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Much better than the Playstation Version

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 3 / 3
Date: January 28, 2000
Author: Amazon User

If you liked Soul Reaver on the Playstation, then you will definitely like it on the Dreamcast. Enhanced graphics, faster gameplay, and new gameplay elements make this a great game. For those who aren't familiar with Soul Reaver, take Tomb Raider and put a darker edge on it.

A very good game...

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: January 28, 2000
Author: Amazon User

...That really takes advantage of the DreamCast's processing power. This game runs very smoothly at 60 frames per second. Much much better than the psx version. Sound is also much better than the psx. However, the psx is an inferior system and one would expect these minimal improvements.

Character models have really low poly counts with hi res textures. This means you see really clear, but blocky people and characters running around and it comes across as a game where the developers just threw better hi-res textures on their old cash cow game (in the 'biz they call it "slapping some new makeup on the wh0re and sending him back out"). Game play is fluid and easy to get into. The effects (lighting, fire, magic, warping from one reality to another) look very slick. The voice acting is well above average but the cut scenes can get a bit boring after seeing a dozen or so. Overall, LOKSR is a very cool-looking, somewhat long (25-30 hrs), mature, somewhat difficult adventure game that really takes advantage of the dreamcasts processing power.

The King of Action/Adventure Games has arrived

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 2 / 3
Date: February 01, 2000
Author: Amazon User

I began enjoying this genre probably like everyone else, when I first played Tomb Raider. LOK:SL is light years ahead of that game, or any other game in this genre. The controller interface does take some getting used to, but does eventually become second nature. The game itself is superb. The graphics are outstanding and the story, dramatic. The gameplay is really where this game shines.It is an adventure, so puzzle solving skills are crucial. You have to shift between the Material and Spectral Plains to solve some of the puzzles.This may seem simple, but figuring out exactly when to do this is the challenge. Moving blocks around is also a big part of this game, but its not mindless. You actually have to think about how,where and what orientation the blocks have to be moved in. The blocks can even be hidden, and the only clue that you need to find a box is an empty space on your screen where it looks like a box should go. There are too many types of enemies to mention.To increase your health, you have to use the multiple weapons available in the environment to destroy your opponents. Throwing them into fire, water or jagged objects works just as well. Once dead, you have to "inhale" your fallen foe's soul. Very cool. This is a thinking man's game, and even if you are skilled with these types of adventure games, you will find challenges a plenty. Overall with the graphics, gameplay and I forget to mention eerie music, this game is the top of the list for this genre on any platform.

the bomb

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 1 / 1
Date: February 02, 2000
Author: Amazon User

This game hased to be one of the best that i have played on dreamcast. It has outstanding graphics also a very fun story line. Buy it and you will love it

This game will suck you in

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: February 02, 2000
Author: Amazon User

I am really not into adventure games, reason being that some of them are too long, and I get bored easily (reason that I love sports games, you know when they are over). But this game just sucked me in. The voice actors of the game are awsome, these guys and gals are hollywood quality. The story is very intriging and addicting you just want to know what is going to happen next. The game is fairly long and there are many places to explore. I would reccoment this game to anybody (EXCEPT CHILDREN: THIS GAME DOES CONTAIN SOME VIOLENCE (IMPALING, BURNING ALIVE, ETC..) AND BLOOD AND GUTS SO I DON'T RECOMMEND THIS GAME TO YOUNGER CHILDREN SO PARENTS PLEASE TAKE A LOOK AT THE RATING). The only problem witht the game is the camara it sometimes does things you don't want it to you can always fix it but when you are in the middle of being attacked by a vampire it's hard to fix the camara and aviod being killed. Most of the puzzles are pretty easy but there are some difficult ones. Well overall this game is highly recommended.

ONE OF THE BEST GAMES EVER!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 2 / 2
Date: February 03, 2000
Author: Amazon User

SR IS DREAMCAST'S BEST TITLE TO DATE. REGARDLESS OF BEING A IDENTICAL PORT OF THE PLAYSTATION VERSION, THIS GAME STANDS OUT, SURPASSING TITLES SUCH AS TOMB RAIDER. SOUL REAVER PUSHES THE DREAMCAST'S GRAPHICAL POWER TO THE LIMIT, THE GAMPLAY IS MUCH FASTER AND CLEANER THAN THE PLAYSTATION VERSION AND THE LOAD TIMES, FORGET IT, THERE ARE NONE! THE SHIFTING FROM THE PLANES IS FLAWLESS AND FAST. THE GRAPHICS ARE SO MUCH CLEANER THAT I WAS EASILY ABLE TO FIND ITEMS AND A GLYPH WHICH I HAD PREVIOUSLY FAILED TO LOCATE ON THE PLAYSTATION VERSION. FINNALY, A WORTHY TITLE FOR DREAMCAST.

Best Game Ever!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: February 03, 2000
Author: Amazon User

Soul Reaver is the Best! You get to use spells, weapons, Even your bare hands! this game combinds a thrilling story, lots of action, and practicly imposible puzzles. If you are going to buy it make shure you have a save pack or it's crap. If it were up to me I'd give it 10 stars!

Simply Amazing

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: February 05, 2000
Author: Amazon User

thats all that needs to be said to describe this game. Its blows the pc version away and easily makes the psx version looks like a dogs chew toy. Running at a constant(NO SLOWDOWN) 60 fps, and no popup this game is a must have for any Dreamcast owner, and if you havent bought the sega system this game gives you a reason to buy one.(Also check out Crazy Taxi)

One of the best games to come to the Dreamcast

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 16 / 16
Date: February 08, 2000
Author: Amazon User

First off, the graphics are unbelievable. For those who have not bought Soul Reaver watch how the environments change when going between worlds. As I soon found out by playing the game it's the little things that make this game so awesome. For example, when fighting off the enemy you can impale them with a sword or you can throw them onto spiked objects that hang from the wall. Furthermore, you can set them on fire and the list goes on and on. The environments that you go through are beautifully landscaped with different things to make it look so real. Also, the game isn't too hard where you get so frustrated you want to give up and at the same time it's hard enough to keep you interested. Overall, the game is a must buy if you like adventure games. There is so much that I have left out; you should at the absolute least rent it to find out how great this game is. As I had mentioned earlier, pay attention to the little things you can do in the game because it makes the game that much more enjoyable to play!

Welcomed Suprise

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: February 10, 2000
Author: Amazon User

I had never even heard of this game before. I have almost every Dreamcast game and I am always hungry for more. When I saw this game on the shelf, I thought to myself, "This looks O.K." When I took this game home and started playing it, I was mezmerized. From the opening story, to the gameplay, it has got to be the best Dreamcast Adventure Game ever made. Never has there been a game that is so original, exciting and spooky. Between impaling enemies, crossing between two worlds and feeding off of the souls of your enemies this game can not be beat. BUY THIS GAME!

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