Fallout: New Vegas

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  1. Urby
    Sep 5, 2017
    8
    Topping everything Bethesda tried to do with Fallout 3 with a very limited 18 month development cycle? That's certainly worthy of a positive score.

    Fallout: New Vegas, from Obsidian Entertainment, is a return to what the original Fallout games set out to be. "A post apocalyptic role playing game." While Fallout 3 wasn't a bad game, it did not offer much in the way of role play. (Though    Topping everything Bethesda tried to do with Fallout 3 with a very limited 18 month development cycle? That's certainly worthy of a positive score.

    Fallout: New Vegas, from Obsidian Entertainment, is a return to what the original Fallout games set out to be. "A post apocalyptic role playing game." While Fallout 3 wasn't a bad game, it did not offer much in the way of role play. (Though it is leagues ahead of Fallout 4's non-attempt at it)

    Fallout: New Vegas doesn't faff around with an hour of backstory or character development. It hands you a blank slate, allowing to imprint any character you want onto it. You pick their back story, you develop their skills as you see fit and ultimately, you decide who you play as.

    The use of skills and perks and subsequently having skill and perk checks throughout the game allow you to tackle most problems in a vast number of ways. Is your character socially inept and can't pass an NPC's speech check? Then why not use your intelligence to outsmart them? Use your strength to overpower them? Better yet, why not use your stealth skill and take what you need right out from under their nose?

    The shooting mechanics, while still fundamentally flawed, are at least greatly improved with the use of ironsight aiming, though VATS is still available to you as well.

    What's more, your main quest takes you across the wasteland, throwing you in at the deep end of an ongoing conflict between two warring factions, which you can join, or simply try and avoid.

    Yes, the game is buggy in places, but for a game developed in just 18 months this is a phenomenal achievement and the characters, dialogue and writing are all top notch and well worthy of your time.    … Expand
  2. JackMackSir
    Oct 19, 2013
    9
    Overall, this game is amazing. You can easily get 100 hours out of this and still have things to do. The real downfall, however is that the game is very buggy but if you can ignore that aspect, then you can get a lot of enjoyment out of this.
  3. lucasprimo175
    Oct 21, 2013
    9
    altough the gameplay is not very good, the story and amount of content is awesome. lots of quests and ways to do them and almost everything has an impact on the groups. if you can ignore the bugs, buy it.
  4. Dicklebutt
    Nov 3, 2013
    8
    Fallout: New Vegas.
    The modded Fallout 3 is what I like to call it.
    First thing to know. This game was not developed by Bethesda. It was by Obsidian Entertainment Lets start with the good. The gameplay. It sure is an improvement over Fallout 3. The combat is much better. They added iron sights, customization weapons, scopes, extended mags, etc. The are many more weapons. Many unique one    Fallout: New Vegas.
    The modded Fallout 3 is what I like to call it.
    First thing to know. This game was not developed by Bethesda. It was by Obsidian Entertainment
    Lets start with the good. The gameplay. It sure is an improvement over Fallout 3. The combat is much better. They added iron sights, customization weapons, scopes, extended mags, etc. The are many more weapons. Many unique one too and with some funny names like the Man Opener.
    There is a lot more to do in the game. Unlike in Fallout 3 and Skyrim the companions are interesting. They all have a good backstory. You can do a lot more with them.
    The medicore: The story. It isn't that great. It doesn't have a lot of action in it and it is rather boring. Getting shot in the head, revenge, big dam, blah blah boring!
    The setting isn't that great either. Pretty much a desert simulator. Not a lot of destruction.
    The graphics aren't as good as they are in Fallout 3. They did improve the lighting but the textures were much worse. They were also pretty sloppy with the character designs. Just ugh.
    Now for the bad. The glitches. I was one of the lucky ones who never actually encountered any kind of glitches (Even at release) Many side quests are similar to Skyrim's. Fetch this, fetch that, steal this, deliver that. Annoying.
    I have put over 150 hours in 3 of the 4 playthroughs of this game. Get dlc. DLC is amazing. (Dead Money is a little annoying)
    Graphics 7/10
    Gameplay 9.5/10
    Fun 9/10
    Story 5.5/10
    I would rate this between a 7.5 and 8. I guess I'll go with 8!    … Expand
  5. Lucif3r
    May 26, 2022
    9
    Many improvements over Fallout 3
    *Better shooting
    *Better roleplaying
    *More content
    That being said id still argue that Fallout 3 has a better world design and atmosphere
    Nevertheless if you looking for an single player roleplaying game this is the game to go.
  6. Lonewolf14
    Oct 24, 2013
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I think the game play of everything+the graphics are/were amazing. The end had a nice ending and I like that they kept the choose if your character is good or bad and they added a ton of new guns with the Add ons. Didn't find old world blues and honest hearts that enjoyable.
    Shout out to all y'all who say its very laggy. Yes it's laggy bit y'all are modding crap and maxing your skill points. Really. Play the game through and then mod it. But really.    … Expand
  7. 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.
  8. 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
  9. 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.
  10. Ramiro1992
    Jun 3, 2014
    8
    Excellent game, just as good as Fallout 3, this is a real good game, unlike other overrated pieces of trash.
    This game deserve every point, since it's awesome graphics and fluid gameplay, to it's very interesting storyline, i recommend this game without a doubt, just an amazing contribution to the entire pc library. The perfect mixture between rpg and fps genres, very nice characters, and    Excellent game, just as good as Fallout 3, this is a real good game, unlike other overrated pieces of trash.
    This game deserve every point, since it's awesome graphics and fluid gameplay, to it's very interesting storyline, i recommend this game without a doubt, just an amazing contribution to the entire pc library. The perfect mixture between rpg and fps genres, very nice characters, and a good combat style, not repetitive at all and very funny to enjoy in your pc.    … Expand
  11. Iimonster297
    Mar 31, 2014
    8
    Fallout: New Vegas is so brilliant, gripping and everthing. Fallout: New Vegas gives you the freedom to explore weapons, locations everything, Its story makes you think who will you be fighting for, and has alot of one ending. if you are looking for a shooter game but filled with bugs so, Bugout: New Vegas will be your next big game.
    Still Fallout 3 is very better, but New Vegas gives you    Fallout: New Vegas is so brilliant, gripping and everthing. Fallout: New Vegas gives you the freedom to explore weapons, locations everything, Its story makes you think who will you be fighting for, and has alot of one ending. if you are looking for a shooter game but filled with bugs so, Bugout: New Vegas will be your next big game.
    Still Fallout 3 is very better, but New Vegas gives you more options and new things to do than Fallout 3.
    Fallout: New Vegas is so great game.    … Expand
  12. ReviewScope
    Feb 27, 2017
    9
    The best Fallout game I have ever played and the best RPG I have ever played. Obsidian took everything good about Fallout 3 (Atmosphere, UI, VATS etc.) and used the foundations to create a fantastic, well written story in an immersive new location, and improve upon Fallout 3's faults. I found New Vegas to be the definitive Fallout experience, and every RPG fan needs to experience thisThe best Fallout game I have ever played and the best RPG I have ever played. Obsidian took everything good about Fallout 3 (Atmosphere, UI, VATS etc.) and used the foundations to create a fantastic, well written story in an immersive new location, and improve upon Fallout 3's faults. I found New Vegas to be the definitive Fallout experience, and every RPG fan needs to experience this near-masterpiece.

