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  1. Sep 7, 2023
    7
    This game has improved drastically from its initial release. It's a fun community that are willing to help out with quests. They've added new missions daily ops and expeditions. I started playing on gamepass and it is a decent game now. I recommend anyone go back and give it a try.
  2. Aug 17, 2023
    5
    Enjoyable for at least a few hours of gameplay, but need friends to play with after that. Pales in comparison to Fallout 3 and New Vegas as a single player experience.
  3. Feb 28, 2022
    7
    The map is the best designed world Bethesda has created do far, but lacks the environmental story telling I have loved so much in this series. After Wastelanders update it felt like they finally found there footing, but lackluster ever since. Nothing of substance to keep you going. But the story is worth a playthrough.
  4. Dec 12, 2021
    7
    The game keeps getting better but crossplay between xbox and pc would have been good
  5. Oct 13, 2021
    5
    I played this game at launch and will give it a 1/10 but now revisiting the game at the end of 2020 It's actually a working game but it's so empty and boring with bugs and glitches still no one does PVP the story seems nothing but a chore and side-missions are the most boring thing I have seen in an RPG I hope to God they don't use this engine again or at least update it so It's usable asI played this game at launch and will give it a 1/10 but now revisiting the game at the end of 2020 It's actually a working game but it's so empty and boring with bugs and glitches still no one does PVP the story seems nothing but a chore and side-missions are the most boring thing I have seen in an RPG I hope to God they don't use this engine again or at least update it so It's usable as starfield is on the way I am kinda woried how it will be at launch. Expand
  6. Mar 16, 2021
    5
    theres some good ideas here, and the concept of rust but in the fallout universe could be such a good game but this aint it.
  7. Feb 5, 2021
    7
    Surprisingly competent I saw this game on game pass and thought well time to experience some terrible bugs and glitches and I actually had a decent time unironically well I will split it up into the three stages of this games existance
    Base game : Crashed all the time and was dull only thing hold it together was the duck tape the multiplayer framework was built on and the Bethesda Core
    Surprisingly competent I saw this game on game pass and thought well time to experience some terrible bugs and glitches and I actually had a decent time unironically well I will split it up into the three stages of this games existance
    Base game : Crashed all the time and was dull only thing hold it together was the duck tape the multiplayer framework was built on and the Bethesda Core gameplay loop 3.5/10 not good but better than the outraged mob would like you to believe
    Wastelanders: Well it's the base campaign but with some of the best fallout content Bethesda ever made and the severs stopped crashing 5/10
    Steel Dawn : more good actual Fallout stuff plus the combat is much more responsive 7/10
    Well the game seems to be doing well enough for them to continue updating the game
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  8. Dec 11, 2020
    6
    Story:
    Core Story- Lazy and Boring. Get this holotape, get that holotape. Even no NPCs. Not fun at all.
    Wastelanders: Honestly one of the Greatest Fallout Stories written. It starts off pretty well, where you have to inoculate the Raiders and Settlers against the Plague that wiped out the survivors of Appalachia. The next missions are basically to build up your trust with the factions
    Story:
    Core Story- Lazy and Boring. Get this holotape, get that holotape. Even no NPCs. Not fun at all.

    Wastelanders: Honestly one of the Greatest Fallout Stories written. It starts off pretty well, where you have to inoculate the Raiders and Settlers against the Plague that wiped out the survivors of Appalachia. The next missions are basically to build up your trust with the factions and ultimately decide with who you want to raid Vault 79 and get the gold. If there is a sequel to that, im looking forward to it.

    Steel Dawn: It felt a bit short since there were only 8 Missions. But since it only is the first chapter of the new Brotherhood, it was enjoyable. The missions were enjoyable and the NPCs introduced with the update were also good. While Knight Shin might be not the most likable NPC you encounter, he is lore friendly and basically represents what the Brotherhood is. It had one surprise where the Paladin betrays the Brotherhood and destroys the only communication signal. In Overall, im also looking forward to the next chapters in this DLC.

    And hopefully, in 2021, Bethesda releases an Enclave DLC.

