Fallout 4

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6.7

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  1. Lilmanike
    Nov 14, 2015
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is definitely going to be game of the year with a large open world, a large variety of perks, weapons, armor, and so much more.

    A Dead Land: The game excels when it comes to its open world. Lots of enemies, new ways explore the world, and it's been reported that Fallout 4's map size is 11 minutes long vertically. And trust me it's large. The game looks gorgeous with a new creation engine. Some people say it isn't graphically up to date but you have to admit, it is a giant leap from Fallout New Vegas (2010). Plus with lots of new radio stations and lots of side quests in which other companions could possibly react towards the actions of these side missions and some may interest you. You can also create your own settlement that you have to keep resourced, defended, and a simple place to let settlers rest and go on with their business.

    200-Life Crysis: The game takes place a few minutes or hours "depending how long you create your character" before the bombs have dropped. So you soon enter Vault 111 where a freak experiment goes horribly wrong. Since your 200 year cryogenic stasis, takes you deep into the future in where you have to find your son Shaun who has been kidnapped by the institute a isis like group who kidnaps survivors of the commonwealth. So it is your job to take him back.

    Guns n' more bullets: Shooting is more playable. V.A.T.S. is still a thing in this Fallout installment but shooting a gun feels more shooty than your average Fallout game. Your guns no longer break so you can shoot with letting it break but it looses a more survival focused aspect but I didn't like survival focused aspects anyway. You can also customize your amazing little guy into a F***ing beast, with re-naming it, adding new weapon mods that are available to all weapons. Legendary enemies drop legendary loot and it is either amazing or surprising. You can also choose when you want to get a critical strike on an enemy or not. It you get enough hits on enemies, you will build up a bar that will fill up and create an execution command and vats no longer pause the game it will slow it down the game leaving vulnerable to an easy but cheap death, so act fast.

    The Uglies returned: Enemies look more disgusting and more terrifying than ever before. With new ones such as bloodbugs and synths. Oh and if you hate deathclaws they're back and deadlier than ever. Enemies with a star next to them represent Legendary enemies. Enemies featured with a skull next to them, f***ing run. You can guess who is the first is to encounter.

    Packin' a punch: The amount of base perks built in to the game are over 70 but go a little deeper and you will find over 200 perks. How, they are counted a mini perks to a perk. Let that sync in to your head before moving on. Bobbleheads make a return but a little more impactful than Fallout 3. A little hint the perception bobblehead is the first to be found usually.

    The game runs at 1080p, 30fps or so I've heard. Smooth for the most part but sometimes dips but no where below 20fps. Lowest: 24fps that I have seen. Also mods are on Xbox One now. WOOHOO!

    For reviews on Need For Speed (10) and Need For Speed Rivals (9), check my other reviews. See ya.    … Expand
  2. CampingTaco
    Nov 12, 2015
    9
    This will be a spoiler free review.
    This game is one of the greats, and despite the abhorrently low user rating, it will probably get GOTY.
    The reason I'm not giving this masterpiece a 10/10 is because that would mean it's absolutely perfect. Which I believe no matter how hard a game tries, it will never achieve that level of perfection, that said, Fallout 4 almost reaches that    This will be a spoiler free review.
    This game is one of the greats, and despite the abhorrently low user rating, it will probably get GOTY.
    The reason I'm not giving this masterpiece a 10/10 is because that would mean it's absolutely perfect. Which I believe no matter how hard a game tries, it will never achieve that level of perfection, that said, Fallout 4 almost reaches that threshold. Nonetheless it still leaves some to be desired. The main quest line is a little short for my taste, but the almost overwhelming amount of side quests makes up for it. I have already sunk 30 hours into this beast, and I'm not ashamed to admit I'm addicted. There are currently some bugs, nothing absolutely game breaking, but annoying nonetheless. The gun play feels incredibly smooth, and it's satisfying to empty your reserves into an enemy's face. While they have completely abandoned skills, they replaced it with perks, a much better system I might add. There is no longer a morality system, but I always felt it was a little bland ,flawed, and albeit patronizing at times. If you need a game to tell you whether you made an ethical decision, well, you get the idea. The weapon/armor customization is to die for. So many possibilities, my favorite being a bayoneted rocket launcher for how impractical it sounds. Power armor feels more like, power armor, not another set of clothing that gives you the highest amount of defense. You will feel like a bad ass in that thing, and Bethesda's balancing solution was to make it run on fusion cores, meaning you can't wear it anytime anywhere. No longer do you have to worry about the condition of your weapon, a feature I'm sad to see go. I can go on and on about the mechanics, but the last one I feel on touching up on is the settlement builder. Needless to say I have spent over 10 hours messing with it, and it's completely optional. I love it, but if you don't there are no large repercussions, but you won't be able to reap their benefits and merits. Lastly, the graphics. Oh yes, they look surprisingly amazing, for a game of this size I mean. I was not expecting it to look this nice. Another reason I decided to to bestow this masterpiece a perfect score is the frame rate drops. It's not the most unstable thing in the world, but it could be a lot better. All-in-all, I love this game. It's a large leap from Bethesda's last entry into this franchise and I still feel I have a lot to experience. To be more precise I would give it a 9.75/10.    … Expand
  3. TheLittleIsland
    Nov 12, 2015
    9
    Although there are some minor glitches and technical problems with the game, this is definitely worth buying. The customization, huge world, and engaging story line are some of the many things that this game has to offer. I've already played 5 hours worth of this game, and I can tell you, you are in for one hell of a treat
  4. TuntPunt
    Nov 10, 2015
    9
    This game is amazing! Good customisation and character dialog make this a pleasure to play through. Although like every modern game it does have its far share of bugs.
  5. danielsand711
    Nov 13, 2015
    10
    Really have no idea why people say this game doesnt look good. Also everything has been approved. Only people upset are the micro managers. The perks and stats are great now layers of armor bad ass combat with gore like we havent seen in any recent titles. Additionally vast world with plenty to see its the best fallout experience im having im addicted and the only fault is peopleReally have no idea why people say this game doesnt look good. Also everything has been approved. Only people upset are the micro managers. The perks and stats are great now layers of armor bad ass combat with gore like we havent seen in any recent titles. Additionally vast world with plenty to see its the best fallout experience im having im addicted and the only fault is people nitpicking and wanting to hate it for trying something new.… Expand
  6. x6po6go6x
    Nov 17, 2015
    9
    Seriously though? The user reviews on this site are ridiculous. Go over to Steam and read real reviews by people that actually played the game and you'll see that most people are loving it. Steam also shows hours played so you can tell if the person has played for more than an hour. Bethesda games and games like them can not be reviewed after a couple of hours of game play. Even if youSeriously though? The user reviews on this site are ridiculous. Go over to Steam and read real reviews by people that actually played the game and you'll see that most people are loving it. Steam also shows hours played so you can tell if the person has played for more than an hour. Bethesda games and games like them can not be reviewed after a couple of hours of game play. Even if you don't like the game you have to admit that there is no way possible this game deserves a zero. After 37 hours of game play I am giving it a 9. The only reason I didn't give it a 10 is because of the bugs.… Expand
  7. MitchyK7
    Nov 11, 2015
    9
    Great game so far, good addition to the franchise. Playing PC and XB1 versions, no issues with either so far! There is a hardcore mode despite what people say. There are some pacing issues early on that may put off newcomers, but if you love this franchise you know what to expect. Slow build until you end up the ultimate adventurer!
    Lighting looks good, design changes for some of the    Great game so far, good addition to the franchise. Playing PC and XB1 versions, no issues with either so far! There is a hardcore mode despite what people say. There are some pacing issues early on that may put off newcomers, but if you love this franchise you know what to expect. Slow build until you end up the ultimate adventurer!
    Lighting looks good, design changes for some of the common enemies are subtle but noticeable. Overall a good step forward, just could have done with less diluting of core elements to appeal to mass crowd. People loved Skyrim as it was, so why dilute the feature set?    … Expand
  8. TanAlpha021
    Nov 12, 2015
    9
    Almost a perfect RPG! Fallout 4 gives you everything you need/want from a video-game, an immersive storyline, fantastic customization and a vast open world with 100s of locations to discover. Apart from some little bugs and 'bad' graphics for all you people out there who think that, the game is flawless. A MUST BUY!
  9. ClockworkSlave
    Nov 15, 2015
    10
    if you like fallout 3 you'll love this, despite what people say bethesda have improved and added new features, updated gunplay/graphics. story is better, but comparing it to witcher 3 is unfair as that game was linear but set in an open world.
    sure its not perfect, but sayings its a broken mess or rubbish game is wrong.
    but some of the hate is just ridiculous, we live in a world now    if you like fallout 3 you'll love this, despite what people say bethesda have improved and added new features, updated gunplay/graphics. story is better, but comparing it to witcher 3 is unfair as that game was linear but set in an open world.
    sure its not perfect, but sayings its a broken mess or rubbish game is wrong.
    but some of the hate is just ridiculous, we live in a world now where people are getting delusional and cant be objective anymore.
    trust you're own judgment and don't follow the haters, if you enjoy bethesda games you'll love it.    … Expand
  10. FootCreem9
    Nov 12, 2015
    10
    Best game I have played on xbox one, theres obviously something going on here where somebody is trying to bring down fallouts score, not sure why but dont listen to them, game is amazing, i played it for 17 strait hours when it came out only to be stopped by the need for sleep. graphics are great, the shooting is awesome, the weapons are great and super customisable, everything about thisBest game I have played on xbox one, theres obviously something going on here where somebody is trying to bring down fallouts score, not sure why but dont listen to them, game is amazing, i played it for 17 strait hours when it came out only to be stopped by the need for sleep. graphics are great, the shooting is awesome, the weapons are great and super customisable, everything about this game is great, the only thing is there is a few little bugs, but none have been bad enough to get me to stop playing, just afew little things here and there. Im pretty sure all the negative ratings are from 1 person or group, all of their accounts look new.… Expand
  11. Girouxster
    Nov 30, 2015
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. We loved the game... It is for adults because of language... The occasional F bomb is something that parents and guardians should be aware of... This game is more like Mass Effect 2 to Mass Effect... It has the first person shooters in mind more than the earlier games... That being said, it's only there if you want to go after... I liked the new system... But you need to know a lot about the game to go on a good first run play through or like I do, I have three characters and play them different... In this there is fun for me... For those that think there is no story... If you have kids... It's can be a real challenge... Anyway, I had a great time...… Expand
  12. Williemancan
    Nov 30, 2015
    10
    Really don't understand the negativity shown in the user reviews. Been playing for over 55 hours now and loving it. Looks great, tons of fun and some of the best exploration in a game. Some design choices could be better refined (locating lost companions, knowing what settlers assigned jobs are, better warning on settlements being attacked etc.) but this game contains a ton of content,Really don't understand the negativity shown in the user reviews. Been playing for over 55 hours now and loving it. Looks great, tons of fun and some of the best exploration in a game. Some design choices could be better refined (locating lost companions, knowing what settlers assigned jobs are, better warning on settlements being attacked etc.) but this game contains a ton of content, enemies are fun as hell to fight (difficulty spikes sometimes though), interesting characters and tons of story in the environment if you look for it. Based on the fact Fallout 3 and Skyrim both got 10/10s and 9/10s across the board Fallout 4 in my opinion easily deserves a 10/10. Yes some of the elements in the game need some streamlining but like fallout 3 and skyrim both became better refined with dlc and updates and so will this. There is tons of content people whats wrong with you?… Expand
  13. Imjustawesome
    Dec 1, 2015
    10
    I've spent around 80 hours with Fallout 4, and in those 80 hours I've discovered two things: there is allot of good, and a little bit of bad. Fallout 4 is a huge, dense, ambitious, open-world shooter RPG. To put it shortly: buy it. It's great. It's well worth the money. You will not be disappointed. For a more detailed explanation, read on.
    Pros:
    Fallout 4 does many, many things right.    I've spent around 80 hours with Fallout 4, and in those 80 hours I've discovered two things: there is allot of good, and a little bit of bad. Fallout 4 is a huge, dense, ambitious, open-world shooter RPG. To put it shortly: buy it. It's great. It's well worth the money. You will not be disappointed. For a more detailed explanation, read on.
    Pros:
    Fallout 4 does many, many things right. From the very moment I started playing I found myself hooked.
    -The graphics are quite good, despite what all of the other reviews may say. Granted, the textures are not the best they could be, and the facial animation certainly isn't close to life-like, but overall, the graphics and animations are solid. The moment I first stepped out of the vault and into the wasteland I found myself just looking into the trees, with rays of sunshine peering through them in a manner I haven't seen before. The game features volumetric lighting, which is a fancy term for describing that light will interact with dust/fog/water differently than a clear atmosphere. There are times where the sun shines in combination with the fog, the trees and/or buildings, and it creates a vibe I've never felt in games. Even the overall draw distance is quite good, but it does lack in some places. Overall, for being a big open world game with so many complicated mechanics, the graphics are great.

