Investigate and you find yourself dragged off to the fabled Sierra Madre casino, a ring-a-ding resort that never got to enjoy its gala opening thanks to the small matter of nuclear war breaking out.
The plot kicks off when you pick up a mysterious signal coming from an abandoned Brotherhood of Steel bunker. As the first in what promises to be a similar salvo for New Vegas, Dead Money sets a satisfying standard for whatever follows, while still leaving room for improvement. RPG add-ons need to serve the twin masters of mechanics and narrative, adding new gameplay features and fresh storylines while balancing on the high wire between offering what players already expect and the need to give each new chapter its own distinct flavour.įallout 3 managed some great DLC during its run, but also crapped out a few half-hearted clunkers along the way.
The poor old role-playing game, on the other hand, has a far tougher challenge when it comes to expansions. When it comes to DLC, a couple of new multiplayer maps every few months is enough to satisfy the fanbase.
