Soul Reaver 1 & 2 Remastered - Before You Buy

[@gameranxTV]

they didn't mess it up! 🥳

[@Fault-g1z]

Yeah indeed

[@kingshadow8782]

Hi

[@kingshadow8782]

I'm here!

[@VongolaXZax]

🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@PunPunnOyasumi]

Last time I played the game was 20 years ago so I’m excited

[@sar4806]

Now this is a series that deserves a full on remake.

[@SnakeEyes327]

I doubt anybody working at Crystal Dynamics today could write as good as Amy did back in the day for the series. So I don't know if I'd want a remake from anybody working in industry today.

[@RegBeta]

​@@SnakeEyes327 Agreed!!!

[@stanb1604]

​@@SnakeEyes327 agreed, if they ever do I'd rather see graphical and technical changes but keep the story intact, smooth out the combat and the puzzles intuitive.

[@matthewhibbard9807]

Absolutely

[@MaryHarper-x6r]

No .. 👎 👎 👎 👎 👎 👎 nope more fake remakes! Enough is Enough

[@TERPxNERD710]

I remember playing this from a demo disk

[@abudifeat50cent]

Me too! Ps1 it was a black CD which i never saw ever again any other's being black.

[@damascus6480]

@@abudifeat50centyeah exclusive to ps1 was the cool black dyed disc. I wish they’d bring it back or blue like the ps2 discs, but physical is definitely not their focus anymore.

[@danielvoltaire5581]

Damn where does the time go? 😔

[@jasongiles8263]

A million years ago it seems

[@garrysanderson5793]

I remember rollercoaster tycoon 2 on a floppy bro....

[@egyptwns89_26]

I think it's a real shame that this series doesn't get as much love and attention that it deserves. There is so much lore and history to this series that there needs to be more, fleshed out and shown off.

[@user-f7f8t]

It did. There were like 9 projects or so cancelled including one with almost gold status (Dead Sun). Quality standarts were very high. They tried their best and failed to create a worthy successor.

[@The_Phoenix_Saga]

​@user-f7f8tTo be honest, Dead Sun looked like it was trying to reinvent the wheel and was being set apart from the main plot.

[@Robasaibot]

Would’ve been great to get a fully flushed out Defiance would be so bad ass if they remade it and finished it proper without all the cut content and what not

[@user-f7f8t]

@The_Phoenix_Saga Its a direct part of the series and playes in the future. From what i saw its was interesting and awesome. Writing was good. Story sounds interesting. The only thing new was the open world like gameplay, where you can fly around. And even that looks awesome. I have no idea why it wasent released.

[@user-f7f8t]

@@Robasaibot There were no cut content, its pretty much a time loop circle and the story "goes on" with the prequel.

[@michaeloconnor5480]

I will support the shit out of this franchise till the day I die. PHENOMENAL storytelling.

[@arthurfleck629]

100% we’ve gotta hugely support this remaster to maximise the chances of this franchise being resurrected.

[@Sneaky_racoon_sly]

I actually bought it full price and not with psplus discount

[@hollow5600]

Fuckin -Ay bro Fuckin-Ay

[@34turnerjason]

Couldn't agree more!

[@Sneaky_racoon_sly]

@@michaeloconnor5480 i will buy it again if a collectors edition releases

[@bentasticplays]

Just need a proper remaster of the original Legacy of Kain to make this all the better! Soul Reaver was, and still is, amazing!

[@gameranxTV]

It would be amazing!

[@Numeral0]

YES, absolutly, I never got the chance to play that one, but it would be a bit tricky

[@ZabeshoComics]

I think there might be a remake on the way. More in the style of Soul Reaver or Blood omen 2

[@mromutt]

@@ZabeshoComics I would love to see a remake of blood omen 2! There was just something so captivating playing that after soul reaver.

[@bentasticplays]

@@ZabeshoComics That's pretty rad if true, but I would prefer it more in the style of how the game was. Top down arpg style.

[@Nannieg3h]

Back then, we didn't whine about pushing containers!

