Released on April 27, Vampire: The Masquerade — Bloodhunt (V:TM—B) is
the latest addition to the ever-growing
battle royale (BR) genre.
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While many might
be rolling their eyes at the fact that developers seem to continuously try
their luck in releasing a popular BR game, especially with games like
Apex Legends, Fortnite, and COD already cementing themselves as the big three.
Nevertheless, let us delve into this new title released by developers Sharkmob
AB and what makes V:TM—B stand out from the rest of the BR cluster.
In V:TM—B,
players join as one of many vampires who are concealing their identity from the
mortal world, and while these vampires are divided into separate factions, they
all follow the same rules, which are known as the “masquerade” — a sort of law
that governs their so-called secrecy.
Violating the
masquerade subjugates the violator to a “bloodhunt”, or a green light allowing
all other vampires to hunt and kill said violator without consequence.
Although not the
most original of narratives, how it is incorporated into the actual gameplay
adds an interesting dynamic that makes players feel like they need to follow
the masquerade.
When starting
V:TM—B for the first time, players will be tossed into the hub area, where they
and other players can roam around the halls while waiting to find their next
match.
In the hub,
players can open the start menu to customize their character, check their
challenges, and go through the game’s extensive library of weapons and lore.
When a game is finally found (which does not take long at all), they are
directed to the deployment phase of the game, where they pinpoint where they
want to spawn on the map, followed by a character selection phase.
There are four
classes in V:TM—B, each under a faction, three of which also have subclasses.
These subclasses are pretty much the same, with a slight difference in their
passive abilities.
These classes
are what I think makes V:TM—B such a fun experience, as each requires the
player to adapt to a certain playstyle to shine. Whether players choose to play
Brujah’s Brute, which has a very in-your-face sort of playstyle, or Nosferatu’s
Saboteur, which provides players with a kit to sneak around and set up
poisonous traps around the area, the game keeps players on their toes
regardless of their preferred class.
The looting
system in this game is great; characters pick up ammo and heal automatically if
they run over new objects. With simple and straight-to-the-point indicators of
weapon rarity and power, players can make swift decisions without affecting the
pace at which they’re playing.
Finally, the
interesting twist this
game throws at players is giving them the ability to
heal off of mortals who are wandering the streets of the city, but be cautious
— if a mortal sees you feeding off another, the bloodhunt is on, and your
position is revealed to the other players who are out to get you.
Unlike most BRs
that are being released, V:TM—B is a third-person shooter, so for those who are
avid Fortnite players, this game should feel natural in your hands.
The game feels
great to play, but movement can be clunky at times. However, with enough
practice, players will be hopping between buildings and soaring through the sky
before they know it.
The looting in
the game is quick, which gives players the ability to focus more on the actual
combat they are having. And although it can feel overwhelming at times, do not
fret, as every match has players start with one extra life, with the
opportunity to net another once depleted.
Everything about
V:TM—B makes you want to jump right back into the action, and after playing so
many BRs myself, it has been a breath of fresh air.
It’s not often
that a new BR piques my interest, especially one that happens to be a
third-person shooter. But, V:TM—B has been nothing but a genuinely entertaining
experience from the get-go.
There are things I wish
were done just slightly better, but that is to be expected with any game that is
newly released. So, if you enjoy traversing tall buildings, and strategically
finding humans to feast on while having the capability of playing anyway that
suits your playstyle, then V:TM—B is a definite must-try for BR lovers.
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