Fallout: New Vegas

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  1. gloomydo
    Jul 9, 2012
    10
    This game is brilliantly done. Its one fot he few games i have know that has high replay value and actual roleplaying experience. So many times i have played the game and been floored by just doing soemthing a lil bit different or taking or saying a different thing there then having soemthing new to experience. Its amazing. Normally a game lets u have a lilbit of choices but they allThis game is brilliantly done. Its one fot he few games i have know that has high replay value and actual roleplaying experience. So many times i have played the game and been floored by just doing soemthing a lil bit different or taking or saying a different thing there then having soemthing new to experience. Its amazing. Normally a game lets u have a lilbit of choices but they all end the same way, this game u do have that in a way but so many situations has so many different outcomes, itsa physical difference. Also right now is a great time to play, its a bethesda game and it shows bethesda did not do proper QA when game was released but obsidian has doen a great job getting rid of alot of the bugs and gliches. The world is immense, so many different factions to join, u have choices and consequences which gives reason to replay game over and over. The DLCs were brilliantly done. Each DLC having a different overtone and moral, but the story and amount of depth charectors have. Also it shows that they worked hard to rebalance everythign in the game to fit as well. Amazing game, and i dare say the newest Morrowind quality game to date.… Expand
  2. turbozeus
    Jul 20, 2012
    10
    This game was awesome man, played through it and it was very fun, though there were some problems, but sometimes you have to ignore the issues and look at the bright side.
  3. Wesch
    Aug 9, 2012
    10
    Great RPG game. Contains much of action, it brings us one of most opened world in games with such highly developed quest's. Story is less epic than in FallOut 3, which in my opinion deserves 8, but New Vegas brings us true and more probable story. If someone doesn't mind the RPG segment, he can also concentrate on the gameplay, which brings lot of fun. Sniping is very enjoyable part, allGreat RPG game. Contains much of action, it brings us one of most opened world in games with such highly developed quest's. Story is less epic than in FallOut 3, which in my opinion deserves 8, but New Vegas brings us true and more probable story. If someone doesn't mind the RPG segment, he can also concentrate on the gameplay, which brings lot of fun. Sniping is very enjoyable part, all of weapons (energetic, firearms, melee) are developed and gives a way to end whole game with it. Epic game.… Expand
  4. giorov
    Aug 20, 2012
    10
    great game if you have a powerful computer, also play with all expansion packs and dlc's and updated to latest version. last but not least if you want to play fallout new vegas in all its glory with no cut content use these mods: http://newvegas.nexusmods.com/users/3010984# . and remember to read the notes first!
  5. Aeryx
    Nov 27, 2014
    10
    One word... Orgasmic! Everything good about has already been said so I'll just try to be brief. I played Fallout: NV on PC and since I had to option to mod it to the high heavens, well, why not? So I looked around and decided to play it with the Project Nevada Mod. Holy hell, the experience was fantastic. With the super dark nights, forcing me to use night vision or thermal after dark, theOne word... Orgasmic! Everything good about has already been said so I'll just try to be brief. I played Fallout: NV on PC and since I had to option to mod it to the high heavens, well, why not? So I looked around and decided to play it with the Project Nevada Mod. Holy hell, the experience was fantastic. With the super dark nights, forcing me to use night vision or thermal after dark, the game's immersion levels blew me away. The tons of new stuff and bug fixes from this mod are crazy. Thanks Modders! After more than 150 hours playing, I have to say, if you like post-apocalyptic open-world RPGs, it doesn't get any better than this. It's up there with S.T.A.L.K.E.R.S.… Expand
  6. TheHumbleCritic
    Sep 17, 2012
    10
    Let me just start by listing some of the many reasons why New Vegas is better than Fallout 3.
    1. The ability to modify your weapons
    2. A far wider array of factions
    3. A far wider array of companions
    4. A more interesting and immersive atmosphere i.e(not just ruined buildings as far as you can see)
    5. Hardcore Mode(Need I say more?)
  7. padhalur
    Sep 28, 2013
    10
    Was a bit skeptic at first, being a great fan of the two original Fallout games. But after more than fifteen hours playing, it's nothing but a true revelation. Actually I had waited for a game like this one for so long now !

    It just feels like I saw only a very few of what it has to offer, in terms of locations, quests, characters, hidden secrets, and so on (and yet, I saw quite a lot),    Was a bit skeptic at first, being a great fan of the two original Fallout games. But after more than fifteen hours playing, it's nothing but a true revelation. Actually I had waited for a game like this one for so long now !

    It just feels like I saw only a very few of what it has to offer, in terms of locations, quests, characters, hidden secrets, and so on (and yet, I saw quite a lot), that I feel dizzy in front of all the possibilities that are offered to me. Offered I mean, never imposed. Because you are not caught by the hand, never. You make your own choices (which are numerous, and almost never simple to take ok, I would still have loved to have even more choices, but that's because I'm insatiable), you make your own way through this giant world, you decide to explore what you want, and often you'll be (happily) surprised by what will happen to you.

    I could still discourse for long about all the qualities of this game, the game system, the story, but if you're a big RPG fan like me, and you didn't try it yet, then wait no more, I don't know what you're still doing here     … Expand
  8. not_batman27
    Sep 28, 2012
    10
    its all about the first fallout game you play. if you play fallout 3 first than you'd like it better, if you played new vegas first like i did you'd love it more. over all YOU MUST PLAY AT LEAST ONE OF THOSE MASTER PEACES!!
  9. Orctownorc
    Oct 5, 2012
    10
    I just dont get the insane claims that this game is that much better or worse that Fallout 3. Nor can I see that the 2 recent games are so bad or such an insult to the SACRED memories of Fallouts 1 & 2. This game is, like Fallout 3. And you can actually play either or both of them without the other game suffering for it. Its a glorious, huge wastelannd again, and unlike Skyrim, its full ofI just dont get the insane claims that this game is that much better or worse that Fallout 3. Nor can I see that the 2 recent games are so bad or such an insult to the SACRED memories of Fallouts 1 & 2. This game is, like Fallout 3. And you can actually play either or both of them without the other game suffering for it. Its a glorious, huge wastelannd again, and unlike Skyrim, its full of great writing, interesting NPCs and great plots and stories. The UI is great. Character progression is great. Itemisation is awesome. There are so many different, enjoyable skill sets, weapon load out and play options that this game can be repyed numreous times and enjoyed all the way. A MASTERPIECE. Up there witht the best games ever! Brilliant game design!… Expand
  10. Valiko
    Dec 19, 2012
    10
    This was a really fun game and i enjoyed how the quest weren't linear, you could just saw screw the world and kill everyone, then become king of the wasteland. as well as hundred of side quest and smooth controls, this game has a enjoyable hardcore mode where you have to mind enemies and manage supplies, as well as worry about starving, passing out, and getting dehydrated. People alsoThis was a really fun game and i enjoyed how the quest weren't linear, you could just saw screw the world and kill everyone, then become king of the wasteland. as well as hundred of side quest and smooth controls, this game has a enjoyable hardcore mode where you have to mind enemies and manage supplies, as well as worry about starving, passing out, and getting dehydrated. People also don't recognize you if you are in brotherhood of steel armor and will treat you differently, no just like some random person, as well as your influence on what you do.… Expand
  11. rampageingapes
    Apr 28, 2013
    10
    The game has a great story line, good action, and great graphics much like Fallout 3. I wasn't sure about buying this game when I did because I had heard about how it was constantly glitching but luckily all of the problems have already received patches and the version on Steam was completely up to date. I absolutely loved this game and hope that there is another installment to this seriesThe game has a great story line, good action, and great graphics much like Fallout 3. I wasn't sure about buying this game when I did because I had heard about how it was constantly glitching but luckily all of the problems have already received patches and the version on Steam was completely up to date. I absolutely loved this game and hope that there is another installment to this series in the works. DLCs aren't that great though.… Expand
  12. jerod
    Feb 14, 2013
    10
    First off, I'll state my bias: I love Bethesda games. Oblivion, FO3, Skyrim, I loved the hell out of them. FONV is no different in my book, and I don't feel I need to go into what Bethesda does so well. Instead I'll say 2 things. The first is about Obsidian, the designers of this FO installment. They are a studio that, imo, has had a bit of a bum rap over their history. But I think FONVFirst off, I'll state my bias: I love Bethesda games. Oblivion, FO3, Skyrim, I loved the hell out of them. FONV is no different in my book, and I don't feel I need to go into what Bethesda does so well. Instead I'll say 2 things. The first is about Obsidian, the designers of this FO installment. They are a studio that, imo, has had a bit of a bum rap over their history. But I think FONV gives us a hint of just how great Obsidian really is. The writing is everything it needs, characters with personality and backstory, humour, tension, politics, twists. All the writing is just so rich. I'd even go as far to say that they overshadow Bethesda slightly. The second thing I would say is a comment about the infamous bugs. Ok, Bethesda games are buggy. But I think I can forgive them that for the sheer amount of content in the game. Is it really possible to develop a game that lasts 10 times more hours than a game of similar budget and not expect a little lack of polish? I tend to not think so, and I appreciate the level of polish they pull off nonetheless. If you like sandbox rpgs, you'll love Fallout New Vegas.… Expand
  13. Djinni
    Mar 20, 2014
    10
    There are a few drawbacks about the game that, i believe are overshadowed by it's greatness.
    Like Fallout 3, there is an immense amount to do in this game, arguably more than in the original fallout 3.
    The music is great, the quests again are strange and intriguing. It's added many more weapons and a more in-depth system in how you deal with factions of people. If you enjoyed the    There are a few drawbacks about the game that, i believe are overshadowed by it's greatness.
    Like Fallout 3, there is an immense amount to do in this game, arguably more than in the original fallout 3.