[@sprmn1983]

Back then we didn't have stupid bots commenting every where

[@joshbruce8167]

It's a puzzle! I loved this aspect of the game. Same with tomb raider. Changing speed, direction and objective is fun. Besides, back then I was either climbing a tree, bugging my sister or had the option of putting together an actual physical puzzle!😮 😂 This was a top tier option for wasting my time!

[@thewalrusmonger9878]

Yes we did… I got this game on release and the box puzzles were annoying.

[@RaeTheSpoonyBard]

Many years ago in the year 2000 my mom, on a complete whim probably on a random Tuesday, picked Soul Reaver out of a sale bin in a Toys R Us store and gave it to me. Little did she realize she introduced me to a game series that was, is, and will always be my favorite of all time for so many reasons. I'll never forget being blown away by the voice talent when I started it up and watched the opening FMV as I was so used to other games - if they even had proper voice work - having less serious and more "Saturday Morning cartoon" type of voicework. (The irony is not lost on me that Michael Bell, Tony Jay and other talent from this series actually voiced SO MANY "Saturday Morning Cartoons"!) This cast of voices enhanced an already interesting story heavy game which had a Shakespearian script and a very small intimate cast of characters that were all interesting in their own right, even the bad guys. In all my years I've never played another game like the Legacy of Kain series and I am absolutely LOVING this remaster and all the unearthed extras, including being able to PLAY AND EXPLORE THE UNCOVERED CUT CONTENT. It's barebones in many respects and I would be surprised if it garners any younger fans due to its aged clunky nature, but for those of us that were OG fans this is AMAZING to have and it's nothing short of a type of playable museum piece. I'd love a proper full remaster as I do feel this series deserves it (with the original voice talent preferably... no one can voice Raziel and Kain better than Michael Bell and Simon Templeman!) but I am beyond thrilled to have this at least. The ability to replay SR 1 and 2 without dragging out my PS2 or Dreamcast is worth it in and of itself!

[@shishir16089]

I feel you bro...

[@rav186]

cool story bro.

[@ThrillHouse666]

Vae Victis!

[@XooXXooX]

I still play Blood Omen on my PS1 - Hooked up to an old Panasonic 68cm. I'm gonna grow old disgracefully - Vae Victis

[@shadowdragonx07]

vae-victis my bro 😏

[@eriknewton4656]

blood omen actually holds up well gameplay wise. i remember how awesome those cinematics were at the time.

[@mikehicks2283]

I play Army Men Sarges War....

[@defblinders9585]

Suffering to the conquered....

[@rodolfohernandez3303]

It's gonna hit my nostalgia when i played Soul Reaver for the first time, because i saw my 2nd older brother (RIP) play it when i was 11 years old, and now it's gonna be my turn to play it myself

[@Bo-Dog]

Sorry for your loss bruv.

[@austins.2495]

He’ll be right there playing with you homie

[@trubblegum5787]

​@austins.2495 what a very nice thing to say. I also very much agree with this sentiment. Condolences and may he rest in peace.

[@ThatSimpleton1915]

I to remember watching my older brother play this game to when I was younger

[@Rico-10]

Same my brother would play defiance soul reaver 1 and 2 and would watch him play it.

[@sergioreyes9169]

Dude i remember me as a little boy getting lost in this game as a 5 year old and i never got to actually play it because i never understood it completely i’m so happy now going through the levels of this remake its just amazing ps2 gaming era was something else

[@shishir16089]

Same man, I had a demo disc of this game and some school friend of mine got me Blood Omen 2 which I played after this. Those games and times were something else man...

[@ErykDante]

Yes, it was so confusing when we were young

[@Rhonda-q2q]

Glad I wasn't the only kid trying to play this😂 5??

[@PizzaRatPicker]

Nothing makes you feel ancient quicker than seeing people talk about playing an old game as a childhood memory and realizing you were 30 when you played it at launch. On the Dreamcast, no less. The original Soul Reaver is a special game for me. Being able to travel freely through the world, going back and forth to unlock new areas and find secrets was a new thing back then. The sense of freedom and exploration was amazing. One of the few games I've played through more than once. I love the series but was always disappointed the later games moved towards being more linear. I hope if there is a sequel to Defiance it takes after SR1.

