Summary
- Fans of the PlayStation One may soon see the return of the cult-classic dark fantasy game, Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver.
- A recent leak at San Diego Comic-Con shows official branding for remastered versions of Soul Reaver I & II.
- While fans eagerly anticipate the return of Soul Reaver, they hope that the original game, Blood Omen, also receives a remaster.
Per Wario64 on X (formerly Twitter), who shared the original ResetEra post by Mama Robotnik, official branding for Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver I & II Remastered appeared on the showroom floor at San Diego Comic-Con.
The logo, which was attached to a highly detailed statue depicting characters Kain and Raizel locked in combat, has not yet been officially unveiled to the public, suggesting that an announcement regarding the project could be imminent. As is always the case with leaks, a pinch of salt is recommended but it doesn't get much more real than official branding at SDCC.
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It's Time For A Soul Reaver Remaster
Fans Have Waited For Too Long
While the Legacy of Kain series may not be as iconic as the likes of Crash Bandicoot and Spyro The Dragon, it's maintained its cult-classic status for nearly three decades. Despite ongoing rumors that Embracer Group was looking to kick start the franchise after an extended hiatus, there's been transformed into Kain's lieutenant.
As exciting as it is to see both Soul Reaver and its sequel potentially return as remasters, one has to wonder about the original game in the franchise Blood Omen: Legacy of Kain. While it may not be as highly regarded as those that came after it, it's still revered as an excellent action-adventure game that tells a compelling anti-hero story. It would be a pity if it doesn't receive a similar kind of remaster, so fans will just need to hope that it also receives some love.
Launching on the PlayStation One in 1999, The Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver stunned players at the time with a massive technical leap from its predecessor Blood Omen. Hailed as a marvel at the time for its plane-shifting gameplay and game-streaming engine to reduce load times, it spawned the critically beloved Souls Reaver II on the PlayStation 2. The final game in the series, Legacy of Kain: Defiance, arrived in 2003 and the franchise has, tragically, been dormant ever since.
Source: Wario64/X, Mama Robotnik/ResetEra
- Brand
- Sony
- HDR
- No
- Original Release Date
- September 9, 1995
- Original MSRP (USD)
- $299.99
- Weight
- 3.2lb (1.5kg)
