It seemed especially frustrating in this case, given that players have been waiting for well over a decade for a follow up to the cult classic Bloodlines, only to instead be treated to what is ostensibly PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds ( PUBG) with vampires. Only a handful of these have managed to establish themselves with any kind of lasting staying power though (such as Apex Legends and Fall Guys), with the rest just fizzling out after a couple of months.Īs such, fans were quick to express their disappointment upon learning that Vampire: The Masquerade – a franchise primarily known for its complex storytelling, political intrigue and deep RPG elements – would also be throwing its hat in the ring. Since the genre's initial rise to prominence in 2017, players have seen countless imitators try to cash in on the battle royale craze.
However, the bigger point of contention is that the game is aspiring to be yet another e-sport shooter - which many consider to be an unsuitable fit for this particular IP – geared towards the Fortnite and Call of Duty: Warzone crowd. Read more 'Psychonauts 2' Is A Funny and Emotional Game Worth the 15-Year Waitįor a start, it has the disadvantage of not being Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2, a title that hardcore RPG enthusiasts have been clamouring over for nearly 17 years.
