Vampire: The Masquerade - Shadows of New York

 PC
Metascore
64

Mixed or average reviews - based on 9 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 9
  3. Negative: 1 out of 9
  1. CD-Action
    Nov 16, 2020
    90
    Vampire: The Masquerade – Coteries of New York was an introduction to the World of Darkness, whereas Shadows of New York is a specific story with a predefined protagonist, that would allow the writers to really show their craft. And show their craft they did! I was falling asleep playing Coteries, but Shadows held me in its grip for 10 hours straight and finally convinced me that being a vampire is awesome. [11/2020, p.40]
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  2. KeenGamer
    Sep 14, 2020
    75
    Vampire: The Masquerade - Shadows of New York managed to build a compelling and catchy story, but is lacking some core gameplay element, even by visual novel standards. However, while having few negative points, the title works just as well as a standalone one despite an obvious lack of player choices and the evidence of the main intrigue. The narrative is riding on a highly relatable protagonist and a few other vivid characters, which keep your attention from start to finish. While as a visual novel the game is not perfect, it works just fine for newcomers or anyone who wants to immerse themselves in The World of Darkness universe.

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User Score
6.1

Mixed or average reviews- based on 20 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 20
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 20
  3. Negative: 6 out of 20
  1. GT500
    Sep 12, 2020
    1
    Woke Vampires. Avoid.

    It starts in a reasonable enough manner but any atmosphere that was built up is quickly dispelled by vampires    Woke Vampires. Avoid.

    It starts in a reasonable enough manner but any atmosphere that was built up is quickly dispelled by vampires spouting leftist mental illness in increasing frequency and intensity. "Racist", "bigot", a priest gets lectured about gays at one point, gamergate gets attacked, anime gets attacked and men are, of course, toxic.

    Used to be a massive fan of vampire the masquerade but it's just a lost cause now.    … Full Review »
  2. Arklaed
    Sep 26, 2020
    0
    WOKE SJW LGTB+ New World Order Vampires!

    I had to go clean myself after playing 1 hour of this.
  3. Moromete
    Sep 25, 2020
    0
    Shadows of New York delivers on the atmosphere and some of the characters and has a good premise for the overall narrative. Unfortunately theShadows of New York delivers on the atmosphere and some of the characters and has a good premise for the overall narrative. Unfortunately the ending(s) feel railroaded and there's no major evolution that arises from all the schemes and plots. There's also very little game here, even less than in cotteries, and the introspection of that game is downplayed.… Full Review »
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