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[lifa-cobex]

Any word on a PC version?

Its on Steam. Listed to release on the same date.

 

[efyu_lemonardo]

Should have given these to the Darksiders devs. They would have done the art style justice. This remaster looks like a marginal improvement.

 

[lifa-cobex]

 

[RagnarokIV]

Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver 1 & 2 Remastered launches on PS5, PS4 Dec 10

Aspyr details the development of the remasters just in time for the 25th anniversary.

blog.playstation.com

They've added a day/night cycle to Soul Reaver

Day and Night cycle (SR) A legacy feature that was cut from the final release has been restored to add mood and atmosphere to Nosgoth.

Graphics toggle: While we did add many improvements to textures, UI, and VFX, any point during gameplay, including in Photo mode, you can swap back to the original graphics.

Real-time shadows: Applied to all characters and objects

Soul Reaver cut-scenes rendered with higher fidelity models: Source code does not always have the assets to render cut-scenes with newer assets. Our engineering teams combed through the archives to find the right files to render the cut scenes with new, higher fidelity assets. This makes the transition from modern gameplay mode to cut-scene seamless.

1. Map & Compass: Nosgoth is a vast, open world. Navigating, even with quick travel, can be daunting for first-timers. We added a map and compass to assist with finding the next objective, so you’ll never feel completely lost, even if you decide to play through optional content. The map is a brand new, never-before-seen map of Nosgoth co-created by Aspyr, Crystal Dynamics and key members of the Legacy of Kain community. It is one of the most beautiful additions to the game and a celebration of the fans who have kept the games alive for so long.

1. Control Improvements: Soul Reaver launched while the D-PAD was the dominant control method. We’ve ensured with DualShock 4 and Dual Sense that analog control feels and plays as great in Soul Reaver as it did in Soul Reaver 2.
2. Camera Upgrades: We’ve mapped the camera in Soul Reaver to the right stick which allows us to move the camera on the Y-Axis. Of course, there weren’t robust skyboxes in the original because you couldn’t look up. So we made some! Enjoy right stick mapping to see the vibrant skies and platforms above.

 

[efyu_lemonardo]

Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver 1 & 2 Remastered launches on PS5, PS4 Dec 10

Aspyr details the development of the remasters just in time for the 25th anniversary.

blog.playstation.com

They've added a day/night cycle to Soul Reaver

I stand corrected, there is real effort behind this remaster. I am just wary of Aspyr after some of their previous work...

 

[Filben]

Aspyr & Crystal Dynamics Reveal Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver 1 & 2 Remastered, Launching Dec. 10, 2024, on PC & Consoles – Crystal Dynamics

www.crystaldynamics.com

Dec 10th, $29.99

Lets you change between classic and new visuals:

NEW! Remastered Visuals: Toggle instantly between original graphics and new remastered visuals featuring enhanced textures, models and VFX whenever you choose.


edit: already posted

Don't like the new look and glad there's (again) a toggle. The old visuals look more grim and rough, the new one too "clean". Also what happened with that feminine figurine? Fuck that.

Glad you can play this game on modern consoles now. Hope the PC version get their missing dynamic music fixed.

 

[kevboard]

1. Control Improvements: Soul Reaver launched while the D-PAD was the dominant control method. We’ve ensured with DualShock 4 and Dual Sense that analog control feels and plays as great in Soul Reaver as it did in Soul Reaver 2

uhm... both the PS1 and Dreamcast version had full analog support. so not sure what that's supposed to mean

 

[Euler007]

I like the look. It's like playing a PS2 game with a rosy retrospection.

 

[U n i o n 0015]

uhm... both the PS1 and Dreamcast version had full analog support. so not sure what that's supposed to mean

For movement but not for looking. So now you'll be able to move your character with left analog and look around with right analog.

 

[kevboard]

For movement but not for looking. So now you'll be able to move your character with left analog and look around with right analog.

yes but they are specifically talking about movement there. which I don't think was the way it was in that game due to dpads.

 

[lifa-cobex]

!!!
Didn't catch this before.

 

[Evil Calvin]

Isn't Blood Omen the rumored Bluepoint remake?

Rumor: Legacy of Kain Remake in the Works, New Features Detailed

A leaker claims that a new Legacy of Kain remake is currently in development at Bluepoint Studios and that an announcement is coming.

gamerant.com

You sure that's not the Soul Reaver one just announced?

 

[Evil Calvin]

My thoughts exactly. Blood Omen was great, never really cared for Soul Reaver.

Great atmosphere, voice acting and is the one game that actually would benefit from cleaning up the visuals and eliminate load times.

 

[DeepEnigma]

You sure that's not the Soul Reaver one just announced?

