Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines

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  1. lordcarbon
    May 2, 2022
    10
    As pretty much everybody has already stated, this game is single-handedly one of the best RPGs of all time, hands down. The atmosphere, story, characters are all so wonderfully written, it's crazy. Yes, the game is dated graphically, but the aesthetic and I cannot stress this enough, music, really drive home the dreary and dark atmosphere of the game. The story always kept me hooked evenAs pretty much everybody has already stated, this game is single-handedly one of the best RPGs of all time, hands down. The atmosphere, story, characters are all so wonderfully written, it's crazy. Yes, the game is dated graphically, but the aesthetic and I cannot stress this enough, music, really drive home the dreary and dark atmosphere of the game. The story always kept me hooked even on subsequent playthroughs. The characters are a diverse bunch, and all of them are interesting. Some you pity, some you find funny, and other unnerve you completely. The quests are also quite nice, they're all unique and enjoyable, ESPECIALLY the Ocean House Hotel. Everything in this game comes together so well, it's incredible. Even if you don't ignore the bugs, this game is still a 10/10.
    Get it on GOG, by the way, a patch comes pre-installed unlike on Steam.    … Expand
  2. Viktor18
    May 5, 2022
    10
    Эта игра действительно потрясающая .Но настоятельно рекомендую проходить сборку от фанатов, которая без багов и с вырезанным контентом. Прошёл раза два за разные кланы и думаю пройти еще раз.
  3. Jackie_Jackson
    May 25, 2022
    10
    Ехх было же время было же когда-то и Я был совсем молод и не совсем горяч со временем только старею и умираю в отличии от этой бессмертной классики которая с годами только хорошеет и расцветает
  4. samwiseKahn
    Oct 11, 2022
    10
    its a really well made game, tons of good things to say about it. gunplay is on point, gameplay mechanics work fine enough... fast paced and skill based . environments are beautiful , but maybe the gameplay was not considered big time designing some of the maps.
    this game is a really good game. great job the devs!
  5. MattB.
    Jun 30, 2008
    9
    This game ranks in my top 10 of best games both for storyline and graphic comparison ran amazingly on my 6 year old pentium 4 1.8ghz with 640mb ram and integrated graphics now thats ability to play on a wide array if i've ever seen one i had one glitch in the game however the unoffical patch at filefront took care of that i recemend both the unoffical and offical patches for this This game ranks in my top 10 of best games both for storyline and graphic comparison ran amazingly on my 6 year old pentium 4 1.8ghz with 640mb ram and integrated graphics now thats ability to play on a wide array if i've ever seen one i had one glitch in the game however the unoffical patch at filefront took care of that i recemend both the unoffical and offical patches for this game before you play as it helps in the long run. But all in all the storyline was great and everything was where it should have been.… Expand
  6. K
    Jan 6, 2005
    9
    A very atmospheric RPG which, sadly, has an unfinished feel to it.
  7. K-Van
    Mar 10, 2005
    9
    Yes, this game has bugs. That's what patches are for. I waited to play VTMB until one was available. Glad I did! I haven't had this much fun playing a RPG since KOTOR. Bottom line: If you like games like Morrowind, KOTOR, and Deus Ex, and you have a PC that can handle the load, then run out and buy this game immediately.
  8. Ardestat
    Aug 24, 2006
    9
    I've played Vampire: tM RPG at home for years and this game was my first trial at the PC version of the game. I absolutely LOVED it! The storyline, the subplots and the atmosphere were incredible. The characters and dialogues were interesting. Some disciplines powers were not that awesome though. I would greatly recommend playing Malkavian or Tremere to get the most out of the game. I've played Vampire: tM RPG at home for years and this game was my first trial at the PC version of the game. I absolutely LOVED it! The storyline, the subplots and the atmosphere were incredible. The characters and dialogues were interesting. Some disciplines powers were not that awesome though. I would greatly recommend playing Malkavian or Tremere to get the most out of the game. It doesn't have much replay value since the story is the same for alll clans. Nervertheless, the game is very addictive, thrilling and intricately built (I would never have guessed that getting into a haunted house - even as a vampire - would be so scary). Many hours of fun to get out of it!… Expand
  9. SHODAN
    Nov 10, 2007
    9
    The narrative and dialogs are all very well written. Character customization actually alters game play and conversations. It's good to feel that your choices are meaningful for once. Troika did and excellent job setting up the atmosphere for this game as well, through art direction and music. There is great attention to detail that creates a sustained dystopian world that is easy to The narrative and dialogs are all very well written. Character customization actually alters game play and conversations. It's good to feel that your choices are meaningful for once. Troika did and excellent job setting up the atmosphere for this game as well, through art direction and music. There is great attention to detail that creates a sustained dystopian world that is easy to believe in and become attached to. The characters that inhabit it, also, are both memorable and believable.… Expand
  10. CarlC.
    Apr 17, 2007
    9
    Wonderfully complex adult game. Great for re playability. The different skills allow for many different play through methods.
  11. Anonymous
    Jul 5, 2007
    9
    The game is very buggy and the combat isn't particularly well-done, but the RPG elements and the realism of characters more than make up for this. You're a vampire, you're pissed, and you're going to have to drink blood whether you like it or not; be it from a normal human being, other vampires, or donated blood transfusion packs. Again, buggy, bad combat, excellent The game is very buggy and the combat isn't particularly well-done, but the RPG elements and the realism of characters more than make up for this. You're a vampire, you're pissed, and you're going to have to drink blood whether you like it or not; be it from a normal human being, other vampires, or donated blood transfusion packs. Again, buggy, bad combat, excellent storyline and engine.… Expand
  12. Micha?W.
    Feb 14, 2009
    9
    One of the most interesting games I've ever played. Certainly we need more gems like that. The story is the strongest point here, as it should be. Sadly, making interesting games doesn't pay so developers sink (R.I.P. Troika). If you look at the history of innovative video games you can see more examples of that - Looking Glass Studios, Interplay . . .
  13. Jhickman
    Nov 18, 2004
    9
    In response to James A: I am running this on a laptop, with 2.8 P4, 1 Gig of ram and an ATI 9600 and have the resolution set to 1600x1200 and haven't had it run slow at all - no choppiness, nothing.... The game is very well done overall. Melee feels "arcade" like, which is a bit of a disappointment. The Disciplines (spells) are all well thought out and have some interesting graphics. In response to James A: I am running this on a laptop, with 2.8 P4, 1 Gig of ram and an ATI 9600 and have the resolution set to 1600x1200 and haven't had it run slow at all - no choppiness, nothing.... The game is very well done overall. Melee feels "arcade" like, which is a bit of a disappointment. The Disciplines (spells) are all well thought out and have some interesting graphics. I am using firearms and have a moderate skill and finding it works fine - aiming might be linked to performance of your computer? Although guns rarely do even 1/2 the damage melee attacks do. The story is wonderful - not since Deus Ex have I seen this much attention to detail and intelligence in dialogue! Graphics are overall well-done with only Half-Life 2 outpacing it. The emphasis is definitely on the RPG side of this game, NOT the shooter side - so don't buy this if you want an intense action game. DO buy it if you want an immersive RPG with overall stunning visuals, excellent plot, and deep character development. The combat is average to below average - but, for me, it hasn't detracted much from the overall game.… Expand
  14. Helle
    Mar 14, 2006
    9
    I usually don't play computer, but I'm totally in love with this game. It so funny and exiting...is there anything else on the marked like this? I can't find a single bad thing about this game, maybe because I'm new to this.
  15. J.B.
    Aug 11, 2006
    9
    I bought this game when I realized my computer couldn't play Morrowind IV: Oblivion and I was on the market for a fresh new RPG. This game delivered, and then some. If you liked Knights of the Old Republic, you'll like this game (perhaps better than KOTOR II). It's an excellent mix of action and story with a perfectly crafted atmosphere and really good ending.
  16. DaveH.
    Dec 4, 2007
    9
    An excellent story and a variety of classes and character types make this an enjoyable and fun game to play.
  17. E.F.
    Oct 25, 2007
    9
    A great game. But the potential of the valve's source engine is quite wasted here. Anyway, Bloodlines remains a great gaming experience. A reference for action rpg.
  18. Evis
    Jun 23, 2007
    9
    Great game, fantastic adaptation of the world of darkness. I'ts only let down by a few nasty bugs.
  19. JonathanJ.
    Sep 28, 2007
    9
    The game have an amazing atmosphere, awesome voiceacting and being a Malkavian is one of the most fun PC RPG game roles I have ever played. It does have its share of bugs though, you often get stuck in doors that refuse to open and close or the game simply freeze and so on. A great game in many ways but as some reviewers have pointed out, it lacks a true finishing touch to really make it The game have an amazing atmosphere, awesome voiceacting and being a Malkavian is one of the most fun PC RPG game roles I have ever played. It does have its share of bugs though, you often get stuck in doors that refuse to open and close or the game simply freeze and so on. A great game in many ways but as some reviewers have pointed out, it lacks a true finishing touch to really make it an epic game.… Expand
  20. [Anonymous]
    Feb 13, 2008
    9
    The most fun I've ever had gaming. probably my favorite game. Was a bit glitchy when released.
  21. ChristianG.
    May 22, 2008
    9
    This is simply one of the best PC-RPGs I have ever played.
  22. MichaelR.
    Jun 26, 2008
    9
    One of the few games out there that has real re-play value. With the unofficial patch this game can finally be enjoyed rather than endured.
  23. ChrisC
    Dec 24, 2009
    9
    Bloodlines suffered initially from nasty bugs, but after patching this game plays fantastic and is one of the most true-to-form and well presented games I've ever seen. Those seeking a weaving, twisting plot and interesting characters need look no further!
  24. JohnS.
    Nov 24, 2004
    9
