Fallout 76

 Xbox One
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3.3

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 1839 Ratings

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  3. Negative: 1,220 out of 1839
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  1. BurnyMack
    Nov 14, 2018
    9
    Posting my first review to simply give an opinion of someone who's played every Fallout (yes even 1 & 2) and isn't some butt-hurt millennial that didn't get what they want.

    I've played the stress test and 90% of the BETAs and this game is more Fallout. Yes, it uses the same ol engine (which has been graphically improved) and still relies on the PipBoy for it's menu system (also improved    Posting my first review to simply give an opinion of someone who's played every Fallout (yes even 1 & 2) and isn't some butt-hurt millennial that didn't get what they want.

    I've played the stress test and 90% of the BETAs and this game is more Fallout. Yes, it uses the same ol engine (which has been graphically improved) and still relies on the PipBoy for it's menu system (also improved from Fallout 4) but is still a good Fallout game. Every Bethesda game has weird bugs and this is no exception as they've heavily modified the engine to incorporate multiplayer. The combat is mainly the same with the exception of VATS which just takes a couple minutes to get used to. The lack of NPCs is incorporated into the story beats which end up being conveyed via audio logs (a la Bioshock).

    I've run into a handful of bugs (nothing game breaking [looking at you Red Dead 2]) but have overall had a great time wether playing solo or with a team. With lots of planned support, events, updates and fixes expected throughout the year, this may be a game that looks entirely different a year from now (looking at you Sea of Thieves). It's not going to be the Game of the Year, but certainly isn't the 1's and 0's that the whiny minority of the internet is claiming it is on here.    … Expand
  2. Kristophercito
    Nov 14, 2018
    9
    It has been a great add to my game library so far. It has its flaws but nothing game-breaking so far. I find it ironic, because this game is meant to be played with people, but I enjoy it most when I'm playing it alone. People say this game is one of the loneliest fallout ever made despite its social multiplayer focus, and I just love this concept. It's like being alone but not completely,It has been a great add to my game library so far. It has its flaws but nothing game-breaking so far. I find it ironic, because this game is meant to be played with people, but I enjoy it most when I'm playing it alone. People say this game is one of the loneliest fallout ever made despite its social multiplayer focus, and I just love this concept. It's like being alone but not completely, and knowing someone might lend you a hand if they're nearby and you need it well, it's a plus to my experience playing it.

    It's far from perfect, but this is day one. Being an online game means that it will be fixed often, so many of these flaws are more likely to be fixed soon, so this is no big deal for me right now. It's not a game for everyone, but it's definitely a game for me.    … Expand
  3. Leppy0014
    Nov 14, 2018
    9
    For an online survival MMO, there's nothing else like it on the market. Every single location my buds and I have visited so far has had an interesting story to tell. Emotional holo-tapes (some several minutes long), notes, hand-written journals, terminal logs, and sentient robots all shed light on what life was like for past, pre-war inhabitants. Many times, their grim stories will evenFor an online survival MMO, there's nothing else like it on the market. Every single location my buds and I have visited so far has had an interesting story to tell. Emotional holo-tapes (some several minutes long), notes, hand-written journals, terminal logs, and sentient robots all shed light on what life was like for past, pre-war inhabitants. Many times, their grim stories will even kick off a variety of small quests. It's a far cry from other survival games like Rust, Conan Exiles, DayZ, and Ark Survival that don't even HAVE quests, let alone much backstory. From what I've seen of the survival genre, the sole fact that FO76 is NOT Early Access already has me hooked.

    Overall, aside from a few graphical bugs I've encountered, I've had a ton of fun surviving, exploring, fighting different enemies, building my own mini-base, and uncovering crazy secrets on the map. Even though it's not your traditional single-player Fallout RPG, the amount of content and systems at play in FO76 is staggering for an online survival MMO and can keep you and your friends occupied for weeks. If you're into PvE and Roleplay the West Virginia hills are vast and filled with NPC monsters for hunting and looting. If you're into PvP, there are always good bounties waiting on Hunter/Hunted Station radio.

    Some sage advice from an old arcade player, if you're ever not sure whether a modern game is worth it's full price, rate it at $1 an hour. If you can get 60 hours of game-play from a $60 retail game, it's well worth it in my old-school, coin-operated book.    … Expand
  4. xdasher11
    Nov 15, 2018
    9
    All of these **** giving the game 0 who haven't even played it piss me off. Yeah, it's not a traditional Fallout game, but you get given a Fallout game and complain that it's not New Vegas 2 like this is somehow worse than nothing? Come on, actually play games before you review them.

    Now that that is out of the way, this game is, simply put, just really fun. It is built for multiplayer,    All of these **** giving the game 0 who haven't even played it piss me off. Yeah, it's not a traditional Fallout game, but you get given a Fallout game and complain that it's not New Vegas 2 like this is somehow worse than nothing? Come on, actually play games before you review them.

    Now that that is out of the way, this game is, simply put, just really fun. It is built for multiplayer, but it can be enjoyed solo (I have played about 33 hours solo including the BETA), and its one of the most fun gaming experiences I've had. Sure it doesn't have human NPC's, and that take away from its personality, but it still has that Fallout touch in the non-human NPC's and the special moments that happen. At level 23 I went in a cave and had one of the most intense, fun moments I've ever had. The cave was filled with nuclear waste barrels, and I was half irradiated before I found a HazMat suit. With the suit on and no armor rating, I got in a fight with a level 30 Legendary (Or champion, the one with the crown, whatever its called) Alpha Deathclaw! Over a few minutes I whittled it down and finished it off with a plasma grenade, and when that thing died I was so excited I had to take a picture with it (the photo-mode is a great addition to the game).

    This game isn't perfect, I've had enemies spawn in walls, a t-posing protectron saying Mr. Gutsy voice lines (I'm not joking, it was one of the funniest things I've ever seen), my camp has been deleted a few times, but its still a work in progress, and Bethesda is working hard to fix it. If you have doubts, nobody is forcing you to buy the game, but give it a few weeks and stop giving it a 0 score before you actually PLAY THE DAMN GAME.

    But thats just my two cents, I know the game isn't for everyone, but you just need to stop expecting it to be New Vegas 2 and give it a chance, trust me, its worth the money :)    … Expand
  5. VagabondZero79
    Nov 15, 2018
    9
    I truly see no problem with this game. Yes, its using an old engine but, haven't other Fallouts in the past. People are crying about old texture being used look at 3 to New Vegas its practically the same textures. Yes, the quest are bland but, I still enjoy doing them. This game plays the story through pickups and parts of the overseers personal logs. This game is also best experiencedI truly see no problem with this game. Yes, its using an old engine but, haven't other Fallouts in the past. People are crying about old texture being used look at 3 to New Vegas its practically the same textures. Yes, the quest are bland but, I still enjoy doing them. This game plays the story through pickups and parts of the overseers personal logs. This game is also best experienced with friends but, I do enjoy exploring and playing by myself as well. Theirs creatures old and new (Do remember fallout has the same enemies before) and I enjoy them. Weapons are still creative and I like the Idea that you have to trade with other people for high level gear. The cash shop is nothing but, cosmetic yet people still cry and complain that its a cash grab (Be glad its not like ESO were its actualy a cash grab) and you can unlock these points b just playing the game. Overall I truly enjoy the game for what it is . A game. Yet people cant gt this concept through their skulls. This is Vaga signing off.… Expand
  6. MrVomitMan
    Nov 15, 2018
    9
    Lol guys, what are you expecting out of a highly underpowered xbox one? This game does the best it can to create a multiplayer atmosphere while still rendering a multitude of randomized excitement for you. This game is clearly a step away from perfection. Your game will freeze once in a while, you will drop down to 2 frames for 3 seconds, you will experience some glitches. When have we notLol guys, what are you expecting out of a highly underpowered xbox one? This game does the best it can to create a multiplayer atmosphere while still rendering a multitude of randomized excitement for you. This game is clearly a step away from perfection. Your game will freeze once in a while, you will drop down to 2 frames for 3 seconds, you will experience some glitches. When have we not factored that in with Bethesda? This game is freakin' awesome. I have been playing mostly solo. You people realize a 0 out of 10 game is a game that does not compile. This is silly. Basing a game purely on graphics is also silly. This game is worth the pick-up. Free DLC is yet to come and its already jam packed full of content. THere may be no NPC's other than robots, but the stories on the holo tapes are full of emotion. I forget the time when I play this game and I haven't felt that in a long time. This is all just me playing without a team. I then played with a team, and things got awesome. Have you ever watched funny montages of games on youtube where they play together? Everything you do feels like this. There are way too many experiences to be had with this game for a 1 out of 10. Or lord, a 2.4 user score. This game has me hooked.… Expand
  7. HBulletz
    Nov 16, 2018
    9
    My experience with the BETA showed me this is not a game to be played alone, luckily day 1 I had a few friends buy the game and want to play. So far I've had a blast with them running around doing different things having a blast. The only real downside is the game tries to force player interaction which I understand but outside my group of 2-4 I don't really want to. I haven't had manyMy experience with the BETA showed me this is not a game to be played alone, luckily day 1 I had a few friends buy the game and want to play. So far I've had a blast with them running around doing different things having a blast. The only real downside is the game tries to force player interaction which I understand but outside my group of 2-4 I don't really want to. I haven't had many issues with the mass amount of bugs people are saying exist, not saying they don't, but it launched pretty on par from what I expect for most games on launch bug wise. A lot of people have been bashing this game hard as a "soulless cash grab" and "not fallout" like they were tricked, but it was pretty transparent the direction they were going since announcement, I think it gets a lot of hate because it's not the single-player story driven narrative Fallout fans have gotten used to, not going in with those expectations I thoroughly enjoyed this game as a hardcore Fallout fan.… Expand
  8. DarthFody
    Nov 16, 2018
    9
    Many of the negative reviews I am reading are based off the Beta or the first few hours of gameplay. You have to remember Bethesda told us this was not going to be a traditional Fallout game. So my review is through the lenses of this game being unrelated to any of the previous before, and because of that I am giving it a 9 because I can finally enjoy an online game with my friends. It isMany of the negative reviews I am reading are based off the Beta or the first few hours of gameplay. You have to remember Bethesda told us this was not going to be a traditional Fallout game. So my review is through the lenses of this game being unrelated to any of the previous before, and because of that I am giving it a 9 because I can finally enjoy an online game with my friends. It is 50Xs better than ESO and Destiny. Building, events, power armor, its a fresh take for online games. Please play the game more than 2 hours before passing judgement, just like anything it has its learning curve before you dive into the story.… Expand
  9. Apok
    Nov 16, 2018
    9
    Been having a great experience with them game, as a long time Fallout fan I'm grateful they brand finally went online and joined the rest of the gaming world. Lots of false reviews from people who haven't even played. It's a well known fact that several groups stated they will give a bad review regardless of playing because they didn't get the same old treadmill anti social game. It hasBeen having a great experience with them game, as a long time Fallout fan I'm grateful they brand finally went online and joined the rest of the gaming world. Lots of false reviews from people who haven't even played. It's a well known fact that several groups stated they will give a bad review regardless of playing because they didn't get the same old treadmill anti social game. It has bugs that need to be addressed but I've yet to see a game released that is bug free. I encourage people to play and judge for themselves instead of jumping on the blind leading the blind train of hate.

