Voice of Raziel tried to play Soul Reaver 2: The Legacy of Kain

[@KiuLang]

Michael Bell: “so did you like my audition?” Developer: “CAST HIM IN.”

[@DarthEquus]

Best comment on the thread.

[@crawlerknight171]

UAAAAAAAAAAAAA

[@maniualexandru1564]

Pyro most underrated comment.

[@nathanielleack4842]

Tumbling burning with white hot fire, an eternity passed and the game was released bringing me back from the precipice of development!

[@mjthebest7294]

THIS!!! LOL

[@gardenofdelights8434]

So he was 60 when he did Raziel's voice?? He sounded much younger I thought he'd be someone in his thirties 😮 wonderful job

[@perplexingperceptions8888]

That part surprised me too.

[@Sei783]

On the disk commentary there's a short interview where he makes that very statement. "I feel the need to workout so that kids don't feel weird about a 60 year old cocker doing his voice."

[@bitfrost3610]

What's his age now ?

[@perplexingperceptions8888]

@@bitfrost3610 I think he's 81.

[@saika4298]

@@perplexingperceptions8888 Damn.

[@emmanueltapiam.6227]

Raziel's voice was one of the most epic of all time.

[@TheKyrix82]

Kain's was better, and possibly the Elder God. But those aren't bad voices to come up short to.

[@PhantomWolf7]

Mike also voiced The prophet from warcraft 3 reign of chaos wich also was good.

[@sasabatar9932]

Indeed. Badass

[@kichacz361]

Totally, the most epic and badass.

[@armandowillem3694]

"Kain is DEIFIED. The Clans tell tales of Him, few know the truth. He was mortal once, as were we all...." One of the best damn voice over openings to a series EVER!

[@stewforwords]

Goosebumps every time.

[@armandowillem3694]

Stewart Boling Especially at the the line "CAST HIM IN!" and the scream the whole way down the abyss.

[@CD-Gaming]

The Official UK PkayStation Magazine held it as the best for some time! Don't know if they ever found one they thought was better, come to think of it...

[@Vicente480]

Can't explain how much I agree with you, most epic voice intro ever

[@dungeondesigns104]

I can still hear the music!

[@arcticridge]

this guy is 80, please remake the games while before we lose him!!

[@nordinreecendo512]

There's no rush. The voice acting is so spot-on phenomenal and incredible that they could never top the original performances. I would much rather they just give the games a full graphical update akin to Crash or Spyro, but keep all of the original voice acting. Nobody can replace Tony Jay as the Elder God.

[@Cyber_Smoke]

@@nordinreecendo512 with some cut or extra content would be great.

[@khululyp]

@@nordinreecendo512 Earl Boen is the only one that comes to mind that could voice the old god in a remake. if the old audio is lost

[@Rahab111222]

They could just re-use the same voice sound files. They did that for the Medievil remake for certain characters.

[@jnnx]

While before?

[@tarvoc746]

This is how a voice actor from the Smurfs ended up voicing the world's edgiest blue guy.

[@SirRafarga]

Nathan unknown this made me laugh more than it should

[@Calmputer]

I admit, I laughed out loud and then I giggled like a girl.

[@tarvoc746]

@@Calmputer I admit, I actually stole the initial joke from Dawn Somewhere. You should check out his commented playthrough of the Legacy of Kain series, it's pretty damn funny.

[@tarvoc746]

@@Calmputer kzbin.info/www/bejne/nWeWeq14Zb-JpdU kzbin.info/www/bejne/mqu5f6mwrMZjmtk

[@jnnx]

Nathan unknown How is Megaman remotely edgy?

[@Rahab111222]

That hideous puking monster voice he talked about was Melchiah. He did the voice for Melchiah and other enemies as well.

[@sw3ettouch]

cant really remember Melchiah puking..?

[@luisman369]

@@sw3ettouch When you're grinding Melchiah he sounds even worse than puking lol

[@huntmastergutentag557]

@@sw3ettouch it "sounds like" puking, he wasn't actually vomiting.

