Huge shout out to Raina Audron's HD texture pack for making the game so much more visually appealing. Also, the intro cinematic has a slight change to the music for copyright reasons. Apologies & there is definitely a slew of HD intro vids out there to enjoy. Vae victis!
@MentatParadigm
2 ай бұрын
The opening narration is different in this video. As an obsessive LoK fan who's played SR1 dozens of times and watched the intro even more, it's missing many of the dramatic pauses in the original.
@SymbioteMullet
2 ай бұрын
@@MentatParadigm yes, i think it's the beta version of the speech timed to the right pace of Ozar Midrashim.
@shin-oni4223
2 ай бұрын
Soul Reaver deserves a remake
@C.A.M584
Ай бұрын
I really like this its like listening to Both Raziel and his voice actor.
@BKsunstar
Ай бұрын
I shoulda noticed, i was waiting for music cues lol
@YourWaywardDestiny
2 ай бұрын
The opening of Soul Reaver never gets old.
@augustsbautra
2 ай бұрын
It's the music.
@jaymcc845
2 ай бұрын
It's a timeless classic
@YourWaywardDestiny
2 ай бұрын
@@augustsbautra The opening monologue and Ozar Midrashim mesh so well, it's hard to say if it's one or the other pulling all the weight.
@mikecatalano6781
2 ай бұрын
Nice
@deadbrain2548
26 күн бұрын
Agreed! I love this franchise so much!
@MessagerOfHell
2 ай бұрын
Ahhh, yes. The crown jewel of dark fantasy. This francise has a special place in my heart.
@helloidharbl6753
2 ай бұрын
Crown jewel? That would be the original, Blood Omen. This is Soul Reaver, and it is a 3d Legend of Zelda clone.
@mattias969
2 ай бұрын
@@helloidharbl6753 you dont know what you are talking about
@helloidharbl6753
2 ай бұрын
@@mattias969 Did you even play Soul Reaver? You need ability X to open Y door to enter dungeon A, to get ability A to open X door to enter dungeon B. It's Legend of Zelda and back in the day it was a common criticism of Soul Reaver. Not that Blood Omen wasn't also like that.
@tomtom7955
2 ай бұрын
@@helloidharbl6753I dont think he said it was a crown jewel for video game gameplay, bc gameplay is not why most people love BO and LOK. what really got people hooked was obviously its Shakespearean storytelling.
@LudlowSRK
2 ай бұрын
@@helloidharbl6753lmfao It’s almost like nothing has an “original idea” anymore. XDDF Get over yourself. From mechanics, to Individual uniqueness, Soul Reaver definitely separated itself from Zelda.
@Ganleth
2 ай бұрын
I come back and play the series every couple of years. I remember playing the demo on my PlayStation all those years ago.
@jayday1480
2 ай бұрын
Definitely deserves a reboot!
@IamH8ted
2 ай бұрын
Dude same I r3mwber the demo
@PerceptionVsReality333
2 ай бұрын
@@jayday1480 Even just an HD remaster collection would be fine with me. Edit: The future of LoK is not looking too bright unfortunately.
@jayday1480
2 ай бұрын
@@PerceptionVsReality333 exactly! I'm kinda shocked they haven't after all these years..but I guess sometimes it's hard to realize the fan base isn't that big when you're part of it lol
@virgoblue6759
2 ай бұрын
Same ! I played the demo over and over until my parents bought the real game because they were so tired of me playing the same level (they had no idea what game it actually was lol)
@kainslegacy7
2 ай бұрын
The best story in gaming. No one will convince me otherwise.
@chumorgan443
2 ай бұрын
When I realised Raziel was in the original game in sword form , my mind was blown.
@lazydgsf7429
2 ай бұрын
Best presentation. Best over all story? Meh. But the writing and presentation have never been topped in my book.
@kainslegacy7
2 ай бұрын
@@lazydgsf7429 Diagree. Overall story. Shit, the only thing that has more lore is w40k.
@broryku
2 ай бұрын
It's one of my favorites but the best story goes to Metal Gear
@kainslegacy7
2 ай бұрын
@@broryku Disagree
@patrickempson7366
2 ай бұрын
I’m 40 and I’m still waiting for the conclusion of the series
@Dabigthird
Ай бұрын
Agreed, to long of a wait
@jasonalbran376
Ай бұрын
I thought they concluded it when Raziel became the Soul Reaver's power and Kain defeated that Lovecraftian entity?
