Fallout 76

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3.3

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 1839 Ratings

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  1. 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
  2. Thenobleleader
    Nov 26, 2018
    10
    Most of the people who are reviewing this game have barely played it, or not at all. As someone who has put well over 45 hours into this game, I can say its definitely not what everyone says it is. Its basically Fallout 4 with multiplayer, which imo is exactly what I could have wanted. I have been having a blast playing with my husband and our friends. The story is really interesting.Most of the people who are reviewing this game have barely played it, or not at all. As someone who has put well over 45 hours into this game, I can say its definitely not what everyone says it is. Its basically Fallout 4 with multiplayer, which imo is exactly what I could have wanted. I have been having a blast playing with my husband and our friends. The story is really interesting. There are also plenty of npcs, though they are not human, they are still quest giving npcs. What does it matter whether they are human or not? I also have never hit the 400 stash limit despite me being the main camp builder on our team. Its called inventory management. You scrap your junk and it decreases the weight immensely. And you still have plenty of room for collecting legendary weapons. You also learn not to get too attatched to items you will never use, and just sell or scrap them. There are bugs here and there that I have encountered, but they are mostly visual and do not effect gameplay, it actually gives me a laugh. This game is awesome, and everyone needs to stop being a bandwagoner on hating something they know nothing about.… Expand
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. Daimyo21
    Nov 14, 2018
    9
    Don't listen to the whiney entitled gamers that haven't played the game and are just **** posting. Look for a balanced review but ultimately if you're on the fence, play the game and make up your own mind.

    My own impressions(not review since you know, I'm only 25 hours in): There is definitely valid criticism for FO76 (like any game) but from my experience, its been tons of fun and    Don't listen to the whiney entitled gamers that haven't played the game and are just **** posting. Look for a balanced review but ultimately if you're on the fence, play the game and make up your own mind.

    My own impressions(not review since you know, I'm only 25 hours in):
    There is definitely valid criticism for FO76 (like any game) but from my experience, its been tons of fun and surprisingly stable (bugs and all during BETA).

    My background: 25+ years of gaming, 10 years of modding. My ideal Bethesda multiplayer experience has always been a 4-6 cooperative experience. FO76 went a little bigger than I expected which is good and bad. I'm 95% a PC player but this recently got an Xbox One for RDR2 and FO76 because my friends are on console.

    Before I continue, anyone saying that some multiplayer wasn't a request by the fans is dead wrong. Quote from 2011 before Skyrim release from Todd Howard: "The two most requested features we get are dragons and multiplayer. We got one of them this time!”

    Also, if you understand game development. Multiplayer is extremely hard to develop, especially when its a hybrid singleplayer/multiplayer experience and as complex as most Bethesda games. There is a reason why most companies don't attempt it and split the genre.

    Pros:
    -Massive map with lots of content. I've explored maybe 5% of the game with 25 hours in. Now that BETA is over, I will likely take my time so there is tons of content out there. Does not feel repetitive so far and each area feels fresh and unique. Lots of detail! View Distance is amazing.

    -Multiplayer within the Creation Engine (and all its pros/cons). The reason I love that they implemented multiplayer in the creation engine is that it feels and plays like a genuine Bethesda game but now with multiplayer vs making an entirely new engine and essentially separate game.

    -Lots of quests. The quests have lots of content and voice acting but its tough to listen to all of it when you're with friends. If you're soloing though, there is plenty of content here to get enveloped in the story/lore.

    -Private servers for all, Modding support for PC, the sky is the limit! Bethesda has been allowing heavy modding in their games for over a decade. Bethesda said full private custom servers for FO76 will be supported and that means anything you don't currently like about the game, could be essentially modded in with the heavy lifting of multiplayer implementation DONE.

    -Crafting/Base Building: Lots to craft and lots to build. Both systems work well and have been expanded since FO4.

    Cons:

    -UI/Sorting needs more work: These are minor but frustrating when trying to organize your inventory. I expect it to get some improvements overtime.

    -Stash Limits: Though there are ways to mitigate it, the current limit too small and needs to be expanded in an intuitive way. Bethesda said they are going to do this eventually.

    -Performance issues (Xbox One S): Though this has gotten better since BETA, I feel like there is room for improvement. On one hand, I love that Bethesda doesn't hold back. A horde of enemy AI IS a horde of enemy AI but when your frame rate dips its hard to enjoy it. Hopefully they can find the sweet spot in highly dense areas.

