Fallout 4

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6.7

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  1. EpicRetroNerd
    Nov 12, 2015
    8
    So most of the bad ratings on here are from people who obviously are trying to boycott the release and are hating on it because either for attention or they actually hate it. I have played 15 hours and for me the game is great, in fact one of the best games this year. So the story is alright and is more of a vehicle that is just in the background and all of the characters and side questsSo most of the bad ratings on here are from people who obviously are trying to boycott the release and are hating on it because either for attention or they actually hate it. I have played 15 hours and for me the game is great, in fact one of the best games this year. So the story is alright and is more of a vehicle that is just in the background and all of the characters and side quests you find are what is really interesting. The characters and dialogue system for me are very good. Some characters and dialogue choices are quite bad but most are actually quite interesting. The world is quite large and the amount of areas to loot is fantastic. Companions are very helpful in battle seems as the difficulty has been amped up. Soundtrack/Score is very good, listening to the radio and looting is so much fun. Base building is meh, could be improved but a nice addition to the game. Graphics are good, they're not realistic but more cartoony and simplistic and the game is much more bright compared to the dull brown fallout 3. Weapon customization is very good. S.P.E.C.I.A.L system is good and can improve lots of abilities that will help you in battle or looting. V.A.T.S are highly improved as instead of stopping time they slow down time and keep the intensity of the battle going. Voice acting is very good for the most part. But then there are the issues I have with the game. Mainly the bugs. Jesus **** christ the bugs are ridiculous. There are so many. Either the game doesn't load properly and it makes me re-load my game or one time I went into an elevator and was in there for 10 minutes so I had to re-load my game. My game crashed once. There are invisible walls and occasional frame drops. If there were no bugs the game would be a 9.5/10 but seems as there are bugs that for me are becoming far and few between now I will have to give the game a 8.5/10 instead. Also all the reviews that came out on release day saying the story is bad and the ending sucks, there is no way you completed the story in one day unless you rushed the game and didn't really play it properly. And to the people hating on the graphics, what about the graphics for Wolfenstein: The New Order? You didn't complain then did you. Anyway Fallout 4 is fantastic and deserves all the critic praise. Just fix the **** bugs bethesda.… Expand
  2. maxonepercent
    Nov 12, 2015
    0
    It is not Fallout anymore, it is a Fallout-inspired spinoff that plays like Borderlands or Wolfenstein. Most of the major RPG elements that I really loved about the series have been taken out or changed beyond the point of recognition:

    - Dumbed down dialogue
    - No skills
    - No karma

    To make matters worse the graphics look like the game was released 5 years ago.
  3. Monkiman300
    Nov 12, 2015
    7
    While Fallout 4 strives to match the success of it's predecessor, it falls short in some key categories. It does however redeem itself with innovative new mechanics that redefine how Fallout makes you feel and think while you sink dozens or hundreds of hours into the Wasteland. In short, while it's not perfect it does make for an enjoyable play through for all but the most overzealousWhile Fallout 4 strives to match the success of it's predecessor, it falls short in some key categories. It does however redeem itself with innovative new mechanics that redefine how Fallout makes you feel and think while you sink dozens or hundreds of hours into the Wasteland. In short, while it's not perfect it does make for an enjoyable play through for all but the most overzealous fanboys.

    Quickly let's review what worked:

    1. The base building mechanic, while rough compared to other similar mechanics in modern games, is an enjoyable pastime and a needed break from the monotony of wandering the Wasteland.

    2. The map is expansive, while still keeping major cities close enough together to run between them if the player chooses.

    3. The enemies prove to be just as classic as in Fallout 3, with some new twists to keep them more challenging for casual gamers.

    4. The V.A.T.S. system is still wonderful and fun to use.

    5. The power armor and upgrades is a welcome and cool addition to the armor scheme.

    and what didn't work:

    1. The voice acting for every storyline character is flat and uninspired. It is painfully obvious that the voice actors weren't engaged in the story lines and were simply reading from a script that desperately needed some personality.

    2. The main storyline is routine for a Bethesda game (someone takes a loved one and I must find them etc.) and leaves a lot to be desired. The player should want to complete the main story arc, but most will skip it entirely until completely necessary.

    3. Bugs, bugs, and more bugs. Ranging from small annoyances like broken NPC bodies, to game breaking ones where quest givers are missing and players fall through the ground. This iteration of Fallout marks Bethesda yet again as the king of buggy RPGs.

    4. The graphics seem to be only a small step up from the Fallout 3 engine. On new systems and with a six year gap between games, people expect the art to evolve not stagnate. Unfortunately this is becoming a trend with Bethesda releases (see Skyrim, ESO, etc.) and it doesn't keep graphics nuts appeased.

    While Fallout 4 is a fun play and the base building is a welcomed addition, Fallout 4 leaves a lot to be desired in the area of story, voice acting, and graphics. This warrants a 7/10 from me as I did enjoy the game, but I always felt it could have been so much more.