    Gameplay:

    To be perfectly honest, all the best guns are locked behind a decent grind to level 50, which will take you a while since there are no exploits in the game which level you up fast, and the guns are balanced, but something feels wrong with finding a gun and not being able to use it, while it is absolutely understandable.

    But the Gameplay can be fun once you encounter Fallout Monsters and fight them with your friends, unless the AI is crap.

    Lore:
    I liked the Lore in the game, despite of it being set in a timeline which certainly is not the best. The holotapes were boring sure, but they were lore friendly etc. In Overall, I liked the lore, but the timeline certainly could be better.

    Map;

    Fallout 76 is a great open world, with its huge map and different regions. At launch, the map felt empty, since there were no NPCs. Now it also feels partially empty, but it still is a blast to explore and the best map in the Fallout Series.

    Graphics:

    From afar, this game looks beautiful, many viewpoints show you beautiful vistas and i loved it. From up close, the graphics are only a bit better than Fallout 4, since bethesda does not enhance their engine for some reason. But most of the graphical bugs which were there at launch were fixed, although you might encounter some graphical shadow bugs.

    NPCs:

    Most of the NPCs are well acted and it is enjoyable to talk to them, also the Dialogue System is a huge improvement from Fallout 4.

    Technical:

    Fallout 76 is buggy. While exploring, I have not encountered bugs besides the shadows etc. I encountered Audio Bugs while doing Events with many other people, instead of hearing the many other gun sounds i heard bizarre sounds. The game technically is better and does not crash often, the quests are sometimes buggy, you can't interact with NPCs or Intercoms sometimes, the disconnections from servers were surprisingly minimal. In overall, it has improved.

    Verdict:
    6,5/10

    The main story is boring, but the Wastelanders and Steel Dawn are really really well written! The Gameplays best parts are locked behind a huge grind, but is often rewarding and fun when the AI is not crap. The Lore is good in my opinion, but the timeline and when it is set clearly are not the best and since bethesda's fallouts only happen in the 2270 or later, it would not have been a bad idea to make fallout 76 happen in 2280 instead of 2103, but in overall, the holotapes are lore friendly and do a good job, while ruining the story. The Map is an absolute blast to explore, but feels partially empty. The bugs with graphics were mostly fixed, and the game is beautiful from afar, but only a bit better from up close than Fallout 4. The NPCs are generally well acted and the dialogue system is a huge improvement from Fallout 4. It partially is technically rough and buggy, but in overall the updates and the Support from the Developers made the game a lot better and Wastelanders and Steel Dan are solid foundations to build the future story of fallout 76 on, and the game can absolutely be as good as Fallout 4 and recover from its reputation, since it always had and has potential.
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  9. Dec 8, 2020
    6
    The game isn’t as bad as people say, I found it really enjoyable to play although after completing all main and side missions the game runs a little dry. However, once you complete the main game, there is always new content coming out and daily events occurring. I stopped playing after I hit level 100 but that is a testament to how much I liked the game that I was able to stay that long.The game isn’t as bad as people say, I found it really enjoyable to play although after completing all main and side missions the game runs a little dry. However, once you complete the main game, there is always new content coming out and daily events occurring. I stopped playing after I hit level 100 but that is a testament to how much I liked the game that I was able to stay that long. The game is good even if it has glitches and bugs. Expand
  10. Nov 18, 2020
    7
    UPDATED REVIEW. The game still has flaws, but there are many enjoyable parts to the game that make it fun and addictive, especially now with the release of the free Wastelanders expansion. If you didn't like the idea of Fallout 76 to begin with, or you aren't a fan of Bethesda Game Studios, then you probably will hate this game. However, if you have seen game-play of the game and areUPDATED REVIEW. The game still has flaws, but there are many enjoyable parts to the game that make it fun and addictive, especially now with the release of the free Wastelanders expansion. If you didn't like the idea of Fallout 76 to begin with, or you aren't a fan of Bethesda Game Studios, then you probably will hate this game. However, if you have seen game-play of the game and are interested, try it out, it is free on Xbox Game Pass. I have not done everything in the game, but the large amounts of things I have done were overall pretty decent. Expand
  11. Aug 4, 2020
    6
    I'm having a good time with it. They have NPC's and nice enough stories if you're in the mood for some Fallout. The map is big and the visuals good. It's the same old Fallout with other people running around.

