Most of the abilities - named Dark Gifts in the game - can only be used once the 'Rage Meter' has been filled by defeating opponents. These skills help in advancing through sections of the game, as well as puzzles. If no weapons are selected, claws can be used to attack, as well as abilities, which are gained by killing bosses. Weapons have limited durability and will eventually break if used for excessive blocking. As progression is made throughout the game, several weapons can be attained, such as a broadsword or staff. Lost health can be regained by draining the blood of a downed enemy or civilian. Health is represented by two vials - a red vial symbolizing total hit points, and a blue vial which is an indicator as to how long it will take to increase overall health. Gameplay is presented in 3D and is a combination of combat and puzzle solving. The final product was a commercial success, becoming a Sony's 'Greatest Hits' title, but received average reception, with critics citing its lower production values and lack of innovation relative to the Soul Reaver games as flaws. They sought to create a more action-focused entry in contrast to the Soul Reaver games' emphasis on puzzle-solving. While Crystal Dynamics' Soul Reaver team began to produce Soul Reaver 2, a secondary crew started work on Blood Omen 2 in 1999. Centuries after Blood Omen, Kain is opposed by traitorous vampires and the minions of The Sarafan Lord, and sets out to continue his ascent to power. It is the sequel to the first game in the series, Blood Omen: Legacy of Kain, with Blood Omen's protagonist, the vampire Kain, returning as the central character.īlood Omen 2 chronologically bridges the stories of the original Blood Omen and Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver, but it takes place in an alternate timeline created by the events of Soul Reaver 2. It was released for the PlayStation 2, alongside Xbox, Microsoft Windows and GameCube ports developed by Nixxes Software BV, in 2002. Blood Omen 2 is an action-adventure game developed by Crystal Dynamics and published by Eidos Interactive, and the fourth title in the Legacy of Kain series.

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