Fallout: New Vegas

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8.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 1036 Ratings

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  1. JesseDillinger
    Feb 1, 2023
    9
    First Fallout Game I ever played. Sure it's a bit buggy, but for a game that took 18 months to make they damn sure made something great. I've put many hours into it and just replayed it a few days ago. It's just so damn fun and you can play however you want. I love the game. Also, Heartaches by the Number is a banger.
  2. Agt_Killionaire
    Oct 7, 2022
    10
    What really got me into the game when I first played was the fact that you could kill anyone you meet. You can even eradicate those that you needed to complete the game.
  3. Kazuma-Kiryu
    Jul 30, 2022
    10
    like Fallout 3 and NV one of best games of alltime even Years later and it's still one of my favorite games.
  4. HuevoAlce
    Jun 26, 2022
    9
    Dense, engaging, and fun. New Vegas earns the right to be placed alongside Bethesda's titular series.
  5. nurfedx
    Nov 19, 2021
    10
    One of the best games to the series and an All-time Classic. Also, the last Decent Fallout Game!
  6. SafetyPin005
    Nov 3, 2021
    10
    I loved every second of this game, it had nothing to do with nostalgia, I played it for the first time earlier this year. The writing was brilliant and the story was very engaging. The way the game reacted to my decisions were the best I’ve seen.
  7. Emijah13
    Jul 21, 2021
    10
    Years later and it's still one of my favorite games. Years later and it's still one of my favorite games.
  8. FAireSTONE35
    Jul 17, 2021
    10
    An amazing game with an absolutely great storyline. Best in the franchise. 10/10
  9. Mati8888
    Mar 28, 2021
    9
    The bad:
    Bugs
    The good:
    Amazing writing
    Amazing progression
    Amazing world
    More freedom than even fallout 3 or 4 give u
  10. Pgriha
    Mar 17, 2021
    10
    Идеальная игра! Не считая баги, но мододелы с нексуса давно разобрались с данной проблемой.
  11. LeoLuster
    Mar 16, 2021
    10
    I cant stress how good this game is, my personal favourite game of all time.
  12. EwokSmuggler
    Nov 10, 2020
    10
    Huge improvement over Fallout 3, More Perks, more weapons, more fun. Story is superb, dialogue is interesting and engaging. Gunplay is far better then in Fallout 3. Open world for you can explore at your leisure. Overall amazing game.
  13. Itrany
    Oct 8, 2020
    10
    Not only the best 3D fallout ever but one of the best rpg ever made. The way obsidian can build characters and tell stories makes similar titles like fallout 4 and Skyrim look like a little kid developed them. If you want a real authentic rpg expirence where you have infinite choices and opportunities this is the game for you. (2020 and I’m still playing it)
  14. Drewroux
    Jul 6, 2020
    9
    This is my all time favorite video game. The writing is excellent, the player freedom is incredible, the amount of content is incredible, the world feels real. Unfortunately the graphics were dated even by 2010 standards and the game is ripe with bugs. Regardless, new vegas will likely always be my favorite game
  15. Hellgates666
    Jun 24, 2020
    10
    I believe this game to be the best RPG ever made. The cryptic and dead environment filled with spots of beautiful flourishing life, the insane amount of different ways you can choose to finish quests, the different speech options and playstyles that truly allow you to play this game exactly the way you want to, and side missions that actually have stories worth telling all make this game aI believe this game to be the best RPG ever made. The cryptic and dead environment filled with spots of beautiful flourishing life, the insane amount of different ways you can choose to finish quests, the different speech options and playstyles that truly allow you to play this game exactly the way you want to, and side missions that actually have stories worth telling all make this game a 10/10. This game is incredibly well fleshed out, and although the gameplay can be a little clunky, it's still a must play.… Expand
  16. SockChan
    Jun 22, 2020
    8
    One of my all time favorite story is amazing ,depressing, and excited which sounds weird but it's the apocalypse and the fact you can make good and bad decisions makes it so much better the the other two main fallouts your choices feel like they have weight.
