Fallout 3 was Bethesda's first installment in the long-running series. The game left many fans feeling polarized. They had issues with the story but enjoyed the unique side quests. Even faithful Obsidian Entertainment fans critiqued New Vegas' glitches and animations. Bethesda tried to solve these issues with Fallout 4 in 2015.
Fallout 4 opted to remove most role-playing elements to focus on a male or female voiced protagonist. While fans weren't impressed by the main quest, they praised other portions of the game. Many applauded the closer relationships with companions, more home bases across the Commonwealth, and increase in side quests.
Most fans already know about the non-stop radiant quests, especially from the Minutemen's Preston Garvey. There is more to Fallout 4 than "helping another settlement." The Commonwealth holds a variety of side quests that can net you more bottlecaps, new armor, or even new companions.
Some side quests may not earn the Sole Survivor a shiny new weapon as a reward but will make you think. Their conclusion may have you wondering if you made the right decision to help or harm the "evil" choice. Other quests may not be so in-depth. They will leave you wondering why you're spending time on such an unusual task while having fun at the same time.
Our list compiles some of the most unusual side questions that most gamers have never discovered. While you're taking a break from finding your long-lost son, these quests will help take your Sole Survivor's mind off their grief.
This is a spoiler-filled list for Fallout 4 and all of its DLC.
25 Unleash Your Furniture Building Skills
The Sole Survivor first meets Mama Murphy in the Museum of Freedom. They work with the Minutemen's Preston Garvey to bring the small group of survivors to Sanctuary Hills.
Once everyone settles in, Mama Murphy has an unusual request to ask.
She wants a comfortable chair. There are chairs everywhere within the settlement, but she wants you to make her a special chair. This is easily achieved within the Workshop Bench. The chair can be placed anywhere within Sanctuary. Mama Murphy will express her thanks and hopefully give you information about your stolen son, Shaun.
24 Find A Missing Pet
Cats were considered extinct on the West Coast. They made a sudden appearance within the Commonwealth. Vault 81 is home to Ashes the cat, who belongs to Erin Combes. She becomes frustrated with the cat and tells her to go away.
Erin becomes regretful of her cruel act. She asks the Sole Survivor to retrieve her, starting the "Here Kitty, Kitty" quest. The cat can be found at the Chestnut Hillock Reservoir, unharmed. She appears to be happy outside of the Vault, but you can send her back home to Erin.
23 Get Into The Holiday Spirit
After the destruction of the Great War, the survivors had to pick up the pieces. They spent most of their time rebuilding but took time to have small celebrations. The Sole Survivor has access to the in-game calendar on their Pip-Boy display.
Enter Diamond City on October 31, and you'll see the city filled with Halloween decorations. Pumpkins line the streets and cover the sides of buildings. On December 25, the city will become brighter with Christmas decorations. Although these scenes aren't marked quests, they're rare in-game moments that will make you feel festive.
22 Play A Game Within A Game
Fallout 4 contains a main plotline with multiple endings and side quests. There's also the option to rebuild settlements from the ground up. If that wasn't enough, you can pick up various holotape games.
Holotape games are a great way to take a break from the sad post-apocalyptic world.
There are six total holotapes to find. They range from Atomic Command, a game based off of Missle Command, and a text-based RPG based off of the in-game comic book series Grognak & the Ruby Ruins. There are no rewards gained from completing these games, but they're a bit of extra fun.
21 Help A Pair Of Lovebirds
Fallout 4 introduced romanceable companions. They include two Synths, which have human traits but are manufactured beings. The Sole Survivor can help bridge romance between two residents of Diamond City: Miss Edna and Mister Zwicky. Miss Edna is a Miss Nanny robot and does not have a human-like body.
In the quest "Wedding Day," Miss Edna will ask questions related to romance. If you agree that love can happen between anyone, no matter their differences, you will witness something beautiful later. After returning to Diamond City, Miss Edna and MIster Zwicky will wed at the All Faiths Chapel.
20 Share Your Stories With Impressionable Kids
Before the Great War, the Nate was a war veteran while Nora was a lawyer. Both had their fair share of adventures. Their journey through the Commonwealth will only increase their tales.
The Sole Survivor has the option of telling Vault 81's children about their trip in the quest "Short Stories." The Sole Survivor will recount their battle against a Deathclaw or tell a less dangerous tell. The stories will amaze the kids who have lived in a vault for their entire lives.
19 Open A 200-Year-Old Door
The Sole Survivor will encounter many strange things as they're traveling across the Commonwealth. In one unusual instance, they'll hear someone shouting from a fridge.
After opening the fridge door, they'll find Billy, a Ghoul child who has been stuck inside the icebox for two centuries.
Though there have been arguments over the lore, many believe that since Billy was so young and a Ghoul, he managed to survive. After rescuing him, a Raider will offer to purchase Billy and his family, or you can refuse with force.
18 Discover The Monster Under The Sea
On the docks behind the Shamrock Taphouse, a young boy claims there's a monster lurking beneath the water. The monster turns out to be something less sinister. The Yangtze is a broken Chinese submarine headed by Captain Zao, a ghoul. He's the only survivor left in his crew and has been trapped there for two centuries.
Zao wants to return home. The Sole Survivor will help them find the right parts and take out the feral ghouls that were once Zao's beloved crew. As thanks, Zao will give the Sole Survivor homing beacons if they need help in a future battle.
17 Brew Up A Good Time
Settlement building is a new feature in the Fallout series. The Sole Survivor can craft a variety of offensive items or make new furniture. After talking to Rufux Rubins and Goodneighbor, they'll learn of an interesting machine with multiple functions.
