have more detail. The lighting between trees is a nice touch, and the shadows all look pretty great too.

    The gun play and combat in general is a little improved in my opinion. Guns actually feel different when shooting, and they sound different too. Melee is a little underwhelming, but it's tough for me to play a melee character in a gun game anyway, so I hardly use it.

    The bad... Honestly there aren't too many things terribly wrong with the game. Is there room for improvement? Of course there is. A few things that I think could be improved are the character animations at times. Sometimes their mouths and the audio aren't synced very well, and their mouths move kind of weird at times. I also still don't know how I feel about the new dialogue interactions. I loved the old way of reading what you were going to say. The voice acting is definitely a great touch, but I'd much rather see what they're going to say other than just choose "Sarcastic" as my response.

    The frame rate did drop a little bit here and there during cut scenes, but that's literally the only time I have seen it. Other than that, the game has been beautiful and has run very smoothly for me. I haven't run into any bugs that are game breaking at all. One thing I can say is that the autosave isn't as often as I would like, so I use quicksave/save manually. Not that big of a deal really.

    All in all... I personally love the game in the 5 hours that I have spent in it. I haven't really stayed on the main quest path, instead I chose to explore and do side quests as they come up. I don't think a lot of the user reviews I have read today have been very fair, and question if half of the negative reviewers have even played the game at all.

    If you are a fan of Fallout, or maybe haven't ever played Fallout before, I suggest purchasing this game. The Holidays are just around the corner, so that means deals will be a-plenty. So if you want to wait, go ahead. But if you are on the fence and need the push to buy it... here it is.    … Expand
  56. jm999
    Nov 12, 2015
    8
    Pros:
    - Huge wasteland with tons of locations to explore
    - Crafting weapon and armor mods has been improved (though I wish there was bullet reloading) - Junk is actually important in this game! Not just for hoarding and shooting from your Rock-It-Launcher - Amazing score by Inon Zur. Fun radio stations. - VATS slowing down time instead of stopping it was a great idea and makes battles    Pros:
    - Huge wasteland with tons of locations to explore
    - Crafting weapon and armor mods has been improved (though I wish there was bullet reloading)
    - Junk is actually important in this game! Not just for hoarding and shooting from your Rock-It-Launcher
    - Amazing score by Inon Zur. Fun radio stations.
    - VATS slowing down time instead of stopping it was a great idea and makes battles more challenging
    - Gun mechanics are vastly improved

    Cons:
    - Bethesda seems to have completely ignored advancements made by Obsidian in New Vegas
    - Voiced protagonist gets old and limits the ability for you to truly become YOUR character
    - Dialog options are absurdly simple to the point where you have no clue what you'll say (really blows. REALLY)
    - Clothing/armor system could have been better. Why the hell can't I wear a tuxedo under my armor pieces?
    - Bad character writing and development
    - Awkward cutscenes that are meant to be dramatic, but end up being... awkward

    Being a longtime fan of Bethesda's work and the Fallout series, this is not exactly what I wanted from Fallout 4. That being said, 24 hours into the game I find myself wanting to keep playing and exploring, and having fun while doing it. Thats the sign of a good game for me. 8/10    … Expand
  57. Gilligan
    Nov 11, 2015
    10
    Fallout is everything I expected.
    As a Fallout lover, it delivers everything I would want.
    I appreciate the streamlined level up system, I find the settlement development intriguing, if a little clunky.
    And sky ships!
  58. thelegitbrit
    Nov 12, 2015
    10
    Fallout 4 has far exceeded my expectations and is a massive jump forward from previous titles in the series. After 20+ hours exploring,doing quests,scavenging and settlement building I can safely say this is one of the best games I've ever played.

    I've experienced only a few minor bugs but nothing that takes away from my experience. If you want a great, immersive RPG/shooter this is it.    Fallout 4 has far exceeded my expectations and is a massive jump forward from previous titles in the series. After 20+ hours exploring,doing quests,scavenging and settlement building I can safely say this is one of the best games I've ever played.

    I've experienced only a few minor bugs but nothing that takes away from my experience. If you want a great, immersive RPG/shooter this is it. Some people could be turned off due to the fact that the player creates the pace so the game moves as fast or slow as you like. Ignore the 0 giving trolls on this site and get involved.    … Expand
  59. TCool123
    Nov 10, 2015
    8
    All of these reviews are on either extreme. This game is not a 10, and definitely is not a 0. The only reason that this game is scoring so low is because of all the hype. This game was extremely hyped up to be some life changing amazing revolutionary thing, but those expectations are just unrealistic. I have only played the game for a day mind you, so I can't dive all the way into theAll of these reviews are on either extreme. This game is not a 10, and definitely is not a 0. The only reason that this game is scoring so low is because of all the hype. This game was extremely hyped up to be some life changing amazing revolutionary thing, but those expectations are just unrealistic. I have only played the game for a day mind you, so I can't dive all the way into the story, but it does seem like a pretty lame cliche father trying to find his son, finding nemo type of storyline, which is pretty played out. Would have liked to see something more creative.

    As far as the gameplay goes, and how fun the game is, because that is what really matters, the game is pretty fun, and should provide many hours of entertainment. To me, it is just another fallout. It hasn't taken a huge step from Fallout 3, or New Vegas, which is disappointing to many. That is this games biggest problem. It isn't anything new. Yes, there are some cool new customization and what not, but it's just sort of the same thing as the predecessors. If you really loved the previous games, and are itching to get back into it with a new story, this is a good, fun game. Hopefully the story gets a lot juicer. It starts out pretty bland.

