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PlayStation · Action-Adventure / Action
Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver
Certified classic
| System | PlayStation |
|---|---|
| Released | 1999 |
| Genre | Action-Adventure, Action |
| Developer | Crystal Dynamics, Inc |
| Publisher | Eidos Interactive |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Weekend project (Roughly 6–20 hours) |
| Series | Legacy of Kain |
| Legacy | Certified classic · legacy score 22 |
Released for the PlayStation in 1999, Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver is an action-adventure game developed by Crystal Dynamics, Inc and published by Eidos Interactive. It blends action-adventure and action elements.
It landed about 4 years into the PS1's life. Other notable PS1 releases from 1999 include Grand Theft Auto 2, Final Fantasy VIII and Resident Evil 3: Nemesis. Among the 72 PS1 action-adventure games in our database, it ranks #13 by legacy score.
It is part of the Legacy of Kain series; on the PS1 you can also try Blood Omen: Legacy of Kain. The series also appears on other systems with Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver (Dreamcast). Crystal Dynamics, Inc also made Akuji the Heartless, Gex 3: Deep Cover Gecko and Gex: Enter the Gecko for the PS1.
This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.
Pick it if…
- you want to get lost in a long quest
- you have time for a weekend project (roughly 6–20 hours)
- you want to experience one of the PS1's defining games
Maybe skip it if…
- you want a game you can finish in one short session
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver is like
Action-adventures blend real-time combat with exploration, puzzles and item collection. You open up a larger world gradually as new tools let you reach places you couldn't before.
Tip for newcomers: Keep a mental (or paper) map of locked doors and unreachable ledges; most action-adventures expect you to come back once you find the right item.
Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver cheats & codes
30 codes on file (Action Replay, GameShark, Xploder). Here are a few Action Replay codes to start with:
| RCJC Pad 1 | 700D144C
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|---|---|
| RCJC Pad 2 | 700D14BE
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| AnAc Pad 1 | 700D1450
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| AnAc Pad 2 | 700D14BC
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| PAL2NTSC | 84292F17
61F1 |
| Y-Fix | 842E4EB2
4030 |
Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver walkthroughs & guides
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Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver FAQ
When did Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver come out on the PS1?
Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver was released for the PlayStation in 1999.
Who made Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver?
It was developed by Crystal Dynamics, Inc and published by Eidos Interactive.
Is Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver multiplayer?
No. Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver is a single-player game.
How long does Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver take to play?
As an action-adventure game, Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver typically falls into the "Weekend project" category: roughly 6–20 hours. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
Read more about Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.