It’s Time to Admit Fallout: New Vegas Captured Lightning in a Bottle, and Will Probably Never Happen Again

Every so often, a game comes along that solidifies itself as a generational masterpiece and sets the standard for the future of not only its respective franchise but for its genre as a whole. Fallout: New Vegas is one of these games, pushing forward the storytelling potential of the Fallout franchise as well as RPGs in general. The unique game design and narrative of Fallout: New Vegas have earned it the acclaim of fans and critics alike, leaving a legacy that is unlikely to ever be topped by future Fallout games.