Will it, this time, land on its edge? But in all seriousness, it's difficult to wrap one’s head around the fact that the original Soul Reaver game came out in 1999 - a staggering 25 years ago. Now, a quarter of a century later, we find ourselves bearing witness to the rebirth of both the game and its franchise. Truly remarkable. I extend my heartfelt congratulations to those who were on this marvellous journey since the very beginning. I was thinking to myself, even though the Legacy of Kain franchise fell somewhat into obscurity in the past decade or so, and even with all the incredible games that came out during all those many years, this franchise is still unmatched in terms of voice acting, story and linguistic finesse. An indomitable masterpiece and titan amongst games, even in contemporary discourse, and thus a veritable piece of art, in my humble opinion. Many may scorn some or all of the titles in the franchise, but, as arrogant as it may come across, I find that to be due to a lack of comprehension or unrefined taste. That’s why they don’t make them like this anymore, unfortunately.

If you’re new to this game or franchise, I would advise you to keep your expectations realistic. I mean, don’t get me wrong, these games are masterpieces, especially to us long-time fans, however, as I’ve mentioned above, they are quite old and you simply can’t expect modern gaming standards from a game that’s literally from another era, a game that’s maybe even older than you yourself are. This is a remaster of two old titles, basically a fresh coat of paint with some modern technical adjustments, so keep that in mind before you buy this. I promise you though, even if their age can be felt in some aspects, you’re in for quite a ride with this franchise. It’s literal food for the soul (pun intended) and once you dip into the dark world of Nosgoth, it will keep sucking you ever so deeper (pun also intended). You should also be prepared to have your vocabulary and language skills elevated, whether you want it or not.
Anyhow, it’s time to once again oppose destiny and help our dearest Raziel find his raison d'être. I can’t be certain as to what the future of our timeline holds in store for this glorious franchise, but I fervently do wish that this marks but the beginning of its return to greatness.

As Kain himself so ruminatively put it – the first bitter taste of that terrible illusion: hope