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Review of Vampire: The Masquerade – Swansong on PlayStation 5

by Gemma Looksby Gemma Looksby photo May 2022
Cover image of Vampire: The Masquerade – Swansong on PS5
Gamefings Score: 6.5
Platform: PS5 PS5 logo
Released: 19 May 2022
Genre: Role-playing game
Developer: Big Bad Wolf
Publisher: Nacon

Introduction

Ah! The world of vampires-a realm of bloodsucking, brooding, and questionable fashion choices. Enter *Vampire: The Masquerade - Swansong*, where three undead protagonists navigate the murky waters of Boston's vampire politics with the subtlety of a vampire hunter in a garlic factory. With moral dilemmas thicker than pig's blood, let's sink our teeth into this game and see if it's a rare delicacy or just a stale, old ham sandwich.

Gameplay

*Swansong* is all about choices, but unlike the choices you make at a buffet-let's face it, you'll probably select everything-here, the consequences are as weighty as a vampire's existential crisis. You'll hop between three vampires: Galeb, Emem, and Leysha, like a wildly ambitious seafood platter that ensures your plate never goes empty. Each character possesses unique abilities that, while fancy and potentially sexy, can also backfire spectacularly due to those nosy humans snooping around. Explore Boston's seedy underbelly, conduct serious questioning, snoop through human lives like a cat in a fish market, and remember to put on your *serious face* when confronting tricky situations. Just because you're a vampire doesn't mean you should let your inner drama queen shine through-save that for after dark.

Graphics

Considering that the developers used Unreal Engine 4-a fancy pants engine, let's be real-the graphics are appeal-o-rama. Boston looks sexy, shrouded in shadows and mystery. The character designs? Oh boy! They definitely have that *I haven't slept in three centuries* vibe but in a haute couture manner. You respect their aesthetic choices, even if it involves a hint too much eyeliner sometimes. Just don't look too close; those textures might have some minor issues here and there, giving 'creepy' a whole new level.

Conclusion

In conclusion, while *Vampire: The Masquerade - Swansong* serves up a feast of narrative choices and delightful RPG mechanics worthy of a true vampire lord, it's a shame that the whole package feels a little undercooked. The moral choices are intriguing, the Boston setting is lush, and exploring the lives of three very unique vampires keeps your interest alive (well, undead). However, the execution leaves something to be desired and could be seen as a floppy pancake instead of a fresh crepe. If you thirst for a narrative experience steeped in dark lore, give this a shot-just remember to keep your expectations in check or risk facing the wrath of an irate vampire!

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