Fallout New Vegas IGN Review

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#1 PhazonBlazer
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8.5, lower than I thought.

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#2 Dead-Memories
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there's a sticky for this bro.

but yeah i was expecting high AA reviews from the beginning. even though the game is AAAA material.

but w/e

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#3 TheShadowLord07
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^I see no sticky for new vegas

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#4 cantor2537
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Too many glitches.

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#5 XboximusPrime
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once again, no mention on wether or not the PS3 version is botched. Guess they only sent 360 review codes out, which would answer my question of if it was botched..

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#6 johnnyblazed88
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might pass on this for now and get fable 3

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#7 deactivated-5ef52b89b6fd0
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might pass on this for now and get fable 3

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I would be suprised it fable scored any higher.
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#8 Dahaka-UK
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ign UK gave it 9.0

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#9 Gamerz1569
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PC version got a 9 (which is where I'm planning to play it on).

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#10 Dead-Memories
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^I see no sticky for new vegas

TheShadowLord07
i meant the hype thread, i thought it was stickied anyway.
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#11 Sw33tChilLi
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Lol, this was their No1 most anticipated game of this holiday IIRC
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#12 elbert_b_23
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ign meh not like they are gamers
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#13 DJ_Lae
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[QUOTE="johnnyblazed88"]

might pass on this for now and get fable 3

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I would be suprised it fable scored any higher.

I would be too. We know NOTHING about Fable 3 so far, it's weird how little they've promoted it when it's so close to release.
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#14 cobrax25
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9.0 on the PC.

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#15 Shoaka
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Mass Effect 2 still the RPG of the year it seems.

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#16 Master_ShakeXXX
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Who would have thought that a little J-dev shooter would be matching scores with the likes of Fallout, let alone actually besting it at some places. Either way great score, and Fallout fans should be happy with that.

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#17 dovberg
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didn't Fall Out 3 get GOTY over there?

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#18 SaltyMeatballs
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there's a sticky for this bro.

but yeah i was expecting high AA reviews from the beginning. even though the game is AAAA material.

but w/e

Dead-Memories
Ditto, I mean it's so similar to Fallout 3. Reviewers don't like that, or should I say downscore the game because of that.
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#19 deactivated-58b6232955e4a
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Who would have thought that a little J-dev shooter would be matching scores with the likes of Fallout, let alone actually besting it at some places. Either way great score, and Fallout fans should be happy with that.

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Plat games isn't just a "little j-dev", they have some of the best talent in Japan working there.
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#20 Dead-Memories
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Who would have thought that a little J-dev shooter would be matching scores with the likes of Fallout, let alone actually besting it at some places. Either way great score, and Fallout fans should be happy with that.

Master_ShakeXXX

a game like fallout new vegas is placed on a much higher standard than a game like vanquish, don't know what you're trying to prove.

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#21 spookykid143
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Mass Effect 2 still the RPG of the year it seems.

Shoaka

To bad it isn't a RPG

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#22 Cloud567kar
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[QUOTE="Shoaka"]

Mass Effect 2 still the RPG of the year it seems.

spookykid143

To bad it isn't a RPG

When are people going to stop saying this? Just get over it, yea there isn't as much RPG elements compared to the first. ME2 is still an RPG and still a great game.

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#23 deactivated-5ef52b89b6fd0
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[QUOTE="Master_ShakeXXX"]

Who would have thought that a little J-dev shooter would be matching scores with the likes of Fallout, let alone actually besting it at some places. Either way great score, and Fallout fans should be happy with that.

Dead-Memories

a game like fallout new vegas is placed on a much higher standard than a game like vanquish, don't know what you're trying to prove.

This is why I hate how much a GS score counts around here, Vanquish gets a 9.0 a 7 hr shooter and now everyone is going to say it is better or just as good as New vegas depending on what GS gives it. Just like castlevaina is branded the GOW clone and looked at as trash from alot of the posters here. SW is a crazy place ans detatched from reality most of the time.
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#24 spookykid143
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[QUOTE="spookykid143"]

[QUOTE="Shoaka"]

Mass Effect 2 still the RPG of the year it seems.

Cloud567kar

To bad it isn't a RPG

When are people going to stop saying this? Just get over it, yea there isn't as much RPG elements compared to the first. ME2 is still an RPG and still a great game.

Good game yes RPG no

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#25 Master_ShakeXXX
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[QUOTE="Dead-Memories"]

[QUOTE="Master_ShakeXXX"]

Who would have thought that a little J-dev shooter would be matching scores with the likes of Fallout, let alone actually besting it at some places. Either way great score, and Fallout fans should be happy with that.

Advid-Gamer

a game like fallout new vegas is placed on a much higher standard than a game like vanquish, don't know what you're trying to prove.

This is why I hate how much a GS score counts around here, Vanquish gets a 9.0 a 7 hr shooter and now everyone is going to say it is better or just as good as New vegas depending on what GS gives it. Just like castlevaina is branded the GOW clone and looked at as trash from alot of the posters here. SW is a crazy place ans detatched from reality most of the time.

GS is the only reviewer to give it a 9? News to me...

