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Life is XboxPC REVIEW | Legacy of Kain: Defiance Remastered
Published 3/10/2026
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Series X|S / PS4 / Switch 2 / PC / PS5 / Switch - 3/3/2026
Legacy of Kain: Defiance Remastered
Play as the vampire Kain and his betrayed lieutenant Raziel. Wield legendary blades, use supernatural abilities, and battle through a world of conflict, intrigue, and prophecy as their paths collide across the dark world of Nosgoth.
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- Crystal Dynamics
- Publisher
- Crystal Dynamics
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Critic avg
69
28 scored reviews
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28
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Score range
35–86
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Score range is 31+ points
Critic landscape
The critic average is 69 across 28 scored reviews, with a 51-point spread. Critics are far apart on this one.
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Most scored reviews currently sit in the 70–79 band.
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70–7913 reviews · 46%
Below 709 reviews · 32%
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James Berich
Press StartLegacy of Kain: Defiance Remastered Review – Great Efforts, Okay Game
Published 3/9/2026
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60
-9 vs critic avg
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Read originalPhilip Watson
CGMagazineLegacy of Kain: Defiance Remastered (Xbox Series X) Review
Published 3/7/2026
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70
+1 vs critic avg
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Read originalMick Fraser
Loot Level ChillLegacy of Kain: Defiance Remastered review
Published 3/5/2026
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50
-19 vs critic avg
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Read originalAthanasios Aravositas
Cubed3Legacy of Kain: Defiance Remastered Review
Published 3/4/2026
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70
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Read originalZahra Morshed
NoobFeedLegacy of Kain: Defiance Remastered Review
Published 3/4/2026
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72
+3 vs critic avg
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Read originalSteve C
TheSixthAxisLegacy of Kain: Defiance Remastered Review – Too long in the tooth
Published 3/4/2026
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50
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Use a PotionUse a Potion Legacy of Kain: Defiance Remastered Review
Published 3/4/2026
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70
+1 vs critic avg
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Read originalNick Mangiaracina
MonsterVineLegacy of Kain: Defiance Remastered Review - The Great Nosgoth Rebellion of 2003
Published 3/3/2026
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50
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Read originalMaddie Fisher
DualShockersLegacy of Kain: Defiance Remastered Review: A Bloody Good Remaster
Published 3/3/2026
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80
+11 vs critic avg
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