Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines

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8.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 1057 Ratings

User score distribution:
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  3. Negative: 49 out of 1057
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  1. AnonymousMC
    Aug 3, 2008
    10
    Pre-patches and mods, I would agree with the 8.0 rating. This game was simply rushed.

    However, now that the gaming community has fixed most bugs and reintroduced most cut features, VTM:B's strengths begin to shine free of the tarnish of poor production quality. The action isn't bad, but the true appeal here is simply the best combination of voice acting, characters,    Pre-patches and mods, I would agree with the 8.0 rating. This game was simply rushed.

    However, now that the gaming community has fixed most bugs and reintroduced most cut features, VTM:B's strengths begin to shine free of the tarnish of poor production quality.

    The action isn't bad, but the true appeal here is simply the best combination of voice acting, characters, setting, and writing ever witnessed in the RPG genre.    … Expand
  2. BenH.
    Jan 3, 2005
    10
    WTF... this puts halflife 2 to shame. Wow halflifes a shootem up mono aS! this is a shootem up rpg with a thick storyline.. some of the missiosn are jsut plane creepy!. The haunted house one i had goose bumps and my hair was standing up all down my back (no i dont have a hairy back but you know what i mean) Well done whoever made this game. Halflife 2 gets the thumbs up for makin the WTF... this puts halflife 2 to shame. Wow halflifes a shootem up mono aS! this is a shootem up rpg with a thick storyline.. some of the missiosn are jsut plane creepy!. The haunted house one i had goose bumps and my hair was standing up all down my back (no i dont have a hairy back but you know what i mean) Well done whoever made this game. Halflife 2 gets the thumbs up for makin the engine but in terms of a gameplay this game smokes it completely what a rad game. Only disturbing thing is too much play gives you vampire dreams and you do feel a bit weird when you wake up and you fell like you've been suckin on someones neck half the night :o. Anyway back to more about this game. Its storyline is awesome, has real attitude and some great humoour. You can choose from different clans and some of the more powerful ones have their drawbacks for example the royal bloodline of vampires can't suck bum blood or Priostitue blood.. its jsut no healthy for the and they start to throw up. Id say whatever type of vampire you think you are theres one for you there. Best game i played in a long time.… Expand
  3. Pizza
    Apr 10, 2005
    10
    I believe the direct opposite from Jeff S. I think the Santa Monica part is slightly boring, but once you get to Hollywood it starts getting, well amazing. As I am writing this, Troika has recently shut down. So there probably wont be any more patches, which is incredibly dissapointing. But it isn't their fault, it's Acitivisions. The music, especailly the creepy music and the I believe the direct opposite from Jeff S. I think the Santa Monica part is slightly boring, but once you get to Hollywood it starts getting, well amazing. As I am writing this, Troika has recently shut down. So there probably wont be any more patches, which is incredibly dissapointing. But it isn't their fault, it's Acitivisions. The music, especailly the creepy music and the Chinatown/Asian music, is excellent. The game really takes you to it's disturbed, depressing, but amazing nightworld. In my opinion, if it had been staffed better and given more time to be released, it could have been one of the best RPG's ever. As it stands, it is still easily the best one of 2004, and in my personal top 5.… Expand
  4. TomG.
    Jan 16, 2007
    10
    Though it has bugs, and requires a bit higher system than Half-Life 2, I never though I would enjoy a romp around Los Angeles as a vampire. Guns, combat, girls, just to name a few put the spark in this title. The Source technology makes it shine. I wonder what will be next... Unreal 3.0 maybe.
  5. RezzzM.
    Mar 24, 2007
    10
    I played this game and liked it so much I made a model changer script for it. (The game supports binding scripted aliases to keys like quake). There are a few games in life that you find yourself always wanting to replay. For me, Deus Ex, KOTR and Half Life are on that list. This game was added to that list about a year ago. It has 3 or 4 different endings based on how you play through I played this game and liked it so much I made a model changer script for it. (The game supports binding scripted aliases to keys like quake). There are a few games in life that you find yourself always wanting to replay. For me, Deus Ex, KOTR and Half Life are on that list. This game was added to that list about a year ago. It has 3 or 4 different endings based on how you play through the game. The ending is based on your alliances... which are formed throughout the entire game. So it has excellent replayability. (And no you cant cheat by watching the bink files. The endings are played out using the game engine).… Expand
