Nighthawks review scores are split
Reviews for Nighthawks, a vampire RPG developed by The Curiosity Engine and published by Wadjet Eye Games, were released today. PC Gamer and Retro Gamer praised the game for its engaging writing, compelling sidequests, and its ability to deconstruct vampire tropes. Retro Gamer specifically highlighted Nighthawks as a superior experience to Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2, which disappointed fans upon its April 2026 release.
Conversely, Rock Paper Shotgun criticized Nighthawks for pacing issues, underdeveloped characters, and a lack of meaningful RPG mechanics, describing the overall experience as an uneven sketch.
Coverage across 3 outlets
Nighthawks is a vampire RPG that delivers what Bloodlines 2 failed to accomplish in its first 5 minutes
Nighthawks is a text-based vampire RPG that successfully captures the depth and intrigue that Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2 failed to deliver. Developed by The Curiosity Engine and published by Wadjet Eye Games, the game features a robust stats system, engaging characters, and a compelling noir narrative set in the city of Cradlebridge. The reviewer praises its weighty decisions, stellar voice acting, and engaging gameplay loop, highlighting it as a superior experience to its predecessor.
Nighthawks review – a series of vignettes that sometimes excel but more often falter
Nighthawks is a vampire RPG that attempts to explore themes of connection amidst isolation, inspired by Edward Hopper's painting. While some narrative vignettes are outstanding, the game often falters due to pacing issues, underdeveloped characters, and a lack of meaningful RPG mechanics. The overall experience is described as an uneven sketch rather than a cohesive picture.
Nighthawks review
Nighthawks is a well-written vampire RPG that blends text-based gameplay with detective and horror elements. Developed by The Curiosity Engine and published by Wadjet Eye, the game offers a unique narrative experience where vampires are known to exist. Despite some minor pacing issues with time limits, the game is praised for its engaging writing, compelling sidequests, and its ability to deconstruct vampire tropes.
