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Fallout 76

PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox One, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5 • 2020

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Quick resume

Bethesda Game Studios welcome you to Fallout 76. Twenty-five years after the bombs fall, you and your fellow Vault Dwellers emerge into post-nuclear America. Explore a vast wasteland in this open-world multiplayer addition to the Fallout story.

Global score

72/100

Genres

Role-playing (RPG), Shooter

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    Pros

    • Large open world with rich exploration
    • Friendly and helpful community
    • Strong multiplayer cooperation
    • Extensive camp building and customization
    • Improved stability and content since launch

    Cons

    • Bugs and optimization issues remain
    • Grindy endgame and bullet sponge enemies
    • Some repetitive quests and events
    • Paywall for convenience features (fallout 1st)
    • Performance issues on some systems

    Analysis

    Broadly representative of its motivational profile, with a few distinct shifts. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Cooperation, Fellowship, Intimacy, Leadership. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Status, Exploration. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Value.

    How to use the graph
    Similar games map

    Each dot is a game. They are arranged from the same motivation profile as in the “Motivations” section below. Closer dots usually mean more similar reasons to play (exploration, competition, relaxation, etc.)—not that one game is “better” than another.

    • Larger dot with a light outline: the game you are viewing.
    • Colour: groups of games with comparable motivation patterns (statistical clusters).
    • Hover a dot to see the game name; click to open its page.
    • Scroll or double-click the chart to zoom out and see more games.

    Why don’t the axes read like a score? This view uses t-SNE: it only keeps who is close to whom. The scales are not “good to bad” or hours played—they separate groups on the map. Read distance between dots, not the axis numbers.

    Motivations

    • Autonomy
      3

      "Players can build their own camps, customize character builds, and choose how to engage with quests and events, though some endgame builds are more optimal."

    • Competence
      3

      "The game offers skill-based combat, crafting, and progression with feedback, but some grind and bullet sponge enemies reduce challenge variety."

    • Competition
      -3

      "Focus is on cooperative play and personal progression rather than PvP or ranked competition; PvP is minimal and often discouraged."

    • Continuation
      4

      "Many players report hundreds to thousands of hours, habitual play, and strong attachment especially when playing with friends."

    • Cooperation
      4

      "Strong emphasis on multiplayer cooperation, public events, team bonuses, and a friendly community that helps new players."

    • Creativity
      4

      "Extensive camp building and customization options allow players to express creativity in base design and character builds."

    • Domination
      -4

      "Community is described as friendly and supportive with minimal toxic or dominating behavior reported."

    • Escapism
      4

      "Players use the game to relax, escape real life, and immerse in the post-apocalyptic world and exploration."

    • Expectation
      -4

      "Players engage voluntarily out of personal interest and enjoyment rather than obligation or external pressure."

    • Experimenting
      3

      "Players experiment with different builds, camp designs, and playstyles, though endgame can become more routine."

    • Exploration
      5

      "Large open world with many secrets, quests, and locations encourages extensive exploration."

    • Expression
      4

      "Character customization and camp decoration provide strong avenues for self-expression."

    • Fantasy
      3

      "Set in a fictional post-apocalyptic Appalachia with imaginative creatures and storylines, though grounded in Fallout lore."

    • Fellowship
      4

      "Players feel part of a welcoming community with shared interests and collaborative achievements."

    • Growth
      3

      "Players develop skills, knowledge, and character builds over time, though some grind limits learning."

    • Health
      -4

      "Primarily sedentary gameplay with no physical activity or health-related mechanics."

    • Idle
      -3

      "Requires active attention and engagement; not suited for passive or background play."

    • Intimacy
      3

      "Players form friendships and social bonds through cooperative play and community interaction."

    • Leadership
      2

      "Some players take leadership roles in teams and events, but many interactions are collaborative and equal."

    • Progression
      4

      "Strong focus on leveling, acquiring items, upgrading gear, and unlocking new content."

    • Relaxation
      3

      "Many players find the game relaxing and enjoyable, though some report grind and bugs causing frustration."

    • Sensation
      2

      "Visuals and sound design are praised, but sensory stimulation is moderate and not a primary focus."

    • Status
      2

      "Some social recognition through community reputation and cosmetic items, but not a major motivator."

    • Story
      3

      "Contains narrative questlines and lore, though some quests are repetitive and less engaging."

    • Strategy
      2

      "Requires some planning and tactical thinking in combat and character builds, but many activities are straightforward."

    • Thrill
      2

      "Some suspense and tension in combat and exploration, but overall experience is more relaxed."

    • Value
      1

      "Players feel the game offers decent value especially on sale, though some criticize pricing of subscriptions and microtransactions."

    • Violence
      3

      "Combat and destruction are core gameplay elements, with shooting and fighting enemies common."

    • Survival
      2

      "Survival elements exist but are toned down; players manage resources and threats but in a less punishing way."

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