How Was This Even Possible? || Raziel Becomes a Wraith in Soul Reaver: Legacy of Kain Ep 1

[@DarkLOREDash]

Huge shout out to Raina Audron's HD texture pack for making the game so much more visually appealing. Also, the intro cinematic has a slight change to the music for copyright reasons. Apologies & there is definitely a slew of HD intro vids out there to enjoy. Vae victis!

[@MentatParadigm]

The opening narration is different in this video. As an obsessive LoK fan who's played SR1 dozens of times and watched the intro even more, it's missing many of the dramatic pauses in the original.

[@SymbioteMullet]

​@@MentatParadigm​ yes, i think it's the beta version of the speech timed to the right pace of Ozar Midrashim.

[@shin-oni4223]

Soul Reaver deserves a remake

[@C.A.M584]

I really like this its like listening to Both Raziel and his voice actor.

[@BKsunstar]

I shoulda noticed, i was waiting for music cues lol

[@YourWaywardDestiny]

The opening of Soul Reaver never gets old.

[@augustsbautra]

It's the music.

[@jaymcc845]

It's a timeless classic

[@YourWaywardDestiny]

@@augustsbautra The opening monologue and Ozar Midrashim mesh so well, it's hard to say if it's one or the other pulling all the weight.

[@mikecatalano6781]

Nice

[@deadbrain2548]

Agreed! I love this franchise so much!

[@MessagerOfHell]

Ahhh, yes. The crown jewel of dark fantasy. This francise has a special place in my heart.

[@helloidharbl6753]

Crown jewel? That would be the original, Blood Omen. This is Soul Reaver, and it is a 3d Legend of Zelda clone.

[@mattias969]

​@@helloidharbl6753 you dont know what you are talking about

[@helloidharbl6753]

@@mattias969 Did you even play Soul Reaver? You need ability X to open Y door to enter dungeon A, to get ability A to open X door to enter dungeon B. It's Legend of Zelda and back in the day it was a common criticism of Soul Reaver. Not that Blood Omen wasn't also like that.

[@tomtom7955]

@@helloidharbl6753I dont think he said it was a crown jewel for video game gameplay, bc gameplay is not why most people love BO and LOK. what really got people hooked was obviously its Shakespearean storytelling.

[@LudlowSRK]

@@helloidharbl6753lmfao It’s almost like nothing has an “original idea” anymore. XDDF Get over yourself. From mechanics, to Individual uniqueness, Soul Reaver definitely separated itself from Zelda.

[@Ganleth]

I come back and play the series every couple of years. I remember playing the demo on my PlayStation all those years ago.

[@jaydayee]

Definitely deserves a reboot!

[@IamH8ted]

Dude same I r3mwber the demo

[@PerceptionVsReality333]

​@@jaydayee Even just an HD remaster collection would be fine with me. Edit: The future of LoK is not looking too bright unfortunately.

[@jaydayee]

@@PerceptionVsReality333 exactly! I'm kinda shocked they haven't after all these years..but I guess sometimes it's hard to realize the fan base isn't that big when you're part of it lol

[@virgoblue6759]

Same ! I played the demo over and over until my parents bought the real game because they were so tired of me playing the same level (they had no idea what game it actually was lol)

[@patrickempson7366]

I’m 40 and I’m still waiting for the conclusion of the series

[@Dabigthird]

Agreed, to long of a wait

[@jasonalbran376]

I thought they concluded it when Raziel became the Soul Reaver's power and Kain defeated that Lovecraftian entity?

[@patrickempson7366]

@@jasonalbran376 no Cain still has to defeat the entities champion the oldest Vampire. Cain is actually the good guy in it all.

[@scotts.3831]

It actually does have a conclusion with the converance of soul reaver Raziel and the sword, two halves of a whole and Kain uses it to fight the Lovecraft octopus

[@patrickempson7366]

@@scotts.3831 that’s only part of it what happens at the end of Defiance.

[@icindekin]

This is Amy Henning's nod to William Shakespeare. It begins with same old revenge story but develops far better. I get goosebumps everytime hearing music of Ozar Midrashim. Such a majestic series.

[@ix12]

please, when you write names or words that some may need to google to know, please, make sure you write them correctly so we can actually look for what you wrote, not smth that doesn't exist.

