Summary
By now,Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlineshas earned itself a cult status, having a dedicated fanbase that immediately boot the game up again when they see its name mentioned. With news circling around gaming media regarding the revival of the second game,Bloodlinesis going to gather a new score of fans looking to experience the first game beforeBloodlines 2releases.
For those who have not yet played, the age of the game and various glaring issues from its rushed completion might be apparent and unpalatable to them. Luckily, there is a thriving mod community forBloodlinesthat helps elevate the game to standards that will help newer fans see why it holds such strong appeal with its existing fanbase.
8Photo Mode
Snap Aesthetic Screenshots
Photo Mode is a mechanicintroduced to most modern-day games, allowing players to snap the perfect photo which they can share with their friends for aesthetic success. This was something omitted inBloodlines, as photo mode wasn’t really a mechanic utilized in early 2000s games, but thankfully there is a mod for that.
This Photo Mode mod allows players to hide the UI, choose different lenses and levels of focus, and switch camera angles, so they can get the perfect screen grab by simply pressing a few keys.
7Diabolical Diablerie
Introduces A Coveted Game Mechanic
Most vampires feed on mortal humans or animals to slake their blood thirst and give them ample blood to use their discipline abilities, but some feast on the gore of other vampires, sometimes draining them down to the last drop. In kindred circles, this is known as “diablerie,” and it is outlawed inCamarilla and Anarch domains.
Diablarie has its dangers, but the rewards are sometimes worth the risk, and now with this mod, players can dabble in the act inBloodlines,as well as add a new generation (8-15), so players can even choose to be a Thin-Blood and feed their way to the top if they wish.
6VampAmongUs
An Unexpected Crossover With Telltale
For those who enjoyed the unique art style ofTelltale’s narrative-driven titles, this mod is definitely for them. It takes the graphics in the game and painstakingly overhauls them to give them the graphic novel look of those games, specifically playing homage toThe Wolf Among Us.
As both games are gothically noir, contain supernatural creatures, and many murders,The Wolf Among Usis definitely a fitting crossover, and there is no doubt Telltale could do a fantastic job with tackling aVampire: the Masqueradegame. Since the reality of that crossover seems unlikely, fans will just have to make do with this mod.
5Selene From Underworld
Adds A Vampiric Legend
Those who enjoy vampire games are likely to indulge in other vampire media such as TV shows, books, and movies, and undoubtedly those who have would have seen, or at the very least heard of, the iconic vampire movie seriesUnderworld, fronted by main character Selene.
This mod adds that leading lady to the game, replacing the female Brujah preset with Selene, in all her gun-wielding, leather-wearing coolness. Given that there are no customization options in the base game, mods like this are essential for players who aren’t too fond of some of the clan presets.
4HD Overhaul
Breathes Beauty Into An Old Game
Given thatBloodlinesis so outdated, players who are used to more modern titles might be a bit reticent to dive into an old game that leaves a lot to be desiredin the graphics department, as it is almost 20 years old at this point.
Thankfully, there is a mod dedicated to what might beBloodlines’biggest downfall, called the HD Overhaul. As expected, this mod comes with a host of new and improved textures for character models, buildings, locations, objects…anything the player can see has been overhauled. It also comes with some brand-new music for clubs and combat if the in-game music isn’t to players' particular tastes.
3Clan Quest Mod
Hours Of New Content
The title of this mod is slightly misleading, as it adds so much more than other clan quest mods, making this an crucial pick-up for the fans who have already playedBloodlinesto death.
Along with a quest for each playable clan, it also allows players to install other mods to enhance their experience,such as the Camarillaand Companion mods, but this only scratches the surface of everything this mod includes. Adding hours of bonus content to an already lengthy title, this mod is essential for fans who want more but can’t wait for the release ofBloodlines 2.
2The Undisciplined Caitiff
Adds Several New Clans
In the latest tabletop iteration ofVampire: the Masquerade,there are a total of 13 clans, seven of which made it intoBloodlines, with some glaring omissions. Thankfully, modders are here to save the day.
Though it only lists Caitiff in the title, this mod also allows players to choose to be a Thin-Blood or a City Gangrel. As well as introducing new clans, the game itself is improved with this mod, adding new quests and plot lines while also changing some that already existed. This drastic change keeps the game fresh for those players who have already sunk 100s of hours into it.
1The Unofficial Patch
Essential Fix For The Base Game
If players don’t download any other mods, they should at least download this one. The Unofficial Patch is a huge fan-made project kept alive by the passion and love of a dedicated and talented team of players who took the buggy mess ofBloodlinesand fixed the most glaring issues while adding a few features of their own.
Not only does it resolve the compatibility issue with such a dated game running on more recent hardware and OS, but this patch also increases the quality of the textures and even adds a few more quests for fans to sink their fangs into. The Unofficial Patch is not onlythe best modforBloodlines, it is essential.
