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Soul Reaver 2 rules......

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 2 / 2
Date: November 27, 2002
Author: Amazon User

If you're the type who loves a good story in their games, look no further than the 'Legacy of Kain' series. Especially, Soul Reaver 2. This game is mucho deep on storyline. To be honest, I think that is why most fans are so passionate about the series. It's deep. I've been a big fan of the series for quite some time and that is my sole reason for playing the games. Just to see what happens next. I'll admit, alot of times I'm left scratching my head on certain things but I'm sure they will be answered in due time.
Everything from plot to presentation to control and gameplay, everything is tuned to a fine perfection.You'll often find yourself in awe of the beautiful scenery this game has. Be warned, though, some of the puzzles in this one are tough but, with good common sense, you'll make it through alright. There's alot of extras in this game, as well, such as Voice outtakes and excetra. Well worth playing through to unlock. This is one game definitely worth checking out.
I, like other fans, am pleased to know yet another in the series is coming. Til that time, I'd like to suggest that you play Blood Omen 2 as well. Awesome game.

Really couldn't get into this one

3 Rating: 3, Useful: 2 / 2
Date: February 06, 2003
Author: Amazon User

This game looked promising, and it was inexpensive so I took a chance. It's an okay game: the graphics are good but not amazing, the storyline is okay, etc. I just really didn't get hooked on it the way I did with Devil May Cry, the Final Fantasys, and others. I also didn't play the first one, though it is not necessary to pick up on the story. If you like the first one, then you'll probably like this, otherwise I would say spend your money elsewhere.

One of the best the PS2 has to offer.

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 2 / 2
Date: September 23, 2005
Author: Amazon User

This is game number 3 in a (currently) 5 game series. I am coming back and writing this review after having played all of the games, and 3 years after having played it the first time through (I have recently played it again start to finish).

Simply put, this game is amazing.

TECHNICAL ASPECTS
The graphics were incredible for its time, and still are good. The textures, the locales, and the ambience are all exceedingly well done. The music ranges from really good to unnoticed.

Then there is the voice acting. This entire series, and especially this game, have the best voice acting of any videogame I've ever seen. It's even better than most movies that come out these days. Even most of the people who dislike or hate the game admit the acting is superb. The character animations fit the dialogue, which is itself very well written.

STORY
Being a story-driven game, this is where it shines. It is rare to see videogames with actual dynamic characters, and a well laid out plot. I can't go into detail about it, partly because it's a vast storyline (with 2 games full of plot preceeding it), and partly becasue i don't want to spoil it for anyone. Besides, the game's pacing and unfolding of the story is done so well, I don't want to screw it up by telling it poorly.

GAMEPLAY
I prefer the puzzles in this game to the ones in any of the other games. They seem more organic, if a little easier. Gone are the block puzzles, and (for the most part) jumping puzzles. These seem more like a riddle without words.

Combat is interesting at first, but grows stale after not too long. While a general improvement on the first games, this is probably the worst part about this game (and it's not that bad).
On one hand, it never really gets frustrating, on the other, it's never really that exciting. Combat in general is why this game received 4 stars (instead of 5) in the fun department.

I loved the puzzle-type boss battles from Soul Reaver 1, and was saddened to not have them here, but it's something you'll learn to live with out.

The camera in this game (unlike most 3d games) is excellent, mainly because you're in control of it. Having full control of its rotation is such a relief and suprisingly rare in games of this ilk.

I actually like the fact that there are no "powerups" in this game. Hunting all over the world for hidden pieces of extra health has its place, but not in such a plot-driven game such as this one.

OVERALL
It is a superbly presented game. It's biggest fault is that it is rather on the short side (probably 10 hours of gameplay to beat), but that just means its slightly longer than most other games out there nowadays. But, what time you do spend playing it is well worth that time.

Very cool game!

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 2 / 2
Date: December 31, 2001
Author: Amazon User

After beating the first Soul Reaver I couldn't wait for the second one to get here, I was even more jazzed that it was going to be on Playstation2! For you Soul Reaver vets part 2 is graphically far better than the first (obviously).
One of the coolest surprises about the second installment of this series is that all the abilities you obtained from the first game have returned to the second! The story line and cut scenes are pretty cool and a bit wordy but the story is what the game is all about right? This time around you are back in time before the vampires took over and killed everyone so some of the enemies you will face are actually human. The one very noticeable thing is the fighting as gotten much more difficult! Its not the vampires you don't have to worry about anymore, the humans are pretty challenging and if you aren't careful they will beat you down! I haven't beat the this game yet but I am so far not disappointed with what I have seen so far. Great sequel and a great game for SR vets and first timers!