In "Trouble Brewin'," the Sole Survivor can retrieve Drinkin' Buddy, a modified Protectron, that functions as a walking microbrewing machine. The Sole Survivor can either keep it for themselves or install it in Hotel Rexford for all to enjoy.
16 Take Down A “Spooky” Creature
Once entering Far Harbor, the Sole Survivor has the choice to help out the town's residents. The Mariner has several quests. She needs to increase the defenses of her ship to take down a dangerous monster named the "Red Death."
After obtaining all of the items the Mariner needs, you'll set forth to take down the sea beast.
The Red Death turns out to be a little mirelurk that poses no threat. Once you return to Far Harbor, you can lie about the creature or admit it wasn't as scary as everyone claimed.
15 Find A New Mayor
Trouble begins to brew after Diamond City discovers Mayor McDonough is a Synth. Piper Wright's article exposed the truth, which made the Institute cut him loose. The Mayor is prepared to use extreme force to retain his position.
Unfortunately, he only has three choices: leave peacefully, make him stand trial, or eliminate him. There is no peaceful solution. The Mayor's secretary, Geneva, will take over mayoral duties until further notice. Though it may appear like a sad event, the residents will thank you. After visiting Diamond City in the future, residents will give you various items as thanks.
14 Uncover The Mystery Meat Plot
Settlers have struggled to survive for two centuries in the Commonwealth. Gamers saw how far Andale's residents would go in Fallout 3. At Longneck Lokowski's Cannery, a similar despicable act is taking place. Reports are spreading about the tainted meat coming from the Cannery.
The Sole Survivor will begin the "Mystery Meat." After some research, you'll discover that the meat is from Ghouls, who were irradiated humans. The Sole Survivor can decide to stop production for good or get a cut of the profits for their silence.
13 Set Up A Confident Man
The Pip-Boy has a function to bring music to your wrist. Within the mix of morse code frequencies and calls for help, there is the Diamond City Radio. DJ Travis Miles does his best to be a charismatic host, but his lack of confidence is obvious.
The Sole Survivor can help Travis become a better person in the quest "Confidence Man."
Setting up a few staged fights will lead to one serious conflict that changes Travis forever. After completing the quest, the next time you turn on Diamond City Radio, you'll hear a very different Travis.
12 Learn More About A Mutant’s Meal Habits
Food is in low supply throughout the Commonwealth. The Sole Survivor can either help the Brotherhood of Steal steal crops from settlers or uncover why their meals are depleting so quickly in "Duty or Dishonor."
The Sole Survivor does some detective work to see why food is flying off the shelves. They'll eventually discover that Initiate Clarke is secretly feeding ghouls. He wants to prove they're not all dangerous. The player can either convince Clarke to turn himself in or tell him to leave the faction.
11 Find The World’s Biggest Nuka-Cola Fan
Sierra Petrovita is the Nuka-Cola obsessed settler in Fallout 3. She reappears in the Nuka-World DLC. She wanted to find her idol, John-Caleb Bradberton, who created the sweet drink.
In "Cappy in a Haystack," the Sole Survivor is looking for ten Cappy images but uncovers something much more disturbing. Players will discover her idol's fate as a head within the factory. John-Caleb asks the Sole Survivor to end his troubles. Keeping him alive will make Sierra happy, but harming him will turn her hostile.
10 Learn More About A Paranormal Plot
Fallout 3 first featured a haunted building called the Dunwich Building. The Dunwich Boerers LLC company continues to experience supernatural events in the rock quarry Dunwich Borers. The quarry was considered a dangerous place. Those in charge had no respect for employee safety.
Within the caves reveals that the employees or managers were using the site to worship the Lovecraftian -inspired deity Ug-Qualtoth.
If you can withstand the paranormal activities, you can recover the unique weapon Kremvh's Tooth.
9 Complete A Centuries-Old Experiment
The Fallout series contains several businesses that loved to experiment on others. Vault-Tec is the most well-known business who tested on people. At the Cambridge Polymer Labs, the Sole Survivor can participate in a 200-year-old test with Molly, a Miss Nanny robot.
After accepting the job, they'll change into a new uniform and go through orientation. The guide will then lock the unsuspecting player in a locked room. The player must complete the creation of the Piezonucleic power armor. If the Sole Survivor refuses, they can escape the lab and fight Molly.
8 Escape From A Menacing Maze
There are several unmarked locations within the Commonwealth. The Milton parking garage is one place you may regret stepping into. The parking garage was set up as a funhouse of various traps and puzzles.
If the Sole Survivor successfully navigates through the maze, they will uncover multiple boxes of loot and ammo. Bringing a companion along makes the journey more dangerous since they can easily trip the traps. At the end of the maze are locked cells with a mini nuke or four fusion cores. Once the Sole Survivor picks their prize, they can escape the garage.
7 Find The Man Behind The “Art”
Pickman's Gallery is a house of horrors. The paintings are made from disturbing substances. Many enter the gallery and immediately leave.
There is a quest to meet the "artist" behind the paintings.
Within the tunnels of the basement, Pickman is being hunted by a gang of Raiders. The Sole Survivor can either take him out or rescue him. Recusing the painter will net you Pickman's Blade, which is a unique knife. Most players may decide that Pickman's evil needs need to be stopped for good.
6 Make Diamond City A Beautiful Place
The residents of Diamond City live inside of a baseball stadium. They've built homes and businesses within the safety of the walls. Abbot at the wall has a more unusual request. He asks the Sole Survivor to pick up a can of green paint to help repaint the walls.
The Sole Survivor can either mix the paint or pick up a can from Hardware Town. In a game where building settlements, fighting irradiated creators, and befriending robots, painting a wall stands out.