Vampire: The Masquerade - Justice
- February 6, 2024
- Fast Travel Games
Get on Steam"Vampire: The Masquerade - Justice" is an open-world narrative Adventure RPG set in the World of Darkness universe. As a powerful vampire, you must use stealth and an array of upgradable abilities to strike fear into the hearts of criminals and evade enemy defenses. Punish the guilty with brutal moves like launching yourself at opponents or boiling their insides with Cauldron of Blood. Shadows are your ally as you roam the seedy backstreets of nighttime Venice.
Reviews
- The game offers a fun and immersive vampire experience with enjoyable stealth mechanics reminiscent of Dishonored.
- The visuals and art direction are appealing, with strong atmospheric elements and good voice acting that enhance the overall experience.
- There is a decent amount of replay value with optional challenges and collectibles to discover, making it engaging for players who enjoy exploration.
- The game suffers from numerous technical issues, including bugs, glitches, and performance problems that can disrupt gameplay.
- Stealth mechanics are not fully realized, with enemy AI being overly forgiving and lacking depth, leading to a less challenging experience.
- The lack of left-handed support and clunky controls can hinder the experience for some players, making it less accessible.
- story86 mentions
- 24 % positive mentions
- 70 % neutral mentions
- 6 % negative mentions
The story in the game is generally considered decent but somewhat forgettable, with many players noting that it lacks depth and can feel linear or cliché. While the voice acting and atmosphere are praised, the narrative is often overshadowed by gameplay mechanics and technical limitations, leading to mixed feelings about its execution. Collectibles and environmental storytelling provide additional context, but the overall plot may not fully engage those unfamiliar with the franchise.
“The story is interesting enough to keep you invested, and if you're a fan of Vampire: The Masquerade, there's a lot to love about the lore present here.”
“Overall, a really lovely VR stealth action story game with interesting magic powers and beautifully detailed environments.”
“Great voice acting and an engaging story make this game a worthwhile experience.”
“The story was not very interesting.”
“The skill tree is okay but only one power is interesting from there; the story is slow and tedious.”
“It's not always clear when side quests fail or what their goals or requirements are, and since the game does not let you retry missions, there's no way to try again once you understand what you had to do.”
- gameplay51 mentions
- 39 % positive mentions
- 53 % neutral mentions
- 8 % negative mentions
The gameplay of the game is a mixed bag, featuring enjoyable stealth mechanics and immersive vampire abilities, but marred by janky controls and bugs. While some players appreciate the satisfying mechanics like blood-sucking and parkour, others find the gameplay linear and lacking depth, with forced right-handed controls and a forgettable story. Overall, it offers a fun experience reminiscent of titles like "Dishonored" and "Assassin's Creed," but suffers from inconsistencies that prevent it from reaching its full potential.
“The gameplay is fun and makes you feel like you're playing Assassin's Creed in VR, with different abilities, sneaking around, and plotting your moves.”
“Grabbing people and pulling them in to suck their blood is an incredible mechanic, and everything else works great and feels natural.”
“While the gameplay is generally linear, the game provides enough tools for the player to have multiple solutions to (almost) every enemy encounter, which is fun.”
“On top of all of the mechanical issues, the game is very janky and buggy.”
“I was hoping this would be a fun, power-trip 'you're the monster' type game, but it's just another copy-paste stealth game with terrible AI and tedious gameplay.”
“It looks grey, jittery, the gameplay is boring, framerate inconsistent, world empty, and the game is generally just not fun.”
- graphics23 mentions
- 48 % positive mentions
- 39 % neutral mentions
- 13 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some praising the art style and visual improvements over the Quest version, while others criticize performance issues, blurry textures, and a lack of detail in certain areas. Many users note a simplified, almost cartoony aesthetic reminiscent of titles like Dishonored, but also mention that the game runs poorly in specific locations, even on high-end hardware. Overall, while the visuals are generally considered decent, they fall short of expectations for a modern title.
“Graphics look great and sharp, gameplay is great, and the story is okay (kinda forgettable and cliché but hey, it's enough to keep your attention).”
“The art style and atmosphere are beautiful, the gameplay is generally fun and you can play it stealthy or 'guns blazing'.”
“The graphics are quite nice, I'm a big fan of the 'oil painting' style that some games have, the VFX for your abilities are also decent.”
“There are many graphic limitations and an empty world.”
“It runs very poorly in certain areas and the graphics are so watered down even with the PC updates.”
“FPS in most areas, even with a 4090, is choppy, with lower graphics settings, even though this game was meant for less powerful hardware.”
