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Fallout: New Vegas

Image: Steam / its publisher

  • RPG
  • Post-apocalyptic
  • Choices

The Mojave Desert after nuclear war, with several factions fighting for control of New Vegas. Its writing and the freedom to side with whoever you want have made it a role-playing classic.

Why play it now

When you have hours and fancy an RPG with choices that really change the ending.

Who it's for

For anyone who values writing and factions over modern graphics.

When not to pick it

If dated technical looks or the odd bug bother you.

What it offers

  • Story: 90 out of 100
  • Exploring: 85 out of 100
  • Combat / action: 55 out of 100
  • Thinking: 50 out of 100
  • Creating: 45 out of 100
  • Managing: 35 out of 100
  • Relaxing: 30 out of 100

Our own editorial classification, not Steam data.

Details

Controller
Partial controller support
Disk space
10 GB (minimum)
Steam Deck
Playable
Steam reviews
96% positive (262,046)
Metacritic
84/100
Developer
Obsidian Entertainment
Release date
21 OCT 2010
Steam genres
Action, RPG

Based on what the game states on Steam.