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Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines (video game)

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Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines is a 2004 action role-playing game developed by Troika Games and released for Microsoft Windows. It is set in White Wolf Publishing's World of Darkness, where the player controls a newly turned vampire navigating the political factions of Los Angeles. Built on Valve's Source engine, the game is distinguished by its deep narrative branching and authentic tabletop adaptation. Despite being released with numerous technical bugs, it is designed for players seeking mature, choice-driven RPG experiences.

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What engine does Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines use?

Bloodlines was developed by Troika Games using Valve's Source engine, making it one of the very first games to use the technology. It was released in 2004 alongside the engine's debut with Half-Life 2.

Where is Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines set?

The 2004 action-RPG is set in four distinct fictionalized areas of Los Angeles within the World of Darkness. Players navigate the city's vampire sects, including the Camarilla and the Anarchs.

Why did Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines have a troubled release?

The game was rushed to release by Activision to meet a strict November 2004 deadline, resulting in numerous technical bugs and unfinished elements. The developer, Troika Games, went out of business shortly after its release.

Can you still play Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines today?

Yes, despite its buggy launch, the game gained massive cult status and is fully playable today. Fans have created extensive unofficial patches, most notably the "Unofficial Patch" by Werner Spahl, to restore cut content and fix glitches.

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