Legacy of Kain Author Jim Curry Dies
Jim Curry, the author of unforgettable games such as Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver and Akuji: The Heartless, passed away in February. The famous author’s wife Ellen Curry announced the news of his death on social media. Ellen Curry stated in her post that Jim had been battling a serious illness for more than two years and that he lost his life with his family by his side.
Jim Curry’s Career
Jim Curry began his career in the gaming world in 1991 as a special consultant on the Marvel Land and Rolling Thunder 2 projects. He later took on important roles in writing and marketing on many projects. Curry, who worked as a cinematic scenario editor on the game Blood Omen: Legacy of Kain, also wrote the sequel Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver. He also took part in projects such as Akuji: The Heartless and Battle Cars.
Curry’s work in marketing was also remarkable. He played an important role in the marketing strategies of Gex games, one of the popular series of the 90s. These projects made him known as a versatile name in the gaming world.
Jim Curry’s most recent works were the remastered versions of Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver and its sequels. These games were released as remasters for PC, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation and Xbox platforms in recent years. These remaster projects are considered part of Curry’s legacy to the gaming world.
His wife Ellen Curry described Jim’s illness as “tiring, difficult and sad”, and also stated that they had accumulated many beautiful memories together during this process. Jim Curry’s passing caused great sadness in the gaming world, and his fans will always remember the creative touches he added to his games. Curry left us with a permanent mark on the gaming world. He will always be remembered for his contributions to the gaming industry and his unforgettable projects.
