Fallout: New Vegas

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  1. russianmetacrit
    Nov 24, 2016
    10
    This game is so nice. Plot decisions based on political view, not on black and white morale. Almost every NPC is killable. The choise is yours. Pretty good optimisation. Good modding source!
  2. Suriize
    Nov 27, 2016
    10
    One of the best game ever made in my opinion. It only took Obsidian Entertainment 18 months to make this masterpiece of a game. 10/10 - Buy the ultimate edition.
  3. Camel11
    Apr 17, 2017
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Fallout New Vegas is the true successor of the original games. With a great storyline, interesting characters, AND CHOICES, Fallout NV is what Fallout 3 should've been. It is of no coincidence that many people that worked on the original fallouts + the canceled Van Buren also worked on this game, as Obsidian really nailed the feeling and the tone of this game.

    The storyline puts you in the position of a courier who took a job to deliever a mysterious chip to an engimatic figure of the New Vegas strip, only that things go wrong and a man in a checkered suit shoots you. steals your delivery and buries you. Fortunately, you are saved in the last moment and your task is to pick up the bits and find the man that shot you and recover the chip, which is in fact the key to controling the fate of New Vegas. From that moment, the story evolves into something more than finding and delivering the chip. It deals in politics, ideals and aspirations of factions that want to shape new vegas in their own image. Your actions can permanently change the fate of new vegas.

    The characters are interesting, have reasons are are generally likeable. What I like most is that all the majour characters aren't inherently evil or good, each of them have good and bad sides, like real persons. See Bethesda? It's possible. It's also the first time i've seen someone mention Hegellian Dialectics in a game and actually made sence to the context it was used, that was **** amazing. See Bethesda? It's such a shame we went from Caesar and Mr. House to Preston Harvey and Father. Pffffff.

    The side quests are plenty, not extremely numerous in my opinion but the number of choices and different endings each quest has makes up for it, giving alot of replayability and freshness. They range from helping a cult of ghouls finish their great journey accross space in search of a new homeland, to investigating a casino because of recent dissapearings, only to find some rather disturbing plot twists. As always, most of the side quests have multiple endings.

    And there's so much more. Companions have back stories and sometimes give you quests, Caravan which is a bit hard to get into but once you learn the basics it's quite a fun way to make caps, Hardcore mode is a fresh perspective, mods as usual can improve the game, although it wouldn't be fair to include them in the equation.

    Let's talk about some of the things which aren't so good.

    Combat sucks and enemies tend to become bullet sponges. Bugs litter the game, both visual and functional, although there is nothing too gamebreaking. Crashes are random so you have to save often. Graphics are outdated, but serviceable. There is a rather annoying overuse on the orange colour which gets stale too look at.

    These issues are understandable though, as Obsidian had only 18 months to develop this game compared to the years that Fallout 3 and 4 had.

    Overall it's just like in a family. The big brother and the little brother are in the centre of attention, while the middle brother is often overlooked and underrated. That is New Vegas.

    Pls Buy this game. PLEASE.    … Expand
  4. Demon2017
    Jun 19, 2022
    10
    Лучшая часть Фаллаут, да и вообще одна из лучших игр в истории. Да, в ней полно проблем, багов и прочего дерьма, но лучшей ролевой игры про постапокалипсис в 3D вы не найдёте.
  5. Panica3643D
    Jun 16, 2018
    10
    Считаю лучшей игрой в серии. Были перенесены удачные моменты из 3ей части и добавили много интересных фишек, которые разнообразили игру. RPG составляющую сделали более разнообразной. Сюжет получился захватывающим и интересным! 10 из 10!Считаю лучшей игрой в серии. Были перенесены удачные моменты из 3ей части и добавили много интересных фишек, которые разнообразили игру. RPG составляющую сделали более разнообразной. Сюжет получился захватывающим и интересным! 10 из 10!
  6. butters25
    Feb 14, 2017
    10
    This game aged like wine for good reason. This game is one of the only RPG's I have played all the way through 20+ times, and I still am discovering things I missed in the other playthroughs. Like Fallout 1 and 2, this game has excellent writing and dialogue. The combat is still clunky as it uses the Fallout 3 engine, but Obsidian did a great job making VATS improved and making stats onThis game aged like wine for good reason. This game is one of the only RPG's I have played all the way through 20+ times, and I still am discovering things I missed in the other playthroughs. Like Fallout 1 and 2, this game has excellent writing and dialogue. The combat is still clunky as it uses the Fallout 3 engine, but Obsidian did a great job making VATS improved and making stats on guns and other abilities have an impact on gameplay. Almost all the DLC are perfect additions to the story and gameplay. The main story and side stories all give slew of paths to go down and you get to create your own world. A must buy for sure but make sure to add mods to fix unpatched bugs and because the community created a huge load of content for the game.… Expand
  7. PresidentTrump
    Jun 21, 2017
    10
    I borrowed this game from my uncle for the PS3 about 2 years ago and I got to the Goodsprings or Powder Ganger decision and I picked the Powder Ganger one on accident and then I said "man f*ck this why would you want to pick that, that's so stupid" and then I played Fallout 3 and really liked that. After I learned how the fallout formula worked I went back to Fallout New Vegas to play itI borrowed this game from my uncle for the PS3 about 2 years ago and I got to the Goodsprings or Powder Ganger decision and I picked the Powder Ganger one on accident and then I said "man f*ck this why would you want to pick that, that's so stupid" and then I played Fallout 3 and really liked that. After I learned how the fallout formula worked I went back to Fallout New Vegas to play it again. To put it simply. I have roughly 250 hours on the PS3 version and 180 hours on the PC version.

    The reason why I have so many hours on this game and why it's my favorite game of all time is that it's a perfect RPG. A game that allows you to play almost however you want. Fallout 4 was a garbage RPG for these reasons: It didn't let you play as whatever you wanted. Fallout 4 was restricted with it's roleplaying. Had a voiced character and backstory. Fallout New Vegas DOESN'T have a voiced character. Fallout New Vegas DOESN'T have a character backstory. Fallout New Vegas DOES have great RPG elements.

