I have a love hate relationship with this game. On one hand, the dialogue seems to have gone the Skyrim route, minimizing the impact of the player in dialogue trees, though not as minimal. On the other hand, the crafting and settlements, while imperfect, add a ton to the scavenger playstyle. The story is mid but I thought Far Harbor (fuck the memory bank workshop part) and many of the side quests were thought-provoking.
Play with mods. Alternate start/start me up is a must.