Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver 1&2 Remastered

Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver 1&2 Remastered is a compilation of refreshed versions of two parts of the cult action-adventure game series titled Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver. The package is the result of a collaboration between Crystal Dynamics, the company that started the series, and Aspyr Media.

Plot

Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver 1&2 Remastered takes us to the ghostly land of Nosgoth. After the events presented in Blood Omen: Legacy of Kain, the main character – vampire Kain – rules Nosgoth with an iron fist. During the game we take on the role of Raziel - a former lieutenant who, after incurring the wrath of his ruler, was executed by him.

Ultimately, Raziel is resurrected by the Elder God, who sees the vampires as a threat to the cycle of reincarnation he controls. The deity pushes the protagonist to take revenge on Kain, in order to restore order in Nosgoth. And so begins a dark adventure stretched across both space and time. In the second installment of the Raziel series, he ends up in the past, where he continues his crusade against Kain.

Gameplay

Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver 1&2 Remastered is played from a third-person perspective (TPP). Traveling through the grim land of Nosgoth, we must make use of Raziel's supernatural abilities, which allow him to travel between dimensions and jump between his corporeal and spiritual forms. We mainly use them when solving environmental puzzles. For example, only in the physical world can the hero move objects or switch levers, while only in the spiritual dimension can they pass through bars.

In addition, fighting opponents plays an important role here and combat is similar to popular slashers. Raziel must be in constant motion, performing dodges and delivering accurate counterattacks, attacking adversaries primarily with his claws. On Raziel's forearm is the titular sword, "loaded" with souls sucked from fallen enemies. Besides that, the hero can use weapons such as spears or torches found along the way.

On our path we most often encounter standard enemies, among which we can find both aggressive humans (warriors, clerics or vampire hunters), as well as starved vampires. From time to time we have to face powerful bosses. As we progress through the game, we develop the protagonist and face greater challenges.

Graphics

Both games included in the Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver 1&2 Remastered package have received a refreshed graphic design. The creators did not limit themselves to just adapting the originals to work with higher resolutions and panoramic screens. Developers have focused on character models and object textures. In addition, the color scheme has been changed and it has become more vibrant than it was in the originals.

Last updated on 25 September 2024