    Overall, this feels like a Bethesda open world experience with Friends though a bit watered down which was expected given the work to add multiplayer (modding support is key here). This is some of the most fun I've had in a game in some time. I've always dreamed of playing a Bethesda game with friends and I feel like they captured that completely.    … Expand
  6. 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...
  7. Mehfigmo
    Nov 14, 2018
    10
    Fun game, if you liked the previous Fallouts, you'll enjoy this. Ignore the 195+ negative reviews as this game is getting review bombed (just like every other game these days). The majority of the negatives haven't played the game. There are bug related issues but, FO76 creates a well designed post-apocalyptic world where you and the other 76 vault dwellers are the first humans released inFun game, if you liked the previous Fallouts, you'll enjoy this. Ignore the 195+ negative reviews as this game is getting review bombed (just like every other game these days). The majority of the negatives haven't played the game. There are bug related issues but, FO76 creates a well designed post-apocalyptic world where you and the other 76 vault dwellers are the first humans released in to the wilds. The story telling and gameplay + map are well done.… Expand
  8. LinkIsHere
    Nov 21, 2018
    10
    Seriously? People need to get over Fallout 3 and New Vegas. They were great games, but you have to move on. This is NOT a traditional Fallout game. This is a SPIN-OFF. Is it that hard to comprehend?
    It uses a similar style to Fallout 4 because it's development began close to Fallout 4's release. No NPCs except robots is kind of weird, but the stories in the holotapes include a wonderful    Seriously? People need to get over Fallout 3 and New Vegas. They were great games, but you have to move on. This is NOT a traditional Fallout game. This is a SPIN-OFF. Is it that hard to comprehend?
    It uses a similar style to Fallout 4 because it's development began close to Fallout 4's release. No NPCs except robots is kind of weird, but the stories in the holotapes include a wonderful story and increment lore. It is a new experience. I have not had any game-breaking bugs, any unplayable experiences, any hatred towards an aspect of the game, and have had fun alone and with my friends. Play the game for more than 5 minutes instead of blindly judging it. In fact, many of the reviews on this are people blaming the company and calling them EA or Activision. That is ridiculous. "A quick cash grab" and "Micro-transaction hungry" is just a lie. The amount of work that went into this game is huge, so it's definitely not a "quick cash grab", and the Atoms Shop? It's literally all visual. No advantage is given from buying outfits or facepaints, and they can all be found in-game. It has a story, one we all share an experience with, the amount of research and implementation made on the new enemies and on the lore of West Virginia definitely shows, Mods will be a thing, I don't know who started the "No mods" statement but they are wrong.    … Expand
  9. 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
  10. 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
  11. Cenacord
    Nov 17, 2018
    10
    This game was amazing! I encountered no bugs so I have no idea what everyone is talking about. I guess a lot of people are just sheep that think they know what they are talking about.
  12. 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
  13. JoshuaGraham
    Nov 15, 2018
    5
    I'm a big fallout fan played them all for many hours and if you go into 76 thinking you will have a "classic" fallout experience you'll be disappointed. The newest installment in the franchise almost seems like a step backwards with even more bugs, glitches, and frame rate issues than fallout 4. The game is pretty boring as a solo player but if you round up some pals you'll have some realI'm a big fallout fan played them all for many hours and if you go into 76 thinking you will have a "classic" fallout experience you'll be disappointed. The newest installment in the franchise almost seems like a step backwards with even more bugs, glitches, and frame rate issues than fallout 4. The game is pretty boring as a solo player but if you round up some pals you'll have some real good fun. The downside to playing with friends is there isn't much of a challenge at all when taking on mobs of enemies, Four people at level 10 with guns and stimpaks is more than enough to take on fifty super mutants double your level. PvP seems kinda useless and isn't very rewarding. Micro transactions... well they suck. Conclusion a fun game with friends that isn't really worth $60 but if you can hold out for price drops I'd pick it up.… Expand
  14. 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
  15. Steyraus
    Jan 3, 2019
    9
    I bought this game cause it was cheap and I have liked other Fallout games. I was only expecting to get a few hours play from it as I had heard nothing but bad things. I was completely surprised to find out that almost none of the things I had heard about the game was true. My experience has been great. Ive seen about 4 bugs in 40 hours of play, the online has been fine and the games looksI bought this game cause it was cheap and I have liked other Fallout games. I was only expecting to get a few hours play from it as I had heard nothing but bad things. I was completely surprised to find out that almost none of the things I had heard about the game was true. My experience has been great. Ive seen about 4 bugs in 40 hours of play, the online has been fine and the games looks amazing. This is one of the most interesting worlds ive ever explored and its beautiful. I dont know if everyone else only played the Beta, or if this game is a victim of the current You Tuber Rage Culture, but something strange is going on with all the fake hate this game is getting.… Expand
  16. 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
  17. 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.
  18. Jonasac02
    Feb 10, 2019
    10
    For a start, fallout 76 is not a fallout, why? because fallout 76 is a game out of sequence, so it is consequently different from fallout 4, fallout 3, anyway. Fallout 76 has bugs YES, but does not mean that it is not playable; it is a game to be played with friends, after all, you can not prosper alone. In conclusion, fallout 76 is DIFFERENT, if you created expectations, the problem isFor a start, fallout 76 is not a fallout, why? because fallout 76 is a game out of sequence, so it is consequently different from fallout 4, fallout 3, anyway. Fallout 76 has bugs YES, but does not mean that it is not playable; it is a game to be played with friends, after all, you can not prosper alone. In conclusion, fallout 76 is DIFFERENT, if you created expectations, the problem is yours, after all, Bethesda delivered EXACTLY what she presented at E3.… Expand
  19. 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.
  20. 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
  21. Disliking4chavs
    Jun 21, 2019
    10
    Brill game. Love the world the game is set in and the best community on any game ive played. Plenty to keep you going and fun and all the free updates and dlcs are a real bonus
  22. SteelDawg84
    Nov 14, 2018
    10
    Why on Earth would you leave a review on this game if you played the game with a negative bias or worse, have never even played it. It's not PUBG or FORTNITE and if that's what your gripe is then get lost.

