【MMD】Raziel Defies the Elder God【Soul Reaver 2】

[@ureshiiiiii]

It's been awhile, but here's another Soul Reaver 2 recreated scene -- albeit a much shorter one this time. Still wishing I had access to better models to make these animations more worthwhile and exciting, but I'm making do with what I have.

[@Akanio_Vatheros]

Thank you thank you!! This just feels really great to see this, maybe cuz LoK fans are so content starved, but this is appreciated nonetheless. Oh, and some questions. - What other projects do you have in mind? - Do you do these as a hobby or are you studying to get an animation job? - Oh, and I find that this game feels, feminine, in some goth type way, maybe it's the theatrics, thoughts?

[@TioMegamanX]

Do Raziel vs Kain at the tomb of William!

[@MCPunk55]

Just remaster the game with these, man.

[@Axel7897]

It's still really cool of you to make these for us to watch and enjoy together.

[@JudasCrusader]

It's fine, whatever length the project is , a lot of us will be grateful for. It was a surprise when you uploaded this, kind of like seeing an old friend. Thanks.

[@nicholasdanger627]

I like the way that Raziel moves his hands more when he talks. It makes it more dynamic for the dialog scenes since he doesn't have a mouth, so his big old Spider-Man eyes and body language has to do the bulk of the acting (beyond Michael Bells dulcet tones.) Great stuff

[@danielvereb4579]

Yeah, when a character has no mouth, you really need to add more character to his other features, like his eyes too. One problem I had with the immersion of say Starcraft 2 Legacy of the Void, was that all the protoss, well they have no face only eyes and there is barely any expression. The arms move but it just isn't enough. In Brood War times, their portraits, though limited, would bob their heads and flash their eyes, which was really cool and gave them character.

[@Taylor202]

I mean. He techbically does still have s mouth, just half of one xD hence the reason he wears the shroud. But u get it. Gotta do what you can since what remains is covered.

[@MurasakiTsukimaru]

He's Italian

[@mrbigglezworth42]

A cool workaround for the lacking technology of the day. His gestures and body language are similar to Silent Hills use of fog to hide the draw distance. In a way, the graphical and technical power we have today may very well limit the artistic creativity of modern designers. They don't have to develop ingenious solutions to technical problems as much anymore.

[@Grail_Quest]

Wait Prowl did the voice of Raziel!? I never knew that!

[@HoliGallistur1023]

"Do not test my patience , Raziel ! ... I made you and i will unmake you if I become so inclined"

[@usamazahid3882]

Raziel: Other way around, False God, You Moebius, and even the Hylden themselves would not test our patience.

[@Unknown_User174]

⁠​⁠​⁠​⁠@@usamazahid3882Me: Mine as well. I’ll never worship false gods like you, That’s what the holy lord from my world warned me about.😒 As Raziel as your agent, He’s beyond death. Raziel:😏 Elder God: There are fates worse than death, Child. Me: (Scoff)😒😤 Raziel: Oh I see you now as you truly are, A cancer. A spooling parasite, Burrowed deep in the heart of this world.😠

[@WeeG-bwc77]

The best part of the Elder God is how petty and vindictive he can be.

[@carlosquevedo8239]

The lore, the voice acting, the dark story... what games these were, I'm so glad they made them.

[@ivancar555]

They don't make them like that anymore.

[@paleface171]

"Do not test my patience Raziel." "Why, aren't you the one with infinite patience?" 😏

[@usamazahid3882]

Facts. Later on in Defiance, it's the other way around, now the Elder God, Moebius, and even the Hylden themselves would test their patience.

[@Skehrcros]

This came at a perfect time, considering the survey that Crystal Dynamics released earlier this month regarding a potential new LoK game after the IP acquisition. I love the animation here, it adds so much more characterisation. Even with no pupils and mouth to work with, the wide gestures, subtle positioning of the eyelids and camera angles really elevate this scene above the original. It's very impressive!

[@matthewbreytenbach4483]

Woah wait, really? They got the license back?

[@gundamheavyarms4879]

Crystal Dynamics was able to retain the rights and license to the Legacy of Kain series when Square Enix sold them to Embracer Group. One can only hope more Legacy of Kain is on the way!