[@potatoeOnRooftop]

Nothing restores my faith in humanity faster than reading about people like you that still game! I'm almost 35 now and was a kid back then but I hope 30 years from now I still game and share my "wisdom" with a comment just like yours! Cheers ❤

[@newbsaibot7371]

I've been waiting for this review. I've had it downloaded since release but life hasn't let me enjoy it yet. I'm happy to hear that you guys like it. Can't wait!!

[@gameranxTV]

Glad you like it!

[@yaq8bi129]

I've never been this excited for a game. I used to play the first game on my PS1 as a kid. It was one of my favourite games to hop on just for the atmosphere.

[@SteveWielder]

One of the best writing and voice acting out there, almost like hearing poetry It was good to hear the original voice on that cutscene

[@La_Scaille]

Jake, I don't want to freak you out, but I've been following you and Gameranx for 9 years now. WE OLD.

[@Tohtsoni]

FINALLY!!! I have been refreshing gameranx page all day waiting for this review

[@saalok]

Jake made a video talking about it (and Marvel Rivals) in his own YT channel too if you want a bit more to chew on!

[@gameranxTV]

I’m glad you liked it!

[@NurseLee]

for my transgression, I earned a new kind of reward...

[@Skrot]

Agony!

[@DaemonSoulwound]

If this game was made nowadays it would be "for my transition, I earned a new kind of reward, pronouns"

[@ttvITACHIZIN]

@@DaemonSoulwound ROFL

[@shadowsintox9]

​@@DaemonSoulwound any of this new age sht would ruin classics.

[@DaemonSoulwound]

@@shadowsintox9 absolutely, i mean you compare the dialogue of Soul Reaver to Dragon Age Veilguard, it's tragic how far we've fallen

[@Hosed69]

Back in my day, we didn't complain about pushing crates!

[@InsidiousWeenie]

Back in my day, we pushed crates uphill both ways!

[@hopefullyhigh]

I had to do it twice a level, up hill both ways!

[@Mont3000]

yeah I didn't know that was a problem in todays games.

[@reloadreload8723]

I myself don't get the hate of the newer gamers about brick/crate puzzles. I loved them back in the day and it made the game more immersive and made us take a break from all the killings and use our brains other than just thinking of thousands of ways to shoot your enemy and just roaming around the map aimlessly. The fact that those same newer players love Minecraft and Roblox which are very primitive looking games and don't mind building, breaking and pushing things around still boggles me.

[@julianfeo1995]

Playing this for the first time and am loving it all really besides the block puzzles to be honest, nothing against the game im just a dad now and don't have the time or patience to sit stuck on a puzzle for ages these days kinda glad there not a thing anymore. Besides that the game has sucked me in

[@infinity2z3r07]

oh fun fact: raziel's voice is drew pickles from rugrats

[@teejt3737]

Angelica's dad can beat up a lot of vampire dads.

[@acomingextinction]

he's REALLY lost control of his life.

[@ToniBlaster]

And also Lawrence and Gleeman Vox from Ratchet and Clank.

[@DoomsdayMayBeOkay]

We need more remasters from games of this era, especially the RPGs, so many great gems that could be given new life with an extremely low cost/risk... I hope this becomes the next trend.

[@gabrielhoward5601]

Nightmare Creatures 2, Fighting Force, Parasite Eve 2 are my top picks! 🔥

[@dak5027]

Legend of dragoon with the addition system 🔥🔥

[@newbsaibot7371]

Imagine if we got a remaster of Draken: the ancient gates!

[@DoomsdayMayBeOkay]

My initial picks would be Legend of Dragoon, Brave Fencer Musashi, Parasite Eve 1&2, The Warriors, Xenogears, Vagrant Story, Dragon Quest VIII, Xenosaga trilogy, Suikoden III and Dark Cloud.

[@DoomsdayMayBeOkay]

@@newbsaibot7371 hidden gem that one

[@kylelyons6088]

My dad's cousin had these games back in the early 2000s and he would let me and my brother borrow them. Absolutely love this series and so glad this came out. Cant wait to try it out and actually complete both games!

