can i play this game like an FPS?

[JolyJew СлаваУкраине]

liked stalkers games, played fallout 3, hugely disappointed because in this game stats are everything and your actual skills are worth ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥

so i ask if in fallout new vegas this game allowes more player-skill be involved and play it more like a first person shooter with little dependancy on the stupid VATS system?

[Straybow]

Slightly more than 3, 4 is probably more what you are looking for.

[Tyrone78008]

You should buy fallout 4

[Rhorge]

I play without using any vats but you still need to have a decent build. This game is as much an rpg as it is a shooter and pure skill will only get you so far.

[Xyzzy]

you can also play it like a strategy, puzzle, citybuilder, or The Sims.

[JolyJew СлаваУкраине]

Originally posted by KimJongDank:

You should buy fallout 4

this game costs 500% less than fallout 4 so...

[SoldierScar]

No, Fallout 3 and NV are RPG games, Fallout 4 is just an FPS with some RPG elements, more like stalker, you would enjoy that one, the shooting mechanics are good.

[Straybow]

Originally posted by Jolly Jew:

Originally posted by KimJongDank:

You should buy fallout 4

this game costs 500% less than fallout 4 so...

If it helps there are a few mods that play up the shooter aspect, Project Navada among others. This is not a traditional cRPG so playing it as a shooter is possible even if I don't think it is the best way to play it. It is somewhat difficult to actually nerf yourself unless you go out of your way to try and do so.

[141]

this game is not for you.

[Vita, Mortis, Careo]

If you are sombody who enjoys shooters and are looking for a shooter to play, no this game is probably not going to scratch that itch.

[antao]

If you get good shooting mods, but you still need good skills and SPECIAL stats

[Vassago Rain]

Yes, you can, but gameplay wise, it's more like a deus ex game or crysis than call of duty or Bethesda's Falloutscrolls series.

If you decide to take the gun approach to something, standing still and ironsighting will just get you killed. At least put a minefield in front of yourself if you're gonna do it.

Combat doesn't feature much into the game, however.

[Zeno]

Originally posted by Jolly Jew:

liked stalkers games, played fallout 3, hugely disappointed because in this game stats are everything and your actual skills are worth jack ♥♥♥♥

so i ask if in fallout new vegas this game allowes more player-skill be involved and play it more like a first person shooter with little dependancy on the stupid VATS system?

Character skill still plays a pretty heavy role, though I have to wonder why you're surprised by that when you're playing more of an RPG than anything. You also don't have to use VATS if you don't want to....

But like others above me said, your best bet is probably picking up Fallout 4 instead of this one if you're looking for a more FPS-like experience. It's more expensive, but I think you'd be happier with it than this one. Granted, I find this one is much better in terms of story and choice, but if that isn't as big of a deal to you, Fallout 4 is definitely the way to go here.

[Starbug]

Originally posted by Vassago Rain:

Combat doesn't feature much into the game, however.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wsPFpL7s0S4

[Vassago Rain]

Originally posted by Starbug:

Originally posted by Vassago Rain:

Combat doesn't feature much into the game, however.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wsPFpL7s0S4

It's good that you had a link to the one epic conclusion fight, which can be won by your gathered allies and 100 speech/barter vs legion, and 100 science vs NCR. For instance, if you're siding with NCR, it's possible to have the enclave remnants, a squad of brotherhood paladins, extra NCR soldiers, veteran ranger honor guard, deprive Caesar of the great khans, and probably a bunch more I forgot to list. If you have really positive karma, you then have the option of challenging the final boss to fight you without his legion bodyguards, or you can tell him to go home with multiple level 100 skill checks.

So no, combat doesn't feature much into the game. Even during the epic final battle.

[The Very Hungry Caterpillar]

It may have been mentioned but the mod project nevada adds a lot of fps elements. Grenade hotkeys, sprinting, bullet time to name a few. It also adds a crap ton new features as well along with balance changes. Biggest one I can name is the hoarder trait is changed. It is now -1 all stats if your carry weight goes below 75% of your max carry weight. SPECIAL stats also matter more to stats like carry weight and total ap. Since you do not care for vats you will probably enjoy that ap has other uses. Sprinting consumes it as well as bullet time. Scopes have been changed with variable, controllable, zooming. Lots of new weapons and armor has been added. You should really check it out if you get new vegas or even before as it creates a much better fps experience.
Project Nevada on Nexusmods.
http://www.nexusmods.com/newvegas/mods/40040/?