: Early game can often be handled via stealth or dialogue. Combat becomes much more mandatory in the final chapters.
The GOG.com version is widely considered the best retail option. It comes pre-patched with the "Basic" version of the Unofficial Patch. GOG also offers a separate, free product for the Unofficial Patch "Plus" version, which restores cut content and adds new features. GOG Vampire The Masquerade Bloodlines Fitgirl Repack
Fitgirl is known for taking existing game files and compressing them into significantly smaller download sizes. A repack of the GOG version would theoretically offer the same "pre-patched" benefits but with a much smaller initial download. Why the GOG Version is Usually Preferred : Early game can often be handled via stealth or dialogue