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Reportedly the Saturn port of the game was finished, but initially delayed as Silicon Knights were unable to find a publisher{{magref|nextgeneration|32|19}}{{magref|mms|51|12}}. By early 1997 it had found one in [[Activision]], however Activision did not see a Saturn port as financially viable and so axed its development{{magref|ugameplayers|94|18}}. Several years later, ''Electronic Gaming Monthly'' reported that the Saturn version was developed first and ran smoother than the PlayStation version{{magref|egm|153|114}}. | Reportedly the Saturn port of the game was finished, but initially delayed as Silicon Knights were unable to find a publisher{{magref|nextgeneration|32|19}}{{magref|mms|51|12}}. By early 1997 it had found one in [[Activision]], however Activision did not see a Saturn port as financially viable and so axed its development{{magref|ugameplayers|94|18}}. Several years later, ''Electronic Gaming Monthly'' reported that the Saturn version was developed first and ran smoother than the PlayStation version{{magref|egm|153|114}}. | ||
| − | [[BMG Interactive]] were set to publish the game in Europe{{magref|mms|51|12}} but | + | [[BMG Interactive]] were set to publish the game in Europe{{magref|mms|51|12}}, and [[BMG Japan]] in Japan{{fileref|SegaHotInformation JP 1995.pdf|page=19}}, but both backed down before release. |
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| Blood Omen: Legacy of Kain |
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| System(s): Sega Saturn |
| Publisher: Crystal Dynamics (US), BMG Interactive (EU), BMG Japan (JP) |
| Developer: Silicon Knights |
| Planned release date(s): Autumn 1995[1], 1997-01-24[2] |
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Blood Omen: Legacy of Kain is an action adventure game developed by Silicon Knights for the PlayStation. A version was also in development for the Sega Saturn, but was never released. Its sequel, Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver, was released for the Dreamcast.
Reportedly the Saturn port of the game was finished, but initially delayed as Silicon Knights were unable to find a publisher[3][4]. By early 1997 it had found one in Activision, however Activision did not see a Saturn port as financially viable and so axed its development[5]. Several years later, Electronic Gaming Monthly reported that the Saturn version was developed first and ran smoother than the PlayStation version[6].
BMG Interactive were set to publish the game in Europe[4], and BMG Japan in Japan[1], but both backed down before release.
Magazine articles
- Main article: Blood Omen: Legacy of Kain/Magazine articles.
Artwork
US prototype box art
External links
- Sega of America webpage: Saturn
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 File:SegaHotInformation JP 1995.pdf, page 19
- ↑ Computer & Video Games, "January 1997" (UK; 1996-12-11), page 53
- ↑ Next Generation, "August 1997" (US; 1997-07-22), page 19
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Mean Machines Sega, "January 1997" (UK; 1996-12-06), page 12
- ↑ Ultra Game Players, "February 1997" (US; 1997-01-28), page 18
- ↑ Electronic Gaming Monthly, "April 2002" (US; 2002-03-06), page 114