    The graphics aren't great, personally not a big deal, but having The Last of Us tier graphics would have helped big time. The engine is outdated, and barely keeps up with all the depth that is thrown into the world. I experience very noticeable frame drops. Those are the 2 things holding this game back from being a 10. A more creative story, and a better engine(a huge change and complete overhaul would be needed) could've made this game as good as we thought. Not the case, but trust me, it is still a good fun game, and I would recommend it.    … Expand
  60. jamarmstrong
    Nov 19, 2015
    8
    A good game, but far from great. There are sadly far to many bugs in the game. A few quests have been bugged and have stopped me progressing. The environment and graphics are great, if a little clunky at times. I don't like the way companions suddenly appear in certain situations ( like getting in lifts) - just feels a bit naff. Also despite spending ages building safe havens I don'tA good game, but far from great. There are sadly far to many bugs in the game. A few quests have been bugged and have stopped me progressing. The environment and graphics are great, if a little clunky at times. I don't like the way companions suddenly appear in certain situations ( like getting in lifts) - just feels a bit naff. Also despite spending ages building safe havens I don't really see what the point is. After playing for approx 30 hours now I'm already starting to get a bit bored of the gameplay. There gave definitely been far better games releases this year (e.g. Witcher 3).… Expand
  61. TowelieDOH
    Nov 15, 2015
    10
    This game is probably one of the best games I've played in a long time. It's keeping me so hooked that I've played ~30 hours since the release and I can't stop.
    Sure it's missing some things like weapon degradation, a karma system and some alternatives do going guns 'blazin (such as the Charisma approach) but it's still a wonderful game which I'm impressed by.
    Graphics aren't that good    This game is probably one of the best games I've played in a long time. It's keeping me so hooked that I've played ~30 hours since the release and I can't stop.
    Sure it's missing some things like weapon degradation, a karma system and some alternatives do going guns 'blazin (such as the Charisma approach) but it's still a wonderful game which I'm impressed by.
    Graphics aren't that good but they aren't exactly bad either.    … Expand
  62. Kingsmill89
    Nov 22, 2015
    8
    Fallout 4 is undoubtedly an epic game that makes many improvements on it's predecessors. From an organic and intuitive crafting system to beautiful design, it succeeds in being great entertainment and value for money.

    However, fans that were expecting a RPG in the true sense may be disappointed. It often feels more like a survival horror than a game in which you choose the story whose    Fallout 4 is undoubtedly an epic game that makes many improvements on it's predecessors. From an organic and intuitive crafting system to beautiful design, it succeeds in being great entertainment and value for money.

    However, fans that were expecting a RPG in the true sense may be disappointed. It often feels more like a survival horror than a game in which you choose the story whose outcome is the sum of your actions. This does make the game often feel hollow, especially as each conversation has four 'options' that are in reality simply different ways of saying the same thing.

    For me, it's a great game but misses out on it's true potential as an open-world story-creating masterpiece.    … Expand
  63. Ashmanic
    Nov 15, 2015
    10
    10/10 f*** the people who are trying to troll, metascore needs to do somthing about this, honestly 8/10 game AI a little glitchy and some fps lags every HUGE area I enter but it balances in like 2 seconds.
  64. slettec
    Nov 12, 2015
    10
    People giving this bad reviews are idiots. If you've never enjoyed games like Skyrim or Fallout before, don't buy this game and expect it to change your mind. It's a Bethesda game at it's best and it kicks ass. I've encountered some frame rate drops. The graphics don't look like the Witcher. It doesn't matter. It feels like an organic, enriching experience and it makes me want to come backPeople giving this bad reviews are idiots. If you've never enjoyed games like Skyrim or Fallout before, don't buy this game and expect it to change your mind. It's a Bethesda game at it's best and it kicks ass. I've encountered some frame rate drops. The graphics don't look like the Witcher. It doesn't matter. It feels like an organic, enriching experience and it makes me want to come back and play for hours on end. I love this game!… Expand
  65. PajamaDad
    Nov 19, 2015
    8
    This isnt the best game I've ever played, but 20 hours in this is a great game.