    9/10 (Loses a point because of bugs)    … Expand
  13. Triiz
    Oct 6, 2014
    7
    This is a very good game overall, especially if you like large open-world RPG. I have spent about 70 hours on it, finishing the main story, all the DLCs and reaching max level. I started and finished the game in 2014 (4 years after release). I have done my playthrough on hardcore mode on a normal difficulty. Here are my pros and cons:

    Pros: - Atmosphere: the post-apocalyptic feeling    This is a very good game overall, especially if you like large open-world RPG. I have spent about 70 hours on it, finishing the main story, all the DLCs and reaching max level. I started and finished the game in 2014 (4 years after release). I have done my playthrough on hardcore mode on a normal difficulty. Here are my pros and cons:

    Pros:

    - Atmosphere: the post-apocalyptic feeling is well done. The world actually feels coherent. To be continued in cons.
    - "Cast": I wouldn't go as far as saying that the game characters have deep personalities, but you do get attached to some of your side kicks. For instance, I really couldn't part with E-DE, a robot that just "talks" to you through bips (a bit like R2-D2).
    - Graphics: provided you tweaked them with available mods, the graphics are ok for a game that came out 4 years ago. Yeah, it's not like you are going to be mind blown either, but your eyes won't melt when you start playing.
    - Gameplay: this is standard Fallout 3 gameplay. I do appreciate a few things though:
    - The VATS system that was overpowered in the previous installment has been recalibrated and is useful but not so much that you can just go out and uniquely use that to destroy mobs.
    - The leveling is much more balanced, you only get a perk every 2 levels and a lot less skills point per level. Overall that is a good thing. To a certain extent, you need to make choices. You can still max out all the skills if you want to (using books) but with all DLCs installed, I am pretty sure you will have a hard time finding what perks you want.
    - The addition of the hardcore mode is interesting. I like that your character needs to eat, sleep and drink. Sure it is a wee bit annoying to carry food around, but you can actually deactivate it if you don't feel like micromanaging your inventory.

