Adalaide78

Nothing can be more scathing than this one simple statement. For the first time in three decades, there is a Diablo game that simply is not fun. What a disappointment.

I was very excited about this game, I have loved the previous games very much. That makes my disappointment feel that much more cutting. The story doesn't feel as in depth. Sure, there is a lot of things in the game to do, but so much of it has nothing to do with the story at all and has no impact on the game. By the time the actual bad guy is revealed the game is half over. It's extremely anticlimactic. Finishing after that feels more like a chore than an enjoyable epic journey. And, as stupid as this is, 2/3 of the way into the game I've still been unable to talk any of my companions into sleeping with me. Just not very Dragon Age-y. There are things that are right. The openness of the world and the combat are huge improvements for sure. It just would have been great to see that more of what you do tied into the story, not just 95% side things that change nothing. Overall, it isn't necessarily a bad game, just a very disappointing one.

I'm not done with the game yet, so I may have more to say later. I really don't understand why people dislike this so much. I wasn't thrilled with the change to VATS when I heard about it. I'm not an FPS player, and rely on VATS probably too much. But in action it isn't bad at all, just a little different and it forces me to make quick decisions. Not a bad thing. I do love the option to hold your breath when using a sniper rifle, that was a great addition that I'm really enjoying. It is so much easier to shoot someone right in the face now. The crafting is... weird. I suppose maybe it doesn't seem that much different or unusual for those who used the crafting options extensively previously. I didn't and it's mostly all new to me. I am enjoying the ability to mod my guns and armor as I see fit for my play style. The building and managing settlements may be a bit much. I don't dislike it exactly, I just think it may be a little overkill. I have a lot of mixed feelings about the changes to the power armor. I understand how it makes sense. It needs to be powered, and that power is limited. It makes even more sense since the power armor is available so early in the game. So I do understand why it is like it is. I simply preferred the slap it on and be awesome of previous games. So far the actual gameplay seems pretty standard. Kill raiders and mutated crap, collect piles of junk and useless crap and become a hoarder on a level to contend with those on reality shows. Make friends. Make enemies. Plenty to do on the side while focusing on a main goal. In the end, I've enjoyed Fallout since I played the first one and am enjoying it still. As long as I'm having fun, I'll keep on playing. And the one thing I think is absolutely best so far is the soundtrack. The way the music fits whatever your doing is perfect. And the first time it launches into the theme is very epic.

Very enjoyable game. Grabbed it on a sale and am thrilled I did. I have OCD (for real, not just decided I do because I like a clean house) and it is nice to have something where I can completely give in to my tendencies and allow them to take over. Even though I finished my first game in two days, I find myself still playing it every day a week later with no intent to ever stop.

Decent game with unique gameplay. I'm not sorry I paid for it or played it. That said, it simply does not live up to the hype. The battles, while avoidable are necessary to level up for bosses and really break the flow of the game. The battle system was interesting and fun, but the ability to just sit while waiting to choose an action healing seems a little silly. Not nearly as many feels as expected, but still a few here and there. The rhyming crap gets old fast.