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Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2: Fans are massively letdown by gameplay reveal
CamHostage
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For more discussion, there's also another GAF Thread on Vampire: The Masquerade Bloodlines 2 gameplay reveal
For more discussion, there's also another GAF Thread on Vampire: The Masquerade Bloodlines 2 gameplay reveal
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crackajack
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It did not look terrible if it is supposed to be some AA game, which it probably isn't.
It isn't making me feel excited at all. Bloodlines was an objectively rather mediocre game with some very bad bugs as well, killing troika, still it had charm, weird characters, great music, which resonated with some people for years now, all of which this presentation did not have.
I want to play as a malkavian again. Insane choices please.
It isn't making me feel excited at all. Bloodlines was an objectively rather mediocre game with some very bad bugs as well, killing troika, still it had charm, weird characters, great music, which resonated with some people for years now, all of which this presentation did not have.
I want to play as a malkavian again. Insane choices please.
I was thoroughly underwhelmed as well, sure. But I don't mind it that much. Most of these games just show off really badly in demo's. Just wait for the final release and check up on the reviews. That's it.
And if you want look forward too something similar from the actual VtmB veterans: Clockwork Revolution. Chad Moore as game director and Jason Anderson principle design. Both leads from VtmB 1.
And if you want look forward too something similar from the actual VtmB veterans: Clockwork Revolution. Chad Moore as game director and Jason Anderson principle design. Both leads from VtmB 1.
Mister Wolf
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I'm actually interested in what I saw. If the writing is good I'll definitely play it. I remember watching The World Of Darkness show Kindred as a child.
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Gojiira
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Yeah a game with no character customisation or RPG aspects…Lol wtf? No I dont want to play a Bioshock Imitator from Wish thanks…
No if you want a Bloodlines RPG or anything like it you’re shit outta luck
Mister Wolf
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Never Mind the BioShocks, Clockwork Revolution Is the ‘Love Child’ of Arcanum and Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines - IGN
Recently-announced Xbox game Clockwork Revolution is the “love child” of Arcanum and Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines, according to game director Chad Moore, who worked on both cult-classic role-playing games before joining Microsoft-owned studio inXile Entertainment.
"Character customisation was one feature highlighted by inXile boss Brian Fargo in a series of tweets that stressed the RPG-ness of Clockwork Revolution. Fargo called Clockwork Revolution a “deep RPG” with “full character creation”, a “branching dialogue system”, “awesome” steampunk weapons and “dark humour”."
xrnzaaas
Member
I didn't expect a lot from Chinese Room, it's actually really weird they've been picked to continue this project despite not having any experience making larger, more gameplay-focused games. Maybe there weren't any other candidates interested in this trainwreck, who knows.
Imo the presentation wasn't awful, but the fact that there's not going to be much choice who you want to play as is concerning. One of the fun things about Bloodlines 1 was replaying it as members of various clans and spotting (sometimes major) differences regarding gameplay or dialogues.
Maybe they should've given up on naming it Bloodlines 2 and make another spinoff so that people's expectations wouldn't be so high. And continue looking for a more experienced studio to make a proper sequel.
Imo the presentation wasn't awful, but the fact that there's not going to be much choice who you want to play as is concerning. One of the fun things about Bloodlines 1 was replaying it as members of various clans and spotting (sometimes major) differences regarding gameplay or dialogues.
Maybe they should've given up on naming it Bloodlines 2 and make another spinoff so that people's expectations wouldn't be so high. And continue looking for a more experienced studio to make a proper sequel.
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Mister Wolf
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The main character is a super badass lady named Phyre with shaven sides and a terrible accent.
Yeah, no.
Introducing Phyre, The Player Character in ‘Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2’ - Paradox Interactive
Paradox Interactive is a world leading PC games publisher known for games such as Cities: Skylines, Europa Universalis and Crusader Kings.
www.paradoxinteractive.com
"STOCKHOLM – October 31, 2023 – Paradox Interactive and The Chinese Room today introduced Phyre, the lead protagonist in Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2. An Elder Kindred Embraced during the early 17th Century, Phyre influences Seattle’s power structures with fully-voiced conversations. Players will customize this protagonist, choosing gender and clan - as well as outfits, behavior and the blood they feed on, all of which affect the way Seattle reacts to Phyre and their progression. Paradox will announce the playable vampire clans on the game’s website in the coming weeks."
Lucifers Beard
Member
They sure sucked the soul out of the game. Looks like it's going to be another Thief 4...
SJRB
Gold Member
Introducing Phyre, The Player Character in ‘Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2’ - Paradox Interactive
Paradox Interactive is a world leading PC games publisher known for games such as Cities: Skylines, Europa Universalis and Crusader Kings.
