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Vampire: The Masquerade - Heartless Lullaby is a single player role playing game with horror, mystery and thriller themes. It was developed by Entalto Studios and was released on April 21, 2022. It received positive reviews from players.

Experience Vampire: The Masquerade in a new way through this isometric cRPG. Change perspectives as you travel through the Heartless Club as a Human and a Vampire. Roll the dice, take your choices, and embrace the night in this narrative prologue.

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Audience ScoreBased on 244 reviews

story42 positive mentions

stability8 negative mentions

The game captures the essence of the Vampire: The Masquerade universe, providing an intriguing story and atmosphere that fans will appreciate.
Despite its short length, the game offers a compelling narrative experience, with interesting characters and multiple perspectives.
As a free game jam project, it showcases impressive potential for future development, leaving players eager for a more expansive version.

The lack of a save feature is a significant drawback, forcing players to complete the game in one sitting and risking lost progress due to crashes or interruptions.
The gameplay is limited, with no character customization or meaningful choices, making it feel more like a linear story than a true RPG experience.
The writing quality is inconsistent, with numerous grammatical errors and a lack of depth in character development, which detracts from the overall immersion.

story
105 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
40%
57%
3%
The game's story is generally well-received, with many players appreciating its intriguing premise and character development, particularly within the "World of Darkness" setting. However, it is noted to be quite short, often completed in under an hour, and feels more like a prologue to a larger narrative that players hope will be expanded in future installments. While some critiques mention the dialogue and character depth as lacking, the overall consensus is that the story is engaging and leaves players wanting more.
- “It's pretty solid and yes, it's short, but it manages to tell an interesting little story, albeit only an introduction to a bigger plot that we might never see realized.”
- “The story is told from multiple perspectives, including an innocent and a Toreador visitor to the club.”
- “The twist of switching between a mortal character and a vampire one does much to make the story flow in interesting directions that lead you to twists and turns you don't see coming.”
- “The dialogue is cringeworthy, the characters are cardboard cutouts, the plot is barebones, and the resolution is cringeworthy.”
- “The story was on rails and I was unable to affect the outcome.”
- “It's tagged with 'story rich' but the writing is mediocre and the characters are one-dimensional and cliché.”
gameplay
32 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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69%
9%
The gameplay has been described as simplistic and lacking in mechanical depth, often feeling more like a narrative experience than a traditional RPG. While it draws comparisons to titles like Disco Elysium with its dialogue system and stat checks, many reviewers noted that the mechanics are minimal and sometimes feel predetermined. Despite these criticisms, some players found the experience immersive and expressed hope for future improvements and expansions in the gameplay.
- “Gameplay is Disco Elysium but Vampire: The Masquerade, with the stats screen, the dialogue system, and the dice rolls to determine outcomes. Though I have a suspicion that the results in this teaser are preset, it fits pretty well as something already based on a tabletop game.”
- “Short but from the sounds of things, there may be more coming and this apparently has multiple endings. I really enjoyed this; it's in the style of Disco Elysium in terms of gameplay and style. This was the winner of the VTM game jam, and it's clear to see why. Looking forward to seeing more of this and other games like it in the VTM universe.”
- “The aesthetic is great, and the gameplay is good for a game developed in such a short time.”
- “Zak and Diane have no mechanical differences.”
- “There is little to no mechanical complexity to this experience.”
- “Ultimately, there's not that much to talk about as the mechanics and minimal representations of systems are just that - representations.”
graphics
30 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
23%
67%
10%
The graphics of the game have received mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the art style and atmosphere, while others criticize the low-quality visuals and lack of polish. Many agree that the graphics do not detract significantly from the engaging story and overall experience, though improvements are desired for a more polished final product. Overall, the aesthetic aligns well with the game's themes, but the execution leaves room for enhancement.
- “The graphics and story writing are top!”
- “I would love to play a longer version of this since I got interested in the story and quite liked the art style.”
- “The aesthetic is perfect, the art direction is very pleasing to the eye, and the music is great.”
- “This has some really mediocre looking graphics that will understandably be a turn off for a lot of gamers, and it's a big contributor to the failure of the game to attract gamers despite having no up-front cost.”
- “Graphics are very low poly.”
- “Graphically, it looks unfinished with a lack of style and texture.”
music
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
36%
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The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with some players enjoying the clubbing beats that complement the setting, while others criticize it for being misaligned with the game's industrial or techno themes. There are reports of technical issues, such as music stopping unexpectedly, but overall, many players find the soundtrack engaging and fitting for the game's aesthetic.
