![]() The game is basically a sequel to Defiance that takes place in an altered timeline created by the events in Soul Reaver 2. ![]() ![]() It's a steampunk action game with a Legacy of Kain slapped onto it. It is a direct sequel to SR2.īlood Omen 2 gets a lot of hate, and many of the criticisms are deserved. To compensate, the gameplay's painfully linear, and mandatory combat encounters are a chore you get through.ĭefiance is a good mix of both exploration in wide linear levels and an actually somewhat deeper combat system, that wraps up most of the story beats. ![]() Soul Reaver 2 is where LoK story goes from "pretty good" to GOAT. Running past enemies is generally your best strategy, since there's no benefit in fighting them, ever. And it has a very clunky combat system, where you're basically timed on killing enemies, and if you don't he'll come back to life. Also, camera controls are pretty awful, so expect a lot of dumb deaths. Do be warned, there's A LOT of block puzzles. Soul Reaver is the most engrossing 3D game, as it hits a sweet spot between its atmospheric story-telling and it's exploration-based gameplay. It's a one of a kind atmospheric "dark Zelda" game that has not been matched in over 20 years. Blood Omen 1 is a masterpiece, which is why not having an easy way to purchase it digitally on PC is a travesty.
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