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The 1.0 version of Vampire: The Masquerade Updater for Mac is available as a free download on our website. The application lies within Games, more precisely Adventure. This Mac app is an intellectual property of MacSoft. 38 Games Like Vampire The Masquerade Bloodlines for Mac. One morning, a seemingly ordinary inhabitant of modern-day Los Angeles wakes up and discovers that he (or she) is dead. Well, not exactly dead, but turned into a vampire - 'sired', as the vampires themselves call it. Alas, the software does not run natively in Mac OS X. Vampire: The Masquerade - Redemption carries a suggested retail price of US$29.99. It has an ESRB rating of 'M' for Mature.

Vampire: The Masquerade - Redemption

Vampire: The Masquerade - Redemption

Windows - 2000

Also released on: Mac

4.67 / 5 - 6 votes

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Most RPG fans have been subjected to the heated debates comparing the merits of pen and paper vs. computer RPGs and the wishful prophecies that one day, the meek shall indeed live up to the potential of their tabletop brethren.

Behold, your redemption is at hand!

Or is it?

Vampire: the Masquerade is a popular RPG by WhiteWolf, and Redemption is the first computer game transition of the merchandise. Familiarity with the pen and paper version is not required; even those whose exposition to the vampire lore is limited to two hours spent tuned in to WB every Tuesday are more than qualified, as the mechanics of the computer game are fairly simple.vampire04t.jpg - see caption.Vampire on the roof.

What we have here is a combat-intensive title that, in single-player mode, plays a similar (but not identical) game to Diablo. The action is usually presented in an over-the-shoulder view but the camera can also be freely rotated around your character. The point and click interface used for movement, physical attacks and casting spells (disciplines) will be immediately familiar. Each 'mission' consists of several sub-quests marked by cut-scenes that are initiated by arriving at a particular location and eventually concludes in an advancement screen where experience is converted into new stats and disciplines.

Prince of PragWhat really sets the game apart at this stage is its professionally delivered background story. While the plot is largely devoid of twists and turns, the quality of the dialogue and voice acting is a pleasant surprise. Quite a bit of effort has gone into the story and perhaps consequently, both the story and the gameplay are truly linear, offering you absolutely no leeway at all. Even the dialogue choices provided are merely cosmetic, converging on the same path. Regardless of where the story leads, the missions keep their 'go to X, find Y, kill Z' structure.

Our hero Christof, a crusader of unparalleled valor, is badly wounded during a battle against barbarians and is brought to a convent in Prag where nun Anezka nurses him back to life. The two eventually fall for each other and readily cast away their holy vows, but unfortunately for the two, Christof's heroics soon attract unwanted attention and he is turned into a vampire to take part in the political struggles between the clans. The story eventually dissolves into a remake of 'Where in the world is Anezka Sandiago?' as Christof get seperated from Anezka and chases her trail through Prag, Vienna, London and New York.

Fangs in 1000 polygons

The graphics are beautiful. There are always a substantial number of objects with subtle textures on screen and the character models are realistically animated. Special effects such as weather add the icing to the cake and there's some excellent use of multiple dynamic shadows that can bring entry-level machines like mine to their knees unless the detail is turned down. My only real complaint with graphics is that thanks to some clipping problems and characters getting too close to each other, it can be hard to tell whether you have made contact in combat or not. There's 3D audio support, but it is somewhat broken - if you turn it on, the footsteps are amplified to such a level that you have to endure constant loud banging if you want to be able to hear the dialogue.vampire01t.jpg - see caption.Beautiful shadows.

You initially control only Christof but new members soon join your 'coterie' to take it to its maximum of four and you can switch between them at will. To the left of the status display at the bottom of the screen are various buttons that toggle the usual stat, inventory, discipline and quest panels, as well as switch the largely useless setting of friendly-AI aggressiveness. To the right are your 'quick discipline' and 'quick item' slots. Unfortunately, the interface requires you to keep your pointer on the target at all times to continue your attack while simultaneously panning the camera using the keypad keys. But the keys used to access your 'quick slots' are on the opposite side of the keyboard and there's no remapping facility provided . Consequently, you usually have to stop attacking and absorb a blow or two if you want to do anything else, which is a frustrating affair early in the game when you just don't have the armor or stamina to do so.

The available items and equipment are pretty standard fare. Each weapon can do one of three types of damage: bashing, lethal (what you would call slashing weapons in other RPGs, with a possibility of instant kill) and aggravated (special attacks such as vampire claws.) Each piece of armor comes with an absorption rating for the aforementioned damage types. The trio of strength, dexterity and stamina determine your combat performance, the remaining stats like wits and perception only serve as prerequisites for learning disciplines.

Disciplines

If you are getting the impression that this is a rather simple game and not much of an RPG, you wouldn't be too far off. However, the disciplines make it interesting.

Disciplines are divided into several groups and more powerful ones in a group can only be acquired after the lesser ones are learnt. You and your allies start with only a few groups but others can be learned along the way as you gain experience. There are 75 or so disciplines, though many duplicate each other in effect or otherwise serve little purpose in the game. Each discipline can be improved to a proficiency level of five, each level costing less and less of your blood stock to use. Aside from the expected buffing, healing and damaging stuff, there are disciplines to mask yourself, gain control over other creatures and summon various minions to your aid.

To replenish your blood stock you'll need to feed on innocents and enemies alike. Feeding on enemies requires greater skill with the 'Feed' discipline and innocents should be drawn to a secluded area first to avoid the wrath of guards patrolling the streets. Low blood levels can also cause a 'frenzy' state during combat where the character leaves your control for a limited time. If your health drops to zero, you enter a state of unconsciousness from which only another coterie member can awaken you via the (you guessed it) 'Awaken' discipline. If all members fall, it's game over and restore time.

Since physical combat is essentially point and click, the key to the battles are the disciplines. Before each battle, you have to decide who has the most appropriate disciplines for the situation, take control of him or her, and let the AI handle the rest of your guys. And there lies the attraction of the game: trying out various disciplines, coupling them for best effect and getting through to the end of the level in good shape to meet and kill the big boss. Add to that the nice looking environment and other little touches such as the choice of not using lethal weapons that can kill instantly in favor an increased chance of being able to feed on your enemies, the necessity to keep track of your frenzy levels, the use of sunlight as an environmental hazard etc. and you have the makings of a fun dungeon romp here.

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