This is a must-buy out of all the DLC for Fallout New Vegas. While Old-World Blues comes in a tight second for the hilarious writing, Dead Money is my favorite part of the entire New Vegas experience. You think you're tough? Try being tough when a crazy man strips you of all your gear, straps a bomb to your neck, and throws you in a poisonous hell-hole. The gameplay was a good mixture of fighty and smarty and sneaky. The companions are compatible with wildly different play styles, well written, and satisfying for the short time you have them. This DLC fills out some of the backstory of the main-game's plot wonderfully as well. My only complaint was that it was a bit difficult to navigate the dangerous streets of the first half and I got lost a few times as a result. I blame that more on NV's terrible automaps more than anything though.

Sierra Madtre Martinis for everyone; let's raise our glasses and give a toast to a good old-fashioned Heist Caper with a satisfying finish.