Soul Reaver HD Remaster Is Coming In August (But It's Made By Fans)

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The vampire-slaying classic, Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver, is getting a new remaster courtesy of a dedicated fan. Since its last entry in 2005, Legacy of Kain: Defiance, the series has remained virtually unspoken of, save for an ill-fated online multiplayer spinoff. Many fans believe, however, that with the recent acquisition of Crystal Dynamics by Embracer Group, an officialSoul Reaver remake is just a matter of time.

For 1999, Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver was a groundbreaking title. Players control Raziel, a fallen vampire turned wraith, on his vengeful quest to destroy his former brethren and Kain, the master who had executed him. Raziel’s spectral nature gave birth to the game’s iconic «Shift» mechanic, which allows Raziel to seamlessly travel between Spectral and Material versions of the world of Nosgoth. That both versions of Nosgoth's large world could run simultaneously on consoles as old as PlayStation One was quite an accomplishment. This uninterrupted transition highlights another technological achievement of Soul Reaver as one of the first games to utilize CD data streaming to eliminate in-game load times. However, for all its technical accomplishments, Soul Reaver’s primary accomplishment was its compelling story. As the directorial debut of Uncharted veteran Amy Hennig, Soul Reaver's cinematic experience should come as no surprise. Despite these achievements, Soul Reaver has sadly remained forgotten by the industry save for its passionate community.

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Thanks to dedicated fan RainaAudron, Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver will finally receive a full HD remaster this August. RainaAudron recently teased the remaster via YouTube in a video