I've played countless incredible RPGs over the years, ranging from classics like Chrono Trigger, Mass Effect, and Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic to modern masterpieces such as Elden Ring, Baldur's Gate 3, Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, and most recently, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33. So, when people ask me to pick a king of the hill, it feels like an impossible choice — but if I was forced to make it, I think I'd have to say Obsidian Entertainment's beloved 2010 hit Fallout: New Vegas.
Despite dated visuals, clunky shooter mechanics, and bugs (I can mod those out, anyway), New Vegas remains one of my all-time favorite games to replay because of how rich of an RPG it is. It offers a level of depth that many titles fail to match even today, complete with countless engaging quests, tons of reactivity to the player's actions, and an ocean of viable ways to solve the problems the Mojave Wasteland throws at you.
