Fallout: New Vegas

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  1. 45ACP
    May 19, 2011
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Simply a stunning game, although with no major additions to Fallout New Vegas, it offers 150+ more quests, a new giant world to explore , a new rich quest-line with multiple endings, and much more. And for only $30 it's well worth the money.… Expand
  2. SamiNami
    Jun 14, 2011
    10
    Fallout New Vegas Is my favorite game of all time. It's basically fallout 3 with a better story and more toys. This game is the ultimate nerdgasm. The guns... there are some guns in this game... And the characters... and the plot once you get over the start, when you finally start to understand... best game ever.
  3. fkos
    Jul 21, 2011
    8
    Not perfect, but still one of the most engrossing games I've played in quite a while. The story and script are top notch, as is the voice acting (which is always nice to find out in a game). The lack of an option to carry on playing once the game is finished is quite annoying, but I suppose that being this way at least allows the story to carry the game and leaves you hungry for more. SomeNot perfect, but still one of the most engrossing games I've played in quite a while. The story and script are top notch, as is the voice acting (which is always nice to find out in a game). The lack of an option to carry on playing once the game is finished is quite annoying, but I suppose that being this way at least allows the story to carry the game and leaves you hungry for more. Some of the physics need working on (characters falling through scenery etc) but on the whole the visuals are good. Not quite as epic as when you first step out of the sewers in Oblivion, but still pretty sweet. Not sure I'd like to play another post-apocalyptic Fallout game, though. Maybe they should set the next one several hundred years after the events of New Vegas when mankind has recovered somewhat, or at least try something new.… Expand
  4. TAMPjackoon
    Oct 7, 2011
    9
    A good game [period] The storyline is great, it provides RPG elements that aren't really difficult to understand, a huge world to explore, loads of enemies to shoot / beat / blow up / poison / whatever. Though it's extremely glitched, but I don't think that counts too much. It also has the downfall of being overwhelmed by too many quests at the same time, or too many enemies at the sameA good game [period] The storyline is great, it provides RPG elements that aren't really difficult to understand, a huge world to explore, loads of enemies to shoot / beat / blow up / poison / whatever. Though it's extremely glitched, but I don't think that counts too much. It also has the downfall of being overwhelmed by too many quests at the same time, or too many enemies at the same time. But get a companion (or solo if you prefer) and just pick one, you'll have a good time no matter what. The final flaw I'd like to mention is how depressing it can get, you look out at the half-dead world and...you just kinda get sad, but it also adds to the story, that again: the world is half-dead.… Expand
  5. Vertillian
    Nov 30, 2011
    10
    Is this game flawed? Yes. Is it ambitious? Yes. Is it fun to play? Yes. I loved this game from start to finish. A large play area and aa well-written and involving story have kept me playing for hours. I agree that a game with so many bugs on release shouldn't really receive a perfect 10. These have been fixed through a series of updates now though and the game is fantastic to play. ManyIs this game flawed? Yes. Is it ambitious? Yes. Is it fun to play? Yes. I loved this game from start to finish. A large play area and aa well-written and involving story have kept me playing for hours. I agree that a game with so many bugs on release shouldn't really receive a perfect 10. These have been fixed through a series of updates now though and the game is fantastic to play. Many people gave ME2 10's despite its flaws and lack of a decent plot or any rpg elements, despite being marketed as an rpg. How that was rewarded for false advertising is beyond me. Want an RPG with guns and depth, buy this. Want a shooter pretending to be an rpg? Buy me2… Expand
  6. arnyftw
    Nov 10, 2011
    9
    Although with many glitches, is still a great game. This game is the same as fallout 3, it is like a map pack for 3 and could be a DLC but they have added some things like aim down sights which is nice. I enjoyed this game but I hope future fallout games are more different.
  7. Memento
    Nov 12, 2011
    9
    Improves on fallout 3 in many areas of game-play, the story is still fun and creative and like all Bethesda games there is plenty to do. Minor issues include the invisible walls in mountainous areas and the lack of improvement in textures from Fallout 3. However these issues in no way ruin what is a fantastic game.
  8. The_Lang_Theory
    Nov 20, 2011
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Do not listen to the nay sayers of Fallout: New Vegas. This game is truly remarkable. The vast open wasteland filled with hundreds of quests, NPC's, ridiculous weapons and crazy wildlife is not only genius but significantly important in lasting appeal. The game has plenty for you to keep coming back to and with the addition of DLC the abundance of Fallout fun gets even bigger. You will never get tired of walking the watsteland and discovering abandoned homes and facilities, caves and canyons or even populated communities with each individual to their own story. If you love an open world game this is for you. Fallout 3 players will enjoy this considerably and Elder Scroll fans should use New Vegas as a highly respectable filler until they get their hands on Skyrim. Note the game does encounter a few bugs and graphics are not up there with majority of most games these days but don't worry, you won't be focusing on that when you witness your own execution.… Expand
  9. sias
    Feb 11, 2012
    8
    Although maybe lacking some of the atmosphere and general wasteland feel that made Fallout 3 so immersive, Fallout New Vegas more than makes up for it in both content and charm. Exploring the practically untouched [by the nuclear war] areas of New Vegas and the surrounding desert is great fun and absolutely packed full of interesting stories and NPCs. Every place you find has a back storyAlthough maybe lacking some of the atmosphere and general wasteland feel that made Fallout 3 so immersive, Fallout New Vegas more than makes up for it in both content and charm. Exploring the practically untouched [by the nuclear war] areas of New Vegas and the surrounding desert is great fun and absolutely packed full of interesting stories and NPCs. Every place you find has a back story and most likely an actual quest tied to it. The world of New Vegas is smaller than that of Fallout 3, but has more locations to explore and more life to it, which seems fitting due to the setting and perfectly complements the barron wastelands of Fallout 3 by offering the player a different slice of a post-apocalyptic world. The introduction of factions is very much welcomed and your alliance with each one has major implications on the world and the story, allowing for multiple play throughs with different endings. Gunplay has been tightened and now has iron sights for easier aiming. However, this does make VATS mode a little bit useless now as aiming is so much more accurate. I experienced zero bugs that affected the game in any major way (once had a flying dog, but that was just hilarious) so I was overall pleased with the quality. The music and sound effects are fitting and really flesh out the world. Companions are much improved over Fallout 3 with the companion wheel, where in you can select many different orders for your companion to carry out on the fly. The game also comes with a Survival/hardcore mode where you have to constantly eat/drink/sleep to function. This is a fantastic addition and implemented brilliantly, adding a real feeling of desperation as you scavenge through old convenience stores for some canned food and bottles of water. The levelling system is solid and has a vast number of perks for you to choose from cannibalism to be able to tame wild animals. I do realise that some people had some horrid bugs with this game (save game corruption etc) but I experienced close to zero bugs after spending a good 200 hours exploring the entire landscape and doing every mission available, so any bugs present will be variable between copies. Anyway, highly recommend for lovers of RPGs and Sandbox titles.… Expand
  10. WielderofKnives
    Jan 25, 2012
    9
    This was the first Bethesda game I had ever played. And I am impressed. This game is everything I love. Complete random enemies, an engaging plot, but best of all , the ability to do whatever I want when I want to. Exploration is the best thing about this game, as there are so many locations to loot and explore. You can make a whole business out of looting, and you can spend hours justThis was the first Bethesda game I had ever played. And I am impressed. This game is everything I love. Complete random enemies, an engaging plot, but best of all , the ability to do whatever I want when I want to. Exploration is the best thing about this game, as there are so many locations to loot and explore. You can make a whole business out of looting, and you can spend hours just wandering into the wasteland, looking for signs of human habitation, and running into dangerous creatures who are fun to take on. But just because you can do that, doesn' t mean that the main quest is boring at all. Oh no, even though I just only got into New Vegas, it has a very interesting path of moving you from location to location and the whole story of the NCR vs Legion is awesome too, as you have the ability to choose a side. All in all this is definitely worth your money. I only decline from giving it a perfect ten because of problems with the save system. save often because its possible a save might become corrupted.… Expand
  11. dmprice25
    Feb 5, 2012
    8
    An excellent RPG, but suffers a few drawbacks. There is a ton to do in New Vegas. There are plenty of factions full of quests for you to do, all of which have rewards through rep with the factions, weapons, caps, etc. The map is full of locations to explore, but unfortunately so many of them are meaningless. The biggest flaw to New Vegas is definitely the glitches. Though most are patchedAn excellent RPG, but suffers a few drawbacks. There is a ton to do in New Vegas. There are plenty of factions full of quests for you to do, all of which have rewards through rep with the factions, weapons, caps, etc. The map is full of locations to explore, but unfortunately so many of them are meaningless. The biggest flaw to New Vegas is definitely the glitches. Though most are patched now, when New Vegas first came out, the game was full of broken quests, freezing (most commonly in loading screens), REALLY slow loading screens, etc. Although it is a great game, the developers did a poor job of cleaning up all of the bugs in their game. I still thoroughly enjoyed my experience with New Vegas though, despite the flaws.… Expand
  12. VaultBoy070
    Feb 13, 2012
    10
    Best game ever. When I bought this game, I knew that it was going to be very simular to Fallout 3. But I didn't knew that it was going to be much more funnier to play, that it had a much more better story, a nicer location and, the most important, that it was much more addictive. Since the release date, I played it evry day again and again. It is such a deep experience,totally worth theBest game ever. When I bought this game, I knew that it was going to be very simular to Fallout 3. But I didn't knew that it was going to be much more funnier to play, that it had a much more better story, a nicer location and, the most important, that it was much more addictive. Since the release date, I played it evry day again and again. It is such a deep experience,totally worth the buying. I would even buy it forthe double ammount of money. All the DLC were great, especcialy Honest Hearts and Old Wotld Blues.… Expand
  13. Matriix
    Feb 14, 2012
    8
    Just as good as fallout 3 if not better. i played through this game on release so it was very buggy and glitchy and froze my xbox completly random all over the place. even so i played it through and enjoyed almost every second of it. if this game would have been working properly on release i would have giving it a solid 10 but the fact that it was very broken i must give it an 8
  14. darogers89
    Mar 11, 2012
    10
    The sheer amount of content in the fallout games is what I really like. With many good games today I find myself being saddened that the fun came to an end in a day or two. With new vegas you'll be playing constantly and continue to find new things to do and keep entertained day in and day out.. It is funny how I always considered bethesda as like the worst game creators I knew, but thatThe sheer amount of content in the fallout games is what I really like. With many good games today I find myself being saddened that the fun came to an end in a day or two. With new vegas you'll be playing constantly and continue to find new things to do and keep entertained day in and day out.. It is funny how I always considered bethesda as like the worst game creators I knew, but that was before I discovered games like oblivion, skyrim, fallout 3, and new vegas. I cannot wait for the next fallout game to hit shelves. I hope it doesn't end soon.… Expand
  15. OnAnarchy
    Mar 14, 2012
    9
    This game offers little mechanical difference from it's predecessor Fallout 3; it's uniqueness comes in it's environment. Obsidian (who contain many former Black Isle employees, developers of Fallout 1 & 2) has crafted a unique environment that will please many players. My favourite part was J.E. Sawyer's inclusion of black humor and numerous easter eggs that make exploring the wastelandThis game offers little mechanical difference from it's predecessor Fallout 3; it's uniqueness comes in it's environment. Obsidian (who contain many former Black Isle employees, developers of Fallout 1 & 2) has crafted a unique environment that will please many players. My favourite part was J.E. Sawyer's inclusion of black humor and numerous easter eggs that make exploring the wasteland fun. DLC's are average, but this is a review of the core game only. -1 for motion capture and faces as well as some minor glitches that have since been patched.… Expand
  16. watithink123
    Dec 25, 2012
    8
    Fallout New Vegas is a great game and even better with all the DLC's with it. But out of all of Bethesdas RPGs I have playing it was the worst one(but still is a great game). You have more options witch always leads to some people liking you and some people hating you, witch was one of the few things interested me about Fallout NV. Shops now have more money as the game goes on witch is aFallout New Vegas is a great game and even better with all the DLC's with it. But out of all of Bethesdas RPGs I have playing it was the worst one(but still is a great game). You have more options witch always leads to some people liking you and some people hating you, witch was one of the few things interested me about Fallout NV. Shops now have more money as the game goes on witch is a huge difference witch was one thing I did not like about Fallout 3. You can also get bad-ass weapon scopes and stuff like that(at the gun runners arsenal) Fallout 3 has many reasons why it dominates New Vegas but NV is still a great game(really recommend getting the Ultamite Edition) Fallout: New Vegas 8.7/10… Expand
  17. CaptainAwesomer
    Sep 17, 2012
    9
    I bought this game and played it a few months after it came out, so I guess they fixed all of the bugs by then. I loved it, I did a few playthroughs, and spent over 100 hours playing it.

