I love Vampires. Well, I did before sparkly ones came along and ruined everything. Still, there’s something about the lore and mythology of vampires that intrigues and excites me, so any games that feature them get me a little excited. There’s a new one coming from Remember Me and Life is Strange developer Dontnod – and while we know little about it right now, there’s a new teaser trailer for Vampyr.
Speaking of the RPG, which apparently has all sorts of delicious moral choice with consequences, Vampyr developer Dontnod says:
“Absolutely all characters in the game are potential victims of your vampiric lust,” the developer teased. “Carefully study the habits of your next victim, his or her relationships with other characters, and set up your strategy to feed, unnoticed: seduce them, change their daily habits, or make sure they end up alone in a dark street.”
Who you choose to hunt and feed on has an effect on the game.
“Be careful who you choose to hunt, as they will be gone forever, and their death will impact in a meaningful way the world that surrounds you. Feeding on human blood will not just keep you ‘alive’; it will also unlock new vampiric powers to use.”
As for the setting?
“Vampyr is set in early 20th century Britain as the country is gripped by the lethal Spanish flu and the streets of London are crippled by disease, violence and fear. In a disorganized and ghostly city, those foolish, desperate, or unlucky enough to walk the streets lay prey to Britain’s most elusive predators: the vampires. Emerging “
And honestly? That has me pretty excited. It’s been a long time since we’ve had a proper Vampire game – with Vampire The Masquerade: Bloodlines from the defunct Troika still standing as one of my favourite RPGs ever. If this is even half as good, we’ll be in for a treat. While the developer may have disappointed with Remember Me, they’ve certainly showed their storytelling prowess with Life is Strange – and it’s their storytelling I’m most keen to see realised in a gothic vampire game.
Vampyr is powered by Unreal Engine 4 and is coming (one day!) to PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC.
Last Updated: June 19, 2015
Captain JJ Browmehn
June 19, 2015 at 09:06
There’s a big difference between a Vampire and a Vampyre. It’s not just a “cool” way of spelling it. A vampyre is a mortal vampire.
Just saying. 🙂
Trevor Matrix
June 19, 2015 at 09:08
Oh look at the Local Twilight Groupie!
Captain JJ Browmehn
June 19, 2015 at 09:08
I don’t recall there being vampires in Twilight.
Hammersteyn
June 19, 2015 at 09:13
Mind blown, well not really…
Johann
June 19, 2015 at 09:37
Well apparently 50 Shades of shite started of as a fanfic of Twilight and then all the horny mommies liked it so much that the author got a publishing deal. That might explain why they are so similar.
Hammersteyn
June 19, 2015 at 09:42
Interesting… big jump from biting to spanking though.
Lord Chaos
June 19, 2015 at 09:46
Not really…
UltimateNinjaPandaDudeGuy
June 19, 2015 at 09:17
This ^
Trevor Matrix
June 19, 2015 at 09:18
There was! They were all Sparkly and Shit! Big Ass Wolves too! I was so pro Team Jacob. I so badly wanted to see a giant wolf hump Kristen Stewart’s leg…
Captain JJ Browmehn
June 19, 2015 at 09:19
Somehow you’ve made it sound cool.
Hammersteyn
June 19, 2015 at 09:20
If Blade was in Twilight it would have been cooler.
Blood Emperor Trevor
June 19, 2015 at 09:21
And much shorter.
Captain JJ Browmehn
June 19, 2015 at 09:22
The vampires from Twilight would make for a nice 10 min scene of vampire hunting in a Blade movie.
Rock789
June 19, 2015 at 10:11
I would’ve liked to see the Queen of the Damned meet those Twilight ‘vampires’… I think she’d have put all of them out of their misery, with a simple click of her fingers… A mercy killing! 😉
Captain JJ Browmehn
June 19, 2015 at 10:51
Haha. Yea. Now you’re talking.
Hammersteyn
June 19, 2015 at 09:19
Wait, you watched twilight? Mancard, now please.
Trevor Matrix
June 19, 2015 at 09:28
At least I am Man enough to admit watching Twilight. So that’s double the Manly points for me then!
Hammersteyn
June 19, 2015 at 09:41
I watched Broke Back Mountain. How many man points do I get?
Trevor Matrix
June 19, 2015 at 09:56
Well, that is two manly men having a go at each other. Plus for a few seconds you get to see Anne Hathaway’s boobs… Manly points are like bonus points. For going above and beyond the Call of Duty. Like sitting through Twilight so you can bribe/guilt your girlfriend into going to see Dredd and The Expendables etc with you.
