H.M.C.S. Bitter Switch Locations & Timestamps: Switch 1: 1:25:48 - Malek's Bastion Switch 2: 2:56:28 - Ziegsturhl Switch 3: 4:25:07 - Willendorf Switch 4: 5:00:00 - Land of the Nemesis I didn’t activate these switches during the recording, as they hadn’t been discovered at the time. With these timestamps, it should now be easy for you to find and activate them when visiting these locations. Here you can find a 100% walkthrough that includes the HMCS Bitter: ruclips.net/video/Mq1wCbe6Cmo/видео.html
At least a remastering; update graphics, enhance audio, but keep the same voice acting. Tony Jay, rest his soul, was one of the voice actors in this masterpiece. I don't want his lines to be taken away from Blood Omen (nor any of the other voice actors' lines, of course... especially Simon Templeman's, the voice of Kain himself 🖤)!
@@Daelyah there's no way they would change it, but a remake of some kind with same story and voice would be awesome, although I think the game is too epic to easily be remade in new tech, but imagine a witcher 3 like blood omen, with Nosgoth to explore...
I played this game at 12 years old and knew it was something special. I’m now 34 years old, and I’m beyond excited that this will be added to PlayStation Classics before the year is done. Let us old fucks rejoice!
Most RPGs: I was killed, now I will get my revenge on those that killed me. *Start of epic long quest that takes the entire game.* Blood Omen: I was killed, now I will get my revenge on those that killed me. *Takes 5 steps outside the first door and kills several people.* I have gotten my revenge, my quest is completed. Me the first time I played it: I....wait what? What do you mean it's completed? It's the beginning of the game...what? :P
I played this game all the way though back when it was released. Trying to play though it again but I've forgotten everything now. Makes me feel like a n00b all over again 😮
I can't overstate my love for this game. Got it as a birthday present in my youth and couldn't for the life of me figure out how to get to Malik's Bastion. I no longer have a physical copy of this game, but my memories with it still remain. The atmosphere, the music, the art direction, the voice acting, everything is superb! They don't make games like this anymore. I am disappointed you didn't listen to the serving girl in Nupraptor's Retreat, she's the only one I don't feed from because of what she says: "The Lord Nupraptor... He's locked himself away... He tried to kill us all! He's mad over his lost love!" Probably one of the more impactful moments for me because the writing is absolutely wonderful!
Yesterday they announce the remaster of Soul Reaver 1 and 2… I was like "And Blood Omen????". I'm not a native english speaker and when I played BO 20 years ago I didn't understand anything but I fell in love hard with this game. The narrative and VA are amazing and remarkable. I played again a couple of years ago and I fell in love more than before. You can feel the care they put in this game. VAE VICTUS! 🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤
It also is amazing how everything ties together when you see the later games--- with Malek being purposely stalled by Moebius as part of his game just as Vorador rips through the Circle because of Janos's death, Ariel's murder at the manipulated Mortanius' hands thanks to the Hylden Lord, all to stack the odds for the Hylden's freedom, all while the Elder God manipulates Moebius to rid the "scourge" of vampires. And Kain, in the midst of it all, only learning centuries later, as Mortanius revives him with the Heart of Darkness to make him the first vampire Guardian in centuries, and setting into motion plans that would lead Kain to become the Scion of Balance, and how he had Raviel cast into his own hell, leading to his role in things too.
Plus we have facts like we had NO idea about Hash'ak'gik at first in Avernus, until we learned he was really Turel, pulled from the future by Azimuth, or other things such as the "Unspoken" being the Hylden. As well as how Moebius had manipulated Kain and William the Just for his ends to rid Nosgoth of the vampires, due to his inability to understand the threat the Hylden were other than to feed his master, and using Kain as the catalyst when his portable time streaming device sent him back to before William the Just would be twisted by Moebius into becoming the Nemesis.
@@BryonYoungbloodand that Moebius had no idea what he was actually worshipping until Raziel showed him. Finding out that not only did Kain cast Raziel into the abyss to change him and make.him see what he wouldn't have before, just to lead him to learn what was destined for him, only for Kain to gamble a massive paradox in order to free Raziel from the wheel. And then learns he had walked into a trap. I think those new memories forming behind Kain's eyes in that moment were the events of Blood Omen 2.
@@RobCrowley85 So do I. It comes together when Kain says "My God... the Hylden! We walked right into their trap..." before trying (and failing) to warn Raziel to not resurrect Janos Audron.
🤔 With the latest update (and Premium subscription) I think it's also possible to stream it directly from the cloud to the portal without the need of a PS5. What a time to be alive 😲
Thanks a lot! Reminds me of when I first played it, I didn't get very far but found the game so fascinating that I resolved to play through it at some point and discover all the secrets. 😊 😊 It was totally worth it!
Some of my favorite voice acting of all time. What an underrated classic. The sequels never lived up to the first game, though the Soul Reaver games were decent for what they were; but still too different from the original. And that soundtrack!
I think the Soul Reaver games kinda surpassed this one. The development of the plot is just so strong, it makes up for some of the flaws. But even if you don't agree, we can just be happy that these games existed at all.
@@TheMettaur Well, the sequels became something else entirely. They were still great games (the Soul Reaver ones, anyway) but the change to 3rd person full 3D changed the feel of the games. I also loved LoK's self-contained story.
I must add that imo Blood Omen aged better than Soul Reaver (Beside the cutscenes of course) I tried my best to make my Soul Reaver walkthrough ( ruclips.net/video/lXOFTpsAZCk/видео.html ) as modern as possible but still... Blood Omen (because of its 2D Style) looks like a modern indie game especially when zoomed out. And the voice acting is even better as in most indies
Absolutely! I'm working on my Soul Reaver walkthrough right now and it's just amazing what they put into it for the time. It's a shame that the franchise hasn't been remade or continued...
