Vampire®: The Masquerade - Bloodlines™

Ive waited 16 years to play this game ever since i watched it on G4 and let me tell you it was well worth the wait. i am proud that my fisrt PC gameing experince was VTMB.

15 years ago when i played the game for first time, it was a blast! So many quests, so many options in the character development, so much difference which clan you have chosen (and you must try Malkavian playthrough) Now...in 2020 the game still looks nice enough, the quests and story are still good, but we have seen a lot better of both. Anyway, i would still recomend the game to anyone who loves RPG or is willing to learn more about the "World of Darkness" before Bloodlines 2 hit the stores Prost: - Good story - Graphich are good (for 2004 game) - Great music and sound effects - Enough reasons to play the game two or three times Cons: - Ranged combat is really strange, most guns are weak. Also good luck hitting something with the sniper rifle. Compared to them, melee weapons are OP - A bit buggy, crashed few times on Win 10. Also i had few FPS drops even if i am using 2080 - It seems (as all Troika games) that the developers have rushed the release. This is clearly visible in the end of the game, last two or three battles are unbalanced, the last quests are kinda bland - Some of the voice actors aren't really good

I cant believe I never knew about this game. Unbelievable how many options this game gives you. It took me close to 40hrs to complete it. Yes its a good game, not its not perfect. I liked how the story takes a turn depending on your decisions. The melee is okay, but the gunplay sucks. I wish it was better, and not have to rely so much in upgrading it. But this game is more for the adventure. Every quest and side quest's are unique. It never does those same fetch boring or dragged quests games such as assassings creed odyssey does. Here the side quests feel as good as witcher 3 side quests feel. So awesome how there is even boss fights. My only complain is I wishe it would have been open world, and the gunplay. Other than that, the story, the quests, the freedom of choice, as well as the powers you can get, are awesome!

This game has many positive things: graphics, story, music and gameplay are really good. If you are a Vampire: The Masquerade fan, you will love the atmosphere and recreation of the world. BUT the game is flawed. Why? Because for the first paet of the fame you resolve situations in different way: stealth, charisma, violence, wisdom... But when the story is near the end you'll need fight, fight and fight. In some ways it is like if you have two different game philosophies in the same game.

At this point, you've probably heard plenty about this game. So, allow me to go over some pointers for the modern gamer: AGED WELL: There are games that have aged fantastically, and remain thoroughly enjoyable (Max Payne 1); and, there are games that have not (Morrowind). This is one of the former. While the combat could certainly use just one single thing to improve it - BLOCKING - the majority of the gameplay has the well-aged trademarks of most Source games: From the stealth, to the skills, to the dialogue, most of the game plays like a dream. And, most importantly: Playing this game in 2022, it seems as if all the bugs have been fixed!!! MANY FACETS: A great deal of the game is spent using passive abilities outside of combat, and as such, your non-combat skills are seriously useful. The line between action and calm is blurred enough that you won't feel like you're jumping back and forth between segments of each. Not only that, but the overall balance and the non-linear structure give you all the agency you could want. GOOD WORDS: It's easy to see a widening decline in the writing of video games, many of which have now become a contrived, derivative, or hyper-aware mess that lack style or concept. Even more so than other classic games, Bloodlines takes characterization to heart. With a cast of thoroughly entertaining and well-voiced weirdos, there is a serious allure to exploring dialogue and quests that you'll find will drive you to explore all those hidden nooks. So, that's V:M-B. If you're thinking about getting this game, you should get it. If you've got it in your library, you should play it. If you haven't tried it yet, you'll love it. For bonus points, once you've played a bit and got the hang of things, try a no-reload run (One save file, no reloading unless you die). Escewing the consequences of your actions is a great way to miss a lot of this game, and add that sense of caution and tension that is core to the Vampire: Masquearade experience.