[@kainslegacy7]

The best story in gaming. No one will convince me otherwise.

[@chumorgan443]

When I realised Raziel was in the original game in sword form , my mind was blown.

[@lazydgsf7429]

Best presentation. Best over all story? Meh. But the writing and presentation have never been topped in my book.

[@kainslegacy7]

@@lazydgsf7429 Diagree. Overall story. Shit, the only thing that has more lore is w40k.

[@broryku]

It's one of my favorites but the best story goes to Metal Gear

[@kainslegacy7]

@@broryku Disagree

[@supposedhumanmars]

I played this absolute classic when I was a senior in high school, so about 25 years ago. My love for the LoK series is so wild that I got my son hooked about a decade ago and he still loves Raziel just as much as I.

[@RAZE5032]

Blood Omen and Soul Reaver best dialogs and voice actors in gaming history

[@2236gaming]

What a joy being able to re-live the story of Raziel after the awesome Blood Omen series on you channel. Quality content indeed. Thanks a lot!!

[@jalontf2]

One of the greats that NEEDS recognition. Man you are hitting my nostalgia button Also: RIP Tony Jay

[@samhobbs9116]

Yes my brother. This universe is made for your voice and story telling methods. MOAR please.

[@DarkLOREDash]

More to come! Cheers

[@bjornironsides6474]

Best intro in gaming history. Top notch voice acting and sound track.

[@jontomustalent575]

One of the greatest game series ever made along with some of the greatest voice acting ever

[@shanewright344]

This was Tony Jay's best performance. I wish he could've stayed with us for just a while longer, and performed in a few more roles behind the mic.

[@deadbrain2548]

I agree, I believe his role as the Elder God was perfect. His voice is not something that can be easily matched.

[@munbsz8375]

​@@deadbrain2548 I think Ralph Ineson can do the part in a potential remake.

[@shanewright344]

@@munbsz8375 I don't think I've heard Ralph Ineson before. Can you name something he was in?

[@baronDioxid]

Soul Reaver! What a beautiful exhibit of late-90s angst.

[@marcosomma88]

The legacy of Kain series are truly a magnificent work of art. The story of this game is truly amazing and with the perfection of voice acting accompanying it, makes this game timeless. If they remake this game, for the love of god! Use the same voice actors!

[@alessandrobaggi6129]

They can't, as Tony Jay passed away. Main reason to not advocate for a remake (soulless remakes these days, when compared to remakes made in the past).

[@marcosomma88]

@@alessandrobaggi6129 could use the already existing voice lines within the game no? But it would be sad if they were to mess it up

[@Bartcik]

AI :)

[@fallguy0930]

Would love to see this remastered! Loved this series! It was so good!

[@Noslekcin911]

One of my favorite games of all times

[@SHDW-nf2ki]

Dude you've got the voice for this. You should be in the next Legacy of Kain game or maybe you'd like to voice a Vampire the Masquerade character lol

[@delphidelion]

I've been with this series the whole way. Defiance came out when I was a senior in high school. This whole series to date is literally a part of my childhood.

[@Reinfarcements]

YES! I watched your playthrough of the first game a while back and was really hoping you'd keep going with the series. If there is one series of games that deserves to be brought back from the dead properly, its this one.

[@DarkLOREDash]

I totally agree, thank you!

[@tomtom7955]

oh no, if we have learned anything from the past few years its that some titles are better left alone lest they be defiled by those looking only to capitalize on nostalgia and charging us out the rump for the courtesy of consuming their hot pile of DEI

[@Reinfarcements]

@@tomtom7955 Ah but I was careful with my words. "brought back from the dead PROPERLY". Trust me, I'm much too familiar with the defilement in which you speak.

[@peterh2828]

16:44 Notice how the Dumahim's body dissintegrates after it's soul was consumed in the Spirit World! The game is absolute masterpiece from technological point, far ...far ahead of its time.

[@slaytonchambers5476]

Bring games like this back!

[@MajeedBelle]

This series, FF7,8,9, Grandia2, MGS2 and Tenchu are games i replay every other year or so. So great

[@Baboon-nk4wq]

Oh, the memories. Thanks for sharing, Dash! Always excited to see you upload, and you chose an amazing series to cover.