@@Katanalein Indeed. If I remember correctly the EG didn't die at the end of Defiance, so they could've made another sequel if they wanted to. Also, it was never explained how Vorador was alive again in Blood Omen 2, and since Defiance ends not long after his death in Blood Omen 1, they could've had the older Kain resurrect him somehow in the sequel
@@Chris_P_Bacon62 Yes, there is so much potential! You could also just have a game set in the time before Vampire Raziel died. Here you could basically experience a new unknown story that highlights the relationship between Kain and his lieutenants. This could appeal to new players but also make old fans of the series happy with lots of hidden references.... And the game ends with the intro sequence of Soul Reaver 1... New players then want revenge and absolutely want to continue playing (A remake of SR1 becomes more likely) and old players can hardly hold back the grin... 😁
@@Katanalein I did some digging and found something interesting. I read that in Defiance Raziel was originally supposed to resurrect Vorador at Umah's request. She was human at the time and she sympathized with the vampires. Vorador's resurrection would somehow turn Umah into a vampire, which would've explained her origins as well. They cut it from the game though because of the redundancy of Raziel resurrecting 2 elder vampires. Then they planned to have older Kain resurrect him in the sequel, but it was canceled.
Good to see my favorite series is still getting more and more attention on RUclips. I'll be putting this up later, while I work on a few LoK-related projects... 👌🖤
@ashyoung1909 I just loved the atmosphere and voice acting in this one. Never played the others as I felt they were too cartoony? Are they worth playing ?
And, finished. Thank you. Thanks to you, and the team that suddenly decided to port this to the PS4, I have finally, for the first time in my life, finished Blood Omen. On to Blood Omen 2. ❤
Thanks for the kind words. I also hope that you and many others will enjoy watching the video as much as I did while playing. I always try to create a perfect experience for the viewer and cutting out all the loading times (I hope I really got them all) was just a matter of course for me. This or similar effort I make for all my walkthroughs.
I'd be interested to know the total time removed from the video for the total of all loading screens. I'll bet it's more than an hour or two. @@Katanalein
My story: My mom brings me a PlayStation 1 that she got from a friend from work, the year is 2006 (I'm 6 years old). I always got second hand things as a kid including games. I receive few games with it, later my cousin's mom gives me his old games from when he was a young. I receive this game not knowing what it is. Get's home and plays it but I never makes it past the first 15 mins because to hard for my kid brain. Quits and plays Crash Bandicoot. Gives Blood Omen: Legacy of Kain a few more tries but never beats it and gives up. I later move on with life forgetting the name of the game. Time passes my mind always thinks of this game when I think about childhood games but can never find it when googling it because I didn't remember what the story was even about. Present day watching oddheaders RUclips video on "10 Strangest Areas in Games Never Meant to Be Found-Part III". Me finds it super familiar and looks up game. I click to watch this video, watches the first 5 minutes to confirm it was the game I played as a kid. What else can I say other than today was a Very Good Day to be alive.
I think this was first RPG game I was able to get on the PS1, and ironically I was working midnight shift when I would get home and play it in the morning after work. The music, atmosphere with sound and graphics and narration really was well done. Why they never made a another like this....
Simple answer: legal rights. Legacy of Kain was in legal hell for a while under Square Enix but earlier this year Crystal Dynamics got the rights back. If anything, this might be the best chance we got for a revival of the IP.
Dude no way…. I thought this game was non existence like it was a dream. I was not dreaming I Fr played this as a kid, this was one of the hardest games I ever played in my life
Kain is my poster boy for anti-heroes. No one will ever match him. As a series the narrative was damn good and the voice acting unmatched. Do not bring this franchise back, all they will do is butcher it to the point where if I think about it I will just be disgusted. Thanks for the upload.
I just wanted to leave a message on here to say thank you. I just got the blood omen legacy of kain platinum trophy because of this video. IF ANY ONE HAS COMPLETED THE GAME AND HAS GOTTEN EVERY TROPHY EXCEPT VAE VICTIS! AND HAVE MOST DEFINITELY REACHED 250 MUTATIONS 500 MEALS AND 1000 SLAYING LOAD YOUR GAME, PRESS SELECT, OPEN STATUS. Your welcome.
Congrats on getting the platinum trophy! 🎉 That's a huge achievement, and I'm glad my walkthrough could help you along the way. Thanks for sharing the tip about checking the status menu-it’s super useful for anyone stuck on the Vae Victis! trophy! 😊
@ it was driving me crazy. I was one trophy away from the platinum and it would pop. I went into status and all of a sudden it just popped. I looked online and other people were saying the same thing so I thought to leave a post about it. Anyways thanks man.
I miss this series. And if the rumors of a remaster of the 2nd game in the franchise Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver are true then yes I will be very happy.
This game actually got me started into playing the role playing game vampire the masquerade I also still have my copy of the game it’s self as well as the original PlayStation so thank you very much for doing this
I loved this game to pieces, it was a masterpiece of its time and one of those games that encouraged exploration and being inquisitive. Like that Nosgothian Script book you can find that has a Nosgoth to English cypher which you can then use to translate other hidden books leading to secrets. Or the fact that every Spirir Forge has a back door that you can send a mind controlled human into to sacrifice in exchange for 99 of whichever item was in the forge. Great times!
At 34 mins plus kain mentions his slo mo powers which makes his enemies appear to move as if mired in mud. I think Conor Mcgregor played this game as a kid.
Who ever is playing this game in 2024 there’s a cheat code for blood when ur health is low use the dpad up right square circle up down right left make sure your press the code slow if you press the code fast it will not work
I'll admit, I played this game so many times as a kid, so usually by the end I got enough secrets (definitely above 75%, if not into the low 90% range); which I believe gave the rank of princess, for some odd reason. Anyways, now I feel a little dumb from watching you play because it never occurred to me to often use the shield spell to get past a lot of crap and make some battles much easier overall. For the most part my main go-to strategy after attaining the Soul Reaver was to use the energy orb item and Chaos Armor, switch to the Soul Reaver, then just wreck house within just a few blows. But as I watched your fight again William I had to wonder if after using the Shield spell if then using the Twin Axes death spin would have done more damage faster than the Fire Sword.
