New Vegas is a game stuck between warring FPS RPG sensibilities, and feels slightly antiquated as a result when played today. To some degree, this criticism was only intensified by the incredibly high standard set by New Vegas’ writing.Īlthough Fallout: New Vegas stands out in terms of writing and plot, its FPS mechanics haven't entirely aged well. When Fallout 76 was released, it received plenty of criticism around its dialogue and plot, as did Fallout 4 before it.
Rich philosophical themes weave throughout the narrative, and player choice has an obvious and meaningful impact on the plot. Like it’s high-fantasy counterpart Skyrim, New Vegas’ success can be largely attributed to its sprawling questlnes, vibrant NPCs, and an impeccably high standard of writing.
