Fallout: New Vegas - Lonesome Road

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  1. squidgee
    Aug 4, 2012
    7
    Unlike many others I actually felt satisfied with this dlc. Although it's very linear which isn't necessarily a bad thing , I found the environments and level design very pleasing what with the collapsed buildings and such. Gameplay is standard fallout gameplay except with some new weapons and some new enemies and I found the story to be pretty decent with a solid conclusion.
  2. Crudu98
    Oct 3, 2013
    7
    This is a great conclusion to the DLC trilogy, being second best after Old world Blues. It has a great story line, and a good amount of side lore that you can find. It makes you think about the courier's journey as a whole and what has become of the courier. Don't listen to people complaining about it being linear. Yes it IS linear but for a reason. There is just no point in having itThis is a great conclusion to the DLC trilogy, being second best after Old world Blues. It has a great story line, and a good amount of side lore that you can find. It makes you think about the courier's journey as a whole and what has become of the courier. Don't listen to people complaining about it being linear. Yes it IS linear but for a reason. There is just no point in having it open. This whole three part trilogy is about telling a story. You might say that Old world Blues had open world, and it was great. But the reason it was great was the story line ,characterization, and character arcs… Expand
  3. JaydenPickens
    Feb 20, 2019
    7
    It was linear, but the story kept it going and was a good closure to the ED-E and Courier story. Getting to know their past was a great experience. It's the shortest add-on and doesn't have almost any sidequests, but it's still better than Dead Money. Pickens approves!
  4. whitespider999
    Mar 3, 2012
    5
    Short and underwhelming. This removes a large part of the freedom in the host game. It still has some great moments - however it kind of misses the point. Recommended for people who can't get enough new vegas - it's nice having the entire package to keep extending this great game. However this is a weak link.
  5. JimCorbett
    Apr 30, 2013
    7
    I started this DLC as a level 43 and by the time i completed it i was 49. Certain parts will definitely be difficult if you aren't high enough level and if you don't have enough caps to repair your weapons and armor (they will rapidly decrease in condition). The story is strictly linear, with your only real decision coming at the very end when you decide what to do with Ulysses. ButI started this DLC as a level 43 and by the time i completed it i was 49. Certain parts will definitely be difficult if you aren't high enough level and if you don't have enough caps to repair your weapons and armor (they will rapidly decrease in condition). The story is strictly linear, with your only real decision coming at the very end when you decide what to do with Ulysses. But overall, it was an enjoyable DLC and one that offered new enemies, weapons, techs, abilities, and an interesting story. If you're a fan of the story and aren't that concerned about its lack of available decisions, then you should definitely pick it up.… Expand
  6. RangerGxi
    May 24, 2012
    6
    It was kind of closure but in my opinion it just felt like a bland shooter. The Environments were nice but nothing really special or notable. The character introduced, yes not Plural is very interesting and well developed but in the end that doesn't mean much when the gameplay isn't that good. Our character really receives no development except for small tidbits that really mean nothingIt was kind of closure but in my opinion it just felt like a bland shooter. The Environments were nice but nothing really special or notable. The character introduced, yes not Plural is very interesting and well developed but in the end that doesn't mean much when the gameplay isn't that good. Our character really receives no development except for small tidbits that really mean nothing but of course this is simply a problem inherited from the Main game, the Amnesia character.

