Shin Force | Sega Dreamcast Preview
Shin Force
Contents | Games | Information | Virtual
Previews
Dreamcast | Codes | Previews | Reviews A-M | Reviews N-Z | Strategy

Shin Force ~ Dreamcast ~
 Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver
Shinobi
Previewed
01.06.2000
Publisher
Eidos
Developer
Crystal Dynamics
Format
GD
Origin
Import/Domestic
Available
TBA, 2000 (Japan)
Jan. 25, 2000 (USA)
Exclusive
No
Difficulty
Adjustable
Dimensions
3D
View
3rd Person
Genre
Action/Adventure
Players
1
Options
Backup
Requires
n/a
Importable
--%
01.06.2000

     > The original Legacy of Kain was supposed to be a Saturn exclusive, but that never materialized.  The sequel, Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver (LOKSR) will be converted to Dreamcast from the PC version.  In its short existence, LOKSR has become very popular around the world.  As Raziel, you stalk Nosgoth feeding upon the souls of your enemies as you seek to destroy your creator (Kain).  Battle 5 different vampire clans as you explore a vast 3D world tainted by a vampire dynasty's rule.

     > The story line of LOKSR will remain the same as the PC version.  However, Crystal Dynamics promises incredibly fluid graphics and realistic environments which will be enhanced for the Dreamcast.  They boast the game runs at 60 fps (95% of the time).  Also, the depth of field will be broadened, which means you'll see more of your environment.  Even the intro movie is improved!  To top it off, resolution, textures, character animation, and environmental shading will all be enhanced to take advantage of the Uberconsole's power.

     > Now, the things that will not change...  An interesting feature of LOKSR is that characters remember your actions and treat you accordingly.  Naturally, complex puzzles will need to be solved in order to advance.  To help, interaction with objects is supposed to be extensive.  Your enemies must be engaged in deadly hand-to-hand combat as you make full use of weapons, acquired spells and the surrounding environment.

     > A new Dracula like game sounds good to me.  Eidos just announced it will be here before the end of January too (in America)!  A Japanese port is likely, but details are unknown at this time.

FIRST IMPRESSION:
     > Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver's graphics look awesome and the gameplay will (hopefully) match.  I could use a good vampire game so I'm definitely getting this one.  Also, it's nice to see a developer enhance a conversion for Dreamcast...
Potential: 9+
~ Shinobi ~