Chris Shive
Hardcore GamerReview: Vampire: The Masquerade – Swansong
Published 5/26/2022
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Series X|S / PS4 / PC / PS5 / XONE / Switch - 5/19/2022
Vampire: The Masquerade - Swansong
Based on the cult role-playing world and developed by specialists in the genre, Vampire: The Masquerade – Swansong is a narrative RPG in which your every choice determines the fate of the three main characters and of the Boston Camarilla.
- Developer
- Big Bad Wolf
- Publisher
- Nacon
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Critic avg
60
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Total coverage
15
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Score range
40–85
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Score range is 31+ points
Critic landscape
The critic average is 60 across 15 scored reviews, with a 45-point spread. Critics are far apart on this one.
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Most scored reviews currently sit in the Below 70 band.
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70–794 reviews · 27%
Below 7010 reviews · 67%
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Phil Iwaniuk
The GuardianVampire: The Masquerade - Swansong review – a thriller to get your teeth into
Published 5/26/2022
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Read originalJames Ide
Daily MirrorVampire: The Masquerade – Swansong Review: The night is dark and long, Swansong takes a while to sink your teeth into
Published 5/23/2022
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Read originalDavid Wildgoose
GameSpotVampire The Masquerade: Swansong Review - That Sinking Feeling
Published 5/20/2022
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40
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Read originalSarah Fields
Game RantVampire: The Masquerade - Swansong Review
Published 5/19/2022
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Read originalRachel Weber
GamesRadar+Vampire: The Masquerade Swansong review - "Like a vegan vampire, the game seems confused about what it wants to be" | GamesRadar+GamesRadar+GamesRadar+NewsaramaTotal FilmEdge
Published 5/18/2022
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50
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Read originalGabriel Moss
IGNIGN Vampire: The Masquerade - Swansong Review
Published 5/18/2022
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Read originalRick Lane
PC GamerVampire: The Masquerade – Swansong review
Published 5/18/2022
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Read originalChan Khee Hoon
TheGamerVampire The Masquerade: Swansong Review - Playing Politics
Published 5/18/2022
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70
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Read originalSteve C
TheSixthAxisVampire: The Masquerade – Swansong Review | TheSixthAxis
Published 5/18/2022
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