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#26 gago-gago
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I'll wait for the GOTY edition. Most of the reviews keeps on saying it's too much like Fallout 3, which is a good thing for me since that game is one of my favorite.

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#27 yokofox33
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Only being able to choose 1 perk every 2 levels is lame...

Still a good game though. I'm enjoying it quite a bit.

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#28 Upparoom
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A little suprising considering IGN practically wanted to marry Fallout 3.

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#29 mccoyca112
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ign meh not like they are gamerselbert_b_23

Did you even read the review? Im betting its pretty damn accurate, by the time F:nv ships.

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#30 johny300
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I thought it was AAA still gonna get it though and what about the ps3 version?
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#31 Senor_Kami
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8.5 isn't a bad score...
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#32 oldkingallant
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I hyped AA. My powers of clairvoyance are once again proven.

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#33 oldkingallant
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[QUOTE="Cloud567kar"]

[QUOTE="spookykid143"]To bad it isn't a RPG

spookykid143

When are people going to stop saying this? Just get over it, yea there isn't as much RPG elements compared to the first. ME2 is still an RPG and still a great game.

Good game yes RPG no

Please, define what makes an RPG. ME2 features more role playing than in my favorite RPG Chrono Trigger or in Pokemon and both are considered RPGs... am I the only one who realizes that the conversation choice is role playing? It's not just leveling up and micromanagement that makes an RPG.
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#34 spookykid143
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I hyped AA. My powers of clairvoyance are once again proven.

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Unless you go by the UK review which got a 9 :D

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#35 finalfantasy94
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8.5 isn't a bad score...Senor_Kami

Not its horrible and unplayable A HEX ON THE DEVS I SAY A HEX!!! ............:P

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#36 Merex760
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[QUOTE="spookykid143"]

[QUOTE="Shoaka"]

Mass Effect 2 still the RPG of the year it seems.

Cloud567kar

To bad it isn't a RPG

When are people going to stop saying this? Just get over it, yea there isn't as much RPG elements compared to the first. ME2 is still an RPG and still a great game.

An RPG by Xbox standards? Sure. Other platforms? It's laughable to call it an RPG.
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#37 kozzy1234
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Too many glitches.

cantor2537

I have not had any glitches at all yet, I amplaying PC version, runs at 50-60 FPS the whole time.

Game destroys Fallout3 in the story, atmosphere, rpg elements, dialogue and characters.

Thank you Obsidian!! I didnt think wed ever get a tru fallotu game again! But we have!!!!

This really is the game Fallout3 shoulda been imo.

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#38 -Snooze-
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Good score, I've been burned by F3 though ..

Is there a PC demo or something? It's obsidian so I doubt it will be poor, but i'm trying to spend more wisely on games.

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#39 SilverChimera
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9/10 on PC :D
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#40 deactivated-5ef52b89b6fd0
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I'll wait for the GOTY edition. Most of the reviews keeps on saying it's too much like Fallout 3, which is a good thing for me since that game is one of my favorite.

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I am only a hr in or so, and I can say it so far is exactly like fallout3. I loved FO3 so I dont have a problem with it, but I could see reviewers docking for it.
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#41 C-Lee
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I agree with this score.
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#42 lbjkurono23
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Surprised they didn't give it a 9. ps: when did ME2 stopped being an RPG? :|
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#43 mitu123
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Pretty much expected from mostly AA devs.

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#44 hd5870corei7
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there's a sticky for this bro.

but yeah i was expecting high AA reviews from the beginning. even though the game is AAAA material.

but w/e

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AAAA material? More like A material...
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#45 hd5870corei7
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didn't Fall Out 3 get GOTY over there?

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Yes they it did, ridiculous aren't they :P
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#46 hypoty
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Surprised they didn't give it a 9.lbjkurono23

They did give it a 9.

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[QUOTE="Master_ShakeXXX"]

Who would have thought that a little J-dev shooter would be matching scores with the likes of Fallout, let alone actually besting it at some places. Either way great score, and Fallout fans should be happy with that.

Dead-Memories

a game like fallout new vegas is placed on a much higher standard than a game like vanquish, don't know what you're trying to prove.

A better statement would be that each has different standards. I don't see why New Vegas would be placed on a much higher pedestal than Vanquish, considering both devs have dished out superb games.

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#48 Gamerz1569
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The ign video review wasn't exactly accurate, particularly the part where the reviewer said the developer made the same mistake TWICE by not allowing playing after finishing the main quest . Considering this is Obsidian's first Fallout game, I don't see how they could make a mistake on a game twice they've just developed once.

Surprised they didn't give it a 9. ps: when did ME2 stopped being an RPG? :|lbjkurono23

It never did, it just wasn't that much of an rpg, it was mostly a tps with dialogue choices and a level up system.

A better statement would be that each has different standards. I don't see why Fallout New Vegas would be placed on a higher pedestal than Vanquish, considering both games have dished out superb games.

SpinoRaptor24

Well Fallout New Vegas has to live up to the critical acclaim that Fallout 3 left. Sequels to high acclaimed games tend to score lower if they don't. Ex: Bioshock 2 to Bioshock 1.

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#49 ducati101
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IGN US gave it 8.5 on 360/PS3 and 9.0 on PC. Seems right to me.