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Vampire: The Masquerade Bloodlines COULD'VE Been The Greatest RPG Of All Time

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is V:MB the biggest 'what could have been' in gaming history?
Yes, it could've been the greatest RPG ever if not for greedy activision!
41% [18]
No, that title belongs to earthbound 64
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My dear Shenmue 3... :(
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IMO with all its flaws its still one of the greatest RPG's ever
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That game sucked..I didn't enjoy it at all
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  • black_chamber99
     
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    Apr 26, 2012 6:39 am GMT

    this is the game that could've turned the rpg genre on its head if activistion didn't rush it out the door. I've never played a game quite like it..the mood and enviorment you played in felt very unique.

    modern day L.A setting...vastly different character classes that completely alter your game experience, fun actiony combat (or stealthy if you prefer it), dialogue options. good writing, memorable characters, great soundtrack..gritty, cynical, dark humoured, mean-spirited..

    but it all started to fall apart around the time you had to go up against the werewolf. it felt very rushed beyond that point and the game was full of bugs. the final boss was lame too. but I'd say 3/4 of the game are some of the best gaming you'll ever play

    this game is probably the biggest 'what could have been' I think there ever was in gaming

    this is the game that could've turned the rpg genre on its head if activistion didn't rush it out the door. I've never played a game quite like it..the mood and enviorment you played in felt very unique.

    modern day L.A setting...vastly different character classes that completely alter your game experience, fun actiony combat (or stealthy if you prefer it), dialogue options. good writing, memorable characters, great soundtrack..gritty, cynical, dark humoured, mean-spirited..

    but it all started to fall apart around the time you had to go up against the werewolf. it felt very rushed beyond that point and the game was full of bugs. the final boss was lame too. but I'd say 3/4 of the game are some of the best gaming you'll ever play

    this game is probably the biggest 'what could have been' I think there ever was in gaming

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  • blue_hazy_basic
     
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    Apr 26, 2012 6:40 am GMT
    Love the game, despite all its flaws and bugs. I even bought a 2nd copy on steam, just so i'd have it on steam
    Love the game, despite all its flaws and bugs. I even bought a 2nd copy on steam, just so i'd have it on steam :P
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  • Pikachu69er
     
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    Apr 26, 2012 6:42 am GMT

    pokemon is the greatest rpg of all time

    pokemon is the greatest rpg of all time

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  • Heil68
     
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    Apr 26, 2012 6:42 am GMT
    I was going to buy it recently, but the graphics look so dated that I couldn't do it.
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    I was going to buy it recently, but the graphics look so dated that I couldn't do it.
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  • ZimpanX
     
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    Apr 26, 2012 6:51 am GMT

    Heil68 wrote:
    I was going to buy it recently, but the graphics look so dated that I couldn't do it.


    Use the ENB series mod.

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    [QUOTE="Heil68"]I was going to buy it recently, but the graphics look so dated that I couldn't do it. [/QUOTE]

    Use the ENB series mod.

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  • AdrianWerner
     
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    Apr 26, 2012 6:56 am GMT

    There are mods that fix pretty much everything that was wrong with this game and with then it indeed is one of the greatest RPGs of all time

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    There are mods that fix pretty much everything that was wrong with this game and with then it indeed is one of the greatest RPGs of all time

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  • ferret-gamer
     
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    Apr 26, 2012 6:57 am GMT
    Heil68 wrote:
    I was going to buy it recently, but the graphics look so dated that I couldn't do it.

    They aren't too bad, and there are various graphics mods floating around. The game is definately worth it.

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    [QUOTE="Heil68"]I was going to buy it recently, but the graphics look so dated that I couldn't do it. [/QUOTE] They aren't too bad, and there are various graphics mods floating around. The game is definately worth it.
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  • Heil68
     
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    ferret-gamer wrote:
    Heil68 wrote:
    I was going to buy it recently, but the graphics look so dated that I couldn't do it.

    They aren't too bad, and there are various graphics mods floating around. The game is definately worth it.

    Maybe when it goes on sale again, I'll check it out.
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    [QUOTE="ferret-gamer"][QUOTE="Heil68"]I was going to buy it recently, but the graphics look so dated that I couldn't do it. [/QUOTE] They aren't too bad, and there are various graphics mods floating around. The game is definately worth it.[/QUOTE] Maybe when it goes on sale again, I'll check it out.
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  • stvee101
     
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    Apr 26, 2012 6:59 am GMT

    Yeah its definetly an "almost but not quite" game.

    Yeah its definetly an "almost but not quite" game.

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  • Spinnerweb
     
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    Apr 26, 2012 7:17 am GMT
    No, that title belongs to Valkyria Chronicles.
    Just sayin'.

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    No, that title belongs to Valkyria Chronicles. Just sayin'.
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  • rilpas
     
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    Apr 26, 2012 7:49 am GMT
    Spinnerweb wrote:
    No, that title belongs to Valkyria Chronicles.
    Just sayin'.

    I own both games and I strongly disagree

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    [QUOTE="Spinnerweb"]No, that title belongs to Valkyria Chronicles. Just sayin'.[/QUOTE] I own both games and I strongly disagree
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  • cfstar
     
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    Apr 26, 2012 8:14 am GMT

    I Don't think it would've been a game changer, but i loved it nonetheless.

    And i also agree that it, slowly but surely, starts to fall apart.

    The last sections are almost all combat(by far it's weakest aspect imo).

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    I Don't think it would've been a game changer, but i loved it nonetheless.

    And i also agree that it, slowly but surely, starts to fall apart.

    The last sections are almost all combat(by far it's weakest aspect imo).