[@TragoudistrosMPH]

I missed the survey 😭 but I read they got over 100,000 responses and 73,000 completed the full survey. (They said they usually get like 1,000 to 3,000 responses on surveys). Thanks to amazing artists who help keep this alive and thriving!

[@TragoudistrosMPH]

...I missed a good "undead and thriving" joke there 😅😁

[@ArkVogel]

@@gundamheavyarms4879 Here's hoping they can get Amy Henning on board. Michael Bell and Simon Templeman too. Else it'll be Dead Sun/Nosgoth all over again.

[@Aki-kh2qe-StreetKidZZZ]

They HAVE TO hire you for the remake of the series as well for other games, you have an amazing talent

[@ureshiiiiii]

Thank you so much! I'm very honored to hear that. :D

[@RainaAudron]

Stunning! Love the eye brow movement and more frequent blinking 👍

[@beckerblue2]

hello !! hehe , what r u doing here? :D .

[@ΠάνοςΒασιλειάδης-ω7φ]

RainaAudron!!! 💪

[@LegacyofRei]

“Against all hope and against all probability, it seems that the KZbin algorithm has unerringly delivered me to the video I sought for this was a new Ureshiiiiii video! I was anxious to see what lied within…”

[@autisticlootist7033]

Dear god, the Elder God looks terrifying here. I'd had nightmares as a child if I saw him like this. But absolutely stunning animation work, so expressive and detailed. If the games were remade with this level of detail, that would be awesome.

[@tryntrox]

I only just noticed that you can see, the water, earth and spirit reavers emblems on the floor!

[@Nin_the_Shinobi]

I always loved the writing in these games. It's so poetic.

[@azuredragonofnether5433]

2:21 That face has "O, rly" written all over. XD

[@ShadowXemnas13]

Love Raziel's animations here, so expressive and articulates the intent behind his words incredibly well. Love seeing your takes on these scenes.

[@Dionysus-207]

Given that remasters for Soul Reaver 1&2 are coming in December, people will start to discover or rediscover this series. I'm still hoping for some more LoK content from your channel.

[@morgrimgaming7342]

Seriously, seeing the quality of animations like these gives me hope for a remake one day. Your work is sublime in its quality and execution.

[@NomaranTheAlchemist]

Dammnnnnn man this was probably one of the most intense scenes imo during Soul Reaver 2 because you are basically learning the truth of the history of the world for yourself and in both Blood Omen and Soul Reaver you were only given one half of the story and the other is yours to discover. But won't lie it was weird for me at first to think that the Elder God was actually on my side but then in SR2 you learn that is not the way of it....still what a clean animation. Worth the wait.

[@toplel1860]

Jesus man this is fantastic and tastefully done i love that you stayed true to the original designs and color scheme

[@tropichawk850]

Why was I never notified of this masterful followup? The regard this shows for the source animation while also emphasizing body language just enough to express what the original relied on voice work to convey, all without going overboard is impeccable. Raziel's personality and emotions radiate through the movements you've added. I am in awe. Superb job on this.

[@KOTF_owo]

AAAAAAAAAA this looks so much better than the original 😩-- Everything is more lively and dynamic

[@rivetinggameplay7902]

Rarely do I comment on random videos I find across YT, but this was just an excellent modern recreation of my childhood game - props to you, this is amazing. Once again I am reminded how awesome the voice acting in this game really was - it's a shame that the VA for the Elder God has unfortunately passed away.

[@MrocnyZbik]

It's still my favorite series, yes even Blood Omen 2. I love everything about it, the story, the voice acting, the quotes engraved in my brain, the idea that the choice of the first game was no choice at all, Outtakes that show how much fun they had.

[@DZodiark10]

I’ve watched your soul reaver animations like 100 times each, I adore them. I show them to my friends who don’t know LOK to introduce them, they’re such a fantastic representation of the games and the quality they deserve. I love the new remaster don’t get me wrong, it has fantastic graphics. But the immense work, care and quality put into these is astounding. I wish they would have hired you to do their cutscenes!

