GameWiki
GET YOUR BEARINGS
About Legacy of Kain Soul Reaver 1&2 Remastered
Legacy of Kain™ Soul Reaver 1&2 Remastered marks the 25th anniversary of the original titles, bundling both games with updated graphics while preserving the original single‑player adventure. The collection runs on Windows and adds modern Steam features such as Achievements, Cloud saves, and full controller support.
Set centuries after Kain’s betrayal, Raziel returns as a wraith seeking revenge. Players wield claws, telekinetic bolts, and the elemental Wraith Blade, devour souls for growth, and shift between Spectral and Material realms to solve puzzles and defeat foes.
01 / THE GUIDE
Legacy Narrative
The story begins after Kain executes Raziel, prompting Raziel’s rebirth as a wraith. His quest for vengeance drives the plot across both titles, linking the two games into a continuous saga.
The narrative is presented in its original form, retaining the dialogue and cutscenes that define the series’ dark, gothic tone.
- Watch each cutscene closely; they provide context for later puzzles.
- Note how the tone shifts between the first and second titles to see story development.
02 / THE GUIDE
Wraith Combat
Raziel attacks with claws, bolts of telekinetic energy, and the elemental Wraith Blade. Enemies include former vampire brethren, offering varied combat encounters.
Defeating foes yields souls that can be devoured, allowing Raziel to grow stronger as combat progresses.
- Combine melee and ranged attacks to handle different enemy patterns.
- Observe enemy behavior; some are easier to defeat from a distance with telekinetic bolts.
03 / THE GUIDE
Spectral‑Material Shifting
The Elder God grants Raziel the ability to shift between Spectral and Material realms. Each realm reveals unique paths, puzzles, and enemies.
Realm shifting is essential for progression; obstacles that block one plane often have solutions in the other.
- When a path seems blocked, toggle realms to search for hidden platforms.
- Track which enemies appear in each realm to plan safe engagements.
04 / THE GUIDE
Remastered Visuals
The collection features remastered graphics that enhance overall visual fidelity while preserving the original art direction.
These visual upgrades aim to improve immersion without altering the core gameplay of the original releases.
- If your hardware permits, enable higher resolution settings for sharper detail.
- Compare side‑by‑side screenshots of the original and remastered versions to notice the improvements.
05 / THE GUIDE
Platform Features
The remaster runs on Windows and includes full controller support, Steam Achievements, Steam Cloud, and Family Sharing, integrating the classic titles into modern Steam infrastructure.
The collection lists Steam Cloud and Family Sharing among its supported Steam features.
- After a major progress point, confirm your progress is available in your next session.
- Use Family Sharing to let a friend try the game without buying an extra copy.
COMMUNITY
Player discussion