The Good vs Bad when it comes down to Fallout New Vegas
The Good
+ Graphics: When people think Fallout, they already know that the game will look great despite its size and what is going on around you constantly. The texture and design in every person and object in the wasteland is a lot more sharp this time around, and there are little screen tears that take this look of sharpness away from the games flawless design.
+ Sound: Whether you like the sound of Fallouts original score or the sound of vintage classics by artists like Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, and Peggy Lee from your Pip-Boy (which to those who haven't played Fallout serves as your personal GPS, Radio, Equipment Log, etc) this game doesn't disappoint. Almost every area in the Mojave Wasteland has its own score and so do your enemies when you go into combat. As for the classics, there are a few more than Fallout 3, but there are many songs that play during the game that aren't on the radio station.
+ Controls: Fallout has always had an easy set of controls that have been rather easy to get use to over a short amount of time. However, if you have a problem with the controls or just wish that you could switch around a few buttons, Fallout will allow it. The ability to customize controls is a huge slice of importance when it comes to a game (IMO).
+ Replay Value: Fallout has always been about variety. Your actions will affect the way people look and act towards you, there are a large number of different weapons, numerous skills you can choose when you level up, and even perks that can change the game completely. In Fallout New Vegas, there are a couple new things to keep the player interested in playing just a bit longer than usual. The ability to choose which of the many factions you want to become a part of in the Wasteland is one of them. There is also a new addition to the game called weapon mods, which allow you to modify certain weapons in order to improve their performance.
+ Difficulty: When playing Fallout New Vegas, you will realize that the game is always a tad bit difficult no matter what mode you play on. I found that even playing on Very Easy mode could be a challenge at times, especially when I'm walking along, minding my business, and out of an orange colored sky I get mauled by the worst faction in the game.... the Cazadors (yes, they are a faction... IMO)... Anyways, the game likes to focus on skill, and though enemies don't have levels, the amount of damage they do to you will always be the same based on difficulty. However, the damage you do to them will be determined on the points you have on each skill.
The Bad:
- Glitches: Fallout New Vegas would be the perfect game for anyone who enjoys First Person Shooters, 3rd Person Shooters, and RPGs if it weren't for one thing. It's glitches. Fallout is mostly so glitchy for the fact that it's big according to the developers, and I agree, but there's no reason a game should be freezing my console so often. There are also many other glitches, but that one is the most ridiculous and frustrating to deal with.
Overall, the game is a great addition to the Fallout franchise and though it has a bit to work on as far as being patched goes, the game will keep those with a bit of patience satisfied. Fallout New Vegas gets a well deserved 9 out of 10. For more of my reviews, look me up on GameInformer.com, IGN.com, and Gamespot.com or just follow me on twitter /thatSTERLINkid.