Review Legacy of Kain Defiance Remastered

Arguably among the best voiceover work, ever
Excellent, albeit convoluted, time-spinning storyline
Rebuilt cameras system is game-changing level
Extras galore.  Frankly too much to enumerate
Rebuilt graphics and remastered audio

The quantity of extras included
The possibility to play in free camera mode
The soundtrack and the voices

Free Camera is a Game Changer
Strong Writing and Story
Package Assembled by True Fans
Kain and Raziel Are a Phenomenal Duo

A memorable and fun title even today
Sensitive technical improvements and free camera
A lot of extras

Amy Henning's writing moves people today just as it did yesterday.
The new camera makes the gameplay more enjoyable.
An avalanche of interesting content

Great story with two strands
Puzzles and exploration are good fun

Visuals have been enhanced rather nicely
Some great extras
History of Nosgoth makes it somewhat accessible to newcomers

Impeccable art direction and iconic character designs
Once again, the amazing script and voice actors make the narrative utterly gripping and engrossing
The optional new graphics look excellent and very faithful
The optional new fully controllable 3D camera reinvigorates the game and shows it in a new light
An awesome mix of Devil May Cry-inspired combat and Tomb Raider platforming/puzzles

New camera controls
Lots of extra content
Story is amazing as always

Deep and fascinating narrative, among the best ever seen in a video game.
Remastered carefully with significant improvements (camera, audio, additional content)
Gothic atmosphere and very high-level vocal interpretations.

Great story
Great sound design
Great voice acting
Great atmosphere
Serviceable combat

Captivating Gothic narration.
Transformative free camera.
Carefully remastered technique.
Generous bonus lore.

Save at any possible time
The objective markers on the map make orientation easier.
Two main playable characters with different strengths...
Merge the plots of Blood Omen and Soul Reaver.
The passage into the spirit world with Raziel has its good moments.
Resetting points
Remastered version adds playable level concepts
Free choice between a traditional fixed camera or a new free camera.
New textures and improved lighting greatly enhance the appearance (original graphics also selectable).
Good German adaptation of the main characters, especially of Cain.
Atmospheric soundtrack

Interesting additional material for die-hard fans of the franchise.
The new camera significantly enhances the gaming experience.

The acting is out of this world
A fine soundtrack
I love the plot
Raziel was fun to control

Voice acting and worldbuilding are still superb

Writing is still engaging and, frankly, innovative