    I have 180 hours because of the replayability the game has because you can play as so many different things. Wanna be a goody two shoe character? You can. Wanna be a cruel despicable marauder? You can. Wanna be a flawed chem addict/alcoholic? You can. Wanna be a guy with an identity crisis that can't decide right from wrong and can't decide between NCR or Legion? You can.

    I so far have had 4 playthroughs on the PC (Yes Man, Mr. House, NCR, and Legion playthroughs) and 6 PS3 playthroughs and I still can't get tired of this game (the only reason I don't play that often anymore is because I modded it to death and it crashes too often). If you've played Fallout 3, and never played 1-2 you'll probably like New Vegas. If you've played 1-2 and hate 3 you'll idolize New Vegas. If you liked Fallout 4, shame on you. If you hated Fallout 4 and want Obsidian to make the next one, you'll idolize New Vegas. If you love the Elder Scrolls series, you'll love New Vegas.

    Although the game is my favorite game of all time it certainly has some flaws. The combat is clunky. The graphics are kinda ugly and the voice acting is very dull.The game crashes a lot and runs poorly like most Bethesda games but most of this can be fixed with mods.
    Oh my god mods. Mods. There are SO MANY MODS FOR THIS GAME. And if you dislike almost anything in the game, mods are there for you baby.

    Final Verdict:
    If you're a fan of RPG this will be the best game for you, but if you're looking for a shooty shooty game, I'd go for Fallout 4. New Vegas isn't for everybody but there is a special somebody for all of us, and for best of us, it's New Vegas.

    10/10 for sure    … Expand
  8. Hostani
    Mar 1, 2017
    10
    Без лишних слов.- это моя любимая одиночная игра и одна из лучших Single player игр в истории.
  9. AkumaJack
    Sep 21, 2017
    10
    This is the best Fallout Game, hands down.

    Every decision is meaningful in both the short and long run, you can choose to be a cold-hearted assassin or a pacifist. The story is quite simple, there are two major factions in war because of a Dam that powers up the whole region and you can choose to help both. Or to betray them. Or help who do you want to, or just roam around. The world    This is the best Fallout Game, hands down.

    Every decision is meaningful in both the short and long run, you can choose to be a cold-hearted assassin or a pacifist. The story is quite simple, there are two major factions in war because of a Dam that powers up the whole region and you can choose to help both. Or to betray them. Or help who do you want to, or just roam around.
    The world building is incredible with a lot of secrets to find that will get you insights on both characters and story.

    The combat system is the same of Fallout 3, but you have more weapons, more armors and weapons mods. Also the DLCS are insanely good.

    Play it.    … Expand
  10. Joewashere
    Aug 27, 2019
    10
    Fallout: New Vegas bravely continues the narrative legacy of Fallout and Fallout 2, and it could be, and has been, argued that in some respects it even outdoes them. In particular, the choices and consequences the game presents are - at times - some of the best offered in recent years in the RPG genre, and it also allows for a delightful amount of satisfying role-playing options.

    For    Fallout: New Vegas bravely continues the narrative legacy of Fallout and Fallout 2, and it could be, and has been, argued that in some respects it even outdoes them. In particular, the choices and consequences the game presents are - at times - some of the best offered in recent years in the RPG genre, and it also allows for a delightful amount of satisfying role-playing options.

