Some of my best memories playing games I wasn’t supposed to play as a child is the Legacy of Kain series. I was enthralled by the deep mythology that my then-early-adolescent brain called “Vampire Shakespeare,” and was equal parts on the edge of my seat to see what happened next and listening for a potential parent/guardian to spoil my Nosgoth vacation. The blend of outside-the-box puzzle solving, wicked action sequences, truly compelling characters, and a gothic setting made the series a true Legacy that evolved with each entry.
After 23 long years of dormancy, an extra layer has been added to the series as a “canon” entry in Legacy of Kain: Ascendance and confirmed by Crystal Dynamics. What Legacy of Kain: Ascendance brings to the table is a new POV retelling of the events of Soul Reaver 1 & 2, making the never-before-mentioned sister of Raziel, Elaleth, a central figure in the narrative. Legacy of Kain: Ascendance is a long-awaited return to Nosgoth in a new presentation... Read more