    I absolutely love this game even with it's early game bugs. I have been a fan of Fallout since the beginning and this game is a bold and brave attempt to give people what they asked    Why on Earth would you leave a review on this game if you played the game with a negative bias or worse, have never even played it. It's not PUBG or FORTNITE and if that's what your gripe is then get lost.

    I absolutely love this game even with it's early game bugs. I have been a fan of Fallout since the beginning and this game is a bold and brave attempt to give people what they asked for with Fallout 4, online gaming in a Fallout Universe.

    What I really enjoy about the game (I've played 76 since the pre-BETA stress Test)

    --Microtransactions - the ability to trade and barter with other Vault Dwellers adds a fun twist to the game, no more depending on just NPC merchants (which 76 does have)
    --The vastness of Applachia - promises hours of game time with no repeat encounters
    --Being able to join up with fellow Vault Dwellers to creat actual Fallout communities
    --Crafting - being able to make literally anything and everything myself. You do need plans and blueprints
    --Blueprinting - Once you build your palace/castle you can blueprint it so if you move your CAMP it can be rebuilt with ease.
    --Moveable CAMP - A portable workstation to enables the Vault Dweller to have immediate access to literally any workstation or Basecamp feature on the go. You do need to pay caps to move once it's been built once.    … Expand
  23. 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
  24. UpsetSombrero
    Nov 14, 2018
    10
    ola
    buy fallout 76 yes
    good game very much fun bethesda did good yet again
  25. SpottedLaughter
    Nov 14, 2018
    9
    So far this is one of the funnest Fallout games to date and it's actually quite hard to pull myself away from it. The environmental story telling is on par and as up to spec as it is in the other games of the series. If someone says this game has no story they are lying. The story is everywhere and the only difference is have to find it instead of some npc spouting lines at you. Though iSo far this is one of the funnest Fallout games to date and it's actually quite hard to pull myself away from it. The environmental story telling is on par and as up to spec as it is in the other games of the series. If someone says this game has no story they are lying. The story is everywhere and the only difference is have to find it instead of some npc spouting lines at you. Though i will say it would have been nice to see a couple humans that weren't players around, the robot npcs are still a lot of fun.

    It's not a perfect game though, but none really are and it isn't the best Fallout game out there either.

    Does this game have bugs? Yes it does, but nothing game breaking and nothing that can't be fixed .

    If you've enjoyed any of the Bethesda Fallout games and go in with an open mind, as a fan not looking to be negative like so many others, but looking to enjoy yourself, you'll have a great time.

    Highly recommend.    … Expand
  26. opcreeper
    Nov 15, 2018
    10
    one of the best games I have ever played doesn't deserve the hate it is getting.
  27. 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
  28. 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
  29. 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
  30. Vertigoiguanaco
    Nov 14, 2018
    9
    Overall it's fun, and worth a buy if you like fallout. Lots of environmental storytelling, new enemies, new weapons, and great map for exploring.

    There is room for improvment with storage limits, and more friendly NPCa, but so far its been a blast.
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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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