Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver — Reviews and ratings, description, release date, official game website, system requirements, and player ratings.

Release date

August 16, 1999

Developer

Crystal Dynamics

Publisher

Eidos Interactive

Genre

Action Adventure

Platform

PC Sony PlayStation 3 PS Vita PSP Sony PlayStation Sega Dreamcast

Mode(s)

Single-player

Web-site

Official

Summary

Cast down to the material world, the mysterious entity 'Raziel' seeks vengeance for betrayal by his master: Kain. Cursed to stalk the dark realms of Nosgoth, he must slay his undead brethren; only then can he absorb their souls for the energy he craves. Moving between the spectral and material plane, Raziel must negotiate puzzles, overcome traps and defy blood-chilling enemies to reach his goal - the final battle with Kain!

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Blood Omen: Legacy of Kain

March 21, 2002

Legacy of Kain: Blood Omen 2

November 11, 2003

Legacy of Kain: Defiance

October 31, 2001

Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver 2

August 16, 1999

Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver

Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver Trailer

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Critic Reviews

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100

Adrenaline Vault May 20, 2024

An amazing mix of fighting, puzzle-solving, and platform style action and adventure. The only PlayStation titles that come even remotely close to being this immersive and enjoyable in my experience is the "Resident Evil" family, but even they lack the sheer depth and playability of Raziel's quest.

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100

Hot Games May 20, 2024

Graphically, this could well be the PlayStation's finest hour. The lighting effects are nothing short of incredible, with each environment sporting realistic and amazingly effective touches on each surface.

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PSX Nation May 20, 2024

Aside from the story this is Crystal D's finest moment with a title that should make Lara Croft seems like yesterday's news.

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Absolute Playstation May 20, 2024

With drop dead graphics, haunting sound effects and non stop action it will leave you in a similar state last experienced with the original "Tomb Raider."

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IGN May 20, 2024

Such an ambitious game - and one that achieves nearly everything it sets out to do - that few games come close to it. This game puts Tomb Raider to shame.

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