    It's lost some of its rpg elements for ease of play. Graphics are a little below standards, but, again, this is a great game. Clean shooting mechanics and an unmatched sense of style make this one of my favorite games.
  66. matty3232
    Nov 12, 2015
    9
    Ignore the obvious trolls, anyone with constructive criticism about this game would not rate it a 0 or 1 out of 10. This game is absolutely fantastic!
  67. pipboy101
    Nov 14, 2015
    10
    Easily my Game of the Year for 2015. Rarely I get to get my hands on what I'd consider masterpieces, but Fallout 4 is just that. It's true that Bethesda and Square Enix are my favourite companies, and it shows through my final score in this game. Yes, it has bugs, but what game of this size doesn't?
    Everything about Fallout 4 seems carefully and quite elegantly done, the map is gorgeous,    Easily my Game of the Year for 2015. Rarely I get to get my hands on what I'd consider masterpieces, but Fallout 4 is just that. It's true that Bethesda and Square Enix are my favourite companies, and it shows through my final score in this game. Yes, it has bugs, but what game of this size doesn't?
    Everything about Fallout 4 seems carefully and quite elegantly done, the map is gorgeous, the characters are well crafted and the enemies are plentiful. I only ever give such a remarkable score to games I believe are the best there is, and Fallout 4 is just that. It leaves the prior trilogy in its wake as it leads the world in how RPG's should be made.    … Expand
  68. baretings
    Nov 15, 2015
    9
    Overall the game was excellent, brilliant design editing and lighting etc. Just it's not a 10 because of its lack to simplify things and you are thrown into an extremely complex array of controls and surroundings, taking atleast a day or to for you to get a grip on, ok thats that or i need this. And a bit laggy at times "offline"
  69. Diamond_an_Gold
    Nov 12, 2015
    9
    The game may have its faults but does it live up to its hype? Yes, yes it does. People here are complaining about the graphics and to them I say why? I prefer the new look, it's refreshing and takes advantage of the new system hardware for the Xbox One and PS4. Probably my only grievance is the fact that karma and repairs are gone, they are no longer needed. The gameplay and style of theThe game may have its faults but does it live up to its hype? Yes, yes it does. People here are complaining about the graphics and to them I say why? I prefer the new look, it's refreshing and takes advantage of the new system hardware for the Xbox One and PS4. Probably my only grievance is the fact that karma and repairs are gone, they are no longer needed. The gameplay and style of the new title is absolutely fantastic. There are plenty of "wow" moments in the game that I have stumbled across for example two death claws fighting to the death and stumbling across a mutated super mutant behemoth named Swan. I love this game and its been one hell of a wait for it.… Expand
  70. xMowatt
    Nov 12, 2015
    10
    I've been a fan of Fallout since Fallout 2 and I absolutely adore this game! I will not be playing another game for a very long time and that is what more companies should be aiming for. Too many devs and studios (Activision, EA) let greed and shareholder demands influence them in a negative way and we end up getting the crap end of the stick, it's so refreshing to have a company that isI've been a fan of Fallout since Fallout 2 and I absolutely adore this game! I will not be playing another game for a very long time and that is what more companies should be aiming for. Too many devs and studios (Activision, EA) let greed and shareholder demands influence them in a negative way and we end up getting the crap end of the stick, it's so refreshing to have a company that is about us and the product and that is why I believe this game needs to be praised. If people want the best graphics around, they can feel free to play Destiny, a game with fantastic graphics but no gameplay! This game is a MUST OWN for Fallout fans, except that ancient ones who act like cranky grandpas and think they're true fans for believing Fallout 1&2 are the best and everything else is ****… Expand
  71. KaiserMarx
    Dec 4, 2015
    10
    Obviously the game isn't fully worth a 10/10 more like a 9.3/10, but with so many trolls giving it 0/10 one finds a .7 boost easy to give. Huge improvement over Fallout 3, graphics are stunning, immersion is ten fold, hearing gun shots in the distance and knowing its from a real fight is awesome reminding me of my S.T.A.L.K.E.R. days. I've already sunk dozens of hours into the settlementObviously the game isn't fully worth a 10/10 more like a 9.3/10, but with so many trolls giving it 0/10 one finds a .7 boost easy to give. Huge improvement over Fallout 3, graphics are stunning, immersion is ten fold, hearing gun shots in the distance and knowing its from a real fight is awesome reminding me of my S.T.A.L.K.E.R. days. I've already sunk dozens of hours into the settlement system, which can be a little buggy. Compared to past Bethesda games the polish makes it almost not feel like a Bethesda game. Where are my game breaking bugs? Miner glitches remain, but only adds minor humor and no heartbreak. The story remains meh, but its never been about the stories, its always been about the worlds, and this is the most alive beautiful world Godd Howard and his team has hand crafted yet. After the main story line the world feels like you've shaped it in believable ways, and with 200+ hours under my belt I have yet to explore every region of the map. I would write more, but I need to get back to my BoS play through. Only one phrase comes to mind to describe just how far out of the ball park this home run was hit. Ad Victorium Bethesda, can't wait to see what wondrous DLC comes next! With mods (and a new PC to play this on) will I ever need another game again?… Expand
  72. BoJangle
    Nov 16, 2015
    10
    This entry of Fallout is exceptional and has so much content that I may not buy another game for the next 12 months. The story telling is great and the side quests and missions have a lot of depth. I highly recommend this to anyone who like RPG and post apocalyptic adventure.
  73. Elberik
    Nov 15, 2015
    10
    So much is done right! I love that you can finally choose what your companions equip & they feel like actual characters with their own agendas & personalities. The combat has be improved & the weapon modding make my choice of weapon(s) unique. The settlement management is surprisingly deep & rewarding. The enemies all have different tactics & remain a pose actual threats. This is theSo much is done right! I love that you can finally choose what your companions equip & they feel like actual characters with their own agendas & personalities. The combat has be improved & the weapon modding make my choice of weapon(s) unique. The settlement management is surprisingly deep & rewarding. The enemies all have different tactics & remain a pose actual threats. This is the best Fallout game I've ever played by far.… Expand
  74. TheGameratWork1
    Nov 10, 2015
    10
    I was expecting this game to be great and my expectations were blown out of the park it is the best game I have ever played i absolutely love the power armour crafting and the crafting of weapons and houses and the crafting all together and how the junk that you find actually has a use for crafting and the graphics don't get me started over all the game is excellent and i know i will playI was expecting this game to be great and my expectations were blown out of the park it is the best game I have ever played i absolutely love the power armour crafting and the crafting of weapons and houses and the crafting all together and how the junk that you find actually has a use for crafting and the graphics don't get me started over all the game is excellent and i know i will play Fallout for a minimum of 500 hours… Expand
  75. DigitalMindZ
    Nov 14, 2015
    9
    Ces derniers jours, j'étais à Boston en 2287...

    À mon retour, on me demande : "Alors, comment il est le nouveau Fallout ?" Fallout 4 est très bon. Pour ses premières heures après sa sortie, sur la version sur Xbox One, il n'y a pas de bogues qui empêchent de progresser. Quelques "glitches" à l'affichage et quelques ralentissements. Et un seul plantage en 20 heures de jeu. Ce qui    Ces derniers jours, j'étais à Boston en 2287...

    À mon retour, on me demande : "Alors, comment il est le nouveau Fallout ?"

    Fallout 4 est très bon. Pour ses premières heures après sa sortie, sur la version sur Xbox One, il n'y a pas de bogues qui empêchent de progresser. Quelques "glitches" à l'affichage et quelques ralentissements. Et un seul plantage en 20 heures de jeu. Ce qui n'est pas mal lorsqu'on le compare avec les autres jeux de l'industrie de ces dernières années...

    Il est différent du 3e titre et c'est pour ça que les critiques des fans sont négatives. Il n'y a de simulation de l'usure de l'équipement, ni de système de Karma... Cependant, les compagnons jugent nos actions. Si les choses ne vont pas comme ils le veulent, ils deviennent moins coopératifs. C'est moins éprouvant que d'avoir des chasseurs de prime qui veulent votre peau et une réputation qui vous précède partout où vous vous rendez, nous sommes d'accord. Du point de vu "game design", j'ai trouvé intéressant de constater le changement sur la dynamique lorsqu'on retire la mécanique du Karma. C'est un exemple qui prouve qu'une idée aussi simple soit-elle peut changer l'expérience du joueur.

    Cependant, Lorsqu'on apprend à connaître les nouveautés, on peut se consoler. Fallout 4 nous offre l'opportunité de donner des toits, de l'électricité et des défenses à la population afin de créer des communautés organisées qui pratiquent entre autres l'agriculture. C'est une activité complètement facultative, mais elle est aussi étonnamment addictive.

    Une autre nouveauté qui s'ajoute au cycle du jour et de la nuit : un système de température. Il peut faire ensoleillé ou pleuvoir... ou y avoir des orages électriques. Ces derniers sont tenaces, car les éclairs libèrent la radiation dans le sol ce qui rend l'air contaminé. Du coup, notre personnage s'empoisonne en plus de risquer d'être frappé par la foudre. J'adore !

