Vampire: The Masquerade - Coteries of New York
released on Dec 11, 2019
Coteries of New York presents the struggle for power between two vampiric factions: Camarilla and Anarchs among the iconic buildings and night lights of Big Apple. It's a single-player narrative experience, set in a rich, fully licensed, globally recognized universe of Vampire: The Masquerade 5th Edition.
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Much like the game, I assume this review won't be long. The game initially does a fantastic job of introducing a colorful cast of characters. These individuals aren't just diverse and quirky—they truly embody the spirit of New York City with backstories that beg you to dive deeper. Sadly, just as you get attached, these characters tend to disappear without much ceremony as the game progresses.
The real meat of the game, the main story, starts to heat up beautifully, making you think you're in for a thrilling adventure through vampire politics and dark city secrets. But just as things get interesting, the game cuts off abruptly. Once the main narrative wraps, that’s it—there’s no revisiting your allies or further exploring those intriguing side plots. Just when you’re ready to delve deeper into the relationships and the intrigue, the game slaps a big "nope" right across your expectations.
The idea of a created protagonist where your decisions should matter sounds fantastic in theory. However, in practice, it feels more like you’re just along for the ride rather than steering it. The result is a feeling of detachment from your character, as if you’re merely going through the motions without genuinely affecting the outcome or engaging deeply with the story.
The game tantalizes with its atmospheric New York setting and flashes of excellent character writing. However, don’t come expecting a fully fleshed-out story. The game is more a collection of captivating moments rather than a cohesive narrative experience. Play it for the atmosphere and the character sketches, not for a deep or impactful story.
The real meat of the game, the main story, starts to heat up beautifully, making you think you're in for a thrilling adventure through vampire politics and dark city secrets. But just as things get interesting, the game cuts off abruptly. Once the main narrative wraps, that’s it—there’s no revisiting your allies or further exploring those intriguing side plots. Just when you’re ready to delve deeper into the relationships and the intrigue, the game slaps a big "nope" right across your expectations.
The idea of a created protagonist where your decisions should matter sounds fantastic in theory. However, in practice, it feels more like you’re just along for the ride rather than steering it. The result is a feeling of detachment from your character, as if you’re merely going through the motions without genuinely affecting the outcome or engaging deeply with the story.
The game tantalizes with its atmospheric New York setting and flashes of excellent character writing. However, don’t come expecting a fully fleshed-out story. The game is more a collection of captivating moments rather than a cohesive narrative experience. Play it for the atmosphere and the character sketches, not for a deep or impactful story.
Coteries of New York is a visual novel set in the Vampire: The Masquerade universe. If you love the lore of World of Darkness, this is a decent way to delve into the political intrigue and social dynamics of vampires. There's not a ton of action, just lots of reading and choosing dialogue options. It gets boring if you're expecting a full RPG, and sadly, your choices don't have as big an impact as you'd hope. Still, it's well-written and a solid introduction for fans of the tabletop game.
Decepcionante, mas bem bacaninha.
Jogo charmoso, final decepcionante. Não é Bloodlines, mas levaria prata (no peito) como o segundo melhor jogo ambientado no mundo das trevas.
I find this to be a decent way to learn more about the VtM universe and the art is beautiful but the story felt so shallow. You dont really get to feel like 'friends' with anyone, and the ending falls so short because there's nothing you can do at all.
a narrativa é muito boa e te deixa bem imerso no universo
as artes são bem lindas
personagens bens carismaticos e interessantes de explorar
O FINAL É BROXANTE CARA
É O MESMO QUANDO TU ESTIVER GALUDÃO PRA COMER UMA MINA E ELA CHEGA COM AQUELAS CALCINHAS BEGE DE VÓ QUE TEM NA AMERICANAS POR R$10,99
passa essa mesma sensação
e o foda é que o final é unico. A unica coisa que tu pode fazer e mudar a forma que tu chega nele porque como eu disse o resultado sempre será o mesmo
eu gostei mto do jogo só achei bem curto e odiei o final
as artes são bem lindas
personagens bens carismaticos e interessantes de explorar
O FINAL É BROXANTE CARA
É O MESMO QUANDO TU ESTIVER GALUDÃO PRA COMER UMA MINA E ELA CHEGA COM AQUELAS CALCINHAS BEGE DE VÓ QUE TEM NA AMERICANAS POR R$10,99
passa essa mesma sensação
e o foda é que o final é unico. A unica coisa que tu pode fazer e mudar a forma que tu chega nele porque como eu disse o resultado sempre será o mesmo
eu gostei mto do jogo só achei bem curto e odiei o final