Story: Post-apocalyptic survival tale, trying to find your son
From Bethesda: “As the sole survivor of Vault 111, you enter a world destroyed by nuclear war. Every second is a fight for survival, and every choice is yours. Only you can rebuild and determine the fate of the Wasteland. Welcome home.”
How is it played (hardware): I played on PC so you’d need:
Keyboard/Gamepad
Mouse
Display
How is it played (conceptually)
heavy RPG elements, similar to D&D for speech checks and overall skill leveling
There are a decent number of affordances in the UI to guide the user through things
Tutorial stages are lovely to a degree
Things I enjoy:
open world RPG is actually my favorite genre
very immersive in that you can spend a decent amount time in the game before realizing just how long it’s been
honestly I am very much a fan of this game, and anyone who says otherwise probably just loves to hate on Bethesda titles that aren’t the Elder Scrolls
Things I don’t enjoy:
the occasional “Bethsoft Bugs” but nothing ‘day ending’ or that ruined the experience
dialogue moments get stuck sometimes and there’s not a good way to skip them
Target Audience:
Suitable for those who love action, storytelling, and freedom in their gameplay.
Great for players who enjoy exploring open worlds with rich backstories.
Might be overwhelming for those preferring linear, straightforward games.