    The music is great, the quests again are strange and intriguing. It's added many more weapons and a more in-depth system in how you deal with factions of people. If you enjoyed the Fallout 3, then it's hard not to recommend this game. Though definitely worth it if it's your first in the Fallout series.    … Expand
  14. breezy808
    Dec 29, 2013
    10
    This game is awesome I put 360 hours into this game. This is fantastic I've never felt more free in a game! From the get go you can go wherever and do whatever you like. You don't like the way he talks? he sounds too king in a scary world? No it's not invincible like in many other games they make characters invincible but not this game... However there are repercussions for your actions.This game is awesome I put 360 hours into this game. This is fantastic I've never felt more free in a game! From the get go you can go wherever and do whatever you like. You don't like the way he talks? he sounds too king in a scary world? No it's not invincible like in many other games they make characters invincible but not this game... However there are repercussions for your actions. This is what I love about the FO genre, Obsidian and Bethesda don't create the game around a linear story line /characters, what they do is they create a game that the player can play how they want to play it. Now they still have a story line so if you want to hear the whole story it's kind of linear in that sense. I never beat the game though and I didn't have to in order to enjoy it.. How did I enjoy it? Exploring, character progression, different play styles Melee weapons, fisted weapons, Energy weapons, bullet weapons, Sniper, Vats, I'm sure I'm missing something here this is just the top of my head. There are random events, random loot sacks from other (NPC) adventurers. Theres gore! which in my opinion adds a lot to the game, it adds to the awesomeness of the weaponry. I'd say in total there are probably around 150 total weapons give or take a couple, but there are different types of ammo in the game and this changes the damage, the feel, the look of the projectiles and the slow-mo cam destruction of the creature. This keeps the games combat feeling fresh. Going back to what I said earlier though about the game feeling free to do what you want. The NPC's react towards your decision making, unlike in many other FPS/RPG where many characters are invulnerable, killing NPC's in the game has a reaction from others this opens so much possibilities!!! It's like real life it's so complex!

    There are down sides to this game though....you may never enjoy another RPG or shooter again! Seriously I can't play half life, the weapons bore me, no exploration, no secret stashes, all hand holding. I might've liked this type of style of shooter if I didn't play FallOut, I can't play Far Cry 3 because I feel like the weapons in the game are being spoon fed to me compared to Fallout where I can barter, loot, and find weapons and sometimes find "unique weapons", in many other RPG/shooters you can't go and play how you want to play it. This is the Fallout curse the only RPG's I can enjoy now are Skyrim and Rage other Bethesda/Obsidian products. Some might interpret it as a bad thing to have this "curse" but it's really not, I just experienced such a good game that other games can't come close. This game is a must have!! I recommend it to everybody who likes open world RPG's/Shooters    … Expand
  15. GarrettStrahan
    Jul 7, 2016
    10
    Honestly I lost how many hours I played this game. I have played this game 3 or 4 times. I know my father has played this game 3 or 4 times as well. Each playthrough is about 150 hours+, so you do the math. Plot = A+. Gun Battle gameplay B+. Characters =A. Graphics of that time A+. Crashes to the system = D.
    The constant crashes to the system are a bummer but the total gameplay experience    Honestly I lost how many hours I played this game. I have played this game 3 or 4 times. I know my father has played this game 3 or 4 times as well. Each playthrough is about 150 hours+, so you do the math. Plot = A+. Gun Battle gameplay B+. Characters =A. Graphics of that time A+. Crashes to the system = D.
    The constant crashes to the system are a bummer but the total gameplay experience is worth all the problems. I don't want to ruin the story if you have not played this masterpiece but its great, you really feel as if your important and powerful and people are really counting on you.
    The DLCs are classic.    … Expand
  16. ProbMad66
    Mar 10, 2013
    10
    Finally, a real continuation of Fallout Saga. I know, that it's not the old-school Fallout, but hey... It's a real RPG. Not like Fallout 3. It has all the elements I would need: a massive chose of weaponry, deep story, which coordinates with the first two Fallout games, a real chose of sides and endings, great gameplay, huge world, beautiful DLC. I know RPGs aren't like in the old days,Finally, a real continuation of Fallout Saga. I know, that it's not the old-school Fallout, but hey... It's a real RPG. Not like Fallout 3. It has all the elements I would need: a massive chose of weaponry, deep story, which coordinates with the first two Fallout games, a real chose of sides and endings, great gameplay, huge world, beautiful DLC. I know RPGs aren't like in the old days, but for now. It's the best of both worlds. Why 10/10? Yeah, I know all those bugs and glitches that piss everyone off, but! The PC version has so many mods all around the internet that will help you solve most of them, if not all! And yes, my graphic-driven friend, there are a LOT of graphic mods also! This game is a holy matrimony for PC players who look for new, yet classic gameplay in RPG style, while still wanting to play a good shooter. Really. It's literally the best of both worlds.… Expand
  17. rantingwaj
    Jan 5, 2020
    10
    Still perfect even after years. A bit lite on content for some factions and a bit buggy (very easily fixed with mods) but that is because Bugthesda rushed Obsidian so much.

    Amazing game and its in my top 5 RPG games of all time!
  18. JackBaronLIX
    May 7, 2013
    10
    Several Years after its release and a few hundred hours later, I still find myself playing this great game. If you enjoy open world games, shooters, rpgs, or are curious about games like this, I highly recommend it!
    I've played through it multiple times and I still want to see the other endings for myself, so it keeps me coming back! I only wish the facial animations were a bit better.    Several Years after its release and a few hundred hours later, I still find myself playing this great game. If you enjoy open world games, shooters, rpgs, or are curious about games like this, I highly recommend it!
    I've played through it multiple times and I still want to see the other endings for myself, so it keeps me coming back! I only wish the facial animations were a bit better.
    Possibly my favorite game of all time!    … Expand
  19. d4nny_b01
    Jun 3, 2013
    10
    This game deserves a solid 10. Jam packed with story, choices, comedies, creatures and weapons, Fallout: New Vegas is a perfect blend of RPG and FPS. There are a ton of game play and video glitches but it is well worth it. My favourite game of all time!
  20. GenesisAlpha
    Jun 14, 2013
    10
    This is REAL fallout I expected. Fallout's identity is post-post apocalypse game, which tells us story of rising factions and rebuilding society after nuclear war. Fallout 3 was just common post apocalypse game. I think there is just one defect in this game. Ending of this game, especially Lonesome Road DLC was not very good. But overall, this is really good game and I recommend this gameThis is REAL fallout I expected. Fallout's identity is post-post apocalypse game, which tells us story of rising factions and rebuilding society after nuclear war. Fallout 3 was just common post apocalypse game. I think there is just one defect in this game. Ending of this game, especially Lonesome Road DLC was not very good. But overall, this is really good game and I recommend this game strongly.… Expand
  21. Mildred
    Dec 13, 2013
    10
    Obsidian,and all that involve the creation of this game, I salute you! This is one of the best RPG well...THE BEST GAME I'VE EVER PLAYED IN MY 30 YEARS OF LIFE!

    At first I'm very skeptical about this game. Many people say it's buggy like hell. But in my experience, which means 100+ hours of gameplay with all DLCs, the game got bugs only 2-3 times (like getting stuck on the rocky    Obsidian,and all that involve the creation of this game, I salute you! This is one of the best RPG well...THE BEST GAME I'VE EVER PLAYED IN MY 30 YEARS OF LIFE!

    At first I'm very skeptical about this game. Many people say it's buggy like hell. But in my experience, which means 100+ hours of gameplay with all DLCs, the game got bugs only 2-3 times (like getting stuck on the rocky surface). And it crashes a lot less than FO3.

    Aside from those technical issues and some quirky combat moment, this game is top notch. High role-playing element, many addition to combat (like special attack), a lot of quests with choices, great story that get you involved and really feel like you are a character living and making every decision that will effect the outcome which might be a little change of other characters or a whole story-path.

