If I had one word to describe the game, it would be “dark”. This is very much Kain’s tale though and I can tell why it spawned a franchise in the aftermath – he’s a brilliant, deep character at a time when games were rarely achieving this and the world of Nosgoth is well-established with a fascinating lore.Ĭonsidering when it released, Blood Omen is somewhat of a visual disappointment that neither embraces the 3D capabilities of the PS1 nor nails the gorgeous 2D graphics of the previous generation. Other characters you encounter, ranging from fellow vampire Vorador who encourages Kain to embrace the darkness to the ghost Ariel who asks Kain to heal the world, round out a nuanced and excellent cast. His narration throughout provides important context to what happening at the time and the setting and really elevates Blood Omen. It’s a tale anchored by Kain himself, who is an interesting anti-hero thrust into this world he doesn’t understand by events beyond his control. He’ll then venture out into the world of Nosgoth which is a high fantasy setting filled with mythical creatures and he quickly discovers his quest for revenge isn’t just against the bandits who literally killed him, but their masters who have ties to the very pillars that hold the world together. After being resurrected as a vampire, Kain travels the world to find a cure to this curse and similarly take revenge against those who wronged him.īlood Omen wastes no time in establishing its gory setting, as Kain (after being stained to death) awakens in a crypt filled with human sacrifices whose blood he can drain to restore his health. Adventurer Kain, lured out of a tavern during his journey, is unsuspectingly slain by a team of bandits.
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