    I for one am loving every minute of my game play, and have been a fan of the brand for years.    … Expand
  10. Sleepydude0999
    Nov 16, 2018
    9
    I came on here to write a review based off all the things I've been seeing, and I felt like I needed to clarify some things for potential buyers. First of all, in my opinion, the game is great. I have had a lot of fun playing it, and I'm only level 11 (as in I haven't done much yet). Secondly, a lot of the negative reviews are flawed, with some being complete lies. Many people who dislikedI came on here to write a review based off all the things I've been seeing, and I felt like I needed to clarify some things for potential buyers. First of all, in my opinion, the game is great. I have had a lot of fun playing it, and I'm only level 11 (as in I haven't done much yet). Secondly, a lot of the negative reviews are flawed, with some being complete lies. Many people who disliked the game (not all, but a majority), disliked it because it wasn't like other fallout games. That is complete nonsense. When you play a game, base it off of itself, especially when it's new. Also, a lot of the bugs that people have been experiencing, I personally haven't experienced.

    Finally, what I think is most important, is you should ignore the reviews. Buy it if you think it looks good, don't buy it if you don't. Most reviews are entirely based on opinion, and you don't need to share your their opinion.

    So, overall, great game, lots of fun stuff to do, even if it has a few unfinished aspects.

    P.S. Anyone whining about the holotapes needs to get over themselves. In my opinion, NPC's are so much more annoying.    … Expand
  11. halfricanguy
    Nov 18, 2018
    9
    Does it deliver a traditional Fallout playing experience? No, and it isn’t supposed to! This isn’t Fallout 5. It’s an online game that will continually be improved through patches. It isn’t a great game, but it is fun and I have been putting many hours of gameplay into it per day since release. It is a good game that I believe delivers to those who have been wanting an online multiplayerDoes it deliver a traditional Fallout playing experience? No, and it isn’t supposed to! This isn’t Fallout 5. It’s an online game that will continually be improved through patches. It isn’t a great game, but it is fun and I have been putting many hours of gameplay into it per day since release. It is a good game that I believe delivers to those who have been wanting an online multiplayer Fallout experience. If that’s not you, that’s OK, but do not bomb the reviews of the game just because it isn’t a game meant for you to play.… Expand
  12. mrgfisher
    Nov 20, 2018
    9
    Great graphics, solid crafting, reasonable blend of VATS for a real-time world, so much content both audio and written, fun variety in the weapons. Sure I miss the NPC's, but I'm judging and scoring by what the game HAS and not what I (simply) like from the previous that is missing.

    I'm only level 12, but hooked and want to get through to find out about the Enclave, Brotherhood, Overseer etc...
  13. Jrgunn5150
    Nov 20, 2018
    9
    Don't believe the review bombs. It's a bunch of sour grapes from people who don't have friends to play with or can't pay their internet bills.

    It's super fun to play in a share world and build together. My wife and I play it co-op, and unlike Far Cry 5, or State of Decay 2, where we just drop into each others games, and it's all one sided, this is a truly shared world. We can craft    Don't believe the review bombs. It's a bunch of sour grapes from people who don't have friends to play with or can't pay their internet bills.

    It's super fun to play in a share world and build together. My wife and I play it co-op, and unlike Far Cry 5, or State of Decay 2, where we just drop into each others games, and it's all one sided, this is a truly shared world.

    We can craft together in the CAMP, we can share resources and quest together, we can walk to the other sides of the map if we want. It's a fun simulator to see if we would really survive the end of the world together.

    There's no NPC's, so what? We've played for 10 hours just exploring, crafting, and doing the main and some side quests. I don't know why everyone thinks there's nothing to do, they either have way more free time than I do to dedicate to a game, or they don't even own the damn game.

    Even if I were playing alone there would be plenty to keep going, there's event's as well as the main and side quests.

    The only bug's I've had are graphical, brahmin floating upside down or whatever, nothing that breaks the game. It's beautifully rendered as well.

    The only real downside is the radio sucks, the songs are the same as Fallout 4 basically, and there's no DJ.    … Expand
  14. Joe619
    Nov 20, 2018
    9
    This is a new direction that Bethesda is trying and no game they put out is bug free. I'm about 25-30 hours in and I'm having a blast I start to act like a kid again when I have the time to sit down and play. The people who do play the game are really nice and I've never had a bad experience inside the game. It has a lot of work to be done but Bethesda has said they will be activelyThis is a new direction that Bethesda is trying and no game they put out is bug free. I'm about 25-30 hours in and I'm having a blast I start to act like a kid again when I have the time to sit down and play. The people who do play the game are really nice and I've never had a bad experience inside the game. It has a lot of work to be done but Bethesda has said they will be actively supporting the game "forever". This game has a lot to do and explore and many hours of fun.… Expand
  15. ShyTide
    Nov 20, 2018
    9
    Found it to be a very enjoyable MMO style game, the story and side quests are told through a mixturw of holotapes and non-human npcs, basebuilding is improved upon what Fallout 4's was like an you can move your camp to be almost anywhere you wish bringing along the entire base you've built to your new location. There are a few bugs here and there as people have said but personally IFound it to be a very enjoyable MMO style game, the story and side quests are told through a mixturw of holotapes and non-human npcs, basebuilding is improved upon what Fallout 4's was like an you can move your camp to be almost anywhere you wish bringing along the entire base you've built to your new location. There are a few bugs here and there as people have said but personally I haven't ran into any, my duos partner had an issue with mobs spawning directly in front of him but no issues otherwise. The world is beautiful and I'm in love with the map design being an actual map. Getting to play a Fallout game with friends has been greatly enjoyable too, a lot better than I actually expected it to be as I held low hopes after all the launch issues ESO had on it's release. There's always stuff to do, the left side of my screen constantly gains more quests throughout playing and completing others, it's slow going getting quests at first but as you find more places you soon find you aren't lacking for stuff to do and there's also the events on top of that giving even more, Bethesda really took a risky step here but they've pulled it off better than they did ESO to be honest… Expand
  16. Openmindgamer
    Nov 20, 2018
    9
    The hate for this game is not needed, do you like games like Ark or minecraft...if yes then this is the game for you, and yes i love this game more then minecraft, minecraft for me is overblown 4 out of 10.
    This has good mmorpg...i cant wait to see more in this game...
  17. grafix143
    Nov 25, 2018
    9
    I purchased the game yesterday despite all bad reviews, I spent the first hour alone then my friends joined. Now let me tell you playing it with friends online this game is too much fun more like Sea Of Thieves in Fallout style . doing missions together killing monsters together , loot , grinding , level up ,

    very true no NPC but I rather play and attached to friends online than getting    I purchased the game yesterday despite all bad reviews, I spent the first hour alone then my friends joined. Now let me tell you playing it with friends online this game is too much fun more like Sea Of Thieves in Fallout style . doing missions together killing monsters together , loot , grinding , level up ,

    very true no NPC but I rather play and attached to friends online than getting attached to NPC any day.

    any body who loves to spend online time with friends this game is for you , and solo story telling game lover this game aint for you .

    regards,    … Expand
  18. papucoco123
    Nov 26, 2018
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game is great and I don't care. sure it has bugs at launch but what game didn't. I don't expect anyone else to do any better by them self or in a small group. There is a lot of content since the overseer story isn't really the best part but all of the side quests and faction quests are great. so give the game a chance.… Expand
  19. Lokigom
    Nov 27, 2018
    9
    This game is super fun, yes it does have some issues which are being addressed, looking forward to how this game shapes up in the future. ignore the whiners
  20. conte77
    Dec 2, 2018
    9
    una vera droga il mondo di Fallout
    Spero in un maggiore supporto futuro e aggiornamenti per renderlo stabiloe e perfetto
  21. Grimbor
    Dec 2, 2018
    9
    First of all, I understand all the 1 star reviews- this game is not like other Fallout games at all and is very much a niche game for certain types of players. It kind of reminds me more of Asheron's Call- exploration and staking area claims over any set story or overlying series of mandatory quests.

    For me, I was not thrilled with this game the first day with the hunger, thirst and    First of all, I understand all the 1 star reviews- this game is not like other Fallout games at all and is very much a niche game for certain types of players. It kind of reminds me more of Asheron's Call- exploration and staking area claims over any set story or overlying series of mandatory quests.

    For me, I was not thrilled with this game the first day with the hunger, thirst and constant shortage of wood and resources while having heavy radiation poisoning with no Rad Away(s). However, all of that is quickly minor once in a few days and you explore. *SPOILER* You can set up camp right next to a farm and cook up 100 corn soups in twenty minutes of efforts that will keep you fed AND hydrated for days of play, with certain perk cards even longer. The further you progress and level, the less and less the annoyances of this game become, by design. Started out is a chore and then it quickly became fun (for me). Encountering other players has been a positive experience (for the most part on XBox). I solo but sometimes join a pickup group at one of the many active quest locations. I do not care to PvP yet so I enjoy giving people wanted tags when they want to persist to annoy, one day, I will be hunting them. Of course, some feel otherwise and hate this PvP system which I also understand. Again, no game will ever please everyone, each game is for a niche audience.