    Thanks for reading,

    Monkiman300    … Expand
  4. geek2785
    Nov 12, 2015
    9
    I'm not going to try and convince you that this game is great. If you want to listen to the haters then please do. Played for 10+ hours now and wow, just wow. Beautiful game, lots of exploration, plenty of side quests and new crafting system is a blast to mess around with. All I would ask all the haters out there posting reviews is this, where are these magical '10' games you'veI'm not going to try and convince you that this game is great. If you want to listen to the haters then please do. Played for 10+ hours now and wow, just wow. Beautiful game, lots of exploration, plenty of side quests and new crafting system is a blast to mess around with. All I would ask all the haters out there posting reviews is this, where are these magical '10' games you've played? How can you give this game a '0'? That literally makes no sense.… Expand
  5. Youngjake95
    Nov 12, 2015
    9
    "Just camp behind cover and do whatever you want" is an unfair statement for an open world game. The entire basis of the game is to follow the story line, but to do it your own way, with your own weapons, and by doing basically " Whatever you want". That's how the fallout games have always been and this is no exception. Though the game was obviously marketed at returning Fallout fans,"Just camp behind cover and do whatever you want" is an unfair statement for an open world game. The entire basis of the game is to follow the story line, but to do it your own way, with your own weapons, and by doing basically " Whatever you want". That's how the fallout games have always been and this is no exception. Though the game was obviously marketed at returning Fallout fans, newcomers will be met with hours upon hours of interactive gameplay with an open world style map, meaning you can play how and when you want.
    Overall, i think the game is great, it has its issues ( frame issues on Xbox One and some subtitle glitches)However, none of these issues are "Game breaking" at all.    … Expand
  6. Augustinus
    Nov 12, 2015
    1
    I was actually looking forward to this game, I thought it would be better than Fallout 3, which I liked. The game is a dissappointment. Just really boring, really really boring. Skyrim with guns is a fitting title, and I think Skyrim is boring as hell. It's worse than Skyrim. Terrible combat, terrible ammo occurence, terrible weapons, having to run around the whole world looking forI was actually looking forward to this game, I thought it would be better than Fallout 3, which I liked. The game is a dissappointment. Just really boring, really really boring. Skyrim with guns is a fitting title, and I think Skyrim is boring as hell. It's worse than Skyrim. Terrible combat, terrible ammo occurence, terrible weapons, having to run around the whole world looking for resources to craft stuff, boring dialogue, boring leveling system, most boring quest/story ever, boring characters, and I could go on and on. It's not worth your money.… Expand
  7. matty3232
    Nov 12, 2015
    9
    Ignore the obvious trolls, anyone with constructive criticism about this game would not rate it a 0 or 1 out of 10. This game is absolutely fantastic!
  8. Diamond_an_Gold
    Nov 12, 2015
    9
    The game may have its faults but does it live up to its hype? Yes, yes it does. People here are complaining about the graphics and to them I say why? I prefer the new look, it's refreshing and takes advantage of the new system hardware for the Xbox One and PS4. Probably my only grievance is the fact that karma and repairs are gone, they are no longer needed. The gameplay and style of theThe game may have its faults but does it live up to its hype? Yes, yes it does. People here are complaining about the graphics and to them I say why? I prefer the new look, it's refreshing and takes advantage of the new system hardware for the Xbox One and PS4. Probably my only grievance is the fact that karma and repairs are gone, they are no longer needed. The gameplay and style of the new title is absolutely fantastic. There are plenty of "wow" moments in the game that I have stumbled across for example two death claws fighting to the death and stumbling across a mutated super mutant behemoth named Swan. I love this game and its been one hell of a wait for it.… Expand
  9. jm999
    Nov 12, 2015
    8
    Pros:
    - Huge wasteland with tons of locations to explore
    - Crafting weapon and armor mods has been improved (though I wish there was bullet reloading) - Junk is actually important in this game! Not just for hoarding and shooting from your Rock-It-Launcher - Amazing score by Inon Zur. Fun radio stations. - VATS slowing down time instead of stopping it was a great idea and makes battles    Pros:
    - Huge wasteland with tons of locations to explore
    - Crafting weapon and armor mods has been improved (though I wish there was bullet reloading)
    - Junk is actually important in this game! Not just for hoarding and shooting from your Rock-It-Launcher
    - Amazing score by Inon Zur. Fun radio stations.
    - VATS slowing down time instead of stopping it was a great idea and makes battles more challenging
    - Gun mechanics are vastly improved

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

    Being a longtime fan of Bethesda's work and the Fallout series, this is not exactly what I wanted from Fallout 4. That being said, 24 hours into the game I find myself wanting to keep playing and exploring, and having fun while doing it. Thats the sign of a good game for me. 8/10    … Expand
  10. trooper1993
    Nov 12, 2015
    7
    Being a fan of the Fallout series I really have to admit that the first few hours in the game have been the most absorbing and entertaining this year.

    For whomever is buying Fallout 4 as their first entry title within the series I advise you to be patient. The game has been obviously marketed towards old customers that really don't necessitate guidance to play the game. I see a lot    Being a fan of the Fallout series I really have to admit that the first few hours in the game have been the most absorbing and entertaining this year.

