KainXVIII
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You can force 60 fps in pc version btw
https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/589-srhook/
https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/589-srhook/
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DF Retro: Legacy of Kain Soul Reaver - A Classic Revisited on PS1/PC/Dreamcast!
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DyslexicAlucard
Member
This is a series I've always meant to get into. I love the aesthetic and was always impressed by how far it pushed the PSX.
I own it on PC, but stopped playing after learning that it runs at a lower framerate on PC (compared to DC) and doesn't have the dynamic soundtrack. I have the DC version kicking around somewhere though. One of these days I'll pick it up!
Also, my god, the warping textures in the PSX version are pretty crazy. As someone that appreciates a consistent presentation (and hates games with poor AF,) this would drive me crazy.
I own it on PC, but stopped playing after learning that it runs at a lower framerate on PC (compared to DC) and doesn't have the dynamic soundtrack. I have the DC version kicking around somewhere though. One of these days I'll pick it up!
Also, my god, the warping textures in the PSX version are pretty crazy. As someone that appreciates a consistent presentation (and hates games with poor AF,) this would drive me crazy.
Haven't managed to rip any streams from the game IIRC, so it's probable it does.
Seeing The GIA in there was a serious blast from the past. I think that was probably the only gaming website I've ever really cared about. Those were the early days of the interwebs for me...
Nice vid on Soul Reaver. That was a game that blew me away on the PS1, but for some reason I remember very little about. I guess my brain can only make so much space for too many gaming memories.
Nice vid on Soul Reaver. That was a game that blew me away on the PS1, but for some reason I remember very little about. I guess my brain can only make so much space for too many gaming memories.
Soul Reaver is an outstanding game that I am glad I gave a second chance to after playing the PC demo. The fact that the Playstation version of the fire glyph demo included the intro video won me over. Then again running the game in software rendering mode in 320 x 240 to avoid massive stuttering with a 2MB videocard could of been a factor.
The Playstation 2 version of Soul Reaver 2 includes a special features section that has the original games soundtrack and high quality intro movie.
The Playstation 2 version of Soul Reaver 2 includes a special features section that has the original games soundtrack and high quality intro movie.
Nachtfalke
Member
Watched it. Great guest. Excellent stuff!
Didn't know that the PC version is missing all those Dreamcast improvements. Sad to see that there isn't a proper definitve version. I actually tried Dreamcast emulation 1-2 years ago, but the stuttering was really bad and there are other effects missing.
I think the the original Dreamcast version is still the best way to play it - if you have the hardware.
Didn't know that the PC version is missing all those Dreamcast improvements. Sad to see that there isn't a proper definitve version. I actually tried Dreamcast emulation 1-2 years ago, but the stuttering was really bad and there are other effects missing.
I think the the original Dreamcast version is still the best way to play it - if you have the hardware.
Death Metalist
Member
Come for Soul Reaver, stay for Mama Robotnik. Fantastic episode about a very underrated series. Definitely one of the best intros to a video game ever made.
"Kain is deified. The clans tell tales of him, few know the truth. He was mortal once, as were we all. However, his contempt for humanity drove him to create me and my brethren.
I am Raziel, first born of his lieutenants. I stood with Kain and my brethren at the dawn of the empire. I have served him a millennium. Over time we became less human and more . . . divine. Kain would enter the state of change and emerge with a new gift. Some years after the master, our evolution would follow, until I had the honour of surpassing my lord. For my transgression, I earned a new kind of reward. Agony.
There was only one possible outcome, my eternal damnation. I, Raziel, was to suffer the fate of traitors and weaklings: to burn forever in the bowels of the lake of the dead.
Tumbling, burning with white hot fire, I plunged into the depths of the abyss. Unspeakable pain, relentless agony, time ceased to exist. Only this torture and a deepening hatred of the hypocrisy that damned me to this hell. An eternity passed and my torment receded, bringing me back from the precipice of madness.
The descent had destroyed me, and yet, I lived."
"Kain is deified. The clans tell tales of him, few know the truth. He was mortal once, as were we all. However, his contempt for humanity drove him to create me and my brethren.
I am Raziel, first born of his lieutenants. I stood with Kain and my brethren at the dawn of the empire. I have served him a millennium. Over time we became less human and more . . . divine. Kain would enter the state of change and emerge with a new gift. Some years after the master, our evolution would follow, until I had the honour of surpassing my lord. For my transgression, I earned a new kind of reward. Agony.
There was only one possible outcome, my eternal damnation. I, Raziel, was to suffer the fate of traitors and weaklings: to burn forever in the bowels of the lake of the dead.
Tumbling, burning with white hot fire, I plunged into the depths of the abyss. Unspeakable pain, relentless agony, time ceased to exist. Only this torture and a deepening hatred of the hypocrisy that damned me to this hell. An eternity passed and my torment receded, bringing me back from the precipice of madness.
