Legacy of Kain: Defiance

"Legacy of Kain: Defiance has an outstanding premise, but it's ultimately a disappointment."

"It's been a long time coming -- a Legacy of Kain in which it's fun to fight. Looks like they got step one down. Now, for steps two, three, four, five…"

"The long-standing Legacy of Kain series finally hits paydirt with one of the best stories in the series and without a doubt, one of the best combat systems in an action-adventure series. But does anyone care anymore? Did Blood Omen 2 and Soul Reaver 2 push everyone away for good? I don't know, but despite its problems and the still difficult-to-relate-to stylized universe, this is a must-have in the series."