More combat heavy and linear than RPG, still the story is very well written with all the twists and turns you've come to expect from VtM, characters are well fleshed out, NPCs are interesting and likable. (Though I do wish they did more than stand behind a desk or against a wall.) Overall a good entry into the world of Vampire the Masquerade. They just need to some expanding and tweaking. More side quests, more satisfying conclusions to side quests and endings, (feels a bit rushed) more impact in "relationships" (friends foes or romantic" and a few more customization options would help a great deal. Still, fun, engaging and definitely worth a playthrough or two.