    I was to give it 8 but there is one thing that make me raise it to 10. It is the ending on my first playthrough. It's very impressive. I feel like all my 100+ hours playing this game really matter. Not only the main story ending some of DLCs endings are also great heartwarming, awesome or sad depend on how you complete it    … Expand
  22. Avin1973
    Jul 27, 2013
    10
    It manages to capture Fallout I and II spirit far better than FO3. Bethesda should learn, not everything is about saving the world.
    A game for explorers and people who like good stories.
    Far better than FO3.
  23. SL539
    Dec 26, 2015
    10
    Probably one of the best games I have ever played. Between playing it on the console and PC I've accumulated well over 1,000 hours and each hour was fun. I just wish there was more to the game. However it is not at all the developer's fault - but the publisher's (Bethesda) as they forced a mere 14 month development time period. Only 14 months. Yet somehow that game is still better thanProbably one of the best games I have ever played. Between playing it on the console and PC I've accumulated well over 1,000 hours and each hour was fun. I just wish there was more to the game. However it is not at all the developer's fault - but the publisher's (Bethesda) as they forced a mere 14 month development time period. Only 14 months. Yet somehow that game is still better than Fallout 4. Fallout: NV keeps true to the nature of the original Fallout's while BGS decides to give Fallout a whole new look, to the point where it's hardly even noticeable as a Fallout. Now I'm not going to go into all this crap. F:NV is a great game, whether it's on PC or console you should pick it up. Preferably PC because there's plenty of mods that turn this game into a gem, but none are needed. Unlike BGS' Fallouts where mods are essential to use so they're fun to play.… Expand
  24. Ruston
    Aug 30, 2013
    10
    If you wanna pass this game with all DLC's you need something like 200 hours and that's beautiful. That happened to me and same can happen to you if you need a good game. This Fallout is just brilliant.
  25. EUPOLEMOS
    Dec 17, 2014
    10
    After finishing the game 4 times with 4 different characters and having seen 4 different endings I have this to say.Fallout New Vegas is a good role playing game.I didn't liked the expansions but the core game had an interesting story and choices.Nice guns,nice feeling,almost no bugs.What is not to like?I would give it a nine but because of the hatters I am forced to give it a ten.
  26. jseph1234
    Sep 29, 2015
    10
    EASILY One of the 5 Greatest video game that I have ever played. From the amazing quest lines which allow you to play one of three major sides, the incredible flexibility of the game engine to mod it to create 100's of different gaming experiences , Fallout New Vegas was the Game of the Year of 2010, created by Obsidian Studios for Bethesda Softworks.
  27. blackbird1
    Sep 27, 2015
    10
    Its on of the last real open world games where players really have a choice, where players really have the feeling to explore, where players really have tons of different items and weapons.

    Its superior to all this new age **** "open-world" games like Farcry or Mad Max where players have no choice, no exploring, items and weapons you can count at one hand.. lets just hope Bethesda    Its on of the last real open world games where players really have a choice, where players really have the feeling to explore, where players really have tons of different items and weapons.

    Its superior to all this new age **** "open-world" games like Farcry or Mad Max where players have no choice, no exploring, items and weapons you can count at one hand..

    lets just hope Bethesda don't make the first step to ruin the last real game of this kind with F4    … Expand
  28. Rivethead
    Feb 7, 2014
    10
    If you want to see the real RPG this game is for you. From the first running till the last you play this game with interest. There are lots of quests, guns, texts, items, awesome situations. Fallout 3 was real piece of **** compare with this game.
  29. Schwarzenegger
    Sep 17, 2013
    10
    After Fallout 3 was not the game I expected, and didn't came true to the real Fallout experience this game did it better. The atmosphere is true to the originals. It's not as good as Fallout 1 & 2 but I would prefer it all day before Fallout 3.
  30. Idiocracy
    Sep 30, 2013
    10
    You know how you play a great game, like Fallout3, and say wow I wish I could play that exact same game again but just a little different, well then you're in luck!!! New Vegas came out and said, how would you like to play Fallout 3 again except in a desert and with a little more content!!! HOORAY said I!!! Let me be CLEAR by saying theres MORE TO THIS than just a Fallout3 DLC, but at theYou know how you play a great game, like Fallout3, and say wow I wish I could play that exact same game again but just a little different, well then you're in luck!!! New Vegas came out and said, how would you like to play Fallout 3 again except in a desert and with a little more content!!! HOORAY said I!!! Let me be CLEAR by saying theres MORE TO THIS than just a Fallout3 DLC, but at the same time its not some brand new game. It'd be nice if you were a bit more daring in making changes, but at least this way I don't have to talk about how amazing 3 was and how New Vegas it up. Just different enough for you to play it 4 more times after having played Fallout3 5 times… Expand
  31. lemonwolf
    Nov 5, 2013
    10
    This game is absolutely amazing, i found myself constantly engaged with the interactive world and missions. This is one of my favorite games of all time and has the best dlc.
  32. Ghostlymatter
    Nov 8, 2013
    10
    Fallout New Vegas is an extraordinary game on the PC. It has an incredible main story line with very well made side quests. The modding capabilities on the PC for this game in particular are amazing; you can find all kinds of lore friendly mods as well as mods that do not even go with the game. All the mods are free at nexusmods.com Aside from the modding capabilities; Fallout New VegasFallout New Vegas is an extraordinary game on the PC. It has an incredible main story line with very well made side quests. The modding capabilities on the PC for this game in particular are amazing; you can find all kinds of lore friendly mods as well as mods that do not even go with the game. All the mods are free at nexusmods.com Aside from the modding capabilities; Fallout New Vegas also has real world weapon designs as well as character customization. Fallout New Vegas is a very old western themed RPG with radio stations to go with that theme. The genres of music that are played go from Big Jazz Bands to Old Style Bluegrass. The genre expands even further with DLC packs. Adding all the DLC pack unlocks unique weapons and armor as well as quests and an expanded genre of music such as Swing Bands. Fallout New Vegas is my absolute favorite RPG game, and I recommend it to people all the time. Share my joy and grab a copy of The Complete Edition.… Expand
  33. Dennarb
    Nov 11, 2013
    10
    One of the best games available from Bethesda, it has a lot of back story and a beautiful symphony of characters and story. Over all Fallout 3's story was better, but New Vegas's is not bad, and has a better combat system, great game, gamers from every genre will find something in this game.
  34. Kyle2086
    Oct 1, 2014
    10
    I have an extremely hard time rating a game a 10, and I really dont' want to rate it a 10 because it's not perfect, there are bugs, there are glitches, and you will encounter them in your playthrough, guaranteed. There are even story problems where entire quests are bugged or not fully implemented, and one of the storyline quest factions which is a major player in the story leaves youI have an extremely hard time rating a game a 10, and I really dont' want to rate it a 10 because it's not perfect, there are bugs, there are glitches, and you will encounter them in your playthrough, guaranteed. There are even story problems where entire quests are bugged or not fully implemented, and one of the storyline quest factions which is a major player in the story leaves you with a less rich experience than the others, but when all's said and done, I've put over 200 hours into this game and am still entertained by it.

    New Vegas just feels like what 'Fallout 3' was supposed to be, story and gameplay-wise. The team that worked on it had developers that worked on the original series and the cancelled sequel code named 'Van Buren' and contains story elements from it and the continuity of Fallout 2. The story is set out in front of you, and it's entirely up to you how you want to carry it forward. The gameplay mechanics from F3 carry over with some small and large tweaks, and some of them are made obsolete by new systems.

    After the 'vanilla' game is starting to get stale, there are countless modifications players have made to make gameplay or visual changes or completely overhaul the game to make a 'call of duty' style shooter, or a RTS style field commander game, or even a fully loaded casino simulator. If you are a shooter or rpg fan make sure you pick this up, you can find it on steam for as low as $5, so keep an eye out.

    To recap, it's not perfect, but it is a lot of fun. Do yourself a favor and get lost in the wasteland.    … Expand
  35. Onholyservicebo
    Feb 28, 2014
    10
    Despite being on the same engine with a similar ruleset to Fallout 3, this game manages to blow it out of the water. Weapon variety, strategy, depth, and combat are all improved. It's genuinely fun and has a varied and interesting world populated with well written characters. The story is branching and the player is given loads of agency. You can literally kill every person in theDespite being on the same engine with a similar ruleset to Fallout 3, this game manages to blow it out of the water. Weapon variety, strategy, depth, and combat are all improved. It's genuinely fun and has a varied and interesting world populated with well written characters. The story is branching and the player is given loads of agency. You can literally kill every person in the wasteland if you so please. The quests range from courier quests to things like assassinating the president.