WHAT IS THIS GAME !!! I'VE NEVER COME ACROSS A GAME THIS MESMERISING VOICEACTING !! It's like this Kaine guy was the Original God of War badass !! Where was this game!!? I've played lots of PS1 games but never heard of this !!? Whaat ?? How come?? Was it hidden? Underrated? I'm intrigued by the voice acting the story, the dark atmosphere and soundtracks and yes that Bell sound was the cherry on top too 😂 Yes !! Im looking forward for this continuation.. thank you for this let's play, Katana, Vae Victus !! Onwards to Legacy of Kaine Soul Reaver !!
Well played, thanks. I remember reading about this back then in a new issue of Game Fan Magazine cover story back then for Blood Omen Legacy of Kain for PS1.
I remember my dad bought me this game for my birthday i love playing it was my very first game that I played on ps1 thank you sharing the memory of this game.
@@frangvsfritvs9537 There is a switch below this boulder which opens the door in the lower left corner of this room. As I was using the Sanctuary spell to get back I never had to open that door.
@@crono448 It's a Latin phrase alternately translated as "suffering to the conquered", "woe to the vanquished" or "woe to the conquered," and the battle cry of the vampire Kain. It means that those defeated in battle are entirely at the mercy of their conquerors and should not expect-or request-leniency.
God this this game needs to be remastered, this was the first game i ever played on a ps1 or ps2, my family was lucky to have both lol. I miss this game
Yes, I'm very pleased that after 24 years the game is finally available digitally on PC! It always looked bad because of the licences but apparently this problem has been solved! It's best to enjoy the game with Verok's patch! verokster.blogspot.com/2018/05/legacy-of-kain-blood-omen-gl-wrapper.html?m=1 This will make the PC version even better! Maybe there will be a remake or a new part in this fascinating universe some day! 🥰
2024, and we have it. The refill health meter and the refill magic meter cheat codes still work on the ps4 version(and prolly ps5 version, too). It's not a remake or remaster, but it's good, regardless, because I can play it again. :) Also, tyvm for the 100% walkthrough from only a short time ago. :)
Thank you for sharing this info! 😊 For anyone wondering, here are the cheat codes: Refill Blood: Up, Right, Square, Circle, Up, Down, Right, Left Refill Magic: Right, Right, Square, Circle, Up, Down, Right, Left Unlock all of the Dark Diary: Left, Right, Square, Circle, Up, Down, Right, Left I’m glad you’re enjoying the game again-and I’m happy the walkthrough could help! 😄
@@FirstDarkAngel2001 🤔 My stats say 100/100 and others could already get all of them 🤔 But as this are just some small switches it's indeed possible that you missed one while following my video as I don't clearly state in the video where I unlock a secret... I always wanted to add timestamps but never found the time to actually go through the whole video adding them 🙈
I remember playing this game when it first came out. One of my most favorite games of all time. The graphics are a little dated but the voice acting is still one of the best ever!
@@glaucoruzzetti9630 I'm currently working on my no damage walkthrough for Blood Omen 2. You can check out the playlist here: ruclips.net/p/PLuxxR5oqFTu8krysUVQf3rmFv8ttpeZE8 But I also completed the entire game live while earning all the trophies. You can find that full 100% playthrough here: ruclips.net/video/thdGvdrkr3E/видео.html Just make sure you save regularly, as the game tends to crash (especially in Chapter 11)
@@glaucoruzzetti9630 True but you still have to manually use it 😁 Lost 1.5h because I forgot to save in Soul Reaver Remaster (where you also can save anytime but I didn't 🙈)
I remember playing this as a little kid not even a teen yet. Holy cow it scared the hell out of me lol still has some eerieness to it even in my 30s. Definitely picking this one up for my PS1 collection one day. I was awful at the game but I wanna beat it now that I'm not a frightened child 😭
It's amazing how these games leave such a lasting impression! This one definitely has its eerie moments, and I can see why it scared you as a kid. 😅 Good luck adding it to your PS1 collection-I’m sure you’ll enjoy beating it now with fresh eyes and a braver heart! 😊
C'était l'un de mes jeux préférés quand j'étais petit, j'avais 9 ans quand il est sorti. Le jeu me faisait flipper ! Les autres ne sont pas à la hauteur du premier
The atmosphere in this game, especially the music and the manner in which the story is revealed was impressive. And the main hero feels like a witcher, but an evil one.
@@johnnykopp7304 judging by Kain's psychological portrait, especially his unnecessarily violent approach to problem solving, I tend to say he'd fit into the School of the Cat just fine))
You want to know how the story continues? Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver 100% Walkthrough: ruclips.net/p/PLuxxR5oqFTu8q_ofA9TJfXhzlxu0Y9AK0 (8K+Texture Mod, No Damage) Soul Reaver 2 100% Walkthrough: ruclips.net/video/YQ8QU6xp2Zg/видео.html (4K+Texture Mod, No Damage) Blood Omen 2 100% Walkthrough: ruclips.net/p/PLuxxR5oqFTu8krysUVQf3rmFv8ttpeZE8 (4K+Texture Mod, No Damage)
You cannot cast spells with the Soul Reaver, as it is a two-handed weapon. Every time you enter the menu, there is a long loading screen, so switching quickly between weapons and spells is very inconvenient.
@@Katanalein Oh I see!!! Now I know. Cos I didn’t play this game up to the level that u got the Soul Reaver. U are awesome dude! I respect that! I only played halfway through and I gave up 😅
Had to watch something with this because V Rising gives me alot of vibes straight from this setting. Not as much of a story though since it is MP focused, but little things remind me of Legacy of Kain.
