Legendary vampire RPG ported to smartphones — beta of Vampire: The Masquerade — Bloodlines released for Android

Enthusiasts continue to port PC classics to smartphones.

A beta version of a fan-made Android port of Vampire: The Masquerade — Bloodlines has surfaced online. It is based on the Russian-language PC version of the role-playing game by Troika Games, complete with a fan patch that fixes bugs from the original.

The mobile version features a redesigned menu, touch controls, and gamepad support. While the port's author has not yet specified the minimum system requirements, early tests already provide a look at performance. On a Retroid Pocket 6 powered by a Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, the game ran at 50–60 FPS at 1080p resolution on maximum graphics settings, while on a Retroid Pocket 4 with a Dimensity 1100, it achieved 40–60 FPS at 720p on medium settings. On a less powerful Galaxy Tab A7 with a Snapdragon 662 and 3 GB of RAM, the game crashes during the intro.

The original Vampire: The Masquerade — Bloodlines was released in 2004. Set in Los Angeles, the game casts the player as a newly turned vampire thrust into a power struggle for control over the city of the night. The choice of clan affects not only abilities and dialogue options, but also how the protagonist can move through the streets. For instance, Nosferatu are forced to hide in the sewers, as their terrifying appearance can break the Masquerade—a set of rules designed to keep the existence of vampires secret from humans.