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Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines vs Dishonored

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Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines
Vampire: The Masquerade - BloodlinesA dark, narrative‑driven RPG where you walk the line between humanity and monster.
Dishonored
DishonoredStealth-action adventure where choices shape a plague‑riddled city.
Overview
Description

Set in modern‑day Los Angeles, Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines lets you create a vampire and navigate the secretive world of the Kindred. Your choices shape alliances, enemies, and the fate of the city’s supernatural underbelly. The game blends first‑person shooting, stealth, and dialogue‑heavy role‑playing, offering multiple clans, powers, and moral dilemmas that affect the story’s outcome.

Set in the industrial city of Dunwall, Dishonored puts you in the shoes of Corvo Attano, a royal protector framed for murder. Use a blend of stealth, combat, and supernatural abilities to exact revenge and uncover conspiracies. The game rewards creative problem‑solving, letting you approach each mission with lethal precision or silent finesse, while your moral choices reshape the world around you.

Pricing
Paid (One-time)
Paid (One-time)
Category
Action RPG
Story-Rich
Best for
RPG fans and horror enthusiasts
Fans of narrative stealth games
Specifications
Spec source
AI-estimated
AI-estimated
General
msrp
$19.9950%
$39.99
release date
2004-11-16
2012-10-09
Specifications
developer
Troika Games
Arkane Studios
publisher
Activision, Electronic Arts
Bethesda Softworks
age rating
PEGI 18, ESRB M
PEGI 18, ESRB M
multiplayer
Single player
Single player
critic score
72/100
85/100+18%
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Deep, branching narrative
  • Distinctive clan abilities
  • Atmospheric open‑world setting
  • Strong character writing
  • Rich, atmospheric world design
  • Deep moral choice system
  • Highly flexible gameplay approaches
  • Engaging supernatural abilities
Cons
  • Outdated graphics
  • Occasional bugs and crashes
  • Limited save system
  • Stealth can be challenging for beginners
  • Limited multiplayer content (single‑player only)
  • Some missions feel linear despite open design
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The Verdict

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Dishonored offers tighter, supernatural‑stealth gameplay with higher critic scores, while Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines provides a deeper RPG narrative and clan variety at half the price.

Key differences

  • Stealth vs. RPG focus: Dishonored centers on stealth and supernatural powers; Bloodlines emphasizes role‑playing, dialogue, and clan abilities.
  • Critical reception: Dishonored has an 85/100 critic score versus Bloodlines' 72/100.
  • Price: Dishonored costs $39.99, Bloodlines $19.99.
  • Graphics age: Bloodlines uses older 2004 graphics; Dishonored (2012) looks more modern.
  • Replayability mechanisms: Bloodlines offers clan‑specific quests and multiple endings; Dishonored relies on moral choices and ability combos.
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Gameplay & fun factor

Dishonored’s flexible stealth, supernatural abilities, and dynamic mission outcomes create varied playstyles.

Dishonored

Platform availability

Both are single‑player PC titles; no platform data provided beyond that.

Tie

Price & value

Bloodlines costs $19.99, half of Dishonored’s $39.99, offering lower entry cost.

Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines

Multiplayer / co‑op

Both are single‑player only.

Tie

Content & replayability

Bloodlines’ seven clans, reputation system, and multiple endings boost replay value.

Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines

Difficulty & accessibility

Dishonored’s stealth can be challenging for beginners; Bloodlines’ RPG mechanics are generally more forgiving.

Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines

Graphics & performance

Dishonored (2012) has newer graphics; Bloodlines (2004) is noted as outdated.

Dishonored

Choose Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines if…

Players who prioritize deep RPG storytelling, clan variety, and lower price.

Choose Dishonored if…

Players who want polished stealth action with supernatural powers and higher critical acclaim.

Common questions

Which game is cheaper?

Bloodlines costs $19.99; Dishonored costs $39.99.

Which has better reviews?

Dishonored has a critic score of 85/100, higher than Bloodlines' 72/100.

Do either games support multiplayer?

No; both are single‑player only.