    Nous avons aussi la possibilité de modifier notre équipement, armes et protections, avec tout ce que l'on trouve. On peut également cuisiner nos aliments et nos médicaments ce qui permet d'être moins dépendant des soins offerts qui peuvent être très coûteux.

    On comprend que Bethesda a voulu faire évoluer son titre. Pourquoi se contenter d'une copie de l'ancien aux graphiques améliorés avec une nouvelle histoire ?

    La jouabilité et les graphiques sont améliorés. La musique est toujours d'aussi grande qualité : chapeau Inon Zur !! Les narrations sont agréables. Cependant, j'ai l'impression que nous avons moins de possibilités de dialogue que dans le titre précédent... Encore une fois, c'est facile de perdre la notion du temps durant des heures.

    Finalement, pour moi, Fallout 4 est moins une simulation de survie qu'il l'a été avec Fallout 3. C'est maintenant un FPS avec des éléments de RPG dans un monde ouvert... Et probablement le meilleur dont j'ai fait l'expérience jusqu'à aujourd'hui.    … Expand
  76. YeahNah
    Nov 14, 2015
    9
    Tbh, despite the graphics, framerate and bugs, the amount of fun I'm getting from playing this game is 9/10.
    And coincidentally my overall experience with the game is 9/10, because games are really just about having fun.
  77. ctow123
    Nov 16, 2015
    8
    NOTE: this is my first fallout game so i am judging it for what it is. I am not comparing to other fallouts like many have done. Honestly, i loved this game i am a fan of open world free roam games like GTA and this one was perfect with the post apocalyptic feel. The armor and weapons customization systems are awesome and so is all the crafting available throughout the game. I love how youNOTE: this is my first fallout game so i am judging it for what it is. I am not comparing to other fallouts like many have done. Honestly, i loved this game i am a fan of open world free roam games like GTA and this one was perfect with the post apocalyptic feel. The armor and weapons customization systems are awesome and so is all the crafting available throughout the game. I love how you can build houses and run your own settlements. The story seems a little predictable and boring with the whole i need to find my lost son thing. However, it is an awesome story the missions are well done especially the side missions i have done involving the railroad, brotherhood of steel, and the institution. While you might find the main plot of the story cheesy the story is very well executed. I am happy to say this game is definitely worth 60 dollars. However, if you despise RPG games i would probably not advise you to buy this game.… Expand
  78. GaseousSnake420
    Nov 16, 2015
    9
    I would love to give this game a 10 JUST to offset the scathing and woefully(and ignorantly)negative reviews. But I won't. I'm giving it an honest score. Just because some others have been unfairly AGAINST Fallout 4 doesn't mean I'm gonna be unfairly FOR it. These guys deserve better. Their praise will come HONEST.

    Let me just get this out of the way. I've got a pretty nice collection    I would love to give this game a 10 JUST to offset the scathing and woefully(and ignorantly)negative reviews. But I won't. I'm giving it an honest score. Just because some others have been unfairly AGAINST Fallout 4 doesn't mean I'm gonna be unfairly FOR it. These guys deserve better. Their praise will come HONEST.

    Let me just get this out of the way. I've got a pretty nice collection of GOOD xbox one games now. Despite this, Fallout 4 has been the ONLY game I've played since I went and picked it up. I got it the day after it came out. I expected to see a few ugly-ish bugs that would soon be fixed as seems to be Bethesda's M.O. To my surprise the bugs were mostly minimal. I couldn't manage to remove custom markers from the map and my companions had an annoying way of being right where I needed to go and blocking my path. Big deal. I sent Dogmeat back to Sanctuary to wait for some sort of patch and the markers? Well, who cares? That marker bug is now gone anyhow.

    I've loved the Fallout games since the original, I even liked Fallout Tactics which I did feel was a bit light on the story line and world immersion but I love the lore and world so much that that didn't matter. I love Fallout and I like tactical RPG's like FFT and Fire Emblem so yay! Anyways, to be clear, NO, Fallout is no longer what it was when Brian Fargo and Interplay dreamed it up. In some ways it's come a long way and in a few others it has regressed. I'd complain about that regression but A) Bethesda's Fallouts have been good even when they were bad(like New Vegas, I'll get to that in a minute) and B) If I miss the old school Fallout that much then I'll go to my computer and play it or I'll put in Wasteland 2: Director's Cut. Problem solved.

    So, Fallout 4. I was looking forward to Fallout 4(to put it mildly)ever since I finished the last Fallout 3 DLC, I had hoped that New Vegas would tide me over but it really didn't because New Vegas may have felt and looked like Fallout but the perks and quest rewards were way too bland. Caps and XP, that was the reward for EVERY quest in New Vegas. Hardly any unique weapons to find and the whole mystique of the Mohave wasteland was just, barely realized. Barely. For another game New Vegas was cool but for another Fallout game New Vegas was only passable at best. Enter Fallout 4, finally that moment to moment wonder I missed so much from Fallout 3 is back! The feeling I get when I enter a new area where I'm thinking "ooh, what am I gonna find in here? What wackiness is going to be going on?" That's back. Fallout actually has a sense of mystery and intrigue to it again! And there is ACTUALLY something to discover, like in Fallout 3, not false hope after false hope like New Vegas ultimately gave me. I liked New Vegas, don't get me wrong but it was a step backwards from Fallout 3. Anyways, sorry, my biggest gripe with Fallout 4 ISN'T the graphics(no, the graphics aren't GREAT but they ARE passable, especially considering the content of the game), it's the consolidation of the level up system. I liked raising skills and picking a perk. The skills are still there and so are the perks but consolidating the two is crappy I feel. Being able to hack "expert" level terminals and THAT'S IT being the single reward for a level up is a bit lame. "Oh, need to be able to pick locks but also need to be able to do more damage with a weapon type? Gee I'm sorry, pick one." No. Absolutomente no.

