Video games act as the media through which the audience can operate and live out some of their dream scenarios. Who hasn’t wanted to be a vampire once or twice in their lives? The immortality and ageless look, combined with cool vampiric abilities, just seem like a recipe for a good time.
While Vampire: The Masquerade - Swansong might have satisfied some players' thirst, many were left wanting more. Gamers want more from the experience of playing as a vampire; they with a longer narrative and a stronger focus on combat.
Well, luckily, there are numerous video games across various genres that feature vampires, although only a select few let the player character be one.
Here are five video games that let gamers get the full vampire experience.
Note: This article reflects the writer's opinion
Dontnod, the studio that made the Life is Strange games and Tell Me Why, also developed Vampyr, an action RPG set in London after the end of the World War. The video game was released on June 5, 2018 for PC, PS4, and Xbox One, where players control Dr. Jonathan Reid, who has been turned into a vampire.
The game’s story follows the protagonist as he is introduced to the hidden world of vampires, a secret plague that is affecting many of the species, and a mystery surrounding the disappearance of a hospital patient. The larger narrative deals with how actions, not a state of being, determines a person's goodness — a common theme in vampire fiction.
The gameplay is set in a semi-open world, with about 60 interactable citizens whose blood Jonathan can drink. There is no obligation to kill any of the innocent people throughout the game, although it is an option. However, killing or not killing citizens can lead to a few different endings depending
Read more on sportskeeda.com