10 Brutally Honest Confessions Of A Bethesda Fan

10. Coming To Terms With Fallout 4

Fallout 4 was an absolute success, perhaps not always critically, but financially the game is said to have made over $2 billion. So, why does this need to be a confession?

Well, a lot of Fallout fans, more specifically, RPG fans, felt that Fallout 4 was a step in the wrong direction. Although the visual and technical aspects of the game flourished; looking more colourful and adding more mechanics like crafting, upgrading and building. Many players were disappointed how the game took a huge step back in regards to role-playing elements.

The game focused more on factions and a linear story as opposed to choices and actions you could make. Or lack thereof, as there really weren’t many in comparison to that of Fallout 3, and especially New Vegas. Levelling had been shrunk down even further, skill points were out, and your best bet at role-playing was your SPECIAL layout.

Still, I fully accept Fallout 4 for what it is. Not necessarily the best Fallout game, but a fun, enjoyable action adventure with a slightly confusing story.

Though… perhaps this push into a more streamlined, mainstream product was the first seeds into Bethesda leaving true RPGs behind?