- “The first thing I liked was the music; it's not annoying and reminds me of the OST from other WOD games.”
- “Really engrossing story, loved the club aesthetics and the music.”
- “The aesthetic is perfect, the art direction is very pleasing to the eye, and the music is great.”
- “My only gripe with this little gem is the music, which is house, referred to in the game as trance multiple times, all the while the setting called for industrial or techno.”
- “The music will often stop playing for no reason, and there are some annoying bugs towards the end where you can't get into a room unless you click click click click on everything.”
- “This game was developed in a month and you can see it in the game; the music sometimes stops, and the character slides over the floor instead of walking.”
atmosphere
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
36%
21%
The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for its charm and fidelity to the Vampire: The Masquerade setting, effectively capturing the tone and aesthetics reminiscent of the original Bloodlines. Despite some graphical limitations and minor bugs, the sound design and writing contribute to a rich, immersive experience that resonates well with fans of the franchise. Overall, the game successfully delivers a captivating atmosphere that enhances its narrative and character potential.
- “Very good atmospheric take on the world of darkness vampire setting.”
- “The atmosphere and writing are well delivered, very much in tune with the IP.”
- “Despite the weak graphic component, the plot and atmosphere are well conveyed.”
- “While fairly linear, the atmosphere, tone, and setting chime true and cast a lovely macabre picture to play through.”
- “The vampire: the masquerade atmosphere is captured really well, in writing, characters and setting, and a couple interesting choices give it a fresh perspective.”
stability
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's stability is generally criticized for being buggy, with several players encountering game-breaking glitches that hinder gameplay. While some users find these issues forgivable due to the game's free-to-play model and short development time, the overall consensus leans towards frustration with the frequency and severity of the bugs.
- “I do really enjoy VTM, but sadly this game is riddled with possible game-breaking glitches, and one I keep encountering is as soon as I open the game, leaving me unable to even play.”
- “Way too buggy and too boring for such a small game.”
- “Far too buggy of an experience.”
monetization
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization aspect of this game has been criticized for being misleading, as it is essentially an advertisement or demo for a non-existent full game rather than a complete product. Users express frustration over the practice of publishing such demos as standalone games, viewing it as a deceptive tactic that clutters the market and detracts from legitimate developers. Overall, this approach is seen as harmful to gamers and the gaming community.
- “This is only free in the same way that adverts on YouTube and banner ads in your browser are.”
- “Just because advertisements are free, doesn't mean they're worth your time.”
- “While it might seem like an innocuous mistake, publishing demos and advertisements as if they are full games is misleading and in some ways harmful.”
emotional
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The emotional aspect of the game is mixed; while some players find it surprisingly heart-wrenching and become attached to characters, others feel that the short story fails to foster deep emotional investment. Additionally, frustrations with game crashes and lack of save features contribute to a sense of emotional distress among players.
- “Surprisingly heart-wrenching, 'Heartless Lullaby' managed to get me attached to several characters before ripping them away.”
- “I wish you could save your game. I went a long way for it to just crash. Please make saving the game a thing. I love VTM and I am sure I will love this game once it has been fixed up. I'm just emotional from the lost progress; I hate redoing something so far from starting. I downvoted this, but I'm upvoting in the edit because I'm still gonna play one day.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect tedious due to the lack of running, resulting in slow movement that makes traversing the game world feel laborious. Many feel that the grinding requires excessive time investment, often necessitating a second life to manage the experience.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “There's no running, only fairly slow walking, so going anywhere will feel pretty tedious.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The humor in the game is generally well-received, with players finding it consistently funny and enjoyable throughout their experience.
- “The humor in this game is absolutely top-notch, with clever writing that had me laughing out loud.”
- “I love how the game uses absurd situations and witty dialogue to keep the mood light and entertaining.”
- “The comedic timing of the characters is perfect, making even the most mundane tasks feel hilarious.”

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Vampire: The Masquerade - Heartless Lullaby is a role playing game with horror, mystery and thriller themes.

Vampire: The Masquerade - Heartless Lullaby is available on PC and Windows.

Vampire: The Masquerade - Heartless Lullaby was released on April 21, 2022.

Vampire: The Masquerade - Heartless Lullaby was developed by Entalto Studios.

Vampire: The Masquerade - Heartless Lullaby has received positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its stability.

Vampire: The Masquerade - Heartless Lullaby is a single player game.

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