    For whomever is buying Fallout 4 as their first entry title within the series I advise you to be patient. The game has been obviously marketed towards old customers that really don't necessitate guidance to play the game.

    I see a lot of malcontent revolved around the game being too similar too Skyrim, Far Cry and to some extent with Minecraft in terms of house building. Yes, the game has definitely been shaped around other game models. But in complete fairness, these game models have proven to be both successful and entertaining. I personally really enjoy the major changes done.

    On a negative note however, this game is not finished. There are way too many bugs, glitches and corrupt saves files. It is imperative that a single-player based game distributed by a major company such as Bethesda should be completely functional at its release. Unfinished/Broken games kill immersion. It's really a stab to the heart to invest countless hours within a mission to then discover it was all for nothing because of a corrupted save file, AI glitching/not responding or simply the player getting stuck between two rocks. Every passionate gamer jumped on the hype train for Fallout 4 with great expectations. It's sad to see many people jump of the train due to the beta-nature of this game.

    Bethesda. Get your act together. Please.    … Expand
  11. Krakoos
    Nov 12, 2015
    0
    Boring, repetitive quests, chaotic and predictable story, terrible graphic (I think Half Life 2 has better). There's no such a thing like atmosphere in this game. To many bugs, glitches and errors. Nothing works fine in this game! Please, I want my money back!
  12. thelegitbrit
    Nov 12, 2015
    10
    Fallout 4 has far exceeded my expectations and is a massive jump forward from previous titles in the series. After 20+ hours exploring,doing quests,scavenging and settlement building I can safely say this is one of the best games I've ever played.

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

    I've experienced only a few minor bugs but nothing that takes away from my experience. If you want a great, immersive RPG/shooter this is it. Some people could be turned off due to the fact that the player creates the pace so the game moves as fast or slow as you like. Ignore the 0 giving trolls on this site and get involved.    … Expand
  13. 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!
  14. diehard-gamer
    Nov 12, 2015
    6
    If you've played Halo 5 or MGS or Dyinglight ..... or whatever .... and wondered in their graphical awesomeness on the xBone compared to their 360 predecessors then prepare to take a giant step backwards with Fallout 4.

    You play Fallout 4 and graphically you generally feel you could be playing Fallout 3. The controls and combat feel clunky. Inventory is messy - and the crafting tutorial    If you've played Halo 5 or MGS or Dyinglight ..... or whatever .... and wondered in their graphical awesomeness on the xBone compared to their 360 predecessors then prepare to take a giant step backwards with Fallout 4.

    You play Fallout 4 and graphically you generally feel you could be playing Fallout 3. The controls and combat feel clunky. Inventory is messy - and the crafting tutorial is non existent so when you need to (or quests ask you to) make stuff prepare to be seriously frustrated. 6 hours into the game and I still can't workout how to deconstruct 'junk' into component resources. Frustrating, frustrating, frustrating.

    The first cave you explore in Fallout 4 will make Skyrims first cave feel like a gigantic underworld wonderland in comparison. The Fallout 4 maps feel small and cluttered - walk 30 seconds in any direction and you're in another town/village.

    fallout ain't a 10 and it aint a 0. Maybe a 5 or 6. But its still 'Fallout' and theres not much out there (maybe Dragon Age 3 or MGS5 in a 3rd person way) offering any serious competition in the openworld 1st person RPG genre.

    The hype mill says the xBone will offer PC style Fallout mods, but given how the xBone struggles with Fallout 4s limited graphics already I'll believe that when I see it. In the meantime I'll keep my fingers crossed for a megapatch to address all the obvious and serious concerns people have been raising.

    .    … Expand
  15. 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
  16. Z_whites
    Nov 11, 2015
    10
    Easily one of the best games I've played all year already around 25hours and there is so much to do that I've only done about 2 main quest missions there's so many quests things to gather guns to get that you get distracted when doing missions fallout 4 has improved on pretty much everything from fallout and even things they touched in skyrim(which is one of my favourite games of all time)Easily one of the best games I've played all year already around 25hours and there is so much to do that I've only done about 2 main quest missions there's so many quests things to gather guns to get that you get distracted when doing missions fallout 4 has improved on pretty much everything from fallout and even things they touched in skyrim(which is one of my favourite games of all time) they've expanded the crafting system adds so much customization that you can get a gun that's not so good but swap a few things out and bam it's a brand new gun, then there's the settlement system my favourite thing they've added it's so awesome to finally create and manage your own small town now I do have some minor problems with the system of placing objects and trying to line things up but again minor overall this is a fantastic game for which I will be playing for hundreds of hours to come definitely pick this game up… Expand
  17. RogueProphet
    Nov 11, 2015
    10
    This is literally the best game I have ever played.
    Beginning thoughts:
    I've spent the past two days alone in my room with my controller in hand playing the crap out of this game, and I'm still only in the beginning of the story! There is so much to look at, to discover, to explore, in this beautiful open world experience. There is a new event around every corner that will distract you    This is literally the best game I have ever played.
    Beginning thoughts:
    I've spent the past two days alone in my room with my controller in hand playing the crap out of this game, and I'm still only in the beginning of the story! There is so much to look at, to discover, to explore, in this beautiful open world experience. There is a new event around every corner that will distract you from the mission you're trying to accomplish. For example, in one mission, I have to clear our a military base of ghouls. When I enter the building, I find this brotherhood of steel chick, dead in the corner with a holo tape recording of her mission. A new quest pops up: investigate her objective. Now I have to decide to carry out my mission or give in to curiosity.
    This 'choice' is what really makes this game work for me. I hate when games are linear, I like thinking for myself. Fallout has always been great at giving us free will instead of a 'kill everything you see and follow the objective.' If you like intellectual game play rather than robotic, you will love this game.