    Cons:

    - Bugs: the engine is not very good, every couple of hours your loading screen will crash. Then there are a lot of issues with quests and order. Even if I installed unofficial bug fix mods for the main game and DLC (which is a long process, took me about 2 hours maybe).
    - Atmosphere: although I really enjoyed walking around the Mojave desert with my scoped hunting rifle, head shooting things as they came, some part of it were not that great. One of the weirdest thing for me is Caesar legion. I mean what the hell??? I am all for the disruptive scenario (which is great, especially with all the available endings), but having pseudo legionnaires walking around with guns and sunglasses feels broken to me. I am fine with the transvestite super mutant or the cyborg dog, that's typical Fallout humor. But I wish that the "mean" faction looked and felt a bit more scary and dangerous.

    In conclusion, I did enjoy the game very much. I wouldn't replay it though. Overall, and that is a similar comment I would write about Fallout 3, I don't feel these games capture that well the spirit of Fallout. I don't have the same sensations that I had when I came out of Vault 13 in a cave full of rats with my 10mm pistol. In addition to that, even though the open world is big, it doesn't feel as such. I long for a game that makes me feel the immensity of nuclear wasteland, where radiations kill and need to be avoided. In the end, I wish Bethesda/Obsidian would just drop the Fallout franchise and provide us with a fresh new post-apocalyptic world that would work with an "Elder Scroll" type game.    … Expand
  14. Loganis
    May 10, 2014
    8
    Fallout: New Vegas is a mind-blowing good game! The huge arsenal of quests and perks makes the game a lot of fun. It has a captivating story, and it's always something to do. Like every game, it has it's flaws. I personally had hoped that there would be more Brotherhood of Steel quests than "Join the Brotherhood of Steel", and that was it. Besides hat there were only 2 sidequests. GameFallout: New Vegas is a mind-blowing good game! The huge arsenal of quests and perks makes the game a lot of fun. It has a captivating story, and it's always something to do. Like every game, it has it's flaws. I personally had hoped that there would be more Brotherhood of Steel quests than "Join the Brotherhood of Steel", and that was it. Besides hat there were only 2 sidequests. Game freezes and eternal loading screens drags the game from a 10/10 rating, and I also could have wished that there were more awesome tracks on the radio.

    Yet, I love this game, and I'm probably going to do a second or third, maybe a fourth playthrough of the game. Totally worth the money!    … Expand
  15. arglebargle91
    Apr 15, 2014
    9
    One of the best RPGs I've played so far. Story so far is solid and allows your character, known as "Courier Six" to become a revered person of New Vegas or become "that guy/gal that everyone hates." Modding is a charm and accounts for a vast library, all thanks to a versatile Garden of Eden Creation Kit (GECK) that welcomes creativity to anyone who is willing.
  16. 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
  17. Tomle1202
    Feb 6, 2021
    9
    I had never understood the praise given to New Vegas until I finished it. Right now, this is the best Fallout game and one of the best RPGs you can find on the market.
  18. Ecresis
    Jun 24, 2014
    9
    This is the review of someone who never played Fallout before, and who sucks at aiming.

    Fallout New Vegas is very addictive and has his proper post-apocalyptic atmosphere. The storyline is close to perfection, and you can change the future by making multiple choices, at multiple times, which is an awesome feature in the game. The combat system may seem a bit strange, but you get used    This is the review of someone who never played Fallout before, and who sucks at aiming.

    Fallout New Vegas is very addictive and has his proper post-apocalyptic atmosphere. The storyline is close to perfection, and you can change the future by making multiple choices, at multiple times, which is an awesome feature in the game.

    The combat system may seem a bit strange, but you get used to it pretty fast, and you can always lower the difficulty if you're stuck on a mission.

    The only negative point is the lack of NPC's. You sometimes find yourself fighting for a "city" containing 5 citizens, one of them you just had to kill, which is ruining the immersion, even if it's post-apocalyptic.

