

However, since it’s free, it’s definitely worth a try. But we’ll hold off on declaring it a worthy follow up to Obsidian Entertainment’s effort until we’ve had more time to go hands on. On initial observation New California looks amazing. Long-time fans of the series will be happy to know that New California also features two fully-voiced radio stations with a wide array of Fallout-appropriate music. There are other changes, including a more statistics-based dialogue system and an increased emphasis on player choice. It actually adds nearly 50 new quests as part of a completely new single-player campaign that casts you as a survivor from Vault 18. This isn’t a basement-project that simply adds a few new quests. There are some 17,000 lines of dialogue in the game, recorded by more than 60 voice actors. In sheer scope, its map is about 2/3 the size of New Vegas.

New California, from what we’ve seen, also manages to provide a unique backdrop for post-apocalyptic adventure. With New Vegas, the titular city looms ever-present as you navigate a narrative that’s intrinsically thematic. In a way, the location of each game acts as a main character. The Fallout series is known for its huge, sprawling maps. What better way is there than to make a game-sized mod first? We wanted to learn how to make our own games. According to a FAQ on the mod’s page at ModDB: Choose sides in the upcoming war or declare “winner takes all” and crown yourself the King of New Vegas in this follow-up to the 2008 videogame of the year, Fallout 3.The game was developed over a period of seven years as a learning experience for creators Lee and Hukkanen. It’s a place where the right kind of person with the right kind of weaponry can really make a name for themselves, and make more than an enemy or two along the way.Īs you battle your way across the heat-blasted Mojave Wasteland, the colossal Hoover Dam, and the neon drenched Vegas Strip, you’ll be introduced to a colorful cast of characters, power-hungry factions, special weapons, mutated creatures and much more. It’s a town of dreamers and desperados being torn apart by warring factions vying for complete control of this desert oasis. It’s the kind of town where you dig your own grave prior to being shot in the head and left for dead…and that’s before things really get ugly.