    I?ll agree with previous comments made about bloodlines gameplay, and add that more than any other cRPG (even KotOR) the character choices you make really do influence how you interact with NPCs. If you let your humanity slip, you?ll approach the world as an immoral monster. High seduction? You?ll find good looks can get you farther. While some have described the combat as ?clunky? I I?ll agree with previous comments made about bloodlines gameplay, and add that more than any other cRPG (even KotOR) the character choices you make really do influence how you interact with NPCs. If you let your humanity slip, you?ll approach the world as an immoral monster. High seduction? You?ll find good looks can get you farther. While some have described the combat as ?clunky? I haven?t found it so at all. It does depend heavily on your stats, so if you don?t put points into combat related attributes and talents, expect to have your butt handed to you on a regular basis. My only complaint is the lack of clothing/character model options. If you could change your look a bit more, it would be a totally immersive game. I?ve had no major graphics glitches, and I?m running an athlon xp 2600, 1 gb of ram, radeon 9600 128mb graphics. Hardcore VtM fans will note some significant departures from the pen and paper system, but I?ve found most of these compromises helped the flow of the game, and contributed to the overall experience. Each clan is represented well, though the character quiz heuristic is horribly broken. But if you know what clan you want to play, that doesn?t really matter. In any case, this is one of the most intense RPG experiences I?ve ever had. Spooky as hell. Very dark, but infused with Troika?s offbeat humor that gives the game some singularly hysterical moments. This is as close as you?ll ever get to feeling what it?s really like to enter the World of Darkness. Here?s hoping they make expansions and sequels ad infinitum. … Expand
  25. EliasO.
    Dec 25, 2007
    9
    A great RPG game! A great story & interesting places... Sure, it was buggy at first, but the patches fixed it, but how can a patch be "too late" ? Is there a rush to enjoy the game?
  26. OmegaN.
    Mar 19, 2008
    9
    Best game i have played in....a loooong time. I would give it a 10, if not for the bugs. There where a few times I had to cheat (noclip in the console) to get unstuck. But the story, characters, everything but the bugs, are freakin amazing. You really feel the grit of the World of Darkness.
  27. JoshR.
    Dec 16, 2007
    9
    I have played this many times since it first came out. It's one I consider quite classic (like Diablo, or FFVII) even though it may have it's flaws (which I personally notice very few but they are worth noting). One of which is the pointlessness to using guns, the whole mechanic about it is about as weak as the guns themselves. Now I understand using a gun on a vampire should be I have played this many times since it first came out. It's one I consider quite classic (like Diablo, or FFVII) even though it may have it's flaws (which I personally notice very few but they are worth noting). One of which is the pointlessness to using guns, the whole mechanic about it is about as weak as the guns themselves. Now I understand using a gun on a vampire should be pointless but you dont always fight vampires in this, sometimes they are just people, or sometimes Ghouls both of which will feel a bullet hit them and it will hurt, but in this world they take bullet hits as good as any vampire. Besides that however there is just to much for me to love in this game, great graphics (thank you Valve for your wonderful source engine) awesome story as well as sub plots and the like all of which are very fascinating and in my opinoin the only way to truly appreciate this game is to play it at least twice to see it from the perspective of a different clan as each has its own unique experiences. For instance, Nosferatu cannot walk above ground for they are obviously not human and that would break the masquerade, theres one clan that is insane and their dialect when speaking makes it obvious as well as some nice little touches to the TV and some other things that will make you wonder if your not insane too. So yeah, this game is worth getting and playing alot if your an action/rpg fan biggest problem honestly to me is the world feels to small but trust me most times you may not notice. Try this one out, it's worth it.… Expand
  28. Soul_it
    Nov 2, 2011
    9
    Vampire the masquerade: Bloodlines isn't a roleplaying game! i would say it is a FPS adventure with dialogues with NPC characters that make the game experience more rewarding. The character development system is well sorted out. The combact system is based on real time even if you're accuracy and both damage with melee or fire weapons are determined by your skills. The musics are reallyVampire the masquerade: Bloodlines isn't a roleplaying game! i would say it is a FPS adventure with dialogues with NPC characters that make the game experience more rewarding. The character development system is well sorted out. The combact system is based on real time even if you're accuracy and both damage with melee or fire weapons are determined by your skills. The musics are really good and well chosen for the game dark atmosphere. A game well done produced by Troika Games (that has also produced Arcanum). The mission in the hotel was really creepy and one of the best level in the game! Sure a game that has to be bought!… Expand
  29. Arksa
    Mar 7, 2011
    9
    The most atmospheric game I have ever played. Voice acting puts even games like Mass Effect to their knees (and I'm a huge fan of ME). Soundtrack fits the theme perfectly. If I was a billionaire I would propably fund the studio to remake this game with new engine and plenty of time to refine it and big marketing so that this masterpiece would get the attention it deserves.
    This is the only    The most atmospheric game I have ever played. Voice acting puts even games like Mass Effect to their knees (and I'm a huge fan of ME). Soundtrack fits the theme perfectly. If I was a billionaire I would propably fund the studio to remake this game with new engine and plenty of time to refine it and big marketing so that this masterpiece would get the attention it deserves.
    This is the only game that has scared me even with my big brother in my room and sunlight coming inside the room. Those creepers without torso coming jumping at my face really haunt me in my dreams still! I think this is a classic that unfortunately won't be matched in a long time when it comes to atmosphere and story quality. If you like good stories this is your game. If you hate bugs, download unofficial patches. If you want to get immersed in the best world yet made in the industry, buy this game.    … Expand
  30. kingslayer
    Mar 28, 2011
    9
    This was probably the only hybrid between RPG and a first person action game done right. Versatile character system enables different character builds and styles of gameplay. Skills and powers are well utilized in non-combat gameplay. Writing, story, setting and atmosphere are superb. Bugs, which were a major flaw of the game when it was released, are fixed by Wesp's unofficial patch,This was probably the only hybrid between RPG and a first person action game done right. Versatile character system enables different character builds and styles of gameplay. Skills and powers are well utilized in non-combat gameplay. Writing, story, setting and atmosphere are superb. Bugs, which were a major flaw of the game when it was released, are fixed by Wesp's unofficial patch, confirming the old adage of "Bugs can be fixed, but (good / bad) design stays forever". Too bad that the endgame was combat only, thanks to the rushed development.… Expand
  31. godofallu
    Mar 25, 2011
    9
    This is easily one of the best RPG games I have ever played. The voice acting and dialogue is extremely well done, and the choices in the dialogue are smart and interesting. The level up system is easy to understand, and the classes are all interesting and unique. Beating the game will take a good 35 hours easily, and beating it again is very with another class is still fun.
  32. Matseb2611
    Apr 7, 2012
    9
    I'll begin by saying that prior to trying out the game I've barely known anything about the World of Darkness or the tabletop RPG, yet the game's setting and story immersed me fairly quickly. Once you get past the mediocre 45 minutes of a tutorial, that's when the game truly begins. It starts off more like a crime/noir style story with vampires, but eventually you get to try out all sortsI'll begin by saying that prior to trying out the game I've barely known anything about the World of Darkness or the tabletop RPG, yet the game's setting and story immersed me fairly quickly. Once you get past the mediocre 45 minutes of a tutorial, that's when the game truly begins. It starts off more like a crime/noir style story with vampires, but eventually you get to try out all sorts of missions, ranging from full-on action, to stealth, to horror. The RPG elements are very good, because in the beginning you get to choose to play as one of 7 clans, all possessing different strengths, weaknesses, and special abilities. And as you progress through the game, you can choose to level up any of the available skills, and there are many. The story itself is pretty good too, many of the characters are memorable, and many of the locations are pretty atmospheric (even though some missions are really bland, like the sewers level). I'd say the game gives off some Deus Ex and GTA vibes, except with vampires. Now then, the game has aged quite significantly over the years and you can quickly see that the combat mechanic is nothing special. However, since the game is not all about combat, this is not a big flaw. Overall, if you've tried to explore and do all the sidequests, a single playthrough should last you at least 30 hours, and since you can play as up to 7 clans, the game has a good replayability; and although the story is very linear, the game has lots of sidequests, and of course multiple endings. So I'd say it's one of the better RPGs I have played.… Expand
  33. gvazdas
    Aug 25, 2013
    9
    An underrated, unpopular gem. Use the latest unofficial patch and get into the game it's worth it. Probably one of my favorite games of all time and it was released in 2004!
  34. xboxlikewater
    Nov 20, 2012
    9
    Fantastic RPG. It's unfortunate more RPGs like this aren't made anymore. Games like Skyrim excel only in their open world aspects. Their RPG aspects are few compared to games like this and Deus Ex. Just don't forget to patch it
  35. anonymous-tunes
    Nov 9, 2011
    9
    story! gameplay! atmosphere! the best vampire game I've ever played. they should make a movie franchise on this stuff instead of twilight. can be buggy but its still worth it. they aren't as bad as people make them out to be.
  36. CiaranJ
    Aug 27, 2013
    9
    The game is one of the most immersive RPGs' I have ever played, I connected with it's dark atmosphere, gritty settings, well developed characters and the White Wolf License. This game faced disaster when it first came out on the same day as Half-Life 2 back in 2004. Firstly releasing it against one of the most influential games was obviously going to side-line it, but, secondly the gameThe game is one of the most immersive RPGs' I have ever played, I connected with it's dark atmosphere, gritty settings, well developed characters and the White Wolf License. This game faced disaster when it first came out on the same day as Half-Life 2 back in 2004. Firstly releasing it against one of the most influential games was obviously going to side-line it, but, secondly the game wasn't finished by the time Activision decided to push it out; as a result it went into the wind, unheard of.