Знакомство с этой игрой у меня состоялось в далёком 1996 году, но игру пойти не удалось так как приставка и диск был не мой а одного знакомого моих друзей, позже я узнал что этот диск разгрызла собака. Позже когда играли в эту игру с друзьями но уже на другом диске, все заметили что игра вроде та же самая но не совсем. Не было цифр в верхнем левом углу, в начале было всего три склепа а не пять или шесть как на том, первом диске и не было трёх черепов и большого светлого треугольника наступив на который звучал рассказ с обьясниями, вместо него были маленькие красные. Не было шахмат с Ворадором. Позже когда я увидел видео с альфа версией, понял что это та самая первая игра. Поискав в интернете нашёл информацию о трёх протатипах игры от 12.07.96 от 15.07.96 и ещё один тоже 1996. Скачав их и попробовав играть оказалось что последний такой же как и 1997 года, по крайней мере интерфейс и карта со строениями, возможно там и есть шахматы но пока не дошёл до того места . первые же два те самые, вместо фаз луны полоска из нескольких шариков разных цветов и шкала рун магии такого де цвета как и шарики, то фиолетовая то зелёная. К сожалению оба на моём эмуляторе не пошли, после склепов пройдя к деревне где убили Каина просто не загружается проход по дороге. Видимо это был какой то редкий диск который работал но был между вторым и последним прототипом игры
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Top example of its age. But this part where constant "Please, help me kind sir!!!" and the dying voice "Aaaaaaaa!!!" was painful with an earplug microphone
Where is this 5hour 39 min. video does it show the 3 switches you need to push in the cemetery to open the spirit forge in Janos Audron's house in Uschtenheim? I think I've found the switches, but I don't know which ones need to be pushed in.
H.M.C.S. Bitter Switch Locations & Timestamps:
Switch 1: 1:25:48 - Malek's Bastion
Switch 2: 2:56:28 - Ziegsturhl
Switch 3: 4:25:07 - Willendorf
Switch 4: 5:00:00 - Land of the Nemesis
I didn’t activate these switches during the recording, as they hadn’t been discovered at the time. With these timestamps, it should now be easy for you to find and activate them when visiting these locations.
Here you can find a 100% walkthrough that includes the HMCS Bitter: ruclips.net/video/Mq1wCbe6Cmo/видео.html
Hell yeah
If there was ever a game franchise that needs a return, this is it.
Definitely!
At least a remastering; update graphics, enhance audio, but keep the same voice acting.
Tony Jay, rest his soul, was one of the voice actors in this masterpiece. I don't want his lines to be taken away from Blood Omen (nor any of the other voice actors' lines, of course... especially Simon Templeman's, the voice of Kain himself 🖤)!
The V.A. were the heart of the game. So it is very unlikely.
@@Daelyah there's no way they would change it, but a remake of some kind with same story and voice would be awesome, although I think the game is too epic to easily be remade in new tech, but imagine a witcher 3 like blood omen, with Nosgoth to explore...
First game doesn't quite hold up, but hey the story is at least somewhat interesting.
This and soul reaver changed gaming for me forever. The voice acting and story telling is on a level still beyond most today.
Soul Reaver was a very poor imitation.
Loved em good games
Need to do new one for new gen
@@Camcolito I rather enjoyed Soul Reaver, Soul Reaver 2 & Blood Omen 2! They're all great
Yeah u r right,but not the german voice acting in blood omen,it's hilarious and i love it:)
I played this game at 12 years old and knew it was something special. I’m now 34 years old, and I’m beyond excited that this will be added to PlayStation Classics before the year is done. Let us old fucks rejoice!
I hope they remove the loading times, unfortunately I doubt it. The older you get, the more precious time becomes 🙈
I can tell you both that the loading times are EXACTLY like how we remember them, also thanks for the video! :)
Same!
yeah same here 😁 btw if you think 34 is old then i have some really bad news for you 💀
@@niekon2600 brother I'm 40 LMAO, I wish I was 34
Even the title brings tears to my eyes. This is one game I will never forget and will always worship. A true piece of art!
Kain's voice is perfect.
Most RPGs: I was killed, now I will get my revenge on those that killed me. *Start of epic long quest that takes the entire game.*
Blood Omen: I was killed, now I will get my revenge on those that killed me. *Takes 5 steps outside the first door and kills several people.* I have gotten my revenge, my quest is completed.
Me the first time I played it: I....wait what? What do you mean it's completed? It's the beginning of the game...what? :P
Let’s be real! For a game released back in 1996 this was waaaaaaaaay too advanced and badass 🤘🏾🤘🏾🤘🏾
I played this game all the way though back when it was released. Trying to play though it again but I've forgotten everything now. Makes me feel like a n00b all over again 😮
And the Soul Reaver as an powerful game on PS1
Blood Omen, Soul Reaver, Blood Omen 2, Soul Reaver 2 and Defiance were the shit, no cap
After so many years the atmosphere is still eerie and amazing, the narrative during gameplay still gives me chills. A modern remake would be nice.
As long as the soundtrack stays the same
@@Spiritcr1jsher And use the same voice over, just update the graphics and controls, that is it.
@@rickstalentedtongue910 oh yeah . Im gonna be honest i feel like it still looks pretty good. I played it on my phone and it was awesome
@@Spiritcr1jsher Where do you get the old game for pc?
@@rickstalentedtongue910 No i used the FPse playstation emulator on my phone. I got the rom from vims lair
I can't overstate my love for this game. Got it as a birthday present in my youth and couldn't for the life of me figure out how to get to Malik's Bastion.
I no longer have a physical copy of this game, but my memories with it still remain.
The atmosphere, the music, the art direction, the voice acting, everything is superb! They don't make games like this anymore.
I am disappointed you didn't listen to the serving girl in Nupraptor's Retreat, she's the only one I don't feed from because of what she says:
"The Lord Nupraptor...
He's locked himself away...
He tried to kill us all!
He's mad over his lost love!"
Probably one of the more impactful moments for me because the writing is absolutely wonderful!
You showed empathy?
Hardly becoming.of the scion of balance
@@SamuelBlack84 Perhaps.
I love this game but god it's confusing and slow sometimes, this walk-through has been a blessing thank you for your work
I can't wait for the day that this franchise is brought back to life.
@@ramrodbldm9876 Okay boomer.
Pre order now
Sup
Yesterday they announce the remaster of Soul Reaver 1 and 2… I was like "And Blood Omen????". I'm not a native english speaker and when I played BO 20 years ago I didn't understand anything but I fell in love hard with this game. The narrative and VA are amazing and remarkable. I played again a couple of years ago and I fell in love more than before. You can feel the care they put in this game. VAE VICTUS! 🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤
Remaster for SR 1 and 2, but none for BO 1 and 2. Sadness.