    -The gameplay is soooo much better than the previous Fallouts. Well, I suppose that that is a matter of opinion, but if you're playing Fallout for a nice open-world shooter experience, then they absolutely nailed it. The gun play and mechanics are at least 5 times better than in previous Fallout games, where the shooting felt clunky, and more of a secondary feature. Guns feel like guns should feel in a shooter. The world itself is incredibly dense and filled with meaningful places. No two places look alike, and there is a certain excitement you feel when you find some place new. Some reviewers are complaining that Fallout 4 doesn't feature as many RPG mechanics as previous Fallout games, and I'll have to disagree. While dialogue options have been simplified, the world is still just as robust and dynamic as it was in previous Fallout games, with several options applying to most situations. You can side with multiple different factions, which in turn affect the way the game ends. The game features a rather large weapon and armor modification crafting system, which uses materials gathered from junk scattered throughout the world. This means, as Todd Howard said at E3, that all things have a purpose. In previous Fallout games, there were lots of items in the world, but many (I mean most of them) didn't have a purpose at all. There are many, many quests in Fallout 4, but many of them are the infinitely repeatable quests that you can play for as long as you can stomach them. The quests in the game are flawed in one sense: there isn't as many unique quests in Fallout 4 compared to previous installments in the series. This, however, doesn't effect the overall experience with the game. It still has lots of things to do, people to meet, places to discover, and adventures to be had.
    Cons:
    Fallout 4 is an incredibly good game that I look forward to playing for at least the next year or two, but it does have some flaws. None of the items I'm about to point out damage the game in a sense that it isn't worth buying, as many reviewers have implied.
    -Glitches. Yes, there is glitches. If you intend on buying a Bethesda game and don't expect a glitch or two, then why don't you go to the strip club and not expect to see boobs while you're at it. Glitches are a fact of life in the modern world of gaming. Some games, at release, are so buggy that they aren't even playable. Fallout 4 is not one of those games. While I did encounter several glitches in my first play through, I did not encounter any that would be considered game-breaking, and some were just downright silly or entertaining. One of the more common ones everyone is finding is a glitch after killing an enemy in V.A.T.S. in which the enemy flies an incredibly unrealistic/awesome distance after killing them.

    -Some gameplay mechanics can be much better. Yes, despite this game consuming my life for the past 3 weeks, there are some things they could do better. Many of which will (hopefully) be fixed with a patch in the coming months. The companion system, for example, is not very good. Not in the sense of talking to them, but pretty much everything else. In Fallout 3 and New Vegas, your companions felt very valuable. They kicked ass. Often you could just let them do all the light work for you. But in Fallout 4, your companions feel pretty much worthless in combat. Other than Dogmeat. Dogmeat is pretty cool.
    -Base Building could be much better. It is still quite extensive, but at times it feels clunky, and seems like it takes much more time to build something simple than it should.
    Overall, Fallout 4 is an amazing game. :)    … Expand
  14. bayonettamix
    Nov 10, 2015
    10
    If you only know View graphics the game is not for you , is a game with good story, and more than a thousand things to do on a large map with good ambience , the game has bugs , but are usually less bug , in good ending game
  15. Halbarz
    Nov 10, 2015
    10
    graphics are not the best, but the gameplay is fun and challenging.
    The game is good and I can't wait for the dlc;s to come out. The setlelments are great fun btw !
  16. Mudgee
    Nov 10, 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.
    Even for those unaware of the fallout series, I would strongly reccomend buying. Actually, for any gaming enthusiast, this is a must. 10/10    … Expand
  17. Franklegrand87
    Nov 10, 2015
    10
    I rated this game based on how much fun it is to play and how the setting and premise is one of the most unique in games today. If you like to use your brain this is your kind of game for sure.
  18. Faker_Paper
    Nov 11, 2015
    10
    I really like this game. I think people were expecting this game to be another 3 or New Vegas. The only real problem I have is the fact that there's some bugs.
  19. Closeremperor16
    Nov 25, 2015
    10
    Awesome. That is all. No justifcation needed just the definition of epic.

    EPIC! EPIC! EPIC! EPIC! EPIC! EPIC! EPIC! EPIC! EPIC! EPIC! EPIC! EPIC! EPIC! EPIC! EPIC! EPIC! EPIC! EPIC! EPIC! EPIC!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  20. SeanGamerDays
    Mar 25, 2016
    10
    How can you say stupid s**t to this game? WTF? Just because they don't pursue HARDCORE MODE, dosen't mean you already get to say s**t? Seriously about this game, is an absolute PLATINUM solid-rock-gold RPG! You'll get to create stuff, and kick some ass, but damn, this game is funny. Why does it funny? I'll tell you why, kids:
    - If your name is random s**t, Codsworth will say the funniest    How can you say stupid s**t to this game? WTF? Just because they don't pursue HARDCORE MODE, dosen't mean you already get to say s**t? Seriously about this game, is an absolute PLATINUM solid-rock-gold RPG! You'll get to create stuff, and kick some ass, but damn, this game is funny. Why does it funny? I'll tell you why, kids:
    - If your name is random s**t, Codsworth will say the funniest things to you
    - The FAT MAN launcher, sometimes it get your enemies (Including SUPER MUTANT) body parts going through walls

    It's a great game, and you'll never get bored!

    Except if you already Pre-order THE DIVISION on your Xbox One.    … Expand
  21. Cableguy
    Nov 11, 2015
    10
    Don't believe the negative reviews, all written by trolls, the same trolls who reported early streams of the same game, this game is one of the best I played in my 30 years of gaming.... You never experience something like this kind of game and excellent execution again.... Im having fun with it for minimum the next coming year, yes that's how much content there is....
  22. brandonbremer
    Jan 6, 2016
    10
    I absolutely love this game, and quite honestly don't understand the hatred showing in these comments. If you enjoyed Skyrim and Fallout 3, it's basically a super-version of the two while adding a Sims like element in which you can construct bases, housing, weapons, armor, etc., to your personal liking, Although the graphics aren't outstanding, I thought they were still very solid.I absolutely love this game, and quite honestly don't understand the hatred showing in these comments. If you enjoyed Skyrim and Fallout 3, it's basically a super-version of the two while adding a Sims like element in which you can construct bases, housing, weapons, armor, etc., to your personal liking, Although the graphics aren't outstanding, I thought they were still very solid. Personally, I LOVE the Brotherhood of Steel story line. Lots of drama, action, suspense, thrill, and surprisingly heart moral choices that can leave a tear running down your cheek. I LOVE this game.… Expand
  23. Brickthegrim
    Nov 21, 2015
    10
    This game gives incredible amounts of freedom and choice in what you do and how you do it. Also how those choices influence the world itself. It is an incredible experience. in a 2 week period my play time is already at 5 days.... Yes I have no life at all thanks to this game and I am still playing it almost non stop.

    Best game I have ever played. Ever. No idea why it's getting some    This game gives incredible amounts of freedom and choice in what you do and how you do it. Also how those choices influence the world itself. It is an incredible experience. in a 2 week period my play time is already at 5 days.... Yes I have no life at all thanks to this game and I am still playing it almost non stop.

    Best game I have ever played. Ever. No idea why it's getting some horrid reviews.

    some people complain about lack of choice in factions but I assume they have not played the game... Like at all. You'd have to be an idiot or have not played the game to see all the different factions and your opportunity to join and work with each or none etc.    … Expand
  24. Neth3rtwist
    Nov 21, 2015
    10
    Fallout 3 / New Vegas but bigger and badder. Don't trust the Destiny fanboys or whoever the crap they are that create 30 accounts to try and lower the score. Forget about quests and a hardcore mode, the best part is simply exploring, and it is tough enough as is. Looking for that next cache of ammo or stimpack that'll keep you alive for the next trek to an abandoned factory isFallout 3 / New Vegas but bigger and badder. Don't trust the Destiny fanboys or whoever the crap they are that create 30 accounts to try and lower the score. Forget about quests and a hardcore mode, the best part is simply exploring, and it is tough enough as is. Looking for that next cache of ammo or stimpack that'll keep you alive for the next trek to an abandoned factory is absolutely enthralling. Searching for a spare lamp or circuit board left behind during the apocalypse just so you can add an attachment to your rifle? Engrossing. At anytime you might happen upon something that will end you- so save often. I really haven't seen any bugs yet 15 hours in (though I keep hearing about them?), but there is bound to be a couple. I missed the skill percentages for all about 5 minutes until my first couple level-ups and then realized how infinite the possibilities are for customization. Some things to add/change? A few perks should be tweaked to more usability (why get radiation resistance when ghoulish will make radiation heal you?) and the constantly running out of inventory room should be looked at. I believe fallout 3 or skyrim had some similar problems until they knocked the weight of some common items down. Nuka Colas? Shouldn't be 1 pound each. Etc. Otherwise, get this game before the hype is gone and experience it with the rest of us!… Expand
  25. put0
    Nov 23, 2015
    10
    good game, very complete, but the graphics are not so good, fallout 4 is one of the best games of 2015.

    The main story isn’t nearly as gripping an attraction as the huge number of well-written side quests.The decision of what to do with the single point you get each level has a significant impact. Fallout 4’s crafting system gives even more motivation to compulsively collect everything    good game, very complete, but the graphics are not so good, fallout 4 is one of the best games of 2015.