    I must state that I play games for their stories' and immersion, while some people may find other mediums of entertainment such as TV and Film to indulge in better stories; this game did not disappoint. The story of the Vampire clans vying for control in L.A and the underlying plot about a certain object is well thought out and crafted, supported by top-notch voice acting; all thanks to the Source engine.

    Graphically this game may look dated now that we are in 2013, but don't be fooled it still captures the gritty setting perfectly. The gameplay may also be dated, however as stated I mainly play games for their stories' and as a result tend not to focus on 'high' graphics and 'great' game-play. (I'm not saying it isn't integral of course). Speaking of the gameplay, the amount of variations that are found in the different vampire clans is fresh. For example if you play as a mad-stricken Malkavian, this may open up specific dialogue options and immersive events; and that's not even including the different powers and abilities.

    The game design isn't open-world, but boy it is fun to explore! The side-quests may not be as numerous as the ones' found in Skyrim or other top RPGs'. However the quests in VTMB are rich, immersive and are genuinely fun to play.

    Overall I find this game to be in my top 20, and would recommend this game to anyone who likes fresh, original, and immersive stories coupled with vampire fiction and good but not revolutionary game-play.    … Expand
  37. theNILE
    Dec 9, 2012
    9
    This game sets a high standard for RPGs, if you can get past the shoddy dull combat and outdated graphics and enjoy the dialogue and the choices you are given then this game is an amazing experience. You have different factions and two sides, your decisions result in factions having different opinions of you which results in different quests and dialogues throughout the game. How youThis game sets a high standard for RPGs, if you can get past the shoddy dull combat and outdated graphics and enjoy the dialogue and the choices you are given then this game is an amazing experience. You have different factions and two sides, your decisions result in factions having different opinions of you which results in different quests and dialogues throughout the game. How you choose to go about quests will affect what others think of you. There are many memorable characters in this game and it is full of charm. Not only that but it provides amazing atmospheres and realistic locations. You also get certain races with certain traits and it allows for great role-playing unmatched by most other games. This game has tons of re-playability and has an amazing immersion experience. The only real flaw is the combat. This is one of those games where combat is simply unnecessary and might as well be removed but because the other aspects of this game are so great I can overlook this. Without a doubt one of the best RPGs of all time.… Expand
  38. notacarebear
    Feb 2, 2016
    9
    Starts as the perfect RPG game then you start feeling the rush in the development, with frustrating and boring, repetitive zones in the last missions. The combat system could be better. Still unmatched atmosphere and voice acting, interesting main and side quests. A sequel would blow the *** out of every other modern "rpg", too bad Troika went out of business.
  39. marianojoey
    Jul 24, 2012
    9
    The game is certainly good (one of the best out there, and certainly better than most this days). You can play it on any OS (I use Ubuntu and finished the game already 4 times thanks to Wine), it has an active modding community (mods keep games alive). It's true the game was released before time (thanks to producers, not to developers), and it's a shame Troika broke after the first (andThe game is certainly good (one of the best out there, and certainly better than most this days). You can play it on any OS (I use Ubuntu and finished the game already 4 times thanks to Wine), it has an active modding community (mods keep games alive). It's true the game was released before time (thanks to producers, not to developers), and it's a shame Troika broke after the first (and only) patch, but the game is fun, specially with the community patches, and mods. :)

    The game has good graphics (for the time it was released), good music, awesome ambient (it's the most important feature in a VTM based game), the characters are different, and you can play the game in different ways, to reach different endings (it has 5). Certainly, the game deserves the overall rating. :)    … Expand
  40. mdragonx
    Aug 1, 2012
    9
    A classic game for fans of RP's a little buggy at times, but considering its a tabletop rp made into a video game it's an impressive conversion. The graphics are good for the era of it's release, and the customization is impressive. While not official there are mods one can find which expand on some of the lore.
  41. Harumpel
    Oct 30, 2012
    9
    This is definitely one of the best games I've ever played, easily the Game of the Year back in 2005. Story and gameplay are amazing! On todays machines, this game is playable on most laptops, I highly recommend it.
  42. MeritCoba
    Sep 24, 2015
    9
    It daunts me to give this game a high score, for it certainly got its share of problems. For one, it is buggy and therefore needs at least the official patch to iron out most of the glaring faults and I would recommend the unofficial patch by Wesp5 to improve the experience to the level that a high score demands. In addition the game has some other problems such as pacing.

    The game has    It daunts me to give this game a high score, for it certainly got its share of problems. For one, it is buggy and therefore needs at least the official patch to iron out most of the glaring faults and I would recommend the unofficial patch by Wesp5 to improve the experience to the level that a high score demands. In addition the game has some other problems such as pacing.

    The game has a fascinating background story. Vampires are obviously more powerful than humans, but dependent on them for blood and also in fear of them for humans have sheer numbers on their side. That is why pretense is essential. The pretense that there are no vampires, but also the pretense a vampire needs to uphold towards others in personal relations, for underneath skulks the beast that wants to get out and feed. Just like the vampires have to uphold the masquerade to survive, so they have to control the inner beast to be able to function in society. But ultimately a vampire needs to pretend just to get near its prey.

    The first half of the game is the strongest part. It is the part where you are introduced to vampire 'society', a world of darkness where you prey and are preyed upon. The 'society' is split in various factions that do not always see eye to eye and some are outright hostile, like the Sabbat. Some stress order, compliance and holding up the illusion that there is only humanity -the masquerade- like the Camarilla headed by 'prince' LaCroix who acts as if he is the de facto ruler of the city. Therefore revealing that you are a vampire will eventually get you killed. The Anarchs, headed by Nines Rodriguez, beg to disagree on the ruling part, while the Sabbat is almost the opposite of what the Camarilla stands for, maintaining that vampires are superior to humans and therefore should not skulk in the darkness but step out into the open to claim their position of dominant species.

    The world of darkness is a society filled with intrigue and backstabbing where you feel like you are being played, even by those that pretend to be your friends. Even within a faction there are groups with their own agendas. The Tremere for instance, the magic users among the vampires, support the Camarilla and the Masquerade, but have their own ideas on the best course of action .

    The game is very good in creating this dark atmosphere and without a doubt this is helped by the music in the game, both the background music and the gothic/metal tracks that you can hear at various places and which seem to reference the state of being of a vampire such as Isolated by Chiasm and Smaller God by Darling Violetta. In addition the background story, with its apocalypse-is-nigh theme, matches well with the dark mood of the game.

    There are, however, many faults. Most notably the latter part of the game turns into a dungeon crawler of sorts and the role play part takes a definite backseat. In addition the game never explains how you, being a mere fledgling vampire, can grow so powerful in such a short time as to whip the asses of the most powerful of vampires. But most of all the game violates the basic precept that the world of darkness is a world of illusion several times over, by having you openly fight out prolonged battles in the city instead of finding a more creative solution that would have fitted the mood better. I do not advocate a stealth game here, but at least a more fitting solution could have been found(tricking one faction to off another for instance).
    The latter half therefore feels like it was rushed.

    Despite the weaker second half, the many bugs, and the inherent faults, this game keeps me fascinated. I played it several times as the game has various endings and some quests can be solved in different ways. The clans gives you different abilities allowing for different play styles from stealthy to openly brutal.

    If it had been a more finished product and kept to the theme it would have earned a higher score. Still one of my all time favorite games.    … Expand
  43. Imsomniwight
    Jan 8, 2013
    9
    Incredible storyline, great gameplay, great soundtrack, I love this game. It is an excellent RPG and a horror game, no game has ever created such a feeling of fear and despair. It feels real and the atmosphere can shift in a second. Enviroments are incredible and well designed just like every part of this game. All the characters are interesting and unique and they all have phenominalIncredible storyline, great gameplay, great soundtrack, I love this game. It is an excellent RPG and a horror game, no game has ever created such a feeling of fear and despair. It feels real and the atmosphere can shift in a second. Enviroments are incredible and well designed just like every part of this game. All the characters are interesting and unique and they all have phenominal voice acting. Gameplay is great although sometimes the combat can feel a bit clunky. It has the perfect difficulty - not too easy to cakewalk through but not too hard to feel frustrating. Vampire: Bloodlines does not stun the player with incredible visuals, instead opting to impress with storyline, environments, well thought out game design and aesthetics all nearing perfection. Numerous bugs can be forgiven because Troika didn't have time to finish it and since there have been many community patches that make the game as excellent as it is today it is not a problem. The A.I is not great and some of the animations feel off and some are just downright bad. There are also some annoying probles with gun sound effects being way too loud. Still, an A + game absolutely and it truly deserves the praise I gave it and all the good things anyone has ever said about it are true.… Expand
  44. pavilion76
    Nov 3, 2013
    9
    I really like this game. Sadly it is unfinished, but I knew this before I started playing it, so I got the patch recommended on the Steam forums have experienced relatively minor issues, such as: a rat that didn't drop after drinking its blood, 2 unimportant AIs getting stuck in a corner, and buffering in a conversation every now and then. But I can ignore them because of the depth andI really like this game. Sadly it is unfinished, but I knew this before I started playing it, so I got the patch recommended on the Steam forums have experienced relatively minor issues, such as: a rat that didn't drop after drinking its blood, 2 unimportant AIs getting stuck in a corner, and buffering in a conversation every now and then. But I can ignore them because of the depth and immersion this game has which really gives you the terror of living in this mythological world, then contrasted to how fun the combat is, which provides a challenge but doesn't make you want to hit your head on the wall until one of the two breaks. Oftentimes I find myself much more afraid of breaking the masquerade than myself dying, which gives the game a unique fear not like other games.… Expand
  45. paynexkiller
    Apr 25, 2013
    9
    A strong 9. 9.5 if possible. Held down by it's glitches and the constraints of the Source enginge, this role playing vampire Game is quite frankly one of the best ever made. This is the benchmark for all Vampire and role Playing games a like.

