Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver 1 & 2 Remastered
| Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver 1 & 2 Remastered | |
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| Developer(s) | Aspyr[a] |
| Publisher(s) | Aspyr |
| Director(s) | Monika Erősová[1] |
| Series | Legacy of Kain |
| Platform(s) | |
| Release | December 10, 2024 |
| Genre(s) | Action-adventure |
| Mode(s) | Single-player |
Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver 1 & 2 Remastered is an action-adventure video game compilation developed and published by Aspyr. It contains remastered versions of Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver (1999) and Soul Reaver 2 (2001), entries in the Legacy of Kain series originally developed by Crystal Dynamics. It was released on December 10, 2024 to coincide with the 25th anniversary of Soul Reaver, and received generally positive reviews from critics.
Gameplay
[edit]Soul Reaver 1 & 2 Remastered comprises the second and third games in the Legacy of Kain series, both of which follow the story of Raziel, a vampire who is executed and resurrected as a wraith to take revenge on his master, Kain. The remastered collection includes new features such as toggleable high-fidelity graphics, a modern control scheme, improved camera controls, a map and compass, an overview of cut levels, a photo mode, and a day and night cycle which was cut from the original Soul Reaver.[2][3]
Development
[edit]References to the collection first appeared at San Diego Comic-Con in July 2024, with a diorama consisting of statues of Raziel and Kain respectively, made by Dark Horse Direct. The compilation was officially confirmed at PlayStation's State of Play presentation that was held in September.[4][5]
The announcement and release of Soul Reaver 1 & 2 Remastered coincides with the 25th anniversary of 1999's Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver. The game follows a development philosophy similar to that of Aspyr's Tomb Raider I-III Remastered, and builds upon the games' original source code and engine, provided to the team by Crystal Dynamics.[2][3]
The aforementioned statues were available for pre-order in October.[6]
The director of the compilation is Monika Erősová, better known in the online community of the series as Raina Audron, and was an active member of the fandom since 2003.[7]
Reception
[edit]| Aggregator | Score |
|---|---|
| Metacritic | (NS) 65/100[8] (PC) 76/100[9] (PS5) 77/100[10] (XSXS) 76/100[11] |
| OpenCritic | 67%[12] |
| Publication | Score |
|---|---|
| Destructoid | 9/10[13] |
| GameSpot | 8/10[14] |
| Hardcore Gamer | 3.5/5[15] |
| Nintendo Life | 8/10[16] |
| Push Square | 7/10[17] |
Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver 1 & 2 Remastered received "generally favorable" reviews from critics, according to the review aggregator website Metacritic.[8][9][10][11] OpenCritic determined that 67% of critics recommended the game.[12]
Notes
[edit]- ^ Original games developed by Crystal Dynamics. Additional development by Saber Interactive.
References
[edit]- ^ "The Legacy of Kain series: retrospective with original developers". PlayStation Blog. November 19, 2024. Retrieved November 19, 2024.
- ^ a b "Aspyr & Crystal Dynamics Reveal Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver 1 & 2 Remastered, Launching Dec. 10, 2024, on PC & Consoles". Crystal Dynamics. September 24, 2024. Retrieved September 25, 2024.
- ^ a b "Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver 1 & 2 Remastered launches on PS5, PS4 Dec 10". PlayStation Blog. September 24, 2024. Retrieved September 25, 2024.
- ^ Lyles, Taylor (July 25, 2024). "Eagle-Eyed SDCC Fans Think They've Spotted a Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver 1 and 2 Remaster Tease | SDCC 2024". IGN. Retrieved July 25, 2024.
- ^ Ramée, Jordan (July 24, 2024). "Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver Remasters Revealed At PlayStation State Of Play". GameSpot. Retrieved July 25, 2024.
- ^ Schedeen, Jesse (September 25, 2024). "Check Out These Gorgeous Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver Statues From Dark Horse". IGN. Retrieved November 13, 2024.
- ^ "The Legacy of Kain series: retrospective with original developers". PlayStation.Blog. November 19, 2024. Retrieved November 21, 2024.
- ^ a b "Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver 1 & 2 Remastered for Switch Reviews". Metacritic. Retrieved December 9, 2024.
- ^ a b "Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver 1 & 2 Remastered for PC Reviews". Metacritic. Retrieved December 9, 2024.
- ^ a b "Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver 1 & 2 Remastered for PlayStation 5 Reviews". Metacritic. Retrieved December 9, 2024.
- ^ a b "Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver 1 & 2 Remastered for Xbox Series X Reviews". Metacritic. Retrieved December 9, 2024.
- ^ a b "Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver 1 & 2 Remastered Reviews". OpenCritic. Retrieved February 1, 2025.
- ^ Manuel, Tiago (December 9, 2024). "Review: Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver 1 & 2 Remastered". Destructoid. Retrieved December 9, 2024.
- ^ Wakeling, Richard (December 9, 2024). "Legacy Of Kain: Soul Reaver 1&2 Remastered Review — My Wayward Son Returns". GameSpot. Retrieved December 9, 2024.
- ^ Shive, Chris (December 10, 2024). "Review: Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver 1-2 Remastered". Hardcore Gamer. Retrieved December 10, 2024.
- ^ Talbot, Ken (December 9, 2024). "Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver 1 & 2 Remastered Review (Switch eShop)". Nintendo Life. Retrieved December 9, 2024.
- ^ Ramsey, Robert (December 9, 2024). "Review: Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver 1 & 2 Remastered (PS5)". Push Square. Retrieved December 9, 2024.
