The first time I playedFallout 3, I hated it. While there are legitimate problems with the game such as glitches and odd pacing, I confess that much of the fault was with me. I didn’t “get”Fallout, and over the intervening months since its release, I have really gotten into the series and now feel I have the right frame of mind to enjoy my post-apocalyptic head popping.
Naturally, I had to check outFallout: New Vegasat PAX Prime to see how it was coming along, and I bring you word that it is indeed coming along very well. At this stage, it’s fair to say thatNew VegasandFallout 3are almost identical twins in the gameplay department, but that really shouldn’t matter to fans of the last title. V.A.T.S is still in place, you may still shoot in real-time, and it’s still sexy to see a man’s head getting shot off.
One thing I really like about New Vegas is the subtle aesthetic changes. WhileFallout 3went with a grey/green style, New Vegas is very brown and orange. I know that “brown” games are looked down upon this generation, but it’s beautiful in a bleak way withNew Vegas, and the orange hues make it look a lot more like the originalFalloutgames thanFallout 3did.
With Obsidian’s last game being the unfinishedAlpha Protocol, I was a little worried about quality, but alreadyNew Vegaslooks more polished, more tight, and more complete thanAlpha Protocolever did. With gameplay in place, it’ll come down to the writing to really set this game apart. I’ll keep my fingers crossed that the dialog is witty and the story is fun. Can’t wait to find out!
