Fallout 4
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Critic Reviews for Fallout 4
A vast and frequently brilliant return to Bethesda's atomic sandbox, but constant technical issues are a frustration.
A brilliant, massive sandbox of systems, albeit largely the same one Bethesda has been making for years.
The world, exploration, crafting, atmosphere, and story of Fallout 4 are all key parts of this hugely successful sandbox role-playing game. Great new reasons to obsessively gather and hoard relics of happier times, strong companions, and sympathetic villains driving tough decisions make it an adventure I'll definitely replay and revisit. Even the technical shakiness that crops up here and there can't even begin to slow down its momentum.
The graphics may not be cutting-edge enough for some gamers, but Fallout 4 offers a revamped leveling system, an amazing story, and near endless content in post-apocalyptic Boston.
Its technical faults and lack of innovation are frustrating, but the game underneath is as enthralling and compulsive as anything Bethesda has ever made.
A huge game that's anything you want it to be. An immense RPG, shooter, and world to explore that is only constrained by your imagination and desire to explore.
Bethesda has created another game you can lose your life in. New experiences just keep coming, and you always have another perk to unlock
[WARNING: Mild Spoilers] In the grand scheme of things, Fallout 4's minor issues pale in comparison to its successes. When you put the controller down, you think about the friend you betrayed to benefit another, the shifting tide of an incredible battle, or the moment you opened a drawer and found someone's discarded effects, making you wonder how they felt before the bombs fell. In moments like these, Fallout 4 can be an intoxicating experience.
Industry Coverage
Fallout 4 Player Builds a Theater in Vault 88
A clever Fallout 4 player online transforms their Vault 88 settlement into a theater, using the Vault-Tec Workshop DLC to bring their idea to life.
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Interesting Map Shows How Much of the United States Fallout Still Has to Explore
A Fallout fan points out how much more ground the series can cover in the United States, with many potential settings for future stories available.
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Fallout: London Devs Want To Do A Console Port
The Fallout: London team is open to a console port, but Bethesda would need to cooperate.
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Fallout: London Approved For Launch By GOG
Fallout: London is back in the devs' hands as GOG gives it the green light to launch soon.
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