PCGame

Legacy of Kain: Defiance (2003)

Third-person dark fantasy action adventure with two sword-wielding vampires

Crystal Dynamics · Released Dec 6, 2012

ActionAdventure

Reviews
Very Positive
85% of 1,263
Recent reviews
Not enough recent
Playing now
0
right now
Steam Deck
Unsupported
Last update
Unknown
no patch notes found

Metacritic: 70/100 (critic reviews)

What is Legacy of Kain: Defiance (2003)?

A single-player action adventure set in a gothic fantasy world. You control vampires Kain and Raziel, fighting with swords as they try to uncover their destinies and stop forces threatening their world.

For you if...

  • +you like story-heavy vampire tales and dark fantasy
  • +you enjoy sword-based action with two playable characters

Not for you if...

  • you want multiplayer rather than a solo adventure
  • you prefer lighthearted settings to gothic fantasy

What players say

85% of 1,263 reviews are positive

Players praise the story, voice acting, and atmosphere; some also enjoy the combat. Their most common complaints concern the camera and movement controls. Some report technical problems and a lack of built-in controller support.

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Legacy of Kain: Defiance (2003)

Legacy of Kain: Defiance (2003) system requirements

As published by the developer.

Minimum

OS
Windows XP/ Windows Vista / Windows 7
Processor
1.8Ghz processor
Graphics
3D graphics compatible with DirectX 9
Memory
1 GB RAM
Storage
2 GB HD space

PC version details

DRM, required accounts, controller support and Steam features.

DRM
None declared on Steam
Controller
Keyboard and mouse
Platforms
Windows
Steam features
Family Sharing
Age rating
17+

Steam Deck: Unsupported

  • Not supported on SteamOS

Multiplayer and co-op

Languages

Full audio: English.

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