You'll be able to purchase from ps store
It also is amazing how everything ties together when you see the later games--- with Malek being purposely stalled by Moebius as part of his game just as Vorador rips through the Circle because of Janos's death, Ariel's murder at the manipulated Mortanius' hands thanks to the Hylden Lord, all to stack the odds for the Hylden's freedom, all while the Elder God manipulates Moebius to rid the "scourge" of vampires. And Kain, in the midst of it all, only learning centuries later, as Mortanius revives him with the Heart of Darkness to make him the first vampire Guardian in centuries, and setting into motion plans that would lead Kain to become the Scion of Balance, and how he had Raviel cast into his own hell, leading to his role in things too.
Plus we have facts like we had NO idea about Hash'ak'gik at first in Avernus, until we learned he was really Turel, pulled from the future by Azimuth, or other things such as the "Unspoken" being the Hylden. As well as how Moebius had manipulated Kain and William the Just for his ends to rid Nosgoth of the vampires, due to his inability to understand the threat the Hylden were other than to feed his master, and using Kain as the catalyst when his portable time streaming device sent him back to before William the Just would be twisted by Moebius into becoming the Nemesis.
@@BryonYoungbloodand that Moebius had no idea what he was actually worshipping until Raziel showed him. Finding out that not only did Kain cast Raziel into the abyss to change him and make.him see what he wouldn't have before, just to lead him to learn what was destined for him, only for Kain to gamble a massive paradox in order to free Raziel from the wheel. And then learns he had walked into a trap.
I think those new memories forming behind Kain's eyes in that moment were the events of Blood Omen 2.
@@RobCrowley85 So do I. It comes together when Kain says "My God... the Hylden! We walked right into their trap..." before trying (and failing) to warn Raziel to not resurrect Janos Audron.
@@BryonYoungblood exactly. And we see exactly why. Shame they won't do it, but one more game would tie it all up.
Never thought I would be playing this again on a ps portal in 2024 luv it
🤔 With the latest update (and Premium subscription) I think it's also possible to stream it directly from the cloud to the portal without the need of a PS5. What a time to be alive 😲
I remember being a kid trying to play this game, had no idea what I was doing?? So I'm watching this and I'm thoroughly enjoying it!!
Thanks a lot!
Reminds me of when I first played it, I didn't get very far but found the game so fascinating that I resolved to play through it at some point and discover all the secrets. 😊 😊 It was totally worth it!
Classic. Always glad to see people keeping this franchise alive.
As long as we keep the franchise alive, there's a chance that there might be an official release (whether it's a remake or a new entry). 😊
the music in this game is haunting but relaxing
I remember this one. When it came out, the bat flight cutscenes were one of the coolest things ever. They still look pretty good today.
In deed, when I played it back then and my parents saw it, they were quite impressed with how good games could already look. 😁
What makes the spoken narrative all the better is that it's in past tense. Really gives it a "novel" feel.
Some of my favorite voice acting of all time. What an underrated classic. The sequels never lived up to the first game, though the Soul Reaver games were decent for what they were; but still too different from the original. And that soundtrack!
I think the Soul Reaver games kinda surpassed this one. The development of the plot is just so strong, it makes up for some of the flaws. But even if you don't agree, we can just be happy that these games existed at all.
@@TheMettaur Well, the sequels became something else entirely. They were still great games (the Soul Reaver ones, anyway) but the change to 3rd person full 3D changed the feel of the games. I also loved LoK's self-contained story.
I must add that imo Blood Omen aged better than Soul Reaver (Beside the cutscenes of course)
I tried my best to make my Soul Reaver walkthrough ( ruclips.net/video/lXOFTpsAZCk/видео.html ) as modern as possible but still... Blood Omen (because of its 2D Style) looks like a modern indie game especially when zoomed out. And the voice acting is even better as in most indies
@@lf170 I agree that they're completely different experiences. But I feel like Soul Reaver gets a lot more philosophical, which I personally prefer.
soul reaver introduced enemy tracking, dodging and finishing moves.. My only quarrel is there were too few enemies for such huge environments
I miss deep stories like this and Soul Reaver
Absolutely! I'm working on my Soul Reaver walkthrough right now and it's just amazing what they put into it for the time.
It's a shame that the franchise hasn't been remade or continued...
@@Katanalein Indeed. If I remember correctly the EG didn't die at the end of Defiance, so they could've made another sequel if they wanted to. Also, it was never explained how Vorador was alive again in Blood Omen 2, and since Defiance ends not long after his death in Blood Omen 1, they could've had the older Kain resurrect him somehow in the sequel
@@Chris_P_Bacon62 Yes, there is so much potential!
You could also just have a game set in the time before Vampire Raziel died. Here you could basically experience a new unknown story that highlights the relationship between Kain and his lieutenants. This could appeal to new players but also make old fans of the series happy with lots of hidden references....
And the game ends with the intro sequence of Soul Reaver 1... New players then want revenge and absolutely want to continue playing (A remake of SR1 becomes more likely) and old players can hardly hold back the grin... 😁
@@Katanalein I did some digging and found something interesting. I read that in Defiance Raziel was originally supposed to resurrect Vorador at Umah's request. She was human at the time and she sympathized with the vampires. Vorador's resurrection would somehow turn Umah into a vampire, which would've explained her origins as well. They cut it from the game though because of the redundancy of Raziel resurrecting 2 elder vampires. Then they planned to have older Kain resurrect him in the sequel, but it was canceled.
Hated the sequels, this was the best game.
Good to see my favorite series is still getting more and more attention on RUclips. I'll be putting this up later, while I work on a few LoK-related projects... 👌🖤
Whos hear in 2024 just to hear " p please.. help me kind Sir"
Oh me, definitely me! So glad I'm not alone! 😂
No, really....please help me, kind sir.
I grew up with the sequel and was very pleased when I found out it was originally from this one
@ashyoung1909 I just loved the atmosphere and voice acting in this one. Never played the others as I felt they were too cartoony? Are they worth playing ?
I'm so glad I came across this video - my favorite PS1 game (and that's saying a lot with Castlevania: SoTN and FF7 as competition!)
And, finished.
Thank you. Thanks to you, and the team that suddenly decided to port this to the PS4, I have finally, for the first time in my life, finished Blood Omen.