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

    Addressing the negative reviews:
    I don't know why the reviews for this game are so harsh. My prediction is that people are just so brainwashed with linear story and superb graphics, and when they play fallout, the freedom and the change in what they're seeing scares them. It could also be that people are so used to being let down by AAA game companies, that they've been conditioned to look for the negative on everything, especially something innovative that isn't the 'Good old days.' It could also be that people are being childish, and simply hating on the game. That would explain all the 0s.
    Whatever the reason may be, these reviews should be disregarded. We should save negativity for what is actually bad, not for what's great and innovative. If the majority give all games, even good ones, bad reviews, than game companies won't take our input seriously. This could also frighten them from change, and for the case of half life three, could cause games to not be made at all.
    In my opinion, this is the best game of the year. Keep it up, Bethesda.    … Expand
  18. SebbyMak
    Nov 11, 2015
    0
    The gunplay and actual gameplay beyond dialogue and decision-branching don’t fare much better. This game is too simplified in every way right down to leveling-up and the lack of a proper RPG difficulty curve (ie. start weak, play a lot, progressively get better). The game's internal logic is highly inconsistent and the world is most certainly not immersive as a result.
  19. bloodtherover
    Nov 11, 2015
    0
    I could write pages on just the technical failures of this game at release, let alone all the problems with mechanics and writing.

    To be short: I regret my purchase. This isn't a Fallout game, it's hardly even an RPG. I was quickly bored of it and have no desire to play it anymore. If you like shooters, you have better options. The same goes for RPGs. Yes, they added a boring base    I could write pages on just the technical failures of this game at release, let alone all the problems with mechanics and writing.

    To be short: I regret my purchase. This isn't a Fallout game, it's hardly even an RPG. I was quickly bored of it and have no desire to play it anymore. If you like shooters, you have better options. The same goes for RPGs.

    Yes, they added a boring base design minigame. Other games do that far better. Okay, weapon and gear modification. Too bad all the weapon designs are awful and Bethesda thinks that adding adjectives and attachments to a limited selection of guns means variety. Power Armor is ruined if you like wearing it a lot, and made a major point of the game even to people like me who never liked using it.

    They actually took away features. No karma system. No weapon/gear condition. Do you remember complaining about either of these things? Yeah, Bethesda had trouble getting the whole "moral grey area" thing in Fallout 3, but removing the concept entirely from 3D Fallout? SPECIAL and perks are completely ruined, they just act as FPS style buffs rather than anything that would really effect your play style. Skills don't even exist anymore... Is any of this at all excusable because of better shooting mechanics and a kinda cool layered armor system?

    The setting's awful. Boston was probably always gonna be pretty boring compared to most major American cities (we honestly could've had a Fallout in the Deep South instead of Fallout 3.5 minus any recognizable landmarks...), but the map is tiny and the world is boring. I walked to Diamond city without anything attacking me. Even worse, I walked to Diamond city without feeling compelled to explore or investigate a single damn thing in this open world. Bethesda uses some cartoonish character designs/animations and colors that really stand out as absolutely terrible in a series that's supposed to look gritty and talk clever.

    Dialogue's ruined. The wheel doesn't even accurately tell me what my character will say. You only ever have four options, which are almost always "nice response", "mean response", "sarcastic", or "question/speech check/lie". It's an absolute joke to call a game this simplified a real RPG. Oh, and Bethesda created a character with a backstory, set motivations, and A SINGLE VOICE ACTOR (per sex). I can't roleplay in this roleplaying game...

