- March 29, 2017
- Bethesda Game Studios
- 268h median play time
Fallout Shelter
Fallout Shelter works best when played as a mobile game- get too addicted to it, and its lack of endgame, and shallowness of mechanics make themselves apparent, and start to create problems.
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Fallout Shelter is a single player and multiplayer survival role playing game with post-apocalyptic and science fiction themes. It was developed by Bethesda Game Studios and was released on March 29, 2017. It received mostly positive reviews from both critics and players.
Fallout Shelter puts you in control of a state-of-the-art underground Vault.











- Engaging gameplay with a mix of resource management and quests.
- Fun and charming graphics that capture the Fallout aesthetic.
- No forced ads; optional ads provide rewards without interrupting gameplay.
- Frequent crashes and loading issues, especially after updates.
- Difficult controls for moving dwellers and managing resources.
- Repetitive gameplay and lack of new content after reaching a certain point.
- story1,257 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
The story aspect of "Fallout Shelter" is generally well-received, with players enjoying the quests and the humorous dialogue that adds depth to the gameplay. However, many users express frustration with the repetitive nature of quests and the lack of a central narrative, leading to a sense of stagnation once the initial content is completed. Additionally, technical issues such as crashes and bugs during quests detract from the overall experience, prompting requests for more varied and engaging storylines and quest options.
“The quest system unlocked through the overseer's office is by far the most fun feature of this game.”
“The quests are fun, and the items are very close to the items in the main Fallout games.”
“The quests have added a whole new experience and life to the game.”
“The quests are very templated and repetitive.”
“There's a skeleton of a story in some quest lines; they really should've beefed up quest scenarios and stories.”
“The quests are boring; it's just a different location fighting pretty much the same enemies.”
Fallout Shelter Review – Enter the Vault
Stays loyal to Fallout but it's just not exciting enough
50%Fallout Shelter Review – With A Side of Nuka Cola
Fallout Shelter works best when played as a mobile game- get too addicted to it, and its lack of endgame, and shallowness of mechanics make themselves apparent, and start to create problems.
70%Fallout Shelter Review
Fallout Shelter is an enjoyable but ultimately shallow experience. It's set apart from others of its ilk by making its transactions truly and completely optional -- though sorely tempting.
70%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Fallout Shelter is a survival role playing game with post-apocalyptic and science fiction themes.
Fallout Shelter is available on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Steam Deck and others.
The main story can be completed in around 17 hours, while the entire game is estimated to take about 90 hours to finish. On average players spend around 3820 hours playing Fallout Shelter.
Fallout Shelter was released on March 29, 2017.
Fallout Shelter was developed by Bethesda Game Studios.
Fallout Shelter has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its monetization.
Fallout Shelter is a single player game with multiplayer support.
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