The "World of Darkenss" Made Real

Rating: 9/10 (23 April 2008)

I understand why White Wolf sued. When I first saw Underworld, it blew me away. It was exactly how WoD should have been role-played, in my opinion: The protagonists questioning their motives, and not being able to put aside their still-human feelings about their actions. The styles were perfect, as well: The Vampires living in the artificially preserved past, concerned with style; the Lycans were animalistic thrill-seekers and berserkers. One has to wonder what Mage: The Ascension might look like.
The additions I thought very nice were the internal politics and rivalries, and the power transfer between elders made very good sense; the conspiracy between Lucius and Kraven was brilliant. If the science was a little "fuzzy," it didn't take much away from the experience.
I can't wait to get my own copy of Evolution. I have to see what Markus does, considering his unwanted position.