This is the game I've been waiting for. I bought it a year ago and am still playing it. For gamers interested in navigating through a complex world where each of your decisions (no matter how small they may seem) has the potential to bear serious consequences, it doesn't get much better than New Vegas.
As far as gameplay goes, this latest installment in the Fallout series continues with all of the wit and intrigue of its predecessors. There's tons of loot hidden in clever places, lots of special weapons, riddles, word games, mind games, and an interesting card game called Caravan. The open-world gameplay allows for freedom of movement in all combat situations (and with the sheer number of mines, explosives, and weapons to choose from, there are near endless ways to deal with your enemies).
There's also a good deal of desert survivalist/Old World cowboy swagger sewn into the story lines-- of which there are MANY. Even when you travel through the expansion stories, you will find clues about villains you've faced in other worlds. And slowly, you begin to uncover the truth. Of all the stories, I would have to say that Dead Money is my favorite, followed closely by Happy Trails. It's unusual to find a video game where the creators have put so much thought and effort into crafting the main story-- much less several interlocking side-story arcs. But that's precisely what the creators of New Vegas have done. And it's a thrill from start to finish.
The only real "Con" I can think of is that it is rather buggy, in places. There are times when the game freezes unexpectedly as you're just running around. There are times where the V.A.T.S. mode gets locked up-- leaving you in defenseless, slow-motion limbo while the battle rages on around you (especially if you have the "Miss Fortune" perk). And there are also a few "trouble spots" where the game becomes jumpy or freezes nearly every time without fail (ie., when a player exits to the Think Tank balcony in Old World Blues).
These bugs appear to have been deal-breakers for several other reviewers, but call me a masochist-- I was too intrigued by the world to quit. My advice to anyone interested in purchasing this game would be to save early and often. If you ever do something in-game, just ask yourself if it's something you'd want to do over again. If the answer's "No," then stop and save. It only takes about twenty seconds, and can save you hours of redo work.
Content Review
Parents considering buying this game for their children, please be advised: Fallout, New Vegas is a game that has certainly earned its MA rating.
Violence: Yes, and a lot of it. From the refuse found in Deathclaw dens, to the contents of the drug addicts' tribal lairs-- dismembered corpses abound. In V.A.T.S. mode, players can watch in slow motion as their enemies' legs are quite literally blown out from under them. There are perks that allow you vaporize, cauterize, and otherwise reduce all in your path to geysers of glorious red. So if you feel a bit queasy at the prospect of rooting through a field strewn with the eyeballs and intestines of Caesar's Legion for loot, this game is probably not for you.
Sexual Content: It's "New Vegas," so ... yes, there are hookers. Yes, you can hire them. Once a hooker is successfully employed, the screen will fade to black and a reel of suggestive moans will play (or suggestive drilling sounds, if you peruse the services of Fisto! the sex-robot). Surprisingly, there is no true nudity in the game-- though one of the ladies of the evening that can be found dancing outside of Gomorrah wears nothing but a short skirt and two X's over her ... details. Players are not required to sleep with anyone, and there appears to be no advantages/trophies to be gained by doing so. Therefore it's purely up to you. The only other thing I can think of is that there are speech perks that will allow players to flirt with some of the NPCs (of the same and opposite gender). Some of these conversations can get a bit suggestive, but are never graphic. Also, some of the speech options with Cass can get pretty ... crass.
Language: Legion. In this post-apocalyptic desert society, people have little regard for the things that come out of their mouths. D---, s---, and f--- are all used frequently. Though I will say that the overall language has improved from Fallout 3, where players couldn't avoid having the f-word screamed at them every time they entered a bandit's den. So kudos to the Fallout team for keeping most of the foul language within the dialogue boxes, this time.
In conclusion, Fallout: New Vegas has been my all-time favorite game. I love truly open worlds that allow for countless hours of exploration, the development of intriguing story lines, and where the player's decisions have the power to alter the course of society. I'm really looking forward to seeing what they do with the next installment.
Fallout: New Vegas - Playstation 3 Ultimate Edition
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About this item
Beyond the Wasteland: The world of New Vegas is more expansive than ever. Each new distinct area presents a fresh set of branching-quests, remarkable personalities and more chances to play the Savior or the Pariah to the natives of New Vegas.
Dead Money: Lured into a trap masquerading as the Sierra Madre Casino, you are thrown into a high stakes game where you'll have to work with three other lost souls if you want to survive.
Honest Hearts: An expedition into Utah's Zion National Park goes horribly wrong and you become embroiled in a war between tribes and put into a conflict between a New Canaanite missionary and the mysterious Burning Man.
Old World Blues: Transported to the Big MT research crater, you are enlisted by the Think Tank to save them from their own science experiments that have gone horribly out of control.
Lonesome Road: Ulysses, the original Courier Six, contacts you and promises to answer why he refused to deliver the Platinum Chip at the start of Fallout: New Vegas, but only if you make one last journey into the treacherous canyons of the Divide.
Dead Money: Lured into a trap masquerading as the Sierra Madre Casino, you are thrown into a high stakes game where you'll have to work with three other lost souls if you want to survive.
Honest Hearts: An expedition into Utah's Zion National Park goes horribly wrong and you become embroiled in a war between tribes and put into a conflict between a New Canaanite missionary and the mysterious Burning Man.
Old World Blues: Transported to the Big MT research crater, you are enlisted by the Think Tank to save them from their own science experiments that have gone horribly out of control.
Lonesome Road: Ulysses, the original Courier Six, contacts you and promises to answer why he refused to deliver the Platinum Chip at the start of Fallout: New Vegas, but only if you make one last journey into the treacherous canyons of the Divide.
Product information
| Computer Platform | PlayStation 3 |
|---|---|
| ASIN | B0065NP05G |
| Release date | February 7, 2012 |
| Customer Reviews |
4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars
2,270 ratings
4.7 out of 5 stars |
| Best Sellers Rank | #10,284 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games) #52 in PlayStation 3 Games |
| Product Dimensions | 0.6 x 5.3 x 6.7 inches; 3 ounces |
| Type of item | Video Game |
| Language | English |
| Rated | Mature |
| Item model number | 12592 |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Weight | 3 ounces |
| Manufacturer | Bethesda Softworks |
| Date First Available | November 10, 2011 |
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jammydodger
Honestly, my all-time favorite
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!----This is the only review you need to read----!
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