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...
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.
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This is the game that started it all for the Legacy of Kain series and was the second one I played, after Soul Reaver.
You play as Kain on what initially seems to be a tale of revenge that quickly twists and turns in knots that unfold over multiple games.
Parts of the gameplay and combat feel very dated today, however, the voice acting, character development, story, musical score, and the world all mesh together to create an exquisite experience.
If you're a fan of the series or just a fan of good ol' games this is a great game to add to your collection.
I only finished this game once in my life and that was on the old Playstation 1 in 1997. While the graphics in this version look the part, the game itself plays much smoother than I remember. It used to slow down so much when multiple enemies were on the screen on the Playstation 1 version. I also own this on the Playstation 3 and it does the same thing there as well. But thankfully, this PC version is fully optimized to run clean as a whistle on modern computers while keeping its original rough-around-the-edges look. Imagine one of your favorite classic VHS movies given the blu ray disc treatment, and you'll get an idea of how this classic game used to run versus how it runs now. The pixely graphics and cheesy voice acting are all here in all of their classic mid-90s glory, and should give some of you a glimpse at how your mom and dad used to play games just a few generations ago! Sit back and enjoy one of the greatest gems ever released on the Playstation 1, now in fully optimized modern PC splendor.
The original Blood Omen Legacy of Kain can best be described as a Zelda clone with horror elements and some jank. That said, it is an easy recommendation and a lot of fun.
I've made a video showing off the game for those curious:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QL3iPZcP4mI
Blood Omen is a fairly standard hack'n'slash with big weapons, limited-use items and spells, as well as life and mana meters to keep a look upon. The gameplay is deliberately slow-paced and rigid, and while this is not something I'd want in a more recent game, it's still mostly fun, notably because BO:LoK really delivers when it comes to the vampiric powers and maleficent spells you get to use. You swing your sword, suck blood, transform into monstrous creatures, have your enemies explode into blood and guts... It's even more satisfying when you consider this was one of the first games to let you play as a vampire!
Speaking of vampire stuff, BO:LoK is... dark. Not just because the game world is inhospitable, but also because Kain is a full-on villain protagonist, a murderous monster who slaughters as many townspeople as he does ghouls - and boy, does the game revel in it! While the plot is not as complex and the language not as elevated as it would be in the sequels (Amy Hennig was not yet involved in the writing), it's enticing and has some great voice acting. Graphically, it does not look particularly great, but still manages to have a uniquely gothic and grim atmosphere. To me, that's the main appeal of the game: its dedication to edginess and worldbuilding, helped by its passionate writing.
It can be quite challenging, and alas, frustrating in some regards. The level design is great but relies heavily on environmental traps, and the enemies get increasingly strong and annoying. In some sections, they will relentlessly push you into spike traps, which would be okay if save points and opportunities to heal yourself were more frequent! I would thus not recommend it to anyone, but if a top-down hack'n'slash where you play as the villain sounds fun to you, and you don't mind playing a PS1 game with some outdated and unfair design, well... give Blood Omen a shot. It's a fun nostalgic romp, and the solid first entry of one of the best-written game series of all time!
One of the best games I played as a teenager and a long lost favorite of mine. I'm so happy it has finally found its way to GOG.
Its a classic topdown action rpg with one of the best stories you'll ever encounter in a videogame. Both the world-building and the characters are *chef's kiss*. Go play it now!