    The best way to describe it would be it's Fallout 3, except less gritty and much more lively of a world.
  18. JangerGR
    Aug 5, 2013
    9
    Fallout New Vegas was a great game, the architecture was neat, the enemies were fun, you're inclined to talk to the interesting characters, and the guns were awesome. It's a really good game, I've been playing a long time, and I could almost say it deserves a solid 10. But the setbacks are only minor so I can't put it lower that a 9. The main setback is that the Mojave doesn't seem like aFallout New Vegas was a great game, the architecture was neat, the enemies were fun, you're inclined to talk to the interesting characters, and the guns were awesome. It's a really good game, I've been playing a long time, and I could almost say it deserves a solid 10. But the setbacks are only minor so I can't put it lower that a 9. The main setback is that the Mojave doesn't seem like a nuclear apocalypse happened, it simply looks like just a crummy area. The other thing is oddly enough, New Vegas. Now New Vegas looks amazing and I know that, but the problem is it draws attention away from everything else and makes it seem less exciting. Other than that, its an amazing game, and you shouldn't pass it up.… Expand
  19. cowill101
    Sep 11, 2012
    9
    This game is very similar in a lot of aspects, whether it be game-play mechanics, graphics and so on, however it's also a lot different. The leveling system, the abundance of side quests, hardcore mode, and the implementation of gambling make it a unique and worthwhile experience. Granted, it did not exceed our expectations set forth by it predecessor (Fallout 3), it is worth buying forThis game is very similar in a lot of aspects, whether it be game-play mechanics, graphics and so on, however it's also a lot different. The leveling system, the abundance of side quests, hardcore mode, and the implementation of gambling make it a unique and worthwhile experience. Granted, it did not exceed our expectations set forth by it predecessor (Fallout 3), it is worth buying for the experience and the continued fun and frolic of simple playing Fallout in general. Also, if you're thinking of buying the game, it's in your advantage to pay the extra money and buy the "Ultimate Edition" with the DLCs and Gun Runner's Arsenal. Dead Money and Lonesome Road are some of the best DLCs the Fallout series, and Bethesda for the matter has to offer.… Expand
  20. BR0H4MM3R
    Nov 23, 2013
    9
    Fallout: New Vegas was, for the most part, a great game. One of my favorites. The only problems I had with this game, is how long the loading screens lasted when going through doors, or fast travelling. Other than that, the story line was stellar, and very enjoyable.
  21. luketni
    Nov 15, 2012
    9
    One of my favourite games. Despite all it's problems, the sheer enjoyment that I got (and continue to have) from this game score it a 9/10.
    Obviously it loses a point because of the countless errors that can be stumbled upon, but I don't judge a game based on that. I judge games on how much I liked them.
    And I loved FO:NV!
  22. Rox22
    Feb 15, 2013
    9
    I'll be honest: I much preferred this game than Fallout 3. New Vegas adds everything that Fallout 3 was missing. It made the gameplay more fun, and the environment more visually pleasing. The story isn't as good as Fallout 3's, BUT, it does add more narrative choice that lacked in FO3. While the initial bugs were annoying ,the patches have since made them almost obsolete. Overall: While itI'll be honest: I much preferred this game than Fallout 3. New Vegas adds everything that Fallout 3 was missing. It made the gameplay more fun, and the environment more visually pleasing. The story isn't as good as Fallout 3's, BUT, it does add more narrative choice that lacked in FO3. While the initial bugs were annoying ,the patches have since made them almost obsolete. Overall: While it can be a bit quirky at times. New Vegas really does deliver a strong new slice of the Fallout universe. A great game that all should play.… Expand
  23. Alledman
    Feb 6, 2013
    9
    Fallout New Vegas has a lot to live up to. Fallout 3 was a fantastic game. How could it's sequel possibly compare? Thankfully, New Vegas is an excellent title. It may not feel quite as fresh as Fallout 3, but it's still an amazing game. Weapon mods allow increased flexibility with your armament, allowing you to attach scopes, extended mags, stocks, etc. Hardcore mode is a nice additionFallout New Vegas has a lot to live up to. Fallout 3 was a fantastic game. How could it's sequel possibly compare? Thankfully, New Vegas is an excellent title. It may not feel quite as fresh as Fallout 3, but it's still an amazing game. Weapon mods allow increased flexibility with your armament, allowing you to attach scopes, extended mags, stocks, etc. Hardcore mode is a nice addition that forces management of your hunger, hydration, and sleep levels, in addition to more realistic healing and inventory systems. The storyline is less personal than Fallout 3, but it's branching approach allows more player freedom. The game is still fairly glitchy, and isn't a radical improvement over Fallout 3, but it's still an excellent title, and well worth your money.… Expand
  24. Boogsbay
    Feb 17, 2013
    9
    This game is really good considering that it's the first Fallout game I've ever played. The story is okay but it's a good choice that you get to support factions you like end have different endings. Graphics are good and gameplay is good. I finished this game several times and I still continue playing it now just to get the achievements and look for things I missed.
  25. adokretz
    Mar 10, 2013
    8
    This game decides whether or not you are a tolerant and patient gamer. People who can't stand the glitches and bugs let that anger cloud their judgement of the game as a whole. It might not be revolutionary, comparing it to its predecessor, but who cares. It has some great improvements over Fallout 3, and there is NO way this is a step back. The glitches and bugs have over the yearsThis game decides whether or not you are a tolerant and patient gamer. People who can't stand the glitches and bugs let that anger cloud their judgement of the game as a whole. It might not be revolutionary, comparing it to its predecessor, but who cares. It has some great improvements over Fallout 3, and there is NO way this is a step back. The glitches and bugs have over the years (through several patches) become nothing but minor details that you can be lucky to completely avoid in a playthrough. If you can enjoy a flawed game, then there is a ridiculous amount of hours to spend in this game, and a true completionist might even hit three digits of hours of playing time. No matter how you correspond with a laggy and at times really slow game, the player still might find themself shaking their head over the technical errors here and there, some of which might actually break a main quest for you, making you unable to finish the storyline the way you wanted. Then again, any real Fallout fan would know how important it is to save your game every 30 minutes of a Fallout game. When users give this game a rating of 0 because they can't look past a few techical errors and they forgot to save for two hours when they die, that doesn't make the game worthy of the lowest score possible. Fallout: New Vegas (with all the DLC included) can be bought these days for less than $20, it's worth it, believe me.… Expand
  26. SuperFloorMat
    Apr 28, 2013
    9
    Life is coming back to the world with plants that are growing slowly, but danger still lurks and wants to eat the out of you. I spent hundred of hours trying to find all of the best weapons and make my character the best way I wanted, though some people complained about bugs and glitches, I have nothing to complain because I had none or barely any to ruin my experience. I never crashed asLife is coming back to the world with plants that are growing slowly, but danger still lurks and wants to eat the out of you. I spent hundred of hours trying to find all of the best weapons and make my character the best way I wanted, though some people complained about bugs and glitches, I have nothing to complain because I had none or barely any to ruin my experience. I never crashed as well. The story is worth to play on all sides to see the results of the choices you make throughout your many many walkthroughs on different characters. This game is a kick in the head and will make you stirring in the game for hours of adventure and looting.… Expand
  27. Bradyboy12
    Feb 27, 2014
    8
    The sequel to the award winning fallout 3. Is a good title. It incorporates lost of mechanics, and features form Fallout 3. Not to mention they both run on the same engine. Many people criticize it for not adding much new, but why broke what aint fixed. Fallout 3, takes the superb mechanics and features from Fallout 3, and fixes the annoying stuff and adds minor but fun and helpfulThe sequel to the award winning fallout 3. Is a good title. It incorporates lost of mechanics, and features form Fallout 3. Not to mention they both run on the same engine. Many people criticize it for not adding much new, but why broke what aint fixed. Fallout 3, takes the superb mechanics and features from Fallout 3, and fixes the annoying stuff and adds minor but fun and helpful improvements. These include Much better crafting interactions, new perks, a light crafting system, a better variety of weapons, and of corse since it is vegas: gambling. Overall a great return to the fallout universe. It may not provide any innovation, and is just shy of greatness because of technical glitches and bugs, but It's great to return to the universe of fallout with a new story and cast of characters.… Expand
  28. crackshot36
    Aug 6, 2013
    8
    my review of the sequel of one of the best RPG's i have played. ever.