[@solracrod]

Soul Reaver 1 and 2 have always been some of my favorite gaming experiences ever. I’m 46 now and am so excited to have these in a modern format (instead of emulating), quirks and all! Thanks for the review!

[@Generic_Title]

41 here. A few years back I went and bought an OG PS3 (backwards compatible) for the sole reason of owning (downloading) Blood Omen and Soul Reaver.

[@megyskermike]

There's no way I'm not going to support this. Wish it was a remake, but I'm psyched to see this series getting any love.

[@lorddrakkon1813]

My god The Legacy of Kain serious is such an underrated game. The storytelling, the voice acting, is legendary to me. I would love a remaster Defiance and maybe, just maybe a final game to be announced. "Vae Victis !"

[@jeffreyfrey1936]

So many late nights in the dark, walkthrough guide by my side, playing through the original Soul Reaver. Loved it!

[@Gavthecan0905]

I feel you, but I didn't get the guide until the 2nd or third game. The first one I remember going to the "computer room" to look to how to get across a chasm on dial up. The good ol' days.

[@ericJspicy]

A phenomenal remaster of my favorite game series. Soul Reaver released the year I graduated high school, & I’ve been obsessed since. Really hoping we get a proper remake soon.

[@cenciende9401]

They just did a remaster, so unless they're planning to give everyone who buys it a free upgrade, it'll be another 20 years until a remake. Somebody use RTX Remix to give this thing raytracing and it'll make a HUGE difference

[@Juanpasaenz]

1981 for life

[@wking8]

I really wish we could get a remaster of Blood Omen.

[@ReisSns]

IF this game sells well, its possible

[@demetriusmccray1574]

Vae Victis!

[@evil_land_entertainment]

I really hope this remaster brings new games in the series

[@pillarsofnosgoth]

I return to these games and playthrough them all every few years and I was due for another anyway! I’ve been absolutely enjoying the hell out of Soul Reaver 1 so far. All of the updates in graphics and gameplay are just absolutely doing it for me. Getting to see characters how they were intended as opposed to kind of looking like blurry blobs and polygons has been the highlight so far. And just being able to have it full screen hd makes me ridiculously happy.

[@patrickarraes4422]

Am a big fan, so I already got it. The voice acting is amazing and the story was devolop by Amy Hennig ( Last of Us, Uncharted, etc) and she thinks this was her best story, so true. 100% worth it

[@ColoursBleed94]

Having the chance to play through these games again is a blessing 🙏🏻 I remember watching my Dad play it on our original Playstation and "helping" with the puzzles. I hope this opens the door for even more!

[@whydoyoukeeptalking]

Soulreaver 1's music used to scare me as a kid...still creepy actually.

[@ErykDante]

Yes the music was bonkers, with all the drums and creepy sound effects. It has a very unique soundtrack, but it fits the game very well and actually adds a ton to the atmosphere.

[@shadowsintox9]

You're weak. The music is awesome and beautiful.

[@Budman8321]

My dad has absolutely been glazing this game to my for years and it finally got a remaster and he was so excited and immediately pre ordered it something I’ve never even done and I played it on release and can say it is sooo goood

[@ThrillHouse666]

Welcome to Nosgoth! Hope you enjoy it as much as he does🤙

[@ReisSns]

This franchise is a masterpiece...currently playing the remaster and its all i ever wanted.

[@londons-hanger]

Wow, I never expected to get straight up gameplay AND first impressions of Soul Reaver 1 & 2, some of the latest games releasing! Thanks Game Rank.

[@UltraLaidback]

Now we need legacy of kain defiance remaster! That one was my favorite

[@sor90]

Id put money on it happening now.

[@UltraLaidback]

@sor90 god i hope so!

[@shadowsintox9]

It should of been in this remaster. Especially for any potential newer players. SR2 leaves off a lame cliff hanger. Defiance wraps everything up nicely.

[@pillarsofnosgoth]

Both soul reaver 1 & 2 have cliffhanger endings. Defiance only wraps up Raziel’s story but there’s still so much more to be finished. I feel like they’re waiting to do Defiance and Blood Omen 2 together as Blood Omen 2 continues aspects of where Defiance leaves off. Blood Omen 1 should get a full on remake in my opinion.