    If I still haven't convinced you not to play this game (please pirate it if you have to), consider how terribly it's written. Yes, all of dialogue is contrived and boring, but the train doesn't stop there! So the main plot, with the son and spouse. Cool, I'm glad the character that Bethesda created for me cares about them, but why should I? The prewar sequence is kinda cool in a lot of ways, but it's so short and contains nothing that would make me remotely attached to the would be female player character or an extremely bad looking baby that you literally never see do anything but scream and get kidnapped. God damn, I even care more about James from FO3... Oh yeah, Bethesda started working on the concepts for the game about the father from the vault finding his son in the wasteland right after we finished the game about the son from the vault finding his father in the wasteland. Bravo, it's like poetry. I guess Bethesda really wants to waste a postapocalyptic setting on personal family stories instead of, you know, significant geopolitical developments influenced by you and your companions a la 1, 2, and New Vegas... Yet, the pacing is the most glaringly obvious problem. Within the first hour, you have power armor, a companion, a minigun (THAT DOESN'T DETERIORATE), and a few hundred caps if you aren't stupid. That "immersive" voiced player character has a pretty interesting nonexistant reaction to being thrown into the apocalypse and having to fight a ton of radioactive monsters only a few hours after he woke up and got ready. This isn't Fallout. This isn't even a good game. For anything else, a 6/10 at best. For a AAA title from one of my favorite series that was hyped up to be a real game changer, a 0 is the closest justice (next to a refund) that is deserved.    … Expand
  20. 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.
  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. 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
  23. 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
  24. evearcher
    Nov 11, 2015
    0
    RPG for casual gamers only. No degradation on items, just a really long hoarding game with Skyrim like fighting. This is not an RPG and therefore this is not Fallout. What's worse is reviewers are too afraid of ticking off Bethesda to give them the scores they really deserve. Bethesda need to be made aware of the shortcomings so that the next iteration is the Fallout game we, they, andRPG for casual gamers only. No degradation on items, just a really long hoarding game with Skyrim like fighting. This is not an RPG and therefore this is not Fallout. What's worse is reviewers are too afraid of ticking off Bethesda to give them the scores they really deserve. Bethesda need to be made aware of the shortcomings so that the next iteration is the Fallout game we, they, and this series deserve.… Expand
  25. 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.
  26. TheLastColossus
    Nov 11, 2015
    10
    You don't even have to play the game to realize its GOTY, 10/10.......................................................................................
  27. 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.......
  28. thegadfly44
    Nov 11, 2015
    9
    Taken at face value, it's still one of the best games of the year, but when compared to New Vegas we can feel the ever on-ward march of the dumbing down in the industry. Repair mechanics are gone, traits, skills. This is less RPG and more action adventure than I would have liked. I hope Bethesda learns from Resident Evil here as they are making the same mistake. Resident Evil was aTaken at face value, it's still one of the best games of the year, but when compared to New Vegas we can feel the ever on-ward march of the dumbing down in the industry. Repair mechanics are gone, traits, skills. This is less RPG and more action adventure than I would have liked. I hope Bethesda learns from Resident Evil here as they are making the same mistake. Resident Evil was a survival horror, and slowly over time it turned into an Action Adventure and has been nailed with crappy reviews and general dislike ever since. Fallout has been making the same march. It's not good and a little sad.

    The settlement builder feature is an awesome addition, but like a lot of new features it needs some work as it doesn't function all that well. Parts are clunky and don't work as well as they should. The story feels dated. Fallout 3 you were a Son searching for his father, here you are a father searching for his son. Woo hoo. Major creative liberties taken there Bethesda. Awesome job. I guess next time we'll be a Spouse searching for a spouse, or a sibling searching for a sibling. New Vegas was far superior in story, and honestly I had a lot more fun playing that one than this one. Let's hope Obsidian develops a follow up to New Vegas.    … Expand
  29. Gilligan
    Nov 11, 2015
    10
    Fallout is everything I expected.
    As a Fallout lover, it delivers everything I would want.
    I appreciate the streamlined level up system, I find the settlement development intriguing, if a little clunky.
    And sky ships!
  30. Guasimodo
    Nov 11, 2015
    0
    The game is horrible compared to Fallout 3, almost all the fun features have been removed or dumbed down.
    All there is a left is a boring, empty world with nothing meaningful to do. And to make matters worse it doesn't even work most of the time: the technical glitches and freezes make the game unplayable.

    Just horrible Bethesda, just horrible.
  31. Tyto_alba
    Nov 11, 2015
    10
    Quite frankly, 80% of these reviews made can't even be taken seriously. No game deserves a zero and I assure you this game deserves more than a FOUR. People need to give honest and thought provoking reviews instead of the garbage I'm seeing here from Lillo and Prescott. This game is great. If you are a fan of the series then you will love it. The life of the map is improved from New VegasQuite frankly, 80% of these reviews made can't even be taken seriously. No game deserves a zero and I assure you this game deserves more than a FOUR. People need to give honest and thought provoking reviews instead of the garbage I'm seeing here from Lillo and Prescott. This game is great. If you are a fan of the series then you will love it. The life of the map is improved from New Vegas as well as the gun play. If people were less concerned about graphics and more concerned about the game itself then half these reviews would be much better. Some people forget that they started making this game BEFORE next gen consoles even came out. Cut them some slack. I've encountered some glitches but nothing game breaking. It happens. I am having a blast with the updated combat and new functions like rebuilding settlements and crafting gear. I will give this a ten to balance out these unfair ratings of zero that are being handed out but I would say it's about an 8. I would recommend it. People need to lighten up and give more honest reviews in the future. Read some critic reviews if you want something more honest. -A Dedicated Bethesda Fan… Expand
  32. NickH77
    Nov 11, 2015
    0
    Terrible! On every level this game is a joke. Fallout 4 is a huge disappointment. I forced myself to play for over 5 hours and it only got worse as I progressed further. Too many bad points to list.
  33. 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.
  34. 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
  35. 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.
  36. David_Davidsone
    Nov 11, 2015
    0
    DO NOT TRUST REVIEW SITES. Ever. These sites are paid or encouraged to give unrealistically high scores as part of the elaborate scheme that is marketing.

