However, for those looking for a different take on the post-apocalyptic setting then Scarlet Nexus has a lot to offer. Mad Max is arguably one of the most fun open world games of the year.

The thing is that while Mad Max has a lot more on its plate than Fallout 4 Fallout 4 remains a better Game of the Year Contender. It’s about as anime as it gets when it comes to characters and storytelling. Fallout 4 has been out for a week, and with Mad Max also on the 2015 video game roster, the to EA games are helplessly compared. Thematically, Scarlet Nexus is a very different experience when compared to Fallout 4. RELATED: Fallout 4:Things You Didn't Know About Sanctuary Hills Visually, it shares many themes with cyberpunk although it does feature a destroyed and desolate world outside the boundaries of civilization. Its vision of the future was self-dubbed as 'Brain Punk' thanks to its characters being permanently connected to an “internet of all things”. It’s set in an alternate almost post-apocalyptic universe the remainder of humanity fights to survive against mutated monsters that seem set on destroying humanity. Released in 2021, Scarlet Nexus is an action RPG from a studio that worked on the Tales series, Code Vein, and God Eater.

Platform: PS4, PS5, Xbox One/Series X/S, and PC.

We've revisited this piece with a few more choice selections for the discerning post-nuclear aficionado. Updated September 20, 2021, by Damien Lykins: Fallout fanatics are likely to have a long haul ahead of them when it comes to anticipating another entry in the storied mainline series - however, there are still plenty of RPGs out there for people looking to get a fresh scratch for that post-apocalyptic itch. RELATED: The Outer Worlds Emerald Vale Items You Need To Grab

However, for those looking to play either something similar or with a dangerous setting that matches the Fallout series' wastelands there are other good options to choose from. As a result, many fans have gone back to Fallout 4 thanks to the depth in the single-player, replayability, and of course the fan-made mods. The online spin-off Fallout 76 didn't recapture the same magic as its predecessors despite the developer's best efforts. Fallout 4 is the only mainline single-player game in the series to release in the PS4/Xbox One generation.

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