Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines Reviews

one of the best games ever tbh you're missing out if you havnt experienced the story

im addicted to this game. bugs aside i think im gonna play this game a million times for all options. its very fun, but requires a mod patch to run well. so far, the story is very compelling, and im really excited to see how my first ever run ends!

Usually playing old games like this for the first time is hard and you don't have nostalgia helping you out. This game is fucking awesome though. The RPG elements are great, the world is very immersive, everything is voice acted, and it's so ridiculously early 2000s culture I love it. They don't make em like this anymore.

This is a really neat game, with a really fascinating story. Unfortunately, it is so buggy (even with the unofficial patch installed) that it is legitimately unplayable, and I do not say that lightly. If I have to deal with game-breaking bugs sixteen hours into the playthrough and the only way to fix them is to start a new game from scratch and do everything all over again, then I cannot in good faith recommend this game. However, if you think you can tolerate potentially losing 16 hours of play time because of a bug, then I whole-heartedly recommend this game, it really is a neat setting with fantastic writing.

a game that manages to be both a buggy dumpster fire and an absolute gem at the same time, vtmb clearly launched unfinished and the unofficial fan patch is a mandatory install here. despite a boatload of jank and a poor third act that screams *we ran out of time & resources*, bloodlines remains a game quite unlike any other i’ve played. the immersive sim qualities, atmosphere, music, characters, dialogue and worldbuilding are all ridiculously high in quality, this game has a certain vibe and level of immersion that is almost unmatched in the RPG genre. mediocre combat and a rushed out the door third act that focuses on the weaker aspects of gameplay hold this back from being a masterpiece, but i’ll always wonder what could’ve been and appreciate what we got 8.8/10

My game time is inaccurate, I've played almost 1000 hours over the course of different mods. Literally the best game ever, if only they'd do it justice with a real sequel (Not bloodlines 2)

2025 Bloodlines still bites hard. It thrives in the tension between ambition and execution—and honestly, that’s where its magic lies. The dialogue and character writing are sharp, memorable, and deep. Despite its age, this game can still outshine many modern RPGs when it comes to world-building, immersion, and choice. With multiple vampire clans to choose from, branching paths, faction allegiances, and four different endings, the replay value is through the roof. The atmosphere is unmatched. Los Angeles feels both lived-in and otherworldly, with a gothic-punk tone that oozes personality. The voice acting still lands, and it does a lot of heavy lifting to keep the immersion strong. That said, it’s far from perfect. Visually, it's aged, and the combat—especially melee—feels clunky. Firearms are sluggish and underwhelming unless upgraded. The final portion of the game starts to feel more linear, as if it was rushed toward the finish line, but it’s still fun. Technical issues are present, but the community has fan patches that make it perfectly playable in 2025. It’s a flawed gem, no doubt—but if you're into RPGs that prioritize atmosphere, dialogue, and real choice, this is a must-play. Dive in, sink your fangs in, and let the World of Darkness pull you under.

just chilling in the beach with the thin bloods while listening to A Smaller God is alone to make this game a masterpiece

RPG that aged like fine wine. Captures the mood of World of Darkness perfectly. One of the rare RPG where your decisions and build matters for quest outcomes. Combat has aged but it's a breeze if you invest in it early on. Playtime isn't accurate: I was playing on the unofficial patch.

[h1]A Rough Gem[/h1] - Vampire: The Masquerade Bloodlines is a really great game with a fun to play story, but there're so many wounds to the point that it's almost made you quit the game. [b]Story[/b] - You hooked up with some guy/girl and got into the world of the Vampire. Simple as that. - You are not the chosen vampire or anything at all and this is why I love the game. - Characters are distinct enough from each other, but sadly they're not that polished. [b]Presentation[/b] - It's so dark and gritty. So gothic and erotic I really like it! It suits the story and its world very well. [b]Gameplay[/b] - It's.... ok. Melee fight might work and might not work. Guns are really bad to use, but there are so many sections that rely on guns. - The good thing about the gameplay is the leveling system. It's kinda like Fallout where you put the stats in that category and boom you are good at that. - Bosses fight are ok to meh. They are plain and simple, yet so annoying many times. Some bosses can make you feel like you suffering from success. [b]Performance[/b] - Unplayable if you're not install the Unofficial Patch mod. - Runs very smooth, but you know it's and old game. The longer you play the more crack it shows. So you have to restart the game or take a break from it from time to time. - Many bugs here and there. [h2]Overall[/h2] - VTMB is a gem of a game. It's a game that feels like no others. It has it flaws, but it never stop to amazed me with the world, the factions and the story. Gameplay is playable, but might made you quit from time to time. Bugs are many and it's kinda funny that the game cannot be played without installed the mod. But still it's such a great game and shouldn't be left to lost to time. And lastly DO NOT OPEN IT. Thank you