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67

Mixed or average reviews - based on 18 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 18
  2. Negative: 2 out of 18
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  1. 80
    Kain’s modus operandi of grim human slaughter is so distressingly delightful.
  2. Sure, plenty of elements are executed well, but some things, like the ENDLESS switch flipping is just needlessly tedious.
  3. Game Informer
    80
    A dark and unnerving game that will impress and worry you with how nefarious it truly can be. [May 2002, p. 82]
  4. Not only did it make me sit and play it every spare moment I had until completion, it also made me want to pick up "Soul Reaver" and play it through again.
  5. 75
    I am disappointed. I admit, I wanted a better-looking game; a faster, more finished title with more areas to explore, better looking locations, smarter puzzles, and better fights. But, I still liked playing it despite its obvious faults.
User Score
8.2

Generally favorable reviews- based on 34 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 27 out of 34
  2. Negative: 2 out of 34
  1. Oct 6, 2015
    9
    Good to see the users rate this game what it should be. Yet again the "critics" are way off base. Funny how there are whole lot of games outGood to see the users rate this game what it should be. Yet again the "critics" are way off base. Funny how there are whole lot of games out there were everyone likes it but the "critics" do not. That's why i like this site, although, is that you get to see what real people are saying with honest reviews. As for myself, I love this game. Fond memories, the story is good, game play mechanics are wanting but charming at the same time. Such a satisfying feeling you get from the sound of drinking the blood of your enemies lol. Full Review »
  2. May 30, 2023
    8
    this is indeed a quality game! It has a very good gameplay, a lot of graphic violence, bodies don't disappear (I love that), really coolthis is indeed a quality game! It has a very good gameplay, a lot of graphic violence, bodies don't disappear (I love that), really cool supernatural powers like super jump and invisibility Full Review »
  3. Feb 11, 2022
    7
    Sucking blood gets too repetitive, otherwise game has some cool mechanics and fun to play. Liked the gameplay much more than SR2