What a week it has been in the world of gaming and it has been one full of very mixed reactions. Following the San Diego Comic-Con, an eagle-eyed attendee spotted what might be the resurrected series of Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver is an awesome name for a sword, but it is not something that would inspire Orpheus to take up the weapon and ride out to the aid of his brethren.
Soul Reaver Resurrection: Remasters Leaked at Comic-Con
The surprise discovery was made within the Dark Horse Comics booth, where branding for “Legacy of Kain: It was when searching for “Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver I & II Remastered.
Legacy of Soul Reaver
The first Soul Reaver games by the awesome team of Crystal Dynamics tried their best to leave an effect on every game fan.
Difficult environment, enchanted environment, brilliance of using the mind, and strong plots made such games preferred by the gamers.
This centers on Raziel, the vampire wraith and the game’s anti-hero who wants to personally kill Kain, his maker.
The creativity incorporated in gameplay mechanics, those memorable characters – all of it moved to cult level.
Crystal Dynamics and Embracer Group’s Intervention
Even though the official spokespeople of Crystal Dynamics have not talked about the project, its leak does not contradict the general strategy of the Embracer Group, which is the parent company of Crystal Dynamics.
The company that became known as Embracer Group has been extremely active in terms of remasters, remakes, and sequels for IPs that are also acquired.
The positive reception for all the Tomb Raider trilogy remasters can be used to build a foundation for the reception of the possible Soul Reaver remasters.
Image Credits: Legacy of KainFan Excitement and Speculation
Fans of this series may be thrilled to be able to get back to Nosgoth with enhanced graphics and, one can only hope, enhanced gameplay.
Just the possibility for a remaster got a lot of activity in the gaming community – discussion and expectation.
A lot of people have been dreaming of what these renewed editions of these classics can be and how they can incorporate themselves with today’s technology.
Keeping Expectations in Check
As all the gossip is in the water, do not get your hopes up until an announcement has been made. The gaming world has been cultured in rumors and leaks, and therefore until an official word comes from Crystal Dynamics or Embracer Group, everything is just rumors.
Aside from that, the discussions and speculations on what could come with the features of the improvements in a remastered version of Soul Reaver have been going around the community.
The legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver comic-con leak is like that gift which gives and gives and this one has brought hope and excitement to the series amongst the fans. The thought of receiving remasters for several of these old games gives a glimpse into the potential future of this series.
While we are still waiting, the audience and the gaming world in general, have been full of hope and anticipation of the same—to return to this dark and intriguing world of Nosgoth.
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