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  • Blake135
     
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    Apr 26, 2012 8:52 am GMT

    Very suprised I have never played it, is it worth going back and playing it ? Also did the game not do well enough for another ?

    Very suprised I have never played it, is it worth going back and playing it ? Also did the game not do well enough for another ?

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  • blue_hazy_basic
     
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    Blake135 wrote:

    Very suprised I have never played it, is it worth going back and playing it ? Also did the game not do well enough for another ?


    yes. Its a flawed masterpiece, but great nonetheless. I picked up for a few dollars on last steam sale, so i'd have a digital backup. Probably worth installing at least a few mods though!
    [QUOTE="Blake135"]

    Very suprised I have never played it, is it worth going back and playing it ? Also did the game not do well enough for another ?

    [/QUOTE] yes. Its a flawed masterpiece, but great nonetheless. I picked up for a few dollars on last steam sale, so i'd have a digital backup. Probably worth installing at least a few mods though!
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  • Blake135
     
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    blue_hazy_basic wrote:
    Blake135 wrote:

    Very suprised I have never played it, is it worth going back and playing it ? Also did the game not do well enough for another ?

    yes. Its a flawed masterpiece, but great nonetheless. I picked up for a few dollars on last steam sale, so i'd have a digital backup. Probably worth installing at least a few mods though!

    Wow it looks really fun can't believe I have never played it, the graphics seem alright its a 2004 game, got any mods that you could link me? And any info on if they might make another ? If not lets get a bloody Kickstarter going !

    Edited on Apr 26, 2012 9:13 am GMT

    [QUOTE="blue_hazy_basic"][QUOTE="Blake135"]

    Very suprised I have never played it, is it worth going back and playing it ? Also did the game not do well enough for another ?

    [/QUOTE] yes. Its a flawed masterpiece, but great nonetheless. I picked up for a few dollars on last steam sale, so i'd have a digital backup. Probably worth installing at least a few mods though![/QUOTE]

    Wow it looks really fun can't believe I have never played it, the graphics seem alright its a 2004 game, got any mods that you could link me? And any info on if they might make another ? If not lets get a bloody Kickstarter going !

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  • blue_hazy_basic
     
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    Blake135 wrote:

    blue_hazy_basic wrote:
    Blake135 wrote:

    Very suprised I have never played it, is it worth going back and playing it ? Also did the game not do well enough for another ?

    yes. Its a flawed masterpiece, but great nonetheless. I picked up for a few dollars on last steam sale, so i'd have a digital backup. Probably worth installing at least a few mods though!

    Wow it looks really fun can't believe I have never played it, the graphics seem alright its a 2004 game, got any mods that you could link me? And any info on if they might make another ? If not lets get a bloody Kickstarter going !


    last time i looked on the steam forum there was a decent list, can't remember off top of my head but Zimpanx recommended the ENB series earlier. When I last played it there was an unofficial patch which fixed a bunch of issues too.
    [QUOTE="Blake135"]

    [QUOTE="blue_hazy_basic"][QUOTE="Blake135"]

    Very suprised I have never played it, is it worth going back and playing it ? Also did the game not do well enough for another ?

    [/QUOTE] yes. Its a flawed masterpiece, but great nonetheless. I picked up for a few dollars on last steam sale, so i'd have a digital backup. Probably worth installing at least a few mods though![/QUOTE]

    Wow it looks really fun can't believe I have never played it, the graphics seem alright its a 2004 game, got any mods that you could link me? And any info on if they might make another ? If not lets get a bloody Kickstarter going !

    [/QUOTE] last time i looked on the steam forum there was a decent list, can't remember off top of my head but Zimpanx recommended the ENB series earlier. When I last played it there was an unofficial patch which fixed a bunch of issues too.
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  • xXDrPainXx
     
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    Apr 26, 2012 9:41 am GMT
    Funny you mentioned this game, going through another play through heavily modded of course haha. I couldn't even imagine playing this without the Community Patch which is up to 7.9 and I don't know how Wesp is still finding partially to full complete code for additional quests, items and textures. This guys is pretty damn good.

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    Funny you mentioned this game, going through another play through heavily modded of course haha. I couldn't even imagine playing this without the Community Patch which is up to 7.9 and I don't know how Wesp is still finding partially to full complete code for additional quests, items and textures. This guys is pretty damn good.
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  • rockydog1111
     
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    Apr 26, 2012 9:48 am GMT

    This is one game I am seriously excited to play when I get the rig together. Come on Ivy Bridge.

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    This is one game I am seriously excited to play when I get the rig together. Come on Ivy Bridge.

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  • Eikichi-Onizuka
     
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    Apr 26, 2012 9:56 am GMT
    Better combat could have made the game so much better. As it is it's still pretty damn good with the unofficial patch.
    Better combat could have made the game so much better. As it is it's still pretty damn good with the unofficial patch.
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  • cain006
     
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    Apr 26, 2012 9:56 am GMT

    Heil68 wrote:
    I was going to buy it recently, but the graphics look so dated that I couldn't do it.
    Are you serious? They're not bad at all, do you not play games that are 8 years or older or something? And just so you know, it was basically the best looking rpg when it came out.

    The combat is pretty bad and the last fourth of the game or so is crap. If they had fixed that, yeah it could've been one of the greatest.

    Edited on Apr 26, 2012 9:58 am GMT Edited 2 total times.

    [QUOTE="Heil68"]I was going to buy it recently, but the graphics look so dated that I couldn't do it. [/QUOTE]Are you serious? They're not bad at all, do you not play games that are 8 years or older or something? And just so you know, it was basically the best looking rpg when it came out.

    The combat is pretty bad and the last fourth of the game or so is crap. If they had fixed that, yeah it could've been one of the greatest.

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