    Critically though, it needs a lot more of everything. And then some. The character build is fairly basic. Some buildings are walled off. The amount of items is good but all that
    I'm having a good time with it. They have NPC's and nice enough stories if you're in the mood for some Fallout. The map is big and the visuals good. It's the same old Fallout with other people running around.

    Critically though, it needs a lot more of everything. And then some. The character build is fairly basic. Some buildings are walled off. The amount of items is good but all that can be done with them is junk for parts. They have a ground model but once you pick objects up you then deposit them in a paper bag. No ground model. So you can't say, pick up that foot in a jar and deposit as a gift to someone. It's now a paper bag. Not good. Cant collect objects for decor.

    Small things that can be fixed. I hope they add more of everything. It has some moments of real great atmosphere. It's almost there with that creepy haunted house vibe. I'll thrash it out some more. I'm actually writing this waiting for their update 21 patch.... Still waiting. Patch doesn't look to have anything new, just bug fixes and some sort of competition events. Hope they do more useful items and creatures and vendors and NPC's. Maybe some pets, like a pack mule and a sewer rat.. Put Travelling salesmen in again too. Hope there's fishing too. Saw a fishing rod. Put it away for later. Hope it's not just junk. I don't want this to be a full shooter. If I want that I will go play Battlefield series. I want Fallout survival horror. Have to wait and see, but I get the feeling this game too basic to hold my attention for long.

    All that said, in conclusion it is well worth the ticket price for a wander around a work of art. Even at full price I think it would be worth it. I hope they keep building on it.
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  12. Jul 2, 2020
    5
    I played the last version a few months ago and it was a buggy mess but playable. Now I have spent some time with the latest version and it is a MORE playable buggy mess. It is fine though. All the core parts that are broken still are but the game is fine.

    They said it is at Fallout 3 level now with NPCs... and yeah, it is certainly at least as good as the multiplayer version of a buggy
    I played the last version a few months ago and it was a buggy mess but playable. Now I have spent some time with the latest version and it is a MORE playable buggy mess. It is fine though. All the core parts that are broken still are but the game is fine.

    They said it is at Fallout 3 level now with NPCs... and yeah, it is certainly at least as good as the multiplayer version of a buggy 12-year-old game. And for the most part, it is enough.