[@zenonx1]

This series was amazing. I haven’t seen another as compelling as the legacy of kain series

[@jacquelinegiordano432]

Thanks for keeping interest in this series alive!

[@richardpierre7946]

I wish they would remake this, favorite game as a child.

[@DarkLOREDash]

Yes! Not just a remaster. Ground up remake 😍

[@giant4331]

Now this I can get excited for! Awesome to see you start this series! The scope of this whole thing was way bigger than I could have ever fathomed as a kid and even forced me to grow my understanding of the world to even conceive what it was trying to show. Great stuff!

[@ash1989.]

Finally. Iv been waiting for this since your blood omen playthough, the legacy of Kain series is one of my favourites.

[@MgoRavenSama]

I love blood omen/legacy of kain and I'll absolutely watch all the eps

[@Gr0s3d]

When i was a child never undestand why Kain did that instead of tell his plans before trowing him into the abyss and when i re-play it understand that in the end was the hate who keep Raziel alive in the end, only the hate and revenge. Probably if Raziel was concient of that he wouldnt survive to that.

[@albertosilva2155]

Exactly, if he knew his plan wouldn't work.

[@milancerpwns9358]

I literally just finished your first legacy of Kane video and its entirety last night and was so bummed to see that you only had the one so you have no idea how f****** excited I am right now because I remember this game vaguely and I never got to finish the series

[@DarkLOREDash]

Well, I hope I do it justice for you

[@milancerpwns9358]

@@DarkLOREDash always do. Very glad to see the new fascination on KZbin for classic games. Hopefully it helps sway the industry in favor of good platformers again

[@jahipalmer8782]

My love for this story goes real deep.

[@GStaxxx86]

This was one of my favorite game series as a kid, thanks for covering this!

[@MissRosie722]

My favorite narrator covering a game from my favorite series. I'm ok with this.

[@charlesmaclellan8124]

Was watching his D2 videos forever ago. Kist realised he's 8 episodes into Soul Reaver! Binge time. BTW, have you heard of the new official Soul Reaver prequel comic book?

[@station-7]

Was really jarring when he started talking. What’s this weird voice he’s putting on? It’s comical and terrible simultaneously.

[@sergendestroy]

Dude, I legit thought your voiceover was part of the actual game until a couple of minutes after you started the gameplay. Epic

[@DarkLOREDash]

Thank you kindly, Sergio!

[@ShalThuzar]

I remember, and I will always remember, how cool this series is. I love this so much, Dash.❤

[@Rickytonaify]

This was probably the best story in a video game. Iv been dying for a remake or remaster even a movie/TV adaptation.

[@Executator123]

Funny that Raziel claims to have surpassed Kain even though turning into a bat and flying were one of Kin‘s earliest gifts, the first of his four transformations in Blood Omen.

[@albertosilva2155]

I think that it has a greater meaning than that. Vampires with wings have a higher rank among all others so Raziel maintaining his almost human form and also having wings it truly is amazing. This means that he could continue to evolve and reach greater highs than his master.

[@jaredcollins5628]

But Kain already knew his sword would Become soul reaver because death is a separate dimension and later raziel comes back and becomes Kains Sword.

[@jaredcollins5628]

@@albertosilva2155then despite realizing it, everything Kain did turns out to be him trusting time traveling raziel for who they face next

[@mytvxbmc3419]

Would like to see a reboot of this game shame they never gave it to us was a good game at its time

[@connorkobus2620]

Dude I grew up playing these games but I was too young to understand the lore or get too far! I love that you reminded me of these gems!

[@DarkLOREDash]

My pleasure!

[@BenDover-l5d]

The whole story of legacy of kain was just brilliant...I enjoyed taking the ride from beginning to the twisted end..

[@Jon7763]

even after all this years that is still one of the greatest openings for a game EVER

[@Eris_Strife]

One of my favorite game series of all time.

[@ronantillman4687]

YES Finally More Legacy of Kain!

[@Łesiek1989]

This looks amazing. Who ever made this textures did a great job.

[@Kite403]

The texture pack looks amazing! I love this series

[@nathansteinfromarkham7109]

Back when games tried to be original or memorable. Good times.

