Summary
- Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver 1 and 2 Remastered includes updated graphics, trophies, and achievements.
- The Glyph statue in the remastered version drew initial controversy for its changed appearance.
- Raina Audron is directing the remasters and has made changes following fan feedback.
The upcoming Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver 1 and 2 Remastered package recently revealed a new version of the Glyph statue that initially drew a bit of controversy, bringing it closer to how it looks in the original game. Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver 1 and 2 Remastered is a collaboration between Aspyr and Crystal Dynamics, with the classic vampiric conflict between Raziel and Kain getting remastered for modern platforms. In celebration of Soul Reaver's 25th anniversary, this remastered package includes both games in the duology, featuring both the original and remastered graphics, along with other updates like trophies and achievements.
Despite the positive reception to the announcement of Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver 1 and 2 Remastered and how the 1999 PS1 and 2001 PS2 games would look in new graphics, one point of discussion that drew a bit of early controversy was the Glyph statue seen in the first Soul Reaver. A lot of early criticism was drawn about how different from how it looked in the remaster compared to the original, with some saying that it looked less feminine. The director of the upcoming remasters, Raina Audron, recently confirmed the statue's new look in the upcoming remaster.
In a Nosgoth News Network video posted on Raina Audron's YouTube channel (relayed by Bazielim), footage was shown that showcased how the Glyph statue looked and has been reworked for the Legacy of Kain remasters. As reported on by Bazielim (6:22 in the video), the statue first seen in the first few trailers was suggested to always have been a work-in-progress and things were continually being polished as well.
Soul Reaver Remastered Glyph Statue Comparison:
Comparison pictures were posted by Nathan Guljas on Twitter, which showed the differences between the original footage and reworked version, though it's unclear if the new final product was the original vision or reworked based on the negative reception, as suggested by Bazielim in Audron's video. Regardless, this part of the first Soul Reaver has been changed.
While Raina Audron herself doesn't appear in the video, the news that she would be the director of the upcoming Legacy of Kain remasters is a momentous occasion for fans. Audron had been a longtime fan of the series and had been providing fans with several behind-the-scenes videos regarding both Soul Reaver games and their various builds. Before Soul Reaver, she worked on the recent Tomb Raider 1-3 Remastered collection as an environmental artist. A lot of fans congratulated Audron for becoming the director of Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver 1 and 2 Remastered, with many saying she was the best person for the job.
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OpenCritic Reviews
- Top Critic Avg: 75 /100 Critics Rec: 67%
- Released
- December 10, 2024
- ESRB
- Teen // Blood, Violence
- Developer(s)
- Aspyr, Crystal Dynamics
- Publisher(s)
- Aspyr
WHERE TO PLAY
Experience the epic conflict of Kain and Raziel in original form or with remastered graphics.
Experience the Legendary Narrative
Centuries after your former master, Kain, betrays and executes you, you rise again and embark on a relentless quest for revenge.
Wield the Powers of a Wraith
Slay your former vampire brethren with your claws, bolts of telekinetic energy, and the elemental Wraith Blade. Grow stronger by devouring the souls of your enemies.
Shift Between Realms
The Elder God has granted you the ability to shift between the Spectral and Material Realms. Traverse the realms to solve puzzles, reveal new paths, and defeat your foes.
- Number of Players
- 1
- Steam Deck Compatibility
- Unknown
- PC Release Date
- December 10, 2024
- Xbox Series X|S Release Date
- December 10, 2024
- PS5 Release Date
- December 10, 2024
- Nintendo Switch Release Date
- December 10, 2024
- Platform(s)
- PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, PC
- Genre(s)
- Action-Adventure, Platformer
- X|S Optimized
- Yes
- File Size Xbox Series
- 330.09 MB