@patrickempson7366
Ай бұрын
@@jasonalbran376 no Cain still has to defeat the entities champion the oldest Vampire. Cain is actually the good guy in it all.
@scotts.3831
Ай бұрын
It actually does have a conclusion with the converance of soul reaver Raziel and the sword, two halves of a whole and Kain uses it to fight the Lovecraft octopus
@patrickempson7366
Ай бұрын
@@scotts.3831 that’s only part of it what happens at the end of Defiance.
@icindekin
2 ай бұрын
This is Amy Henning's nod to William Shakespeare. It begins with same old revenge story but develops far better. I get goosebumps everytime hearing music of Ozar Midrashim. Such a majestic series.
@ix12
2 ай бұрын
please, when you write names or words that some may need to google to know, please, make sure you write them correctly so we can actually look for what you wrote, not smth that doesn't exist.
@dejeansanders5032
Ай бұрын
Blood Omen and Soul Reaver best dialogs and voice actors in gaming history
@supposedhumanmars
2 ай бұрын
I played this absolute classic when I was a senior in high school, so about 25 years ago. My love for the LoK series is so wild that I got my son hooked about a decade ago and he still loves Raziel just as much as I.
@2236gaming
2 ай бұрын
What a joy being able to re-live the story of Raziel after the awesome Blood Omen series on you channel. Quality content indeed. Thanks a lot!!
@jalontf2
2 ай бұрын
One of the greats that NEEDS recognition. Man you are hitting my nostalgia button Also: RIP Tony Jay
@shanewright344
2 ай бұрын
This was Tony Jay's best performance. I wish he could've stayed with us for just a while longer, and performed in a few more roles behind the mic.
@deadbrain2548
26 күн бұрын
I agree, I believe his role as the Elder God was perfect. His voice is not something that can be easily matched.
@munbsz8375
26 күн бұрын
@@deadbrain2548 I think Ralph Ineson can do the part in a potential remake.
@MgoRavenSama
2 ай бұрын
I love blood omen/legacy of kain and I'll absolutely watch all the eps
@samhobbs9116
2 ай бұрын
Yes my brother. This universe is made for your voice and story telling methods. MOAR please.
@DarkLOREDash
2 ай бұрын
More to come! Cheers
@marcosomma88
2 ай бұрын
The legacy of Kain series are truly a magnificent work of art. The story of this game is truly amazing and with the perfection of voice acting accompanying it, makes this game timeless. If they remake this game, for the love of god! Use the same voice actors!
@alessandrobaggi6129
2 ай бұрын
They can't, as Tony Jay passed away. Main reason to not advocate for a remake (soulless remakes these days, when compared to remakes made in the past).
@marcosomma88
2 ай бұрын
@@alessandrobaggi6129 could use the already existing voice lines within the game no? But it would be sad if they were to mess it up
@jontomustalent575
2 ай бұрын
One of the greatest game series ever made along with some of the greatest voice acting ever
@peterh2828
2 ай бұрын
16:44 Notice how the Dumahim's body dissintegrates after it's soul was consumed in the Spirit World! The game is absolute masterpiece from technological point, far ...far ahead of its time.
@MajeedBelle
Ай бұрын
This series, FF7,8,9, Grandia2, MGS2 and Tenchu are games i replay every other year or so. So great
@baronDioxid
2 ай бұрын
Soul Reaver! What a beautiful exhibit of late-90s angst.
@SHDW-nf2ki
2 ай бұрын
Dude you've got the voice for this. You should be in the next Legacy of Kain game or maybe you'd like to voice a Vampire the Masquerade character lol
@zenonx1
2 ай бұрын
This series was amazing. I haven’t seen another as compelling as the legacy of kain series
@connorkobus2620
2 ай бұрын
Dude I grew up playing these games but I was too young to understand the lore or get too far! I love that you reminded me of these gems!
@DarkLOREDash
2 ай бұрын
My pleasure!
@Gr0s3d
Ай бұрын
When i was a child never undestand why Kain did that instead of tell his plans before trowing him into the abyss and when i re-play it understand that in the end was the hate who keep Raziel alive in the end, only the hate and revenge. Probably if Raziel was concient of that he wouldnt survive to that.
@albertosilva2155
Ай бұрын
Exactly, if he knew his plan wouldn't work.
@MissRosie722
2 ай бұрын
My favorite narrator covering a game from my favorite series. I'm ok with this.
