How can I make this game less scary?

[Shodan]

Yes, I'm being serious, so please take this post seriously. I personally think that this is by far the scariest game I have ever played. I know, I'm probably the only one in the world who thinks this way, but that still doesn't change my mind. The reason why I find this game so scary is because of mutated creatures jumping out of nowhere.

According to Steam, I spent 50 hours playing this game, and that's probably true. I only got to Diamond City and never really went off main roads because forests, swamps and similar places are by far the worst for me. I spent most of these 50 hours in "safe" areas, and mostly building my base in the Sanctuary. When I had to go further than Diamond City, I played the game in a small 800x600 window rather than full screen, and still didn't go off main roads. I somehow managed to make it to the "entrance" of the Glowing Sea and that's where I decided to give up because there was no way I could get past that place. I just couldn't stand all those bloodflies and the radscorpions.

Now, here's the funniest part. I easily finished Alien: Isolation and Resident Evil 7 which are actual horror games unlike Fallout 4, and not only that, but they're considered some of the scariest horror games of all time next to Outlast. At least that's what I've heard. Feel free to check my achievements in both of these games if you don't believe me. I know that this really makes no sense, but I'm still serious about not being able to play Fallout 4 because I find it too scary.

Anyway, I was wondering if I was the only one in the world who feels this way. Is there anyone else who finds this game terrifying? Also, do you guys have any tips on how to make it less scary?

[Miku]

open console -> tgm -> take your biggest and baddest gun -> kill all the bad guys that scare you

[The Inept European]

What are the aspects that you find scary? Sudden attacks by ghouls? Big insects? Asking because the solution (if there is any) will depend on what scares you.

[Profsor500]

Just find some mods which replace textures and sounds od creatures, replace ghuls skins and some mods for buildings and world textures like more grass and green trees etc

[7thRenegade]

bruh

[Seftak]

Would be funny if there was a mod that replaces any non human enemies to carebears and teletubies. Something like there is for left 4 dead 2 with all those silly mods for enemies.

But most enemies texture mods i've seen make them more real and creepy...

[Shodan]

Originally posted by The Inept European:

What are the aspects that you find scary? Sudden attacks by ghouls? Big insects? Asking because the solution (if there is any) will depend on what scares you.

Giant insects and any weird looking mutated creatures that aren't humanoid. For example, the hermit crab from this game, the final boss of Borderlands (the first game), those weird Shuggurath things from The Pre Sequel, and so on. That Shuggurath, for example, I just can't look at that for a single second. I don't mind endlessly brutal games like DOOM (2016) at all, although I was afraid I would have a problem with the hell levels, but I'm fine with that too. All demons in DOOM look "normal". I really don't know how to explain, but they just look normal. The best thing is that I'm fine with all similar animals and insects in real life. I have no problem seeing spiders (like tarantulas), scorpions, snakes, roaches (saw one in my bathroom a few days ago and carried it outside, but radroaches in Fallout 4 that jump in my face almost gave me a heart attack), crabs and whatever else there is.

Oh, and the mirelurk queen.

[Snine]

Originally posted by unturorum:

I just couldn't stand all those bloodflies and the radscorpions.

Extremely relatable to be honest. I couldn't get myself to go near radscorpions at first, but after a while I could. I still cant manage to go near bloodbugs though, the sounds they make are far more terrifying than anything else in my opinion ;-;.

[Shodan]

Originally posted by SnowGodz:

Originally posted by unturorum:

I just couldn't stand all those bloodflies and the radscorpions.

Extremely relatable to be honest. I couldn't get myself to go near radscorpions at first, but after a while I could. I still cant manage to go near bloodbugs though, the sounds they make are far more terrifying than anything else in my opinion ;-;.

I remember seeing a bloodfly (the one that looks like a mosquito) flying in some town on my way to Diamond City, and there's even a special death animation in which it's all over the screen. It looks exactly like dying from a facehugger in Alien: Isolation. Terrifying.

[Snine]

Originally posted by unturorum:

Originally posted by SnowGodz:

Extremely relatable to be honest. I couldn't get myself to go near radscorpions at first, but after a while I could. I still cant manage to go near bloodbugs though, the sounds they make are far more terrifying than anything else in my opinion ;-;.

I remember seeing a bloodfly (the one that looks like a mosquito) flying in some town on my way to Diamond City, and there's even a special death animation in which it's all over the screen. It looks exactly like dying from a facehugger in Alien: Isolation. Terrifying.

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Yeah I'm not going to be able to sleep tonight now lmao

[Shodan]

Originally posted by SnowGodz:

Originally posted by unturorum:

I remember seeing a bloodfly (the one that looks like a mosquito) flying in some town on my way to Diamond City, and there's even a special death animation in which it's all over the screen. It looks exactly like dying from a facehugger in Alien: Isolation. Terrifying.

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Yeah I'm not going to be able to sleep tonight now lmao

My bad, it's called a bloodbug. The other one is a bloatfly. If you dare, this (YouTube link, at 2:00) is what it looks like.

[Snine]

Originally posted by unturorum:

Originally posted by SnowGodz:

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Yeah I'm not going to be able to sleep tonight now lmao

My bad, it's called a bloodbug. The other one is a bloatfly. If you dare, this (YouTube link, at 2:00) is what it looks like.

https://tenor.com/view/sudar-sudando-gif-5692386

[Spall]

The scariest thing for me in this game is when a ghoul leaps at me from behind or my side.
Scariest scripted moment is the Deathclaw in the Museum.

Jump in a suit of power armour and you'll be fine.

[Shodan]

Originally posted by SnowGodz:

Originally posted by unturorum:

My bad, it's called a bloodbug. The other one is a bloatfly. If you dare, this (YouTube link, at 2:00) is what it looks like.

https://tenor.com/view/sudar-sudando-gif-5692386

It's not even that bad in the video, but if you're casually walking in the game in full screen and that happens to you... Well... you should know how that ends up.

[Snine]

Originally posted by unturorum:

Originally posted by SnowGodz:

https://tenor.com/view/sudar-sudando-gif-5692386

It's not even that bad in the video, but if you're casually walking in the game in full screen and that happens to you... Well... you should know how that ends up.

Imagine it happening in VR.. >_>

[Park_Ranger]

You need to be this old....

https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1778854167

To play this game.