[@ladjame8109]

Honestly, if they did every cut scene like this and then leave the game play graphics the same it would’ve been so awesome

[@ureshiiiiii]

Thanks so much! I've been getting a lot of comments on these videos lately comparing to the remaster. I really appreciate that people can see the effort I put into these animations - it would have been amazing to create updated cutscenes for the game, but maybe it would have been too challenging for them to do. Not sure, but I'll keep doing fan work in the meantime!

[@Bane_Amesta]

Damn this looks amazing! And show probably one of the few defects of the original: Camera angles and character animations/expressions. Can't wait to watch this in loop for a few months now lol, nicely done

[@Frostuliaq]

I just recently found your "rewamped" scenes of my favorite franchise ... dude your work is awesome, some studio should hire you, give you team and credit to make this beautifully writen game to shine once again in new "clothes" ! Amazing work !

[@goliathxanatos706]

Loving these remakes. Absolutely awesome. Now all I need in my life is Raziel’s first meeting with Janos Auldrin and his death and declaration for vengeance against the Sarafan. Then I can die in content 😊

[@justscoogs4974]

What a perfect timing for this animation to drop, considering that Crystal Dynamics is doing survey about returning of Legacy of Kain franchise atm.

[@Hurrikan-Kalten]

Have a good rest, we will continue to support you!

[@shawngimnes]

Do you think you could give it a shot at Raziel and Kain's fight in defiance? You have a lot of talent and I think you'd really bring it to life

[@lordNiKon1988]

I just hope Crystal Dynamics calls You when they are ready to do the remake.

[@usamazahid3882]

Well the Embracer Group were there to save the day, as well as the LOK franchise. So there's, like Kain said about the illusion of Hope, that the franchise will continue, even it is Re-made in a new image.

[@Unknown_User174]

@@usamazahid3882 Really excited for it.

[@LegacyofKainisBack]

I always love so much this scene ! Sassy Raziel is the best ! I'm really praying for you to do many scenes from LOK. I would pay for it ! It's insane how you're always bring us so many gems.

[@LordofDragns]

Just in time for the LoK survey!

[@SomeRandomsGuy]

Man this looks amazing, please keep doing what your doing

[@nikoskazalakis6037]

I feel nostalgic. How I wish the creators of "Legacy Of Kain" to bring the remastered version of the series as a return of the adventure.

[@trassage]

Crystal Dynamics is thinking about it and they opened a poll, asking people various questions as if there ever is a new LoK game, what should it look like. And although I am in doubts about the sequel, to see the previous games remade, with the voice lines preserved (and maybe expanded for the actors that still live) would bring me the greatest of joys.

[@nikoskazalakis6037]

@@trassage where can I find the servey (poll) ?

[@umarheadcutter7189]

Your wish is granted and is coming December 10 remaster

[@lunalefae9455]

This looks like a legit cut scene. It's so amazing!

[@Dakkacorporation]

Nothing less than perfection. Thank you for your amazing videos.

[@madcat789]

I showed this to my sister after she had her wisdom teeth yanked and was nice and loopy, hoping it might spook her, but no - she couldnt stop laughing. Raziel's "floopy" hair made her day.

[@Biklingchan85]

AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA I'M SO HAPPY TO SEE YOU DO ANOTHER ONE!! I have never clicked on a video so quickly XD I sincerely hope you plan to do more :D

[@Damien_Bathory]

To who ever keeps making these & the models, just want to say thank you. Currently I am 26, played these games when I was 16, been waiting for a sequel to Defiance for quite a while. This being the closest thing, to me seeing my favorite series remade or a sequel, thanks again.

[@Weyk47]

bruh Raziel's movements are fuckin' spot on. This is pretty impressive imo.

[@TheRagnarokknight]

This is all i would need. If there is a remake in the works, they can just do this, and I would buy it. Leave the voice acting and audio alone, enhance the visuals to at least this caliber, refine the gameplay, and I'd be golden. Phenomenal work.

[@dilleng123]

Hot damn bro, so crisp so beautiful. This raziel model truly embodies the "SOUL REAVER" look. I always wished they would had raziel make an appearance in the room where soul reaver was found in avenus. The floor gave impression u were in the heavens above nosgoth n the golden angel statue looking triumphantly downward. The sword sounds like fallen angel with that scream. That room's eeriness was perfect

[@vegavictis3608]

Been waiting a long time for this. It's amazing , keep up the good work! A scene of Raziel and Kain Causing a paradox would be awesome! Can't wait to see what you'll do next.