    For all its flaws, the amount of replay value New Vegas offers compared to other RPGs is nearly unparalleled. In most RPGs with factions, you're given the option of doing quest X for faction A or quest Y for faction B. Not so in this game. Almost every quest has multiple resolutions and methods of dealing with it based on your character build, and I especially liked donning a disguise and doing quests within an organization to weaken them from the inside. This is the kind of stuff I always dreamed about experiencing in a computer RPG, but most have never delivered in the way of reactivity as much as this. New Vegas slightly suffers from the loot hoarding, hiking simulator FPS gameplay it inherited from Fallout 3 and its clunky engine, but it's the best we could have hoped for as a true Fallout sequel.    … Expand
  11. superkiril
    Apr 17, 2017
    10
    Big open world with a lot of interesting quests;wonderful system of character's upgrade(S.P.E.C.I.A.L);
    exiting role-play;
    Conclusion:the most interesting RPG I've ever played.
  12. Kielyr
    May 11, 2018
    10
    well how should i say.. compare to fallout 3 new vegas is kinda different from fo3,
    you can get the vibe from the game.. it's really good game and u have lots of various choices in game..
    great story,multiple endings, different ways to develop your character, dialog choices...
    to say briefly it's an amazing game. ( i love fallout 3 too )
  13. hundocent
    Jun 20, 2017
    10
    The pinnacle of the FALLOUT series. It makes up for everything wrong with fallout 3 and it blows fallout 4 out of the water in almost every way besides graphics, but you can just mod it too look just as good. It is also the best rpg out of the 3D trilogy and has the best story by miles.
  14. SCAR93
    Nov 13, 2019
    10
    This game is freaking miracle, fact its just exist is already 10/10 event, but thats just due the fact how mush care Obsidian put to made this game real and how little time BUGthesda gave to made this piece of art, some DLCs are not great, game works on **** engine and require little modding to be 10/10 experience, but its 2019 i play it for like 5 years and i m following all newestThis game is freaking miracle, fact its just exist is already 10/10 event, but thats just due the fact how mush care Obsidian put to made this game real and how little time BUGthesda gave to made this piece of art, some DLCs are not great, game works on **** engine and require little modding to be 10/10 experience, but its 2019 i play it for like 5 years and i m following all newest releases, and that is still my favorite game, best 3D action-RPG on the market, even if action and RPG parts fights with each other and enemy AI is barely acceptable, i cant grade it anything else than 10/10 because i lost so mush time having fun and roleplaying own characters in this game. Ave, True to Obsidian.… Expand
  15. Hider2K
    Aug 30, 2017
    10
    This game is beautiful, wonderful in almost all variables. Dialogues, plot, atmosphere, script, etc. Much better than Fallout 3, which is more a shooter than RPG.
  16. JayJay27
    Sep 3, 2017
    10
    The best game in perhaps the best franchise ever. I'm playing it again now 7 years later and it's still as good as ever, The dlcs are also all amazing and make it worth playing again
  17. ChurchWilliams
    Sep 30, 2017
    10
    Fallout: New Vegas is by far my favorite game to date, the gameplay is much improved from Fallout 3, the story is more interesting, the worldspace is much better than the green tinted wasteland of Fallout 3 and is developed by my favorite game developers of all time: Obsidian. If you haven't played this masterpiece then I suggest you pick it up now and head into the wastes to discover whatFallout: New Vegas is by far my favorite game to date, the gameplay is much improved from Fallout 3, the story is more interesting, the worldspace is much better than the green tinted wasteland of Fallout 3 and is developed by my favorite game developers of all time: Obsidian. If you haven't played this masterpiece then I suggest you pick it up now and head into the wastes to discover what really makes Fallout special.… Expand
  18. dlcatalin
    Oct 20, 2017
    10
    One of the best games ever made, i still haven't finished it after so many years because i always end up doing something else when following a quest. And mods ... oh the mods ... they make the game 10 times better.
  19. Artyfonseca
    Oct 30, 2017
    10
    For me my favorite Obsidian title, My Favorite entry in the Fallout Series, and my 2nd Favorite RPG Ever. It borrows a lot Gameplay element's from Fallout 3 however with many Great Additions, The Dialogue was very great, Especially the huge amount of Weapons added to the game itself, The story was also pretty great with the Legion and NCR War especially gods of DLC such as Lonesome RoadFor me my favorite Obsidian title, My Favorite entry in the Fallout Series, and my 2nd Favorite RPG Ever. It borrows a lot Gameplay element's from Fallout 3 however with many Great Additions, The Dialogue was very great, Especially the huge amount of Weapons added to the game itself, The story was also pretty great with the Legion and NCR War especially gods of DLC such as Lonesome Road and Old World Blues as well as the long Side-Quest's and the many places to explore as well as Casino Minigames. This game is very great the only problem being the Bugs and Glitches (The one feature Bethesda keeps in all their games), But I loved this game and I would love for Obsidian to get their hands onto the Series another time.… Expand
  20. Skeletor1337
    Nov 30, 2017
    10
    The best game ever made. The story is great, the decisions you make impact the turnout of the plot, and the characters are fun to mess with. There's a ton of variety in this game
  21. TFOFB
    Sep 4, 2022
    10
    Отличный фолач от отцов серии, жаль что беседка так и не поняла, что они не могу в создание фолачей
  22. agrippakc
    Dec 3, 2017
    10
    Fallout New Vegas was an excellent game put out by Obsidian for Bethesda. I am a life long fallout player going back to the original game when it first came out. I enjoyed the open territory and vastness of FNV over F3 and after installing mods to bring back the cut content the fuller version of their vision was even more fun. I like that you could play for the good, the bad, and theFallout New Vegas was an excellent game put out by Obsidian for Bethesda. I am a life long fallout player going back to the original game when it first came out. I enjoyed the open territory and vastness of FNV over F3 and after installing mods to bring back the cut content the fuller version of their vision was even more fun. I like that you could play for the good, the bad, and the ugly. I just with Bethesda would get over the bubblegum universe rules and allow for full on classic fallout rules. In fallout 2 we got to visit a whorehouse with Marcus and we became a porn star.… Expand
  23. joe_g7
    Dec 10, 2017
    10
    PC version UE is the best way you can experience Fallout: New Vegas, persistent bugs can most of the times be fixed with console commands and the option of enhancing the game with mods is the cherry to the pie. Great game.
  24. ArkAngel_97
    Jun 20, 2018
    10
    Best Fallout game ever hands down, the faction system the unique quests and companion oh man. Such a good time .
  25. Mohamedh312
    Mar 24, 2018
    10
    One of my favourite games of all time and still playing it to this day. You would be crazy to not give this game a shot
  26. canceRnya
    Oct 30, 2018
    10
    Прекрасный сэттинг, одна из лучших эрпог. Можна пройти без единого убийства, можно тупа атдихать, упарывая винт, и жаря гекконов.
  27. thegamerpingu
    Apr 30, 2018
    10
    This is personaly one of the best game of all time and here is why:
    Firstly the characters feel alive and not just a what but a who
    The stories that this game tell are mature and interesting Roleplaying is heavily emphasised Choices matter The world that you are tost in to explore is amazing But: The graphics are terrible The gunplay is very unresponsive But again:    This is personaly one of the best game of all time and here is why:
    Firstly the characters feel alive and not just a what but a who
    The stories that this game tell are mature and interesting
    Roleplaying is heavily emphasised
    Choices matter
    The world that you are tost in to explore is amazing

    But:

    The graphics are terrible
    The gunplay is very unresponsive

    But again:

