Should I start with New Vegas or 3?

Play Fallout 3 first. Chronilogically speaking, it's set five years before New Vegas. If you're more of the imaginitive type like myself, you can come up with a pretty cool backstory for your characters as well. Concidering that in Fallout 3 you start as a child and in Fallout New Vegas you start as a young adult.

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.

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.

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.

Can I play New Vegas before 3?

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

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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.

Why is New Vegas so fun?

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 Fallout: New Vegas the best game ever made?

We have all the answers. As reported by The Gamer (and as you'll no doubt have read in the headline), Fallout: New Vegas is undoubtedly the fan favourite, with 52.6% of the 1020 participants ranking it as their number-one pick. Second place saw Fallout 4, with just over a quarter of responses (25.5%) putting it first.

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.

Which gender is better in Fallout: New Vegas?

Male gets slightly more content, but Female clothing looks slightly cooler and Mr. New Vegas's dialogue will make slightly more sense to some people. Edit: I have one male and one female character, it's mostly just cosmetic. If you're going to mod, play female.

How long is Fallout 3 New Vegas?

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.

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.

Why New Vegas is better than Fallout 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).

Is Fallout: New Vegas bad review?

The gameplay in Fallout: New Vegas game is just mediocre, the overall visual style is pretty bad, the featureless desert environment is just empty and drab, and the main story is not impressive at all, especially during its first hours.

Is Fallout: New Vegas addictive?

Fallout: New Vegas

Addiction is permanent unless seen to by a doctor. Fixer will remove the player character's addictions permanently, the only drawback being the application of a temporary "nausea" debuff. With Old World Blues, the Sink Auto-Doc cures addictions for free as part of the basic physical exam.

Which Fallout game is the longest?

Which Fallout is better?

S-Tier. Fallout: New Vegas — Fallout: New Vegas is easily the best Fallout game in the franchise. Though its gameplay is clunkier than newer titles in the series, the game more than makes up for it with its intricately designed world and memorable characters.

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Why was Fallout: New Vegas banned in India?

This isn't the first time that a game has been banned in India, but the last time it happened, it was one of the most baffling reasons. Fallout 3 and Fallout: New Vegas never made it to India because Bethesda didn't want to offend India sensibilities with the games' portrayal of cows.

Can you flirt in New Vegas?

Flirting, sleeping with, and developing relationships with multiple characters at the same time is possible, whether you're with a companion or a regular. Fallout New Vegas takes place in the fictional city of New Vegas.

Is it OK to start with Fallout: New Vegas?

You can absolutely start playing Fallout New Vegas without playing the previous ones. All of the relevant lore from the previous games is mentioned in-game through dialogue.

Does Fallout: New Vegas ever end?

Fallout: New Vegas has a definite 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.

How many hours is New Vegas main story?

Completing the main story alone in Fallout: New Vegas takes around 27 hours. The number of main quests to complete depends on the faction or side you choose in the game.

What Fallout game should I play first?

If you like the old crpg style games, start with Fallout 1. If you like open world rpg, go with New Vegas. If you prefer a lot more modern action, go with Fallout 4. They all share a setting but they don't really spoil anything from other games in the series.