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Sheridan (209 KP) rated the Xbox One version of Fallout 76 in Video Games

Dec 29, 2018

Fallout 76

2018 | Action/Adventure, Role-Playing

6.1

(15 Ratings)

Video Game Rating Watch

Challenging Gameplay (3 more)

Huge Open World

Ability to Modify Items

CAMP Set Up

Tragic Graphics (4 more)

Online Only

No Dogmeat :(

STASH box limit

Feels Repetitive

A Game to End an Epic Series?

Let's face it - there's a lot of Fallout fans out there and these fans have a whole heap to say about this game. The big question is - is this a game for the fans? Not really, no. I don't *hate* it, but I'm not totally on board with it either. Now I've been playing the Fallout games for a very long time, I've completed both Fallout 3 and Fallout New Vegas serveral times and have completed the majority of Fallout 4 too. Fallout 76 is just - not a good game. There are aspects I quite like - the CAMP, the STASH boxes littered around so you don't have to fast travel all the time, the ability to modify weapons and amour, the huge open world to explore - I like all of that. What I hate is that it just doesn't feel like a Fallout game, the storyline just isn't there - I don't just start playing and realise literal hours have passed. There's no NPCs, no companions and worst of all there's no Dogmeat. I mean, sure other companions I understand, it's an online only game, I can see how running around with a crew could become combersome but - I miss my doggo! I can't stand that it's online only - sure give us the option to but I've never been a fan of being forced to play online, I game to relax, not to interact with others - plus no pause is extremely annoying. The graphics are terrible considering what other companies have come out with in 2018, it feels like FO3 graphics. The limit on the STASH box is currently 600lbs but mine is full and I keep having to get rid of stuff that I actually need. The repetitive going back and forth on missions and having to travel from one side of the map to the other while doing a mission is extremely frustrating, especially considering you're pretty much always carrying too much stuff (you literally need a ton of weapons, ammo, food & water to survive).

Overall I don't love it, but I don't hate it.

In short;

Was it worth the $120 preorder price? F**k no.

Is it something I'll play complusively until I've done everything?
No.

Does it ensare you and leave you excited to play again?
No.

Does it exceed Bethesda's big exciting lead up to release?
Certainly not.

Is it the worst game ever?
No, not really.

Is it truly a Fallout game?
Nope.

Does it feel like a dodgy, half-assed turd that the developers crapped out to make money?
Why, yes, yes it does.

Is it a game for Fallout fans?
Maybe, if you're into online play with friends then I guess? If you look past all the bugs, the sub-par graphics and the dull unimaginative storyline sure, this might be a game for you.

Would I recommend it?
No, not unless it's in the $20 bin at EB and you have literally NOTHING else to play.

I'm just saying if this game were a puddle, I could stand in it bare foot and not get my feet wet - that's how much depth it has...

It isn't the *worst* thing I've spent money on (Technomancer takes that spot with Recore as a close second), but it's definitely not something to play if you're a Fallout fan. Just stick to the old stuff, it's waaaay better...