    If your tired of the Dishonored and BioShock Infinite, I'd give this one a try.
  46. GrapeInfernal
    May 3, 2013
    9
    IMHO, it's the only true inheritor of first Deus Ex. Yes that maybe sounds strange..hope you understand me. Anyway, VtMB just makes you fall in love with it the atmosphere, characters and dialogues, decisions and actions, music and visuals all is mixing into the masterpiece.
  47. jcasetnl
    Feb 17, 2014
    9
    This game is becoming a cult hit. The basic elements are a solid goth vampire storyline and Deux Ex action-rpg play style. The voice acting is excellent and you'll have a lot of fun just exploring the richly detailed world. There's tons of overt and covert humor and references to gaming culture. If I had one minor criticism it's that it could use a bit more action.
  48. Wajper
    Oct 10, 2013
    9
    Look, I hate Sparkling Edward, I despise those wimpy "vampires" known from books and TV screens, I keep away from anything that touches the subject. Real, demonic and frightening vampyres can be found only in the Lumley's "Necroscope" series books. Every other "vampire" is a pathetic, laughable Period.
    However, encouraged by positive reviews and the World of Darkness system employed in    Look, I hate Sparkling Edward, I despise those wimpy "vampires" known from books and TV screens, I keep away from anything that touches the subject. Real, demonic and frightening vampyres can be found only in the Lumley's "Necroscope" series books. Every other "vampire" is a pathetic, laughable Period.
    However, encouraged by positive reviews and the World of Darkness system employed in the VtM:B, I decided to give it a go. And I was awed. Yeah, finally somebody made a game in which vampires are what they should be!
    A very interesting plot, wonderful game system, astounding (and well optimized! Remember that the game was made by undermanned Troika they must have worked on it 24/7 with glucose IVs attached to their veins, respect, guys!) art assets and game system, memorable characters, awesome voice overs and dialogues, a nice and perfectly balanced mixture of grotesque, horror, black humor and gore, very high replay value... I do not give 10 just because some bugs managed to ruin certain aspects and moments.
    I play RPG games for the same reason I read books. I want Adventure, Emotions, want to be taken away from the mundane reality and experience something epic. And this wonderful game gave me a real trip to the fascinating World of Darkness, fulfilling all my expectations and hopes. Thank you, Troika!    … Expand
  49. marvingardens
    Sep 2, 2013
    9
    Single player game that goes far with a good environment and great potential for replay. Cheesy dialog and a bit buggy, but can these can be overlooked considering what else this title has to offer.
  50. Ume
    Nov 3, 2013
    9
    I should start by saying that it's impossible for me to review this game as if I had played right after it came out, "vanilla". I am aware of the buggy state of the game at release, but by the time I discovered this great game Wesp had already done a few unofficial patches. Therefore, I'm judging it from an objective point of view but take into account that I did not come across any bugsI should start by saying that it's impossible for me to review this game as if I had played right after it came out, "vanilla". I am aware of the buggy state of the game at release, but by the time I discovered this great game Wesp had already done a few unofficial patches. Therefore, I'm judging it from an objective point of view but take into account that I did not come across any bugs or crashes because of the community patch and so "buggy" is not factored into my score.

    The strongest element is the amazing atmosphere. The intriguing WoD setting contributes to this, as well as the incredible soundtrack. This game really does side quests well, better than almost all cRPGs and has two of the best levels/quest lines in gaming: the Asylum sisters' quest line in Santa Monica with the creepy/tense Ocean House Hotel and the Malkavian Primogen Mansion. It is a hub based experience, so yes it is linear, but there is so much to do and so many interesting characters to interact to in each city that the game world feels bigger than it is. Each bloodline can offer a unique play style whether it be sweet talking, persuader, stealth, magic, guns or fists. There are different ways to solve most quests, with some solutions being quite interesting. Most characters are very well developed and come off as believable and unique. It has great replayability, not only with the different bloodlines but certain choices and way to approach situations. All fans of RPGs should give this game a try. There's just no other game that compares; VTMB is truly unique.    … Expand
  51. Unurautare
    May 2, 2014
    9
    Simply said, it probably has the best plot in any video game that I have ever played, the combat and gameplay are also unique and more or less decently implemented, the only reason it's not a 10 is because of the bugs and the unfinished look, which is due to the "drama" this game's development experienced, and even so it still ends up being one of the best games ever made.
  52. ShodanSpectre
    May 4, 2018
    9
    One of the best RPGs ever made, I've played it for the first time back in 2010 and still remember many moments from it - this fact alone is something I can say about only a few games.

    Yes it was released with an unholy (pun intended) ton of bugs, many of which were mitigated, however, by subsequent patches and community mods. Some community mods are pretty neat and greatly change the    One of the best RPGs ever made, I've played it for the first time back in 2010 and still remember many moments from it - this fact alone is something I can say about only a few games.

    Yes it was released with an unholy (pun intended) ton of bugs, many of which were mitigated, however, by subsequent patches and community mods. Some community mods are pretty neat and greatly change the way the game plays, there are forums that discuss that and they are well worth checking out.

    However, I've played through the vanilla game with bugfixes only. Maybe some minor graphics facelift mod, I forgot by now.

    As it is unmodded - the game already has a lot of variety built in: most notably playing as Nosferatu vs. a Venture for example is pretty much like playing the same game after some sort of Total Conversion mod - it's that much different.

    This game was released in 2004 a few months after HL2, and in terms of visual quality it doesn't even try to come close. Except for characters - the characters in VTM are truly AAA production quality for the time. The world detail... it feels like a B-grade movie. But a good one! Some things are clearly low-budget, but they are very honest about it, and it only annoys you for a second - after that you get involved with the story and atmosphere which is truly engaging!

    The sneaking in this game feels... very artificial at times. Like as long as you're crouched, maintain a certain distance (like 10 meters) and move slowly enough - you can creep right in front of an enemy in plain sight when they are seemingly looking right at you. Other times they notice you even if you're absolutely still and completely concealed behind some crate, if they wander close enough. Meh :-|

    And the shooting. Don't get the sniper rifle if you haven't maxed you 10/10 your Firearms skill. The aritificial sway is so gross it will make pretty much unusable. That said, the game maps aren't big enough for you to even need a sniper rifle.

    The world is quite small overall, tbh. Even for a 2004 game. It's basically 4 main outdoor zones, and a dozen or so quest-specific zones. It's a dense urban environment however, and while linear size end-to-end is quite small - most buildings have something interesting in them. But it's not like vanilla Witcher-3 where exploring buildings and looting stuff is almost a chore. Here you won't be collecting tons and tons of crap to dump off to a vendor for 1/5 of their price. There is an amazing amount of unique discoverable content packed within like a few city blocks. Certainly worth exploring.

    The best weapons and gear in the game you either buy for a hefty sum from one of the traders, get from NPCs that you get friendly enough with for doing favors for them. Much like in real life - you don't just lockpick house after house to eventually find some epic machinegun in a drawer in someone's bedroom :-D

    The player's character, referred to as "the fledgling", feels a bit OP most of the time, but there are moments when you get attacked by particularly powerful enemies without much of a warning or clear indication. Like a random boss enemy without the whole drama associated with getting to a boss fight.
    "Yes I'm the fast werewolf you were actually sort of warned about by that other NPC a while back and should be expecting if you have any memory. I can leap 20+ meters and I can kill you in about 2 blows. But I won't introduce myself through some dramatic cutscene. Nor do I look like a proper boss enemy - I'm merely human size. And I apologize for not having a special boss fight arena. I'll just jump-attack you at a seemingly random point within the level when you're just about to get a bit bored with the mercenary gunfodder, and probably kill you in about 3 seconds if you're not prepared."

    Once you patch the bugs, and look past the outright corner-cutting in some areas - the game is a true gem, not repeated since.

    Role-Playing: 10
    Character design: 10
    Variety of play styles: 10
    Lasting impact of choices made: 9 (some things are scripted to happen no matter what, but many are indeed affected by your actions).
    World exploration value: 8
    Vampiric powers/magical combat: 9
    Melee combat: 8
    Ingame physics: 8
    Firearm combat: 5
    Sneaking: 4
    World graphical polish: 3
    World size: 3    … Expand
  53. BiggJiggs
    Oct 23, 2014
    9
    This game is a cult classic.

    You should be warned that this game is broken and will not function on most modern machines. There is an Unofficial Patch made by Wesp5 that fixes nearly all issues with the game and also adds new content. Based on the board game, and sequel to Redemption, you play as a fledgling Vampire in California. The story starts as you create your character.    This game is a cult classic.

    You should be warned that this game is broken and will not function on most modern machines. There is an Unofficial Patch made by Wesp5 that fixes nearly all issues with the game and also adds new content.

    Based on the board game, and sequel to Redemption, you play as a fledgling Vampire in California. The story starts as you create your character. Here you choose your background, bloodline, and gender. Backgrounds change your stats slightly and your powers as a vampire will differ depending on your bloodline. Some bloodlines have some side effects, however.

    The best examples are Malkavians and Nosferatu. Malkavians are insane and schizophrenic. You'll talk like a crazy person, hear voices in your head and see things other people don't see. Nosferatu are cursed in a different way as they can't be seen by humans without violating the masquerade. This does not make it impossible to beat the game as a Nosferatu, because the main quest NPC's will still be approachable.

    The masquerade is a system in the game where if you get 5 bad marks it's game over and you'll be executed by your peers. You earn bad marks by displaying certain powers in public or are seen feeding. You can redeem yourself if you have bad marks by protecting the masquerade. This usually involves killing someone who is speaking too much or who isn't playing it safe like all other good little vampires should.

    Graphics are decent and passable. The game is an older game, so don't expect mind blowing visuals. City hubs are fairly small but there's a lot to find if you set your mind to it. There are some nice facial animations that you won't even see in games nowadays which adds to the immersion. There's also several mods for the game to add atmosphere and even more depth to the classes.

    Gameplay is basic. You shoot things, you smash things. You talk to people, you kill people. There are extra dialog options if you level your seduction, intimidation, or persuassion skills. These skills can be vital to completing some quests perfectly. You can also recieve bonuses from certain NPC's for having them at the required level at certain points in conversation.

    You gain experience from doing quests and you level up to gain strength, wisdom, guile, skill, and become more attractive. If you're sexy enough you get free hookers! Just like IRL! =P

    The beginning of the game will mostly be fetch quests, with a few baddies to either slaughter or let live. It's a game where you can put the fate of nearly everyone around you in your hands. Being good is rewarded with extra perks like your very own slave ghoul girl, or an extra item/money/experience. There's also a decent but easy stealth system that's based on how many points you have in stealth. If you max out stealth, are in the shadows and crouch you're pretty much invisible. There are also assassinations you can do with each weapon while stealthed and behind your victim. My favorite is the baseball bat. :)

    Audio is very good as well. Just make sure you turn Environmental Effects off or there will be a constant echo. Voice actors are all top notch and AAA grade ones that you'll know if you've heard them before.

