Fun to play by yourself?

[Wobblyshrimp]

Is this game fun to play even if I don't have anyone to play it with? Does it feel like an MMO in the same way that ESO feels like an MMO when compared to Skyrim? Or does it feel more like FO4?

For reference, I love FO4 and am looking for more of the same, but I understand this experience is likely more lonely. Also, I do NOT like ESO, so if this feels like an ESO type game I probably wouldn't like it.

Thanks.

[Diarmuhnd]

Yeah, it was fun solo with fun builds and especially good loot drops.
You can even play solo while being part of a team just for the extra xp and player buffs.
Gameplay was nothing like ESO, but the monetization of Fallout 76 cosmetics and gear space was insulting. At least your not forced to play Nuclear Winter pvp for rewards anymore.

[lucg]

No problem to play solo and join other players for casual events.

I think, if you like Fallout 4 you will like Fallout 76.

But be aware, there's a learning curve for game mechanics ... . It takes around 100h to be at ease with the many things to do.

[JBrown247]

I usually play solo and only group up with randoms for Daily Ops. It is a great "MMO" for solo play and is the only game I pay a sub for.

[SerialGamer]

By "solo", if you mean single-player games, then FO76 is decidedly unlike single-player games, and has grinding mechanics like many MMOs that may not be your cup of company tea:

- You can only store 1400 lbs of items in your stash at your player home (called "camp" in FO76). FO4 lets you store unlimited weight in all your workbenches in your settlements, so have fun getting used to the big reduction. When this game first came out, players were actually shocked by that. When you reach 1400 weight, you have to sell, use, or drop items to make room. This is the single biggest limiting factor to gameplay, since every player has tons of stuff, and heavy weapons weigh a ton. You can pay to add more storage space, of course -- that's MMO for you. Some players have to buy extra copies of the game to get more storage space.
- FO4 lets you build 20+ settlements, but FO76 lets you build one camp only. You have to pay to add more camps. You can build camps anywhere you want (with limitations), which is a big plus in FO76.
- You can only have 40k caps max at any moment, whereas FO4 lets you keep unlimited caps. If you reach 40K, you have to force yourself to spend caps in order to earn more.
- You can get thirsty and hungry in FO76, and your weapons and armor can degrade. You need to eat, drink, and repair your items.
- You need to farm for all kinds of resources regularly in order to keep eating, drinking, and repairing.
- Weapon and armor mods have to be "unlocked" in FO76, whereas in FO4 they are all unlocked when you start the game. You can buy "plans" from vendors to unlock mods. But some mods can only be unlocked by scrapping weapons via RNG (and some mods have low chances of unlocking).

I could go on. Like most MMOs, this game is full of endless treadmills of grinding and RNGs. You need to love it to love it. Not all are fans of this kind of play style.

[Carlos Spicywiener]

Originally posted by Wobblyshrimp:

Is this game fun to play even if I don't have anyone to play it with? Does it feel like an MMO in the same way that ESO feels like an MMO when compared to Skyrim? Or does it feel more like FO4?

For reference, I love FO4 and am looking for more of the same, but I understand this experience is likely more lonely. Also, I do NOT like ESO, so if this feels like an ESO type game I probably wouldn't like it.

Thanks.

If you loved fallout 4, this will be awesome for you. I play fallout 1st just so I can keep my camp where I want and not have other players ruin the "lone on the road vibe"
Bit of a learning curve but If you love to loot...See you in Appalachia

[Mooman]

Here's a song:

https://youtu.be/RXGkYkOzZ38?si=-pVN998MxYLvkJJS

[Blues Man]

OP -Fun to play by yourself?
Yes
But more fun to play with yourself

[Global Rage]

Originally posted by Wobblyshrimp:

Is this game fun to play even if I don't have anyone to play it with? Does it feel like an MMO in the same way that ESO feels like an MMO when compared to Skyrim? Or does it feel more like FO4?

For reference, I love FO4 and am looking for more of the same, but I understand this experience is likely more lonely. Also, I do NOT like ESO, so if this feels like an ESO type game I probably wouldn't like it.

Thanks.

I have almost 5000 hours played and yes it is fun to play solo and you will meet other players to help blow it up if that sounds like fun. I played FO4 and FO4 VR and this is technically a better game IMHO.

[Wobblyshrimp]

Thanks all! I am going to wait for the winter sale and then pick it up

[rekt0ro]

Yes you can start with lvl 20 and decent weapons this will help you a lot.
Just follow a good guide for building your perks and gear otherwise you may not have fun.

[Zinx]

Just get a Chainsaw and mow em down....

[Halcyform]

You'll probably be playing mostly on your own anyway.

Each "server" is limited to something like 24 players and the map is rather large. Most people are doing their own thing and only play alongside each other during events. You can even join a public group and don't bother even interacting with anyone. Just join for the respective bonus it gives you.

In short, if you are asking if 76 can be played as single player game, yeah, for the most part, it can be. You'll be limited on some content such as bosses until you get levels, build and gear sorted out; however, once you have a good build, you can solo bosses, daily ops, and expeditions.

[Halcyform]

I noticed the comment near the end about ESO.

I guess it depends what aspects you don't like. Mechanics such as the subscription service are pretty much identical.

[Wobblyshrimp]

Originally posted by Halcyform:

I noticed the comment near the end about ESO.

I guess it depends what aspects you don't like. Mechanics such as the subscription service are pretty much identical.

The whole gameplay experience of ESO feels off to me and it makes it hard for me to get immersed in the game. Like when you walk into a town and see a bunch of people running and jumping around everywhere. With this game though, I imagine I would like it if it has a feel of just trying to survive in the wasteland.

[Halcyform]

Originally posted by Wobblyshrimp:

Originally posted by Halcyform:

I noticed the comment near the end about ESO.

I guess it depends what aspects you don't like. Mechanics such as the subscription service are pretty much identical.

The whole gameplay experience of ESO feels off to me and it makes it hard for me to get immersed in the game. Like when you walk into a town and see a bunch of people running and jumping around everywhere. With this game though, I imagine I would like it if it has a feel of just trying to survive in the wasteland.

Population centers (towns, etc) are like that in all MMOs...

As for your immersion issue, I suggest that you avoid public events. You'll see the same type of behavior, but now it'll be happening with people dressed up in outlandish costumes (stuff like mascots, monsters or others), weapon cosmetics and people firing off emotes that have sounds and pictures. There's a chance when you see that, your "wasteland struggle" imagery bubble will pop.

Edit: I should also mention the wonky build mechanics where people can create all sorts of things. I can't begin to mention all the various camps I've seen. Some honorable mentions would be flying pirate ships, flying saucers and one camp that was way, way up in the air and it was built in a way that mimic'ed a platformer game.