Lord Chaos
June 19, 2015 at 09:57
^This
Rock789
June 19, 2015 at 10:13
Wait? You took one for the team so you could ‘help’ convince your gf to go watch more manly movies? I tilt my hat to you sir! More manly points to ya!
Captain JJ Browmehn
June 19, 2015 at 10:51
What do I get if my wife was the one suggesting we watch Dredd? 😉
Rock789
June 19, 2015 at 10:54
You get… ALL the manly points! To be shared with her. 😉 🙂
Captain JJ Browmehn
June 19, 2015 at 11:07
😀
truthinfacts1
June 19, 2015 at 11:38
For that you get two digits.
Hammersteyn
June 19, 2015 at 12:04
haha
Hammersteyn
June 19, 2015 at 09:10
But this is Vampyr, without an E, what did Trevor tell you about reading yesterday 😛
Captain JJ Browmehn
June 19, 2015 at 09:10
Haha
So this is neither! O_O
It’s like a whole new species! 😀
Hammersteyn
June 19, 2015 at 09:11
XD
Blood Emperor Trevor
June 19, 2015 at 09:13
…
Sageville
June 19, 2015 at 10:10
Both sparkle in sunlight, yes?
Trevor Matrix
June 19, 2015 at 09:10
Ugh. What is up with all these old timey games?
Captain JJ Browmehn
June 19, 2015 at 09:12
I welcome a new Vampire game. Both Redemption and Bloodlines were great games. I would really like to see a vampire horror game in the future though. I’m a bit tired of the romanticised vampires. They need to be more terrifying 🙂
Trevor Matrix
June 19, 2015 at 09:19
Seriously though? Vampires will never be scary again.
Captain JJ Browmehn
June 19, 2015 at 09:20
I don’t think it’s impossible. I just feel like they’ve lost a bit of their charm through the years. Now they’re well-dressed people who moan if they mess a drop of blood on their tunics. They could at least make them more badass.
Lord Chaos
June 19, 2015 at 09:21
*Still waiting for a seriously badass and scary proper werewolf game.
Captain JJ Browmehn
June 19, 2015 at 09:22
Me too. For once maybe make the vampires the bad guys, or is it too much to ask?
Trevor Matrix
June 19, 2015 at 09:26
http://rocknrollghost.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/bad_ass_poster-Danny-Trejo-slice.jpg
Lord Chaos
June 19, 2015 at 09:30
Have you watched The Strain?
Captain JJ Browmehn
June 19, 2015 at 09:47
Nope.
Lord Chaos
June 19, 2015 at 09:49
Watch it. Awesome Vampire series.
Blood Emperor Trevor
June 19, 2015 at 09:20
You just like them because the scary ones wear eyeliner, not glitter.
Blood Emperor Trevor
June 19, 2015 at 09:12
VtM Bloodlines was the boss. And to think it’s still getting community patches that fix stuff & add content to this very day.
I enjoyed Remember Me, was quite linear but still fun, Life is Strange looks damn cool & I’ll get it eventually, so I’m going to keep my beady little eyes on this one too.
Captain JJ Browmehn
June 19, 2015 at 09:14
Redemption! Awesome game that.
Hammersteyn
June 19, 2015 at 09:14
Legacy of Kain, best vampire in a game ever.
Lord Chaos
June 19, 2015 at 09:16
WINNER!!!
Hammersteyn
June 19, 2015 at 09:19
Along with the Soul Reaver games and how they entwined in the final sequel. Highlight of my gaming life right there.
Blood Emperor Trevor
June 19, 2015 at 09:17
He was cool, but my Malkavian vampiress will always be my favourite.
Although the one I found in W3 made me lol, literally, when opening his tomb:
“…5 more minutes…. is it 1358 yet?”
“…..No?”
“Then fuck off!”
Hammersteyn
June 19, 2015 at 09:18
XD true
Captain JJ Browmehn
June 19, 2015 at 09:19
That was excellent.
UltimateNinjaPandaDudeGuy
June 19, 2015 at 09:18
This could be like a Vampire Bloodlines that doesn’t crash! That was one awesome game!
Trevor Matrix
June 19, 2015 at 10:02
Also, can the hookers you suck on not all look exactly the same????
Ghost In The Rift
June 19, 2015 at 13:28
So hope i can mod Edward in the game and hunt him the f$%k down, so worth getting the game alone.