Fallout: New Vegas

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8.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 1349 Ratings

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  1. Medus
    Sep 7, 2023
    10
    1.Best RPG of all time
    2.One of the BEST GAMES EVER(with RDR2)
    Nothing more to say)))
  2. M1sfiT
    Sep 3, 2023
    10
    Gaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaameeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees!! nv
  3. VLG
    Aug 22, 2023
    9
    Absolutely fantastic. I replayed it over and over and over, for obvious reasons. The story is one of the best in any game ive played.
  4. GameMan2005
    Aug 22, 2023
    9
    Hands down the best Fallout game ever made. Despite being rushed, it's a masterpiece.
  5. zprestridge
    Aug 17, 2023
    10
    Graphics feels dated but other than that this game is still amazing today. Has 4 endings that feel very different and will make you want to replay the game again and again. Your connect with the companions also go far deeper than most modern games and takes multiple playthrough to complete all companion quests. In my top 3 of all time.
  6. ZackH25
    Jun 28, 2023
    9
    One of the best RPG's I have ever played. So many choices and decisions you can make and so many ways you can play this game. Amazing weapon and armour variety and the overall gunplay is good (but not amazing). The mostly open world is interesting and finding new locations is great but there is not much variety in environment since most of the map is just a wasteland. This overallOne of the best RPG's I have ever played. So many choices and decisions you can make and so many ways you can play this game. Amazing weapon and armour variety and the overall gunplay is good (but not amazing). The mostly open world is interesting and finding new locations is great but there is not much variety in environment since most of the map is just a wasteland. This overall immersion of this game is lessened by a few bugs, invisible walls and the game crashing every so often as well. Also although the side quests were mostly amazing with a interesting pathways, sometimes when you discover a location or kill an important character other characters do not react- like when I found the Brotherhood of steel location there was not option to inform the NCR in the dialogue section. Overall an amazing RPG with so many things to do in it.… Expand
  7. 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
  8. Cosmos_infinite
    Jun 17, 2023
    10
    Simplesmente o melhor fallout o mundo é extremamente rico em história e cada centímetro é rico em gameplay e história, tudo nele combina para um jogo espetacular que me fez acumular 24h de gameplay e concerta vai fazer eu acumular muito mais até meu Xbox 360 quebrar
  9. HydrophobikFish
    Jun 9, 2023
    9
    Brilliant game with amazing build variety. A vast world packed full of interesting stories and hidden locations. Narrative flexibility that is nearly unheard of and involved reputation systems. Fun and unique loot to find and interesting moral or political questions. The game is pretty ugly nowadays but its content holds up. Game is also pretty buggy and exploitable.
  10. 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
  11. 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.
  12. ilovebirdsalott
    May 11, 2023
    9
    One of the best games ever, love the world, characters and story they're all just so good
  13. 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.
  14. SomeGamer1247
    Apr 8, 2023
    6
    Fallout New Vegas is an alright game at best and a Walking sim with a terrible open world at worst. The gameplay aged horribly in my opinion.

    Game play - The game boils down to play quests to get caps, fails quest because I don’t have a good gun. I don’t have any caps. The cycle repeats. Open World - The open world is just, old town, old town, and more old towns. The Nevada desert is    Fallout New Vegas is an alright game at best and a Walking sim with a terrible open world at worst. The gameplay aged horribly in my opinion.

    Game play - The game boils down to play quests to get caps, fails quest because I don’t have a good gun. I don’t have any caps. The cycle repeats.

    Open World - The open world is just, old town, old town, and more old towns. The Nevada desert is boring. It’s all rocks and old roads. Kinda like in real life but still. The best place in the game is New Vegas that takes you half the game to get to it.

    Combat - If person has better stuff than you then you lose. At least make it so if you’re good at the game you can beat them.

    Conclusion- The game is overrated but I would recommend anyone who likes RPG’s and old 360 Xbox games to try Fallout New Vegas out and ignore my opinion.    … Expand
  15. colbybeastism
    Mar 6, 2023
    10
    Absolute amazing game. I never really got into Fallout 4, i purchased New Vegas after hearing people talk about how amazing it was comparing it to fallout 4 (around the time Fallout 4 released). I did not know how far into the game I would get but it turns out I fell in love with it. The love I had for this game transferred to the whole Fallout franchise I would recommend this game to anyone.
  16. thecasualwaffle
    Feb 14, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Had this on Xbox 360 back in the day but never finished it as hit a roadblock on the DLC where I had no ammo and could not escape and no saves to backtrack enough.
    Now playing again on my Steam Deck and hoping between this and FO3 and FO4.

    Many people prefer this to Fallout 3 in terms of the story and action improvements but I prefer Fallout 3 just slightly.

    Trying to play to all fractions can be very difficult and despite my best efforts to middle road it as long as possible I am now vilified by 2 fractions and basically forced me to kill Caesar and close off a significant part of the story on this play through.
    I'll keep going for now but I have a save from earlier that I will probably go back to once I have completed this playthrough and see how it develops because this didn't happen on my Xbox 360 playthrough and can be significantly different.

    It's a world of endless possibilities and storylines all over the place.
    Get yourself down the New Vegas Strip asap.    … Expand
  17. 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.
  18. Formula3
    Jan 29, 2023
    9
    Jogo excelente consegue separar facilmente o Fallout 3... mas ambos muitos bons... mas este se supera.
  19. 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.
  20. 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
  21. 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.
  22. 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
  23. 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.
  24. 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.
  25. 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.
  26. 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.
  27. JJ2FAS4U
    Dec 28, 2021
    8
    Atmosphere: 10
    Enjoyment: 9
    Gameplay: 8
    Graphics: 7
    Music: 7
    Story: 9
    Total: 8.33
  28. 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.
  29. 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
  30. 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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#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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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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