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Fallout 4
Game (2015)
Bethesda Game Studios welcome you to the world of Fallout 4, their most ambitious game ever, and the next generation of open-world gaming. As the sole survivor of Vault 111, you enter a world destroyed by nuclear war. Every second is a fight for survival, and every choice is yours. Only you can rebuild and determine the fate of the Wasteland. Welcome home. In Fallout 4, the player takes on the role of the Sole Survivor, emerging from Vault 111 after being cryogenically frozen for 210 years following a nuclear attack in 2077. The main story revolves around the Sole Survivor's search for their kidnapped son, Shaun, in the post-apocalyptic Boston area known as the Commonwealth. Along the way, the player encounters various factions, faces moral dilemmas, and must decide which path to take in rebuilding the Commonwealth.
Game (2015)
Bethesda Game Studios welcome you to the world of Fallout 4, their most ambitious game ever, and the next generation of open-world gaming. As the sole survivor of Vault 111, you enter a world destroyed by nuclear war. Every second is a fight for survival, and every choice is yours. Only you can rebuild and determine the fate of the Wasteland. Welcome home. In Fallout 4, the player takes on the role of the Sole Survivor, emerging from Vault 111 after being cryogenically frozen for 210 years following a nuclear attack in 2077. The main story revolves around the Sole Survivor's search for their kidnapped son, Shaun, in the post-apocalyptic Boston area known as the Commonwealth. Along the way, the player encounters various factions, faces moral dilemmas, and must decide which path to take in rebuilding the Commonwealth.
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Content at a glance
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Sex & Nudity
Characters appear in underwear and players can pursue non-explicit romances.
Violence & Gore
The game features exceptionally graphic first- and third-person combat where limbs and heads are blown off.
Profanity
Occasional very strong language appears in text and spoken dialogue.
Alcohol, Drugs & Smoking
Characters use drugs and alcohol, and the protagonist can suffer from substance addiction.
Frightening Scenes
The game features intense combat against a mix of human raiders, mutants, and wildlife in an irradiated post-apocalyptic setting.
Other things to know
Basic controls are simple, but limited instruction requires players to experiment.
Positives & learning
More filled segments mean stronger positive content or learning value.
Positive messages
The story offers commentary on various topics, though action sequences also glamorize warfare.
Role models
The protagonist can be played as selfless or murderous depending on choices.
Representation
Avatars are customizable with diverse skin tones, and the game includes same-sex and heterosexual relationships.
Learning
Families can discuss the impact of violence in media and how to manage screen time while exploring the vast game world.
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