"STOCKHOLM – October 31, 2023 – Paradox Interactive and The Chinese Room today introduced Phyre, the lead protagonist in Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2. An Elder Kindred Embraced during the early 17th Century, Phyre influences Seattle’s power structures with fully-voiced conversations. Players will customize this protagonist, choosing gender and clan - as well as outfits, behavior and the blood they feed on, all of which affect the way Seattle reacts to Phyre and their progression. Paradox will announce the playable vampire clans on the game’s website in the coming weeks."
The OP literally states:
So which is it?
Mister Wolf
Member
What I linked you to is an official press release from Paradox and The Chinese Room. Do we really need to guess about who is likely misinformed?
Dazraell
Member
Well, based on what they revealed it seems you will be able only pick Phyre's gender and clan. It looks like we will have predetermined models for both without character creator. As for differences with picking clans, posts on their blog mostly focused on showcasing differences in combat. We don't know if the clan choice will have any major impact on the narrative, gameplay and dialogue with NPCs, which is a shame as that was the strongest part of the original Bloodlines
ChuckeRearmed
Member
It is hilarious that people doubt InXile. RPG system wise the game will be stacked for sure.
Never Mind the BioShocks, Clockwork Revolution Is the ‘Love Child’ of Arcanum and Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines - IGN
Recently-announced Xbox game Clockwork Revolution is the “love child” of Arcanum and Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines, according to game director Chad Moore, who worked on both cult-classic role-playing games before joining Microsoft-owned studio inXile Entertainment.www.ign.com
"Character customisation was one feature highlighted by inXile boss Brian Fargo in a series of tweets that stressed the RPG-ness of Clockwork Revolution. Fargo called Clockwork Revolution a “deep RPG” with “full character creation”, a “branching dialogue system”, “awesome” steampunk weapons and “dark humour”."
Laptop1991
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I didn't play much of the original and i know it has a cult like fan base, but i quite liked what i saw, the graphics arn't modern, ie the desks and enviroment etc, but the gameplay and abilities were quite good and looked fun to use and play, similar to Dishonored, FEAR but that isn't a bad thing, and the voice dialogue was ok as well, i like quite a few things about the game, i'm interested and will check it out if it does manage to get released.
Not surprised given the development hell and what Chinese Room had made before.
I'm open to let myself be surprised and I will try it. But no matter how it works out, at least no one can take away Troika Games' Bloodlines (with the amazing community patches) from me which will always have a special place in my heart. I'm still playing it once in a while to this day.
I'm open to let myself be surprised and I will try it. But no matter how it works out, at least no one can take away Troika Games' Bloodlines (with the amazing community patches) from me which will always have a special place in my heart. I'm still playing it once in a while to this day.
Gojiira
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I stand corrected! BUT remains to be seen…Avowed is being touted as a ‘deep rpg’ but everything about it sounds more and more like what they really mean is very little rpg
Never Mind the BioShocks, Clockwork Revolution Is the ‘Love Child’ of Arcanum and Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines - IGN
Recently-announced Xbox game Clockwork Revolution is the “love child” of Arcanum and Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines, according to game director Chad Moore, who worked on both cult-classic role-playing games before joining Microsoft-owned studio inXile Entertainment.
"Character customisation was one feature highlighted by inXile boss Brian Fargo in a series of tweets that stressed the RPG-ness of Clockwork Revolution. Fargo called Clockwork Revolution a “deep RPG” with “full character creation”, a “branching dialogue system”, “awesome” steampunk weapons and “dark humour”."
llLeonhart
Member
Wait, didn't you create your character in the first one?
amigastar
Member
Oh yeah, Thief 4 was a disappointment. This looks similar. Too bad.
llLeonhart
Member
Who is this character, and why is she the protagonist of every new game?The main character is a super badass lady named Phyre with shaven sides and a terrible accent.
Yeah, no.
Pilgrimzero
Member
It’s a modern “rpg”. Like Dishonored.
amigastar
Member
I also wanted to know this and looked it up, here is what i've found
"While Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2 is coming to Xbox consoles, there is no confirmation as to whether the RPG will be available on Game Pass for either PC or console."
StereoVsn
Member
Yeah, best features of the first game were differences in playthrough with various clans, great dialogue and choice/consequence for quests and ending.
I have strong doubts that any of that is present in large capacity in the “sequel”.
Werewolf Jones
Gold Member
It'd lessen the blow if it was.
YeulEmeralda
Member
Come on surely nobody had any expectations for this.