psx2 reviewed Fallout:BoS and gave it a 7 out of 10 overall (highest 8 for sound, lowest 6.5 for controls). Here's what they had to say:
<blockquote>More focused on action than story progression and deep character development, Brotherhood of Steel comes dangerously close to being called a Fallout game in name only.
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If Brotherhood of Steel can snare a few more people and get them interested in the PC games, so much the better. With the closure of Black Isle and the general thinning of the talent that went into creating the first couple games, there’s little reason to think that magic of those mid/late nineties PC classic will ever really be fully renewed, and as it stands, Brotherhood of Steel will probably be the last Fallout game kicked out under the Interplay banner, making it at least rental worthy. As such, it’s a bit disappointing to know this is the series’ swan song, but for fans and those looking to get a basic introduction to the series, this isn’t a bad way to say goodbye. Just don’t expect people to get all misty-eyed when they think of the series like they used to.</blockquote>
Link: PSX2 review
Metacritic also made note of a non-online review from Cheat Code Central Platinum. It was given a 7/10. They posted this bit:
<blockquote>A weekend rental. On the easy level it should last no more than 12 hours. Weapons, health, auto aiming and leveled-up attributes are featured prominently throughout the game and made very simple to access and acquire.</blockquote>
And last, ferrarimanf355 made a post on the Fallout
oS forum about a review of Game Informer for both versions of FalloutoS. They gave both version 8/10, here's some bits:
<blockquote>What we're witnessing here, people, is the merging of two seperate groups of people: Fallout fans who will slit the throats of those who betray their franchise, and action/role-playing fans who would rather slay radioactive spiders than dragons.
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...those who pick it up will enjoy it's campy appeal...
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...strangely engrossing despite it's merely average show in many regards...</blockquote>
Link: post
<blockquote>More focused on action than story progression and deep character development, Brotherhood of Steel comes dangerously close to being called a Fallout game in name only.
(...)
If Brotherhood of Steel can snare a few more people and get them interested in the PC games, so much the better. With the closure of Black Isle and the general thinning of the talent that went into creating the first couple games, there’s little reason to think that magic of those mid/late nineties PC classic will ever really be fully renewed, and as it stands, Brotherhood of Steel will probably be the last Fallout game kicked out under the Interplay banner, making it at least rental worthy. As such, it’s a bit disappointing to know this is the series’ swan song, but for fans and those looking to get a basic introduction to the series, this isn’t a bad way to say goodbye. Just don’t expect people to get all misty-eyed when they think of the series like they used to.</blockquote>
Link: PSX2 review
Metacritic also made note of a non-online review from Cheat Code Central Platinum. It was given a 7/10. They posted this bit:
<blockquote>A weekend rental. On the easy level it should last no more than 12 hours. Weapons, health, auto aiming and leveled-up attributes are featured prominently throughout the game and made very simple to access and acquire.</blockquote>
And last, ferrarimanf355 made a post on the Fallout
oS forum about a review of Game Informer for both versions of FalloutoS. They gave both version 8/10, here's some bits:<blockquote>What we're witnessing here, people, is the merging of two seperate groups of people: Fallout fans who will slit the throats of those who betray their franchise, and action/role-playing fans who would rather slay radioactive spiders than dragons.
(...)
...those who pick it up will enjoy it's campy appeal...
(...)
...strangely engrossing despite it's merely average show in many regards...</blockquote>
Link: post