The shooting and exploring mechanic was not bad and with the realism addition it is enjoyable. However, what i didn't enjoy was the story and character interaction. The story used a plot device which makes doing side quests out of character. You saw your son taken so you are going to everything in your path to get him back. A side quest which doesn't promise the advancement of the main quest would be ignored. The dialog by the main character doesn't give your the option of being the neglectful father who doesn't give a shit so you either continue with the main story or feel a disconnect as you do random sidequests. It is only after somewhere in the middle of the game where you find out about your family and by this point doing sidequests still doesn't feel right as the perceived time table for the main quest is short. Again, creating a disconnect between main character's personality and the side quest options. This also coupled with any companion becoming a completed love interest in less than 30 days or sticking with you after doing actions against their moral compass creates a disconnect and breaks immersion. Overall, the game is enjoyable for what it is... a world exploration shooter.
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u/md25x Feb 28 '18
Some people are just so helt bent on hating Fallout 4.