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Review of Fallout 4 on PS5

by Max Rathon Max Rathon photo Nov 2015
Cover image of Fallout 4 on PS5
Gamefings Score: 9
Platform: PS5 PS5 logo
Released: 10 Nov 2015
Genre: Action Role-playing
Developer: Bethesda Game Studios
Publisher: Bethesda Softworks

Introduction

Welcome back, fellow wastelanders! Grab your Pip-Boy and dust off your best vault suit because we’re diving into Fallout 4, the action-RPG brought to you by Bethesda Game Studios. It’s a post-apocalyptic romp where you’ll find yourself battling mutants, solving quests, and maybe even building a settlement that’d make your parents proud. Let’s explore the good, the bad, and the downright weird of this expansive wasteland.

Gameplay

In Fallout 4, players assume the role of the Sole Survivor, who awakens from a cryogenic nap 210 years after a nuclear apocalypse. While you search for your kidnapped baby (seriously, who does that?), you can explore one of the most detailed open worlds to have ever graced a console. Forget linear gameplay; here, you can shoot a super mutant in the face, then build a junk fence around your home, all before dinner! The game offers a wealth of customization options for your character with the S.P.E.C.I.A.L system, allowing freedom in character development that’s as vast as the Commonwealth itself. You can craft more than 700 weapon modifications—because who wouldn’t want a six-barreled laser rifle to combat the post-apocalyptic menace? New to the series is the settlement-building system that allows you to create your own paradise amidst the desolation. Want to create a cozy camp with a garden? Done. Fancy a power plant with automated turrets piled high? Go right ahead! Just remember to feed your settlers and not let your emotional baggage get you too attached.

Graphics

Now, let’s talk graphics. Fallout 4 was initially a visually mixed bag, but thanks to the new Creation Engine (not the same engine that powered Oblivion, I swear), it brought dynamic lighting and shinier graphics that downright sparkle. Yes, some textures look like they’ve survived the apocalypse themselves, but for the most part, it’s an immersive experience featuring sweeping vistas of post-nuclear Boston and atmospheric weather effects. If shooting a Deathclaw with a laser rifle is your idea of beautiful art, then congratulations: your long-awaited visual feast has arrived!

Conclusion

In conclusion, Fallout 4 is grand in scope and ambitious in design, with enough quests, characters, and crafting to keep you engaged for more hours than you should feasibly spend in front of a screen. While it has some hiccups—like the odd AI quirk or that infamous ‘Fallout face’ glitch—it remains a compelling narrative experience that lets you explore the depths (quite literally in some cases) of a beautifully destroyed world. If you’re ready to abandon sanity, the Commonwealth awaits your reckless abandon. So grab your power armor, and may your bottle caps be plentiful!

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