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Fallout Shelter

Fallout Shelter puts you in control of a state-of-the-art underground Vault.

4.4

81 Votes

  • Category Strategy
  • Program license Free
  • Version 1.7.1
  • Size 283 MB
  • Works under: Android
  • Program available in English
  • Content rating Teen
  • Package name com.bethsoft.falloutshelter
  • Program by Bethesda Softworks LLC
    Bethesda Softworks LLC1370 Piccard Drive, Suite 120Rockville, MD 28050

Immersive, strategic, and highly engaging post-apocalyptic management game for Android devices.

Overview

Fallout Shelter is a free-to-play simulation game developed by Bethesda Game Studios. This immersive mobile game allows players to manage their own underground vault in a post-apocalyptic world. It's a blend of strategic decision-making, resource management, and character development, all combined with the distinct charm and humor that the Fallout franchise is known for.

Gameplay and Features

The heart of Fallout Shelter lies in its strategic gameplay. Players are tasked with expanding and managing their own fallout shelter, or "Vault", making decisions about resource allocation, infrastructure development, and the well-being of the Vault dwellers. Each decision you make will have an impact on the survival and prosperity of your Vault, making for a deeply engaging gaming experience.

Players can customize their Vault to their liking, deciding where to place living quarters, power generators, water treatment plants, and other essential facilities. Rooms can be upgraded for improved efficiency and new rooms can be unlocked as your Vault population grows.

The game features a detailed Dweller management system, where each Dweller has specific Special stats (Strength, Perception, Endurance, Charisma, Intelligence, Agility, and Luck) that make them more effective in certain jobs or tasks. Assigning Dwellers to the right job based on their skills is crucial for optimal production.

Missions and Exploration

Beyond the confines of the Vault, Dwellers can be sent out into the Wasteland to explore, gather resources, and engage in combat. These excursions add an extra layer of strategy to the game, as players need to equip their Dwellers with the right gear and decide which missions to undertake.

Fallout Shelter also includes a variety of random events and incidents to keep the gameplay fresh. These can range from raider attacks, radroach infestations, and fires, to problems with the Vault's infrastructure. Players must react to these events quickly to prevent damage and keep their Dwellers safe.

Visuals and Sound Design

The game stays true to the Fallout franchise's signature visual style, featuring charming, retro-futuristic designs and animations. The sound design is equally immersive, with background music and sound effects that enhance the post-apocalyptic atmosphere.

Pros

  • Deep and engaging gameplay with strategic elements.
  • Customizable Vault with a large variety of rooms and upgrades.
  • Detailed Dweller management system.
  • Exploration missions and random events add variety.
  • Appealing visuals and immersive sound design.

Cons

  • Some players may find the game progression slow without in-app purchases.
  • Transferring game progress between devices could be improved.
  • Limited space for rooms on each level.

Vault-Tec Sanctioned Holiday Celebrations have ended.

Potentially dangerous permissions

  • READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE: Allows an application to read from external storage.
  • WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE: Allows an application to write to external storage.

Other permissions

  • ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE: Allows applications to access information about networks.
  • ACCESS_WIFI_STATE: Allows applications to access information about Wi-Fi networks.
  • GET_TASKS: This constant was deprecated in API level 21. No longer enforced.
  • INTERNET: Allows applications to open network sockets.
  • VIBRATE: Allows access to the vibrator.
  • WAKE_LOCK: Allows using PowerManager WakeLocks to keep processor from sleeping or screen from dimming.
  • com.android.vending.BILLING
  • com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE
  • com.bethsoft.falloutshelter.permission.C2D_MESSAGE
  • com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE
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