[@CL-lx2pm]

I can never accept any other form of Raziel except as the stupidest angel, but I will watch this anyway for Dash's algorithm.

[@DavidMyrmidon]

To this day, I have NEVER seen Better Practical, Realistic and Conceptual Wings.. than that of Raziels. It is honestly One of My Favourite Things about this Game's Intro. 🤩

[@stritertezz]

Wow your commentary is awesome. I loved this vid. I’m currently playing the remaster and so far it’s awesome 😁

[@zeroglyph]

Wow! I just finished my re-runs of sr, sr2 & defiance just a few months ago. I can't get enough of Michael Bell's and Simon Templeman's voice acting in this series. Had to return playing every few years. It's a classic!

[@Ka_Five]

The opening cutscene of this game is engraved in my brain. I hope that we get a remaster or remake or something some day, just to be able to play it again on modern consoles.

[@googlezee8755]

God i think I've seen every video about the legacy of Kain series but here i go again.

[@MrKvsh]

I enjoyed the way you made the video, very entertaining and nostalgic!

[@HeavyMetalDriver]

You are definitely taking commentary to the next level. Your flewent, interesting and very immersive. You have a good voice. I love your commentary dude keep it up. I just decided to get back into Soul Reaver. Definitely going to watch these videos.

[@paultaylor107]

Loved these games sooooo much

[@HappyBeezerStudios]

Kain is such a tragic villain. He starts out with a thirst for revenge, and at the end dooms the world out of pure spite and hatred for the people and lust for power. And Raziel is a tragic hero. Undoing his Kain's work and freeing what has become of the world.

[@solomngrundy]

I hope they remaster this game. It has one of the best storylines. All it needs now are the graphics to follow 👍

[@bernardocorti1613]

I was waiting for this series! Thank you man, great job =)

[@uponhorizonspast]

Yay, you're finally covering this game. :D I've been waiting to watch these. :)

[@nosama001]

Watching this having played the series you realise that kain sees those aren't the wings of vampires - those are hilden wings!

[@dbullets3664]

I played this when I was little but had no idea what was going on. Now I can understand the story

[@brosephbroman7564]

Same. It was also like the one game I never beat. No internet or stores with a Prima guide to help. I'm so glad Dash is doing this series.

[@PyccoloSantos]

same, as driver 2 too.

[@Oscotron]

Now this series is gonna be fun to watch! Thanks Dash!❤

[@0tt0z]

Glad you are covering this game. I enjoyed Legacy of Kain and Soul Reaver. Great job!

[@MrSamPhoenix]

Man, this game pushed a narrative that’s exquisite. It’s time for a remake.

[@albertosilva2155]

It seems that two remasters were announced. This one and the second.

[@Qortalk]

Raziel is secretly an Aussie.

[@Kyle-w1v]

We all know Kane was jealous of the new wings and pouted like a infant vamp

[@EducatedVegeta]

Salutations Sir Dark-Lore-Dash, I have reviewed the first section of your beatiful video on "The Legend of Kain, Soul Reaver". I have to say. The voiceacting, especially of Raziel is absolutely unbelievable. It is so fitting, immersive, enthralling yet so comforting. This has to be the best voiceacting in the history of video games. The only thing that stood out to me next to your always impervious voice acting and forensical attention to detail was the intro music that you have used. Since I am an enjoyer of this generation of video games and have built up quite the knowledge regarding music featured in various different video games over the years, I stop and wonder :"Why oh why didnt you use the original music from the intro as it is perfectly fitting and overall immaculate???" The intro music that you have used closely resembles the original but somehow arranged in a different timely layout and lacking of the intese character of the original thus making it inferior. Based on my observation I have but a humble request. Please, I beg of you, use the original audio from the intro if there are no legal boundaries to stand in your way in order to further improve upon your very high qualtiy of videos and perfect your storytelling. The original first impression I had upon experiencing this timeless masterpiece shall not be infringed upon by this use of unoriginal music. I longingly look forward to hearing from you my friend. Sincerly, An educated Vegeta

[@DarkLOREDash]

Heya Vegeta! As you have so meticulously divined, the intro audio is changed, somewhat. It is due to copyright! The original song hits youtubes copyright AI so I had to use a slight deviation, unfortunately.

