Fallout: New Vegas - Honest Hearts Critic Reviews

There isn't anything mind blowing about Honest Hearts, but it's a much more solid effort than Dead Money, and a step in the right direction for New Vegas' DLC.

The narrative could be stronger and there's a lack of variety in terms of creatures occupying the park, but these are minor complaints about an otherwise enjoyable time.

Honest Hearts is most exciting at the start and then gradually ebbs, as Zion ends up being much smaller than it first seems.

The story could be a lot stronger but Honest Hearts is a welcome addition to those mainly looking for a nice new area, new weapons, monsters and perks.

Whilst Dead Money felt like a riskier shot, this piece of DLC is an altogether safer bet on an established norm.

If flipping through digital pages of text doesn't float your boat though, then look elsewhere. Shallow plot aside, you're looking at four hours of getting jumped by giant animals in a dusty canyon.

Fallout: New Vegas - Honest Hearts is a conventional but enjoyable addition to the series.

A good, concentrated experience with plenty of bonuses such as new guns and achievements. It doesn't exactly break the mold, and the story could have been told better, but it's an intriguing glimpse into a different part of the Fallout universe that is sure to please fans.

Even though this DLC pack as slightly shorter than Dead Money, it definitely felt more satisfying to complete. It also feels more polished than Dead Money and I definitely ran into less bugs during gameplay.

While the journey into the rocky wild of Utah lacks the cleverness of 'Dead Money' or the excitement of 'New Vegas,' it will still please fans because it simply more Fallout.

As a side story to the main event, Honest Hearts is forgettable and predictable. Where it justifies its asking price is in the takeaway benefits it supplies to the long-term wasteland wanderer. More levels, more perks, new weapons and new enemies - this is what really benefits the game, and Honest Hearts delivers more than enough to make it a worthwhile diversion for players of all levels.

It's a fair package -- more expansive than Dead Money but not quite as rich as Point Lookout, which is the current gold standard for Fallout DLC. And, of course, it's a long way from the expansion packs of yore, where $30 could occasionally yield what amounted to an entirely new game. Ten dollars is a fair price for what Honest Hearts brings to the table, but its ultimate appeal is down to whether or not you're still in the middle of a campaign. As it is, this four hour romp through Zion National Park isn't quite worth dusting off your seven-month old copy of New Vegas.

Even though Honest Hearts is a nice and well priced expansion, it has way to much bugs and glitches. If you liked Fallout: New Vegas, it's worth checking out, but let's prey for some patches.

There are good ideas in this DLC. A real shame for the bugs and the overall lack of content.

Unspectacular add-on for the rapidly ageing action-RPG. For hardcore fans only.

The majority of the DLC is utterly devoid of surprises, treats or interesting characters and places, and you'll soon start getting bored.

A typical Fallout download that buries a few interesting new ideas and locations beneath a patchwork of overfamiliar, and increasingly outdated, content.

A far from essential purchase and is only recommended for Fallout completists.

With more time and attention given to the writing, characters, and quests, it could have been a very special experience. As it stands, it's a forgettable detour through Averagetown that strays from the exceptional content I've come to expect from New Vegas.