Fallout 4

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  1. 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
  2. fluxmulder
    Nov 28, 2015
    7
    Yes, this is still the Fallout that we know and love. The post-apocalyptic setting. The lore. The mutated creatures. Wandering around, seeing something cool in the distance, going there, killing all the bad guys, grabbing the loot, seeing something else in the distance, going there, repeat. It's all back in Fallout 4.

    That being said though, they have taken quite a few steps back with    Yes, this is still the Fallout that we know and love. The post-apocalyptic setting. The lore. The mutated creatures. Wandering around, seeing something cool in the distance, going there, killing all the bad guys, grabbing the loot, seeing something else in the distance, going there, repeat. It's all back in Fallout 4.

    That being said though, they have taken quite a few steps back with this game. Yes, the RPG system has been simplified. There are no skills anymore, weapon and armor don't degrade, there is no karma system, and the perks system has been reworked. The skills and reworked perks system, I can live with. The other two, not so much. I imagine they did it to streamline the series and appeal to a wider audience. The lack of a karma system means that the only meaningful choices you get to make are what factions to join, which leaves little room for any real role-playing. The story and setting this time around also don't have the appeal of Fallout 3. With a few exceptions, characters are flat and uninteresting, and this isn't helped by the lack of interesting player dialogue choices. Boston also doesn't have the uniqueness that Washington DC had. The usual Bethesda bugs are still in abundance. NPC followers can get snagged on objects, static cars can unexpectedly go flying and crush you, bad VATS cameras will glitch through enemies, and so on. The UI is also a bit of a mess. The pipboy menus in general are cluttered and confusing, and certain key binds are hard bound to actions. You can also build settlements now. It's a cool idea, but poorly explained and implemented. 30 hours in, I still don't know what ultimate purpose they serve or how it benefits me.

    Onto the positives. The world looks great. The art style in general is more colorful and vibrant than Fallout 3's, helped by a much improved graphics engine. Art quality is hit or miss though. Some areas look great while others look laughably bad. Character models and animations have been improved. 3rd person view in particular feels much better because of this. Character creation is also very robust, with tons of face customization options. The gun gameplay and general player navigation is also improved, and feels more in line with what you'd expect from a modern FPS. It can still be quite janky, especially when jumping or trying to navigate rocky terrain. You can also craft weapons and armor now, which is great. That also means every little clutter item in the world should be picked up, as they are used for crafting.

    So in conclusion, if you loved Fallout 3 for it's setting and and exploration gameplay, Fallout 4 will give you more of that but with a bit of next-gen polish. If you wanted a deep RPG experience, then the streamlining that Bethesda has done may disappoint you. Though not the classic that it's predecessor was, Fallout 4 is still a good game and a worthy addition to the Fallout series.    … Expand
  3. simothemaster
    Nov 28, 2015
    4
    Fallout 4 has missed the "fallout" part.

    The character customization has been dumbed down. Now you have only SPECIAL and perks, with half of the perks being only percentage increases. Skills and traits have been removed. The dialogue is terrible and slow (you'll probably skip it), the voicing for your character ruins the immersion. The speech wheel is the worst part, it gives you 4    Fallout 4 has missed the "fallout" part.

    The character customization has been dumbed down. Now you have only SPECIAL and perks, with half of the perks being only percentage increases. Skills and traits have been removed. The dialogue is terrible and slow (you'll probably skip it), the voicing for your character ruins the immersion. The speech wheel is the worst part, it gives you 4 options that basically are "yes", "no", question, sarcasm or "maybe". But none of these option matter as whatever you say it results in the same result, which sometimes is the total opposite of what you want, killing the replay-value.
    The story is pretty bad, especially in the second part, where you do stuff for no real reason. Every quest ends in a call-of-duty stile level, you just kill enemies, loot stuff until you get tired and then go on. In previous fallouts you could have avoided the shooting by speaking with people, sneaking or in other ways. In fallout 4 you just kill enemies.
    The map is pretty cool, it is more colorful than fallout 3's, but IMO feels smaller. In most of the map there's either enemies or nothing, you won't find amazing stuff that will start a quest. You will find very few secondary quests which are actually quests and not just "go there and kill people because I told you so".
    The new features are ok, the weapon modding is awesome but there tends to be an "obvious choice" when you customize weapons. The settlement building is fun the first time but soon after you will ignore it as you gain absolutely nothing from helping people except their complaints.

