Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines

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8.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 1057 Ratings

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  3. Negative: 49 out of 1057
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  1. PenetratorGod
    Sep 3, 2023
    0
    This game is probably still one of the most buggy games since its release. It's been a long time since the developers forgot about their game, but despite thousands of unofficial updates, the game is still full of bugs that make it unplayable today.

    But it's actually good that the game is too broken to play, because I wouldn't want you to have the horrible experiences I had.It doesn't    This game is probably still one of the most buggy games since its release. It's been a long time since the developers forgot about their game, but despite thousands of unofficial updates, the game is still full of bugs that make it unplayable today.

    But it's actually good that the game is too broken to play, because I wouldn't want you to have the horrible experiences I had.It doesn't matter how interesting and good the story and universe is. I'm not going to give a high score to a game that is so broken and annoying to play. When the gameplay is this buggy, the whole game, and all the good aspects that go with it, becomes a complete waste of time.    … Expand
  2. 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.
  3. agradecemais
    Feb 7, 2023
    7
    Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines é um jogo da série Vampiro: A Máscara e mais uma história incrível da franquia World of Darkness.
    O jogo foi desenvolvido na Source Engine e sinceramente não é um grande jogo, tem muitos bugs, os gráficos são feios, ele trava, crasha e apresenta diversos problemas ao longo da gameplay. Mas para época que foi feito é um game de mapa aberto, múltiplas    Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines é um jogo da série Vampiro: A Máscara e mais uma história incrível da franquia World of Darkness.
    O jogo foi desenvolvido na Source Engine e sinceramente não é um grande jogo, tem muitos bugs, os gráficos são feios, ele trava, crasha e apresenta diversos problemas ao longo da gameplay. Mas para época que foi feito é um game de mapa aberto, múltiplas escolhas, diversos NPC's, diversas formas de progredir no game...Então tem de dar o braço a torcer para época que foi feito alcançando a nota de 80/8,9 no Metacritic.
    Porém o brilho do jogo é realmente a história com vários desdobramentos, finais, caminhos e principalmente ideologias que você poderá seguir ou ir de contra.
    Todos os clãs são representados com maestria e a trama é interessante e cheia de reviravoltas fazendo jus de como é complexo e rico o universo de Vampiro: A Máscara.
    Um prato cheio para quem gosta de boa história, para quem é fã do universo ou para quem não se importa com gráficos ruins e jogo envelhecidos...Recomendo!    … Expand
  4. pooops
    Feb 3, 2023
    7
    although the game has great writing, there's not enough quests and the game is really buggy
  5. Pmstz
    Jan 31, 2023
    8
    Excellent vampire RPG.

    ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
  6. 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.
  7. nastyjes
    Jan 10, 2023
    8
    Still pretty good .
  8. kuehnau
    Jan 10, 2023
    4
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game is very old, but even when it came out in 2004, it had a ton of problems at launch and continues to do so.… Expand
  9. 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
  10. Karai
    Oct 25, 2022
    0
    One the best vampire's game but there are plenty bugs,glitches and others problems with it. Still it's one of the most exciting game that ever had made.
  11. 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!
  12. gamerz4life
    Jul 28, 2022
    3
    Vampire Masquerade: Bloodlines is a game that was released in 2004 and was low-rated then and vastly over-rated today. The game can’t even be run without the Unofficial Patch (which contrary to many reviews is very simple to install) and even with that the game is still janky as all heck. Many times you’ll get stuck in the map and Noclip will become your best friend. In my playthrough, IVampire Masquerade: Bloodlines is a game that was released in 2004 and was low-rated then and vastly over-rated today. The game can’t even be run without the Unofficial Patch (which contrary to many reviews is very simple to install) and even with that the game is still janky as all heck. Many times you’ll get stuck in the map and Noclip will become your best friend. In my playthrough, I had to use it at least 12 times.

    Even though it’s said to be a great masterpiece, it’s nowhere close to even being remembered down the road. The story and atmosphere start out strong in the Santa Monica map but once heading out from there the game turns into fetch quest after fetch quest until you’re just running through enemies with no story or gameplay in sight.

    Gameplay is just a non-existent mess. Most quests expect you to stealth through them without hurting anybody but stealth fluctuates between not working at all or no one can find you even if you’re on top of them. Then the others you have to fight your way through but the combat in this game is some of the worst I’ve ever seen. You can’t aim a gun to save your life no matter how many points you invest. God mode will be your second best friend by the time you’re halfway through Hollywood. If you get to the sewer levels in Hollywood, you’ll understand completely, and my thoughts go with you.

    Whatever you do, do not buy this game. If you’re looking for a strong RPG story game, this is not the place to find it and if you’re looking for well-crafted combat, you’ll be just as disappointed. This game is a mess that no one actually loves and certainly would never play a second time. Save your money and buy a real game. Heck I would even recommend Vampyr over this and I still only found that to be so-so, but at least it was mostly enjoyable.    … Expand
  13. talus151
    Jun 14, 2022
    10
    One of my all Time favourtie games, has it fair share of problems/bugs but still love it unconditionally.
  14. Izoeros
    Jun 14, 2022
    9
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  15. 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
  16. 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
  17. 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
  18. 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.
  19. 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
  20. 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.
  21. 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
  22. Nev3r_Pr0
    Jan 1, 2022
    0
    The best vampire RPG game of all time and probably the best RPG of all time. I finished yesterday (December 2021) first time and it holds pretty well. Unofficial Patch Plus is required and this mod was updated in 2021 for 2004 game.
  23. Amorph0us
    Dec 9, 2021
    10
    Atmosphere/soundtrack and based on a great pnp rpg are the reason of this been one of my favorites. A real classic.
  24. 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.
  25. 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
  26. AlexeySoltan
    Oct 14, 2021
    10
    potential is not realized. it could be the best rpg of the history but its just one of the best.
    12/10 anyway
  27. Abraxxamas
    Oct 11, 2021
    10
    An icon of RPG genre! You can’t find something worthy and equal among modern games yet. If only gamedev’s would not being choked by release date and a goddamned greedy activision policy, it would be the best game ever made!
  28. Solaris123
    Jun 14, 2021
    10
    Best and true role playing game ever made ,face animation is awesome ,dialogs ,quest ,character 10/10
    Witcher 3 and Mass effect is nothing compare this pure masterpiece.
  29. plusRichman
    May 19, 2021
    10
    In this amazing adaptation of the tabletop game, you are invited to become a creature of the world of darkness. Nightmarish horrors, eerie mysteries, political powerstruggles, bloody pleasures and tones of fun, compose one of the best written games of all times. The brilliant writing can make you forget the numerous bugs of it's original release. After all you can enjoy this masterpieceIn this amazing adaptation of the tabletop game, you are invited to become a creature of the world of darkness. Nightmarish horrors, eerie mysteries, political powerstruggles, bloody pleasures and tones of fun, compose one of the best written games of all times. The brilliant writing can make you forget the numerous bugs of it's original release. After all you can enjoy this masterpiece bug free, thanks to the modes of it's loving cult community.… Expand
  30. pipesign
    Apr 28, 2021
    10
    Wenn ich an die Momente denke, die ich mit diesem Spiel hatte, wird mir warm ums Herz. Nie wieder wird mich etwas so sehr in den Bann ziehen.
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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

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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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