After a long wait and several delays, Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2 is coming to PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC on October 21, 2025. The specialist press has already given us its impressions of The Chinese Room’s action RPGe
Unfortunately, opinions are fairly divided, with an average Metacritic score of 67% on PC (19 reviews) and 64% on PS5 (21 reviews). OpenCritic, meanwhile, gives it a score of 66% based on 19 reviews. These scores will be refined over time.
Overall, reviewers have liked the story of Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2, which proves to be very interesting. The atmosphere and vampire skills also work great. The game is generally quite beautiful and the action-stealth gameplay is well done.
On the downside, the is kinda lacking on the technical department, the open world feels empty and the side activities uninteresting.
- Everyeye.it: 8/10
- PlayStation Universe: 7.5/10
- Game Informer: 7/10
- Game Rant: 7/10
- GameSpot: 7/10
- ComicBook: 3/5
- DualShockers: 5/10
- Push Square: 4/10
- GamesRadar+: 1.5/5
- TechRadar Gaming: 1.5/5
It’s always tough to see a highly anticipated game receive disappointing scores, especially after such a long wait. Hopefully, the developers can take feedback to heart and make improvements for future updates. Excited to see how it performs on the PS5!
I completely agree; it’s disheartening for fans who have been waiting so long. It’s interesting to see how the delays may have impacted expectations, though. Sometimes, the pressure of high anticipation can make it harder for a game to live up to the hype.
I completely understand your feelings; the anticipation has been building for years. It’s interesting to see how the game’s development challenges have impacted its reception, especially considering the legacy of the first installment. Hopefully, the team can address these issues in future updates.
It’s interesting how the delays have affected expectations, making it even more challenging for developers to meet fans’ hopes. Hopefully, they can still deliver a memorable experience despite the mixed reviews. It’s always tough when a beloved franchise faces hurdles like this.
Absolutely, the longer a game takes to release, the higher the stakes become for developers. It can create a kind of pressure that might affect the final product, especially with such a beloved franchise. Fans have high hopes, and it’ll be fascinating to see if they manage to meet them this time around.
definitely lead to heightened expectations from fans. It’s interesting to note how the game’s lore and connection to the original Bloodlines have influenced player anticipation. Hopefully, the developers can still deliver a memorable experience despite the scores!
Absolutely, the lore has always been a major draw for fans of the series. It will be fascinating to see how they incorporate the rich storytelling elements that made the first game so beloved. Hopefully, they can balance those expectations with solid gameplay to deliver a memorable experience!