    The reason I am not giving this game a 10 are the bugs. I cannot use power armor because my character is bugged which is major. You can't text chat and can either open mic or no mic/no hear. Camp randomly has to be reset sometimes which is very minor. Crashing after a death when loaded with junk is annoying but minor. Also, soloing is heavily penalized by way of groups getting full exp and loot from each kill they tag. And, grouping with friends allows one to overcome the ridiculous storage limit of 400 in your storage chest. It is hard to find your instance if you want to try and solo mule and drop items to an alt. You will quickly reach max storage even throwing out all worthless garbage, meaning discarding valuable resources you may well need later. So, a lot of early looting, scrapping, storing and eventually just throwing away. Somewhat pointless. With the perk cards, the perfect mule can be made, hopefully one day we can also have a shared storage chest amongst all characters so soloers can also mule as people can easily via their friends to alts. And, yes the graphics are dated and the game is still largely empty and full of the same items and baddies, just altered a bit-

    All said, I'm just having a blast playing it, moreso than any other MMO to date and I expect lots more to be added and fixed by the next expansion.    … Expand
  22. shwa
    Dec 4, 2018
    9
    The amount of zeros show people's personal gripes against bethesda instead of accurately reflecting the game. Complaining about microtransactions (when they are solely cosmetic) or about how structured the PvP is (when a lot of those same people friggin lost their minds at the thought of having open PvP), or putting in a 0 review when the game just wrapped up beta and you've barely playedThe amount of zeros show people's personal gripes against bethesda instead of accurately reflecting the game. Complaining about microtransactions (when they are solely cosmetic) or about how structured the PvP is (when a lot of those same people friggin lost their minds at the thought of having open PvP), or putting in a 0 review when the game just wrapped up beta and you've barely played the release product is ridiculous. 76 is not a perfect game, but its a very fun game to play. Its buggy, but the bugs are definitely getting fixed. It is less like a fallout game in the sense that there are no human npcs, but more like a fallout game in that the world seems more grim, harsh and genuinely post-apocalyptic without them. This review will probably get a lot of "not-helpful" votes for going against the hive-mind, but the truth is its a fun game to play, lots to explore, survival is fun, tons of weapons and things to do and craft, and much more interesting lore and mysteries than you would expect from all the 0 reviews.… Expand
  23. FantonEsquire
    Jun 20, 2019
    9
    I tried the game out over the free trial week, not sure what to expect - maybe a quick laugh at how bad it was, judging by reviews - but found myself really pleasantly surprised. I had a great time, helped by a really friendly community. So impressed was I, that I bought the game a couple of days later and am still thoroughly enjoying myself. It's a BLAST.
  24. CustisLong
    Jun 20, 2019
    9
    Day one player here, trying to do my part to counter the countless reviews on here from people who haven’t played the game and are just review bombing to join the bandwagon. Yes, the game had a terrible launch, and yes, the products they released alongside the game were inexcusably terrible. However, the devs aren’t the ones in charge of these products, they can only fix what’s inside theDay one player here, trying to do my part to counter the countless reviews on here from people who haven’t played the game and are just review bombing to join the bandwagon. Yes, the game had a terrible launch, and yes, the products they released alongside the game were inexcusably terrible. However, the devs aren’t the ones in charge of these products, they can only fix what’s inside the game. And they have been. Every week there have been more and more bugs and glitches fixed, and they’ve been adding a lot of new content to keep people interested. The game still has a long way to go before I’d consider it great, but leaving 0 star reviews about the state of the game is not really accurate anymore.… Expand
  25. gradyjkelly
    Jun 20, 2019
    9
    Great online community. Bethesda continues to support the game with new features and fixes. There’s a lot more to come and it will definitely improve the game. So much to explore and do currently. New battle royal mode is loads of fun. Highly recommend for casuals and fallout fans.
  26. TheAutisticPig
    Jun 20, 2019
    9
    Great game. Yes, it was a rocky launch to say the least. However Bethesda hasn’t turned a blind eye to the bugs OR where they went wrong. There’s an awesome, interactive community that plays it and a committed developer...dare I say, maybe it recreates the ES:O comeback?
  27. Baboonasaur
    Jun 20, 2019
    9
    Even with the bad launch and all the bugs. I still always found myself enjoying this game and it just keeps getting better and better!
  28. WinterMedusa
    Jun 20, 2019
    9
    I literally created an account just to leave this review. FO76 has a rough start but I’ve been with it since the beta and I’m glad I stuck around. The game continues to improve and each day, new events and changes arrive. It’s nice to feel like Bethesda actually hears it audience. I don’t know how you managed to do a complete turn around for the game, Bethesda, but you keep doing whatI literally created an account just to leave this review. FO76 has a rough start but I’ve been with it since the beta and I’m glad I stuck around. The game continues to improve and each day, new events and changes arrive. It’s nice to feel like Bethesda actually hears it audience. I don’t know how you managed to do a complete turn around for the game, Bethesda, but you keep doing what you’re doing. Awesome, awesome game… Expand
  29. Dyafox
    Jun 20, 2019
    9
    If you like any of Bethesda’s other games or previous Fallout games such as Fallout: New Vegas this will definitely be a game to sink many hours into. With promising updates on the way and an already satisfying multiplayer and single player experience, Fallout 76 isn’t the dumpster fire reviewers made it out to be at release. Minor infuriating bugs such as creatures sometimes disappearingIf you like any of Bethesda’s other games or previous Fallout games such as Fallout: New Vegas this will definitely be a game to sink many hours into. With promising updates on the way and an already satisfying multiplayer and single player experience, Fallout 76 isn’t the dumpster fire reviewers made it out to be at release. Minor infuriating bugs such as creatures sometimes disappearing into the floor after killing them but before you can loot, or just general lag, but if you’ve played a Bethesda game before, this isn’t anything new. Maybe not the most inviting game for players new to the franchise but definitely a good new experience for existing fans.… Expand
  30. Artlees
    Jun 20, 2019
    9
    Though rocky at launch, this game has only gotten better over time. With an active community and consistent free content, I can’t wait to see where it is in the future.
  31. dopeSAV117
    Jun 20, 2019
    9
    Its a fun game! If you like fallout 4 you'll love 76. Its the MMO we didn't know we wanted. Definitely worth every dollar!
  32. ATottieScone
    Jun 21, 2019
    9
    I’ve been playing since Beta and it’s a really good game. Despite all the negative reviews I always find something to do, I play almost every night. I think people were annoyed that it’d be a PVP fallout game with no NPCs, that is not true. NPCs are coming in the next patch despite Bethesda saying there would not be any, which makes me happy to hear. The game gives you a really accurateI’ve been playing since Beta and it’s a really good game. Despite all the negative reviews I always find something to do, I play almost every night. I think people were annoyed that it’d be a PVP fallout game with no NPCs, that is not true. NPCs are coming in the next patch despite Bethesda saying there would not be any, which makes me happy to hear. The game gives you a really accurate idea of what it would be like post nuclear strike, with only other players the only humans alive. There are robots, holotapes etc which give you quests and some quests are started upon entering a building. The community is friendly and not full of griefers, mostly kind and generous. There is a player vending system but people will often drop free stuff in places around the map. There is a separate PVP mode if people wish.

    Bethesda have given away loads of free stuff within the game over the last few months. There were a few bugs but these have been mostly ironed out over the last few updates .    … Expand
  33. CucaNova
    Jun 21, 2019
    9
    Yeah, games can change for the better, and fallout 76 is an great example. I never really hated the game to begin with. Just had to delete it for space. But I can clearly see that this game is getting better. Don’t look at the ratings of the game currently. The game is in a great state and is getting better when the wastelanders dlc comes out this fall.
  34. Jeliza10
    Jun 21, 2019
    9
    A good game getting even better. Nuckeur winter is, hands down, the best an donly Battle Royale worth your time.
  35. Wamble92
    Jun 21, 2019
    9
    When the game first released I would have honestly given it a 2 due to the amount of bugs that I came across, I then sold the game after about 15 hours game play and decided to repurchase it due to people on reddit telling me it had improved drastically since the initial release as well as due to the news at e3.

    Right now I feel as though the game is in a good place, the gunplay and    When the game first released I would have honestly given it a 2 due to the amount of bugs that I came across, I then sold the game after about 15 hours game play and decided to repurchase it due to people on reddit telling me it had improved drastically since the initial release as well as due to the news at e3.

    Right now I feel as though the game is in a good place, the gunplay and shooting mechanics themselves are really good for a fallout game. The live action V.A.T.S system meshes well with the online aspect of the game. The world map is vast and has many areas to explore with multiple buildings being accessible.

    The main quest storyline currently is probably the only thing that is meh about the game, I feel as though when the new DLC comes out this fall adding npc's and a new quest it will become considerably better.    … Expand
  36. CudaGames
    Jun 21, 2019
    9
    Fallout 76 is a spin on the classic Fallout franchise. Having played since launch, I can confidently write an honest review. The game was rough at launch, straight up. Credit to Bethesda, they took massive steps to improve stability ad gameplay and I never hesitate to suggest this game to a friend. Give the game a fair chance and I am sure you will enjoy it. The only thing holding me backFallout 76 is a spin on the classic Fallout franchise. Having played since launch, I can confidently write an honest review. The game was rough at launch, straight up. Credit to Bethesda, they took massive steps to improve stability ad gameplay and I never hesitate to suggest this game to a friend. Give the game a fair chance and I am sure you will enjoy it. The only thing holding me back from the 10/10 rating is the occasional annoyance bug. See you in the wasteland!… Expand
  37. Unlostmaniac
    Jun 24, 2019
    9
    I personally think this game is worth all the money i spent on it. Yes at first this game was a buggy mess, it still is in some cases but despite all the baseless hate it is actually a good game with an interesting story, amazing lore, so much to do, and lots of map to explore. This game allows for very unique character builds and is honestly better than fallout 4, not that that is sayingI personally think this game is worth all the money i spent on it. Yes at first this game was a buggy mess, it still is in some cases but despite all the baseless hate it is actually a good game with an interesting story, amazing lore, so much to do, and lots of map to explore. This game allows for very unique character builds and is honestly better than fallout 4, not that that is saying much. Dont listen to the hate and actually give it a shot. Once you look past some of the bugs in this game it is honestly an incredible and a game I'll always love it… Expand
  38. BaaaadNewsBilly
    Oct 22, 2019
    9
    For an online post apocalyptic game, this is a blast! Very easy, a bit too easy since all I do is sneak and slice enemies with a bloodied ski sword. More entertaining than Fallout 4 IMO!
  39. BublrFromTheWes
    Feb 20, 2020
    9
    The game is genuinely good and fun and will all the stuff coming soon this game will be fun to play for years to come tho the launch sucked I played at launch and up until now it's good no great enjoy guys
  40. Lonexium
    Sep 9, 2020
    9
    Fallout 76 is a fun, entertaining and interesting game. There is plenty of things you can do, everywhere you go you can find weird monsters or a place that has a story behind it. It`s also worth mentioning that Bethesda has done an amazing job by adding updates my friends and I had a fun time with the quests and kept us entertained. In my opinion, he game has become more solo-friendly thanFallout 76 is a fun, entertaining and interesting game. There is plenty of things you can do, everywhere you go you can find weird monsters or a place that has a story behind it. It`s also worth mentioning that Bethesda has done an amazing job by adding updates my friends and I had a fun time with the quests and kept us entertained. In my opinion, he game has become more solo-friendly than what it was a year ago. Now the game does have some issues, such as invincible mobs, or headless mobs, nothing too game-breaking. I haven`t had any problems with the camp. I`ve been moving to different regions across the map and never have I had anything buggy happen to me, in the end I believe people should give this game a try with or without friends. Props to Bethesda for adding new content and fixing most of the annoying bugs.… Expand
  41. xskotx
    Jul 28, 2021
    9
    Still having a blast with this game. To constant free updates and free season model is enough to keep your coming back frequently. Highly recommend.
  42. thevossdoss
    Sep 20, 2022
    9
    Game has come a long way since first released. Reviewers should really give it a new look over. Excellent content. Great graphics. A huge world to explore. The kind of game you can sink thousands of hours into.
  43. ZombieFan281
    Feb 1, 2019
    8
    Overall Game is amazing. Each Patch is better and better. Great Graphics, Sound Effects, Radio Tracks, Lore and Lore. Ton of side missions, Events, Daily Quest to do.
    8.75/10
  44. TheChosenRat
    Nov 28, 2018
    8
    Firstly, I'm level 23, I've played the game a decent enough hours to judge it fairly I'd say.