    SINGLE PLAYER (STORY)- 8/10. very good story, but falls just short of fallout 3. lots of interesting side missions, too. GRAPHICS- 9.25/10. similar presentation to fallout 3, with some new visuals. character animations are still poorly animated, but not as bad. SOUND- 9/10. stellar score with great voice acting.    my review of the sequel of one of the best RPG's i have played. ever.

    SINGLE PLAYER (STORY)- 8/10. very good story, but falls just short of fallout 3. lots of interesting side missions, too.
    GRAPHICS- 9.25/10. similar presentation to fallout 3, with some new visuals. character animations are still poorly animated, but not as bad.
    SOUND- 9/10. stellar score with great voice acting.
    GAMEPLAY- 8/10. combat is similar to fallout 3, but with new weapons and skills. still as glitchy as fallout 3, and in fact i had more freezes on this than i did in fallout 3.
    FUN FACTOR: 8.5/10 a good story with fun combat. you will throw a lot of time into this game, most likely.
    OVERALL: 8/10    … Expand
  29. OutdoorMoney70
    Sep 11, 2013
    9
    Fallout New Vegas is a wonderful addition to the Fallout game series with alot more potential with the past game of Fallout 3. Fallout New Vegas takes you through the beautiful wasteland of the Mojave Desert. You take place as a courier who first tries to get revenge and get your package back for a delivery to the mysterious character known as "Mr. House". little do you know that you knowFallout New Vegas is a wonderful addition to the Fallout game series with alot more potential with the past game of Fallout 3. Fallout New Vegas takes you through the beautiful wasteland of the Mojave Desert. You take place as a courier who first tries to get revenge and get your package back for a delivery to the mysterious character known as "Mr. House". little do you know that you know there were a few factions fighting for the fresh water of Hoover Dam. Legion, led by Caesar, also a group of slavers from the east. NCR, An army from the west who's natural enemy is Legion. And then you also have yes man who is just an idiotic robot who wants you to rule the wastes yourself. This game is beautiful although it has crashed a few times on my xbox. The characters are fun to talk to and the companions are revamped and are amazing to have around with their random lines and great combat help. Character creation feels more of an RPG on how you are gonna play the game with what you will mainly use. This is one of my favorite games to play with so much to do in the wastes. You should definately get this if you haven't already… Expand
  30. maxi2723
    Sep 6, 2019
    10
    De los mejores rpg de la generacion, mas si te gusto fallout 3. Un avance importante en cuestiones como el Karma y las deciciones que tenes que tomar .
  31. jaroldo
    Oct 19, 2013
    9
    A buggy masterpiece. Fallout: New Vegas is an almost perfect RPG/FPS held back by also being completely broken at times. Obsidian are masters of writing and storytelling but are also masters of releasing buggy/broken games. I highly suggest that they hire better programmers but keep the writing staff. What makes New Vegas great is its open ended nature. There are many different ways toA buggy masterpiece. Fallout: New Vegas is an almost perfect RPG/FPS held back by also being completely broken at times. Obsidian are masters of writing and storytelling but are also masters of releasing buggy/broken games. I highly suggest that they hire better programmers but keep the writing staff. What makes New Vegas great is its open ended nature. There are many different ways to play this game and all are as valid as the other. In terms of gameplay New Vegas is a direct copy of Fallout 3 but with slight improvements, this isn't a bad thing although shooting and inventory management aren't what make this game great.

