


Known as blood mages, the Tremere are known for backstabbing other clans to further their own clan's ambitions, which is why they are usually not trusted. For example, the Brujah are your basic warrior class in an RPG, their entire premise is being freedom fighters and are always known for being the first ones in and last ones out when they see corruption in power positions in the city. Each clan has their own unique special abilities, and lore. On top multiple skills, the game reflects to it's title name, Bloodlines and because this is an RPG there are 7 clans to pick from when you start the game. It really doesn't do much aside from highlighting items you will probably see anyway. I will say that 1 skill is only really useless and that's the inspection skill. Don't be afraid to experiment with other skills. Do you want to be a sneaky assassin that is more willing to get in and out of areas without being caught? Do you want to be a gigantic juggernaut who is willing to take numerous amount of bullets while feeding on your enemies? Or do you want to be the seductive or charismatic vampire that is willing to convince others to stand down, or even fight for you? Well that is all possible. The game also has a number of skills throughout the game that you can increase that give you several ways to get through an area and can spec yourself how you want to be. Quite honestly, probably one of the weakest aspects of the game, that i will continue further down along the line.

When using guns your camera switches to a first person perspective where you can also use your disciplines (spells) and third person when using melee weapons such as a sledgehammer or your fists. The gameplay consists of a third person and first person perspective. On top of the fantastic voice acting from a number high profile voice actors, i was interested and by time i got through Santa Monica, the first area, i was hooked. However, previously when i first heard about it, i kept hearing on the internet about how atmospheric it was and how it was a perfect representation of being a vampire in modern times (at least in 2004). I've played this game many times throughout the year, usually i run a playthrough once a year.
