Legacy Of Kain Soul Reaver 1 & 2 Remastered Nintendo Switch Technical Performance Review!

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@SwitchUpYt
@SwitchUpYt 3 күн бұрын
25 Years... oof - are these games you've been looking forward to playing again or maybe you never played them before? Mark
@chujiwu68
@chujiwu68 3 күн бұрын
Was really looking forward to this. I've been waiting for a remaster of this series for years. Only briefly played Soul Reaver 2 ages ago, and (obviously) never finished it. Maybe now I can rectify that.
@the3xit762
@the3xit762 3 күн бұрын
Yes for a decade. Do you know why it’s not on the uk eshop yet?
@craigauclair4026
@craigauclair4026 3 күн бұрын
Never played them, but did want to try one of the Legacy of Kain games once before.
@robocoontv3245
@robocoontv3245 3 күн бұрын
Did you say, Kain was jealous? Then you haven't played the series.
@RuinedCityGamer
@RuinedCityGamer 3 күн бұрын
dude i'am 28 years old i waited for 19 years for this game to be released once again and now i'am so happy i can describe it and i'am gonna enjoy every little seconde of this remaster
@Pandaramaster
@Pandaramaster 3 күн бұрын
Amy Hennig, who penned and directed the Uncharted trilogy on PS3 still considers her work on Legacy of Kain as her best work. Enough said.
@BrazenScull
@BrazenScull 3 күн бұрын
She’s a great writer, and left the AAA industry after speaking out against the dangers of crunch culture. She’s an absolute chad.
@nomadicgamer9466
@nomadicgamer9466 3 күн бұрын
I agree with that 100%. To me, Amy Hennig is famous for Soul Reaver, not Uncharted.
@TheDJMeyer85
@TheDJMeyer85 3 күн бұрын
@@BrazenScullisn’t being a chad a bad thing? I’m confused with todays lingo 😅
@BrazenScull
@BrazenScull 3 күн бұрын
@@TheDJMeyer85 To be honest, it’s a phrase I barely use myself. I used it here in a moment of weakness and now I’m in the awkward situation where I have to pretend I know the true meaning and legacy of the word. I’d prefer if we both pretended this never happened, frankly.
@Lockn3s5
@Lockn3s5 3 күн бұрын
Yes but we cannot praise Hennig's contributions without acknowledging that the story is Dennis Dyack's and Amy's work on the series is connecting her story to Dennis's with such competence.
@andrewsisson6536
@andrewsisson6536 3 күн бұрын
One of my favorites from high school. I always love when a game has a "normal" world and a twisted "dark" version. A Link to the Past, Metroid Prime 2, etc...
@birdofhermes4725
@birdofhermes4725 3 күн бұрын
I remember playing it a bunch on the dreamcast Demo Disc before getting to play it for real. The voice acting was so good, along with its unique game mechanics. It's still one of my favorite games to this day.
@SwitchUpYt
@SwitchUpYt 3 күн бұрын
Yeah it’s brilliant voice work. Mark
@LoverOfBellies
@LoverOfBellies 3 күн бұрын
I've got no idea what made me pick it up on the Dream Cast (my brother's console at the time) but I was glad I did, only annoying thing was the sequel got released on the PS2 so I didn't have a chance to continue the story
@jesssealey6552
@jesssealey6552 3 күн бұрын
Needs for worldwide physical release. I reckon Limited Run will be the one to do it first since they share the same parent company as Aspyr but it really warrants a proper retail store release eventually like Tomb Raider was.
@TheDynastyWarrior13
@TheDynastyWarrior13 Күн бұрын
Has there been any word at all on a worldwide physical release?
@jesssealey6552
@jesssealey6552 Күн бұрын
@TheDynastyWarrior13 only just popped up on the eshop in my region so it might be a while before we hear any news of a physical. Keeping my fingers crossed.
