Carter Posted October 21, 2010 Share Posted October 21, 2010 I picked up New Vegas on Tuesday and while I haven't been able to sit down and binge play this game, I can offer a very solid perspective on the game so far. This game is Fallout 3 but with everything you could want to be better, totally improved on.I am maybe 5 hours into the game and have had two companions accompany me for different missions. The companion aspect of the game has been completely and utterly improved. They are no longer mindless characters that loosely follow you around and get themselves into a world of hurt. The two scenarios I have encountered with a companion have been impressive. They react smartly and do not put themselves in a position to take unnecessary fire... or annoyingly get in your way when you're trying to pick off multiple enemies. They will also heal themselves.Adding iron sights to this game makes a huge difference. It dramatically cuts down on using VATS, though I have still found myself using VATS a good bit when in close quarters with multiple threats. The iron sights are as accurate as you can expect in making distance shots, though the speed and flow of battles will not come anywhere close to your typical FPS experience.Item creation has been totally revamped and there is a lot more you can do in this area of the game... from creating ammo to healing items and buffs/debuffs, it is a great system that you can literally sink hours into by itself tracking down ingredients and breaking down components. With ammo, you have your standard ammo and then surplus ammo boxes which you can turn into usable ammo... but the surplus ammo will degrade your gun slightly faster as it is old and dirty. There are also different ammo types; such as hollow point, armor piercing, etc. that you can cycle through as needed by pressing up on the d-pad and it reloads your gun with the chosen ammo type. Early on the various types are scarce, but effective in their uses.There is a lot more to say about this game but I'll stop here. Overall I am just as impressed with this game as I was with Fallout 3. You don't get that overwhelming feeling of isolation in this game as you did with Fallout 3 stepping out of the Vault for the first time, but the game does a brilliant job of elaborating and going in stride with the fact that people are organizing, working together more, and factions are setting up and battling for power in this wasteland. You'll be presented, in most cases, with the opportunity to help one side or another and gain/lose favor with the factions involved. Or you can help neither and play to your own interests against both sides. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muskokas finest © Posted October 21, 2010 Share Posted October 21, 2010 Looking forward to playing it, but have a backlog of games to work through. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A-TowN.- Posted October 24, 2010 Share Posted October 24, 2010 Yeah I beat it a couple days ago but reloaded a save and playing all the side quests. Definitely a great game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rusty grove Posted October 24, 2010 Share Posted October 24, 2010 is anyone else having freezing problems with the recent update for the game? i dl'd the update and cant even play the game now, once i start the game it freezes up immediatly, had to clear the memory cache to get rid of the update, now i cant sign into xbox if i want to play the game because if you decline the update it wont let you sign in. I absolutely love the game tho Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slimm Posted October 25, 2010 Share Posted October 25, 2010 cant wait to get it..i have been looking forward to playing it all summer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duncja Posted October 25, 2010 Share Posted October 25, 2010 I haven't really played any of the Fallout's before, would I be missing anything if I picked this one up and started playing it? Or is this one I need to start with the first one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slimm Posted October 25, 2010 Share Posted October 25, 2010 you wouldnt miss anything but fallout 3 is such a good game i would pick it up and play that for 20 bucks before you play new vegas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slimm Posted October 26, 2010 Share Posted October 26, 2010 I got it today...so far impressed with my first hour or two of playing. Graphics are improved from the old fallout ( not amazing but they don't ruin the game). You don't feel isolated from the gecko when you start, and you don't have to go through a boring childhood. It seems like the story is going to be really good i just got to primm and fought my way to the messenger place and it seems very interesting. I want to keep playing more but my schoolwork needs to get done. Can't wait until friday or saturday morning when i can really kill some time playing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockPaperScissors Posted November 1, 2010 Share Posted November 1, 2010 I'm really enjoying New Vegas. All the good stuff from FO3, plus new features and items. And they opened up the color palette a little more, so it's not as drab/boring as FO3.I just wish there was some way you could download mods like for PC. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spoooooooon4MVP Posted November 1, 2010 Share Posted November 1, 2010 this series has manufactured 30 million shut ins across america. