Which, as it turns out, isn't just about taking a bite out of your murderers - you have to save Nosgoth from destruction by killing the Guardians of the Eight Pillars of Balance. You will even acquire the ability to turn into a bat at some point in the game-- a very handy way of getting across vast distances.
There's not a huge amount of character interaction in the game, but this is not a big downside considering that the game's focus is on action and physical puzzles.
One cool feature is that you can disguise yourself as a mortal and try to speak to the NPCs, but usually they just give some completely useless piece of information. Your quest progresses linearly - you can't kill the Guardians in any order - you have to follow a specific path.
Still, you do have enough freedom, and there are many subplots which mostly hinge on finding powerful items to pursue. What is a shame is that you can't save your game whenever you want-- instead, you have to wait until you come across 'save posts. No it's NOT 'no longer abandonware'. On top of that, the shop link points to the PS Store, which I'm pretty sure is not a viable option because it sells to the PS3.
So why are you acting as if it's 'Not Abandonware' and deciding not to put it back online, even though It IS abandonware, and is only being sold to a now abandoned console?
It's really not worth playing without the cutscenes. This game is the beginning to a fantastic story, and you would be missing out on this version, even if the cg is terrible, lol. No cutscenes in the 90mb cause its a rip.
Awesome voice acting! RIP Tony Jay. Throughout the game new weapons and armor are found; you will find that the right combination of weapons and armor will render you almost untouchable against certain enemies, but that others will rip right through you.
A big part of your arsenal and survival are the magic spells. You collect spells throughout the worlds to help you battle enemies and revive your life. Spells range from mind control to blood gout drains all of the target's blood into your life gullet to inspiring hate all enemies in the area go insane with hate and start killing each other.
Master these spells and know when to use each of them. Kain also has the ability to morph into four different forms. The first form is the vampire. This form is used for day to day travels and explorations. The second morph is the bat.
This allows you to fly great distances in a short period. The flying FMV is incredible! The third form Kain can take is that of the wolf. The wolf allows Kain to travel at faster speeds, jump and rip open throats. As a wolf you have the ability to access areas that the vampire could not access. The final form is mist. When in mist form, Kain can pass through walls and locked doors.
Kain can also find disguises that allow him to roam among humans and gather knowledge and information from them. The graphics in Legacy of Kain are top-notch. This game uses all the capacity on the CD-ROM and each and every bit of the 32 bits the PlayStation has to offer—the intro sequences, the spurting blood, the real-time battles, the detailed worlds and especially drinking a victim's blood from up to 2 feet away.
A great attention to detail was observed on this title; it pulls you in and doesn't let go. The audio is equally impressive. From the cries for help of the prisoners chained to the wall, to the clanging of your sword against your enemy's weapon, the audio pulls you into the game. The slashing, spurting and gurgling is non-stop.
Another weird fact is that any commoner can hit AND hurt you. So it is a myth that vampires are invulnerable to physical hits. This game is not easy. The enemies are strong, even though they have a hard time hitting you. The same combat bug applies to them.
If you are hurt, you can either use a spell or feast upon the blood of the prisoners you'll come across in almost every cavern. The difficulty of the game derives from the fact that monsters respawn when you resurface from a cave, for example.
The game is full of secrets that can be discovered by turning on hidden switches. There are also mini puzzles that must be solved before you can advance. Another thing I find annoying, other than the combat, is the save mode. You can't hit Esc and save wherever and whenever you want. You must find a shrine that will allow you to save your place in the game. Now if this had been the end of the review, I would have given the game a 3.
The most outstanding feature of the game is the ambience. The music is exceptional and adds a great deal to the gothic atmosphere. The graphics in the caverns are detailed, realistic and have a dark, brooding feel. Every time you come across something new a new spell or story twist , the character has something to say. And the language he uses is special. Oh yes, the game tracks your progress, and stores your number of slayings, mutilations, meals, secrets found - and judging by your progress - your rank.
They shall taste my steel, and I their blood.
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