Fallout: New Vegas Ultimate Edition

Everything made after this went downhill. This was peak gaming when 18 month development time leaded to great things despite inherant gameplay flaws.

An excellent edition to the Fallout franchise though I can't say for certain why it gets the praise it does. Perhaps it's because Fallout: NV lures you into a cycle of kill, loot, purge? Perhaps. This game is often lauded for its quests and honest as much "fun" as I'm having with the game, I can't say it outshines Fallout 3. Really, each game has the same problems, as far as I'm concerned. New Vegas is definitely satisfying though. It is VERY easy to get into a Skinner box where you kill, loot, discover. That said, I don't find there's much sincere depth to the game. While I am currently 50+ hours into the game (after 1 DLC and about half the main quest finished) I can't help but feel there is a repetitive nature to Fallout: New Vegas. It is enjoyable, but that enjoyment has more to do with a drug addiction than actually liking what I'm doing. That said, I bought this game for a reason. There are a lot of quests to finish and there's a lot of things in the Mojave to kill. However, as open ended as this game is often advertised as being, it really funnels you down a certain point. That isn't to say there isn't good content in here but for all the talk of this game being an open-world masterpiece, it certainly is not perfect. That is to say nothing of the not entirely uncommon crashes. Even in the patched state it exists in, Fallout: NV is a buggy mess. That is to be expected with Bethesda games, but it is something to be aware of when purchasing. This problem can be turned from a hindrance into an irritant by simply saving one's game at regular intervals. So would I recommend Fallout: New Vegas? While I have been playing it for as long as I have, I can't say I would. It is definitely a PC game through and through. As such, it suffers from some severe problems. But there is plenty to like about it. Just go in with an open mind and a finger hovering above the save key.

Yeah, the title might be a tongue-in-cheek, But see here's the thing for a game that was released nine years ago it still holds up to this very day; better than Fallout 4 and Fallout 76 combined. Fallout: New Vegas has everything you want in an RPG from the characters, choices, stats, skills, quests. And quite frankly the overall fun factor in an RPG is here. In New Vegas. And if you are sick of looking at the Mojave desert and want to the DLC then let me tell you two things 1) The DLC can literally be their own standalone game as it's that damn good 2) The DLC offers in my opinion some of the best things an RPG has to offer especially surrouding stats, skills and dialouge conversations There's a hardcore mode that in my opinion should be turned on if you want a even greater RPG experience. And, finally the moddding scene while it may have dialed down, the mods left behind are some of the greatest mods you will ever have and will make your RPG experience even more fun for yourself. Just be aware though you will not be able to get achievements or playtime recorded for some odd reason, there are solutions but a solid definitive answer. My suggestion is to play vanilla first as with hardcore mode on you can have a solid experience even without mods. Play the game, get the achievements and then play the game modded as you will not have to worry about spending hours on end looking for a solution when there is none. In conclusion; again if you are looking for a solid RPG Fallout experience in mdoern times of gaming. Look no further than Fallout: New Vegas

If I tried to list all pros of F:NV, it would take a whole essay to write. It's the best videogame I ever tried.

I love this game. I bought it twice and I have no regrets. I love almost everything about it. Let's start with the visuals. It looks similar, if not, near identical to Fallout 3 which isn't a bad thing. Fallout 3 looked pretty good for a 2008 game with some ocasional low res texture here and there. Sound design, is what you expect from a Fallout game at this point with the good ol' radio stations with plenty of songs from the 30's, 40's, 50's, among others, that still hold up even today. Weapon sounds are slightly changed to feel more like guns instead of slightly sounding like toys, from Fallout 3. Story, is nothing too great, but it's compelling enough to make you think about it. Who's in the right? Who's in the wrong? Did you make the right decision? While were at it, yes, you have important choices, not only with side-quests but also the main storyline that affects the ending outcome and it's all shown to you at the end for you to see it's fate. Gameplay, it's identical do Fallout 3 only this time you got actual iron sights aim (You can also change it back to F3 in the options if you so desire). You still have VATS for that Turn-based feel. You get more weapons to choose from and most of them feel great. Characters, are very memorable. They all have personalities, several of them even have great backstories. I really like the characters. Exploration, unfortunately, is the weakest part of the game. In Fallout 3, it was fun to explore and wander off to wherever you pleased, because you were sure to find some great loot and tough enemies to fight. There's none of that here. It was disapointing then, it was disapointing now. New Vegas, the place named after the game, also isn't anything to write home about. It's feels unfinished. With all that said, I really enjoyed this game and played dozens of times with different builds and branching choices.