    The main story isn’t nearly as gripping an attraction as the huge number of well-written side quests.The decision of what to do with the single point you get each level has a significant impact.
    Fallout 4’s crafting system gives even more motivation to compulsively collect everything that isn’t nailed down.    … Expand
  26. VanillaMarsbar
    Dec 16, 2015
    8
    If you liked Fallout 3, then you're going to enjoy this game as well, as it features pretty much the exact same style of open-world play, with a ton of world to explore, missions to complete and factions to interact with, all with the complete freedom to do whatever you please with your character. Fallout 4 probably doesn't innovate as much as it should after 7 years, and it's stillIf you liked Fallout 3, then you're going to enjoy this game as well, as it features pretty much the exact same style of open-world play, with a ton of world to explore, missions to complete and factions to interact with, all with the complete freedom to do whatever you please with your character. Fallout 4 probably doesn't innovate as much as it should after 7 years, and it's still rubbish from a technical standpoint, but there are certainly some welcome additions to the gameplay, namely the new weapon/armour crafting and more balanced levelling system, and The Commonwealth is an extremely expansive and enjoyable place to explore. If you're willing to accept a mediocre main quest-line in exchange for hundreds of (for the most part) interesting side missions, you'll love this game as much as I do.… Expand
  27. DrZomboid
    Jan 18, 2016
    8
    Cool story with too many side quest, mostly poor graphics and mostly irrelevant choices. Game looks good only outside during day time. It took me 22h to finish main story.
  28. apoorve
    Dec 16, 2015
    9
    I have not played previous Fallout games so nothing to compare but I love playing this game, I am playing only this game since I have installed it, it too fun to explore the world and kill the raiders.
  29. GameReviewJrnal
    Dec 19, 2015
    9
    I would rate this game a 10 if it wasn't so buggy. There tends to be issues when you interact with quest characters outside of quests, then interact with them during quests. It's annoying because I've spent a ton of time on my own discovering places and talking to people, and then the game behaves strangely when I'm SUPPOSE to interact with them. Aside from that, there is a new focus onI would rate this game a 10 if it wasn't so buggy. There tends to be issues when you interact with quest characters outside of quests, then interact with them during quests. It's annoying because I've spent a ton of time on my own discovering places and talking to people, and then the game behaves strangely when I'm SUPPOSE to interact with them. Aside from that, there is a new focus on unique guns and the shooting mechanics. Fallout 4 feels much more like a shooter than its predecessors. There are a few hundred places to discover, with rewards laying everywhere if you put in the effort. It's probably not the best game this year, but so far its the most fun (72 hours played)… Expand
  30. metadubrev2
    Nov 20, 2015
    10
    if you liked or loved fallout 3 you'll love this. yes more of the same but tasty graphics and huge world with so many missions. i've 30 hours into the game and have not scratched the surface. so many ways to play too. best of all i've not encounted a single bug that i have had in all other of these huge open world games.
    crafting is too tedious though. very long and laborious    if you liked or loved fallout 3 you'll love this. yes more of the same but tasty graphics and huge world with so many missions. i've 30 hours into the game and have not scratched the surface. so many ways to play too. best of all i've not encounted a single bug that i have had in all other of these huge open world games.
    crafting is too tedious though. very long and laborious collecting, breaking down and building. that could be simplified.    … Expand
  31. 325_hawks
    Nov 21, 2015
    9
    The only thing that keeps this game from a perfect 10 is the glitches that come with every Bethesda game. Almost endless game play, a vast open world to explore, and tons of ways to play, I really didn't expect this game to be as good as it is being new to the Fallout series. I was a huge fan of the Elder Scrolls and this game plays nearly identical to those.
  32. lucasmatias
    Nov 21, 2015
    10
    The game is amazing. I just can't stop playing. The details on game are amazing, can't understand the complaints about this. Some bugs, but just funny stuff like bethesta is used to have. The world they created is huge, plenty of details, immersion, mods and settlement are amazing and better than any before created.
  33. benk144
    Dec 27, 2015
    8
    Positives - Exploring the immensely detailed environment, very well done character interactions and a breathtaking soundtrack.

    Negatives - Can be intimidating to series newcomers (who are likely to die many times) and bugs (especially with companions).
  34. Nlghtshade
    Nov 23, 2015
    10
    Great game. The campaign is amazing, storyline is awesome, a wide variety of weapons, great enemies, and a great open world to explore. I love everything about the game. I would definitely suggest this game and don't listen to the people who gave it a crappy review it is an amazing game.
  35. Neophonic
    Nov 24, 2015
    9
    If you liked fallout 3, then you will like this one too. The post-apocalyptic cold war vibe is back. The ink spots are back. Dogmeat is back. It's time to set the world on fire.....
  36. YoJiEx
    Nov 11, 2015
    9
    Fallout 4 may, perhaps, best be appreciated by fans of the previous Fallout games. For new to the franchise players, they may feel overwhelmed, or perhaps as I did with Witcher 3 (being new to that franchise) underwhelmed in a sea of critical praise. With that said, as a fan of all of the previous games including the 90s PC-only turn-based versions, Fallout 4 is at the very least aFallout 4 may, perhaps, best be appreciated by fans of the previous Fallout games. For new to the franchise players, they may feel overwhelmed, or perhaps as I did with Witcher 3 (being new to that franchise) underwhelmed in a sea of critical praise. With that said, as a fan of all of the previous games including the 90s PC-only turn-based versions, Fallout 4 is at the very least a massively upgraded version of Fallout 3 - bugs and all.

    The graphics and map size of the game have exponentially increased; providing hours and hours of interesting and fun things to do. Exploring the world of Fallout in sand-box bliss has always been a staple of the Fallout experience; and it still is (SAVE OFTEN). The new addition of crafting and mods has accelerated this game the most for me, however, it's also clear that Bethesda really worked on the small details to make this a fantastic game; from voice acting to a deluge of easter eggs, this is the Fallout we've all been waiting for. This is Fallout's Skyrim.    … Expand
  37. KarlosDel69
    Nov 10, 2015
    10
    Fallout 4 is the latest RPG game by Bethesda Softworks and it has everything to succeed.

    When compared to its predecessors (FO3 and NV), Fallout 4 proves to make everything better: - Shooting is so much better now. Without being close to a true FPS, it will still satisfy people who likes shooting without the V.A.T.S. system; - About the V.A.T.S. system, it was also improved to make it    Fallout 4 is the latest RPG game by Bethesda Softworks and it has everything to succeed.

    When compared to its predecessors (FO3 and NV), Fallout 4 proves to make everything better:
    - Shooting is so much better now. Without being close to a true FPS, it will still satisfy people who likes shooting without the V.A.T.S. system;
    - About the V.A.T.S. system, it was also improved to make it more action oriented. Now the time slows without stopping, helping players without taking out the sense of urgency in battle;
    - Graphics are way better than any other Bethesda game ever made. Compared to other FO and TES games, Fallout 4 is colorful and offers a large array of environments that the player can live in;
    - The new dialogue system (à la Mass Effect) was said to be a downgrade to previous games. It is however very good, thanks to the above average acting by both male and female voice actors. Having a voice also gives an opportunity for Fallout 4 to have more "cinematic" moments and more emotions throughout the game;
    - The story is one of the most detailed ever made by Bethesda;
    - The crafting system and the progression system (SPECIAL) are better than ever with new ways for player to build what they truly want to become;
    - Settlements and Power Armors (as they are now) are pretty good additions too.

    The only lacks in the game are probably some minor bugs (that are actually more funny than gamebreaking) and the companion AI (that I feel is not up to what can be done). Fallout 4 is the new definition of RPG in 2015 and is really the peak of the serie. It is the Skyrim of Fallout 3.    … Expand
  38. nnnnnyrr
    Nov 11, 2015
    10
    An amazingly detailed game world, with a secret and surprise around every corner. Excellent upgrade system, crafting, and good variety of companions. Interesting base-building.
  39. Reds4Ever
    Nov 11, 2015
    10
    Great game and Better than Fallout 3 Specially in gameplay ...
    But we need Patch for the frame rate...
    The Gfx is Great and the art is Gorgeous.......
  40. JeffCamenzuli
    Nov 11, 2015
    9
    I am really liking this game. The only thing that i didn't like is that fallout 3 was about finding your father now it is about finding your son. They could have taught of a better story.
  41. Alexagogo
    Nov 11, 2015
    10
    It's everything you want out of a modern Fallout game with so much scope. There's nothing like just picking a direction going out there and seeing what happens. A great adventure game.
  42. alexd103
    Nov 13, 2015
    10
    This game is absolutely fantastic. It feel like a Bethesda game with every thing better than it was. If you liked Fallout 3 or even Skyrim you WILL love this game.
  43. DFresh1980
    Nov 20, 2015
    8
    If you are already a fallout fan, you will love the game. If you hated previous fallout games you will not enjoy this one either. This is the best fallout to date in my opinion. What i find funny is all the "0" reviews. Even if you don't like the plot, think the graphics are weak, and think that game was over hyped, it is far from a 0.... The world is huge, and there is endlessIf you are already a fallout fan, you will love the game. If you hated previous fallout games you will not enjoy this one either. This is the best fallout to date in my opinion. What i find funny is all the "0" reviews. Even if you don't like the plot, think the graphics are weak, and think that game was over hyped, it is far from a 0.... The world is huge, and there is endless things to do. I'm having a lot of fun with it. Is it the best game of the year? No, I can think of a few titles I liked better, including Metal Gear, but it's a lot of fun!.… Expand
  44. bbjmm
    Nov 13, 2015
    10
    Italy. Chiunque non abbia giocato almeno 20 ore non può dare un voto o addirittura 0. Gioco favoloso se non fosse solo per grafica old. Divertimento puro.
  45. MONSTATURKEY
    Nov 14, 2015
    10
    Fallout 4 has seriously stepped up its game. The story is great, characters are lively and there is over 400 hrs of gameplay. The gun mechanics are simply brilliant. This is why the game deserves a 10/10, well done bethesda, you have nailed it again
  46. GsPlayer
    Nov 24, 2015
    8
    This game is a lot of fun for a mid-level gamer who has played the Fallout series of games. The graphics are cool, the world is huge and fun to just explore.

    I agree with some of the criticisms, like ...- Most, if not all, missions are railroaded and do not allow for pacifist or alternative ways to achieve an end, something caused by taking Skill and SPECIAL checks away. or that    This game is a lot of fun for a mid-level gamer who has played the Fallout series of games. The graphics are cool, the world is huge and fun to just explore.

    I agree with some of the criticisms, like ...- Most, if not all, missions are railroaded and do not allow for pacifist or alternative ways to achieve an end, something caused by taking Skill and SPECIAL checks away.

    or that many aspects are not explained or taught well: settlements and elements of crafting.

    but developing your character and combat is very entertaining. It sets up a Fallout 5 as potential great vs this being just good.    … Expand
  47. garland_spqr
    Jun 20, 2016
    8
    A rich and detailed open world RPG, that doesnt quite capture me with the same strenght as Skyrim did.

    I love the amount of detail that went into objects and the environments. there are a lot of items that are clearly identifiable just by looking at them, since they are so detailed. Crafting and item hunting is fairly well done, although it would have been much more enjoyable without    A rich and detailed open world RPG, that doesnt quite capture me with the same strenght as Skyrim did.