    "It's not a Fallout game" - To you maybe, but to many others it's just a different type of Fallout game. A Fallout game for me, is set in the universe we know and love. If this style of game is not what you wanted, did you honestly expect a full FO RPG this quickly after FO4? "It's not an    Firstly, I'm level 23, I've played the game a decent enough hours to judge it fairly I'd say.

    "It's not a Fallout game" - To you maybe, but to many others it's just a different type of Fallout game. A Fallout game for me, is set in the universe we know and love. If this style of game is not what you wanted, did you honestly expect a full FO RPG this quickly after FO4?

    "It's not an MMO" - Absolutely. I don't know what to call it, but it is what it is. Yes, it's not as deep as a normal FO RPG, but considering this is a step into making something different to the BGS norm, it was a risky move that I personally think they pulled off.

    "It's not a complete game" - Can an online game that they plan to release additional content for ever be called "complete"? What I've seen from the game so far justifies the price I paid for it (full price BTW.)

    "Speak with your wallets, don't buy it" - Fine, spend your money elsewhere and play something else, no one is forcing you. But the game is here. It's out in the real world. Nothing can change that now! I am confident they will support it and it will only get better.

    My opinion - If you enjoy the Fallout universe, the crafting, the looting, the exploring, the humour, and can imagine experiencing that in a multiplayer package, give FO76 a trial. It essentially still works as a single player that you can play as part of a team, even if you ever see each other. Granted the game will never be as deep as previous RPG Fallouts. Excited to see what's coming.    … Expand
  45. dreamleaf
    Nov 15, 2018
    8
    I understand the hate this game is getting... But I personally am enjoying playing it and seeing what there is to explore in this world and meeting other people you come across and doing events or just grouping up and wandering around and killing whatever you come across because it's really fun! This game definitely deserves better reviews then what it has right now. Sure it has bugs butI understand the hate this game is getting... But I personally am enjoying playing it and seeing what there is to explore in this world and meeting other people you come across and doing events or just grouping up and wandering around and killing whatever you come across because it's really fun! This game definitely deserves better reviews then what it has right now. Sure it has bugs but what game doesn't at launch. I personally haven't run into any bugs when playing and I've played over 10 hours of the game so far.… Expand
  46. WitchesBurnWell
    Jun 21, 2019
    8
    I've been playing since beta with my husband and I still love it. Yeah there are and have been a few problems but it is genuinely fun and great to pick up when the kids are napping.
  47. GangsterSwedish
    Nov 18, 2018
    8
    Fallout 76 feels like a work in progress. An EARLY work in progress. Still, if I’m judging the game entirely on whether or not it’s entertaining me, it’s actually a lot better than most are giving it credit for. Oddities and bugs aside, it’s fun if you get over your sequel expectations.
  48. iambeejsmit
    Jun 7, 2019
    8
    At first I didn't like this game so I put it down for awhile. I'm glad I picked it back up because I'm having a lot of fun with it. They've fixed alot of its issues. Ironically I don't like to play with others. That's not what fallout is about. I'm playing this game as if it's fallout 4. Is it worth 60 bucks.? To me yes but I don't even think it'll cost you that much now.
  49. Apekiller
    Jun 11, 2019
    8
    I think if you are a fan of exploration this game is one of the better games. I also found this game very calming and relaxing. I didnt pick up the game because of all the negativity but once I decided to play It i think it is pretty good. It is not as good as fallout 3, NV, or 4 but it is still a solid game.
  50. legato223
    Nov 17, 2018
    8
    Don't believe all the negative reviews. This game IS fun. I play it solo and rarely run into other people. When i do, I don't know if they are going to try and kill me or help me. It makes these encounters fun and intense. The story is solid and the missions are fun. I LOVED fallout 3, New Vegas, and fallout 4. This still feels like those titles. If you also loved those titles don't missDon't believe all the negative reviews. This game IS fun. I play it solo and rarely run into other people. When i do, I don't know if they are going to try and kill me or help me. It makes these encounters fun and intense. The story is solid and the missions are fun. I LOVED fallout 3, New Vegas, and fallout 4. This still feels like those titles. If you also loved those titles don't miss out on this one.… Expand
  51. taka-4
    Jan 4, 2019
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Background - gamer for life since the 90's. I've played Bethesda titles since Morrowind and fallout 3 to this one.

    The good: This is a fine game, much like Ark, DayZ and other salvage / craft / build games. I like the systems in place to prevent griefing, and being randomly off'ed by other players - that takes something from the game that was good drama though. As a casual player, I'm happily missing it. the CAMP concept prevents situations in ark and other games where players fill the map and make it in accessible. It feels more fresh than other MMO's - I don't have to deal with feeling that I don't make any impact or the quests are non-nonsensically repeated (you can only kill someone once!) - quests like repeated supply drops or feeding the people just make sense as dailys.

    [SOME SPOILERS]

    The bad - it glitches, I get T pose and sometimes it crashes, like once per session... that sucks. Lag rarely has led to me getting screwed in combat though, pretty equal to the boning that happens when playing other games of this type.

    Criticism of negativity towards this game:
    THIS IS A 'SOFTCORE' SURVIVAL GAME IN THE FALLOUT UNIVERSE - IT IS A DIFFERENT GAME TYPE

    People are super upset about the deviation in formula, but if you take it at face value as a survival game it is fine in my opinion.

    I can see how it deviates from Fallout - but I don't know how they could of done better with multiplayer fallout. Would people be that more happy to have NPC people standing in place giving quests versus robots? I guess. And the lore of this - its 20 years after the bombs! and, the whole deal of the quest (spoilers) is that beasts have killed all the survivors of the nuclear attacks proper.

    Overall, I'm getting my 60 bucks worth with my nice base, main quest, and the friends I'm making (who are playing an awful lot despite all the **** :D )    … Expand
  52. cpurdue101
    May 23, 2019
    8
    After 6 months worth of patches, Bethesda has finally managed to give Fallout 76 a sense of community (particularly through the addition of CAMP vending machines), a decent amount of content, and a more intense PvP experience (for those who seek it) in Survival mode. Each of the three aforementioned things are desperately needed for an online, open world game to be enjoyable, and they wereAfter 6 months worth of patches, Bethesda has finally managed to give Fallout 76 a sense of community (particularly through the addition of CAMP vending machines), a decent amount of content, and a more intense PvP experience (for those who seek it) in Survival mode. Each of the three aforementioned things are desperately needed for an online, open world game to be enjoyable, and they were glaringly absent at launch. Luckily, though Bethesda initially handled criticism and controversy surrounding the game rather poorly, they have since buckled down on improving the Fallout 76 experience, and largely, they have succeeded in doing so.… Expand
  53. Dailoselmalo
    Oct 24, 2019
    8
    Es un juego online, no hay que darle tantas vueltas. no es un juegazo ni una obra maestra pero el juego está bien para jugar online. Entiendo que la gente esté acostumbrada a jugar a los juegos de la saga pero esto es otra cosa, no tiene nada que ver con el lore de la saga ni lo tengo en cuenta puesto que no es un juego para tener una trama detrás, es un juego online. Cierto que seEs un juego online, no hay que darle tantas vueltas. no es un juegazo ni una obra maestra pero el juego está bien para jugar online. Entiendo que la gente esté acostumbrada a jugar a los juegos de la saga pero esto es otra cosa, no tiene nada que ver con el lore de la saga ni lo tengo en cuenta puesto que no es un juego para tener una trama detrás, es un juego online. Cierto que se debe corregir muchas cosas y que hay fallos y bugs. pero eso no quita que el juego pueda jugarse.… Expand
  54. Dold5000
    Nov 15, 2018
    8
    I love this game. it is the fallout experience i have been waiting for. I have a few dislikes, wish there were human npcs and the junk and materials were seperated. But its a blast to play.
  55. LuciJeanne
    Nov 14, 2018
    8
    So, I was really REALLY skeptical. I was just as mad that it was changing, and that RPG feeling would be gone. Then I played it, mainly just to write a review of how I thought it was awful, but I don’t think it’s awful at all. Sure it’s got it’s bugs, but that was expected. So far, the storyline isn’t really all that appealing, but I do thoroughly enjoy the world itself. It's not our sameSo, I was really REALLY skeptical. I was just as mad that it was changing, and that RPG feeling would be gone. Then I played it, mainly just to write a review of how I thought it was awful, but I don’t think it’s awful at all. Sure it’s got it’s bugs, but that was expected. So far, the storyline isn’t really all that appealing, but I do thoroughly enjoy the world itself. It's not our same old RPG Fallout, but it’s honestly not as bad as everyone is leading it on to be.… Expand
  56. Rchrab
    Nov 15, 2018
    8
    For fallout IV fans who wondered what its like to play with friends and family, this game doesn't disappoint. We have 3 generations of our family having a blast exploring together! The day 1 content and quests fare well against any day 1 mmorg ive ever played. The key will be how Bethesda evolves the world through updates and dlc content. Those of you disappointed this didn't give youFor fallout IV fans who wondered what its like to play with friends and family, this game doesn't disappoint. We have 3 generations of our family having a blast exploring together! The day 1 content and quests fare well against any day 1 mmorg ive ever played. The key will be how Bethesda evolves the world through updates and dlc content. Those of you disappointed this didn't give you enough of a new experience, it is not Fallout V. Re-review the game a year from now and see how it stacks - against other mmorgs, not other single player campaign based games. Play RDR2 (great game!) if thats what you're looking for.

