Video Games Fallout: New Vegas - Page 11

Skyy God · 02:40 PM

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/

Pants · 10-25-2010, 10:16 AM

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Originally Posted by HC_Chief

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.

Well, I like a lot of other RPGs as well, I was just commenting on the games you listed. I think The Witcher is probably one of the best RPGs in recent history, def. better than DA:O. My biggest problem with Bethesda games is low level and gear caps. I did like the combat system in FO3, but it wasn't enough. Blowing limbs off is only cool for so long before it gets old and tired.

keg in kc · 10-25-2010, 11:49 AM

There's no meat to bethesda games. If the story isn't there, I eventually get bored with the combat and game mechanics. And for me they have zero replay value, whereas with the BioWare games, I usually play each of them a number of times, whether it's KotOR or Jade Empire or Mass Effect or Dragon Age. I know some people love open world sandbox games, but I eventually just get bored with wandering around.

That's not to say I dislike the bethesda games. Because I don't. I've played Morrowind and Oblivion and Fallout 3 and will eventually get New Vegas. But they're just one-and-dones, and not a something I'm likely to load in five years (like KotOR, which I'm playing right now as preparation for TOR).

Pants · 10-25-2010, 11:51 AM

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Originally Posted by keg in kc

There's no meat to bethesda games. If the story isn't there, I eventually get bored with the combat and game mechanics. And for me they have zero replay value, whereas with the BioWare games, I usually play each of them a number of times, whether it's KotOR or Jade Empire or Mass Effect or Dragon Age. I know some people love open world sandbox games, but I eventually just get bored with wandering around.

That's not to say I dislike the bethesda games. Because I don't. I've played Morrowind and Oblivion and Fallout 3 and will eventually get New Vegas. But they're just one-and-dones, and not a something I'm likely to load in five years (like KotOR, which I'm playing right now as preparation for TOR).

Precisely.

**Buck** · 10-25-2010, 02:10 PM

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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.

SOFT BITCH.

jiveturkey · 10-25-2010, 02:13 PM

I want to confirm that I don't have a bug. Do we not get to pick a perk every time we level up?

I'm pretty sure we got a perk every level in FO3.

Pants · 10-25-2010, 02:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Buck

SOFT BITCH.

TrickyNicky · 10-25-2010, 02:17 PM

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Originally Posted by jiveturkey

I want to confirm that I don't have a bug. Do we not get to pick a perk every time we level up?

I'm pretty sure we got a perk every level in FO3.

Its every other level in this one because it has a level 30 cap. I'm guessing an expansion will bump it to 40.

**QuikSsurfer** · 10-25-2010, 04:20 PM

I finally ****ing found Boone's stupid ass... He was just chillin in the Lucky 38 casino... Told him to **** off and I now have Cass --- her dialogue is so much better.
Boone was making the game really easy for me.. the dude just shoots everything.

What's up with the snowglobes? Anyone found a buyer?

TrickyNicky · 10-25-2010, 04:29 PM

Theres a securitron named Jane in the penthouse of the Lucky 38 that will give you 2000 caps per snowglobe.

**Buck** · 10-25-2010, 06:39 PM

Every single ****ing time this song comes on, I get massive wood.

**QuikSsurfer** · 10-25-2010, 07:02 PM

Haha def one of my fav songs on the OST

**Buck** · 10-25-2010, 07:22 PM

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Originally Posted by QuikSsurfer

Haha def one of my fav songs on the OST

I like them all but I wish they had about 30 more songs so they wouldn't be as repetitive.

Hammock Parties · 10-25-2010, 07:28 PM

I love that song.

**Buck** · 10-25-2010, 07:36 PM

THIS ONE TOO

Fairplay · 10-26-2010, 11:06 AM

wow, i just stole a lot of stuff from this place, and guards standing there right while i do it. Not using sneak or stealth either. (PC)

PM me if you want me to show you how.

02-04-2010, 02:52 PM
Skyy God 11-5, baby Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Livin the dream Casino cash: $2191557	Fallout: New Vegas 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/ Last edited by Skyy God; 10-18-2010 at 02:40 PM..
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10-25-2010, 11:49 AM	#152
keg in kc oxymoron Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: OP/KC/Whatever Casino cash: $9556299	There's no meat to bethesda games. If the story isn't there, I eventually get bored with the combat and game mechanics. And for me they have zero replay value, whereas with the BioWare games, I usually play each of them a number of times, whether it's KotOR or Jade Empire or Mass Effect or Dragon Age. I know some people love open world sandbox games, but I eventually just get bored with wandering around. That's not to say I dislike the bethesda games. Because I don't. I've played Morrowind and Oblivion and Fallout 3 and will eventually get New Vegas. But they're just one-and-dones, and not a something I'm likely to load in five years (like KotOR, which I'm playing right now as preparation for TOR).
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10-25-2010, 02:13 PM	#155
jiveturkey Captain Kick Ass Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Kansas Casino cash: $9305197	I want to confirm that I don't have a bug. Do we not get to pick a perk every time we level up? I'm pretty sure we got a perk every level in FO3.
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10-25-2010, 04:20 PM	#158
QuikSsurfer Got swag? Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Madison, MS Casino cash: $10008287	I finally **ing found Boone's stupid ass... He was just chillin in the Lucky 38 casino... Told him to ** off and I now have Cass --- her dialogue is so much better. Boone was making the game really easy for me.. the dude just shoots everything. What's up with the snowglobes? Anyone found a buyer? __________________
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10-25-2010, 04:29 PM	#159
TrickyNicky My Black Friend, Alan Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Manhattan Casino cash: $10007047	Theres a securitron named Jane in the penthouse of the Lucky 38 that will give you 2000 caps per snowglobe. __________________ *Adopt-a-Chief: David Mims #70* Dammit Mimsy!!!
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10-25-2010, 06:39 PM	#160
Buck Take a Chill Pill Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: South Carolina Casino cash: $8319900	Every single ****ing time this song comes on, I get massive wood.
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10-25-2010, 07:02 PM	#161
QuikSsurfer Got swag? Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Madison, MS Casino cash: $10008287	Haha def one of my fav songs on the OST __________________
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10-25-2010, 07:28 PM	#163
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10-25-2010, 07:36 PM	#164
Buck Take a Chill Pill Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: South Carolina Casino cash: $8319900	THIS ONE TOO
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10-26-2010, 11:06 AM	#165
Fairplay A certain set of skills Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: texas Casino cash: $10026683 VARSITY	wow, i just stole a lot of stuff from this place, and guards standing there right while i do it. Not using sneak or stealth either. (PC) PM me if you want me to show you how.
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