I'll admit I'm not the biggest fan of the Fallout series. I mostly think it's OK and Fallout 4 is another just OK entry in the series. It does seem a bit simplified in comparison to other Bethesda games in terms of dialogue and leveling, although that has been an increasing problem since Morrowind. The dialogue choices were reduced to accomodate an actual voiced protagonist. Although I admire the ambition, I can see how it can be quite disappointing for some. Instead of leveling up individual traits, you essentially just picking perks. The selection of which is based upon your overall level and your points in S.P.E.C.I.A.L. This diminished the role-playing aspect for some but I do think there are a decent number of fun perks in there that does allow for some build variety.

The main new feature for Fallout 4 in the base building which I mostly just ignored. It seemed more of a nuisance than anything for the few times the story wants you to interact with it but maybe there's some fun to be had in there if I dived into it. There are a number of different factions to work your way through which leads to different endings which adds to the role-playing aspect. The world is big with lots of interiors to explore and people to meet but I grow tired of the Fallout post-apocalyptic world fairly quickly.