This new Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2 developer diary showcases exciting gameplay footage, focusing on the mechanics of vampire hunting and maintaining the Masquerade. The game features a Masquerade meter, visually represented by an eye icon in the top corner of the screen, which tracks the player's actions.
Violations of the Masquerade are graded by color:
- Green: Minor infractions; simply hiding will suffice.
- Yellow: Multiple violations, including feeding or using aggressive powers. Players must manage witnesses or avoid police attention.
- Red: The Masquerade is broken, and the police are in pursuit. Hiding and escaping are crucial, as the Camarilla will intervene once the meter is full. (See the provided gameplay clip for an example).
Players can reduce their "infamy" by making witnesses forget their actions or, alternatively, eliminating them. For police involvement, discretion and evasion are key.
The developers emphasize that the risk of exposure will escalate throughout the game, demanding swift and strategic decision-making from players to maintain the Masquerade.
