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Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver

Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver

1999 Crystal Dynamics
Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver
1999 Crystal Dynamics
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About Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver

Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver is an action and adventure game developed by Crystal Dynamics and published by Eidos Interactive, released on 16 August 1999.

A third-person action-adventure game set after the events of Blood Omen: Legacy of Kain (1996). Kain has established a vampiric empire in the world of Nosgoth, but when his lieutenant and progeny, Raziel, evolves wings before him, Kain casts him down in jealousy. Centuries later, Raziel awakens in a corrupted form and sets out to take revenge against his former brethren.

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Taking place 1500 years after the events of Blood Omen, Soul Reaver chronicles the journey of the vampire-turned-wraith Raziel, lieutenant to the vampire lord Kain. Raziel is killed by Kain, but is revived by The Elder God to become his "soul reaver" and to exact revenge. Raziel shares this title with Kain's sword, the Soul Reaver, which he acquires during the game.
Gameplay

Specs

Genres
Action Adventure Platformer Puzzle
Modes
Single player
Perspective
Third person
Series
All Legacy of Kain games in release order · 10
Tags
Best single-player gamesBest horror gamesBest fantasy games
Rankings
Best Platformer games on PCBest Platformer games on PlayStation 3Best PC gamesBest games of 1999
Where to play
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Media

Content

DLC & expansions

Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver Remastered
Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver Remastered
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Collection

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FAQ
What platforms is Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver available on?

Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver is available on Dreamcast, PC, PlayStation 3, PlayStation, PlayStation Portable.

When was Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver released?

Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver was released on 16 August 1999, developed by Crystal Dynamics.

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