[@shadowsintox9]

@pillarsofnosgoth I thought blood omen 1-2 took place before soul reaver?

[@army103]

I loved the Soul Reaver games back when they came out. I never really thought about it before, but the 90's was a pretty great decade if you were into vampires - lots of really good movies and games to choose from!

[@JoeDunnit]

I'm so happy this happened. It's been great re-experiencing this game. I really hope that this does well. I've been screaming on the internet for years that I like to see this franchise come back. It'd be great to see some remakes of the Blood Omens as well. I think one way they could go is by doing a prequel to even Kain.

[@shishir16089]

Have you played Heretic 2? Blood omen 2 had this steampunk mix with fantasy environment which I adored...

[@CS-er3ib]

Without the Legacy of Kain games, Turok and MGS series I wouldn't be as big a gamer as I am today.

[@Basementshoes]

Jampack fall 2001 on PS2. Boy do I miss those days

[@Angelus13AOV]

I'm so excited for this! Bought it day one on Steam. My brother and I were the biggest fans of the franchise growing up. Raziel was always his favorite character and Kain was mine. We would always quote the game and reenact scenes. We downloaded the soundtracks and would listen to them for hours. I remember when I was sent a survey via email about a potential remake/remaster years ago. I didn't know if it was going to happen but I prayed it would. I answered all the questions in the survey thoughtfully and with great detail. I practically left them essay length responses. "This needs to be done this way. Don't change this. Keep this the same". I'm proud to say that everything I asked for they gave me. I highly doubt I was the sole person they listened to but I hope my voice and opinion played a part. So far I have been having so much fun replaying these. Brings back so many memories. I only wish my brother was still around to experience it, too. He would've loved it.

[@psudodrake]

Here's a fun Rhymer's fun fact: The Voice Actor for Raziel is the same voice actor as Handy Smurf.

[@GambitRaps]

Blood Omen was the coolest game I’d ever played when I was a kid. Really hope we get a proper remake or sequel, that’s my pipe dream anyway

[@classyrobin64]

I've never been happier to see a remaster

[@Tomshaaaa]

The story, writing and voice acting is what sold me on the original. So cool.

[@rashido_grey]

My favorite thing about this game is how the game mechanics all have a lore reason for being. They give lore for check points in SR2 lol It truly is a master piece. Truth be told, this game series is the reason I wanted to go into writing.

[@TheDiamondSea]

Kinda reminds me of Elden Ring /souls games in that way. People like to say “there is no story” in those when actually they go out of their way to explain the reason for certain mechanics lol

[@tj_struck]

Holy moly, I LOVED legacy of kain growing up in the 90's! I've never clicked on a video so fast, this brings back so many memories of my childhood. Gaming has been a big part of my life, I need this remake asap.

[@cholocortez2294]

I believe Raziel is technically a wraith as he feeds on souls and not blood.

[@TKARLO2]

I absolutely love these games!! If Amy Hennig had finished writing Dark Prophecy and they had released it at the time, I would've lost my mind. It sucks that it is left on a cliffhanger, but I don't trust developers to touch it now.

[@blaquengold0]

These games are from my favorite video game series of all time. Yeah, the gameplay isn’t the best but the story is amazing. Will be fun to play again all these years later. I hope people buy it so Embracer or whoever makes a new game!

[@justenwyatt2469]

Loved this series so much when I was younger. Those no map games hit different, especially when you picked it back up after being away for a while lol.

[@Snowflake-t1f]

Thanks for the vids i really appreciate you guys are doing a great job

[@gameranxTV]

Thanks for watching!

[@nebrahl8487]

Awesome to see a gameranx video in glorious ultrawide!

[@ozziedylan9903]

Legacy of Kain is an underrated series

[@Stormtrooper-oc4vn]

Oh it really is underrated

[@divinitymode9364]

There comes a point when a game is just too old to remaster and only a remake will do. Shame they didn’t go all the way. Such a cool world and characters.