[@killert41]

@@sw3ettouch he shits ball u fire up and throw back at him xD

[@Whisker89]

@@killert41 that was Zephon shitting eggs (for he became a insect-like monster); Melchia had to be impaled wih the door grates and then smashed under the big potato-masher in the center of the room

[@rastor-x]

Legacy of kain RETURN!!! LIFE!!!

[@himan_shuu23]

Yeah

[@Speed4Runs]

Why would you wish to ruin such an amazing series with nowadays' standards?

[@Braxton1981]

@Maurizio Carcassona Agree with you in that. But just imagine an *exact* Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver remake in Unreal engine or Unity, maybe using the old recorded voices already present in the game, only remastered, maybe adding depth or reverb or so. That would be a must-have for us who love the saga.

[@aaronforsythe8556]

@@Braxton1981 deadhaus sonata. Being sone by the creator of legacy of kain

[@Speed4Runs]

@@Braxton1981 that would be dope, but unfortunately we both know that would be impossible :c

[@Sikanda.]

His voice is so soothing

[@joshdillon9637]

He did such a fantastic job. Raziel is one of those characters whose voice you never forget.

[@CarlosToribio-os1vf]

Its one of those rare performances that you can't imagine anyone else doing. The combination of his voice and talent and the superb writing. truly one of the performances of all time.

[@Casketkrusher_]

When I hear this legend speak, only thing I hear is Raziel talking.

[@adamcourtney9796]

Soul reaver was one of the best games because of their was theatrical themes of Shakespeare this game basically got me into Slipknot

[@bfkc111]

@@adamcourtney9796 That was a weird twist at the end of the sentence... Frankly makes no sense.

[@matthewstephens5937]

Doom Guy Or Lawrence from Ratchet and Clank

[@Sacremas]

@Freeze Peach I swear only reason I ever have Haer'Dalis in my party is because of how much he reminds me of Raziel... Not having a romance option there was *criminal.*

[@keentrasborg2566]

I only hear Medivh, but I wish I heard Raziel. Sadly, LoK wasn't a game I discovered until recently ;(

[@BlazeEx9]

Michael bell as charismatic and authentic as always, man do i miss him as Raziel!. He and Simon (Kain) did an stellar job on the LoK Series.. we (the fans) a're still waiting for a proper sequel or reboot.. "As long as a single one of us stands, we are legion...!"

[@Seneillion]

Unfortunately Tony Jay (the Elder God) has popped his clogs. If they do produce a remaster and hire someone else to speak his lines I will ferociously rape everyone involved.

[@SoulRippster]

@@Seneillion Well you never know, there's a lot of talent around. I mean, suppose you throw a coin enough times, suppose one day it lands on its edge.

[@freddyfazbearstm3129]

@@SoulRippster I love when someone make comments with the games' phrases!

[@Elyseon]

And those bloopers...

[@Novasky2007]

I do a remarkable Elder God voice i like to mock my friends with it XD "Do not test my patience! " "You have failed me!" "I will unmake you, if i become so inclined" "There are fates worse than death"

[@MattrixFanAnimatiom]

Remake Soul Reaver !!!!!. Or just remastered them!! Please !!!!

[@peterh2828]

No, No stupid remakes please. CONTINUE! Get Amy back and carry on from Defiance!

[@alessandrobaggi6129]

No remakes. No remasters... just new soul reaver games

[@Dm3qXY]

Remastering should be just fine; we don't need reboots in videogame world

[@khaelstorm2552]

MATRIX FanAnimation I’d just have them remake the games but use all the voice and dialogue from the old ones, with today’s graphics? It would be amazing

[@phantumgrey]

@@peterh2828 Exactly. Finish the series

[@Breaper292]

Wow the kid who received that copy of the game from him must feel so lucky today, i mean he's been introduced to one of the most beautiful games ever from the voice actor of the *protagonist*. DAMN!

[@lessemo]

He could have said something like: I here by bestow upon you this ps young fellow. All in Razyel voice

[@Baiken]

When he said he finished it in 20 mins though thats some bs.

[@campersruincod6134]

Recycled Vessel probably the area he was stuck on

[@violetdusk1968]

@@Baiken hahaha yes this game probably would take like 24 hours to play all the through, if you already played it and knew all the puzzles and boss tricks.