@charlesmaclellan8124
2 ай бұрын
Was watching his D2 videos forever ago. Kist realised he's 8 episodes into Soul Reaver! Binge time. BTW, have you heard of the new official Soul Reaver prequel comic book?
@station-7
2 ай бұрын
Was really jarring when he started talking. What’s this weird voice he’s putting on? It’s comical and terrible simultaneously.
@bjornironsides6474
29 күн бұрын
Best intro in gaming history. Top notch voice acting and sound track.
@Jon7763
2 ай бұрын
even after all this years that is still one of the greatest openings for a game EVER
@Executator123
2 ай бұрын
Funny that Raziel claims to have surpassed Kain even though turning into a bat and flying were one of Kin‘s earliest gifts, the first of his four transformations in Blood Omen.
@albertosilva2155
Ай бұрын
I think that it has a greater meaning than that. Vampires with wings have a higher rank among all others so Raziel maintaining his almost human form and also having wings it truly is amazing. This means that he could continue to evolve and reach greater highs than his master.
@jaredcollins5628
Ай бұрын
But Kain already knew his sword would Become soul reaver because death is a separate dimension and later raziel comes back and becomes Kains Sword.
@jaredcollins5628
Ай бұрын
@@albertosilva2155then despite realizing it, everything Kain did turns out to be him trusting time traveling raziel for who they face next
@mytvxbmc3419
28 күн бұрын
Would like to see a reboot of this game shame they never gave it to us was a good game at its time
@DavidMyrmidon
Ай бұрын
To this day, I have NEVER seen Better Practical, Realistic and Conceptual Wings.. than that of Raziels. It is honestly One of My Favourite Things about this Game's Intro. 🤩
@delphidelion
Ай бұрын
I've been with this series the whole way. Defiance came out when I was a senior in high school. This whole series to date is literally a part of my childhood.
@jacquelinegiordano432
2 ай бұрын
Thanks for keeping interest in this series alive!
@Baboon-nk4wq
2 ай бұрын
Oh, the memories. Thanks for sharing, Dash! Always excited to see you upload, and you chose an amazing series to cover.
@Rickytonaify
2 ай бұрын
This was probably the best story in a video game. Iv been dying for a remake or remaster even a movie/TV adaptation.
@BenDover-l5d
Ай бұрын
The whole story of legacy of kain was just brilliant...I enjoyed taking the ride from beginning to the twisted end..
@giant4331
2 ай бұрын
Now this I can get excited for! Awesome to see you start this series! The scope of this whole thing was way bigger than I could have ever fathomed as a kid and even forced me to grow my understanding of the world to even conceive what it was trying to show. Great stuff!
@dbullets3664
2 ай бұрын
I played this when I was little but had no idea what was going on. Now I can understand the story
@brosephbroman7564
2 ай бұрын
Same. It was also like the one game I never beat. No internet or stores with a Prima guide to help. I'm so glad Dash is doing this series.
@PyccoloSantos
2 ай бұрын
same, as driver 2 too.
@ShalThuzar
2 ай бұрын
I remember, and I will always remember, how cool this series is. I love this so much, Dash.❤
@jahipalmer8782
Ай бұрын
My love for this story goes real deep.
@Reinfarcements
2 ай бұрын
YES! I watched your playthrough of the first game a while back and was really hoping you'd keep going with the series. If there is one series of games that deserves to be brought back from the dead properly, its this one.
@DarkLOREDash
2 ай бұрын
I totally agree, thank you!
@tomtom7955
2 ай бұрын
oh no, if we have learned anything from the past few years its that some titles are better left alone lest they be defiled by those looking only to capitalize on nostalgia and charging us out the rump for the courtesy of consuming their hot pile of DEI
@Reinfarcements
2 ай бұрын
@@tomtom7955 Ah but I was careful with my words. "brought back from the dead PROPERLY". Trust me, I'm much too familiar with the defilement in which you speak.
@Noslekcin911
Ай бұрын
One of my favorite games of all times
@GStaxxx86
2 ай бұрын
This was one of my favorite game series as a kid, thanks for covering this!
@ash1989.
2 ай бұрын
Finally. Iv been waiting for this since your blood omen playthough, the legacy of Kain series is one of my favourites.
@HappyBeezerStudios
27 күн бұрын
Kain is such a tragic villain. He starts out with a thirst for revenge, and at the end dooms the world out of pure spite and hatred for the people and lust for power. And Raziel is a tragic hero. Undoing his Kain's work and freeing what has become of the world.
