Fallout 76

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3.3

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 1839 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 519 out of 1839
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  3. Negative: 1,220 out of 1839
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  1. stoniwankenobii
    Jun 20, 2019
    6
    Server instability isn't fun but this game is fun. If you've loved Fallout 3 and 4 you'll love this game. You don't have to have friends to play with to really enjoy it. Playing with friends does make it much more enjoyable. Easy to gather Atoms so you don't have to spend real money. Easy to avoid grifters as well.
  2. 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!
  3. CousinBobby88
    Jun 21, 2019
    7
    I bought this game on release and stopped playing about 1-2 weeks after release. This was because of all the issues, bugs, and glitches and just not a fun game experience. I will watch reviews but typically I still like to form my own opinion of games. Fast forward 8 months post E3, I had been following the game and it’s roadmap, but the biggest thing that got me to try the game againI bought this game on release and stopped playing about 1-2 weeks after release. This was because of all the issues, bugs, and glitches and just not a fun game experience. I will watch reviews but typically I still like to form my own opinion of games. Fast forward 8 months post E3, I had been following the game and it’s roadmap, but the biggest thing that got me to try the game again was the Wastelander DLC announcement. So I decided to try and give the game another chance and to be honest I’m glad that I did. It’s not perfect right now there needs to be some balances to the game but it sure seems to be running a lot more stable. I’m only halfway through the story but I have to say I’m really enjoying the game play and the changes from the DLC and patches. I defiantly look forward to the Wastelander DLC so I plan on finishing the story before that. Also Nuclear Winter is surprisingly very fun even though every game is throwing in a Battle Royal. It’s quick matches and fun to be in the fallout universe. Right now I would say the game is at a 7/10 with all the changes so I hope when the new DLC comes out it will make the game a 9/10 or 10/10, as well as bring in some of the choices and consequences that make Fallout one of my favorite RPG universes.… Expand
  4. Dashthunderman
    Jun 22, 2019
    2
    This game is awful and the absolute worst game of the last 2 years worse than anthem was. The only redeeming quality I can give this game is it is pretty. It has a non existent story it can't be played offline the game is buggier than a dirty run down high school in Detroit and it lacks any originality from the other fallout titles. This game to play it you will need mods as without themThis game is awful and the absolute worst game of the last 2 years worse than anthem was. The only redeeming quality I can give this game is it is pretty. It has a non existent story it can't be played offline the game is buggier than a dirty run down high school in Detroit and it lacks any originality from the other fallout titles. This game to play it you will need mods as without them your experience will be awful… Expand
  5. RBLX750
    Jul 1, 2019
    4
    It's very.... meh. I was so excited for this game, and i think as most will agree what we got after the initial hype was a huge huge let down. I just don't get how it ended up so wrong. The whole MMO idea was great, but by removing EVERY human NPC (unless it's a dead body) was a really really bad idea, as reflected in the quest line, which is absolutely terrible.

    The level of initial    It's very.... meh. I was so excited for this game, and i think as most will agree what we got after the initial hype was a huge huge let down. I just don't get how it ended up so wrong. The whole MMO idea was great, but by removing EVERY human NPC (unless it's a dead body) was a really really bad idea, as reflected in the quest line, which is absolutely terrible.

    The level of initial bugs was embarrassing, and this reflected in the game play. It was incredibly hard to play at times, with bugs like invisible enemies, environments not rendering, and quest lines not triggering correctly to name a few.

    The map is fantastic, like awesome. It's huge, you'll never run out of places to find, it's really nicely designed, and just a very interesting place to explore. With a huge variety of environments and terrains, it's a really nicely done aspect of the game. It's just a huge shame the rest of the game lets the experience down.

    I personally found that leveling up takes an absolute age... especially with boring repetitive quests, that don't really feel like they have any depth or interest at all. (Such as, find these objects, bring them here, or escort this robot to this location sort of quest) Like i've sunk 3 days of solid gameplay into it now somehow, and i'm not even level 50 yet. The special / perk system is also absolutely terrible. Fallout 3 had it perfect, Fallout NV improved on it, Fallout 76 took everything good about it and emptied it into a bin. It's a clunky confusing mess that really hinders your characters progression.

    Item condition is back, which means your guns are now essentially made of paper apparently, with them breaking constantly. On the flip side, quite cool how condition has been applied to cooked food items / organic foods, as they can go off and spoil if not eaten in time.

    The soundtrack (as in the atmospheric exploring music) is also great. Visuals are great, from landscapes to guns.

