Players have different takes on the Fallout 4 experience. Some praise it, while others feel somewhat disappointed. Love it or criticize it, the game’s awards speak for themselves. Winner of DICE and BAFTA Game of the Year awards, Fallout 4 makes a strong argument for being one of Bethesda Game Studios’ best RPG titles. And one of its primary offerings is an immersive adventure experience. As such, several interactions lead to a cast of characters with plenty to say. Dialogue that gives the wasteland plenty of personality. Together, they create a Commonwealth that feels genuinely lived-in. Not just populated.
So, here’s my pick of some of the best quotes from Fallout 4. Lines from the most memorable characters that are not easy to forget.
The Story of Fallout 4
Fallout 4 follows a protagonist (Nora/Nate) placed in cryogenic suspension during a nuclear war. Greeted by the death of their spouse and the kidnapping of their son (Shaun) upon waking, the protagonist must navigate the post-nuclear Commonwealth and decide its fate. All while searching for their missing child.
In the beginning, players get to experience a massive scavenger’s playground. Building settlements. Modding weapons. Chasing leads. That blend of survival and creation entices many players. But the game eventually turns into far more than a simple rescue mission or exploration. By choosing among factions and making hard decisions, you influence the survivors and how a broken society unfolds.
With Fallout 4 essentially stopping being just about getting your family back towards the end, you get to face something colder. The game throws you into ethical choices. It may leave you questioning which future you’d fight to protect, and who you’d leave behind to secure it. That makes the dialogue especially important.
Quotes from Fallout 4
Here’s a look at a few notable characters in Fallout 4, along with their iconic lines:
The Sole Survivor
The Sole Survivor can be either a mother (Nora, a lawyer) or a father (Nate, a retired military). It depends on who the player chooses at the start of the main quest (the unchosen becomes the spouse). Either way, the dialogue is largely the same. The minor differences show up in references and how certain lines are delivered depending on their backgrounds.
- “It’s the end of the world, all over again.”
- “War never changes.”
- “I’ll find who did this. And I’ll get Shaun back. I promise.”
- “My baby, Shaun, was kidnapped. He’s not even a year old.”
- “Wait, you’re a robot? What else have you been keeping from me?”
- “Drink. Some. Water!”
- “Behold! I am immortal!”
- “Wait, you’re a robot? What else have you been keeping from me?”
- “In a hundred years, when I finally die, I hope to go to hell. Just so I can kill you all over again.”
Nick Valentine
Nick Valentine is Fallout 4’s very own synth detective. He serves as a key companion to the protagonist as they search for clues to Shaun’s whereabouts. Players also know him as the character who carries another person’s memories.
- “Good night, sweet prince. Here’s to all the old days.”
- “Well, I’m not sure if anyone’s told you, but there’s been a war. Nothing big. I think we’ll bounce back just fine.”
- “Something seem off about this place to you? Why no Ghouls in here?”
- “There really is no way to ride a seesaw with dignity.”
- “You two go do the Commonwealth proud.”
- “Don’t know why they chose to make a robot based on some pre-War cop instead of a math genius or a bioengineer.”
- “The difference between robots and synths? Well… we’re prettier, to start with.”
- “Hardest part of that rescue was trying not to laugh as they climbed over each other to get away.”
- “It’s synth detective, jackass.
- “Hey, chin up. I know the night just got darker, but it won’t last forever.”
Piper Wright
Piper Wright is another potential companion for the protagonist. Operating as a reporter in Diamond City, she’s naturally curious and outspoken.
- “The one that gave us this lovely landscape of demolished buildings and nuclear radiation every ten feet?”
- “He’ll like you. He’s got a soft spot for the hard luck cases.”
- “Never gonna happen, Cait.”
- “You can’t stop the press.”
- “Goodneighbor, huh? You looking to get stoned or stabbed?”
The Rest of the Characters in Fallout 4
- “Humanity is so resilient, to cling to life despite all of this.” – Curie
- “Whatever caused our fates to intertwine would never let them unravel.” – Paladin Danse
- “Just once I want radiation to turn something into a giant fluffy bunny instead of the Grand Poobah of all Mirelurks.” – Deacon
- “To the world that was. Mankind shall never see its like again.” – Richard Bradford
- “Next thing you know, we’re going to see Super Mutants wearing sailor’s hats on their heads.” – MacCready.
- “The thing about happiness is that you only know you had it when it’s gone.” – Conrad Kellogg
- “The past, the present and the future walked into a bar. It was tense.” – Codsworth
- “You’re a single bomb in an arsenal of thousands preparing to lay waste to what’s left of mankind! – Elder Maxson
Lighter moments in Fallout 4
- “Nick and I are gonna share a mind? I’m not gonna see him in any…compromising positions, am I?”
- “This world can officially bite my ass.”
- “You can’t just put something between two pieces of bread and claim it’s a sandwich.”
More than anything, the mix of bleak post-apocalyptic survival and ridiculous humor is one of Fallout 4’s defining traits.