[@Calico_Crow]

Michael Bell is literally the reason I do voiceover lol I watch through that series of Michael, Simon, and Tony in the booth doing lines about once a year, it's just so fucking incredible. Three of the most incredible game performances ever all happening in the same room.

[@pringles_mcgee]

well. looks like it's time for me to watch it again 😎

[@Definitely_Someone]

you work as a voice actor?

[@hopefulpellinore5490]

I watched the hell out of those on my extras disc when I was a kid. Such great memories, those games are so special.

[@jonahelliot4241]

I find it interesting that Simon Templeton isn't that well known. I heard an audio play where he did King Henry II. Logain in Dragon Age. Roman in Uncharted. And of course, Kain. He always does the same voice. But man, he does it well!

[@ReaperSigma]

Legacy of Kain needs that final game to finish the story, the coin is still spinning.

[@denisblack9897]

turning*

[@Gl00ten]

the next chapter is this world we live in

[@Rahab111222]

I'd rather see Blood Omen and Soul Reaver remakes.

[@GMOTP5738]

that'll never happen

[@Sou1Reav3r]

The coin already landed. I think it's the perfect ending for the series. The main idea was the fight against the inevitable/destiny, to tip the scale even slightly in your favor is already an incredible achievement. To make a sequel, they would have to change the tone of the game - all secrets are uncovered and all that's left is direct confrontation.

[@Vpopov81]

If only he knew he participated in an absolute Masterpiece. What a wonderful part of my life to play that game and to see that story

[@emanuelmorera2311]

Michael Bell a.k.a Raziel you are my hero

[@chrisb9179]

Mine too!

[@Razyrazer]

Soy

[@erikbenavides4666]

My brother was named after Raziel

[@soulreaver1983]

@@erikbenavides4666 cool!☺👍

[@grimreamer2512]

They really should do a LoK game to properly conclude the series. At the very least do an audio drama so their voices are recorded in case they pass away. I absolutely loved watching Raziel and Kain exchange verbal barbs. I never get tired of it.

[@GVirusInfectee]

Unfortunately, the voice of the Elder God, Tony Jay, died some time ago.

[@wyqtor]

@@GVirusInfectee So has René Auberjonois (Janos Audron and Odo from DS9) unfortunately 😢

[@Craxin01]

Man, hearing him talk about Soul Reaver makes me so sad they never made a finale. The fifth game ended on SUCH a cliff hanger with Raziel trapped inside the Soul Reaver and Kain poised to try and undo history. They tried, and it never went anywhere. He was still the life of the Soul Reaver games.

[@celestus87]

Raziel didn't get trapped inside the Reaver. He was afraid of that happening during the entire franchise but that was never a possibility. Raziel was the Reaver, or rather, half of it. At the end of Defiance, he finally became whole again.

[@Craxin01]

@@celestus87 That's a bit semantic. He's permanently unable to act, his soul is part of a sword, maybe he's "whole" now, but that feels more like a trap.

[@wareforcoin5780]

I don't know, I used to feel like that wasn't a good end, but I've kind of changed my mind. It doesn't really matter how Kain saves the world, he had a whole, complete arc without that. The ending is not Nosgoth being restored, but Kain finding his true destiny. The loose ends would be nice to see the conclusion of, but I don't think it's necessary to the main narrative. I'd still reallly, really, really, really like a new LoK game though, please and thank you.

[@Craxin01]

@@wareforcoin5780 I'd be skeptical that a modern videogame company with today's climate and today's politics being able to achieve 1/10th the narrative and voice acting quality any of the five originals had. If they could make one as good as the original, Soul Reaver 1 or 2, or Defiance, then, yeah, I'd like a new entry. I don't see that happening.