    The enemies are deadly, and the followers endearing, it really is one of the best games ever released, in scale and quality.    … Expand
  36. DeusXCom
    Aug 3, 2014
    10
    Excellent post-apocalyptic RPG! After disappointing Fallout 3, New Vegas is finally returning the Fallout series to top form of the original classics from the 90's. This is what F3 could have been in the first place, mostly thanks to the work of some of the original Fallout creators. You can really feel they respect and expand the Fallout universe and lore, getting back to some of theExcellent post-apocalyptic RPG! After disappointing Fallout 3, New Vegas is finally returning the Fallout series to top form of the original classics from the 90's. This is what F3 could have been in the first place, mostly thanks to the work of some of the original Fallout creators. You can really feel they respect and expand the Fallout universe and lore, getting back to some of the legends, characters and even using some of the masterpiece music by Mark Morgan, because they realize this ambient gem is the crucial reason why original Fallout series had such breathtaking post-apo atmosphere, so they bring some of it back. Inon Zur cannot compare to Mark Morgan, but at least you can turn on the in-game radio and listen to the retro or orchestral songs while wandering the Mojave desert, which was one of the highlights of my experience. At first, this might seem like a Fallout 3 v2.0 with a bit of a western influence and I wasn't even too keen on starting playing it after the meh feeling that Fallout 3 left me with, but I couldn't have been more wrong. It might start that way, but it's getting better and better as you progress. This is leagues better than F3 mostly thanks to the fantastic writing, engaging quests, really interesting characters and especially companions, all the different factions you can work for, important choice decisions you have to make and a huge immersive world that I didn't want to leave when I finished the game and that's the best thing you can get from a game. 10/10… Expand
  37. ThePandaBlaster
    Dec 22, 2013
    10
    One of the BEST games I've ever played. Was a huge step-up from Fallout 3 and it brought back more concepts from the original Fallout games. I currently have over 200+ hours playing this game on Steam and in all those hours, I never got bored. Even after beating the game, there is so much more to do with the quests, achievements and exploration.

    Overall, this game was one of the best    One of the BEST games I've ever played. Was a huge step-up from Fallout 3 and it brought back more concepts from the original Fallout games. I currently have over 200+ hours playing this game on Steam and in all those hours, I never got bored. Even after beating the game, there is so much more to do with the quests, achievements and exploration.

    Overall, this game was one of the best experiences in gaming I ever felt and was definitely worth the money.    … Expand
  38. daemongar
    May 11, 2019
    10
    I have 300+ hours of this game. Don't kid yourself, it's one of the best Fallout's every made. Factions don't get any better than this. Choice and consequences don't get any better. Fantastic!
  39. Diablolend
    Dec 28, 2013
    10
    Fallout: New Vegas great game!
    I love this game, play days!
    Several do not regret the money spent, keep up the good work! :)
    There are problems but Steam decides everything!
  40. Greywolf2001ca
    Apr 21, 2015
    10
    I think FNV is the best of all the "new" Fallouts. It's deep, open ended, has a few endings, lots of stuff to find and explore, and many different interesting characters to deal/talk with.

    It is one of the best games that came out since the year 2000 (Everything in the game is at the very least good). Anyone who is interested in role-playing games (not action adventure ones), should    I think FNV is the best of all the "new" Fallouts. It's deep, open ended, has a few endings, lots of stuff to find and explore, and many different interesting characters to deal/talk with.

    It is one of the best games that came out since the year 2000 (Everything in the game is at the very least good).

    Anyone who is interested in role-playing games (not action adventure ones), should buy this one, or at the very least try it somehow.

    I strongly recommend buying this one... especially at the low steam price. :)    … Expand
  41. Genezi
    Jun 10, 2017
    10
    It has a lots of glitches but i dost care :) Great game. i have spent a lot of time on this title. It has a great story with memorable characters. Good gameplay and best cut scenes with good dialogs.
  42. rubanzomi
    Mar 13, 2014
    10
    great game even if there are bugs its story is a vast improvement over fallout 3. I think I have replayed this game over 15 times to try to get every ending possible. I find fallout new vegas incredibly addicting and it is definitely on my top 10 list
  43. peterf28
    Apr 1, 2015
    10
    This is one of my fauvorite games . It is already 5 years old, but this game is still good now as it was then . I highly recommend - this game is a all-time classic . I will be playiung it also in 5 years again . Unbelievable atmospere, the same feeling I had when playing Terminator : Future shock 15 or so years ago - the post appocalypse feeling only Bethesda can provide .
  44. AhmadL
    Mar 20, 2014
    10
    The best game ever made with its awesome quests and exploration to its jaw dropping replayability. it also has an extremely active modding community up and going.
  45. KingWhales
    Mar 28, 2014
    10
    27 hours in, just getting started. Take fallout 3, expand it, add more diversity, add more interesting locations, triple the amount of factions, add a better theme, and add more immersion and you have fallout NV. Obsidian has taken a decent game and made it great. Really a lot more depth in the world and just overall better. Of course your on the same engine, so some of the same problems27 hours in, just getting started. Take fallout 3, expand it, add more diversity, add more interesting locations, triple the amount of factions, add a better theme, and add more immersion and you have fallout NV. Obsidian has taken a decent game and made it great. Really a lot more depth in the world and just overall better. Of course your on the same engine, so some of the same problems exist. But literally a new mod is released by the hour since they only have to be ported over. Im already using over 10 mods just as longer days, smaller ui, centered raised camera, perk every level etc. Oh and if you get stuttering get the d3d9 file, and if you have ati get the alternative d3d9 file so you can still use transparency mutisampling. If it wasn't for the mods i would have to take off a point or 2. Really though the best way to describe it is it makes the fallout 3 world seem boring.… Expand
  46. MatthewAMEL
    May 21, 2014
    10
    I re-visit the Mojave every six months. I force myself to play-through as a different character and make different choices each time. Some are female snipers who support Mr. House, some are male melee who work for Caesar.

    Almost 4 years after it's release, I still find new things in New Vegas. The mod community continues to expand content and push the engine to the absolute limit. I    I re-visit the Mojave every six months. I force myself to play-through as a different character and make different choices each time. Some are female snipers who support Mr. House, some are male melee who work for Caesar.

    Almost 4 years after it's release, I still find new things in New Vegas. The mod community continues to expand content and push the engine to the absolute limit.

    I have more than 1,000 hours (according to Steam) in New Vegas. It's a masterwork.    … Expand
  47. Kriss_A
    Jul 7, 2014
    10
    Fallout 2 stands as one of my favorite games of all time, not to mention one of the best cRPGs ever made. When I heard that Obsidian Entertainment (comprised out of most of the people behind Fallout 2 and some of the developers of the original Fallout) I got giddy with excitement. Then when I realized that it will by published by Bethesda and using their engine I was sad. The reason isFallout 2 stands as one of my favorite games of all time, not to mention one of the best cRPGs ever made. When I heard that Obsidian Entertainment (comprised out of most of the people behind Fallout 2 and some of the developers of the original Fallout) I got giddy with excitement. Then when I realized that it will by published by Bethesda and using their engine I was sad. The reason is that Bethesda are your typical publisher, they don't care about games as works of art, just as products to be sold, this is reflected in both the horrendous Fallout 3, which not only dumbed down Fallout and brought in a load of mouthbreathing amoebas calling themselves "fallout fans" yet they have only played Fallout 3 which stands as the worst game in the franchise.
    Regardless, New Vegas was released, it was a buggy mess on release, this is entirely Bethesda's fault, because it was their end of the contract to handle QA and testing, they failed to deliver on that, while simultaneously giving Obsidian only 18 months to develop a RPG, that's downright satanic.
    But what about the game itself?
    Well, beneath the veneer of fecal matter that is Gamebryo there is an incredibly solid RPG, with varied gameplay, non-linear quests, proper RPG mechanics (unlike Fallout 3), extremely detailed world which fits exactly with the lore of Fallout 1 and 2 (made by the same people after all), which offered interesting moral dilemmas and respected the player enough to not dilute itself into a stupid binary morality children's book that dares to call itself Fallout.
    If you liked Fallout 1 and 2, then New Vegas will appeal to you, maybe not exactly from a gameplay perspective, it is using that terrible engine made by Bethesda after all, but it's plot, quests, characters, locations, world and writing are all outstanding and some of the best the industry has seen to date.    … Expand
  48. Metronix
    Jun 25, 2014
    10
    Killed a man, his wife, stole his stuff, got a .50 Caliber rifle with Explosive Ammo, gibbed zombies, had sex, gibbed hooker, took over Las Vegas, and was home in time for corn flakes.
  49. Krazo
    Jul 25, 2014
    10
    One of the best RPGs I've ever played. Still, it doesn't compare to the original Fallout games in its complexity. Bethesda's idea of turn-based combat, the VAC system, slows the game down unnecessarily.
  50. Yonkiman
    Feb 15, 2015
    10
    I loved Fallout 3, but it was pretty dark and relentless, limiting its replay ability for me. Not so with Fallout: New Vegas! I don't know why this game isn't ranked in the 90s - five years after its release its still my favorite game EVER. So much fun to play, so clever, and so FUNNY. The quests are (mostly) so well-written that they are a pleasure every time you go through them. TheI loved Fallout 3, but it was pretty dark and relentless, limiting its replay ability for me. Not so with Fallout: New Vegas! I don't know why this game isn't ranked in the 90s - five years after its release its still my favorite game EVER. So much fun to play, so clever, and so FUNNY. The quests are (mostly) so well-written that they are a pleasure every time you go through them. The wide-open (not linear) world gives you a great sense of freedom and choices of how to play. There are so many crazy/fun characters. After five years, New Vegas feels like a chapter from my life ("remember a few years ago when you spent a few months in New Vegas making all those cool friends, killing all those bad guys, and saving everyone from Caesar's Legion?"). It's like a vacation spot I can't wait to return to. So I often do.… Expand
  51. argo2001
    Nov 7, 2017
    10
    Шедевр. Даже лучше Ведьмака 3.
    Достойное продолжение первых двух Фоллаутов,
    Игра доказавшая, что в открытом мире тоже могут быть интересные сюжетные игры, а не просто набор коридоров, пещер и руин, как в играх от Bethesda.
  52. Exwin0880
    May 14, 2015
    10
    If you have never played Fallout New Vegas and are sitting here reading reviews... GET UP AND BUY IT NOW!!!!