    There is so much to do in this game that it well justifies the price, There are many different ways to act out the main story and there are heaps of side quests as well to do, or you could just turn go wandering in the wasteland and see what you can find. Player involvement and immersion in this game are rivalled by few.

    Final Thoughts: I love this game and you will too if you give it a chance.    … Expand
  32. boysfan4life88
    Oct 25, 2013
    10
    This is one of my all time favorite games. I LOVED Fallout 3 and this only made the series better. I cannot understand why people don't like this game because they "basically made an expansion to Fallout 3." If you make the perfect game, Fallout 3, then why would you mess that up? This is a better, updated version of Fallout 3. The story-line is fantastic and the new weapon mods youThis is one of my all time favorite games. I LOVED Fallout 3 and this only made the series better. I cannot understand why people don't like this game because they "basically made an expansion to Fallout 3." If you make the perfect game, Fallout 3, then why would you mess that up? This is a better, updated version of Fallout 3. The story-line is fantastic and the new weapon mods you can make, along with all of the chems, only makes for an even better experience. If you liked Fallout 3, then you will love this game.… Expand
  33. MANGANESE
    Nov 5, 2013
    10
    this was at one point the best game ever made, it sold 5 million copies in 20 days and was praised for its amazing and entertaining gameplay, playing 200+ hours was very entertaining.
  34. BeauTheXboxPro
    Dec 8, 2013
    9
    Can not even begin to describe the amount of fun i've had with this game. I now have all dlc& Have never spent more time or on a game since Red Dead Redmp.
    (WHICH IS STILL MY ONLY 10 RATING I EVER GAVE)
    I cannot seem to find where you can see your total hours but i'd bet it would be in the 20-25 hour range and im still loving it. wish you could go back though and restart with all ur    Can not even begin to describe the amount of fun i've had with this game. I now have all dlc& Have never spent more time or on a game since Red Dead Redmp.
    (WHICH IS STILL MY ONLY 10 RATING I EVER GAVE)

    I cannot seem to find where you can see your total hours but i'd bet it would be in the 20-25 hour range and im still loving it. wish you could go back though and restart with all ur perks and choose different outcomes you did not do first go round. If your an RPG fan and loved games like skyrim you will love this huge free roam with multiple dlc expansions to keep that level cap rising and keep you wanting more!    … Expand
  35. daschnake
    Nov 28, 2013
    8
    Fantastic game. From what I've heard from everyone, its a decrease in quality from Fallout 3, but I personally haven't played Fallout 3. This is a great game to introduce you into the Fallout series, as it's incredibly playable but also gives room for improvement in other games. It's kinda glitchy and the graphics aren't necessarily the best, but the gameplay is fantastic and so is theFantastic game. From what I've heard from everyone, its a decrease in quality from Fallout 3, but I personally haven't played Fallout 3. This is a great game to introduce you into the Fallout series, as it's incredibly playable but also gives room for improvement in other games. It's kinda glitchy and the graphics aren't necessarily the best, but the gameplay is fantastic and so is the customization.… Expand
  36. coopert
    Apr 24, 2014
    10
    this game is the perfect example of how quality content outweighs any problems with bugs/graphics. Yes the game is very buggy but being regular on the saving is an easy way past this problem but those bugs can be easily overlooked when you see the imagination that has gone into this game, it is a must play of the generation. Now a lot of people rate this game higher than it's predecessorthis game is the perfect example of how quality content outweighs any problems with bugs/graphics. Yes the game is very buggy but being regular on the saving is an easy way past this problem but those bugs can be easily overlooked when you see the imagination that has gone into this game, it is a must play of the generation. Now a lot of people rate this game higher than it's predecessor and I do feel the characters have had the most attention but I feel the restriction at the start of the game (not being able to head north) makes the game feel a bit linear (reason it misses out on game of the year) and although side quests and locations are dotted along the path to New Vegas the game just doesn't have the sense of freedom that Fallout 3 had. All this being said it is still a top notch videogame and all the other stuff you loved from Fallout 3 is still here (like the crazy huge and imaginative arsenal available). I believe New Vegas should be mentioned among the elite of this generation.… Expand
  37. Ranting_Reviews
    Feb 6, 2014
    8
    Review 1 2/6/14
    Fallout: New Vegas is one of the best games I own. It has a beautiful wasteland full of treasure and danger. Powerful factions with varying ideals, advanced weaponry and armor, wacky and vicious enemies, and a few funny moments for some comic relief. What else could you want? Sadly, there are a few flaws. People don't really seem to express their emotions in their face the    Review 1 2/6/14
    Fallout: New Vegas is one of the best games I own. It has a beautiful wasteland full of treasure and danger. Powerful factions with varying ideals, advanced weaponry and armor, wacky and vicious enemies, and a few funny moments for some comic relief. What else could you want? Sadly, there are a few flaws. People don't really seem to express their emotions in their face the same way their voice does. Even after several years, there are still a few glitches and bugs that can be frustrating at times. But there are improvements over Fallout 3. You can have more control over your companions and they won't die. Your actions truly have an impact on the wasteland, and your choices affect how factions see you. For example, killing the leader of a faction will definitely anger them, and giving supplies to another faction will make them like you. Also, factions don't seem to be clearly "good" or "evil" and karma is not as significant. While I have not played the DLC, I have looked them up and they are a lot more closely tied to the main storyline. And Hardcore mode adds a new survival aspect where companions can die, and you need food, water, and sleep, and ammo has weight. If you are a true Fallout fan, or can tolerate an occasional glitch, then I highly recommend this.    … Expand
  38. zanderj123
    Mar 12, 2014
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. this is the best first person shooter ever.With a abundance of melee,laser,bullet and explosive weapons you will beready to take on the whole wasteland.lets clear the air about something new vegas is alot better than fallout 3,although the story is'nt as good as fallout 3 the gameplay is ecxellent.only disapointing thing about the game is the constantly crawling along at super low speeds and only being to carry almost the essentials.but its still a great game with a variety of enemies from ghouls all the way to "demons".well done Bethesda… Expand
  39. treywar25
    Mar 13, 2014
    9
    Easily my favorite game of all time along with Fallout 3!!!Provided me with hours and hours of immersive enjoyment. I just can't give it a 10 though because of all the glitches but everyone should try this game!It may take a while to get into it but once you do you can't put down the controller down!
  40. LongSlayer
    Nov 9, 2014
    10
    Fallout: New Vegas is an amazing and exhilarating RPG. To start off, the atmosphere and setting are truly breathtaking. The game takes place in Nevada that has places like Las Vegas (New Vegas) and the Hoover Dam. Besides there being major landmarks, there are tons, and I mean tons of places to explore that are all equally worth exploring. The story is also great. The main quests are funFallout: New Vegas is an amazing and exhilarating RPG. To start off, the atmosphere and setting are truly breathtaking. The game takes place in Nevada that has places like Las Vegas (New Vegas) and the Hoover Dam. Besides there being major landmarks, there are tons, and I mean tons of places to explore that are all equally worth exploring. The story is also great. The main quests are fun and interesting, and there are choices that the player needs to make that'll affect the main questline and ending so choose wisely. There are tons of side quests to do in this game too, which are all great in there own way. The only complaint I have about some quests is that they conflict with each other; if I complete one quest, then I may not be allowed to do another, or I complete a quest and I automatically fail a quest I never even knew about. The gameplay itself is absolutely fantastic. There are tons of guns and armor to use, the leveling system is really good and there's hardcore mode. In this mode, the player needs to actually drink water, eat food, sleep to survive, and be more cautious of the environment overall, it's an incredible feature that adds to the game. The biggest complaint I have about this game is the bugs and glitches. V.A.T.S. (combat system that freezes time to allow you to attack your enemy) doesn't always work and my character stands there and does nothing, enemies spawn out of nowhere, and objects disappear and fall through the floor. Also, my game will frequently crash and saves become corrupt, which is really frustrating. Another minor thing is that the graphics aren't improved at all compared to Fallout 3. It's been two years, so I would think the developers would improve the graphics. Fallout: New Vegas is an amazing RPG, but its technical flaws make it frustrating to play at times.… Expand
  41. keithmunro
    Jun 29, 2015
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. we all love to think what would happen if you was a survivor of a nuclear war and what it would look like roaming the world years later after the war well the fallout series dose just that.
    why do it in any other game when the fallout series are limitless fun and have plentiful of to do and see
    be the hero of the day by saving countless lives from destruction or just have fun and cause havoc and get some c4 and blow up the vegas strip over an over .

