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'''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' is an action adventure game developed by [[Silicon Knights]] for the Sony 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]]. | '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' is an action adventure game developed by [[Silicon Knights]] for the Sony 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{{fileref|NextGeneration US 32.pdf|page=19}}. By early 1997 is had found on in [[Activision]], however Activision did not see a Saturn port as financially viable and so axed its development{{fileref|UltraGamePlayers US 094.pdf|page=18}}. Several years later, ''Electronic Gaming Monthly'' reported that the Saturn version was developed first and ran smoother than the PlayStation version{{fileref|EGM US 153.pdf|page=114}}. | + | Reportedly the Saturn port of the game was finished, but initially delayed as Silicon Knights were unable to find a publisher{{fileref|NextGeneration US 32.pdf|page=19}}{{fileref|MeanMachinesSega51UK.pdf|page=12}}. By early 1997 is had found on in [[Activision]], however Activision did not see a Saturn port as financially viable and so axed its development{{fileref|UltraGamePlayers US 094.pdf|page=18}}. Several years later, ''Electronic Gaming Monthly'' reported that the Saturn version was developed first and ran smoother than the PlayStation version{{fileref|EGM US 153.pdf|page=114}}. |
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| + | [[BMG Interactive]] were set to publish the game in Europe{{fileref|MeanMachinesSega51UK.pdf|page=12}} but also backed down before release. | ||
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| Blood Omen: Legacy of Kain |
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| System(s): Sega Saturn |
| Publisher: BMG Interactive (EU), Activision (US) |
| Developer: Silicon Knights |
| Planned release date(s): 1997-01-24[1] |
Blood Omen: Legacy of Kain is an action adventure game developed by Silicon Knights for the Sony 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[2][3]. By early 1997 is had found on in Activision, however Activision did not see a Saturn port as financially viable and so axed its development[4]. Several years later, Electronic Gaming Monthly reported that the Saturn version was developed first and ran smoother than the PlayStation version[5].
BMG Interactive were set to publish the game in Europe[3] but also backed down before release.
Magazine articles
- Main article: Blood Omen: Legacy of Kain/Magazine articles.