    Everything can be fixed with mods    … Expand
  28. osdann
    May 2, 2018
    10
    the best fallout, better than fallout 4 or fallout 3 and one of my favorite games !
  29. munnibhai
    Jun 8, 2018
    10
    Gameply is exactly like FO3 but it is a good effort which is worthwhile. New features, new landscape, new zones. Loved this game
  30. heredatboi
    Jul 19, 2018
    10
    awesome game 20 hours in and i loved it the dlcs are memorable the story is great and the characters are excellent i love how they made lots of join able factions but the one thing that i dislike is that the map is a bit smaller then expected but still i rate 10 for story and factions
  31. DavidBondy
    Nov 18, 2022
    10
    The only thing preventing me from recommending this to everyone without any caveats is the poor optimization that requires an unreasonable amount of mods to fix. If you have the willingness to mod a game, and you also want an RPG adventure in a post-nuclear world, then you owe it to yourself to play this masterpiece. New Vegas gives the player so much freedom that no character isThe only thing preventing me from recommending this to everyone without any caveats is the poor optimization that requires an unreasonable amount of mods to fix. If you have the willingness to mod a game, and you also want an RPG adventure in a post-nuclear world, then you owe it to yourself to play this masterpiece. New Vegas gives the player so much freedom that no character is protected by plot armor. You can kill major characters (generals, politicians, leaders, businesspeople, etc) and still progress the main quest. The game also questions the player on ethical and moral questions. Moral questions are not as simple as the "do you want to genocide or not?" that you see in Mass Effect or the "do you want to nuke a town or not?" that you see in Fallout 3. Decisions force the player to think about what decision they will make rather than just choose generic good guy or generic bad guy. It's a refreshing take on moral choices that I wish more games took notes from.… Expand
  32. greenbey
    Jul 9, 2020
    10
    S
    A true rpg.
    Huge variety of different factions with their own agendas makes the world immersive.
  33. scout_joe
    Oct 2, 2018
    10
    Probably the best fallout next to fallout 2 I like how new vegas stick to the lore and the comeback of the old characters from the first two installments I definitely recommend if you like post apocalyptic RPG game
  34. deltameta
    Nov 20, 2018
    10
    это шедевр!!! это шедевр!!! это шедевр!!! это шедевр!!!
  35. NorisKneecap
    Oct 30, 2019
    10
    yes .
  36. nintendo-sekta
    Nov 1, 2018
    10
    Игра отлична. Главный квсет средний. Дополнительные квесты отличны. Дополнения отличные.
    Главный минус это баги. Часть времени от прохождении заняло это понимание чего хочет игра.
  37. LynnetteJJW
    Nov 10, 2018
    10
    Fallout New Vegas was a bit of a mess on initial launch. I ran off a disk version of the game on review in a non internet setting. After a good feel and level in the game. i quit out and enabled internet, patched up everything, and relaunched. Most if not all bugs have been fixed. I ran the game from the ladder. It was amazing, the story was rich, the choice was dynamic and amazing, theFallout New Vegas was a bit of a mess on initial launch. I ran off a disk version of the game on review in a non internet setting. After a good feel and level in the game. i quit out and enabled internet, patched up everything, and relaunched. Most if not all bugs have been fixed. I ran the game from the ladder. It was amazing, the story was rich, the choice was dynamic and amazing, the assortment of weapons to the amount of ammo was a great ratio. Barter was set perfectly. And the over all main story kept me wanting more, even in the end. The side stories where interesting. Helping communities and factions played an important role later in the story line. The DLCs are deep in narrative and what i like to call "Wet Story" (not dry story, heh.). The story is always something unique, something interesting, something that you can effect and change. The gun play is a bit on the low side. Though, this engine wasnt designed for it. But that isnt this Developers fault.

    I loved this games dynamics in story and RPG. the return of the Traits. and the better use of skills and survival system. Customization and ammo types where a grate idea. The return of a mutant friend. And the backstory linking him around. The backstory on several characters where very very nice nostalgia trips. Even if you didnt play the classics, the game still had good backstories to each character. Even standard enemies that didnt need backstories, got atleast something explaining what they where doing there and what lead to it.

    Fallout is a title and a series that i loved. i am in the No Mutants Allowed camp.
    I grew up on Fallout, learned morals and what to say from Fallout 2, and tactical and reasoning to conflicts and decision making from Fallout Tactics.
    I played over 600h on Fallout 3. and have reached over 1000h of Fallout New Vegas.
    Wish i could say the same for Fallout 4. i have only played a total of 423 hours of Fallout 4.

    Lets all hope Fallout, the game that wiped out america, gets better down the line. its 2 latest titles dont seam to give us what Fallout is.

    My rating? 10/10.
    Pre-bug fix? about an 8/10. But we can blame a specific other company that actually owns the title right now, for not providing enough QA Testers.    … Expand
  38. TylerJL1
    Nov 14, 2018
    10
    This is in my top 5 games of all time. I would give it a 9 because no game is perfect but because this is one of my favorites I'll give it a 10, if there is one post-Fallout 2 Fallout game that deserves it it is New Vegas.
  39. Bernaregna
    Apr 23, 2023
    10
    This is simply the best game ever and the only game that I would rate a 10 on this site. It has all the charm and backstories of Fallout 1 and 2 with a really good writing and an interesting story, everything made in just 18 month. It has a faction system with working disguises very well made and a ton of unique dialogs. Of course the mods play a big role in making this game still actualThis is simply the best game ever and the only game that I would rate a 10 on this site. It has all the charm and backstories of Fallout 1 and 2 with a really good writing and an interesting story, everything made in just 18 month. It has a faction system with working disguises very well made and a ton of unique dialogs. Of course the mods play a big role in making this game still actual over 10 years later but the icing on the cake is really the passion which was used to craft its world. I would recomend playing this game with all of the DLCs for the best experience because they add a lot of content and are well integrated into the main story. The combat is just like Fallout 3 but with a lot of weapon mods and unique weapons. The best thing that happened to the Fallout franchise was when Fo3 decided to port the franchise in the 3d world, but sadly as Fallout 4 and more than that, Fallout 76 demonstrated, Bethesda is not half as good as the original creators of the franchise in creating a good story and characters. Fallout 3 is not bad (also because it tries to imitate the first two games a lot, unlike Fallout 4) but Fallout New Vegas is simply the best form for this formula, mixing together the best writing and world building with a working gameplay and open world, Bethesda style.… Expand
  40. leo_0slo
    Nov 17, 2018
    10
    One of the greatest rpg's ever made, the world feels alive and everything you decide/do puts an affect on the world.
  41. gregthebunny
    Nov 14, 2018
    10
    Things I did on my summer vacation:
    - just wandered around looking for something to do
    - made friends with strangers and had them shoot my enemies
    - stumbled across a deathclaw and lived to tell about it
    - stumbled across some cazadores and didn't
    - fought a giant mechanical scorpion to get my brain back
    - drank from countless radioactive toilets
  42. duncan816
    Nov 21, 2018
    10
    Fallout New Vegas is a very good take on the franchise even 8 years after it came out it still holds up on everything except graphics. A key note as well is graphics don't make a game, it's quality and story writing and this game does it well. The entire game was made by studio Obsidian Entertainment who which a majority of the people working there are past fallout fans from 1 & 2 beforeFallout New Vegas is a very good take on the franchise even 8 years after it came out it still holds up on everything except graphics. A key note as well is graphics don't make a game, it's quality and story writing and this game does it well. The entire game was made by studio Obsidian Entertainment who which a majority of the people working there are past fallout fans from 1 & 2 before Black Isle broke up. Meaning that the people making it will be following the lore from previous games they've made that takes place in the wild desert of the western US.