    also for pc users you can get mods the add more to the game from the nexus mods    … Expand
  42. mattyiceboy
    Oct 25, 2019
    9
    This game has so much atmosphere it is crazy. The engine is trash and it hasn't aged well but my god is it my favorite fallout game to date.
  43. Lukecali97
    Oct 25, 2017
    9
    fallout new Vegas is a fantastic game for fans of the rpg video games
    for starters i feel this game was more challenging to play then fallout 3 since you only got a perk once every second level instead of every level you also got given less skill points and on top of all that the enemies overall where more difficult to kill then they where in fallout 3 for me this was great since the    fallout new Vegas is a fantastic game for fans of the rpg video games
    for starters i feel this game was more challenging to play then fallout 3 since you only got a perk once every second level instead of every level you also got given less skill points and on top of all that the enemies overall where more difficult to kill then they where in fallout 3 for me this was great since the only creatures i feared when i got lv 15 where just the super mutant behemoth,s in fallout 3 even at the hardest difficulty setting
    this was a fantastic change for me i can,t say the same thing for everyone though but if you do find this game getting a bit to hard for you there,s always the option to lower the difficulty setting
    hardcore mode is another thing you can turn on for a more immersive experience in this mode you gotta manage your characters hunger thirst and sleep ammunition takes up carry weight and healing items take time to take effect combined with the very hard difficulty setting you got a really challenging game
    however one complaint i do have is that i feel like the ammunition for energy weapons are to heavy to use for hardcore mode in terms of practicality
    in turns of graphics theirs not much to talk about since this game uses the same game engine as fallout 3 with the same quality graphics while it,s not much off a problem for me it,s worth noting none the less
    their are quite a few new weapons and armor to use in this game along with some weapons and armor that where also in fallout 3
    more ways to repair your armor and weapons now with the introduction of the weapon repair kit you can earn these as quest rewards in game and you can also craft them from commonly found materials however you can,t repair your armor with them and theirs no armor version of one the only way you can repair your armor is either paying an npc to do it for you which is very expensive or find the same version of the armor and repair your armor using that piece of armor as spear parts if you get the jury rigging perk though this is much easier to manage
    combat for the most part is the same as it was in fallout 3
    the story was fascinating and overall i found it was an improvement to fallout 3 great story
    skills other then speech do matter more in this game then fallout 3 when talking to npcs though dialog speech still is a big part of it though
    now i talk about the down sides
    unfortunately i found this game crashed more often then fallout 3 did i had 10+ crashes during my play through so make sure to save your progress regularly theirs also more bugs and glitches then i expected to see as well certainly more bugs in this game then in fallout 3 its only because of these problems that i just could not give this game a 10 out of 10 rating but regardless still a fantastic game go pick it up    … Expand
  44. Barnes1987
    Mar 6, 2017
    10
    Every bit as good as Fallout 3 if not better with the replay value. Fallout New Vegas is my personal favorite Fallout game. As usual it's always best to get the complete version with all DLC (Not that the game wasn't massive enough on it's on) A must buy game.
  45. KekL0rd
    Apr 18, 2016
    8
    It's a great game that you might get lost in. With so many options available, and so many ways to act like an **** the outcomes are endless. Play it for yourself and see what you react to the endless dialogue, or how NPC's will react to you when you are a terrible person. With such an expansive game comes bugs, and there are many of them. Issues and graphical bugs and gameplay bugs. YouIt's a great game that you might get lost in. With so many options available, and so many ways to act like an **** the outcomes are endless. Play it for yourself and see what you react to the endless dialogue, or how NPC's will react to you when you are a terrible person. With such an expansive game comes bugs, and there are many of them. Issues and graphical bugs and gameplay bugs. You cannot beat this game without seeing a technical problem. Also, the desert wasteland isn't very appealing with such bugs and invisible walls. You will also get lost in this game very easily and become overwhelmed. Experienced RPG players can play with such enjoyment though. Have fun shooting everyone… Expand
  46. BrennanMP
    Sep 30, 2016
    10
    Sure, the game may be very glitchy, and has a BUNCH of bugs, but other than that, not only is it my favorite game, it's my favorite game of the series. And the DLC's are pretty good, but they could defiantly do better than what they chose the DLC's as. I also think they should have added some more references to other Fallout games.
  47. 2000mudkip
    Oct 12, 2016
    9
    Fallout New Vegas is the game we need....but not the one we deserve. The story, open world, weapons, choices you can make, music, characters, and stuff you can find. Graphics are iffy and the bugs are annoying but the rest of the game is fantastic. But the PC version is still the definitive version.
  48. BlakDak666
    Jun 19, 2017
    9
    At launch, Fallout New Vegas was a mess: constant bugs, crashes, corruptions and damning moments that made it for the longest time hard for me to see why people love it even until to this day. I do not like the endings not so much from a writing perspective, but much because you cannot continue you on where Broken Steel did if so clumsily. Add to that the faction system and your map isAt launch, Fallout New Vegas was a mess: constant bugs, crashes, corruptions and damning moments that made it for the longest time hard for me to see why people love it even until to this day. I do not like the endings not so much from a writing perspective, but much because you cannot continue you on where Broken Steel did if so clumsily. Add to that the faction system and your map is now segmented into territories where you feel like a true loner and outcast to everyone. As a teen playing this and coming off of the outstanding breadth of Fallout's 3 content I was very disappointed. As an adult with a more critical eye to the gaming world I love, I have a new outlook of Fallout New Vegas; it's pretty fantastic.

    Fallout New Vegas really tests your abilities constantly and the decisions you make in the game can actually have a more powerful effect on the overall story than 3 could ever hope. If you like stories and writing in games and you had to choose between Fallout 3 or New Vegas, then New Vegas would be picked near instantly for me. What 3 does better I think is exploration, but that's not to say New Vegas lacks this: there is alot to explore and find in New Vegas, it's just the feel and freedom of 3 made it more adventurous.