[@perkinomics]

Worth a play for Michael Bell and Tony Jay alone

[@leeupton6015]

I love the look of this remaster. It's been just nicely cleaned up but not overly messed with, and im sure having full control of the camera will be a literal game changer. Every remaster like this should have the ability to flip between old and new. It's super satisfying. Great work, as always, Jake and Gameranx. Peace.

[@lennoxoconnell5541]

The whole reason I wanted a Dreamcast was due to this game. 13 years old, seeing that fmv for the first time and immediately needing all of it. God I love this series

[@ChronisOfTheTwilight]

I've already played and beat the remaster. Part 1 and 2 same day it came out. Took 2 days off for it. As a fan I have been waiting for this. 1st time ever that I've been a 0.1% of people on trophies in my life. LOL. Hopefully LoK: Defiance can get the same love. Would I recommend it? One of the biggest thumbs up I've ever given in my life. GET THIS GAME. Can't believe I still remembered all the secrets after so long and the bonus content was above and beyond. Chef's kiss. If you like old school gothic gaming and amazing storytelling, you owe it to yourself to buy this. If you have never played before, THIS is the perfect place to start!

[@JoshuaJacobs83]

My soul complaint, and someone said it first elsewhere, is that they are completely missing out on the original game, which means people do not know who Kain is how he became a vampire lord or the backstory. Then again, Wikipedia exists

[@ErykDante]

The Blood Omen games are very very old though, I personally think that only a handful of people would play them if they got remastered now. Soul Reaver feels like something that might still catch the attention of newcomers.

[@mysticduel]

I'm buying this game

[@merrillmayhemgaming]

I want PHYSICAL! PLEEEEEEASE!

[@keithmyers3027]

2025.

[@merrillmayhemgaming]

@keithmyers3027 not soon enough. 🤣

[@Saikopath8317]

I loved the Soul Reaver games but this is a slap in the face to fans. If a game is 10 years older or less...then a remaster is ok but when a game is 20+ years old....it really should've been remade from the ground up. With today's hardware, I bet the game would be really dark/gritty. Talk about opportunity missed. Maybe some of the OG fans will play this but I don't see any younger gamers are going to be interested in this. The graphics and gameplay are extremely dated.

[@ErykDante]

I noticed some people saying that they might be testing the waters to see if people are still interested in the series before fully committing. Especially after what happened to the multiplayer game called Nosgoth which tried to reintroduce the world. There also was a modern version of Legacy of Kain called Dead Sun which was cancelled mid development. I think that if this remastered release does well, we might get better stuff in the future.

[@shawnpaulzuccarellorizzo]

What i find a bigger slap to the face is the fact that the most annoying and obsessive LoK fan was the director for this nonsense. As though Raina Audron is the gatekeeper to the series or something. She and her weird husband act like they created the whole universe from scratch or something in their minds and guard it like there is no tomorrow. I'd love to have seen a proper release without obsessive modders being involved.

[@StoryModeGam3rZ]

Started with blood omen and then these beautiful gems. It take me back to the good old days:) being 34 I really really appreciated all the love that went into this collection!!

[@F1rsttimer]

Game is fun but the camera during combat is the biggest issue I have. The camera doesn't lock behind you and I find it annoying how free the camera moves when fighting multiple enemies, but it's still good. I can finally play what I couldn't finish as a kid without the memory card issues. LOL

[@ErykDante]

Please, the memory card... that was horrible haha. The memories. Imagine playing this game without saving, it's impossible. I think this game might take at least 6 to 10 hours for an experienced player.

[@humorouserrectis5791]

Worked at Hollywood Video back in 99. Checked Soul Reaver out and Guyver 2 Dark Hero then quit never returned it. It was a Soul Reaver and Guyver summer bro 😎

[@jhonm6347]

This game had brazilian portuguese narration, in a time we didn't even have subtitles most of the time. It's such a core memory in love for games. I'm glad they added camera control.

[@rayrockrlol]

Soul reaver n tem dublagem ptbr, tu deve ter jogado um mod, talvez?

