- Publisher: Paradox Interactive
- Release Date: Oct 21, 2025
- Also On: PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X
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Oct 21, 2025A sequel with a different philosophy that nails the atmosphere of the World of Darkness, yet often stumbles in its execution, trading player freedom for a linear story filled with brilliant but underdeveloped ideas.
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Oct 20, 2025A cursory attempt to yank the story off the rails by picking every antisocial, confrontational dialogue option resulted in the plot following the exact same trajectory, with somewhat snippier interactions with the cast and a few new lines of incidental dialogue based on clan choice. Being an elder vampire means that people will put up with a LOT of your bullshit, it seems. Aside from some Fallout-esque epilogue slides based on your few choices, there's not much you can do to steer the story. Not an inherent flaw if you're willing to judge this game on its own terms, but a final nail in the coffin for those hoping Troika's legacy lives on through this game.
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Oct 17, 2025Overall, Bloodlines 2 was a lot of fun. While it did present a few quirks and issues in places, I found the world, narrative, and characters to be compelling enough that I kept tearing through the game. If you love moody, dramatic vampires and murder mysteries, you’re bound to fall in love with this game.