Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2 (PC) Review

Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2 is a sequel to the 2004 cult classic Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines. The original was notoriously janky and unfinished, yet embraced by a devoted coven of goths, ravers, and weirdos. It had a troubled development and had to be brute-forced into existence. Critically, it was well-received despite its flaws, though acclaim didn’t translate into sales — Bloodlines developer Troika Games shuttered shortly after release. Over time, community patches slowly improved the game, and some of these improvements were later incorporated into official releases. It’s best remembered for its promise and atmosphere, but it still requires a strong imagination to appreciate fully.

More than 20 years later, Paradox Interactive has taken up the reins. Fittingly, Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2 is janky and unfinished, yet the same coven of goths, ravers, and weirdos will likely embrace it. I know I did. The sequel also had a troubled development,... Read more