New article: Vampire: Bloodhunt - The Masquerade Review. Review

Genre	Take Action
Publisher	Sharkmob AB
Russia Publisher	Not
Developer	Sharkmob AB
Minimum Requirements	Intel Core i5-7400 3.0 GHz / Amd Ryzen 1300X 3.5 GHz. 8 GB RAM and DirectX 12 graphics cards. 4 GB memory such as GeForce NVIDIAGTX 970 / Radeon RX580. 20 GB storage. Operating system Windows 10 / 11.
Recommendations	Processor Intel Core i7-8700K 3.7 GHz / Amd Ryzen 5 3600X 3.8 GHz. 16 GB RAM and DirectX 12 graphics cards. 8 GB memory such as NVIDIA GeForce 1080 / Radeon RX Vega64, 20 GB on SSD.
Date of release	April 27, 2022
Age limit	Ages 18 and up
Localization	Text and voice
Platforms	PC, PS5
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Played on PS5

The battle royale format seems to be maturing: there are many undisputed market leaders, and very few newcomers who can alter the current distribution of forces. Many disappear as quickly as they appear, while some remain only chamber fun for a select group of connoisseurs. Vampire: Bloodhunt seems like an application to big leagues. It can take part in the genre audience, but it also feels very niche. It’s interesting to think about this after the fiftieth and before Bloody Hunt drags brutal vampire fights into the Prague Symphony to the silent accompaniment a irresistible closing curtain of redgas…

The Old Town views are simply breathtaking

⇡#Big Trouble in Little Prague

Red gas was the latest development in the fight against vampires. The “Department”, an organization of humans, chose to use it. A dangerous substance has invaded the capital of Czech Republic, swallowing up every street and destroying all non-living (mortals don’t fear gas). A fundamental conflict broke out within the fanged community. This led to a fierce confrontation that included the use of guns, hand-tohand weapons, and powerful vampire abilities.

Passive and active skills can vary between clans, as well from class within a single stratum. Let’s suppose that all Brujahs are able to soar high into the air. Bruhi Vandals are able to jump forward and cause damage, knocking down opponents, and take less damage when fighting close-range. The class of thugs’ sisters and brothers can restore health, as well as launch powerful waves that can reflect bullets. Nosferatu on the other hand are vulnerable to attacks from shadows and can temporarily disappear. Bullfighters can project a projection onto the ground and then move to it if needed. Peacekeepers, who are the only representatives of Ventrue clan, can also acquire “marble meat”, which grants them short-term invulnerability.

Red gas does not kill instantly and can be used tactically, for example, to go behind enemy lines. But it's better not to stay here for a long time.

Red gas is not a poison and it can be used tactically to get behind enemy lines. However, it is better to leave the area for a while.

All classes have shared passive skills. This could include increasing the start ammunition for the “bandolier”, replacing the original low power pistol with a more powerful melee weapon called the “warrior”, or the “juggernaut”, in which anyone falling from a height can cause serious injury to all those who are within the affected area. There are also passive skills like “choleric”, which can provide bloody resonances and valuable information.

You can still get them even if you don’t have the passive skill. You don’t have to share a meal with other mortals. After drinking from a sanguine person, our ability to slowly restore shaken health will be enhanced; after treating ourselves to a melancholic or phlegmatic, we can accelerate the recovery and growth of active skills. You can also count on a boost in damage from melee weapon damage by biting into the necks of cholerics. The default number of slots for such upgrades is three. However, they can be increased by killing a vampire or biting off an Office fighter. They are found in abundance throughout the Old City at roadblocks.

A weapon can finish off any fallen enemy. Although casting diablerie is beneficial, it can be risky as you must remain in one spot for several seconds.

You can also profit from valuable weapons at these points. Trunks that are of special rarity (purple, or even orange) are kept in special containers such as assault rifles, sniper rifles and submachine guns. A minigun can sometimes be hidden in these containers, but it is slow, cumbersome and ineffective, despite its beauty.

Other than the AI guards at “Departments”, which can be dangerous and sometimes downright stupid, there are other players who wait in the profit areas, looking for an opportunity to attack from behind. We are not able to stop them. enjoyThis tactic is also supported by everyone. Bloodhunt is a game where it’s not the most precise or dexterous who wins, but rather the most patient and cunning. It is important to know when it is best to fly into battle and when it’s better to retreat quickly and cautiously. This will have a significant impact on the outcome of the game. The match will be more successful if you have the ability to navigate and know the streets well.

Having killed a mortal with a stray bullet or starting to suck out an onlooker in front of everyone, the player will immediately become the target of the “Blood Hunt” and will be visible to all other vampires for about a minute

⇡#Battle royal chamber

Bloodhunt can often provide special conditions for the party. This keeps them from being devoid of dynamics. The “generous loot”, for example, will bring equipment of higher rarity to the battlefield, which will increase the level of courage and speed up the battles. Red gas that is spread faster during “windy weather”, for example, will be distributed much faster. This will impact the speed of battles and the frequency with which opponents are collided.

The map is actually very small. This is initially viewed positively as it increases the intensity of gaming sessions and doesn’t drag out. After a while, Prague’s interiors and exteriors become boring. You want something different. From the visible routine, different modes are partly saved, slightly changing the rules of the game – “duet” and “troika”. Here, victory can only be achieved through the collective efforts of the entire team. For example, vampires don’t have a spare day like in solo mode.

Reflection of rolled ammunition can save you in some very difficult situations.

No matter which mode you choose, each party is a thrill to the core, and any local skirmish can turn out to be a wild dance of death. Verticality is a dynamic that creates space for dramatic attacking pirouettes as well as momentary tactical maneuvers. Even though this is not enough to push the mastodons, Vampire The Masquerade: Bloodhunt is certainly seen as new blood in the realm royal battles.

Advantages:

It’s a dynamic, fierce game with lots of interesting discoveries.
Vampire: The Masquerade is a perfectly-embodied environment
A variety of game classes are available to satisfy every taste.

Disadvantages:

sometimes the AI of non-player characters gives out strange incidents, which somewhat spoils the gloomy atmosphere;
It is clear that the game requires additional maps and possibly more modes.

Graphic arts	Bloodhunt is a convincing and well-written story. The streets of Prague, along with the interiors of local establishments, are beautifully executed. You will be immersed in the Vampire:The Masquerade universe through cleverly integrated elements into your everyday landscapes.
Sound	The game’s musical design is somewhat greyish, and not even one song will be able to be recalled. However, the sound design was very successful and had a direct effect on the gameplay. Sometimes listening to footsteps in the distance or shots in the distance is more helpful than looking for an orange rarity box. The combat sound is exceptional: shots from various weapons, the collision between melee weapons and blood vampires, and the effects that accompany the usage of different abilities.
Single player game	Not available. Only a brief training can be given in splendid isolation.
Game collective	A great royal battle in an unusual setting. It features interesting class features, brilliantly implemented verticality, and adrenaline-filled battles. This can all be done online in three exciting modes: “solo”, “duo”, or “triples”. Each session is very fast, and the network code has been optimized to perfection.
Travel time estimates	The games go very fast. Even the most intense and prolonged battles can last less than ten minutes. It is difficult to get away from the game. And despite the fact that Prague gets a bit boring in three or four dozen hours, Bloodlines still beckons irresistibly, forcing you to play “one more last party”. You can’t have vampire magnetism otherwise.
General impression	Vampire: Bloodhunt is a brutal, fresh and dynamic take on the genre. Although it may not be a pillar in the genre, it will certainly fill its own niche.