WELLDONE EIDOS

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 2 / 2
Date: January 07, 2002
Author: Amazon User

I was a bit hesitant to buy this game,the first soul reaver gained excellent online reviews but i was dissapointed when i played it for it was REALLY boring,i feared the same thing might happen this time before buying soul reaver 2,but i decided to just give it a shot and see...
and WOW this game is good,the storyline is the best in any videogame i ever played so far,it keeps you wondering all that time :"what's going to happen next?"...
excellent gameplay,the combat system has been highly improved and a lot easier yet much more exciting that its first predessecor,the story is really really exciting,and the graphics are top-notch and gorgeous,the sound performance and acting is really good even better than an actual movie...
i'm surprised to find this game improved that far compared to the first soul reaver,good job eidos...

Graphics Good, Gameplay Just Ok, Ending TERRIBLE!

2 Rating: 2, Useful: 4 / 9
Date: January 27, 2002
Author: Amazon User

I couldnt tell you how excited i was to finally get my hands on this game, i started playing and was enjoying it, the graphics were great, everything was top notch and the story was progressing pretty good. You have to go into this game knowing that its short, for this reason DO NOT BUY IT RENT IT!! It took me 2 days, maybe a total of about 8 - 10 hours to finish this game. The final reason i say rent this and dont buy it is because the ending is absolutely the biggest let down I have yet experienced in a game i was really into. Remember soul reaver 1, the ending was good, it wrapped up mysteries and left a bigger mystery open but at least soul reaver 1's story was pretty much wrapped up. Soul Reaver 2, Everything is left wide open, NONE of the story is wrapped up and the ending, well, lets just say, theres some text at the end, and thats it. HUGE DISAPOINTMENT. Be warned. Cause of the ending i give it a two.

Good, No More, No Less

3 Rating: 3, Useful: 2 / 3
Date: June 20, 2002
Author: Amazon User

Although this game has a considerable amount of flaws (no bosses, very few save points, short game length), it still retains much of it's predecessors' entertainment value, although it would be better to rent. But it shares the essential five things included in all LoK games:

1.) Amazing scenery.

2.) Plentiful gore.

3.) Superb voice acting.

4.) Intriguing storyline.

5.) The Best Character Designs in History.

Don't buy this game, but it's worth a rent. If you want to buy, check out Blood Omen: Legacy of Kain.

Note: The plot is more connected to Blood Omen than Soul Reaver 1, except for the one thing about Raziel's past that I'M NOT going to spoil, because people who've beaten Soul Reaver would know what I'm talking about.

Soul Reaver 2! Why you should wait!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 2 / 3
Date: October 03, 2001
Author: Amazon User

Usually when games are delayed it means there has been some problem found that should be fixed. I'm personally glad that Soul Reaver 1 was delayed. The end result was a better game. Anyways Soul Reaver 2 continues where Soul Reaver 1 left off. You continue to hunt Kain as Raziel! Travel through Nosgoth's past in your endless hunt to find Kain! "Free will cannot exist in the present when destiny lies in the past"

Really good

3 Rating: 3, Useful: 2 / 3
Date: October 06, 2002
Author: Amazon User

I love the Blood Omen series. This game plays almost EXACTly like the first Soul Reaver, so the controls should be really firmilar. Everything looks great, and the sound and voice-over acting is top-notch.
If there was a criticism to be placed anywhere, I thought the game was really on the shorter side. I honestly think it took me less then a week to wrap it up.

Skip It!

1 Rating: 1, Useful: 2 / 5
Date: November 16, 2001
Author: Amazon User

Fans of the original series are in for a big dissapointment with SR2. This game is not epic nor are the puzzles challenging or rewarding. In the original SR game, there was a good balance of story telling and game play, but that has been left out for boring and unnecessary dialogue.

As expected, graphics are great, but overall, a huge miss and not worthy of sinking your teeth into. Hopefully, Eidos gets it right with Soul Reaver 3?

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