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[tearsintherain]

You seem pretty focused in those pictures.

Finished the game today, took me about 28 hours I think, some AFK time in there too. Got 100% completion on all collectibles but only around 600/1000 GS, the rest involves minor stuff (shoot a chicken with fire, etc) and doing the expedition stuff. Loved the game, this and Syndicate really were excellent single player story experiences marred by events outside the developers control, hope it doesn't hurt either franchise too much if sales aren't stellar.

That little post credits scene, omg!!

I finished on normal difficulty, I can't even imagine some of the fights on survivor.

Expedition mode is terrific, I got a ton of cards from the free packs for each level and my favorite has to be rainbow butt and big head mode. That is just hilariously funny. Don't think I'm going to be honestly playing too much Expedition, time for the game to get traded in but maybe I'll rebuy on PS4 or PC and revisit it, especially if there is some extra story DLC.

 

[Teggy]

is that something you have to unlock?

The knife? It's a story unlock.

 

[xxracerxx]

Spoil me someone!

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Do you get to actually use dual pistols at any moment in the game?

 

[tearsintherain]

Spoil me someone!

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Do you get to actually use dual pistols at any moment in the game?

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nope

 

[NullPointer]

Game is really beautiful. Here are some pics I took.

You're going to enjoy the rebreather methinks.

 

[Ashtar]

Game is really beautiful. Here are some pics I took.

Do you have a butt fetieh sir?
Anyway I can't believe I'm 14 hours in , haven't a ton of fun still though I think I encountered a glitch, on a side mission.
In the Soviet valley the mission misguided intelligence I can't find that damn bird. I watched walk throughs online and even went to various forums and I think it's just glitched.
Also the tactical shotgun seems like trash should have got the ar 15 instead

 

[leng jai]

Wow my survivor play through save is completely dead. Every time I try to load it it just crashes, and there doesn't look like I have any other ones.

 

[icespide]

The knife? It's a story unlock.

knife stealth kills. I have the knife but stealth kills haven't changed

 

[ron_bato]

Game is really beautiful. Here are some pics I took.

From what i've seen, it really does look amazing. Which isn't surprising because TR DE was amazing to look at.

Also, interesting choice of pictures man lol. I ain't complaining but I'd use environments, or action shots of a different kind to show of the game.

The only real debate between uncharted and TR is who wore the khaki hot pants better, Chloe or Lara lol.

I may or may not have taken a huge amount of photo mode shots of Chloe in Uncharted 2.

 

[xxracerxx]

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nope

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...... what the fuck? Dammit .......

 

[Heysoos]

How do you get the Bar Brawler achievement? Mine always goes for the bow take down instead of using the bottle.


And yeah I can't get knife stealth kills to work either

nvm now they're working

 

[Lima]

knife stealth kills. I have the knife but stealth kills haven't changed

Yeah it is a skill. The brawler tree maybe? Can't remember.

 

[Chalupa Batman]

Just got up to where I have to

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rescue Jonah,

how far am I into the main story?

About 65%.

 

[Grisby]

Thought I was done with the game but nope, CD had another area for me.

Damn good stuff devs.

 

[NullPointer]

Yeah it is a skill. The brawler tree maybe? Can't remember.

Its the one that speeds up stealth kills.

 

[hawk2025]

How exactly do you kick enemies off ledges?

I always seem to do a knife kill instead.

 

[Teggy]

Survivor run done! It actually wound up being a lot easier than I expected except for

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the helicopter fight as its really the only one where you can get easily surrounded. All the other fights ended pretty quickly with poison arrows, or explosive if I was low on resources.

Also, I guess I wasn't paying much attention during my first run but it seems tombs offer very little xp. I was pretty much the same level having done only 1 tomb vs. 9.

 

[jongkookie]

Has CD said anything about the input lag?

It's not as noticeable when you play on the Xbone but if I stream the game to my PC, it becomes so damn noticeable it's actually a lot harder to aim in this game. I feel like it basically doubles the already existing input lag so it's kind of a pain lol.

I've got no complaints beyond that though, this game is fantastic... it's probably my sleeper game of the year unless Just Cause 3 exceeds all expectations.

 

[RyudBoy]

Has CD said anything about the input lag?

It's not as noticeable when you play on the Xbone but if I stream the game to my PC, it becomes so damn noticeable it's actually a lot harder to aim in this game. I feel like it basically doubles the already existing input lag so it's kind of a pain lol.

I've got no complaints beyond that though, this game is fantastic... it's probably my sleeper game of the year unless Just Cause 3 exceeds all expectations.

Pretty sure they are done with the XB1 version and are already working on PS4. It's a shame, too. I want it fixed.