@tahakathiria1334
@tahakathiria1334 3 күн бұрын
25 years. Damn ! This game is almost as old as I am
@SwitchUpYt
@SwitchUpYt 3 күн бұрын
Ahhhhh you're a young one haha - Mark
@tahakathiria1334
@tahakathiria1334 3 күн бұрын
@SwitchUpYt Yes sir 😂
@jesssealey6552
@jesssealey6552 3 күн бұрын
25 years, still a spring chicken compared to us crusty old gamers 😅
@tahakathiria1334
@tahakathiria1334 3 күн бұрын
@@jesssealey6552 That true😂. I like switch community tho. It's a lot wholesome and peaceful! ❤️
@disalazarg
@disalazarg 3 күн бұрын
I'm a huge fan of this franchise, and you're probably not much older than my daughter. So kindly get off our lawn, you whippersnapper :P
@davidcbeaudoin
@davidcbeaudoin 3 күн бұрын
Back in my late teens, I ran a PlayStation focused fan site/web magazine and Soul Reaver was a game that I got to play a beta of. I didn't get terribly far in it - it was unfinished to boot - but I could tell from what I did play that it was going to be something special. Whether ironic or not, I didn't end up doing a full review of the game and I didn't play the sequel either. I'm excited to get a chance to finally play them in what sounds like a highly polished form! Fun fact, everything in the game was measured in "Gexels". It was a term coined by the development team who leveraged the engine from Gex 2 for Soul Reaver.
@SwitchUpYt
@SwitchUpYt 3 күн бұрын
Hahaha that’s very cool, I like that! Mark
@meikaishi
@meikaishi 3 күн бұрын
This was the only announcement that got me excited in that state of play and I was really happy to know it was coming for the switch, this is an easy day one buy for me, I absolutely love soul reaver, played it to death back in the PS1, and I never played the sequel so I'm very excited for that too
@JuanD817
@JuanD817 2 күн бұрын
Glad to see these games coming back, happy to see that it runs at 60fps on Switch, in my opinion this makes it the best platform to play the game
@muteloch2798
@muteloch2798 Күн бұрын
Agreed. I need a physical copy.
@Djinnifrit
@Djinnifrit 3 күн бұрын
Hoping for Defiance remastered next and fingers crossed for a continuation of the series. This series have THE best voice acting for a video game imo.
@lionheart4424
@lionheart4424 3 күн бұрын
At this point I only want a conclusion to the story, so just the sequel we did not get for Defiance.
@cloud_spiky7
@cloud_spiky7 3 күн бұрын
@@lionheart4424I’d say it was a resolution to Raziel’s story but you’re right, we never got to see Kain’s story continue and get resolved.
@rainbowprism6242
@rainbowprism6242 2 күн бұрын
Might not be happening with many voice actors retiring permanently.
@lc3212
@lc3212 2 күн бұрын
@@rainbowprism6242I doubt that would be the reason for them not doing a sequel. I’m not discrediting the voice casts in the game at all their work on lok has been etched in gaming history forever but if this makes a high enough profit for them to consider a sequel to defiance I find it hard to believe they will sit in the meeting to decide and say “well we can’t bring back the same voice so it’s not possible” I won’t deny though that trying to find a voice to take over for kain though would be one heck of a difficult task. Well at least if they plan to please enough fans. Still that would be a long way off anyway I would be surprised if they made a sequel to defiance without remastering at least defiance if not blood omen 1 and 2 first. I would say a remake to blood omen but I’d rather them put that money to a sequel with the right team behind it. Hopefully this sells enough for them to not let the series fall down the pit again.
@moonlalune8003
@moonlalune8003 2 күн бұрын
true, defiance was a cliffhanger
@Torrybobs
@Torrybobs 3 күн бұрын
I was literally looking for reviews for this game right as you posted this! Couldn’t have asked for a better person to review it! 🧡
@SwitchUpYt
@SwitchUpYt 3 күн бұрын
Thank you mate. Mark
@ChrisLT
@ChrisLT 3 күн бұрын
Love Lok, and the TR remasters were really cool so I had high hopes for this one. SR1, especially, needed an update. I'm just glad more people will get a chance to play SR2 (which I actually prefer). Now, we need a proper Blood Omen rerelease because that game would benefit so much from some modern polish.
@UnicornTears12
@UnicornTears12 3 күн бұрын
This game is pure nostalgia. The hours I spent replaying this. I've been wishing for a remaster for years so this is very much a no brainer.
@NarutoOnePiece
@NarutoOnePiece 3 күн бұрын
People need to buy these games! I’ll be the first to admit gameplay can be finicky at times but the story is God Tier and so is the voice acting! We need interest in them to increase so that they can hopefully continue the story one day!
@SwitchUpYt
@SwitchUpYt 3 күн бұрын
Exactly right I agree with you. Mark
@robertbouley7697
@robertbouley7697 3 күн бұрын
Absolutely agree. With the Kain series interwoven the whole story is some the very best in medium. Would love to see how it finishes. Edit: I know a few actors have passed, so care and precision would need to be given for the new cast.