    I love the amount of detail that went into objects and the environments. there are a lot of items that are clearly identifiable just by looking at them, since they are so detailed.
    Crafting and item hunting is fairly well done, although it would have been much more enjoyable without such a hash item weight limitation.

    At the beginning there are really not many interesting questchains. None of the factions seemed that interesting or intriguing to me at first. It does get better the more you progress. The new graphics patch has improved the visuals significantly, the environments look very good. Voice acting is sometimes not that good in german, but good in english.

    Many animations and coversation cutscenes are fairly wooden and not really believable. The writing sometimes doesnt seem to be very smart.

    The pip boy interface is a bloody nightmare. Locating a specific item is fairly hard and often not the entire name of an item is displayed. Navigating is not intuitive.

    The music is quite good, some City tunes are really beautiful.

    Overall the game felt a bit like a drag in the beginning, mainly due to the fairly lackluster, generic quests. However, this seems to be a game that gets better the longer you play. After a while the bizzarre world really captivates you quite nicely and the story picks up pace after a while    … Expand
  48. Ragefist
    Dec 18, 2015
    10
    Rarely are critics reviews this far off from user reviews... That being said, a competitor somewhere must be paying someone to write terrible reviews.

    If you love sandbox style shooters, you will love this game. If you loved F3 and/or F3 NV, you will love this game. No long winded rant from me. I can't get enough of this game, got it at launch and still playing it. This is a great    Rarely are critics reviews this far off from user reviews... That being said, a competitor somewhere must be paying someone to write terrible reviews.

    If you love sandbox style shooters, you will love this game. If you loved F3 and/or F3 NV, you will love this game.

    No long winded rant from me. I can't get enough of this game, got it at launch and still playing it. This is a great game, do yourself a favor and play it.    … Expand
  49. iLightning
    Dec 21, 2015
    8
    This game can sucker you in completely and you can lose yourself in it for hours at a time, but it still has its flaws.

    The combat is now really sharp and more akin to a shooter than an RPG, which depending on your preferences may be a good or bad thing. New armour and weapon modding system is an amazing improvement on previous games. Power armour is badass and comes with its own mods    This game can sucker you in completely and you can lose yourself in it for hours at a time, but it still has its flaws.

    The combat is now really sharp and more akin to a shooter than an RPG, which depending on your preferences may be a good or bad thing. New armour and weapon modding system is an amazing improvement on previous games. Power armour is badass and comes with its own mods too. The spoken dialogue and new conversation style was something I was really against but I stopped caring about it so much as the game went on and I feel like it really enhanced the story, which for the first and second act was really good. While also controversial, I found the new perk system fine and occasionally more intuitive than other editions, although I did find myself wishing for a little more variety in what new abilities they gave me.

    The story towards the end lacked as I didn't feel any kind of personal involvement. Things just kept happening around you. Also, the results of your sentence choices rarely have any effect on the overall direction of the conversation. In F:NV alliances could be brokered and factions ignored, but here there seems to be a 'kill everything' approach to all the faction storylines. This is also seen in the general mission variety, which usually boils down to a 'kill everything' checklist.

    Oh and of course, bugs. Lots of bugs.

    I think Fallout 4 managed to become an enjoyable experience greater than the sum of its parts. Glaring flaws make it far from a perfect game but it is definitely worth the money for its 60+ hours of quality gameplay, For those it really clicks with hundreds more hours can surely be found in the nooks and crannies of the wasteland.    … Expand
  50. leopoldo
    Dec 5, 2015
    9
    Fallout 4 is a great RPG. The story is good, but not as good as that of Skyrim because it gets lost at times. The gameplay is great, has lots of guns, lots of customization, many side quests, a huge map and a lot to explore. The soundtrack is good, but visually the game is ugly and outdated, and that's the biggest problem of the game, Bethesda should learn how to make a beautiful game,Fallout 4 is a great RPG. The story is good, but not as good as that of Skyrim because it gets lost at times. The gameplay is great, has lots of guns, lots of customization, many side quests, a huge map and a lot to explore. The soundtrack is good, but visually the game is ugly and outdated, and that's the biggest problem of the game, Bethesda should learn how to make a beautiful game, this is the fourth game that is visually exceeded. Overall, Fallout 4 is a great and very long game, but visually exceeded. 9/10… Expand
  51. Bloodborne2
    Nov 25, 2015
    10
    I've been a fan of fallout for years, and been waiting a long time for fallout 4, and its really something else. It did not seem that big when I first saw the map, but it is. It has the most locations, quests, items, mods, weapons, and content period. I've put over 100 hours of gameplay in it so far and just put a dent in the amount of content that is there. The gun play is much moreI've been a fan of fallout for years, and been waiting a long time for fallout 4, and its really something else. It did not seem that big when I first saw the map, but it is. It has the most locations, quests, items, mods, weapons, and content period. I've put over 100 hours of gameplay in it so far and just put a dent in the amount of content that is there. The gun play is much more refined and fun. I also like how varied and unique the different areas feel. It may not be perfect and may have a ton of glitches, but if you are looking for a game with a ton of content and choice, and fun, then slam down that 60 bucks, because this game is a steal for that price.… Expand
  52. cish
    Jan 5, 2016
    10
    This game is amazing. Never played the previous fallouts but this game joins my top 5 all time list along with MW2, Skyrim, Battlefield Bad Co. 2, and borderlands 2. My only complaint is that after beating the game and reaching 53 there isn't much left for me to do but wait for the DLC to be released.
  53. Dreadsmite
    Nov 21, 2015
    8
    Fallout 4 is a great game, and surprisingly better with friends nearby. I don't know what's with all these crummy negative reviews saying it's not like New Vegas, that game in itself is the worst Fallout game ever made, not to say it's bad. It's just the worst. All the NPC's are much more lifelike, especially the ghouls, the weapon customization is vast, as well as the power armor modding.Fallout 4 is a great game, and surprisingly better with friends nearby. I don't know what's with all these crummy negative reviews saying it's not like New Vegas, that game in itself is the worst Fallout game ever made, not to say it's bad. It's just the worst. All the NPC's are much more lifelike, especially the ghouls, the weapon customization is vast, as well as the power armor modding. This game is definitely worth getting. If comments you read about this game are negative reviews that wine about Fallout 4 not being like New Vegas, just don't bother reading them any longer.… Expand
  54. Shabok
    Nov 23, 2015
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I would give this game an 8.5 but 9 make more sense than an 8 for this game.
    Pros:
    + It's huge. I'm 60hrs in, discovered 210 locations, finished over 100 quests, and there's still about 1/3 of the map I have no yet explored. Do NOT judge this game based on flat, playable area. This game is very dense.
    + The story great. You have some real tough choices to make and none of them seem like the right one. This is the best story Bethesda has had since Moirrowind.
    + Gameplay is great. The gunplay feels fine and, if you're good at FPS, you can certainly play through the game without VATS with no trouble. Even though they took away the ability to micromanage skill points, this game really takes away the need to min/max on Survival playthroughs. You can build the character you want and still make it through the most difficult content.
    + Voice acting is much imporoved. No obviously recycled voices for any characters.
    + The customization is fantastic. If you get bored with the "same weapons" that is your fault. You can mod any gun you want if you invest the perks.
    + Settlement building is a great meta that will allow someone to keep playing without re-running the same content.
    + There are tons of hidden gems that give the world a lot of character.

    Cons:
    - Companions are useless, annoying, and only good for their quests and being pack mules.
    - Game is GLITCHY. It just is. I haven't had near the bugs that some are complaining about, and none have been gamebreaking so far.
    - Graphics are not a con, but they're certainly not a pro. So I've added them here. The ambient/lighting effects are top notch. Everything else is meh to bad.
    - The radio station is basically the same thing as Fallout 3. There are thousands of useable songs from that era. WIsh they would have expanded this libary more.
    - There are a lot of obvious quality of life improvements that were overlooked. Some are so obvious I simply can't believe they would ignore them.

    Conclusion:
    This game is not a 9, nor is it an 8. Everything that makes a Bethesda game so good is right here. If you're looking for something "revolutionary" however, keep looking. It will likely keep you entertained and engrossed longer than any other game on the market today. If Fallout 3 was Oblivion with guns, this is certainly Skyrim with guns. Fallout 4 is a must-buy.    … Expand
  55. zacarX
    Mar 21, 2016
    10
    I'm italian and I have played it for 60 hours, before this game I never played one fallout and now I'm fan of this saga.
    This game is S P E C T A C U L A R.
  56. calucius
    Apr 26, 2016
    10
    A wonderful addition to the Fallout universe, and it is only going to get better. Every negative review i read it seems the persons complaints always boiled down to the fact that they are no good at bethesda style game, If you love Bethesda you will love Fallout 4!
  57. xikipeke
    Nov 10, 2015
    10
    Best Game ALL GEN.
    El mejor juego de está generación, sublime. No hay nada parecido, es puro Fallout.
    Obra maestra. Los indignos podeis cerrar al salir.
  58. m0pardart
    Nov 10, 2015
    10
    The fact that people are giving 1 and 0 are just bringing this game down when it should not have this type of negativity thrown at it. Its a fine game granted I only have about 5 hrs in it but these game crushing bugs are no where to be seen. People need to lighten up you can do way more in FO4 then in any other FO game
  59. Fade88
    Nov 11, 2015
    9
    I have waited for so long for this game, longer than oblivion to skyrim, it was worth the wait. If you love being a psychopathic, kleptomaniac explorer with a penchant for interior design and a fondness for dogs then this is everything you could want and more. The graphics are not up to the standard of the likes of witcher 3, yet this is offset by the ability to interact with nearlyI have waited for so long for this game, longer than oblivion to skyrim, it was worth the wait. If you love being a psychopathic, kleptomaniac explorer with a penchant for interior design and a fondness for dogs then this is everything you could want and more. The graphics are not up to the standard of the likes of witcher 3, yet this is offset by the ability to interact with nearly everything in the game. You can scrap down, move, kill, destroy, build, paint and tinker with so much it is nearly overwhelming and it really encourages you to experiment. The satisfaction of clearing your homestead, fortifying it and arming the place to the teeth is akin to animal crossing meets far cry with power armour. You are encouraged not just to have a life within the game, but to build one you care about and defend to the death. The story and voice acting range from functional to flawed to down right funny. Sure no one has threatened to rip off my melon and **** down my neck but a few bad mouthed raiders have given me some reasonable lip. I don't really mind that though because I'm too busy systematically raiding every building, cave and base I can find, locating surprises you could easily miss. I like that because if I play again, as with FO3 I know I'll find something cool I missed the first time around. Don't listen to the haters, they're just bitter they are nearly a decade older than when FO3 came out and don't have the time, patience or creativity anymore that the game requires you to Invest to reap its richest rewards. I'm literally just getting started and foresee many hundreds of hours of joyful wasteland exploits in the months to come. One point off for the graphics and recycled songs, 9 points on for making me a truly happy gamer.… Expand
  60. Turre
    Nov 11, 2015
    8
    For anyone who enjoyed previous Fallouts, this will not disappoint. The graphics are not as good as would be expected and especially character animations suck super mutant balls but that's irrelevant. Its the atmosphere that counts.
  61. TannerG
    Nov 13, 2015
    10
    I too am a long time Fallout fan going back to the first two Fallouts on PC. I am also a HUGE Bethesda fan, playing the Elder Scrolls series since Morrowind. Morrowind and Oblivion are some of my favorite RPGs of all time. With all that said Fallout 4 has been an incredible game with many interesting and fun elements. For all of you who don't like to read I'm going to do you a favor andI too am a long time Fallout fan going back to the first two Fallouts on PC. I am also a HUGE Bethesda fan, playing the Elder Scrolls series since Morrowind. Morrowind and Oblivion are some of my favorite RPGs of all time. With all that said Fallout 4 has been an incredible game with many interesting and fun elements. For all of you who don't like to read I'm going to do you a favor and break it down into four points: 1. Gameplay 2. Sound 3. New Features 4. Problems I have with it

    1. The gun gameplay is superb with so many guns and customizations to choose from no two guns feel the same. Sure the controls aren't as snappy or controllable as Battlefied or COD but that's hardly to be expected from an RPG... VATS is as helpful as always providing a helpful slow down to the madness during combat but now it keeps time going which adds an element of risk to your selection. Will they move in time to avoid your shot or dodge behind a piece of cover? Lastly because of the viewing distances sniping and long range combat is better than ever before. I personally like to run a ranged character specializing in sneak, perception, and agility. To conclude, the gameplay is classic Fallout at its best, refined and tuned to keep up with modern gaming but not too different to loose that frantic Fallout feel.

