Traditional fare like snipers and shotguns are complemented by more vampire oriented fare like flaming crossbows making an interesting selection of death-dealing implements available. The variety of weapons feels spot on too. The fact that each player gets an extra life and that healing is readily available through both pickups and quick tasty human snacks means that players (like me) who prefer games that give players the chance to escape and survive as opposed to a quick time-to-kill are going to be happy here. There doesn’t feel like any RNG involved in shooting enemies and skill with a lesser weapon will trump an unskilled player with a great weapon. The gunplay in-game also feels satisfying, with guns behaving in an expected manner in regards to accuracy and power. That’s not to say that certain points of the map are not recognisable, but more that outside of a few key locations it is easy to get lost in the sameness. This results in a lot of areas on the map struggling to feel distinct. It is based on the real city of Prague and as a result, it feels appropriately gothic but the colour palate is very bleak with only the occasional splash of colour. That being said the map itself is a little on the boring side. Shops and cars have alarms, there are small side missions that encourage exploration and the environment can be used in interesting ways during firefights to create confusion and cover. But before I get to the annoyances I will say that it is great that the map is so interactive. Speaking of the map, this is where I have a few issues. Each vampire also has a “sense” ability that sends a pulse that detects weapons, humans and noise to aid in map navigation and strategy. While up higher players obviously have a clear view of what is going on but become more visible to other players in the process. This means height becomes very important to proceedings. Each vampire is incredibly mobile as well and can climb to the rooftops with ease. The judicious use of these powers will often mean the difference between victory or having all your blood drained by the opposition. There are invisibility powers, teleporting, traps, force blasts and timed invincibility that really change up the feeling of combat when used correctly. These warriors have a mix of powers, one based around movement and one used for attack or boosting. There are four clans to choose from at the start of each match, with each clan having two warriors. But once again a risk/reward conundrum comes into it, is the loot worth a noisy firefight that is likely to attract attention?īeing a vampire comes into the combat in interesting ways as well. These hunters have bases established around the map and these locations are great for high-level loot. The second variety of humans is a group of vampire hunters who, unlike other humans, recognise you for what you are and open fire without hesitation. It is an exciting risk/reward mechanic that not only shakes the standard gameplay up but fits in with the established lore of the franchise. The catch here is that technically you are breaking the rules of The Masquerade by chowing down, so if another human sees you the Bloodhunt is called and your position is revealed on the map for 60 seconds. They are perfect for a snack to refill health but each human also offers a bonus in the form of things like health regeneration, timer cooldown boosts or even an extra life. There are two types of humans, the first are simply normal people going about their business. The first thing that sets Bloodhunt apart are the inclusion of humans on the Map. It is when the actual lore of the Vampires comes into it that things get interesting. A 40 player map, pick your start locations, high loot areas and a closing circle play area. This plays into the gameplay of a Battle Royale in surprising and enjoyable ways. For those not up on the lore of The Masquerade, it is a world where shadowy vampire clans control the citizens from behind the scenes, all the while maintaining the secret of their existence.
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |
AuthorWrite something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview. ArchivesCategories |