@jackplisken4738
@jackplisken4738 3 күн бұрын
people will buy these , cause its no woke garbage
@NarutoOnePiece
@NarutoOnePiece 3 күн бұрын
@@robertbouley7697 considering they got fans who ran the old fan sites into help with the development I fully believe they could bring the series to a close proper and would honour it. Just have to keep our fingers crossed!
@the3xit762
@the3xit762 3 күн бұрын
I would if it was on the uk eshop :(
@rodddossantos1437
@rodddossantos1437 2 күн бұрын
I pre-ordered it last night, and so I was eagerly anticipating this review by my FAVORITE Switch channel on KZbin! I am SO relieved you guys liked it! I was a 21-year old goth when the first Soul Reaver came out and I absolutely adored the story, visuals, music, and voice acting! So very refreshing to see a developer respect the source material and also (even work alongside) the community of its fans! Hopefully this is a trend that continues!
@laughingmantom
@laughingmantom 3 күн бұрын
I played these at the time and still consistently think about how good they were. The script and voice acting in particular are without peer. I'll definitely be picking this up!
@henni1ws
@henni1ws 3 күн бұрын
I played 1 on the dreamcast and loved it. Never had a ps2 to play the second one and picked up the og from GOG. I can't wait to play this again.
@MrJimithee
@MrJimithee 3 күн бұрын
I can TOTALLY believe this is 25 years old, it's so "of it's time"... And I'm ALL for it! It was an exciting time in gaming, perhaps the last "giant leap" This looks GREAT
@Nedwig747
@Nedwig747 3 күн бұрын
I think the remasters that also include essentailly documentaries are super cool. I may totally be biased as a history teacher.... but a historical glimpse behind the curtain is always super cool to me!
@lc3212
@lc3212 2 күн бұрын
Nah at least for me I don’t think it’s biased to appreciate bonuses like bts videos. I mean many find bts stuff on their favorite games through KZbin and suck. To have those extras put with the game though especially a remaster of a 25 yr old game is sort of like having a piece of gaming history in my opinion. I normally don’t double dip on games but the amount of extras put into this on top of the remastered work definitely makes me want a physical copy. Then again it just came to me that I may be biased too since I’ve always enjoyed learning how my favorite games (from the past like soul reaver 1+2 here) are made.
@ppbunt
@ppbunt 3 күн бұрын
Completely missed these back in the day, good to see that these are proper remasters!
@cristophermaraboli4022
@cristophermaraboli4022 3 күн бұрын
If they could only remaster blood omen and defiance :(
@ConStormENT
@ConStormENT 3 күн бұрын
They are on the PS Store.
@JohnWestIV
@JohnWestIV 2 күн бұрын
​@@ConStormENTthey were on the PlayStation... but aren't remastered.
@KeeponGraveling
@KeeponGraveling Күн бұрын
I really would like it in Switch
@sharebear421
@sharebear421 3 күн бұрын
Really cool we got these remastered. Hope they can do Maximo 1 and 2 next
@JohnMichaelsHeyGirrrllThe3rd
@JohnMichaelsHeyGirrrllThe3rd 3 күн бұрын
Dad had a copy of maximo for the PS2 that I used to take and play without his permission, such a relaxing game. I wish they'd at least release the ps2 version so we could enjoy it again
@Crying11Wolf
@Crying11Wolf 2 күн бұрын
@@JohnMichaelsHeyGirrrllThe3rdMaximo is not relaxing 😂
@LoroTalby
@LoroTalby 3 күн бұрын
I can’t wait to revisit these games. I absolutely loved them on the PS1/PS2. Voice acting was always the highlight, but so was the light and dark worlds, the Metroidvania-sequel exploration, and just the tone and mood of the titles. I fear the gameplay won’t hold up, but I still want to get these just to have an easy way to revisit the late 90s at the push of a button. Thanks for the great review and the respect you’ve shown for the source material and the work that the devs have put into these titles to reintroduce them to a whole new audience.
@aquagames5850
@aquagames5850 3 күн бұрын
I’ve recently been playing the first soul reaver game through a emulation handheld so I’m glad it’s being remastered, defiantly will be picking it up!
@jesssealey6552
@jesssealey6552 3 күн бұрын
Best surprise notification from SwitchUp! A bit nervous to see...