    2. So many of you have complained about the voice acting for the main characters and that it is a travesty equal to treason and punishable by death. Why?? When did having a voiced character become a bad thing? I must have been out of town and missed the memo. Just as many great games (Dragon Age Inquisition, Mass Effect, BioShock just to name a few) have done in the past Fallout has given a voice to our character. Maybe some of you don't like it because it takes away from your connection to the character? What ever it is if it really bothers you that much GET OVER IT. It is not a big deal its just a voice and doesn't take away from the gameplay and if it really bothers you that much you have my permission to plug your ears and hum a tune every time your character talks. Moving on, the music score is classic drawing much of the music that made FO3 great and adding some new classics.

    3. Customization out the wazzoo, Settlements, Facial sculpting, power armor customization, customization of weapons, customization, customization oh yeah and customization. There are so many things in this game that you can change and make your own! This leads to many different possibilities for dramatically different play throughs. Something to me that makes Bethesda RPGs so great are the many different customizations of character, weapons, skills, armor, and even story and FO4 delivers this over and over. Another new feature to add to this list are good graphics. I know that some of you will think "Wahh good graphics aren't a new feature wahhh" and I will respond by saying um yes they are. Maybe many of you forgot or just have issues with memory but FO3's graphics SUCK!! Seriously go back and try playing now you will be amazed at how poorly the graphics look. Want to know why? Because it is a massive game! you cant expect a game that huge to have photorealistic graphics (at least not yet). Here is a revelation that will amazing you... FO4 does have good graphics! Sure its not going to win any awards for its graphics but its on par with every other massive game Bethesda has come out with. So until all you people who whine about graphics get a masters degree in game/graphic design, can it.

    4. Lastly here are my problems: it wen the route of Skyrim. Bethesda has done this thing recently where it is trying to appeal to you silly casual gamers (what ever that is) and has dumbed down their game. Personally I thought Skyrim was only decent and lacked a TON of cool, albeit, more complicated features oblivion did (off the top of my head spell creation). Bethesda has done it again with FO4 where they have taken out some of the features that will in the long run make each of the characters you create more unique and lost some of its depth in gameplay. An example of this is the fact that now all you have for skills is the S.P.E.C.I.A.L system instead of each skill being leveled up with use. This makes it so that you don't have to learn to use skills before you put points into them and makes your character feel over powered right off the start. Secondly I wish they hadn't made power armor so abundant and so accessible right away... Power armor should be something you work to and establishes you as a king/queen of the wasteland later in the game.

    To recap this lengthy review (thanks to those who actually read this even though I doubt it was many). FO4 is an INCREDIBLE game that is only going to improve over time with updates and DLC. Give it a chance, stop being a cry baby, and actually try playing it through and you might realize that you have a piece of gaming history.    … Expand
  62. MaGicBush
    Nov 10, 2015
    10
    I am loving the game so far and am confused at the low scores honestly. Granted I am not very far into the game yet, but I will go ahead and rate it from what I have seen and adjust later if I feel I need to. I am happy that they kept to the same type of gameplay and formula they used for Fallout 3 and changed/added new features that flow very smoothly. A lot of reviews seem to be sayingI am loving the game so far and am confused at the low scores honestly. Granted I am not very far into the game yet, but I will go ahead and rate it from what I have seen and adjust later if I feel I need to. I am happy that they kept to the same type of gameplay and formula they used for Fallout 3 and changed/added new features that flow very smoothly. A lot of reviews seem to be saying it's the same as Fallout 3, but I find enough differences to keep my interest and find the changes fun which is the main thing.

    The graphics are improved over Skyrim, and may not be quite on par with some other current gen games, but I really do not care it works and is a massive RPG game(graphics beat Dragon Age Inquisition by far at least). The combat is fun as well, though I am annoyed at how hard it is to aim down the sites and will dock a half point for this annoyance that I have ran into so far. I am also pretty disappointed about the removal of the item degradation, and knock the other point off for that bringing my rating to a 8.5/10. Overall the positive changes outweigh the two negatives I listed, so I will round up to a solid 9/10 and will continue to enjoy this great addition to the Fallout serious!    … Expand
  63. TheLastColossus
    Nov 11, 2015
    10
    You don't even have to play the game to realize its GOTY, 10/10.......................................................................................
  64. animta111
    Nov 10, 2015
    10
    THIS Game IS VERY GOOD I DON'T GET WHY PEOPLE ARE SO PISSED i love the gameplay and the story everything is great its a great game man i really am impressed of what they did here and how much work they did and how much they improved sense fallout 3
  65. Frank_Dukes
    Nov 11, 2015
    8
    I have this game for Pc and Xbox one. Same game just like playing most of my games on Xbox admittedly. Its my platform of choice. The only other fallout game I own is new vegas and justcreated my character, answered those questions and never touched it again.Fallout 4 is by no means a 0 or a 1. I have no clue how anybody can give it anything less than a 6 honestly. The textures are reallyI have this game for Pc and Xbox one. Same game just like playing most of my games on Xbox admittedly. Its my platform of choice. The only other fallout game I own is new vegas and justcreated my character, answered those questions and never touched it again.Fallout 4 is by no means a 0 or a 1. I have no clue how anybody can give it anything less than a 6 honestly. The textures are really nice. It doesn't use the best engine in the world but the graphics are fine I use a 7200rpm hard drive and haven't experienced any of the frame drops I've heard about, but then again I'm very lucky with games. The master chief collection ran perfect for me also soooo...The story is deep, Theres lots and lots to do. It can actually be overwhelming to a point. Overall its a solid game that's all about the freedom of choice and enjoying the open world.… Expand
  66. Mr-X
    Feb 22, 2016
    9
    When I got my xbox one, I actually wanted the Madden 25 bundle instead. After playing Fallout 4 for ONE HOUR, I was completely amazed. It's beautiful, large, enveloping, and unsettling as hell at points. The odd graphical hiccup is noticeable and funny, but it's an otherwise near perfect game and a monument to this current generation of gaming.
  67. Gandpug
    Dec 9, 2015
    9
    The infamous 50's beauty returns into it's full glory better then ever.
    Fallout 4 throws out into the dying wasteland of Boston set 200 years after the bombs fell during Nuclear Warfare. You as the player can create how your character looks and who your character is through the special system and how you play the game.
    From being the nice guy to the evil person who enjoys violence. The    The infamous 50's beauty returns into it's full glory better then ever.
    Fallout 4 throws out into the dying wasteland of Boston set 200 years after the bombs fell during Nuclear Warfare. You as the player can create how your character looks and who your character is through the special system and how you play the game.
    From being the nice guy to the evil person who enjoys violence.
    The game has 70 base perks with 229 of different ranks and each do something based on each special attribute it is in, The special system and perks can help give a type of class build to your character.

    There are a number of new features that have come to Fallout 4 to make it one of the greatest Fallout's in the franchise.
    1. You can now customize your weapons. melee and armour with mods to suit your playstyle. There are also brand new weapons in the game.
    2. The map is really big
    3. Power Armour isn't something you equip. Power Armour is basically a tank suit.
    4. More dialogue then Fallout 3 and Skyrim combined
    5. Weapons now have can do melee damage (You can bash your gun on an enemy)
    6. NO MORE LEVEL CAP
    7. You can now sprint
    8. V.A.T.S now slows down time + no more random critical hits
    9. You can fly in vertibirds

    Overall with all my hours put in to this fantastic game, I highly recommend this game to previous Fallout fans and newcomers to the franchise.    … Expand
  68. JMorrison
    Dec 14, 2015
    10
    Despite the naysayers, this is a great game. It is similar to Fallout 3, but there are also some big things that have been added and other things that have been polished. To those saying that the world is bland and repetitive, it's simple, they haven't explored the entire map – there are some really amazing areas. New additions like weapon and settlement customization are nice. The storyDespite the naysayers, this is a great game. It is similar to Fallout 3, but there are also some big things that have been added and other things that have been polished. To those saying that the world is bland and repetitive, it's simple, they haven't explored the entire map – there are some really amazing areas. New additions like weapon and settlement customization are nice. The story does feel repetitive at times, but overall it is a lot of fun.

    One negative I have with the game is that there doesn't seem to be a way to be evil. In other words, you have to be a good guy or gal. I usually don't play that way anyways, but I've always liked how in Fallout games you can decide what kind of person you want to be.

    This is a great game and once the DLC and console Mods come out it will be amazing.    … Expand
  69. LordExarus
    Feb 19, 2016
    10
    I am not sure where to begin,there is just so much to talk about,i'm going to ignore comparing it to the past games as they are a different kind of fallout,as this one takes a more borderlands approach then for say skyrim.While i'm sad the RPG elements were sidelined,i'm only going to focus on the main game.
    Best combat system in a bethesda game to date,combat is far more fluid and fun.    I am not sure where to begin,there is just so much to talk about,i'm going to ignore comparing it to the past games as they are a different kind of fallout,as this one takes a more borderlands approach then for say skyrim.While i'm sad the RPG elements were sidelined,i'm only going to focus on the main game.
    Best combat system in a bethesda game to date,combat is far more fluid and fun.
    Massive immersive world,everything from weather to random encounters
    Top notch crafting,the best I have seen in a RPG game to date.
    I constantly saw myself looking for the plentiful collectibles in this game,simply to see every little detail.
    There is also a lot more then simply combat,the settlement idea is a grand idea,and I hope to see it in the elder scrolls 6 instead of the on-rail hearth fire house building.
    The quests are dynamic and interesting.

    Here are my only problems
    Speech is a bit pointless,as no matter the choice you make in the speech,other then intimidating/bribing/persuading.
    And the perk/skills system,which isn't a massive deal,I just wish they went more with skyrim or the past games instead.

