I've been replaying fallout 4 and really enjoying it! Survival mode makes it much more compelling and diffuses the focus away from the story which is hardly the strongest part of the game.
That said, yeah I never play a game till its been out for 6months+.
I have no hopes like I had no hopes for Halo. When it comes to games it is more in the territory of prove you don't suck as opposed to I believe you'll be amazing.