    Glitches continue to be an issue but no worse than fallout IV or Skyrim. For example last night my wife and I were playing together - she was as unable to see any containers even though i joined her server. She had to log out and back in to fix the issue.

    No npcs didnt bother me as much as i expected. After so many games where npcs behave as lifeless statues killing my momentum, it was refreshing to let holotapes play while I continue to explore and loot. It improves game pacing at the expense of a sense of lonliness. Another reason to play with friends!

    So tired of the game engine feedback. With Microsoft and Playstation gearing up for new consoles in 2021 why wouldn't a company stretch the current engine to its limit? Sorry gamers but Bethesda is in the business of making money. I would rather have Fallout 76 for what it is versus waiting another 3 years for a next gen game and console. PC gamers, get over it - you're a dying revenue stream so you will continue to see less dev effort. Enjoy what you get or make the move to console. I dont miss my keyboard and neck pain :-)    … Expand
  57. Drachendasgut1
    Nov 15, 2018
    8
    look at all these trolls on here who think it's funny to rate a game most of them haven't even played. now some it's just not their cup of tea and that is fine. But this is overall a decent game better than I thought it would be. It still has some minor glitches and room to improve. One way it could improve is with the addition of the pip-boy app to it and another is to not force people tolook at all these trolls on here who think it's funny to rate a game most of them haven't even played. now some it's just not their cup of tea and that is fine. But this is overall a decent game better than I thought it would be. It still has some minor glitches and room to improve. One way it could improve is with the addition of the pip-boy app to it and another is to not force people to when they die near a Fissure to make them respone at the fissure.… Expand
  58. jesusntheboys
    Nov 15, 2018
    8
    I was able to play for about 3 hours last night(11/14) and my experience was pretty great. Besides from the large patch that had to be installed I overall enjoyed the gameplay. Taking everything I enjoyed from 4 and adding the online component. It was great to play with friends and build and explore, each halotape felt unique and the stories were compelling. As much as I liked havingI was able to play for about 3 hours last night(11/14) and my experience was pretty great. Besides from the large patch that had to be installed I overall enjoyed the gameplay. Taking everything I enjoyed from 4 and adding the online component. It was great to play with friends and build and explore, each halotape felt unique and the stories were compelling. As much as I liked having companions in 4, having my actually friends with me felt more personal.

    Overall I am really enjoying this game, aside from a few bugs it has been a great experience so far.    … Expand
  59. wch4383
    Nov 15, 2018
    8
    Most of the reviews are unfair. If you liked Fallout 4, this is basically Fallout 4 online. Its not a cash grab and unlike ESO to SKyrim, you actually get the same feel in game as you did with Fallout 4. The issues I've run into can all be fixed either in time by Bethesda or with mods. Like all Bethesda games, this one has problems at launch. The main one being stash size limit of 400.Most of the reviews are unfair. If you liked Fallout 4, this is basically Fallout 4 online. Its not a cash grab and unlike ESO to SKyrim, you actually get the same feel in game as you did with Fallout 4. The issues I've run into can all be fixed either in time by Bethesda or with mods. Like all Bethesda games, this one has problems at launch. The main one being stash size limit of 400. Loved the game for the first 2 days, until I hit this wall. The next day was spent in menus reducing my stash and scrapping items I wanted to keep. I'm a hoarder, but not to an extreme. I only want one of each item, that's it. When a game comes with presale skins and offers more of them in the ATOM shop, plus factor in Skyrim, Fallout 4, ESO, you would think they would allow us to actually display some of these items. Keeping higher level weapons you find, like mini-guns has become impossible really. I stopped looting bodies, even checking them unless they are legendary. Extra Power Armor chassis that were meant for displays, I scrapped. And Bethesda saying the limit it gets easier as you level, it only does if you ignore and stop looting bodies and rooms. Otherwise we have zero room. Both collecting and building are ruined at the moment due to size limits and all that leaves is a go here and do this quest feel. There are some great stories, scattered around the wasteland. There is also a lot of dead space and even cool environments lacking content. All the more reason to allow players to actually build decent size structures and display their findings. Literally, a higher stash size and build limit fixes at least 50% of the issues with the game. I can play through the lag, quest bugs, poor quest tracker, etc because i know these are things that will get fixed and improved with time. Future improvements that I'd love to see, vendor bots built at player settlements to sell their items, but once again that requires the stash and build limit increases. Also, companions. Give us a dog or a bot, nothing more. Do that on consoles and most of us are happy. We can worry about lighting and shading later.… Expand
  60. Startorias877
    Jun 27, 2020
    8
    The Wastelanders DLC breathed a whole new life into this game. It has an actual story, actual factions, actual NPCs, meaningful and engaging questlines, and new gear that is very fun to use. I dropped this game about 2 months after release because I got very tired of just grinding for everything. But now with this new DLC, I decided to come back to it. And I must say, Im happy I did. ThisThe Wastelanders DLC breathed a whole new life into this game. It has an actual story, actual factions, actual NPCs, meaningful and engaging questlines, and new gear that is very fun to use. I dropped this game about 2 months after release because I got very tired of just grinding for everything. But now with this new DLC, I decided to come back to it. And I must say, Im happy I did. This feels like an actual Fallout experience now. Not on par with New Vegas by a Longshot, but about on par with 3 or 4. I'm having alot of fun with this.… Expand
  61. multiplemigs
    Nov 16, 2018
    8
    This day in age it seems like everyone is in a rush to be the first person to say they hated something on the internet. You might see one of these salty reviews claiming that “this isn’t Fallout.” “...it feels empty” “no story... this sucks”, etc. I feel like these people are the types that are honestly never going to be pleased. Hell, ars technica’s reviewer gave it a ding for having noThis day in age it seems like everyone is in a rush to be the first person to say they hated something on the internet. You might see one of these salty reviews claiming that “this isn’t Fallout.” “...it feels empty” “no story... this sucks”, etc. I feel like these people are the types that are honestly never going to be pleased. Hell, ars technica’s reviewer gave it a ding for having no “non-binary option” in character selection option!

    Anyway, as someone who has played Fallout since the second one on PC I will say that after logging in last night with a friend and playing around 4 hours F76 is a lot of fun. My favorite aspects of Fallout 4 were base building and getting in to crazy combat encounters. Now those things can happen in some pretty well implemented multiplayer. I found the new story telling method a little weird at first but I started to enjoy it once I got the hang of the gameplay loop. Performance was acceptable and the game looks pretty amazing. I do want to get it for Xbox one X eventually for some 4K goodness but it played perfectly fine on Xbox one.

    Haters are gunna hate but this is a solid good time.    … Expand
  62. Zanardi
    Nov 16, 2018
    8
    I was playing Fallout 4 survival mode as a past time for some time. You know, slowly sneaking on cities, building settlements to save the game, and chasing random points on the Commonwealth, just for fun and replayability. It was awesome.

    Then Fallout 76 came. I could not believe it. This is exactly the game I wanted, no more, no less. Yeah sure, the game is buggy. The dev team    I was playing Fallout 4 survival mode as a past time for some time. You know, slowly sneaking on cities, building settlements to save the game, and chasing random points on the Commonwealth, just for fun and replayability. It was awesome.

    Then Fallout 76 came. I could not believe it. This is exactly the game I wanted, no more, no less.

    Yeah sure, the game is buggy. The dev team rushed as hell to launch the game on time. I'm good with that, at least I have the chance to start playing it right now. Hope the dev team gets the chance to iterate and keep updating the game.

    Short words: yeah, Fallout 4 online, bug map, bugs to solve, online, you may play without any living humans nearby, and avoid people if you want. Love it

    -2 points because the graphics plan was not for the Xbox One. Maybe it looks better on an Xbox X (or Pro or whatever).    … Expand
  63. Soultoast
    Nov 18, 2018
    8
    I enjoy this game quite a bit. I can play it with friends or by myself and still have a lot of fun. There are some small glitches and bugs that I hope get fixed in the future but I have come to expect that from Bethesda Studios. The biggest issue I have with the game so far is the capped of storage space for gear. This is seriously a bother when it comes to exploring and saving certainI enjoy this game quite a bit. I can play it with friends or by myself and still have a lot of fun. There are some small glitches and bugs that I hope get fixed in the future but I have come to expect that from Bethesda Studios. The biggest issue I have with the game so far is the capped of storage space for gear. This is seriously a bother when it comes to exploring and saving certain items. Besides these small gripes I thoroughly enjoy the game.… Expand
  64. Offsetyeti
    Nov 23, 2018
    8
    The game is a blast with friends if you like loot shooters and teaming up to take down big mobs you will be fine. Stash limit hurts a bit but it isn't unmanageable, just have to lose the loot all the things mentality. Yes there are bugs but I'm on a one S and it has moments where the frame rate drags but they have been the exception not the rule.
  65. mavinom
    Nov 20, 2018
    8
    I have played the game for 20+ hours now and I must say that I enjoy it very much, and I am a huge Fallout fan. I recognise that it is not the same game as it was before, it is more of an exploration shooter with a bit survival now. There aren't any funny NPC's or other RPG elements anymore except for changing your outfit. I have played fully solo untill now, and I enjoy the loneliness ofI have played the game for 20+ hours now and I must say that I enjoy it very much, and I am a huge Fallout fan. I recognise that it is not the same game as it was before, it is more of an exploration shooter with a bit survival now. There aren't any funny NPC's or other RPG elements anymore except for changing your outfit. I have played fully solo untill now, and I enjoy the loneliness of the world and how the world looks and feels. There are only two things really bother me. The first one is the stash limit, you'll reach it really fast, but as I understood this will be changed in an update. The second thing I don't like it that you have to wear armor underneath clothes, except when wearing the vault suit. I want to see my armor like in Fallout 4. No idea why this isn't an option anymore.

    I have encountered 3 bugs in 20 hours playing, and those bugs were minor and not game wrecking.    … Expand
  66. Xarthiila
    Nov 20, 2018
    8
    Look this game is not perfect, however it is fun to play and provides a nice survival experience for those that like fallout, it has hundreds of hours of quests and no way in hell anyone has come close to finishing it all.
  67. ADarkerBreed
    Nov 20, 2018
    8
    This game delivers well on the idea of a Fallout multiplayer game. It's much like playing Fallout 4 on Survival mode and adds definite weight to the ideas of hunger, thirst and radiation exposure. The gunplay has improved a little from Fallout 4 and is definitely the best we've yet seen from the series, Bethesda hopefully learning a little from their forays into Doom and Rage.