 

[hawk2025]

Pretty sure they are done with the XB1 version and are already working on PS4. It's a shame, too. I want it fixed.

No way. There's still the DLC tomb that is included with the season pass at the very least.

I'm hoping they are looking into it.

The first night I did not notice the lag too much but each night it gets worse. Playing on XB1 here. I really hope it gets fixed in a patch. I've updated my controller and still not help. ��

The problem is that as you get deeper into the game, it starts throwing some more combat situations you can't stealth 100% your way, and that's when the issue really rears its ugly head IMO.

 

[x-Lundz-x]

Has CD said anything about the input lag?

It's not as noticeable when you play on the Xbone but if I stream the game to my PC, it becomes so damn noticeable it's actually a lot harder to aim in this game. I feel like it basically doubles the already existing input lag so it's kind of a pain lol.

I've got no complaints beyond that though, this game is fantastic... it's probably my sleeper game of the year unless Just Cause 3 exceeds all expectations.

The first night I did not notice the lag too much but each night it gets worse. Playing on XB1 here. I really hope it gets fixed in a patch. I've updated my controller and still not help. 🙁

 

[RyudBoy]

No way. There's still the DLC tomb that is included with the season pass at the very least.

I'm hoping they are looking into it.

Yeah, well... I wouldn't count on it. Usually, developers address issues like this but we've heard nothing from them. I will be genuinely shocked (and very happy) if they do.

 

[RiccochetJ]

The problem is that as you get deeper into the game, it starts throwing some more combat situations you can't stealth 100% your way, and that's when the issue really rears its ugly head IMO.

The workaround in the mean time is to use your shotgun, and your special arrows. It sucks that the other weapons are pretty much relegated to shooting objects that explode which enemies tend to hide behind.

 

[hawk2025]

The workaround in the mean time is to use your shotgun, and your special arrows. It sucks that the other weapons are pretty much relegated to shooting objects that explode which enemies tend to hide behind.

That's pretty much my approach. Lots of poison, explosions, etc and the shotgun if needed.

 

[Toa TAK]

Yeah, well... I wouldn't count on it. Usually, developers address issues like this but we've heard nothing from them. I will be genuinely shocked (and very happy) if they do.

They better. The season pass straight up isn't working for a lot of people, including myself.

 

[leng jai]

The workaround in the mean time is to use your shotgun, and your special arrows. It sucks that the other weapons are pretty much relegated to shooting objects that explode which enemies tend to hide behind.

I don't mind using the revolver sometimes. The assault rifles are all garbage though due to the recoil.

 

[Lernaean]

Finished it last night, it took me 3 sittings, but that doesn't mean it was short.
Very enjoyable game, definitely one of the best I played this year.

 

[RiccochetJ]

I don't mind using the revolver sometimes. The assault rifles are all garbage though due to the recoil.

I'm not sure how you're using the revolver unless it's something you're using until you can use to d-pad to switch to a better weapon. Unless of course you don't care about using a lot of ammo and hit them center mass. Don't get me wrong, I like the weapons that are introduced. They're just hard as hell to use effectively for any sort of sustained period. When I would use them, I felt like I was playing Serious Sam with all the backwards running I would be doing.

My argument completely flies out the window when you're in stealth though. Some of those weapons are pretty damned satisfying to use when you're in stealth.

 

[mrklaw]

Need help. How do you get out of the

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flooded archives

if you go back there? Trying to clear up collectibles but I can't get past the

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statue

at the end of the level as everything is smashed up. I still have some things to collect past that point and I can't go back from the other end as it was a big rope slide.


Edit: typical. Spend an hour trying to get to it, post asking for help and immediately find a way in

 

[mrklaw]

Spent most of my time today just exploring the geothermal valley and lots of hunting for resources. Fully unlocked all inventory upgrades now, along with most skills and about 80% of the weapon upgrades.

Is the military rifle worth it? Sticking with the AK47 at the moment. Already bought the grenade launcher just so I could unlock the last skill that requires it.

 

[Heysoos]

can't get the stupid dive thing to work, I press LT as soon as I jump and it still won't do it

 

[NullPointer]

can't get the stupid dive thing to work, I press LT as soon as I jump and it still won't do it

Hold it.

 

[Heysoos]

Hold it.

I do

 

[NullPointer]

I do

Weird. That always worked for me.

 

[Heysoos]

Weird. That always worked for me.

I don't know why it refuses to do it. I can get it maybe 1 in 10 tries. I got the first jump and now I'm trying to do the southmost one, but it won't give me credit for it. I got it twice after many failures but it won't give me credit.


the worse part is fucking climbing back up to redo it

 

[Teggy]

The diving is a little weird, I think there are only specific places where the game will actually let you dive. For example, there's that achievement for diving into the well - I tried that a billion times from where it seemed like you should dive, and Lara would never go into a dive. Turns out that wasn't the right spot to dive from. The diving spots (with the exception of the one that gets you the high dive achievement) in the second area are very clearly marked as so.