    The expansions (as I score this based on the game and all expansions together) are very good to even amazing. There really is a quality in writing that makes the characters in those expansions so memorable and interesting. Really, the expansions can easily rival 3's and even surpass them in some areas (such as Dead Money to Operation Anchorage). If you love Fallout 3, you should play New Vegas if you haven't despite it being almost 7 years old. It's a game that can really up the ante on survival and deliver good moments that gamers can feel awesome for.    … Expand
  49. VesperCar392
    Jan 30, 2017
    10
    This is my favorite or one of my favorite game of all time. The map is small and I wish there was more stuff to do. How ever there are a descent amount of weapons with a lot of unquie ness. There are lots of classes you make with dresitly different play styles. You can kill every NPC except for children adding as massive amount of role playing giving you more reason to replay. I like howThis is my favorite or one of my favorite game of all time. The map is small and I wish there was more stuff to do. How ever there are a descent amount of weapons with a lot of unquie ness. There are lots of classes you make with dresitly different play styles. You can kill every NPC except for children adding as massive amount of role playing giving you more reason to replay. I like how there is different factions and depending on how you interact with one faction it influences the other factions view of you. I love how if you wear one factions armor the others faction will act differently depending on the faction armor. My one complaint is that the ending is not open ended which there is no reason why it shouldn't but it is overshadowed by the good. It's a blast to play so add it to your collection.… Expand
  50. DreamEaglr
    Mar 1, 2017
    8
    Идеальный наследник второй части. Обсидианы сделали все правильно и показали бефезде, как надо делать фоллаут. Жаль, что это не помогло
  51. JackTaylor23
    Jul 26, 2017
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is an outstanding game and is better than a lot of other games out there. It takes place in the Mohave Desert or the Mohave Wasteland as it's called in the year 2281 after the nuclear war in 2077 that destroyed most of America. Overall this is a game worth buying and I give it a 9 out of 10 and my Buy It Seal of Approval.… Expand
  52. Laflamme
    Dec 17, 2017
    10
    For me fallout new vegas was the best fallout that was creat cuz of the writting-story (thanks obsidian!) and by the fact that you really have the choice to do everything you want. I love the concept of faction that obsidian put in the game cuz it make you feel that every action that you take can have impact of one faction. Also, the fact that there was multiple interest ending was so funFor me fallout new vegas was the best fallout that was creat cuz of the writting-story (thanks obsidian!) and by the fact that you really have the choice to do everything you want. I love the concept of faction that obsidian put in the game cuz it make you feel that every action that you take can have impact of one faction. Also, the fact that there was multiple interest ending was so fun I mean it was for me the first game i was enjoying doing every single possible end and redoing the game campaign just for see what will happen. In conclusion, I give a ten for this game cuz even tho there was a lot of bug I forgive obsidian for that cuz I know they have not lot of time for doing this game (cuz of bethesda).… Expand
  53. brendo214
    May 21, 2019
    10
    I love Fallout New Vegas so much. I've put so my time into this game, and I don't regret a single minute of it.
  54. LoganMic
    Mar 20, 2018
    10
    This game is easily a masterpiece in my eyes. It has a great story, excellent side quests, good voice acting, amazing dialogue, and interesting locations. The only minor flaw I have with the game is the bugs but they for the most part, didn't really affect my overall experience.
  55. BrettSiebenhaar
    Aug 10, 2018
    9
    So, I played Fallout 3 and then a few years later, I played Fallout New Vegas. This might not be the popular choice, but I liked New Vegas so much better than Fallout 3. The story was somewhat better in Fallout 3, but I just had so much more fun in New Vegas. I went back and played New Vegas like 4 or 5 times all the way through. I will always love this game and it is my favoriteSo, I played Fallout 3 and then a few years later, I played Fallout New Vegas. This might not be the popular choice, but I liked New Vegas so much better than Fallout 3. The story was somewhat better in Fallout 3, but I just had so much more fun in New Vegas. I went back and played New Vegas like 4 or 5 times all the way through. I will always love this game and it is my favorite Fallout game to date.… Expand
  56. David04
    Jun 20, 2020
    10
    By far it is the best Fallout game. The choices, it gives you are real and mean something. It's not just a FPS, it's an RPG.
  57. velikaplana
    Jul 7, 2018
    8
    Fallout: New Vegas is an expansive and complicated RPG that encourages you to see and do as much as you can. This is an explorer's game, always lavishing new and interesting quests on you and giving you a lot of flexibility in how you approach many of them. It builds upon Fallout 3's mechanics in interesting and esoteric ways, making it a comfortable evolution to one of 2008's best games.Fallout: New Vegas is an expansive and complicated RPG that encourages you to see and do as much as you can. This is an explorer's game, always lavishing new and interesting quests on you and giving you a lot of flexibility in how you approach many of them. It builds upon Fallout 3's mechanics in interesting and esoteric ways, making it a comfortable evolution to one of 2008's best games. It's unfortunate that it suffers from so many bugs and other inconsistencies. Role-playing veterans expect glitches in games this complex, but this one far exceeds tolerable limits for these kinds of issues. And yet as busted as it is, Fallout: New Vegas is periodically awesome and consistently compelling. If you've got the stomach for some technological lunacy, this is one gamble that will pay off.… Expand
  58. tjcrochet
    Jul 7, 2020
    9
    A good game that was unfortunately ruined by a crapy engine that Obsidian didn’t even make but were forced to use due to the short time Obsidian was given by Bethesda.
    The story is probably one of the best stories in gaming.
    The map is absolutely phenomenal. There are so many little details that make this game so much more fun to explore in. However it’s unfortunately ruined by ****    A good game that was unfortunately ruined by a crapy engine that Obsidian didn’t even make but were forced to use due to the short time Obsidian was given by Bethesda.
    The story is probably one of the best stories in gaming.
    The map is absolutely phenomenal.
    There are so many little details that make this game so much more fun to explore in.
    However it’s unfortunately ruined by **** combat, a **** engine, and LOTS of bugs, and the constant game-crashes too.    … Expand
  59. qfrogger
    Dec 3, 2018
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I loved this game, the feeling of dread and isolation is amazing, i especially like that you can kill Benny with his own gun.… Expand
  60. dadudadudaa
    Dec 31, 2018
    10
    This game is truly a blast. Yes, it was a very buggy release and of course that is not acceptable, Obsidian was only given 18 months to make a massive game and story and they killed in most aspects. I really wish Obsidian got that stupid 85 score on metacritic in order to earn their bonus. I certainly feel they earned it.
  61. david01126
    Jan 4, 2021
    8
    It could have been the best Fallout.
    The game is full of bugs, after 10 years. But most of these bugs are just annoying nuisances. The story is, well it's as good as any of the bethesda games'. The lore is brilliant and the characters are well written. The atmosphere is one of the best. All in all it could have been the greatness in rpg history, but the rishing made it fall short of that
  62. ServoTheGreat
    Jul 20, 2019
    10
    The greatest game ive ever played. Over 500 hours and im still coming back. This game should be immortalized as the best game obsidian ever made and bethesda ever published.
  63. TelepathicConch
    Jun 20, 2023
    10
    I see why the game is so appraised I fell in love with it almost immediately and like it better then 3 I haven’t finished it but already 25 hours in it and just the quality of the game and I love the dialogue and the freedom of choices
  64. Shimmeywill
    Feb 26, 2020
    10
    A wonderfully immersive experience with great characters, moments and settings.
  65. Rudiko138
    Sep 14, 2019
    10
    This game is epic. The story is good, the choices you can make are fun. The gunplay is pretty bad but the game is fun anyway.
  66. RememberMeWell
    Sep 30, 2019
    10
    Major improvements from fallout 3! Though they've improved so much, I cant help but adore fallout 3 more, but it's still so incredible
  67. nurfedx
    Nov 19, 2021
    10
    One of the best games to the series and an All-time Classic. Also, the last Decent Fallout Game!
  68. Maxpayne692
    Mar 6, 2020
    10
    Perfect game will always love playing it, deserves an 85 on here, been playing fallout since I was a kid, even though it can be buggy it’s still great
  69. JimPickens
    Aug 19, 2021
    9
    Obsidians magnum opus falls just short of pure perfection because of Bethesda's intervention.

    I adore this game, after playing both Fallout 3 and Fallout 4, I was certainly a fan, and after hearing how much better New Vegas was, I picked it up as soon as I could and while I admit it took a little while for it to click, when it did click, boy it sure did click. Fallout New Vegas, set    Obsidians magnum opus falls just short of pure perfection because of Bethesda's intervention.

    I adore this game, after playing both Fallout 3 and Fallout 4, I was certainly a fan, and after hearing how much better New Vegas was, I picked it up as soon as I could and while I admit it took a little while for it to click, when it did click, boy it sure did click.

    Fallout New Vegas, set in the Mojave wastes is a game that both improves and builds upon what Bethesda did with Fallout 3, and while it's still held back by technical limitations and time constraints, New Vegas is nothing short of a masterpiece. Obsidians work here is amazing, there are so many moving parts all working in tandem to create a world that feels far more alive than Washington, or even the Commonwealth or Virginia in its successors. It's truly something that needs to be experienced first hand to truly understand.