    There are some very good mods for this game available as well. My favorite being the original Unofficial Patch Plus, but there are other that increase the difficulty of the game and add new quests and bloodlines to choose from. When installing these big mods you need to remember that they aren't compatible with eachother. E.G. Final Nights mod will not work with Camarilla Edition nor with either work with the Unofficial Patch. Both mods have an Older version of the Unofficial patch that come with it, which still fixes a lot of bugs. There's also several mods that are still being produced constantly by fans. Every now and then you should check up and see what new mods are out to keep you coming back for more.

    All in all, if you are in need of a good RPG that's open world with a lot of freedom and are tired of Fallout 3/NV, Skyrim, etc. Then you should definitely check this game out. Especially if it's on sale. Well worth every penny spent.    … Expand
  54. jimbobslimbob
    Dec 10, 2014
    9
    A flawed but o-so beautiful gem. A game that is pure genius, oozes atmosphere and drags you in. If it wasn't for the bugs, clunky combat and lackluster final stretch of the game, it would be a masterpiece.... well, to be honest, it IS a masterpiece, in-spite of that.

    An RPG at heart, built on the original Source engine, it is a game like no other. I have not played a game that pulled me    A flawed but o-so beautiful gem. A game that is pure genius, oozes atmosphere and drags you in. If it wasn't for the bugs, clunky combat and lackluster final stretch of the game, it would be a masterpiece.... well, to be honest, it IS a masterpiece, in-spite of that.

    An RPG at heart, built on the original Source engine, it is a game like no other. I have not played a game that pulled me in quite like this since, and I doubt I ever will do again. Its characters, story and the adult way in which it plays out is simply gaming gold. If you try it, I would highly recommend getting hold of the community patch - which fixes 95% of what was wrong with the game at launch.

    Please, developers - give us more games like this.

    Jimbo Rating: 9/10    … Expand
  55. moonlight_shado
    Sep 12, 2015
    9
    Troika at its best. Pure genius. Better than witcher 3 and Skyrim together. This game is a definition of real role playing game. Shame there is no sequel.
  56. LinuxGuy
    Jun 8, 2015
    9
    This really should've been a 10, because in its genre, it is possibly one of the best and most immersive vampire games I have ever played. Take note that it is mired by a few bugs which can get annoying. For most RPG fans, this game is pretty nice. For Vampire fans, this is a good game to get the feel of being a vampire and being part of their society. It is truly a wonderful game.
  57. Overvulture
    Nov 9, 2015
    9
    This game pretty much makes up for every one of its shortcomings, and there are plenty, through pure style. There are some fantastic fan mods that even out the rough edges, but even unmodded this is one of the most immersive games out there, one that throws you into its world and lets you explore its darkest reaches. Rather than excessive exposition, it lets you discover the ins and outsThis game pretty much makes up for every one of its shortcomings, and there are plenty, through pure style. There are some fantastic fan mods that even out the rough edges, but even unmodded this is one of the most immersive games out there, one that throws you into its world and lets you explore its darkest reaches. Rather than excessive exposition, it lets you discover the ins and outs of the underground vampire society yourself, much as an outsider like the player character would have to do. It has a fantastic amount of player choice, and a genuinely good storyline to follow, however you choose to play.

    Many of the core mechanics are pretty sloppy, and the various skills are terribly balanced. Not to mention an excess of bugs can impede your progress. But if you can ignore, or mod out these issues, you'll find it's the perfect vampire game. Just as the Arkham games make you feel like you really are Batman, this makes you really feel like a vampire. And makes vampires cool again in the process.    … Expand
  58. toroks
    Dec 10, 2015
    9
    Already in the opening video of this rpg, you get the sense that this game is deeper than the usual, and for me, it kept me glued to the screen until the end of the game. The characters are interesting, the music is the best and helps maintain the gothic feeling of the game. The quests are most often very well composed and often surprises and frightens you. When creating a character, youAlready in the opening video of this rpg, you get the sense that this game is deeper than the usual, and for me, it kept me glued to the screen until the end of the game. The characters are interesting, the music is the best and helps maintain the gothic feeling of the game. The quests are most often very well composed and often surprises and frightens you. When creating a character, you choose from the different races of the Vampire rpg-world. I played as a Ventrue, the leader-race of Vampire-society. The great rpg experience and level-up point system as well as the talk-mode reminds me of Fallout, which is not surprising since Troika made the game, and I sincerely hope this tradition will live on, as this appeals to me. You will have to spend the experience-points carefully though, the game has some hard enemies.

    The game has a very dark and creepy feel to it, so it is not for everyone. You won`t survive here unless you`re cold enough to suck blood of a strangers neck.

    Lacuna Coil and Tiamat have some great sound-tracks here, the other sound tracks are also great.

    The graphics are neat, the environment of the night-towns, the clubs etc. is generally interesting and enjoyable, which is important as you will have to do a bit of walking back, forth and around to solve the quests.

    As for the combat system, II found the sneak and kill-method a bit too easy compared to the man to man fighting. I can`t say I totally agree with the critics saying the combat system is very clunky. It works quite well with me.

    Just one thing to say, this game warms my heart..    … Expand
  59. Cougargames
    Nov 5, 2019
    9
    A really fun rpg that does vampires right, there are so many interesting vampire classes that gives you alot of options, World is linear but quests and story is great. This is a must buy for everyone. It only costs 5 $ during the steam summer sales.
  60. arostislavna
    Nov 10, 2021
    9
    I genuinely love this game. I genuinely love this game. I genuinely love this game. I genuinely love this game.
  61. DreamEaglr
    Mar 1, 2017
    9
    Собрание всего лучшего, что было в прошлых играх Блэй Айсл. Первая и последняя полноценная рпг в 3д, которая благодаря халфлайфу2 провалилась и ознаменовала конец жанра.
  62. AkumaJack
    Jul 15, 2018
    9
    Sviluppato dalla Troika Games, ai tempi guidata da Tim Caine (Fallout, 1997), Vampire: The Masquerade è un Action RPG ambientato nella los angeles dei primi anni duemila in cui fazioni di vampiri e altre creature paranormali combattono per il dominio della città e, forse, del mondo stesso.

    Il gioco opta per un interessante sistema di level up in cui per ogni quest da noi completata    Sviluppato dalla Troika Games, ai tempi guidata da Tim Caine (Fallout, 1997), Vampire: The Masquerade è un Action RPG ambientato nella los angeles dei primi anni duemila in cui fazioni di vampiri e altre creature paranormali combattono per il dominio della città e, forse, del mondo stesso.

    Il gioco opta per un interessante sistema di level up in cui per ogni quest da noi completata ricereveremo dei punti esperienza spendibili per migliorare il nostro personaggio in determinati ambiti. Dall'utilizzo delle armi da fuoco, ad attributi come la forza fisica o l'intelligenza o anche nell'utilizzo dei suoi poteri speciali da vampiro.
    I poteri sono suddivisi in tre categorie di cui due comuni a tutti i clan (l'equivalente delle classi) e il terzo è unico di quel determinato clan che si sceglierà all'inizio del gioco.
    Questo già da una spinta molto grande alla rigiocabilità che, in un RPG, è un aspetto molto importante in mia opinione.

    Ma non solo le differenze nel gioco le vedremo in base al clan di appartenenza, ma anche alla nostra build che ci porterà a poter affrontare le sfide in maniera differente di volta in volta. Nonostante non sia possibile evitare sempre lo scontro diretto è comunque possibile evitarne gran parte concentrandosi sullo sneaking, sull'essere in grado di intimidire o persuadere gli NPC o sul trovare strade alternative grazie al lockpicking o al hacking dei terminali.

    Il gioco è un "Semi open world" in quanto è diviso in 4 aree principale in cui potremo girare liberamente per cercare sidequests o parlare con gli NPC, ma solo una volta sbloccate per la prima volta. Sono poi presenti aree separate dal resto del mondo accessibili solo durante determinate missioni.

    La trama è incredibilmente interessante concentrandosi sia sugli equilibri di potere di Los Angeles sia sul mistero che permea l'aria dall'arrivo in città del protagonista. Nel corso del gioco si incontreranno un sacco di personaggi carismatici e ben caratterizzati o comunque affascinanti. Partendo dai vampiri anarchici e finendo con gang malavitose cinesi. Purtroppo da questo punto di vista il gioco è forse un po' carente in quanto la storyline principale è sempre una sola (nonostante ci siano finali multipli in base a varie scelte prese durante tutto il gioco) e non è possibile decidere, ad esempio, di giocarlo interamente come anarchico, solitario o altro. Per fare un parallelo con il mio RPG preferito è come se in New Vegas i finali multipli rimanessero, ma si fosse costretti a seguire necessariamente la storyline della RNC. Non l'ho apprezzato moltissimo, ma ciò è forse derivato dal suo essere meno open world e più "corto" rispetto a New Vegas.
    Posto che comunque non è un lato totalmente negativo.
    Questo essere più ristretto permette anche una maggiore cura dei livelli e dei dungeon che si affrontano, cosa che manca in altri titoli più estesi.

    Il sistema di combattimento come in molti giochi simili è, ad essere gentili, alquanto mediocre. È possibile combattere a mani nude, con armi bianche o con armi da fuoco. In alcuni casi anche usando le abilità vampiriche a nostro vantaggio, ma non c'è nulla che lo renda realmente interessante. Pugni e armi bianche funzionano all'incirca allo stesso modo: spammando il click sinistro fino ad aver ucciso il proprio nemico. Discorso abbastanza simile con le armi da fuoco che nella migliore delle ipotesi hanno una modalità di fuoco aggiuntiva.
    Le bossfight rimangano fortunamente interessanti perché quasi tutte presentano un twist su cui ragionare per vincere.

