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Key · 12-16-2018, 12:09 PM

Let's Talk About Fallout 76

It's been well over a month since I've even talked about this game and I feel like it's worth diving into some of the strengths and weaknesses that I've experienced during my play time of this game. Fallout 76 is by no way a perfect game. Honestly, it doesn't even really even come close to the perfection of other games released this year, but it does still bring something to the table that brings enjoyment to players like myself. It's a Fallout game. As much as I'd like to say that I'm not a Bethesda fanboy, I most certainly am. When they teased Fallout 76 I was stoked, and again, that has managed to stay with me all the way to now. But, I'm not going to sit here and tell you that this game is the greatest and you are a fool if you don't play it. No, the game is certainly not even close to perfect. Lag issues, no NPC's, a somewhat fun main quest, and sometimes the combat can be an annoyance. I realize that I mention the lack of NPC's here when back when I was getting ready to play the game, I didn't think it would be much of an issue. However, throughout my roughly 15 hours of playtime, I can certainly say that it has had an effect on my enjoyment of the game. You don't get those witty comments or pieces of dialogue from people that look intriguing. No, you get terminals and text. But again, I understand the need for the change, but I just wish they'd maybe consider adding more NPC's. It would do a world of difference, in a good way I imagine. Everything else I can deal with to an extent which is why those havent really hindered my experience to the most extreme. Maybe frustrating at times and I just don't feel like playing, but I move on.

The reason I wanted to bring this game up today is because today is actually the first time in weeks that I've even been able to play the game since it's been updated a couple times since I last played. And honestly, I feel like the game does run a bit better and the combat does feel a bit more refined in some ways. I know they nerfed a lot of stuff with combat and looting, but I honestly haven't really noticed a significant difference. I've just gotten used to the combat I suppose. The game does certainly look prettier though and I know that's something they touched on. So yeah, I'd say after not playing a while, my enjoyment of the game has gone back up.

I think the strongest aspect of this game right now though is a combination of the world they've built, and the exploration that comes with that. I know that it can be annoying to go from point A to point B all the time, but the holotapes do a good job of setting up a story as you progress through it simultaneously. Keeps the exploration fresh and new and exciting. So I do enjoy that. I've always enjoyed the exploration aspects of Fallout games and really any Bethesda game in general. I think they certainly nailed it again this time, but they really just need to work out the kinks and turn this game into what it really needs to be. A great Fallout game.

I would also like to reiterate the fact that I am playing this game as a solo player. I'm not a huge fan of playing online with other people in this kind of game because I feel like it ruins the immersion. I play Fallout to be immersed into the world. Fallout 3 did that fantastically. Fallout 4 with the Far Harbor DLC also did it really well. And of course New Vegas was excellent at it as well. While Fallout 76 may not have as exciting of a world to explore, it's still beautiful and fun to explore and find new buildings to loot and potentially get new quests from. I mean, I went into a capitol building and found a quest to learn the history of an old manor. Now that I really like because it's definitely interesting and not some simple looting quest. Which to the games credit, the quests do all feel unique and interesting and I've not really had much problem with grinding etc. It's a tough game, but it can be rewarding.

So yeah, I guess i'm sort of in between right now when it comes to Fallout 76. I like a lot of parts of it and I hate a lot of parts of it and I don't like how Bethesda handled themselves during the launch and the criticisms that came after. I think they dropped the ball many times and it'll take them a while to bring themselves back up. But, they are trying to make this game what they want it to be and I can respect them for that. I just hope Fallout 76 doesn't fall into a hell hole of never being what it should be. It's very close. It just needs that special something to pick it back up.

12-16-2018, 12:09 PM	#695 (permalink)
Key . Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 13,153	Let's Talk About Fallout 76 It's been well over a month since I've even talked about this game and I feel like it's worth diving into some of the strengths and weaknesses that I've experienced during my play time of this game. Fallout 76 is by no way a perfect game. Honestly, it doesn't even really even come close to the perfection of other games released this year, but it does still bring something to the table that brings enjoyment to players like myself. It's a Fallout game. As much as I'd like to say that I'm not a Bethesda fanboy, I most certainly am. When they teased Fallout 76 I was stoked, and again, that has managed to stay with me all the way to now. But, I'm not going to sit here and tell you that this game is the greatest and you are a fool if you don't play it. No, the game is certainly not even close to perfect. Lag issues, no NPC's, a somewhat fun main quest, and sometimes the combat can be an annoyance. I realize that I mention the lack of NPC's here when back when I was getting ready to play the game, I didn't think it would be much of an issue. However, throughout my roughly 15 hours of playtime, I can certainly say that it has had an effect on my enjoyment of the game. You don't get those witty comments or pieces of dialogue from people that look intriguing. No, you get terminals and text. But again, I understand the need for the change, but I just wish they'd maybe consider adding more NPC's. It would do a world of difference, in a good way I imagine. Everything else I can deal with to an extent which is why those havent really hindered my experience to the most extreme. Maybe frustrating at times and I just don't feel like playing, but I move on. The reason I wanted to bring this game up today is because today is actually the first time in weeks that I've even been able to play the game since it's been updated a couple times since I last played. And honestly, I feel like the game does run a bit better and the combat does feel a bit more refined in some ways. I know they nerfed a lot of stuff with combat and looting, but I honestly haven't really noticed a significant difference. I've just gotten used to the combat I suppose. The game does certainly look prettier though and I know that's something they touched on. So yeah, I'd say after not playing a while, my enjoyment of the game has gone back up. I think the strongest aspect of this game right now though is a combination of the world they've built, and the exploration that comes with that. I know that it can be annoying to go from point A to point B all the time, but the holotapes do a good job of setting up a story as you progress through it simultaneously. Keeps the exploration fresh and new and exciting. So I do enjoy that. I've always enjoyed the exploration aspects of Fallout games and really any Bethesda game in general. I think they certainly nailed it again this time, but they really just need to work out the kinks and turn this game into what it really needs to be. A great Fallout game. I would also like to reiterate the fact that I am playing this game as a solo player. I'm not a huge fan of playing online with other people in this kind of game because I feel like it ruins the immersion. I play Fallout to be immersed into the world. Fallout 3 did that fantastically. Fallout 4 with the Far Harbor DLC also did it really well. And of course New Vegas was excellent at it as well. While Fallout 76 may not have as exciting of a world to explore, it's still beautiful and fun to explore and find new buildings to loot and potentially get new quests from. I mean, I went into a capitol building and found a quest to learn the history of an old manor. Now that I really like because it's definitely interesting and not some simple looting quest. Which to the games credit, the quests do all feel unique and interesting and I've not really had much problem with grinding etc. It's a tough game, but it can be rewarding. So yeah, I guess i'm sort of in between right now when it comes to Fallout 76. I like a lot of parts of it and I hate a lot of parts of it and I don't like how Bethesda handled themselves during the launch and the criticisms that came after. I think they dropped the ball many times and it'll take them a while to bring themselves back up. But, they are trying to make this game what they want it to be and I can respect them for that. I just hope Fallout 76 doesn't fall into a hell hole of never being what it should be. It's very close. It just needs that special something to pick it back up.