    The game is just a challenge. They add challenging enemies and shiny new weapons.    … Expand
  7. Teaser38
    Sep 20, 2011
    5
    Oh where to begin. The writers try awfully hard to pull together the disparate elements of the game and the DLC, which I think is completely unnecessary. This one was just not as much stuff as the others.
  8. Chapa9dj
    Nov 8, 2011
    7
    Short and linear but fun. I loved the settings of the divide, even though i was expecting something much better than this.
    Its a shame that this is the last FONV DLC. So far i think Honest Hearts is the only one well worth the cash.
  9. AlienSpaceBats
    Sep 24, 2011
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Given all the foreshadowing of Ulysses' character in the previous DLCs, I expected a game-breaking finality, something that Lonesome Road doesn't really have. Instead we have a character accusing us (the player) of doing something we have no memory of and thus is for the most part disconnected with our experience.
    That aside, the gameplay aspect is (as ever) top notch, environments, NPCs through to the easter eggs are excellent and well implemented.    … Expand
  10. Panzerfour
    Oct 30, 2011
    6
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. First of all I have to say I had high hopes for this final DLC, but they were quickly crushed. The new enemies are basically re-skinned versions of old ones they did add some cool new weapons and armor. Throughout the entire you have ulysses lamely taunting you through ED-E with alot hypno-sciencey babble about history. It was heavily linear not having a signal side quest but it was fun to explore unique locations. At the end with the final confrontation with Ulysses as soon as i killed him ( that's not the only option) i felt wow that's it my fav game with a crappy wrap up. They had a cool thing were you could launch nukes at the NCR or Caesar's Legion but it doe's NOT effect hoover dam or the fort but instead they added a whole new location that doesn't change the game at all. Overall im disappointed they had a great story and a great idea they just didn't deliver.… Expand
  11. esplover
    Aug 3, 2013
    5
    Not as bad as Dead Money, but the definite second worst DLC. Extremely linear with even fewer branching paths than Dead Money, which I didn't think was possible, and a poorly written story and villain that rambles mostly about things that don't matter. It seems as if the developers swung for the fences with this one, but did so with a whiffle bat. This DLC falls flat and will put a sourNot as bad as Dead Money, but the definite second worst DLC. Extremely linear with even fewer branching paths than Dead Money, which I didn't think was possible, and a poorly written story and villain that rambles mostly about things that don't matter. It seems as if the developers swung for the fences with this one, but did so with a whiffle bat. This DLC falls flat and will put a sour taste in your mouth upon completion.… Expand
  12. AdamJ
    Jan 29, 2012
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view.

    How do you finish an epic story like this? How do you tie up the loose ends? How do you explain everything? Well, you cop out and reveal that they're all in purgatory and... Oh wait, this isn't a review for the LOST finale? Oh my bad.



    You see, Lonesome Road is like the end of LOST. You've spent so much damn time and money getting there that almost anything could be the end, just so you can sleep at night without worrying how it's all going to end. You want answers dammit! Ulysses sounds like an epic character, and he probably is, but he babbles and make no sense. He claims the NCR don't have the answer. Or Legion, Or House. But doesn't really give us his ideas, other than a 'clean slate,' which is what all of these organisations started with anyway;



    To put it another way, Ulysses is like a stoner; frustrated with how things are run, but not actually doing anything constructive. There is a great air of finality about this DLC, fuelled by our curiousness into why he hates us. But Lonesome Road is VERY linear. I know it's a raod, but you can't choose to go to places before others. Not much exploring. Very story driven, at one point you listen to him for around 8 minutes. Some cool designs, Ulysses is interesting but ultimately flawed because he's so cague. Like LOST, you know you've been a little robbed, but you're just glad you got there.

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  13. hodub
    Apr 3, 2012
    6
    Hmm. This DLC felt very linear compared to the other ones for New Vegas. You're basically going from Point A to Point B, killing a bunch of Marked Men (similar to Ghouls), Tunnelers, and Deathclaws on the way. I guess the title of the DLC is self-explanatory when you think about it (except for the fact that you get an ED-E replica as a Follower). There are two items you acquire that makeHmm. This DLC felt very linear compared to the other ones for New Vegas. You're basically going from Point A to Point B, killing a bunch of Marked Men (similar to Ghouls), Tunnelers, and Deathclaws on the way. I guess the title of the DLC is self-explanatory when you think about it (except for the fact that you get an ED-E replica as a Follower). There are two items you acquire that make this DLC worth the playthrough - the Elite Riot Gear armor and the fully automatic Red Glare rocket launcher. I won't spoil the relationship that unfolds between the Courier (player) and Ulysses though.… Expand
  14. Gothic90
    Aug 20, 2013
    6
    Lonesome road is a different DLC; I wouldn't call it good or bad, and I don't know what to write when reviewing it.

    I do, however want to say one thing; do not buy this DLC alone. At this point if anyone gets FNV it should most probably be the ultimate version, and I still feel it's worth playing with the other three addons.
  15. Rem
    Jun 23, 2016
    6
    Lonesome Road serves as the final DLC for Fallout: New Vegas and it goes out in a literal bang. Tasked with one last assignment, the Courier must travel through the Divide while receiving messages from Ulysses, another courier armed with nuclear payloads. In many ways, its themes and tones are the most grim among the 4 DLCs. However, its gameplay elements do little to pick up the pace.Lonesome Road serves as the final DLC for Fallout: New Vegas and it goes out in a literal bang. Tasked with one last assignment, the Courier must travel through the Divide while receiving messages from Ulysses, another courier armed with nuclear payloads. In many ways, its themes and tones are the most grim among the 4 DLCs. However, its gameplay elements do little to pick up the pace.

