Fallout 4

Push Square

Robert Ramsey·Apr 29, 2024

Critic70/100

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Fallout 4's core gameplay loop is still enough to hold everything together, even if the surrounding adventure is really showing its age, almost a decade after its initial release. A smooth 60fps performance mode is exactly what a lot of returning players will have wanted, and there's still fun to be had in roaming post-apocalyptic Boston - especially with the timeless V.A.T.S. system at the ready. But there's no looking past the fact that open world games have come a long way since Fallout 4 - a title that arguably felt outdated even back in 2015.

Pure Xbox

Ken Barnes·Dec 5, 2015

Critic90/100

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Fallout 4 isn't perfect by any means, but the sheer scope of the game as a whole and the incredibly well-structured world means that should you dare to take the plunge, you'll be swimming around in these waters for dozens, if not hundreds of hours. The bugs may threaten to spoil the show, but every time one rears its head and makes you want to stop playing, you'll feel the pangs within the hour to go back and give things another go. Many people will fail to see everything that the wastelands have to offer, but that absolutely shouldn't stop you from trying to take it all in. Just as in life, your journey won't be the same as anybody else's.

Kotaku

Patricia Hernandez·Nov 19, 2015

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In the late 20th century, people hoped that the new millennium would usher in an age of promise: hoverboards, flying cars, personal robots, and the like.

Eurogamer

Dan Whitehead·Nov 9, 2015

Critic80/100

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Your reaction to Fallout 4 will depend greatly on your expectations. If you're a fan of the series - or at least Bethes…

PC Gamer

Phil Savage·Nov 9, 2015

Critic88/100

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Bigger and better and more of the same.

Game Informer

Andrew Reiner·Nov 9, 2015

Critic90/100

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Bethesda Game Studios' return to the wasteland delivers improved combat and densely packed exploration.

GamesRadar+

Leon Hurley·Nov 9, 2015

Critic100/100

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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.

Push Square

Robert Ramsey·Nov 9, 2015

Critic90/100

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Fallout 4 is a masterclass in open world design. Consistently engrossing and absolutely stuffed with intricacies, it's a title that'll keep you enthralled for hours at a time as you gradually unravel its desolate yet hopeful post-apocalyptic portrayal of Boston. Although it's let down by some disappointing frame rate issues, it's not enough to detract from what's otherwise one of the most atmospheric and beautifully brutal games on the PS4. Significantly improved combat, a constant wealth of gameplay options, and a heavy emphasis on player choice combine to create an adventure that's truly memorable.

IGN

Dan Stapleton·Nov 9, 2015

Critic95/100

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We're giving it a glowing endorsement.

Rock Paper Shotgun

Alec Meer·Nov 9, 2015

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Right now I feel there is still tons to mine from the game; if nothing else, despite hitting level 28 after 50 hours, I can see skill unlocks which require me to be almost level 50, and most of the in-game map remains unexplored. If I want it to, this is going to keep me busy for at least the rest of the year.

GameSpot

Peter Brown·Nov 9, 2015

Critic90/100

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Fallout 4 rewards your curiosity with excellent storytelling and hearty doses of tense combat in a wasteland full of possibilities.

Polygon

Arthur Gies·Nov 9, 2015

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Fallout 4 brings great gameplay to match its world and ambiance