Bethesda may be the studio that’s most associated with theFalloutseries, but it only got involved after two games had already been released and was the third developer to tackle one of the titles. In fact, Bethesda isn’t even the developer that made the entry that is many consider to be the best –Fallout: New Vegas. Obsidian Entertainment’s 2010 game didn’t have the smoothest ride after its release, and it seemed controversial to some to release so soon afterFallout 3, especially after such a large gap between the previous entries. Despite these roadblocks,Fallout: New Vegasbecame a hit with many critics and developed a cult following years after its release.
As a spin-off from the mainFalloutgames,Fallout: New Vegaswas able to set itself apart from the other installmentsand introduce some new elements to the series.Fallout: New Vegasisn’t a direct sequel, but it does contain many of the familiar aspects from the previous games and is set four years after the events ofFallout 3.However, the game takes players into some new regions that incorporate parts of Arizona, California, and Nevada and introduced the memorable city of New Vegas.Fallout: New Vegasmay be an incredibly well-regarded game now, but many fans would love to see a remake that could truly do justice to the title’s unique setting and city.
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A Cult Classic That Overcame Technical Issues
Fallout 3was a success and announced a new direction for the series with Bethesda at the helm. Shortly after its release, players were treated to even more content asFallout: New Vegaslaunched a year after it was first announced and further expanded theFalloutuniverse. It continued the saga of humanity’s struggle to survive in the post-apocalyptic wasteland, but this time the story was delivered by Obsidian and published by Bethesda.Responses toFallout: New Vegaswere initially pretty positive, but the entry was undeniably plagued by glitches and technical issues.
However, many reviewers and players were able to see past the bugs and gameplay issues andappreciateFallout: New Vegasfor what it was– a masterclass in role-playing and worldbuilding. The script, the impact of player decisions, and the immersive world that gamers could explore were all elements that helped the game to overcome the awkward animations and other issues and solidify its eventual reputation as an incredible RPG.Fallout: New Vegasgained a bit of a cult following over the years since its release, and thanks to an active modding community, it still has a committed player base twelve years on.
Why Fallout: New Vegas Fans Want A Remake
TheFalloutseries' twenty-fifth anniversary is this year, and fans of the franchise were hoping for something special to help celebrate. Bethesda announced that it would be honoring this occasion with someDLC for the divisive spin-offFallout 76, but this isn’t quite what many players were looking for. After some recent comments from Todd Howard that confirmedFallout 5wouldn’t be on the way untilThe Elder Scrolls 6was released, fans know they have a hefty chunk of time in between now and the next mainlineFalloutgame. While this is a little disappointing, it does leave the door open for some moreFallout-related content in the meantime.
That’s why many gamers are hoping thatFallout: New Vegascould get the remake treatmentlike recent titles such asFinal Fantasy 7andDead Space. It may have been over a decade since the game was released, and things within the development world have certainly moved on since, but the building blocks forFallout: New Vegasare so solid already that a remake wouldn’t need substantial tweaks. The main thing that it would benefit from would be an overhaul of its visuals and animations, and a look at the design of New Vegas itself.
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What It Could Mean For New Vegas Itself
Like otherFalloutgames,Fallout: New Vegashas a vibrant modding scenethat adds everything from gameplay changes to aesthetic upgrades. Many players have added their own design flare and created mods to help improve New Vegas' look, which is definitely one of the aspects ofFallout: New Vegasthat has aged the most. A post-apocalyptic version of Las Vegas is an enticing concept in and of itself, and paired with the game’s incredible choice-based narrative,Fallout: New Vegascreated a really compelling experience. Despite this, it’s still clear that the game was held back by technical limitations.
Fallout: New Vegaswas releasedfor PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360, which are now several console generations back. Even between a single console generation, graphics and animations can be startlingly different, and it would be incredible to see some properly updated visuals forFallout: New Vegasand a much-improved design for its titular city. After the pretty poor reception toFallout 76, it would also be good to remind fans how good the series can be at its peak, and a remadeFallout: New Vegaswould fit that bill perfectly.
The game was known as much for its wild and imaginative factions and complex themes as it was for its game-breaking glitches and crashes, and a remake would go a long way to fixing those. In some ways, the technical issues added to the game’s charm, but lots of players struggled to handle them, and theirFallout: New Vegasexperience was tainted because of it. It was so close to being a perfect game, and a remake could smooth out these rough patches andcementFallout: New Vegas’reputationas a fantastic RPG.
Fallout: New Vegasis available now for PC, PS3, and Xbox 360.
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