.. but with so much unused potential. The game has nice graphics, the story is well written, it is quite easy to play or solve and its characters make an impression. But the game is incredibly short and no matter how you choose your ingame actions, you never get the chance to complete all quests in one run. It is annoying, that the script forces the player to complete the main quest line after only four side quests. The play experience feels rushed like this. It is also full of wasted opportunities: For example you build up your so called "Coterie" but in the end this one only comes into play for one time and that with just 2 of your gathered 4 friends. Why are there no options to interact more with those allies? Why is there no way of actively feeding? Why can't you explore New York more freely? Why would you build up a relationship with the sheriff, if it doesn't matter at all? Why start the story line with an random event? Why are the outcomes of the side quests always the same, no matter which option you choose? Why can't I join one of the sects? Where is the sabbath? Why is there no real alternative to the ending? Why are there just three characters to choose from? ... Why don't you work on all these questions, and make an AddOn for that game? could be great... Even though I had a nice time playing this game, I can't help feeling disappointed, since I had wished to do more, had wished to explore more inside the game and the world.... at least now I am back in the mood of playing VtMB again... thanks for that!
This game is by far the best game of this genre. Till this day I haven't found one that manages to create the same atmosphere of suspense, gloom and humor as this one does. I can only agree with the other reviewers. Everything that is brilliant about this game has been described here and I can't think of anything that could be criticized about the meanwhile patched version... well of course I would want to spend more time with Beckett or have LaCroix as my lapdog, but you can't have everything, can you? ;-) +good if not realistic graphics for a game from 2004 +intuitive controls +best voice actors +well written characters +several character creating choices +many different story paths and choices +well defined leveling system +fine weapons, skills and combat system +dark atmosphere +humor +Beckett :-P Would buy this game (as I have before) over and over again!