    Per tirare le somme:
    VM:B è un gioco che ogni appassionato del genere dovrebbe giocare, nonostante qualche problemuccio sia tecnico che di design di cui però so che una unofficial patch dovrebbe risolvere andando a ripristinare anche missioni e contenuti extra esclusi dal prodotto finale per mancanze di tempo.
    Voto: 9-/10    … Expand
  63. RagingPoet
    Nov 4, 2017
    9
    The only downside to Bloodlines is it's lategame, everything else is top notch. It has one of the best characters in RPG (detalization, animation and voice-acting are perfect), interesting quests and engrossing atmosphere.
  64. EternalVayne
    Jun 20, 2020
    9
    Абсолютная классика - пройдет еще 15 лет и проходить эту игру будет все так же интересно
  65. SilverOrlov
    Sep 26, 2019
    9
    At its time, this game became a masterpiece beyond praise in the RPG genre. An incredible atmosphere, a twisted and versatile plot, the ability to play out not just some similar standard archetypes, but completely different throughout of the vampire clans. This game was an explosion in the industry, which was remembered for many years, as it seems to me ...But, unfortunately, another thingAt its time, this game became a masterpiece beyond praise in the RPG genre. An incredible atmosphere, a twisted and versatile plot, the ability to play out not just some similar standard archetypes, but completely different throughout of the vampire clans. This game was an explosion in the industry, which was remembered for many years, as it seems to me ...But, unfortunately, another thing was also remembered: Firstly, this game was also a masterpiece in the number of errors and bugs in it. And secondly, towards the end, the atmosphere, plot and level-design rolled into a slightly amorphous and monstrously boring thing compared to the rest of the game. It seems that the authors ran out of idea and wanted to just finish the game as fast as possible. And it’s sad.… Expand
  66. mrrealperson
    Feb 19, 2020
    9
    Я, в отличии от многих фанатов этой игры, прошёл её уже после Redemption и могу смело заявить, что новые разработчики позаимствовали некоторые геймплейные фичи из первой игры. Как ни странно, бладлайнс не является сиквелом. Это отдельное произведение, которое с Redemtion имеет только общий сеттинг и больше ничего общего. Геймплейно игра гораздо лучше предшественника, в ней появилисьЯ, в отличии от многих фанатов этой игры, прошёл её уже после Redemption и могу смело заявить, что новые разработчики позаимствовали некоторые геймплейные фичи из первой игры. Как ни странно, бладлайнс не является сиквелом. Это отдельное произведение, которое с Redemtion имеет только общий сеттинг и больше ничего общего. Геймплейно игра гораздо лучше предшественника, в ней появились второстепенные квесты, которые уж очень хорошо обыграны, сценарий замечательный, персонажи очень запоминающиеся! Подкачала только глобальная история, которая оказалась совсем уж тривиальной. Ну и стим-версия В КОТОРУЮ НЕВОЗМОЖНО ИГРАТЬ ИЗ-ЗА БАГОВ. Тот случай когда лучше поиграть в пиратку, допиленную фанатскими патчами, которые привели этот шедевр в играбельный вид. Сам с нетерпением жду продолжения. Рекомендую фанатам атмосферных хорроров, хоть и игрушка не совсем уж является хоррором. Ценителям нарративных находок очень понравиться. В общем, готический стиль, вариативное прохождение, реиграбельность, плотный сценарий, необычная рпг-составляющая, хороший саундтрек. Если ценишь все эти параметры, то играй. Хороших аналогов этой игрушке я ещё не находил.… Expand
  67. ErayTellezi
    Jan 9, 2022
    9
    Sadece zamanına göre değil, şimdi bile harika bir rpg. Combat mekanikleri, özellikle menzilli olanlar, epey eskimiş dursa da yarattığı dünya, klanlar, bunlar arasındaki siyasi mücadele, gizemli atmosfer, yan görev kalitesi, istediğin karakteri yaratabilmek ve ona göre oyunu şekillendirebilmek, iyi ve kötü olabilmek, seçtiğin karaktere göre oynanışın çok değişmesi gibi elementler sayesindeSadece zamanına göre değil, şimdi bile harika bir rpg. Combat mekanikleri, özellikle menzilli olanlar, epey eskimiş dursa da yarattığı dünya, klanlar, bunlar arasındaki siyasi mücadele, gizemli atmosfer, yan görev kalitesi, istediğin karakteri yaratabilmek ve ona göre oyunu şekillendirebilmek, iyi ve kötü olabilmek, seçtiğin karaktere göre oynanışın çok değişmesi gibi elementler sayesinde bugün bile enderi az bulunur bir açık dünya rpg oyunu.

    Bu tarz oyunlarda genelde diyalog üzerinden gitmek istediğim için oyunu toreador olarak oynadım. Humanity'yi olabildiğince yüksek tuttum, masum kimseyi öldürmedim ve maskeleme ihlalinde bulunmadım. Bazı yerlerde gizli gitsem de epey geliştikten sonra düz dalmaya başladım. Diyalogla birçok şeyi halletseniz de önünde sonunda dövüşmek zorunda kalabiliyorsunuz. Bu da geçtiği dünyanın tekinsizliği nedeniyle gerçekçi olmuş.

    Keşke daha önce oynasaymışım demeyeceğim çünkü kıymetini bilmezdim. Son yıllarda oynadığım rpg oyunları sayesinde bu türe olan alışkanlığım ve ilgim epey arttı. Böyle olmasa mekanikleri, bug'ları ve eski grafikleri nedeniyle atmosferine rağmen daha ilk dakikalarda kapatırdım. Benim için sabır isteyen ama sonucunda yarattığı evreni sonuna kadar hissettiren bir deneyim oldu.

    Oyuna alıştıktan, siyasi atmosferi özümsedikten sonra her köşeye girip görev bulmak istiyorsunuz. Zaten bir oyunu sevmişsem onun her bölgesine girip sömürmek isterim. Bunda da böyle oldu. Sonucunda neredeyse hiçbir görevde beni hayal kırıklığına uğratmadı.

    Müzikleri şahane.

    Bir puanı kısa sürede bitmesinden (skyrim gibi 100 saatlik bir deneyim sunmuyor maalesef), oyun keyfini bozacak kadar çok çökmesinden ve eskimiş mekaniklerinden kırıyorum.    … Expand
  68. SirGando
    Nov 2, 2021
    9
    One of the best Gaming experiences ive ever had. This game has brilliant writing with interesting characters. The Leveldesign aswell as the atmosphere in this game are topnotch. Rarely do games catch my full interest these days but this one succeds in presenting a compelling world.

    The combat system is fun and well made. The only shortcoming of this game is the lategame. Theres alot of    One of the best Gaming experiences ive ever had. This game has brilliant writing with interesting characters. The Leveldesign aswell as the atmosphere in this game are topnotch. Rarely do games catch my full interest these days but this one succeds in presenting a compelling world.

    The combat system is fun and well made. The only shortcoming of this game is the lategame. Theres alot of forced combat and the choices are more limited then i expected them to be. Nevertheless, it has alot of roleplaying features, which also gives the possibility for multiple unique playthroughs.

