I actually don't mind the companion mechanics in fallout 4. I get why you need to look at your companion, you're getting their attention. Also it'd be pretty difficult to trade items from a distance, even though I wish I could toss stimpaks to downed humanoid companions. I LOVE how companions interact with the enviroment/the npc's, I had Nick hold an actual conversation with someone in good-neighbor, like, they are talking back and forth like actual people.
Here's some little tips from me, If you need some chems, the old people home has lots if you can find the keys to the safes, plus there's the syringe rifle is there.
Also my favorite quotes come from nick, here's some examples:
"I always wondered what you'd look like as a robot. Not too shabby."
Brotherhood Scribe: "No machine should have free will."
Nick: "Why? You jealous you had to turn yours in?"
OHHH SHIIIIT
10/10- best game, has the best burns.