    Seriously, go buy it, right this second. Just be sure to say good bye to your loved ones because you won't see them for like 2 weeks.
  53. yo_mama_so_fat
    Oct 22, 2014
    10
    First off, I am a hardcore Fallout fan. Got over 400 hours in New Vegas alone. It's far from perfect though. There are some game breaking glitches, the visuals aren't amazing and you might end up getting stuck in the ground per occasion. Trust me though, it's worth it!
  54. Gawee08
    May 31, 2015
    10
    Some of the original developers from the first two Fallout games worked on this game, making it great. Ain't that a kick in the head?

    The story in this game is the equivalent of the first two Fallout games while the gameplay matches up to that of Fallout 3. This game is simply amazing. Fallout: New Vegas is a game where you play as a courier on a quest for revenge after he is shot in    Some of the original developers from the first two Fallout games worked on this game, making it great. Ain't that a kick in the head?

    The story in this game is the equivalent of the first two Fallout games while the gameplay matches up to that of Fallout 3. This game is simply amazing. Fallout: New Vegas is a game where you play as a courier on a quest for revenge after he is shot in the head (and somehow saved). This game is fun to play with interesting characters, great atmosphere, an amazing storyline and fun gameplay. It was smart of Bethesda to let Obsidian create this game as they still had people who worked on the first two, meaning that the story was great and it had no plot holes (I'm looking at you, Fallout 3).

    Fallout: New Vegas takes place in a post-apocalyptic Nevada. On October 22 - October 23, 2077, a nuclear war named The Great War happened between the U.S and China which caused catastrophic damage to both countries. In 2281, Fallout: New Vegas follows you, a courier who was shot in the head by a man named Benny. Why were you shot? Beacuse he wanted to take the item you were delievering, a platinum chip. After you are saved by a robot and a doctor in a local town named Goodsprings, you begin your quest to find the man who killed you, which eventually leads you to the big city: New Vegas, The Strip. While you are on this quest, you will find interesting people along your journey which will make you do tasks for them in return for information, rewards or them becoming your companion. The lore in this game is extensive and is not too little or too overdone.

    On your journey, you get caught into something much bigger. You begin to find out that two factions are fighting for control of the wasteland, more importantly The Hoover Dam. The two factions are named NCR and Caesar's Legion. The NCR wants civilisation and law and order to be restored to the wasteland while Caesar's Legion wants civilisation but through enslaving people. You can choose to either take control of New Vegas yourself, help the NCR or help The Legion which makes for interesting decision making. The factions in this game are great and they all feel very unique. The best factions consist of: The NCR, Caesar's Legion, Yes-Man (Your own) and the Brotherhood of Steel. This game also has an interesting reputation system as everytime you commit a crime to one of these factions, your reputation will lower and if it is too low, they begin to attack you on sight. For example, if you are helping the NCR and they tell you to eliminate a camp of Legion soldiers, after you kill them you will be shunned by Caesar's Legion and they will shoot you on sight. If you help one of the factions, your reputation will increase and they will constantly give you rewards and be more helpful to you.

    The gunplay in this game is great. The guns feel good to shoot, even though some of them feel weird with weird sounds and animations. While the gunplay is good, it can even be further improved through using mods. Mods will make this game SO MUCH better! They offer a greater challenge and great gameplay improvements that should have been there from the start. Examples of great mods are Project Nevada, Nevada Skies, Realistic Headshots and many others. Project Nevada adds in more immersion, helmet HUDs and much more which really immerses you into the game. Some mods also alter the graphics of the game to match it up to today's graphics while still keeping the initial charm of the original ones.

    The world that Obsidian has created is incredible. It's interesting, the atmosphere is creepy and desolate and it really feels alive (Even though it is a dead world). When in cities, you really feel that they put effort into them as there are many missions, most of the buildings have details and they look great. The roads are destroyed, mutated animals and raiders roam the wastelands in hope of food and survival and merchants and traders go across hoping to find someone to trade with for bottle caps. Once you reach Freeside, the town in which you find access to The Strip, you think you have reached civilisation but you quickly find that the wasteland has still corrupted it as thugs roam around and gangs still fight for control.

    In conclusion, this game is one, if not the best Fallout game ever made. It was a MAJOR improvement of Fallout 3 and the story matches up to the first two games as some developers in Obsidian worked on the original ones. The game has great gameplay (even more with mods), an interesting story, a good reputation system and factions that are all unique. If you are an avid fan of Fallout or any post-apocalyptic games, buy this game on PC and get mods. You will not regret it!

    4.5/5
    5/5 with mods    … Expand
  55. ShawnD
    Sep 26, 2017
    10
    This is probably my favorite game of all time. I love the story, I love the characters, I love the politics. The armor system is dramatically improved over Fallout 3 since Fallout 3 used a kind of %damage reduction system whereas New Vegas uses a threshold system. Melee is actually practical in this game while it was completely useless in Fallout 3. Everything about this game is aThis is probably my favorite game of all time. I love the story, I love the characters, I love the politics. The armor system is dramatically improved over Fallout 3 since Fallout 3 used a kind of %damage reduction system whereas New Vegas uses a threshold system. Melee is actually practical in this game while it was completely useless in Fallout 3. Everything about this game is a masterpiece.
    Steam says I have played this game for 731 hours. That's basically the hours of a full time job for a third of a year.    … Expand
  56. sappyguppy
    Aug 19, 2017
    10
    For me, NV is the holy grail of video games. A complex branching story, fun and balanced combat, various play-through styles, an immersive world, compelling NPCs and companions, highly modifiable and absolute freedom to play any type of character you desire. Obsidian had the advantage of leveraging off of the brilliant work Bethesda did on Fallout 3, and they did not waste theFor me, NV is the holy grail of video games. A complex branching story, fun and balanced combat, various play-through styles, an immersive world, compelling NPCs and companions, highly modifiable and absolute freedom to play any type of character you desire. Obsidian had the advantage of leveraging off of the brilliant work Bethesda did on Fallout 3, and they did not waste the opportunity. This is the definitive player freedom, open world, non-linear RPG; it has no peers, nor is it likely ever to.… Expand
  57. deathsbman
    Dec 24, 2014
    10
    My favorite game ever! It has amazing characters, amazing writing and Its really cheap at the moment. Its and improvement on its predecessor in many ways. I've played this game for 130+ hours and the modding community just keeps adding more to my playtime. I really do adore this game.

    P.S Don't listen to HardcoreGamer27 his review makes no sense hes probably just a troll.
  58. KamikazeSAT
    Nov 8, 2019
    10
    One of the greatest games of all time. Fallout New Vegas took everything from Fallout 3 and improve
  59. TheWildBlue
    Jan 4, 2015
    10
    Great game. I don't like it more than I like Fo3, or even as much, but I do like it.

    The only big letdown really was the Vegas Strip itself. I remember feeling, "So that's it?" when I first reached it upon release. Needing a high amount of Caps just to get into a small 2-instanced area was.... I dunno, but I'm surprised more people aren't peeved at how weak the gem of the game    Great game. I don't like it more than I like Fo3, or even as much, but I do like it.

    The only big letdown really was the Vegas Strip itself. I remember feeling, "So that's it?" when I first reached it upon release. Needing a high amount of Caps just to get into a small 2-instanced area was.... I dunno, but I'm surprised more people aren't peeved at how weak the gem of the game actually felt. Also, choosing who gets control over it (Ceaser, House, You) offers very littler difference. If you choose yourself, you will not notice anything particularly special about "owning" the Strip. No incentives/bonuses, you still have to check your weapons at the casino's, etc.