    Pros:
    -Exploration is fun, mysterious and rewarding again
    -Combat is fun as ever, much tighter FPS system this time around
    -much more lively mutant beasts this time.
    -HUGE world(whoever said you could travel this world in 10 minutes DID NOT play Fallout 4, that's B.S.)
    -Legendary enemies with legendary loot appears at random
    -modding system is diverse and awesome
    -being able to manually exit V.A.T.S. is awesome!

    Cons:
    -having no skills list is disappointing
    -Not QUITE as "next gen" as I had imagined, but it's still top notch
    -Companions can block your path, big problem during firefights
    -Crafting is complicated and not fully explained.... I don't play Fallout to build a dream house anyway.

    Conclusion: Fallout 4 is awesome. If anything I think this is a good example of why over-hyping a GOOD game can be a bad thing for the game. The amount of hype that Fallout 4 got had me just about expecting it to be able to spawn a real life Mr. Handy that'd wash my dishes and make me macaroni and cheese and a milkshake. Even I feel a strange sense of disappointment that that's not the case, and I knew it wouldn't be. If you've liked the Fallout games then get this and watch yourself not regret it. However, if you want a hardcore tactical RPG type of experience rather than a post nuclear apocalyptic open world that's actually INTERESTING to steal your life away until this spring then I'd suggest Divinity: Original Sin Enhanced Edition or Wasteland 2: Director's Cut because this game isn't as RPG-ish as the old school Fallouts are.    … Expand
  79. uncoveringlight
    Nov 15, 2015
    10
    I don't know where the criticism for this game comes from. This is one of the most entertaining games of this year (next to the witcher 3). I have a strong suspicion that many of these negative reviews are simply 1 off accounts trying to blast the score for some weird reason. This game has virtually no game breaking bugs, 100's of hours of gameplay, and a compelling gameplay concept. IfI don't know where the criticism for this game comes from. This is one of the most entertaining games of this year (next to the witcher 3). I have a strong suspicion that many of these negative reviews are simply 1 off accounts trying to blast the score for some weird reason. This game has virtually no game breaking bugs, 100's of hours of gameplay, and a compelling gameplay concept. If you liked Fallout 3, you will like this game undoubtedly.… Expand
  80. thegadfly44
    Nov 11, 2015
    9
    Taken at face value, it's still one of the best games of the year, but when compared to New Vegas we can feel the ever on-ward march of the dumbing down in the industry. Repair mechanics are gone, traits, skills. This is less RPG and more action adventure than I would have liked. I hope Bethesda learns from Resident Evil here as they are making the same mistake. Resident Evil was aTaken at face value, it's still one of the best games of the year, but when compared to New Vegas we can feel the ever on-ward march of the dumbing down in the industry. Repair mechanics are gone, traits, skills. This is less RPG and more action adventure than I would have liked. I hope Bethesda learns from Resident Evil here as they are making the same mistake. Resident Evil was a survival horror, and slowly over time it turned into an Action Adventure and has been nailed with crappy reviews and general dislike ever since. Fallout has been making the same march. It's not good and a little sad.

    The settlement builder feature is an awesome addition, but like a lot of new features it needs some work as it doesn't function all that well. Parts are clunky and don't work as well as they should. The story feels dated. Fallout 3 you were a Son searching for his father, here you are a father searching for his son. Woo hoo. Major creative liberties taken there Bethesda. Awesome job. I guess next time we'll be a Spouse searching for a spouse, or a sibling searching for a sibling. New Vegas was far superior in story, and honestly I had a lot more fun playing that one than this one. Let's hope Obsidian develops a follow up to New Vegas.    … Expand
  81. haoideag
    Nov 11, 2015
    10
    Great game, not sure why it's attracting so much trollage. While i do miss some elements like karma, reputation, and the old voice system, it's vastly improved in so many respects. world is so big and the questlines are fantastic
  82. lyons217
    Nov 13, 2015
    9
    After playing this game for about 10 hours, I have to say I'm quite impressed. There are some issues, sure, but they aren't bad enough to take away the overall enjoyment from the game. Looking at the negative reviews, the most talked about issues are the bugs, the graphics, and some game mechanics, particularly the leveling system and story. Here's my personal response to each of those:After playing this game for about 10 hours, I have to say I'm quite impressed. There are some issues, sure, but they aren't bad enough to take away the overall enjoyment from the game. Looking at the negative reviews, the most talked about issues are the bugs, the graphics, and some game mechanics, particularly the leveling system and story. Here's my personal response to each of those:

    -Bugs: this I will agree with, in that, by this point, Bethesda should've updated their game engine, as all their games have had them. On that note, ALL Bethesda games have had bugs, as have pretty much ALL games at launch. They aren't game crashing (Arkham Knight for PC or Assassin's Creed: Unity, anyone?), so ultimately, they don't matter.

    -Graphics: really? The graphics are "sub-par"? Compared to a Call of Duty or Star Wars: Battlefront, I totally agree...until I remember that the size of this game is SO much larger than any of the other games. For the size of this game, they are awesome. If they were the level of Battlefront, the download size would be MUCH higher, and that's what you would be complaining about instead.

    -Leveling system: The new perk system, I agree, takes some getting used to. The whole frustration with being able to add in points to your stats, though...given how Bethesda was going for making a life in the game, it makes sense. Don't you, as time goes on and with work, get stronger, faster, smarter, more aware, etc? Why not have that same freedom with your game character? Makes sense to me...
    -Story/NPCs: I will save this one, as admittedly I have not delved as much yet into the main story. I've been busy doing the countless other things you can do in the game.

    Now that that's done, here's what I feel Bethesda did right, in addition to the above:

    -Freedom: I love how I be literally anyone, and do literally anything in this game. The possibilities are endless. I've played the game for over 10 hours already, and just barely touched the main story, and that was only so I could get to a place with more shops. This is also the staple of Bethesda games. And to fully appreciate their games, you HAVE to approach it with that mind-set. Any other expectation about their games, and, yes, you will be disappointed. Yes, many other "open world" games have better graphics and deeper story. They ALSO don't have the shear number of other stuff. There are very few games where I have as much fun just exploring as I do in Bethesda games. They really are the "create your own story" game makers. That's what I've always loved about their games, and they delivered yet again.

