Fallout 4 is an open-world action role-playing video game developed by Bethesda Game Studios and published by Bethesda Softworks. Released in 2015, Fallout 4 is the fifth major installment in the Fallout series.
Fallout 4 is set in the year 2287, over 200 years after a global nuclear war devastates the planet. The game takes place in the Commonwealth, a region formerly known as Massachusetts, where survivors struggle to rebuild civilization amidst the ruins. Players assume the role of the Sole Survivor, the only known survivor of Vault 111, as they embark on a journey to find their missing son and unravel the mysteries of the wasteland.
The game features a vast open-world environment filled with diverse locations to explore, including ruined cities, desolate wastelands, underground vaults, and hidden underground facilities. Players can freely roam the wasteland, uncovering secrets, encountering various factions, and engaging in dynamic encounters with hostile creatures and other survivors.
Players can create and customize their own character, choosing their appearance, skills, and attributes. As they progress through the game, they can earn experience points by completing quests, defeating enemies, and discovering locations, which can be used to level up and unlock new abilities and perks.
Fallout 4 features a robust combat system that allows players to engage in real-time combat with a variety of weapons, including firearms, melee weapons, and explosives. Players can also utilize V.A.T.S. (Vault-Tec Assisted Targeting System), a tactical combat mode that allows for precise targeting of enemies' body parts in slow motion.
Players can recruit various companions to accompany them on their journey, each with their own unique personalities, abilities, and storylines. Building relationships with companions through dialogue and actions can unlock special perks and affect the outcome of the game's story.