- optimization13 mentions
- 23 % positive mentions
- 46 % neutral mentions
- 31 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's optimization is a mixed bag; while it runs well on some setups, users report persistent stuttering and performance issues, particularly in certain areas. Despite the graphical improvements on PC, many players experience inconsistent performance, suggesting that further optimization is needed. However, some users note that the developers have made efforts to enhance the experience for PC VR, indicating potential for future improvements.
“I have played on Quest 3 + RTX 4070 with Steam Link and there were no performance issues at all at any point.”
“I highly recommend buying this; the developers definitely cared about making it good for PC VR, optimized it for PC VR, and we should support them accordingly.”
“Definitely worth it on PC, better graphics, far better performance.”
“Too bad it's so poorly optimized.”
“I had constant stuttering despite having a good setup.”
“While the first two missions ran really well, as soon as I got to the hub area and the area after that it started to have persistent stuttering and reprojection.”
- music8 mentions
- 63 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for its atmospheric and immersive qualities, with a soundtrack that enhances the overall experience and intensifies during key moments. Reviewers highlight the excellent voice acting and the way the music complements the game's dark themes, effectively setting the mood throughout the gameplay.
“The atmospheric (and, at times, intense) soundtrack by Two Feathers largely adds to the overall immersion as well.”
“The music is phenomenal and very reminiscent of other stories in this world of darkness... it very much sets the mood perfectly.”
“The music and voice acting further enhance the experience.”
“The music feels repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“The soundtrack doesn't match the game's tone, often feeling out of place during key moments.”
“I found the music to be forgettable and uninspired, which detracted from the overall experience.”
- stability7 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- -29 % neutral mentions
- 86 % negative mentions
The game's stability is a mixed bag, with some players experiencing significant bugs and glitches that detract from the overall experience, while others report smooth performance and no issues. Notably, there are frustrating moments, such as long loading sequences and freezing mechanics upon death, which can disrupt immersion. Overall, while the game has potential, its stability issues are a common concern among users.
“The game runs smoothly even at maximum settings, providing a visually stunning experience.”
“I appreciate how stable the performance is, even during intense gameplay moments.”
“The stability of the game allows for an immersive experience without any frustrating lag or crashes.”
“On top of all of the mechanical issues, the game is very janky and buggy.”
“It's buggy to a degree I can't ignore.”
“When you die, it freezes your hands and kind of takes you out of the game, which to a point I get, but you're just forced to sit in darkness for a good 15-20+ seconds without any idea what's going on.”
- atmosphere7 mentions
- 86 % positive mentions
- -29 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is consistently praised for its eerie and immersive qualities, enhanced by a captivating soundtrack and beautiful art style. Players appreciate the blend of intense moments and stealth gameplay, which contribute to a rich, atmospheric experience reminiscent of other popular titles. Overall, the game's atmosphere is described as both engaging and visually stunning.
“The atmosphere is eerie, adding depth to the decently interesting story and fun powers.”
“The atmospheric (and, at times, intense) soundtrack by Two Feathers largely adds to the overall immersion.”
“The art style and atmosphere are beautiful, allowing for both stealthy gameplay and a more aggressive approach.”
“The atmosphere is lacking depth; it feels more like a hollow shell than an immersive world.”
“While the visuals are impressive, the overall ambiance fails to create a sense of tension or excitement.”
“The game tries to build a dark atmosphere, but it often falls flat, leaving players feeling disconnected from the experience.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -150 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
Players find significant replayability in the game due to the opportunity to achieve 100% completion, perfect mission execution, and the presence of collectibles and secrets. The engaging gameplay, including stealth mechanics and exploration, encourages multiple playthroughs.
“There is some replay value in completing 100% of the game and doing every mission perfectly.”
“I've spent about 3 hours in so far, and it's great! You're a sneaky vampire munching on rats as you make your way through balconies. It's got collectibles and secrets, so there's tons of replayability.”
“There is some replay value in completing the game 100% and doing every mission perfectly.”
“Once you finish the game, there isn't much incentive to play it again.”
“The lack of diverse outcomes makes replaying the game feel tedious and uninteresting.”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and unengaging, with a lackluster skill tree and a slow-paced story that detracts from the overall experience. The gameplay is criticized for being repetitive and reminiscent of other stealth games, failing to deliver the anticipated excitement of a "power-trip" experience.
“The skill tree is okay, but only one power is interesting; the story is slow and tedious.”
“I was hoping this would be a fun, power-trip 'you're the monster' type game, but it's just another copy-paste stealth game with terrible AI and tedious gameplay.”
- monetization2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The monetization of the game has received mixed reviews; while some users appreciate the high-quality visuals and effort put into the PC VR version, others feel it comes off as a rushed port and an easy cash grab. Overall, the game is functional and enjoyable, particularly for its immersive settings.
“This does feel like a rushed port and an easy cash grab.”
