Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver

"An essential part of the gameplay involves warping between spectral and material worlds. To help distinguish each world a permanent mist remains visible in the distance. The color of the mist offers a clue to Raziels whereabouts."

"Crystal Dynamics' long-awaited sequel to Blood Omen: Legacy of Kain is a far different animal from its predecessor. Instead of being a top-down RPG, Soul Reaver is a 3D adventure game similar to Eidos' Tomb Raider."

"One big part of Soul Reaver's problem is that it's so organically structured. Yes, that's one of its best aspects, too. But for many, this game is actually too big and puzzle laden, and there are no telltale signposts that say, "OK, you've finished mission one."

"Moving in between the Spectral and Material world is key in the game. Puzzles that seem impossible and dead ends that seem to lead to nowhere can be magically altered by moving back and forth between the Spectral and Material world."

"Soul Reaver is a excellent gaming experience, and even though we had to wait through countless delays to eventually get to play it, I'm happy to say it's a wait well worth it. Buy this game. Today."