    The main factions in the game consist of The New California Republic, Caesars Legion and Mr. House, all of which feel fleshed out and real. The NCR are the closest thing in the wasteland to an old world government, trying to bring everybody together to create a new world like the old one, however they're struggling, they're spread too thin and can't keep the peace, many people in the Mojave don't agree with their tax laws and government, but maybe you could turn that around, or if taxes aren't your thing, there's always Caesars Legion, a Neo Roman empire built off the ideals of Rome, they want to unite the wasteland under a single banner, to become one, no matter how many people they have to butcher, crucify, enslave or torture to get there. They're inarguably the most "evil" faction, but if you like 300, and crucifixion, do I have a faction for you! Thirdly is House, definitely the smartest of all the faction leaders, smart enough to make his army out of subservient robots rather than people, and smart enough that he's the only one with a real plan, but his plan only includes the New Vegas Strip, the rest of the wasteland is left to fend for itself while House builds his personal empire. Finally there's... You, the final faction is you, and a very nice Robot called Yes Man, together you can help free the Mojave of the NCR, the Legion and House, creating an independent wasteland.

    The reason I've spent so long describing each faction, is because this is where I feel New Vegas shines the brightest, each faction is painted in varying degrees of grey, nobody is necessarily good, it's all about who's the least bad, which is a question still generating discussion even today, nearly 11 years later. In short, this is why I think Fallout New Vegas is such a special game, the only reason I haven't scored it a straight 10, is because... well it's kinda broken beyond belief.

    See Obsidian weren't exactly given all the time in the world to create New Vegas, so while I still believe it's a masterpiece, it's very much an unpolished masterpiece. Enemies warping through the floor, body parts disappearing, entire questlines bugging out and becoming unfinishable, all here and accounted for, I sure hope you like spending over 20 hours one game only for your desired Faction to randomly become inaccessible because an essential NPC refuses to talk to you, because that's happened to me, and it's not fun. This is something that can be fixed on PC with mods, but unfortunately for us console peasants, these are potentially game breaking, and because of that I can only ever recommend you play Fallout New Vegas on PC, the Console experience is just too unstable.

    Overall, New Vegas is a masterclass of the RPG genre, it's the best Fallout post-Bethesda buyout and likely will be forever, a game I can go back to endlessly and talk about even more.    … Expand
  70. Kells_ExE
    Feb 7, 2022
    10
    Master Piece.

    Best Fallout in the series, ton of enjoyable side quests and amazing characters, the game is one of my most favourite games ever made.
  71. EndikaC
    Jul 2, 2020
    10
    Es un juego que es muy inmersivo, tiene horas y horas de juego sin aburrirte y zonas desafiantes.
  72. GarbageMunch
    Sep 7, 2020
    8
    Positives: The story is immaculate. The possibility of creating a truest deep character story with meaningful alliances creates a believable narrative with interesting side missions and side characters. Arguably has the best DLC of all time (Dead Money). Gameplay is fun and versatile. Highly replay value.

    Negatives: Glitches do taint some the game a little, but not by much.
  73. crazybirdbr
    Sep 7, 2020
    9
    The game history is your best part, the gameplay is like Fallout 3, the only thing that I don't like it it's the graphics, but still good 9/10
  74. Monty8805
    Sep 17, 2020
    10
    The game was amazing its from some of the original creaters they had 18 month to make the game bethesda said they had to get a 85meta to get paid with that time span it was almost impossible bethesda almost destoryed them. bethesda take like 4-5 year take there game like fallout 4 game and the game was good but not better the fallout new vegas not even close
  75. theoren
    Oct 2, 2020
    10
    While combat is pretty bad, the environment, setting, and story make up for it completely. This is my favourite post-apocalyptic game ever.
  76. genesisdoes
    Oct 2, 2020
    9
    Essentially an expansion back for Fallout 3, New Vegas takes the best parts of the original Fallout games as well as Fallout 3 and puts them all together in one masterpiece.

    The setting, writing, combat, story and roleplaying are all improved from Fallout 3. I'd honestly call it the perfect Fallout if it had better character customization and combat. The colossal amount of bugs are still    Essentially an expansion back for Fallout 3, New Vegas takes the best parts of the original Fallout games as well as Fallout 3 and puts them all together in one masterpiece.

    The setting, writing, combat, story and roleplaying are all improved from Fallout 3. I'd honestly call it the perfect Fallout if it had better character customization and combat. The colossal amount of bugs are still here to stay. Combat is improved with additions like aiming down sights but it still isn't up to par with Fallout 4's. The character customization is barely improved from Fallout 3 as well. These are just minor nitpicks though, this game is very near perfect in my opinion.
    Awe, true to Caesar.
    I beat this game in November of 2019.    … Expand
  77. hector_bcn98
    May 7, 2023
    8
    Si solo existiera un botón para correr para facilitar la exploración a través del yermo... mejoraría cantidad las cosas.
  78. PS1Snake
    Nov 12, 2021
    10
    Fallout New Vegas is a perfect game for me. Everything they tried to do they absolutely nailed. THE BEST writing and RPG mechanics in a game I've every played
  79. Slckaer
    Dec 16, 2021
    8
    Played on Xbox Series X with backwards compatibility.

    Yess the game looks dated but the game plays fun with a lot of things to do.

    The multiple possible endings gives a high replay value for this game.
  80. Pgriha
    Mar 17, 2021
    10
    Идеальная игра! Не считая баги, но мододелы с нексуса давно разобрались с данной проблемой.
  81. WhetWorks
    Jun 24, 2021
    10
    Every mission is a joy. It has infinite replay value because of the amazingly done player creation.
  82. RoneZoneTV
    Nov 3, 2022
    10
    Amazing game with so many ways to build your character. Great story, quests, everything. Playing the game in 2022 so combat is still dated
  83. FAireSTONE35
    Jul 17, 2021
    10
    An amazing game with an absolutely great storyline. Best in the franchise. 10/10
  84. 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.
  85. BloodChimer
    Aug 4, 2021
    8
    Fallout New Vegas is one of the best RPG I’ve played . The only problem I have with it are the Bugs and crashes .
  86. metaCheriff
    Oct 11, 2021
    10
    Simply amazing obsidian did a fantastic job hoping for Fallout New Vegas 2 or a remaster that would be a dream come true
  87. Reads
    Oct 21, 2021
    10
    I first played this game back in late 2012, and I have to say that this game is a masterpiece I STILL play to this day, obsidian did a beautiful job, and I'm glad it stuck with Fallout 3's engine. This is just an amazing game by all means, hands down, I love it on the same level of Fallout 3, thank you obsidian.
  88. Ultra0zatan
    Nov 7, 2021
    8
    ¿Fallout new vegas es un buen videojuego?

    Si. Sin entrar en spoiler hablaré de aspectos básicos del videojuego. Graficos: este es el aspecto que más cojea en el juego, aunque los gráficos no eran lo más malo en la época, hoy en día peca de arcaico. Jugavilidad:en la Jugavilidad peca en las peleas de ser un poco rara, pero al acostumbrarte es fácil Historia:este es desde mi punto de    ¿Fallout new vegas es un buen videojuego?

    Si.

    Sin entrar en spoiler hablaré de aspectos básicos del videojuego.

    Graficos: este es el aspecto que más cojea en el juego, aunque los gráficos no eran lo más malo en la época, hoy en día peca de arcaico.

