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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