    An underrated gem that is defenitely worth playing, especially nowdays since the latest unofficial patch makes the game almost bugfree.    … Expand
  69. Texhnolyze1
    Feb 20, 2022
    9
    Для меня это игра спустя столько времени так и остаётся примером настоящего rpg. Даже не верится что такая небольшая команда смогла сделать этот шедевр.
  70. Izoeros
    Jun 14, 2022
    9
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  71. Gh0st777
    Aug 11, 2023
    9
    Love the rpg elements and the voice acting is sometimes cringe great and just grade A voice acting. High recommendation for any RPG fan.
  72. Chillaoi
    Jan 13, 2023
    9
    Review só pra lembrar a nota que dei pro jogo:
    Jogo muito bem humorado, com uma boa variação nos estilos de jogo, com apenas alguns problemas como a luta contra o lobisomem ou a parte do esgoto.
  73. Avi
    Jun 18, 2005
    8
    The storyline is the best. the RPG interface is nice. The graphics are good, but I found several places, which they're bugs are unforgiveble. My computer qualifies the highest standarts the game requires. In spite of that the bugs are there. I think it would be better if the story occurs in other places in the world. If other places were mentioned you would be experinced adventure.
  74. NickH
    Aug 28, 2005
    8
    It doesn't feel done. Seriously. That shows even during the opening cinematic. Broken animation, strange audio quirks, and a strange, jumpy behavior all persist throughout the game from that point on (even with patch 1.2). This game, however, is really great. The story, the acting, the combat, the RPG element... they all shine. Sadly, the last 15% of the game feels generic. Well It doesn't feel done. Seriously. That shows even during the opening cinematic. Broken animation, strange audio quirks, and a strange, jumpy behavior all persist throughout the game from that point on (even with patch 1.2). This game, however, is really great. The story, the acting, the combat, the RPG element... they all shine. Sadly, the last 15% of the game feels generic. Well written, as it always is, but I feel like I've seen it before. Also, "talking characters" have a much, much harder time than "fighter characters" as so much of the game ends up with combat. If more time had been put into clan balance, the last few missions, and overall polish - we would have one of the best games of all time on our hands. But, I guess we'll just have to settle for one hell of a game!… Expand
  75. JayP
    Mar 28, 2008
    8
    A great game, well designed levels and the FPS/RPG element is almost, key, almost, perfect. The multiple factions and stories string together well but not smoothly, at times it may feel like story elements completely drop off the radar and at other times it seems all main story is gone and the side quest story is all that remains. Graphically the game is what you would expect on the A great game, well designed levels and the FPS/RPG element is almost, key, almost, perfect. The multiple factions and stories string together well but not smoothly, at times it may feel like story elements completely drop off the radar and at other times it seems all main story is gone and the side quest story is all that remains. Graphically the game is what you would expect on the source engine. The major issue is bugs, if you can ignore them all. (graphic glitches, loading issues, cut scenes problems, crash bugs and a few instances where events don't take place and you must reload from your last save and place through the sequence again to get it to 'click') the game is worthy of a sequel no doubt, but aswell there is no doubt one will never be seen. It's a solid 9.5... but loses 1.5 to bugs.… Expand
  76. CapitalG.
    Nov 22, 2004
    8
    To James A: If the slowness you are experiencing in combat is in the form of not being able to make the character do what you want (not responding to keys at times) then it's an issue with the Source Engine, many people experience this issue with both CS:S and VtM (same engine) and it can easilly be fixed by setting priority of the vampire.exe to low in the taskmanager. To James A: If the slowness you are experiencing in combat is in the form of not being able to make the character do what you want (not responding to keys at times) then it's an issue with the Source Engine, many people experience this issue with both CS:S and VtM (same engine) and it can easilly be fixed by setting priority of the vampire.exe to low in the taskmanager. (CTRL-ALT-DEL) as for the game, I like it :)… Expand
  77. ColinS.
    Dec 11, 2007
    8
    A very fun game. i played it over a few times and enjoyed the variation of powers, along with quests i missed the first time.
  78. TheangryOne
    Apr 8, 2011
    8
    An excellent vampire RPG. Its dark, gripping and often humorous setting makes it the perfect palate cleanser for those of you foolish enough to watch Twilight . Just remember to download the unofficial patch, otherwise, the game is almost unplayable.
  79. CastleFox
    Jul 29, 2011
    8
    NOTE: YES, You can play this game on Windows 7 32 bit and 64 bit. Just select the .EXE for the game and click on Run in XP Mode with Service pack 3. So far it's a unique game. I waited until Steam had it on sale for $4.99.
  80. tech-noir
    Aug 26, 2011
    8
    This is probably one of the games that has the most bugs, the most glitches, and the most crashes I've played in the past ten years. It is also one of the best games I have ever played. The theme and mood are perfectly put together. Most of the quests are both exciting and interesting, without any filler whatsoever. It is incredibly fun to experience the growth and development of yourThis is probably one of the games that has the most bugs, the most glitches, and the most crashes I've played in the past ten years. It is also one of the best games I have ever played. The theme and mood are perfectly put together. Most of the quests are both exciting and interesting, without any filler whatsoever. It is incredibly fun to experience the growth and development of your vampire. The only aspect that will bore you and aggravate you will be the bugs, glitches, crashes, and sometimes sub par AI. Even the voice acting is well done. Easily, one of my current top five favorite games of all time on the PC. Even with all the glitches, bugs, and crashes. Do not miss out on this one! It took me about 43 hours to complete.… Expand
  81. EtaYorius
    Dec 21, 2011
    8
    The story is good, the gameplay is ok too but the game is full of glitches... having promised MP and then scraped in the end, low replayability value but still a good game.
  82. QuitBeingStupid
    Oct 30, 2013
    8
    True to the gaming system it emulates. Lots of different powers/options for character creation. A very indepth story that is done well. It really does create the feeling of a separate vampire society. It is a bit more linear that I'd prefer and the random bugs also took it down a nothc. Still a solid game well worth the money.
  83. keredd1010
    Jun 7, 2022
    8
    If you are a fan of the vampire genre then you are in for a real treat. The game has many many flaws but man did they nail a lot of it. Voice acting was superb and the writing was good. However, since the company went broke before the game really took off it was left in a general state of disrepair and the game plays like a beta. Plague with glitches and bugs however it still does notIf you are a fan of the vampire genre then you are in for a real treat. The game has many many flaws but man did they nail a lot of it. Voice acting was superb and the writing was good. However, since the company went broke before the game really took off it was left in a general state of disrepair and the game plays like a beta. Plague with glitches and bugs however it still does not deter one from wanting to play it. This game would easily be a 9 if polished up. The fact that I rate it an 8 with so many bugs says something. The fan made patch clears up a lot of the bugs although not all. Still playing this game in 2022.… Expand
  84. Rem
    Apr 8, 2017
    8
    Based on the tabletop-RPG of the same name, Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines is a curious story. Shortly after launch, the highly talented Troika Games closed after a poor commercial release due to the incomplete state the game was released in, courtesy of Activision. It's bug ridden, clunky, unfinished, and absolutely laborious towards the end, but V:TMB prevails as a masterwork inBased on the tabletop-RPG of the same name, Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines is a curious story. Shortly after launch, the highly talented Troika Games closed after a poor commercial release due to the incomplete state the game was released in, courtesy of Activision. It's bug ridden, clunky, unfinished, and absolutely laborious towards the end, but V:TMB prevails as a masterwork in video game writing and one of my favorite RPGs ever.

    Set in the modern backdrop of night time Los Angeles, V:TMB is a dark fantasy that depicts a vampire society more or less unknown to humans, only able to thrive as the sun goes down. While it seems like fairly simple fiction to take on, the setting the game exists in is so well realized and captivating that it feels plausible. This is thanks to the writing which is, for lack of words, easily the finest in any game I've played. Many babble on how great writing should make you emotional and connect with characters, but V:TMB's writing is a darkly beautiful exception. It's script embraces its source material, an enthralling mix of exposition, criticism, foreshadowing, tragedy, satire, and even philosophy. One moment you're hypnotized in the seductive nightlife, then thrust in palpable unease, giving you food for thought the next, and cherry topped by making you laugh your ass off. It's all conveyed in a way that rewards your curiosity and respects your intelligence.

    The characters that inhabit this universe also benefit from the game's script. From the witty Smiling Jack to the pompous Prince LaCroix to the flirtatious yet playful Jeanette, all of V:TMB's characters have interesting personalities. Everyone has their own little idiosyncrasies and each feel like they've existed long before you arrived. You'll listen to what they have to say not because they might have a reward for use, but because you're so invested in learning about this world and its inhabitants. It's a critical, yet honest in-depth take on vampire society in this strange, fascinating world, all without trying to be superficially mature or cheesy. It helps that the characters are superbly voice acted, elevating the god-tier writing that much more. If any game can make a character in a comical, sociocritical horror story with an abusive childhood lead to a jaw dropping twist, whilst maintaining a tactful undertone of cynicism and playful humor, it's this game.

    The gameplay, despite its rough look, is true to its pen and paper origins. You begin by picking a clan, and each vampire has their own set of skills and bonuses to suit your desired play style, not to mention a noticeable effect in how the world reacts to you. From the charming Toreador to the insane Malkavian, the game gives plenty reason to experience multiple playthroughs. Quests you take on are diverse and each task completed nets you skill points, and these can be spent on both passive and active abilities, all of which have an immediate effect in how you play the game. The level design adds to this by making exploration rewarding but also granting you a range of ways to tackle your objective from persuasion, stealth, and brute force if need be. And speaking of levels, The Ocean House Hotel mission alone is an experience worth the price of admission. Staying true to the universe, the game lets you harness your vampire abilities in a believable, yet gameplay sound fashion. Blood serves as a gauge for your abilities, and balances it out by your need to feed. On the downside, the combat isn't as successful. Against moronic AI, landing blows with melee weapons feels awkward as hell and firearms lack punch.

    Among other aspects, the game definitely looks its age. Based on the early build of the Source engine, characters' facial animation are still better than many games today. Other than the decent textures and pleasing color palette, everything else resembles 2004. Level geometry is basic and characters' faces appear comically stiff. The game's overall presentation is fairly nicked, but is saved by an immersive atmosphere and a sublime soundtrack. The composer incredibly manages to craft a soundtrack that oozes feelings that encapsulates this sinister, intoxicating LA nightlife.

    Despite it's triumphs, V:TMB's is far from perfect. The last fourth of the game is plagued by awful level design that doesn't cater to multiple playstyles, instead forcing you into either combat or light stealth, resulting in frustrating boss fights towards the end. The game is peppered with bugs and glitches for days, and an endgame plot that rushes itself. The finale, while fitting, lacks input from earlier choices due to the rushed development.

    V:TMB had plenty potential to be one of gaming's finest works, but its unfinished state and overall lack of polish makes downloading a fan patch essential. Even with all it gets wrong, V:TMB gets so much right. It's a hidden gem that invites you into its world of darkness, an experience worth the eventual sunrise.    … Expand
  85. Mercenary101
    Nov 10, 2013
    8
    Like Deus ex with vampires is one way to put it, good atmosphere, challenging boss fights. Defiantly recommend downloading the unofficial patch though otherwise bugs are common. went into this game expecting a cheap bare bones rpg realized quite soon its very deep and full of character involving you in vampire politics one complaint is i prefer to play in third person however gun playLike Deus ex with vampires is one way to put it, good atmosphere, challenging boss fights. Defiantly recommend downloading the unofficial patch though otherwise bugs are common. went into this game expecting a cheap bare bones rpg realized quite soon its very deep and full of character involving you in vampire politics one complaint is i prefer to play in third person however gun play isn't very easy to do this way.… Expand
  86. gloriouspotato
    Oct 3, 2014
    8
    A pretty decent game overall, but rather rough around the edges with its numerous glitches. The game's strong points come from its masterfully crafted setting and dark atmosphere. Each hub has its sinister secrets, and much of the enjoyment of the game comes from unveiling these mysteries. Most of the side quests are well thought out, and the level design is varied and interesting, TheA pretty decent game overall, but rather rough around the edges with its numerous glitches. The game's strong points come from its masterfully crafted setting and dark atmosphere. Each hub has its sinister secrets, and much of the enjoyment of the game comes from unveiling these mysteries. Most of the side quests are well thought out, and the level design is varied and interesting, The Ocean House comes to mind.

    On the flip side, the combat is rather clunky and doesn't get much better as the game progresses. The enemy AI is severely lacking in my opinion, and overall just isn't particularly satisfying. Fortunately, most of the game is preoccupied with dialogue scenes and elements of exploration/investigation rather than combat.