    The voice acting is another thing I'd like to reflect on. Fallout 3's was pretty consistent, but NV's is a mixed bag. VA's like Laura Bailey deliver their lines effectively enough, but others, like Chanadler Bong's (Matthew Perry) feel rushed and phoned in.

    One other thing- the writing. I've seen people say, "I like NV better because the writing was better". Huh? I'm not saying FO3's was better, but I'm saying it's pretty much the same in both games. There are actual deep missions in FO3, same as NV. One does not seem better than the other to me.

    Other than that, it's everything you loved about FO3- but more, more or less. More ammo, perks, quests than FO3. The only other gripe I have is the map- it's kind of small and barren. In FO3, you have towns and metro systems. In NV, you have the Strip, some military camps, some refugee camps, and a few (small) towns. I found NV to mostly be sand, whereas in FO3 you have towns and the Capitol Hill to traipse through.

    All in all, I'd recommend both titles played in no particular order, as they both offer a great Fallout experience, even if each a little varied.    … Expand
  60. Sandweech
    Feb 24, 2015
    10
    A lot of people think 'Fallout 3' is better than 'New Vegas', but I happen to disagree with this sentiment. To me 'Fallout 3' felt very unbalanced in terms of combat, and maybe I was just terrible at it, but enemies were way too difficult to kill at the beginning of the campaign, and it kept me from putting more than a few hours into it my first time around. On the other hand, playing 'NewA lot of people think 'Fallout 3' is better than 'New Vegas', but I happen to disagree with this sentiment. To me 'Fallout 3' felt very unbalanced in terms of combat, and maybe I was just terrible at it, but enemies were way too difficult to kill at the beginning of the campaign, and it kept me from putting more than a few hours into it my first time around. On the other hand, playing 'New Vegas' for the first time felt much more inviting in terms of the overall pace of the story, and I ended up putting almost thirty hours into it. Take that however you'd like, but my experience with 'New Vegas' was much more enjoyable than my time spent with 'Fallout 3'.

    Now my overall feelings towards both of these games may be slightly biased as 'New Vegas' happened to be the first open world first person shooter that I sunk a significant amount of time into, but it just feels like a more polished, better game. This may also have something to do with the fantastic soundtrack that accompanies you along the way of the 'New Vegas' campaign. There's just something oddly entertaining about destroying robots while listening to songs from Dean Martin and the rest of the 'Rat Pack' that really puts me at ease.

    In conclusion, if you’re looking for a game that you can spend almost thirty hours on before completing then look no further than 'Fallout: New Vegas'. Everyone knows that the Fallout games are amazing and this installation of the series is no different. The environment is fascinating, the characters are interesting, and the missions never get stale. Easily one of the best open world shooters to date, you're a damn fool if you don't pick this one up as soon as possible to sink your metaphorical teeth into as well. Well, what are you still doing here?    … Expand
  61. Lucasaguiarnf
    May 6, 2015
    10
    Well, sometimes people think a 10 is too much for a buggy game. I don't.
    I was a big fan of TES series, and never paid much attention to Fallout. One day, a friend of mine bought FO3 for me. Easily I got 40 hours of gameplay, I was addicted! Then, I bought Fallout: New Vegas. It's GREAT. Ok, there are bugs but... they can be easily solved with console commands or so... So many things to    Well, sometimes people think a 10 is too much for a buggy game. I don't.
    I was a big fan of TES series, and never paid much attention to Fallout. One day, a friend of mine bought FO3 for me. Easily I got 40 hours of gameplay, I was addicted! Then, I bought Fallout: New Vegas. It's GREAT. Ok, there are bugs but... they can be easily solved with console commands or so... So many things to do, so many possibilities... I can't stand seeing people rating it with 4 or minus than this. The creators put a LOT OF effort on this game, and we can see it. Big games have their bugs. Skyrim say this for himself.
    So I highly recommend this for EVERYBODY who likes Skyrim / RPG's / post-apo games.    … Expand
  62. Kristaoss
    Dec 22, 2015
    10
    Un pur chef d'oeuvre. Bourré de bugs, non pas sans défauts, mais qu'est-ce que j'ai aimé ce jeu. L'immersion est excellente, la bande son sublime, le Mojave regorge de surprises. Ce jeu était encore capable de me surprendre passé les 100 heures, c'est dire...
    Le design des armes est vraiment fun, les compagnons sont attachants, les quêtes invitent à l'exploration, la map est immense et    Un pur chef d'oeuvre. Bourré de bugs, non pas sans défauts, mais qu'est-ce que j'ai aimé ce jeu. L'immersion est excellente, la bande son sublime, le Mojave regorge de surprises. Ce jeu était encore capable de me surprendre passé les 100 heures, c'est dire...
    Le design des armes est vraiment fun, les compagnons sont attachants, les quêtes invitent à l'exploration, la map est immense et stimulante à explorer. le style graphique est plein de caractère et possède son "wow factor" même si c'est sûr que ça ne rivalise pas avec les productions actuelles.
    L'acting est impressionnant, même en français, respect!
    Un des meilleurs jeux auquel j'ai pu jouer. À faire absolument si on aime le post-apo et l'exploration.    … Expand
  63. lepigpen
    Apr 15, 2015
    10
    Fallout: New Vegas is my favorite game of all time. Even though it suffered from a rushed development cycle, aged assets taken from it's predecessor Fallout 3, and the usual flurry of bugs/glitches on release; it has aged into an amazing game with proper, interesting DLC. The story is wonderfully gray and open to match this large, open world. You don't feel like a black and whiteFallout: New Vegas is my favorite game of all time. Even though it suffered from a rushed development cycle, aged assets taken from it's predecessor Fallout 3, and the usual flurry of bugs/glitches on release; it has aged into an amazing game with proper, interesting DLC. The story is wonderfully gray and open to match this large, open world. You don't feel like a black and white hero/villain simply following a bread crumb trail. As much as I loved Fallout 3, this is what the original Fallout creators wanted to see happen to the IP.

    PS: Even though this game is still bringing money into Bethesda's pockets 5 years later, Obsidian was denied a bonus because of the initial review scores posted on this website. They needed to score an 85 on here and scored an 84. If every reviewer did an ultimate edition review it would almost certainly break 85 or even 90 metascore. Obsidian developers, and those laid off after the project, should get compensation. If this industry wasn't so ass backwards.    … Expand
  64. Rouce
    Nov 19, 2015
    10
    Not without its technical issues and kind of dated by now, but still: It's a great RPG overall package with an extremely high replayability value, interesting and diverse factions/characters/locations/quests, an immersive hardcore mode (need to eat, drink, sleep, visit doctor or use a doctor' s bag when a limb is crippled instead of simply using a Stimpak) and a lot of different weaponsNot without its technical issues and kind of dated by now, but still: It's a great RPG overall package with an extremely high replayability value, interesting and diverse factions/characters/locations/quests, an immersive hardcore mode (need to eat, drink, sleep, visit doctor or use a doctor' s bag when a limb is crippled instead of simply using a Stimpak) and a lot of different weapons and armors to choose from.