    This game, when peeled from its good graphics, is a buggy mess.
  37. NyoNor
    Nov 11, 2015
    3
    So... i thought to play charismatic beast, and after 10 hours of gameplay all what i was doing is shooting and shooting and shooting... where is the RPG mechanics? WHERE!?
  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. haoideag
    Nov 11, 2015
    10
    Great game, not sure why it's attracting so much trollage. While i do miss some elements like karma, reputation, and the old voice system, it's vastly improved in so many respects. world is so big and the questlines are fantastic
  40. SURYASHEKHAR
    Nov 11, 2015
    5
    Average at its best to be honest. The game looks a bit dated and a bit boring but overall, again, pretty average. I had high expectations from fallout 4 considering all that pre-release hype it had.
  41. 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
  42. leugim696
    Nov 10, 2015
    0
    dumbed down rpg mechanics, horrible voice acting, atrocious graphics, a story that seems like it was written by a grade-schooler, and that fps. wait for the GOTY version, at least then you'll get the full story with less bugs.
  43. masterplan
    Nov 10, 2015
    10
    An absolute triumph. I've come across some very slight graphical glitches here and there but nothing that gets in the way of what a great game this is.

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

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

    Oh and ignore the 0's being given to the game - ridiculous.    … Expand
  44. TCool123
    Nov 10, 2015
    8
    All of these reviews are on either extreme. This game is not a 10, and definitely is not a 0. The only reason that this game is scoring so low is because of all the hype. This game was extremely hyped up to be some life changing amazing revolutionary thing, but those expectations are just unrealistic. I have only played the game for a day mind you, so I can't dive all the way into theAll of these reviews are on either extreme. This game is not a 10, and definitely is not a 0. The only reason that this game is scoring so low is because of all the hype. This game was extremely hyped up to be some life changing amazing revolutionary thing, but those expectations are just unrealistic. I have only played the game for a day mind you, so I can't dive all the way into the story, but it does seem like a pretty lame cliche father trying to find his son, finding nemo type of storyline, which is pretty played out. Would have liked to see something more creative.

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

    The graphics aren't great, personally not a big deal, but having The Last of Us tier graphics would have helped big time. The engine is outdated, and barely keeps up with all the depth that is thrown into the world. I experience very noticeable frame drops. Those are the 2 things holding this game back from being a 10. A more creative story, and a better engine(a huge change and complete overhaul would be needed) could've made this game as good as we thought. Not the case, but trust me, it is still a good fun game, and I would recommend it.    … Expand
  45. DukeSilver
    Nov 10, 2015
    5
    The main story in Fallout 4 is painfully unimaginative. Characters are extremely one dimensional. Dialogue is basically pointless unless you just need it to carry on to the next part of the mission. As a whole, game feels like it has fallen into the same trap that a lot of the current gen over-hyped games are doing. It lacks creativity.

    Compared to previous Fallout games (including New    The main story in Fallout 4 is painfully unimaginative. Characters are extremely one dimensional. Dialogue is basically pointless unless you just need it to carry on to the next part of the mission. As a whole, game feels like it has fallen into the same trap that a lot of the current gen over-hyped games are doing. It lacks creativity.

    Compared to previous Fallout games (including New Vegas) there is nothing that hooks you in and makes you want to play for hours on end. I have already run into glitches that are very similar to previous Bethesda games so that only takes off maybe one point for me. The bad rating comes from the fact that there is really nothing that is motivating me to progress through the actual story. I feel like wandering around and hope I find something that will temporarily spikes my interest.    … Expand
  46. 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
  47. dankmemester
    Nov 10, 2015
    2
    -No Hardcore mode
    -"perk" system is dumbed-down skyrim
    **** characters
    -dumb story
    -boring world
    +okay shooting

    If you like video games this is not the product for you
  48. Moonsocket
    Nov 10, 2015
    8
    **This review is from a long-time Fallout fan, and I am reviewing the first 5 hours that I have played. I will update this after I have put some more time into it. I'd give it an 8.5 if I could, but a 9 is too high, so 8 it is for the time being. I will start with the good, and end with the bad.**

