Soul Reaver 2 is the sequel to the original Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver, both of which are included in the remastered bundle Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver 1 & 2 Remastered. This compilation presents players with opportunities to earn achievements and trophies in both titles. PlayStation 5 owners will receive one shared platinum trophy for both games, whereas PlayStation 4 players will have the chance to earn separate Platinum Trophies for each game.
Achievements and trophies may be unlocked through story progression, typical of many games that support completionist endeavors. However, players must be cautious of certain trophies that are missable, totaling ten in the game, which necessitate foresight and planning to achieve.
Comprehensive List of Soul Reaver 2 Achievements/Trophies
To facilitate achievement and trophy hunting, it is recommended that players create save files at various points throughout their journey. By making a fresh save upon entering new areas, players will retain the ability to revisit missed opportunities. A notable feature in Soul Reaver 2 is the inclusion of speedrun-related achievements, allowing for some trophies to be collected within a single gameplay session. Compared to its predecessor, Soul Reaver 2 has distinctively different achievement mechanics — notably, players won’t earn trophies for defeating boss characters.
Full Circle
Awarded for: Obtaining all trophies in Soul Reaver 2.
This is the Platinum Trophy specifically for PlayStation 4 players, and it is absent for those on PlayStation 5.
Reaver Convergence
Awarded for: Upgrading the Reaver blade.
This trophy is unlockable purely through story advancement. Unlike the first installment, Soul Reaver 2 does not feature shortcuts such as cheats for early access to upgrades.
The Corruption of Pillars
Awarded for: Encountering Kain.
Darkness Is My Friend
Awarded for: Acquiring the Dark Reaver.
Players will secure this trophy while following the game’s narrative progression.
Interview With a Vampire
Awarded for: Engaging in conversation with Vorador.
Another trophy that players can earn by simply moving forward in the storyline.
Enlightening Sun
Awarded for: Obtaining the Light Reaver.
This, too, is a trophy tied to normal progression through the game’s events.
History and Destiny Collide
Awarded for: Making impactful changes in history.
This achievement comes through the player moving along the critical path of the story.
Ariel’s Lament
Awarded for: Listening to Ariel’s spirit.
This trophy is a result of standard progression through the narrative.
The Ruined Aerie
Awarded for: Discovering remnants of an ancient civilization.
Players will attain this trophy simply by following the game’s storyline.
Lighter Even Than Kain
Awarded for: Acquiring the Air Reaver.
This trophy is granted through visiting the necessary stages of the story.
The Tenth Guardian
Awarded for: Completing advancements in the Aerie and encountering the legendary vampire.
This trophy is achieved by normal story progression.
Ancient Flame
Awarded for: Obtaining the Fire Reaver.
This trophy is particularly significant, as it pertains to crucial plot elements more than the Fire Reaver from the prior game.
Blade of Vengeance
Awarded for: Avenge Janos’ death.
Players will earn this through narrative advancement.
On the Outside
Awarded for: Visiting the Sarafan Stronghold before engaging with Janos.
After acquiring the Air Reaver, players should return to the time chamber and navigate to the Great Southern Lake to find the Sarafan Stronghold and unlock this trophy.
Drowned Rat 2
Awarded for: Causing a human to drown in water.
This trophy can be unlocked in the Sarafan Stronghold by pushing a human into the water after having achieved the previously mentioned trophy.
Touch the Devil
Awarded for: Defeating a Fire Demon using only bare hands.
Players must initiate combat with a Fire Demon and defeat it without any weapons to secure this achievement.
Split
Awarded for: Using an axe finisher on a Greater Thrall.
Through various explorations, players will discover axes that can be utilized to finish a Greater Thrall to trigger this trophy.
Keep Your Distance
Awarded for: Defeating a fire demon groundling.
Players must kill a summoned groundling in combat to earn this achievement.
Inferno
Awarded for: Defeating fire demons within a minute during the Sarafan era.
After acquiring the Fire Reaver, players face a trio of Fire Demons; if more than a minute is taken, reload and retry.
Not Without Purpose 2
Awarded for: Gliding for 25 seconds without utilizing an updraft.
This can easily be obtained in the Subterranean Ruins by soaring through the air in a circular motion.
Reaver of Souls
Awarded for: Feeding the Reaver 30 times.
This achievement can be expected throughout normal gameplay as players dispatch enemies with the Wraith Blade.
Harvester of Souls
Awarded for: Consuming souls 30 times.
Like the previous trophy, this will develop naturally but can be accelerated by shifting to the Spectral Realm upon entering new areas.
Air Lift
Awarded for: Launching an enemy into the air using the Air Reaver.
This achievement pops when an enemy is struck by the Air Reaver’s projectile attack for the first time.
Aerial Jump
Awarded for: Making a human jump into the air with a combat maneuver.
To execute this, players must use the power attack button when unarmed to initiate the jump.
Scare the Crows!
Awarded for: Scaring all crows around the Dark Forge balcony.
Players can find crows at the swamp’s Dark Forge entrance; scaring all six away grants this trophy.
Your Sacrifice Was Rejected
Awarded for: Presenting the incorrect sacrificial heart at the Air Forge altar.
Progress through the story to this point and intentionally present the wrong heart to earn this achievement.
Finish Him
Awarded for: Using every weapon type to finish an enemy.
Players must utilize newly found weapons to give the finishing blow. Be cautious if too far along in the story, as a replay may be necessary.
What Sorcery Is This?!
Awarded for: Slaying three sorceresses without taking damage.
When facing sorceresses towards the game’s climax, ensure to survive while defeating three successive enemies. Save progress before attempting this challenge.
Vertical Rush
Awarded for: Solving Janos’ Aerie final interior puzzle within 15 minutes.
This achievement is earned at Janos Audron’s Retreat and involves navigation through a vertical maze. Players well-versed with the original Soul Reaver will have an easier time with these challenges.
Vampire Champion
Awarded for: Finishing the game within 6 hours.
Achieving this requires speedy playthroughs; common records lie around 3.5 hours. Players should track their save times and forgo cutscenes since they will add to total playtime.
Missable Achievements/Trophies in Soul Reaver 2
While many of the trophies mentioned can be obtained through normal gameplay, certain achievements will become inaccessible if players advance too far into the storyline. Below is a list of trophies that players should be particularly cautious of to prevent missing them:
- Finish Him
- Inferno
- Keep Your Distance
- On the Outside!
- Scare the Crows!
- Split
- Touch the Devil
- Your Sacrifice Was Rejected
- Vertical Rush
- Vampire Champion
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