First look at the refreshed bosses of Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver 1 & 2 Remastered

Thanks to a post on the PlayStation Blog, Aspyr have released new looks at some of the bosses that players will encounter in Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver 1 & 2 Remastered. They also released a little video, if you want to just see them in action.

In addition to details on some of the bosses, the blog delves into updates to the game, mainly around the map and compass. There are a number of additions to the game, which will help new players understand where they need to go, but most of them can be disabled, so fans of the original can enjoy the game as they remember it.

Aspyr are doing the bulk of the work, but the folks at Crystal Dynamics have been working with them to ensure that all new assets created for the game match what they should, including the new world map, which you can see below.

As for the bosses, here are the descriptions for each of the bosses from the PlayStation Blog:

Kain

Raziel first confronts Kain at the Pillars where he must be swift and strike Kain three times to gain the Soul Reaver. The second encounter takes place in the Chronoplast, where the tiered arena makes evasion even more challenging. Track your target’s movements closely and make haste to strike him with the Soul Reaver. If you cannot reach him in time, use your Telekinetic projectile to stop Kain from using his powerful lightning attack.

Dumah

In a desolated fortress, Dumah awaits reanimation. Just like his other brethren, Dumah is invulnerable to any attacks, so Raziel has to be cunning and lure him to a flame powerful enough to melt even the hardest metal, all while avoiding tremendous earthquakes caused by Dumah’s incredible strength.

Rahab

This battle occurs in a flooded abbey. Rahab is fully immune to water, which is lethal to Raziel. Use Raziel’s agility to avoid Rahab’s deadly close-range and long-range attacks by jumping and make use of your newly gained Telekinetic projectile ability to exploit Rahab’s extreme vulnerability to sunlight.

Zephon

Fought in a dilapidated cathedral, Zephon has evolved into an insect-like creature, fusing with this towering structure. You’ll need to ascend to the highest chambers and become willingly ensnared to be able to confront him. Search the room for any elemental advantages which could aid you in this endeavor.

Melchiah

The first of Kain’s lieutenants Raziel must defeat. This battle takes place in the Necropolis where Melchiah chases Raziel down while phasing through gates, making the spectral realm no longer safe. Strategically use the environment to expose Melchiah’s vulnerabilities and use his own devices against him.