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A-TowN.- Posted November 4, 2010 Share Posted November 4, 2010 I am still doing all the side quests. I beat the game as an NCR guy, now I am going to beat the game by helping Mr. House, then I am going to help Yes man, then I am going to do Caesers missions, which I despise but I will do it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slimm Posted November 4, 2010 Share Posted November 4, 2010 I want ranger armor so bad...right now i am beating it as an NCR guy...Just killed all the brotherhood of steel after getting impatient with waiting for Paladin Hardin to take over for McNamara. The only thing i hate is that the NCR thinks i am a Dark hero because i wanted to see what the Archimedes system does at Helios One so they all hate me after that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spoooooooon4MVP Posted November 4, 2010 Share Posted November 4, 2010 the thing that sucks about this game is you have to have like 5 different characters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duncja Posted November 5, 2010 Share Posted November 5, 2010 Okay, I beat Fallout 3, time to get FO:NV. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuccoBruce Posted November 7, 2010 Share Posted November 7, 2010 I beat it on hardcore. So pissed at the reward for doing it =/. All that drinking outta toilets for nothing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuccoBruce Posted November 7, 2010 Share Posted November 7, 2010 I want ranger armor so bad...right now i am beating it as an NCR guy...Just killed all the brotherhood of steel after getting impatient with waiting for Paladin Hardin to take over for McNamara. The only thing i hate is that the NCR thinks i am a Dark hero because i wanted to see what the Archimedes system does at Helios One so they all hate me after that.Dude, you can get ranger armor at that one city at the beginning of the game (I think its right after Primm), I just went into the dudes house. Pick pocketed his ammo. He stood no chance with only his fist. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slimm Posted November 9, 2010 Share Posted November 9, 2010 what do u get for beating it on hardcore? i just wann know what it is to see if it is worth it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuccoBruce Posted November 11, 2010 Share Posted November 11, 2010 what do u get for beating it on hardcore? i just wann know what it is to see if it is worth it100 point achievement Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slimm Posted November 11, 2010 Share Posted November 11, 2010 100 point achievementyou dont even get like a weapon for your next play through or some armor?.... not worth it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A-TowN.- Posted November 11, 2010 Share Posted November 11, 2010 What I never understood about Fallout games is that you can't continue to play after you beat it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockPaperScissors Posted November 11, 2010 Share Posted November 11, 2010 What I never understood about Fallout games is that you can't continue to play after you beat it.Yeah that was dumb, but they changed it in FO3 when they raised the level cap so you could play after completing the main story. I don't know if it's the same in New Vegas.I've only been playing in short spurts. For whatever reason this one isn't grabbing me like FO3. Still a very good game though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuccoBruce Posted November 13, 2010 Share Posted November 13, 2010 Yeah that was dumb, but they changed it in FO3 when they raised the level cap so you could play after completing the main story. I don't know if it's the same in New Vegas.I've only been playing in short spurts. For whatever reason this one isn't grabbing me like FO3. Still a very good game though.No I think the game just ends. I know it just took me straight to the main screen after the outcome of my actions was done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McSpanker Posted November 14, 2010 Share Posted November 14, 2010 No I think the game just ends. I know it just took me straight to the main screen after the outcome of my actions was doneGotta get the DLC. It comes out sometime in December I think. It lets you keep playing, adds some missions, and might raise the level cap. I know it did for fallout 3 but not sure for this one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuccoBruce Posted November 15, 2010 Share Posted November 15, 2010 Gotta get the DLC. It comes out sometime in December I think. It lets you keep playing, adds some missions, and might raise the level cap. I know it did for fallout 3 but not sure for this oneProblem is, you pay 60 dollars for the game. Why force me to buy that crap if I wanna keep playing. I still had plenty of side stuff left to do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockPaperScissors Posted November 15, 2010 Share Posted November 15, 2010 Pretty weak that they are going to AGAIN require DLC to be able to play after the main quest. They know **** well that was most peoples' major complaint with FO3.I wish they would hurry up and make a new Oblivion game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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