    Overall it is a outstanding game,and I believe the problems aforementioned will be fixed with mods.    … Expand
  70. hdlswaglord
    Jan 31, 2016
    8
    The hype surrounding Fallout 4 may have attributed to some of the low scores on this site. With the hype being at the levels of Half Life 3, it seemed that this game would be godly. But some of us knew it wouldn't because of bethesda. Overall though the game lived up to my expectations, but rarely surpass them. There were bugs galore, as in every bethesda game. The combat was severallyThe hype surrounding Fallout 4 may have attributed to some of the low scores on this site. With the hype being at the levels of Half Life 3, it seemed that this game would be godly. But some of us knew it wouldn't because of bethesda. Overall though the game lived up to my expectations, but rarely surpass them. There were bugs galore, as in every bethesda game. The combat was severally improved, so props to Bethesda on that, but in turn, we lost some of the role playing aspects that defined fallout. The story was initially cliched but left me deeply thinking halfway on who I should side with, so the lack of player choice wasn't a total letdown for me. That along with weak settlement construction and some cannon defying choices bethesda made, Fallout 4 is a great game, but far from perfect. It is the best in franchise for gameplay, amongst the top for story, but perhaps the worst in terms of RPG elements… Expand
  71. Xtal_TV
    Nov 23, 2015
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Fallout 4
    Average User Score: 6.4
    Nov 23, 2015
    9
    Fallout 4 Image This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I feel bad for all the hate Bethesda is getting. People need to realize something important:

    This game is much worse on consoles due to frame rate being capped at 30FPS and textures being compressed. Load times are also excruciating on console.

    This is not just Bethesda's fault, this is the fault of the people for buying a $350 console that is essentially a $700 strength branded gaming PC, and expecting $1400 gaming PC power. Maybe games like Battlefront were optimized for console better, but on PC with everything on Ultra, this game is everything I wanted it to be in terms of graphics.

    Although textures here and there could be twice as definitive, the natural light and shading and atmospheres created are 11/10.

    Character animations and what not, as with all Bethesda games, is their weak spot. But its completely tolerable.

    At first I thought I was going to be majorly disappointed in this game, for a few reasons:

    The intro, time in the vault, and first walk in the wasteland is extremely concentrated, fast, and simple.
    All 1-100 skill leveling from Fallout 3 has been condensed into a singular SPECIAL/Perk Chart. It feels bottle necked and simplified for extremely casual players, and this is not what Fallout 3 was.

    The first important NPC tells you to jump into power armor and allows you to control a settlement in like five minutes. The first Brotherhood of Steel guy you meet asks you to join. This is all cheesy in my eyes and I wanted drastic broad-stroke story before I received Power Armor and General status.

    In 2015, all forms of entertainment feel required to pull the user in, FAST. I think this is a bi-product of that unfortunate concept.

    Fortunately enough though, after a few quests and with playing on the hardest difficulty, this game is the hardcore challenge I wanted. Quick-save exists for a reason, you can get your ass kicked. On the hardest difficulty, two swipes from a Yao Guai and you're dead. And that's with good armor.

    The settlement building is quite allowing, and you do not run into an anticlimactic Tony-Hawk style inventory cap. Mods and DLC will surely add tons of content to settlement building over the next two years, and even with the vanilla release content, you can accidentally spend hours building your bases.

    Weapon/Armor Modding feels just right. There's complexity for sure, but it's not revolting and easy to get into.

    The worst part of this game is the story. It started off so fast and I do not care about who was killed. The main character has no emotion, despite the fact that they give you to social option to be like "IM LOOKING FOR MY SON" all the time. People need to realize though, story isn't what made Fallout 3 either. It was all the systems throughout scavenging, traveling, character customization and combat challenges. THIS GAME STILL HAS ALL OF THAT.

    The thing that is most controversial to me is the map size. The map size is smaller than Skyrim/Fallout 3, BUT, in their defense it is quite dense. I think we should expect map size to double with all the DLC that eventually comes out.    … Expand
  72. NightwingX727
    Nov 10, 2015
    10
    Played Fallout 4 for about 3 hours now and I have one thing to say about it which is it is simply stunning, I am completely new to the Fallout series but not unknown to Bethesda's games and I gotta say I'm anticipating a wild ride and a lot of my time to be dedicated to Fallout 4.

    The Story grips you from the very get go, the character creation is pure enjoyment and fun having quirky    Played Fallout 4 for about 3 hours now and I have one thing to say about it which is it is simply stunning, I am completely new to the Fallout series but not unknown to Bethesda's games and I gotta say I'm anticipating a wild ride and a lot of my time to be dedicated to Fallout 4.

    The Story grips you from the very get go, the character creation is pure enjoyment and fun having quirky comments made as you adjust your characters looks to the way you want them.

    The dialogue is great and so is the voice acting its not just plain boring robotic acting, the combat is exactly what you expect from a Bethesda game which is nothing to flash but its enjoyable as anything.

    The Perk tree is really quite amazing just looking at it you know leveling up is going to be real satisfying working towards getting your characters build the way you want it.

    Oh and it has its own radio stations of classical music, which I love games that do that similar to bioshock with its classical songs. Really adds to the atmosphere of the game.

    This is just from me playing it for 3 hours so to all those 0's out there, get a life and go back to your Black Ops 3.    … Expand
  73. Crazydave74656
    Nov 13, 2015
    10
    Although I am new to the world of Fallout after only just doing number 3 I was looking forward to playing Fallout 4 I wasn't expecting much more than what was in 3 but I think it's safe to say it has blown my mind how far it has come. The story is engaging and very well constructed, the graphics are stunning and the soundtrack only makes it better. The base building is my favourite part ofAlthough I am new to the world of Fallout after only just doing number 3 I was looking forward to playing Fallout 4 I wasn't expecting much more than what was in 3 but I think it's safe to say it has blown my mind how far it has come. The story is engaging and very well constructed, the graphics are stunning and the soundtrack only makes it better. The base building is my favourite part of it I have spent many hours on that part of it, even if your not a fallout fan this game will have you awake and up for hours on end as there is so much to do and explore.… Expand
  74. falloutwonder
    Nov 14, 2015
    10
    The gaming mechanics are almost flawless which gives the player a sturdy control system in this action RPG that successfully teleports you into this post-apocalyptic world as you search for your son and “save” the world. Sure, the story does take a back seat but this is because you create your own character and make your own story and what a story it is. Imagine being the star of I amThe gaming mechanics are almost flawless which gives the player a sturdy control system in this action RPG that successfully teleports you into this post-apocalyptic world as you search for your son and “save” the world. Sure, the story does take a back seat but this is because you create your own character and make your own story and what a story it is. Imagine being the star of I am Legend or Mad Max as you control your destiny in this nuclear devastated world.… Expand
  75. Zytraxion
    Nov 10, 2015
    10
    Well it's already obvious that people are only coming on this site to troll and give a great game a low score probably because CoD: BOIII was crap. I read reviews that were copy and pasted too so a majority of these posts are all repeats so someone must be furious.

    In terms of the game, some choices were made that made it better, some choices may not be too great, but as a game? It's    Well it's already obvious that people are only coming on this site to troll and give a great game a low score probably because CoD: BOIII was crap. I read reviews that were copy and pasted too so a majority of these posts are all repeats so someone must be furious.

    In terms of the game, some choices were made that made it better, some choices may not be too great, but as a game? It's incredible for what sixty dollars can buy you. People are satisfied spending sixty bucks EVERY year for Call of Duty or sports games which is the SAME. EXACT. THING. EVERY. TIME. but when it comes to this, "Oh it's the same game, nothing too new" like really? Does that make any sense? Did Halo 5 falling short upset people that now they have to knock down a titan to make it seem balanced? Users shouldn't be allowed to review a game. How is this game a 0? 0 is non-functional. I'm pretty damn sure this game is functional.

    In short: The game is certainly worth the money and your time. It's going to have things that will upset some or make other extremely happy but in general? It's still the fallout you know and love and for people who believe that this game is a 5.4? or a 4.3? Go **** yourself.    … Expand
  76. Incubus96
    Nov 11, 2015
    9
    Played around 10 hours so far the main story has kept me interested and the side quest so far have been fun. The shooting mechanics have been a big improvement over New Vegas and Fallout 3 and the voice acting has been pretty good . The game for me has run very smoothly haven't had any game breaking bugs. As for the companions I've encountered so far they've been pretty interesting andPlayed around 10 hours so far the main story has kept me interested and the side quest so far have been fun. The shooting mechanics have been a big improvement over New Vegas and Fallout 3 and the voice acting has been pretty good . The game for me has run very smoothly haven't had any game breaking bugs. As for the companions I've encountered so far they've been pretty interesting and far more interesting then Fallout 3 ( New Vegas still wins in that category so far.

    If you are a graphics snob then this game isn't for you and honestly neither is any other Bethesda game I mean give credit where it's due Bethesda have been gradually been improving in this department starting with Skyrim and honestly if you're just playing a game for graphics then you're doing it wrong just look at Ryse. Something I've noticed about some of the people of have given zeroes is that they've gone across all three platforms.    … Expand
  77. AlexRowlands505
    Nov 15, 2015
    10
    Im a huge fan of the fallout franchise starting from number 1, i love the world and the B movie goofiness that it can bring, but fallout 4 brings a much more dramatic and emotional feel to a goofy yet bleak apocalypse and its Very welcome, the graphics are pretty anyone who tells you otherwise don't understand the technical prowess in making a game this big and so beautiful, most gamesIm a huge fan of the fallout franchise starting from number 1, i love the world and the B movie goofiness that it can bring, but fallout 4 brings a much more dramatic and emotional feel to a goofy yet bleak apocalypse and its Very welcome, the graphics are pretty anyone who tells you otherwise don't understand the technical prowess in making a game this big and so beautiful, most games with amazing graphics are incredibly short or uninspired and don't feature the amount of features that fallout 4 brings, its a masterpiece and a welcome addition to not just fallout but gaming in general or as i like to put it "its so good that people love to hate it", the quest are amazing, the combat is improved, the level of customization is overwhelming in a good way, and the story is something everyone should experience new to the franchise or not. Now that i have spoken how good this game is, it still has flaws for example loading times are bit too long, the audio for gun fire sometimes doesn't work immediately (in my experience) and i personally don't like the settlement mechanic, and they do kinda force it down your throat a little with side quests, telling you to build a certain thing but that's it! considering the massive scale of this game it has very few hiccups and ill be playing this game for years to come.… Expand
  78. NMFreed
    Feb 7, 2016
    9
    The Fallout series has always been prized for its immersive world full of colorful characters and questionable life choices. You can be an angel among men and women or a total jerk, but in Fallout 4, things are a bit more ambiguous.
    (Be weary. Spoilers ahead.)
    The game starts a good deal of time in the future, long after the events of 2008’s Fallout 3. The Wasteland is no longer a    The Fallout series has always been prized for its immersive world full of colorful characters and questionable life choices. You can be an angel among men and women or a total jerk, but in Fallout 4, things are a bit more ambiguous.
    (Be weary. Spoilers ahead.)

