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 |
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| 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.
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 | PS5: 77/100[8] Win: 77/100[9] XSXS: 76/100[10] |
| OpenCritic | 67% recommend[11] |
| Publication | Score |
|---|---|
| Destructoid | 9/10[12] |
| GameSpot | 8/10[13] |
| Hardcore Gamer | 3.5/5[14] |
| PCMag | 3.5/5[15] |
| Push Square | 7/10[16] |
| TechRadar | 4.5/5[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] OpenCritic determined that 67% of critics recommended the game.[11]
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 (PlayStation 5 Critic Reviews)". Metacritic. Retrieved February 1, 2025.
- ^ a b "Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver 1 & 2 Remastered (PC Critic Reviews)". Metacritic. Retrieved February 1, 2025.
- ^ a b "Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver 1 & 2 Remastered (Xbox Series X Critic Reviews)". Metacritic. Retrieved February 1, 2025.
- ^ 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 February 1, 2025.
- ^ Wakeling, Richard (December 9, 2024). "Legacy Of Kain: Soul Reaver 1&2 Remastered Review — My Wayward Son Returns". GameSpot. Retrieved February 1, 2025.
- ^ Shive, Chris (December 10, 2024). "Review: Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver 1-2 Remastered". Hardcore Gamer. Retrieved February 1, 2025.
- ^ Cuevas, Zackery (December 10, 2024). "Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver 1&2 Remastered Review". PCMag. Retrieved February 1, 2025.
- ^ Ramsey, Robert (December 9, 2024). "Review: Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver 1 & 2 Remastered (PS5) — PlayStation Classics Return in a Deserved Revival". Push Square. Retrieved February 1, 2025.
- ^ Litston, Theo (December 9, 2024). "Legacy of Kain Soul Reaver 1&2 Remastered review: A more than worthy remaster". TechRadar. Retrieved February 1, 2025.