[@felipecruzrocha]

Once again doing god's work with another LoK cutscene. May your life be great so we can be blessed with more.

[@kevinmcclean4212]

I loved the Script and the actors who did the voices of kain and razeal were awesome

[@Unknown_User174]

Simon Templeman and Michael Bell were awesome. I’m really excited to hear them in Soul Reaver 1 & 2 remastered for the first time since I don’t have the original.

[@RikiRaccoon]

This made me realize one thing, a hint as to Raziel's true potential. The Elder God chastises him for failing. Despite the fact by his own admittance, he is omnipresent, omniscient, you can have conversations in the future, and continue them in the past. Yet here the elder who is all knowing about other's fates, actions, what they will and wont do, chastises you, for failing. And there is the hint.

[@Walten-kun123]

Amazing owo and also I love your animated. Owo

[@stefanfranuszkiewicz1249]

Once again this is amazing. Although I do love the murky waters where the elder god lives in the original, but I like the character gesture and facial expression on Raziel's face.Great Job!!

[@fernandogonzales9240]

Soul Reaver needs to be remade. I vote ureshiiii heads the project

[@lucasmartin6335]

Was just watching your edit of the corruption of the pillars the other day when I saw the legacy of kain survey Hell yea dude!

[@Death_Korps_Officer]

Yet another remade scene done not only justice but also with added little things to make it even better.

[@aaronvega473]

OK that was just awesome. Amazing job as always.

[@mrcokez1]

i would give a kidney for a remaster with todays technology. RIP Tony Jay

[@Lee_Aeon]

Absolutely fantastic job, keep up the great work with Soul Reaver!!!

[@SerenityUwU]

Wow I loved it. Great work as always!

[@VintageGameRoom]

This is amazing! Crystal Dynamics do you see us?

[@guilhermeaugusto512]

Amazing animation! Loved the pulsating eyes of Elder God.

[@legionofmetal9968]

i...i dare say this is as close as we are going to get to a "remake" of soul reaver 2. Same lines, Same scenes, Better graphics, Better everything, Better movements, Better body language, Better everything! Same lines same story. Perfection. Raziels movements in this clearly out class the dated animations from the PS2 (There is absolutely nothing wrong with the PS2 animations for the record. But this is clearly superior!) You are spear heading what the soul reaver fans want. Well done.

[@huarang4243]

The dialogues are all epic!

[@vegitogtx9600]

Very well animated and quality :D

[@GrimmReinhardt]

Great job recreating this iconic game scenes

[@Anglomachian]

I love that you make Raziel more expressive in these scenes. Will never have the joy of sound that was Tony Jay again :(

[@Taylor202]

Yeeesss! More of these PLEASE. These are so amazing!

[@pringles_mcgee]

ayo I just rewatched all of soul reaver 2's cinematic like two days ago. wild that you uploaded hahaha

[@SoulidiumHollow]

There is one thing I loved about this, while an old game yes, you seemed to have lovingly captured Raziel's essence in this scene and made it look like he's in Defiance (but WAY better rendered). Because in Defiance, he also is very expressive with his eyes and hand movements. (I played the game enough to know, esp the kain vs Raziel scene and him speaking with Turel beforehand and the possessed circle member.) You captured that perfectly here from LOK Defiance, heck from Raziel himself as I said. You matched MB's voice and sass perfectly in his movements here as he told off the Elder God for his hypocrisy. A damn good job well done I must say!

[@ureshiiiiii]

Thank you very much! I'm glad you enjoyed the details and the expressive motions of Raziel's animation

[@soulidiumhollow1797]

@@ureshiiiiii OOf 10 months later comment im so sorry lol. But yea; Raziel as you should know well yourself is VERY expressive despite his cowl hiding his face, he seems to not need to worry about a 'full face' to show his personality and feelings through it. And you captured that wonderfully with him.

[@strictlyfantasy]

Beautiful work. I love it. This makes me crave for a remake even more.

