<P> Players take control of a character known as the Courier . While transporting a package across the Mojave Desert to the city of New Vegas , the Courier is ambushed , robbed of the package , shot in the head , and left for dead . After surviving , the Courier begins a journey to find their would - be killer and recover the package , makes friends and enemies among various factions , and ultimately becomes caught up in a conflict that determines who will control New Vegas and the Mojave Wasteland . New Vegas received positive reviews , with reviewers praising the game 's writing , quests , and improved gameplay , while garnering criticism for glitches and bugs on launch . New Vegas was a commercial success , shipping more than 5 million copies altogether , and is estimated to have sold around 12 million copies worldwide . It also received a Golden Joystick Award for `` RPG of the Year '' in 2011 . </P>
<P> Players take control of a character known as the Courier . While transporting a package across the Mojave Desert to the city of New Vegas , the Courier is ambushed , robbed of the package , shot in the head , and left for dead . After surviving , the Courier begins a journey to find their would - be killer and recover the package , makes friends and enemies among various factions , and ultimately becomes caught up in a conflict that determines who will control New Vegas and the Mojave Wasteland . New Vegas received positive reviews , with reviewers praising the game 's writing , quests , and improved gameplay , while garnering criticism for glitches and bugs on launch . New Vegas was a commercial success , shipping more than 5 million copies altogether , and is estimated to have sold around 12 million copies worldwide . It also received a Golden Joystick Award for `` RPG of the Year '' in 2011 . </P>
who do you play as in fallout new vegas
who do you play as in fallout new vegas
the Courier
the Courier