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Rise of the Tomb Raider OT | Feat. 20% more tombs and 75% more chastising OP's title
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speedomodel
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AlanzTalon
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don't think i have ever used the "Xbox, take a screenshot" function so much in one sitting as i did last night starting this game.
so far packed with beautiful vistas.
so far packed with beautiful vistas.
FonkyByNature
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Man, the impressions are very good for this game. Can't wait to finish work and go home to play this bad boy !
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SimpleCRIPPLE
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I played for 2 hours last night and didn't even notice the drops that were shown off in the video.
Don't worry about them.
Fine Ham Abounds
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So the bow is still in this? I really, really disliked the last one but that bow was god tier.
psynergylover
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Rise of the Tomb Raider OT | Now with 20% more tombs and 75% less potential customers
It's in a post on the first page.
I know I said I would buy it on PC but couldn't resist to the hype and finally bought it when I got home from work, I played for 2 hours now and my early impressions are really mixed, the game isn't really bad but not really good either.
The visuals overall are really good, the cut-scenes are stunning and the facial animation are gorgeous, I really like details like sand coming out the mouth of the skeleton or birds that fly away when you get close or anything like this, the ice texture is one of the best I've seen and some area are just "Magnifique", the first problem is that the game isn't as good looking when you get on more open space, the intro is a very tiny corridor and look awesome but when you get on more open area, it doesn't look as good and you can see some average texture or effect, really surprising, the aliasing really is noticeable and framerate performance are really annoying, especially during fights, there is some tearing here and there but nothing dramatic. the second problem is the animation of Lara In game, they aren't as good as Lara animation in cut-scene and it's distracting because it really looks like move set from the previous one, ugly as a sin.
the gameplay is the real problem for me, it's a really really linear game, it's just a succession of little corridor when you're walking until the next cut-scenes or QTE moment ( the game really is a QTE game for now ) the level design is pretty lazy and the enigmas too simple, you can even get them easier but using the right stick to enlighten the solution, meh. There is something wrong with the controls too, it's like Lara doesn't respond correctly, especially while shooting, the input lag is pretty annoying and feel awkward after TR 2013 that was really fun in this department.
the characters are pretty annoying too, Jonah looks like a terrible character and I already find him annoying, Lara is better than it's 2013 version but still not as good as she could be, the bad dude, well he's "bad" but the plot looks better than TR 2013 even if the bad writing from the previous game is here too, especially on dialogue, they're terrible lol, the voice acting is pretty good though but everything relate to sound on this game is amazing.
after playing a little more than 2 hours my feeling are pretty mixed, it's a good looking game but very linear, the gameplay is a little off and the characters are annoying, the plot looks good and I still want to know what will happen next so it's a good thing, It's not a bad game but I don't think it deserve the score it received for now, I'll try to finish it before the end of this week and release my final impression, a solid 7.5/10 for now.
The visuals overall are really good, the cut-scenes are stunning and the facial animation are gorgeous, I really like details like sand coming out the mouth of the skeleton or birds that fly away when you get close or anything like this, the ice texture is one of the best I've seen and some area are just "Magnifique", the first problem is that the game isn't as good looking when you get on more open space, the intro is a very tiny corridor and look awesome but when you get on more open area, it doesn't look as good and you can see some average texture or effect, really surprising, the aliasing really is noticeable and framerate performance are really annoying, especially during fights, there is some tearing here and there but nothing dramatic. the second problem is the animation of Lara In game, they aren't as good as Lara animation in cut-scene and it's distracting because it really looks like move set from the previous one, ugly as a sin.
the gameplay is the real problem for me, it's a really really linear game, it's just a succession of little corridor when you're walking until the next cut-scenes or QTE moment ( the game really is a QTE game for now ) the level design is pretty lazy and the enigmas too simple, you can even get them easier but using the right stick to enlighten the solution, meh. There is something wrong with the controls too, it's like Lara doesn't respond correctly, especially while shooting, the input lag is pretty annoying and feel awkward after TR 2013 that was really fun in this department.
the characters are pretty annoying too, Jonah looks like a terrible character and I already find him annoying, Lara is better than it's 2013 version but still not as good as she could be, the bad dude, well he's "bad" but the plot looks better than TR 2013 even if the bad writing from the previous game is here too, especially on dialogue, they're terrible lol, the voice acting is pretty good though but everything relate to sound on this game is amazing.
after playing a little more than 2 hours my feeling are pretty mixed, it's a good looking game but very linear, the gameplay is a little off and the characters are annoying, the plot looks good and I still want to know what will happen next so it's a good thing, It's not a bad game but I don't think it deserve the score it received for now, I'll try to finish it before the end of this week and release my final impression, a solid 7.5/10 for now.
Enjoying it so far, but not very far in (only finished the first main area). Crafting seems similar to the old games (skills tree and inventory crafting using items found in the environment).
Healing seems to use items but you don't seem to craft healing kits first (like you did in TLoU for instance). So does it just draw from your inventory generally? In that case you'd need to make sue to always have some herbs/cloth available which might make crafting tricky as cloth is used for lots of recipes so you could use it all up without realising. I'd prefer a first aid item I could craft separately.
What's going on with all these cards you unlock (and I got some with my preorder)? They look like titanfall burn cards but I can't see any multiplayer? And you can even buy card packs like FIFA with different packs having common/uncommon/rare cards.
