Fallout: New Vegas - Honest Hearts

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2011
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4h 40m

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Fallout: New Vegas - Honest Hearts (2011)

The story leads the protagonist to the Canyon of Zion where he stumbles into a war between three tribes: the White Legs want to assimilate the Sorrows so they can join the Legion; the Dead H... Read allThe story leads the protagonist to the Canyon of Zion where he stumbles into a war between three tribes: the White Legs want to assimilate the Sorrows so they can join the Legion; the Dead Horses are allied with the Sorrows, but the two spiritual leaders have different opinions h... Read allThe story leads the protagonist to the Canyon of Zion where he stumbles into a war between three tribes: the White Legs want to assimilate the Sorrows so they can join the Legion; the Dead Horses are allied with the Sorrows, but the two spiritual leaders have different opinions how to proceed: Joshua Graham, previously a high-ranking member of the Legion, wants to att... Read all

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- Josh Sawyer
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7.4/10

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Just like in the first DLC, once started, the player has to finish his new quests before he can return to the main game content. He also has to leave behind his companion and all equipment over a weight of 75 (respectively 100 with the right skills) behind. The structure of this DLC is somewhat different: while Dead Money tells a linear story, Honest Hearts is more about exploring the new playing area. The maximum character level is increased by five, and a variety of new enemies, perks and weapons is added.

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Joshua Graham: I don't enjoy killing, but when done righteously, it's just a chore, like any other.

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8/10

Even the weakest Fallout: New Vegas story DLC is still great

Fallout: New Vegas DLCs are very different from one another and strive to provide the player with completely different experiences. We've got intense survival horror in "Dead Money", fun creative open world shenanigans in "Old World Blues" and a linear but very epic journey in "Lonesome Road". All of them are amazing in their own way.

"Honest Hearts" doesn't feel like it has some unique gameplay loop to it that significantly distinguishes this DLC from the rest. It's just a new region. The story is also quite bland. The conflict between local primitive tribes just isn't as gripping or deep as the other major storylines from this game. The main antagonist is also one of the most forgettable bad guys in the series.

But as for the positives, the atmosphere is very pleasant - Zion national park is easily one of the most beautiful regions in the franchise. I really enjoyed exploring this place.

The main quest itself is not that memorable, but one specific character, Joshua Graham, is amazing. Everything about him is just so good, from his character design to his voice, writing and character arc. Many people believe that one should play this DLC just for this character alone and I can understand them.

For explorers, I'd recommend paying close attention to notes and terminal entries. Zion has some pretty interesting lore, especially everything around the character of Randall Clark, who played a vital role in this region's culture.

All in all, this DLC is quite good. Although it isn't as memorable or creative as the other 3 story DLCs for Fallout: New Vegas, it's still a well-made product that deserves at least a bit of praise.