Fallout: New Vegas - Ultimate Edition
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About Fallout: New Vegas - Ultimate Edition
Obsidian Entertainment built Fallout: New Vegas and released it on February 7, 2012. Bethesda Softworks published this shooter role-playing game for PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, and PC. The Ultimate Edition bundles the base game with four major story expansions plus extra weapons and recipes. You play as a courier in the Mojave Wasteland after a heist goes wrong. This version lets you explore everything from the Hoover Dam to Zion Canyon without buying separate DLC later. It stands out because the writing feels sharper than its predecessor while keeping the classic Vault-Tech aesthetic intact. The single-player campaign asks you to navigate three major factions plus the Legion and NCR to decide the future of the region.
Gameplay
You start as a courier with a pistol and whatever gear your character carried into the wasteland. Combat uses VATS to slow time for targeting specific limbs or weapons, but you can also rely on stealth or direct fire. Your SPECIAL stats determine dialogue options, lockpicking success, and hacking terminals. You will spend hours managing inventory weights and crafting ammo in campfires. Side quests often involve choosing between two bad outcomes or finding a third option through high skill checks. The game tracks your Karma and reputation with factions like the NCR and Caesar's Legion. These choices change how NPCs treat you and which endings are available. Sessions usually last until you finish a major story arc or upgrade your current build.
What Players Think
PlayPile data shows this title holds strong favor among veterans. IGDB rates it 86.6 out of 100 based on 85 user ratings. The community moods lean heavily toward nostalgic and satisfied. Average playtime sits at roughly 72 hours for main stories plus side content. Completion rates spike when players tackle all four DLC packs. Review snippets frequently mention the branching dialogue trees as a major highlight. Players note that achievements are challenging but fair, with some requiring specific faction alignments to unlock fully. The Ultimate Edition has a slightly higher average score than the original release due to added content. Users often cite the modding community on PC as extending the game's life well beyond 100 hours.
PlayPile's Take
Buy this edition if you want the full scope of the story without hunting down individual packs. The price reflects the complete package including all expansions and weapon caches. You will earn 53 achievements in the base game alone, with more in the DLCs. This is not for players who want fast-paced action without consequence. The writing demands attention because your choices actually alter the world state. It remains a top-tier RPG experience that respects player agency. Skip it only if you dislike turn-based VATS combat or heavy inventory management. The Mojave Wasteland offers one of the most detailed role-playing environments ever created.
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Single player
IGDB Rating
86.6
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