Actually, I'm almost 28 and I like to welcome new concepts to games that never had them. Too bad I'm not like you and like to be stuck living in the 90's with outdated gameplay mechanics.
Jet propulsion tech, especially given the game's setting around MIT, isn't a hard concept to fathom. In our world, jet propulsion tech existed WAY before our use of minimalization with computers and other tech. Don't underestimate the power of nuclear fusion. lol
I'm so fucking hyped for this game! I always wanted to be able to have some sort of jetpack power armor and it looks like I'll be getting that! Fuck yeah!
The dialog wheel is a hell of a lot better than scrolling up and down a list of replies. I like this change.
The crafting system looks...
Every time I use any weapon from the explosives category, they do no damage. In fact, the only time they do damage is if I target a creature's/npc's head in VATS. Otherwise I don't do any damage.
Is there an explanation/fix?
If full-price is too much for you I'd say don't get it, but it IS a great game for what it is. I don't normally buy games at full price, but I do support Id, so whatever.
I was hoping they would add new locations to where you can find these new weapons, but having them ALL available from the GR is pretty stupid and a waste of $4 to me.
The LAER is a piece of shit compared to my pimped-out holorifle. Even when I apply both mods to Elijah's version, it's still shit compared to my holorifle. I don't even know why they put this thing in the game. To show that there are other pulse-type weapons???
Playing without companions is how I roll, so I like it. It's nice because it's a bonus for players who don't like to play with companions.
Haven't heard about the contest, but I have a couple that sound decent:
Mirror Mail: While wearing power armor, the player has a 25% chance of...