    To me, this is a MULTIPLAYER game so the fact that you can be on the same mission as your friend and at the same part but doing their instance does NOT credit your mission is SUPER annoying! I wish they at least gave you an option or let you redo it but to make it that you regularly have to solo chunks of the game is A DRAG! Oh well...
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  13. Oct 25, 2019
    5
    So I played at launch and well, you know the story. For me the biggest thing was how empty the world felt, I never want that feeling in a BGS title. So I got the game for free and played the new update that added npcs and it already feels alot better. I still would rather have this be a single layer experience but it doesn't seem that nad especially if you can get it for cheap. It looksSo I played at launch and well, you know the story. For me the biggest thing was how empty the world felt, I never want that feeling in a BGS title. So I got the game for free and played the new update that added npcs and it already feels alot better. I still would rather have this be a single layer experience but it doesn't seem that nad especially if you can get it for cheap. It looks pretty good (compared to Fo4) and it will pass the time hopefully until Cyberpunk comes out. Expand
  14. Apr 19, 2020
    7
    I think the game is worth a new review after Wastelanders DLC. I bought the game in 2018 and it was terrible. Glitches and other anoying stuff was very common, and no NPC:s. I got tired after a few hours and then forgot the game. Now with updates and a few patches, it is a huge difference. It is fun to play and tons of things to do, both togheter and alone (If you wish). And the NPC:s areI think the game is worth a new review after Wastelanders DLC. I bought the game in 2018 and it was terrible. Glitches and other anoying stuff was very common, and no NPC:s. I got tired after a few hours and then forgot the game. Now with updates and a few patches, it is a huge difference. It is fun to play and tons of things to do, both togheter and alone (If you wish). And the NPC:s are back. Give it another chanse, you might actually like it now. Expand
  15. Apr 5, 2020
    5
    The only reason this is a 5 is because of how bad it is. This game is so bad it's funny. The gameplay though is garbage, and if it wasn't so glitchy it would be a 1/10. (The glitchiness adds to the score because of it being so bad)
  16. Feb 13, 2020
    5
    Overall decent but not particularly good or bad just mixed. This game has or had major flaws. Depending on the individual the requirement of online play can be really bad to good so that is controversial. Story is pretty mediocre. Map design is good and diverse. Player progression and perks are ok but still lacking. Glitches and bugs occur randomly for any random reason. Vats system isOverall decent but not particularly good or bad just mixed. This game has or had major flaws. Depending on the individual the requirement of online play can be really bad to good so that is controversial. Story is pretty mediocre. Map design is good and diverse. Player progression and perks are ok but still lacking. Glitches and bugs occur randomly for any random reason. Vats system is horrible due to your shots missing a lot even at 90% chance to hit they still somehow miss consecutively. Player and customer support is poor. Company greed is problematic. Overall content of the game is mixed to decent. Weapons are mixed to good. Crafting is marginal to mediocre. Game mechanics are mixed. Overall game is mediocre to decent. Score is 5/10. Expand
  17. Nov 6, 2019
    6
    The survival mechanics are a slog for the first 10 or so hours. At a high level the game gets better. Unfortunately very few character builds are viable against high level bosses. The new VATS system works poorly.
  18. Oct 29, 2019
    7
    Not as bad as people make it out to be.
    Hope they can add more content and especially stop making dumb decisions.
    This game could be a lot better if they improved performance, added npc's (which is supposed to come with Wastelanders dlc), basically make it more fun.
    Still have hope for this game!
  19. Oct 23, 2019
    6
    Pas de mode solo correcte ,pas de PNJ , graphismes daté , bugs en tous genres .
  20. Jun 21, 2019
    7
    I bought this game on release and stopped playing about 1-2 weeks after release. This was because of all the issues, bugs, and glitches and just not a fun game experience. I will watch reviews but typically I still like to form my own opinion of games. Fast forward 8 months post E3, I had been following the game and it’s roadmap, but the biggest thing that got me to try the game againI bought this game on release and stopped playing about 1-2 weeks after release. This was because of all the issues, bugs, and glitches and just not a fun game experience. I will watch reviews but typically I still like to form my own opinion of games. Fast forward 8 months post E3, I had been following the game and it’s roadmap, but the biggest thing that got me to try the game again was the Wastelander DLC announcement. So I decided to try and give the game another chance and to be honest I’m glad that I did. It’s not perfect right now there needs to be some balances to the game but it sure seems to be running a lot more stable. I’m only halfway through the story but I have to say I’m really enjoying the game play and the changes from the DLC and patches. I defiantly look forward to the Wastelander DLC so I plan on finishing the story before that. Also Nuclear Winter is surprisingly very fun even though every game is throwing in a Battle Royal. It’s quick matches and fun to be in the fallout universe. Right now I would say the game is at a 7/10 with all the changes so I hope when the new DLC comes out it will make the game a 9/10 or 10/10, as well as bring in some of the choices and consequences that make Fallout one of my favorite RPG universes. Expand
  21. Jun 21, 2019
    5
    At launch there were some problems, but I still enjoyed the ride. A great Fallout experience overall. You don't have to play with others, or you can choose to fight PvP/battle royal with a team. Probably most hours spent playing any game this or last year.
  22. Jun 20, 2019
    7
    Figured I would say my peace about 76... I preordered and paid in full before even the beta happened. It was a disappointing launch but and a whole but, 350 hours later it’s a hell of a lot of fun. It runs 100x better than at launch there is so much to do and getting more every month. I will admit I was worried the whole npc thing and other real people thing but it’s amazing when you hereFigured I would say my peace about 76... I preordered and paid in full before even the beta happened. It was a disappointing launch but and a whole but, 350 hours later it’s a hell of a lot of fun. It runs 100x better than at launch there is so much to do and getting more every month. I will admit I was worried the whole npc thing and other real people thing but it’s amazing when you here he’ll breaking loose up a hill and go see what’s going on only to see someone lower level in serious trouble and you save the day. Then you can leave them a nice gift to make there dayparting gift. Expand
