Name: Vampire: The Masquerade – Reckoning of New York
Release date: September 10, 2024
Genre: Adventure, Indie, Visual Novel
Developer: Draw Distance
Publisher: Dear Villagers
Platform: PC
Publication type: License
Interface language: English, French
Voice language: None
Tablet: Not required (DRM-Free from GOG)
Description: Vampire: The Masquerade – Reckoning of New York is a visual novel that completes a trilogy based in the World of Darkness universe, where vampire politics and intrigue take center stage. The game is set in New York City in 2024, where the balance of power between the two main vampire factions, the Camarilla and the Anarchs, hangs in the balance. Players must assume the role of one of the vampires (Kindred) and survive in a world full of danger, manipulation, and betrayal.
The main goal is to explore the dark side of the city, interact with various characters and make choices that radically change the course of the story. Every decision in dialogues, interaction with characters and choice of tactics is critical to the outcome of the game. An important feature is the ability to use vampire Disciplines – supernatural abilities that help in the fight or to avoid dangerous situations. However, excessive use of these powers increases the risk of awakening the inner Beast, which can lead to unpredictable consequences.
Players will have to balance between maintaining control over their essence, managing social connections and completing complex tasks. The plot centers on political and personal conflicts, the search for one’s identity in the conditions of eternal life and the fragility of relationships within the vampire society.
The game’s visual style conveys the dark atmosphere of a metropolis that has become a battlefield for supernatural creatures. Unlike traditional RPGs, Reckoning of New York emphasizes the narrative component, immersing the player in deep dialogues and complex moral dilemmas.
System requirements:
OS: Windows 10
Processor: Dual Core 3 GHz
RAM: 4 GB RAM
Video card: 1 GB VRAM OpenGL 2.1+
Disk space: 2 GB