Soul Reaver Remasters make controversial changes

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  • Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver 1 and 2 Remastered includes updated graphics, trophies and achievements.
  • The Glyph statue in the remastered version initially caused controversy because of its changed appearance.
  • Raina Audron is directing the remasters and has made changes based on fan feedback.



The coming Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver 1 and 2 Remastered The pack recently revealed a new version of the Glyph statue, which initially caused some controversy and brought it closer to the look of the original game. Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver 1 and 2 Remastered is a collaboration between Aspyr and Crystal Dynamics, remastering the classic vampire conflict between Raziel and Kain for modern platforms. In celebration of Soul ReaverIn celebration of the game's 25th anniversary, this remastered pack includes both games in the duology with both the original and remastered graphics, as well as other updates such as trophies and achievements.

Despite the positive response to the announcement of Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver 1 and 2 Remastered and what the 1999 PS1 and 2001 PS2 games would look like with new graphics, a point of discussion that initially caused some controversy was the Glyph statue seen in the first part Soul Reaver. There was initially a lot of criticism because the remaster looked different than the original, with some saying it looked less feminine. The director of the upcoming remaster, Raina Audron, recently confirmed the new look of the statue in the upcoming remaster.


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In a Nosgoth News Network video posted on Raina Audron's YouTube channel (shared by Bazielim), footage showing the Glyph Statue's appearance was shown, edited for it Legacy of Cain Remastered. As Bazielim reports (6:22 in the video), it was suspected that the statue, which was first seen in the first trailers, had always been in the works and was constantly being worked on.


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Comparison images were posted by Nathan Guljas on Twitter, showing the differences between the original footage and the remastered version. However, it is unclear whether the new final product was the original vision or was revised due to negative reception, as Bazielim suggested in Audron's video. Regardless, this part is the first Soul Reaver was changed.

While Raina Audron herself is not featured in the video, there is news that she will be the director of the upcoming film Legacy of Cain Remasters is a momentous occasion for fans. Audron was a long-time fan of the series and provided fans with several behind-the-scenes videos about both Soul Reaver Games and their different builds. Before Soul Reavershe was working on the most recent one Tomb Raider 1-3 Remastered Collection as an environmental artist. Many fans congratulated Audron on becoming the director of Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver 1 and 2 Remasteredand many said she was the best person for the job.


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