This is what the international press thinks of Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2: very uneven notes

The return to Seattle convinces with its history and atmosphere, but stumbles technically and loses part of its more classic role.

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The critics have spoken and the verdict is mixed. Bloodlines 2 scores a Metascore of 67 (19 reviews): 7 positive (37%), 10 mixed (53%), and 2 negative (11%). The consensus points to a game with great atmosphere, good characters, and an engaging story, but with cut-back RPG elements, inconsistent combat, and room for improvement in performance.

Several media outlets highlight that, although the project arrives with scars from its tumultuous development, it retains its “soul” and has powerful moments that will make fans of the World of Darkness smile. At the same time, optimization issues, a poorly executed open world, and missions that feel like they’re from another era prevent it from aspiring to more. On this occasion, at Generación Xbox, we haven’t been able to conduct our analysis on time due to not being able to access the game in time, which is why we’ll have to delay our verdict for a few more days.

Critic Reviews and Scores on PC

• Gamereactor UK (80): the script and atmosphere grow with time; combat with flaws, but it has charm and character.

• PC Gamer (78): intrigue and assassinations that captivate, although it’s weighed down by being an RPG sequel.

• Vandal (75): less freedom than expected, interesting ideas in vampire abilities, and a dated mission design.

• MGG (75): technical limitations, but good characters and a solid proposal if you adjust your expectations.

• IGN (70): a love-hate relationship; great story, disappointing ending, and essential aspects ignored at times.

• Wccftech (70): intact atmosphere and enjoyable combat; they recommend waiting for a sale due to the technical state.

• GAMINGbible (60): it drains part of the RPG DNA; what’s left is an interesting adventure at times.

• PCGamesN (50): it doesn’t recapture the magic of the original, with clumsy combat and inconsistent performance.

• Eurogamer (40) / Gamekult (40): ambition vs. execution; it’s sustained by performances, but it feels hollow.

If you’re looking for a powerful story, memorable characters, and a vampiric atmosphere, there’s material to enjoy here; if you expect depth in role-playing, broad freedom, and technical polish, adjust your expectations or wait for updates.