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Fallout 4 review: Bethesda's post-apocalyptic RPG feels like a step in the wrong direction

There are few series out there that nail the 'lonely wanderer' theme effectively, so it's peculiar to see Fallout 4 open in a world that's bursting with life. Soon enough though, the bombs drop, the world ends and the player emerges from their vault to - once again - wander a nuclear wasteland.

And what a wasteland it is. Fallout 4 really does capture the feel of being a drifting traveller. As you're making your way to one of the many destinations in the Boston/New England 'Commonwealth' of the 2270s, you'll find yourself distracted, lost in the once-civilised wilderness, wandering off to find out what that bright light is on the horizon (it's probably radiation).

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_-EDMIX-_3480d ago

"It hasn't learned any lessons from predecessor New Vegas, and aside from smaller tweaks and decent gunplay, there's very little to the core game that wasn't in Fallout 3"

So...like Fallout 3 and didn't learn any "lessons from" New Vegas..

So its a solid buy, thanks lol. If the reviewer thought the last ones needed some fixing, they only confirm to fans that its more of the same and we'll be fine.

Thanks lol. If its not broke...don't fix it, I'd rather they give a new concept a radical shot if they feel they can pull it off. On top of that, what else could they actually do that someone is even seeking?

They want it to be a racing game or?

vikingland13480d ago

Gamers are fickle, if a game doesn't change enough then they say "same ol same ol" if it changes too much then they say " they ruined what made it great" .

I'm sure I'm going to enjoy this game.

_-EDMIX-_3480d ago

lol agreed. I'm happy this is actually like Fallout 3 but better. They still have no loading in going into interiors, larger, better shooting and you can create a home and craft.

People might think its silly, but that is really all I wanted. I respect a team that can merely create what they are good at vs lets try to re-do the wheel. When they have a radical redesign...sure I'm game, but if not, let it be and focus on why people like Fallout.

Survive, loot, kill, explore. If that is all I do for the next 100 fallouts....I would still be happy lol. Let Fallout be about being Fallout.

Fin_The_Human3480d ago (Edited 3480d ago )

I think what the reviewer was trying to say is that we are in the next gen era and Bethesda should have used some of that XB1 and PS4 power to make the game different and give us a true next gen experience instead of a boost in graphics and map size

Fallout 3 was awesome but I for one was looking forward to seeing some diffeny things being implemented in this game...maybe in Fallout 5 since Fallout 4 has been in development for a long time and could not make use of the next gen power.

Edit: Compare it to Skyrim for consoles vs PC.

-Foxtrot3480d ago

Hopefully we get Obsidian Entertainment making a Fallout game like they did with Fallout New Vegas

That should take advantage of this gens hardware more

_-EDMIX-_3480d ago

"Bethesda should have used some of that XB1 and PS4 power to make the game different and give us a true next gen experience instead of a boost in graphics and map size"

Has no loading

http://www.gamezone.com/new...

You can build a house.

http://www.playstationlifes...

You can craft

http://www.gamesradar.com/f...

Has more dialog then Fallout 3 and Skyrim combined, the main character has a voice, can be called a series of names..

http://www.ign.com/articles...

I'm sorry but if you have a real argument on Fallout 4 not doing something, what is that something your actually expecting? Space? A kart game? For it to also be a fighting game? I mean....think in the realm of Fallout and really tell me something they could have added that would have made it "next gen".

As no loading, building homes and crafting are all new to the series.

What are those "diffeny things" your actually looking for as its hard to take a post seriously that is vague is and asking for something....without actually saying what that something is.

Mind you, the features of no loading and the huge amount of dialog is not something last gen hardware can pull off, you know not of the complexity of having such features. There is a reason this isn't on last gen hardware. The disrespect to claim its not taking advantage of the hardware, unless you made the game and know how demanding those features are, I wouldn't be so quick to make such statements.

-Foxtrot3480d ago

So a game like COD can come out yearly and hardly no reviewer complains about it not really adding onto anything but Fallout comes out after 7 years and suddenly they feel the need to say something

sullynathan3480d ago

That's not how reviewing works.
People and reviewers have been complaining about how COD came out yearly while being samey.

It's even worse than a deeply flawed game like Fallout 3 came out and Fallout 4 is still very close to said deeply flawed game.

elarcadia3480d ago

We can all play it ourselves and make our own opinions ...love it, like it or hate it, every person is entitled to their own opinion, so don't rag on this guys for giving his.

ginsunuva3480d ago

I don't think you understand that Bethesda fans are like diehard religious witch hunters.

elarcadia3480d ago

Haha! Well, if this review was about Skyrim or Oblivion, I'd probably be pulling on my witch-hunting gear as we speak ;).

ThunderPulse3480d ago

This review is a step in the wrong direction.

_-EDMIX-_3480d ago

lol Reviewer be like "wasn't a space sim, 3 out of 10"

thricetold3480d ago

Fanboys are LIVID. Heaven forbid this imperfect game get scores that reflect that, instead of the high nines that imply this game is near perfect.

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Fallout 4 on Switch 2 seems inevitable, but what about Starfield?

A Fallout 4 Nintendo Switch 2 port seems like an inevitability, but what about other Bethesda RPGs like Starfield.

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neutralgamer199242d ago

I think all games will end up on switch from Xbox. MS has embraced going to other platforms now if games aren't doing well on Nintendo MS may be more selective in the future

On playstation they have been quite successful

anast42d ago

I'm not sure too many people want to play Starfield.

Profchaos42d ago

Phils all but confirmed they are going in hard with the switch 2

TheColbertinator42d ago

All are welcome to Switch 2. Microsoft Games Studios is interested in long term profits and market value not petty fanboy thoughts.

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Ex-Starfield dev dubs RPG’s design the “antithesis” of Fallout 4

Starfield and Fallout 4 developer Nate Purkeypile reflects on Bethesda's city design, calling it the "antithesis" of the studio's older games

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TheNamelessOne144d ago

Starfield is actually a RPG. Bethesda hasn't done that in a while.

GhostScholar144d ago

People acted like starfield was so less interesting than fallout and drastically different, but I call bs on that. Both are decent games, but they are both filled with the appearance of things to do and items to interact with but 99 percent are just there to be there with no significance. Fallout has better character work but they are both sort of illusions that they’re vast.

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Shiore2u143d ago

Studio has been going downhill since Skyrim. Every following game gets dumbed down more than the previous. I'll be shocked if Elder Scrolls VI even has dialogue options.

anast143d ago

Fallout 4 was bad, real bad. Starfield might even be a better RPG.

trez1082143d ago

Fallout 4 wasn’t a great fallout game per se but real bad? I don’t know maybe I’m a little biased because I replied it not long ago and had fun with it.

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10 Excellent Open World Games Where You Control It All

GB: "Gamers have quickly realized that a fun open-world game isn’t just about size and scope but rather how you interact with it."

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anast185d ago

It's a click fest. Skip it.