[@jhonm6347]

@rayrockrlol não é impossivel. Joguei na epoca do jogo pirata a 3 por 10

[@UnicornTears12]

This is just a huge dose of nostalgia. These were my favourite games from childhood. Probably the one franchise I most wanted a remaster for. The light touch was the perfect amount of remaster. They're still the games I loved but better in the right ways.

[@OreoDave]

This is the series that deserves a FF7 style update. 💜💜💜💜💜

[@jaydeschain4991]

That opening FMV for Soul Reaver 1 is beautiful. My friends thought it was a ps3 game when they saw it

[@sor90]

it's crazy right? I played it for the first time in 1997. I would of been about 10 years old. but I remember seeing that FMV for the first time and thinking about how great it looked. when I saw the HD cleanup for the first time last night I was struck again by how well that FMV still looks today.

[@JayMoneyMac]

Never played em but ill give it a try

[@raven577]

Glad you covered this, this series needs so much more attention. It is one of, if not the best writing in video games imho. I have played all the games in the Legacy of Kain/Soul Reaver/Blood Omen series and this is a fantastic early holiday present. The remake is exactly what you said, it's not perfect, but it is an AMAZING upgrade to a masterpiece of voice acting, literature and story telling overall. I hope this gets the series the spotlight it deserves.

[@infamoswordz]

Let's be honest the great thing about this is that it's a PC title and thus it will be modded with updated graphics updated physics updated weapons even possibly expanded storyline that is what's great about this it's cool to have the original but the game needs a total overhaul and modders will get it done

[@D-NastyNoise]

Damn you, I might have to get a gaming Pc now. Lol

[@ErykDante]

I usually keep my games vanilla, but if some passionate modder overhauls the graphics for this game, man... it's gonna be an instant download.

[@D-NastyNoise]

@@ErykDante Do mods cause more game crashes or bugs?

[@shawnpaulzuccarellorizzo]

thing is...the director for this game is a lok modder and nothing more. She didn't do very well either.

[@rayciaf]

Played this with all the classics of the time. Lara, Snake, Tony Hawk, Gran Turismo… Then, I took a long break from gaming. When I picked up Dark Souks 3 for the first time about ten years ago, this game came flooding back from my memory, especially with the souls flying into you. Once it goes on sale, I'll pick them up again.

[@ErykDante]

My dad brought this game home one day for the PS1 when I was about 6 years old. The game was ahead of its time, but it was also very unclear where to go. There was not a single indication on where to go and the map is huge. I think we got about less than halfway into the progression and then we gave up. About 10 years later I remembered the game, emulated it and fully played through it. I think I still needed to double check within a walkthrough on KZbin twice, because it's really unclear where to go. Other than that, it's an unforgettable game without a doubt.

[@Xelnarash]

the series was awesome ... i played almost every game (blood omen 1 is missing)

[@ThootenTootinTabootin]

The voice actors in this game sound like finely buttered toast.

[@captainredbeard2397]

So much nostalgia from this video! Remember playing it on PS1 and changing the world just to see the differences that would happen. I would always run around for a spear or a weapon like it to impale all the enemies! Goodbye adult life, I’ll see you in a few days.

[@kauffie2632]

Raziel has been my Discord PFP for a long time now. The original Soul Reaver blew my little 14 year old mind when I first played it. To this day it amazes me that the PS1 could do the world melting shift from the physical to the astral plane. It also holds a special place in my gaming pantheon because Soul Reaver 1 came out on PS1 on my birthday. Nice little b-day present from Eidos and Crystal Dynamics

[@BosoxPatsfan603]

Wow I remember playing these on the PlayStation 2. Soul Reaver 2 is one of my favorite games ever!

[@theANNOYINGcomment]

i really hope they also remake Blood Omen 1 & Defiance & if they sell well then maybe we will finally get a conclusion to the story (i can dream)

[@idlehour]

This was the cool.thing when i was a kid. Man .im .old.

[@Josh-wq1pw]

This game was way over my head when I first played it when I was a kid on my Dad's Dreamcast. I know it doesn't look like much visually in 2024, but I got lost in this world for so long when I was a kid. The lore, the acting, the characters. The series added a few $5 words to my young vocabulary at the time.

