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Vampire: The Masquerade - Justice

Vampire: The Masquerade-Justice Is an interesting VR RPG. While its story isn’t one that grabbed me, the gameplay more than made up for it with its bloody skills and stealth-based mechanics.
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66%Game Brain Score
story, gameplay
optimization, stability
64% User Score Based on 242 reviews
Critic Score 71%Based on 4 reviews

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Vampire: The Masquerade - Justice is a single player role playing game with mystery and thriller themes. It was developed by Fast Travel Games and was released on February 6, 2024. It received mostly positive reviews from both critics and players.

"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.

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64%
Audience ScoreBased on 242 reviews
story42 positive mentions
optimization8 negative mentions

  • The game offers a fun and immersive vampire-themed stealth experience, reminiscent of Dishonored, with enjoyable mechanics for sneaking and takedowns.
  • Visually appealing with strong art direction, the game features atmospheric environments and good voice acting that enhance the overall experience.
  • There is decent replay value with optional challenges and collectibles, allowing players to explore different playstyles and powers.
  • The game suffers from numerous technical issues, including bugs, performance stutters, and a lack of polish, which can detract from the overall experience.
  • Stealth mechanics are not fully realized, with poor enemy AI and clunky takedown animations that can feel unresponsive and frustrating.
  • The absence of left-handed support and limited controller options make the game less accessible for some players, impacting the overall enjoyment.
  • story
    172 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story in the game is generally considered decent but somewhat forgettable, with many players noting that it lacks depth and is often overshadowed by gameplay mechanics. While the voice acting and nostalgic elements from the "Vampire: The Masquerade" universe are appreciated, the narrative delivery is criticized for being linear and not particularly engaging. Collectibles and environmental storytelling provide additional context, but the overall consensus is that the story could have been more compelling and better integrated into the gameplay experience.

    • “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 beautiful detailed environments.”
    • “Just finished the main story, it is not bad at all, I had a lot of fun playing a good stealth game.”
    • “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.”
    • “Instead of being story heavy and full of dialogue and dialogue options, this game feels more like a sort of linear stealth game.”
  • gameplay
    102 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Gameplay in this title is a mixed bag, featuring enjoyable stealth mechanics and immersive vampire abilities, but marred by janky controls and bugs. While some players appreciate the fun and strategic elements reminiscent of games like "Dishonored," others criticize the linearity and lack of polish, leading to a somewhat tedious experience. Overall, the game offers satisfying mechanics and a decent gameplay loop, but it struggles with execution and depth.

    • “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.”
  • graphics
    46 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many praising the art style and visual improvements over the Quest version, likening it to titles like "Dishonored." However, performance issues persist, with reports of choppy frame rates and blurry textures, particularly in interiors. While some players appreciate the clear visuals and smooth performance on PC, others note that the game still feels like a simplified port, lacking detail in certain areas.

    • “Graphics look great and sharp, gameplay is great, and story is okay (kinda forgettable and cliche 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 PC version of Vampire: The Masquerade - Justice is butter-smooth, with no FPS drops, excellent lighting, and superior visuals.”
    • “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.”
  • optimization
    26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, the game's optimization has received mixed reviews, with many players experiencing persistent stuttering and performance issues, particularly in certain areas despite having capable hardware. While some users noted that the game runs well at times and looks better on PC compared to standalone versions, there are still significant concerns about its overall optimization and performance consistency. Developers are acknowledged for their efforts, but there remains potential for improvement.

    • “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.”
  • music
    16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is widely praised for its atmospheric and intense soundtrack, which significantly enhances immersion and sets the perfect mood throughout the experience. The combination of great music and strong voice acting contributes to a haunting and engaging atmosphere, particularly during key moments like battles and exploration. Overall, the soundtrack is described as phenomenal and reminiscent of other narratives within the same universe.

    • “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 atmospheric (and, at times, intense) soundtrack by Two Feathers largely adds to the overall immersion as well.”
    • “I'm not a Malkavian... thank the dark father... but the music is very clear to me and intensifies when I find myself in battle or hunting.”
  • stability
    14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    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 mechanical problems, such as freezing upon death and frustrating launch sequences, which can disrupt gameplay. Overall, while the game has potential, its jankiness and bugs are a common concern among users.

    • “It looks nice with the render resolution cranked up and settings maxed out, and it runs great.”
    • “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.”
  • atmosphere
    14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The atmosphere of the game is consistently praised for its eerie and immersive qualities, enhanced by a beautiful art style and an intense soundtrack. Players appreciate the blend of fun gameplay mechanics, such as stealth and action, which contribute to a richly atmospheric experience reminiscent of other popular titles. Overall, the game successfully creates a captivating environment that draws players into its world.

    • “The atmospheric (and, at times, intense) soundtrack by Two Feathers largely adds to the overall immersion as well.”
    • “The art style and atmosphere are beautiful; the gameplay is generally fun, and you can play it stealthy or 'guns blazing'.”
    • “Looks great in the headset; it feels like 'Saints and Sinners' with the shaders and atmosphere, but now you are a vampire stalking and killing people.”
    • “Looks great in the headset, feels like 'Saints and Sinners' with the shaders and atmosphere, but now you are a vampire stalking and killing people.”
  • replayability
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game offers significant replayability, particularly for players aiming to achieve 100% completion and perfect mission execution. With collectibles and hidden secrets to discover, players can enjoy multiple playthroughs while exploring different strategies and approaches.

    • “Got 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.”
    • “The game offers a lot of replayability with its various collectibles and secrets to discover.”
    • “There is some replay value in 100% the game and doing every mission perfectly.”
  • grinding
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious and unengaging, with a lackluster skill tree that offers little incentive to progress. The slow-paced story and repetitive gameplay contribute to a frustrating experience, falling short of expectations for a more dynamic and enjoyable power-trip.

    • “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.”
    • “The skill tree is okay, but only one power is interesting from there; the story is slow and tedious.”
  • monetization
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The monetization aspect of the game has mixed reviews; while some users appreciate the high-quality visuals and effort put into the PCVR version, others feel that it comes off as a rushed port and an easy cash grab. Overall, the game functions well and provides enjoyable experiences, despite concerns about its monetization strategy.

    • “This does feel like a rushed port and easy cash grab - but the game works, and I enjoy visiting Venice.”
    • “This does feel like a rushed port and easy cash grab - but the game works, and I enjoy visiting Venice.”
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Vampire: The Masquerade - Justice is a role playing game with mystery and thriller themes.

Vampire: The Masquerade - Justice is available on PC, PlayStation 5, Virtual Reality, Windows and others.

Vampire: The Masquerade - Justice was released on February 6, 2024.

Vampire: The Masquerade - Justice was developed by Fast Travel Games.

Vampire: The Masquerade - Justice has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its optimization.

Vampire: The Masquerade - Justice is a single player game.

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