@MrSamPhoenix
Ай бұрын
Man, this game pushed a narrative that’s exquisite. It’s time for a remake.
@albertosilva2155
Ай бұрын
It seems that two remasters were announced. This one and the second.
@nosama001
2 ай бұрын
Watching this having played the series you realise that kain sees those aren't the wings of vampires - those are hilden wings!
@richardpierre7946
Ай бұрын
I wish they would remake this, favorite game as a child.
@DarkLOREDash
Ай бұрын
Yes! Not just a remaster. Ground up remake 😍
@atestsubject9279
2 ай бұрын
I remember watching my dad play this, he loved this game while I was scared of it. But as an adult and an amateur story writer I really love the idea of this game! Thank you for doing this, I can't wait to see the full series!!
@nathansteinfromarkham7109
2 ай бұрын
Back when games tried to be original or memorable. Good times.
@ronantillman4687
2 ай бұрын
YES Finally More Legacy of Kain!
@milancerpwns9358
2 ай бұрын
I literally just finished your first legacy of Kane video and its entirety last night and was so bummed to see that you only had the one so you have no idea how f****** excited I am right now because I remember this game vaguely and I never got to finish the series
@DarkLOREDash
2 ай бұрын
Well, I hope I do it justice for you
@milancerpwns9358
2 ай бұрын
@@DarkLOREDash always do. Very glad to see the new fascination on KZitem for classic games. Hopefully it helps sway the industry in favor of good platformers again
@Hemphempmind
Ай бұрын
This series has some of the best voice acting in videogames.
@Kyle-w1v
Ай бұрын
We all know Kane was jealous of the new wings and pouted like a infant vamp
@CL-lx2pm
2 ай бұрын
I can never accept any other form of Raziel except as the stupidest angel, but I will watch this anyway for Dash's algorithm.
@googlezee8755
2 ай бұрын
God i think I've seen every video about the legacy of Kain series but here i go again.
@zeroglyph
Ай бұрын
Wow! I just finished my re-runs of sr, sr2 & defiance just a few months ago. I can't get enough of Michael Bell's and Simon Templeman's voice acting in this series. Had to return playing every few years. It's a classic!
@slaytonchambers5476
Ай бұрын
Bring games like this back!
@Ka_Five
2 ай бұрын
The opening cutscene of this game is engraved in my brain. I hope that we get a remaster or remake or something some day, just to be able to play it again on modern consoles.
@solomngrundy
Ай бұрын
I hope they remaster this game. It has one of the best storylines. All it needs now are the graphics to follow 👍
@Kite403
2 ай бұрын
The texture pack looks amazing! I love this series
@voradorhylden3410
2 ай бұрын
Hormaus mora really gets around in games. Lol
@slipknotron1626
23 күн бұрын
Back in it's time, what a fantastic series
@Oscotron
2 ай бұрын
Now this series is gonna be fun to watch! Thanks Dash!❤
@fallguy0930
Ай бұрын
Would love to see this remastered! Loved this series! It was so good!
@curiousfishie
Ай бұрын
Didn't know the voice actor's name until I looked it up, but right away, I knew it was Megabyte. And yes, LoK was a great story.
@DoctorSoulll
2 ай бұрын
What a Great Start to a Monday morning. A new adventure awaits! o/
@shaynekell7343
Ай бұрын
DREAMCAST MEMORIES!
@0tt0z
2 ай бұрын
Glad you are covering this game. I enjoyed Legacy of Kain and Soul Reaver. Great job!
@bg4355
Ай бұрын
This games holds many memories it was just special/awesome
@imdam-ned
Ай бұрын
The voice acting is awesome i love the scream razial makes when they throw him in. I know that might sound crazy but the voice acting ...at least razials scream
@BWV88
Ай бұрын
This game inspired me to get into voice acting. Something about it really spoke to me when I was a kid playing soul reaver 2. . . I haven't been able to make a career out of it yet, but watching the beginning cutscene is a good reminder of what I'd still love to do for a living if I ever get the chance.
@DarkLOREDash
Ай бұрын
That is amazing! Wishing you all thr success
@BWV88
Ай бұрын
@@DarkLOREDash Thanks bud! . . I appreciate that. Best of luck to you as well.
@paultaylor107
Ай бұрын
Loved these games sooooo much
@yonefer
2 ай бұрын
Your voice 10/10, adds a lot to the narration.
