VTM: Bloodlines

Ronne · 09-02-2005, 11:57 AM

I know this is semi-old, but it deserves a thread of pole smoking anyway. Was amazingly impressed after playing through this. One of the best RPG's I've ever played, maybe even the best. Had a blast all the way through, and some damn funny laughs. It even has a ton of good replay value with different clan styles making your choices so much different. I almost died laughing trying to play Malkaviens, still haven't tried Nosferatu or Gangrel to see how they do. But seriousely, pick this up if you haven't.

Lucane Darkseraphim · 09-02-2005, 01:12 PM

"Yo Nines, whatz happenin?!?"
"No?"

Fantastic game, and very hilarious.

Zhavric · 09-02-2005, 01:12 PM

Did you play the table-top RPG it's based on?

Kildace · 09-02-2005, 01:25 PM

I bought this from the bargain bin a few days ago and I've been enjoying it a lot. Definitly worth more than the 6 bucks I paid.

Bralkan · 09-02-2005, 01:49 PM

Its a great game.

However, it was pretty buggy.

Communistbloc · 09-02-2005, 01:56 PM

Was this game the sequel to VTM the original? I bought that piece of shit game and it ruined me forever. Bugged to shit. No save points in the missions. I almost wanted to go to the company and beat up the person who made this game.

Ronne · 09-02-2005, 02:42 PM

I have noticed a few bugs yeah, but it's nothing that's ruined a game yet. Mob AI can kinda sucks with regards to stealth, guards will get stuck in aggro modes, stuck on doors, get stuck staring at corners and stuff like that, but once you get used to it you can avoid most of it.

Kildace · 09-02-2005, 03:26 PM

What sucks in this game is the end.
It goes from mostly rpg and some action, to full on action. The last few levels were rushed, and it shows.

Runnen · 09-02-2005, 03:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kildace

What sucks in this game is the end.
It goes from mostly rpg and some action, to full on action. The last few levels were rushed, and it shows.

Sounds like Knights of the Republic II : The Sith Lords..

Zehn - Vhex · 09-02-2005, 03:44 PM

KOTOR2 was ridiculous. I remember reviewing that game and saying, "Play the game for 3 hours then place the disc in the microwave and set on high for 3 days."

Hatorade · 09-02-2005, 04:04 PM

The game was almost unplayable when it launched. After the patch though the game is worth picking up.

Ronne · 09-02-2005, 04:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kildace

What sucks in this game is the end.
It goes from mostly rpg and some action, to full on action. The last few levels were rushed, and it shows.

There more I think about it, the less I like the ending. *SPOILERS*

I'd have been alot happier if it was actually an Antedeluvian or whatever and pandelrium broke loose. Having 3 choices which all mean a hour of slaughtering mooks for a 60 second end sequence that has nothing to do with the story really bugs me. Hell, the taxi driver should have been the antedeluvian from the coffin, that would have been amusing.

Kildace · 09-02-2005, 04:27 PM

I am pretty sure that there are like 11 different endings and one is the one you wanted to see.
I sided with the Kuei-jin. It was a bad idea

Vorph · 09-02-2005, 05:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Communistbloc

Was this game the sequel to VTM the original? I bought that piece of shit game and it ruined me forever. Bugged to shit. No save points in the missions. I almost wanted to go to the company and beat up the person who made this game.

No, Bloodlines is set in modern times LA, and the game uses the Source engine. Unfortunately Troika got fucked over by all of Valve's delays to HL2 and they had to develop on an older version of the engine, which is the reason for all the bugs in the 1.0 version. Patched to 1.2, the game is pretty good, though you'll still be aggravated at times if you don't have a gig+ of RAM.

I don't recommend using the unofficial patch. It does fix a few more things, but the guy who made it didn't know the difference between fixing bugs and making design changes that were never intended in the first place.

One other thing -- make sure to play as a Malk. The "insane" dialog is the best part of the game.

Ronne · 09-02-2005, 06:39 PM

Amen to that, Malkavien chat cracks me up.

I saved at the taxi driver and tried a couple different endings, joining the anarchs was mildly satisfying, but I need to try a couple other options. May take a while though, my last non auto save still has to deal with the hunter fortress and such, didn't know making a new game would use my autosave slots from my old one~

09-02-2005, 11:57 AM	#1 (permalink)
Ronne King for a night Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Harvard IL Posts: 4,202 +0 Internets	VTM: Bloodlines I know this is semi-old, but it deserves a thread of pole smoking anyway. Was amazingly impressed after playing through this. One of the best RPG's I've ever played, maybe even the best. Had a blast all the way through, and some damn funny laughs. It even has a ton of good replay value with different clan styles making your choices so much different. I almost died laughing trying to play Malkaviens, still haven't tried Nosferatu or Gangrel to see how they do. But seriousely, pick this up if you haven't.

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Hatorade Cause it's better than water Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 7,074 +22 Internets	The game was almost unplayable when it launched. After the patch though the game is worth picking up. __________________ www.houseforsaken.com

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09-02-2005, 01:12 PM	#2 (permalink)
Lucane Darkseraphim Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Tampa Posts: 229 -9 Internets	"Yo Nines, whatz happenin?!?" "No?" Fantastic game, and very hilarious.

09-02-2005, 01:25 PM	#4 (permalink)
Kildace Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Paris Posts: 1,077 +0 Internets	I bought this from the bargain bin a few days ago and I've been enjoying it a lot. Definitly worth more than the 6 bucks I paid.

09-02-2005, 01:49 PM	#5 (permalink)
Bralkan Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Atlanta GA Posts: 2,128 -1 Internets	Its a great game. However, it was pretty buggy.

09-02-2005, 01:56 PM	#6 (permalink)
Communistbloc Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 739 +0 Internets	Was this game the sequel to VTM the original? I bought that piece of shit game and it ruined me forever. Bugged to shit. No save points in the missions. I almost wanted to go to the company and beat up the person who made this game.

09-02-2005, 02:42 PM	#7 (permalink)
Ronne King for a night Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Harvard IL Posts: 4,202 +0 Internets	I have noticed a few bugs yeah, but it's nothing that's ruined a game yet. Mob AI can kinda sucks with regards to stealth, guards will get stuck in aggro modes, stuck on doors, get stuck staring at corners and stuff like that, but once you get used to it you can avoid most of it.

09-02-2005, 03:26 PM	#8 (permalink)
Kildace Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Paris Posts: 1,077 +0 Internets	What sucks in this game is the end. It goes from mostly rpg and some action, to full on action. The last few levels were rushed, and it shows.

09-02-2005, 03:44 PM	#10 (permalink)
Zehn - Vhex Lord of the Dance Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 6,701 +66 Internets	KOTOR2 was ridiculous. I remember reviewing that game and saying, "Play the game for 3 hours then place the disc in the microwave and set on high for 3 days."

09-02-2005, 04:27 PM	#13 (permalink)
Kildace Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Paris Posts: 1,077 +0 Internets	I am pretty sure that there are like 11 different endings and one is the one you wanted to see. I sided with the Kuei-jin. It was a bad idea

09-02-2005, 06:39 PM	#15 (permalink)
Ronne King for a night Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Harvard IL Posts: 4,202 +0 Internets	Amen to that, Malkavien chat cracks me up. I saved at the taxi driver and tried a couple different endings, joining the anarchs was mildly satisfying, but I need to try a couple other options. May take a while though, my last non auto save still has to deal with the hunter fortress and such, didn't know making a new game would use my autosave slots from my old one~