2004 – Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines

ABOUT VAMPIRE THE MASQUERADE

Vampire: The Masquerade is a tabletop role-playing game created by White Wolf Publishing, set in the dark, gothic-punk world of The World of Darkness. It was not directly produced by Troika Games, but the game has inspired many video games and adaptations over the years, with Troika’s Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines being one of the most notable. Released in 2004, Bloodlines is a cult classic that blends immersive storytelling, role-playing elements, and a dark, atmospheric world of vampires.

In Vampire: The Masquerade, players assume the roles of vampires, navigating the complex social structure of vampire society. The game’s core themes include the struggle between maintaining humanity versus succumbing to the beast within, political intrigue between vampire factions, and the shadowy nature of the night. The game’s setting is heavily inspired by real-world urban environments but reimagined with supernatural elements.

Troika Games’ Bloodlines is praised for its deep narrative, moral choices, character-driven quests, and memorable interactions with both NPCs and the player’s actions. The game features multiple vampire clans, each with unique abilities and weaknesses. The player’s character development and choices significantly impact the story’s outcome, emphasizing role-playing and the consequences of one’s decisions in a corrupt world.

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Developer – Troika Games

Publisher – Activision