    The world    This game delivers well on the idea of a Fallout multiplayer game. It's much like playing Fallout 4 on Survival mode and adds definite weight to the ideas of hunger, thirst and radiation exposure. The gunplay has improved a little from Fallout 4 and is definitely the best we've yet seen from the series, Bethesda hopefully learning a little from their forays into Doom and Rage.

    The world is gigantic and though devoid of NPCs is filled with background lore and the untold stories of the skeletons, corpses and the charred remains littering the environment. If you enjoyed searching for lore and background in games like FO4 and Skyrim there's a lot to love about 76.
    The main issue I've run into is how heavy all the items are, and though being over-encumbered is no longer the game halting experience it was in the single player games, it still is extremely inconvenient having to drop precious scrap to fast travel or engage in combat.

    What this is not is Fallout 5 or even anything close to another full game in the series. Bethesda's buggy builds are still on display and playing the game alone can be a plodding time if you're expecting more surface level interaction.

    Overall the game requires more of the player to get what they want out of it, lore is buried and like any action RPG/shooter some grinding is required to get worthwhile weapons or supplies. It feels like a Fallout game and plays as much. I believe any real critiques of 76 will be slowly smoothed over by Bethesda and it will find it's place in the series, if not as a sequel as a good proof-of-concept.    … Expand
  68. folia1
    Nov 20, 2018
    8
    I have been having a ton of fun with it and can't stop playing. Bought a few copies for my family to play it with me. Bethesda games are always buggy, not a deal breaker for me any more now than it has ever been.
  69. mk1138
    Nov 21, 2018
    8
    So they said this is a multiplayer experience using the Fallout 4 engine...they didn't lie. If you didn't like Fallout 4, you probably won't like Fallout 76. I'm only 20 hours in and I've enjoyed it as much as I enjoyed the last three Fallout games. TBH I purchased the armored edition and was was happy with all the goodies aside from the game itself. A quick note on some of the "0" scoreSo they said this is a multiplayer experience using the Fallout 4 engine...they didn't lie. If you didn't like Fallout 4, you probably won't like Fallout 76. I'm only 20 hours in and I've enjoyed it as much as I enjoyed the last three Fallout games. TBH I purchased the armored edition and was was happy with all the goodies aside from the game itself. A quick note on some of the "0" score reviews. I read one review complaining about having to be on xbox live...yeah moron it's an online multiplayer. If you have any amount of an attention span and dig the Fallout universe this could be a decent game. I still can't wait for Fallout 5, but in the meantime I'll be playing Fallout 76.… Expand
  70. Daharen
    Nov 21, 2018
    8
    I'm going to say three things up front:

    First, this game is not for everyone, and in that sense, anyone who 'gave it a try' and 'reviewed it accordingly' your opinion is fairly valuable. For all the people who haven't even played the game dropping zeros it's a bit disappointing, as essentially you're pigeonholing Bethesda into only one type of game, and I think that expecting 'only    I'm going to say three things up front:

    First, this game is not for everyone, and in that sense, anyone who 'gave it a try' and 'reviewed it accordingly' your opinion is fairly valuable. For all the people who haven't even played the game dropping zeros it's a bit disappointing, as essentially you're pigeonholing Bethesda into only one type of game, and I think that expecting 'only single-player' is just as ridiculous as the movement to expect multiplayer on all new releases, if you don't see the hypocrisy you're somewhat dense.

    Second, in light of the above, I strongly recommend you ask yourself the following questions before you consider purchasing this game. One, can you appreciate a game on it's own merits, without comparing it to it's franchise? If yes, consider this game. Two, do you enjoy 'light' multiplayer interaction with the 'option' to play cooperatively? If yes, consider this game. Three, when playing other Bethesda games, did you find that the 'human' characters were 'full of rich personality that warranted them having in game characters'? If yes, this game might be a disappointment, and consider not getting it.

    Third, addressing the last point of the previous paragraph, the lack of NPC's. For one, recognize that the lack of NPC's is only relevant when it comes to humans. Furthermore, recognize that this is not an immersion breaking aspect of the game, because it's actually 'part' of the story. If you enjoy 'mystery' related quests (Which involve a lot of go here, read this, fetch this, look at this game-play), then you might enjoy this. You're enjoyment is likely dependent on how much personality you 'really' think Bethesda's human NPC's added to the game. Thinking back on it myself, I recall 'very very few' human Bethesda NPC's that were rich with personality, and benefited from having in game characters personally. It's not that they aren't adequate, just that the non-human NPC's tend to be the most interesting, and there are plenty of friendly robots, super mutants, and other characters in this game, and the 'depth' of most 'human characters' always came from the environmental storytelling and their writings or holotapes, which obvious this game is chalked full of.

    I emphasize again, it may not be obvious to users, but this is 'relatively' consistent with the fallout lore, there is a story reason for the lack of human NPC's, there is a story reason for the lack of friendly ghouls, there is a lot of deep lore to be discovered here, and if you're willing to read and listen, it's more concentrated then in other games. For me, this beats flat human NPC's any day, so I personally detract no points for this. For other players, the 'psuedo-interaction' of having a poorly voiced, badly scripted, placeholder NPC that stands around waiting for you to arrive to give you quests is a necessity, and while I personally don't get it, I can't really say it's wrong as it's subjective. If that's you, avoid this game, but recognize that it actually has 'fewer' story related immersion breaking moments because of that fact... Now for the 'technical immersion breaking issues'...

    So this is where I take two points off for Bethesda, and the reason it's an 8 in my books, and not a 10. The thing is it's a Bethesda launch, so I expect glitches and bugs. To be honest, if you're accustomed to Bethesda launches, this launch is in a lot of ways 'less' buggy then other launches, but be prepared to lose items to glitches, get killed to glitches, and freeze out of the game at inopportune times. I'd say I run into a game-play detracting glitch every 8 hours or so, and I've got about 50 hours in the game.

    The reason I'm not deducting more, is because honestly, a glitch every 8 hours for me is not that big of a deal, and while it sometimes will result in some lost time, I've been playing Bethesda games since Arena, so this is something I'm used to. Also, frankly, they seem to be supporting and patching more than there other games. It is 'more' pervasive if you are working with multiplayer elements of the game, since that's no doubt where Bethesda is in the process of 'learning' the most. If you run around solo, the game breaking elements are rarer, and you will be immersed for hours at a time.

    Finally, regarding whether the game 'feels' like a fallout game. I'm more of a 'fallout veteran' then most of the gamers who claim that title, and have only been playing since Fallout 3. I played the original Fallout when it was released by Interplay, played Black Isles follow up, and played both Bethesda's single player versions, and New Vegas from Obsidian. All these games are so mechanically, aesthetically, and generally different that to me what makes fallout is the lore. I think people complaining about the game not feeling like fallout should qualify their claims to "not feeling like previous Bethesda fallout games". This is not bad for me, it's innovation so no points lost.    … Expand
  71. Artox
    Nov 27, 2018
    8
    Fallout 76 это про исследования мира. Поиграл два вечера и время пролетело не заметно.Огорчили чисто технические недоработки,надеюсь проект не забросят и будут поправлять. И начальная цена была завышенной,лично я купил игру по скидке.Fallout 76 это про исследования мира. Поиграл два вечера и время пролетело не заметно.Огорчили чисто технические недоработки,надеюсь проект не забросят и будут поправлять. И начальная цена была завышенной,лично я купил игру по скидке.
  72. CurnutteJ
    Nov 24, 2018
    8
    Let’s start off with some food for thought. What has always been the most appealing thing about fallout games? The large open world with seemingly endless exploration. No one played the other for the story. Fallout new Vegas even had a short story that while it had quite a bit of options was still predictable and at times boring. The side quests and dlc are what made it such a fun game.Let’s start off with some food for thought. What has always been the most appealing thing about fallout games? The large open world with seemingly endless exploration. No one played the other for the story. Fallout new Vegas even had a short story that while it had quite a bit of options was still predictable and at times boring. The side quests and dlc are what made it such a fun game. Fallout 76 has about as much exploration as you could hope for. People who say it becomes repetitive and boring probably haven’t actually put time into the areas they’ve been to. True there is no main story and that is disappointing but without the story it is still a fallout out game. They took the main story and changed it into dozens and dozens of smaller stories. It’s not another game about finding someone. It is a game about discovering a new area and learning the story of that building, town, family, or person. Some are shallow and boring, yes. However many are interesting, funny, gross, and disturbing. Finding some of the letters and holotapes can be a little challenging and is very understandable that people don’t want to hunt for 10 minutes for a very well hidden holotape to connect 2 parts of a story. A problem I often ran into in previous games was I would run out of fun enemies to fight. This does create some obvious predictability with some set enemy spons however it lets you always have a challenge when you want to go fight a tougher enemy. This game can for sure be played as a single player game but once in awhile it’s nice waking up to someone I don’t know, helping in a hard fight, and then waving at each other and going about your business. The player base I’ve met have almost all been friendly. Now the definite bad. No private servers so you don’t have the option to be 100% alone. Tons of bugs and glitches. I haven’t experienced anything game breaking but just some frame rate drops, minor lag, and the occasional items glitched out. I play on the one x so I’m sure other people’s experiences vary. If you come into this expecting your typical fallout game you’ll be disappointed at least a bit. This game has a large amount of potential and I do think the release should have been pushed back. It is still very playable and enjoyable and I recommend giving it a try. If you don’t like it then come back again in a few months. This review is based of the endless enjoyment I’ve had playing this game, the faults I’ve encountered, things, I wish were different, and lastly the potential I see in this game. It’s a nice shake up for the typical fallout norm that everyone is apparently wishing for.… Expand
  73. jmartin657
    Nov 26, 2018
    8
    Basically fallout 3 but multi, dont care about the story as I honestly cant remember much of a story from previous fallout games.

    Same buggy engine as usual but it wouldn't be a fallout game without it. Enjoying playing with my brother, stopped playing fallout games because I didn't have 300-500 hours to sink into a single player game, nice to be able to spend time with my bro and    Basically fallout 3 but multi, dont care about the story as I honestly cant remember much of a story from previous fallout games.

    Same buggy engine as usual but it wouldn't be a fallout game without it.

