Fallout 4

Our analysis

A flawed but worthwhile open-world RPG where the good outweighs the bad, carried by dense atmosphere, strong design work, and standout exploration plus much-improved shooting over earlier entries. Weak storytelling, a restrictive dialogue wheel, dumbed-down quests, and a janky settlement system hold it back. The next-gen console update is a clear improvement via higher resolution and 60fps, though PC remains superior and mod-breaking is a real concern.

Our analysis

Thumbs up per WAB.

Our analysis

ZP: negative take on Fallout 4.

Our analysis

Massive world, varied companions, deep customization; criticisms of the dialogue system, loading screens, aging engine, and weak endings — sense of fun outweighs negatives.