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Legacy of Kain: Defiance Remastered

Legacy of Kain: Defiance Remastered

Released: 3/3/2026

Version Comparison The Heart of Darkness Collection will be available on March 31, 2026. About the Game Return to the dark world of Nosgoth as you take control of both the vampire Kain and his betrayed lieutenant, Raziel, two powerful entities bound by the conflict between free will and fate. Armed with legendary blades and supernatural abilities, battle through towering gothic spaces filled with enemies, puzzles, and long-buried secrets – where no victory comes without a cost. Experience a timeless dark fantasy reborn for a new generation. Legacy of Kain: Defiance Remastered has been updated with new HD graphics, refined controls, and a modernized game camera with the ability to toggle between the HD and original presentation any time. This new edition also boasts a photo mode, alternate character skins, a comprehensive lore reader, and unreleased content and 'lost levels' from the original game. Dual Protagonist Play as both Kain and Raziel, each with distinct abilities, combat styles, and perspectives that shape how the story unfolds. Dark Fantasy and Rewarding Puzzles Explore ruined cities, ancient temples, and towering strongholds filled with environmental puzzles, challenging enemies, and horrible secrets. Faithfully Remastered for Modern Play Updated HD visuals, refined controls, and a modernized camera, with the option to switch between modern and classic presentation at any time. Character Skins Earn alternate skins for both Kain and Raziel inspired by the Legacy of Kain canon.

Version Comparison The Heart of Darkness Collection will be available on March 31, 2026. About the Game Return to the dark world of Nosgoth as you take control of both the vampire Kain and his betrayed lieutenant, Raziel, two powerful entities bound by the conflict between free will and fate. Armed with legendary blades and supernatural abilities, battle through towering gothic spaces filled with enemies, puzzles, and long-buried secrets – where no victory comes without a cost. Experience a timeless dark fantasy reborn for a new generation. Legacy of Kain: Defiance Remastered has been updated with new HD graphics, refined controls, and a modernized game camera with the ability to toggle between the HD and original presentation any time. This new edition also boasts a photo mode, alternate character skins, a comprehensive lore reader, and unreleased content and 'lost levels' from the original game. Dual Protagonist Play as both Kain and Raziel, each with distinct abilities, combat styles, and perspectives that shape how the story unfolds. Dark Fantasy and Rewarding Puzzles Explore ruined cities, ancient temples, and towering strongholds filled with environmental puzzles, challenging enemies, and horrible secrets. Faithfully Remastered for Modern Play Updated HD visuals, refined controls, and a modernized camera, with the option to switch between modern and classic presentation at any time. Character Skins Earn alternate skins for both Kain and Raziel inspired by the Legacy of Kain canon.

Version Comparison The Heart of Darkness Collection will be available on March 31, 2026. About the Game Return to the dark world of Nosgoth as you take control of both the vampire Kain and his betrayed lieutenant, Raziel, two powerful entities bound by the conflict between free will and fate. Armed with legendary blades and supernatural abilities, battle through towering gothic spaces filled with enemies, puzzles, and long-buried secrets – where no victory comes without a cost. Experience a timeless dark fantasy reborn for a new generation. Legacy of Kain: Defiance Remastered has been updated with new HD graphics, refined controls, and a modernized game camera with the ability to toggle between the HD and original presentation any time. This new edition also boasts a photo mode, alternate character skins, a comprehensive lore reader, and unreleased content and 'lost levels' from the original game. Dual Protagonist Play as both Kain and Raziel, each with distinct abilities, combat styles, and perspectives that shape how the story unfolds. Dark Fantasy and Rewarding Puzzles Explore ruined cities, ancient temples, and towering strongholds filled with environmental puzzles, challenging enemies, and horrible secrets. Faithfully Remastered for Modern Play Updated HD visuals, refined controls, and a modernized camera, with the option to switch between modern and classic presentation at any time. Character Skins Earn alternate skins for both Kain and Raziel inspired by the Legacy of Kain canon.

Critics
70
Steam
97
Metacritic
77

Score Breakdown

70.2

Critic Average

29 reviews

97

Steam User Score

676 reviews

77

Metacritic User Score

27 reviews

Disparity Breakdown

Steam Disparity
-26.9
Metacritic Disparity
-6.8
Combined Disparity
-16.8

Average of both sources

Review Timing

29 launch window (100%)0 late (0%)