Soul Reaver Remasters goes back to the controversial change

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Key points

  • Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver 1 and 2 Remastered includes updated graphics, trophies and achievements.
  • The glyph statue in the remastered version attracted initial controversy for its modified appearance.
  • Raina Audron will direct the remasters and has made changes based on fan feedback.



The imminent Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver 1 and 2 remastered pack recently revealed a new version of the Glyph statue that initially sparked a bit of controversy, bringing it closer to how it appears in the original game. Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver 1 and 2 remastered is a collaboration between Aspyr and Crystal Dynamics, with the classic vampiric conflict between Raziel and Kain remastered for modern platforms. To celebrate Soul ReaperCelebrating 's 25th anniversary, this remastered package includes both games in the duology, with the original and remastered graphics, along with other updates such as trophies and achievements.

Despite the positive reception 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 the new graphics, one talking point that sparked a bit of controversy was the glyph statue seen in the first Soul Reaper. There was a lot of initial criticism about how different it looked in the remaster compared to the original, with some saying it looked less feminine. The director of the upcoming remasters, Raina Audron, recently confirmed the statue's new appearance in the upcoming remaster.


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In a Nosgoth News Network video posted on Raina Audron's YouTube channel (broadcast by Bazielim), footage was shown showing what the Glyph statue looked like and was reworked for the Kain's Legacy remastering. As reported by Bazielim (6:22 in the video), it is suggested that the statue first seen in the early trailers was always a work-in-progress and that things were continually being polished.


Soul Reaver Remastered Glyph Statue Comparison:


Comparative images were posted by Nathan Guljas on Twitter, showing the differences between the original footage and the reworked version, although it is unclear whether the new final product was the original vision or reworked based on negative reception, as suggested by Bazielim in Audron's video. Regardless, this part of the first Soul Reaper has been changed.

Although Raina Audron herself doesn't appear in the video, word is circulating that she would be the director of the upcoming film Kain's Legacy remasters is an important occasion for fans. Audron was a longtime fan of the series and had provided fans with several behind-the-scenes videos regarding both. Soul Reaper games and their various builds. Before Soul Reaperworked on the recent 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 he was the best person for the job.


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