Fallout: New Vegas - Honest Hearts

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  • Summary: Honest Hearts takes you on an expedition to the unspoiled wilderness of Utah's Zion National Park. Things go horribly wrong when your caravan is ambushed by a tribal raiding band. As you try to find a way back to the Mojave, you become embroiled in a war between tribes and a conflict betweenHonest Hearts takes you on an expedition to the unspoiled wilderness of Utah's Zion National Park. Things go horribly wrong when your caravan is ambushed by a tribal raiding band. As you try to find a way back to the Mojave, you become embroiled in a war between tribes and a conflict between a New Canaanite missionary and the mysterious Burned Man. The decisions you make will determine the fate of Zion.… Expand

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 19
  2. Mixed: 17 out of 19
  3. Negative: 0 out of 19
  1. Gamer Limit
    May 17, 2011
    85
    There isn't anything mind blowing about Honest Hearts, but it's a much more solid effort than Dead Money, and a step in the right direction for New Vegas' DLC.
  2. GameTrailers
    May 19, 2011
    71
    Honest Hearts is most exciting at the start and then gradually ebbs, as Zion ends up being much smaller than it first seems.
  3. Level7.nu
    May 19, 2011
    70
    The story could be a lot stronger but Honest Hearts is a welcome addition to those mainly looking for a nice new area, new weapons, monsters and perks.
  4. Video Game Talk
    Jun 5, 2011
    70
    Even though this DLC pack as slightly shorter than Dead Money, it definitely felt more satisfying to complete. It also feels more polished than Dead Money and I definitely ran into less bugs during gameplay.
  5. GamePro
    May 23, 2011
    60
    It's a fair package -- more expansive than Dead Money but not quite as rich as Point Lookout, which is the current gold standard for Fallout DLC. And, of course, it's a long way from the expansion packs of yore, where $30 could occasionally yield what amounted to an entirely new game. Ten dollars is a fair price for what Honest Hearts brings to the table, but its ultimate appeal is down to whether or not you're still in the middle of a campaign. As it is, this four hour romp through Zion National Park isn't quite worth dusting off your seven-month old copy of New Vegas.
  6. SpazioGames
    May 30, 2011
    58
    There are good ideas in this DLC. A real shame for the bugs and the overall lack of content.
  7. Metro GameCentral
    May 20, 2011
    50
    A typical Fallout download that buries a few interesting new ideas and locations beneath a patchwork of overfamiliar, and increasingly outdated, content.

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  2. Mixed: 15 out of 30
  3. Negative: 5 out of 30
  1. nurfedx
    Nov 19, 2021
    10
    One of the best games to the series and an All-time Classic. Also, the last Decent Fallout Game!
  2. TheQuietGamer
    May 24, 2011
    9
    After the disappointing Dead Money DLC I wasn't sure about buying this, but I'm glad I did, like all the other Fallout DLC it adds new weaponsAfter the disappointing Dead Money DLC I wasn't sure about buying this, but I'm glad I did, like all the other Fallout DLC it adds new weapons and achievements, but it also extends the level cap by 5 again, and it includes the burned man which is cool, and adds awesome things like rain, and stars in the sky at night, and adds a few side quests outside of the main quests to extend the length and has a lot of locations to explore, but even with those it's pretty short, but a lot of fun, and after this DLC I am anxiously looking forward to the other DLC on the way.… Expand
  4. Heroicpotatoe
    May 31, 2011
    8
    Honest Hearts is a lot better than Dead Money. Firstly Honest Hearts lets you keep most of your equipment ( though there is a weight limit )Honest Hearts is a lot better than Dead Money. Firstly Honest Hearts lets you keep most of your equipment ( though there is a weight limit ) which is very generous, but it should always be like that. The story for Honest Hearts is good and there are good side quests. The return of the Yao Guai is most welcome. The feature of rain is welcome as well, when it rained first, I was amazed. The story is very short though and you can only side with one group but you can decide their fate.… Expand
  5. elbrucio
    Jul 23, 2011
    7
    Beautiful expansive vistas are somewhat dimmed by an uninspired storyline. The landscape in this expansion is gorgeous and like wanderingBeautiful expansive vistas are somewhat dimmed by an uninspired storyline. The landscape in this expansion is gorgeous and like wandering through a national geographic documentary on the desert. Rich oranges and reds for the sandy landscape, a starry sky that goes on forever, and weather effects that aren't present in the regular game. The downside of all the nature of course is that the interiors are less than interesting and are mostly caves, and there is only so much you can do with caves. The storyline wasn't bad, but it wasn't good either and I couldn't help but think a western theme would have suited it better than a native one. So be prepared for an enjoyable game, but alas, not an exciting one.… Expand
  6. KUJOtheSLOTHMAN
    Jun 1, 2011
    6
    Honest Hearts introduces a pretty cool new area with a few worthwhile areas to explore but suffers from lackluster characters and a boring,Honest Hearts introduces a pretty cool new area with a few worthwhile areas to explore but suffers from lackluster characters and a boring, uninspired story. Outside of a few decent weapons, perks, the increased level cap and some new enemies to fight, there is not much in this DLC pack that the average Fallout player will be interested in. -------The story is easily the weakest part of this expansion. It consists of you getting stranded in Zion National Park in Utah and helping out the local tribes in order to return to the Mojave. While at first I was interested in this DLC because it included the Burned Man, they totally dropped the ball in including anything interesting or worthwhile surrounding his history and his background. Zion itself is the strongest part of this DLC. Zion is a unique area and quite large, though many of its locations are nothing more than barren campsites. For the dedicated explorer, there are terminals spread across several caves (I have not found all of them) telling the story of a survivor in Zion which is pretty interesting. There are a few new weapons, some of which may be as good or better than what you can find in the Mojave and Honest Hearts also sees the return of the Yao Guai.… Expand
  7. Blenderhead
    Sep 19, 2011
    6
    Honest Hearts is an add-on of thoroughly middling quality, mostly due to length. I beat the entire DLC in one sitting, after getting homeHonest Hearts is an add-on of thoroughly middling quality, mostly due to length. I beat the entire DLC in one sitting, after getting home from work (I checked with the wiki, and I did in fact complete all non-mutually exclusive quests, not just the main storyline). While the change of setting is nice, most of the environment looks like it was made using old assets from Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion, and the required mountain climbing is frequently tedious. The three new companions introduced constitute fully half of of the DLC's characters of consequence, and their Companion Perks are forgettable. The only compelling character in the DLC is on screen for perhaps 30 minutes. Many of the quests simply start in sequence, making your character's motivation for completing them unclear. The so-called final battle of the DLC mostly consists of running across the length of the map with fast travel disabled, killing small pockets NPCs that never present much of a threat. Adding to this, only two of the characters in the entire DLC have any sort of personality, the rest being generic tribals. While there is good loot to be had (especially for character who wish to focus on Light Armor), loot alone makes for a grind, not a fun experience, as anyone who played Fallout 3's Operation Anchorage can attest. If you only want one or two New Vegas DLCs, I would recommend against Honest Hearts.… Expand
  8. kenshi46
    Jul 15, 2013
    0
    This DLC felt like I was playing Nancy Drew. Go here, go there. Hardly any story. Horribly boring quests that left me feeling empty, andThis DLC felt like I was playing Nancy Drew. Go here, go there. Hardly any story. Horribly boring quests that left me feeling empty, and hoping the end was near.

    Avoid this DLC.    … Expand

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#63 Most Discussed Xbox 360 Game of 2011