RiccochetJ
Gold Member
I'll hold off on judgement for now. Uncharted 2 is probably my game of the gen last gen. That's one hell of a bar to clear. From what I've played of Tomb Raider so far though, they definitely put an amazing foot forward.
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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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I'll hold off on judgement for now. Uncharted 2 is probably my game of the gen last gen. That's one hell of a bar to clear. From what I've played of Tomb Raider so far though, they definitely put an amazing foot forward.
Mr.Fletcher
Member
I plan to pick it up this Friday when it releases here in the UK.
However, I am concerned to hear issues surrounding input lag - how big a problem is it? Is it noticeable?
However, I am concerned to hear issues surrounding input lag - how big a problem is it? Is it noticeable?
So, I dug the first one's gameplay and environmental design, could say the same for the actual game mechanics. Didn't finish it, though... I absolutely abhorred the story, characters, voice acting and overall sense of "we're more HARDCORE than Uncharted!". Meh.
Is this game any different in those aspects? I'm really craving for a polished, single-player action/adventure experience with Metroidvania elements, good art, good music and a serviceable story.
Is this game any different in those aspects? I'm really craving for a polished, single-player action/adventure experience with Metroidvania elements, good art, good music and a serviceable story.
TheSlySoul
Member
Got this game installing.
Done with Fallout 4 so far, so I will see if I can beat this real quick.
Edit: Damn, that opening was fierce.
Done with Fallout 4 so far, so I will see if I can beat this real quick.
Edit: Damn, that opening was fierce.
The replica journal is for you to use. Was blank in the unbox
Uncharted 2 is a GOAT. Up there with MGS3, SH2, Max Payne 2, TLoU.
Even if this game is great, I really doubt it will match that.
I'm watching you both
What was it?!
johnnydrama
Banned
I don't want to play on easy though. I only want aim assist.
I see. Either way I'm having a much harder time with this game than the Reboot on hard mode.
Damn you have good taste in your GOAT list
. I am so jealous of everyone playing this game right now, there hasn't been a good third person action adventure game of this variety released in a good couple of years imo. The Last of Us and Tomb Raider (2013) are probably the last ones I remember enjoying.
After playing through the first hour, what really stood out to me the most was how polished the presentation was, especially the cut scenes. This game definitely does not look like it was cheap to make. If Square-Enix were unhappy with the sales figures of the first game for two years, they're going to be absolutely devastated by the sales figures for this game for three years.
One thing though, I did immediately notice the input lag during aiming. It's nowhere near Killzone 2 bad, but it could prove to be a pain in the ass during more difficult encounters (I'm playing on Seasoned Raider difficulty).
One thing though, I did immediately notice the input lag during aiming. It's nowhere near Killzone 2 bad, but it could prove to be a pain in the ass during more difficult encounters (I'm playing on Seasoned Raider difficulty).
Iced Arcade
Member
she actually looks like Camilla Luddington now. game is gorgeous
Did you play Uncharted 3 at launch? Is it comparable to that?
LegalEagleMike
Member
I have played 2 hours of this and 2 hours of Fallout. I think I might have to finish Tomb Raider instead of continuing to split time. Really digging the presentation and how tight it feels.
Based on the first hour, Uncharted 3's original aiming issues were definitely a much larger issue than the input lag in Rise of the Tomb Raider. The input lag hasn't caused me to stop playing the game, whereas in the case of Uncharted 3, I literally stopped playing the game an hour in and waited about a month for Naughty Dog to fix it before going back.
Gotcha.
Okay cool. I powered through with Uncharted 3 and that, among many other things soured me on that game so much.
ThomasAnderson
Member
Played a few hours today. Plan to do all the optional tombs and missions to have Lara close to maxed by the end of the game. I haven't played Fallout 4 yet but this is sitting right behind The Witcher 3 as my GOTY. Hopefully it stays this good.
TheChewyWaffles
Member
Ice in this game is gorgeous.
victreeb3l
Member
Just finished the opening level. Good lord this game is absolutely fantastic gorgeous. The only problem is however I cant tell when cutscenes end and gameplay begins. One point I was holding up the control stick to make Lara climb but then I realized it was a cutscene lol.
Something about the mocap work feels weird. Like the mouths dont match the words sometimes. I really like how hair is rendered in this game though. Really nice.
Any idea on how long the campaign is?