[@NineBreakerUIXB]

@@celestus87 It wasn't him becoming "whole" at all, it was about Kain being purified. "The Reaver was never made to be a soul stealing weapon, the ravenous soul devouring entity trapped within the blade was and always had been me". The Reaver originally drained blood from it's victims, But when it fed on Raziel's wraith blood it basically absorbed his soul because that Is his blood. So now thanks to time travel and this oddity you have two of Raziel's Future souls that can meet each other and still be the same presence in any space of about 1000 years. Raziel joining with the blade is basically his soul x2, it shouldn't be possible and that is why two Soul Reavers possessed by Raziel's soul meeting in the same space can break time to alter history. The way things were supposed to play out according to Moebius' machinations was that Raziel killed Kain with the Reaver before Kain or the blade were purified (remember the scene at the chapel of William The Just? Kain flinched because he knew how things were supposed to go, but he was hoping for the edge of the coin). At the end of Defiance you have Kain and Raziel reconciling after events that have purified both Kain and the Reaver which historically never happened. Thusly Kain now wields a weapon that can change time.

[@thelastlaugh9724]

"CAST HIM IN"

[@MarioSpeedWagon]

Underrated comment hahah

[@Rhacman]

Somewhat fitting bestowing someone an artifact (the Playstation) imbued with his own immortalized performance as Raziel, to complete a task that he could not see to the end by himself.

[@Razamaniac]

thats soul reaver story for sure in real life XD

[@SIGNAL-c6u]

Omg... Now that's a 200iq connection right there

[@TM-jq6fe]

Michael also voiced Lawrence from the "Ratchet and Clank" series. When I recognized his voice in one of those games, I remembered the good old days. I love "Ratchet and Clank", but "Legacy of Kain" holds a special place in my heart. The story is amazing and the voice acting is excellent. I'm sure we all would love to see this drama unfold completely.

[@Fabi_Bax]

Best franchises

[@eamonndeane587]

Bell's voice for Lawrence makes me want to hear him as Alfred Pennyworth.

[@SystemCheck66]

For the longest time I thought Raziel was an English voice actor, Bell smashed the brit accent.

[@denisblack9897]

3:53 we all do, Raziel! we all watch those cutscenes compilation videos at least once a year

[@Razamaniac]

you spoke the greatest of truths

[@FarronOfHouseFarron]

@@Razamaniac Just finished marathoning the whole series myself.

[@Razamaniac]

@@FarronOfHouseFarron been there done that !

[@FarronOfHouseFarron]

@@Razamaniac I make it a habit to marathon the series at least once a year as well. First game in the series I played was Soul Reaver on the PS1 when I was young. Never played any of the Blood Omen games or found out about Defiance until the late 2000's

[@violetdusk1968]

I found this after watching the soul reaver cut scenes.

[@MoonOvIce]

What a great series this was, this was when video games started getting serious in storytelling and production.

[@viggiomorgenstein5913]

*Tumbling, burning with white hot fire, I plunged into the depths of the abyss. Unspeakable pain, relentless agony, time ceased to exist; only this torture and a deepening hatred of the hypocrisy that damned me to this hell. An eternity passed and my torment receded, bringing me back from the precipice of madness. The descent had destroyed me yet, I lived...*

[@garycleveland6410]

Michael Bell is a voice legend.

[@tracesigns9933]

ughhh Michael Bell and Simon Templeman were definitely my first inspirations for narration! and of course the inimitable Tony Jay was part of the series, too! truly Amy Hennig is a genius, we can only be poorer for all her games we won't see!

[@CD-Gaming]

Simon is one of my favourite incarnations of Death, as seen in Charmed, included among Ryuk from Death Note and Christopher Lee in Discworld!

[@HomicidalDavid]

CRYSTAL DYANMIC / SQUARE ENIX BETTER BRING BACK SOUL REAVER! LEGACY OF KAIN IS ONE OF MY FAVORITE FRANCHISES EVER!

[@GMOTP5738]

cringe

[@LordBaktor]

They tried to milk it with Nosgoth, but no signs of an actual single player game anytime soon.

[@Texasmade74]

@@LordBaktor there will be by summer 2021

[@KamikazeChinaman]

Why would you want to see it ruined?

[@violetdusk1968]

@@Texasmade74 haha going into fall now never happened.

