Fallout 4 VR
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About Fallout 4 VR
Fallout 4 VR is a post-apocalyptic RPG that brings the 2015 hit to VR headsets. Developed by Bethesda Game Studios, it drops you in a nuclear-ravaged New England as the last Vault 111 survivor. You rebuild settlements, craft weapons, and fight raiders, with all core gameplay reworked for VR. The 2017 release adds motion-controller combat and building tools, letting you physically swing a wrench or aim a rifle. It’s not just a port, combat and crafting feel radically different in VR. The Wasteland’s scale remains unchanged, but movement can be jarring for some players. If you’ve ever wanted to build a settlement with your own hands while dodging deathclaws, this is your shot.
Gameplay
The game revolves around survival, exploration, and player choice. You spend hours building modular structures using motion controllers, dragging prefabs into place and adjusting angles with hand movements. Combat is slower and more deliberate in VR, aiming a crossbow feels weighty, and melee attacks require physical swings. Crafting stations let you combine items, like mixing chemicals or repairing armor. Side quests involve sneaking past enemies or dialogue choices that shape the world. The open world is massive, but fast travel is limited, which can stretch sessions into 10+ hour marathons. Settlers occasionally glitch through walls, and NPCs talk in full sentences, which can feel eerie in VR.
What Players Think
Critics gave it 78 on Metacritic and 72.7 on IGDB. The 50 achievements have a 5.4% average unlock rate, with “Benevolent Leader” (0.4% unlock) being the hardest. Players report 30, 60 hours for full completion, though many get stuck on crafting challenges. Community moods lean mixed, some praise VR immersion, while others gripe about motion sickness and clunky UI. One review calls it “a labor of love, not just for the game but for VR itself,” while another calls it “a $50 tax on nostalgia.” Completionists note the rarest achievement requires building a settlement with 100+ settlers, which takes weeks.
PlayPile's Take
Fallout 4 VR is a must for VR owners who love building and combat, but don’t expect a smooth ride. The 50 achievements add longevity, though most are grindy. If you’re okay with bugs and can handle VR’s physical demands, it’s worth the price. Skip if you prefer fast-paced action or polished UI. The rarest achievements are brutally niche, but they’re there if you want to suffer for a stat. This isn’t the best Fallout game, it’s the best Fallout game in VR.
Game Modes
Single player
IGDB Rating
72.7
RAWG Rating
3.4
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