Vampire: The Masquerade - Shadows of New York Review Summary
Last updated: 2026-05-23
- Engaging and well-written story
- Beautiful and high-quality artwork
- Excellent music and soundtrack
- Choices lack impact
- Linear gameplay
- Unsatisfying endings
Emotions
Archetypes
- Sample precision
- Helpful reviews
- 86%
- Unhelpful reviews
- 14%
- Protest reviews
- 0%
- 62%Helpful reviews with positive sentiment
- 38%Helpful reviews with negative sentiment
- Positive points
- 622
- Negative points
- 511
- Gameplay points
- 435
- Perf. points
- 8
- Rec. points
- 72
- Misc points
- 1
| Point | Description | Importance |
|---|---|---|
Well-developed protagonist
| The main character, Julia, is noted for being well-written, engaging, and charismatic, with a strong personality that feels real. | 45% |
Engaging and well-written story
| The game features a captivating and emotionally rich narrative with well-developed characters. Players appreciate the efficient storytelling and the depth of the plot. | 44% |
Appeals to World of Darkness fans
| The game is recommended for fans of the World of Darkness and Vampire: The Masquerade universes, offering a rich setting and good introduction to the lore. | 38% |
Excellent music and soundtrack
| The game's music is highly praised for its atmospheric quality and how well it complements the gameplay without being intrusive. | 37% |
Beautiful and high-quality artwork
| The artwork in the game is described as stunning, gorgeous, and well-done, contributing significantly to the game's visual appeal. | 36% |
Multiple endings and choices
| Players appreciate the multiple endings and the impact of their choices on the story, adding to the game's replayability. | 24% |
Enjoyable and fun gameplay
| Players find the game enjoyable and fun to play, with a simple and easy-to-understand mechanics. | 17% |
Improved atmosphere and writing
| The game is noted for its improved atmosphere, writing, and overall vibe compared to its prequel, providing a better experience. | 12% |