    -    … Expand
  83. Tyto_alba
    Nov 11, 2015
    10
    Quite frankly, 80% of these reviews made can't even be taken seriously. No game deserves a zero and I assure you this game deserves more than a FOUR. People need to give honest and thought provoking reviews instead of the garbage I'm seeing here from Lillo and Prescott. This game is great. If you are a fan of the series then you will love it. The life of the map is improved from New VegasQuite frankly, 80% of these reviews made can't even be taken seriously. No game deserves a zero and I assure you this game deserves more than a FOUR. People need to give honest and thought provoking reviews instead of the garbage I'm seeing here from Lillo and Prescott. This game is great. If you are a fan of the series then you will love it. The life of the map is improved from New Vegas as well as the gun play. If people were less concerned about graphics and more concerned about the game itself then half these reviews would be much better. Some people forget that they started making this game BEFORE next gen consoles even came out. Cut them some slack. I've encountered some glitches but nothing game breaking. It happens. I am having a blast with the updated combat and new functions like rebuilding settlements and crafting gear. I will give this a ten to balance out these unfair ratings of zero that are being handed out but I would say it's about an 8. I would recommend it. People need to lighten up and give more honest reviews in the future. Read some critic reviews if you want something more honest. -A Dedicated Bethesda Fan… Expand
  84. KnightFire919
    Nov 10, 2015
    9
    I can't remember the last game that made me lose over 6 hours of my time. I really enjoy this game!
    The only issue I had with the voice overs but with a restart of the game it was fixed.
  85. Chengalang
    Nov 10, 2015
    10
    For a person who's never played Fallout or Elder Scrolls, hearing all the hype I was skeptical. After the first 5 hours, the game is amazing! Exploration feels rewarding and the game actually makes you want to take the time to look through everything. Excited to see how the story goes and what else there is to explore
  86. geek2785
    Nov 12, 2015
    9
    I'm not going to try and convince you that this game is great. If you want to listen to the haters then please do. Played for 10+ hours now and wow, just wow. Beautiful game, lots of exploration, plenty of side quests and new crafting system is a blast to mess around with. All I would ask all the haters out there posting reviews is this, where are these magical '10' games you'veI'm not going to try and convince you that this game is great. If you want to listen to the haters then please do. Played for 10+ hours now and wow, just wow. Beautiful game, lots of exploration, plenty of side quests and new crafting system is a blast to mess around with. All I would ask all the haters out there posting reviews is this, where are these magical '10' games you've played? How can you give this game a '0'? That literally makes no sense.… Expand
  87. Youngjake95
    Nov 12, 2015
    9
    "Just camp behind cover and do whatever you want" is an unfair statement for an open world game. The entire basis of the game is to follow the story line, but to do it your own way, with your own weapons, and by doing basically " Whatever you want". That's how the fallout games have always been and this is no exception. Though the game was obviously marketed at returning Fallout fans,"Just camp behind cover and do whatever you want" is an unfair statement for an open world game. The entire basis of the game is to follow the story line, but to do it your own way, with your own weapons, and by doing basically " Whatever you want". That's how the fallout games have always been and this is no exception. Though the game was obviously marketed at returning Fallout fans, newcomers will be met with hours upon hours of interactive gameplay with an open world style map, meaning you can play how and when you want.
    Overall, i think the game is great, it has its issues ( frame issues on Xbox One and some subtitle glitches)However, none of these issues are "Game breaking" at all.    … Expand
  88. Norb72
    Nov 13, 2015
    10
    The best game I've played this year, and possibly the best Fallout game ever. An insanely immersive world with fantastic music and great gunplay! What's not to adore in Fallout 4! (Apart from the frame-rate drops...)
  89. elburrito
    Nov 16, 2015
    10
    I was genuinely worried after reading some of the user reviews on here. After waiting 5 years since New Vegas came out, I thought that my very high expectations that I'd set were about to be destroyed based on the initial user reviews. Wrong. This game is incredible and is exactly what you'd expect from Bethesda. I would imagine that the people giving this game terrible reviews areI was genuinely worried after reading some of the user reviews on here. After waiting 5 years since New Vegas came out, I thought that my very high expectations that I'd set were about to be destroyed based on the initial user reviews. Wrong. This game is incredible and is exactly what you'd expect from Bethesda. I would imagine that the people giving this game terrible reviews are either trolling, have never played a Fallout/Bethesda game before, didn't settle into the game, or just have poor taste in video games.

    While there are some major differences from previous releases, as far as the spoken dialogue and the much overhauled shooter mechanics, these elements only add to the betterment of the game, not subtract from it. I get that some people like to be in control of everything so the simplified SPECIAL system, where you can no longer put individual points in Lockpicking, Explosives, etc. might take away from their experience, however as gamers we're forced to evolve our play style just as the games evolve. There's no need to be afraid of change. It's going to be okay.

    Here are the pros:

    - The story is amazing. I found myself getting so wrapped up in the main story line that I'm pushing hard to complete it so I can start on some side quests. But as a father in real life, I can't imagine putting the main objective on hold to go help out some wanker kid who needs his water source cleaned up.
    - Shooter mechanics have been greatly improved. It doesn't rival a traditional FPS and is nowhere near Destiny good, but considering how bad it's traditionally been, I was ecstatic that I could aim down sights and actually hit something.
    - The graphics are good (not great), but they dynamic colors of everything are what really make a difference. I didn't care for the green tint in FO3 or the Orangish tint in NV. This makes the world vibrant and a little less daunting.
    - The ghouls are creepy as hell. Bethesda really did a great job with this.
    - Crafting system is great, and I love the weapon mods.
    - There are so many more little things that make this game great, but the main takeaway is if you're looking for an immersive world to spend a couple hundred hours in, then FO4 is for you.

    The Bad:
    - There have been a few glitches that I've encountered, and only one that had any real impact on my game. Luckily, I'm a pretty avid saver and it only put me back a few minutes.
    - You'll probably feel pretty lost for the first few hours, however once you get going with the quests they begin rolling in pretty regularly.

