I would recommend this ONLY if you are interested in Vampire: The Masquerade and want to delve into its lore a bit from a neonate's point of view. For a first taste of the RPG, it's fine. I love the whole urban horror and World of Darkness vibe, and it's somewhat satiated my appetite. Plus the fact that it comes with a dictionary for the terminology is great for someone new. BUT. If you're looking for a game/visual novel where your decisions carry weight and there's replayability, turn around; you won't find it here. There are three clans to choose from, and the only thing that changes is the slight flavor of some dialogue at certain points. The rest, once seen for the first time, can be skipped with the CTRL key at maximum speed; it's irrelevant. The only reason to replay it would be to see the end of some sidequests or completing the storyline of one of the 4 companions available to unlock, and even then this barely has any impact on the end of the game in the slightest except for s...
Vampire: The Masquerade - Coteries of New York
- Release Date:
- Dec 11, 2019
- Metacritic:
- 70
- Developer:
- Draw Distance
- Publisher:
- Dear Villagers
- Platforms:
- Windows Mac Linux
Game Tags
About This Game
More World Of Darkness
About the Game
Vampire: The Masquerade - Coteries of New York is a narrative experience set in the rich universe of Vampire: The Masquerade 5th Edition. It presents the struggle for power between two vampiric factions - the Camarilla and the Anarchs - bathed in the night lights of the Big Apple.Vampire: The Masquerade - Coteries of New York presents the conflict between two vampiric factions: the traditionalist Camarilla and the fiercely independent Anarchs among the landmarks and night lights of the Big Apple. It's a unique, atmospheric, single-player narrative experience, set in the rich universe of Vampire: The Masquerade 5th Edition.
- Choose one of three pre-defined characters and play as a Ventrue, Toreador or Brujah
- Each playable character offers a selection of powers (Disciplines), different ethical approaches to certain issues, and unique dialogue lines
- Character-oriented quests allow you to meet four unique non-playable characters: a Tremere sorcerer, a Nosferatu detective, a Gangrel of conflicted loyalties and a Malkavian multifoliate online personality with their own agendas. Win their hearts and minds and up to two of them will assist you in the finale
- Depending on your choice of the Clan you will be able to see the events from a distinct perspective. One playthrough is not enough to see all the game has to offer!
- Different paths leading to a grand finale that will leave you surprised and eager to see more
- Suitable for both Vampire: The Masquerade veterans, and fans of mature narrative-driven games who are newcomers to the setting
The game does justice to the mature themes of the World of Darkness, and takes advantage of the excellent atmosphere of the source material.
What is Vampire: The Masquerade – Coteries of New York?
Vampire: The Masquerade - Coteries of New York aims to translate the complex and fascinating world of vampires, their nightly struggles for power and attempts to hold on to their humanity.
How do you play Coteries of New York
You act as a newly-fledged vampire in New York. You have to learn what it means to be one of the Kindred in a huge, vibrant, contemporary metropolis. On your way you’ll meet different NPCs – other vampires, thin-bloods, ghouls, humans... and more. You will perform tasks that will put test your humanity and take part in a complex and often brutal struggle for power between the Camarilla and the Anarchs. You’ll interact with key NPCs - form unique bonds and relations and learn your undead companions’ deepest secrets... or see them abandon you. You’ll feast on the living and will ask yourself about the very nature of humanity. You will have to keep track of your Hunger or the Beast inside you will take over. You will make choices for the character, including which storylines to pursue and how to approach the different situations presented. You will take part in a narrative experience with branching dialogue choices, memorable characters - all among iconic locales of the Big Apple. You will be able to use Disciplines that will help you in combat and conversations, but be aware that every use of a Discipline may increase the level of your Hunger. Left unchecked, your Hunger will force you to give control over to the Beast: a dark side of your nature which wishes only to feed... no matter the cost.
If it’s called Vampire: The Masquerade, does that mean you have something in common with World of Darkness, Bloodlines 2, the cult tabletop RPG system, or...?
Yes, exactly! Coteries of New York is set in the same universe as Bloodlines 2, but our game offers different experiences and stories.
Do you plan to expand the universe of Coteries of New York
As for post-launch support, we’ll keep you updated. We would love to expand Coteries’ stories, but it depends on many factors and we do not want to over promise anything.
Which platforms will Coteries of New York be available on?
Coteries of New York is available on PC (Windows, Mac OS and Linux), PS4, Xbox One and Nintendo Switch in Q1 2020.
Does the game support controllers?
Yes! You’re able to play the PC version both with mouse and keyboard, as well as with a controller.
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User Reviews
love to watch the draculas drink the blood
This isn't really worth the money or time put into it. It plays like a "choice of games" interactive novel, but with a visual novel interface, and less overall quality.
Outside of the excellent art style, sound/music design, and general WoD vibes, the story is...okay-ish at best and disappointing at worst. While playing, you feel like multiple plotlines are being set up and leading up to something interesting and cool, only to find out this is not the case. I will not spoil anything, but keep your expectations low when it comes to the overall story. I would say that the game would not be worth more than 5 euros, so instead of buying it for 20, wait for a discount to buy it instead of full price.
I like this game! It has some deep flaws (the ending comes out of nowhere! it sucks!!) but... the side quests were enchanting. Despite its flaws, I had a LOT of fun playing this. My recommendation: once you pick a sidequest, follow it all the way through. The game doesn't give enough time to finish them all, so don't leave any half-done!
The story is alright but boy does the implementation of disciplines, feeding and diverging branches suck. You don't have a clear idea of what your blood levels are or have an active option to go feed to fix it, nor what the time frames are for missions - compare this with the mechanically much better VN Werewolf game "Heart of the Forest". Buy VtM Swansong on sale instead.
Its not a bad game, runs fine on my 8 yr old Potato, Has many choices and its still is some what interesting.. The ending i got was a bit abrupt but the game can be played many times differently. It feels like a Vampire The Masquerade game. Worth it.
Great story options, full modern urban horror experience, trust no one!
You're not warned that when you follow the quest(s) of your patron, it will end the game without giving you the chance to follow the other quests. There is a bug that in some playthroughs skips a chapter. I am disappointed with the amount and variety of choices given. It's too short.
a cool and moody story that has great and immersive writing.
System Requirements
Minimum
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS *: Windows 7 SP1
- Processor: Dual Core 3 GHz
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: 1 GB VRAM OpenGL 2.1+
- Storage: 2 GB available space
Recommended
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
FAQ
How much does Vampire: The Masquerade - Coteries of New York cost?
Vampire: The Masquerade - Coteries of New York costs $3.99. Currently 80% off!
What are the system requirements for Vampire: The Masquerade - Coteries of New York?
Minimum: Minimum: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS *: Windows 7 SP1 Processor: Dual Core 3 GHz Memory: 4 GB RAM Graphics: 1 GB VRAM OpenGL 2.1+ Storage: 2 GB available space Recommended: Recommended: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
What platforms is Vampire: The Masquerade - Coteries of New York available on?
Vampire: The Masquerade - Coteries of New York is available on Windows PC, macOS, Linux.
Is Vampire: The Masquerade - Coteries of New York worth buying?
Vampire: The Masquerade - Coteries of New York has 72% positive reviews from 18 players. Metacritic score: 70/100.
When was Vampire: The Masquerade - Coteries of New York released?
Vampire: The Masquerade - Coteries of New York was released on Dec 11, 2019.
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