    Unlike previous DLCs, Lonesome Road is incredibly narrow with few opportunities to deviate from the main path. Unless you dumped enough points into your sneaking ability, you will do a hefty load of shooting, which becomes numbing throughout this 3 hour ride.

    The lore is the reason any Fallout fan would appreciate in this DLC since the catchphrase "War never changes." is reflected beautifully in the desolate landscape of the Divide and the stories that lie within. Ulysses himself is a great character but he is your only cache of story bits in terms of direct storytelling aside from the recurring ED-E who accompanies you for this final journey.

    In many ways Lonesome Road has the credentials to be the best of the DLC bunch with the amazing tone, characterization, and action setpieces. Too bad it does not support playstyles and it becomes numbing from all the gung-ho destruction in replacement of the occasional dark humor, which is painfully absent.    … Expand
  16. PrincessRose
    Dec 8, 2014
    5
    Like all the other DLC it's average. With only a few enemy types, to continually shoot through on one linear path till you get to the boring bad guy at the end.

    The only things I liked was it was quite challenging with some interesting new gear to get.
  17. ShawnD
    Jan 6, 2019
    6
    It's considerably better than Dead Money because it focuses on combat with weapons you bring into The Divide rather than doing fetch quests, but it's still pretty bad. The character Ulysses talks in a sort of pseudo philosophical way that doesn't give any answers, and the assumed back story between my character and him doesn't make any sense. I've looked around the internet to see if I'mIt's considerably better than Dead Money because it focuses on combat with weapons you bring into The Divide rather than doing fetch quests, but it's still pretty bad. The character Ulysses talks in a sort of pseudo philosophical way that doesn't give any answers, and the assumed back story between my character and him doesn't make any sense. I've looked around the internet to see if I'm missing something, but there's just nothing there. He's a generic villain with no real motivation.

    A frustrating part of this DLC is that deathclaws will spawn from scripted events. Since deathclaws are extremely fast and kill any level character in 2 hits, this means you absolutely must have explosives with you, and you'll need to quicksave/quickload a lot. That removes something from the adventure of the game because it breaks the immersion.

    In the end, is this DLC worth buying? I suppose it's worth $5. If you ignore the plot, it's still a few hours of fun.    … Expand
  18. NathanKallis
    Aug 11, 2017
    5
    4.5/10 (Passable, but worth getting on a good sale)

    Lonesome Road is a short and unsatisfying end to the buildup of the hinted story hidden throughout the main game and DLCs about the Courier. The Divide itself is an interesting idea in concept, having a unique look from the rest of the other desert terrain in the game. The difficulty of the region is steeper then most of the game,    4.5/10 (Passable, but worth getting on a good sale)

    Lonesome Road is a short and unsatisfying end to the buildup of the hinted story hidden throughout the main game and DLCs about the Courier. The Divide itself is an interesting idea in concept, having a unique look from the rest of the other desert terrain in the game. The difficulty of the region is steeper then most of the game, which offers a fun challenge and introduces some interesting areas to explore. Sadly, the potential for this DLC was mostly wasted, as the region and its story is linear, mediocre, and does not deliver on the satisfying villain and story that were hinted at throughout the rest of New Vegas. If you are have the Ultimate Edition of New Vegas, I recommend playing it just to get the new content it has to offer (the weapons and armor are quite nice). If you are strapped on cash though, it's not worth the full price in my opinion due to the disappointment it will bring to those who are interested in the story of New Vegas.    … Expand
  19. Jackie_Jackson
    May 25, 2022
    5
    Ещё один душный кал в копилку душных калов и какая мотивация у этого дегенерата да никакой собственно говоря

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Mixed or average reviews - based on 6 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 6
  3. Negative: 2 out of 6
  1. PC Gamer
    Nov 9, 2011
    53
    And that's about all you get, aside from a few new toys, some forgettable items, and another unnecessary boost to the level cap. [Holiday 2011, p.75]
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  2. PC Games (Russia)
    Oct 27, 2011
    75
    A brilliant ending for the story of New Vegas. Straightforward, but still very engaging RPG experience. [November 2011, p.100]
  3. Absolute Games
    Oct 17, 2011
    40
    Do not waste your money on this trainwreck. If you really want to know how it ends, go to the Fallout Wikia and read the article on Ulysses.
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