[@Unknown_User174]

Well I got good news @strictlyfantasy. kzbin.info/www/bejne/nKWqoKRoetKXiNUfeature=shared And I’m so excited to play those games on Nintendo Switch.😁 I found out on the fandom that we’re also getting a new map and a day and night cycle and something called a lost levels, Although for Soul Reaver 1 I don’t know if they’ll add in the priestess boss which will be an optional boss and Turel’s territory which we may have to face a new boss instead of Turel because Azimuth used a time streaming device she stole from Moebius to summon him. But I probably don’t think we’ll get to see Kain’s Mountain Retreat.

[@Taylor202]

If the remake does come to life. I hope the quality of the game is just as wonderful as this.

[@Soul_Free]

This looks amazing. More please.

[@razzvania]

Thank you so much for doing this, it's amazing the huge difference that makes having more animation in the eyes and hands. You did an excellent job at elevating an already excellent scene into new heights, I really hope that if Crystal Dynamics actually decides to make some kind of remaster or remake, that you get hired. You deserve it.

[@ephemera6109]

I am probably late to this but this cinematic is just stunning and beautiful to watch. Love it

[@dannysandoval8296]

SO FREAKING SICK.... SHOULD DO THE ENTIRE GAME!!!

[@AndrewConlan]

"Chefs kiss" perfection~ i'm so glad there's a renewed interest in the development for this series

[@space.raider.2271]

this game has more quality writing in one cutscene than entire multi-billion series get in an entire season.

[@CronyxRavage]

If I had bitcoin "fuck you" money, I would license the rights, no matter what they cost, and hire you as project lead for a Netflix series.

[@bigshadow847]

Make sure Netflix gives it a decent episode order And season order And maybe a weekly release schedule

[@keyne444]

Words can't express how much I love this.

[@SoulidiumHollow]

Ya'll have NO clue how fast i ran in here when I saw another SR vid from the great Ureshiii!

[@laconicspacecat1310]

Beautiful recreation!

[@Srparisher]

Astounding solid work!

[@Mynestrone]

you did really well! you didn't get too over the top with his reactions like other might be tempted to do.

[@nordinreecendo512]

I absolutely love these animations! I imagine it must be nice not having to animate mouths in scenes like this, between Raziel and The Elder God.

[@PenTrip]

I can't believe this was made in MMD just from how well you mixed all of the effects together. I've yet to dabble in Ray-MMD, but its insane how good you and others can make the program look despite being years since the last update.

[@mikeamarilio]

Tony Jay was such a legendary talent, RIP to one of the greats!

[@thebardpedal]

Amazing remake of one of my favorite scenes from my favorite game!

[@ichigokiller47]

YES!! You are doing more of these, please keep doing these.

[@Fireontire]

Oh I love this, thank you for doing another one.

[@vZink]

This is fantastic good work.

[@Scylon1]

That's some mighty fine work mate.

[@Aussieroth7]

... Absolutely GLORIOUS!

[@dannykemper4784]

Man you did it again, great stuff.

[@alexanwhat]

YES I can't get enough of Soul Reaver content, sometimes I replay the scene with The Pillars.

[@ohishipohi614]

you are doing great work dude

[@thekodex1186]

I love how fluid his animation is

[@LJCuadros]

Whoa! WONDERFUL WORK!!

[@The_Phoenix_Saga]

If I owned the rights to this series; my friend I would be calling my secretary to say "Get this man in my office - I'm giving him a job!"

[@andylanger7742]

Oh man, the whole series should look like that!! Imagine how awesome and terrifying Raziel's brethren would look!! D:

[@Mekose]

For a second I was like "why isn't his cape moving with his mouth" then I remembered he had no jaw lol. That you could put so much expression into his eyes and movements with a character that has no jaw and move is truly impressive.

[@Death_Korps_Officer]

ureshiiii needs to be part of the new DEV team that's currently making another LoK game.

[@misapheonix]

Pretty cosmic. A remade scene, just when the OG game dev puts out a survey for returning to the franchise. The signs have been cast!

[@kanuh]

We are so back

[@rabumalal]

Thank you!!! your soul reaver videos are amazing