[@scottking5555]

Michael Bell... you are an absolute legend forever in my mind and in the mind of SOOOOO many other people. It is one of the best stories ever told, whether or not you can play it, you should be proud of being one of the two lead roles in one of the greateat video game stories of ALL time! Thats not a back handed compliment, with video games becoming such a major part of the zeitgeist, you should consider your self among the greats of film and novels. Really, you changed my perception of what story telling could be. I know he will never see this comment, but I hope others might understand how great this man is and was

[@strictlyfantasy]

Micheal Bell's voice acting as Raziel is phenomenal. Perhaps my favourite voice acting from any game. I would love to see a proper return to this series with either a full graphical remake or a sequel to Defiance.

[@विनितकुमार-य5ढ]

Ho ho ho look who it is

[@Rfox305]

This man's voice gave life to Raziel. My all time favorite soul devourer character along with my boy Kain! Hurts me in my soul that's there's not yet a remake being made. If I ever by a struck a luck become a millionaire I'll fund the game to be remade in a heartbeat! Just talking about it just gets me a bit emotional inside. Thank you Michael Bell! 😭

[@dsmith4658]

me too PS - update there is a new owner now so lets hope they use the original voice actors that are still here

[@hieioni3354]

F*ck that. We don't need a remake that will turn out woke in this day and age.

[@macklee6837]

One must keep his friends close, Raziel. And his enemies even closer 😈

[@EvrainBrandigan]

The lore and philosophy of that saga were something incredibly unique and well-written. Even used some lines in essays and dissertations, to great effect.

[@metitfour131]

2:05 Melchiah from Soul Reaver 1 😭

[@combatmaster]

I love the behind the scenes and bloopers! These guys worked hard and had a great time doing it!

[@NightWanderer31415]

"This audition was clearly significant, but I did not yet have the means to reach it."

[@exedracs4029]

What an incredible guy. Would have loved to meet him personally.

[@Calypso694]

He read an audiobook called The Collaborator. It’s on audible.

[@justusthedeep]

He has the perfect voice for narration. I’m surprised he hasn’t done more.

[@Calypso694]

Robert J. Mukwaodayin same! He should. him to reading books would be great

[@SefniAsheforr]

Would love a sequel to the Legacy of Kain series. The world of Nosgoth had such deep and interesting lore, it's a damn shame that it all ended with Defiance (definitely a badass game, just unfortunate that it was the last).

[@oliverjamesatkinson]

Two projects have been cancelled since sadly. Nosgoth didn't pass beta testing and I believe a game set in it's world called Shifter was cancelled or shelved. I'd love a blood omen re-imagining.

[@thekinggamer488]

@@oliverjamesatkinson a little bit of data exist in lost world website about soul reaver cut content and about shifter too

[@DGneoseeker1]

I think the final insult is that the cancelled game Dead Sun was going to essentially retcon everything about Legacy of Kain and Soul Reaver.

[@violetdusk1968]

I also wish they made a soul reaver Prequel where you get to be Raziel living and part of the Sarafan.

[@oakeye980]

Kain is deified, the clans tell tales of him but few know the truth, he was mortal once, as were we all. Best intro to game ever. Information society's Ozar Mishradim and Michael Bells' voice for Raziel had me hooked from the very start.

[@retardedvelociraptor]

The dude from Information Society also did all the music for one and two. DUnno about defiance tho

[@oakeye980]

@@retardedvelociraptor oh, didn't know that. People keep screaming for a reboot but, I dunno. Its was the voice talent and the writers that made the game. You cant replicate that and make it better.

[@midnightblue3285]

@@oakeye980 There is 4 and 8K AI resulation out there you can check

[@oakeye980]

@@midnightblue3285 I just watched th 8k one. Honestly I didn't see much of a difference.

[@midnightblue3285]

@@oakeye980 Gameplay ?

[@brutaltruth8124]

Undoubtedly one of the absolute best game series ever Truly a forgotten gem and never got the full recognition it deserves Just the lore the story phenomenal

[@Dagoth_Ur_1]

Legacy of kain defiance is still one of the best games I've played, that dialog and voice acting. It also has easily one of the best soundtracks (the main theme ozma something) is incredible.

