Underplayed Gems

Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver 2 (2001)

Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver 2 cover
Developer
Crystal Dynamics
Publisher
Eidos Interactive
Platforms
PlayStation 2
Genres
Adventure
Rating
4.1 of 5, 102 player ratings
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A slow, brooding crawl through a crumbling gothic world where unraveling ancient conspiracies feels weightier than any combat.

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About

Soul Reaver 2 picks up where Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver left off, with Raziel having just plunged through the Chronoplast time portal in his relentless pursuit of Kain. Over the course of his quest for revenge, Raziel must unearth the mysteries of Nosgoth’s ancient races, expose the machinations behind the corruption of the Pillars, and the vampire genocide. Throughout the game, Raziel acquires numerous new abilities, weapon enhancements, and spells, all of which are critical to the completion of his epic adventure. Soul Reaver is a third-person combat adventure filled with devious puzzles and kick-ass combat. Fly, swim, jump, and even travel from the material world to the spectral realm to overcome obstacles and conquer your enemies. With over 40 abilities to choose from, no two fights will ever be the same.

What players say

A moody gothic action-adventure carried by superb voice acting, rich lore and realm-shifting puzzles over its modest combat; widely praised as the narrative high point of the series and a beloved cult favorite.

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