    The game starts a good deal of time in the future, long after the events of 2008’s Fallout 3. The Wasteland is no longer a completely grueling desert of radiation, but a somewhat blooming foundation for the future. Sure, parts are still heavily irradiated and ghouls and super mutants roam about, but there are blue skies and green grass!

    One of the first things players will get to do is customize their Wastelander. For the first time, you can select a gender for your character, and players may even hear their name out loud from the game’s characters. There are over 250 names supported.

    After customizing your character, you find out you and your family have been selected to move into Vault 111 pending nuclear holocaust. And what do you know? Literally five minutes after sealing the deal, the bombs drop.

    You and your husband/wife and newborn baby head to the vault and are cryo-frozen without consent.
    Events transpire, which will not be spoiled here, and then the Wasteland is yours to explore. So what’s different this time around?

    Well, conversations have been simplified for entry-level players, but choosing your dialogue options is still a blast. It’s a lot more accessible and the camera is adjustable during conversations, a series first.

    Gunplay has been greatly improved and it’s a lot more active. The V.A.T.S. system, which allows players to slow down time and choose a body part to target, has been made a real-time component.
    Also improved and made ten times more enjoyable is power armor. Oh, the power armor.

    The player’s first experience with power armor has them taking on a group of raiders while defending the Minutemen, a militia aimed at protecting the Commonwealth, a large portion of Boston.

    You get in this giant, hulking suit, jack a minigun from a helicopter and take the raiders down. Oh, and then a Deathclaw shows up. I’ll let you experience that for yourself. Overall, Fallout 4 retains the charm of previous Bethesda titles.

    The adventure and imagination of The Elder Scrolls and the dark, comedic humor of Fallout is all here.
    The game is packed with content, side quests, voice acting and more, and you’ll want to play it a few times to catch everything.

    It’s more of the same, but better. Like the game’s opening lines say: “War, war never changes.”

    - Nicholas Friedman, Denton Record-Chronicle    … Expand
  79. bdunning548
    Nov 25, 2015
    9
    I don't understand how this game can have almost 200 more positive reviews than negative reviews and the game doesn't even get a 6/10. Oh wait I totally understand, it's because people are giving 0/10 scores. How can you honestly play this game and it still not even get a 1/10. You can play for only 30 minutes and know that it at least deserves a 4 or 5. Give honest reviews on these gamesI don't understand how this game can have almost 200 more positive reviews than negative reviews and the game doesn't even get a 6/10. Oh wait I totally understand, it's because people are giving 0/10 scores. How can you honestly play this game and it still not even get a 1/10. You can play for only 30 minutes and know that it at least deserves a 4 or 5. Give honest reviews on these games and help potential buyers make an educated purchase if they are seriously considering buying this game. This website wasn't made to have fan wars over products, it was made to centralize review scores for popular media. If you liked the previous Fallout games you will enjoy this product, if you enjoy open-world games where you can explore the environment you will enjoy this game, if you enjoy RPG with a deep character customization and leveling system then you will enjoy this game.… Expand
  80. Groo64
    Nov 24, 2015
    9
    This is a different style fallout game. Its kinda a cross between fallout and minecraft (minus the digging). Its true they have simplified the RPG elements but added the creation. I find it a very good game tho I think fallout 3 was better. I've put about 40 hrs into the ps4 version and 15 hrs into the xbox one version. Half the time on the creation side.
  81. tshotj
    Nov 27, 2015
    8
    Fallout 4 is an almost perfect game ruined by bugs and glitches. This game is a step up in many ways to Fallout 3 and NV. Gun play is the most significant step up here. It feels like a true shooter now. Although, harcore Fallout players may consider that a bad thing and write it off as the game becoming too casual. The world is massive. You most likely will not run out of things to do forFallout 4 is an almost perfect game ruined by bugs and glitches. This game is a step up in many ways to Fallout 3 and NV. Gun play is the most significant step up here. It feels like a true shooter now. Although, harcore Fallout players may consider that a bad thing and write it off as the game becoming too casual. The world is massive. You most likely will not run out of things to do for many hours in. The NPC are great and voice acted well. The gameplay in general is amazing. However, we come to the biggest issue with the game: technical hiccups. Like many of Bethesda's other games the game can be glitchy and is not well optimized. I will give the cruddy graphics a pass since the game is massive, however, frame rate drops even on top PCs is unacceptable. Well all have given Bethesda a pass due to the scale of their games. However, its 2015 and they are still there. It is starting to become ridiculous. Bethesda NEEDS to update their engine. Other bugs include: Companions running straight into enemy fire or getting blown up randomly with no enemies around. Also quests have been known to glitch causing you to have to revert back to a previous save file to complete it. Luckily the massive scale and great gameplay still allows this game a positive review. The game overcomes many of flaws and is well worth 60 dollars.… Expand
  82. skullface543
    Nov 28, 2015
    9
    I have had a blast with this game 60 hours in and I'm still enjoying it definitely a game to pick up this November character creation is better than ever companion AI is the best its ever been some small glitches but nothing huge. The world is big and full of content this is game of the year material the mix of FPS and RPG elements is amazing gun play is definitely improved it does notI have had a blast with this game 60 hours in and I'm still enjoying it definitely a game to pick up this November character creation is better than ever companion AI is the best its ever been some small glitches but nothing huge. The world is big and full of content this is game of the year material the mix of FPS and RPG elements is amazing gun play is definitely improved it does not fell like i even need vats Story line and side quest are great no main ques ever fell useless from start to finish minutemen side quest is where it fells dull repetitive and predictable but fun enough for the first 7 you do brotherhood of steel ques are definitely where its at when it comes to side quest full of action and fun all around in my opinion game of the year… Expand
  83. iCaliban
    Nov 12, 2015
    10
    Excellent game. Improves on everything Fo3 did right and minimal bugs at launch (only 1 in 15 hours so far). If you are a fan of open world exploration this is the best available.
  84. doksoonislove
    Nov 24, 2015
    10
    people want FO to change, yet they still want FO3...irony. I actually enjoyed building system and I truly believe it has given many ways to proceed this RPG game to people with different tastes, which I give credit to Bethesda.
  85. sbraughton
    Nov 17, 2017
    9
    Fallout 4 is a fantastic game and has become my most played game of all time (passing Diablo2LOD and Skyrim). Looking past some bugs (odd physics glitches) and follower AI that can become stupid at times, this world is worth much more than every penny you pay for the game. There are so many things to do, missions to attempt, settlements to build, enemies to try to kill, and weapons/armorFallout 4 is a fantastic game and has become my most played game of all time (passing Diablo2LOD and Skyrim). Looking past some bugs (odd physics glitches) and follower AI that can become stupid at times, this world is worth much more than every penny you pay for the game. There are so many things to do, missions to attempt, settlements to build, enemies to try to kill, and weapons/armor to modify and upgrade. Top that off with multiple competing factions and armies to align with or receive a kill-on-sight order on your head.
    Do yourself a favor and play the DLCs - Far Harbor and Nuka World. These add missions, weapons, armors, settlements, creature types (hermit crab + fog crawler = death), and followers. Other DLCs add crafting functionality (Automatron = crafting new robotic followers) and are worth your pennies too.
    I'll probably be playing this game for years to come but I really want Elder Scrolls VI and Fallout 5.    … Expand
  86. Ockham
    Nov 29, 2015
    9
    Great game except for the insufferable mob **** because of the hype backlash. No one can just enjoy a game anymore it has to become a battle over what is cool or too hyped or which game is the best. I'm so tired of the gaming community. Just play the games you **** children.
  87. Hitman4hire007
    Dec 13, 2015
    8
    Having played 40+ hrs my thoughts are fans of the last generation fallout games will be more than pleased with this outing.visuals are not the best but its a big improvement on fallout 3's graphics.your choices are more limited in this game but that will be to appease the new platers to the series.good gunplay Boring settlement building which is optional (i opted out) but it does what itHaving played 40+ hrs my thoughts are fans of the last generation fallout games will be more than pleased with this outing.visuals are not the best but its a big improvement on fallout 3's graphics.your choices are more limited in this game but that will be to appease the new platers to the series.good gunplay Boring settlement building which is optional (i opted out) but it does what it says on the tin it's a fallout game which plays like......Fallout.… Expand
  88. shawnnorris
    Aug 10, 2016
    10
    This was my first Fallout game, and boy was I impressed. The game play is excellent, great fps combat. The upgrade system is deep and you really can choose how YOU want to play the game. The choices in the game are endless, you could kill off factions you've joined, or be loyal to the bone. Another highlight for me was the settlement creating, I spent a lot of time doing it. Overall, it'sThis was my first Fallout game, and boy was I impressed. The game play is excellent, great fps combat. The upgrade system is deep and you really can choose how YOU want to play the game. The choices in the game are endless, you could kill off factions you've joined, or be loyal to the bone. Another highlight for me was the settlement creating, I spent a lot of time doing it. Overall, it's one of the best games I've ever played.… Expand
  89. Iwasfn47
    Dec 31, 2015
    9
    One of my top games of the year, Fallout 4 was a satisfying quest that I dumped over 100 hours into on my first run. If you played Fallout 3 and enjoyed the combat, the exploration, and the grind of collecting junk, this game is for you. If you are hopeful that they took the best parts of Fallout 3's dialogue and choice system and ran with it, you may be a bit disappointed.

    I loved    One of my top games of the year, Fallout 4 was a satisfying quest that I dumped over 100 hours into on my first run. If you played Fallout 3 and enjoyed the combat, the exploration, and the grind of collecting junk, this game is for you. If you are hopeful that they took the best parts of Fallout 3's dialogue and choice system and ran with it, you may be a bit disappointed.

    I loved the crafting aspect, and the ability to make use of all the junk found in the wasteland. Weapon and armor upgrades are nothing new to gaming, but I feel Fallout 4 found a way to make it feel fresh and rewarding to upgrade items over time by finding the necessary components.

    The story was a bit weird, but by no means did I feel let down by it as I came to my conclusion of it. Fallout 4 is one of the best releases of 2015 by all means in my opinion, and much of the criticism comes out of a place of not being able to please everyone. I was by all means satisfied with my Fallout 4 experience and look forward to another play through in the future.    … Expand
  90. Tbonedabeasst
    Jan 4, 2016
    9
    This game is a great, not as good as new Vegas but still better than fallout 3. You get to build your own settlements. You can join different factions based on your beliefs ( just like new Vegas). There is so much more you can do in this game. BUT hype got the best of this game. Bethesda didn't ask what the fans wanted so they put in what they wanted. Could've been a much better game
  91. kewldawg6969
    Jan 20, 2016
    9
    Fallout 4 is great and a must have game if you like RPGs and exploration as well as FPS shooting
    The world is so much fun to just be in and the side quests are the highlight of the game because when ever you find something cool you feel or do something cool you feel accomplished because you know it could be a completely new thing that only you have found. The gun play is fun and    Fallout 4 is great and a must have game if you like RPGs and exploration as well as FPS shooting
    The world is so much fun to just be in and the side quests are the highlight of the game because when ever you find something cool you feel or do something cool you feel accomplished because you know it could be a completely new thing that only you have found. The gun play is fun and definitely much better than FO3 and the world is much more colorful and richer
    The awesome: open world, story, gameplay, exploration,interesting characters, side quests, and character customization
    The bad: glitches, end game story padding    … Expand
  92. brianb
    Jan 27, 2016
    9
    Having spent 40 hours in the game, I'd say I'm impressed. I'm big fan of Fallout 3 and Skyrim, so while not perfect, this title still hits all the big marks for me - exactly what I was expecting and greatly improved on the model (for the most part).

