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 from
the chaos, a tormented figure awakens. You are Jonathan E. Reid, a high-ranking military
surgeon transformed into a vampire upon his return home from the frontline.Explore the
darkly atmospheric streets of early 20th century London, and interact with a multitude
of characters with their own identities and importance. Accept and fulfill the missions
they give you, but don’t forget: sooner or later, you will have to feed, and make a
difficult choice… who will be your prey? Absolutely all characters in the game are
potential victims of your vampiric lust. 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…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.There will be times when exploration and seduction will only get you so
far, and you'll need to resort to engaging in Vampyr's dynamic real-time
combat. It blends hard-hitting melee combat with ranged shooting mechanics and the
supernatural vampire powers. You'll face many types of enemies: different
species of vampires and creatures, as well as vampire hunters who want to hunt you down
with their weapons, tools and traps. In Vampyr, your health and the
"energy" that drives your supernatural powers are one and same! Using
powers will drain your own blood, giving you an edge in battle but also leaving you
weaker. You will have to find a way to feed during combat to replenish your
strength.Vampyr also offers a deep crafting system. Find and loot materials and
components from the fresh corpses of your victims or during exploration, in order to
craft and improve tools, melee and ranged weapons, as well as special ammunitions and
coating to exploit the weaknesses of your enemies.As you cling to what remains of your
humanity, your decisions will ultimately shape the fate of your hero while searching for
answers in the coughing, foggy aftermath of the Spanish Flu.