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    If you are a fan of Fallout, or maybe haven't ever played Fallout before, I suggest purchasing this game. The Holidays are just around the corner, so that means deals will be a-plenty. So if you want to wait, go ahead. But if you are on the fence and need the push to buy it... here it is.    … Expand
  49. 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
  50. kingraptor724
    Nov 10, 2015
    2
    Its funny that people think this trash will beat witcher 3 for GOTY. Completed the game, its very predictable story line and pretty boring. The shooting in the game and combat isnt as clunky as like skyrim etc so it was pretty enjoyable. But the graphics, terrible pacing in story, and very empty feeling world makes this game quite easily to fall asleep playing
  51. TheGameratWork1
    Nov 10, 2015
    10
    I was expecting this game to be great and my expectations were blown out of the park it is the best game I have ever played i absolutely love the power armour crafting and the crafting of weapons and houses and the crafting all together and how the junk that you find actually has a use for crafting and the graphics don't get me started over all the game is excellent and i know i will playI was expecting this game to be great and my expectations were blown out of the park it is the best game I have ever played i absolutely love the power armour crafting and the crafting of weapons and houses and the crafting all together and how the junk that you find actually has a use for crafting and the graphics don't get me started over all the game is excellent and i know i will play Fallout for a minimum of 500 hours… Expand
  52. 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
  53. Prescott
    Nov 10, 2015
    0
    This is not an RPG and therefore this is not Fallout. What's worse is reviewers are too afraid of ticking off Bethesda to give them the scores they really deserve. Bethesda need to be made aware of the shortcomings so that the next iteration is the Fallout game we, they, and this series deserve.

    To begin, not only have Bethesda not improved enough from Fallout 3, but they even regressed    This is not an RPG and therefore this is not Fallout. What's worse is reviewers are too afraid of ticking off Bethesda to give them the scores they really deserve. Bethesda need to be made aware of the shortcomings so that the next iteration is the Fallout game we, they, and this series deserve.

    To begin, not only have Bethesda not improved enough from Fallout 3, but they even regressed in several critical areas. The dialogue is beyond simplified and therefore the core of RPG lore and world-building has been eradicated almost entirely. The dialogue "options" aren't informative at all and on top of that, the game's writing is putrid. The player character's voice is even predetermined for you and nothing you do actually alters the direction of the game's narrative. This doesn't deliver the masterful narrative potential Fallout has and initially strove to achieve.

    There is no choice and consequence, no reputation changes from your actions, and no feedback to anything you do. "Freedom" means nothing in an RPG when none of your available actions mean anything. I find this particularly disheartening since it saps me of any motivation to do anything when the narrative provided for those actions is not only weak, but nothing I do matters. What's truly astounding is that Bethesda actually regressed in this area since the days of Morrowind or even Oblivion where at least a basic reputation system existed and guards hailed me as the Champion of the Arena or something.

    The gunplay and actual gameplay beyond dialogue and decision-branching don’t fare much better. This game is too simplified in every way right down to leveling-up and the lack of a proper RPG difficulty curve (ie. start weak, play a lot, progressively get better). The game's internal logic is highly inconsistent and the world is most certainly not immersive as a result.

    Furthermore, the game is utter garbage from a technical standpoint. Remember Crysis from 2007? Heck, forget Crysis. Remember Oblivion from 2006? The game was very technically ambitious for an early 2006 title and its beauty and immersiveness benefited greatly as a result. Morrowind was the same way. However, now that Bethesda are more financially successful than ever, they've become content with recycling an ancient engine and associated assets. The result is this inconsistent Franktenstein-esque monstrosity with poor poly-counts, crap textures, archaic hardware usage, and severely lacking lighting and general effects. Bethesda from 2002 would be ashamed of this stagnant nonsense. No matter the resolution, no matter the hardware, this game is muddy and technically conservative. And yet it still performs like trash with countless bugs and glitches. Bethesda haven't advanced their animations despite all these years, either. There is no excuse for this. Bethesda have the cash, they just don't have the demand from their fans.

    I used to think Bethesda's games had the potential to be legitimate art back in the Morrowind days, but now I wonder. Despite their explosive financial success, Bethesda have only managed to stagnate at best and significantly regress at worst in their delivery of masterful RPGs. It's to the point where Fallout 4 simply isn't an RPG by any knowledgeable definition. Morrowind's setting and RPG mechanics once captivated my soul and mind and led me to dream great things about the future of Bethesda RPGs. Oblivion still wasn't half-bad, particularly with the Shivering Isles expansion. Bethesda's first Fallout game (Fallout 3) had its shortcomings but was a strong seminal effort. However, Fallout 4 has crushed my decade+ old hopes and failed to even deliver an RPG let alone any semblance of the creativity and ambition that once permeated throughout Bethesda's games or Fallout in general.

