Overall it was a very good game. Just finished my 150 hour character and I see this game as another Bethesda classic that will be replayed over and over for years just like fallout/elder scrolls.

It obviously had its flaws, but they weren’t a deal breaker for me, and for many besides a very loud minority.

The good:

• Massive amount of quests, questlines, companion quests, and places to explore. I doubt fully completing this game is feasible unless you just grind, which will turn dull. I didn’t do any freestar, red mile, and many other quests/companions. On a future playthrough I will go back to it.
• Multiple ways to approach quests. Not everything is gun your way through. Items from other quests, your perks, your traits, and your companions offer unique dialogue options.
• This is more subjective, but thank god outpost/ship building isn’t shoved down your throat. I hate that part of FO4 where settlements are constantly a chore. You can do those at your own pace like I did without being nagged to do it.
• The NG+ mechanic gives the story a new spin and brings a few plot points to life. I also enhances the replay value. Can’t say much more without heavy spoilers.

The bad:

• Planet exploration is lacking. I can’t see a reason as to why we need to land and point X and walk a mostly barren place when we have a ship. It takes most usefulness away from the ship
• Lack of local maps