  17. Kai82
    Jan 26, 2020
    8
    The best modern Fallout game. Because of a really short development cycle it has a lot of bugs and it put Metacritic into the spotlight. Lets start with basics. Bethesda assigned the development to Obsidian Entertainment and gave them 18 months to develop the game. While it has many bugs I think the result is still a great success for the given circumstances. Then there is the bonusThe best modern Fallout game. Because of a really short development cycle it has a lot of bugs and it put Metacritic into the spotlight. Lets start with basics. Bethesda assigned the development to Obsidian Entertainment and gave them 18 months to develop the game. While it has many bugs I think the result is still a great success for the given circumstances. Then there is the bonus payment that made Metacritic famous. Obsidian should get a bonus if the Metascore was 85% or higher. It missed this slightly and got only 84%. This started a controversy about Metacritic and the evaluation system that comes up still today from time to time. But back to the game. It is a better Fallout 3 set in New Vegas. You play a courier that got ambushed while delivering an unknown shipment. Here the game starts as you will uncover the truth about the shipment and change the future of the wastelands. I like the formula of exploration, character development, dark humour and interesting stories of the Fallout series. This game is no exception. They added different fractions with their individual reputation system to the game. Basically the more you help them the more recognised you get (Helps with support, in quests, getting access to restricted areas or you will get outright attacked even by assassins if you anger them). There are of cause missions that favour one faction while anger another at the same time. Chose wisely. There are 3 mayor fractions which you have to chose 1 at the end of the game or you can do your own thing. Then there is the character development system. I like the old style (before Fallout 4) where you have to plan at the character creation and later in advance to develop your avatar to your play style. You simply can not learn everything and will always have strengths and weaknesses. I like that nearly each skill has a value (Yes some are much better than other; For example persuasion helps a lot in this game). They added a crafting system to the game where you can prepare food, create ammunition or equipment / weapons. While you can completely ignore this some stuff is really helpful. Then there are the characters, side quest and main story. This is a strength of the Fallout games (Until Fallout 76). There are many memorable characters and quest. I like especially exploring the Vaults with their dark secrets. With Mr. House and Caesar they created memorable characters. Your companions have their own stories and quest. Some bring you even extra benefits. The main story is the best of the new Fallout games as it shows how small things can foil the best plans and the power struggle of the fractions. There is only one negative for this game: The bugs. I had enormous slow downs, vanishing NPCs (quest related), scripted events not starting and some graphical glitches. Even as fan I can not give the 10/10 that the game deserves in this state. Overall while this is a really good game I will recommend that you get Ultimate Edition instead. The DLCs are awesome and the game has much less bugs / issues.… Expand
  18. JesterTRT
    Jan 16, 2020
    8
    After finishing 3, i couldn't wait for the next game. And I was so glad when New Vegas came out.
    While the layout and story differed a bit. At it's core, this was the same fallout I had loved. The combat was great, the map was vast with much to explore and loot. And, this game made melee OP, which I really enjoyed.
    Being out on the west coast wast different, but interesting to see how    After finishing 3, i couldn't wait for the next game. And I was so glad when New Vegas came out.
    While the layout and story differed a bit. At it's core, this was the same fallout I had loved. The combat was great, the map was vast with much to explore and loot. And, this game made melee OP, which I really enjoyed.
    Being out on the west coast wast different, but interesting to see how the war affected the area out there. And gave Bethesda a chance to experiment with brand new factions, out side of the ones we already knew. New Vegas was just as great of a game as 3!    … Expand
  19. MurphyBrandon
    Nov 11, 2019
    9
    New Vegas is a classic RPG. I enjoyed the base game a lot more than the DLC, though. The DLC was frustrating and restrictive. Therefore, I'm NOT rating this as a perfect RPG.
  20. Mafiabrett
    Oct 16, 2019
    9
    In reality I view this game a 10/10 because to this day, its still my favorite RPG. But it suffers from way to many bugs for me to give it a 10/10 on here. I really wish I could because this is the best Fallout game. The world Obsidian built around the Mojave Wasteland mesmerizes me each time i play. Unlike Bethesdas Fallout games, Fallout New Vegas isnt lifeless, in fact far from it. TheIn reality I view this game a 10/10 because to this day, its still my favorite RPG. But it suffers from way to many bugs for me to give it a 10/10 on here. I really wish I could because this is the best Fallout game. The world Obsidian built around the Mojave Wasteland mesmerizes me each time i play. Unlike Bethesdas Fallout games, Fallout New Vegas isnt lifeless, in fact far from it. The best way to describe it is a "Civilized Wasteland" that has limited law and order from multiple factions. You get more Roleplaying choices in dialogue and more paths to take to finish the quests for different endings. If however you are someone who hates talking to NPCs and only wants to walk around exploring the ruins and shooting enemies, then this might not be the best Fallout for you, it was built for true Fallout RPG fans.