    Fallout 4 is not a good FALLOUT game, but it is a decent game. An open-world FPS with some rpg elements. I obtained roughly 40 hours from the game and at least half of them I would call them enjoyable. I do not recommend picking it up, as the other games in the series (3 and NV) are much better even if older.    … Expand
  4. 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
  5. Sarticus
    Nov 27, 2015
    9
    People are saying that this game wasn't anything close to what they wanted, but I say that it's the best Fallout title that this generation will probably see for at least the next 15 years(hopefully, because Bethesda should take their sweet time when making their games), and the best Fallout entry since Fallout 2. The Commonwealth is much different than the Capital Wasteland, The MojavePeople are saying that this game wasn't anything close to what they wanted, but I say that it's the best Fallout title that this generation will probably see for at least the next 15 years(hopefully, because Bethesda should take their sweet time when making their games), and the best Fallout entry since Fallout 2. The Commonwealth is much different than the Capital Wasteland, The Mojave Desert, and The West Coast. It's more developed and populated then any other setting in the Fallout Universe, but that doesn't mean that the game is easier. Like when anything else is exposed to the effects of time, the commonwealth has evolved to become the deadliest environment in any fallout game released. The best thing about the game, so far, is how challenging it is. When I had the option to set my difficulty I went to survival mode, because usually bethesda's games aren't too difficult. But Fallout 4 has proven to be a welcome challenge where everything can and will kill you in a few seconds, if you don't plan right. Strategy has become a vital tool when clearing a "dungeon", where as in fallout 3 I would just run around and shoot everything in the frontal lobe. The crafting system is fun to, but it's easy to acquire too many settlements to manage at once, without making it a full time job.

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

    But still. I love the game, I think it's the best fallout that I've ever played, It certainly lived up to my expectations, and I plan on fully completing the game.    … Expand
  6. Ubermonkey88
    Nov 26, 2015
    7
    I didn't go into Fallout 4 with much expectation. That's not because I didn't like what I saw from pre-release material, it's just that I didn't really follow it much until launch, and that's maybe why I'm enjoying the game a lot more than those who have given it scathing reviews regarding it's story, graphics, and the change of certain systems in-game.

    I've played all the previous    I didn't go into Fallout 4 with much expectation. That's not because I didn't like what I saw from pre-release material, it's just that I didn't really follow it much until launch, and that's maybe why I'm enjoying the game a lot more than those who have given it scathing reviews regarding it's story, graphics, and the change of certain systems in-game.

    I've played all the previous Fallout games. I enjoyed the changes for what they were in Fallout 3 and thoroughly enjoyed it (probably one of my best xbox 360 experiences). I didn't enjoy New Vegas, I just couldn't get into it. As for Fallout 4, the best I can say is that it's...good. So far, it hasn't taken me to the heights of entertainment as found in Fallout 3 (should I nuke Megaton?) but it is still quite an enjoyable experience...

    Pros

    - The gunplay has been much improved from Fallout 3, and although it doesn't (thankfully) play like a shooter, I felt I had a bit more control when it came to combat. VATS is still included, but now instead of freezing time, it simply slows time down considerably. Many have complained about this, but I like this change - it forces the player to think a bit quicker in these situations.

    - The world of Fallout 4 doesn't seem to be that big. However, there is so much detail crammed into every corner of the game map, and there is always plenty to see and do. The environment is much more colourful and vibrant than that of Fallout 3 and this helps when it comes to exploration, as I always see something of interest in the distance that I want to check out.

    - Graphics - For such a large and complex open world game, I don't expect it to have state of the art graphics - it just couldn't work under that pressure. The character models aren't overly detailed and their animations (especially lip syncing) aren't great. The environment and lighting, however, are fantastic, and for a game like this, the world really is the most important character.

    Cons

    - The story is weak - there's no getting around that. I just didn't really care if my character found his family or not. It had the potential, especially showing how good life was with the character's family before the war, but it never built on that.

    - Choice - this has always been a big part of Fallout, and here it has been neutered considerably. As mentioned in other reviews, you could negotiate many situations - double crossing characters, bribing, intimidating them etc. But this has mostly been stripped out of Fallout 4 and overly simplified, which is a shame.

    - UI - not something a lot of people have talked about, but this really bugs me - the UI on this game is a nightmare. It's ugly, garish and extremely clunky to navigate.

    - Gameplay - this is a funny one - it improves on many of Fallout 3/NV mechanics and is a smoother experience for it, but I just don't seem to be having as much fun as I did in Fallout 3. I don't know if it's because of the story or the world or the characters, but it just doesn't grab my attention like F3 did.

    Overall, it's simply a good game. It's not amazing, it's not terrible. There's plenty to do and can be enjoyed, and for that it's worth playing. It's just not as entertaining as previous iterations.

    I can't really comment on bug crippling the game etc, because, aside from the odd dialogue-related issue, I haven't really experienced any bugs or performance issues.    … Expand
  7. Closeremperor16
    Nov 25, 2015
    10
    Awesome. That is all. No justifcation needed just the definition of epic.

