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The newest installment in the Fallout series developed by Obsidian — while being a sequel to Fallout 3 — brings all new characters, as well as new features built upon it’s previous title. How does the game stack up? Is it worth your time and money? We’ve scrounged up some reviews across the interwebs and it seems Fallout: New Vegas is a big favorite amongst RPGers, but includes some minor issues. However, that doesn’t affect the bulk of the game. Read up after the break.

VideoGamer – 9/10
“Despite the numerous bugs, New Vegas is a magnificent RPG, one that stands head and shoulders above its predecessor. More importantly, it’s also the game that Fallout fans have been waiting for.”

IGN – 9/10
“In New Vegas, the fun Fallout 3 formula is intact, with more polished combat, high-quality side missions, and the exciting setting of the Vegas strip. Unfortunately, the bugs also tagged along for the ride.”

Strategy Informer – 8.8/10
“This could have been a great game, so it’s a shame certain things are holding it back – still, it’s addictive, interesting, highly enjoyable, and so credit where credit’s due.”

PC Gamer – 84/100
“More wasteland to wander. New Vegas is good, but the failure to move the series on makes it feel a tiny bit stale.”

Atomic Gamer – 9/10
“With a hugely expanded perk system, new traits you can use to give your character both an advantage and a disadvantage, warring factions to join or make enemies out of, plenty of new features to dig into, and better dialogue, Fallout: New Vegas is better than Fallout 3 in many ways. “