Fallout 4 Review!

Its been seven long years since the release of Fallout 3 and for awhile it seemed like we were never going to get a sequel to the hit game, but those days are over, Fallout 4 is here and it is spectacular. Welcome to our review of Fallout 4 and for your sanity this review is spoiler free so with that out of the way lets get on into it!

Presentation:
Simply put the world of Fallout 4 is unique and unlike its predecessor is a little bit more colourful. Overall the map size was rather small and you could cross it in a relatively short length of time however it is filled to the brim with different locations each providing a new challenge, quests and loot. The character models are also in top nick. Each character brings a level of emotion to each conversation leading to a heightened sense of realism which is brilliant. Now it has its fair share of glitches and bugs but I found nothing that was really game-breaking myself so they can be overlooked.

Story:
Considering the Fallout series has never had a multiplayer segment is strives in terms of story and Fallout 4 is no different. The game opens to a beautiful suburban morning when suddenly chaos, the bombs go off and you the player are sent down to Vault 111. You emerge 200 years later to search for your son Shaun in the Commonwealth. The story of Fallout 4 is an enjoyable one and ends on a bit of a serious note that will leave you second guessing your choices. While the main quest will run you on for 15 to 20 hours gameplay you'll spend most of your time player the side-quests which in my own opinion provide more interesting tales than that of the main quest.

Gameplay:
Again this is where Fallout 4 shines. The gameplay for Fallout 4 has been greatly improved. Shooting normally is much easier as it no longer depends on where you spend your skill points. New features such as the character creation hub, base building and the improved VATS system are big updates. Base building allows you to build up settlements for you and other survivors of the wasteland in any way you see fit. Personally I saw this as a great addition for the more creative players of Fallout 4. In terms of VATS this time round time doesn't stop completely it just slows down, this means you can still get hurt but the chance of you hitting the enemy in a particular area is constantly changing allowing the player to accurately plan their tactic whether they shoot for an arm or a leg. Overall the gameplay is outstanding.

Seven years in the making and Fallout 4 is a worthy follow-up to Fallout 3. It may get pulled back with bugs and certain story elements but overall its a brilliant game. Fallout 4 gets a GAG Rating of 9.8

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