    Enjoying playing with my brother, stopped playing fallout games because I didn't have 300-500 hours to sink into a single player game, nice to be able to spend time with my bro and play fallout.    … Expand
  74. TheMrWink
    Nov 24, 2018
    8
    This game has been getting lots of hate, but if you have a friend or even a group of friends, it can be a blast to play. I wouldn't say it is worth $60, but as of this review, it is on sale for about $40. Even though there's lots of hate, it is still a fun game and it can be a lot more fun with friends.
  75. Varahn_Tet
    Nov 27, 2018
    8
    My Honest Review: Fallout 76
    GET HYPE! (In Todd We Trust told us too)
    I DID! (with reservation) FALLOUT 76 MMORPG! (because TESO worked out so well) LESS SO NOW… (PVP, griefing, bounties, etc) BUT YOU CAN STILL PLAY SOLO! (because it’s still an RPG) YAY! (I can still play this…because I hate PVP) *flashforward 5 months* Download complete. Strap in and let’s play! PREFACE In case    My Honest Review: Fallout 76
    GET HYPE! (In Todd We Trust told us too)
    I DID! (with reservation)
    FALLOUT 76 MMORPG! (because TESO worked out so well)
    LESS SO NOW… (PVP, griefing, bounties, etc)
    BUT YOU CAN STILL PLAY SOLO! (because it’s still an RPG)
    YAY! (I can still play this…because I hate PVP)
    *flashforward 5 months*
    Download complete.
    Strap in and let’s play!
    PREFACE
    In case you’re wondering why there are no human NPC’s, it’s because we are the first people to crawl out from the vaults after only 25 years. There are no significant amounts of people in the upper Appalachia to begin with. I lived in Beckley, WV which is located in the Ash Heap area of Fallout 76. With a full out atomic war, approximately 84% of the population would perish, leaving the 16K residents of Beckley at about 2.5K people, of which they would soon start dying of radiation sickness, leaving very few people left. In a Fallout world, best case scenario, they become feral ghouls. In a worst-case scenario, everyone perishes but the residents of the vault.
    Us!
    So here we go, Reclamation Day!
    I spent about 6 hours playing the first day I had it. Learning the mechanics of the game. Learning the lay of the land. Wondering how the hell are there level 76 players on the map already?!?! Accidentally turning on PVP. Getting killed exiting the Vault by said level 76 player (looking at you Reecapocalypse). Making my C.A.M.P. Accidentally shooting at someone else’s home defenses and becoming wanted. Getting a grenade thrown at me to collect by another player to collect the bounty. Growing my crops. Greeting other players along the way as we each worked to reclaim the land and become the progenitors of the Fallout worlds to come!
    This is a survival RPG game, plain and simple.
    The main story quest is intriguing, I want to know what happens next. While making my way through the main quest, I’m finding side quests, and somehow getting stuck in an event for 20 minutes during a side quest. Water. I need water. Canned dog food is yummy. OMG just stop already rad animals. What was that screaming? Oh, it’s just me. I need to rest, wait what is that? An event! Oh hi other players! How many super mutants are there? Ammo. I need lots of ammo. I’ll just sneak by this area with its deathly death claw. Well hello train station!
    Leveling up is similar to most RPG/Bethesda games. Special and perks are little different, think Skyrim perk trees as playing cards, but once you get the gist of it, it all starts to piece together.
    C.A.M.P.-ing and building is by far my favorite activity. Just settling in atop my perch and taking in the breathtaking views while I play my steel guitar and listen to the rat-ta-tat-tat of my turrets taking down an unwanted intruder after my crops of blackberries, tatos, mutfruit, corn, razorgrain and carrots. Bliss!
    So far, it feels a bit like TESO in some aspects of the game.
    The map is expansive, but made accessible with fast travel, at reasonable cap costs.
    Items are bought at low cap amounts. You can’t sell some items, they are meant to be shared with others or teammates.
    Inventory is not limited per se, it is regulated. Ie; you can’t have nine thousand items in your stash box, just the essentials for survival.
    Your look is not regulated by armor, your “outfit” is what is seen if you have one.
    I’m sure there are more similarities, but these are my first impressions.
    Now on to one or two of the bugs, because it wouldn’t be honest if I didn’t address these.
    My C.A.M.P. disappeared. I had to look up the work around, but because of my build, I had to kind of start over. As long as you don’t have a complicated build and blueprint your base, you’ll have no issue if this happens to you.
    WHY CAN’T I HANG THESE DAMN WINDCHIMES??
    Why is that feral ghoul/scorcher/mole rat/et al, sliding across the ground like that and why is his neck stretched out now that he’s dead? (To be fair, this was in Fallout 4 also.)
    I don’t think that guy is supposed to look like that with his power armor off.
    I didn’t cancel the trade/team invite.
    Mostly funny, a little irritating, but certainly not making it unplayable or game breaking. As the old saying goes, did you try turning off and back on again?
    And though I was apprehensive about getting the game in the beginning, I was and am not put off by the bad reviews (it seems that negative review bombing is the newest form of trolling) and have thoroughly enjoyed myself thus far. Fallout 76 is a lot of fun, solo or with a team. I for one am looking forward to updates and/or DLC that may be coming. I will be playing this game for a long while to come. I hope I’ll be a level 100 by then, and when that next level 2 vault dweller exits, I’ll be there to kill him also. j/k
    Until then, I’ll continue my journey on the country roads, to take me home, to the place I belong, West Virginia, mountain momma, take me home country roads!    … Expand
  76. Holygrail2
    Dec 12, 2018
    8
    I wouldn't trust a 10-star or a 0-star review of this game, to be honest. Whether you like it depends heavily on what you play the Fallout series for. You will not enjoy the game if you play it for the subversive humor, the fun NPCs or for its technical achievements. These are not strengths of Fallout 76, especially the later. It's glitchy, it has crashed twice in 5 (long) play sessions,I wouldn't trust a 10-star or a 0-star review of this game, to be honest. Whether you like it depends heavily on what you play the Fallout series for. You will not enjoy the game if you play it for the subversive humor, the fun NPCs or for its technical achievements. These are not strengths of Fallout 76, especially the later. It's glitchy, it has crashed twice in 5 (long) play sessions, and the look of it isn't quite right yet - but these will be fixed in the coming months. Those things are all great, but I play Fallout for the atmosphere. These games have been so excellent at creating, through visuals, music, and geopgraphic innovations, the perfect desolate post-apocalyptic wasteland and that remains one of the biggest strengths of this game and why I've enjoyed playing it so much. The map is simply huge (and actually the map screen is kind of gorgeous) and there are so many fun adventures to get into. I have mostly playing pretty solo, but that actually adds to the desolate solitary atmosphere of armageddon. I've frankly had a blast playing this game and I'm very glad I ignored the majority of the negative criticism of the game. People are generally writing reviews for themselves instead of for other gamers. If the stuff I mentioned up top is important to you, I recommend you don't buy this game now until they've fixed some of the glaring technical issues. You'll be frustrated. If you want a sprawling, atmospheric, action-packed post-apocalyptic experience that you can choose to share with friends and strangers, give the game a chance. It's kind of a blast.… Expand
  77. Poppedcorn
    Nov 27, 2018
    8
    The game has it's problems. The Devs were (Until today I believe quiet). There are things I want to see changed. It isn't what I expected. That hasn't stopped me from hitting level 108, and sinking hundreds of hours in the game already.

    People seem to say there is no story? They're not looking hard enough. It mightn't be obvious, but it is absolutely there. I'm having a blast solo or    The game has it's problems. The Devs were (Until today I believe quiet). There are things I want to see changed. It isn't what I expected. That hasn't stopped me from hitting level 108, and sinking hundreds of hours in the game already.

    People seem to say there is no story? They're not looking hard enough. It mightn't be obvious, but it is absolutely there. I'm having a blast solo or with a group. Giving it a 0 because you're having a tantrum is unjustified. It's more like a 7, with proposed fixes, I'm content with 8. Give it a chance. You might surprise yourself.    … Expand
  78. govmntcheeze
    Nov 30, 2018
    8
    Are there bugs and glitches, you bet. Is that disheartening no. I expected them. This is a new venture in the Fallout world. Those complaining about quests from a bot or computer. Did you not see the reveal, you are the first Vault dwellers to leave after the war. How do you expect there to be settlements? This game is massive, is it the same as all the other Fallout games? No. I wouldn'tAre there bugs and glitches, you bet. Is that disheartening no. I expected them. This is a new venture in the Fallout world. Those complaining about quests from a bot or computer. Did you not see the reveal, you are the first Vault dwellers to leave after the war. How do you expect there to be settlements? This game is massive, is it the same as all the other Fallout games? No. I wouldn't want that. If you want the same game with just a few cosmetic differences go play COD.

    Bethesda did what they set out to do. Bethesda said there will be problems at first. They told the community what they were going to do and people are surprised when they got what was promised.
    I give this an 8 out of 10 due to the expanse of the new world and the possibilities to come.    … Expand
  79. Nray32
    Dec 1, 2018
    8
    The game could use some patches but it isn't all that bad Bethesda didn't make a bad game by far. I personally enjoy it and i know plenty of people that do so I hope that whoever reads this review takes a look at 76 game play and ever buys a copy even at a discount I urge people to try it. People below me are mentioning level locks my counter argument is would you want someone else using aThe game could use some patches but it isn't all that bad Bethesda didn't make a bad game by far. I personally enjoy it and i know plenty of people that do so I hope that whoever reads this review takes a look at 76 game play and ever buys a copy even at a discount I urge people to try it. People below me are mentioning level locks my counter argument is would you want someone else using a fat man constantly next to you at Lv. 1. Another thing they mention is the human npcs being absent and yes it is gone but it also adds a feeling of loneliness (if you aren't in a party) and a feeling of terror with stronger creatures coming out of nowhere. The game looks beautiful. The only thing i had a problem with is lock picks having weight and the diseases but over all it isn't a bad game.… Expand
  80. TheWrongFusebox
    Dec 3, 2018
    8
    It's pretty much what we were told it would be - an experimental departure from 'normal' Fallout games, with limited multiplayer, and no NPCs.

    Different people enjoy different things in gaming, and I'm really enjoying it. I like to take things slow and cautious, and I'm exploring the world, picking up quests here and there, building, crafting, tinkering, and slowly levelling. I've    It's pretty much what we were told it would be - an experimental departure from 'normal' Fallout games, with limited multiplayer, and no NPCs.

    Different people enjoy different things in gaming, and I'm really enjoying it. I like to take things slow and cautious, and I'm exploring the world, picking up quests here and there, building, crafting, tinkering, and slowly levelling.