On to Blood Omen 2. ❤
So many memories of playing this, and the fantastic sequel, on PS1 back in the 90s. Wish they would remaster or remake this series.
Skyler White the voice of Ariel lol
I hope you get more views, brother. To take the time and cut the loading screens is madness. I'll be watching this in full for sure.
Thanks for the kind words. I also hope that you and many others will enjoy watching the video as much as I did while playing.
I always try to create a perfect experience for the viewer and cutting out all the loading times (I hope I really got them all) was just a matter of course for me. This or similar effort I make for all my walkthroughs.
@@Katanalein If I notice any, I'll let you know ;)
Thank you :) I still have the raw footage here so it would be easy to cut them out :)
I'd be interested to know the total time removed from the video for the total of all loading screens. I'll bet it's more than an hour or two. @@Katanalein
My story: My mom brings me a PlayStation 1 that she got from a friend from work, the year is 2006 (I'm 6 years old). I always got second hand things as a kid including games. I receive few games with it, later my cousin's mom gives me his old games from when he was a young. I receive this game not knowing what it is. Get's home and plays it but I never makes it past the first 15 mins because to hard for my kid brain. Quits and plays Crash Bandicoot. Gives Blood Omen: Legacy of Kain a few more tries but never beats it and gives up. I later move on with life forgetting the name of the game. Time passes my mind always thinks of this game when I think about childhood games but can never find it when googling it because I didn't remember what the story was even about. Present day watching oddheaders RUclips video on "10 Strangest Areas in Games Never Meant to Be Found-Part III". Me finds it super familiar and looks up game. I click to watch this video, watches the first 5 minutes to confirm it was the game I played as a kid. What else can I say other than today was a Very Good Day to be alive.
A day of legacy
im 41 and this is litterally the best game ive ever played
I think this was first RPG game I was able to get on the PS1, and ironically I was working midnight shift when I would get home and play it in the morning after work. The music, atmosphere with sound and graphics and narration really was well done. Why they never made a another like this....
So that this game can remain a unique experience 😉
And many associate it with great memories ☺️
Simple answer: legal rights.
Legacy of Kain was in legal hell for a while under Square Enix but earlier this year Crystal Dynamics got the rights back.
If anything, this might be the best chance we got for a revival of the IP.
Dude no way…. I thought this game was non existence like it was a dream. I was not dreaming I Fr played this as a kid, this was one of the hardest games I ever played in my life
Kain is my poster boy for anti-heroes. No one will ever match him. As a series the narrative was damn good and the voice acting unmatched. Do not bring this franchise back, all they will do is butcher it to the point where if I think about it I will just be disgusted. Thanks for the upload.
I just wanted to leave a message on here to say thank you. I just got the blood omen legacy of kain platinum trophy because of this video. IF ANY ONE HAS COMPLETED THE GAME AND HAS GOTTEN EVERY TROPHY EXCEPT VAE VICTIS! AND HAVE MOST DEFINITELY REACHED 250 MUTATIONS 500 MEALS AND 1000 SLAYING LOAD YOUR GAME, PRESS SELECT, OPEN STATUS. Your welcome.
Congrats on getting the platinum trophy! 🎉 That's a huge achievement, and I'm glad my walkthrough could help you along the way. Thanks for sharing the tip about checking the status menu-it’s super useful for anyone stuck on the Vae Victis! trophy! 😊
@ it was driving me crazy. I was one trophy away from the platinum and it would pop. I went into status and all of a sudden it just popped. I looked online and other people were saying the same thing so I thought to leave a post about it. Anyways thanks man.
@@jonathanshaw7355 🤣 Oh, I know that feeling all too well! Glad it finally popped for you!
An excellent walk through. Extremely thorough... WELL DONE!!! 10/10
I'm glad you liked my walkthrough!
I always try to make my videos as helpful and worth watching as possible.
Thanks for subscribing!
Amazing voice acting, they really explained simple game mehanics with such an elegant way of talking.
I miss this series. And if the rumors of a remaster of the 2nd game in the franchise Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver are true then yes I will be very happy.
This game actually got me started into playing the role playing game vampire the masquerade I also still have my copy of the game it’s self as well as the original PlayStation so thank you very much for doing this
I loved this game to pieces, it was a masterpiece of its time and one of those games that encouraged exploration and being inquisitive. Like that Nosgothian Script book you can find that has a Nosgoth to English cypher which you can then use to translate other hidden books leading to secrets. Or the fact that every Spirir Forge has a back door that you can send a mind controlled human into to sacrifice in exchange for 99 of whichever item was in the forge. Great times!
At 34 mins plus kain mentions his slo mo powers which makes his enemies appear to move as if mired in mud. I think Conor Mcgregor played this game as a kid.
Hope you had as much fun playing as we have watching. Unfortunately I never got to complete 😕 this game . Thanks for the video. ❤
i remember how i perceived this playing on a ps as a ten year old... the columns, the otherworldly atmosphere... good times!
Who ever is playing this game in 2024 there’s a cheat code for blood when ur health is low use the dpad up right square circle up down right left make sure your press the code slow if you press the code fast it will not work
Hahaha thanks i needed this atm
@@LeadFurlong yea I looked it up on google 🤣
@@LeadFurlong that’s how I got the code
Man I remember playing this as a kid, it was so good!
Blood Omen is simply legendary.
A remake would be nice.
🩸🩸🧛🧛
THANK YOU for not ruining the longplay by talking through it. I only beat this game one time.
I'm glad you like it! I think games can speak for themselves 😊
Man i was addicted to this game back in the day
I'll admit, I played this game so many times as a kid, so usually by the end I got enough secrets (definitely above 75%, if not into the low 90% range); which I believe gave the rank of princess, for some odd reason. Anyways, now I feel a little dumb from watching you play because it never occurred to me to often use the shield spell to get past a lot of crap and make some battles much easier overall. For the most part my main go-to strategy after attaining the Soul Reaver was to use the energy orb item and Chaos Armor, switch to the Soul Reaver, then just wreck house within just a few blows. But as I watched your fight again William I had to wonder if after using the Shield spell if then using the Twin Axes death spin would have done more damage faster than the Fire Sword.
