Can I play New Vegas before 3?

Nope! Outside of a few references, they're totally separate experiences.

Should I go straight to New Vegas or play Fallout 3 first?

Play Fallout 3 first so you can appreciate the improvements Fallout New Vegas made even more. The only thing you'll likely miss between the two are random encounters, since Fallout New Vegas sadly only has Hits Squads and Wild Wasteland.

Do I need to play other Fallout games before Fallout 3?

Nope. You can start anywhere you want. There will be a few references that you'll miss, but none of them are big enough that you won't be able to understand the story.

Can you not play New Vegas after ending?

Once you've completed the main quest, you will receive the end credits. From that point, you'll only be able to start a new game. If you'd like to continue with the game, you should roll back to a save prior the notification before the Battle of Hoover Dam - which indicates you will not be able to return.

How far is New Vegas to Fallout 3?

Fallout: New Vegas exists within the same setting as Fallout 3, and does come sequentially after it, but only makes a few passing mentions to the latter, as there is a 2,000 mile distance between the two locations.

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Is Fallout 3 canon in New Vegas?

It's 100% cannon, just not made by bethesda devs, it's made by the original team instead.

Does Fallout 3 crash more than New Vegas?

Fallout 3 and New Vegas are both 32 bit, so with both games you'll get stutter frequently. But in Fallout 3 I would crash every 15-30 minutes, while in New Vegas I could play for hours without a single crash. I never understood why people had issues with stability. I've never had a crash in any of the Fallout games.

How many endings does FNV have?

Fallout New Vegas has four 'main' endings: supporting House, supporting the NCR, backing Caesar's Legion, or working with Yes Man for an independent New Vegas. There are also variations on these, such as killing Caesar and allowing the Legion to win with Legate Lanius in charge.

Is New Vegas set after 3?

Fallout: New Vegas takes place during the year 2281 within the region surrounding the former city of Las Vegas (now a city-state called "New Vegas"), around four years after the events of Fallout 3, and roughly around 204 years after the Great War of 2077.

Is New Vegas fun without DLC?

Yes, it is. There's plenty of content, the writing is great, and there's lots to explore.

Is it possible to beat Fallout 3 without killing anyone?

It is not possible to complete Fallout 3 with no blood being shed, even with just the minimal amount above. While the player can get through the game as a pacifist, others are not so lucky.

Is Fallout 3 connected to 1 and 2?

The main story takes place in the year 2277, around 36 years after the events of Fallout 2, of which it is not a direct sequel.

What Fallout game has the best story?

Fallout: New Vegas

Easily a fan favorite and personal favorite, the game is unquestionably the best in the Fallout series. Even though the storyline in Fallout 3 was impressive, Fallout: New Vegas took it to another level. The story was much richer and filled with even more immersive lore than any other game.

Is Fallout 3 bigger than New Vegas?

Fallout New Vegas is just slightly larger than Fallout 3 being 8,502 square miles in size. As the title suggests that game world encompasses the area around Las Vegas seeing real world locations like the Hoover Dam, Boulder City, and Black Mountain making an appearance.

Why is Fallout: New Vegas harder than Fallout 3?

Short answer: less level scaling. New Vegas was more story rather then exploration focused then the other fallout (at least the 3D ones) are. So it usually puts the same mobs in the same place, which means that there are locations and encounters you will not handle as easily at lower levels.

Why is Fallout: New Vegas so good?

Fallout: New Vegas is a true RPG since it lets you create your character however you like, increasing re-playability. Fallout: New Vegas succeeded in making the new addition to the series resemble the eerie, barren nature of the Wasteland while adding new ideas and creatures to the world.

Is New Vegas 2 being made?

But, after the debacle surrounding the first game's release (despite its popularity), it was pretty clear to any onlookers that Fallout: New Vegas 2 wasn't happening. However, the playing field has been reset as of late because of Microsoft's buying sprees.

What order should I play New Vegas?

Cronological order would Dead Money, Honest Hearts, Old World Blues, then Lonesome Road. I would recommend you play them OWB, HH, LR, DM simply because that is the most fun way to play.

Why is New Vegas so much better than 3?

While 3 might have better map design and atmosphere, NV has the better writing, plot, game mechanics, lore and DLC, making it superior, especially for immersion over a long period of time (3 is better for immersion on a shorter period, but is more intense).

How many hours is 100% FNV?

When focusing on the main objectives, Fallout: New Vegas is about 27½ Hours in length. If you're a gamer that strives to see all aspects of the game, you are likely to spend around 131 Hours to obtain 100% completion.

What is the saddest quest in Fallout: New Vegas?

I would have to say the quest “I Don't Hurt Anymore.” In that quest you have to convince a rape victim to get psychiatric help, and that getting treated for mental trauma is not a sign of weakness. The mission has a heavy theme, and the name shows that the soldier had gone cold on the inside.

Which Fallout has the most endings?

Fallout 3 is one of the best games in its franchise, and for a good reason: its story is bound to leave no one cold. It also sports a whopping 47 different endings, which means there's largely enough content from quests to builds to keep even the most devoted gamers occupied for a long while.

What is the strongest Fallout: New Vegas?

Is Fallout 3 as fun as New Vegas?

Final Verdict. While the world of Fallout 3 is more fun to explore, Fallout: New Vegas features superior gameplay mechanics and more engaging missions. The presentation of each game is fairly equal, but New Vegas has a few glitches.

Why is Fallout 4 not as good as New Vegas?

Both New Vegas and Fallout 4 have their strengths and weaknesses: New Vegas gives players more freedom and has a more open-ended story, which makes for better roleplay. Fallout 4, on the other hand, has better graphics and more customization, both with their own playstyles and aesthetics.