Fallout: New Vegas - Honest Hearts

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7.2

Mixed or average reviews- based on 80 Ratings

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  1. OnAnarchy
    Mar 20, 2012
    8
    Zion National Park remains as beautiful in the Fallout world as in the real world. The environment design is absolutely beautiful and gives you everything you want from DLC. Points are taken off for length; it is much shorter than the other DLC's and provides little in the way of reward for completion. Still, it's an interesting world that was fun to explore, and fun to return to. AlsoZion National Park remains as beautiful in the Fallout world as in the real world. The environment design is absolutely beautiful and gives you everything you want from DLC. Points are taken off for length; it is much shorter than the other DLC's and provides little in the way of reward for completion. Still, it's an interesting world that was fun to explore, and fun to return to. Also have to give a shout out to the Survivalist, which may be the most ingeniously conceived background story I've ever seen.… Expand
  2. theillusiveman
    May 17, 2011
    8
    Honest Hearts improves over Dead Money in many ways, and is definitely a buy for any New Vegas fan. This $10 DLC will take our favorite Courier to Zion, located in Utah. You pick up a radio signal, like any Fallout DLC, from Happy Trails asking for you to join them in a trek to New Caanan. After your Happy Trails expedition is decimated by a surprise attack from tribals upon arriving,Honest Hearts improves over Dead Money in many ways, and is definitely a buy for any New Vegas fan. This $10 DLC will take our favorite Courier to Zion, located in Utah. You pick up a radio signal, like any Fallout DLC, from Happy Trails asking for you to join them in a trek to New Caanan. After your Happy Trails expedition is decimated by a surprise attack from tribals upon arriving, you'll become embroiled in a war between tribes. This story differs greatly from Dead Money, which had a compelling story, but was weighed down by too much survival gameplay. You'll meet the Burned Man, formerly Caesar's right hand man, and discover fun "pre-War" technology. It comes with the typical New Vegas glitches; sometimes characters mouth's don't sync with their words, falling inside a rock, V.A.T.S. bugs, but it doesn't hamper the experience too much. The best thing about this DLC is learning more about the rich history of the Fallout Universe. Your level cap will be raised by 5, new guns are available, new companions, new locations, and new perks make this a fun Fallout experience. Overall, an 8/10.… Expand
  3. Ail2798
    May 18, 2011
    9
    Really good DLC. Really impressed me. I loved Dead Money, the last DLC. This one is by far better. Its about as long as Dead Money, even longer if you decide to just explore everything that it has to offer. This DLC takes us to Utah, at a place called Zion you meet new faces, specifically the Burned man, Joshua Gramah. Joshua Graham and Daniel (another character you meet) are part of aReally good DLC. Really impressed me. I loved Dead Money, the last DLC. This one is by far better. Its about as long as Dead Money, even longer if you decide to just explore everything that it has to offer. This DLC takes us to Utah, at a place called Zion you meet new faces, specifically the Burned man, Joshua Gramah. Joshua Graham and Daniel (another character you meet) are part of a religious group called the "New Canaanites". At the beginning of the game, you find out Joshua was part of legion, Caesar's right hand man, but later betrayed and burned alive and thrown into a canyon.Turns out Joshua survived. Caesars has sent out men to look for him, and won't admit Joshua survived. But this DLC isn't about Legion You head out in a caravan to New Canaan, only to find its destroyed, and the people you wen't with are killed instantly. You meet up with a guy named "Follows Chalk" at the beginning of the game, he says Joshua is alive, and taught a group called the "Sorrows" and "Dead Horses" how to survive. He's revered as a war hero. Follows chalk takes you to him, you find out Joshua is alive, and have a nice chat with him. Joshua is a extremely religious person (although not a pacifist, and probably Mormon, go figure), and defending the Sorrows from a group called the "white legs". Not gonna say much more about the story. You meet a variety of enemies, new faces, and a whole new area to explore, and get achievements and kill stuff. And at the end you get a bunch of **** (lol, by the way, thats not much of a spoiler so don't complain). Good stuff, highly recommend it. 9.4/10.… 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 ) 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. TheHonest 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. 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 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 theAfter 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
  6. RaiTheNoblesse
    Sep 26, 2011
    9
    Honest Hearts really, really improves over Dead Money in many ways. Honest Hearts is close to a small masterpiece. The creatures and people and the scenery might seem repetitive (the landscapes is hug and often beautiful), but its about the tens fights with the very strong creatures (using the environment and tools to the max, finding the best path for an approach ect.), the characters,Honest Hearts really, really improves over Dead Money in many ways. Honest Hearts is close to a small masterpiece. The creatures and people and the scenery might seem repetitive (the landscapes is hug and often beautiful), but its about the tens fights with the very strong creatures (using the environment and tools to the max, finding the best path for an approach ect.), the characters, background stories and enjoying the great and fitting soundtrack (again).

    Honest Hearts should be played on very hard (or hard at least, better very hard), to really feel the tension from the strong creatures, to really try to "survive" out in the wild ect. anyone playing Fallout New Vegas on normal or easy, then going how dull the game is, is simply playing the wrong game (and probably misunderstanding, what Fallout is all about)    … Expand
  7. Josh_47ra
    Apr 2, 2012
    8
    My biggest complaints are the length and the piss poor rendering of Zion National Park. They really butchered the 'Three Patriachs' the biggest feature of Zion. Anyways the plot is interesting enough and its really cool to meet Joshua Graham and talk to him. I do like that you can travel here after completion.
  8. RangerGxi
    May 21, 2012
    8
    Interesting characters, great plot, great enviroment and an excellent politics. Not worth the original price but a must buy if it's on sale(Like 2.50$)
  9. iLightning
    Sep 20, 2013
    8
    Honest Hearts has a great story and memorable characters, set in the excellent Zion Valley in Utah. The game focuses on the tribal warfare we hear about in the main game, but have never actually experienced until now. The Sorrows, White Legs and Dead Horses are all enjoyable factions and The Burned Man is an amazing character to have running around with you.

    Yao Guai make a violent    Honest Hearts has a great story and memorable characters, set in the excellent Zion Valley in Utah. The game focuses on the tribal warfare we hear about in the main game, but have never actually experienced until now. The Sorrows, White Legs and Dead Horses are all enjoyable factions and The Burned Man is an amazing character to have running around with you.

    Yao Guai make a violent return from Fallout 3, a welcome addition to the roster of returning monsters from the Mojave. The new weapons and armour are great and make use of the previously semi-redundant Survival skill. Sadly, the big final decision doesn't feel that spectacular and the final confrontation and boss fight are rather forgettable.

    Although being shorter than the other DLCs, Honest Hearts is a great expedition for an experienced Courier.    … Expand
  10. nurfedx
    Nov 19, 2021
    10
    One of the best games to the series and an All-time Classic. Also, the last Decent Fallout Game!

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#63 Most Discussed Xbox 360 Game of 2011

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Mixed or average reviews - based on 19 Critic Reviews

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  1. GameCritics
    Jan 4, 2012
    50
    With more time and attention given to the writing, characters, and quests, it could have been a very special experience. As it stands, it's a forgettable detour through Averagetown that strays from the exceptional content I've come to expect from New Vegas.
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  2. Extreme Gamer
    Aug 12, 2011
    70
    While the journey into the rocky wild of Utah lacks the cleverness of 'Dead Money' or the excitement of 'New Vegas,' it will still please fans because it simply more Fallout.
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  3. Games Master UK
    Jul 8, 2011
    57
    Unspectacular add-on for the rapidly ageing action-RPG. For hardcore fans only. [Aug 2011, p.95]
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