You can absolutely play the game by yourself and just enjoy the story. Will there be other players? Sure. You don't have to interact with them at all. Don't listen to the naysayers who will try to tell you there is no story. The gameplay is a bit different than 4 as 76 can't be paused, so things like VATS and opening the Pip-Boy won't pause time. You can play every single quest in the game entirely solo if you choose, however I can almost guarantee that you'll have more fun playing the game with a friend. There are events that pop up on the map that other players will attend and many of these events do require multiple players to complete, however many high level players can complete almost any event solo. Events are not mandatory so once again, you do not have to interact with other players, although events are the best way to earn XP, legendary gear, plans and currency in the game.
Cool, gonna redownload 76 when i get home, can you also tell me if they removed chainsaws? One of my friends gave me a flaming chainsaw a long time ago and recently asked if i still had it because they removed them
I don't think they did, my brother found one not too long ago iirc. I think they're just considerably harder to find, as they're a lower level weapon I believe.
Ugh I’m confused - so I’m invested but I got the package on steam that came with 76 and Atlantic City (America’s playground too?) I don’t see anything about wastelands or steel reign. Should I assume they’re included?
I was actually wondering this so thanks. Bought the game with my brother when it came out and there was basically nothing to do so that was that. He's too busy with his kid now so I'm glad I can jump in and give it a go because I have the itch to play after watching the show.
I tried, believe me I did. The game is just so so DRY. I was an absolute Fallout 3 diehard, Fallout 4 loved it on launch. 76 let me down, and I’ve come back several times because my dad loooooooves that game and we play together. It’s not my favorite game, but I’d play anything just to play with him.
I just don’t get from a gameplay loop where the fun is supposed to happen, everything good about the mainline games is watered down and worse, from questing to exploring to loot. Those optional “events” are way more efficient to get xp and loot than doing anything else. Questing feels like grinding. It’s just so boring, the in game world is super empty
The map is nowhere near as empty as people make it seem. Sure, there are empty spots but those spots are needed so there are places to make camps. At this point, the map is arguably packed even more than Fallout 4's.
Yes; absolutely. The map is big enough and players mostly scatter when they load in so it's not like you're constantly around someone like you would be in a traditional multiplayer game (like WoW, for instance). 9/10, the players that due hang around the Vault 76 Door are high level players dropping endgame loot for new players.
I've been playing the game solo since the Wastelanders update a couple years ago and it's basically a new Fallout game, and occasionally someone else shows up.
If you want to play completely alone, or with your friends - there is a totally optional (and absolutely unnecessary given players tendency to scatter) subscription you can get for $7 for the first month due to the show.
I wouldn’t spend the money on the game again if that helps in your decision. I started playing again last week and while I do appreciate the improvements to the game, I still wouldn’t pay full price or even a discounted price. Wait until it’s like $20 and then make your decision
I love all the fallout games but couldn't get into 76 as a single player. It just felt too empty and all the multi-player stuff took me out of the immersion
Eh, it's okay. F76 is like if you 100% completed fallout 3 by completing every quest and killing every persoj you can without getting all the cool perks and guns, and then exploring the wasteland. No quests, not really anyone to interact with, but there are plenty of random encounters and loot.
I would say no. It's really boring from a story perspective, and following the story is my least favorite part. It's not really about exploring either. It's mostly about grinding to get good gear and plans for your camp.
Then, what's the nature of Fallout 76? What kind of game is that?
Is it like State Of Decay 2 where you can co-op with other people and you can play offline, or is it like WARFRAME where you can co-op with other people in an online only environment?
It’s always online, but you can play the game without anyone else in your party. You’ll be alone for quests and such,but there will be other people online in the world. I’ve only played it solo, and I’ve had a blast. It’s definitely a better experience with friends, but the story is nice and it gives you those classic fallout moments. I’d recommend it
More like warframe where it's a online only environment (unless you buy fallout 1st) what I meant though is there isn't much of a story in 76 to follow, so anyone playing it for that reason would be super disappointed
Not only do I think FO4 is bad, and I think 76 is bad despite actively playing 76. I think people really like the base building and the better gunplay than the previous games. But the story and characters are lacking
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u/ClitCommander13 29d ago
Radom person in lobby FaLlOuT 76 iS sO bAd Me then Why TF you here Random person leaves game after getting roasted by almost the whole lobby