[@Glaiceana]

Yes it's so good! I first played Soul Reaver when I was 8! Absolutely my favourite game and series! It's so good to be able to play these two on modern consoles. The new textures look great, and I love the photo mode!

[@PhaRoaH87]

Loved the part where you gave us some straight up gameplay and your first impressions of the latest games releasing.

[@gameranxTV]

LOL hey thanks for watching! :)

[@Taj_Fitness]

YES! One of my favorite games growing up. Crystal dynamics really need to reboot this. So much you can do with this story.

[@tai-porto]

I'll wait for when they release a physical copy.

[@ErykDante]

I personally don't think that it will happen. It looks like they are testing the waters to see if people are still interested in the series, before fully committing.

[@kasaddams7836]

The biggest crime in gaming, is that this series never got a proper ending! I am still such a huge fan of this series

[@Drizzt2688]

I've been waiting so long for these games to be revived. I played everything except the first Blood Omen. Can't wait to play

[@Ahrimane]

GOG has a very playable PC port of Blood Omen 1 if you’re interested. I’m playing it now along with this remaster and it works just fine.

[@gameranxTV]

Hope you enjoy it!

[@2k22]

When it comes to voice acting, why is Tony Jay so often overlooked in discussions? His performance is nothing short of legendary. In my opinion, he absolutely steals the show with his deep, resonant, and uniquely raspy voice. His ability to infuse every line with a mix of gravitas and menace elevates the entire experience, making him the standout star of the game. His voice isn’t just a tool it’s a masterful storytelling instrument that commands attention and brings an unparalleled depth to the character. It's time more people recognized and celebrated his incredible contribution to voice acting! R.I.P. Tony... we will miss you.

[@720jlconner]

I can't believe it. It's finally here. Been waiting so many years for this series to come back

[@Classditcha]

I'm literally stuck lol just like I remember when I was a kid, ahh the good days lol

[@realtrvth2913]

played all of them (blood omen, soul reaver 1/2, defiance) as a kid/teenager. Very special games in my heart with a truly unique atmosphere, ESPECIALLY the OST and its gloomy, dark, eerie, and even melancholic moods.. Perfect games for winter season !

[@mobiasjoe2807]

The extra content was full of things I didn't know I needed. Definitely a nice effort from the devs.

[@zeri0n544]

THis remakes are AWESOME. The only thing Soul Reaver 1 remake needs is to polish the camera a bit more, increase up and down sensitivity and make it so it doesn't move by itself when close to the walls, like in narrow corridors. Oh, and also, that glitch that causes assets near the corners of the screen to flicker due to SR1 being made for 4:3 aspect ratio. Great video, thanks a lot!

[@flawlessfatality8105]

Ps1 classics like this getting remasters gives me hope for twisted metal

[@JesperJotun]

The Kain / Soul Reaver series was the first games where I went in deep on learning everything I could on the lore, cut content, and just every facet of Nosgoth I could get my hands on. This included printed binders of FAQs, magazines, websites (Dark Chronicle and Lost Worlds), amd so may forums. The writing of these two games, plus Defiance, has stuck with me for years. Fun fact, SR2 was still in production when Blood Omen 2 was released and it's massively goofs in the lore - having been a different property altogether prior to becoming a Kain game (Chakan the Forever Man is what it was intended to be based on) derailed Amy Hennig's original ending of SR2. So if/when you get there and you hear "Hylden" - you're gonna need to play BO2 in order to understand how WTF that moment truly is. Anyhow, I'm glad these games were remastered and can be enjoyed by today's audiences. Hopefully we get a remaster of Defiance next or at some point as it's my fav of the series.

[@RealTalk309]

I really hope that Blood Omen can get remastered, Vae Victus!

[@Downhuman74]

The original Soul Reaver is a special game for me. I had all but abandoned gaming and on impulse grabbed a Dreamcast on the cheap (they had just announced it was being discontinued) and a couple of games to see if anything would reignite my passion. One of those games was the port of Soul Reaver -- and I was hooked. The quality of the narrative coupled with the outstanding voice work was just what I needed. And the gameplay was like a dark and twisted Legend of Zelda. Still a high-water mark in a lot of respects. It's holds up marvelously.