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Vampire: The Masquerade – Out for Blood
By Choice of Games, released 1 Jan 2021
- Linux
- Microsoft Windows
- macOS
What it is
Vampire: The Masquerade – Out for Blood is a text-based interactive horror novel by Choice of Games, set in the World of Darkness. Its 455,000-word story casts you as a new resident of Jericho Heights, where neighbors begin disappearing and vampires are at work. You can gather allies, investigate vampire rivalries and decide whether to hunt, take sides in a conflict, or risk being Embraced. Character choices include gender identity and sexuality, while classic Vampire: The Masquerade attributes and skills shape your character. The story features an ensemble cast, 17 character portraits and romance options involving humans or vampires. It has no graphics or sound effects, relying on text and player imagination. The single-player game lists Steam Achievements, Steam Cloud and Family Sharing. It released on July 29, 2021, for Windows, macOS and Linux.
What players like, and what they don't
- 455,000-word interactive story
- Choices shape the story
- Character creation includes classic attributes and skills
- Available on Windows, macOS and Linux
- Text-only, with no graphics or sound effects
- Single-player only
Who it suits
Suited to readers who want choice-driven vampire horror, character customization and romance in a text-only format.
Out for Blood puts its vampire-hunting story and character decisions entirely in text. It offers a large branching narrative, character creation and romance options.
