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Fallout Shelter – reviews and rating

Fallout Shelter has a rating of 70% based on a single review by Game Informer. The game was released on June 15, 2015 for PC, Xbox One, PlayStation 4, iOS, Android and Nintendo Switch. Metacritic score is 63, players on RAWG rate the game 70%.

Updated Jul 1, 2015

What critics praise

„The beginning stages of Fallout Shelter that can bring ruin to your titular base of operations are the most interesting.“

7/10 Game Informer

Game info

Release date: Jun 15, 2015
Platforms: Nintendo SwitchXbox One
Genres: RPGSimulation
Developer: Bethesda Game Studios
Publisher: Bethesda Softworks
Average playtime: 2 h
Reviews count: 1

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FAQ

What is the rating of Fallout Shelter?

Fallout Shelter has a rating of 70% based on a single review by Game Informer.

When was Fallout Shelter released?

Fallout Shelter was released on June 15, 2015.

What platforms is Fallout Shelter available on?

Fallout Shelter is available for PC, Xbox One, PlayStation 4, iOS, Android and Nintendo Switch.

How long does it take to beat Fallout Shelter?

Players on RAWG spend on average 2 hours playing Fallout Shelter.

Is Fallout Shelter worth playing?

Mostly yes. Fallout Shelter has an average rating of 70% – it is a good game, but with some flaws. The rating is based on a single review.

What games are similar to Fallout Shelter?

Games similar to Fallout Shelter are for example Temtem, Pepper Grinder, Indika, Princess Peach: Showtime! and Penny’s Big Breakaway.

Statistics

The distribution of rating

1 70

Number of reviews in rating ranges (%)

Ranking

#463 of 717 games released in 2015 better than 35 % of games
#5 of 6 games released in 2015 on Nintendo Switch better than 20 % of games
#46 of 60 games released in 2015 on Xbox One better than 24 % of games

By the average of all reviews

Comparison of ratings

Critics in this language1 reviews 70%
Foreign critics7 reviews 69%
MetacriticMetascore 63%
Players (RAWG)682 votes 70%

How players rate it

Exceptional 5 %
Recommended 53 %
Meh 35 %
Skip 7 %

682 votes · RAWG

Reviews

7/10

Game Informer Jul 1, 2015

The beginning stages of Fallout Shelter that can bring ruin to your titular base of operations are the most interesting.

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