Fallout 4 Review – Bethesda Improves the Series to Near Perfection

twinfinite.net ^ | Ishmael Romero

[BenLurkin]

When you first step into the harsh sunlight that greets every wanderer, you begin a mission. You must recover something that was taken from you; but with no understanding of the world as it currently exists, you must turn to its inhabitants.

At the same time, they are turning to you. You are a savior of sorts, one born from unknown depths and just so happens to have what it takes to help the people. Like all Fallout games in the past, this is where Fallout 4 excels.

You have the freedom to go and do as you please (for the most part). Within that free space, you can help or ignore others as you see fit. These choices comes with a price, though, as they always do.

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You have other ways of interacting with the people and world, as well. The most notable of these are the settlements you can establish out in the Commonwealth. These bases will serve as storehouses, workshops, and bastions for people you save....Hard work is rewarded for those who take part in rebuilding the Wasteland, but this duty is never forced on you.

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Enemy AI has gotten quite the bump. They’ll flank, use cover, expose weaknesses, and they have some seriously good aim. More often than not, I found myself forced to be quick on my feet thanks to overconfidence and diving into situations I had absolutely no right to enter. Variety among large groups of enemies is also improved. Snipers, brawlers, suicide bombers, beasts, grenadiers, and more will constantly challenge, using the environment and their equipment to the best of their advantage.

[this_ol_patriot]

I heard about you and your honeyed words...

[Norm Lenhart]

Well I ‘was’ seen in the company of the Companions afterall.

[this_ol_patriot]

Now I remember - you’re that new member of the Companions. So you what - fetch the mead?

[Norm Lenhart]

I’ll bet you find my wolfish grin unsettling.

[this_ol_patriot]

And we're back. This is Mr. New Vegas, and I feel something magic in the air tonight, and I'm not just talking about the gamma radiation.

Oops wrong universe!

[mlo]

"Calls for 30 Gig HD space so I am guessing at least 15-20 Gig. Sky at 8ish gigs is a 7 hour download under good conditions for me and I doubt the next few days will be good conditions."

I better get started. That'll take me like half an hour.

[Norm Lenhart]

You know there;s a plasma grenade with your name on it rolling around here somewhere... ;)

[Norm Lenhart]

I like you Clown shoes! Lets have a drink!