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Season 2 • Episode 14 • Legacy of Kain Soul Reaver: A Classic Revisited on PS1/PC/Dreamcast

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DF Retro Season 2, Episode 14: Legacy of Kain Soul Reaver: A Classic Revisited on PS1/PC/Dreamcast

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One of the greatest titles available on the original PlayStation, Soul Reaver's 3D 'Metroidvania' gameplay pushed the system to its limits. John presents the history behind the game, examines the core technology, analyses performance and checks out the PC and Dreamcast ports. Watch DF Retro Season 2, Episode 14 Legacy of Kain Soul Reaver: A Classic Revisited on PS1/PC/Dreamcast in HD free online. Enjoy high-quality streaming of DF Retro Season 2, Episode 14 and share your thoughts in the comments below!

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