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Is FO3 better than FNV?

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.
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Is Fallout 3 or New Vegas bigger?

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.
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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.
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Should I play Fallout 3 before Fallout: New Vegas?

Nope! Outside of a few references, they're totally separate experiences.
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Is Fallout: New Vegas shorter than Fallout 3?

New Vegas is the longest and best of the two. The DLC for New Vegas extends the story and fleshes out certain things that were mentioned in the game.
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Why Fallout 3 Is Better Than New Vegas

Which Fallout is shortest?

As well as being the shortest game in the franchise, Fallout: Brotherhood of Steel is also the worst received critically, exemplified by its Metascores of 64 and 66 on PS2 and Xbox, respectively.
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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.
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Why is New Vegas considered the best Fallout?

New Vegas dominated the number-one spot for the majority of these questions - it was the most popular pick for a remake, and voted to have the best RPG elements, story, side quests, and also be the most enjoyable overall.
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How many years apart is Fallout 3 and New Vegas?

The main story of New Vegas takes place in the year 2281, four years after the events of Fallout 3 and 204 years after the bombs fell.
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Is Fallout 3 easier to run than New Vegas?

Literally the exact same engine. The difference is that we have a bunch of performance optimisations aimed at New Vegas, so thanks to the fans, a modded NV runs better than a modded FO3. F NV should run better than F3 if nothing else it's because of compatibility issues from F3's end.
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Why is Fallout 3 so mature?

The game was very addictive and fun, because I loved RPGs. But because of the sheer amount of gore and violence in this game, it cannot possibly be suitable for 14+. You shoot off enemies limbs one by one.... in slow motion, and watch them explode and get torn to pieces, blood shed everywhere... in slow motion.
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Is Fallout: New Vegas overhyped?

FNV is extremely overrated. 70% of the game is walking, 20% is talking, and only 10% is the enjoyable gameplay like quests, combat, story, dungeon crawling, etc. It doesn't help that you have to be like 30 feet away from undiscovered locations before they appear on the compass.
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Is Fallout 3 beginner friendly?

Fallout 3 starts very simple. Even after clearing the vault , making your way to Megaton or the high-school are pretty easy. Especially because you get a decent weapon.
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Why do people like New Vegas more than 3?

Fallout New Vegas and Fallout 3 both have attributes people like about them and dislike. The reason why New Vegas is more popular is mainly the story, it's developer Obsedion, and the fact that it improved upon the formular set by Fallout 3. To note, New Vegas had major flaws that simply could not be ignored.
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What game is better than Fallout: New Vegas?

Fallout 4 Has Better Visuals And More Gameplay Features

Although New Vegas is a great game with many amazing aspects, Fallout 4 is as well. Its graphics are much better, due in part to the five-year difference between the two.
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How long to beat Fallout 3?

When focusing on the main objectives, Fallout 3 is about 22½ Hours in length. If you're a gamer that strives to see all aspects of the game, you are likely to spend around 116 Hours to obtain 100% completion.
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Will there be a New Vegas 2?

Obsidian confirms it's not working on Fallout: New Vegas sequel.
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How old is Maxson in Fallout 4?

By the time we meet Maxson again in Fallout 4, he's still only 20 years old, but he's replaced Lyons as the Brotherhood of Steel's Elder. We learn that he took that rank at age 16 and has gained the respect of his troops by defeating the super mutants' leader and by reintegrating a rebel band of Brotherhood outcasts.
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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.
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What is the most beloved Fallout game?

The 10 Best 'Fallout' Games, Ranked
  • 'Fallout 4'
  • 'Fallout 2: A Post Nuclear Role Playing Game' ...
  • 'Fallout' ...
  • 'Fallout Tactics: Brotherhood of Steel' Retro Game Trailers. ...
  • 'Fallout Shelter' Bethesda Softworks. ...
  • 'Fallout 76' Bethesda Softworks. ...
  • 'Fallout: Pinball' Zen Studios. ...
  • 'Fallout: Brotherhood of Steel' Trzynasty Schron. ...
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What Fallout 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.
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What is the most overpowered build in Fallout: New Vegas?

Fallout New Vegas: 10 Best Hardcore Builds, Ranked
  • 8 Melee Combat.
  • 7 Explosives Expert.
  • 6 A Big Iron On His Hip.
  • 5 Medicine Man.
  • 4 Secret Agent.
  • 3 Survivalist.
  • 2 Long-Distance Marksman.
  • 1 Silver-Tongued Devil.
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Did Fallout 3 sell well?

4 Fallout 3

The game sold 4.7 million copies in the first year of its release grossing 300 million dollars.
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Does Fallout 3 have 200 endings?

"We are over 200 endings that is not an exaggeration" Todd Howard talking about how they made 200 endings in Fallout 3 and how they accomplish it.
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Does Fallout 3 have a good ending?

The Good Ending

There's a chamber inside the Jefferson Memorial that somebody needs to enter to save the purifier; however, any human who enters the chamber will be irradiated and die.
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