    Unsure
    - The settlement feature. I haven't played around with this enough to have an opinion either way. I think I would like it more if I was one of these super-creative people. But I struggled for an hour putting up a fence. Probably one aspect that I won't spend a lot of time with in the future.    … Expand
  90. ISSGOD
    Dec 26, 2015
    10
    Fallout 4 is a vast improvement over it's predecessors in so many ways. Outside of VATS the gun play has been significantly refined making gun fights much more stimulating and tactical. The classic sense if exploration is still there but the overall story, scenery, and journey you take this time seems more epic. Diversity has been added making it so exploring the metro tunnels is not soFallout 4 is a vast improvement over it's predecessors in so many ways. Outside of VATS the gun play has been significantly refined making gun fights much more stimulating and tactical. The classic sense if exploration is still there but the overall story, scenery, and journey you take this time seems more epic. Diversity has been added making it so exploring the metro tunnels is not so repetitive, same with vault exploration. The player character now talks and the lines are well acted giving a deeper sense of interaction with the npc's. The color palette is much brighter but the graphics, while the best in the series, are not as refined as I had thought they would be on the current generation hardware. All in all Fallout 4 is a masterpiece that is a must play for RPG fans everywhere.… Expand
  91. Trainzfan333
    Dec 29, 2015
    10
    Best. Game. Ever.

    No joke. Fallout 4 is the best game ever made. Sure, it might have a few glitches, but that is only to be expected from a gigantic open world game like this. The gunplay is perfect, the graphics are good, the story is great, the mechanics are great, the game is just great in EVERY way.
  92. fireboy
    Jan 11, 2016
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The graphics are fine imo. very beautiful and very immersive game.

    This is no longer an immersive post-apocalyptic roleplay game with a coherent overworld, interesting stories/people/factions and different choices to make which.
    watergirl and fireboy 1    … Expand
  93. sin_9999
    Dec 24, 2015
    10
    he jugado los anteriores fallouts y sigue siendo un verdadero placer de jugar te quita tu vida lenta y esplendidamente. se tacha de facil pero esto solo en dificultad normal se arregla poniendola en VERY HARD y luego aver si lo tachan de facil. del nivel 1 al 30 la piensas 2 veces antes de de meterte con cualquier ser agresivo de boston. el juego vale cada centavo que pages por el juego.he jugado los anteriores fallouts y sigue siendo un verdadero placer de jugar te quita tu vida lenta y esplendidamente. se tacha de facil pero esto solo en dificultad normal se arregla poniendola en VERY HARD y luego aver si lo tachan de facil. del nivel 1 al 30 la piensas 2 veces antes de de meterte con cualquier ser agresivo de boston. el juego vale cada centavo que pages por el juego.
    COMPLETO en todos sus sentidos como se manejava en la generacion pasada.    … Expand
  94. PhoenixWright11
    Feb 2, 2016
    10
    Fallout 4 totally changed the series into a new and fresh game filled with amazing graphics and fun game play. Bethesda put a lot of effort into this game and the result is outstanding. The RPG aspect fits wonderfully in the world you survive in and the FPS aspect mixes with the RPG aspect to create a masterpiece. A game that is totally worth buying.
  95. GamingPoptartTV
    Mar 25, 2016
    8
    Fallout 3 isn't a bad game as much of the gaming community would have you believe. Its takes sometime to get around the poor graphics and the very blan core mechanics when it comes to combat. Lets not even talk about the butchering of the speech options. This tho once looks pass you will see a game with a great story and a immersive environment that you can sink your post nuclearFallout 3 isn't a bad game as much of the gaming community would have you believe. Its takes sometime to get around the poor graphics and the very blan core mechanics when it comes to combat. Lets not even talk about the butchering of the speech options. This tho once looks pass you will see a game with a great story and a immersive environment that you can sink your post nuclear apocalyptic imagination. I would rate this game a 8 out of 10 a good game. Its good just leaves you wanting more.… Expand
  96. Sanastusa
    Dec 21, 2015
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The Wasteland Utopia. Fallout 4 left me debating if I thought it was a amazing game or mediocre. I enjoyed the world created by Bethesda, I spent over 125 hours playing through and reaching level 68. Explored every inch of map available to. Yet the main story and side content felt like dry toast. At the beginning the story started off decent and put me on a mission that I would "want" to do but upon total completion of it I'm not impressed.
    Game play was a joyful experience. The new mechanic of building settlements added a reason for filling my precious storage space with junk. Combat felt like it did in Fallout 3 with some improvements, mostly coming from the modding of weapons and armor. Adding much needed flair to how you wanted to obliterate raiders,ghouls, and super mutants etc etc. I chose not to have a companion mostly due to the fact I found them annoying and they always managed to move into my way when trying to navigate buildings or take a well timed stealth shot.
    Visually the game is pleasing but was but through some stress when in the middle of the big cities. Found my self dropping in frame rate when traversing through condensed areas on the map. I did manage to get bugged or glitch a few times while playing, nothing game breaking. Either comical or irritating. Sound in the game was decent quality, especially the classical radio station. Yet I had to turn off the game music due to a bug of nonstop battle music.
    Overall I enjoyed Fallout 4 and looking forward to the DLC content coming later. Would I say its a must own right now? Debatable.

    Story: 5 / 10
    Gameplay: 8 / 10
    Visual/Audio: 7 / 10
    Entertainment: 10 / 10
    Controls: 9 / 10

    Final Grade: C+    … Expand
  97. bcarrell
    Dec 29, 2015
    8
    I'll begin off saying that Fallout 4 is incredibly fun. It still holds true to Bethesda.

    The Fallout series has been known for being the "Skyrim with guns" game. The concept of having so much to do is amazing. You're never without something to do. Pros: -Massive environment. Endless locations to discover and explore. -Virtually endless. Between the main story line and side    I'll begin off saying that Fallout 4 is incredibly fun. It still holds true to Bethesda.

    The Fallout series has been known for being the "Skyrim with guns" game. The concept of having so much to do is amazing. You're never without something to do.

    Pros:

    -Massive environment. Endless locations to discover and explore.
    -Virtually endless. Between the main story line and side quests, the fun never really ends. If quests aren't enough, then exploring is always an option. There's always something to do.
    -Good loot system. To get special or "legendary" weapons in Fallout 4 is actually pretty simple. No special tricks to make it complicated. Either find it looting a location while exploring, obtaining it upon completion of a quest, or killing a legendary enemy. Nothing super complicated, but time consuming for sure.
    -Good story. The main quest isn't amazing, but interesting and fun to complete for sure.
    -Collectibles. If finding legendary weapons isn't enough, there are tons of things to collect like: Bobble Heads, and Magnetizes. Both enhance the players ability and enhance the game play.

