yes, but getting beaten to death isn't fun.

but what the hell do I know, I shoved all my skill points into Sci and Lockpicking, then laser weapons, then went... I want to use the chainsaw knife, let me put the rest of them into melee despite my shitty strength, oh look, every casino is taking all my weapons, well shit.

Really didn't help with fighting caesar, nor with the ultra-luxe quest.