I'm not sure of anything, really. Bloodb.... I mean Bluepoint is pretty tight lipped.

 

[sloppyjoe_gamer]

Not even statues are safe.....fuck these blue haired anti female game devs

 

[adamsapple]

10% pre order discount for the game for anyone who wants to pre-order.

10% discount on Legacy of Kain™ Soul Reaver 1&2 Remastered Xbox One — buy online — XB Deals USA

Track price history in Official Xbox Microsoft Store USA or buy Legacy of Kain™ Soul Reaver 1&2 Remastered Xbox One (Game). Now on sale with 10% discount

xbdeals.net

 

[Big Baller]

Isnt it already 10% off if you pre-order?

 

[JimboJones]

Not even statues are safe.....fuck these blue haired anti female game devs

I dunno man, seems like a bit of stretch. Think I'd need to see some more egregious examples before I grab the pitchforks.

 

[adamsapple]

Isnt it already 10% off if you pre-order?

Yeah, just a reminder.

 

[AyraSutoraifu]

Day one… I really like these remastered just like the TR trilogy.
Soul Reaver deserves it.

 

[Spearheadz]

If only it was a collection with the original Legacy of Kain...

 

[pepodmc_]

They did an amazing job with the Tomb Raider remasters. People just saw one stupid DEI warning message (which displays on first boot for a couple of seconds and then never again) and wrote the whole game off.

the game sold well anyway, thats why they announced remasters of IV,V and VI.

.

 

[adamsapple]

Legacy of Kain Soul Reaver remasters get boss reveal trailer, new map details | VGC

Remastered collection is coming to PC and consoles in December…

www.videogameschronicle.com

“Our goal with the character models was to improve the textures as much as we could while ensuring that they blend in with the apocalyptic world,” Matthew Ray, associate brand manager at Aspyr, said in an accompanying PlayStation Blog post.

“The models for Kain in both Soul Reaver and Soul Reaver 2 needed to be completely re-designed to mitigate textural issues. With the increased polygon count we felt it was important to bring his look a lot closer to the Kain we got to see in the original FMVs, which was a lot more detailed and showed more-or-less what the original intent was for the character. The original model in SR1 was especially limited so now both games have a Kain that looks consistent between the two titles.”

Ray also discussed the addition of a map and compass to help players navigate Nosgoth.

“The introduction of the Map and Compass marks a thoughtful enhancement that blends modern gameplay conveniences with the preservation of the explorative experience the original titles were known for. The Compass gently nudges the player in the right direction without giving away specific details of where to go or what to do next and the Map is more of a reference tool than a guide.

“We also included a collection tracker for any Health and Energy power-ups so that you know if you’ve gotten all of the collectibles within each area. All of the major Nosgoth features are present and accurately condensed based on the setting and gameplay.”

Players who don’t want to use the compass have the option to toggle it off.

 

[Dazraell]

They did an amazing job with the Tomb Raider remasters. People just saw one stupid DEI warning message (which displays on first boot for a couple of seconds and then never again) and wrote the whole game off.

There are some rumors it wasn't Aspyr who developed them, but Saber Interactive and a team of modders who were modding TR games. Kinda weird considering Aspyr and Crystal Dynamics were plastered all over in marketing, but yeah...

 

[Majukun]

might finally check this series

 

[CGNoire]

God Dammit why do they always have to change the color pallete with these Remasters?

Show some God Damm Respect.

 

[Panajev2001a]

There are some rumors it wasn't Aspyr who developed them, but Saber Interactive and a team of modders who were modding TR games. Kinda weird considering Aspyr and Crystal Dynamics were plastered all over in marketing, but yeah...

Not so much a rumour when the lead developer posted on X about it (he is the creator of the OpenLara engine): he said they let him assemble his own team for this.

Tomb Raider Remastered: Creator of OpenLara, an Unofficial Open-Source Engine, Led Development for the Game

"For the past year I've been busy with a dream project that has become the culmination of the last 8 years of my life..."

in.ign.com

 

[CGNoire]

Not even statues are safe.....fuck these blue haired anti female game devs

Fucking Lame.

Wider jaw - check
Wider Shoulders - check
Got rid of hourglass figure - check
Pushed thighs together - check
Removed Downward Pointing "V" shapes - check
Completly destroyed the Pelvic anatomy removing any signs of glutes - check

This shit is so Fucking Blatant.

 

[Fermbiz]

Remaster Blood Omen 2 you cowards!

 

[Stu_Hart]

Fucking Lame.

Wider jaw - check
Wider Shoulders - check
Got rid of hourglass figure - check
Pushed thighs together - check
Removed Downward Pointing "V" shapes - check
Completly destroyed the Pelvic anatomy removing any signs of glutes - check

This shit is so Fucking Blatant.

