Fallout: New Vegas

[Skyy God]

Releases tomorrow (10/19). Here's an early review/preview.

Ok OK – I’ve been asked for some thoughts on the game so far. Here we go.

I’m still very early into the game (only about 12hrs – I’ve accomplished NOTHING!) but I’m back in Wasteland bliss. The enviroments still look as bleak, gritty and dirty as always (especially taking place in the Mojave Desert) yet still beautiful. I really don’t want to say too much to anyone but I will say that as of this moment, the player assumes the role of a Courier who gets shot and left for dead for one reason or another and you set out to find out who shot you and why.

For anyone wondering if this game is as big as Fallout 3, I can say with 100% certainty that it is…maybe even bigger. The gameplay is exactly the way it was before with some tweaks. One major change is the ability to play through “Hardcore Mode” which is offered once the user creates the player. Hardcore mode is crazy. Now Ammo carries weight, your player must stay hydrated, fed and rested otherwise, he/she will die or suffer serious consequences. I opted to play normally for my first kick at the can.

Another interesting change is the use of factions. Scattered throughout the Mojave Wasteland are factions of people whe the player can align themselves with or against. This will seriously impact where you can and can’t go without fear for retribution by said faction as well as the options and quests that open or close on you. Further to that, each faction has their own uniquie look and clothing style.

This also affects how different factions react to your pressence. So now with this knowledge, you’ll have to really pick and choose your fights and what armor/outfits you keep handy because they do carry weight as any armor will.

There are even a slew of different creatures and enemies to encounter and fight in the wastelands though I’m sure I haven’t seen all of them yet.

All in all Obsidian and Bethesda have done an amazing job. This is a sequel truely worthy of the Fallout brand. Expect a full review sometime on Tuesday. With only 2 more days to wait, I’m sure some of you are losing sleep with anticipation but rest well – You’ll need it for the long hours you’re sure to spend on this title.



http://feedyourconsole.com/2010/10/f...t-impressions/

[TrickyNicky]

Boone is also "supposed" to upgrade his armor if you find the right culprit in his quest. He never did for me.

[Hammock Parties]

PC USERS:

This file will increase your framerate.

http://newvegasnexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=34778

[Blankey]

Man, I still get my ass destroyed by the Mother & Alpha Male Deathclaws at the quarry. I'm at level 25, 83+ gun skill, and have some of the best weapons in the game (Gobi sniper rifle, All-American, the Archimedes 2 gun, etc.) I guess it's nice to have some challenge towards the end game.

[Hammock Parties]

Here's a 100 MB PDF of the strategy guide.

[Fire Me Boy!]

Where's the level cap on this one?

[Buck]

Originally Posted by Fire Me Boy!

Where's the level cap on this one?

30

[QuikSsurfer]

Originally Posted by Fairplay

I think I would go to my last save with Boone and go from there.
Just keep an eye on the rascal.

**** that. I'm 6 levels in between that last save.
I have Cass waiting to be my companion while Boone is still attached but nowhere to be found... He's not in novac (where he should reset) and he isn't anywhere on the Strip (where I lost him)...
JFC

[TrickyNicky]

Try going into the console by pressing the tilde key ( ~ ) and then type:

prid 96BCE
then press enter
moveto player
and press enter again.

[jiveturkey]

It's been a little buggy for me. A handful of lock ups.

Do we not get to pick a perk every time we level up?

How do you get to the Boomers? I tried following the directions but I get lite up anyway. I even tried the train tunnel and got lite up.

[Frazod]

Between a busy schedule (wedding, visit to in-laws) and lots of really good football, I still really haven't played this much at all. I need to get busy slacking.

[Rausch]

Originally Posted by Kyle DeLexus

Alright I've never played Fallout before, now I'm wondering if I should get this or Black Ops. Since I've never played Fallout I suppose I could get Black Ops and Fallout 3 on the cheap. Or should I just go for the one?

I'd highly recommend getting the Fallout 3 GOTY edition.

Should be cheaper and by the time you're done with that Vegas will also be much cheaper.

You'd really be cheating yourself if you skip F03...

[Fairplay]

Originally Posted by QuikSsurfer

**** that. I'm 6 levels in between that last save.
I have Cass waiting to be my companion while Boone is still attached but nowhere to be found... He's not in novac (where he should reset) and he isn't anywhere on the Strip (where I lost him)...
JFC

Put his picture on cartons on milk.

Or issue an Amber alert.

[HC_Chief]

Originally Posted by Rausch

I'd highly recommend getting the Fallout 3 GOTY edition.

Should be cheaper and by the time you're done with that Vegas will also be much cheaper.

You'd really be cheating yourself if you skip F03...

FO3 is one of the best RPG games ever made... and also one of the largest in terms of both scale and content. That said, it is also single-player only, and definitely not a "fast-twitch" shooter like CoD. I know a lot of people who HATE FO3 and games like it (Mass Effect, KOTOR, Dragon Age, etc.); not so much for the game itself but rather the gameplay and genre. Keep that in mind when deciding between the two.

[Pants]

Originally Posted by HC_Chief

FO3 is one of the best RPG games ever made... and also one of the largest in terms of both scale and content. That said, it is also single-player only, and definitely not a "fast-twitch" shooter like CoD. I know a lot of people who HATE FO3 and games like it (Mass Effect, KOTOR, Dragon Age, etc.); not so much for the game itself but rather the gameplay and genre. Keep that in mind when deciding between the two.

I absolutely LOVED Mass Effect 1 and 2 (my top 5 of all time). I loved KOTOR and enjoyed DA:O quite a bit. FO3, on the other hand, was 'meh' at best. I beat it just to beat it and sold it. I honestly enjoyed Oblivion more than I did FO3 but even that game was pretty underwhelming. At least the story was a lot more interesting and intriguing. I think I'm one of the 2 people who didn't like FO3 all that much, lol.

[HC_Chief]

Originally Posted by Metrolike

I absolutely LOVED Mass Effect 1 and 2 (my top 5 of all time). I loved KOTOR and enjoyed DA:O quite a bit. FO3, on the other hand, was 'meh' at best. I beat it just to beat it and sold it. I honestly enjoyed Oblivion more than I did FO3 but even that game was pretty underwhelming. At least the story was a lot more interesting and intriguing. I think I'm one of the 2 people who didn't like FO3 all that much, lol.

From that I would say you like the genre and are particularly impressed with BioWare's titles. I can empathize; I too find BioWare games to be excellent, but different than Bethesda's. The latter's titles are definitely "grittier" and slower-paced.