    I dream no more.    … Expand
  54. Hagaloro
    Nov 10, 2015
    0
    Bad graphics, atrocious story, horrible gunplay, boring gameplay and basicaly broken perfomance wise. This gotta be one of the greatest disapointments in the history of video games. Perfomance on xbox one is pure trash. Even the songs are the same as the ones in f3 and nv.
  55. 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
  56. 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
  57. Mlabelle
    Nov 10, 2015
    8
    If you voted this game a zero give your head a shake. This game is not a zero or a ten, it is a solid game but nowhere near perfect and certainly not the worst game ever made. It has its flaws, mainly frame rate issues, some bugs that interfere with quests and NPC interactions, but overall the amount of content offered and the customization features make up for some of the shortcomings.If you voted this game a zero give your head a shake. This game is not a zero or a ten, it is a solid game but nowhere near perfect and certainly not the worst game ever made. It has its flaws, mainly frame rate issues, some bugs that interfere with quests and NPC interactions, but overall the amount of content offered and the customization features make up for some of the shortcomings. The map itself is not as HUGE as some expected but the content is packed in there to the point where a simple walk through the map could start a dozen different quests. I found through the first few hours level is pretty fast and you do jump right in to the action within your first hour or so. I recommend buying this game if you've played previous fallout games and you don't have an expectation that this will be some sort of groundbreaking achievement. It is a good game with a lot to do but not much more than that.… Expand
  58. erik1220
    Nov 10, 2015
    10
    If you enjoyed fallout 3, NV or Skyrim at all, you owe it to yourself to grab this game. This game has hundreds of hours of gameplay and will bring you a ton of fun.
  59. KnightFire919
    Nov 10, 2015
    9
    I can't remember the last game that made me lose over 6 hours of my time. I really enjoy this game!
    The only issue I had with the voice overs but with a restart of the game it was fixed.
  60. CooLRuNNingS
    Nov 10, 2015
    5
    So I bought Fallout 4 yesterday but after playing it I think the store has accidentally given me a copy of Fallout 3 in error as I'm sure I've played this before. Graphics slightly improved but other than that there doesn't seem to be much improvement over Fallout 3. Maybe as I get further into the game the improvements will become more evident, but after the first 5/6 hours it feels likeSo I bought Fallout 4 yesterday but after playing it I think the store has accidentally given me a copy of Fallout 3 in error as I'm sure I've played this before. Graphics slightly improved but other than that there doesn't seem to be much improvement over Fallout 3. Maybe as I get further into the game the improvements will become more evident, but after the first 5/6 hours it feels like a real let down.… Expand
  61. 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
  62. Chengalang
    Nov 10, 2015
    10
    For a person who's never played Fallout or Elder Scrolls, hearing all the hype I was skeptical. After the first 5 hours, the game is amazing! Exploration feels rewarding and the game actually makes you want to take the time to look through everything. Excited to see how the story goes and what else there is to explore
  63. 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
  64. 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.
  65. 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.
  66. Tradadam
    Nov 10, 2015
    0
    Game is boring and simplified. Plot is mild and characters development is pedestrian. Overall I do not recommend buying it. Much worse that its predecessors.
  67. 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.
  68. 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 !
  69. Lillo
    Nov 10, 2015
    4
    No "Hardcore mode", no weapon/armor degradation, no reputation system, no "traits", and the plot and characters are flat.
    But you can build weapons, houses and interact with the "real" pip-boy, so who cares?

    If you enjoyed New Vegas, DON'T BUY IT.
    It's FarCry with Skirym features.

    Thanks Bethesda for ruining the Fallout series.
  70. Lacoste18
    Nov 10, 2015
    10
    After several hours of gameplay I can truly say this game will thrash my GPA. The story is invigorating so far. The gameplay is amazing... I could go on, but I have class in 6 hours. I just thought I could outweigh the inevitable down-votes from the presumably COD fans that will relentlessly create 17 profiles a piece to bash this brilliant treasure of a videogame. Anyway the only issue isAfter several hours of gameplay I can truly say this game will thrash my GPA. The story is invigorating so far. The gameplay is amazing... I could go on, but I have class in 6 hours. I just thought I could outweigh the inevitable down-votes from the presumably COD fans that will relentlessly create 17 profiles a piece to bash this brilliant treasure of a videogame. Anyway the only issue is the occasional framerate drop which is to be expected from a game of this size. I'm not going to knit pick though, still overall one of the most well-rounded games of this generation thus far.… Expand
  71. ApexCryptLord
    Nov 10, 2015
    1
    Worst Fallout game, after a few hours of gameplay, i saw a lot of bugs on the map. I couldn't play it anymore because i couldn't end the situation because of the bug. I though it was only by me, but my friends had the same bug. Fallout 1-3 were much better than this. Idk what they did with the time. The game is broken.
  72. 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
  73. rustybones16
    Nov 10, 2015
    10
    This game is great. So much depth. There is a classical music radio station that plays EXCELLENT music while you wander around. There is also John Cleese as Cogsworth! So far the visuals are great. Some of the characters look like last-gen, but no worse than Skyrim did. It's still effective. The framerate is fine on Xbox, it's a bit cinematic, but it really works with what they're goingThis game is great. So much depth. There is a classical music radio station that plays EXCELLENT music while you wander around. There is also John Cleese as Cogsworth! So far the visuals are great. Some of the characters look like last-gen, but no worse than Skyrim did. It's still effective. The framerate is fine on Xbox, it's a bit cinematic, but it really works with what they're going for. So far all the reviews seem a bit picky. This is better than Witcher 3, less glitchey and buggy, although centering on and selecting items is a bit wonky.

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

    So far so good.    … Expand
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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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