2015 has been a great year for gaming, undeniable. We’ve gotten various gems this year, from the critically acclaimed Witcher 3, to the equally praised Metal Gear Solid Phantom Pain. But perhaps neither of them were as highly anticipated as Bethesda’s newest entry in the Fallout series, Fallout 4. Has the wait been worth it? Based on how popular the game is on Steam and the massive amount of positive reviews, we’re inclined to say yes.
There were slim chances Bethesda could botch things up with Fallout 4. The game has a rich history, a solid fanbase, a captivating world and atmosphere and of course, a solid foundation for modding (it’s a Bethesda game, after all) and provides an insane amount of game-time. Unsurprisingly, the reviews reflect these things. IGN has rated Fallout 4 an impressive 9.5, Gamespot has given it a 9, PC Gamer has rated it an 88/100 while the game sits on a 87 critic rating on Metacritic. However, the user scores aren’t as generous on Metacritic, the game proving to be a disappointment for many fans of the series, with a surprisingly low 47 user score. The apparent low user score seems to be the result of a combination between few innovations, a multitude of bugs and unimpressive visuals within the game.
Financially, the game is poised to become a success story. While not perfect, Fallout 4 brings most of the familiar elements that made Fallout 3 and New Vegas such great games, with small tweaks and improvements here and there. It’s more of the same, which is a good thing. The graphics are indeed underwhelming however, especially on consoles, but this is likely to change once the first mods will surface. The multitude of bugs can be annoying, but then again, it wouldn’t be a Bethesda game without them, would it? Still, if you can look past the somewhat bland textures and ignore the occasional bugs, you’ll find yourself in an immersive world ripe for exploration. The amount of things you can do in the game is staggering. Reports state that doing all of the quests the game has to offer, including the minor side-quests, will take up to 400 hours. That’s not counting the time spent building your settlements or pushing for a high-score in the game’s own mini-game version of the classic Donkey Kong.
Whether the reviews match your own experience is debatable. However, chances are you won’t regret the money invested in picking up Fallout 4, and we highly recommend you pick it up if you haven’t already.
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