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Fallout 4

Fallout 4

November 9, 2015
Bethesda Softworks
4.5/5.0(165,876 reviews)
~38h playtime
Metacritic 84
Role Playing Games

PlayStation 4 · PC · PlayStation 5 · Xbox One

Mixed

Overall feedback for Fallout 4 is highly polarized, with positive reviews praising a rich modding community and enjoyable gameplay mechanics, while negative reviews criticize technical issues, frequent crashes, and disappointing updates that disrupt mod functionality. A notable divide exists between players on PlayStation, who generally appreciate the game, and those on Steam, who express frustration at the performance and corporate decisions by Bethesda.

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About This Game

Set in a post-apocalyptic world, Fallout 4 lets players explore the vast Commonwealth as the sole survivor from Vault 111, offering a dynamic open-world experience filled with choices and crafting opportunities. Players can engage in a variety of quests, join different factions, and customize their characters and settlements, all while experiencing thrilling combat and exploration.

Highlights

  • Massive open-world environment with hundreds of locations and quests.
  • Deep character customization through the S.P.E.C.I.A.L. system.
  • Engaging combat system enhanced by V.A.T.S. for tactical gameplay.
  • Robust crafting system allows for weapon, armor, and settlement creation.
  • High replayability with multiple build options and side quests.
  • Thriving modding community enriching the gameplay experience.
  • Varied and interesting locations to discover throughout the Wasteland.

Themes

post-apocalypticsurvivalexplorationdystopiandarkwarfriendshiprevenge

Mechanics

open-worldresource-managementcombatcraftingbuildingcharacter-creationlevelingdialoguechoice-basedmultiple-endingsstory-driveninventory-managementexplorationhidden-secrets

Platforms

PlayStation 4
PC
PlayStation 5
Xbox One

Multiplayer

Single Player Only

Game Information

ESRB Rating:ESRB Mature 17+
Official site:Visit site

Gameplay

Modes
Single player
Perspective
First personThird person

Player Reviews

Mixed

Overall feedback for Fallout 4 is highly polarized, with positive reviews praising a rich modding community and enjoyable gameplay mechanics, while negative reviews criticize technical issues, frequent crashes, and disappointing updates that disrupt mod functionality. A notable divide exists between players on PlayStation, who generally appreciate the game, and those on Steam, who express frustration at the performance and corporate decisions by Bethesda.

Pros

  • • Extensive modding community enhances gameplay
  • • Rich open-world exploration and satisfaction from custom settlement building
  • • Engaging gunplay and weapon customization
  • • High replayability due to multiple build options and side quests
  • • Varied and interesting locations in the game world

Cons

  • • Frequent crashes and technical issues
  • • Disruption of mods due to regular updates
  • • Underwhelming main storyline and character development
  • • Unresponsive design and lack of meaningful player choices
  • • Frustration with microtransactions and paid mod content

Based on 102 reviews from playstation, steam

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Fallout 4 — Frequently Asked Questions

Is Fallout 4 worth playing?
Fallout 4 has a mixed reception from players, holding an average score of 4.5 out of 5 across 165,876 reviews.
Is Fallout 4 included with PlayStation Plus?
Yes — Fallout 4 is part of the PlayStation Plus Extra game catalogue, so subscribers on that tier can play it at no extra cost.
Is Fallout 4 single-player or multiplayer?
Fallout 4 supports single player.
What platforms is Fallout 4 available on?
Fallout 4 is available on PS4 and PS5.
When did Fallout 4 release?
Fallout 4 released on November 9, 2015.
What is Fallout 4's age rating?
Fallout 4 carries an ESRB rating of ESRB Mature 17+.