Bloodlines 2: I Like Vampire: The Masquerade Not as much an RPG as the first game

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Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2 has undergone significant changes in development.

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The original version of the game was planned as a hardcore RPG, while the new version will have fewer role-playing options.

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The Chinese Room has taken over development from Hardsuit Labs.

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The Chinese Room is known for creating first-person narrative adventure games.

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The new version of VTMB2 seems to be a compromise between The Chinese Room's style and the original game's RPG elements.

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Some fans may be disappointed with the changes in the game.

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Paradox Interactive, the publisher, did not provide a clear reason for replacing Hardsuit Labs.

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The graphical presentation and voice acting in the new game have received criticism.

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