@kerroni6679
25 күн бұрын
Graphics would be crap in todays time but this game was a true gem in it's time. Even the story was awesome.
@hamzadesidragonsarwar
2 ай бұрын
This made me buy all the 3 games I used to own since I already own SR1 got SR2,BO2 and LOKD
@HeavyMetalDriver666
2 ай бұрын
You are definitely taking commentary to the next level. Your flewent, interesting and very immersive. You have a good voice. I love your commentary dude keep it up. I just decided to get back into Soul Reaver. Definitely going to watch these videos.
@MrKvsh
2 ай бұрын
I enjoyed the way you made the video, very entertaining and nostalgic!
@bernardocorti1613
2 ай бұрын
I was waiting for this series! Thank you man, great job =)
@Jekkzur01
2 ай бұрын
I have been waiting to start this series!!! Going to be sooooooo good!!! Dash always just pure enjoyment!!!!🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉🎉
@DarkLOREDash
2 ай бұрын
Thank you Jekkzur!
@uponhorizonspast
2 ай бұрын
Yay, you're finally covering this game. :D I've been waiting to watch these. :)
@Eris_Strife
2 ай бұрын
One of my favorite game series of all time.
@tellyhorton3659
Ай бұрын
This is my all time favorite game! I still own the Legacy of Kain series.
@danieldutton-finch9263
2 ай бұрын
Loved this vid I loved this game growing up played it all the time it was nice to see a video about it 10/10 👍👍👍👍👍👍
@BloodElfB
2 ай бұрын
So glad you are doing these videos, great job 👏🏽😊
@KusanagiShirou
Ай бұрын
The abyss sounds like actual hell😮
@Blothars
2 ай бұрын
Dude i waited sens last year when i watch the full story of blood omen cant wait for this one i love falling asleep to your videos !...keep up the work great brother 👌🙌❤
@kerridwynntheacegoblin6465
2 ай бұрын
I accept this as a sign to really push to get another PS2 so I can play my games again. LoK is my absolute favorite game series of all time. My obsession is unparalleled with anything else I've loved.
@ArmandBadenhorst-p1s
Ай бұрын
One of the best games of all time!❤😊
@bgjerpe
Ай бұрын
I so want this game series to be remaked. They would be fantastic. I played this on my dreamcast back in The day. Never tryed blood omen though.
@mrmeaty2140
2 ай бұрын
i did the survey some devs put out and it asked what kind of return people want for this game, and the options were remaster, remakes, sequals etc. i hope many people did that survey, i hope for a remaster of these games at least, which if successful, might lead to some sequels
@alessandrobaggi6129
2 ай бұрын
Let's leave these masterpieces untainted by modern shlop, please.
@PotooBurd
2 ай бұрын
I enjoy this so much! Amazing content, best wishes to you and your future projects! 🌻
@NomaranTheAlchemist
2 ай бұрын
Honestly its hard for me not to geek out and comment all my thoughts on each video that I noticed that you released at the time XD
@humanoquedibuja
2 ай бұрын
Update: new Graphic novel prequel from LOK is coming"""
@sobreaver
2 ай бұрын
The world walking concept really won me over in this game concept, pretty much like the game ShadowMan !!
@shin-oni4223
2 ай бұрын
I hope someday they bring this series back
@davidcanavan957
2 ай бұрын
I just watched a 6 hour complilation video of this series over the last 2 days - highly reccomemd a watch
@shavoidpatrick1602
2 ай бұрын
How arrogant of raziel to think he surpassed kain snarling at him
@S-RankGoon
Ай бұрын
Finally we are getting a remake of this game!
@RSparrow3936
Ай бұрын
Raziel is the best vampiric protagonist until he became Kains sword
@darkreaperomega
2 ай бұрын
I'm glad you mentioned the copyright thing because I absolutely was like wait a minute that's not the right music... If any game deserved a remake it's these games... They're so good I wrote a paper on these games in college for my mythology class because of the heros journey. The cutscense in the second game when you meet kain at the pillars is still one of the best in gamming in my opinion. Unfortunately a remake wouldn't have the correct voice for the elder God. Rip megabyte
@ryansmith-gu5yp
Ай бұрын
Best version is the Dreamcast version, 60FPS and HD Textures. I miss it.
@cmoneyfuture8382
Ай бұрын
I want them to put this same exact game on the ne gen systems that would be so awesome for all the old fans of legacy of kain
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