The first game that truly showed me what Nintendon't.
The nostalgia! I was so bad at this game but the first few levels still sound exactly like they did when I was a kid!
Best game ever. Great story and amazing voice acting.
WHAT IS THIS GAME !!! I'VE NEVER COME ACROSS A GAME THIS MESMERISING VOICEACTING !! It's like this Kaine guy was the Original God of War badass !!
Where was this game!!? I've played lots of PS1 games but never heard of this !!? Whaat ?? How come?? Was it hidden? Underrated?
I'm intrigued by the voice acting the story, the dark atmosphere and soundtracks and yes that Bell sound was the cherry on top too 😂
Yes !! Im looking forward for this continuation.. thank you for this let's play, Katana, Vae Victus !! Onwards to Legacy of Kaine Soul Reaver !!
im sad Nupraptors had didnt get selected in the menu. Kain says: "Alas poor Nupraptor, i knew him well....well not really"
So glad they put this in psn catalogue, never played blood omen looking forward to learning the series beginning
Just be patient because of the loading times 😉
Otherwise, have fun and don't get lost!
26:40 OHH, there's a switch up there!
I got stuck here, too. Thanks for your comment!
Well played, thanks. I remember reading about this back then in a new issue of Game Fan Magazine cover story back then for Blood Omen Legacy of Kain for PS1.
I remember my dad bought me this game for my birthday i love playing it was my very first game that I played on ps1 thank you sharing the memory of this game.
Vae victis
hey man awesome video. Would you mind telling me what version you are playing and how you got it to look so crisp and clean? thx!
It is the PS1 version played in RetroArch (Beetle PSX HW) x16 internal resolution and texture filtering is nearest.
@@frangvsfritvs9537 There is a switch below this boulder which opens the door in the lower left corner of this room. As I was using the Sanctuary spell to get back I never had to open that door.
What does this mean?
@@crono448 It's a Latin phrase alternately translated as "suffering to the conquered", "woe to the vanquished" or "woe to the conquered," and the battle cry of the vampire Kain.
It means that those defeated in battle are entirely at the mercy of their conquerors and should not expect-or request-leniency.
Thanks for the walkthrough! helped a lot
God this this game needs to be remastered, this was the first game i ever played on a ps1 or ps2, my family was lucky to have both lol. I miss this game
It's this game that makes me wish Dead Sun actually came out. It would've been absolutely awesome.
You are an excellent gamer.
Thank you ☺️
This looks amazing than the port we got but im soo happy to play this game again
Probably because I cut out all the load times 😂 Still, it's such an awesome game. Enjoy diving back into it!
Blood Omen 1 & 2 & Soul Reaver 1 & 2 all returned in modern gen. Nice.
2:05:49 this isn’t happening to me. The demon is just taking mine blood but tearing me to pieces.
My childhood!
One of the best Video game saga ever made!
Great vid and guide bro. I've always and will always love this game.
Yes, I'm very pleased that after 24 years the game is finally available digitally on PC! It always looked bad because of the licences but apparently this problem has been solved!
It's best to enjoy the game with Verok's patch! verokster.blogspot.com/2018/05/legacy-of-kain-blood-omen-gl-wrapper.html?m=1
This will make the PC version even better!
Maybe there will be a remake or a new part in this fascinating universe some day! 🥰
The voice acting to this game was my favorite for the longest time.
2024, and we have it. The refill health meter and the refill magic meter cheat codes still work on the ps4 version(and prolly ps5 version, too). It's not a remake or remaster, but it's good, regardless, because I can play it again. :)
Also, tyvm for the 100% walkthrough from only a short time ago. :)
Thank you for sharing this info! 😊
For anyone wondering, here are the cheat codes:
Refill Blood: Up, Right, Square, Circle, Up, Down, Right, Left
Refill Magic: Right, Right, Square, Circle, Up, Down, Right, Left
Unlock all of the Dark Diary: Left, Right, Square, Circle, Up, Down, Right, Left
I’m glad you’re enjoying the game again-and I’m happy the walkthrough could help! 😄
@@Katanaleinone tiny thing. O.o this doesn't give all 100 secrets, weirdly. I'll try to find the others
@@FirstDarkAngel2001 🤔 My stats say 100/100 and others could already get all of them 🤔
But as this are just some small switches it's indeed possible that you missed one while following my video as I don't clearly state in the video where I unlock a secret...
I always wanted to add timestamps but never found the time to actually go through the whole video adding them 🙈
Did you edit out the loading screens? Sooo much better when transitions are smooth
Yes, I cut out all loading screens for a better viewing experience (This applies to all my walkthroughs)
Befitting of the channel name.😁
I remember playing this game when it first came out. One of my most favorite games of all time. The graphics are a little dated but the voice acting is still one of the best ever!
The way the tavern keeper says stranger sounds exactly like Merchant from RE4.
Love this game, and this walkthrough is incredible. One thought... is it just me, or does Kain's werewolf form sound like an angry chihuahua..?
I love Kains laugh so much
THE FULL LIST OF FULL MOON REQUIRED TIME STAMPS:
2:37:17
3:35:32
5:09:20
5:09:21
5:22:00
Perfect guide really helpful, ty a lot ❤
Glad it was helpful for you! And thanks for leaving a comment 🤗
@Katanalein do u by any chance have a BO2 guide too? 😊
@@glaucoruzzetti9630 I'm currently working on my no damage walkthrough for Blood Omen 2. You can check out the playlist here: ruclips.net/p/PLuxxR5oqFTu8krysUVQf3rmFv8ttpeZE8
But I also completed the entire game live while earning all the trophies. You can find that full 100% playthrough here: ruclips.net/video/thdGvdrkr3E/видео.html
Just make sure you save regularly, as the game tends to crash (especially in Chapter 11)
@Katanalein fortunately there's the save everywhere system now, ty a lot really helpful
@@glaucoruzzetti9630 True but you still have to manually use it 😁 Lost 1.5h because I forgot to save in Soul Reaver Remaster (where you also can save anytime but I didn't 🙈)
4:48:16 Most of the game has the same soundtrack and then out of nowhere there's this crazy circus music...Odd.
