Due to all the launch issues, I waited for a sale and ended up buying the Ultimate Edition (which includes the Phantom Liberty DLC). I then started the game (using a controller) and after probably about 30 hours I came across the DLC quite organically. I then got hooked in and have to say, Phantom Liberty is one of the best narrrative experiences I've ever had in a video game. It's miles better than the main game's story and it just goes on and on. Now that the DLC is finished, I have no desire to go back and explore the alternate endings (to the DLC) because the one I chose was just such an amazing experience. Anyway, I highly recommend picking this up if you are into RPGs and FPSs. It's a great blend of the two.
With some trepidation, I ran this mod after reading lots of negative reviews. Well, I've just played 2 hours straight without a single crash and only a few small negatives. So what's the magic trick? Well, I bought the GOG version of FO4 as downpatching my Steam version sounded like a headache. I then installed FO4 and then ran it once, setting it to Ultra settings and then changed the hud colour in the in-game menu. I did not start a game, just booted it up until I got to the menu and exited. Then I downloaded and installed Fallout London. Booted it up, and played. The only setting I changed was once again changing the hud colour. My setup isn't brilliant, but it works for previous-gen games like FO4: CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 3600 Mobo: MSI B450 Tomahawk Max RAM: 32gb DDR4 (1600 MHz) GPU: GeForce GTX 1060 Super (6gb) Storage: SSD drives OS: Windows 10 Pro Monitors: Two 27" 1440p monitors connected via DisplayPort, but I switch one off while playing. That's it. Nothing brilliant, but gameplay was buttery smooth with no issues whatsoever. Now, what didn't I like? Two things... 1. The loading screens are ridiculously long. Hopefully this can be optimised in a future update. 2. Walking down streets in downton London between rows of terraced houses and not a single one can be entered. Made it feel less like a big city, though I appreciate the scale of this project and creating even more interiors would have pushed release out even further. But still, it was a little disappointing. Anyway, if you have the Steam version and aren't getting anywhere, I'd recommend trying the GOG version. You can always get a refund if you still can't get it to work.
This game stands out in my memory as one of the best RPGs I've ever played. Epic quests, side quests, freedom to roam the maps, D&D rules (ncluding skills, attributes, spells, effects, etc) make this one of the most fleshed-out and comprehensive gaming experiences money can buy. Recommended!