    The game does a beautiful job of giving the player freedom of choice, the option to skip it and do whatever they like. The world is a very creative take on the alternate future of the Mojave with different factions each having an in depth storyline. The gameplay has mostly held up, just point and shoot when it comes to combat. Sure it has aged but there is no real issue with it. The story is amazing along with the DLC each having a extremely deep lore. Even the DLC gives the player freedom of choice! Do you side with one or the other? Or do you kill them all? Thats the beauty of good quality fleshed out storytelling.

    Overall Fallout New Vegas is a game I will always hold dear to my heart as a favorite game of all time. The game is very good and definitely worth picking up if you haven't played it.    … Expand
  43. MillersWeeb
    Nov 16, 2018
    10
    Лучший фаллаут и лучшая рпг всех времен. Одна из моих самых любимых игр. 10/10
  44. M150
    Nov 16, 2018
    10
    Now im not that in love with New Vegas as it seems every other Fallout ''Fan'' is but im just going to say this game is absolutely amazing. Thing is its a badly optimized piece of buggy garbage which makes it hard to get into but hey still giving it a 10.
  45. KimHD
    Nov 21, 2018
    10
    I miss you.......wish they make a good fallout in the new gen ,Todd and Pete shouldnt have Fallout licence anymore
  46. BekS
    Nov 17, 2018
    10
    Well, I always wanted to play this game and I ain't disappointed. On first run over 100 hours of playing
  47. StriderComplex
    May 18, 2020
    10
    The game is a true rpg experience, modern role-playing games just don't compare to the immersive story and choices fallout new vegas has to offer, lets hope we get a sequel to this spin off one day.
  48. BulgarianCritic
    Nov 21, 2018
    10
    Truly one of the greatest Fallout games that were ever made.Im a huge fan of the fallout franchise when it first came out.And i can say with 100% certainty that this is one of the best games in the franchise.The story,missions,characters,factions and everything else were so well done that when the game ended i felt like all of my choices even the little ones had a huge impact on theTruly one of the greatest Fallout games that were ever made.Im a huge fan of the fallout franchise when it first came out.And i can say with 100% certainty that this is one of the best games in the franchise.The story,missions,characters,factions and everything else were so well done that when the game ended i felt like all of my choices even the little ones had a huge impact on the world.I wish obsidian could take the fallout ip and make more games since bethesda really screwed the ip with fallout 4 and the worse of them all fallout 76… Expand
  49. KirkyyWirky
    Nov 28, 2018
    10
    This game is nothing more than a masterpiece, beyond brilliant. I have 56 hours on steam and far more on xbox and i have loved every second of the game.
  50. Dante_Williams
    Dec 11, 2020
    10
    This is the best Fallout game that exists currently in my opinion. Out of all the Fallout games this does the best at being an RPG where your choices are influenced by your skills and there is always more than a few ways to complete a quest that even after the game came out 10 years ago I still sometimes find choices I didn't know about.

    Played this game on PS3 when it first came out    This is the best Fallout game that exists currently in my opinion. Out of all the Fallout games this does the best at being an RPG where your choices are influenced by your skills and there is always more than a few ways to complete a quest that even after the game came out 10 years ago I still sometimes find choices I didn't know about.

    Played this game on PS3 when it first came out then got it on PC a few years later when I built my first PC and it still remains one of my all time favorite games. With over 50,000 mods on the nexus this game has more than enough extra content to keep you going for years like it has for me.

