![]() Malek, Guardian of the Pillar of Conflict and palladin of the Circle, failed to save them, and thus was damned to live as a ghost inside a hollow armour, bound to protect the Circle for eternity. In revenge for these "vampire purges", an ancient vampire called Vorador would slaughter six members of the Circle. It all starts in a time when vampires were being hunted down and exterminated by an order of warrior-priests created by the Circle, called The Sarafan. These Guardians are called the Circle of Nine, Protectors Of Hope. ![]() Each Pillar represents a power of the land, and it's protected by a Guardian. THE STORY of Blood Omen: Legacy of Kain takes place in Nosgoth, a land where all life depends on the existence of an ancient edifice known as The Nine Pillars. Anne Rice and Dracula fans, this one's for you. Playing as an anti-hero character is a refreshing change. If you can appreciate the twists and turns of the storyline you will definitely want to play through the game. It is far removed from the generally cutesy atmosphere of the Zelda games. This is definitely an action-adventure and not an RPG. Also, you can only save at designated save game points which I found to be annoying since it sometimes meant trudging through already-covered territory upon reloading. I would have liked the inclusion of more interaction and conversation with the NPCs. ![]() Traversing back and forth through the world of Nosgoth can also get tedious (although this is helped somewhat by the teleportation system introduced early in the game). The graphics are also very pixelated and blocky by today's glorious hi-res, true-color standards. Personally, I found the storyline to be the most important factor in keeping me playing till the end. If you're a fan of vampires then this game will surely appeal to you.ĭespite the acquisition of new weapons and offensive spells the combat quickly gets repetitive, and since combat is the central focus of the game this could put off a lot of people. As in the Zelda games your magical and shapechanging abilities and weaponry are steadily expanded as you progress. The voice overs for your character (Kain) also add to the atmosphere. The storyline is intricate and detailed and the ambience of Nosgoth (the gameworld) is suitably dark (I especially liked the way the colored lighting enhanced the moodiness). Console Generation Exclusives: PlayStationįor anyone who's played the Zelda games, this one will be a treat especially since action/adventures of this sort are rare on the PC.To aid in the slaughter of his enemies, Kain may equip different weapons and armor, each with its own unique properties. As the enemies are slain in front of him, Kain may drink their blood to restore his health, which is always trickling away, representative of his insatiable craving. Kain is also fixated on murder and is a master of several ways to kill and destroy his opponents. However, he is able to obtain several cursed abilities and spells such as being able to transform into a bat, wolf, and even a cloud mist respectively, as well as learning the ability to disguise himself from creatures of weaker mind. As a vampire, Kain is able to withstand sunlight, but is harmed by water. The fate of Nosgoth may hang on Kain decisions.īlood Omen: Legacy of Kain is an action game where the player controls the vampiric Kain. She informs Kain of his relation to the Pillars and that the only way for him to restore the balance is to seek out each guardian and kill them. At the Pillars, Kain meets Ariel - a former guardian of the Pillar of Balance, now a spirit after being murdered by an unseen assailant. These pillars, connected to the world and balancing the forces, have become corrupted and the Circle members been driven mad. Mortanius is of the Circle of Nine, the guardians of the Pillars of Nosgoth. However, Mortanius and other forces seek to use him as a tool in a greater plot. Stronger and faster than a human being, coupled with a thirst for blood that must be satisfied regularly, he is able to dispatch his killers quickly. Kain is returned in the form of a vampire and yearns to exact vengeance on those who killed him. The nobleman Kain has been slain by a group of bandits and in his death, he is revived by the necromancer Mortanius for his own ends.
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