[@Daelyah]

"Ozar Midrashim," by Information Society

[@RonanKearney1]

Earth Reaver, Fire Reaver, Air Reaver. What a game. One of the best series of games ever. Great to see this guy talk

[@samweirich5973]

"What am I too late for this time?".... My favorite line from Defiance. It goes to show how Raziel has fully realized that whether as a Sarafan, a vampire or a wraith, he has always been someone's pawn.

[@NotTheWheel]

This man will always be Raziel and Medivh to me.

[@leecrotty658]

Oh shit. He’s mediv too? I can hear it in my heard. I don’t think he voiced the hearthstone version of mediv though. I think that sounds like Reno Jackson

[@XX2Media]

OMG, Medivh from Warcraft III? I never took that into consideration but yes, dammit... that's Mike alright.

[@666Kaca]

@@XX2Media he voiced medivh in heroes of the storm as well

[@BrianWalters-ei7sd]

3:05 This part blows my mind. This man spent four hours, FOUR FREAKING HOURS playing a game he helped create, and it only felt like twenty minutes to him. Impressive, Raziel.

[@JamesBond-fg6bt]

It's like hearing a mix of Medivh and Raziel talking, this is fucking incredible.

[@clarkb2697]

The games were all about the story from start to finish. The combat even at the best of it was always a bit clunky. But it was always the story and the world's with the rich history that drew me in and the first class voice talent. The level in soul reaver where you climb into the church is just so vivid with the depictions of the large blasting music instruments is just one of the environments I could spend hours admiring.

[@d.aardent9382]

Yah, very well said, i recall finding Blood Omen at a electronics discount sale as i thought it looked interesting, well wow, what an immersive experience they gave even with just the old top down scrolling type of perspectives. From the first screens in the woods and the lightning and thunder and rain and trying to figure out why i was there and what i was supposed to do exactly, why these tavern people were so rude, then dying horribly and quickly ,then i was in a crypt!?! Whatthewhat? lol... it just drew me in so strongly as the graphics were really creepy and pretty detailed for what it was at the time, but the sound effects and voice acting was one of the other major aspects that just boosted my imagination and i could visualize the story and it was really engrossing and addictive. Yah, it had some super maddening points trying to figure out how to beat an enemy, or the map of a castle was just getting ridiculously confusing the longer ya went, but it was the biggest feeling of success and victory when ya finally solved something or beat a really tedious enemy that took multiple tries. Vae victus! Sadly i just dont see many game makers wanting to make good quality stories such as Legacy of Kain series and other games like back many years ago.

[@d.aardent9382]

But yah, back to soul reaver , it had some amazing areas that were just stunning to see, it just made me want to explore everything, but it was too bad it was so restricted in so many places , like where i would try and jump off a ledge or bridge into a further deep area but the barrier would just stall ya. It was kinda disappointing in places as there didnt seem like enough enemies compared to all of them ya had to fight in Blood Omen, the regions seemed kinda empty.

[@clarkb2697]

@@d.aardent9382 I wonder how many people played soul reaver first knowing nothing about kain and his exploits then went back and realized the full story of how he came to be. That first scene of him ripping the bones out of his wings I had to replay it to make sure I saw it correctly. At first I thought he just hit him really hard. The disc of blood omen we rented had scratches on it so some of the cinematics skipped a little. Luckily it was only the bat flight to one of the areas and the sacrifice ending where Ariel talks about how he was a good man.

[@roserichards1460]

I can still taste the bitter flavor of hope. Perhaps one day we will see what future the edge of the coin holds for Nosgoth.

[@Dakayto]

Can you imagine being that kid who was given the game and Playstation by the actor who played Raziel? That would be such a memorable moment for him.

[@dasnurk]

He actually tried to play the original Soul Reaver. He told this story in greater detail, when recording Soul Reaver 2. Its in the extra content of that game.

[@Dukefazon]

I just found out that Raziel's voice actor is much-much older than the character he played. Such a great voice talent and none of his 2 roles sounded the same. Amazing!

[@EpsilonKnight2]

Raziel was really old before being killed and was at least a few centuries after becoming the soul reaver lol.

[@spacecat8748]

The voice acting in Soul Reaver is amazing! Thanks Michael for your awesome work!!