    Make an effort to at least try this game if you are someone who likes RPGs or you will miss out on an experience that many games even today fail to emulate.    … Expand
  51. Sorok17
    Nov 29, 2018
    10
    There are not many games I would classify as 10/10. The number of games that fall within that category for me, I can count on my fingers and toes. This game, is one of those games. The gameplay of Fallout 3 refined and expanded upon with a larger world, with a large cast of interesting characters, and an engaging story line. A truly open ended RPG, that allows you to do what you want, andThere are not many games I would classify as 10/10. The number of games that fall within that category for me, I can count on my fingers and toes. This game, is one of those games. The gameplay of Fallout 3 refined and expanded upon with a larger world, with a large cast of interesting characters, and an engaging story line. A truly open ended RPG, that allows you to do what you want, and every choice you make helps shape your character, and how your character plays into the world at large. Yes, there are issues within the game. It can be relatively unstable at times, even more so if modded, and there are a fair number of bugs within the game. But despite the crashing and the bugs, this game is so engaging that it makes the crashes and mods worth it. A game I go back to at least once a year, and will more than likely go back to again and again for years to come. I can't stress enough, if you are looking for a fantastic game, and the best game within the Fallout franchise, you can find it here.… Expand
  52. Insert_Name201
    Nov 30, 2018
    10
    An absolute classic of a game, especially compared to the modern Fallout games. Although you could not exceed 4gb of ram in the pc version, you can easily fix this with a mod. There is one slight problem, but it applies to all of Bethesda's Creation engine games, the save files for the game are a different file that windows defender does not properly recognize, therefore denying access toAn absolute classic of a game, especially compared to the modern Fallout games. Although you could not exceed 4gb of ram in the pc version, you can easily fix this with a mod. There is one slight problem, but it applies to all of Bethesda's Creation engine games, the save files for the game are a different file that windows defender does not properly recognize, therefore denying access to save. There is a simple fix, disable Windows defender and turn off read only on the save files.
    Overall the best 3D fallout game and absolutely an amazing game with all of the dlc,
    Without it it's a nightmare...    … Expand
  53. BungLe-Chan
    Dec 5, 2018
    10
    I've gotten back into New Vegas recently, since i just got my pc fixed. I downloaded the game and all it' dlc and fired it up. I don't think i stopped playing for a good 14 hours. I still have yet to beat the game, but i just keep getting enthralled in side quests. Either way, this is game is just a perfect post apocalyptic rpg
  54. Comradely
    Jan 24, 2020
    10
    Would be hard-pushed to name a more consistent and replayable game for me. I revisit it all of the time and have a great time idly playing through it on PC while I have important stuff to do now that I'm older and sh*t. Picks up and *knows* intimately the RPG elements that the original games were known for in a way that Bethesda's titles just don't even come close to. The characters areWould be hard-pushed to name a more consistent and replayable game for me. I revisit it all of the time and have a great time idly playing through it on PC while I have important stuff to do now that I'm older and sh*t. Picks up and *knows* intimately the RPG elements that the original games were known for in a way that Bethesda's titles just don't even come close to. The characters are actually good and dynamic parts of the world, not tissue paper sandbox polygons resembling something like an NPC like in F3.… Expand
  55. VanityManatee
    May 30, 2019
    10
    Some of the best writing in any game I've ever played, in terms of story, characters, and dialogue. The factions all feel realistic and have their own positives and negatives. The character building and progression is amazing. The dialogue options are clear. The open world manages to feel like an apocalyptic wasteland, but still not empty or completely void of life. Amazing game, 10/10.
  56. LKN
    Dec 27, 2018
    10
    Love this game! It's kinda buggy, but i guess you can always download patches.
  57. TheColdCeltic
    Dec 29, 2018
    10
    I love it, and i'm not furious at Metacritic, it was buggy when it was rated. Obsidian was only given a year and a half when Bethesda gave them selves 3 years for Fallout 3 and 4 years for Fallout 4 ( I just realized that the years it took to create them is the number of years, so is fallout 76 76 minute?).
  58. goodmanjoe
    Nov 7, 2019
    10
    good game too bad the graphics are **** and the AI is retarded and the gameplay is over it's head but it got good writing and RPG so if you are a boomer give it a shot you might like it
  59. LLIAKAJLobzorit
    Jun 23, 2020
    10
    The only real Fallout in 3D. New Vegas is not an arena shooting range with auto-generated quests. The authors (Obsidian) are not afraid to dose the content and do not try to shove the maximum amount of content into us in one go. Any minor quest in the wastelands of the former state of Nevada is done with soul and resourcefulness, and the significance of the decisions made is really felt.The only real Fallout in 3D. New Vegas is not an arena shooting range with auto-generated quests. The authors (Obsidian) are not afraid to dose the content and do not try to shove the maximum amount of content into us in one go. Any minor quest in the wastelands of the former state of Nevada is done with soul and resourcefulness, and the significance of the decisions made is really felt. Fallout New Vegas goes all-in and puts on a role-based approach even where it’s not customary to bother now. Almost any situation (if desired) can be resolved without the use of weapons and violence, and the role system fundamentally affects the gameplay. Nevertheless, there are players who say something like: "I don’t understand why so much noise and attention around this Vegas, a bunch of boring dialogs and filler scenes. Boredom!" This is a blatant injustice. If you share this opinion, it means that you were either dramatically mistaken in the genre, or you didn’t even try to take advantage of the charms of an authentic RPG and create an authentic character. 2008 was generous with the sequels, and if you look closely, you can see that more than others succeeded those who were extremely careful about their own canons and heritage. In the case of Fallout, New Vegas became such a continuation, but by the time of release it was overtaken by the fate typical of Obsidian releases. The nuclear potential was drowned in technical problems and bugs, but today and now, when these complaints have long been exhausted, we have the peremptorily best Fallout of the 21st century and one of the best RPGs of all time. If someone considers himself a fan of first-class RPGs, but to this day has not passed New Vegas, rather make up for this unforgivable omission.… Expand
  60. Zeratex
    Feb 11, 2019
    10
    A very underrated game imo.

    Sure the game had technical issues at release, but now most of them got patched and fixed. Other than that the game is an absolute masterpiece. - Great graphics - Great open world - Great RPG elements - Amazing story and side quests. - Well made shooting system with different weapons and bullets. - Hardcore mode is awesome - Music is top tier. -    A very underrated game imo.

    Sure the game had technical issues at release, but now most of them got patched and fixed.
    Other than that the game is an absolute masterpiece.

    - Great graphics
    - Great open world
    - Great RPG elements
    - Amazing story and side quests.
    - Well made shooting system with different weapons and bullets.
    - Hardcore mode is awesome
    - Music is top tier.
    - Awesome characters
    - Awesome DLC
    - Great lore.

    Simply amazing, try this game pleaase :)

