Competent but airless - there's so much stuff but you only moderately want to do some of it. Was really into it at the beginning (especially after that memorably bleak first level) but quickly afterwards felt like I was just waiting for it to end. The open world feels like an MMO that had its servers shut down, with mostly forgettable locations loosely cobbled together piecemeal with no real sense of oneness - a far cry from the deeply lived-in feel of Skyrim's maps. Unlike others I'm not completely against the watering-down/removal of the RPG elements and as per usual I don't give a shit about mods; but the main story as a whole feels like a rushed, tiresome exposition dump - the mother/father angle is so boring in this and the voiced protagonist adds nothing to the mix either. The stuff with the institute is beyond lame, BoS story feels like tedious fetch quests, Minutemen don't have enough exclusive missions to their arc. Etc. etc. Bethesda's endearing jank helps keep this diverting on a moment-to-moment basis - you can put a live frag grenade in a drug-addicted old lady's pocket while she's sleeping, kill a robot with pencil ammo, break the game six ways from Sunday and get to level 200 in an hour, all that jazz. But it feels less than stellar here even in the face of its objective evolution. IGN giving this their perfect 10 rating tells you all you need to know about it. Far Harbor 4ever.
It's an ok Fallout game, it doesn't live up to the great New Vegas or Fallout 3. Although it's better than 76, so you'll probably be left with a nostalgic feeling, and consider playing this one again. I'd only do it with mods if I go back now though. Basically the disappointing middle child, with much better and worse siblings.
While some criticize the game for deviating from the traditional RPG elements of the earlier Fallout titles, Fallout 4 still delivers an enjoyable experience with its immersive world, intriguing quests, and the freedom to make impactful choices that shape the wasteland.
Whether you're a fan of the Fallout series or new to the franchise, Fallout 4 provides a vast and engaging post-apocalyptic playground for you to explore, survive, and leave your mark on the world.
Also... fuck the repetitive Minutemen settlement quests.
Whether you're a fan of the Fallout series or new to the franchise, Fallout 4 provides a vast and engaging post-apocalyptic playground for you to explore, survive, and leave your mark on the world.
Also... fuck the repetitive Minutemen settlement quests.