E3 2003: Eidos Announces Legacy of Kain: Defiance
Raziel and Kain fighting side by side? Could it be true?
Published: May 13, 2003
Eidos Interactive has kicked off their line-up for the Electronic Entertainment Expo 2003 right! Today, Eidos announced that Legacy of Kain: Defiance, the next installment of the acclaimed Legacy of Kain series, is currently in the works for the PlayStation 2 (and Xbox).
"Legacy of Kain: Defiance skillfully combines the strongest elements the franchise has brought to the video gaming universe," says Rob Dyer, President of Eidos Interactive. "The combat, action, and story of Legacy of Kain will set a new standard in epic adventure gaming."
Legacy of Kain: Defiance picks up as the next chapter in the Legacy of Kain series. The game stars the two strongest vampires the world has ever seen: Raziel (know as the antagonist of the Soul Reaver series) and Kain. The two must unleash their powers, as well as unravel their destinies, in order to save the world from the doom of the dark forces.
Legacy of Kain: Defiance will offer an extensive list of features completely new to the Legacy of Kain franchise. Both Raziel and Kain make appearances as fully playable characters in all of their blood sucking, soul devouring glory. A groundbreaking cinematic in-game camera is unveiled, capturing every moment of the action as well as showing breathtaking environments from the best possible point of view. The completely "re-vamped" combat system promises to be accessible, responsive and satisfying, allowing for non-stop action and thrilling combo moves unique to each character. The inclusion of the new "telekinesis" feature will play a fundamental role in not only deepening the combat system, but level and puzzle progression as well. Visceral and sinister feeding events take these brothers in blood back to their dark and twisted roots, as they must devour the blood and souls of hordes of human, demonic and undead foes to satisfy their hideous appetites. Gruesome, ain't it?
The game also sports a slew of new features, such as a 'save anytime' system, which allows the player to save their progress at any point in time, furthermore enhancing the game's seamless, action-packed gameplay. Secret areas and hidden bonus items will reward exploration, enhance replay value, and lessen overall linearity of the game, as players can revisit any areas once navigated in search of additional missed treasures. Legacy of Kain: Defiance will undoubtedly take a giant step for the series in the right direction.
"With Legacy of Kain: Defiance, we are taking the series in a new direction, emphasizing heroic action while still preserving the game's compelling story and adventure elements," states Amy Hennig, Project Director at Crystal Dynamics. "Reuniting the series under a new banner, Legacy of Kain: Defiance features both Kain and Raziel as playable characters, their stories intertwining as they confront hordes of enemies in fierce, fast-paced battles. Our innovative new combat system emphasizes intuitive controls, over-the-top attacks and combos, powerful telekinetic assaults, and visceral finishing moves which draw from our heroes' dark, vampiric natures."
Legacy of Kain: Defiance will be hitting store shelves in Fall 2003, but the game will be an Eidos main attraction at E3 2003, beginning tomorrow. Be sure to check in with PSX2.com all this week as we bring you the most up-to-date and honest PlayStation 2 coverage on the net, live from the E3 show! In the meantime, take a gander at the blood brothers doing what they do best in this first ever Legacy of Kain: Defiance trailer!
[list][li]Legacy of Kain: Defiance trailer[/li][/list]
"Legacy of Kain: Defiance skillfully combines the strongest elements the franchise has brought to the video gaming universe," says Rob Dyer, President of Eidos Interactive. "The combat, action, and story of Legacy of Kain will set a new standard in epic adventure gaming."
Legacy of Kain: Defiance picks up as the next chapter in the Legacy of Kain series. The game stars the two strongest vampires the world has ever seen: Raziel (know as the antagonist of the Soul Reaver series) and Kain. The two must unleash their powers, as well as unravel their destinies, in order to save the world from the doom of the dark forces.
Legacy of Kain: Defiance will offer an extensive list of features completely new to the Legacy of Kain franchise. Both Raziel and Kain make appearances as fully playable characters in all of their blood sucking, soul devouring glory. A groundbreaking cinematic in-game camera is unveiled, capturing every moment of the action as well as showing breathtaking environments from the best possible point of view. The completely "re-vamped" combat system promises to be accessible, responsive and satisfying, allowing for non-stop action and thrilling combo moves unique to each character. The inclusion of the new "telekinesis" feature will play a fundamental role in not only deepening the combat system, but level and puzzle progression as well. Visceral and sinister feeding events take these brothers in blood back to their dark and twisted roots, as they must devour the blood and souls of hordes of human, demonic and undead foes to satisfy their hideous appetites. Gruesome, ain't it?
The game also sports a slew of new features, such as a 'save anytime' system, which allows the player to save their progress at any point in time, furthermore enhancing the game's seamless, action-packed gameplay. Secret areas and hidden bonus items will reward exploration, enhance replay value, and lessen overall linearity of the game, as players can revisit any areas once navigated in search of additional missed treasures. Legacy of Kain: Defiance will undoubtedly take a giant step for the series in the right direction.
"With Legacy of Kain: Defiance, we are taking the series in a new direction, emphasizing heroic action while still preserving the game's compelling story and adventure elements," states Amy Hennig, Project Director at Crystal Dynamics. "Reuniting the series under a new banner, Legacy of Kain: Defiance features both Kain and Raziel as playable characters, their stories intertwining as they confront hordes of enemies in fierce, fast-paced battles. Our innovative new combat system emphasizes intuitive controls, over-the-top attacks and combos, powerful telekinetic assaults, and visceral finishing moves which draw from our heroes' dark, vampiric natures."
Legacy of Kain: Defiance will be hitting store shelves in Fall 2003, but the game will be an Eidos main attraction at E3 2003, beginning tomorrow. Be sure to check in with PSX2.com all this week as we bring you the most up-to-date and honest PlayStation 2 coverage on the net, live from the E3 show! In the meantime, take a gander at the blood brothers doing what they do best in this first ever Legacy of Kain: Defiance trailer!
[list][li]Legacy of Kain: Defiance trailer[/li][/list]