    Cons:
    -Many glitches. Personally, I've had Fallout 4 completely crash or freeze several times. This is very frustrating because all unsaved progress is lost. In come cases, the save files are corrupted and deleted. Personal experience again... but I lost over 8 hours of game play because my save files either corrupted and disappeared. Very disappointing considering the technology on next generation consoles like the Xbox One and PlayStation 4.
    -Loading screens. The loading times are short and sweet, or never ending. Considering next generation technology, the loading screens should not be as long as they are. Seems like Skyrim loading screens all over again.
    -Frame rate. This really isn't terrible, but sometimes Fallout 4 experiences significant frame dips. Sometimes for an extended period of time.

    Breakdown:
    Game play: +2/2 (Extremely fun. Seems to be taking a lot of my free time. -0)
    Mechanics: +1/2 (Lots of glitches. Frame rate dips can be significant. -1)
    Graphics: +2/2 (Not the best, but nothing horrible considering how massive the game is. -0)
    Main story: +1/2 (Nothing memorable. At times, the side quests were more fun than the main quests. -1)
    Replay ability: +2/2 (The game virtually never ends, there is always something to do. -0)

    An outstanding game, but the glitches and forgetful main story really draws away from the game.

    Total: +8/10    … Expand
  98. Lacoste18
    Nov 10, 2015
    10
    After several hours of gameplay I can truly say this game will thrash my GPA. The story is invigorating so far. The gameplay is amazing... I could go on, but I have class in 6 hours. I just thought I could outweigh the inevitable down-votes from the presumably COD fans that will relentlessly create 17 profiles a piece to bash this brilliant treasure of a videogame. Anyway the only issue isAfter several hours of gameplay I can truly say this game will thrash my GPA. The story is invigorating so far. The gameplay is amazing... I could go on, but I have class in 6 hours. I just thought I could outweigh the inevitable down-votes from the presumably COD fans that will relentlessly create 17 profiles a piece to bash this brilliant treasure of a videogame. Anyway the only issue is the occasional framerate drop which is to be expected from a game of this size. I'm not going to knit pick though, still overall one of the most well-rounded games of this generation thus far.… Expand
  99. masterplan
    Nov 10, 2015
    10
    An absolute triumph. I've come across some very slight graphical glitches here and there but nothing that gets in the way of what a great game this is.

    Of course, it's not reinventing the wheel. If you've played Fallout 3 then you'll be instantly at home with this, but everything feels more polished in it's execution. Bravo Bethesda, once again. Oh and ignore the 0's being given to    An absolute triumph. I've come across some very slight graphical glitches here and there but nothing that gets in the way of what a great game this is.

    Of course, it's not reinventing the wheel. If you've played Fallout 3 then you'll be instantly at home with this, but everything feels more polished in it's execution. Bravo Bethesda, once again.

    Oh and ignore the 0's being given to the game - ridiculous.    … Expand
  100. Troublewalking
    Nov 19, 2015
    10
    The best XB1 game yet! Forget game of the year, this game deserves to have a new category invented for it. Game of the Console! If your a RPG/Bethsaida/open world fan this is the only game you want for your XB1. IMHO it has destroyed all of the other "RPG" games that XB1 has released so far.

    The good... 1.Excellent post apocalyptic setting. The whole futuristic 50's vibe is    The best XB1 game yet! Forget game of the year, this game deserves to have a new category invented for it. Game of the Console! If your a RPG/Bethsaida/open world fan this is the only game you want for your XB1. IMHO it has destroyed all of the other "RPG" games that XB1 has released so far.

    The good...

    1.Excellent post apocalyptic setting. The whole futuristic 50's vibe is refreshing in the RPG genre.
    2. Radio adds so much to the atmosphere there's classic/oldies/quest stations . It just need more songs.
    3. Flexible playstyle. Sniper 1 shot kills. Melee build. Stealth are all viable. Go high tech or medieval.
    4. True open world sandbox. There's a main story, but you do what you want, when you want.
    5. 6 different levels from very easy to survival.
    6. No level caps. So you can keep leveling even after story. 278 levels for all perks and stat boost
    7. Combo Skyrim/old school Elder Scrolls stats/ plus xp system. For varied development.
    8. Building system. It's totally optional, but you have at least 10 bases to build the way you like.
    9. The monetary system. Bottle caps are money.Everything breaks down for crafting. So even junk is good.
    10. The game feels post apocalyptic. Sparse animals. Ammo is kind of scarce. So resources seem valuable
    11. Mods for Guns, Rifles, melee weapons. Mods for all armor types. Again optional but vast.
    12. I've played 72 hours and I'm only level 34/278 (that mean something). Lots to do and replay value. Even if you finish main story arch or level cap you can continue to play.
    13. Some NPC's have similar quest type that is repeatable. So you always have quests.
    14. Bethsaida games always have DLC that add meaningful content if wanted.

    The bad...

    1. Bethsaida bugs. Some crashes. Like all of their games save often.
    2. Last gen graphics. Though they are stylized so you won't really notice.

    This is an 8/10 for the genre. But 10/10 compared to what new gen consoles have released so far. Easily the best RPG game I own for XB1. And I own all of the RPG for this console.    … Expand
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Awards & Rankings

5
#5 Best Xbox One Game of 2015
2
#2 Most Discussed Xbox One Game of 2015
2
#2 Most Shared Xbox One Game of 2015

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Generally favorable reviews - based on 39 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 38 out of 39
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 39
  3. Negative: 0 out of 39
  1. ICXM
    Jan 8, 2016
    90
    Fallout 4 is truly a remarkable experience and you need to play it.
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  2. Games Master UK
    Jan 3, 2016
    90
    Sometimes beautiful, a bit broken, and really quite brilliant in many places, forgiving fans will adore Fallout 4. [Christmas 2015, p.60]
  3. Official Xbox Magazine UK
    Jan 3, 2016
    90
    More Fallout 3.9 than 4, but still absolutely essential. Skyrim 2 has a hard act to follow. [Jan 2016, p.67]
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