    I've been lucky and have encountered bugs only rarely - I've been dumped out of the game a couple of times; I once got hit by repeated invisible damage dealing, and that's about it.

    The game isn't perfect, but then nor was FNV when that released (remember the Strip bug?).    … Expand
  81. FamilyGamer
    Dec 4, 2018
    8
    90% of these negative reviews obviously have never even touched the game. I am guessing most of them watched clickbait YouTube videos and automatically know exactly how this game is, or they played for 2 hours and quit. No NPC’s so no story. Listen to the holotapes and you will realize the story is more engrossing than any of the previous fallouts because there isn’t a million people so90% of these negative reviews obviously have never even touched the game. I am guessing most of them watched clickbait YouTube videos and automatically know exactly how this game is, or they played for 2 hours and quit. No NPC’s so no story. Listen to the holotapes and you will realize the story is more engrossing than any of the previous fallouts because there isn’t a million people so you actually care. Cash grab? What intelligence level does it take to look at the atom shop and realize there is no cash grab in this game....the options are all purely cosemetic. You’re paying $60 dollars to play fallout with your friends...if you have any. The gameplay is fallout gameplay, everything is there, but people didn’t give it a chance and people are complaining about bugs. I have over 100 hours vested and have only experienced minor annoyances. If any real, regular gamer reads this please, please don’t get your idea of this game based on clickbait YouTube streamers. It’s a fun game with so many different things to engage in. Everyone is wanting everything handed to them on a silver platter. You’re the NPC. You make the story. Get out there and get writing your story! See you out there!… Expand
  82. metalliklem
    Dec 8, 2018
    8
    This game is fun whether you play by your self or with some friends. There is in fact quests, stories and npc's just no human npc's. It does need some work though it's not perfect. As with all Bethesda games there is bugs and crashes, the crashes being the most annoying part of this game currently. Has a lot of potential, hopefully BGS can make it work.
  83. stevebirchcen
    Dec 23, 2018
    8
    Nice very big open game, can get very boring without friends tho :c, Lots of things to do, you can even scam kids.
  84. Armyballer
    Jan 7, 2019
    8
    Bugs? Yes....Glitches? Yes. But with that said, it's the most fun I've even had in a multiplayer game and I have over 350 hours played.
  85. DrunkinDoc1017
    Jun 15, 2019
    8
    Though rough at first the game is significantly better than at launch. The community is great and the game has tons to do and explore.
  86. The007Bandit
    Jun 20, 2019
    8
    Whole Bethesda had a rocky launch with 76 they did listen to player feedback and have made the game into something really fun! The new Nuclear Winter mode is one of the more fun battle royale games ice played!
  87. Sotalia
    Jun 20, 2019
    8
    The game has greatly improved since launch, and continues to improve. The game is not perfect and still needs work, but it seems Bethesda is willing to take the steps necessary to make the game a success.
  88. H377Spawn
    Jun 20, 2019
    8
    Despite a rough launch, this game has shaped up to be my go to online experience and haven’t really stopped playing since release.
  89. Siniztah
    Jun 20, 2019
    8
    I am certainly of two minds as a write this review. On the one hand, this game has gotten far more backlash and baseless criticism from braindead bandwagon hopping troglodytes then it ever could have actually deserved; especially given the effort that Bethesda has put into listening to what fans want and implementing it as quickly as possible. They manage to do this while fixing a largeI am certainly of two minds as a write this review. On the one hand, this game has gotten far more backlash and baseless criticism from braindead bandwagon hopping troglodytes then it ever could have actually deserved; especially given the effort that Bethesda has put into listening to what fans want and implementing it as quickly as possible. They manage to do this while fixing a large number of bugs on a regular basis and the result has been a turn around very akin to the post-launch of No Man's Sky. What exists now is a stable solid and fun core gameplay loop, but one in my eyes with some room for improvement. This paired with a fun and in some ways totally original battle royale game type that still offers rewards useable in the other two game types present makes for a rewarding experience and a game well worth the money... Now. This brings me to why I am of two minds. While great praise would be given for how far this game has come from what it started as it simply put shouldn't have shipped that way in the first place. It is not by any means a good practice for a company to charge full price for a broken buggy mess and expect their customers to wait patiently while they take a year to fix it. I am, however, understanding enough to acknowledge that I am not privy to the industry goings-on behind closed doors and so it is not my place to make judgments about events that I am not fully aware as to the cause of. All of this aside, what exists now is a fun engaging experience that is worth the price tag, regardless of the road it took to get here.… Expand
  90. Bosspancake7018
    Jun 20, 2019
    8
    Fallout 76, from its gameplay to its environments, are a joy to witness and play. After 6 months since launch, the game has truly evolved to be one of the best online multiplayer games this generation. I have never had as much fun playing a game with friends as this one. That does not meAn the gameplay is perfect, or there aren’t bugs, but none come to mind that I feel ruined the game forFallout 76, from its gameplay to its environments, are a joy to witness and play. After 6 months since launch, the game has truly evolved to be one of the best online multiplayer games this generation. I have never had as much fun playing a game with friends as this one. That does not meAn the gameplay is perfect, or there aren’t bugs, but none come to mind that I feel ruined the game for me. The community is something special too, as everyone is extremely nice and supportive, making walking the wastes that bit more enjoyable. I would recommend Fallout 76 to any Fallout fan, or any fan of online multiplayer games at all.… Expand
  91. Mashooo
    Jun 20, 2019
    8
    Got over 100 hours into this game and it’s just fun to explore the wasteland and uncover what happened to the people of West Virginia it’s not your classic main fallout game and it is missing those key rpg elements of choice and consequence but overall I’ve had a great time in Appalachia. If you hate on it it’s because either you haven’t played it or you played 30 min of it and stoppedGot over 100 hours into this game and it’s just fun to explore the wasteland and uncover what happened to the people of West Virginia it’s not your classic main fallout game and it is missing those key rpg elements of choice and consequence but overall I’ve had a great time in Appalachia. If you hate on it it’s because either you haven’t played it or you played 30 min of it and stopped halfway through the first mission and didn’t experience what the game really has to offer… Expand
  92. Crash1947
    Jun 20, 2019
    8
    Tons of bugs have been fixed, very nice community, promising new content coming. .
  93. Stevay_b
    Jun 20, 2019
    8
    Not a game without its issues, but much like No man's sky its reputation has suffered due to the launch.

    Picked this up on the xbox one and I have to say I'm really enjoying the gameplay. The player base (touch wood) has become quite friendly to say it is s a post apocalyptic world, and the opening quests are a good way to set you up for life in appalachia. The VATs system is noticeably    Not a game without its issues, but much like No man's sky its reputation has suffered due to the launch.

    Picked this up on the xbox one and I have to say I'm really enjoying the gameplay. The player base (touch wood) has become quite friendly to say it is s a post apocalyptic world, and the opening quests are a good way to set you up for life in appalachia. The VATs system is noticeably different to previous games, but fits well as a system into the multilayer setting. A scarcity of ammo early on will push newer players to conserve ammo and use the many melee weapons available to them, though early perk cards in the luck tree can definitely help source additional ammo without paying the extortionate (to newbies) prices at vendors.

    The issues I have experienced so far mainly boil down to optimisation for the xbox one, I. E. Frame drops (by far not a regular thing, but noticeably present). The other main issue I've experienced are glitches while using the workshop, these have only been experienced at public workshops though and consist of turrets teleporting through the ceiling, and the build mode defaulting to an item on opening rather than letting you select, can cause a great many wasted materials this way but hopefully can be patched out.

    In addition the lack of NPCs is rather jarring to players coming from the previous fallout games, but with upcoming FREE dlc adding them in the future is looking bright for fallout 76, and I hope those thag gave the game a negative review can come back and give it a second chance because it really does deserve one.    … Expand
  94. Phdleigh
    Jun 20, 2019
    8
    This game is really fun - Adventure or Survival modes are a lot like previous Fallout games but without the big overarching main quest line. Which i enjoy, its more free roam and fun to explore. The new Nuclear Winter battle royale mode is a lot of fun too, it's different than other BR games
  95. AdrianValistar
    Jun 21, 2019
    8
    Honestly, I have been playing since the Beta back in November 2018 and the game has gone through a lot of criticism and unjust hate. The game is a buggy mess though, but it's been improving for a while now, with a few...less desirable changes. Honestly my biggest complaint about the game are that the enemies in it are 99% bulletsponges. Even a dog has an absurd amount of health, requiringHonestly, I have been playing since the Beta back in November 2018 and the game has gone through a lot of criticism and unjust hate. The game is a buggy mess though, but it's been improving for a while now, with a few...less desirable changes. Honestly my biggest complaint about the game are that the enemies in it are 99% bulletsponges. Even a dog has an absurd amount of health, requiring so many bullets to take down. Super Mutants are the worst with this regard. They hit like a truck, always attacking in groups. I've played every other fallout game except for the original two and I've never been beaten to death in x-01 power armor by a wooden board of all weapons. The pvp aspect or lack thereof is probably it's best aspect. Probably personal reasons but I really don't like pvp. It's why I don't play pvp oriented games such as pubg or fortnite. I would love to see a single player experience of the game which I hope is coming in the Wastelander dlc. The game has had it's up and downs but in this day and age what hasn't? All in all it's a great game but it's not flawless. Fix the enemies and their tankiness and I might raise it up to a 10. It doesn't deserve the hate that it's getting though. I really want to see it's improvement down the road.… Expand
  96. Maxyman27
    Jun 21, 2019
    8
    A year after release it is now complete enough to get a good review. It's always been good but it's taken a while for questlines / modes to get developed and released to players. Potential for a very high rating in the future
  97. MrInfuse
    Jun 21, 2019
    8
    Solid game with some great post launch content and updates the devs are very committed to this game after it's rocky launch
  98. Thewelch11
    Jun 21, 2019
    8
    Despite the botched launch this game has become a great game. A large world to explore and many different ways to play the game. The perfect casual survival game with fun combat.
  99. Babbleoftongues
    Jun 21, 2019
    8
    It's like the end game of Fallout 4 but with People. The new arena mode is a lot of fun.
  100. Stq
    Jun 21, 2019
    8
    Don't listen to the haters and form your own oppinion about this game! It has the trusty fallout vibe and an awesome community!
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#41 Most Shared Xbox One Game of 2018

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Generally unfavorable reviews - based on 33 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 33
  2. Mixed: 18 out of 33
  3. Negative: 13 out of 33
  1. New York Daily News
    Dec 20, 2018
    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.
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  2. TrueAchievements
    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.
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  3. Windows Central
    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.
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