    10/10    … Expand
  61. Bergen98
    Feb 13, 2019
    10
    One of my most favorite games. I have played it so many times and it still amazes me so much. Incredible and interesting plot, with many possible outcomes. Reputation and karma also play a huge part, especially in the end. Quests are not repetitive, almost all of them are unique in their own way. And the dialogues, oh my god, they are amazing. Especially the ones with Lanius (no spoilers).One of my most favorite games. I have played it so many times and it still amazes me so much. Incredible and interesting plot, with many possible outcomes. Reputation and karma also play a huge part, especially in the end. Quests are not repetitive, almost all of them are unique in their own way. And the dialogues, oh my god, they are amazing. Especially the ones with Lanius (no spoilers). Music also suits the game very well.
    Only negative side are bugs, but you can consider this as part of the bargain    … Expand
  62. N0rdicPT
    Feb 15, 2019
    10
    The gameplay isn't much different from Fallout 3, but given the amount of time Obsidian had to work on New Vegas, it's a huge improvement, specially story-wise. This game has a rich and well branched story. It's DLC's are also real gems.
  63. Darkbrother
    Apr 16, 2021
    10
    This game is not without its issue because this thing is running on the Gamebryo. The story and character development in this game very well done. Of course, Bethesda didn't give Obsidian another chance coz they know they are gonna knock it out of the park because the game didn't get the score BGS set for. Obsidian, I am waiting for a new Fallout game from you guys.
  64. dowo
    Mar 6, 2019
    10
    Incredible experience all through the role playing mechanics and characters. The world feels believable and while the animations and graphics are a bit dated the characters all feel fleshed out with their own goals and lives. Add on to that the modding community and the endless amount of side quests and events in the game and you've got a game that beats many modern games of this vein.Incredible experience all through the role playing mechanics and characters. The world feels believable and while the animations and graphics are a bit dated the characters all feel fleshed out with their own goals and lives. Add on to that the modding community and the endless amount of side quests and events in the game and you've got a game that beats many modern games of this vein. 100% recommend!… Expand
  65. chatskyisretard
    Mar 7, 2019
    10
    One of my favorite games (579 hours) and best Fallout game ever made.Love it.
  66. TheHosdadal
    Sep 21, 2020
    10
    New Vegas 2
    New Vegas 2
    New Vegas 2
    New Vegas 2
    New Vegas 2
    New Vegas 2
    New Vegas 2
    Please!!!
  67. Psiraphim
    Mar 22, 2019
    10
    По сравнению с Fallout 3 игра НАМНОГО лучше - больше разных проверок навыков, больше диалогов, в которых можно что-то решать, а не просто диалог ради получения задания. Заданий про убийство и зачистку в процентом плане намного меньше.
    Но это все еще игра, где надо стрелять. Нью-Вегас не пройдешь вообще никого не убив, дополнения странные, хотя и интересные. Движок игры подложил большую    По сравнению с Fallout 3 игра НАМНОГО лучше - больше разных проверок навыков, больше диалогов, в которых можно что-то решать, а не просто диалог ради получения задания. Заданий про убийство и зачистку в процентом плане намного меньше.
    Но это все еще игра, где надо стрелять. Нью-Вегас не пройдешь вообще никого не убив, дополнения странные, хотя и интересные. Движок игры подложил большую свинью, сделав самые красивые локации - жутко обрезанными.
    Игра потрясающа, но... только если сравнивать с трешкой. По-сравнению с первыми двумя Fallout она сильно проигрывает.    … Expand
  68. Thegame123
    Mar 26, 2019
    10
    An amazing game with a great story, chooses, characters, and the list goes on. One of my favorite games. The best fallout game, one of my favorite games, i can't recommend it enough.
  69. Kpaxmal
    Jun 2, 2022
    10
    A game that you can get into for a long time. If you compare the official Fallout 3 with it, you can see that they tried on the gameplay, RP and plot. There are bugs that I would like to say, but there were such bugs in both Fallout 3 and TES:Oblivion. I don’t see any cons from the side of the plot, gameplay, graphics, since this is not their engine, the plot is spelled out as it shouldA game that you can get into for a long time. If you compare the official Fallout 3 with it, you can see that they tried on the gameplay, RP and plot. There are bugs that I would like to say, but there were such bugs in both Fallout 3 and TES:Oblivion. I don’t see any cons from the side of the plot, gameplay, graphics, since this is not their engine, the plot is spelled out as it should and almost everyone is revealed, the gameplay was supplemented with new enemies, a development variation and new items were added.… Expand
  70. saffiuddin
    Jun 15, 2019
    10
    Hands down to one of the best fallout games(and also rpg) ever made...
    I played for like 230hrs and it was a great experience. The highlight is the story and how well the role-playing mechanics come into play(especially the factions and perks+Skills). This game features some of the best fleshed out characters written for a video game including the DLC characters. Also each DLC is one a    Hands down to one of the best fallout games(and also rpg) ever made...
    I played for like 230hrs and it was a great experience. The highlight is the story and how well the role-playing mechanics come into play(especially the factions and perks+Skills). This game features some of the best fleshed out characters written for a video game including the DLC characters. Also each DLC is one a story of its own and I really love how it is all interconnected in the final DLC. Though it has some glaring technical issues and a dated graphics but nevertheless the base game is awesome full of content without the DLC. Also this is a game where the choices are mostly grey and there is no good guy/bad guys in this story or factions for that matter. Everyone must not forget that this game suffered from rushed development and very limiting constraints(meh! screw Bethesda for tryin to ruin FNV). For me, it was the game I was most hyped for in my younger days and boy it did not disappoint. I really implore others to play this game as a part of games that u must play before u die(fallout 2 is a must!)

    bonus: This game has amazing replay value and each playthrough is significantly different based on ur choices in game. Also the companions are the best companions ever in a fallout game and damn Ron Perlman did a might fine job!    … Expand
  71. justsomedude-09
    Jul 11, 2019
    10
    One of the best RPGs I have ever played and the story is beautifully crafted. I highly recommend this game.
  72. TheGoldenSkull
    Jul 17, 2019
    10
    Fallout New Vegas has an awesome storyline, shooting got a bit better, the quests are fun and the several different endings for the main storyline and even side quests are great and hold for a LOT of replay value. Not to mention the DLC's are all great as well.
  73. KimHD2208
    Sep 23, 2019
    10
    Best RPG on the market just breathetaking......the level of depth in this game...just outstanding cant wait for the Fo4NV remaster.
  74. Lighty
    Apr 11, 2021
    10
    What can I say? This is undoubtedly one of the greatest games ever made. The story, music, exploration, world design and building, characters, side quests and other optional activities, RPG element decisions, etcetera are all aspects that shine with its masterful game design. Even the gameplay is really good, and is only enhanced further by the story, exploration, and constant dread youWhat can I say? This is undoubtedly one of the greatest games ever made. The story, music, exploration, world design and building, characters, side quests and other optional activities, RPG element decisions, etcetera are all aspects that shine with its masterful game design. Even the gameplay is really good, and is only enhanced further by the story, exploration, and constant dread you feel throughout the game. Dread is a good word for this game in general, plus the Fallout games before it. They are honestly very scary - sometimes passively by the player never knowing what danger may lay around the corner, able to severely damage them or kill them, and most importantly the sheer trepidation and horror created by the atmosphere, scenery depicting a future of a world in ruins after nuclear destruction, and so on; and other times aggressively with sudden movements, obviously contributing to the frequent trepidation that moves up your spine.

