Summary
PlayStation Onefans may be lucky becauseone of the console’s most beloved games could be making a return if a recent leak is to be believed. Sony’s original console is known for generating some of the industry’s most iconic franchises and characters that are still beloved to this day but while some like Snake and Crash Bandicoot thrived, others became cult-classics. Fortunately for those who appreciated the grimmer titles on the PS1, there’s hope because a certain dark fantasy starring a vampiric anti-heromay soon rise from the dead.
PerWario64on X (formerly Twitter), who shared the originalResetErapost by Mama Robotnik,official branding forLegacy of Kain: Soul Reaver I & II Remasteredappeared on the showroom floor at San Diego Comic-Con.
The logo, which was attached to a highly detailed statue depicting characters Kain and Raizel locked in combat, has not yet been officially unveiled to the public, suggesting that an announcement regarding the project could be imminent. As is always the case with leaks, a pinch of salt is recommended butit doesn’t get much more real than official branding at SDCC.
Why PS1 Games Keep Releasing On Nintendo Switch
There may be several reasons why the Nintendo Switch has become the new showcase console for PS1 classic remasters and rereleases as of late.
It’s Time For A Soul Reaver Remaster
Fans Have Waited For Too Long
While theLegacy of Kainseries may not be as iconic as the likes ofCrash BandicootandSpyro The Dragon, it’s maintained its cult-classic status for nearly three decades. Despite ongoing rumors that Embracer Group was looking to kick start the franchise after an extended hiatus, there’s beenlittle in the way of official updatesregarding the series.The most recent news regarding the ongoing vampire saga came in the form of a graphic novel,The Dead Shall Rise, which is a canonical prequel story that chronicles Raizel’s life before he wastransformed into Kain’s lieutenant.
As exciting as it is to see bothSoul Reaverand its sequel potentially return as remasters,one has to wonder about the original game in the franchiseBlood Omen: Legacy of Kain. While it may not be as highly regarded as those that came after it, it’s still revered as an excellent action-adventure game that tells a compelling anti-hero story. It would be a pity if it doesn’t receive a similar kind of remaster, so fans will just need to hope that it also receives some love.
Launching on the PlayStation One in 1999,The Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaverstunned players at the time with a massive technical leap from its predecessorBlood Omen. Hailed as a marvel at the time for its plane-shifting gameplay and game-streaming engine to reduce load times, it spawnedthe critically belovedSouls Reaver IIon the PlayStation 2. The final game in the series,Legacy of Kain: Defiance, arrived in 2003 and the franchise has, tragically, been dormant ever since.
