What is Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver?

It is a dark action-adventure game centered around Raziel, a resurrected wraith seeking revenge against Kain and his vampire lieutenants.

Who developed the game?

The game was developed by Crystal Dynamics.

Who published the game?

The original PlayStation release was published by Eidos Interactive.

What platform is this version for?

This listing is for the original Sony PlayStation (PS1) version.

Does the game have multiplayer?

No. It is a single-player adventure.

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About This Games

Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver is a dark action-adventure game where Raziel returns as a powerful wraith seeking revenge against Kain. Explore the mysterious world of Nosgoth, battle vampires, absorb souls, solve environmental puzzles, and shift between the Material and Spectral Realms.

Quick Info

Developer: Crystal Dynamics
Publisher: Eidos Interactive
Release Date: 1999-08-13
Version: 1.0
Language: English
Genre: Action
File Size: 271.3 MB

Story

Raziel was once one of Kain’s most powerful vampire lieutenants. Raziel earns wings before his master, and is punished by Kain who throws him into the Abyss. Centuries later, the Elder God revives Raziel as a wraith. As Raziel journeys through Nosgoth, he comes to discover that his former friends have been twisted into powerful and depraved monsters. Each encounter unveils even more secrets of Kain's empire and Raziel's own enigmatic fate. Eventually, Raziel learns that his journey is linked to the ancient history of Nosgoth and the supernatural forces that govern the world.

Gameplay

Soul Reaver features action-adventure combat along with exploration and puzzle solving. Raziel can fight enemies with his claws, weapons and supernatural powers. One of the biggest gameplay mechanics is being able to shift between the Material Realm and the Spectral Realm. Some obstacles and paths are only accessible by changing realms. Raziel can also absorb the souls of fallen enemies to replenish his energy. As the adventure grows on he gains new abilities that let him reach previously inaccessible areas. The game world is a large, interconnected world, not a strictly linear level structure, encouraging exploration and backtracking.

Key Features

✓Single Player
✓Offline
✓Controller Support
✓Free Roam
✓Open World

Screenshots

System Requirements

Minimum

O S

macOS 11 Big Sur or later

Processor

Intel Core i5

R A M

4 GB

Storage

2 GB

G P U

Intel Iris Graphics or Apple Integrated GPU

ROM Information

ROM Format

.zip

Title ID

SLUS-00708

Firmware

BIOS Required

Region

USA

How to Play Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver |ROM-Download

Control Raziel as you explore the different areas of Nosgoth. Fight enemies using your available attacks and collect weapons when they become available. Pay attention to the environment because many areas contain puzzles that require you to manipulate objects or change between realms. Use the Spectral Realm when a normal path is blocked or when an environmental puzzle requires it. Returning to the Material Realm can reveal another route. Defeat vampire enemies and consume their souls to maintain Raziel's strength. As you obtain new abilities, revisit previously inaccessible areas to discover new paths and secrets.

Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver |ROM-Download Controls

Control Pad: Move Raziel / Navigate Menus X: Attack / Confirm Circle: Jump / Cancel Square: Action / Grab Triangle: Shift Realm / Special Function L1 / R1: Camera / Target Functions L2 / R2: Additional Camera Functions Start: Pause Select: Inventory / Menu Navigation