Something about the mocap work feels weird. Like the mouths dont match the words sometimes. I really like how hair is rendered in this game though. Really nice.
Any idea on how long the campaign is?
Garrett Hawke
Member
It's absolutely criminal how much this game is going to get slept on
It's fantastic in so many ways. I wish more people would give it the time of day, although I guess that's what happens when you make it an exclusive to a company that didn't even bother marketing it and then release it on the same day as the most anticipated game of the year.
Siiiiiiigh. Hope this doesn't kill the franchise (again).
It's fantastic in so many ways. I wish more people would give it the time of day, although I guess that's what happens when you make it an exclusive to a company that didn't even bother marketing it and then release it on the same day as the most anticipated game of the year.
Siiiiiiigh. Hope this doesn't kill the franchise (again).
My major fear was that they were going to try to do set-piece moments again and fail like TR2013, but so far those have been really good, and it has been added on top of a more expanded "semi-open" areas system with stuff to do and collect. The super-linear early bits of this game just on the first two hours are already better than any of the ones on TR2013.
I don't think the game will change any minds from people that hated TR2013, but damn, it's just made for me. I love it.
I don't think the game will change any minds from people that hated TR2013, but damn, it's just made for me. I love it.
It's absolutely criminal how much this game is going to get slept on
It's fantastic in so many ways. I wish more people would give it the time of day, although I guess that's what happens when you make it an exclusive to a company that didn't even bother marketing it and then release it on the same day as the most anticipated game of the year.
Siiiiiiigh. Hope this doesn't kill the franchise (again).
It reviewed to well for the franchise to die. Assuming there aren't massive lay offs at CD, which would be a tragedy as they were not the ones responsible for the questionable business decisions.
DagnastyEp
Member
Lara's hair is beautiful.
It's absolutely criminal how much this game is going to get slept on
It's fantastic in so many ways. I wish more people would give it the time of day, although I guess that's what happens when you make it an exclusive to a company that didn't even bother marketing it and then release it on the same day as the most anticipated game of the year.
Siiiiiiigh. Hope this doesn't kill the franchise (again).
I saw at least two long commercials during Fargo last night. So there is advertising going on.
Can't wait to get back to it after work.
Scottish Sin
Member
The game is beautiful. Really loving my time with it so far.
Garrett Hawke
Member
It would be terrible
but I wouldn't put it past SE, considering they were unhappy with 2013's 5m. They're clearly a very talented team.Thank goodness for that
small mercies.Manny Calavera
Member
I can't believe I've to wait for next year to experience next gen hair on Lara on PS4. For now I've to make do with the last gen hair on 360.
Garrett Hawke
Member
When jumping into water press A then B for a little Easter egg.
Wowfunhappy
Member
See, this is actually one of the things I love about TR. I often can't be sure if something is a cutscene/scripted, so I just move in the way that makes sense.
(speaking about TR2013)
Yep, just ordered mine online as well. Pumped to give this a shot next week.
Melee can be frustrating, but movement (and shooting the bow) is fantastic.
brandonh83
Banned
Insane praise for the visuals which is nice to hear. Bought it but haven't started yet. Impressions seem great.
It's absolutely there.
It's not Uncharted-3-pre-patch or Killzone 2 bad, but it's up there in a way that I personally haven't noticed in a while. Immediately noticeable, and an immediate downgrade from the snappiness and super-responsiveness of TR2013.
That said, it hasn't been enough to truly impact the experience so far. It just takes away from that super-precise feeling of the first game.
RespectThySole
Member
I've been watching my roommate play this and I must say that the environments look great.
I noticed it in the Xbox One version of the reboot too but not the PS4 or PC version.
blurredvision
Member
Oh wow, didn't know who that actually was until I googled her just now. She's the nanny from Californication.....
blurredvision
Member
Just did the Voice of God challenge tomb. Absolutely jaw dropping environment. The cliffside with the waterfalls during sunset. The small monastery at the end. The reveal when you open the door. Absolutely beautiful and incredibly atmospheric. The puzzle reminded me a bit of the Hall of Ascension from the Reboot but better done and more clever. My favorite moment so far.
Iced Arcade
Member
yeah and she's plays Jo on grey's anatomy
brandonh83
Banned
To be fair, the Definitive Edition looks absolutely fantastic as well:
No doubt! Just lots of "gorgeous" posts in a row lol