    In my Ratings:
    0-4 Games that I wish I hadn't spent money on
    5-7 Games that I enjoyed but probably wont play again
    8-10 Games that I loved and will definitely play again    … Expand
  21. maxi2723
    Sep 6, 2019
    10
    Una obra de arte de los juegos RPG, por encima ampliamente del Fallout 3, 100 x 100 recomendado si te gustan los juegos de este estilo.
  22. egoBorder
    Aug 29, 2019
    8
    An excellent game, but I have to rate the PS3 version down due to its awful performance. By far the worst way to experience this game, but even so New Vegas rises above its flaws with its great ambition and depth. Even outside of technical issues, a few quest bugs can bring a playthrough to a screeching halt, and the early going can be as frustrating as in any Bethesda game. OverallAn excellent game, but I have to rate the PS3 version down due to its awful performance. By far the worst way to experience this game, but even so New Vegas rises above its flaws with its great ambition and depth. Even outside of technical issues, a few quest bugs can bring a playthrough to a screeching halt, and the early going can be as frustrating as in any Bethesda game. Overall though players can expect a great experience that is only occasionally interrupted by frustrating problems.… Expand
  23. Zaxxeh
    Apr 8, 2019
    10
    I have played Fallout: New Vegas on both PC and PS3. Story-wise, the game is excellent. I have been a fan of Obsidian's writing since Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic II: The Sith Lords. Chris Avellone certainly knows how to flesh out a world as well as its characters. I understand that the game was built upon Fallout 3's Gamebryo engine, which leads me to my next issue: Bethesda'sI have played Fallout: New Vegas on both PC and PS3. Story-wise, the game is excellent. I have been a fan of Obsidian's writing since Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic II: The Sith Lords. Chris Avellone certainly knows how to flesh out a world as well as its characters. I understand that the game was built upon Fallout 3's Gamebryo engine, which leads me to my next issue: Bethesda's glitches and engine. While I was able to lessen the issues on PC, those on PS3 are sadly out of luck. I have played through the game multiple times on PS3 (even achieving the platinum trophy). Each time I play through the game, I ensure that I prioritize the Red Rock Canyon as well as the Honest Hearts DLC, regardless if I want to do them or not. As the game size increases, certain parts of the game become increasingly unstable. Even approaching Red Rock Canyon by the time of it being over 11K would result in sputters and FPS drops to well below 10, resulting in a literal slideshow. Even if I left the area, the game would hard crash the PS3 5-10 minutes later, requiring a complete reboot. Furthermore, as the game size increases, overall gaming sessions become increasingly smaller due to the game crashing. At one point I could maybe squeeze 15 minutes of game time before the system would freeze. The game is more unstable that both Fallout 3 and Skyrim. I understand that Obsidian was rushed, so I honestly can't blame them. Despite these issues, I give the game a perfect score and wholly recommend it as anyone's first Fallout game, especially given the depth of both the lore and the writing.… Expand
  24. builtFORDtuff
    Mar 19, 2019
    10
    This is absolutely a must own game and get the ultimate edition it's worth the extra $$. Not sure why it has a 7.9 rating but the gameplay and weaponry is amazing.
    The quests are extremely satisfying. The gameplay and story arc are addicting along with modifying your weaponry, armor, and companions. The game has bugs and glitches but how good the game is more than makes up for those rare    This is absolutely a must own game and get the ultimate edition it's worth the extra $$. Not sure why it has a 7.9 rating but the gameplay and weaponry is amazing.
    The quests are extremely satisfying. The gameplay and story arc are addicting along with modifying your weaponry, armor, and companions. The game has bugs and glitches but how good the game is more than makes up for those rare occasions    … Expand
  25. Sanhoys
    Feb 17, 2019
    10
    Игра просто бомба, геймплей, сюжет, а главное это дополнения к ней. Лично прошёл игру на PC и на Xbox 360.