    Conclusion : Very nice universe, good storyline, 8/10 !    … Expand
  19. robomartion
    Oct 27, 2019
    8
    A great game but the atmosphere just isn't there as it is in Fallout 3. Personally not a fan of its fixation with factions, nor the fan-following that seems to ignore all its faults simply because it was made by Obsidian. Choices in this one don't seem to matter as much as in 3 and the characters and story are not very compelling. Overall it's got some nice elements that make it aA great game but the atmosphere just isn't there as it is in Fallout 3. Personally not a fan of its fixation with factions, nor the fan-following that seems to ignore all its faults simply because it was made by Obsidian. Choices in this one don't seem to matter as much as in 3 and the characters and story are not very compelling. Overall it's got some nice elements that make it a serviceable sequel but is leaps and bounds behind its predecessor.… Expand
  20. smilinglyer
    Jul 19, 2014
    9
    Whatever any of the other reviews say doesn't matter, There has never been any other game that i have ever played that i spent more time playing and enjoyed more than the fallout series. Between fallout 3, fallout new Vegas and Skyrim, these are my favorite games of all time and i have been a gamer for over 20 years.
  21. DecryptedGaming
    Jan 19, 2015
    7
    For it’s flaws, it really is a great game. Even if I wouldn’t want to play it again, it brings some really neat features to the franchise that I hope will continue on into future games. I would really like to see Hardcore mode, special ammunition, weapon modding and Challenges come back for the next Fallout game, but a lot of the other design choices really took away from what I feel aFor it’s flaws, it really is a great game. Even if I wouldn’t want to play it again, it brings some really neat features to the franchise that I hope will continue on into future games. I would really like to see Hardcore mode, special ammunition, weapon modding and Challenges come back for the next Fallout game, but a lot of the other design choices really took away from what I feel a Fallout game is, and this made it not as much fun as it could have been for me. However with over 150 hours of playtime for the completionist, the game is definitely worth the current price point, especially if you catch it on sale. It is worth looking at for anyone who loves Fallout, and post apocalyptic settings in general.… Expand
  22. 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.
  23. 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.
  24. godzillarandom
    Oct 2, 2014
    7
    This game is one step under a masterpiece,I love this game,I have put many many hours into it,The only bad thing about it is it's bugs and Kinda silly AI ,I love the fallout games (Fallout 3 being my favorite),So I give This game a 7/10
  25. 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
  26. 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
  27. KamikazeSAT
    Nov 8, 2019
    10
    One of the greatest games of all time. Fallout New Vegas took everything from Fallout 3 and improve
  28. YungDizuck
    Oct 15, 2016
    9
    First off, let's get this out of the way: yes, it can be buggy. Yes, New Vegas itself was a let down. Yes, it was rushed out without real QA or as much polish as it deserved. Yes, it's still glitchy.

    All that said, New Vegas is one of the most immersive, compelling and outright best open world experiences that Obsidian has ever developed. You'll come to realize that not every ending is    First off, let's get this out of the way: yes, it can be buggy. Yes, New Vegas itself was a let down. Yes, it was rushed out without real QA or as much polish as it deserved. Yes, it's still glitchy.

    All that said, New Vegas is one of the most immersive, compelling and outright best open world experiences that Obsidian has ever developed. You'll come to realize that not every ending is going to be happy. Not every character is going to be good, nor will you necessarily find the good in them. There will be morally ambiguous choices and not every one will be morally right to make. You will, however, have to make them, then live with the consequences of them.

    You won't find hand holding. You will find that you're just not meant to be in some places until you're ready. You won't necessarily find redemption. Your choices may lead to terrible and unintended endings that you never suspected may happen. You won't always "get the girl" or provide leadership that inspires everyone to sing Kumbaya across a bonfire. What you WILL find: the ability to genuinely roleplay in the aftereffects of Fallout 1 and 2, as the NCR marches forward into expansionism, in the post-Tandi era, nor can they necessarily be called the "good" guys anymore.

    They will find challenges in raider factions, the remnants of the Khans, a backwards and desperate group of Brother of Steel remnants, attempting to cling to dwindling relevance, a New Vegas that may not even WANT the NCR's help, and the shadow of a massive empire in building, in the Legion.

    The villains aren't always necessarily the obvious choices either, and the dialogue in this game can be outstanding at painting the tales of choices made of desperate necessity or sacrifices made for longevity in a precarious time.

    What part will you play in this yarn? A runner? A go-between? The errand-boy? A general? Perhaps an assassin? Maybe an angry gunslinger bent on revenge? A trader who is just looking for the biggest payout, based on all the troubles? A merc? A femme fatale? A silver tongued thief? Any one of these can be viable and provide unique playthroughs, providing the game with its biggest replayability.

    The music selection is also one of the most memorable things about delving into the Mojave, as a selection of immersive and appropriate songs provides a soundscape while you trek. In The Shadow Of The Valley is probably one of my most favorite.

    If none of this has convinced you to pick this up yet, how about the fact that the game is also frequently on sale for the complete edition? The entertainment value for the price is fairly unmatched by few games. You would be doing yourself a disservice to not experience this game at least once.    … Expand
  29. 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
  30. 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.
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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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