    In contrast to Fallout 4 (Exploration FPS), the original RPG franchise ended with this installment.    … Expand
  65. FunkyDreamer
    May 7, 2015
    10
    This is my favorite game. 1st place. I played in it and all DLCs for more than 200 hours and then played Fallout 3. This is not only about RPG+survival. It's about unique atmosphere which you cannot get with many games.
    My 2nd place game: Mass Effect 1,2,3
    3rd place: Deus Ex all parts.
  66. beerweed
    Nov 20, 2015
    10
    played fallout 4 for 20 h started crying, unstalled it, reinstalled fallout new vegas, got some mods, = happy man played fallout 4 for 20 h started crying, unstalled it, reinstalled fallout new vegas, got some mods, = happy manplayed fallout 4 for 20 h started crying, unstalled it, reinstalled fallout new vegas, got some mods, = happy manplayed fallout 4 for 20 h started crying, unstalledplayed fallout 4 for 20 h started crying, unstalled it, reinstalled fallout new vegas, got some mods, = happy man played fallout 4 for 20 h started crying, unstalled it, reinstalled fallout new vegas, got some mods, = happy manplayed fallout 4 for 20 h started crying, unstalled it, reinstalled fallout new vegas, got some mods, = happy manplayed fallout 4 for 20 h started crying, unstalled it, reinstalled fallout new vegas, got some mods, = happy manplayed fallout 4 for 20 h started crying, unstalled it, reinstalled fallout new vegas, got some mods, = happy man… Expand
  67. Battletoad
    Mar 21, 2017
    10
    Fallout: New Vegas its Perfect, adult action-rpg. Nonlinearity of the plot, rich dialogues, loyalty to Fallout LORE, best Role-playing system. Best action-RPG ever. The last real Fallout game.
  68. psychodog
    Jun 21, 2015
    10
    Though it was shadowed by fallout 3, I found New Vegas much more appealing. The story may have been a bit bumpy, but the game play, soundtrack, and atmosphere make up for that big time. This is currently not only my favorite game of the previous generation, but second favorite of all time.
  69. PhyukYOOMMKAAY
    Nov 23, 2018
    10
    The game that started my fallout obsession, I had played 3 before roughly around the time it came out. But I picked up this game and walmart not expecting much, and boy was I wrong. I've played this game 7-8 years and played through it numerous times getting thousands of hours under my belt. Have yet to finish a playthrough off w/ under 24 of gameplay (excluding the "who can beat it fasterThe game that started my fallout obsession, I had played 3 before roughly around the time it came out. But I picked up this game and walmart not expecting much, and boy was I wrong. I've played this game 7-8 years and played through it numerous times getting thousands of hours under my belt. Have yet to finish a playthrough off w/ under 24 of gameplay (excluding the "who can beat it faster and lower level competition my friend and I had)
    The story is simple yet not, good enough where I can play through it multiple times and have a slightly different one each time. Combat is extremely meh, but once you get the hang of it you get the hang of it. (except the cazadores **** them)
    All around my favorite game, has kickstarted my love of fallout, and can say w/out this game I probably would be a fallout 76 fanboy who just got into the game. I've played each game and come back to each one routinely. Thank you based obsidian    … Expand
  70. thatgamer200
    Jul 28, 2015
    10
    My god i love this game. Yes its flawed, yes there are alot of bugs, but what underneath all those bugs and glitches is an fantastic game. And i cant wait to play fallout 4
  71. Azazelll
    Jul 2, 2016
    10
    New Vegas is true sequel of Fallout 2, best 3D Fallout and one of the best Action-RPG of all time. Great true-wasteland atmosphere and roleplaying.... no, Roleplaying! Well done, Obsidian!
  72. fredexxdemon
    Dec 19, 2017
    10
    This game is simply amazing. This is what I call Obsidian Art when It comes to rpg post-apocalypses gaming!

    This game is a must if you like: Interesting quests Interesting lore Interesting characters Amazing DLC's Rpg Post-Apocalypse Theme Western Theme This is not for you if: You don't like the above It may crash a few time and have some errors but that's not something    This game is simply amazing. This is what I call Obsidian Art when It comes to rpg post-apocalypses gaming!

    This game is a must if you like:
    Interesting quests
    Interesting lore
    Interesting characters
    Amazing DLC's
    Rpg
    Post-Apocalypse Theme
    Western Theme

    This is not for you if:
    You don't like the above

    It may crash a few time and have some errors but that's not something Nexus can't fix and tbh people.. when have we ever had a Bethesda game that didn't crash?    … Expand
  73. TimTams
    Oct 28, 2015
    10
    Post-Apocalyptic RPG at its finest. I'm STILL in love with this game and its been 5+ years. Top 10 favourites EASILY, there is literally hundreds of hours worth of content in the game. 10/10!
  74. chumpwithnoname
    Jun 29, 2020
    10
    New Vegas is a true successor to a Fallout 1 and Fallout 2 games. Fallout 3 is worthless in terms of RPG elements and storytelling. Play this instead and forget about F3 even existed.
  75. DedicatedDark
    Nov 21, 2015
    10
    Fallout 4 is rubbish, so I thought why don't I drop back and give a score to one of the best game ever made in the rubbish creation engine. Anyway the game is awesome, if you like obsidian you will like this game, if you like Fallout 1,2 you will like it. If you like actual RPG games then you will fap to this game.
  76. Mememachine
    Oct 28, 2015
    10
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  77. ErikDimtri
    Aug 17, 2022
    10
    I played the game on X360 back in 2010 and loved the game so much it became my number 1 favourite game of all time and I still play it every year on my PC with mods. In my eyes this is one of the best RPGs and one of the best games of all time. 12 years later and there still has not been a RPG game like New Vegas.
  78. itstonytime
    Nov 13, 2015
    10
    There are a handful of games that I'd consider real classics- Final Fantasy VI, Chrono Trigger, Metal Gear Solid. And Fallout: New Vegas. This game is an absolute masterpiece of role-playing games and makes you feel like you're fully immersed in the world of the Mojave Wasteland. I cannot recommend it more highly.

    If you've played it on a console and thought 'yeah, it's okay,' then    There are a handful of games that I'd consider real classics- Final Fantasy VI, Chrono Trigger, Metal Gear Solid. And Fallout: New Vegas. This game is an absolute masterpiece of role-playing games and makes you feel like you're fully immersed in the world of the Mojave Wasteland. I cannot recommend it more highly.

    If you've played it on a console and thought 'yeah, it's okay,' then that's the problem. New Vegas is only fully realized on a PC, where you can mod and update it to your heart's content.    … Expand
  79. Tapxd
    Jan 29, 2020
    10
    «War. War never changes»

    Fallout: NV became what was to be Fallout 3. Atmospheric, variability, deep. For me personally, New Vegas has become the 2nd largest Fallout, after the Fallout 2. 10/10.
  80. secretsw
    Mar 20, 2016
    10
    Now this is what Fallout must be like! Modern, immersive and action-full, but at the same time a great RPG with richly branched dialogues and quests and a mighty load of really interesting, unusual quests with a rich background story that you will remember for a long time. And the crazy, mystic and depressing atmosphere of the Wasteland, of course. Bethesda, YU give us Fallout 4 afterNow this is what Fallout must be like! Modern, immersive and action-full, but at the same time a great RPG with richly branched dialogues and quests and a mighty load of really interesting, unusual quests with a rich background story that you will remember for a long time. And the crazy, mystic and depressing atmosphere of the Wasteland, of course. Bethesda, YU give us Fallout 4 after that?!?! I thought you have learnt a good lesson working at this game, but instead we see the very opposite.… Expand
  81. Jodle
    Dec 1, 2015
    10
    Masterpiece
    Epic
    Awesome
    amazing game . .
  82. bumamun
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    One of the best Fallouts ever. The only real RPG game compare to Bethesda bullsh**
  83. DutchElf
    Dec 19, 2015
    10
    Probably my second favourite rpg of all time. I cant get enough of this game. Hated fallout 3, what a bore fest, but this game never gets boring, its keeps you hooked throughout the whole game. The side quests are what make the game for me, everyone of the side quests are better that fallout 3's side quests and main story. Truly a masterpiece!
  84. InkstaindWretch
    Jan 6, 2016
    10
    When I first learned of this game I thought, "Ok, so it's Fallout 3, only set in Las Vegas. It's probably interesting the first time you have a shootout in a casino, but the novelty of that has got to wear off pretty quickly." I couldn't possibly have been more wrong.

    Fallout: New Vegas is hands down one of the best games I have ever played. It includes everything that was cool about    When I first learned of this game I thought, "Ok, so it's Fallout 3, only set in Las Vegas. It's probably interesting the first time you have a shootout in a casino, but the novelty of that has got to wear off pretty quickly." I couldn't possibly have been more wrong.

    Fallout: New Vegas is hands down one of the best games I have ever played. It includes everything that was cool about Fallout 3 -- A great role-playing system, terrific gameplay mechanics, an enormous open world to explore and plenty of amusing characters to meet and bad guys to fight. Plus, you can get four DLC add-ons, each of which is a cool game unto themselves.

    What it adds is one of the cleverest, most immersive storyline systems you'll find. Plenty of games have "moral choice" systems that alter the main storylines as you play it based on what you do, but Fallout: New Vegas includes four completely different main storylines, each of which can be completed in several different ways. There's also a "reputation" system that tracks how your character's actions affect their relations with the various different human survivor factions and settlements in the game -- and many of those groups are hostile to certain other groups. So doing a favor for one will likely make some others antagonistic. That in turn affects the options in the various storylines.

    The result is that the game can be VASTLY different every time you play it -- not just different cut scenes but whole main sections playing out in entirely different ways. I've played through numerous times and it has never once gotten dull.