@SwitchUpYt
@SwitchUpYt 3 күн бұрын
Hope you enjoyed it!❤
@jesssealey6552
@jesssealey6552 2 күн бұрын
@@SwitchUpYt i was pleasantly surprised at Aspyr pulling it off. They appear to be really improving their abilities and Crystal Dynamics being the MVP on providing the source code. Night dive have competition now. Thanks for covering it Mark, appreciate it as always. Cheers!
@Dante_Delvalle
@Dante_Delvalle 3 күн бұрын
I played it on PS2 and loved the series. So excited to have the definitive version available soon portably on the Switch! That backlog will never end... Thanks for the great review again guys!
@MeAlexSenna
@MeAlexSenna 3 күн бұрын
Waiting for the physical release and they get my money
@huwjones6644
@huwjones6644 3 күн бұрын
There is nintendo switch physical release on playasia because I have ordered ming.
@deprofundis442
@deprofundis442 3 күн бұрын
Same
@razvancornea6761
@razvancornea6761 3 күн бұрын
@@deprofundis442 game exided sail predictions so well have a fizical i got digital and well ghet the fizical as well probably wellstay unopend
@Thirteen31Music
@Thirteen31Music 3 күн бұрын
@@deprofundis442same
@luisspinetta3198
@luisspinetta3198 3 күн бұрын
This
@danielludwig647
@danielludwig647 3 күн бұрын
I wish they’d do the Blood Omen games as well! It’d be nice to go back to the start of the series on Switch.
@MatysiakG
@MatysiakG 3 күн бұрын
I have two things to say: 1. Finally. This masterpiece series deserved remaster more than any other video game I could have imagined. And seeing positive reviews makes me cry of joy. I love Soul Reaver, it's one of my all time favourites, and only complaint I have is lack of LoK: Defience in this package. I pray for it. 2. Play this. Seriously. It's basically Zelda for adults. Gameplay is ahead of it's time. Deep lore; great, grim story and well established characters; top tier voice acting and music. OMG. I can't stress enough how wonderfuly ominous OST is. Play this. You won't be dissapointed.
@melciah1234
@melciah1234 3 күн бұрын
It wasn't just some of the vampires, every vampire enemy in the first Soul Reaver game could be staked and left in place. Its actually a technique to kill and leave the enemies pinned so they don't respawn when you have to backtrack through areas. Just keep in mind if you pull the stakes out or absorb the vampire spirit linked to the pinned vampire, it will dissolve and be replaced by a new vampire next time you revisit the area. Same can be done for burning or drowning enemies for those susceptible to that fatality.
@brichan1851
@brichan1851 3 күн бұрын
When it comes physical, I’m SO getting this one!
@tanzolo4487
@tanzolo4487 3 күн бұрын
Please get them both. Buy it now to make physical possible
@RIELSG
@RIELSG 3 күн бұрын
Took a year for the tomb raider. Bought virtual on PS5 and physical for switch 😅
@al-lahomadarkness5736
@al-lahomadarkness5736 3 күн бұрын
i had Legacy Of Kain Soul Reaver r on ps1 but never got to play it properly, i think I'm going to pick this one up on the switch
@Eric4real4321
@Eric4real4321 3 күн бұрын
This is why i like remasters. I never played these back in the day, and now i can enjoy them, but with modern-day enhancements.
@RazorBladezX
@RazorBladezX 3 күн бұрын
Same here dude!
@INTERminator20
@INTERminator20 3 күн бұрын
THANX brethren! 🙏 Oo believe me, you will enjoy this franchise more than any other.. 🎮🥳😉⚔🦇🦇🦇🦇
@paulvarus859
@paulvarus859 3 күн бұрын
i envy you guys for that first time exceptional experience but welcome into our brethren you're gonna enjoy your stay.
@Eric4real4321
@Eric4real4321 3 күн бұрын
@INTERminator20 do you need to play the original Blood Omen, or is this pretty much stand a lone?
@INTERminator20
@INTERminator20 2 күн бұрын
@@Eric4real4321 I recommend you to play them all because of the deep lore and the franchise as a whole is incredible.. But If you can't wait, then start with this one (SR 1 & 2 Remastered), it will inform you of the past of Nosgoth. However you decide, you can't lose buddy... 😉👍🎮 .."Go now. Play out your pitiful rebellion, and take your place among the destroyed, the used, and the damned. But know this - you are mine for eternity. You have always been, and will always be, my soul reaver..." - A quote from the game §OUL REAVER 2 (one of the many legendary quotes waiting for you to experience it) 🙂💪🧛‍♂️🦇⚔
@benmcneill1271
@benmcneill1271 3 күн бұрын
So excited for this one. I always wanted to play the original on PSOne but never got around to it. But when I picked up a brand new PS2, the first game I bought was Sould Reaver 2, which I loved. Excited to play through both!
