Official Fallout: New Vegas Thread

[j.hen]

Read in a review that you can play Hardcore mode on any difficulty, they're actually two separate categories. Hardcore/Normal and then Very Easy/Easy/Normal/Hard/Very Hard.

Probably will play through Hardcore on Easy when I first start.

[Pitty]

Lol they all say how weird your name is no matter what you choose, but I was laughing much harder since I named my character:

Dr. Mantis Tobaggan, M.D.

[Maynard]

reading thru these reviews makes me want to pass

http://www.metacritic.com/game/xbox-360/fallout-new-vegas/critic-reviews

then some things make me want to play. sounds like an un polished, technically flawed version of fallout 3 that is more then an expansion, but less than a sequel

fo3 came out 2 years ago and according to these reviews, its the same game that felt like it was released in the beta stage.

but then they talk about some of the nice things.

In just the missions and story, New Vegas offers a nearly unprecedented level of depth. When you throw in the weapon modifications, companion recruitment, and attribute sculpting for your character, it delivers a true sense of ownership over the experience and gives you thousands of reasons why you should come back and play it again and again.

Now, the bad news. I was never once blown away by a single moment. Sure, I laughed when I ran into a cross-dressing super mutant, and thought to myself “what have I done?” when I deployed an orbital laser directly above an NCR military base – but none of the missions or battles stand out as memorable. Most of the action and plot points are enjoyable, but I never once said "Wow. That was great." By comparison, this is a stark contrast to Fallout 3, a game that I felt delivered big moments all the way through.

Obsidian’s writing is top notch (especially the dialogue), and I wanted to see more from most of the characters I met, but none of the scripted moments deliver the nuclear bang that Bethesda achieved. Nothing is on the same level as the black and white VR sequence or the communist robot.

Despite being set in the glitz of Sin City, this part of the world didn't hold my interest. The casinos, as ridiculously colorful as they are, are overly cavernous, mostly vacant, and lacking that over-the-top Vegas charm. The Mojave Desert is, well…it’s a desert. While it delivers that sense of helplessness that all Fallout games should, the locales spread across it are pedestrian. The most notable find is a large dinosaur giftshop. Everything else screams rural Nevada.

The bleak surroundings are made worse by the fact that New Vegas lacks polish. Mid-battle a foe may suddenly plummet through the game world or get stuck on a rock, making for an easy kill. The pathing for AI characters wandering the wastes often takes them into the side of buildings or parked vehicles. When enemies die, some of them will float a good five feet in the air. I even ran into a reoccurring bug where my gun wouldn’t stop firing after a loading sequence. To top it off, I broke the last boss by hiding on a rock. He just stood there as I unloaded 300 bullets into him.

But even with bugs, glitches, and mundane moments, Fallout: New Vegas is great fun. The gunplay (even with a new iron sight targeting system) is as flawed and inaccurate as before, but combat through V.A.T.S. remains one of my favorite things to do in a game. I love the strategy tied to it, and the payoff (usually in the form of a head exploding in slow motion) always feels great. When it comes down to combat encounters, Obsidian delivered in a big way. Fights are tough and the encounters are varied nicely as the adventure progresses. The thrill of survival is heightened even further through the awesome new Hardcore mode. If you are looking for a challenge, this mode will kick your ass up and down the Vegas strip.

Maybe Obsidian’s lack of familiarity with Bethesda’s technology resulted in New Vegas’ plateau. Maybe Bethesda barked orders to make it identical to Fallout 3. In any case, gamers should expect more of the same from this follow-up. If Fallout 3 holds a place among your top 10 games of this generation like it does for me, another rewarding 200-plus hours of survival awaits you.

[jms493]

I find it somewhat funny that 'Chodite' started this thread...your buying it Maynard, dont be silly.

[Maynard]

i have it preordered and i have halo reach with me so i can trade it in after work. But even though i will probably get it, i have a bad feeling that i will regret it.

there just isnt anything else to play right now....so you are probably right.

[j.hen]

Maybe they'll fix some of the issues with an early patch? I'm getting it later today anyways. Goodbye Halo and Madden.

[Leftwich]

I got it earlier today and have yet to play it.

[Boucher]

Im on the fence, never played a fallout game before

[Pitty]

Loving it so far, but when they said it's bigger in scope than FO3, they lied the map is way smaller.

[Maynard]

bigger in scope doesnt mean more map land to travel. i read that its bigger, but in a more condensed area. The thinking being to rid the game of the pointless long travel between areas. i think thats good because i was always using fast travel cause of that. Plus they got rid of all the subway areas...those got annoying after awhile because it was all the same.

[Leftwich]

I'm really enjoying this game. It doesn't have that gritty feeling that Fallout 3 had. I mean some people liked it but after a while it got stale.

[Maynard]

i am very happy so far. yeah its just like fallout 3, but on a massive scale. there is so much more depth to this game. its like they beefed up every aspect of the rpg part of the game

i wonder how much impact that create a character stuff had to do with your players skill points. Is there a sprint button? i cant remember

the graphics are better then fo3 even though its all the same environment

[JayDizzle]

i am very happy so far. yeah its just like fallout 3, but on a massive scale. there is so much more depth to this game. its like they beefed up every aspect of the rpg part of the game

i wonder how much impact that create a character stuff had to do with your players skill points. Is there a sprint button? i cant remember

the graphics are better then fo3 even though its all the same environment

The Create-A-Character stuff at the beginning is the same as the GOAT was in FO3.

Depending on what and how you react to the line of questioning

There's no sprint button but if you up your Agility rating, you can make you character move faster.

HOWEVER, there's the shit-ton of deciding factors that make you slower...

Crippled Leg(s), overpacking gear, using a two-handed/heavy weapon.

[j.hen]

Got this game, haven't played it yet. Wont get to start it till this weekend. Maybe they'll have a patch to fix a couple things by then...

Someone post impressions! No spoilers though.

[Maynard]

The Create-A-Character stuff at the beginning is the same as the GOAT was in FO3.

Depending on what and how you react to the line of questioning

There's no sprint button but if you up your Agility rating, you can make you character move faster.

HOWEVER, there's the shit-ton of deciding factors that make you slower...

Crippled Leg(s), overpacking gear, using a two-handed/heavy weapon.

thats the part i was talking about. curious how those answers u give change the skill ratings. i started on hardcore and already got my leg blown off. i had to hobble back to the doctors office. they have doctors bags you can buy to use in the field though so thats cool