    The PC version is best. There's a huge a modding community for this game, meaning whatever adaption or change you'd think might be fun to see in the game is probably already available for free.    … Expand
  85. Albaer
    Jan 22, 2016
    10
    Easily the best RPG I've ever played. The best worldbuilding and writing I've ever seen in a videogame. Some minor bug issues at release, but this was due to time constraints and quickly fixed.
  86. NelsonGainerJr
    Jan 27, 2016
    10
    This game is just great, Fallout 4 WAS TERRIBLE AND SHOULD HAVE LET THIS GAMES DEVELOPERS HANDLE ITS DEVELOPMENT. NEW VEGAS IS A GREAT GAME!!!! Fallout 4 IS NOT!!!!
  87. powerballz
    Jan 30, 2016
    10
    2016, I still play this fantastic gem, personally my favorite game of all time, sure it may have some bugs and all that, but its still a amazing, yet, a fun experience
  88. xerplexcries
    Mar 2, 2016
    10
    This game did it right on every level. The factions are amazing, the characters are interesting, the story is fantastic, the dialogue system is fresh, and to a certain extent I'm glad that they didn't have a voice actor because then it allows for a more expansive dialogue system. When you do something it feels like you have an impact and your'e not just another add on, but this game doesThis game did it right on every level. The factions are amazing, the characters are interesting, the story is fantastic, the dialogue system is fresh, and to a certain extent I'm glad that they didn't have a voice actor because then it allows for a more expansive dialogue system. When you do something it feels like you have an impact and your'e not just another add on, but this game does it right and doesn't shove it in your face, and make you feel like the entire wasteland is in your'e hands, it makes it so that you have an impact to all relevant things. And the people who are supposed to be insane I.E. the fiends they feel insane and they make the character stand out and feel like a bad guy, not just some little **** fart who you can tell the developers didn't put any time into. No, it feels like the character's are real. I also love this games humor, and though it might not be for everyone, it was defiantly for me, and i defiantly enjoyed it. This game deserves a 10/10 because it does everything right.… Expand
  89. KaosNegative
    Mar 14, 2016
    10
    This game made me play for thousands of hours and no other game has ever done that to me, not even Skyrim, this game is simply marvelous and that's why it deserves a 10 from me. The perfect combination of Role playing and First Person Shooter, lots of perks, skills, traits etc. Building your character is exciting and it will have you come back to play the game again with different skillsThis game made me play for thousands of hours and no other game has ever done that to me, not even Skyrim, this game is simply marvelous and that's why it deserves a 10 from me. The perfect combination of Role playing and First Person Shooter, lots of perks, skills, traits etc. Building your character is exciting and it will have you come back to play the game again with different skills perks and who you decide to side with in the story.… Expand
  90. Pagani202
    Apr 3, 2016
    10
    This game is an orgy of fun. The colorful characters, intriguing quests and a killer story make for hours of time spent playing the game. The diversity of decisions you can make are a great example of how much thought Obsidian put into this game. Fallout: New Vegas kicks Fallout 4's ass. Obsidian took everything we know and love about Fallout 3, built upon it and delivered a game soThis game is an orgy of fun. The colorful characters, intriguing quests and a killer story make for hours of time spent playing the game. The diversity of decisions you can make are a great example of how much thought Obsidian put into this game. Fallout: New Vegas kicks Fallout 4's ass. Obsidian took everything we know and love about Fallout 3, built upon it and delivered a game so amazingly orgasmic I am having trouble understanding how it did not win Game of the Year in 2010. The DLC adds an entire other story that actually manages to tie in with the main story beautifully. The Ultimate Edition completes the game but it's still extremely enjoyable without DLCs. Fallout: New Vegas throws away the clunky and buggy gameplay from Falloout 3. A problem in which many of us **** it, this is game is so good I don't care that i have to reload a save from two hours ago. Goodbye friends and family, I will be playing Fallout 3 for the rest of my life." OK maybe not quite like that, but the point here is that Fallout: New Vegas brings that feeling back. In case you still don't understand what makes this game great, Fallout: New Vegas is phenomenal because of the diversity of choices and the effect your choices have on the Wasteland. That is the game's key feature. Sorry if you prefer a mindless, linear and dry COD storyline, but this game KICKS ASS. The replayability and attention to detail, as well as a few nods to Fallout 1 and 2, make me have to declare this game a 10/10. For god's sake buy the game and play it. For those of you **** and crying about this game and Fallout 3 crashing... THERE IS A FIX!!! I repeat there is a fix do not give up hope.… Expand
  91. minsh2112
    Mar 13, 2017
    10
    Better than fallout 3 at almost every aspect , mods almost have everything to make it a near perfect game
    a game that u have real choices , simple crafting system , a true rpg.
    Thank u obsidian and bethesda.
  92. munkybushwa
    Apr 20, 2016
    10
    The best Fallout in my opinion.
    I always come back to NV when I have a post-apocalyptic itch to scratch.
    I've beaten this game numerous times and I always do/say something slightly different than before that results in a different outcome. Years later when I play NV I'm still entertained; the sign of a great game. Well deserved 10/10 for me.
  93. Policcio
    Oct 21, 2020
    10
    This was the last real triple A, RPG of all the times. Obsidian delivered one of the best experiences a Fallout game can offer. Hope they'll return now that Microsoft adquired the studio.
  94. Jonastheweavile
    Jul 20, 2018
    10
    My favorite game of all time.

    This is without a doubt the best game in the series and I love the story and all the factions.
    The game is incredibly fun and with Bethesda´s gameplay and Obisdians writing it makes the game excellent.
  95. duckhost
    Sep 15, 2016
    10
    Esse é o melhor Fallout depois que a série saiu do 2D e foi para o 3D, Obsidian realmente acertou o RPG nesse jogo, muito bom mesmo, até hoje na espera de um novo fallout da Obsidian.
  96. yoloswagdabomb
    Jun 8, 2016
    10
    I've played both fallout 3 and New Vegas and personally i say Vegas is better. I've put in over 200 hours into Vegas and it still is not boring to me, ans I've put around 30 in 3 and am bored out of my mind. I can't play Fallout 3 for more than 20 minutes without quitting to do something else. Fallout New Vegas has 4 main endings with 50+ side quests that contribute to these major endings.I've played both fallout 3 and New Vegas and personally i say Vegas is better. I've put in over 200 hours into Vegas and it still is not boring to me, ans I've put around 30 in 3 and am bored out of my mind. I can't play Fallout 3 for more than 20 minutes without quitting to do something else. Fallout New Vegas has 4 main endings with 50+ side quests that contribute to these major endings. And there is SO much replay ability in New Vegas. And that's where I think 3 falls short. Although there are a few bugs in the game, I still found more in Fallout 3 so people saying the bugs ruined it is pretty false in my opinion.… Expand
  97. TuringDev
    Aug 22, 2021
    10
    A masterpiece of videogame history. Unforgettable characters and situations. Wild, bizarre,hilarious, thrilling and very very funny. A must have not only for for RPG lovers.
  98. langelm
    Oct 7, 2017
    10
    На мой скромный взгляд одна из лучших игр эвер. Да, у нее есть недостатки из-за движка, но рассказанная игроку история, атмосфера постапокалипсиса, музыка, количество различного лута и вариативность вашей игры (проходил раза 3-4, все разы открывал для себя много нового контента).На мой скромный взгляд одна из лучших игр эвер. Да, у нее есть недостатки из-за движка, но рассказанная игроку история, атмосфера постапокалипсиса, музыка, количество различного лута и вариативность вашей игры (проходил раза 3-4, все разы открывал для себя много нового контента).
  99. BrennanMP
    Sep 28, 2016
    10
    So even though NV may be the glitchiest game in the series, and there is some really confusing stuff (and don't forget how everything costs way to much,) it was a really fun game. Showing us more about "their" world currently. It also added more shotguns, which I love, mostly because shotguns are my go-to guns for video games. It also had a BUNCH more unique apparel and weapons. I alsoSo even though NV may be the glitchiest game in the series, and there is some really confusing stuff (and don't forget how everything costs way to much,) it was a really fun game. Showing us more about "their" world currently. It also added more shotguns, which I love, mostly because shotguns are my go-to guns for video games. It also had a BUNCH more unique apparel and weapons. I also liked how there were 5 endings instead of 2 main endings like fallout 3 had.… Expand
  100. 2000mudkip
    Oct 12, 2016
    10
    Fallout 4? More like Fallout bore, because compared to this game it's nothing. Fantastic music, characters, weapons, humor, lore, open world, stuff to discover, the mods, and the choices you can make are all the reasons this is the best game of 2010. Sure there are some bugs and the graphics are average but it's still a fantastic game.
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#17 Best PC Game of 2010
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#1 Most Discussed PC Game of 2010
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#2 Most Shared PC Game of 2010

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Generally favorable reviews - based on 39 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 36 out of 39
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 39
  3. Negative: 0 out of 39
  1. GameStar
    May 27, 2011
    88
    Quotation forthcoming.
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  2. GameZone
    Apr 21, 2011
    65
    Despite Obsidian's fan-service, Fallout: New Vegas is a heaping pile of bugs.
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  3. GamingXP
    Mar 18, 2011
    82
    Fallout: New Vegas looks like an Add On to Fallout 3, but that should not mean, that it's a copy of its forerunner. It scores with an great atmosphere, nice story and all the typical and awesome Fallout features.
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