Healing seems to use items but you don't seem to craft healing kits first (like you did in TLoU for instance). So does it just draw from your inventory generally? In that case you'd need to make sue to always have some herbs/cloth available which might make crafting tricky as cloth is used for lots of recipes so you could use it all up without realising. I'd prefer a first aid item I could craft separately.
What's going on with all these cards you unlock (and I got some with my preorder)? They look like titanfall burn cards but I can't see any multiplayer? And you can even buy card packs like FIFA with different packs having common/uncommon/rare cards.
Spring-Loaded
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Every OT title is a troll, it just so happens console-related ones draw out true ire for some stupid reason.
Hmm I just reached the Soviet Hub and there had been far less slow walking and QTE's than in the original from what I remember. I really enjoying it so far. I disabled survival instinct so im not tempted to use it. I 100% each area so far minus the Siberian Wilderness because I don't have gear I need to enter some of the caves. I don't feel it is really a corridor so far necessarilly. There were lots of small things to look around for in the Wilderness and prohet's tomb main chamber and the Soviet Installation looks huge. I felt the input lag was actually worse on the Xbox One version of the Definitive Edition but but the PS4 version was better than this. Im guessing it is because of the framerate. Either way the PC version should solve any technical/aliasing issues with this game.
Yeah, I thought it was funny at least. I'll never get the console-war stuff. :/
graywolf323
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if I got duplicate cards from a pack (I bought the deluxe edition with season pass after all the excellent reviews yesterday) but they're different star levels does it matter which one I hang onto?
Every OT title is a troll? I find most aren't, actually. There are quite a few puns, but that's different.
tryptobphan
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Wow, a lot of people seem to be debbie downers regarding the previous Tomb Raider and even this game.
Anyways, I just got Fallout 4 (PS4) and Rise of the Tomb Raider this morning before work...I can't wait to start playing these games. Tomb Raider was my favorite game of 2013 along with Last of Us. So I'm expecting a fun game. Loved it.
Looking forward to reading impressions and thoughts as you all play through it too!
Anyways, I just got Fallout 4 (PS4) and Rise of the Tomb Raider this morning before work...I can't wait to start playing these games. Tomb Raider was my favorite game of 2013 along with Last of Us. So I'm expecting a fun game. Loved it.
Looking forward to reading impressions and thoughts as you all play through it too!
UndeniedReal
Banned
Just bought the game on my lunch break.... 4:30 hurry up!!!!
watched some play last night on stream, it looks absolutely dope. There was some interesting dialogue between Lara and what seemed to be the main antagonist that reminded me some of CD's previous TR games with Natla, so maybe it's not all bland on the story side. It's a shame they didn't release last week to give it a week to itself.
Just found a hidden crypt right after entering the soviet Hub and found an ancient bow part. It was dark, claustrophobic and a few hidden ledges and paths to explore. Only complaint is I keep dying on hard mode because I keep forgeting to heal since it disables regenerating health. That and I need to get used to aiming with 30 fps again. Coming off the PS4 version of the Reboot this will take a bit of getting used to. Graphics look phenomenal but image quality can use some work. Some of the audio/notes are interesting and have some nice history and background. Story seems a bit better and the villain is much better than Mathias so far.
Garrett Hawke
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Why are the NPCs a lot bigger than Lara? 
at least the locals. They're all a good foot or more taller than Lara.
at least the locals. They're all a good foot or more taller than Lara.Lovely Salsa
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Ok I hate to do this but are you telling me this isnt lara's model?
Ok I hate to do this but are you telling me this isnt lara's model?
Awful hair physics in that screenshot.
Garrett Hawke
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I don't see it :/Ok I hate to do this but are you telling me this isnt lara's model?
Also, I'm loving the challenge tombs! They're so fun and have quite a few levels to them, unlike the ones from TR2013. They feel almost like something out of the older games.
Lovely Salsa
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I don't see it :/
Also, I'm loving the challenge tombs! They're so fun and have quite a few levels to them, unlike the ones from TR2013. They feel almost like something out of the older games.
I apologize then
Its just me
You haven't gotten into the Soviet Hub yet. The first hour or two of the game (depends on how fast you push through it) is pretty linear, but after that it opens up and you can pretty much do whatever. The main story is always there for you to progress if you like, but each area is more of a hub to explore than a linear level.
CrimsonEclipse
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Just picked up my copy, looking forward to playing it later on in the week. Got this on disk, I normally get games digital now, but I don't see myself playing this over and over, so will trade it in maybe once done.
RiccochetJ
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Played the intro and the first tomb over my lunch break. Man, this game is definitely a looker! The animations are top notch and it looks like there's going to be a lot of collectibles and challenges that can keep the completionists out there busy for a while.
Can't wait to really dig into this game tonight!
Can't wait to really dig into this game tonight!
Just remember that he was the best of the original cast.
Fallout is a HUGE game so that's to be expected to be the focus, but honestly it doesn't make TR any less of a big game, just that the focus is elsewhere at the moment. Not to mention Halo and COD dropped as well.
X1 owners tho should definitely try this game. It is a ton of fun so far (maybe 4-5 hours in) and does make good improvements over the first game.
Alpha Phoenix
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It's here!
Lovely Salsa
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Alpha Phoenix
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That is the CE. It's bigger than I thought!
Thanks
Judging by the side of the box it looks like they saved money on ink lol... Can't wait to dive in tonight.