Huge environment improvement. No more ugly filters. Good artistic direction. Yeah, the fidelity is pretty low, but I got over that along time ago. As long as there is good level design and good art style, I'm fine with it.
I think the real disappointment is that it isn't improved/novel enough compared to FO3 and NV. The crafting is nice--but that is also something that was a common part of properly-modded FO games before. Technically, it really isn't all that new and as usual is another example of Bethesda depending on the work of fans, but it's still great to see it arrive in the vanilla release. I mean, the end result is what matters, right?
I personally think the game looks fine for what it is, but I also understand the need and desire for higher-res textures and visuals in a game released in 2015. Yes, I think it looks good, but this isn't "crippled" like DAI was last year, with PS3/360 requirements, and yet those managed to look a bit better. Granted, not the same type of open world.
In the end, I'm not disappointed because it's what one comes to expect and mostly what people want from a FO game. But, you should still some desire and effort from the Devs to move quality along and work on old and long-broken mechanics. Then again, I imagine that the same disappointed people would cry about "too much change! why fix what isn't broken!" on the other side....as would those that really just wanted more of the same. So, in the end, it's probably least problematic to just crank out the same game.
Hell, look at Madden and COD. Which is probably the core of the criticism--FO and TES players don't want this company to follow the EA model, even though it has been happening for some time.
Is there a way to de-clutter? Like to remove junked cars or clean out dilapidated furniture from houses?
you need to holster your weapon and yes, it took me a while to recall and figure out how to do this as it isn't in the in-game control information.
Hold down the "R" button, or whatever you have set to reload or draw. When holstered or unarmed, you can then pan around your character with the mouse camera.
Yeah I kind of agree. So so many years in the making and so much hype and this is what we get.... its a disappointment. This again just goes to show me why the so called "game journalism" industry is complete BS, nearly every one of them gave this game such a high rating that it does not deserve. I certainly won't be bothering with any future FO4 DLC and won't be so quick to pull the trigger on future Fallout games. It's actually making me want to play New Vegas again
They can only change so much before it becomes NOT a Fallout game.
High textures well that's not a big deal, high tex mod down the road will fix that, remember the game has to cater for not just low end PCs but consoles as well, so compromise will always be there, high end PC owners of this game are only a small profit percentage for Bethesda.
DA:I was more crippled for sure so I agree there, F4 has all the elements of Fallout games, ie radiation,skill point system,exploring,looting,crafting etc unlike DA:I which took quite a few things away from previous DA games.
Go into build mode and point the crosshairs at the junk you want gone. When it's highlighted press the Scrap button.
I think what a lot of us are saying is we should not have to wait for better textures and lighting effects. The developers should do that work prior to release.
People like different games and I've been around long enough not to be surprised or discomfited by differences in taste. But, that said, I really don't see how you can be a fan of the Fallout games and not be having fun with this. If the disappointment comes from having expected much more, then I can understand that I suppose, although as a matter of degree I think the things they added here are pretty significant. Crafting, scrapping, modding weapons, building settlements, a working PIP Boy light, being able to "unlock" and move around during dialogs, roll-over looting, commanding pets and companions from distance... I mean that's not a minor list of features and I am sure I haven't covered them all.
So if that list of things and what they have been able to do with graphics, sound, etc., which is always less than people would like, is not enough, it would be an interesting discussion to hear what would have been enough. What could they have added/done differently that would have made this game a knockout for you? Better character models and animations I'm sure would be on the list, but beyond that?
Awesome! Thanks. Will give this a try tonight.
Also, I made a workshop/settlement tutorial because the game does an awful job t explaining…well anything:
https://youtu.be/OEYty7x6BME
don't forget to do that on the ruined houses, as well. You'll plotz!
Oh, and Warcrow's video is really helpful:
I think what a lot of us are saying is we should not have to wait for better textures and lighting effects. The developers should do that work prior to release.
Maybe bug fixing and getting the game released was their priority, end of the you can't expect high textures etc to be the most important or highest priority, many things they can add or fix later.
That video is awesome. Thanks, Warcrow! Had no clue on most of that stuff. It's beyond cool. I might never leave Sanctuary . In previous FO games junk was always useless, and one of my main complaints was how many containers you opened only to find the same generic crap. Can't wait to start re-engineering Sanctuary tonight.
Can you build anywhere, or only in specific locations? It would be awesome to be able to use these features to construct a lair somewhere.
Different departments. In any case your highest resolution textures should have been created first.
Different departments. In any case your highest resolution textures should have been created first.
People like different games and I've been around long enough not to be surprised or discomfited by differences in taste. But, that said, I really don't see how you can be a fan of the Fallout games and not be having fun with this. If the disappointment comes from having expected much more, then I can understand that I suppose, although as a matter of degree I think the things they added here are pretty significant. Crafting, scrapping, modding weapons, building settlements, a working PIP Boy light, being able to "unlock" and move around during dialogs, roll-over looting, commanding pets and companions from distance... I mean that's not a minor list of features and I am sure I haven't covered them all.
So if that list of things and what they have been able to do with graphics, sound, etc., which is always less than people would like, is not enough, it would be an interesting discussion to hear what would have been enough. What could they have added/done differently that would have made this game a knockout for you? Better character models and animations I'm sure would be on the list, but beyond that?
Again, this crafting and use of junk isn't really new to the FO games...it's just new to Bethesda or Obsidian's release version of FO.
An actual plot and decent writing for one.
So can anyone explain the power armor thing? There are probably things I missed knowing since I never used it in the earlier games. In Warcrow's vid I see a couple of suits of it standing around as complete units, and that is how the first one you see is presented in the game. When you put it on you basically open the back and climb in through a canned animation.
So what are these individual pieces in my inventory... torso, arm, and such? What do I do with them? Is this thing a suit or individual pieces that can be worn or not?
Like your own armor the suit has bits that increase the overall armor - legs and arms which you can modify if you have the perk and parts. You can find a power armor leg piece that is better than the one you have say.
Anyway, you can mix and match pieces and upgrade them, which is why they're all different parts instead of a complete suite. The idea is that you start with the rusty T-45 and find more advanced pieces.