What can someone say about this game that hasn't been said already? Every game has faults and failings, but even with these qualities we can find games that come as close as possible to a "perfect" game. Despite it's technical failings, Fallout New Vegas is unequivocally the "perfect imperfect" RPG. I've played this game dozens of times from Xbox to PS3 to PC, and it never fails to bring me joy and fun.

Lets start with its failings. Fallout New Vegas is by no means innovative. The graphics look dated (although his can be fixed by mods). Animations for NPCs look stiff and robotic. From a technical aspect, its lacking without the inclusion of sprint or some easier means of traversal other than its slow paced walking. With all this being said, Fallout New Vegas amazing entry in the franchise (in my opinion the best). Fallout New Vegas doesn't try and bring in some new innovative features that have never been seen in an RPG, instead it is a very focused and refined RPG. It has taken everything that makes a fun RPG and has given them depth and brevity.

First off the quests. With hundreds upon hundreds of quests Fallout New Vegas offers hours upon hours of content. While most open world RPGs just throw quests at you as a means for you to level, New Vegas has put thought and consideration into their quests and how you approach them. See an NPC you have to talk to to get an item? Buy it then continue on normally; Kill them but face repercussions later on down the quest line; or Sneak into their bedroom and steal it from their footlocker. All these are different means and ways you can approach numerous situations in New Vegas, with the game simply telling you to "Retrieve ____". New Vegas never makes the player feel as if they don't have control over their character and what they want their character to do. Want to play a pacifist? A deranged serial killer who kills any NPCs they interact with? A goody two-shoes? An evil ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥? All possible, and almost anything you can think of. Not to mention the dozens of perks that let you hone your character by way of their abilities.

This review is running a little long so I'll condense things down, but basically the things New Vegas does well, it does REALLY well.

Pros:
+Great open ended quests with a main quest line that gives the player choice in who they want to side with
+Versatility in how you play and customize your character
+Tons of unique Armors, Weapons, and more
+Improved AI, crafting system, and companion system from Fallout 3
+Tons of mod support, from visual upgrades to new custom quests and items

Cons:
-Dated graphics
-Stiff and unrealistic animations
-Slow Traversal system

TL;DR Fallout New Vegas is one of the best open-world RPGs on the market, and even as "imperfect" as it may be, it is worth playing if you're looking for a fun single-player RPG experience

9/10