The descent had destroyed me, and yet, I lived."
Maiden Voyage
Gold™ Member
I really like the idea of guests but the pacing of the video was impacted in this particular case. The speech patterns between yourself and MR were enough that it was a bit jarring to switch back and forth. I don't know if it comes down to experience in narrating? I think a better way to handle might be to have the guests be interviewed on the podcast or dedicate a separate video to the discussion, like with the Saturn one yourself and Richard did previously.
Rei dos Vermes
Member
And it supports widescreen resolutions up to 1080p. It's strange that this fan made patch wasn't mentioned in the video. It's the best way to experience the game today IMO.
Evil Monkey DTT
Banned
If there's one series i miss more than any other its this one.
I can listen to Legacy of Kain's dialogue alone for hours on end and be riveted every time.
When you think about how many games even today have sub-standard voice acting that falls into melodrama or anime VA cliches, and then you hear what they were doing at the time with games like Soul Reaver, and it's still incredible. Top-tier voice acting married to top-tier story-crafting.
I could listen to Kain's speech at the pillars for days.
CouldBeWorse
Member
Seeing The GIA in there was a serious blast from the past. I think that was probably the only gaming website I've ever really cared about. Those were the early days of the interwebs for me...
Nice vid on Soul Reaver. That was a game that blew me away on the PS1, but for some reason I remember very little about. I guess my brain can only make so much space for too many gaming memories.
Me, too. Pour one out for The GIA.
dark - I enjoyed the video as always, and I also enjoyed the cameo from MR. He does such great work in his posts and its nice to see him rewarded in this manner with cameos like this.
Shikamaru Ninja
任天å ã® å¿è
I loved and hated the series. Specifically for Soul Reaver i just felt visually it was empty and drab, and the gameplay outside of the bosses was just boring.
Soul Reaver 2 I enjoyed much more - mainly because the narrative was next level.
Soul Reaver 2 I enjoyed much more - mainly because the narrative was next level.
Death Metalist
Member
I do miss Tony Jay something fierce, however if they did ever continue, Victor Raider-Wexler has an incredibly similar voice and I'm shocked he hasn't done more voice acting. I heard him on Trollhunters as Vendel and almost thought Tony Jay had voiced him, then realized the show was quite recent.
manzoman96
Member
Great episode! Really enjoyed the mama robotnik cameo! One day I hope to get to this game, I've been interested for a while. And yes, Tony Jay was amazing! Him as Frollo is one of my favorite Disney performances.
LongDongJunon
Member
MAMA REPRESENTIN'
YEEEAAAH
YEEEAAAH
No. It was 60fps on Saturn and PlayStation.
daninthemix
Member
So, were the sequels any good?
Good enough, but the story reached God tier so they are a must play.
MrCunningham
Member
Fucking Mama Robotnik...
That was actually cool. I can't think of a better guest, TBH. Given all of Mama's research on this series. Well done episode.
That was actually cool. I can't think of a better guest, TBH. Given all of Mama's research on this series. Well done episode.
Death Metalist
Member
Aw yeah, the podcast is up!
sixteen-bit
Member
Mama!
Nope. It's a rock solid 60fps on Saturn and PS1.
The 3DO was just really weak when handling 2D - it made the jump to a frame-buffer setup rather than using tile based drawing like 16-bit machines but it wasn't really strong enough to do it at high speeds.
Most 2D 3DO games are 30fps or worse. Street Fighter 2 on there is one of the few that runs at a proper 60fps but it's missing lots of parallax.
As far as I know, only the PSX has dynamic music enabled. Which for me makes it the definitive edition.
KainXVIII
Member
Thanks, PS1 version then 😉
chronic_archaic
Member
Really should get a copy for Dreamcast now... got mine hooked up still, but can't use VGA since I don't have any audio hookup for it now...
Morrigan Stark
Arrogant Smirk
Probably. The PC port is total shite.
InfiniteNine
Rolling Girl
Was hoping this would help me decide which version to play since I got the GOG version and the PS1 version but doesn't look like there is a no compromise version available.
I guess it's between dynamic music and 60 FPS. lol
I guess it's between dynamic music and 60 FPS. lol
KainXVIII
Member
Probably. The PC port is total shite.
Back in the day it was totally fine port, don't know how it working now though
It works for me?Probably. The PC port is total shite.
The_Spaniard
Netmarble
I started playing Soul Reaver several times as a kid and loved every moment of it. I currently have a copy on DC and PC. Now I know that the PC version is a port of the PS1 build, and the DC version has the enhanced graphics, but I'm wondering if there are any mods that put the enhanced DC visuals into the PC version?