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

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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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