Overall it was a very good game. Just finished my 150 hour character and I see this game as another Bethesda classic that will be replayed over and over for years just like fallout/elder scrolls.
It obviously had its flaws, but they weren’t a deal breaker for me, and for many besides a very loud minority.
The good:
Massive amount of quests, questlines, companion quests, and places to explore. I doubt fully completing this game is feasible unless you just grind, which will turn dull. I didn’t do any freestar, red mile, and many other quests/companions. On a future playthrough I will go back to it.
Multiple ways to approach quests. Not everything is gun your way through. Items from other quests, your perks, your traits, and your companions offer unique dialogue options.
This is more subjective, but thank god outpost/ship building isn’t shoved down your throat. I hate that part of FO4 where settlements are constantly a chore. You can do those at your own pace like I did without being nagged to do it.
The NG+ mechanic gives the story a new spin and brings a few plot points to life. I also enhances the replay value. Can’t say much more without heavy spoilers.
The bad:
Planet exploration is lacking. I can’t see a reason as to why we need to land and point X and walk a mostly barren place when we have a ship. It takes most usefulness away from the ship
Lack of local maps
Neon was disappointing. We were promised a cyberpunk-like town where anything goes and full of shocking stuff, but all we got was a dirty shopping mall. The main thing causing this was this games’s total avoidance of any sexual theme.
Overall a 8/10 for me. I’m sure modders will in time improve whatever is lacking.
Overall it was a very good game. Just finished my 150 hour character and I see this game as another Bethesda classic that will be replayed over and over for years just like fallout/elder scrolls.
It obviously had its flaws, but they weren’t a deal breaker for me, and for many besides a very loud minority.
The good:
The bad:
Overall a 8/10 for me. I’m sure modders will in time improve whatever is lacking.