[@federicobarreri7639]

C'mon Square Enix. Legacy of Kain The Lost Worlds even spent 20 years in recovering lost material for that specific game, show some respect to its fans, and do a remake with all the cut content. I'm not even asking for a remaster, even with the original PSX graphics, just COMPLETE. PLEASE. We need that. Also why not, revive Dead Sun.

When you discover Drew Pickles is also Raziel and your brain nearly melts down.

[@The_Cooler_Will]

The voice acting in the Legacy of Kain series is something out of this world.

[@bacchusendo9032]

his voice is recognizable! I hear Chucky's dad when I hear his voice! and raziels!

[@alexsmith6914]

He did a TON of the voices in Rugrats! I recognized him as Drew. He was also Didi's dad, Boris and then a ton of randoms. That's talent!!

[@m97polska]

Voicing Melchiah has destroyed my vocal chords and yet I lived.

[@wolfsokaya]

One of my all time favorite game and cant imagine it without his voice. Also,im gonna jump on the bandwagon and say,we need a full remake of all of the games! :]

[@CidSilverWing]

It sounds like Michael was given a copy of Soul Reaver 1 and got stuck on the tutorial where you're supposed to do a high jump then glide over the chasm. :c

[@SaviourV]

There was a blooper reel scene in one of the "behind-the-scenes" videos on either Soul Reaver 2 or Legacy of Kain: Defiance (I forget which one) where Michael talks a bit about him playing through Soul Reaver 1 and getting stuck in a certain area until his daughter cleared it for him. He said that "kids have a sort of microchip in their brains" that lets them ace video games. 😅

[@CidSilverWing]

@@SaviourV I remember that bit. kek x3

[@LecherousLizard]

I remember when I was a kid and I played the game I got completely stuck on the first platformer part of Legacy of Kain. Like so stuck I gave up on the game for many years. Then on a whim installed it once again and cleared it like no problem. Had same thing with that obscure game called "Space Interceptor" or otherwise "Project Freedom". Completely stuck for a long time and when I decided to play it once again a few months ago after many years, I cleared it a single sitting.

[@violetdusk1968]

@@SaviourV you reminded me how in defiance they had making of and they were making fun of the Hyldan.

[@Daelyah]

WOOOO!!! MY BLUE BOI RAZIEL!!! So good to see Michael Bell still alive and well!!! 💗

[@jstratton1981]

The best, unfinished series of games. Still waiting 12-13 yrs to see how Raziel and Kains feud with moebius ends.

[@victoryLeo1]

Didn't end well for Moebious Kain ran him through with the soul reaver and Raziel devoured his soul .

[@OddJames]

God bless this man for having such a sense of humor during his very well spoken explanation

[@M.W.H.]

A Legend.

[@razielthespectre6839]

It's been 20 years since soul reaver we need this game remade

[@davymachinegun5130]

No it doesn't.

[@masterexploder9668]

Lost Worlds fansite works on showcasing all the cut content, because the game was supposed to have much more content and even a different ending. Lots of cut stuff was used in later games.

[@legionofmetal9968]

unfortunately...Crystal Dynamics have relentlessly said there will be no soul reaver remaster without tony jay (I.e. the elder god). which is a shame but very respectable as well. because tony jay's elder god voice was so damn good.

[@charg1nmalaz0r51]

@@legionofmetal9968 well they are remastering it now

[@legionofmetal9968]

@@charg1nmalaz0r51 Yep! I stand corrected! I have never been happier to be proved wrong! This is the greatest time line. Remaster is coming baby!

[@dubiehouser]

Wow! I can’t believe how much he’s aged! 😳. Makes me feel old man.. Raziel!

[@HaiderAli-zd6qy]

Close your eyes and listen to his voice ... All i can hear is Raziel... The only difference remain is specific raziel style... ❤️❤️❤️

[@LordBaaleos]

Sad that we already lost René Auberjonois (Janos Audron), Tony Jay (The Elder God). We need a remake before Raziel and Kain kick the bucket

[@mr.nobody3967]

I remember playing the first legacy of kain, that's along time ago.

[@DMRCapitalHill]

The fans want a remake or a HD version of the original game, they very well may make the game

[@AHEARAUF]

That Smile and "yeah" when raziel and soul reaver are mentioned... wonderful.

