Summary
The Mojave Wasteland can be a lonely place even withFallout: New Vegas' companions,so those players looking for a fresh face to accompany them on their adventures should check out this incredible new mod.New Vegasis widely remembered as theFalloutgame with the best writing, an attribute that’s felt in its quest design and the various characters players can recruit as backup in their quest for revenge. Boone’s sniping makes the game a touch easy and Rex’s mechanical barks are a bit unsettling, so why not throw a former Raider into the party?
Posted to Nexus Mods by creatorCraftian, their simply titled “Rosa” adds the eponymous NPC intoNew Vegasas a recruitable companion, and while that’s impressive in and of itself, what makes the package even better is the detail on display.Rosa comes equipped with a complete backstory, custom quests, and over 900 lines of voiced dialogueto make her feel like an organic addition to theFalloutuniverse. Not only can she chat with the Courier, but she’ll also offer insight into the various factions, side quests, and locations she encounters on her journeys.
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Rosa Is A Breath Of Fresh Air
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Rosa is brought to life not just as a result of the mod’s extensive dialogue but also in terms of the abilities she brings to the party.She sports a unique custom perk, outfit, and melee and ranged weapons that make her especially lethal in combat, befitting the history of someone who used to run with the infamous Raider gang known as the Fiends. Her personal quests are designed to organically fit intoNew Vegas' storyline and the factions at play, meaning there likely won’t be a point where Rosa feels out of touch with the rest of the game.
To make matters better, Craftian is looking to release further updates that will make Rosa even more of an asset to players.She’ll eventually be compatible withNew Vegas' DLC expansions, so while she’s not quite ready to take onOld World BluesandDead Money, just yet, give her some time. One has to imagine that bringing an ex-Raider who’s “running on chems and anger” to an adventurecould have some fun consequences.
Despite its age,Fallout: New Vegasis still arguablythe most popular entry in the post-apocalyptic series. Developed by Obsidian Entertainment,a dedicated modding community has helped to ensure the title’s longevity as fans like Craftian continue to release more new add-onsto grow the experience.Even ifNew Vegas 2never happens, there’s enough water in the original game’s well tokeep players satisfied for many years to come.
