Legacy of Kain: Defiance (2012)

Developer

Crystal Dynamics

Platforms

Windows

Genres

Action, Adventure

Rating

4.3 of 5, 1,259 player ratings

Typical playtime

about 8.9 hours

Where to get it

Steam

How it feels

A darkly atmospheric gothic action game where you wield legendary swords as powerful vampires, slashing through a world steeped in conflict and intrigue.

atmosphericgothicdark fantasyhack and slashstory richclassicretro

What players say

Players praise the story, voice acting, and series finale but call the PC port a chore with no controller support, no achievements, and a bad camera. Many advise waiting for the remaster or using a third-party program to get a controller working.

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