I’m a shill for new Vegas but this is honestly the reason. You have actual mechanical choice, not just dialogue choice. You can kill anyone in the game and the story can still resolve itself. You can play any way and there’s probably a way to progress. Go straight through deathclaw valley. Maybe youll make it. Or don’t, and go the traditional route.

Theres so much more freedom than the other games. I dont understand how anyone things new vegas is inferior other than liking the railroad and having choice taken on their behalf.