  6. Stu
    Jun 8, 2007
    10
    The most awesome story ever, heaps of options, completely immersive, and just wait til the haunted house - most atmospheric level ever.
  7. DanT.
    May 2, 2008
    10
    This game is awesome! I recommend it to anyone who likes Vampire, RPGs, and the Source engine.
  8. BrianT
    Jun 7, 2008
    10
    I have played this game several times through without ever having a problem. People who rated the game low because of "HL2 looks so good, this game should have looked better based off the same engine"; I have two reasons to give. First, this game was released the SAME DAY as HL2. Do you honestly think that they are going to even compete with the developer of the engine? Second, this game I have played this game several times through without ever having a problem. People who rated the game low because of "HL2 looks so good, this game should have looked better based off the same engine"; I have two reasons to give. First, this game was released the SAME DAY as HL2. Do you honestly think that they are going to even compete with the developer of the engine? Second, this game was designed to run on mid-range systems (obviously mid-range at the time). Anyone having problems with high end systems (One user posted he had a P4 3GHz and a 6800GT, etc) there is something wrong with your rig. When I first played this game, It was on an Athlon 64 3000+ 512Mb RAM and a GeForce 6600. Everything on High on at 1280x1024 without ANY problems. The game looks amazing, even compared to HL2. The story is great. Replayability is the best I've seen. Now that I have it on STEAM, I'm sure I'll play even more.… Expand
  9. RobKingpin
    Sep 5, 2009
    10
    Best storyline game of all time...make another one dammit!
  10. Marshall
    Nov 15, 2004
    10
    Wow...I've been playing this for a few hours and this is definitely the must-have RPG of the year. Based on the HL2 Source engine, it's environs are rich and detailed. Characters are lively and move flawlessly, and the story is awesome. Get HL2, and get this game. Both are shaping up to be great games.
  11. JerushaK.
    Nov 17, 2004
    10
    WHOA! I had no idea this game was coming out, all the HL2 hype nearly buried it. This is the most involving and beautiful game I've ever played, and it's hard to pull myself away from it long enough even to write this!
  12. BobS.
    Nov 27, 2004
    10
    This game is not a techno-fighter nor was it designed to be. If it runs smooth on your system it's incredible and well worth your time. Engrossing and deep with many sidequests and character development.
  13. Miko
    May 26, 2006
    10
    Yes, Bloodlines is buggy, almost terminally so. Still, it's easily the best game I have ever played on any system, so this is going to have to be a 10. You'd just better have more than 512MB of RAM if you want it to run.
  14. YokoR.
    Dec 29, 2007
    10
    This game has to be the best Vampire game i have played.
  15. Cr@zyHorse
    Apr 23, 2007
    10
    To make it clear; anybody who doesn't give this game 10/10 points has no idea of its true potential, not only the different endings make it repayable, but also the vast amount of characters and possible ways of developing your Kindred. I'd personally say 20/10 points and with the fan patches it's just perfect; just need to find out how to use every inch of the console in To make it clear; anybody who doesn't give this game 10/10 points has no idea of its true potential, not only the different endings make it repayable, but also the vast amount of characters and possible ways of developing your Kindred. I'd personally say 20/10 points and with the fan patches it's just perfect; just need to find out how to use every inch of the console in the right way!… Expand
  16. NikB.
    Jun 14, 2007
    10
    A wonderful well thought out game with plenty of atmosphere, wonderful characters, exploration, and adventure. The RPG elements make it very replayable. The downside is that it is known to not run on all systems, and the developers went under before they could finish patching it. The intro video looks like it was half finished when the game went on shelves. If you are lucky enough to have A wonderful well thought out game with plenty of atmosphere, wonderful characters, exploration, and adventure. The RPG elements make it very replayable. The downside is that it is known to not run on all systems, and the developers went under before they could finish patching it. The intro video looks like it was half finished when the game went on shelves. If you are lucky enough to have this run on your computer you are going to have one good time.… Expand
  17. TomC.
    Aug 4, 2007
    10
    Action 8/10 Story 10/10 Voice Acting 10/10 Freedom and Interactivity 10/10
  18. PoulanD.
    Sep 3, 2007
    10
    Barely playable at release, but with the fan patches this is now one of the greatest RPGs ever made. RIP Troika.
  19. PedroT.
