VAMPIRE: THE MASQUERADE – VENDETTA First Impression: An Asymmetric Card Game With A Thrilling Bite – GameTyrant

In my playthrough, I tested out the Gangrel and their blood-centric strategy against the manipulative and ally-focused tactics of the Ventrue and Toreador clans, respectively.

With a thorough explanation of the rules and the finicky control settings on Tabletopia, the game lasted longer than the 30-minute session that is to be expected, but I can easily see how easily and quickly this game can be played. Players take their turns quickly and then an orderly resolution of card reveals and abilities takes place.

So there are seven different vampire clans, tons of cards to experiment with, and an intriguing system of allies and blood that will determine how powerful you become over the course of the game.

Lets dive into what makes Vendetta one of the most exciting card games Ive played recently.

As fast as the game plays, theres a substantial amount of strategic complexity that will excite tabletop fans. Three to five players all fight for control of locations where allies await the victorious vampire clan. Four and five players are going to be the best number for the game, as it will allow more clans and variable powers to clash and collide in a bloody contest for dominance.

Each player commands one of the Camarilla vampire clans and a unique deck of cards will be the key to manipulating and overpowering your opponents. Its all about managing your hand and finding the right combination of brute strength and subterfuge. Its difficult, if not impossible, to win all three locations in a round, but, with clever play and the right interconnected card placement, players can gain the advantage of other clans.

Three rounds will see players grow their hand into a small but potent set of cards ranging from a power of 0 to 3. The abilities then occur in different phasesimmediately, at the beginning of the reveal and conflict, or at the end.

An unexpected but fascinating mechanic also allows players to withdraw from locations in which theyre overwhelmed. These cards then transition to the final location, making an interesting game of cat and mouse within Vendetta.

Allies are won at each location, and these humans or vampires provide much-needed bonuses over the course of the game.

The best player will be the one who leverages their cards, allies, and gameplay to get the highest amount of victory points by the end of the game.

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VAMPIRE: THE MASQUERADE - VENDETTA First Impression: An Asymmetric Card Game With A Thrilling Bite - GameTyrant

Reviewed and Recommended by Erik Baquero