    As far as a 1st person immersive world - it's the best yet. Environments and insanely better than previous Bethesda titles. They might not    Having spent 40 hours in the game, I'd say I'm impressed. I'm big fan of Fallout 3 and Skyrim, so while not perfect, this title still hits all the big marks for me - exactly what I was expecting and greatly improved on the model (for the most part).

    As far as a 1st person immersive world - it's the best yet. Environments and insanely better than previous Bethesda titles. They might not be at the top of the list, but the wasteland never looked to GOOD. Character models are a weak link, but I can forgive that because I play the game for the environment.

    Quests - Like all Bethesda games, I expect some repetition eventually. You have to when you eventually play 300 hours in a single game. So far It's easily the most imaginative story lines yet. The stories within stories (the ones you have to simply observe) are priceless. The key to keeping your gameplay fresh is to NOT rush through the whole map right away - Don't be in a hurry to see everything. Take your time and save things so you still have something new to explore after your character has many hours under their belt.

    -I do miss the skills being separate. I prefered the ability to control my skills myself and if I wanted to build up Sneak, Small guns, and Medic quickly, I could keep dumping points into all of them at each level up. Now, Its reduced to picking a Perk that specializes in one thing. And hoping I find skill magazines. I'm sure it's all there as before, but I don't prefer how they are currently organizing it - and dolling it out.

    -I also miss that weapons don't deteriorate - it was such a rush to scavenge additional weapons knowing I didn't have to carry them around - I could immediately use them to repair and improve my weapons and have instant gratification. But I also acknowledge the new crafting system provides a more creative and robust solution to that - it just takes longer and I just haven't spent that much time crafting yet.

    -I DON'T miss Karma. I don't believe in Karma. If I want to steal something and no one is around, I don't need the lords of the universe judging me. I much much prefer what they've done here - Your follower judges you. You earn their trust (and get rewarded for it) if they like your behavior. It's is so much more real. We DO make different decisions based on who we are around - plus you might have to play 'out of character' because your current follower doesn't like stealing - OR you roleplay that your character has to "play along" in order to get what you need from them. Which ever way, it's so much better.

    -Gunplay is much better. I've heard people say it's terrible. No, Fallout 3's gunplay was terrible. This might not be FPS, but the game is not a FPS. I think it works great and I LOVE the new improvement on VATS.

    -I would prefer some tutorials because some of the systems are difficult to understand at first. But then again, I figured them out. I don't mind being a little confused and resorting to a quick web tutorial. It's just up to Bethesda to gamble - what is ok for people to figure out and what is too hard? They run the risk of losing people if they get too frustrated out of the gate. I personally, was more than fine with it.

    -Bugs. I have yet to run into any game ending bugs. Skyrim used to freeze fairly regular, so this seems WAY more stable than Skyrim. I don't care if a scorpion walks halfway through a wall or if a random raider is floating above ground. The game has been very stable for a Bethesda game. I also cut them some slack in that I believe it's likely impossible to fully debug this game before release. It's too big and there's way too many varibables. I don't think they have a choice but to do the best they can knowing that the mass public will end up revealing large amounts of bugs. If you hate buts that much, you should know not to play a Bethesda game until a couple of patches have been released. I don't think they are lazy, I think its just the fact of an open world this big and dense.

    -Crafting settlments is interesting and can be a mini game in its own. This is the 'minecraft' part of the game. While it doesn't seem to be necessary to the story at all (I believe it can be ignored for the most part), it's still a refreshing break and allows for another way in for players. I've heard of some players being so wrapped in settlement building that they largely ignore the rest of the real game. THAT is the definition of an OPEN WORLD. That is the future. Literally do anything you want, as long as you are finding fulfillment in it. I hope to see that sort of thing evolved even further in future Bethesda titles.

    In short, I love it. I was hoping it was more of an 'experience' than a 'game'. They certainly delivered!    … Expand
  93. Chip_B
    Jan 27, 2016
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Being new to the Fallout series, I enter with no preconceptions. I found the game a lot of fun and am over 12 days of play time. I enjoyed the quest lines and the options on how to deal with the factions. I choose to walk the line and keep all of them friendly until the end when the final battle with the Institute was required, or at least the way I decided to go. I did manage to complete the main quest while retaining allied status with all three remaining factions; Minutemen, Railroad, and BOS. Though I did get a quest to attack the BOS by one, I can just ignore it. This keeps my quest options open for now. Sure there are bugs and issues with building, and the faction quests do get boring and repetitive, and once your done with the main quest, it becomes more of exploration, and for me getting the perks associated with the companions topped out. I hope the DLC is good and improves on the play-ability of the game. For me, I got my monies worth out of it and really enjoyed the versatility of game play. I think the building was the key hook for me as if it was just a point and shoot game, it would not have kept my interest.… Expand
  94. BloodandIron79
    Jan 28, 2016
    9
    I'm a huge Fallout fan, although there are some problems with Fallout 4, it is amazing and probably the best Fallout iteration yet. I miss the Rpg elements from the last games, but I would have easily paid twice what I did for this game. Bethesda is by far my favorite game studio, keep up the good work.
  95. pietheman
    Jan 28, 2016
    8
    This game was near flawless. I had issues definitely with the dialogue and the lack of a karma system, but I can't help but think many people are being unfair on this game. The exploring was fun and so was building the civilization. The side quests are definitely lacking but Bethesda and their DLC will shine through like always. You can't blame the game for being overhyped. You just can't.This game was near flawless. I had issues definitely with the dialogue and the lack of a karma system, but I can't help but think many people are being unfair on this game. The exploring was fun and so was building the civilization. The side quests are definitely lacking but Bethesda and their DLC will shine through like always. You can't blame the game for being overhyped. You just can't. It's not the game, or Bethesda's fault the game was hyped this much, it was all the fans. All of you that wanted the game to be the Superman of gaming made it seemed so underwhelming, there was NO possible way in today's gaming it could live up to the hype.… Expand
  96. Brennen2009
    Jan 30, 2016
    8
    Wasn't as amazing as i suspected but overall incredibly fun. Better than Fallout 3. Fallout 4 did have to many bugs, issues, and glitches. Character customization was great.
  97. PoseidonWarrior
    Apr 1, 2016
    9
    I honestly find this to be one of the best Fallouts because it fixes some issues that I had with the previous ones but it does do some things wrong (like every Fallout). Fallout 4 brings the best combat and crafting in the series while bringing an excellent open world with a really interesting story with great characters and factions that bring shades of grey. The one real problem thatI honestly find this to be one of the best Fallouts because it fixes some issues that I had with the previous ones but it does do some things wrong (like every Fallout). Fallout 4 brings the best combat and crafting in the series while bringing an excellent open world with a really interesting story with great characters and factions that bring shades of grey. The one real problem that Fallout 4 has is just because of the feedback that Bethesda got before it's launch. Bethesda obviously tried to make it similar to Fallout 3 because before Fallout 4 came our it was praised as the best Fallout. Now that everyone got what they want they're unhappy. But I do agree that Fallout 4 should've had a deeper RPG system. If Fallout 4 had deeper RPG mechanics it could possibly be the best Fallout in the series. But due to it having the weakest RPG mechanics in the series it is held back. I feel like 1 mechanic doesn't define a game. It still is an RPG with big decisions. People tend to over look the fact that you are 1 person and some how you have the power to push an entire army into victory costing the lives of other entire armies. That is a dramatic change in the world how has that been over looked? The one other problem I have with Fallout 4 is the lack of side quests. There is a great main story and great side quests but there aren't as many LONG side quests as in previous titles. I still love these games and I hope that Far Harbor brings what the community wants because that's all Bethesda has been trying to do.… Expand
  98. Mragusa2
    Jun 15, 2016
    9
    What I look for in a Fallout game is enough immersive content to last me hundreds of hours. And I got it. Some of the RPG elements get watered down, but the combat is great, the crafting system is incredibly complex, and settlement building is a great addition that adds even more hours to gameplay.

    Say what you want about the graphics (I think they look pretty decent), but any smart    What I look for in a Fallout game is enough immersive content to last me hundreds of hours. And I got it. Some of the RPG elements get watered down, but the combat is great, the crafting system is incredibly complex, and settlement building is a great addition that adds even more hours to gameplay.

    Say what you want about the graphics (I think they look pretty decent), but any smart gamer knows that graphics are perhaps the LEAST important aspect when it comes to making a great game.

    The main story is not a particularly strong one, but when I play a Fallout game, I just like to explore these new worlds more than anything else.

    Finally, don't let the haters decide for you, because in reality, some of them probably still like playing it. If they really hated it THAT much, then they wouldn't be as invested in the game. You can bet that many of them still hang around for new DLC and Mods.    … Expand
  99. Maverickneo
    Feb 18, 2016
    9
    9/10. Absolutely love this game. If you like fallout you need to get this game. So much customization options and yet they are all optional. If you want to do it cool, if you dont continue on playing the story. Speaking of the story, the story is great, gameplay is also wonderful. Gunplay has been greatly improved since fallout 3 as well. Graphics even though are not the top of the line9/10. Absolutely love this game. If you like fallout you need to get this game. So much customization options and yet they are all optional. If you want to do it cool, if you dont continue on playing the story. Speaking of the story, the story is great, gameplay is also wonderful. Gunplay has been greatly improved since fallout 3 as well. Graphics even though are not the top of the line when it comes to Xbox ONE/PS4 are still excellent. Great product, great overall game. One of the best on current gen systems. Highly recommended. Big open world as well. Seems there are a lot of people hating on the game here as well. Trust them if you want but look for yourself and decide. Rent it first, look at videos etc.… Expand
  100. baris697
    Apr 15, 2016
    8
    Almost everything interesting in this game is somehow connected to main story. Positive on this fact is, that it gives whole story more complexity, negative - rest of the game world is mostly just loot playground with usually short stories, nothing amazing like in Skyrim. Yeah, you will love this game if you like loot model RPG. You can pick up everything around and use it many waysAlmost everything interesting in this game is somehow connected to main story. Positive on this fact is, that it gives whole story more complexity, negative - rest of the game world is mostly just loot playground with usually short stories, nothing amazing like in Skyrim. Yeah, you will love this game if you like loot model RPG. You can pick up everything around and use it many ways (crafting, build settlements, sell). But my feeling is, this game si much more empty than Skyrim. In Skyrim I had feeling, there are tons of small stories outside and it has given me motivation to explore the world. Here is main reason just a loot. But in fact I have spent about 80 hours in this game and it was fun. I have not spotted any serious bugs or tech issues. No some kind of bug-fest like in Skyrim. Much better crafting and build models, than Skyrim. FPS model fine and funny. Summary good-quality game for RPG fans, but Skyrim is better for me.… Expand
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Awards & Rankings

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