Blood - The Last Vampire - Gekan

The PS2 lower volume of BLOOD THE LAST VAMPIRE concludes the suspense built by its upper half. Saya, Ruria and a young man caught in the conflict carry a dark story presented largely through Production I.G animation. Players watch substantial scenes, choose actions and use the Blood Search System at selected moments to redirect the plot. That interactive framing gives this more identity than a passive film, and multiple endings make the characters worth revisiting. The animated presentation is the clearest strength: it gives the horror and character tension weight beyond the modest amount of direct play. Yet Gekan is difficult to approach alone. Its relationships and mysteries assume knowledge of Joukan, and some Blood Search opportunities are so poorly signposted that player accounts recommend a guide for completion. Previously viewed scenes can be skipped, which softens the repetition without solving the discovery problem. This review concerns the original PS2 lower volume, not the later PSP package combining both halves. No unsupported frame-rate or loading claims are made. It is best for readers willing to finish the first volume and then work patiently through branching animated drama.

Who it is for: Players who know the upper volume and enjoy Japanese animated suspense with branching scenes.

Play notes: This assessment is for the PS2 lower volume, not the combined PSP release; a route guide may help with endings.