@Bubblegum-tg5bg
@Bubblegum-tg5bg 3 күн бұрын
I was obsessed with this game when I was younger. Kept watching the intro before I went to school. ❤
@MeeMaw-m8m
@MeeMaw-m8m 3 күн бұрын
Love Soul Reaver. Still sore at Aspyr for how they handled their Star Wars ports with Limited Run. Whoever doesn't know, they released a slew of games individually as limited print runs, and simultaneously it must have been, because right around the same time as the Limited Run copies I bought were coming in the mail, they were mass releasing collections of those games for the same price as the single game copies Limited Run was selling. And now you can buy all of them, like 8 games or something on a single cartridge for like $50. It's wild.
@Thurmuth
@Thurmuth 3 күн бұрын
Hey guys, bit worried at the moment because the game isn’t up on the AUS/NZ eshop. It’s the release date here, but hopefully it’ll pop up tomorrow.
@melaniapina6368
@melaniapina6368 3 күн бұрын
I remember reading the walkthrough of this game on a magazine, I didn’t even have it, but I loved reading those publications! Ah, good times 😊 This remaster looks so good by the way 🤩
@SwitchUpYt
@SwitchUpYt 3 күн бұрын
Hey thanks for your email by the way I’ll sort a game and ping it over, was really nice to read your message! Mark
@melaniapina6368
@melaniapina6368 3 күн бұрын
@ thank you, it was a pleasure to have the opportunity to write to you 😊 anyway I know you’re super busy right now, there’s no hurry
@spahr001
@spahr001 3 күн бұрын
The word is that Crystal Dynamics provided the code/IP and Aspyr sub-contracted another studio for development. That studio is Sabre Interactive. Not sure why Sabre Interactive's involvement has been hidden; There must be some sort of NDA in place.
@SwitchUpYt
@SwitchUpYt 3 күн бұрын
That’s very strange
@robertharper3114
@robertharper3114 3 күн бұрын
Same with Tomb Raider.
@IFZEX09
@IFZEX09 3 күн бұрын
Saber St. Petersburg did the port, not ideal to highlight that since their parent company beacon interactive have Department of Defence dealings.
@Litlrox
@Litlrox 3 күн бұрын
I have played this game in the past. It was very good. For sure I’m getting this for the switch.
@gammaphonic
@gammaphonic 3 күн бұрын
I’ll be holding off for a physical release for this one.
@abraxion50
@abraxion50 3 күн бұрын
Thanks for the review ! Blood Omen landed on Playstation Store by the way.
@DrScotty85
@DrScotty85 Күн бұрын
This is epic, definitely want a physical of this. The map is a game changer too, I also remember being stuck a few times. Thanks for the review Mark!
@jesssealey6552
@jesssealey6552 3 күн бұрын
Now if only we could see remasters or ports of Second Sight, Primal, Future Cop LAPD, The Amazing Spiderman PS1, Spiderman 1 and 2 PS2, and plenty more aside, as well as remakes of Enter the Matrix, The Getaway, Driver 1&2. I have unrealistic dreams I know but thats what dreams are.
@timrowley2039
@timrowley2039 3 күн бұрын
My backlog is crazy, but I can’t wait to get this game. I have so many great college memories playing this. Thank you for the review.
@gustavosaidler
@gustavosaidler 2 күн бұрын
I remember playing this game on my brother's computer in early 2000, and I didn't even remember the name of it, but some scenes immediately looked familiar and the amount of fun I had back then as well. What a great surprise, thank you for the video and bringing me back to my childhood!
@pocketrocketradio
@pocketrocketradio 3 күн бұрын
I'm so excited for this game. I loved the original soul reaver so much back in the 90s. I really miss that dark 90s era aesthetic of games. I hope we get more games like this. Great review guys!
@bkillinm
@bkillinm 3 күн бұрын
Wow this remaster looks excellent. Aspyr have really stepped there game up over the last few years for sure.
