02-14-2006, 11:09 AM
Yeah, I was quite addicted to this game for a while. It's currently sitting installed on my computer awaiting the installation of a new graphics card I'll be getting for my birthday.
One irk that I had with the game is that, while it starts out varied and interesting with multiple paths through, it all eventually degenerates into a hardcore combat-fest; and if you haven't developed your ranged combat skills to a high degree, then the endgame becomes stupidly hard.
First time through I played a Gangrel with maxed melee/unarmed skill and a purposely-low humanity so he could practically frenzy on cue. He was an absolute monster, could tear through pretty much everything and anything without so much as breaking a sweat. Then I got to the final boss, and while there is a way to defeat it in melee, it's horribly reliant on luck. I can't possibly tell you how badly it sucks to waste your two chances at killing it only to leave it with a sliver of life. Even worse is when the boss bugs through the floor meaning you can't hit the damn thing :)
But on the whole, I loved the game. The haunted hotel scene is such a stand-out area I'll probably be taking good memories of that place with me to my grave. And of course trying to figure out Tourette. And the talking street signs. And, I swear, the only stealth section in a game I've actually liked (The museum).
One irk that I had with the game is that, while it starts out varied and interesting with multiple paths through, it all eventually degenerates into a hardcore combat-fest; and if you haven't developed your ranged combat skills to a high degree, then the endgame becomes stupidly hard.
First time through I played a Gangrel with maxed melee/unarmed skill and a purposely-low humanity so he could practically frenzy on cue. He was an absolute monster, could tear through pretty much everything and anything without so much as breaking a sweat. Then I got to the final boss, and while there is a way to defeat it in melee, it's horribly reliant on luck. I can't possibly tell you how badly it sucks to waste your two chances at killing it only to leave it with a sliver of life. Even worse is when the boss bugs through the floor meaning you can't hit the damn thing :)
But on the whole, I loved the game. The haunted hotel scene is such a stand-out area I'll probably be taking good memories of that place with me to my grave. And of course trying to figure out Tourette. And the talking street signs. And, I swear, the only stealth section in a game I've actually liked (The museum).
When in mortal danger,
When beset by doubt,
Run in little circles,
Wave your arms and shout.
BattleTag: Schrau#2386
When beset by doubt,
Run in little circles,
Wave your arms and shout.
BattleTag: Schrau#2386