I played this when I was a kid. I miss this game though......
Top notch voice acting and SFX. Always used "The Twins".
I remember playing this as a little kid not even a teen yet. Holy cow it scared the hell out of me lol still has some eerieness to it even in my 30s. Definitely picking this one up for my PS1 collection one day.
I was awful at the game but I wanna beat it now that I'm not a frightened child 😭
It's amazing how these games leave such a lasting impression! This one definitely has its eerie moments, and I can see why it scared you as a kid. 😅 Good luck adding it to your PS1 collection-I’m sure you’ll enjoy beating it now with fresh eyes and a braver heart! 😊
C'était l'un de mes jeux préférés quand j'étais petit, j'avais 9 ans quand il est sorti. Le jeu me faisait flipper ! Les autres ne sont pas à la hauteur du premier
Kain voice actor is the GOAT 👌
So many memories with my sisters growing up with this amazing game💜 I'm pretty sure my middle sister still has it since 2000
I always like it when people associate good memories with games. Thanks for sharing.
I know I still have my original CD of it!
Thank you. This video was superb.
Thanks for watching and leaving a comment! Glad you liked it!
@@Katanalein I didn´t liked it. I loved it. 🤩 If you do one more video of this fantastic game please use som magic cards. They are truly awesome.
I beat this game years ago and barely remember any of it. I need to revisit again. ❤
You definitely should! It's still a great gaming experience! (If you play the PC version with Verok's patch 😉)
Ironic the good ending, is the bad ending when you think about the meta.
What a walkthrough great game. i was playing this on my PS2 last night pal version, oh the slow down and loading screens made my experience worse 😅
I hope they can improve this in the PS5 release 🙈For the walkthrough I edited out all of the loading screens 😂
The legacy of kain series is Peak gaming and I mean gaming at its Finest
amazing sound and music
This was released at the same time with Diablo 1, however it is well ahead in customization of the character and on par regarding story telling
The atmosphere in this game, especially the music and the manner in which the story is revealed was impressive. And the main hero feels like a witcher, but an evil one.
Which school of the Witcher do you think Kain would have belonged to?
@@johnnykopp7304 judging by Kain's psychological portrait, especially his unnecessarily violent approach to problem solving, I tend to say he'd fit into the School of the Cat just fine))
@@D-generon I think the same, although I could also see Kain in the school of the Viper as well.
You want to know how the story continues?
Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver 100% Walkthrough: ruclips.net/p/PLuxxR5oqFTu8q_ofA9TJfXhzlxu0Y9AK0 (8K+Texture Mod, No Damage)
Soul Reaver 2 100% Walkthrough: ruclips.net/video/YQ8QU6xp2Zg/видео.html (4K+Texture Mod, No Damage)
Blood Omen 2 100% Walkthrough: ruclips.net/p/PLuxxR5oqFTu8krysUVQf3rmFv8ttpeZE8 (4K+Texture Mod, No Damage)
You had the Soul Reaver but I just don't understand why you refuse to use it except using only the flame sword?
You cannot cast spells with the Soul Reaver, as it is a two-handed weapon. Every time you enter the menu, there is a long loading screen, so switching quickly between weapons and spells is very inconvenient.
@@Katanalein Oh I see!!! Now I know. Cos I didn’t play this game up to the level that u got the Soul Reaver. U are awesome dude! I respect that! I only played halfway through and I gave up 😅
@@Katanalein I enjoy watching your gameplay very much! It’s awesome! As if I’m watch movies! Haha! 👍👍👍
Thank you ☺️
Hey sorry to bother, but I have equipped the same armor and weapon as you do at 2:37:37 but the door won't open to me. What do I have to do?
This door opens only on full moon.
Had to watch something with this because V Rising gives me alot of vibes straight from this setting. Not as much of a story though since it is MP focused, but little things remind me of Legacy of Kain.
Знакомство с этой игрой у меня состоялось в далёком 1996 году, но игру пойти не удалось так как приставка и диск был не мой а одного знакомого моих друзей, позже я узнал что этот диск разгрызла собака. Позже когда играли в эту игру с друзьями но уже на другом диске, все заметили что игра вроде та же самая но не совсем. Не было цифр в верхнем левом углу, в начале было всего три склепа а не пять или шесть как на том, первом диске и не было трёх черепов и большого светлого треугольника наступив на который звучал рассказ с обьясниями, вместо него были маленькие красные. Не было шахмат с Ворадором. Позже когда я увидел видео с альфа версией, понял что это та самая первая игра. Поискав в интернете нашёл информацию о трёх протатипах игры от 12.07.96 от 15.07.96 и ещё один тоже 1996. Скачав их и попробовав играть оказалось что последний такой же как и 1997 года, по крайней мере интерфейс и карта со строениями, возможно там и есть шахматы но пока не дошёл до того места . первые же два те самые, вместо фаз луны полоска из нескольких шариков разных цветов и шкала рун магии такого де цвета как и шарики, то фиолетовая то зелёная. К сожалению оба на моём эмуляторе не пошли, после склепов пройдя к деревне где убили Каина просто не загружается проход по дороге. Видимо это был какой то редкий диск который работал но был между вторым и последним прототипом игры
It aged better than the sequels
Most 3D games of that era haven't aged that well.
Hey, I'd like to use clips of this in a video, if you don't mind.
I would credit you and link back to your channel, of course.
Thank you for reaching out! You have my permission to use a clip from my video under the following conditions:
# Please ensure the watermark is visible in the clip or that it is clear where the gameplay comes from.
# Include a link to the original video or my RUclips channel in your content.
If you have any questions, feel free to ask.
@@Katanalein Thanks!
Top example of its age. But this part where constant "Please, help me kind sir!!!" and the dying voice "Aaaaaaaa!!!" was painful with an earplug microphone
youre a true og for doing the work im not willing to make
Where is this 5hour 39 min. video does it show the 3 switches you need to push in the cemetery to open the spirit forge in Janos Audron's house in Uschtenheim? I think I've found the switches, but I don't know which ones need to be pushed in.
The three switches are shown at 2:55:03 the Spirit Forge at 3:04:47