    Overall, this game could've been absolutely amazing. It's just a shame it was botched so badly, meaning we got a really unsatisfying entry to what is a fantastic franchise. Can be fun if played with a few friends, but it gets tiring pretty quickly.    … Expand
  6. woz_count
    Sep 22, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I will say, at the release I believed Fallout 76 to be vary underwhelming and I used to get bored really fast. But now as of 2020 I believe Falliut 76 has redeemed itself a little and I would say this is a really enjoyable game to play with friends… Expand
  7. InfluentialP
    Jul 4, 2019
    2
    Still waiting on my Canvas bag... basically this game was is and will always be a disaster... the game that may have ruined bethesdas good faith that gathered, will forever remain in the mind of every massive fallout and elder scrolls fan (like me) who will second guess a preorder or a buy when they announce the next fallout or elder scrolls game... I haven't played since last Christmas,Still waiting on my Canvas bag... basically this game was is and will always be a disaster... the game that may have ruined bethesdas good faith that gathered, will forever remain in the mind of every massive fallout and elder scrolls fan (like me) who will second guess a preorder or a buy when they announce the next fallout or elder scrolls game... I haven't played since last Christmas, updates may have fixed it but the damage is done! The combat is glitchy if theres too much going on, on your screen the frame rate dies, enemies appear out of thin air... just remember folks, it's not how it launches It is what it becomes... A fail in every sense of what a game should be… Expand
  8. Kudretullah
    Oct 27, 2019
    1
    The 1 point is for the potential the game has. -9 for **** screwed it up which can not be more worse..
  9. hello_it_is_me
    Mar 16, 2021
    5
    theres some good ideas here, and the concept of rust but in the fallout universe could be such a good game but this aint it.
  10. Saul_B
    Nov 6, 2019
    6
    The survival mechanics are a slog for the first 10 or so hours. At a high level the game gets better. Unfortunately very few character builds are viable against high level bosses. The new VATS system works poorly.
  11. wakkawakka18
    Aug 18, 2021
    0
    A blatant cash grab designed to siphon money from loser tasteless **** because bethsoft. knows they're stupid enough to shell it out.
  12. SenorKoquonfaes
    Nov 26, 2019
    0
    Anyone giving this game an 8, 9 or 10 is being incredibly disingenuous.

    It's a Fallout game that hardly anyone asked for, it launched as a broken, buggy, half-baked mess, it is overtly monetized and despite all of the player feed back and promises made to the player base, Bethesda have continually shot themselves in the foot with this game and have betrayed the trust of their audience    Anyone giving this game an 8, 9 or 10 is being incredibly disingenuous.

    It's a Fallout game that hardly anyone asked for, it launched as a broken, buggy, half-baked mess, it is overtly monetized and despite all of the player feed back and promises made to the player base, Bethesda have continually shot themselves in the foot with this game and have betrayed the trust of their audience (see Fallout 1st as the latest in a long line of foot meet loaded handgun moments).

    The servers are incredibly unstable and drop connections frequently. The VATS system is shoe-horned in and is an absolute joke. The story and endgame are an incredibly watered-down version of what a Fallout story should be like, with a lot of survival crafting getting in the way.

    It's clear Bethesda do not care about the Fallout IP anymore. If they can't be bothered to develop an even half-way decent Fallout title, then they don't deserve your money.    … Expand
  13. lordvader0210
    Dec 19, 2019
    0
    Yo empecé con la franquicia de Fallout con Fallout 4, cuando fue anunciado con Xbox game Pass, después me pasé Fallout 3 y pensando que Fallout 76 iba a ser un buen juego (habían muchos Youtubers que decían que este juego era bueno y que no hiciésemos caso de las antiguas reseñas , que todo había cambiado con las actualizaciones ,algo que no fue así) y me lo compre como por 12 EUR. DureYo empecé con la franquicia de Fallout con Fallout 4, cuando fue anunciado con Xbox game Pass, después me pasé Fallout 3 y pensando que Fallout 76 iba a ser un buen juego (habían muchos Youtubers que decían que este juego era bueno y que no hiciésemos caso de las antiguas reseñas , que todo había cambiado con las actualizaciones ,algo que no fue así) y me lo compre como por 12 EUR. Dure menos de 1hr jugándolo, de verdad que juego tan aburrido, la historia NADA interesante, con un gameplay bueno pero que tampoco por eso iba a seguir jugándolo por eso... Afortunadamente me quedaba un juego de fallout por jugar que estaba en Game Pass, Fallout New Vegas, ahora lo estoy jugando y es buenísimo, . Me impresiona el cambio en la calidad desde Fallout 4 a Fallout 76.… Expand
  14. WillowedAspen
    Dec 20, 2019
    2
    The world is empty, a lot of the questlines in this game feel as if the conclusion is known before you start due to the fact there are no NPCs. Game is a very bad look for the fallout series which is one of my favorites. Buggy mess that is only fun with friends, only somewhat though.
  15. Caldan
    Nov 15, 2020
    7
  16. xJollyRoger666x
    Jan 10, 2020
    1
    $100 a year AND a $60 game?!?!? I think I can speak for everyone when I say *uck you Bethesda.
  17. MEGameBoy
    Feb 11, 2020
    0
    WTF is this Bethesda!? This is most boring games i have ever played! Get your stuff together, and please don't screw up Doom Eternal
  18. nurfedx
    Nov 19, 2021
    0
    Bethesda is done. They used to be one of the best, they became the worst.
    This game is absolute dog sh*t nothing good to be found here and they raped the Fallout franchise.
    One of the best Gaming series ever has become a fraudulent cashgrab. Discusting
  19. GermanEmpire
    Feb 13, 2020
    5
    Overall decent but not particularly good or bad just mixed. This game has or had major flaws. Depending on the individual the requirement of online play can be really bad to good so that is controversial. Story is pretty mediocre. Map design is good and diverse. Player progression and perks are ok but still lacking. Glitches and bugs occur randomly for any random reason. Vats system isOverall decent but not particularly good or bad just mixed. This game has or had major flaws. Depending on the individual the requirement of online play can be really bad to good so that is controversial. Story is pretty mediocre. Map design is good and diverse. Player progression and perks are ok but still lacking. Glitches and bugs occur randomly for any random reason. Vats system is horrible due to your shots missing a lot even at 90% chance to hit they still somehow miss consecutively. Player and customer support is poor. Company greed is problematic. Overall content of the game is mixed to decent. Weapons are mixed to good. Crafting is marginal to mediocre. Game mechanics are mixed. Overall game is mediocre to decent. Score is 5/10.… Expand
  20. 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
  21. Scottness
    Mar 8, 2020
    0
    I bought all the original fallout games back on the pc and all the elder scrolls games. Bethesda has become a trash company like EA caring more about micro transactions than their customers.

