Current Events > Almost 20 hours into Fallout New Vegas and I've been bored for most of it

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I wanted to give this game a chance, so Ive slogged through it for a decent amount of time, but something just isnt clicking with me. I actually wanted to quit after two hours, but this game has such a cult following, I didnt want to miss out by giving up early, but Im punch drunk at this point.

Am I missing something here? Its very atmospheric, but so was Nier Automata, and that game was infinitely more fun than NV. It feels like a chore playing this.
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*shrug*

Are you playing like a cowboy?

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Sounds like it's just not for you

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Smackems posted...

Sounds like it's just not for you

Yeah, I get that, but I liked Fallout 3 and 4, Im just wondering what is different about this one.
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Conception616 posted...

Yeah, I get that, but I liked Fallout 3 and 4, Im just wondering what is different about this one.

I remember being more bored with it as well but still loved it. Maybe just the setting isn't doing it for you. Do you get into a lot of combat or do you try and talk your way out of it most of the time?

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Vanilla Fallout is straight up trash if we are being honest. There's a reason the modding community is so big with Bethesda RPG's.

Smackems posted...

I remember being more bored with it as well but still loved it. Maybe just the setting isn't doing it for you. Do you get into a lot of combat or do you try and talk your way out of it most of the time?

A mixture of both. There are points where Im actually very engaged and starting to really like it, but then the aimlessly slow exploration and awful map take me back out.
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You have to be in a very specific mood to enjoy bethesda engine games

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*tags tc as joke user*

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Conception616 posted...

A mixture of both. There are points where Im actually very engaged and starting to really like it, but then the aimlessly slow exploration and awful map take me back out.

Just put it down and maybe the mood will strike you for it one day

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It can take awhile to get into for some people; whereas Fallout 3 (however inexplicably) makes a good first impression, New Vegas tends to build steam as it goes. Part of this is in the story, where the plot starts to open into a greater intrigue and more well-written characters start coming into play. Another part of it is the satisfaction of returning to areas that kicked your ass when you strayed from the suggested path and mopping the floor with them.

Another thing is that the DLC really put the shine on NV, and those are generally intended for higher levels.

I'd recommend getting to a point where you've met Mr. House, Yes Man, Caesar, and have at least started Old World Blues (or Dead Money, if you want some challenge and heavy atmosphere). If it still ain't clicking at that point, I'd put the game behind you.

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I'm kind of with you, I never got the massive praise for New Vegas, I enjoyed FO3 and 4 a lot more. I also share your opinion but on Nier Automata. I tried so hard to like it but 90% of the 25 hours or so I played I was bored and kinda hated. I wound up finally bailing on that game.

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masterpug53 posted...

It can take awhile to get into for some people; whereas Fallout 3 (however inexplicably) starts strong and loses steam as it goes, New Vegas tends to build steam. Part of this is in the story, where the plot starts to open into a greater intrigue and more well-written characters start coming into play. Another part of it is the satisfaction of returning to areas that kicked your ass when you strayed from the suggested path and mopping the floor with them.

Another thing is that the DLC really put the shine on NV, and those are generally intended for higher levels.

I'd recommend getting to a point where you've met Mr. House, Yes Man, Caesar, and have at least started Old World Blues (or Dead Money, if you want some challenge and heavy atmosphere). If it still ain't clicking at that point, I'd put the game behind you.

Ive actually just returned the platinum chip to Mr. House, and Im presently meeting the five clans Yes Man asked me to investigate.

Maybe Ill do what smackems said, put it down for a few days and come back.
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you're missing spurs that jingle jangle jingle

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solosnake posted...

You have to be in a very specific mood to enjoy bethesda engine games

I LOVE Oblivion, and always find myself itching to play it again.
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