  23. Jun 20, 2019
    6
    Server instability isn't fun but this game is fun. If you've loved Fallout 3 and 4 you'll love this game. You don't have to have friends to play with to really enjoy it. Playing with friends does make it much more enjoyable. Easy to gather Atoms so you don't have to spend real money. Easy to avoid grifters as well.
  24. May 17, 2019
    7
    Fallout 76 is a good game and all. Very entertaining. But sometimes it does not work. It doesn't even load in. The bug problem and glitches are fine. It's just this game sometimes is not playable and yet it still lagging and glitching. But I do like the new features added to the game.
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  25. May 10, 2019
    7
    By know, I'm sure you've heard all about Fallout 76. The good, the bad, and the ugly. However, I wanted to shed some positive light because this game is actually pretty dang fun. the open world multiplayer concept is an incredibly fun and good idea for the Fallout world. Though I will admit having some human NPCs would be nice, being able to not only be a vendor yourself but going to otherBy know, I'm sure you've heard all about Fallout 76. The good, the bad, and the ugly. However, I wanted to shed some positive light because this game is actually pretty dang fun. the open world multiplayer concept is an incredibly fun and good idea for the Fallout world. Though I will admit having some human NPCs would be nice, being able to not only be a vendor yourself but going to other players camps and being able to buy and sell there is a great fix. While the quests are for the most part fun, some can feel repetitive. However, I thoroughly enjoy walking throughout the open world and attacking creatures of all sorts! the crafting is a nice touch and I love being able to move my C.A.M.P whenever and wherever I want too. I recently moved it from the mountains down to the river for a better view and to be closer to a water source. The hunger and thirst aspect of the game is refreshing because IT's not a choir to do. The shooting and fighting mechanics feel a lot like Fallout 4 and I'm loving it! And last but certainly not least is the Survival BETA. it's what fans like myself have been wanting for a LONG time! It is a more hardcore survival experience that makes you care about stealth, managing your resources and have an all-around better awareness of your surroundings. With greater risk comes greater reward and that's what this game needed most. Expand
  26. Feb 22, 2019
    7
    Enjoying the game when it comes to combat, would've enjoyed it more if it wasn't so buggy with teammates going invisible after fast travel/entering buildings, t-posing enemies and more.
    Still enjoy coming back to the game even if it can be lackluster, jumping around doing events is the only thing driving now.
    Hoping things will get fixed and that the dlcs will be worthwhile.
  27. Jan 25, 2019
    5
    Don't buy this game unless you know exactly what you're paying for. The usual redeeming qualities found in Bethesda's games are rarely present here. The visual storytelling of Fallout 76 can be interesting, but it can become boring when this is all there is to see. Holotapes can go on for much too long, and really aren't suited to a multiplayer game. When I bought this game I tried hard toDon't buy this game unless you know exactly what you're paying for. The usual redeeming qualities found in Bethesda's games are rarely present here. The visual storytelling of Fallout 76 can be interesting, but it can become boring when this is all there is to see. Holotapes can go on for much too long, and really aren't suited to a multiplayer game. When I bought this game I tried hard to love it like I've loved the previous Fallout games, but this one just doesn't have it. The world is interesting, and can be beautiful, but that doesn't save this game. Too many problems already exist. Even now with most of the bugs fixed, there are fundamental problems with design of the game. With a Fallout game, we expect to have choices, to make meaningful decisions, but this option does not exist here. There aren't any human NPCs, and there aren't any options for dialogue. Theoretically this was supposed to be made up for by interacting with other players, but it just doesn't work in the way that it should. I gave this game a 5 because it has moments of real brilliance, where everything clicks, but it doesn't happen often enough to justify the purchase. Expand
  28. Jan 23, 2019
    7
    I do not care what everyone else is saying about this game, I personally, am having a good time with this game. It has so much to look at in it. Many of these reviews are band wagon reviews and didn't even give the game a chance. I love the world space and the amount of things to do in the game is insane. I solo this game and was worried that i wouldn't enjoy it solo but i have. The lackI do not care what everyone else is saying about this game, I personally, am having a good time with this game. It has so much to look at in it. Many of these reviews are band wagon reviews and didn't even give the game a chance. I love the world space and the amount of things to do in the game is insane. I solo this game and was worried that i wouldn't enjoy it solo but i have. The lack of NPCs doesn't bother me in the slightest and the grind isn't too bad. i have over 500 hours in fallout 4 and as i am playiny 76 i can definatly say that this game is alot like FO4 but it isnt in its own right. It does have glitches and can be slightly annoying but looking past that its fun. Once you get use to the camp building process that is fun as well. i love finding little pieces of lore and teddy bear setups all over. the most annoying thing on the game to me is the servers being unstable. the game play is fun and the challenge to it is well enough to not frustrate me to quit. as a fan of the fallout series i am happy with this game. its not the best of Bethesda but it isn't terrible. Expand
  29. Jan 21, 2019
    6
    As much as I have tried to stay positive about this game, it just doesn't have much to offer. I don't know why Bethesda thought having no NPCs was a good idea. The world itself is vast and exciting to explore, but the lack of NPCs makes it feel empty & lifeless. The story is incredibly weak, relying on holotapes and robots to tell it. Rewards for completing quests and events areAs much as I have tried to stay positive about this game, it just doesn't have much to offer. I don't know why Bethesda thought having no NPCs was a good idea. The world itself is vast and exciting to explore, but the lack of NPCs makes it feel empty & lifeless. The story is incredibly weak, relying on holotapes and robots to tell it. Rewards for completing quests and events are underwhelming and not worth the time and effort put into them. The stash limit also becomes a liability when you run out of room to stash your gear because of all the junk you've collected. The amount of bugs & glitches are just ridiculous, and unacceptable for a AAA title.

