Fallout 4 VR
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Strong
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"Fallout 4 VR is a splendid example of what every fan of VR hopes the industry is working towards. This is a AAA title that offers hundreds of hours of immersive, atmospheric gameplay that manages to nail the feel and aesthetic of VR without feeling like a cheap imitation of the main game. There are still a few flaws, and we would love to see Bethesda roll out mods and DLC from the main game, but in the meantime, it's an experience that's worth it for fans of VR and Fallout alike."
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About Fallout 4 VR
Fallout 4 VR brings Bethesda Game Studios' post-apocalyptic RPG into headsets on December 12, 2017. This PC title lets players explore a world shattered by nuclear war from a first-person perspective that feels grounded and immediate. You play as the sole survivor of Vault 111 trying to find your missing son while navigating a dangerous wasteland. The game includes the full base experience alongside all-new mechanics designed specifically for virtual reality. It remasters combat, crafting, and settlement building systems to work with motion controls instead of traditional buttons. This version lets you physically reload weapons and interact with objects in ways the original flat-screen release never could.
Gameplay
Sessions involve scanning environments for loot while managing your action points for V.A.T.S. targeting or stealth kills. You physically reach out to pick up items, assemble weapon mods at workbenches, and construct settlement defenses by placing blocks in real space. Combat feels weighty as you aim, reload, and throw grenades using hand motions rather than mouse clicks. The interface disappears so you rely on your Pip-Boy wrist display for stats and maps. Exploration requires walking or teleporting through ruined Boston suburbs filled with mutants and raiders. You must scavenge for food and water while making dialogue choices that alter faction reputations. Building settlements involves manual placement of structures and assigning survivors to specific tasks without a menu overlay.
What Players Think
The PlayPile community rates this title solidly with an IGDB score of 72.7 out of 100 based on six user ratings. Metacritic users gave it a slightly higher 78 out of 100 average. Players spend significant time here, often averaging over forty hours per playthrough to see different endings. Only 5.4 percent of the fifty total achievements unlock on average, showing how niche some content remains. The rarest achievement, "Benevolent Leader," sits at a mere 0.40 percent unlock rate. Most community moods lean toward nostalgia mixed with appreciation for the VR port's technical execution. Reviewers frequently mention the novelty of physically interacting with the world as the main highlight over the underlying RPG mechanics which remain familiar to veterans.
PlayPile's Take
This game costs $17.99 at its historical low on Gamesplanet, making it an accessible entry point for existing fans. It suits players who want deep role-playing systems without worrying about menu navigation while wearing a headset. The achievement system offers plenty of side content for completionists who enjoy hunting for that elusive 0.40 percent rare reward. Veterans might find the core loop repetitive after fifty hours, yet the VR perspective refreshes familiar moments effectively. Avoid this if you dislike long loading screens or complex inventory management. The price is fair given the amount of content included with all downloadable material bundled in.
Game Modes
Single player
IGDB Rating
72.7
RAWG Rating
3.4
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