[@EducatedVegeta]

@@DarkLOREDash This is preposterous!! What an unscrupulous crime against this absolute gem. Very well, if it is so, then I hereby withdraw my request and leave this conversation with the utmost gratitude. I wish you well. May your future videos be as enticing as they always are. Farewell Sir Dark-Lore-Dash

[@PotooBurd]

I enjoy this so much! Amazing content, best wishes to you and your future projects! 🌻

[@DoctorSoulll]

What a Great Start to a Monday morning. A new adventure awaits! o/

[@yonefer]

Your voice 10/10, adds a lot to the narration.

[@Jekkzur01]

I have been waiting to start this series!!! Going to be sooooooo good!!! Dash always just pure enjoyment!!!!🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@DarkLOREDash]

Thank you Jekkzur!

[@Hemphempmind]

This series has some of the best voice acting in videogames.

[@slipknotron1626]

Back in it's time, what a fantastic series

[@NomaranTheAlchemist]

Honestly its hard for me not to geek out and comment all my thoughts on each video that I noticed that you released at the time XD

[@ArmandBadenhorst-p1s]

One of the best games of all time!❤😊

[@mrmeaty2140]

i did the survey some devs put out and it asked what kind of return people want for this game, and the options were remaster, remakes, sequals etc. i hope many people did that survey, i hope for a remaster of these games at least, which if successful, might lead to some sequels

[@alessandrobaggi6129]

Let's leave these masterpieces untainted by modern shlop, please.

[@voradorhylden3410]

Hormaus mora really gets around in games. Lol

[@IamH8ted]

Fuck yes! Thats why your the goat!! You and the fam take care. Much love. Shout out from south texas.

[@BloodElfB]

So glad you are doing these videos, great job 👏🏽😊

[@kerridwynntheacegoblin6465]

I accept this as a sign to really push to get another PS2 so I can play my games again. LoK is my absolute favorite game series of all time. My obsession is unparalleled with anything else I've loved.

[@richardrenten1]

Nice to see ya cover one of my faves

[@Blothars]

Dude i waited sens last year when i watch the full story of blood omen cant wait for this one i love falling asleep to your videos !...keep up the work great brother 👌🙌❤

[@empurress77]

Another awesome vid!!! You sure know how to tell a story!

[@danieldutton-finch9263]

Loved this vid I loved this game growing up played it all the time it was nice to see a video about it 10/10 👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@sobreaver]

The world walking concept really won me over in this game concept, pretty much like the game ShadowMan !!

[@tellyhorton3659]

This is my all time favorite game! I still own the Legacy of Kain series.

[@atestsubject9279]

I remember watching my dad play this, he loved this game while I was scared of it. But as an adult and an amateur story writer I really love the idea of this game! Thank you for doing this, I can't wait to see the full series!!

[@curiousfishie]

Didn't know the voice actor's name until I looked it up, but right away, I knew it was Megabyte. And yes, LoK was a great story.

[@BWV88]

This game inspired me to get into voice acting. Something about it really spoke to me when I was a kid playing soul reaver 2. . . I haven't been able to make a career out of it yet, but watching the beginning cutscene is a good reminder of what I'd still love to do for a living if I ever get the chance.

[@DarkLOREDash]

That is amazing! Wishing you all thr success

[@BWV88]

@@DarkLOREDash Thanks bud! . . I appreciate that. Best of luck to you as well.

[@davidcanavan957]

I just watched a 6 hour complilation video of this series over the last 2 days - highly reccomemd a watch

[@Kammithekiller]

Oooooohohoho! First! Thank you for making my morning

[@DarkLOREDash]

Any time!

[@shaynekell7343]

DREAMCAST MEMORIES!

[@imdam-ned]

The voice acting is awesome i love the scream razial makes when they throw him in. I know that might sound crazy but the voice acting ...at least razials scream

[@bg4355]

This games holds many memories it was just special/awesome

[@hamzadesidragonsarwar]

This made me buy all the 3 games I used to own since I already own SR1 got SR2,BO2 and LOKD

[@bgjerpe]

I so want this game series to be remaked. They would be fantastic. I played this on my dreamcast back in The day. Never tryed blood omen though.

[@Cromulorf]

Great game for this channel to cover, hype!