GAME INFO

Fallout 4 is the 5th game in the popular post-apocalyptic 1950's American retro-futuristic game series, and Bethesda's 3rd Fallout game. As the previous Bethesda releases (Fallout 3 & Fallout: New Vegas), Fallout 4 is a 1st person action RPG (Role Playing Game) set in the near future of Boston, Massachusetts, USA, approximately 210 years after a nuclear war. The story starts in 2287, about 10 years after the events of Fallout 3, and revolves around a sole survivor from Vault 111.

Fallout 4 is an open-world game where the character is free to roam as he/she pleases. The game has a main story-line and several side quests that can lead to multiple endings, depending on the players choices. The game experience is pretty much up to the player. The character will evolve skills based on the playing style, which can be used to handle situations in different ways. This system is called "S.P.E.C.I.A.L.", and has several in-game memes. The name is made up by the seven skills: Strength, perception, endurance, charisma, intelligence, agility, and luck. There are 275 abilities/strengths to gain and the game has no level cap. Besides skills, the player can also craft items for various uses. Things like shelter, robots, supply generators, weapon customization, armor, medics and much much much more. This opens a whole new level of freedom and creativity to deal with problems and progress in the world. What's very unique to the Fallout games is the Power Armor. A heavily armored mechanical exoskeleton with jet-packs that come in many forms and paints. This power Armor can only be modified with very high levels of engineering, and it's not cheap on resources.

Fallout 4 has a unique targeting system called: V.A.T.S. (Vault-Tec Assisted Targeting System) which scans enemies and gives the player info about their condition and weaknesses. This is kind of a left-over from Fallout 1 & 2, which were turn-based strategy games. In difficult situation this system can be very helpful and convenient. However, to me personally, it feels a bit like cheating to use it, as the time slows down when activated. Acting fast and sometimes panicking is part of real-time action combat. In my opinion, the V.A.T.S. system was more fitting in the strategy games.

Throughout the game, the player meets many different people, and is ably to team up with some of them. Most noticeable a dog, Codsworth, Preston Garvey, Piper Wright, Nick Valentine, John Hancock, Cait, Curie, MacCready, Paladin Danse, and Deacon. Those have plenty of personality, and the player interaction with them can lead to lasting relations. They player can use companions for different tasks, like hacking a terminal if their skill is higher, or assist in combat and even lock-picking. The player will also be able to have adult relations to some of the companions, regardless of gender. Not in the same meaningful way as in the Witcher games, but still in an immersive and very toned-down fashion.

The most noticeable new feature in Fallout 4, is the crafting and deconstructing of buildings, machines and items. It opens a lot of opportunity, especially with added mods, which literally makes any imaginable object possible. The player can build and completely customize settlements, and help fellow survivors find a home where they can protect themselves against the many dangers of the wasteland. The post-apocalyptic world has vicious zombie-like ghouls, mutated wild animals & insects, super mutants and raiders who will kill and steal whatever they can. The player can join several different factions, which will lead to very different quests and end-game outcome.

Fallout 4, the fourth main installment in the Fallout series, is an open-world action role-playing game set in post-apocalyptic Boston, Massachusetts. Developed by Bethesda Game Studios and published by Bethesda Softworks, the game was released in 2015 for Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One.

One of the major changes in Fallout 4 is the introduction of a fully-voiced protagonist. Players can customize the appearance of their character, including gender, and the character's backstory is established through a series of dialogue choices. The game's story follows the Sole Survivor, who emerges from a cryogenic stasis in a fallout shelter known as Vault 111, 210 years after a nuclear war has devastated the world. The player's main quest is to find their kidnapped child, who was taken by a mysterious organization known as the Institute. Along the way, the player can also complete side quests and make alliances with various factions vying for control of the Commonwealth.

Fallout 4's gameplay features a mix of first-person shooter combat, exploration, and role-playing elements. The game features a VATS system that allows players to pause the action and target specific body parts for increased accuracy. The game also includes a base-building feature, allowing players to construct and manage settlements. Players can also scavenge for materials and craft weapons, armor, and other items to aid in their journey.

The game's graphics and art design are heavily inspired by the 1950s aesthetic of the previous Fallout games, with a mix of retro-futuristic technology and the ruins of modern society. The game's open world is filled with various locations to explore, including the ruins of Boston's landmarks such as the USS Constitution and Fenway Park. The game also features a dynamic weather system, which affects the player's combat and exploration.

The development of Fallout 4 began in 2009, with a team of around 100 people working on the game. The game was announced in June 2015, with a teaser trailer and a full reveal at E3 in June. The game was released on November 10, 2015, to critical acclaim. The game sold over 12 million copies by February 2016, and has been praised for its open world, storytelling, and gameplay. A number of DLCs have been released for the game, including Automatron, Far Harbor, and Nuka-World, which adds new features and quests to the game.

Fallout 4 also has a large modding community, which has created a wide variety of modifications for the game, from small tweaks to gameplay and graphics to large-scale expansions of the game's content. These mods can be found on the game's official website and on various modding communities such as Nexus Mods. Some of the most popular mods include the Survival Mode, which adds a survival system to the game, and the Unofficial Fallout 4 Patch, which fixes many of the game's bugs.

Overall, Fallout 4 is a critically acclaimed game that offers players a vast open-world to explore, a compelling story to follow, and a wide range of gameplay options. The game's graphics and art design are top-notch, and the game's modding community adds a lot of replay value. With its mix of RPG elements, exploration and shooter combat, the game is sure to keep players engaged for hours on end. Whether you're a fan of the series or a newcomer to the world of Fallout, this is a game that is definitely worth checking out. With its engaging story, compelling characters and thrilling gameplay, Fallout 4 is a game that will keep you coming back for more.