    Above all, it just feels like an unfinished game, and I guess that's partially true. But it feels like it was rushed through development so as to be released in time for the holidays. This game had so much potential, and still does. But Bethesda has yet to show us that they have the ability to utilize it. I'm giving this a 6 to be generous, in hopes that it somehow manages to pull a No Man's Sky on us. In other words, come back and play this game a year from now.
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Metascore
49

Generally unfavorable reviews - based on 33 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 33
  2. Negative: 13 out of 33
  1. 60
    But it’s hard to feel as if you’re truly affecting the world when there are no NPCs to express satisfaction or disdain, or to be directly influenced by your actions. Even killing feels hollow. Some of my best battles in Fallout 4 came when I stumbled across an outpost and found there a raider in there; he’d yell and scream at me as we were facing off. The Scorched, while armed, feel like nothing more than zombies.
  2. Dec 11, 2018
    50
    The addition of multiplayer feels as though it comes at the expense of Fallout’s memorable story-driven moments. What good is a vast map full of players if they're given little to no purpose? When no other players are around, the game’s world feels almost empty. The attention-grabbing locales and landmarks add to Appalachia's charm, but it's difficult to not wish for living, breathing characters to inhabit it. Post-apocalyptic West Virginia is described as a wasteland, and this term paints an inadvertent but accurate picture of what Fallout 76 is right now.
  3. Nov 30, 2018
    60
    If you enjoy multiplayer games of this type and are willing to overlook the engine anomalies, you may find yourself rapidly addicted to the game's exploration density and loot systems. If you're easily frustrated by bugs and issues, you may want to sit tight a bit to see what Bethesda does to polish things up, cus oh boy, it could use a bit right now. If you're a fan of the single player, branching narrative the series is known for, you'll want to wait for Fallout 5.