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  8. 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
  9. 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
  10. jpirovano
    Nov 25, 2015
    3
    Unpolished game, construction mode is boring and has some bugs.
    The grafics of the game looks like 360 version, the scenarios are repetitive and boring, everything looks green or brown.
  11. 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
  12. 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.
  13. SpiritStar
    Nov 24, 2015
    0
    Welcome to Fallout 4 - or, as I like to call it "Bethesda's Hobo Simulator 2015". This has all the hallmarks of a typical modern AAA game: Mostly meaning the devs went: Screw effort - our fans will make mods and wikis to do the things we can't be bothered to do, like offer balanced leveling, sensible quest progression or anything else which might have required effort. The most obvious lazyWelcome to Fallout 4 - or, as I like to call it "Bethesda's Hobo Simulator 2015". This has all the hallmarks of a typical modern AAA game: Mostly meaning the devs went: Screw effort - our fans will make mods and wikis to do the things we can't be bothered to do, like offer balanced leveling, sensible quest progression or anything else which might have required effort. The most obvious lazy move was to dust off a crummy shooter/crafter from a dead project and slap the Fallout label on it, thinking "yeah, Fallout fans won't notice or mind that everything that made the franchise what it is is gone, they're just into the name"… Expand
  14. 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.
  15. 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.....
  16. 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
  17. 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.
  18. epitage
    Nov 23, 2015
    9
    While I would love to give this game a 10 for the sheer amount of enjoyment I have accrued over my 50 hours, I cannot ignore the classic Bethesda bugs that by now seem native to their GameBryo engine. Items falling through floors, poor voice/mouth synchronization, and physics going from 0-100 mph are just a few that we have come to expect. Fortunately, most of the bugs are minor and haveWhile I would love to give this game a 10 for the sheer amount of enjoyment I have accrued over my 50 hours, I cannot ignore the classic Bethesda bugs that by now seem native to their GameBryo engine. Items falling through floors, poor voice/mouth synchronization, and physics going from 0-100 mph are just a few that we have come to expect. Fortunately, most of the bugs are minor and have not been a major cause of frustration.

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

    I did not expect to be the biggest fan of their new settlement/construction system, but it is incredibly entertaining! To see what happens when raiders try to charge your base surrounded by rocket turrets is worth the time invested! Also, the ability to designate exactly what gear your settlers and companions wear is a big plus as well.    … Expand
  19. Spogbob159
    Nov 23, 2015
    3
    I played this game for about 7 hours and i got though about half the game's story line. The beginning of the game I enjoyed I felt engaged and I felt like I was in the game. Then later on I felt alone and I started getting board with game running from place to place saving settlers from bandits and trying to find ammo. I just was not entertained as long as I would have liked to be. TheI played this game for about 7 hours and i got though about half the game's story line. The beginning of the game I enjoyed I felt engaged and I felt like I was in the game. Then later on I felt alone and I started getting board with game running from place to place saving settlers from bandits and trying to find ammo. I just was not entertained as long as I would have liked to be. The base building was probably the best time I had with the game. But other than that a boring walking simulator.… Expand
  20. 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
  21. Trevorsh
    Nov 23, 2015
    0
    Poor game
    - Poor graphics.
    - Weak characters.
    - Missions involving only killing.
    - Story weak.
    - Poor game world.
    - there is nothing to do .
    - Weak dialogues.
    - Badly made interface.
    - None of RPG elements.
    - No decisions.
    - Very boring !
    I do not recommend !
  22. 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
  23. guilhermefdias
    Nov 23, 2015
    3
    There is one thing I learned from this game.

    You have to be careful, my friends. Because, you know the "hype"?? All that expectations, and people talking about it. Everyone looking forward for something. Everyone screaming it out loud. Well, I will NEVER board the hype train again in my life. The game itself is good, don't get me wrong. But in my opinion is not a RPG, it's looks    There is one thing I learned from this game.

    You have to be careful, my friends. Because, you know the "hype"?? All that expectations, and people talking about it. Everyone looking forward for something. Everyone screaming it out loud.

    Well, I will NEVER board the hype train again in my life.
    The game itself is good, don't get me wrong. But in my opinion is not a RPG, it's looks more like a shooter. The story not that good, the writing is shallow, the dialogues are very simple, and gives you a huge illusion of choice. The game is not immersive, there's not much life in it... you don't feel it. No emotion.

    This game is good, but it DOES NOT lives for its expectations.
    The hype was horrible. And I am disappointed.    … Expand
  24. Kingsmill89
    Nov 22, 2015
    8
    Fallout 4 is undoubtedly an epic game that makes many improvements on it's predecessors. From an organic and intuitive crafting system to beautiful design, it succeeds in being great entertainment and value for money.

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

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

    For me, it's a great game but misses out on it's true potential as an open-world story-creating masterpiece.    … Expand
  25. 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.
  26. 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
  27. 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
  28. 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.
  29. 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
  30. jrobpaq
    Nov 20, 2015
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I feel cheated. Faction I chose ultimately didn't matter in in the end, and I was surprised when it ended so abruptly. Feels like more Fallout 3. If that's what you're looking for, great, if not, however... If you're a die hard Fallout fan, able to squeeze out every ounce of entertainment out of the games, then you're probably going to be satisfied. If you're looking for a deeper RPG, maybe look somewhere else, or at least wait for the price drop. Surprisingly shallow.… Expand
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Awards & Rankings

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

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Metascore
88

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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