Most importantly for this kind of immersive sim/RPG, we get a good look at the dialogue options and how they play out. Facial animations in particular are now more natural, and the lighting around the world has added a real sense of depth to its hub world.Ĭombat animation is still patchy, but keep in mind this is pre-alpha footage so there's a long way to go before release on PC and consoles in 2020. I'm pleased to say that after 20 minutes with the game at E3 last week, it's clear to see there are major improvements. Bloodlines 2 should be a chance for gamers to reacquaint themselves with this world, but Blood Hunt could damage the franchise before that can happen.Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2 is looking better every time we see it.Īfter plenty of teasing, we finally sat down with the team in February to get a walkthrough of gameplay and the lowdown on the story and world, including this controversial interview with Martin Ka’ai Cluney, creative director at developer Hardsuit Labs.Īt the time it looked familiar and interesting, but not spectacular. Of course, there are other issues that led to Nosgoth‘s failure. That game had technical issues and a general lack content, but other games have survived these kinds of problems - or at least lasted longer. The main takeaway is that Vampire: The Masquerade does not need a game that ignores the subterfuge, politics and story of the Kindred world, intentionally or not, especially while it’s still waiting to truly return from its long, torpor-like slumber.
That’s the impact fans fear Blood Hunt could have on the video game arm of a franchise that’s still awaiting its formal return with Bloodlines 2. Crystal Dynamics and Square Enix have been discouraged from resurrecting the franchise, and the ill-concieved Nosgoth was evidently the final nail in the coffin. What that meant for Legacy of Kain was that the IP was essentially put to rest once again. Nosgoth contained none of the captivating writing, brilliant twists and turns, and fascinating characters that drew players to the franchise in the first place.
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