The highly anticipated horror adventure sequel, Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2, has fallen short of expectations. The game's seven-year development period via two different studios resulted in a title that is both enjoyable and flawed. While some reviewers are disappointed with the loss of complex role-playing elements from its predecessor, others appreciate the game's idiosyncratic and compelling atmosphere.
The game's world, Seattle, is depicted as a film noir-inspired city with a slightly soft-focus aesthetic. The gameplay offers various interactions, such as flirting with exotic bloodsuckers or psychically lobbing sledgehammers at bad guys. The title has reminded critics of classic games like Prototype and Deadly Premonition, which were often praised for their flawed yet fascinating qualities.
In the past five years, the mainstream games industry has been focused on producing polished, high-budget titles that appeal to a wide audience. However, there is a growing appreciation for the value of flawed-but-fascinating games that once formed the backbone of the industry. Games like Mega Drive strategy sim Herzog Zwei and King's Field have had significant impacts on their respective genres despite receiving average reviews.
The resurgence of interest in these types of games can be attributed to the rise of Steam demos and YouTube videos, which allow players to discover hidden gems. The article concludes by highlighting several games that are worth playing, including Pokémon Legends: Z-A, Battlefield 6, and Silent Hill f, as well as offering advice for collectors looking to invest in valuable video games.
The game's world, Seattle, is depicted as a film noir-inspired city with a slightly soft-focus aesthetic. The gameplay offers various interactions, such as flirting with exotic bloodsuckers or psychically lobbing sledgehammers at bad guys. The title has reminded critics of classic games like Prototype and Deadly Premonition, which were often praised for their flawed yet fascinating qualities.
In the past five years, the mainstream games industry has been focused on producing polished, high-budget titles that appeal to a wide audience. However, there is a growing appreciation for the value of flawed-but-fascinating games that once formed the backbone of the industry. Games like Mega Drive strategy sim Herzog Zwei and King's Field have had significant impacts on their respective genres despite receiving average reviews.
The resurgence of interest in these types of games can be attributed to the rise of Steam demos and YouTube videos, which allow players to discover hidden gems. The article concludes by highlighting several games that are worth playing, including Pokémon Legends: Z-A, Battlefield 6, and Silent Hill f, as well as offering advice for collectors looking to invest in valuable video games.
and the gameplay is like totally different from other vampire games. idk if i agree with all the critics tho, im more of a "it doesnt matter if its flawed as long as its fun" kinda person 
it's like a total letdown after waitin 7 yrs for it but at the same time its still super enjoyable 
i mean who doesn't love a good ol' fashioned bloodsucka romp? 
anyway idk if im the only one who feels this way but im kinda glad to see games bein all flawed and stuff 
cuz sometimes thats what makes them most interestin 
like remember that old game Herzog Zwei on Mega Drive? 
it was super weird but we loved it anyways so yeah, i'm all for the anti-polish games movement 
now if u want some sick game recs check out Pokémon Legends: Z-A and Silent Hill f 
- it's still kinda awesome, but you can tell it's been through a rough night 
. Seven years of development? That's like trying to make a 10-course meal with only two ingredients 
... not that I haven't done that before 
? On a more serious note, it's awesome to see gamers appreciating games that are a bit rough around the edges... now if only they'd make one for me to play while I'm recovering from a hangover 
Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2 might not be perfect, but its atmosphere is SO captivating. I'd definitely wanna check it out and see what all the fuss is about! 
it's like... it's good but it's not great u know? i mean the devs had like 7 yrs to get it right and stuff but somehow they still made it feel kinda rushed? also the world feels super dark and gritty but in a cool way? like seattle as a gothic city 
idk maybe thats just me but its got this weird charm that makes u wanna keep playing 
i think whats cool about games like this is how flawed they can be and still be awesome? like remember Herzog Zwei from the 90s? lol good times.
vampire bloodlines 2 is actually kinda refreshing in that sense... i mean we're so used to super polished but soulless games now 
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and yeah i loved prototype and deadly premonition too they were so flawed but in a good way 
i think its cool that theres still room for games to be a little rough around the edges, its refreshing you know?
I'm all for those "flawed-but-fascinating" games that used to be the norm back in the day. There's something special about discovering an old game that's still got a ton of character, even if it doesn't look like much on paper 
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That being said, I do love that there's still room for games that are flawed but fascinating... it just goes to show that there's more to gaming than just polish and pretty graphics 
like they used to make these super flawed but fascinating games that people actually loved like Prototype and Deadly Premonition 
. I mean I get it, some people want a smooth experience, but can't we still have a bit of weirdness and charm in the games we play? 
But I do think it's refreshing to see games that aren't afraid to take risks and offer something different. The resurgence of interest in cult classics is a great example of this 
. It just goes to show that there's still room for imperfect, fascinating games in the market 
But at the same time, I can appreciate its weirdness and how it's still got some of that old-school charm. It's like my grandma's old VHS tapes - they're not as good quality, but you love 'em anyway because they're just so nostalgic 
. I mean, have you played Pokémon Legends: Z-A yet?! That game is like a time capsule from the 90s in the best way possible 
. And yeah, maybe it didn't get the highest review scores, but that's what makes it so cool... it's like a weird cousin at a family reunion - everyone's all "what's wrong with you?" but secretly, we love you anyway 
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. And let's be real, who doesn't love a good sledgehammer-fu fight 
? It's like they're embracing their flaws and saying "hey, we know it's not perfect, but come for the weirdness, stay for the fun" 
. The resurgence of interest in flawed-but-fascinating games is kinda awesome, imo