    Jugavilidad:en la Jugavilidad peca en las peleas de ser un poco rara, pero al acostumbrarte es fácil

    Historia:este es desde mi punto de vista el 2 Fallout con mejor historia, donde puedes elegir mucho destinos e ideas, unirte a una facción, o ser un lobo solitario, con muchas obciones de diálogos    … Expand
  89. LeifLInden
    Feb 2, 2023
    10
    A true RPG that has impactful decisions and a varieties of paths through a richly detailed world. A masterpiece of narrative design and story structure. There is some bad here, with the visuals being mediocre and some technical issues, but this is a landmark game that needs to be played.
  90. Dorian910
    Nov 26, 2021
    9
    Plus de 10 ans après sa sortie, je décide de le refaire pour voir si le jeu n'a pas trop vieilli ! Au contraire, le titre reste encore très plaisant à parcourir, l'évolution de son personnage est très satisfaisant et l'écriture des quêtes principales et secondaire est excellente. On retrouve dans ce titre l'humour de License qui a disparu depuis et ses choix qui ont de réelles conséquencesPlus de 10 ans après sa sortie, je décide de le refaire pour voir si le jeu n'a pas trop vieilli ! Au contraire, le titre reste encore très plaisant à parcourir, l'évolution de son personnage est très satisfaisant et l'écriture des quêtes principales et secondaire est excellente. On retrouve dans ce titre l'humour de License qui a disparu depuis et ses choix qui ont de réelles conséquences sur l'histoire. Le jeu est encore peu stable en 2021 sur console, dommage.… Expand
  91. JJ2FAS4U
    Dec 28, 2021
    8
    Atmosphere: 10
    Enjoyment: 9
    Gameplay: 8
    Graphics: 7
    Music: 7
    Story: 9
    Total: 8.33
  92. Momoxmox
    Feb 24, 2022
    10
    Discovered this game through Gamepass on my Series X. Hear me: if this game was remastered to a better graphics engine, it would easily be one of the greatest games of all time.
  93. Der_Sperling_
    Jan 14, 2022
    10
    Отличная игра, где от твоего стиля игры и выбора диалогов действительно зависит сюжет. Игра с одной из лучших атмосфер, её можно спокойно пройти несколько раз с удовольствием. На данный момент только немного раздражает графика и стрельба, но игре это можно простить, учитывая год выпуска.Отличная игра, где от твоего стиля игры и выбора диалогов действительно зависит сюжет. Игра с одной из лучших атмосфер, её можно спокойно пройти несколько раз с удовольствием. На данный момент только немного раздражает графика и стрельба, но игре это можно простить, учитывая год выпуска.
  94. User1322
    Apr 4, 2022
    10
    Best game i've ever played, the choices you make in the gameplay actually feel like they matter, + the story is great, such an outstanding classic.
  95. Hiccup3319
    Oct 28, 2022
    10
    Absoloute Masterpiece of a game. Inspired so many games, it's a shame nobody sees how Awsome this great was with it's amazing story.
  96. yippeee
    Aug 17, 2022
    10
    Guess I'll start with my favourite game :) one of the best RPGs ever :) Lovely factions with fleshed out characters with great dialogue and story. Slowish movement like Fallout 3 and Oblivion, but packed full enough to keep me on my toes through the desert. Good array of guns and armours, very fun to customise. Ok ok lastly the companions:D I love them all so much!! I love how theyGuess I'll start with my favourite game :) one of the best RPGs ever :) Lovely factions with fleshed out characters with great dialogue and story. Slowish movement like Fallout 3 and Oblivion, but packed full enough to keep me on my toes through the desert. Good array of guns and armours, very fun to customise. Ok ok lastly the companions:D I love them all so much!! I love how they actually have... character and lore and not just a blank slate!!! yippee!! :)

    DLCs delicious to pick apart too.    … Expand
  97. KennyWithAK
    Jun 4, 2023
    10
    Fallout: New Vegas stands as a testament to the power of immersive gameplay, gripping storytelling, and unparalleled player choice. From the moment you step foot into the vast and post-apocalyptic Mojave Wasteland, you'll be captivated by the ingenious gameplay mechanics and the meticulously crafted world.

    Let's start with the gameplay mechanics and open-world exploration. It's clear    Fallout: New Vegas stands as a testament to the power of immersive gameplay, gripping storytelling, and unparalleled player choice. From the moment you step foot into the vast and post-apocalyptic Mojave Wasteland, you'll be captivated by the ingenious gameplay mechanics and the meticulously crafted world.

    Let's start with the gameplay mechanics and open-world exploration. It's clear that the developers poured their heart and soul into creating a gameplay experience that is both ingenious and addicting. The combat system strikes a balance between skill and strategy, providing engaging encounters with a variety of weapons and tactics. The RPG elements, such as the S.P.E.C.I.A.L. system and the many various perks, allow for character customisation and playstyle diversity. Furthermore, the open world itself is a labor of love, brimming with character, detail, and a sense of history. Every location, from the sprawling New Vegas Strip to the desolate outskirts, feels meticulously handcrafted, inviting you to uncover its secrets and immerse yourself in its rich lore.

    Moving on to the storyline and quest design, Fallout: New Vegas shines brightly. The game presents an exceptionally crafted narrative, where your choices and actions shape the outcome of the world around you. The main storyline, filled with political intrigue and moral dilemmas, keeps you engaged and invested from start to finish. Additionally, the side quests are a true highlight, offering memorable characters, complex branching paths, and surprising twists. The level of freedom provided to the player is unparalleled, allowing you to forge alliances, manipulate factions, and determine the fate of the Mojave Wasteland.

    Characters and companion interactions in Fallout: New Vegas are nothing short of exceptional. The wasteland is populated with a diverse cast of memorable and fully fleshed-out characters, each with their own motivations, backstories, and agendas. The depth of the writing and voice acting brings them to life, making you genuinely care about their well-being and forging strong connections. The companions, in particular, add another layer of depth to the game, as their loyalty and interactions with the player character create dynamic and impactful relationships.

    Visually, Fallout: New Vegas effectively captures the gritty and desolate atmosphere of a post-apocalyptic world. While the graphics may not be cutting-edge by today's standards, the visual design succeeds in creating an immersive and believable world. The attention to detail in environmental design, from the dilapidated buildings to the irradiated landscapes, adds a sense of realism and depth to the experience.

    Role-playing and player choice are where Fallout: New Vegas truly excels. The game grants you an unparalleled level of agency, allowing you to shape your character's path and influence the world around you. The choices you make carry weight and consequence, affecting not only your personal story but also the fate of various factions and settlements. The branching storylines and multiple endings give the game immense replay value, as each playthrough offers a unique experience based on your decisions and playstyle.

    Sound design and music in Fallout: New Vegas are nothing short of phenomenal. The soundtrack, featuring a blend of iconic retro tunes and atmospheric compositions, sets the tone for the game perfectly. The ambient sounds of the wasteland, from the howling winds to the distant gunfire, create a sense of immersion and contribute to the overall atmosphere.

    In terms of overall enjoyment and replay value, Fallout: New Vegas delivers on every front. The ingenious gameplay mechanics, exceptional storyline and quest design, immersive atmosphere, and unforgettable characters make it an absolute masterpiece. The game grants players an unprecedented level of freedom and choice, ensuring that each playthrough offers a fresh and rewarding experience.    … Expand
  98. Muzketin
    May 24, 2023
    10
    Probably my favourite game and the best Fallout game there is. Lots of weapons, clothes, quests, endings, epic and detailed faction, improved companion mechanics (those in Fallout 3 were horrible) and better animations that actually make sense. Plus the DLCs are extremely fun too. Badass weapons and armors aswell.
  99. Pewpskii
    Jan 26, 2023
    10
    Truly one of the best RPGs of all time. I am personally not crazy into Fallout as Fallout 3 and Fallout 4 both bored me, but New Vegas is just something else. A must play.
  100. Formula3
    Jan 29, 2023
    9
    Jogo excelente consegue separar facilmente o Fallout 3... mas ambos muitos bons... mas este se supera.
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Awards & Rankings

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#32 Best Xbox 360 Game of 2010
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#5 Most Discussed Xbox 360 Game of 2010
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#5 Most Shared Xbox 360 Game of 2010

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Metascore
84

Generally favorable reviews - based on 81 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 72 out of 81
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 81
  3. Negative: 0 out of 81
  1. Worth Playing
    Feb 11, 2011
    70
    Until Fallout: New Vegas gets a major patch that fixes the problems, it can only be recommended to gamers who have a high threshold for frustration.
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  2. Gamers' Temple
    Jan 19, 2011
    88
    If you didn't enjoy Fallout 3 or are not a fan of RPGs in general, then you'll probably disagree with me. Everyone else should seriously consider taking a road trip to New Vegas.
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  3. 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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