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'''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' is an action adventure game developed by [[Silicon Knights]] for the Sony PlayStation. A version was also in development for the [[Sega Saturn]], but was never released. Its sequel, ''[[Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver]]'', was released for the [[Dreamcast]].
 
'''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' is an action adventure game developed by [[Silicon Knights]] for the Sony PlayStation. A version was also in development for the [[Sega Saturn]], but was never released. Its sequel, ''[[Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver]]'', was released for the [[Dreamcast]].
  
Reportedly the Saturn port of the game was finished, but Silicon Knights were unable to find a publisher{{fileref|NextGeneration US 32.pdf|page=19}}. Several years later, ''Electronic Gaming Monthly'' reported that the Saturn version was developed first and ran smoother than the PlayStation version{{fileref|EGM US 153.pdf|page=114}}.
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Reportedly the Saturn port of the game was finished, but initially delayed as Silicon Knights were unable to find a publisher{{fileref|NextGeneration US 32.pdf|page=19}}. By early 1997 is had found on in [[Activision]], however Activision did not see a Saturn port as financially viable and so axed its development{{fileref|UltraGamePlayers US 094.pdf|page=18}}. Several years later, ''Electronic Gaming Monthly'' reported that the Saturn version was developed first and ran smoother than the PlayStation version{{fileref|EGM US 153.pdf|page=114}}.
  
 
==Magazine articles==
 
==Magazine articles==

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Blood Omen: Legacy of Kain
System(s): Sega Saturn
Developer: Silicon Knights
Planned release date(s): 1997-01-24[1]

Blood Omen: Legacy of Kain is an action adventure game developed by Silicon Knights for the Sony PlayStation. A version was also in development for the Sega Saturn, but was never released. Its sequel, Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver, was released for the Dreamcast.

Reportedly the Saturn port of the game was finished, but initially delayed as Silicon Knights were unable to find a publisher[2]. By early 1997 is had found on in Activision, however Activision did not see a Saturn port as financially viable and so axed its development[3]. Several years later, Electronic Gaming Monthly reported that the Saturn version was developed first and ran smoother than the PlayStation version[4].

Magazine articles

Main article: Blood Omen: Legacy of Kain/Magazine articles.

References