10 Harsh Realities Of Playing Fallout 4

has proven to have enduring popularity, and there are a lot of reasons to consider returning to the game or picking it up for the first time right now. Whether getting the bug from watching the show, finishing, or simply wanting to check out the new next-gen update, the world of the wasteland might well be calling. Diving back in, however, can often end up quickly highlighting the game's unflattering aspects.

Despite a strong critical receptionand plenty of sales, has always been a somewhat contentious title in the series. The game represents a major shift from and, reworking or dropping plenty of classic mechanics and ideas in favor of new focuses like revamped gunplay and the settlement system. While the new additions felt fresh for many, there's also a lot to take issue with, and these problems become especially evident when replaying the campaign or checking it out all these years later.

Fallout 4 and New Vegas provide two very different RPG experiences, with both titles excelling in different areas like roleplaying and graphics.

Companions are one of the highlights of, making the journey through the wasteland one that doesn't have to be all that lonely. From the loyal canine companion Dogmeat to the synth detective Nick Valentine, a lot of characters that can join the journey make for memorable inclusions. One less positive element that's hard to forget, however, is their penchant for getting stuck all the time.

There's a lot of clutter in 's world, and although the Sole Survivor might navigate it without too much trouble, the companions often aren't as lucky. Holding things up to deal with a companion's poor pathing can often be an immersion-breaker, and in some scenarios it can bring unnecessary risks with it. It's far from the only problem to plague companions – Codsworth in particular is notorious for bugs – but it might be the most consistently annoying.

Fallout 4's long-awaited next-gen upgrade has fixed one notorious bug that's been plaguing players