    Overall rating - 7.9/10    … Expand
  87. GarethB
    Nov 11, 2018
    8
    I played this game with a lot of mods as the base game was buggy and broken. When it worked the setting, characters and world building are amazing. The politics of the vampire world are really interesting and the story is very engaging until the end where it gets a little to action shooter.
  88. Adrih
    Jun 1, 2019
    8
    Bloodlines is a game you will want to play once again once you finished it, because of its multiple clans, classes and stats. You will play this game totally different if you choose certain clans, and there are 90 endings to it. The game has the nostalgic old-school touch to it, since it's running on Source. Late game combat system and bugs are the only weaker points of the game (Fan-madeBloodlines is a game you will want to play once again once you finished it, because of its multiple clans, classes and stats. You will play this game totally different if you choose certain clans, and there are 90 endings to it. The game has the nostalgic old-school touch to it, since it's running on Source. Late game combat system and bugs are the only weaker points of the game (Fan-made Silent Patch can be applied to the game in order to fix most bugs).… Expand
  89. Bloodnes
    Sep 13, 2020
    8
    Атмосферная игра своего времени, потрачено много часов на прохождение и игра этого заслуживает, однозначно стоит попробовать! 8/10
  90. Daniel_The_Just
    Jun 21, 2020
    8
    Before I shall drown in the description of this best vampire game here's some advise-play this game with unofficial patch.That's important!Because the patch restores a lot of content and this review is based on this patch.With no more further distractions let's get into it!

    Since this is an RPG In the beginning we must to choose our class(clan).Classes are very important since it    Before I shall drown in the description of this best vampire game here's some advise-play this game with unofficial patch.That's important!Because the patch restores a lot of content and this review is based on this patch.With no more further distractions let's get into it!

    Since this is an RPG In the beginning we must to choose our class(clan).Classes are very important since it affects the gameplay in many ways.Clan Malkavian for instance have the ability to see the reality at it's full extent.

    The storyline is surprising but in good way.You don't know where the story will lead you which makes the experience even more fascinating!There are of course some obvious hints of what shall happen with certain beings...And the ending(at least mine)was great.Though there are more than a few bad ones,so make your choice wisely.

    Game without a map.How's that?All you have is your hub and discription to your current objective.Personally I think the game became a rather more intresting that it could've been,because you need to remember all the stores and shops within the area to find them(or you could spend some time wandering in frustration.The decision is yours).

    Characters.I won't say anything that could affect your impressions or spoil the game.But the atmosphere of distrust towards most of them won't let go of you until the game is over.And it is such a grand and successful attempt to make you feel what it is to be among vampires.Though some of them will surely surprise you.

    Music. "Isolated", "A Smaller God", "Trip the Darkness" are the first that came to mind right away.Soundtrack might be the greatest part of the game that adds to the atmosphere of the dark and sinful City of Angels.

    The game still have many bugs and a few problems,but as I said,the patch makes them dissapear.And it's a game that you will surely want to play at least once more after you finished it.
    8/10 it's not perfect but it is the best game about vampires.    … Expand
  91. Traxillion
    Mar 1, 2021
    8
    If you can get over the clunky gameplay and various bugs this is a real masterpiece.

    Not many video games like this out there.
  92. pizzastation
    May 26, 2022
    8
    I think it's a good balance among various battle royale games.
    combat system have fun
    Looking forward to the next update
  93. nastyjes
    Jan 10, 2023
    8
    Still pretty good .
  94. MycroftHolmes
    Dec 14, 2022
    8
    A triumph of storytelling and voice acting surrounded by a roughly adapted engine made by a team with a desperate time crunch to release.

    Even with a solid valve engine under its hood, bloodlines manages to have its share of bugs. The gameplay, adapted from a primarily FPS engine that was not designed for RPGs, is nothing to write home about but usually manages just fine. It has pacing    A triumph of storytelling and voice acting surrounded by a roughly adapted engine made by a team with a desperate time crunch to release.

    Even with a solid valve engine under its hood, bloodlines manages to have its share of bugs. The gameplay, adapted from a primarily FPS engine that was not designed for RPGs, is nothing to write home about but usually manages just fine. It has pacing issues in the middle of the game and again at the end when the RPG, primarily about small encounters and dialogue, gets dragged into long dungeons. Fans typically overlook this problem

    The game is beloved because of its story elements and writing, both of which are gold standards for the industry and for player choice. Troika did an excellent job of rigging facial expressions as well. The range of emotions on the characters facial expressions is at times exaggerated but a welcome change from the stone faces of the majority of games on the market. This couples well with excellent voice acting from industry veterans. The game also stands apart thematically from most other games on the market, making it a treasure for those seeking original ideas in a space that is mostly saturated with repetitions of the same medieval fantasy, sci fi, or modern era settings.    … Expand
  95. Pmstz
    Jan 31, 2023
    8
    Excellent vampire RPG.

    ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
  96. CascaO.
    Jun 28, 2008
    7
    I love the White Wolf's "Vampire" (Both of them. I know: I'm a freak) And I found this game to be thoroughly enjoyable. I will admit it was plagued with glitches but the 36 (not counting failed attempts, restarts, crashes and the like) hours I spent were worthwhile. The "Jyhad" as the game calls it was ambitious with so many factions and stories crossing over each other but not I love the White Wolf's "Vampire" (Both of them. I know: I'm a freak) And I found this game to be thoroughly enjoyable. I will admit it was plagued with glitches but the 36 (not counting failed attempts, restarts, crashes and the like) hours I spent were worthwhile. The "Jyhad" as the game calls it was ambitious with so many factions and stories crossing over each other but not unlike LucasArts' KoTOR II (Don't take it as a diss or a plug) the ending seemed rushed, as if all their ambition was stifled with a strict realease date. Though there are plenty of opportunities to get through situations by talking, more often than not violence is the only solution so abilities are weighted toward combat and stealth making it hard to end the game with less aggressive characters. The cast is lively and colorful and most of the voice acting is very appropriate. You can really get attatched (Oh how I loved VV) to the people who spend their lives and unlives in you. The final scene(s) despite the scenes leading up to it (Which in and of themselves aren't that bad) is excellent and really the perfect twist. Worth the time getting there. PLay it. A few times actually so you can see all the clans in action since people do respond to your clan throughout (very nice touch) but it's a far cry from perfect. Could have been easily though… Expand
  97. ChrisB.
    Apr 21, 2009
    7
    Graphically interesting, the game suffers from flaws in this engine and can also randomly crash on you unexpectedly, even with the official 1.2 patch. At times the animation can just look outright silly, and some of the cloth effects are rediculous to. Story wise, this game delviers a very interesting and compelling story, though there are several frustrating moments throughout the game Graphically interesting, the game suffers from flaws in this engine and can also randomly crash on you unexpectedly, even with the official 1.2 patch. At times the animation can just look outright silly, and some of the cloth effects are rediculous to. Story wise, this game delviers a very interesting and compelling story, though there are several frustrating moments throughout the game that suffer from severe balance issues for either being a trivial encounter at higher ends of the game, or jsut over whelming encounters that unless you get set up perfectly for you have very little chance of completing. Over all, even with it's imperfections and wonky character animation and design at times (and rather oddly small maps compared to teh characters) the game has a very compelling story to play through.… Expand
  98. EstherN.
    Jan 26, 2005
    7
    Like the reviews point out, the game is undermined by its buggy, incomplete feel. It does curtiously provide you with enough time to put on a pot of coffee while it loads, and reloads. I would be more interesting in replaying it if the game seemed to promise more variety the second-time through, but all I'd really be doing is switching vampires. Good time, overall.
  99. JeffS.
    Feb 16, 2005
    7
    What happened? The first half of the game is pretty good, but then it just starts to get repetitious. The situations and characters are great, as well as the overall storyline. The game feels more like an adventure than a nuts and bolts CRPG, which is actually refreshing. This is a classic Troika Game, where the underlying systems are in place but someone forgot to polish and account for What happened? The first half of the game is pretty good, but then it just starts to get repetitious. The situations and characters are great, as well as the overall storyline. The game feels more like an adventure than a nuts and bolts CRPG, which is actually refreshing. This is a classic Troika Game, where the underlying systems are in place but someone forgot to polish and account for the fun factor in big sections of the game. Very buggy but as a developer I forgive you knowing some EP ass or marketing joyboy or publisher bigwig dropped the ball and under-[planned/staffed/bid] your project. From a DTBWWYG standpoint, it kicks ass though.… Expand
  100. AlienSpaceBats
    Aug 2, 2011
    7
    At first glance, Bloodlines is repellent; cutscenes, animations, sound effects & environs are glitchy and of shockingly low quality, character models are hideous and it's hard to believe this thing uses the same engine as Half Life 2. Post tutorial levels, the game finally gets going and whilst the above grievances remain there are exceptions; thankfully most major characters are wellAt first glance, Bloodlines is repellent; cutscenes, animations, sound effects & environs are glitchy and of shockingly low quality, character models are hideous and it's hard to believe this thing uses the same engine as Half Life 2. Post tutorial levels, the game finally gets going and whilst the above grievances remain there are exceptions; thankfully most major characters are well crafted with excellent voice acting, some even have half-decent models & textures. Vampire has the bare bones of a playable and even addictive game, it's just a shame it's such a damned unfinished mess.… Expand
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Awards & Rankings

47
#47 Best PC Game of 2004
8
#8 Most Discussed PC Game of 2004
6
#6 Most Shared PC Game of 2004

Critic Reviews

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Metascore
80

Generally favorable reviews - based on 61 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 51 out of 61
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 61
  3. Negative: 0 out of 61
  1. 3DAvenue
    85
    If you were disappointed with the recent FPS titles and their somewhat lackluster plot and linear storylines, then you will probably find Bloodlines to be a refreshing change, however on the other hand, a few technical and design issues let it down.
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  2. Xequted
    88
    A game that has one of the strongest single-player campaigns to ever appear in an RPG and it possesses a world so lush that you will literally want to sink your teeth into it.
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  3. Eurogamer
    70
    Easy to sum up: Game isn't finished.
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