It's definitely the better game, but New Vegas is not bad.
Personally I am bored right because its the 2nd time me going through the start of it, but I am sure it picks up. Playing it on hardcore mode
I know exactly what you mean. Already played both in the past but since they were only forty bucks total grabbed the GOTY editions off of Amazon. Playing through FO3's introductory levels was fun. NV's isn't nearly as dramatic or personal but meh. I attempted to play it on Hardcore but I ain't built for that. Certainly adds a layer of immersion to the experience but the frustration wasn't worth it. Slowly dying of dehydration with a limited number of ammunition was
On a sidenote, The death claws in NV had me like
In FO3 they were push overs. Nothing beat scavenging the DC ruins at level 6, though. Hearing somebody getting clapped up by a pack of Super Mutants in the distance while you're looking for the nearest exit darting between buildings and cars on some
You can get in way over your head in these games by being too adventurous, too early.