@rwillmottrw
@rwillmottrw 3 күн бұрын
OMG I spent sooooo many late nights in my early 20's playing these absolutely loved the game series and can't wait to revisit my childhood lol amazing content as always bud . Ps merry Christmas and a happy new year everyone.
@_N3VAEH_
@_N3VAEH_ 2 күн бұрын
This unlocked some sort of memory in my brain. I swear I remember seeing this character and clips of gameplay but I never played this game.
@Angrtard
@Angrtard 3 күн бұрын
I haven't really played or have known much about these games, but I feel like you've sold it to me. Thanks.
@SiobhanR28
@SiobhanR28 3 күн бұрын
25 years!?! *Cries in old* 😭😭
@SwitchUpYt
@SwitchUpYt 3 күн бұрын
IKR 😂
@Kittensbane01
@Kittensbane01 3 күн бұрын
Thank you for this timely review. I had my finger on the purchase button but thought I'd hold back. I'll definitely get it.
@DuderTrax
@DuderTrax 3 күн бұрын
Played the fisrt one on DREAMCAST in the days of old. Way ahead of its time. Now it's back to blow another generation's mind!
@DieselJT
@DieselJT 3 күн бұрын
Honestly the lack of a physical release did and always will stop me from buying this day one. Definitely excited to play this again, but i can just wait for the physical release! Great review guys!!!
@dazzianocolucci3538
@dazzianocolucci3538 3 күн бұрын
If I wasn't so skint because of Christmas, I would be adding this to my switch library. I loved it the 1st time round. I can't wait to jump in again!
@bowertendo
@bowertendo 3 күн бұрын
I am SO excited for these. I still own the first for my PS1, but never got to play the second. Ready for these, and thanks for the typical amazing review. You guys rock 🤘
@Baiano29
@Baiano29 3 күн бұрын
I am so so so glad this is a homerun! I freaking loved Legacy of Kain, the music and cinematics. It was incredible. I barely remember the story, besides the iconic intro, so I can't wait to play it again.
@TrueStormlore
@TrueStormlore 3 күн бұрын
I played the original and was also 'stuck for ages' as you put it. I love the review. I will be picking this up when I have the chance.
@lpcoolee
@lpcoolee 3 күн бұрын
I played both of these back on the PS1. This was my all time favourite game (and has always been my favourite). You bet I preordered this game a month ago. I’m super excited!
@furiousdestroyah9999
@furiousdestroyah9999 2 күн бұрын
The fact that it's been out for pre-order for a month now and it never came to switch is wild
@lpcoolee
@lpcoolee Күн бұрын
@ in AU, it just came out today for PC, PS5, Xbox and Nintendo Switch. So we haven’t missed out on any platform. Where are you that it came out earlier?
@furiousdestroyah9999
@furiousdestroyah9999 Күн бұрын
@@lpcoolee I'm talking about the pre-order. All platforms could pre-order the game except for EU switch eshop, they just released it at like 7 pm at full price and called it a day
@lpcoolee
@lpcoolee Күн бұрын
@ oh wow! That was a shame. The sad thing is you missed the discount. I’m sorry man :(
@walksintwilight1662
@walksintwilight1662 2 күн бұрын
Oh this is awesome. I played Blood Omen 2 on PC and Legacy of Kain: Defiance on PS2 years later, but never had the chance to experience the earlier games in the series. Definitely a must-buy!
@RainaAudron
@RainaAudron 3 күн бұрын
Loved the review, thank you!
@sherlyholmes2665
@sherlyholmes2665 2 күн бұрын
Where did you get the UK pricing from? It's 3:30am on 10th Dec right now and there still isn't an option to preorder, purchase or even a product page on the UK Nintendo website/eShop. The fact you mentioned the review codes were later than expected is suspicious and suggests there's something wrong with the European versions release. I may be proven wrong in a few hours, but having no preorder option in our eShop means no discount like the other platforms and like with the Tomb Raider collections.
@zach49490
@zach49490 2 күн бұрын
It's now 14:15.... Still the same... Nothing... Wtf Nintendo?!
