A game that really grabs you by the neck and sucks you in (Vampire 2 - Die Maskerade - Bloodlines (PC))

Member Name: KKSlider1337

Product:	Vampire 2 - Die Maskerade - Bloodlines (PC)
Date:	09/09/08 (18 review reads)
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Advantages: Good graphics, fascinating story, fun gameplay

Disadvantages: Technical problems

Imagine my surprise when I went down to my local GAME store at the release of this game, ready with £30 to splurge when I look on the shelf and see it hastily reduced to a tenner. Bloodlines is a classic example of rushing out unfinished games to meet deadlines; it turns out that the game was impossible to complete without installing a patch - it would crash, guaranteed, on any system at a certain point in the storyline.

Well, with this advice from the friendly cashier, I downloaded the patch and sat down to play one of the most inspired and engaging RPGs I have seen. This game has an open-ended environment, allowing you to wander round, discovering and completing quests at your will. There are even decisions to make that will influence what happens later in the game. It plays like a hybrid of action, RPG and adventure, with a fascinatingly mysterious, dark and creepy game world and storyline that really keeps you interested, along with above-par graphics. The few bugs that are left in fail to ruin the enjoyment that can be had from Bloodlines. One point that must be noted is another noticeable effect of the game being rushed is that each new area seems to have progressively less effort and content put into it, which is a real shame because this game could have been even better if it was more consistent. Overall though this isn't too bad and it is a shame that the studio that made it liquidised shortly afterwards.

Written and submitted by me on http://www.gameolosophy.com

Summary: One of the most unique and interesting RPG's I've ever played