The other weird thing I have seen is a feet-first dive. There are some places you can jump from where rather than swan dive, Lara will tuck her arms in and go in feet first.

 

[Heysoos]

The diving is a little weird, I think there are only specific places where the game will actually let you dive. For example, there's that achievement for diving into the well - I tried that a billion times from where it seemed like you should dive, and Lara would never go into a dive. Turns out that wasn't the right spot to dive from. The diving spots (with the exception of the one that gets you the high dive achievement) in the second area are very clearly marked as so.

The other weird thing I have seen is a feet-first dive. There are some places you can jump from where rather than swan dive, Lara will tuck her arms in and go in feet first.

I'm doing this specifically for the diving challenge. I found all the spots, just can't get the fucking diving to work reliably.


edit: and when I do get it to fucking work, it won't give me credit for the dive.... fuck sake

 

[TripOpt55]

I have more luck hitting A then B as opposed to A then LT for diving, so perhaps give that a try.

 

[Heysoos]

I have more luck hitting A then B as opposed to A then LT for diving, so perhaps give that a try.

B is working perfectly for me. Now I got 3/4. Game still refuses to credit my fourth spot.

finally got it. Fuck that challenge.

 

[mrklaw]

can't get the stupid dive thing to work, I press LT as soon as I jump and it still won't do it

That was so annoying, especially from the second tower - takes a few minutes to get back there if you mess up. Did it once and the game didn't register it I went and did a different dive spot and came back and it worked.

Doesn't help that when I first did it, Lara goes into a feet first dive animation and I thought that was what it was supposed to do.

 

[RyudBoy]

Finished the game with 81% completed.

The final section looks absolutely incredible. Some of the best graphics I've seen. Wish I could upload some uncompressed video but this will have to do. End game spoilers, of course.

http://xboxdvr.com/gamer/RyudBoy/video/12802659

 

[wumster3000]

Finished the game last night. I have to say that it is my game of the year. I still haven't played Fallout or Assassin's Creed. I've stated that Bloodborne was my initial game of the year but TR is absolutely stunning in every way and gets my vote so far. I clocked in at 18:53 with 71% complete. I am saving the 100% run for the PC version. The story ended up being an unexpected highlight for me as well as combat and exploration. CD did a wonderful job with this game. I thought that it wouldn't maintain its excellence throughout the entire campaign, but it did. I can't wait to play it again.

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The Undead Warriors story is great. I like how they were introduced more so than how Uncharted does monster introductions. ND does a horrid job of explaining why monsters are a part of the story.

 

[PaperCoyote]

Need help. How do you get out of the

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flooded archives

if you go back there? Trying to clear up collectibles but I can't get past the

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statue

at the end of the level as everything is smashed up. I still have some things to collect past that point and I can't go back from the other end as it was a big rope slide.


Edit: typical. Spend an hour trying to get to it, post asking for help and immediately find a way in

How did you do it? I am stuck at that point and there is a collectible I need stuck beyond the debris and I can't see a way to it.

 

[splattered]

I don't want to get in trouble for code begging but not sure if there is a more appropriate thread... anyone here have any extra preorder codes for this game by any chance? My uncle is a HUGE TR fan and I didn't get a chance to actually preorder it, just picked it up locally at Vintage Stock with some store credit I had. Couldn't hurt to ask, right? heh heh (And if it does actually hurt, I apologize in advance )

 

[Lima]

How did you do it? I am stuck at that point and there is a collectible I need stuck beyond the debris and I can't see a way to it.

Go in from the entrance from the Geothermal Valley.

 

[PaperCoyote]

Go in from the entrance from the Geothermal Valley.

Awesome. Thanks.

 

[JonnyKong]

And I am at last done. The ending was definitely too gun heavy, but it was what I was expecting to happen. I've just got two more tombs to complete and then I am done. Can't be bothered to go back and get all the collectables, I don't think they're worth it and I have other games to start.

I've enjoyed my time with the thread I'll no doubt see you guys elsewhere.

 

[malfcn]

This underwater section is terrible. I'm spotted under the surface and yellow dudes can't be stealthed.

 

[NullPointer]

And I am at last done. The ending was definitely too gun heavy, but it was what I was expecting to happen.

I think the hidden lesson in all the Tomb Raider games is that Lara should invest in a helicopter.

It would really save her a lot of hassle.

 

[jhawk6]

Finished the game 100% at about 28 hours. GOTY for me!