@sherlyholmes2665
@sherlyholmes2665 2 күн бұрын
Not just Nintendo... Aspyr too. There's clearly something going on that they aren't being open about. Like the whole fiasco when the 'Play Anywhere' was removed from the Tomb Raider I-III version on XBox and even though it had been listed as PC compatible even having a presence on the PC's digital store; the day it was released that cross-platform access was removed. Supposedly it was an 'mistake'... which no one at either Microsoft or Aspyr noticed for months leading up to the release? And there's the unfulfilled promises from Aspyre with KotOR II as well. I have a lot of respect for them bringing these true classics back for modern platforms, but messing up in in the public way they keep doing so is not very pleasant. Well, if Aspyre don't want my money for this one; I'll just play on my PlayStation or Dreamcast for Soul Reaver and the sequel on my PlayStation 2... after all; most of the target audience for these nostalgic releases likely own the original versions and the hardware to play them on as I do. Is a higher-resolution and some pretty new graphics really worth the negative manner in which we are treated? It's bad enough that most modern games are released unfinished and the early adopters are paying their own money to be the beter testers; being monkeyed around like this is just as bad.
@mspeter97
@mspeter97 2 күн бұрын
The lost level bonus is truly impressive. We've had remnants of Kain's retreat among other thing from old PS1 prototypes but it was glitchy & prone to crash. This is perfect
@LucenProject
@LucenProject 3 күн бұрын
I remember someone giving me Soul Reaver 2 as a gift, and then loving it so much that I went back and played Blood Omen, and Soul Reaver 1. And before the last Legacy of kain game came out I played Blood Omen 2 and was a little disappointed that it didn't have Raziel. Legacy wrapped things up and ended an era for me.
@MusicSkeletonKeys
@MusicSkeletonKeys 2 күн бұрын
The bonus material present in this release is simply outstanding. A fantastic job to whomever insisted that it be included.
@CamillusFly
@CamillusFly 3 күн бұрын
I love this series. Soul Reaver 2 will probably forever be my favorite game. Period. It just has such a brilliant storyline, and, of course, brilliant voice actors to make it real. I always said that this series was like playing the best vampire movies ever. The whole plot and how it develops is just _that_ epic.
@jeffreyb180
@jeffreyb180 3 күн бұрын
I remember wanting this game back in the day....never got it.. happy to see a remastered collection!
@HendFarid
@HendFarid 3 күн бұрын
The best game lore, story and voice acting ever created. I have played the originals back in the day and I have pre-ordered my copy in Steam. Can't wait to get a physical too for Switch or PS5 ❤
@D2daICE
@D2daICE 2 күн бұрын
When this was announced i was not expecting this and had tears of joy in my eyes. I still have the original games (for PC) in a box somewhere and now i can play it again on my favorite console with improved graphics. I will buy them right after i get home after work and dive back into Nosgoth 💖
@KrypticLuck
@KrypticLuck 3 күн бұрын
Yes!!!!! Every time the question of what game deserves a remaster or rerelease. My answer has always been Soul Reaver 😁🙌
@Hynotama
@Hynotama 3 күн бұрын
The preorder page is still not up in Europe. WTF? I hope we won’t get screwed by this.
@End0fLevelBoss
@End0fLevelBoss 3 күн бұрын
We've already missed the preorder discount.
@floatsmcgarnagle8884
@floatsmcgarnagle8884 3 күн бұрын
Can hear the exuberance in your voice. Also, this is my jam. "Cast him in"
@Izelor
@Izelor 3 күн бұрын
Switch is probably the best platform to enjoy old games. Between handheld mode and solid TV mode, you can enjoy all you childhood games anywhere, anytime.
@lbrmbla
@lbrmbla Күн бұрын
Love how I’ve played both of these games back in the day and yet I still was listening attentively to every word you were saying as if this was all new to me lol. You definitely convinced me to dive back into these games and make the purchase. I’m really hoping they remaster the rest of the series as well, maybe a proper sequel would be nice too cheers 🎉
@aFLYER1980
@aFLYER1980 3 күн бұрын
This is amazing to see life come back to classic games... Loving all these Remasters
@krisnephilim
@krisnephilim 2 күн бұрын
Shame they haven't made it available on Nintendo in EU... No preorder until today... Aspyr sucks because people kept asking and no info to date has been given.
@furiousdestroyah9999
@furiousdestroyah9999 2 күн бұрын
For real man. If there's no discount on release I'm not even gonna buy it because of this bs
@the3xit762
@the3xit762 3 күн бұрын
Any info on whether it will be on the uk eshop tommorrow? It’s available for pre order already on PlayStation and Xbox. The reason I ask is because the thing remastered still isn’t on the uk eshop and I can’t find any info. I want to be playing this tomorrow and I have no idea which version to get… if it will be out tomorrow I’ll get it on switch if not I’d rather get it on discount on PlayStation
@springer1786
@springer1786 3 күн бұрын
Aspyr have a (mostly) excellent track record bringing older games to Switch, glad to see this is another prime example. Excited to finally play these.
