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Legacy of Kain: Defiance Remastered

Legacy of Kain: Defiance Remastered

Play as the vampire Kain and his betrayed lieutenant Raziel. Wield legendary blades, use supernatural abilities, and battle through a world of conflict, intrigue, and prophecy as their paths collide across the dark world of Nosgoth.

97%
Overwhelmingly Positive
DevelopersCrystal Dynamics, PlayEveryWare
PublisherCrystal Dynamics
Release DateMar 3, 2026
$24.99
Peak Players899
Controllerfull
PlatformsWindows
Action
Adventure
AI Review Summary

Legacy of Kain: Defiance Remastered is a heartfelt tribute that significantly modernizes the series' conclusion with a new third-person camera and updated controls. While it is widely praised as a superior remaster compared to its predecessors, some players report technical issues with collision and character model quality.

Pros

  • The new third-person camera system drastically improves playability and accessibility over the original fixed angles.
  • Modernized control schemes provide a much smoother and more responsive gameplay experience.
  • The remaster serves as an excellent tribute with updated graphics, extra lore, and bonus content.
  • Excellent optimization for the Steam Deck ensures a high-quality portable experience.
  • Immersive DualSense integration features dynamic light bar changes based on the active character.

Cons

  • The new camera implementation causes collision bugs where players and enemies can get stuck in the environment.
  • Character models for Kain and Raziel are viewed by some as inferior to those in the Soul Reaver remasters.
  • Directional input detection for special moves can be inconsistent due to the updated camera perspective.
  • Occasional technical glitches such as enemies phasing through walls can lead to softlocks.

Notable Mentions

  • The game features specific DualSense support, turning the light bar light blue for Raziel and red for Kain.
  • Reviewers highlight that the game runs excellently on Steam Deck right out of the box.
  • Many fans consider this the definitive way to experience the 'swansong' of the Legacy of Kain series.
Confidence: 45%
Based on the 53 most relevant reviewsGenerated on Mar 4, 2026
Game Vitals

Live snapshot

Player Activity

All-time peak
899

Price

Current price
$24.99
Lowest tracked
$12.49since Feb 13, 2026

Review Sentiment

Launch week
96%
Last 30 days
—
All-time positive
97%
Review Statistics
Total Reviews621
Positive: 601 (97%)Negative: 20 (3%)

1%

Reviews from Steam Deck

0%

Dev Response Rate

2h

Avg Playtime at Review

77%

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