    DO NOT WASTE YOUR TIME OR MONEY ON THIS BUGGY PIECE OF TRASH.

    Well done bethesda for ruining what used to be a respectable company.
  22. stnv25
    Apr 10, 2020
    3
    Убожество полное, каких ещё надо поискать, баги, фризы, просадки это все Fallout 76
  23. KCJones210
    Mar 18, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Spoiler alert: there is nothing to spoil in this heap of hot stinking garbage.… Expand
  24. Jkc6324
    Mar 23, 2020
    3
    Loved it the first 5 hours and then it became a grind it was the same thing over and over again. Then the hits just kept coming nuka dark rum, vault jacket and the west tek bag. Just a mess
  25. Sryboutthemudd
    Mar 25, 2020
    0
    Absolutely terrible. Unexplainable deaths as soon as I fast travel(constantly). No way to store enough materials to build anything worth a damn. Over powered creatures from the start. At level one I had to fight something 15 levels above me to advance in the story, literally impossible. Insane number of glitches (game says do this, I try to do it but suprise it doesn’t work. What a ****Absolutely terrible. Unexplainable deaths as soon as I fast travel(constantly). No way to store enough materials to build anything worth a damn. Over powered creatures from the start. At level one I had to fight something 15 levels above me to advance in the story, literally impossible. Insane number of glitches (game says do this, I try to do it but suprise it doesn’t work. What a **** game. Shame on the makers. Disgusting!!!!… Expand
  26. BullyDestroyer
    Apr 5, 2020
    5
    The only reason this is a 5 is because of how bad it is. This game is so bad it's funny. The gameplay though is garbage, and if it wasn't so glitchy it would be a 1/10. (The glitchiness adds to the score because of it being so bad)
  27. JustinMSalvato
    Apr 17, 2020
    10
    I've been playing this game consistently since B.E.T.A. and I admit, I trashed it in the beginning, mostly due to it's many bugs and crashes. Not so much the content or game play. That was never really an issue. Though once I got through all the main quests, it did get boring, but Wild Appalachia and other updates helped spice things up. Wastelanders has made the game feel more likeI've been playing this game consistently since B.E.T.A. and I admit, I trashed it in the beginning, mostly due to it's many bugs and crashes. Not so much the content or game play. That was never really an issue. Though once I got through all the main quests, it did get boring, but Wild Appalachia and other updates helped spice things up. Wastelanders has made the game feel more like Fallout 4, which I really appreciate. I always liked this game, it was the crashes that drove me crazy, but that has improved over time.… Expand
  28. martenolin
    Apr 19, 2020
    7
    I think the game is worth a new review after Wastelanders DLC. I bought the game in 2018 and it was terrible. Glitches and other anoying stuff was very common, and no NPC:s. I got tired after a few hours and then forgot the game. Now with updates and a few patches, it is a huge difference. It is fun to play and tons of things to do, both togheter and alone (If you wish). And the NPC:s areI think the game is worth a new review after Wastelanders DLC. I bought the game in 2018 and it was terrible. Glitches and other anoying stuff was very common, and no NPC:s. I got tired after a few hours and then forgot the game. Now with updates and a few patches, it is a huge difference. It is fun to play and tons of things to do, both togheter and alone (If you wish). And the NPC:s are back. Give it another chanse, you might actually like it now.… Expand
  29. Kind_Stranger
    Apr 20, 2020
    0
    This is one of the worst games I’ve ever played. The story is a joke the gameplay is a joke. The fact this can get officially released is a sought of how everything with gaming has gone down hill. Todd Howard has sinned to much to be accepted into meme culture.
  30. Crankgorilla
    Aug 4, 2020
    6
    I'm having a good time with it. They have NPC's and nice enough stories if you're in the mood for some Fallout. The map is big and the visuals good. It's the same old Fallout with other people running around.

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

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

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

    All that said, in conclusion it is well worth the ticket price for a wander around a work of art. Even at full price I think it would be worth it. I hope they keep building on it.    … Expand
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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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