@jase276
@jase276 15 сағат бұрын
I greatly appreciate them allowing us to change back to the old graphics/OG version of the game. That's now become a mandatory staple in any remaster for me.
@destructioncam
@destructioncam 3 күн бұрын
Loved both of these games and still have them in the collection so to get an upgraded version for switch is amazing news I will be picking this one up once it releases in the uk as always the review was full of all I wanted to know so thanks to you guys and as always keep on it switch up...
@mrpmp5384
@mrpmp5384 3 күн бұрын
I played but never finished Soul Reaver 1 on the Dreamcast. I thought it was one of the coolest games I ever played and remember having some really weird dreams because of it.
@GavinStatikGoddard
@GavinStatikGoddard Күн бұрын
This is The One. This is the one that has always been top of my all time greats list and ever since the Switch released its the one that ive always dreamed of having a portable remaster of and now my dreams are realised. I am a VERY happy gamer.
@cloud_spiky7
@cloud_spiky7 3 күн бұрын
Played and absolutely loved the originals back in the day. Looking forward to this a lot and also hope to see Defiance eventually too!
@picnicentry
@picnicentry 3 күн бұрын
Never heard of this game before, but it's definitely one of those timeless classics that i gotta try one day
@HebiBen
@HebiBen 3 күн бұрын
Yes! I was jumping out of my pants when I saw its coming back. I remember back in the days, I was trying to see if you could revert back to the original outfit. Sometimes I wear my jacket on one shoulder. And guess what, this game inspired me back when I was a child lol
@dominicanbananas
@dominicanbananas 3 күн бұрын
This is awesome. I played the originals back in the day and remembering even back then that they had a phenomenal story
@geoffreys78
@geoffreys78 3 күн бұрын
I played it, I loved the world building, and I felt the game play felt fresh for most of the game. The later battles started to feel samey and is love to see updated combat. I think I'm still going to give this remaster a play though. There was so much to love.
@Openreality
@Openreality 3 күн бұрын
I wish they had Legacy of Kain: Defiance added to the collection, that was my fave. I also loved the outtakes in that one. The actors were really well working with each other and it was seen that they enjoyed the series.
@peterd5568
@peterd5568 3 күн бұрын
I never pre-order a game, but for this one i made an exception. Finally it has been made and can't wait to play it again.
@colmhayes7750
@colmhayes7750 3 күн бұрын
When you show footage of handheld mode and we see your hands it looks like you are wearing a Star Trek II Wrath of Khan era Starfleet uniform. This is now my head cannon for all your videos going forward..... Khaaaaaannnnnn!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
@Umbrella2
@Umbrella2 3 күн бұрын
I completed this (Soul Reaver 1) for the first time during covid but am definitely going to play these again, they are great games imo!
@GJuve1
@GJuve1 3 күн бұрын
Brilliant! Played to original and loved every minute of it! Vagrant Story is another remaster I'd love to see! Still hanging onto my PS vita to play that game!
@Geminihank
@Geminihank 3 күн бұрын
One of my all time favourite series of games. Absolutely epic story and voice work.
@turnbasedtoddy7664
@turnbasedtoddy7664 3 күн бұрын
EVERYONE needs to support this and buy it so we get a physical release and hopefully one day a sequel!
@addybob
@addybob 2 күн бұрын
I can't believe I played Soul Reaver 25 years ago. I'll definitely pick this up, both to relive the first one and to play the second one for the first time. Here's hoping for Blood Omen on Switch!
@NoonDragoon
@NoonDragoon 3 күн бұрын
Will pick up right away once a physical gets released!
@dafunkist
@dafunkist 3 күн бұрын
Oh hell yes! I never got to finish the original back in the day so it will be great to revisit with a new coat of paint 👌
@shaboogs420
@shaboogs420 3 күн бұрын
This franchise has been part of my childhood. Yes to Blood Omen remaster!
@matodragonespor5000
@matodragonespor5000 2 күн бұрын
I really loved ALL that extra content! I miss when games included concept art, soundtrack, models and such. There are games today that still do it, but there are also a lot of $60 games that the only thing they have in extras is the credits.
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