Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver

16.08.1999
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Genre: Puzzle Adventure
A third-person action-adventure game set after the events of Blood Omen: Legacy of Kain (1996). Kain has established a vampiric empire in the world of Nosgoth, but when his lieutenant and progeny, Raziel, evolves wings before him, Kain casts him down in jealousy. Centuries later, Raziel awakens in a corrupted form and sets out to take revenge against his former brethren.
Taking place 1500 years after the events of Blood Omen, Soul Reaver chronicles the journey of the vampire-turned-wraith Raziel, lieutenant to the vampire lord Kain. Raziel is killed by Kain, but is revived by The Elder God to become his "soul reaver" and to exact revenge. Raziel shares this title with Kain's sword, the Soul Reaver, which he acquires during the game.

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Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver 1 & 2 Remastered is a collection of remastered versions of Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver and Soul Reaver 2. The games follow the vampire-turned-wraith Raziel and his conflict with his former master Kain, combining exploration, combat, environmental puzzles, and the ability to shift between the Material and Spectral Realms. The collection features higher-resolution textures, updated character and environment models, improved visual effects, an upgraded camera, new control options, a map and compass, photo mode, and the ability to switch between the original and remastered graphics. It also includes bonus materials such as concept art, lore, soundtracks, and explorable areas cut from the original Soul Reaver.

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This compilation contains four games from the Legacy of Kain series. The included titles follow the vampires Kain and Raziel through the world of Nosgoth, where conflicts among vampires, humans, and other supernatural forces drive the series’ narrative. The games combine action, exploration, combat, and puzzle-solving, with players controlling Kain, Raziel, or both characters depending on the title. Includes: - Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver - Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver 2 - Blood Omen 2: Legacy of Kain - Legacy of Kain: Defiance

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Part of franchise:
Legacy of Kain (last 3 games)

10.12.2024

Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver 1 & 2 Remastered is a collection of remastered versions of Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver and Soul Reaver 2. The games follow the vampire-turned-wraith Raziel and his conflict with his former master Kain, combining exploration, combat, environmental puzzles, and the ability to shift between the Material and Spectral Realms. The collection features higher-resolution textures, updated character and environment models, improved visual effects, an upgraded camera, new control options, a map and compass, photo mode, and the ability to switch between the original and remastered graphics. It also includes bonus materials such as concept art, lore, soundtracks, and explorable areas cut from the original Soul Reaver.

05.03.2010

This compilation contains four games from the Legacy of Kain series. The included titles follow the vampires Kain and Raziel through the world of Nosgoth, where conflicts among vampires, humans, and other supernatural forces drive the series’ narrative. The games combine action, exploration, combat, and puzzle-solving, with players controlling Kain, Raziel, or both characters depending on the title. Includes: - Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver - Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver 2 - Blood Omen 2: Legacy of Kain - Legacy of Kain: Defiance

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Legacy of Kain: Defiance is an action-adventure game developed by Crystal Dynamics and released in 2003. It is the fifth entry in the Legacy of Kain series and continues the intertwined stories of Kain and Raziel. Players alternate between controlling the two protagonists, each with distinct abilities and combat styles. The game combines exploration, puzzle-solving, and fast-paced melee combat in a gothic fantasy setting.

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