May 29 2009
Catching Up
Went slightly old school this week, to play a game I’ve always wanted to experience, but had just not gotten around to playing. And holy crap am I ever glad for download services like Direct2Drive and Steam, because after having only been playing Vampire: The Masquerade-Bloodlines for a day, I am completely addicted. I was always a fan of the RPG before, and remember playing with the ‘goth’ kids at my high school on more than one occasion. So knowing a ton about the backstory and setup of the Vampire environment, I always wanted to play Bloodlines but was nervous about how the universe would translate into a videogame. Though now I’m happy I took the risk, because Bloodlines is fantastic.
Sure it’s not without the occasional bug here and there, but Bloodlines offers an unparalleled and true to Vampire: The Masquerade lore videogame experience, in which you get to take your fledgling vampire into the World Of Darkness. The combat of course leaves something to be desired, but the plot elements and questing, as well as building your character all ring remarkably true to the source material, and I have found myself completely in love with this game.
For an unparalleled vampiric experience, though it’s five years old and at times very dated, you really can’t do better than Bloodlines.
Now I think I’m going to go play some more. . .
