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Vampire: The Masquerade® - Bloodlines™ 2
Action
RPG
Single-player
Steam Achievements
Steam Trading Cards
Adjustable Text Size
Adjustable Difficulty
Subtitle Options
Partial Controller Support
Steam Cloud
Family Sharing

You are the Nomad — an elder vampire awakening from a century-long slumber, new to the modern nights. Trapped in your Blood is a stranger’s voice. This entity, a vampire detective known as Fabien, will be your guide to 21st-century Seattle.

Developers: The Chinese Room
Publishers: Paradox Interactive
Release Date: Oct 21, 2025
Price (USD): $59.99
Current Players: 368

Links:  Steam Store  SteamDB

Mixed(57%)
engaging story
atmospheric ambience
voice acting
character dialogue
narrative experience
multiple clan abilities
graphical presentation
immersive experience
clunky combat
limited RPG elements
empty world
technical issues
repetitive quests
The general sentiment is that this game offers a good story and a moody atmosphere but falls short as a fitting successor to Bloodlines. While the writing and setting are often praised, the game suffers from a lack of RPG elements and clunky combat, making it feel incomplete and technically flawed at times. Players appreciate the engaging narrative and some enjoy the combat once abilities are unlocked, but the lack of impactful choices and exploration leaves many feeling underwhelmed. Overall, it's a game that shows potential but struggles to fully deliver on its promises.

Positive Points

  • The game offers an engaging story with interesting characters, which many players find immersive.
  • The atmospheric ambience and dark, moody setting of Seattle at night are appreciated by players, adding to the overall narrative experience.
  • Voice acting and character dialogue are well-executed, contributing to the storytelling aspect of the game.
  • Combat can be fun and satisfying once players acquire more abilities, enhancing the feeling of being a powerful vampire.

    • Negative Points

  • Combat is often described as clunky, repetitive, and lacking depth, which diminishes the excitement of encounters.
  • The game is criticized for having limited RPG elements, with no player-driven character development or impactful choices.
  • The open-world environment feels small and empty, with limited exploration opportunities and repetitive side quests.
  • The release was marred by technical issues, including performance problems, crashes, and save bugs, which frustrated many players.

    • Mixed Points

  • The narrative and story are praised, but some players feel the pacing is disrupted by tedious or poorly integrated segments, such as those involving the character Fabien.
  • While some players appreciate the inclusion of multiple clan abilities, others feel this reduces the significance of clan choice and character uniqueness.
  • Graphical presentation receives mixed feedback; some players find it visually appealing, while others note performance issues and lack of optimization.

    • Common Themes

  • The game does not meet the high expectations set by its predecessor, Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines, particularly in terms of RPG mechanics and player agency.
  • The setting and atmosphere are consistently identified as strengths, creating a compelling vampire experience despite other shortcomings.
  • There is a general sentiment that the game would benefit from further development and updates to address its technical issues and gameplay depth.
    • Updated 10/25/2025, 12:01:37 AM UTC
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