[Chojin]

Just got back from playing this a lot more, and my opinion has really improved! Probably because I haven't talked to many friendly NPCs at all.

I use the VATS system all the time, and it's super satisfying. The brief fight where you help out the brotherhood of steel was cool as shit, too, and is really making me look forward to getting some cronies. The stealth system also reminds me a lot of MGS - where you can actually hide again after being spotted, or pop off several shots from cover if your target will have difficulty spotting you even after you fire.

Basically, melee combat and NPC interaction is 99% the same as oblivion, everything else is pretty new and great. Unfortunately, the first 2 hours of the game are ALL melee combat and NPC interaction, and it made me throw up a little in my mouth.