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Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines
Vampire: The Masquerade - BloodlinesA dark, narrative‑driven RPG where you walk the line between humanity and monster.
Dark
DarkBecome the ultimate vampire hunter in this unique stealth-action RPG.
Overview
Description

Set in modern‑day Los Angeles, Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines lets you create a vampire and navigate the secretive world of the Kindred. Your choices shape alliances, enemies, and the fate of the city’s supernatural underbelly. The game blends first‑person shooting, stealth, and dialogue‑heavy role‑playing, offering multiple clans, powers, and moral dilemmas that affect the story’s outcome.

DARK is a thrilling stealth-action game with RPG elements where players step into the shoes of a newly turned vampire suffering from memory loss. Set in a dark, atmospheric modern world, you must navigate lavish environments ranging from city museums to heavily guarded skyscrapers while uncovering the conspiracy behind your condition. Utilize supernatural vampire abilities such as vanishing into thin air, going invisible, and executing devastating melee strikes to eliminate mortal security guards and rival creatures of the night. Earn experience, develop formidable skills, and survive the shadows where the hunter can easily become the prey.

Pricing
Paid (One-time)
Paid (One-time)
Category
Action RPG
Third-Person Shooters
Best for
RPG fans and horror enthusiasts
Stealth-action and vampire genre fans
Specifications
General
msrp
$19.9950%
$39.99
release date
2004-11-16
2013-07-04
Specifications
developer
Troika Games
Realmforge Studios
publisher
Activision, Electronic Arts
Kalypso Media
age rating
PEGI 18, ESRB M+13%
PEGI 16, ESRB M
multiplayer
Single player
Single player
critic score
72/100+71%
42/100
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Deep, branching narrative
  • Distinctive clan abilities
  • Atmospheric open‑world setting
  • Strong character writing
  • Unique vampire-themed stealth-action premise
  • Striking 3D cel-shaded visual style
  • Engaging supernatural abilities and skill progression
  • Intricate story with diverse environments
Cons
  • Outdated graphics
  • Occasional bugs and crashes
  • Limited save system
  • Challenging difficulty spikes and stealth mechanics
  • Limited replayability outside of the main campaign
  • Mixed critical reception regarding overall polish
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The Verdict

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Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines offers better overall value, higher critical reception, and more replayability, while Dark provides a flashier visual style at double the price.

Key differences

  • Price: $19.99 vs $39.99
  • Critical scores: 72/100 vs 42/100
  • Graphics: outdated vs striking cel‑shaded 3D
  • Replayability: multiple endings & clan swaps vs limited to main campaign
  • Difficulty: smoother experience vs notable difficulty spikes
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Pricing & value

Bloodlines costs $19.99, half the price of Dark’s $39.99, giving more bang for the buck.

Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines

Gameplay & fun factor

Bloodlines combines real‑time combat, firearms, and supernatural powers with branching narrative; Dark’s focus is narrower stealth‑action.

Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines

Graphics & performance

Dark uses a striking 3D cel‑shaded visual style, whereas Bloodlines is noted for outdated graphics.

Dark

Content & replayability

Bloodlines offers multiple endings, clan‑specific abilities, and replay with different clans; Dark has limited replay outside the main campaign.

Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines

Difficulty & accessibility

Bloodlines has occasional bugs but no reported difficulty spikes; Dark is criticized for challenging difficulty spikes and steep stealth mechanics.

Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines

Multiplayer / co‑op

Both titles are single‑player only.

Tie

Choose Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines if…

Players who value story depth, replay options, and lower price over cutting‑edge visuals.

Choose Dark if…

Players who prioritize a stylized visual experience and vampire‑hunter stealth despite higher cost and difficulty.

Common questions

Which game is cheaper?

Bloodlines costs $19.99; Dark costs $39.99.

Which title has better reviews?

Bloodlines has a critic score of 72/100, while Dark scored 42/100.

Do either games support multiplayer?

Both are single‑player only.