Even so, Vegas represents a solid addition to Fallout canon. Those accustomed to investing hours examining endless story arcs, or searching vast environments for details will certainly appreciate Obsidian's efforts, even if newcomers may struggle to see what all the fuss is about. Read more
• Complete coverage of every main mission adventure as well as all side quests and encounters. • Every collectible catalogued and located so you won’t miss any. • Pull out poster map of the huge New Vegas landscape with points of interest, main sights, and major landmarks labeled. Read more
Fallout: New Vegas - Old World Blues' primary flaws are those that carry over from the main game. Robotic and humanoid enemies alike trying to take the shortest route to you might fall right over a cliff and to their deaths. Voice-overs might interrupt each other--a shame, when you want to savor the funny dialogue and fantastic acting. And the poor lighting and indistinct textures can make it difficult to spot mines or even quest items. Read more
Fallout: New Vegas has a few technical problems but they aren't enough to sully this enjoyable and sophisticated adventure through the western wastes. Read more
For sci-fi swashbucklers who still get dewy-eyed over 2008’s majestic Fallout 3, this opportunity to step back into the series’ grim, post-apocalyptic landscape is an invitation too enticing to miss. But while New Vegas is an epic and genuinely engrossing adventure that hurls players into a world where there are countless chances to step off the beaten path and make your own fun, it’s mired by the same awkward bugs that plagued its predecessor, and doesn’t feel like a... Read more