You virginal weirdos whining about some statue is hilarious.

 

[CGNoire]

You virginal weirdos whining about some statue is hilarious.

Its not the statue itself its what it represents. They have been compromised....Just like you. But of course your trolling ass already knew that.

I can only assume your not an artist and have never created any works of value in your entire life. Otherwise you would understand why this sickness needs to end.

 

[saintjules]

You virginal weirdos whining about some statue is hilarious.

It was really cringe when people were talking about Nemesis' teeth in RE3 Remake

 

[Arsic]

It’ll be my first time with this series.

Likely get it on ps5 unless it’s deck verified at 60fps on max settings.

 

[Stu_Hart]

Its not the statue itself its what it represents. They have been compromised....Just like you. But of course your trolling ass already knew that.

I can only assume your not an artist and have never created any works of value in your entire life. Otherwise you would understand why this sickness needs to end.

You were whining about statues, making assumptions like it is "woke" with no proof, made a big deal about it when it does nothing to the gameplay. You can always play the original, look at the statue with googly eyes and keep in touch with yourself in a bathroom, weirdo.

 

[CGNoire]

DP

 

[CGNoire]

You were whining about statues, making assumptions like it is "woke" with no proof, made a big deal about it when it does nothing to the gameplay. You can always play the original, look at the statue with googly eyes and keep in touch with yourself in a bathroom, weirdo.

There you go again with another dismissive label. You purposely ignored me when I said "its what the change represents." We both know nothing will equal proof of wokeness to you so spare me your Trolling Bullshit.

 

[Stu_Hart]

There you go again with another dismissive label. You purposely ignored me when I said "its what the change represents." We both know nothing will equal proof of wokeness to you so spare me your Trolling Bullshit.

No need to play with words. It's no secret what you meant. Another fake fan exposed. I bet you didn't even know about that statue's existence until someone brought it up on twitter to rage-bait you and the others who fell for it, eh?

 

[FewRope]

No need to play with words. It's no secret what you meant. Another fake fan exposed. I bet you didn't even know about that statue's existence until someone brought it up on twitter to rage-bait you and the others who fell for it, eh?

I wish I had no morals and integrity and just rage baiting this people for a living, easy money

 

[RagnarokIV]

I bet you didn't even know about that statue's existence until someone brought it up on twitter to rage-bait you and the others who fell for it, eh?

The statue is iconic of the first game, it was shown in the legendary early trailer:


And lots of magazine screenshots

 

[Punished Miku]

If only it was a collection with the original Legacy of Kain...

I'd like Blood Omen 2, and Defiance personally.

 

[U n i o n 0015]

I'm sure some modder will fix up the statue and make it look more like the original. Statuegate will be averted (on PC at least).

The biggest difference that I see is that they made it look more South American when they remodeled it, which I don't get from the original statue at all. I think the artist just interpreted it completely wrong when they made the remaster model.

 

[CGNoire]

No need to play with words. It's no secret what you meant. Another fake fan exposed. I bet you didn't even know about that statue's existence until someone brought it up on twitter to rage-bait you and the others who fell for it, eh?

Your a child stop talking to me.

 

[Romulus]

Your a child stop talking to me.

He'll stop talking to everyone if the mods sniff out that behavior.

 

[CGNoire]

He'll stop talking to everyone if the mods sniff out that behavior.

Yep blatant troll.

 

[Doczu]

Not even statues are safe.....fuck these blue haired anti female game devs

FYI - the devs updated the statue

Put that on the list of chuds winning boys!

 

[NotMyProblemAnymoreCunt]

FYI - the devs updated the statue

Put that on the list of chuds winning boys!

Now I'm buying it

 

[RagnarokIV]

Thank you devs and Raina.

 

[Doczu]

Now I'm buying it

It was on my wishlist regardless if they changed the statue, though i did my due diligence and informed the studio by mail about it.

 

[NotMyProblemAnymoreCunt]

It was on my wishlist regardless if they changed the statue, though i did my due diligence and informed the studio by mail about it.

I was going to emulate it but now that they listened I'm gonna to buy the game

 

[FeralEcho]

You virginal weirdos whining about some statue is hilarious.

FYI - the devs updated the statue

Put that on the list of chuds winning boys!

Stu_Hart Those devs must be virginal weirdos too now that they adressed people's issue to "some statue" right?!!

People have the right to be vocal about unnecessary changes to their beloved games,movies or books. Just because you don't give a shit about having your memories altered or censored like the good little consumer that you are, doesn't mean the rest of us need to shut up and accept it like you do.