This new Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2 developer diary showcases thrilling gameplay footage, focusing on the mechanics of vampire hunting and maintaining the Masquerade.
In the world of Vampire: The Masquerade, vampires must conceal their true nature from humans. Bloodlines 2 incorporates this with a Masquerade meter, visually represented by an eye icon in the top-left corner of the screen. This meter tracks actions that violate the Masquerade, escalating through three levels:
- Green: Minor infractions; simply hiding will suffice.
- Yellow: Multiple violations, including feeding or using aggressive powers. Players must deal with witnesses or avoid attracting police attention.
- Red: The Masquerade is broken, and the police are pursuing the player. Escape and concealment are crucial, as the Camarilla will intervene once the meter is full. (See the provided gameplay clip for an example).
Players can reduce their "infamy" by making witnesses forget their actions or, alternatively, eliminating them. If the police are involved, hiding is the most effective strategy.
The developers emphasize that the risk of exposure increases throughout the game, demanding swift and decisive actions from players to maintain the Masquerade.
