Posted on: September 30, 2021
PapaClaw
Verified ownerGames: 127 Reviews: 1
Finally
I've waited so long for Legacy of Kain Blood Omen to appear on GoG
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Blood Omen: Legacy of Kain
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One of the darkest games of all time, Blood Omen: Legacy of Kain for the PC takes gamers on an epic quest through a gothic universe fraught with murder, magic and vengeance.
Accentuated with cinema-quality voice-overs, dynamic lighting effects and more than 25 minutes of stunning full-motion-video footage, Legacy of Kain features an engrossing storyline that invites gamers to embark on a journey through an expansive world containing more than 100 hours of intense, blood-sucking, spell-casting gameplay.
The nobleman Kain has been slain by a group of bandits and in his death, he is revived by the necromancer Mortanius for his own ends. Kain is returned in the form of a vampire and yearns to exact vengeance on those who killed him. Stronger and faster than a human being, coupled with a thirst for blood that must be satisfied regularly, he is able to dispatch his killers quickly. However, Mortanius and other forces seek to use him as a tool in a greater plot. Mortanius is of the Circle of Nine, the guardians of the Pillars of Nosgoth. These pillars, connected to the world and balancing the forces, have become corrupted and the Circle members been driven mad. At the Pillars, Kain meets Ariel - a former guardian of the Pillar of Balance, now a spirit after being murdered by an unseen assailant. She informs Kain of his relation to the Pillars and that the only way for him to restore the balance is to seek out each guardian and kill them. The fate of Nosgoth may hang on Kain decisions.
Blood Omen: Legacy of Kain is an action game where the player controls the vampiric Kain. As a vampire, Kain is able to withstand sunlight, but is harmed by water. However, he is able to obtain several cursed abilities and spells such as being able to transform into a bat, wolf, and even a cloud mist respectively, as well as learning the ability to disguise himself from creatures of weaker mind. Kain is also fixated on murder and is a master of several ways to kill and destroy his opponents. As the enemies are slain in front of him, Kain may drink their blood to restore his health, which is always trickling away, representative of his insatiable craving. To aid in the slaughter of his enemies, Kain may equip different weapons and armor, each with its own unique properties.
Accentuated with cinema-quality voice-overs, dynamic lighting effects and more than 25 minutes of stunning full-motion-video footage, Legacy of Kain features an engrossing storyline that invites gamers to embark on a journey through an expansive world containing more than 100 hours of intense, blood-sucking, spell-casting gameplay.
The nobleman Kain has been slain by a group of bandits and in his death, he is revived by the necromancer Mortanius for his own ends. Kain is returned in the form of a vampire and yearns to exact vengeance on those who killed him. Stronger and faster than a human being, coupled with a thirst for blood that must be satisfied regularly, he is able to dispatch his killers quickly. However, Mortanius and other forces seek to use him as a tool in a greater plot. Mortanius is of the Circle of Nine, the guardians of the Pillars of Nosgoth. These pillars, connected to the world and balancing the forces, have become corrupted and the Circle members been driven mad. At the Pillars, Kain meets Ariel - a former guardian of the Pillar of Balance, now a spirit after being murdered by an unseen assailant. She informs Kain of his relation to the Pillars and that the only way for him to restore the balance is to seek out each guardian and kill them. The fate of Nosgoth may hang on Kain decisions.
Blood Omen: Legacy of Kain is an action game where the player controls the vampiric Kain. As a vampire, Kain is able to withstand sunlight, but is harmed by water. However, he is able to obtain several cursed abilities and spells such as being able to transform into a bat, wolf, and even a cloud mist respectively, as well as learning the ability to disguise himself from creatures of weaker mind. Kain is also fixated on murder and is a master of several ways to kill and destroy his opponents. As the enemies are slain in front of him, Kain may drink their blood to restore his health, which is always trickling away, representative of his insatiable craving. To aid in the slaughter of his enemies, Kain may equip different weapons and armor, each with its own unique properties.
BLOOD OMEN © 1996 Crystal Dynamics group of companies. All rights reserved. BLOOD OMEN, LEGACY OF KAIN, CRYSTAL DYNAMICS, and the CRYSTAL DYNAMICS logo are trademarks of the Crystal Dynamics group of companies.
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12 hMain
15 h Main + Sides
15.5 h Completionist
13.5 h All Styles
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Posted on: January 4, 2022
Ragingwolf198666
Verified ownerGames: 127 Reviews: 1
Finally!!
I can remember the days of playing this on the PS1 and dreading the god awful load times of opening the menu because I equipped the wrong thing lol. I remember having a demo of this from a PCWorld magazine disc and was in Awe of how fast it was. After years of waiting and hassling with abandonware, I bought this game and booted right on the first try! Brings back so many memories, if you love Blood omen series, or curious about it, well this is where it all begins...enjoy
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Posted on: July 31, 2022
Jc45123
Verified ownerGames: 112 Reviews: 1
i would had love this as a kid
saw the games when i was younger, but sadly never had the system to play it. it feels retro, but not a bad retro. it makes you feel over powered in the overworld, and SOME dungeons, but it also give off a dungeon puzzle vibe, so if you try to rush and not think something through, you will be punished. the only complaint i have is when attacking you'll quickly be annoyed by what your character says. a really good Metroidvania.
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Posted on: December 2, 2022
hatesmiter
Verified ownerGames: 33 Reviews: 1
finally
As a kid I played through all the legacy of Kain series except this one. I remember renting it as a kid and playing it on PS1 and the though the voice acting and script held up, the gameplay was wonky, but worst of all were the loading screens. 5 second or more loading screens everytime you loaded a new area and even when you opened your inventory. Low and behold this pc version fixes the loading screens and now everything loads instantly. I haven't beaten it yet but when I do I'll be glad to have finally officially played the Legacy of Kain series in its entirety after 20 or so years.
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Posted on: April 5, 2023
LordGarrius
Verified ownerGames: 89 Reviews: 5
Charming Action RPG
Picked up the entire Kain collection in the recent sale, this first one has a lot of charm and personality. Love the pixel graphics, story and voice acting and the gameplay mechanics gradually open up and become quite deep as you acquire new forms, spells and equipment. The combat is a bit wonky, I started out playing this game using the keyboard but feels much better with a controller. Recommended.
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