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FranchiseLegacy of KainSeriesLegacy of Kain

Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver

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First release
Aug 16, 1999
Genres
Adventure, Puzzle · Action, Fantasy, Horror
Platforms
PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation, PlayStation 3, Dreamcast, PlayStation Portable

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.

Also known as Soul Reaver

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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.Read more

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.

Release dates
PlayStation
Aug 16, 1999
PC (Microsoft Windows)
Sep 08, 1999
PC (Microsoft Windows)
1999
All 11 release dates
PlayStation
1999
Dreamcast
2000
Dreamcast
Jan 27, 2007
PlayStation 3
Nov 19, 2009
PlayStation Portable
Nov 19, 2009
PlayStation 3
Mar 02, 2011
PlayStation Portable
Mar 02, 2011
PC (Microsoft Windows)
Dec 06, 2012
Game modes
Single player
Perspective
Third person
Where to buy
Keywords
post-apocalyptic, bloody, time travel, immortality, vampire
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