As someone who has no nostalgia for this game at all, as this is the first time i've ever played it, and only found this game because i was interested in Ready or Not and many were recommending this series, i gotta say it holds up pretty well today. The tactical gameplay and tension during every mission is just not something you get in most FPS games anymore. The fact that either you only have 1 shot, and that it shifts civilians/targets in every new attempt, the feel you get from it doesn't go away, even after playing it 10 times. So, despite not having a real story, it compensates in heavy atmosphere and immersion, an incredible sound design, high stakes shooting and some fucked up moments you'll remember well after finishing it. The only problem i encountered, is that the AI team sometimes just don't respond to your commands, getting stuck in doors or not shooting at all, even when the enemies open fire first. They'll sometimes get confused if you ask them to tie up two people at the same time for example. These problems resulted in the whole team getting shot down, or getting me shot down a few times. This is the reason i cannot give it 5 stars, as it is noticeable enough to become bothersome. Anyway, overrall it's a great experience and i'm glad i bought it. Recommended!
This is one of my favorite games ever and i never thought i would see it for sale again because of the copyright limbo it has been for years, but here it is. What you get with Blood Omen is a Zeldaesque gameplay with overworld, dungeons, light puzzles, roadblocks that let you progress once you unlock what you need and secrets (look for the full moon). Combat is pretty much whacking your sword until the enemy is dizzy or head. When they're dizzy you can feed from their blood and regen life, so be careful not to kill them. And of course, you can also use a variety of magic and items that will serve you, from controlling an enemy's mind, to completely obliterating them. Overrall, don't expect Zelda style polish but it works well enough to keep you going. Now the real treasure here is the tragic story of Kain, combined with Shakespearean dialogue and one of the finest voice actings ever in gaming. Combined with a strong atmosphere and also fantastic OST, this game becomes one of the most immersive experiences you can get in gaming still. Considering how cheap this is, i urge you to give it a try. This game is a gem and criminally underrated, even by the series' fans who mostly got into it with Soul Reaver. But yeah, there is no excuse to not play now.
