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Aside from the story this is Crystal D's finest moment with a title that should make Lara Croft seems like yesterday's news.
With drop dead graphics, haunting sound effects and non stop action it will leave you in a similar state last experienced with the original "Tomb Raider."
93
Such an ambitious game - and one that achieves nearly everything it sets out to do - that few games come close to it. This game puts Tomb Raider to shame.
9
Antonio1998
Uno dei miei giochi preferiti di sempre,lo rigioco spesso e non mi stanca mai!
10
MisterX589
El juego de mi infancia. Con este juego descubrí que los videojuegos eran más que plataformas, saltos y golpes, que en ellos también se daban historias de venganza, redención, búsqueda a lo incomprensible, etc. El juego que cambió mi manera de ver este hobby.
8
vipek
One of the best games of that era. The lore, the atmosphere, the characters, the story

Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver

Released On: 
Aug 13, 1999
Metascore
must-play
91
User score
Generally Favorable
8.8
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Adrenaline Vault
An amazing mix of fighting, puzzle-solving, and platform style action and adventure. The only PlayStation titles that come even remotely close to being this immersive and enjoyable in my experience is the "Resident Evil" family, but even they lack the sheer depth and playability of Raziel's quest.
94
Absolute Playstation
With drop dead graphics, haunting sound effects and non stop action it will leave you in a similar state last experienced with the original "Tomb Raider."
User score
Generally Favorable
87% Positive
314 Ratings
9% Mixed
33 Ratings
3% Negative
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Jun 10, 2025
10
MisterX589
El juego de mi infancia. Con este juego descubrí que los videojuegos eran más que plataformas, saltos y golpes, que en ellos también se daban historias de venganza, redención, búsqueda a lo incomprensible, etc. El juego que cambió mi manera de ver este hobby.
Oct 4, 2023
10
Ratchet27
Super game
92
TotalGames.net
Raziel is tremendously well animated and his surroundings are epic. In fact, the whole feel of Soul Reaver is epic, more than just a third-person adventure, but a whole tale of jealousy, betrayal and revenge.
90
Cheat Code Central Platinum
One of the best games I've ever played. Everything about this game is top notch (except the ending): the story, voice acting, graphics, control and even the camera is excellent.
90
Electric Playground
If there is one fault with Soul Reaver it has to be some of the platform jumping required in the game. Not since the long ago days of my Atari 2600, have I been frustrated enough with a game to fling my controller across the room as I did while playing Soul Reaver.
88
Electronic Gaming Monthly
A sprawling, horrific 3D action game starring a guy with a very weak chin. [Jan 2004, p.188]
67
Game Revolution
The horrible ending to this game has ruined what looked to be a good contender for the best Playstation game of the year. All the potential is there, but Eidos and Crystal Dynamics simply released an unfinished product.
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Dec 30, 2022
10
neomoonsevin
Good god this game changed my thinking of what an original game should be, seeing the world change omg I was looking for everything such an awesome piece of history and **** nobody's bothered to revisit this game and bring it upto date for 2023 also I noticed there is no Sega Dreamcast version I would have rated that aswell but it's not registered on here because there is a Dreamcast version aswell I played it on emulators and looks heaps better than ps1 version
Oct 31, 2023
7
Giann96
Sobresaliente por sus gráficos en la época, pero actualmente estándar, respetable más no obligatorio.
Feb 17, 2013
5
drlowdon
As with many PSone titles it struggles to hold up today but even at the time I found this a difficult game to get into. It had it moments but I seemed to spend most of the time unable to work out where to go.
May 12, 2024
4
eded9999
I tried, i love the lore and story of this game, the characters, how the bosses looks, the music is amazing, love what they try to do with the gameplay and combat BUT this game is borderline unplayable. The framerate, controls and camera are atrocious. The camera & controls prevent me from have any fun with this game. **** exist that NEEDS a remake is this.
Jun 27, 2021
1
ichmarich
Best at 2010.. but too much dialogue that cannot skipped.. Soul Reaver 2 is much better
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SummaryCast down to the material world, the mysterious entity 'Raziel' seeks vengeance for betrayal by his master: Kain. Cursed to stalk the dark realms of Nosgoth, he must slay his undead brethren; only then can he absorb their souls for the energy he craves. Moving between the spectral and material plane, Raziel must negotiate puzzles, overco... Read More
Rated Tfor Teen
  • PC
  • Dreamcast
  • PlayStation
Aug 13, 1999
  • Crystal Dynamics
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