9. Fallout 4
With its new crafting systems and the ability to build and manage your own strongholds, Fallout 4 is easily the most versatile game in the series. Some swear by the originality of Fallout 3 or the impressive setting of Fallout: New Vegas, but this latest installment fine tunes the franchise’s shooting mechanics, and that’s ultimately what this feature is all about.
The story told here can be rather intriguing despite Fallout 4 heavily dialing back on the dialogue options, causing you to cross paths with a wide array of unique and memorable characters. Where Fallout 4 truly shines, however, is when you venture off the beaten path and explore the vast Commonwealth on your own terms. There are countless items to loot, weapons to craft, side missions to complete, enemy encampments to overthrow, alliances and rivalries to unfold, and the list stretches on and on.
Exploring this detailed world is a one-of-a-kind experience that will have you glued to your screen for hours on end, excluding the massive amount of content its Season Pass adds. Purchasing the latter lets you build your own Vault, expand your settlements with new workshops and put together your very own robot companion, as well as providing three brand new story packs that will add loads of gameplay time for those who wish to explore every nook and cranny.
Still, even with just the base game in your possession, expect to be playing at least 50 hours (if not more) of Fallout 4 until you’re truly familiar with what it offers. There are plenty of ability points to spend and mechanics to be uncovered for those who dig deep enough!
