26 - Fallout 4: Good Sandbox, Weak RPG

Update: 2025-12-13

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We continue our Fallout series with a critical (although still appreciative) look at Fallout 4 to discuss its philosophy and gameplay.

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A Look Back and a Look Ahead

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27 - Fallout Prime

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26 - Fallout 4: Good Sandbox, Weak RPG

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25 - The Forgotten City (Initial Thoughts)

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24 - Fallout: Who should control New Vegas? (and other questions)

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23 - Fallout 1-3

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22 - The Stories of Bloodmoon & Tribunal

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21 - Final Fantasy VI and the Will to Meaning

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20 - Morrowind: The Lessons of Vivec & Postmodern Heroism

2025-11-0722:56

19 - Morrowind Live Chat

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18 - The Story of Morrowind

2025-10-2409:42

17 - Analysis of the Elder Scrolls Creation Myth

2025-10-2452:30

16 - Final Fantasy V

2025-10-1741:47

15 - The Elder Scrolls Creation Myth

2025-10-1111:15

14 - Final Fantasy IV

2025-10-0301:01:53

Bonus: The Elder Scrolls & Philosophy - Course Introduction

2025-09-2512:02

13 - Final Fantasy I, II, and III

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12 - Final Fantasy

2025-09-0501:02:54

11 - Mass Effect 3

2025-08-2201:47:47

10 - The Value of Video Games

2025-08-0801:37:18

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26 - Fallout 4: Good Sandbox, Weak RPG

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26 - Fallout 4: Good Sandbox, Weak RPG

Andrew Snyder

26 - Fallout 4: Good Sandbox, Weak RPG