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Legacy of Kain: Defiance PC
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70 out of 100

Mixed or average reviews - based on 11 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 11
  3. Negative: 1 out of 11
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  1. IC-Games
    90
    A fantastic game that is let down slightly by an ill-designed camera system and lack of a map feature.
  2. IGN
    80
    The long-standing Legacy of Kain series finally hits paydirt with one of the best stories in the series and without a doubt, one of the best combat systems in an action-adventure series.
  3. Computer and Video Games
    79
    Worse still (by about a million times), is the fact that you have to visit the exact same bloody temple at least ten times during the course of the game, solving its baffling 'mysteries' every time. [PC Zone]
  4. Game Power Australia
    75
    One of those rare games where the story, characters and performances eclipse the gameplay by a wide margin.
  5. GMR Magazine
    70
    It's a well-made game, but its high points start to fall as you experience them over…and over...
  6. 1UP
    70
    Defiance stands as a solid title that fans of "Devil May Cry" and even the recent "Castlevania: Lament of Innocence" should have plenty of fun with.
  7. ActionTrip
    69
    Hard-core fans will love the story and eventually, if they're persistent and patient enough they'll get over the horrendous controls and camera and other gameplay drawbacks.
  8. GameSpot
    69
    Has an outstanding premise, but it's ultimately a disappointment.
  9. TotalGames.net
    65
    The previous games in the series have all been relatively successful, and Defiance looked set to continue that tradition, until the poor camera angles and misjudged over-emphasis on combat scuppered things somewhat. As it stands, this is very much a game for fans of the series only.
  10. PC Format
    52
    Complacency has set in by now and calcifies this ongoing saga.
  11. Edge Magazine
    40
    You get the impression the only person who cares about Kain's legacy any more is the writer. The turgid battling lets an average game down. [Jan 2004, p.107]
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8.9 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 14 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 7
  3. Negative: 0 out of 7
  1. CoffinSandman
    5
    Not much more that a poor man's Devil May Cry. The gameplay is mediocre and shallow, the fights are repetative, the enemy AI sux, and the levels and environments are dull. The controls are made even worse by the keyboard. Do yourself a favor and pick up DMC instead.… Full Review »
  2. MariusK.
    10
    The best advenure game ever.
  3. JerenyR.
    10
    This game had me on the edge of my seat the graphics are incredible the puzzles are challenging but not to hard so I give this game a ten.. Any game that can hold my attention this long deserves a 10 thankyou.… Full Review »
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