    Playing this game for the first time is one of the greatest experiences, I have ever been able to have.    … Expand
  75. Skate_Rock_Play
    Aug 1, 2019
    10
    This is hands down the best fallout. If only the stupid critics on this dumb website rated this game a SINGLE point higher then it was, we would have more Obsidian Fallout games. I hope all the critics that shat on this game are happy with Fallout 76 because thats what your decision got us. You guys effectively ruined Fallout. Oh well, heres to the Outer Worlds.
  76. Sopewaters
    Sep 9, 2019
    10
    If you liked Fallout 3's gameplay/look but also liked the diverse choices and options provided in Fallout 1 & 2's then New Vegas is the best game Fallout can offer. Between the numerous quests, the multiple intricate options, and the setting; fallout New Vegas is a fun first person shooter that has a fun (yet wonky) shooter perspective but blows it out of the water with the differentIf you liked Fallout 3's gameplay/look but also liked the diverse choices and options provided in Fallout 1 & 2's then New Vegas is the best game Fallout can offer. Between the numerous quests, the multiple intricate options, and the setting; fallout New Vegas is a fun first person shooter that has a fun (yet wonky) shooter perspective but blows it out of the water with the different factions that all have compelling reasons for their outlooks and the player choice that seems unheard of in Fallout 3 and even in fallout 4. A definite recommend if you like open world FPS yet with an engaging story… Expand
  77. Jake44
    Sep 11, 2019
    10
    This is one of the only games I still enjoy playing. It's easily one of the most fun and easy RPGs to get into. Can kill hours in this game even after so many years. May have its bugs, but I still keep playing it.
  78. D3RPY44
    Sep 29, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game is the best fallout game made with the creation engine the game is so underpriced and the dlc is also underpriced… Expand
  79. LeonGob
    Oct 6, 2019
    10
    It is an insult to give this game the same score them Fallout 4, This really fell like a successor from the original Fallout series. Sometimes heavy and dark, others wacky and funny. There is everything on this game. So much options. This is a must play just like Fallout 3.
  80. edxtan
    May 16, 2022
    10
    Fallout: New Vegas is endlessly engaging thanks to the stellar writing and unparalleled interactivity of its world.
  81. Airchangel
    Oct 22, 2019
    10
    SIMPLESMENTE FANTÁSTICO, a história é muito boa, a jogabilidade é suave, as sidequests são fenomenais assim como a trilha sonora
  82. BoBBy9122
    Oct 25, 2019
    10
    Good game simple. In my opinion it is the best in fallout universe. Has great characters
  83. Irorieh
    Dec 14, 2021
    10
    Probably my most played game of all time. It has its issues, but it remains a solid rpg, with great writing, a rich world and a plethora of options both in game, and in mods to enrich your experience.
    It has dated quite a lot over the years, but it still has a special place in my heart.
  84. Mike_Columbus
    Aug 8, 2020
    10
    Waiting fo a new fallout or tes game made by Obsidian. Waiting for Awowed too. New Vegas 12/10 на кончиках пальцов
  85. bubyilda
    Nov 23, 2019
    10
    The best Fallout 3d game. It is very atmosphere game, I played for 6 times and never felt boring,
  86. Dankruptdan
    Dec 7, 2019
    10
    Incredible game. Amazing roll playing elements and great story, very immersive! A must play for any gamer
  87. Roland932134
    Dec 13, 2019
    10
    Holy ****
    This game is for sure the best RPG I've ever played and I've played quite a lot... It's a must try...
  88. AlexeySoltan
    Oct 14, 2021
    10
    best part of the series . .
  89. Solaris123
    May 14, 2020
    10
    People where you have eyes why only 8.7? are you all blind or what? this game should have 9.0 score, the best real rpg better than the boring and ridiculous The Witcher 3 and Mass effect 2 which is nothing compared to New Vegas. what kind of world he lives in
  90. swegboi
    Dec 23, 2019
    10
    Greatest non linear RPG I have ever played. Choice matters. Who you are matters. How you tailor your character is absolutely your choice. In the wasteland there is nothing that compels you to good, nor evil. it is only you.
  91. NukaCake
    May 3, 2020
    10
    The best Fallout game ever. Obsidian polished Bethesda's game mechanics and created story more interesting than all Bethesdas's fallouts have.
  92. Wasstastic
    Jan 3, 2020
    10
    Really good story best in fallout jjjjjjjjjjjjjhhhhhhhhhjhhhhhhhnnjNjjjjjjjjj
  93. Prometheus1241
    Feb 4, 2021
    10
    One of the best RPGs ever made, best ARPG, and a modern classic. Simply put- a masterpiece. 10/10
  94. PaulKorsky
    May 13, 2021
    10
    Я в ней оставил больше 300та часов, то ли еще будет... Атмосфера, саундтрек, вариативность. Для меня шедевр.
  95. EscoMb
    Nov 18, 2021
    10
    What an amazing game! One of my all time favourites without a doubt! This game is so special.
  96. Gaisericus
    Feb 1, 2020
    10
    This is one of the best RPGs of all time and it has nothing to do with Bethesda. Obsidian and the talent of Chris Avellone made this not only the best fallout game, but the best game associated with Bethesda
  97. nomint42
    Feb 1, 2020
    10
    Possibly the best Fallout game we ever got. Still aged well thanks to how little Fallout 4 and 76 improved on the formula. But even just compared to FO3 it is better in literally every conceivable way. The writing is vastly superior, the amount of items you can collect is more plentiful, the amount of customization you have on gear and skills is more advanced, the gunplay is morePossibly the best Fallout game we ever got. Still aged well thanks to how little Fallout 4 and 76 improved on the formula. But even just compared to FO3 it is better in literally every conceivable way. The writing is vastly superior, the amount of items you can collect is more plentiful, the amount of customization you have on gear and skills is more advanced, the gunplay is more realistic, and it is very clear the devs that made this game knew what they were doing with the franchise.… Expand
  98. nurfedx
    Nov 19, 2021
    10
    One of the best games to the series and an All-time Classic. Also, the last Decent Fallout Game!
  99. nekut
    Jul 13, 2021
    10
    Лучшая игра в серии. Она собрала все лучше из фалаут 1/2 и фалаут3. И все это при том, что создавалась игра небольшой студией на устаревшем движке в короткие сроки. Это стало причиной сотен багов и как следствие низких оценок критиков, хотя в окончательной версии багов минимум. Культовая игра, которую должны попробовать всеЛучшая игра в серии. Она собрала все лучше из фалаут 1/2 и фалаут3. И все это при том, что создавалась игра небольшой студией на устаревшем движке в короткие сроки. Это стало причиной сотен багов и как следствие низких оценок критиков, хотя в окончательной версии багов минимум. Культовая игра, которую должны попробовать все
  100. itaminoai
    Feb 19, 2020
    10
    The game was rushed by the publishers and the developer is still have us he best Fallout to date. Fallout 4, Shelters and 76 are all a complete disappointment buy that's Bethesdas favoritism at work. **** you Todd Howard.
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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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