Fallout: New Vegas is an action role-playing game released for the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, and PC on October 19, 2010. Developed by Obsidian Entertainment and published by Bethesda Softworks, it is a standalone entry in the Fallout series, set in the post-apocalyptic Mojave Desert.
Key Details:
•Developer: Obsidian Entertainment
•Publisher: Bethesda Softworks
•Genre: Action RPG
•Engine: Gamebryo (same as Fallout 3)
•Setting: Post-apocalyptic Las Vegas and surrounding Mojave Desert
•Gameplay: Single-player
Plot:
You play as the Courier, a character left for dead after being ambushed while delivering a mysterious platinum chip. The story revolves around recovering the chip and navigating a power struggle between three main factions:
1.New California Republic (NCR) – A democratic organization trying to bring law and order.
2.Caesar’s Legion – A brutal, slaver society modeled after ancient Rome.
3.Mr. House – A technocratic leader of New Vegas aiming to maintain his independent rule.
Players can influence the outcome of this conflict, ultimately deciding the fate of the Mojave Wasteland.
Gameplay Features:
•Open World Exploration: A large map filled with towns, factions, and side quests.
•Choice and Consequences: Decisions made during the game impact story progression and faction relationships.
•Companions: Several recruitable characters, each with unique stories and abilities (e.g., Boone, ED-E).
•Special Attributes: Customization via the S.P.E.C.I.A.L system (Strength, Perception, Endurance, etc.).
•V.A.T.S. System: A strategic, turn-based targeting system for combat.
•Crafting: Players can craft items, repair weapons, and create ammo.
•Hardcore Mode: A challenging mode where players manage dehydration, hunger, and sleep.
Reception:
Fallout: New Vegas was widely praised for its deep storytelling, engaging characters, and improved mechanics over Fallout 3. However, it suffered from bugs and glitches at launch, though many were patched in subsequent updates. It remains a fan-favorite title in the series.
DLCs (Available on Xbox 360):
1.Dead Money
2.Honest Hearts
3.Old World Blues
4.Lonesome Road
5.Gun Runners’ Arsenal (adds weapons and mods)