    Mar 21, 2008
    10
    First of all, if you are the kind of person that likes to bypass all the talking in the games you play and you have the "lets kill some" attitude, stay 1000kms away from this game. Like a good wine, Vampire the Masquerade: Bloodlines is a game to be appreciated to its full extent, with time and without rushes. Anyway, this has to be the best storyline ever made for a game. I won't First of all, if you are the kind of person that likes to bypass all the talking in the games you play and you have the "lets kill some" attitude, stay 1000kms away from this game. Like a good wine, Vampire the Masquerade: Bloodlines is a game to be appreciated to its full extent, with time and without rushes. Anyway, this has to be the best storyline ever made for a game. I won't even mention the main plot, which is, by the way, AMAZING. Every small side quest has a very well written and interesting story behind it too. The plague quest or even the serial killer one have better arguments then most top selling games nowadays. Also, the Source Engine allows some "moments" that you won't forget so soon. The Haunted Mansion is just plain frightening. And I'm not exactly 14 years old. I was actually jumping away from the screen in my chair. The combat system is kind of basic, but the different powers make it always interesting. It's a must to replay this game to actually understand how different clans offer different approaches to the same situations. All in all, Bloodlines is just mandatory for everyone who enjoys a good story. If you like vampires, you will fall in love with this game. Never vampires were so deep, emotional or real. Definitely a game that will suck you in (pun intended :P).… Expand
  20. StefanS.
    Mar 31, 2008
    10
    Best game ever made period.
  21. Brent
    Nov 16, 2004
    10
    This game rocks. Great gameplay, fluid storyline, and sweet graphics. Game even runs well, on my lower end system...the best RPG I have ever played. I give it the "Big Rigs: Over the Road Racing" quote YOU"RE WINNER!
  22. MikeG.
    Nov 16, 2004
    10
    A masterpiece from the makers of Fallout. Truly awesome.
  23. AlbertD
    Nov 18, 2004
    10
    This game is awesome. Every RPG lover's wet dream! I don't remember last time i've played a game with such an in-depth and unique story. Great dialog, wonderful atmoshpere, cool Vampire powers. This game rocks!
  24. J.J.
    Nov 26, 2004
    10
    Thanks cap g that worked great. Props to troika this game was so well designed.
  25. AM
    Nov 27, 2007
    10
    This game is brilliant, a legend nowadays equal to Fallout, Arcanum, Baldur's Gate and Planescape Torment. If you are a fan of non-linear RPG with beatiful story and rich dialogues, and you enjoyed the games I listed, then you will love Vampire the Bloodlines.
  26. BenT.
    Nov 3, 2007
    10
    This game is INCREDIBLE. It is so very very fun to play. The issues that detract from the fun are all technical, not game play. Once you've got the thing running it's a blast with great replayability.
  27. TesseraT.
    Dec 29, 2007
    10
    Once properly patched to eliminate bugs, Bloodlines stands out as perhaps the finest and most engrossing mature RPG's ever created for the PC. If you are even a tiny bit intrigued by this title, then I encourage you to go ahead and purchase Bloodlines. I promise that you will not be disappointed by this uniquely fascinating RPG classic.
  28. JasonL.
    Oct 29, 2007
    10
    I just played this for the first time, three years after the original release, and I'm really impressed by the story, atmosphere, and especially the dialogue. Excellent game. Certainly not perfect -- I thought it could have focused more on story and less on sewer crawls -- but it's still a wonderful game. The bugs are largely gone with the last official patch.
  29. SaharV
    Dec 7, 2009
    10
    Great in every way. Full immersion character development and a modern story line that's nearly believable. A great game even non-vampire fans can enjoy!
  30. S
    Nov 16, 2004
    10
    This game is amazing. Best RPG I have ever played. The graphics are amazing, the story is amazing, the gameplay is amazing. You play as a vampire, and you really feel a part of the world. The vampire skills are very cool. This game is one of the first games where I actually feel like a part of a living breathing world. I would even say this game is better than Half Life 2 which is the This game is amazing. Best RPG I have ever played. The graphics are amazing, the story is amazing, the gameplay is amazing. You play as a vampire, and you really feel a part of the world. The vampire skills are very cool. This game is one of the first games where I actually feel like a part of a living breathing world. I would even say this game is better than Half Life 2 which is the engine Vampire uses. … Expand
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Awards & Rankings

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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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