[@argeniscanez9503]

I remember this on Soul Reaver 2 extras, so many great extra and voice sessions and outtakes with the great and late Tony Jay, Rene Auberjonois and Paul Lukather

[@selocan469]

He still rocks, unbelievable. Respect to you, sir. I also know him for Raziel voice acting

[@johnfredrick4138]

Such an amazing talented person. The Soul Reaver games are so amazing because of the voice acting.

[@shalommercedmontes4795]

I LOVE YOU MICHAEL BELL

[@Stiffmiester979]

I loved his voice acting in Diablo 2 as well. He was the perfect voice for Nihlathak.

[@dantenage9687]

Deffinetly a game saga ahead of it's time

[@I_am_Raziel]

Remaster incoming!

[@Elias-uh6zm]

the way he says yee and eyes closes with plesure 🥰, it says everything!!! he loves his character. we love raziel too, as he is you and you are him till the end of times 🥰

[@EvrainBrandigan]

I'm afraid we will never get another, worthy Legacy of Kain chapter. That saga came together thanks to some incredible circumstances: Amy Hennig penning the lore, Crystal Dynamics doing the codework, Michael and Simon voicing two of the most iconic characters of the PSX era. Plus some nice gameplay and technical touches to make the games unique. I doubt Square-Enix is up to the task, not to mention the LoK team is now scattered throughout the game dev galaxy (Amy is with Sony, for example)

[@deep1umbra]

He seems like such a lovely person! I adore the Legacy of Kain/Soul Reaver series. Best, most immersive games ever! A new one or remastered versions would be epic!

[@golligato791]

the voice of melchiah was made without post processing sound effect? wow just wow

[@24framedavinci39]

Blood Omen: Legacy of Kain is easily the best game ever made. Soul Reaver is a close second. The whole series absolutely needs a remake.

[@itchyisvegeta]

One of the games, either Defiance or Soul Reaver 2, there was some behind the scenes stuff where he talked about this in the studio while doing the voice work.

[@X7393]

Mr Michael Bell your a legend you made my cartoon generation so worth while! Including the video game industry 😊👍🏻😎 thank you 🙏🏻 👍🏻

[@Irithyllian]

They need to bring this game back.. it breaks my heart man, but that voice, nothing like it. Same as Kain, such amazing VA's.

[@EngageFredwreck]

Zephon's voice played live, this guy is epic, one of the most sophisticated voice interpretations on a play station game ever, is outstanding even for today's game standards

[@tremendousyeet3467]

Michael's mischievous schenanigans with the PS1 are hilarious.

[@liammcguinness9926]

Your work amazing and you bring so much joy to others please keep doing what you're doing genuinely funny as well

[@KeyboardKrazy49]

Burning, like white hot fire, I plunged into the depths of the abyss… unspeakable pain!

[@hugarada7156]

To know that this guy is so old, that when he die we will not have a unique voice like his...

[@el_benja]

I KNOW YOU, RAZIEL. YOU’RE WORTHY

[@dnakatomiuk]

This guy deserves a special award for his contribution to media and entertainment because LKSR is one of the best franchises ever a franchise that deserves a remaster

[@KaiTenSatsuma]

How the fuck didn't we get the rest of this series made. Just being around the man seems fantastic.

[@BobExcalibur]

Michael is a unique charmer even among veteran voices. He's got such an easy humility and grace.

[@Blakobness]

Admitably I was only vaguely aware of Micheal Bell as a voice actor, for the longest I never really payed attention to the names behind the voices. But this game was one of them that made me appreciate voice acting.

[@OceanbornAngel]

Michael Bell..he has voiced more characters that I have watched on Saturday mornings than I can count. Love the guy!

[@jeffeastwood1051]

Michael Bell is a legend. Definately one of my favorites from G1 Transformers.

[@willyung5819]

English accents when done right in gaming is a lot more memorable and impactful, such is the legacy of kain series and recently the xenoblade chronicles series. The whole kain franchise is worthy of remakes

[@TheMonoxideChild]

Thank you for this. The series was truly amazing and it really sucks ass that they will never continue it :(