  26. AbdulMalik
    Nov 23, 2018
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Hey ,this may be a little late because this game came out in 2010 ,but this game is the only fall out I have played and it is with out a doubt my favorite ,its really fun exploring the Mojave ,but the game is SUPER buggy on PS3 in fact 2 of my saves just got deleted and that was not fun , the story is....meh i enjoyed the first part when you got to kill that B**ch Benny and then after words the game's story felt boring to be honest expat a few moments like the strip , legion and Yes man ,one thing I love in the game is freedom I have seen the fallout 3 and there really is not any freedom in the game I have played Skyrim and I saw that there really is not any freedom ,But in this game you can do anything you want ,want to kill the NCR in the beginning ? sure ,its going to be hard but you can,want to kill every legion,NCR,MR.House member? sure bud, now if there are two things that make me give this game a 8/10 first is that you can not play after you finch the game i thought that they would learn from fallout 3 ,but they did not, and second .........bugs like I said this game is very buggy almost unplayable and game breaking some times but if you stick around its so ******* fun .That is my 2015 review of fallout new Vegas.… Expand
  27. enter_thedragon
    Oct 27, 2018
    9
    If you buy Fallout NV for PS3, expect a ton of bugs. I honestly am considering buying it on Steam because I hear it runs much better. Despite that though...
    I've clocked so many hours into this game it's unreal. It's 2018, just over eight years after its release, and I still think it's such a fun game to play. There are so many RPG elements, locations, characters, unique weapons... The    If you buy Fallout NV for PS3, expect a ton of bugs. I honestly am considering buying it on Steam because I hear it runs much better. Despite that though...
    I've clocked so many hours into this game it's unreal. It's 2018, just over eight years after its release, and I still think it's such a fun game to play. There are so many RPG elements, locations, characters, unique weapons... The graphics were dated even when it came out, but graphics aren't everything. If you're looking to play a solid RPG with multiple choices to achieve quests, this is the game for you. Also the DLC is great too so get the Ultimate Edition, but if you have a gaming PC DO YOURSELF A FAVOR AND BUY THIS ON PC.    … Expand
  28. okayokay
    Oct 10, 2018
    9
    rrrrrrrrrrraaaaaaaaaaadddddddddddiiiiiiiiiiicccccccccccaaaaaaaaaaalllllllllll
  29. NoirDetectiv
    Dec 7, 2017
    10
    This game made an indelible impression on me and showed me what a three-dimensional Fallout should look like. The game with a great and exciting storyline, side quests and thoughtful game play.
    The game shows that it was done by people who know the RPG in general and Fallout in particular, and despite all the Glitches the game remains one of the best, if not the best representative of the    This game made an indelible impression on me and showed me what a three-dimensional Fallout should look like. The game with a great and exciting storyline, side quests and thoughtful game play.
    The game shows that it was done by people who know the RPG in general and Fallout in particular, and despite all the Glitches the game remains one of the best, if not the best representative of the Fallout series!    … Expand
  30. dc21384
    Apr 28, 2017
    10
    One of the best unrated games ever!! It runs the same engine as fallout 3 but has twice as much story.
    I recommend this game to anyone who prefers story over graphics! make sure to get the game of year edition which comes with all the DLC.
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#41 Best PS3 Game of 2010
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#9 Most Discussed PS3 Game of 2010
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#17 Most Shared PS3 Game of 2010

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Metascore
82

Generally favorable reviews - based on 57 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 51 out of 57
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 57
  3. Negative: 0 out of 57
  1. Playstation Official Magazine Australia
    Jan 24, 2011
    80
    A wild ride, and worth the price of admission, but you've been on this one before. [December 2010 p71]
  2. Cynamite
    Jan 16, 2011
    85
    The technology of the newest part of the fallout series is over aged and besides the hardcore mode and the reputation-system, the new features of New Vegas are manageable. But altogether, New Vegas is a successful new part and not just an add-on, with more than 100 hours of gaming, an interesting story and a new setting to explore.
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  3. Eurogamer Portugal
    Jan 15, 2011
    80
    If you are looking for a universe full of adventures and challenges, Fallout: New Vegas is your game, and for many more months.
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